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Conflicts surface at board meeting

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com

Photo by Echo Day. Sandi Huddleston, foreground, and a friend pray with Connie Frazier during the Coffee and Prayer ministry.

Drummonds couple offers coffee and prayers to motorists

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Standing in the church parking lot on a chilly Tuesday morning, Connie and Michael Frazier are offering a great start to the day: hot coffee and a warm prayer.

A new ministry at Munford First United Methodist Church, Coffee and Prayer (CAP) is a drive-through service founded on the idea that prayer is a universal need.

"I feel like God has been pushed to the side and we're bringing him back," said Connie.

"Everyone needs prayer."

Coffee is just an extra perk.

As Michael stands by the side of Tipton Road with dry erase boards promoting the ministry and inviting motorists to join them, Connie cheerfully greets their visitors and pours coffee into styrofoam cups.

Holding hands with the driv-

Michael Frazier promotes the ministry to passing motorists.

er, she whispers out a prayer addressing individual needs.

Prayers for sick loved ones, prayers for safe travels during the holiday season.

Some even bypass the coffee and only want a prayer, she said.

"I'm a stranger to many of them, but they know God is not a stranger and they can talk to him," said Connie.

"I think it's incredible and a wonderful thing," said Sandi Huddleston, a Munford resident who is dealing with health issues resulting from recent bouts with cancer. "In the morning, load the kids up, come through, get a cup of coffee and maybe calm some nerves."

The CAP ministry began as an idea from Connie, who said God put it in her heart and encouraged her to follow through with it.

"I'd never heard about it, I've never experienced it, but it was something I wanted to do," she said. "I argued with God, but He said get up at 6:30 and do this!"

Each Tuesday morning since early November, the Drummonds couple has been in the parking lot offering coffee and prayers to passing motorists. They begin at 6:30 a.m. and end at 7:30 a.m.

SEE PRAYERS, PAGE A2

Giving Christ for Christmas

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Because of a job lay-off that left them struggling last year, Wade and Lisa Jones' holiday season was made possible with help from family and friends.

And this year, they intend to pay that good fortune forward.

Now the proud owners of The Hangout, located at the AtokaBrighton city line, the couple has plans to give Christmas to those who may not have it otherwise.

"We didn't know how we were going to pay our bills

and we weren't sure we were going to have Christmas," said Wade. "People anonymously donated money to us through the church and this year

we decided to do the same for others."

The Jones' plan to do this not only through giving gifts, but through an event designed to keep family and faith the focus of the holiday.

Named Hangout with Christ for Christmas, the families adopted by The Hangout will be invited to a Christmas dinner and will have the opportunity to play games and be entertained.

SEE GIVING, PAGE A2

The last meeting of the Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the month of November was a very animated one with Mayor David Gordon calling for order more than once.

During the Nov. 10 board meeting, Alderman Shelvie Rose asked the board for a motion to request a financial statement from the Frazier Alumni Association saying he had, “great interest from citizens dealing with the Frazier Alumni Association ... and I would like to go on record tonight, Nov. 10, to say I would like to have a financial report of revenue of all incoming monies and expenses for the years of 2008 and 2009 ... by Nov. 30, no later than closing time.”

Several members of the Frazier Alumni Association were on-hand to ask the board about the reason for the request and for reassurance they weren’t being singled out from other community organizations.

“The organization has no objection to providing this information, however, the membership was disturbed after reading about the request from Alderman Rose in an article in the local newspaper prior to getting the request from the mayor’s office,” read Alvester Perry, vice-president of the Frazier Alumni Association, from a letter written to the mayor and the City of Covington. “The request raises a number of questions, for example, why is the financial statement being requested at this time, no such request has ever been made in the past. What has motivated this request? Why is this statement needed, who will use the information and for what purpose? Are other financial statements being requested from other community-based organizations or is Frazier Alumni Association being singled out and, if so, why?”

Perry explained to the board that after these questions were adequately satisfied, the association board SEE BOARD, PAGE A3

Parsons convicted

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Last week a former county executive candidate was found guilty on charges he assaulted and stole from his neighbors two years ago.

Mike Parsons was indicted in July 2008 for two counts of aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of theft under $500 and burglary of a vehicle stemming from a Sept. 24, 2007 incident in which one of Parsons' dogs was shot at by a neighbor.

According to the affidavit of complaint, Parsons, 48, 444 Hughes Road, Brighton, fired a Glock handgun in the air while on his property and later instructed neighbors Barry Laxton and Nick King to get down on their knees. The report indicates that Parsons pointed the gun in their faces, his finger on the trigger the entire time.

The indictment also charged Parsons with feloniously entering a pickup truck owned by King and illegally obtaining a black leather padded holster as well as a Ruger rifle.

Parsons pleaded not guilty to the charges.

However, on Monday, Nov. 23, Parsons was found guilty of two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of theft and one count of burglary.

The jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on the kidnapping charge.

In 2006, Parsons ran against Jeff Huffman for the seat of county executive.

After losing to Huffman, Parsons challenged the election, alleging the county had insufficient voting machines and many people walked away from the polls, thus skewing the election.

The claim was ruled invalid and thrown out in December 2006 by Judge Joseph Walker III. In June, a Tennessee appellate court also dismissed the case, ruling that Huffman was fairly elected.

Parsons is currently in custody at the Tipton County Correctional Facility. He is set to be sentenced on Jan. 8, 2010.

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Nicole Raines of Covington and Keaton Jacobs of Ripley play a game of pool at The Hangout in Atoka. The facility will be the site of the Hangout with Christ for Christmas event later this month.

GIVING Continued from Page A1 "For the first hour, we'll have turkey and dressing, a Christmas dinner, then we'll have fun."

Wade said he intends to give children money to use on the arcade games on the facility's first floor, then the crowd will move upstairs to experience dramatic performances on the stage.

The goal was to adopt 10 workingclass families struggling to make ends meet; eight have already been lined up.

Wade worries that some may be too embarrassed to ask for help, just as he was at this time last year.

"A lot of families are in need right now, it's Christmas," he said. "We want to give them a one-day fix, give them something to remember."

PRAYERS Continued from Page A1 "These people are out here early in the morning, rain, sleet, snow and they're gonna be out here sharing the word of God and giving a little inspiration," said Huddleston.

One morning, said Michael, he asked to go in a few minutes early, but Connie insisted on staying.

It was only two minutes, but it made a difference.

With tears welling in his eyes, Michael explained in those two minutes someone who had been using the ATM at the bank across the street came by for a prayer for her cancerstricken father.

"We're here and avail-

The couple has lined up sponsors for the event to help make it a success.

Walmart and Naifeh's will help through the donation of gift cards and a majority of donations have come from Peggy Baskin.

Wade said they plan to give to families the items they need help purchasing, such as groceries.

"We're looking for people who truly want to help themselves," he said. "This is not about us, this is not about the Hangout itself, this is just where we're doing it."

Jones is still taking recommendations for families in need.

Persons wishing to nominate families for the event are asked to call Wade at 901-292-4737 or Lisa at 901-292-4546.

"This is an awesome thing we're doing," he said. "A lot of people need help."

able to anyone who needs us, we pray for any needs they may have," said Connie. "It's a very quick thing they can carry with them through the day."

Each week, the ministry has continued to grow.

The first week, Connie and Michael prayed for four people.

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"We know it'll grow and we want to reach anybody that needs prayer," said Bro. Joe Moseley, Munford FUMC's preacher. "We're giving them a little love through a cup of coffee and compassion."

As the ministry grows, the times and days may also extend and change, they said. But they have no plans to end any time soon.

"We'll be out here until God sends us home," said Connie.

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BOARD Continued from Page A1 will determine how to proceed. Mayor Gordon assured the members the board will do their best to answer those questions.

Board members asked city attorney T. D. Forrester again about the legality of the city’s request.

“The city can ask, “responded Forrester, “but again, it’s up to the organization whether they want to honor that request.”

Alderman Tommy Black asked Forrester what the next step for the city would be.

“Either to meet their demands with what they’ve requested, forget about it or consider further review if there is any legal basis for the city to demand it,” said Forrester.

Alderman John Edwards made a motion that the city answer the Frazier Alumni Association’s question in a reasonable amount of time.

The motion passed.

“Would I confuse the issue even more if I made a motion,” asked Alderman William Scruggs.

“I make a motion that Alderman Rose and the Frazier Alumni work out it out themselves and keep the city out of it and then we can move on to greater things.”

“I would second that motion!” exclaimed Black.

After more discussion between board members and representatives of the Frazier Alumni Association, the motion was passed to ask Alderman Rose and the Frazier Alumni Association come together to discuss their difficulties.

Annexation approved against residents’ wishes A public hearing was opened before the third and final reading of Ordinance 1600 (An ordinance to annex certain territory and incorporate same within the corporate boundaries of the City of Covington, Tennessee: an area known as the Vandergrift subdivision, and properties along Highway 54 and Highway 179.)

During the hearing, Cathy Naifeh spoke out against the annexation as she has during each previous meeting.

“We have given numerous reasons as to why we do not want to be annexed,” stated Naifeh.

“Basically, when the city annexes an area, the city should give something to enhance the living standards.

According to TCA, the area should be materially retarded.

We have fire protection, police protection, sewer, sanitation. We are opposed; we have had petitions. You know all the reasons, you have heard them. I have been asked doesn’t the city have a right to grow? Yes, they do when it is true growth.

But when you go into the county and you steal people and property and say we are growing, that is not growth, that is the illusion of growth ... We are not growing, we are taking.”

Naifeh stated she felt city officials should have sat down with residents and presented a plan of how the annexation would benefit them instead of moving ahead with the plan of annexation.

“If we had a meeting, like the old town hall meetings to discuss this, but don’t dictate to us like a gestapo, ‘You will be annexed!’” stated Naifeh. “I feel like our voices have fallen on deaf ears. You’re going to do what you want to do regardless of how we feel or how we protest.”

Several other residents from the area spoke out against the annexation and even Alderman Black spoke how he felt about the issue.

“As a businessman and an alderman for the City of Covington it’s the right thing, it’s the business thing to do,” said Black.

“But, I keep going back to when I first got elected as alderman, I promised people I would represent what they wanted regardless of what I thought. I think I’ve done that. I’ve talked to the other alderman, I’ve tried to explain to them if nobody wants it how can that be good for the City of Covington?

I understand that y’all don’t need this, don’t want this and I hate to say it’s a business deal, but I agree with my fellow aldermen. It’s the best thing to do. But I feel that we are elected to represent the people. I will be representing y’all in my district and I won’t be voting for the annexation because I’ve talked to y’all and you don’t want it. But, unfortunately, I’m just one vote. I want to do what you want, but I’ll be honest, it’s a good business move. But you don’t want it so I’m going to vote no.”

Alderman Scruggs took issue with Black’s statement and questioned his voting agenda and political motivation.

“I said I wasn’t going to say anything, but Mr. Black, what you’re telling me is politically, its not the thing to do,” stated Scruggs, comparing Black to Senator Jesse Helms. “Do we stick to politics or do we stick to principals? Now, I know someday we’re going to have annexation in my district but I was voted to do what’s in the best interest of the city and it’s residents. I’m not going to vote politically, but because its the right thing to do.”

Mr. Rose spoke up next and explained to those attending the board meeting the reason the city was voting for the annexation.

“I do what’s best for my district and the people I represent,” said Rose.

“We have a $100,000,000 invested in an area for jobs and people in my district are not prepared to do those jobs. We need as many people as we can in this city to make this city a better place. I think the majority of us here are trying to do the best we can for all of the people. This is the reason I will have to vote yes, ... we really need the population to get the money for the city, federal dollars that are available.”

At that point, Naifeh and other residents got up and walked out of the board meeting, stating as they left, they had finally heard the real reason for the annexation.

“They finally admitted it, it’s just about the money,” Naifeh was heard to say as she left the meeting.

After all discussions were concluded, the board voted to the Ordinance, annexing the Vandergrift subdivision with Alderman Tommy Black voting for the annexation.

The mayor passed on information that Covington’s local National Guard unit will be deploying on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 7 a.m. from the Jimmy Naifeh National Guard Armory on Mueller Brass Road. The Girl Scouts will be providing breakfast and the Boy Scouts will be holding a flag raising ceremony. The mayor also mentioned that he is working with the city and the county to provide an escort for the deploying troops to the county line.

The Covington Christmas parade is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. The deadline for entry is Dec. 7. More information can be found at www.covingtontn.com.

Alderman Tommy Hatcher recognized Mary Culver who read to the board her statement of appreciation for the emergency medical services that were provided to her by members of the Covington Fire Department.

During the Finance & Administration Committee meeting held on Nov. 17, Richard Vandergrift presented a request from the Covington Boxing Club for a doctor to be present at ringside during boxes matches in Covington. The club can currently pay $100 a night but is asking for assistance from the City of Covington in the amount of $200 to cover the ringside doctor’s fee for each match. The committee voted to approve the request.

The committee also approved a motion to award full-time city employees with a $100 gift certificate and a $50 gift certificate for every parttime employee, appointed committee, board or commission member.

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The agriculture group is selling fresh, cut Fraizer Firs as a fundraiser.

Santa’s Village is opened every day, weather permitting. Hours are Monday through Friday from 4-8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 2-7 p.m.

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OPINION

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Since it opened less than two weeks ago, the box office hit New Moon, the second movie of the Twilight saga to be released, has grossed more than $233.3 billion domestically (and $243 billion in foreign markets).

This comes as no surprise, especially to fans of the series.

Dubbed the "hot new teen novel" by the Seattle PostIntelligencer four years ago, the Twilight books have also been devoured by grown women, too.

And it's not for the writing, either. Just ask Stephen King,

who, earlier this year said author Stephenie Meyer "can't write worth a darn."

For teens, the series' appeal lies within its storyline.

"It's exciting and it's thrilling and it's not particularly threatening because it's not overtly sexual," said King in a February interview with USA Weekend. "A lot of the physical side of it is conveyed in things like, the vampire will touch her forearm or run a hand over skin, and she just flushes all hot and cold. And for girls, that’s a shorthand for all the feelings that they’re not ready to deal with yet.”

It has been said grown women are attracted to the series because it reminds them of their own young adulthood and the feelings discussed within its pages.

Whatever it is, it's working.

The Twilight saga has sold more than 85 million books worldwide.

We all need something that excites us, but we need to be careful with this one.

Meyer has said the books are about "life, not death" and "love, not lust." Common themes include immortality and free will. Someone forgot to tell Meyer she is also glam-

orizing abusive relationships.

And since her target audience is teen girls, this is a problem.

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (www.ndvh.org), many of the behaviors exhibited by vampire Edward Cullen and shapeshifter Jacob Black are abusive.

They don't physically abuse mortal heroine Bella (though the threat is there, don't forget what happened to Emily when Sam was a young werewolf and couldn't control his temper), but there is underlying emotional and mental

abuse by both characters.

It is because of this that many people do not feel the series is appropriate for impressionable audiences, such as teenOFF THE WALL aged E CHO DAY girls.

Librarian Dara Gonzales argues the series is best left off of the SEE OFF THE WALL, PAGE A10

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Readers' Views Enjoy the season Hello my dear friend, I hope your Thanksgiving was enjoyable and that the real meaning of Thanksgiving was able to shine in your presence.

We took a day “off” if there is such a thing in a war zone. We still took care of our daily responsibilities such as maintenance on our generators, starting up our tactical vehicles, weapons check and cleaning, etc. We had a hot turkey dinner with all the fixins’ flown in to us! It was wonderful to gather around the table with these warriors, my friends, and my brothers, and give thanks to our father, provider, and protector. Even here and now, we have so much to be thankful for. I hope you will be able to slow Christmas down and reflect and taste the feeling and meaning of the season. It seems like the holidays rush upon me every year and I wake up one morning and it’s January!

I miss the days as a little boy growing up in Rhode Island where the neighborhood was close and the excitement of Halloween costumes and trick or treating was eagerly shared by all in my school.

The beautiful fall colors of the trees around Narragansett Bay where I spent most my time (if I wasn’t on the baseball field), were so natural and expected that I guess I missed the beauty of it then but long for it now. After Halloween the weather would turn “brisk” but I had that special youth ability to ignore cold and my mom would wonder out loud how I could stay outside for so long in that cold.

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My name is Mary Culver, to God I give thanks, praise and glory for on Oct. 19 at 4:10 p.m. I was in trouble with my heart, blood sugars and oxygen levels. I called 911 and got a great lady who told me to stay on the line. My husband came into the room and he heard her and they got all the info.

God sent me two wonderful men from our fire department.

God gave them knowledge, hearts of love and hands for healing.

Thanks to Chris Powell and Glenn Travis. Thanks also to our brave firemen, ambulance crew, Baptist hospital and the many churches for their prayers.

My heart was beating six times a minute and my oxygen went to 32 – they saved my life. I hope the people of Covington know that their tax dollars are put to good work by our fire department.

In my breakfast room window, you will see three lights – red for fire, blue for police and white for our service men and women, past and present.

Thank you from my husband and two sons. May your Thanksgiving be bountiful and your Christmas be Christ filled is my prayer.

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giving studies and stories of our Pilgrim ancestors and their Indian friends. We would take the Halloween decorations down and get out our construction paper, scissors, crayons, and glue and make “hand turkeys” and Pilgrim hats and Indian feather headbands and practice our school play.

Christmas season at school was filled with anticipation of our class Christmas party as we would draw names to exchange gifts and cards. My mom would help me shop for a gift for my teachers. I had amazing, memorable teachers then ... forty-some years later and I still remember their names and see their faces. I was in Cub Scouts then and my holiday season was spent selling tin cans of Cub Scout candy door to door. As the first snows came we would have snowball fights and build snow forts and eventually enough snow would fall to go sledding on “Mermaid Hill.” We had Nativity scenes on the stage in our cafeteria! Can you imagine that now?!

I didn’t need Linus to tell me what Christmas was all about.

Christmas seemed to take forever to arrive back then, and man was it a magical wait! A new baseball mitt and ball, a new Flexible Flyer sled, a Schwinn bike, a Sears transistor radio, those were the gifts of my dreams back then.

I know this Christmas will not be “normal” for myself or my family but I will try and reflect each day on the season and Christmases yet to come, and what next year will mean to me to be home in the land that I love with the people I love.

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Quick and slick The big event for little rednecks from Rosemark was the gigantic Mid-South fair way down in the big city. We were too country dumb to be scared as we just wanted to have some fun. We ate candy and hot dogs and rode rides enough to make you sick.

We lost all our money on the rigged “games” and never won anything and that made us sick.

Often a military family would relocate to the Millington Naval base and move into some rental property in the community. One youngster our age, George Dilley, was from way up north and none of us could understand his talking through his nose. Paul, Lynn and Emerson were always playing games on him. He didn’t know the difference between a sweet gum stump and a sweet potato pie, but Tommy and Phil trained him.

Finally everyone felt sorry for him and backed off before he started treeing ’coons. George had never been to a country fair, so this was a wonderful opportunity.

Mrs. Dilley drove her slope backed Nash Rambler filled with girls and boys headed to the fair. As we arrived, Mrs. Dilley gave us instructions to meet back at the car at a specific time. Military folks have no tolerance of uneducated humor. We agreed, “Yesss M’amm!”

At the end of the day we were headed to the car and the loudspeakers bellowed there was a greased pig contest starting. We

LETTERS Continued from Page A5 Americans identify themselves as politically conservative as opposed to liberal. We are conservative regarding government spending. We are conservative regarding social issues.

Conservatives are bi-partisan.

Conservative ideology overlaps Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Independents and anyone in between. The conservative “tent” is larger than any political party.

As for labels my profile would be: American, Conservative, Republican 0 in that order. The lame - stream media would classify me as “extreme right-wing conservative.” On certain issues there are varying degrees of conservatism.

For example, I have a problem with the death penalty. The abortion and the gay marriage issues seem to be my major concerns of conservatives. Though I am personally against abortion and will defend the unborn’s right to life, I can understand and respect a mother’s right to choose early abortion. She is held accountable before God as we all are for transgressions.

Also, I don’t care if two people of the same gender want to have a wedding ceremony. I don’t think it should be called a “marriage.” But why hot honor their statement of commitment to each other. I find homosexual behavior to be weird but there again, we a Christians are taught to love the sinner as we condemn the sin. Besides, we have much more serious matters before us. Some of my friends, who always tend to vote Democrat hold the opposite views of these issues.

So how do you describe an American Conservative in 2009?

The encyclopedia tells us the word “conservative,” as used in the U.S. today is somewhat confusing. It continues by saying, “many people who call themselves conserva-

ran to watch. The rules are: the pigs are axle hub greased then soaked with burnt motor oil. The small pen is watered down so there is a hog wallow to flop in. (slickery) The little pig is turned loose to run frantically and all you have to do is catch and hold until the judge arrives. (Messy) George was persuaded to try. We lined up taking turns, but three or four O TIS boys finally gave up. The judges called ‘time out’ to dash more burnt oil on porky.

George tried to snatch and grab to no avail. He was trying to go north and south at the same time with the little rascal running over him, between his legs and occasionally George was knocked down. The laughing crowd enjoyed the oily pen that would mire up a team of oxen.

I was last. I had learned to let someone else wear down the little pig and get him tired. I knew what to expect, as we had to ring and cut ’em at home. Ain’t no pig going to wait for you to inflict pain on them? I hemmed a tired porky in a corner and fell on him, grabbing a jerking leg and handful of snout, while hanging on for dear life. I began immediately, graveyard hollering for the judges before porky could slip away. I won first place, but most important, were three new dollar bills.

Boy, was I proud, rich, but, filthy!

We had to wait on the judges to complete a couple of other contests before receiving any cash. George was scared to death of what his Momma was going to say about both of us. I told him, “don’t tell her and she’ll never know.”

We tried to talk Paul and Emerson to sit in front of us so we could hide, but they crawled in the floor board and hid.

G RIFFIN When she got there, she threw a ‘hissy’.

(That’s Southernese for a blithering fit.) Now neighbor, that’s bad.

She threatened not to let us ride home, but she couldn’t leave us alone in the middle of Memphis.

We begged and pleaded, so she finally gave up. I still don’t why I got all the blame, since George was as dirty as me.

All the way home, we got a lecture, but I couldn’t understand it anyway. I had my three dollars and first place. What else could a country boy want as I was on top of the world? Mrs. Dilley threatened to tell Momma. Pitiful, pitiful. Quickly, Momma figured it out as we washed my good clothes in the black pot with some lye soap to clean them.

George tried to catch pigs later without grease, but no luck. This certifies that Yankees are just slow learners. Bless their little heart!

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tive advocate a return to the principles and theories of liberalism in the “1800’s.” My brief description of a conservative is “a person of commonsense.”

The seemingly lack of common sense of the Obama administration and Congress has produced a groundswell of conservative malcontents. Officially beginning last April 15, there were rallies all over the nation protesting the nonsensical waste of tax revenue. Over protest and public outcry against the bail-out and the ill-conceived stimulus bill, our representatives ignored coustituents and passed an unread formula of pork-distribution.

These rallies were called “tea parties,” alluding to the historical Boston Tea Party. The theme of which was “taxation without representation.” These citizenrallies were hastily formed via the internet and were encouraged by talk-radio and Fox News coverage. Around July 4, 2009 more rallies were held. Protesters from all walks of life, all political affiliations, all races young and old.

Most of these people had never before been involved in a public display of protest. Their numbers were many and still growing.

Their cause is unanimous: “We the people own our government.”

Liberals called them Nazis, rednecks, racist, tea-baggers, and other un-complimentary names.

Attempts to explain away this phenomenon were futile as it became evident these peaceful, determined crowds were growing in numbers and their message made more clear.

When the August recess afforded the senators and congressmen the opportunity to hold their usual town-hall meetings to hear from their constituents, they heard from their constituents-big time. They met this ground swell of discontent face to face.

“Who are these people? And

what is their problem,” the deaf, unenlightened legislators asked.

“They are conservatives, (voters) Mr. Congressman, and the problem is-you! You have violated our trust and your obligation to guard our Constitution against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.”

On Sept. 12, 2009, 600,000 to 2,000,000 of these protesters gathered on the grounds of the U. S. Capitol. They made their statement of discontent known and they departed leaving the area policed and orderly. No arrest, no cleanup necessary.

Groups are forming all over the nation to advance the conservative cause and to defy socialism. Here in Covington, “We the people,” a non-partisan group of concerned citizens was recently formed. Meeting at 7 p.m. each third Tuesday of the month at 104 Court Square, these Tipton Countians will share information and strive to enlighten others of activities throughout the area.

It is hoped that increased numbers of people will be awakened to the danger our nation faces, politically and will exercise their right and their responsibility to vote.

Ideally, we want to fire the entire congress and start anew in 2010. Listed on the new-hires” resume will be their willingness to “listen.”

It is not our intention to start a third party. Unequivocally such as effort would be futile at best and disastrous for all.

George Wallace, Ralph Nader, and Ross Perot and other losers prove that point. Conservatism must be promoted within the twoparty system. This is about Conservatism versus socialism.

We, the people are at a crossroads in our history. Do we want to be governed by socialism or do we want to continue to enjoy Freedom?

Bill Wallace Covington

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Most Wanted Seen one of these people?

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

Dickson, Demichael R. Born: 7/12/1988 809 Peeler Road Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Theft over $1,000

Dixon, Tony D. Born: 12/15/1973 7804 Richardson Landing Road Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Possession of a controlled substance

Douglas Jr., Curtis Born: 2/26/1972 233 Jamison Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Habitual motor vehicle offender

Dowell Sr., Kendrick V. Born: 2/20/1971 4490 Whiteside Street Memphis, TN 38116 Charge: Identity theft

Drummer, Tameca L. Born: 4/25/1974 905 Pearce Street Memphis, TN 38107 Charge: Felony Failure to appear

Fayne, Robert L. Born: 2/24/1972 731 N. 25th Street Milwaukee, WI Charge: Aggravated burglary

Ferrell, Danny L. Born: 7/27/1949 1401 Appleberry Road Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Aggravated burglary

Fields, Victor L. Born: 3/11/1983 70 Jackie Cove Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Theft over $500

Fitz, Curtis L. Born: 3/30/1980 4599 Paul Crossing #2 Raleigh, TN 38101 Charge: Del. of cocaine

Flax, Odell D. Born: 1/28/1975 657 W. Pleasant Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Possession of Sched VI with Intent

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On Oct. 25, 1988, Johnny Poole's partially burned body was found in a pickup truck near the boat landing at Piljerk, near the Hatchie River in Tipton County. The 23-year-old Poole had also been shot in the back.

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NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO APPREHEND THESE INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PEACE OFFICERS. SOME INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ARMED AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. If you recognize a name on the list, if you find your name, or if you find a discrepancy, please contact the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office at 475-3300 or via email at sheriff@tiptonco com

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ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1225 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-8140 ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH 632 St. Luke Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9746 ST. MARK AME CHURCH 842 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 (901) 837-1456 ST. MATTHEWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 303 S. Munford Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6577 ST. MATTHEW MB CHURCH 296 Mason-Charleston Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 901-476-5935 ST JOHN MISSIONARY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-2474

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"For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again" [II Corinthians 5:14-15].

Suppose that I was condemned to die, and someone died in my stead that I might go free. What would be my feeling towards that person? Would I not feel indebted to that person as long as I live? Would I not feel that I would never be able to do enough to repay the fact that I am alive when I ought to be dead? This is the way it is with us in view of Christ. We were lost, hopeless, helpless, and Jesus came to take our place that we might go free and live.

In Second Corinthians, Paul is defending his apostleship, and beginning with the aforementioned text, he gives his motivation for serving the Lord as he does. The word "constraineth" literally means, "to hold together"Paul felt that when he came to know the real meaning of the death of Christ, it left him no choice but to serve the Lord the rest of his life with all the dedication that he had. This is the reason that he sees his sufferings and trials in view of that which he presented earlier (cf.

4:1-5:13)-it was a light affliction that lasted only for a moment in view of what God has done for him when Christ died upon the cross.

Now, in view of the fact that Christ took our place on the cross, that ought to have an effect on our lives as God intended, and Paul is an example of that as we see in this text.

The death of Christ ought to bring about the

crucifixion of self on our part-the denial of self (cf. Romans 5:17-6:12).

Therefore, what Paul has written here is similar to what Paul wrote to the Romans. In view of the fact that Christ died for us-stood in our place and took our place to die in our behalfthen it behooves us to R EV . S AM W ILLCUT see that we live for him. M UNFORD C HURCH OF He becomes the reason C HRIST for which we live. Thus, we need to ponder deeply and often the real meaning of the death of Christ in relationship to our lives. What does the death of Christ mean to you?

When we really think about what Christ did for us, this ought to lay hold of our heart, constrain and leave us with no choice but to dedicate our all to him. Thus, if we have the idea that what we are doing for the Lord is out of a sense of obligation and duty rather than a sense of gratitude for what he has done for us, we have not really come to understand and grasp the full meaning of the cross. If we could just realize the fact that we were the ones who ought to be on that cross and that Jesus took our place there in order that we might live eternally, I believe we will come to see Christianity in the proper light.

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Obituaries Verna Mae “Big Sister” Fayne

Mildred Harris Peeler Gray

Lewis Hardy Hunt

Date of Death - Nov. 18, 2009

April 15, 1914 - Nov. 26, 2009

Date of Death - Nov. 30, 2009

Verna Mae ”Big Sister” Fayne, of Covington, daughter of the late Fenoy and Callie Fitts Fayne passed Nov. 18, 2009 at Methodist Healthcare North in Memphis.

Services were Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Greater St. John M.B. Church in Covington. Burial was in Shiloh Cemetery. Palmer Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

She is the mother of Mickey Fayne (Mary Frazier), Victor Fayne and Minister Jerry (Tonia) Fayne, deceased siblings include; Hattie Mae Terry, Roosevelt Fayne, John L. and George W. Fayne, Charlie Winfrey and Willie J. Bland, 14 grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.

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Ruby M. Johnson April 25, 1930 - Nov. 24, 2009 Ruby M. Johnson, 79, of Covington, owner of Ruby’s Beauty Shop, passed away on Tuesday, November 24 at Baptist Hospital Tipton.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at the Covington Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery.

She is survived by three daughters, Shirley Ward, Martha Pinner and Mary Ward, all of Covington; one son, Donnie Johnson of Nashville; one sister, Sara Cagle of Covington; one brother, Harold Ballard of Benton Harbor, MI; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

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

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Fred E. Coleman March 29, 1932 - Nov. 28, 2009 Fred E. Coleman, 77, of Millington, retired mechanic with Frank Rayburn Ford in Millington, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 28 at Methodist Healthcare North.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 30 at the Covington Funeral Home with interment in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery.

He is survived by one daughter, Patricia Coleman of Millington; one son, Ronnie Coleman on Burlison; one brother, Gary Lee Coleman of Millington; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Coleman: two sons, Charles Coleman and Mark Coleman and one brother, Billy Ray Coleman.

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

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Mildred Harris Peeler Gray, 95, of Covington, died Thursday, Nov. 26 at her home in Covington. She was born in Ripley, TN, April 16, 1914, as Mildred Brown. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Covington , TN. She is survived by her husband, James Gray of Lubbock, Texas. Mildred was preceded in death by husbands, William C. Harris and James A. Peeler and her son, William Clayton Harris, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Harris Howard, son-in-law, John Merriweather Howard of Covington; and also

by James A. Peeler, Jr. of Germantown and Meredith peeler Rowland of Cordova. She leaves nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a major contributor to starting the Covington Saddle Club, participating in the horse shows in Covington and riding Tennessee Walkers in Shelbyville, TN. She won many blue ribbons. She was a member of one of the original bridge clubs in Covington where she played until the age of 95.

Mil was a light that was always shining in Covington and was known as the “sparkle” of the town. She was a mother to many young people who loved to be around her. She always lived life to the fullest and wanted everyone to know how much she loved them, especially her family.

Services were held Nov. 28 at The First United Methodist Church. Burial was in R. H. Munford Cemetery in Covington.

The family asks that any memorials be sent to St. Jude Childrens Hospital.

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Mary Elizabeth Holland Date of Death - Nov. 27, 2009 Mary Elizabeth Holland, 67, passed away at her home in Millington on Nov. 27, 2009. She is retired from Shelby County government, pre-trial services department. She was an active attendee of Crosspointe Baptist Church in Millington.

She is survived by her son, Carl Holland Jr., of Millington and granddaughters, Kayla Ray Jordan of West Memphis, Ark., and Jessica Nicole Holland of Mannheim, Germany; and a great-granddaughter, Kylee Elizabeth Jordan of West Memphis; two brothers and two sisters.

A celebration of life service was held at Crosspointe Baptist Church on Nov. 30. Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home in Millington was in charge of the arrangements.

The family requests that memorials be sent to Crosspointe Baptist Church Nursery.

Guythlia Collett

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Ellen Corrine Chumley Cothran March 27, 1921 - Nov. 26, 2009 Ellen Corrine Chumley Cothran, 88, of Burlison, a homemaker, died at NHC Health Care in Murfreesboro. Born in Covington, she was a member of Elm Grove United Methodist Church.

Services were Nov. 29 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Covington Memorial Gardens.

She is survived by daughters, JoAnn Clauson of Stryker, Ohio, and Carolyn Reed of Murfreesboro; sons, Morris Cothran of Everton, Ark., and Robert Cothran Jr. of Burlison; 12 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, Robert L. Cothran Sr., and a daughter, Linda Cothran Wilson.

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Joe Turner Kellum

Samuel “Sammy” Merrill Erwin Oct. 3, 1951 - Nov. 30, 2009 Samuel “Sammy” Merrill Erwin, 58, of Covington, retired Tipton County Public Works, died at Baptist East in Memphis. Born in Memphis, he was a member of Garland Baptist Church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Price officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery.

Survivors include sisters Kay (J. K.) Richards of Walls, Miss., and Lina (Jim) Roberts of Lockport, La.; a nephew, Scott Webb of Henning, great-nephew and niece, Steven Webb and Stormie Webb and many, many friends.

Memorials may be sent to Shiloh Cemetery.

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Wilma Taylor Fullerton

Oct. 15, 1917 - Nov. 26, 009 Guythlia Collett, 92, of Covington, a nurse’s aid, died at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton.

Services were Nov. 29 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Bridges officiating.

Burial was in Covington Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include her grandchildren, Teresa Edwards of Bedford, Mike Williams and Pixie Sadler both of Covington; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edd Collett; a daughter, Mary Alice Williams Jones and a son, Preston Edward Collett.

Lewis Hardy Hunt, of Pleasant View, son of John and Ollie Hardy Hunt, died Nov. 30, 2009.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anne Clara Carpenter Hunt; three children, Robert “Bob” (Kathey) Hunt of Covington, William “Bill” (Karen) Hunt of Pleasant View; and Lisa (Steve) Tally of West Lafayette, Ind.; six grandchildren, Anne, Nathan, Benjamin, Joel, Emma, and Jill. Surviving siblings are Eugenia Miles and Ruth Scott of Dickson, and John Edward Hunt of Oklahoma City.

He was preceded in death by, Robert Henderson Hunt, Clarence Winston Hunt, and Henry Warren Hunt.

Mr. Hunt graduated from Cheatham County High School in May, 1943 and entered military service in June. Stationed in Italy, he flew missions over Austria as an engineer-gunner on a B-24 bomber. At war’s end, he entered the University of Tennessee, majoring in vocational agriculture, and graduated with a B.S. degree; later he received his M.S. in school administration from Austin Peay State University. His first teaching job was at Byars Hall High School, Covington, in the agriculture department. Afterward he returned to Middle Tennessee and spent 36 years at Jo Byrns High School, in Cedar Hill. The greatest pleasure of his life was interacting with the youth of Robertson and surrounding counties. A member of the Pleasant View United Methodist Church since age 12, he participated in the work and leadership of the church. He enjoyed the music program and encouraged youth activities.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Pleasant View United Methodist Church.

Austin-Bell Funeral Home, Springfield is in charge of the arrangements Memorial gifts may be made to NorthCrest Hospice or to the building fund of Pleasant View United Methodist Church.

Jan. 18, 1927 - Nov. 28, 2009

Rubye Crowder Jan. 6, 1926 - Nov. 22, 2009 Rubye Crowder, 83, of Covington, retired from Charms, died at Covington Care Nursing Home. She was a member of Hyde Park Methodist Church.

Services were held Nov. 25 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Lloyd officiating.

Burial was in R. H. Munford Cemetery.

The widow of Leon Crowder, she is survived by sons, James K. “Kenny” (Patricia) Crowder of Bulverde, Texas, Jerry Leon (Jeanie) Crowder of Scotts Hill; grandsons, Carl (Morgen) Crowder and Johnny L. (Vicki) Crowder; sisters, Mary Frances Sanders and Velma Billings both of Covington;.

The family requests that memorials be sent to Hyde Park Methodist Church.

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Claudia Beasley Rushing Jan. 1, 1920 - Nov. 29, 2009 Claudia Beasley Rushing, 89, of Covington, a homemaker, died at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton.

Services were Dec. 2 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Keith Jones officiating. Burial was in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.

The widow of William E. Rushing, she is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Wilma Taylor Fullerton, 82, of Murfreesboro, a homemaker, died at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.

Services were Dec. 2 at Leitherland Funeral ChapelKenton with Bro. Mike Mays officiating. Burial was in Sunnyside Cemetery.

She is survived by a daughter Diane F. Whitley of Doyles Town, Pa., a son, Paul H. Fullerton of Murfreesboro seven grandchildren, Barry Fullerton, Melissa Fullerton, Jim Whitley, Paul Whitley, Anna Whitley, Rachel Fullerton and Thomas Fullerton.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, Colonel Thomas K. Fullerton; sons, Thomas B. Fullerton and Gary A. Fullerton; and her parents, Paul and Molisa Taylor.

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THANK YOU The Family of Rubye Crowder wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to all her friends, family members and care givers for their prayers and acts of kindness during her illness and for their kind expressions of sympathy. God bless each of you.

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The Crowder Family

Sept. 3, 1925 - Nov. 20, 2009 Joe Turner Kellum, 84, of Covington, died Nov. 20 at his residence with his family. Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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Willie E. “Charlie Bud” Smith Date of Death - Nov. 27, 2009 Willie E. “Charlie Bud” Smith, 61, of Covington, died on Nov. 27.

Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 4 from 2-7 p.m. at Barlow Funeral Home. Saturday, Dec. 5, visitation will be held at 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 11 a.m. at Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in King’s Hill Cemetery.

He is survived by a daughter, Delois D. Smith Evans of Brownsville;sons, Gregory E. Smith of Murfreesboro and Hosie Richard of Marilyn; a cousin who was his caregiver, Vivian Lyons; sisters, Frances Maclin of Chicago, Ill., Clara Taylor of Storrs, Ct., Ardell Harper and Josephine King both of Memphis; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Lee Manual Smith.

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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.

ing at the home of Marilyn Grantham. On Sunday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. the youth are planning a sit-down dinner and entertainment program with all RSVP people as guests, and Santa Claus may also make an appearance. On Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. the annual candlelight service will be held.

Church Events Munford Baptist Church will host Christmas Village 2009 on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 6-8 p.m. This is a family event for all ages.

Admission is free. No childcare provided. The Christmas Village will include music, snacks, and village shops where children can create Christmas crafts. There will also be an indoor snow area.

Unity of Praise will be held Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. at Brighton High School gym. Doors open at 2 p.m. For ticket prices and for more information call Minister Dorothy Clemons at 570-3993.

Randolph Assembly of God Church will host its Thanksgiving Holiday Service on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. This will replace the Wednesday night service.

Central Christian Church, 400 South Maple Street, Covington, Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:45 a.m.; evening worship 6 p.m.; adult and youth Bible study Wednesday 6 p.m.; At 6 p.m. Dec. 7 the ladies Bible group will have their annual Christmas dinner meet-

Events Covington Funeral Home, 3499 Highway 51 S., Covington will have a Christmas remembrance service on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. For more information call the funeral home at 476-3757.

Kristie Maxwell, Tipton County Trustee, will be collecting county taxes at Munford City Hall, 1397 Mufnord Avenue, Dec. 7, 9, 11; Feb. 8-12. Collections will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. with lunch from 12 - 1 p.m.

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.

John Lawler and the singing groups “Three for Thee” and “New Spirit” will be in concert at the Strand Theater in Millington on Friday night, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

No admission is charged.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host a nativity display on Dec. 10 from 6:30 - 8:30. The location is 9604 N Highway 51 between Millington and Atoka.

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 copy, old or current, is asked to send it to: B. Gatlin, 395 Briarhedge Road, Covington, TN 38019 or email to bgatlinusa@bellsouth.net Quito Community Center, 4593 Quito Drummonds Rd., will host a pancake breakfast on Dec. 12 starting at 7 a.m. Price is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 10 and under. Meal with include choice of sausage or bacon, juice or coffer and all you can eat pancakes. Santa will also be available.

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Join the MOMS Club of Munford area. The club will have an open house on Nov. 18. For more information contact momsclubofmunford_tn@ yahoo.com Meetings The Tipton County Election Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. at the election office located at 113 East Church Street, Covington.

Dunham Lodge #150 F&AM, 113 East Washington in Covington holds its monthly stated meeting on the third Thursday of every month.

Military Matters PFC Jared L. Irwin Army Pfc. Jared L. Irwin has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks

of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army

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Operation Blue Light Law enforcement officers have had an increasingly hard time this year in performing their duties. With the economic turbulence our nation has experienced this year, more families are in crisis and more is expected from our local officers.

Unfortunately, when the economy goes down, law enforcement’s business goes up.

The Tipton County Fraternal Order of Police is leading this effort to honor local law enforcement officers by asking that everyone display at least one blue light in their Christmas decorations this holiday season.

This symbol shows that you are honoring those officers who have given their lives for the people they serve. It also shows the officers on patrol that you support their efforts to protect the citizens of our community.

The blue light in your decorations means a great deal to the officers and their families who see it when traveling throughout our community.

Farmers encouraged to vote before deadline Glenn P. Zarecor Sr., County Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Tipton today reminded farmers, ranchers and other eligible voters to cast ballots in local FSA County Committee elections before next Monday’s deadline.

“It is crucial that all farmers and ranchers in Tipton County vote in this election to give them a voice in how FSA programs are administered in our area,” said Zarecor.

Ballots were mailed to eligible voters earlier this month. Eligible producers who did not receive ballots should contact their local FSA offices immediately.

Ballots must be returned to FSA offices or postmarked by Dec. 7, 2009. Elections may be challenged by nominees within 15 days after the results of an election are posted. Newly elected Committee members and alternates take office Jan. 1, 2010.

FSA Committee members play an important role in their communities by making decisions on commodity price support loans and payments; conservation and disaster programs, and other important issues.

Every committee has three to five elected members. More than 8,000 County Committee members serve in more than 2,300 FSA offices nationwide. This year, approximately one-third of those seats are up for election.

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DAR River City Chapter Regent Anne Holzemer, Patriot Bank president Larry Jackson and Bettie Gustafson, Tennessee State Chairman of DAR Project Patriot proudly display the first donations collected for Project Patriot.

Community-wide kick off for DAR Project

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com DAR Project Patriot is the official Daughters of the American Revolution committee that supports America’s service personnel in current conflicts abroad.

DAR Project Patriot currently supports wounded active duty military personnel at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. Landstuhl is the largest American hospital outside of the United States and the ongoing military missions in Iraq and Afghanistan – Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom – continue to bring wounded soldiers, marines and airmen to receive health care at Landstuhl RMC, where many arrive with little clothing. While every patient

receives a $250 voucher from Department of Defense to be used at Army Air Force Exchange Services to meet their clothing needs, the Center’s Wounded Warrior Project provides new clothes and other needed items to those evacuated in a positive and caring atmosphere to meet their initial needs.

Since partnering with Landstuhl RMC, over 23,000 60-minute phone cards, 500 gym bags stocked with personal care items, over 50,000 holiday cards, 250 winter coats, 500 pairs of breakaway sweatpants, 500 crew neck sweat shirts, and 300 pairs of athletic shoes have been sent to the wounded military personnel at the hospital, as well as checks totaling $40,000 that were presented to the Center.

Anne Holzemer, regent

for the River City Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Bettie Gustafson, Tennessee State Chairman of DAR Project Patriot and Patriot Bank president Larry Jackson have teamed up to begin the community-wide collection of items to be sent to wounded military personnel at Landstuhl RMC. Tipton County residents are asked to show their support by donating domestic phone cards (with no expiration dates), iTune cards and/ or wrapped hard candy.

Please bring donated items to Patriot Bank, 8376 N. Highway 51, Millington, by Saturday, Dec. 19. The River City Chapter DAR will mail all collected items to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

Tanner to retire at end of term Democratic Congressman John Tanner of Tennessee says he will retire next year after 11 terms.

The 63-year-old was a co-founder in 1994 of the Blue Dog coalition of fiscally conservative Democrats.

Tanner is an attorney from Union City and former state lawmaker. He was first elected to the 8th House District representing rural northwestern Tennessee in 1988.

He has not faced a serious challenge since first being elected to Congress. In 2006, he defeated Republican John Farmer with 73 percent of the vote. He faced no Republican opposition last year.

The National Republican Congressional Committee is touting farmer Stephen Fincher’s candidacy as it targets Democrats in rural districts.

YMCA Christmas craft fair

The Millington Family YMCA Christmas Craft Fair will be held Friday, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Entrance to the fair is free and it is open to the public. Many unique crafts and gifts will be available including

handmade wooden pens, deer and duck calls, baby slings and accessories, knitting and crochet items, scrapbooking supplies with ready-made pages, quilts, homemade jams, oil paintings, beauty products, jewelry, wickless candles and

more! We will also be having a silent auction throughout the day with several items to bid on worth 100 dollars and more.

Come out and do some last minute Christmas shopping at the YMCA!

Jake Jones (TN Resource Wildlife Agency), center, was recent speaker at the Covington Exchange Club. Also pictured are Bill Rice and Elaine Shankle.

OFF THE WALL Continued from Page A4 Young Adult shelves.

"If one simply removes 'vampire' from the equation, what we have left is a young girl who falls in love with somebody based solely on his physical appearance and then devotes her life, her soul even, at the age of 17, to an 90-year-old man who displays all of the traits of an abusive boyfriend," she said.

The NDVH has a series of questions to help define an abusive relationship. Twilight's leading men have several of the characteristics.

Edward controls Bella by being bossy, not taking her opinion seriously or making all of the decisions about who she sees, what she wears, what she does.

Bella feels less confident about herself when she's around Edward and feels scared or worried about doing or saying “the wrong thing" when she's with him.

And, in New Moon, when he leaves her (in the middle of a forest, no less), she becomes an adrenaline junkie in an effort to continue the hallucinations in which she sees Edward.

Romanticizing teen dating violence is not a lesson we should be teaching our daughters.

Instead, perhaps we should use the series as an example of bad behavior.

"Twilight is great at what it is, the erotic

dream of a teenage girl, but is best as a segue to parent-teen discussion about female roles in society, healthy relationships and even proper grammar," Gonzales said.

The facts, according to NDVH, are that, in 95 percent of abusive relationships, men abuse women. However, young women can be violent, and young men can also be victims.

Abusive relationships have good times and bad times. Part of what

makes dating violence so confusing and painful is that there is love mixed with the abuse.

This can make it hard to tell if you are really being abused.

If there's any question, visit the association's website or call the hotline at 1−800−799−SAFE (3224).

The movies and books do their job in entertaining, but as parents we need to stand up and make our daughters aware that this behavior is abusive, not romantic.

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Jamestown DarSay Burton 476-1414 Greetings.

I trust that everyone enjoyed a blessed and wonderful and safe Thanksgiving. As for me, I enjoyed the day with the Tyndall family in Memphis, of course, I overate but boy was it good.

My daughter and son called to say hi from California. All is very well on that front. Also, my son Sherman and his family of Harvest, Ala. is expecting a daughter in early January. This will be my second granddaughter and I’m just beaming. They have a son who’s four and talks up a storm. Sherman’s twin, Therman, spent Thursday with his friends who live in Memphis. He called to say hello. Didn’t hear from my youngest son, Brandon. He’d made reference about possibly visiting family of his father, Casey Dickerson, in St. Louis.

Since I was unable to see if this is what happened to him on Thursday, I’m sure he enjoyed his day, where ever he was.

Several families around Jamestown enjoyed the day on Thursday, with family and friends.

Katarene Harber and her family members enjoyed the day in the lovely home of her granddaughter’s family near Covington, Jerry and Cassandra Hill. Her parents are Charles and Sarah Lyons of Covington, their son from Nashville, Charles Jr., was also on board to enjoy the family. Katarene’s oldest daughter, Lorraine Johnson and husband, Donny, of Memphis were also excited to have their daughter and her husband, former Minnesota Viking, Ken Ervin. Ken’s married to Lorraine’s daughter, ReShea. They now call Atlanta, Ga., home where they have two lovely children. Everyone was able to attend in Katarene’s family except son, Jerone and his wife Gloria Harber, who unfortunately had to work.

Congratulations to Katarene Harber and the Harber-Hudson family.

Her granddaughter, Lorraine and Donny’s other daughter and her husband, ToRue and Tara will be celebrating their son’s first birthday on Dec. 10. The couple also has a daughter and they live in Memphis.

Caesar and Mary Burton enjoyed dinner at their lovely home in Jamestown on Thursday. Daughter, Mable Irene Jefferson,

came down from Memphis with her daughter, Kara and granddaughter, KaKara along with Mable’s son, Evren. Their oldest son, Ronnie of Jamestown, was also on hand for the day.

Afterwards Mary and Mable and the family paid a visit to her mother, Jennie Stewart, who staying with Mary’s sister, Ann, while she recovers from a recent fall several weeks ago in her Jamestown home.

Isiah Sr. and Willie Mae Burton enjoyed several of their children in their lovely home on Thursday.

I happened to chat briefly with their daughter, Debra, visiting them from Nashville.

Minister Pearl Andrews enjoyed her family’s day in the lovely home of Romel’s mother, Mamie Andrews and all of the lively Andrews family of Ripley. Their children, daughter, Ashley, and sons, Xavier and Michael, enjoyed their family.

Annette Burton and her sister Kimel Hodges visiting from Kalamazoo, Mich., prepared a lovely dinner on Thursday in the lovely home of their sister, Joann Burton of Jamestown. Kimel had her family, sons, Dustin and Robert and daughters, Alexandra and Samatha, with her. Also their sweet and loving little doggie, “Bruno,” a black terrier, made the trip.

John and JaCinta Jones and their boys, Tyler and John Jr. (Lil J), enjoyed a lovely day on Thursday with his family in Covington.

“T” Terrance and his friend Tammy, picked up dad, Rev. Pink N. Sherrill, and enjoyed a lovely meal at his sister’s home in Atoka. Tammy’s the granddaughter of Katarene Harber.

LaRue Albritton enjoyed drop-in visits from her family on Thursday in and around the Jamestown area. Her day was fairly quite but a happy one.

On Saturday afternoon at Barn Hill’s in Bartlett.

Minister Pearl Andrews and her husband, Deacon Romel, entertained family and friends celebrating daughter, Ashley’s birthday which was on Thanksgiving day.

Ashley is leaving on Dec. 6 for Iraq for a few months. She’s serving with the Tennessee National Guards in Lebanon.

Ashley was indeed very surprised to see all of her family, the Burtons and the Andrews, along with her pastor, Rev. S. P. Cole and most of Brighton

Mt. Carmel/Clopton

By Elaine Watkins 476-7093 It’s a cold frosty Tuesday. Looked like a dusting of snow this morning – beautiful on the first day of December.

I hope every one had a great Thanksgiving. We did. I cooked a turkey that morning and we had some of that for lunch, then James and I, Clint and my dad, Kenneth Weir, went to Elizabeth and Justin’s that night for the whole meal, including my first fried turkey. It was spicy and so moist! It was a great day and now I’m ready for the downhill run to Christmas!

I got up early, early Friday (so glad to see the sunshine come out that day) and went to the local discount store and got what I went for, then picked up breakfast and brought it home. Got the tree and some decorations up and slept well that night.

I’ve realized I can’t have any ornaments on the bottom of the tree. The pup grabs them, runs into the kitchen and chews on them! So they’ve been moved up! She also takes her chew toys and plays with them on the tree skirt like it’s a brand new bed for her. I’ll probably have to lock her out of there when I put gifts under the tree; nothing is wrapped yet.

I’ve been to the movie three times lately.

Elizabeth and I went to

see “New Moon,” from the Twilight series (loved it!), the day it came out, then my dad and I went to see “Old Dogs” on Saturday. I was hilarious; a laugh-outloud movie that “young folks” wouldn’t fully understand. Elizabeth and I went back Sunday night after church and saw Jim Carrey’s “Christmas Carol,” where everyone was human but animated, if you know what I mean.

Very good.

Larry Whaley II has been in the hospital with a kidney infection, hope he’s better now. Byrl Smith, Marlene Brown’s sister, is recovering from surgery. Roy Randolph is out of the hospital and back at church, following a bout with pneumonia.

Heather Keith’s dad, Jim Mitchell, has pneumonia.

Please keep him in your prayers, as well as Austin Whitaker and many, many others.

The Senior Saints Banquet at the Church of Christ is tonight but James and I have a Soil Conservation Farmer of the Year Dinner in Atoka.

We’ve never been to that banquet anyway – we want no admissions of our age!

The ladies Christmas party at Laura Craft’s home is Sunday, the 6th.

We always enjoy that and appreciate Laura for having this annual event to kick off the season.

Hill Baptist’s members on hand to give her a nice Christian send off.

Her cousin Timika Burton, now of Milwaukee, Wis., was on hand to sing, “His Eyes on the Sparrow.” Of course, there was a lovely poem written and recited by yours truly. “Whenever, We Think of Ashley.” Lovely sentiments came from family and friends, all wishing Ashley safe journey there, and especially, back home.

Her grandmother, Ruth Griffin of Ripley, praised Ashley’s achievements along with her being always a nice, lovely young lady. Her uncles, the Rev. Gary and Lawrence Andrews of Ripley were also there. Rev. Gary recited, “Have you seen her?” All of her uncles and aunts from the Burton family spoke encouraging words to and about Ashley. Rev. S. P. Cole gave the invocation prior to the start of the evening. Afterwards, pictures and videos were shot of the event. It was indeed a wonderful day which we all thoroughly enjoyed, especially Ashley.

Several grandchildren of the late Nehemiah and Josephine Burton were also on hand for Ashley’s celebration. Dustin Hall, of Tennessee State University in Nashville, is the son of Kimel Hall Hodges; Coleman Burton, son of Jeremiah and Cindy Burton, and a student at Moorehouse in Atlanta, Ga., and his sister, Jessica Burton, who is attending the University of Memphis; Alexandra Hall, Kimel’s oldest daughter also at Tennessee State; Kelsey and Chelsea Burton, twin daughters of David and Pam Burton, attending the University of Fisk in Nashville, Sabrina Bell, daughter of Joann Burton, also attending Tennessee State and Erica Merritt, youngest daughter of Annette Burton, who is working towards her master’s degree while attending school in Memphis. As you can tell, we are so proud of these young people. Each one of them striving to be all they can be in life.

The two winners of the Jolly Coteria Clubs Grocery Give-Away are Willie Holland and Niki Sherrill of Covington, congratulations ladies. President LaRue Albritton held the drawing in her lovely home the week of Thanksgiving. Dec. 5 will be their next meeting to be held in the lovely home of Mildred Sherrill in Covington, where the ladies will be exchanging gifts for Christmas.

A good group is going to see Zoo Lights Friday night. It’s gonna be cold!

Sympathy is extended to the Frank Richardson family in his passing, and to all the friends and family of Wilma Fullerton of Nashville, formerly of Covington, who passed away Sunday morning. She lived here for a long time but moved to Nashville about 10 or so years ago. She was a neighbor to my parents in town. These families have my prayers.

The annual Freed Hardeman benefit dinner will be Friday night with speaker Mike Huckabee.

Happy birthday this week to Bailey Daniel and Doris Yoakum on Nov. 30, to John Evans IV on Dec.1, to Joshua Evins on Dec. 2, to Lorie Liles on Dec. 3rd and to Pat Armstrong on Dec. 4th!

Happy anniversary to George and Paulette Watkins on Dec. 4 and to James and me on the 5th!

This week’s Farm Report: All the rain we’ve received recently, plus the inch we’re expecting tomorrow, is rough on the beans still in the field. I pray most of them are all out. We got our equipment winterized last week. It’s very cold this morning and going to be the coldest this year later this week. Doesn’t look like we’re going to get any winter wheat planted.

Elizabeth went to the doctor yesterday and reported that the baby is a . . . will let you know next

Congratulations to Joann Burton’s grandson, Aaron Bell, a sixth grader at White Station Middle School in Memphis, upon being inducted into a mass scholarship program which will ensure him a full college scholarship upon graduation from high school. His parents are Torrell and Lena Bell of Memphis. Grandparents are Thomas Burrell of Memphis and Lonnie Simmons of Ohio. His great-grandparents were Nehemiah and Josephine Burton.

Minister Pearl Andrews brought last Sunday’s message at Bright Hill from Mark 8:11, “Are you the bread?”

We are praying for Posie Reed, Gigi Baker, Joseph Heaston Sr., Willie Parthenia Hodge, Bessie Cobbs, Demetrice Baker, Jeffery Mosley Sr., Vernard “Big Boy” Burton, Franklin Jones Sr., Charlotta Jones, Connie and Christine Brown, Versie “Son” Barbee, Eula Culbreath and family, Pauline Yarbrough, Ina Yarbrough, Eddie B. and Flossie Woods, Rev. Darry Rozzell, Rev. Pink Sherrill Jr., Theary Alston, James Porter, Nadine Kellum, Jennie Stewart, Caesar Burton and family, Isiah Burton Sr. and family, David Sneed, Charlene Sneed, John Bunton, Rudolph Boykins and family, Alvin Clewis, Bro. Warren Clewis, Rhonda HeastonMcLin, Joe Malone and family, Fred Dowell, Percy White and family, Robert Smith and family, Florene Trent, Johnnie and Cleo Thompson and Ruth Griffin.

Birthday wished to Connie Brown, Nov. 30; David “D. J” Brown, Dec. 4; Darryl Powell, Dec. 6; John Jones “Lil J.” Jr. Dec. 7; Yvonne Lee Johnson Dec. 7 and to you, if yours is this week.

Remember JCHO dues of $25 are due. Money can be paid to Jessie Cooke, Pearl Andrews, Willie Mae Burton, Joann Burton or Pam Cobbs.

Missionary meeting was at The Center at 5 p.m.

Monday. President Mary Burton still says “thanks for attending, but there’s still room for more.”

This is all for this week, yes, it’s quite a lot of news.

Just remember this — In this holiday season of hustle and bustle, there’s never enough time too get it all done, seemingly?

However, as long as what you do, comes from your heart, I promise you that it’ll always be done right.

Until next time.

week! She wants to tell people at church in person on Sunday; she will be working Wednesday night, so I’m not going to spill the beans! But we’re excited and got to see another sonogram picture!

The Annual Co-op Dinner is Thursday night.

First time it’s ever been after Thanksgiving. I’m sure there is a reason!

James and I have never missed it in 28 years.

The Clopton United Methodist Church men’s community breakfast is this Saturday, Dec. 5, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Also, the choir’s cantata will be Sunday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m.

This year the children and youth will present the live nativity play, “Follow the Star,” at the church on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to all of these events.

That church put out a cookbook and all 200 copies sold in three weeks!

I need them to sell my book. Congratulations!

This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Calender Quote: “To cure a cold, miss a mule”! Glad I don’t have a cold.

My Maxine Calendar says, “Have yourself a merry little Christmas.

Just don’t drag me into it!”

“Thanks for Reading” this week goes to Carolyn Beasley! Sa-lute.

Get your winter coat aired out - you’re gonna need it.

Until next week .

Atoka

By Mabel Smith 837-8017 Dear readers: Here it is December and time for birthdays: So here goes, Serina White, Joseph Johnson, David McGarrity, Brad Taylor, Drew Cousar, Jada Cousar, DeWayne Young, David Smith, Tyler Harrison, William Ward, Carrie Mize, Whitney White, Lauren Ward, Darlene McDaniel, Lori Murphey, Patricia Pinner, Jennifer Wyllie, Tommy Poston, Melanie Welch, Davin Downing, Leslie B. Morrison, Larry Willis, David Mashburn, Regina Forbess, Ross Dickinson, Timothy Floyd, Jessica Buddy Bramble, Alexa Mars, Lexie Billings, Sandy Powell, Angela Vance, Lillian McConnell, Robert Vance and Donald Roberts.

The churches are going to be busy from now until Christmas Day. First Baptist Church will have cantata choir practice at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Saturday WIN (Widows In Need), meet at noon for a pot luck and a trip to the Tea Room in Halls leaving at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday adult Christmas banquet at 6 p.m.

Church will provide the meat and you bring side dishes and desserts.

Sunday, Dec. 13, Sunday school fellowship 9:30 to 10 a.m.

The Christmas programs: adult cantata in the morning services, youth program in the evening, Sunday, Dec. 20, entire adult cantata in the evening service.

Thursday, Dec. 17 Saturday, Dec. 19 ladies country Christmas trip to Nashville.

Saturday, Dec. 19 men’s prayer meeting at 6 p.m.

At the United Methodist Church they are busy as well. Kid’s night out

Brighton

By Debe Simonton Dear Readers, I am Debe Simonton and I am honored to be reporting the notes of our growing community. My aunt, Ardele Simonton, wrote the notes for many years. She was a beloved member of our town and so were her columns. I can only hope that I may be as accepted and trusted to pass along upcoming events and activities, prayer lists, people in the news, and other service.

Our prayers go out to Ms. Mary Sam White and her family. She had a liver and kidney transplant in St. Louis. She is holding her own at last report. Ms. Doris "Mim" Hicks' son, Lynn, from Conway, Ark. had heart bypass surgery. He is on the mend and we all pray his recovery continues.

We need to keep Ms. Francis Moore at Covington Care, and Ms. Mary Eakin at Covington Manor in our prayers as well.

In Military news, Carey and Patricia Boothe are new to our area. Carey is stationed with the Navy in Virginia. He was able to spend Thanksgiving with his wife and children, Caleb and Grace.

Cody Cates is in the Army stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas. He recently became engaged proudly, reports his parents, Ben and Eva McCall. He is the grandson of Glenn Fleming of Brighton and Betty Porras of Millington.

Brighton Baptist Church will have a children's Christmas play on Dec. 13, at 6 p.m.

I have a lot of school news from Brighton High School's principal Katheryn Roe. They are continuing the Parent Connect program. It is a new way to check your child's attendance and grades. You are encouraged to attend on Tuesday and Wednesday for grades 11 and 12.

6 - 9 p.m. Dec. 11, then breakfast with Santa, 8 10 a.m., then Christmas craft day from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.

Sunday, Dec. 13, Christmas cantata performed by the choir at both 8:30 and 10:50 services.

Children’s Christmas program at 5 p.m., following this happy birthday Jesus, fellowship in Quisenberry Hall.

Dec. 14, the Faith UMW meets for their Christmas party in the home of Diana Timbsat at 7 p.m.

Dec. 16, cookie swap in Quisenberry Hall at 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 19, youth Christmas party at 3:30 in Quisenberry Hall. Living Nativity in the Park from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 22, Christmas caroling Dec. 24, Christmas candlelight service at 5 p.m.

The United Methodist men are sponsoring another production of The Last Supper and can use the help of any men who would like to participate.

And now to the prayer list: Carolyn Max, Hunter Box, Brice Fite, Sandra Ladd, Jackie McKell, Bob Presley, Marilyn McElya, Bob Presley, Tammie Timberlake, Frank Donavant, Bobbie Waits, Ashley Timbs Billings, Marie Chumley, Seth Whtie, Keith Morris, Jewell Forbess, Lib Slough, Meroam Slough, Mary Duran, Bill Dunn, Bobby Bailey, Ben Pylant, Austin Whitaker, Todd Jones, Bill Stimpson, Dave Lanagan, Katie Burke, Bill Parker, Doug Carter, Amy Novac, Martha Weems, June Glass, David Kemp, Fred H. Smith, Grace Gray, Pat Lloyd and Susan McKee. Special prayers for the families of Robert Briggs, Dickie Wilsonm Jesus Vallez who passed recently.

Thursday for grade 10.

This is held from 4 - 6 p.m.

The FFA will be selling Christmas trees, Frazier Firs, in front of the school from 4 - 8 p.m. They will also be having 'Pictures with Santa' on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Dec. 19 from 10-8 p.m. There will be hot chocolate and childrens crafts during this time also.

The BHS chorus will be having their Christmas concert on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the gym.

The BHS football boosters will have their meeting Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.

The BHS freshman basketball girls and boys team will be playing Dyer Co. on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.

Well, now it's time to 'stick the feather in our cap'. Brighton's own head football coach, Will Wolfe, has been named Coach of the Year, District 13 Triple A. Congrats and well deserved. Coach Wolfe has been asked to coach in the Toyota TACA East/West All Star game which will be held Dec. 12 in Johnson City at the Carson Newman stadium. Our very own, James Murray and Terrel Zachery, are also playing.

Your community is very proud of all of you and your accomplishments.

Don't forget the Brighton Christmas Parade on Monday Dec. 7.

Please send information to me by email SimontonSalon@aol.com or home phone 475-1316 or my cell 268-0091. I do get texting, so it is welcome.

I am closing now with a short poem about serving others.

I have wept in the night For the shortness of sight That to somebody's need made me blind; But I never have yet Felt a tinge of regret For being a little too k ind.

Anonymous That is all for this week.....

Debe

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By Tula Starr Randolph U. M. Church. Bro. Ben Rainey brought a great message to all Nov. 22 about Thanksgiving. It was a really good sermon. I felt like he preached it especially for me and my family.

UMW will be having their annual Christmas Dinner on Dec. 15. Ms. Mary Julia Proctor will be catering our dinner. She really does a great job of cooking, serving and cleaning up. We are so thankful for her good works.

Everyone is invited to attend (adults only).

Reservations are required. Rev. Ben and Ms. Connie will be giving a concert for us.

Our homebound focus is Patra Ballard who is a life member of RUMC. She lives on Poe Road in Burlison.

Our student focus is: Chad Delashmit and Austin Russell.

Chad, the son of Heidi and Gunner Delasmit, is 19 months old and lives on Mills Road in Drummonds.

His sister is Timily and RUMC grandparents are Teresa Ballard and Evelyn Ballard.

Austin, is a third grader at BES and is 9 years old. His home address is Peggy Lane in Munford. His parents are Glenn and Tina Russell, his sister is Hailey and his grandparents are Gary and Margaret Ballard and Eva Philips.

Prayers for: Arvis and Ada Fletcher, Patra Ballard, Louise Bomar, Dorothy Cook, Lois Conger, Edna Downing, John Downing Charlene Lott, Zadie Pugh, Lillian Ward, and Mildred Wiseman.

Report on the old man and old woman.

We are doing very well. We hang out with the dentist, eye doctor, ear doctor, and our favorite Dr. is Scott Craig, he is good doctor and we enjoy our visits with him. We have known him since he was 8 years old. He grew up in our former church. Thanks to Dr. Scott for helping us stay well.

We are staying busy with our leaves. We have racked, blown, mulched and burned and we still have three trees that are shedding their leaves. We are thinking about getting some of them cut down. But, they do make a good shade in the summer time.

We have been here

in Burlison one year and five months, and just this week, I found things that I had forgotten that I had.

For many years we enjoyed going to estate sales. That was our fun thing to do on the weekends. Then there came a time that we had collected to much STUFF. So we had to quit going to estates sales.....

One time we were in the attic of an estate sale and I found a Readers Digest dated March 1933. That was the year and month that I was born.

I read the following article just yesterday and it is so good I just want to share it with everyone.

(Condensed from The Atlantic Monthly (January, 1933) ((c) 1932 The Atlantic Monthly Co., 8 Arlington St., Boston Mass., and reprinted by special arrangements.)

THREE DAYS TO SEE - BY: Helen Keller I have often thought it would be a blessing if each human being werestricken blind and deaf for a few days at some time during their early adult life. Darkness would make him more appreciative of sight; silence and would teach him the joys of sound.

Now and then I have tested my seeing friends to discover what they see.

Recently I asked a friend, who had just returned from a long walk in the woods, what she had observed.

"Nothing in particular," she replied.

How was it possible, I asked myself, to walk for an hour through the woods and see nothing worthy of note? I, who cannot see, find hundreds of things to interest me through mere touch. I feel the delicate cymmetry of a leaf. I pass my hands lovingly about the smooth skin of a silver birch, or the rough, shaggy bark of a pine.

In spring, I touch the branches of trees hopefully in search of a bud, the first sign of awakening Nature after her winter's sleep. Occasionally, if I am very fortunate, I place my hand gently on a small tree and feel the happy quiver of a bird in full song.

At times my heart cries out with longing to see all these things. If I can get so much pleasure from mere touch, how much more beauty must

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And I have imagined what I should most like to see if I were given the use of my eyes, say, for just three days.

I should divide the period into three parts.

On the first day I should want to see the people whose kindness and companionship have made my life worth living. I do not know what it is to see into the heart of a friend through that "window of the soul," the eye. I can only "see" through my finger tips the outline of a face. I can detect laughter, sorrow, and many other obvious emotions, I know my friends from the feel of their faces.

How much easier, how much more satisfying it is for you who can see to grasp quickly the essential qualities of another person by watching the subtleties of expression, the quiver of a muscle, the flutter of a hand.

But does it ever occur to you to use your sight to see into the inner nature of a friend? Do not most of you seeing people grasp casually the outward features of a face and let it go at that?

For instance, can you describe accurately the faces of five good friends?

As an experiment, I have questioned husbands about the color of their wives' eyes, and often they express embarrassed confusion and admit that they do not know.

Oh, the things that I should see if I had the power of sight for just three days!!

The first day would be a busy one. I should call to me all my dear friends and look long into their faces, imprinting upon my mind the outward evidences of the beauty that is within them. I should let my eyes rest, too, on the face of a baby, so that I could catch a vision of the eager, innocent beauty which precedes the individual's consciousness of the conflicts which life develops. I should like to see the books which have been read to me, and which have revealed to me the deepest channels of human life. And I should like to look into the loyal, trusting eyes of my dogs, the little Scottie and the stalwart Great Dane.

In the afternoon I should take a long walk in the woods and intoxicate my eyes on the beauties of the world of Nature. And I should pray for the glory of a colorful sunset. That night, I think, I should not be able to sleep. (To be continued next week) Love and Prayers, Tula Starr

Gilt Edge

By Bernadine McAfee Carol Lumley, Lisa Maugham and Samatha Maugham ate at the Olive Garden in Memphis recently.

The seniors met at the Brighton Community Center on Nov. 20 ate, played bingo and had a great fellowship. Those attending were Carol Lumley, Hazel Carman, Bobbie Goulder, Lawson Ann Haynes, Ora Dell Smith, Pat Jackson, Sarah Smith and Louise Dungy.

Ann Morris got the quilt out last week that she quilted at Mrs. Ashford's in Covington.

Felicha Lott of Nashville spent Thanksgiving with her sister, Becky Whitehead and family.

Moviline Cousar's family visited her home on turkey day. Reports say everyone had a good time.

Rev. A. A. Lawrence and wife, Charlotte joined the Ruth Taylor family for Thanksgiving meal.

We had our family reunion at Ryan's in Millington on Nov. 21.

Attending were Joan and Elaine McClung of Sikeston, Mo., Mike and Ruth Dillender of Bertrand, Mo., Betty Baskin, Benny and Hope Collins, Jeremy and Andrea Newman, Ed and Bertha Walker of Munford, Shannon and Judith Morgan and daughter Kimberly of Rosemark, John and Callie Blyue, and your reporter, Bernadine McAfee. We meet twice a year in May and November. We had the same waitress, Tina, who did live in Tipton County but not sure if she still does.

Oh, by the way, Mike and Ruth will be grand-

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parents for the first time in June. Its their son, Joe and wife, Suzanne.

Berry Dillender will be a great-grandmother for the first time. Ruth also gave cookbooks, "Made

by Momma" to each family. We had a great time.

Church news Randolph Assembly of God has canceled Wednesday night service for the next three weeks. The Christmas program is scheduled for Dec. 20 at 6 p.m.

Mr. and Mrs. Wade Hall celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Dec. 1 Ed and Bertha Walker will be married 60 years on Dec. 13.

I love to take a trip down memory lane to remember all the good people who have been in my life. When I saw the picture of Bobby McDill in The Leader, I knew he was the son of Bob McDill who was our mail man when I was a child at Randolph. He was a wonderful person.

While down memory lane I like to share two photos from the past, they are of my niece and nephew, Martha Jane and Shannon Morgan. Their parents are Cordie Morgan and the late Clyde Morgan.

Clyde was one of my brothers.

Happy December birthdays to Linda Midgett, William Sherrill. and to Miami

Martha Jane

Whitehead on Dec. 9, who will be 4 years old.

Congratulations to Leslie and Mark Merideth of Brentwood on the arrival of a baby girl, Zoe Logan born on Nov. 21. She weighed seven pounds and six ounces. She is the couple's first child.

Proud grandparents are Judy and Elbert Starnes of Burlison and Tom and Susan Merideth of Jackson, Miss.

I would also like to send out an apology to John Wayne Kellum. I was wrong for what I said.

I will end this column with the prayer list.

Everyone remember; Karla Morgan, Nadine Kellum, Hop Gibbins, Miami Whitehead, Megan Hobock, Mindy Tankersley, Odis Poole, June Glass, all of Ruth Taylor's family, Clara McMillin, Tommy Cousar, Donnie, Rita and Will Haislip, Corrine Cothran, Byrl Smith, Emma Sue Turnage, Cordie Morgan, the folks at Kelley's Chapel Church of God (Holiness), Berry Dillender, and all the residents at Covington Manor, Covington Care and Parkway Cove Assisted Living and Jack Bradshaw's daughter.

Sympathy to the love ones of Poochie McLillie and Margaret Webb Jackson.

Until next week

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By Eddie Kellum 476-2683 Hello from Burlison.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I know my family did. Paula and I had Thanksgiving breakfast at our house. My son, Adam and Maddie Overall, cooked breakfast for us and needless to say there was a lot of good food and great company. My parents came along with Shanna (home from school for the holidays), Alan, Kelly and, of course, our grandson, Aiden.

Special guests at our home (not counting Aiden because he’s always a special guest) included Maddie Overall’s parents, Ben and Melanie and her brother, Brandon.

On Saturday after Thanksgiving, we went to Alan and Kelly’s house for lunch. Alan worked hard for the last few weeks building and installing a new set of cabinets for Kelly prior to the holidays. I believe there was enough food at their house that day to feed a small army and I ate most of it. I probably gained 10 or 15 pounds last week, but after all, Thanksgiving only happens once a year and it was so good.

Paula and I went to Atoka to see the movie 2012 and we liked it. It’s not the best movie I’ve ever seen, but it will make you stop and think. I’ve been reading for years now about the year 2012 and about how the Mayan calendar ends on exactly Dec. 21, 2012.

It’s said that the Mayans were so precise with their calendars that even our computers can’t duplicate their calculations.

A lot of people have made predictions and prophecy that seems to line up with the Mayans calendar. Edgar Cayce, who is called the “Sleeping Prophet,” says that the earth will experience pole shifting which will bring about the “End of Days.”

The American Hopi Indian tribe relates that before the time of “purification,” man will make metal roads for iron horses and hang metal ropes in the air. The Hopi also say that men will bring pieces of the moon to the earth and this will upset balance which will

unleash disastrous forces. Near the day of the great purification, there will be cobwebs spun back and forth in the sky through which people will walk. The Purification will begin after humans build a great house in the sky. At this time, there will be fires everywhere and greedy, selfish and power mad leaders will inhabit the earth.

Other prophets such as Michel de Nostredame, predicted some kind of huge space collision would occur sometime around the year 2000.

The list goes on and on with predictions of doom's day around the time frame of the year 2012. Don’t take my word for it, do your own research.

Google 2012 on the internet and see what you come up with. I’m not running out just yet and buying up canned goods, but who knows, it might not be a bad idea.

Last week on Monday, Paula was coming home from her brother’s house the back way and had one of her tires blow out. It just so happened that the blowout happened right across the road from some “good Samaritans” who just happened to have power tools. Within 5 or 6 minutes, Paula was back on the road and headed home. Thanks to Bubba and Ray Nolan for your kind service to my wife.

Paula started back to work this week after five months of unemployment.

She’s working at Christie Cut Stone located in Gallaway. The Christie Cut Stone Co. is family owned and has been operating in the Memphis area for over 100 year.

There will be a truck pull at the Covington Riding Arena in Covington, on Saturday, Dec 5. It will be hosted by Glass Sled Rentals and the Mid South Diesel Pullers. The pull starts at 5 p.m. and the cost is $5 to enter the gate. The entry fee to pull is $20. There is also going to be a Chassis Dyno from 12 - 5 p.m.

The cost is $75 for two runs. There will be a lot of hot diesel and gas trucks. For more information, call 233-0396 Todd, 233-0540 Angie, or 475-1780 (home).

Help spread the word!

Thanks for reading and if you have any information for future articles you can reach me at 901-476-2683 or email me at kellumeddie@yahoo.com.

Until next time, have a great week.

Deadline for letters to Santa will be at noon on Dec. 17. Letters will be published in The Leader's Christmas Greeting section on Dec. 24. Letters may be brought to The Leader or email to gmatheny@covingtonleader.com

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By Kathy Keiter Hello everyone!

Here’s hoping you are all doing well and getting used to this cold weather. Brrr! I have such mixed emotions when it comes to cold weather, I love it but I don’t like it. I guess you could say it’s a love/ hate relationship. I look forward to it in the summer when it’s so hot, and I love the way it makes me feel when that first afternoon comes along that’s cool and you think “ewww, it’s cool out.” That tends to make me feel all warm and cozy and want to curl up with a good hot cup of cappuccino and a blanket!

You too huh? I knew it!

Please ignore my spelling, and don’t bother looking up the word “ewww” because it’s not in the dictionary.

My husband doesn’t like playing Scrabble with me because I try to make my own words.

Can any of you relate?

Anyway, it’s getting cold out there, so I guess we’re just going to have to deal with it.

The thing is, when it starts getting cooler like this, my residents tend to stay inside and not get out that much. You can’t really blame them, when it gets really cold, I don’t care to stick my head out either. Some of them just bundle up and go for walks around the sidewalks anyway. It’s a great place to do that, with a couple of little hills, but not too bad, just enough to get the heart rate up a little. Matter of fact, if anyone would like to come over and walk around our grounds for your exercise of the day, that would be great!

We have nice wide

sidewalks that two can walk side by side, except for just a little ways it narrows down to a single sidewalk.

It’s laid out like an 8, but square. I need to be on it myself every day, unfortunately, I don’t!

But like I said, if there’s anyone that would like to come and walk it, please feel free to do so!

You might even go get some of the residents and get them to come out and walk with you!

That would be great too!!!

Happy birthday to one of our staff members today, Charlene Thompson. Charlene has been with us for a little over two years now, she also works full-time at a doctor’s office in Memphis and comes here every Sunday and spends her whole day from 7 a.m. till 11 p.m. What devotion! She’s kind of the “Mom” at McCalla, she is a diabetic and she makes special diabetic desserts for them all the time. She also keeps Mr. Jimmy straight and that in itself is a full-time job (Ha! Ha!) because he’s a diabetic as well.

Now let me tell you about all the residents that have birthdays this month. We have four, Mr. Freddie Huggins is the 21st, Mr. Fred Svigel is the 22nd, Ms. Hazel Greganti is the 27th, and Ms. Margaret Smith is the 30th. So we’ve got all kinds of b’days to celebrate this month! If any of you know these folks or just want to reach out to them by sending them a birthday card, that would make them feel very special.

Please be in very much prayer for Ms.

Mary Moffatt. She had to go to the emergency room this week. She is at Methodist North Hospital.

Everybody don’t forget to be storing up things for our yard sale.

It will be sometime at the end of summer. I don’t want to do it next year when it’s so hot.

Of course I didn’t realize that I was having it on the three hottest days of the year this past summer.

Also, we still have rooms for rent if you know anyone that no longer needs to live alone. We cook, clean, and do your laundry for you and we have some good cooks.

There’s another one of those words! Oh well, maybe Ms. Vivian won’t get on to me too bad. We also have two very nice apartments for rent for anyone 55+.

If you’re interested in one of those please give me a call at 476-7014.

They are totally independent living apartments. You have to do your own cooking and cleaning there. We also furnish the utilities and the appliances, you don’t even have to bring your own washer/dryer or refrigerator.

So if you know anyone that could possibly benefit from this, please give me a call.

Well it sure feels good to “feel good.” I am totally recovered from my surgery and thank so many of you for all your prayers!

Until next week, may our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you in every aspect of your daily lives, and don’t forget to find somebody to give a hug to, O.K.?

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Late Cougar rally falls just short

By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com Munford showed plenty of grit down the stretch Tuesday night at home against Collierville and had a chance in the final seconds to win it.

But the Dragons held on and pulled out a 4037 win.

Collierville’s Alton Williams, who led all scorers with 25 points,

hit a trio of threes over a five-minute stretch to give the Dragons a 35-27 lead with 3:10 left in the game.

The Collierville lead was 37-30 with 44 seconds left when Chris Lemmons hit a three for Munford. After a five second call against the Dragons, Courtney Lemmons scored to trim the lead 37-35 with 41 second left.

Down by two in the final seconds, Munford had a couple of good looks at three- pointers, neither of which went down.

Collierville’s Kent Edwards hit a one of two free throws with five seconds left to push the lead to three.

The ball was knocked away from Munford point guard Madison Futtrell on his way up-

cout as the game ended.

“We don’t have a lot of experience with this group of guys,” said Munford coach Tim Halford. “But I was tickled to death with this group.

They left it all out there tonight.”

Munford (0-3) kept coming back all night.

Down 13-5 after one quarter, Munford held Collierville scoreless in the second quarter to

pull within one point.

The Cougars led 27-26 heading into the fourth quarter.

Chris Lemmons led Munford with 11 points, including three threepointers. Courtney Lemmons scored eight points, including six in the fourth quarter.

“I’d like to have made some shots,” said Halford, “but we got down five points

and they could have given up. The thing I’m most proud of is where we’re headed. We’re not winning yet, but we’re playing more together (than last year) … I’m proud of how much it hurt them to lose. Those guys are hurting because they did everything they could.”

Munford will host Arlington tonight and Covington on Saturday.

Chargers fall to Tigers

By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader

Madison Futtrell goes up for a shot during action against Collierville Tuesday night.

The Cougars rallied late but lost 40-37.

Collierville pushes past Lady Cougars in second half

By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com A low scoring second half proved to be too much for the Munford Lady Cougars to overcome Tuesday night at home against Collierville.

Trailing just 17-14 at the half, Munford managed just one field goal in the second half and lost to the Lady Dragons 38-22.

Munford, which trailed 24-18 at the end of three quarters, managed just four free throws in the fourth quarter.

Nia Gregory was the difference for Collierville, scoring a game-high 16.

“We missed a lot of free throws and didn’t finish plays,” said Munford head coach Mike Anderson, whose team fell

to 1-2. Munford played six freshmen and started two. “Was it because we’re a young team? We played a lot of young players. We made some mistakes that we probably won’t make in six weeks. It’s a growing process.”

Crystal Williams led Munford with 10 points. Quanesha Richardson hit a three in the second quarter for Munford and finished with seven points. Angelica Wherry added four.

The Lady Cougars host Arlington tonight before Covington comes to town on Saturday.

“I can see our team getting better,” said Anderson. “We did a decent job in the press, which we just put in today. We’ve just got to get better at offense.”

Two words best describe CHS’ game with the Ripley Tigers on Tuesday night. No Answer. No answer for the Tiger 2/3 zone. No answer at the free throw line. No answer for the quickness of the Tiger guards. No answer from the floor (perimeter) to pull the Tigers out of that zone. No answer.

The Chargers came home from two tough Thanksgiving tourney losses looking for redemption.

They found none. The Ripley Tigers ran out to a 10-0 lead. CHS got its first basket with 4:08 left in the 1st quarter. Nothing would go in. Not a lay-up. Not a free throw.

They were 0-8 from the line in the period including missing the front end of two 1&1s. Ripley fortunately went cold allowing CHS to pull closer at period’s end at 14-8.

Both teams were ragged in the 2nd quarter with the Tigers turning the ball over 5 times to the Chargers 1. CHS managed to tie the game at 17 with 1:59 remaining but Ripley came right back with a 3 pointer to take a 20-17 lead. It was one that they would not relinquish. Try as they might, CHS could not get over the hump and closed the half down 2220. It was as close to the lead as they would be for the rest of the game.

The Tigers’ senior point guard, Quentin Lee, took over the game in the third quarter pushing the visitors to a 9-point lead, 45-36, by the end. The Chargers could not contain him off the dribble and could not get past him on defense. His team and game high 22

points and floor leadership were decisive for the victorious Tigers.

Ripley continued to deny CHS entry to the lane on offense and the Chargers continued to misfire from long range sealing their fate in the final stanza as Ripley pulled away to a 15 point District 13 AA win.

Turnovers were not a major factor in the game. Ripley won that battle 11-12. Free throw shooting was another story as the Chargers could not find the basket shooting 40percent (6/15). Ripley was somewhat better shooting 71 percent (20/28). Some discrepancy shows at the line as three Chargers were disqualified on fouls in the contest versus none for the Tigers. Ripley managed to win with just five players scoring while shutting down the Chargers leading scorers, McKenzie (4), Foster (3), Hurd ( 2) and McClain (4).

The final score was 62-47.

The Chargers are now 0-3 on the young season and it gets no easier. They travel to Memphis tonight to play the opening game of the Penny Hardaway Classic against one of the top Class AA teams in the state, Sheffield, their opponent from the sectional round of the TSSAA tournament last season. Tip-off is set for 6:30 pm at the Elma Roane Field House on the campus of the University of Memphis.

On Friday night, CHS will host the Obion County Central Rebels in a District 13 AA contest and then will travel to Munford on Saturday for a showdown with the Cougars. Just for good measure, the Chargers will be on the road in a District 13 AA contest against the Milan Bulldogs on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Sportsplex gearing up for basketball The Covington Sportsplex is busy planning for the upcoming youth and adult basketball seasons. Play for both begin in January.

More than 60 teams and nearly 600 young people between the ages of five -18 played in the church sponsored program last year at the Sportsplex. Play for the youth leagues are confined to Friday evenings and all day on Saturdays.

Age groups are broken down into 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 1112, 13-15 and 16-18. Only the 5-6 year old league is co-ed.

Everything else is split into separate boys’ and girls’ leagues.

The 2010 season is scheduled to begin the weekend of Jan. 8-9 with play at the Sportsplex and at the Covington Integrated Arts Academy.

“We gladly welcome all churches in Tipton County to enter a team in our league,” stated Richard Vandergrift, athletic coordinator. “We play by high school rules with some modifications for our younger leagues, including baskets being lowered

Kaleb Batts powers through the Arlington defense and scores in Stormʼs 17-0 win.

Storm hosts jamboree and food drive Discussing the upcoming basketball season at the Covington Sportsplex are, from left, Amy Payne, director; Jeremy Allen, events coord., Ray Teamer, security; Lyn Jones, fitness coord.; Karen Griffin, administrative manager; and Richard Vandergrift, athletic coord.

for specific age groups.”

A mandatory coaches meeting for the youth program will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the Sportsplex.

The adult league is expected to start on Jan. 6, 2010.

Last year, the Sportsplex had teams in competitive and recreational leagues. In addition to those, the staff is hoping to add an over 40 league that would play half-

court ball. The deadline to enter a team into that league is Dec. 29.

Basketball is not the only athletic program being offered. There’s also the co-ed volleyball program. Teams are now being accepted for entry into that league with play scheduled to start on Jan. 11, 2010.

For more information about any of these programs, call 476-3734.

On Saturday, Nov. 21, the Storm Rugby Club hosted the West Tennessee High School Jamboree and Food Drive. Teams from Germantown, Houston, Arlington, White Station and Little Rock high schools joined the Storm for a big day of rugby and the chance to help needy families in the Mid-South.

The event was co-hosted with the Naval Support Activity Mid-South in Millington and held at the Naval Base. The eleven teams donated an entire pick-up load of non-perishable food to the Mid-South food bank and enjoyed a beautiful afternoon of rugby.

The jamboree marks the end of the fall high school mini-season and the teams will re-convene in the third week of January for the start of the regular season. The first practice will be Tuesday, Jan. 19.

The middle school team will continue to practice until their Jamboree on Dec. 5.

Players may join the team at any time by registering at practice.

Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:30 and Saturdays from 9:00-11:00. Practice is at 140 Trotter Road in Brighton.

More information is available at www.StormRugby.org or by calling Coach Freeman at 827-9742. Rugby is FREE for middle school.

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Bags six point

Chargers drop two in tourney

By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader

Dylan Lovett, 15, killed this six point in Burlison on Nov. 21. He is the son of Melanie Lovett and Alan Thomason.

Brighton girls rout FCA; boys fall

By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com The Lady Cardinals got a huge night from Jasmine Pittman Tuesday night at home and beat visiting FCA handily, 64-38.

Pittman led all scorers with 17 points as Brighton blew open a close game in the second half.

The Lady Cardinals (2-1) led 25-23 at the half before taking the third quarter 17-11 to take control of the game. The

fourth quarter was more of the same as Brighton pulled away with a 22-7 spurt.

Terice Burrell also had a nice game for Brighton with 14 points and Britt Sanford added eight.

Shaney Cunningham led FCA with 16 points.

In boys’ action Tuesday night, Brighton saw a fourth quarter lead evaporate and fell 83-78.

Brighton (4-3) led 58-54 heading into the final quarter, but FCA outscored Brighton 29-20

the rest of the way to get the win.

Ricky Foster led Brighton with 27 points.

Demetrius Dyson added 12 for the Cardinals and Dedrick Muex added eight.

Ben Meis, who finished with 40 points for FCA, was a thorn in Brighton’s side all night.

Titus Wade added 21 for FCA. Brighton will open up District 13-AAA play Friday night with a trip to Hardin County.

Kills eight-point Chris Stewart, 15, shot this 8 point buck Nov. 21 while hunting with his dad in Tipton County. Chris is the son of Paul and Kelly Stewart of Brighton.

Lady Chargers beat Ripley The Covington Lady Chargers returned from Thanksgiving break on fire and burned down the Ripley Lady Tigers.

Running out to a 14-0 first quarter lead, despite eight turnovers in the period, the CHS squad staked out an 18-5 lead after one that proved to be insurmountable for the visitors. Behind senior forward Dominique Ross’ team and game high 23 points, the Lady Chargers held a lead that never dipped below 10 points throughout the night.

CHS only managed to expand the lead by two, 33-18, at the half as the turnover parade continued for the Lady Chargers. They had 13 giveaways in the first 16 minutes to Ripley’s 11. The Lady Tigers helped the CHS cause at the charity stripe shooting a dismal 25 percent (3/12) in the half. The Lady Chargers fared better, but not by much, shooting 7/13 in the half and ending the game at what should be an unacceptable 50 percent (16/32). The Lady Tigers improved to

36 percent by game’s end at 8 of 22.

The second half was more of the same as CHS pushed the lead past 20 near the end of the third period and expanded it to its largest margin of 24, 62-38, with just over a minute remaining. Covington continued to pile up turnovers, many unforced, in the second half. They had 10 in the final two periods and a total of 23 in the game.

The CHS defense, conversely, forced 13 Ripley turnovers in the second half and 24 for the game.

CHS is now 2-3 on the season heading toward a district showdown at home on Friday against one of the top teams in District 13 AA, the Lady Rebels from Obion County Central.

Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. It gets no easier as the Lady Chargers round out the week with an in-county grudge match with the Munford Lady Cougars at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Covington then hits the road for another District matchup with the Milan Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday, Dec. 8. That tip is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Most teams schedule cupcakes to open the season. Not the Covington Chargers. After taking on two AAA powerhouses in the exhibition season, CHS opened the regular season in Ridgeway Thanksgiving Tourney on Nov. 25 against a Class AA power, the Hillcrest Vikings. The Chargers put up 85 points, enough to win most times, but not this one, as the Vikings tallied 95 to down the locals in a battle that included the ejection of Charger head coach Dion Real on back-to-back technical fouls in the second half of the game.

The Vikings two big guns, Davison and Wright, poured it on in the first half to stake Hillcrest to a 17-point lead at the break 47-30. The Chargers could not keep up with the hot shooting Viking squad despite having four players in double figures in the game.

Cortez Foster led CHS in scoring with 23 points on the night including five 3-pointers.

Hillcrest’s Vernon Davison led all scorers with 31-points for the contest.

The Chargers struggled from the free throw line shooting just 60 percent (17-28). Hillcrest was marginally better at 66 percent (14-21).

CHS made a run in the second half cutting the deficit to seven at the end of the third period outscoring the Vikings 28-18. The push came on the strength of outside shooting from Demetres Claybon who finished the game with 17-points and five buckets from beyond the arc. Lester Gude’s 13-points and the 16 added by Carl McKenzie were not enough however to overcome the 30-17 walloping applied

by Hillcrest in the final period as the Vikings pulled away to a 10-point win in a rough and tumble game.

Chargers lose in overtime The Chargers played the second of two tourney games at Ridgeway on Nov. 27 and again faced a quality AA opponent in the Bolivar Tigers. This one went to the wire and beyond but, unfortunately for CHS, the outcome was the same as they dropped their second game of the regular season 61-59 in overtime.

The game was in doubt from the opening tip. The Tigers never held more than a 3-point lead at any time in the game. CHS had a 5-point lead twice in the second period and once in the fourth but was never able to hold it.

The Tigers won the first period 18-16 shooting a high percentage from the floor. They had a pair of

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guards who were quick and who had good hands on defense. The Chargers made a number of turnovers as a result and that led to Tiger baskets on fast breaks. CHS did not block out well in the paint early or late allowing Bolivar to score the majority of its points from eight feet in for most of the night. Despite allowing the Bolivar backcourt tandem to continually penetrate the lane, CHS managed to outscore the Tigers in the second and led at the half 31-30.

The third period was a mirror of the first two with CHS increasing its margin by one to 47-45 at period’s end. CHS looked confused throughout the period and a step slow.

They continued to be soft in the defensive paint and allowed Bolivar too many offensive boards and easy stick-back points. It made for disaster. The Chargers, for the most part, confined their offensive attack to outside shooting that was not that effective against the active Tigers 2-3 zone.

After two turnovers to open the fourth quarter, CHS again opened a 5-point lead at the 6:50 mark on a 3-pointer by Lester Gude. Defensive rebounding promptly collapsed and CHS found itself down by one with 4:20 left at 53-52. The Chargers failed to secure an offensive rebound and Bolivar went into a stall with 2:30 remaining. CHS affected a steal and a Les-

ter Gude 3-pointer gave the Chargers the lead at 55-53 with 70 ticks on the clock. The Tigers tied the game at 55 with less than a minute left and neither team was able to score sending the game to overtime.

In the overtime, Bolivar jumped out to a 58-55 lead on a rare 3-pointer.

The Chargers cut the lead to 58-57 with 2:00 remaining and the Tigers went into a stall. Carl McKenzie stole the ball for the Chargers and made a layup to put them ahead 5958 with :20 on the clock.

Bolivar rushed the ball up court and got a bucket and a foul with :08 remaining. With that much time and the Tigers leading 61-59, James McClain got an open look from about 15 feet but the shot went just long as the horn sounded.

Carl McKenzie led Covington with 17-points for the night. Ricky Tisdale of Bolivar who led the Tigers with 17 matched him. The most remarkable statistic of the night was the dearth of fouls called in a game played almost entirely in the paint. The Chargers shot only four free throws all night and all of those were in the first quarter.

They shot a miserable 25 percent (1-4) but that is hardly a fair sampling.

Bolivar shot 50 percent (3-6). The Tigers were in the one and one in the second quarter and in the overtime. The Chargers never came close to it.

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By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader As noted and recognized by the Memphis Commercial Appeal on Nov. 22, Libby Long of Covington High has been honored as an Academic All Star in the Sciences and History Category. According to her profile in the CA, Libby, a senior, is an outstanding student who enjoys learning. She holds a 4.0 unweighted GPA and scored 30 on the ACT. She recently was named a National Merit Commended Student. Libby has taken a Dual Enrollment History Course through the University of Tennessee at Martin, receiving college credit.

Among her many honors, Libby won first place in Algebra II in the TMTA (Tennessee Math Teachers Association) Competition. She is President of the CHS Chapter of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). Along with her teammates, she placed third in the HOSA Bowl and advanced to state competition. She also placed first in Medical Math. In Spanish competition held at Dyersburg State Community College, Libby and her teammates earned a first place in skit. She won an individual second place in Spanish II vocabulary.

Libby is a member of the CHS Student Council for which she assisted with the Kleenex/Germx Drive to help stop the spread of illness. She is co-editor of the yearbook and is working to improve it. Libby was also selected for membership in Tipton County’s TOTAL Youth Leadership Program. Through TOTAL she has had the opportunity to learn about various issues in the community. This has led her to volunteer in both the schools and the community. At school, she volunteers through

the Student Council as a tutor for elementary school students. In the community, Libby volunteers at Covington Care by entertaining the elderly residents with dominoes, bingo and even Nintendo Wii. She also volunteers through the PEP Club in the concession stand at Charger baseball games. Libby has high goals and expectations for herself and others. She is a great role model for peers and adults alike. Libby’s a real Academic All Star and a Charger of whom we can be proud.

Basketball rematch The Charger boy’s basketball team will play a re-match of last season’s sectional showdown with Memphis Sheffield tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the opening session of the Penny Hardaway Classic. The game is at the Elma Roane Field house on the campus of the University of Memphis. Tickets are on sale at CHS for $12 and include admission to a second game. CHS will retain $2 of each ticket sold at the school.

Tutoring Abounds Here are the faculty members offering tutoring for students. Contact them for their individual tutoring schedules.

Mrs. Smith- Literature Mrs. Blackley Mrs. Lemons- French Mrs. Avis- English Mr. Byrd- Math The Student Council is sponsoring a coat drive.

If you have a “clean, gently worn” coat that you would like to donate to this drive, please bring it to Ms. Todd in Room 103. The final day to accept coats for this drive is Friday, Dec. 4.

IT’S FOR SALE….

The 2009-10 CHS yearbook is now on sale at CHS. It may be

purchased at a discounted price of $60 until the beginning of Christmas break on Dec. 18. After that date, the price will be $70. Don’t hesitate.

Place your order now.

It’s a book you’ll treasure years from now.

Local businesses are also encouraged to purchase advertisements in the annual to help defray publishing costs. Any interested business may contact Paige Warmath, at 475-5850.

Senior corner All newsletters and other important information will be updated monthly on the CHS website. Access the website at www.tipton-county. com/chs/ Seniors and their parents may contact senior counselor Mr. Richardson at 901-475-5860 or at his e-mail address: rrichardson@tipton-county.com Financial aid applications (FAFSA) for Pell Grants will become available Jan. 1, 2010.

Grants do not have to be repaid and are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need.

For more information check the website: www. fafsa.ed.gov. Parents and students will both need a PIN number for these grants. It is advisable to go ahead and get this done in December.

Visit the Herd blogspot (www.ctherd.blogspot.com/) for updated 2009-10 information concerning internships, scholarships and summer programs.

Tech recycling Remember to bring those printer cartridges that you are going to discard and old cell phones to CHS for recycling.

CHS can turn them into points to use to buy needed technology products for the school.

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

DSCC to offer new course Area lawyers and accountants can take advantage of continuing education opportunities at Dyersburg State Community College that will allow them to complete their license re-certification requirements.

On Dec. 10, Michael Adams, a certified Estate Planning Specialist, will teach a half-day seminar that will give updates on changes in estate and inheritance law, and on changes in Tennessee trust law. The course will take place on Thursday, Dec.10 in the Security Bank Community Learning Center on the Dyersburg campus. The registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 4 and the cost which includes all materials and refreshments is $89 per person. Those attending will earn three CLEs or 3.5 CPEs. For more information please contact Birgit Northcutt at bnorcutt@dscc. edu or 731/286-3265.

Madelineʼs Christmas a play performed by The Tipton Players, will be held at Brighton Middle Stage on Dec. 4, 5, and 8 at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6 the show will be held at 2 p.m.Tickets are sold at the door and will cost $5 for Adults and students and children $3. The play is under the direction of Cozset Jones.

Cardinal Corner

By KAREN NEAL Special to The Leader

Academics Christie Caldwell has been named as a Drama and Speech Academic All-Star. She is a BHS Senior who currently holds a 4.0 GPA, scored 31 on the ACT, and has continued to take a demanding course schedule throughout her high school years. Christie has received numerous awards including Chemistry Scholar, English I-CP Scholar, and English III-CP Scholar. She has received the Cardinal Academic Excellence Award each year since her Freshman year as well as the Top Assessment Scholar Award for her performance on the English End-Of-Course (EOC) Test. Christie received the Visual Communications Award and was voted Underclassman Student of the Month during her Junior year. She has performed in the following six plays in the community theatre: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, The Diary of Anne Frank”, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, “The Nutcracker”, “Cheaper By The Dozen”, and “You Can’t Take It With You”. Christie has also volunteered behind the scenes for the Miss Tipton County Pageant for the past three years. She was selected to attend the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Humanities at the University of TennesseeMartin this past summer. She has competed and won ribbons in the photography and calligraphy divisions of the Mid-South and West

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Activities Wildlife Week was observed by the members of the BHS FFA recently.

In the Muddy Truck Contest 2-Wheel Division Chase Jolly placed 1st, Michael Starkey placed 2nd, and Trent Taylor placed 3rd. In the 4-Wheel Division, Leah Paris placed 1st, Branson Yarbrough placed 2nd, and B.J. Smith placed 3rd. Clint Farr was recognized for his Customized Mudd Truck. Clayton Kaesburg won Honorable Mention, and D.J. Anderson won the award for the Muddiest Dunebuggy.

In the Big Buck Contest Luke Kidwell placed 1st, Dustin Rose placed 2nd, and Jack Ruffin placed 3rd.

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Mr. Kim Greer has been selected as the BHS Staff Member for the Month of November. He is a member of the math department and works with the BHS Bowling Team.

There will be a Geometry CRAM session for the midterm exam on Dec. 8 and/or Dec. 10 in Rooms 200 and 201 from 3-4:15 p.m. Students are invited to attend one or both sessions and to bring review practice problems to each session.

Study resources will be available to those who attend.

Parent-Connect, a way for parents/guardians to track their student’s progress is coming to BHS. Parents are invited to attend a workshop to set up the account Dec. 8-10 from 4– 6 p.m.

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Tennessee Fairs. She is a member of the National Honor Society, The Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and SkillsUSA. Outside of school, Christie devotes numerous hours to the youth programs of her church, teaching Sunday School, vacation Bible school, and fundraising for missions. Additionally, she volunteers time each year at the annual Lions Club Pancake Breakfast.

The BHS Senior Student of the Month of November is Rashonn Lavender. He is the son of Ralph and Ernestine Walk. Rashonn has a 2.9 GPA, is listed on the BHS Honor Roll, and has been to Europe as a Student Ambassador.

At BHS, he is a Cardinal Council Cabinet member, plays saxophone in the BHS band, and is a member of the Spanish Honor Society. Outside of school, Rashonn is an active member of New Life Assembly Church where he serves as a Youth Usher and sings in the church choir. He also participates in fundraising and various community projects. Rashonn plans to attend MTSU and major in nursing.

Sophomore Mary Ellery Cole is the Underclassman Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Martina and William Cole. She currently holds a 3.7 GPA and is listed on the BHS Honor Roll. She is active in FCCLA and DECA. Ellery also plays on the BHS Tennis Team. She is a VBS leader at Munford First United Methodist Church, and volunteers for Munford Celebrate.

She has participated in fundraisers for ST. Jude.

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AES honored veterans at annual program Nov. 11, 2009 was an historical event at Austin Peay Elementary. These proud patriots were appropriately named as each filed into a gymnasium filled with veterans of each war represented to honor. Veterans and guests were escorted in and enjoyed a slide show presentation of posters that were created to honor and remember veterans. The name of each Veteran was included in the slide show and all enjoyed the prelude from the Brighton Middle School eighth grade band, directed by Stephen Womack.

Principal, Leisa Bennett welcomed guests and asked that all stand for the arrival of colors as the United States Navy Honor Guard paraded and posted the colors.

Kim Joyner’s first graders led the Pledge of Allegiance while signing each word as the entire gymnasium proudly followed.

Kim Colborn, choral and music director, of Austin Peay Elementary gave an astounding performance of our National Anthem.

USN/Retired CPO Timothy J. Gough gave an inspiring as well as moving invocation.

Bennett shared a bit of history in regards to the well-known "Taps" background.

Allison Click, a fourth grade student from AES stepped to the micro-

Forbess inducted in sorority

The ladies of Alpha Omicron Pi at Middle Tennessee State University welcome Lauren Forbess into their sisterhood.

Alpha Omicron Pi initiated 42 new members on Thursday, Nov. 5.

The Rho Omicron chapter of AOII received thee “Best New Member Program” award at MTSU for the past nine years in a row. The program lasts eight weeks and includes five new member workshops that strive to teach about sisterhood, history, commitment to service, leadership, and lifetime commitment. New members also enjoy sorority progressive dinners, retreats, and swaps with fraternities.

Alpha Omicron Pi is the largest Greek organization on campus.

Attends preview day at UT-Martin United States Naval Honord Guard parading colors at the veterans program.

phone and recited an a poem which she and her mother, Dana Click, wrote.

The Brighton Middle School eighth grade Band performed “Legacy of Heroes.”

Assistant Principal Sabrina Sneed-Matthews performed a rendition of “God Bless America” closing with a standing ovation.

Bennett, once again shared the importance of “our veterans and how special they are to our learning community.”

She asked for all students to stand that had relatives serving in the military at this time. As each stood, the veterans turned and honored them with applause.

Shelley Gough

introduced the Austin Peay Elementary Patriot chorus and asked each branch of service to stand as they heard their service anthem song.

Afterwards, Gough assured veterans that “as you stand or have stood your watch, rest assured Austin Peay Elementary Patriots and the Tipton County Preschool Program will carry the torch.” Each war from WWII until present was recognized with three veterans from WWII in attendance.

The final performance from the AES chorus included the entire staff and student body singing the traditional song, “Free Like Me.” Colborn works with the students and seats them

where, on cue, they will stand dressed as a particular part of the American flag and sing a section of the song to the veterans until the entire student body is standing and singing.

A moment of silence is offered and then the audience hears a live performance of "Taps."

Assistant Principal, Jill McIntyre gave the concluding remarks and invited all Veterans to the library where a reception was held in their honor serving cake, fruit trays, coffee, and ice water. Kroger provided the fruit trays at no cost to AES as their contribution to honor Veterans and for that we are grateful.

Brighton first graders enjoyed Thanksgiving feast

Amy Coleman, a student at Brighton High School, pictured with her mother, Cathy Coleman of Burlison, attended the recent UT Martin Preview Day. More than 370 students were in attendance and received information about a variety of topics, including scholarships and financial aid, college and housing costs and various university academic programs.

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The feast was held in the first grade hallway and the children wore pilgrim or Indian attire. They feasted on pumpkin pie, bread and homemade butter.

The first grade teachers would like to thank all of the parents who sent supplies for the feast and to Mr. Hughes who came and talked to the children about all of the wonderful things they should be thankful for.

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TRA shines at all-west concert Tipton-Rosemark Academy had 24 talented choir students selected to perform in the Sr. High and Jr. High All-West Tennessee Honor Choirs this past November.

The Honor Choir Concert was held at the Cannon Center, located in downtown Memphis. Their choir director, Lalania Vaughn, was selected by the WTVMEA Association to serve as this year’s All-West TN Junior High Honor Choir Chair. Her responsibilities included selecting the junior high conductor/clinician and assisting the conductor with the selection of songs to be performed at the 2009 Honor Choir Concert.

Vaughn also assisted in coordinating the honor choir rehearsals and the Honor Choir Concert, which involved 200 junior high choir students and 25 choir directors from 23 All-West Regional schools. Of the 23 All-West Regional schools participating in the junior high All-West honor choir this year, TRA was in the top three ranking for schools with the highest number of students selected for the 2009 Honor Choir.

“This is a tremendous honor for our school and our choir students.

I am so proud of every one of them. They worked very hard and

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These students from Tipton-Rosemark Academy recently were selected to perform in the Sr. High and Jr. High All-West TN Honor Choirs at the Cannon Center in Memphis.

are well-deserving of their selection into the 2009 Honor Choir,” said Vaughn.

Senior high students selected to perform in the 2009 senior honor choir were Stephen Starnes, Gracey Langford, Katie McCullough, Mikenzie Gregory, Stephanie Tynes, Logan Vaughn, Chelsea Kellum, Peyton English, Annie Miller, and Bethany Craddock.

Junior high students selected to perform in the 2009 junior honor choir included Caitie Montague, Elizabeth Starnes, Maddye Regis,

Reva Obenchain, Morgan Curle, MaryKate Watson, Michaela Hoover, Michael McRae, Daniel Stafford, Tyler Vernon, Logan King, Christian McAlister, Shelbi Sellers and Sarah Lassiter Senior high choir students Stephanie Tynes, Logan Vaughn and Stephen Starnes were also selected to perform in the 2010 AllState Honor Choir to be held in Nashville in April.

The school congratulated all of these students for their incredible achievement!

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Members of Crimestoppers

Rosie Hughey, site manager for Glendale Commons, holds a plaque which recognizes the living center as a charter member of the Senior Crimestoppers Program. The plaque was presented by First Citizens National Bank. Pictured with Hughey are bank representatives and residents of Glendale Commons.

The Center is located on Mueller Brass Road in Covington.

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Christmas Belles start ringing Friday at the Historic Ruffin Theater Special to The Leader Just when you were thinking about having a nice, quiet, peaceful Christmas, the Futrelle Sisters of Fayro Texas come on stage at the Ruffin to show you how bad things can get!

In this edition of Fayro Texas chaos, the Futrelle Sisters—Frankie, played by Leah Billings, Twink, played

by Shawna Gilbreath, and Honey Raye, played by Kay Bridgewater — are not exactly in a festive mood.

A cranky Frankie is weeks overdue with her second set of twins. Twink, recently jilted and bitter about it, is in jail for inadvertently burning down half the town. And hotflash-suffering Honey Raye is desperately trying to keep the Tabernacle of the Lamb’s Christmas Program from spiraling into chaos.

But things are not looking too promising: Miss Geneva (Marsha Daniel), the ousted director of the previous twenty-seven productions, is ruthless in her attempts to take over the show.

The celebrity guest Santa Claus—played by Frankie’s long-suffering husband, Dub, (Sam Willcut)—is passing a kidney stone. One of the shepherds (Danny Booker), refuses to watch over his flock by night without pulling his little red wagon behind him. And the entire cast is dropping like flies due to food poisoning from the Band Boosters’ Pancake Sup-

per. And when Frankie lets slip a family secret that has been carefully guarded for decades, all hope for a successful Christmas program seems lost, even with John Curtis (James Cacy) Deputy Sheriff and Elvis impersonator at the manger.

You will roll in the aisles laughing when Patsy Cline (Brandy Ross) takes stage after taking some of Santa’s pain pills and turns the story of Christmas into her own rendition of, “I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas!”

But in true Futrelle fashion, the feuding sisters find a way to pull together in order to present a Christmas program the citizens of Fayro will never forget and neither will you. Their hilarious holiday journey through a misadventure-filled Christmas Eve is guaranteed to bring joy to your world!

For a great evening of fun and laughter for the whole family, join us at The Ruffin this weekend and again the following weekend for Christmas Belles, which is being sponsored by Ward Williams, PLLC. Christmas Belles will be on stage tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. The following weekend shows, Friday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 12 start at 7 p.m. and the Sunday matinée begins at 2 p.m.

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Tour of Homes set

Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons

By Janet Tharpe

Decadent Dessert Adds Wow to Table ‘There’s nothing better than putting this cake down on the table and hearing the reaction!’ -Melanie Miller, West Jefferson, NC (Pop. 6,752)

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The beautiful presentation of the ¿nished dessert made it look like I’d been toiling away in the kitchen for hours!

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1/3 cup butter 16 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp. butter, melted 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate

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Cheese & Chocolate Tunnel Cake

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The Covington High School baseball team will host its annual holiday tour of homes this Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the homes of Mrs. Dewey Barber, 314 Maple Street; Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Daniel, 2808 Bride Road; Mr. and Mrs. Greg Ford, 720 Talley Avenue and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Roane, 185 Garland Drive.

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased from any Charger baseball player or at Dr. Roy A. Wrather's dentist oďŹƒce on Sherrod Ave. Senior members are Chad Lewis, Heath Homan, Michael Wolfe, Adrian Glass, Jarvis Harwell, and Darius Ponder-Clemmons (Manager)

Directions ‡ Preheat oven to 350 degrees. ‡ Prepare cake mix according to package directions, substituting butter for oil; reserve 1 cup of batter. ‡ Pour remaining batter into a 12 cup greased & Àoured tube pan. ‡ Combine cream & sugar, mixing well at medium speed until well blended; blend in eggs, one at a time.

2 tsp. corn syrup

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Loren Dean, 18, of Brighton, second from left, won the 2010 Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival title at the annual Miss University of Tennessee at Martin/Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Pageant, recently at the Student Life Center at UT Martin. First runner-up was Kendall Schultz, of Knoxville, left; and second runner-up was Devin Get up to rooms FREE Hartdige, of Denver, Colo., right. Dean was crowned with service as low as

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LOST: BLACK & WHITE FEMALE adult cat on Nov. 14th near Classic Sea World Pet Shop in Covington on Hwy 51. NICE REWARD OFFERED! Please call 901-355-8758.

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FULL TIME P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS Please Apply HENNING POLICE DEPT. 105 S. MAIN ST HENNING,TN 38041 731-738-5103 CREDIT UNION TELLER position available with multiple locations.

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122 Candy ,ANEs"URLISON HAY FOR SALE BERMUDA MIX rolls. Never wet. Kept in barn. Call 901-476-6090. Leave message.

DOGS, CATS & SUPPLIES 201 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES 6 WKS old. $50. Call 901-288-8484.

PURE BRED PIT BULL PUPS for sale and ready to go. Mom & dad on site, 2 light brown and white. 3 black tiger stripes & white, 1 black w/white face (pick of the litter) $100-$200 call 901-837-4832 or 731-324-0225.

MISC. PETS & SUPPLIES 202 Westenn Livestock Supply SWEET FEED SALE

$6.99 50lb 901-476-4419 BIRD- LOVERS- WHAT- A- DEAL---BLUE AND GOLD MACAW FOR SALE COMPLETE WITH EXTRA LARGE CAGE, LARGE GYM PERCH AND HIS TOYS. $1000 OBO. 901-476-1797.

GARAGE SALES Inside Sale

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4pc COTTAGE CREAM TWIN Sleigh bed w/pillow top mattress/bx springs, night stand, armoire, chest. Excellent condition. $500. 901476-6685 after 3pm.

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SEASONED OAK FIRE WOOD FOR SALE. CALL 901-476-2892.

HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 BR 2 BA, LIVING ROOM, DINNING ROOM, EAT IN KITCHEN, SUN ROOM, IN GROUND POOL, PRIVACY FENCE, .79 ACRE, HOLLY GROVE RD IN COVINGTON. $125,000 CALL AFTER 6 PM. 901-491-7923.

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1.87 ACRES FOR SALE IN NEW subdivision. Great place to build.

Great school district. Wooded backyard. One of the biggest and most beautiful lots in development.

Surrounding lots are 1 ac and are going for 30k. Asking $40k. Call Sam at 901-389-7685 for information on lot 28 Leta Loop Brighton Tn.

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL COMM./INDUST. PROPERTY FOR RENT 802

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COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING for rent. Great for a car lot. Located on Hwy 51 in Brighton. Contact Eric at 901-476-8000 or 901-201-0956.

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119 E. L. Morgan Drive, Jackson, TN 38305

DRIVERS/TEAMS. GOOD MONEY. U.S Mail Contractor. Full time & seasonal CDL-A 2 yrs exp. 25 yoa Brandi: 800-472-4201.

home for sale by owner. Beautifully landscaped. Private fenced in yard.

Spacious 2 car garage. Located in a small & quite neighborhood in Brighton. Lots of space inside & outside. Real wood flooring in kitchen/dining area. Fireplace with beautiful brick inside wall. Property includes detached large workshop/garage. Priced to sell. Moving. $133,500.00 120 Phillips Street. 901497-6984.

Shell • Crack • Shell • Buy 1437 Highway 51 North • Covington, TN

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Steel Arch Buildings - 3 Repo’d Buildings; 20x30, 30x30 Must sell before going to auction. Will sell for balance owed.

Display discounts available.

1-866-352-0469 BIG-BROTHER-LANDSCAPING MOWING, MULCHING, PRESSURE WASHING, TREE TRIMMING AND PAINTING. CALL JOEL POSEY. 901-692-0607.

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Over 15 years of photography experience. Can also photograph parties, receptions and other events.

Call Jeff Ireland at 901-201-7328.

REAL ESTATE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER SPECIAL TAX CREDIT!!! IF YOU HAVE A CLEAR DEED WE HAVE AN APPROVAL FOR YOU. CALL EASY LIVING HOMES LLC. <3WAY> HUMBOLDT, TN 731-784-5033 NEW 4BD 2BA 2000 SQ FT. FINISHED DRYWALL THRU-OUT DBLWIDE, DEL SET AND A/C WOW $79995! 100% FINANCING WITH A CLEAR DEED. EASY LIVING HOMES LLC. <3WAY> HUMBOLDT, TN 731-784-5033 HOMES FOR SALE

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3BR 1.5BA HOUSE FOR SALE BY owner. Located in Brighton (off Holly Grove Rd). Brighton schools, Lots of trees, fenced yard, C/H/A, quite neighborhood. Call Janice for appointment 901-476-3835 or 901489-2886.

3BR 2BA MODULAR HOME IN Lauderdale Co. on 4.40 acres with stocked pond, stone wood burning fire place, 2 car garage, 1200 sq. ft. shop, 1 year warranty, all appliances. $119,900 sellers will help with closing cost. Lots of extras Call Patti for appointment 901-475-3663 or 901-355-604 HOMETOWN REALITY 901-837-7355.

COUNTRY LIVING IN RIPLEY TN. 3BR 2BA, 2 car garage on 12 1/2 acres with inground pool, pool room.

Will divide. Borders Chickasaw NWR. $190,000. House with 6.87 acres. $167,500. Lot with 3.59 acres $17,500. Lot with 2 acres $14,000.

731-635-7906 or 731-460-7906.

FOR SALE OR RENT CHARMING 3BR 2 FULL BATH. Immaculate brick

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CANTEBURY APARTMENTS 100 Cantebury Circle â&#x20AC;˘ Covington, TN 38019

Accepting Application for 1 & 2 bedroom Apts.

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Broadmeadow Place Apartments is now accepting applications for Elderly Apartments (Age 62 or older)

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1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments 150 Peeler Road Covington, TN 38019

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deposit. 901-859-8431 or 901-3562963.

BIG 2BR RECENTLY REMODELED, new paint and real hardwood floors.

Quiet street, must see inside! 216 Warring. $475/mo $350/deposit. Call 901-476-6960 or 901-212-1425 CHARMING RENOVATED 3BR 1BA and a den in Mason. $750/mo plus deposit. 213-220-2179 Duplexes: 2 BR $500 mo., $400 deposit. 3 BR $600 mo., $500 deposit. No Pets. Call 837-6159 or 553-3857.

LARGE 3BR 2BA 2 CAR GARAGE house in Brighton. Nice fenced back yard and renovated in past year.

Great Brighton schools and convenient location. $1050/mo.

Chuck 901-485-8655 or Bob 901840-2464.

MODERN 2BR DUPLEX BUILT IN yr. 2000. 631 S. Tipton in Covington.

Carpet and ceramic tile thru out. C/H/A. $500/mo $450/deposit. Call 901-476-6960 or 901-212-1425.

VERY NICE 3BR 1BA HOUSE. $750/mo, $400/deposit. Section 8 welcomed. Newly remodeled. 901451-0386.

VERY NICE 3BR 1BA HOUSE. $750/mo, $400/deposit. Section 8 welcomed. Newly remodeled. 901451-0386.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 903 1BR MOBILE HOME FOR RENT TO mature adult. Water & sewer pd. $375/mo $400/deposit. 901-8377544.

2BR 2BA MH GAINSVILLE COM. Brighton School district. $350/mo $300/deposit. 901-239-6566.

3BR 2BA DOUBLEWIDE on 1 acre $650/MO plus deposit. Munford schools. 901-337-1027.

3BR 2BA IN MASON. $500/MO $500/deposit. Nice neighborhood.

Still available 901-237-4262.

MILLINGTON 2BR $450, 3BR $550.

No pets. 901-835-3141.

QUITE COUNTRY SETTING 2BR 2BA in Drummonds. Great for elderly couple or small family. $525/mo $250/deposit. Water paid. 901-8354652 or 901-605-5106 or 901-5170133.

TIPTON COUNTY IN PARK 2BR $375/month. No Pets 901-835-3141.

AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE 953 1994 BRONCO XLT 4X4 WITH NEW tires. Call 901-569-3633.

2001 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN $1500. 901-8327438

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

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1175 PINE ST. IN COVINGTON. 3BR 1BA all appliances, C/H/A, large fenced in back yard, double carport. $675/mo, $675/deposit. 1 year lease required. 901-475-1530.

1BR 1BA DUPLEX GOOD location in Covington. No Pets $395/mo Call 901-476-5547.

2620 OLD BROWNSVILLE RD. Ripley Tn. 2BR 2BA. Call for appointment 901-488-4205.

3BR 1BA COVINGTON. Immediately available. $550/mo $400/deposit.

Call after 4pm. 901-476-8431.

3BR 1BA HOUSE $500/MO PLUS deposit. Mt. Carmel Rd. area. 901476-7959.

3BR 2BA 3 MILES MILLINGTON NO pets, section 8 not avail. $650/mo $325/deposit. Tipton County. 901835-3141.

3BR 2BA HOUSE FOR RENT. Located 10 mi. from Covington.

References required. $600/mo $600/deposit. 731-738-5858.

4BR 1BA HOUSE FOR RENT IN Covington. Call 901-299-2204.

4BR 2BA HOUSE IN MUNFORD school district. Has large fenced backyard and large detached metal garage.

Great schools and convenient location.

House completely updated earlier this year. $950/mo. Chuck 901-485-8655 or Bob 901-840-2464.

659 DAWSON RD BRIGHTON 3BR/1BA carport. $600/mo $350/deposit.

105 Kildeer in Covington 3BR/2BA double garage. $760/mo $600/-

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B6 • Thursday, December 3, 2009 • THE LEADER

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Public Notices TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue of authority in me as Trustee in the Deed of Trust executed by Temple of Praise Community Church, the 28th day of June, 2006, to Ralph Henson, Trustee, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, at Record Book 1284, Page 559, said Deed of Trust having been executed to save the payment of the principal sum of Seventy Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($75,000.00) as evidenced by a promissory note of even date therewith, payable to First Citizens National Bank, and, WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust provided that in the event of default in the payment of this indebtedness as described in the above promissory note, when due, the entire indebtedness shall, at option of the holder and owner thereof, become due and payable and all attorney’s fees and other costs and charges incurred in the collection of the debt; and, WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness, now due, and the holder and owner of said note has declared the entire balance now due and payable, and has instructed the undersigned to fore close the Deed of Trust; and, WHEREAS, in additional to the real property pledged as collateral to secure payment of the Promissory Note referenced hereinabove, Temple of Praise Community Church did additionally pledge all fixtures now existing or hereafter acquired which are related to and made a part of the said real property as pledged by Temple of Praise Community Church, the pledge of said fixtures being evidenced and perfected by a UCC Financing Statement of record in the Office of the Secretary of State for the State of Tennessee 206.066238 and of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, as Instrument No. 101960.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority in me vested as Trustee, I will on the 15th day of December, 2009, at 10:05 a.m., or at such time as the Trustee may reschedule at the time of sale, at the north door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand and in bar of equity of redemption the following described lot or parcel of land situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Property Address: 8 3 2 3 Richardson Landing Rd, Drummonds, TN 38023 Description of a 1.18 acre partition being a part of the Samuel Johnson property as recorded in Deed Book 500, Page 447 and located in the 5th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee. Beginning at a found pk nail in the centerline of Richardson Landing Road being the southeast corner of the Samuel Johnson property, Deed Book 500, Page 447 which this 1.18 acre partition is a part, also being the northernmost corner of the James Crewe property, Deed Book 365, Page 397; thence in a southwestwardly direction along a south line of Johnson, also being a north line of Crewe, S 57 degrees 05’48” W, 223.83 feet to an angle point in the south line of Johnson, also being the northeast corner of the Leroy Jones property, Deed Book 506, Page 342; thence in a northwestwardly direction along the south line of Johnson, also being the north lien of Jones, N 82 degrees 00’00” W, 37.45 feet to the western most corner of its partition being a point of curvature on the south line of a 50 foot wide ingress and egress easement; thence in a northeasterly direction along the north line of this partition, also being the South line of said easement, along a curve to the left having a radius of 326.23 feet to the point of tangency; thence in a radius of 326.23 feet to the point of tangency; thence in a northeasterly direction continuing along a north line of this partition, also being the south line of said easement, N 61 degrees 16’13” E 100.00 feet to a point of curvature; thence in a northeasterly direction continuing along a north line of this partition along the south line of said easement, along a curve to the right having a radius of 330.09 feet a distance of 181.23 feet along its arc length to a point of tangency; thence in a southeasterly direction along the north line of this partition, also being the south line of said easement, S 87 degrees 16’23” E, 100 feet to the northeast corner of this partition, in the centerline of Richardson Landing Road; thence in a southwesterly direction along the centerline of Richardson Landing Road, S 02 degrees 43’37” W, 51.55 feet to the point of beginning and containing 1.18 acres, more or less. However there is excepted out of that portion occupied by a 25 foot wide strip of right of way of Richardson Landing Road (50 foot total right of way).

This being the same property out of what has been designated by the Tax Assessor of Tipton County, Tennessee, as Parcel No. 21.47, on Tax Map 84.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO TEMPLE OF PRAISE COMMUNITY CHURCH BY WARRANTY DEED FROM JOHN BUFORD, ROBERT HUGHLETT AND CARL PAYNE, TRUSTEES OF AN FOR NEW HOPE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, OF RECORD AT RECORD BOOK 1284, PAGE 557 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. The right is reserved to adjourn the date of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Title to said real estate is believed to be good, but I will sell and convey only as Trustee.

This is an attempt to collect a debt and all information obtained

will be used for that purpose.

WITNESS MY HAND, this the 16th day of November, 2009.RALPH HENSON, Trustee MINOR JOHNSTON DOUGLAS, P.C. Attorneys for Trustee 124 East Market Street Somerville, TN 38068 (901) 465-3117 Publication Dates: November 19, 2009 November 26, 2009 December 3, 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 DECEMBER 29, 1997, executed by JON W. HALL, II AND MELISSA J. HALL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to MONTE S. CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 816, PAGE 490, 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, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009, AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 44, KINCAID ESTATES SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 45 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JON W. HALL, II AND MELISSA J. HALL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY DEED DATED DECEMBER 29, 1997, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 816, PAGE 488, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 569 KINCAID DRIVE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058.

MAP 145D GROUP B CONTROL MAP 144A PARCEL 001.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 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, November 17, 2009.

This is improved property known as 569 KINCAID DRIVE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058.

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

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Whereas, default having been made in the terms, conditions and payment of the debts and obliga-

tions secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on April 12, 2007 by Baskin and Key Development, a Tennessee partnership, to John C. Clark, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, as Instrument No. 102570 and in Book 1336, Pages 910 to 919 in said Register’s Office (the “Deed of Trust”) and Whereas, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust is First State Bank; and Whereas, First State Bank, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust appointed David F. Leake as Substitute Trustee by instrument number 132806 and in Book 1457, Page 210 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, David F. Leake, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, December 10, 2009 commencing at twelve o’clock (12:00) noon at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at a found iron at a fence corner, being the Southeast corner of this 43.80 acre partition of the Billy E. Headin property, Deed Book 396, Page 131, also being the southwest corner of the W.B. McClennan property. Will Book J, Page 295 also being in a north line of the C.E. McCain property, Deed Book 256, Page 251; thence in a southwestwardly direction along a south line of Headin, also being a north line of McCain, S 89 degrees 59 minutes 37 seconds W, with the general alignment of a fence, 1189.28 feet to a set iron being an interior corner of Headin, also being an exterior corner of McCain; thence in a Southwestwardly direction along a re-entrant line of McCain, S 00 degrees 53 minutes 52 seconds W, with the general alignment of a fence, 396.06 feet to a found iron being an exterior corner of this partition; thence in a northwestwardly direction along a south line of this partition; thence in a northeastwardly direction along the centerline of Old Memphis road, also being a west line of Headin, the following courses: N 01 degrees 44 minutes 54 seconds E, 145.30 feet to an angle point; thence N 02 degrees 35 minutes 33 seconds E, 139.20 feet to a set spindle in said centerline being an exterior corner of this partition; thence in a southeasterly direction along a re-entrant line of this partition, S 89 degrees 35 minutes 20 seconds E, passing through a fence corner at 163.22 feet, but in all 210.00 feet to a set iron being an interior corner of this partition; thence in northeasterly direction along a west line of this partition, N 37 degrees 06 minutes 34 seconds E, 285.33 feet to a set iron being an interior corner of this partition; thence in a northwesterly direction along a re-entrant line of this partition, also being a north title line of the Lucian Liles, Jr. property, Deed Book 392, Page 56 and Deed Book 243, Page 573, N 75 degrees 32 minutes 00 seconds W, 182.35 feet to a set iron being an exterior corner of Headin, also being the southeast title corner of the S.L Martins property, Deed Book 367, Page 225; thence in a northeastwardly direction along a west line of Headin, also being the east line of Martins, N11 degrees 31 minutes 06 seconds E, passing through a fence corner at 441.89 feet, but in all 453.00 feet to a set iron being the northwest corner of Headin, also being the northeast corner of Martins, also being a south line of the R.W. Moffatt property, Will Book G, Page 363; thence in a northeastwardly direction along a north line of Heading, also being the south line of Moffatt, N 89 degrees 18 minutes 31 seconds E, with the general alignment of a fence, 492.64 feet to a set iron being an interior corner of Headin, also being an exterior corner of Moffatt; thence in a northwestwardly direction along a re-entrant line of Headin, also being an East line of Moffatt, N 01 degrees 50 minutes 48 seconds W with the general alignment of a fence, 481.01 feet to a fence corner being an exterior corner of Headin, also being an interior corner of Moffatt; thence in a northeastwardly direction along a north line of Heading, also being a south line of Moffatt, N 89 degrees 23 minutes 42 seconds E, with the general alignment of a fence, 1195.14 feet to a fence corner being the northeast corner of Headin, also being a southeast corner of Moffatt; also being a west line of McClennan; thence in a southeastwardly direction along a east line of Headin, also being a west line of McClennan, S 00 degrees 41 minutes 45 seconds With the general alignment of a fence, 1105.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 43.80 acres, more or less.

Less and except: a) That portion occupied by a 25 foot wide strip of R.O.W. of Old Memphis Road (50 foot total R.O.W.) b) Lot 1, Carson Crossing, Section A as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 484 in the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

Being the same property as conveyed to Baskin and Key development recorded at instrument no. 102569 an Book 1336, Pages 907-909 in the Register’s office of Tipton County, TN Tax Parcel #s: District 07, Map 109, Parcel 021.22 Property Address: Vacant Land, Tipton County, TN

Current Owner: Baskin and Key Development, a Tennessee partnership At the time of this publication, a search of the public records reveals no lien filed by the United States or the State of Tennessee that affects the above-described property. The sale of the property described in said Deed of Trust shall be subject to any and all instrument(s) of record, prior liens, encumbrances, deeds of trust, easements, restrictions, building lines, unpaid taxes, assessments, penalties and interest, if any.

SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: None OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None All right and equity of redemption, homestead, dower and all other exceptions are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Substitute Trustee will convey and sell only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day or time certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time for the above.

David F. Leake, Substitute Trustee Date: November 17, 2009 THE WINCHESTER LAW FIRM 6060 Poplar Avenue, Suite 295 Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 685-9222 dleake@winchesterlawfirm.com Publish Dates: November 19, 25, and 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 July 29, 2005, by Debra Smith to Priortity Trustee Services of Tennessee, LLC, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1222, Page 613, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-4 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4; and WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-4 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4, 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 Tuesday, December 22, 2009, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Description of Lot 42 of Park Place Subdivision Section, as recorded at Plat Cabinet D Slide 39, said property being situated in the Sixth Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee and being located on the West side of Boardwalk Street.

Beginning at a found 1/2 inch rebar with a cap being the Northwest corner of Lot 42 of Park Place Subdivision, Section, Section C, as recorded at Plat Cabinet D Slide 39, also being a Southwest corner of the Georg Baddour property and in the East line of the Munford Assembly of God property; thence in a Northeastwardly direction, along the North line of Lot 42 and a South line of the Baddour property, north 87 degrees 55 minutes 32 seconds East, a distance of 129.35 feet to a set 1/2 inch rebar with a cap in the West Right of Way line of cul-de-sac for Boardwalk Street (50 foot total Right of Way) being the Northeast corner of Lot 42 and a Southeast corner of the Baddour property; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along the West Right of Way line of said cul-de-sac and the East line of Lot 42, following a curve to the left having a radius of 50.00 feet, a delta angle of 76 degrees 35 minutes 12 seconds, an arc length of 66.84 feet, a tangent length of 39.48 feet, a chord bearing of South 10 degrees 22 minutes 26 seconds East, and a chord length of 61.97 feet to a set 1/2 inch rebar with a cap being the Southeast corner of Lot 42 and the Northwest corner of lot 43 of said subdivision; thence in a Southwestwardly direction, along an East line of 42 and a West line of Lot 43, South 41 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds West, a distance of 211.25 feet to a found iron post being the Southernmost corner of lot 42 and the Southwest corner of Lot 43, also being the Northwest corner of the City of Munford property and in the East line of the Arthur Poston property; thence in a Northwestwardly direction, along the West line of Lot 42, also being the East line of the Poston property and the Munford Assembly of God property, North 00 degrees 14 minutes 29 seconds West, a distance of 214.91 feet to the Point of beginning and containing 0.43 acres, more or less. However, there exists on the above described property a 5 foot easement being the west of and running adjacent to and parallel with the West Right of Way line of a cul-de-sac for Boardwalk Street and as shown on plat of survey.

However, there exist on the above described property a 50 foot drainage easement running adjacent to an parallel with the West property line as shown on plat of survey.

This being the same property conveyed to Debra L. Smith by Warranty Deed of record at Book 879, Page 100, September 20, 1999 in the aforesaid Register’s Office.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3 Boardwalk Street, Munford, TN 38058 CURRENT OWNER(S): Debra L. Smith 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.: 226.0936667TN Web Site: www.msplaw.com Insertion Dates: 11/26/2009, 12/03/2009, 12/10/2009

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 August 23, 2006, by Keith Trainor and James R. Bampfield Jr. to Verified Title &amp; Escrow, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1297, Page 610, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interesst 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 2006OC11, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OC11; and WHEREAS, The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006OC11, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OC11, 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, December 17, 2009 (having been rescheduled from the previous sale date of December 3, 2009), 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” Lot 117, Section G, Park Place Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 139, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

Being the same property conveyed to Keith Trainor and James R. Bampfield Jr. by warranty deed dated 8/25/2005, as recorded in Book 1226, Page 162, in the Tipton County Register’s Office.

For informational purposes only, the property address is known as: 62 Baltic Avenue, Munford, TN 38058 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 62 Baltic Avenue, Munford, TN 38058 CURRENT OWNER(S): Keith Trainor and James R. Bampfield, Jr. 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: Regions Bank 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.: 432.0903291TN Web Site: www.msplaw.com Insertion Dates: 11/25/09, 12/03/09, 12/10/09

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and in the performance of the obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust”) executed January 13, 2006 by BOBBY G. MCLILLIE AND VONNIE SUE MCLILLIE, HUSBAND AND WIFE (“Grantor”), to SANDY WILSON, as Trustees (“Trustee”), for the benefit of REGIONS BANK (“Lender”), which Deed of Trust is of record at Book 1257, Page 483 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; and the undersigned having been appointed Successor Trustee in the place and stead of SANDY WILSON as Trustee, by Substitution of Trustee of record at Record Book 1455, Page 224, in said Register’s Office; and REGIONS BANK as present owner of the debt secured, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property conveyed by said Deed of Trust; and said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of the debts and in the performance of the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, at the option of the owner of said indebtedness; this is to give notice that WENDY GEURIN SMITH, Successor Trustee or a duly appointed agent, will, on: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009 commencing at 10:30 a.m., at the front door of the courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, proceed to sell the following property at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the time and under the terms designated in this Notice of Sale: Lot 9 of 51 Business Park as recorded at Cabinet D, Slide 83 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

And being the same property conveyed to Bobby McLillie and wife, Sue McLillie by deed of record at Book 898, Page 264, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Subject to the building lines and easements of record in Plat Cabinet D, Slide 83, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

The Real Property or its address is commonly known as Quinto Drive, Lot 9 in 51 Business Park, Munford, Tennessee. The address is not a part of the legal description and, in the event of a discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

Subject to any easements, liens, restrictions or other matters of record prior to said Deed of Trust, and any unpaid City of Munford and Tipton County, Tennessee real estate taxes or assessments.

Owner of Record: Bobby G. McLillile and Bonnie Sue McLillie Other Interested Parties: City of Munford; Tipton County, Tennessee.

Said sale shall be held subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat (including but not limited to plat of record in Plat Cabinet D, Slide 83 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee); any and all unpaid City of Munford and Tipton County, Tennessee real estate taxes; any restrictive covenants, agreements, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; to any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and subject to, but not limited to, the following parties who may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: none.

To the best of the Trustee’s knowledge, information, and belief, there are no other Federal or State tax lien claimants or other claimants upon the subject property which would require notice pursuant to the terms and provisions of T.C.A. § 35-5-104 or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433 or 26 U.S.C. § 7425.

Equity of redemption, statutory or common law right of redemption, homestead, dower, marital share, and all other rights and exemptions of every kind, all of which are waived in said Deed of Trust and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee.

If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder will be deemed the successful bidder at the next highest bid.

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

This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information gained will be used for that purpose.

WENDY GEURIN SMITH, Successor Trustee Wendy Geurin Smith Attorney and Counselor at Law 6000 Poplar Avenue, Suite 250 Memphis, Tennessee 38119 901.761.8111 Publication Dates: November 25, December 3, and December 10, 2009

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue of authority in me as Trustee in the Deed of Trust executed by Samuel Len Adkins, the 14th day of July, 2008, to Ralph Henson, Trustee, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton

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Public Notices County, Tennessee, at Record Book 1404, Page 224, said Deed of Trust having been executed to save the payment of the principal sum of Seventy Two Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Six and 41/100 Dollars ($72,976.41) as evidenced by a promissory note of even date therewith, payable to First Citizens National Bank, and, WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust provided that in the event of default in the payment of this indebtedness as described in the above promissory note, when due, the entire indebtedness shall, at option of the holder and owner thereof, become due and payable and all attorney’s fees and other costs and charges incurred in the collection of the debt; and, WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness, now due, and the holder and owner of said note has declared the entire balance now due and payable, and has instructed the undersigned to foreclose the Deed of Trust.

WHEREAS, the United States Department of the Treasury – Internal Revenue Service has recorded with the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee a Notice of Federal Tax Lien, said lien being of record at Lien Book 17, Page 810. Pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 7425(b) notice has been timely given to the Department of the Treasury – Internal Revenue Service. This sale will be subject to the right of the Department of the Treasury – Internal Revenue Service to redeem the land as provided in 26 U.S.C. § 7425(d)(1).

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority in me vested as Trustee, I will on the 15th day of December, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., or at such time as the Trustee may reschedule at the time of sale, at the north door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand and in bar of equity of redemption the following described lot or parcel of land situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: TRACT NO. 1: Property Address: 2.42 acres, Dolan Rd, Tipton County, TN Being a part of the Faye Elizabeth Adkins tract recorded in Deed Book 755, Page 708, being a part of Lot 5 of the division of the Turner Property Partition as described in Deed Book 738, Page 652, in the Register’s Office, lying on the east side of Dolan Road, in the Fifth Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 5 of the division of the Turner Property Partition as described in Deed Book 736, Page 652, being the northwest corner of the Faye Elizabeth Adkins tract recorded in Deed Book 755, Page 708, of which this partition is a part, said point being in the east ROW line of Dolan Road (50’ ROW), said point alos being 648.46 feet north of the centerline intersection of Dolan Road and Drummonds Road, then North 86 degrees 17’43” East, 333.07 feet along Adkins’ north lien along or near the south line of Macie Dolan (DB 823, Page 618), to an iron pin found at the northwest corner of the Elizabeth Adkins 5.00 acre partition recorded in Deed Book 868, Page 603; thence South 06 degrees 43’ 08” East, 278.72 feet along Elizabeth Adkins’ west line to an iron pin found; then South 71 degrees 34’34” west, 335.42 feet along the north line of the Liberty Baptist Church lot recorded in Deed Book 240, Page 255, and Deed Book 480, Page 492 to an iron pin found in the east ROW line of Dolan Road; then along the said ROW line the following two courses; North 06 degrees 12’56” West, 214.64 feet; North 09 deg.

02’01” West, 149.77 feet to the Point of Beginning, encompassing 2.42 acres of land by calculation.

This being the same property out of what has been designated by the Tax Assessor of Tipton County, Tennessee, as Parcel No. 11.01, on Tax Map 93.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SAMUEL LEN ADKINS BY QUITCLAIM DEED FROM FAYE ELIZABETH ADKINS OF RECORD AT RECORD BOOK 1135, PAGE 523 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. TRACT NO. 2: Property Address: Lots 10, 11 & 12, Adkins-Dolan Road, S/D, Tipton County, TN Lots 10-12, Adkins-Dolan Road Subdivision, Section B, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 579, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lots.

This being the same property out of what has been designated by the Tax Assessor of Tipton County, Tennessee, as Parcel No. 22.00, 23.00 and 24.00, Group A on Tax Map 93D. THIS BEING A PORTION OF THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SAMUEL L. ADKINS BY QUITCLAIM DEED FROM DEBBIE LYNN ADKINSS OF RECORD AT RECORD BOOK 1396, PAGE 349 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Pursuant to TCA §35-5-104(a)(1) and (d), notice is hereby given to the following interested parties: IRS, Area Director, Technical Services, 801 Broadway MDP53, Nashville, TN 37203.

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

Title to said real estate is believed to be good, but I will sell and convey only as Trustee.

This is an attempt to collect a debt and all information obtained will be used for that purpose.

WITNESS MY HAND, this the 13th day of November, 2009.

RALPH HENSON, Trustee MINOR JOHNSTON DOUGLAS, P.C. Attorneys for Trustee 124 East Market Street Somerville, TN 38068 (901) 465-3117

Publication Dates: November 19, 2009 November 26, 2009 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 October 28, 2004,

by Tony Delashmit amd Donna Delashmit to Ernest B. Williams IV, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 1172, Page 260, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Terwin Mortgage Trust 2005-14HE, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-14HE, without recourse; and WHEREAS, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Terwin Mortgage Trust 2005-14HE, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-14HE, without recourse, 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 Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 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: Commencing at the centerline intersection of Russell Road with Frye Road; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along the centerline of Russell Road, S 82 deg. 22 minutes 42 seconds E, 156.14 feet to a set spindle in the centerline of Russell Road, being the “True Point of Beginning” of the 1.00 acre partition of the Wayne A. LeBouef property as recorded at Deed Book 504 - Page 494, which this partition is a part, also being the Southwest corner of said partition, said spindle also being S 64 deg. 46 minutes 52 seconds E, 52.53 feet from the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of Leaf Lake Estates Subdivision as recorded at Plat Book 1 - Page 68; thence in a Northeastwardly direction, along the West line of this partition, N 07 deg. 45 minutes 01 second E, 208.72 feet to a set rebar being the Northwest corner of this partition; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along the North line of this partition, S 81 deg.&nbsp;19 minutes 36 seconds&nbsp;E, 208.72 feet to a set rebar being the Northeast corner of this partition; thence in a Southwestwardly direction, along the East line of this partition, S 07 degrees 45 minutes one second W, 208.72 feet to a set spindle in the centerline of Russell road being the Southeast corner of this partition; thence in a Northwestwardly direction, along the centerline of Russell Road and the South line of this partition, N 81 deg. 19 minutes 36 seconds&nbsp;W, 208.72 feet to the “True Point of Beginning” and containing 1.00 acre, more or less.

However, there is excepted out that portion occupied by the R.O.W. of Russell Road.”

Metes and bounds.

Being the same property conveyed to Tony Delashmit and wife, Donna Delashmit by deed from Billy M. Garrett and wife, Charlotte R. Garrett filed for record in Book 707, Page 476, Register’s Office for Tipton County Tennessee, dated 9/2/93.

Property address known as: 162 Russell Road, Drummonds, Tennessee 38023, Tipton County PROPERTY ADDRESS: 162 Russell Road, Drummonds, TN 38023 CURRENT OWNER(S): Tony Delashmit amd Donna Delashmit 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 LDWatts Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 754.0935935TN Web Site: www.msplaw.com

Insertion Dates: 12/03/2009, 12/10/2009, 12/17/2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE Default having been made in payment of the indebtedness described in the Deed of Trust executed by Angelia M. Havens, recorded in Book 23, Page 135, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, and Mid-State Trust VIII and Walter Mortgage Company, LLC, the holder of the Note described therein, having declared the entire balance due, payable and unpaid, the undersigned as Trustee, will at 11:00 a.m., C.S.T. on December 15, 2009, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee, in bar of the equities of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other rights and exemptions of every kind, the following improved real estate in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at a metal pin (found) in the east property of the TRAXFAX INC. Property, the southeast corner of the J.D. Garner Property, and the northwest corner of the remaining Ronald Prince Property; thence following the north property line of the said Ronald Prince property South 68 degrees 19 minutes 35 seconds East 138.57 feet to a point; thence South 68 degrees 19 minutes 35 seconds East 50.00 feet to a point; thence BEGINNING, a metal pin (set) by a fence corner post; thence South 72 degrees 34 minutes 27 seconds East 271.44 feet to a metal pin (set); thence South 17 degrees 14 minutes 02 seconds West 161.00 feet to a metal pin (se); thence North 72 degrees 34 minutes 27 seconds West 271.44 feet to a metal pin (set); thence North 17 degrees 15 minutes 02 seconds East 161.00 feet to THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing 1.00 acres, lying in the 9th Civil District of Franklin County, Tennessee, being a portion of that recorded in deed book 253, page 433 in the R.O.F.C. Also to be included in this transaction is access to a 30 foot right-of-way for the purpose of ingress/egress between the above mentioned 1.00 acre tract and Prince Road as described below: Beginning at a metal pin (found) in the east property line of TRAX-FAX INC. Property, the southwest corner of the J.D. Garner Property, and the northwest corner of the remaining Ronald Prince Property; thence following the north property line of the said remaining Ronald Prince Property South 68 degrees 19 minutes 35 seconds East 138.57 feet to THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, a point at the end of Prince Road; thence South 68 degrees 19 minutes 35 seconds East 50.00 feet to a point; thence South 73 degrees 06 minutes 03 seconds East 594.63 feet to a metal pin (set) by a fence corner post, the northwest corner of the above described 1.00 acre tract; thence South 17 degrees 14 minutes 02 seconds West 30.00 feet to a point; thence North 73 degrees 06 minutes 03 seconds West 347.34 feet to a point; thence North 83 degrees 31 minutes 04 seconds West 108.31 feet to a point; thence North 65 degrees 10 minutes 16 seconds West 141.94 feet to a point; thence North 68 degrees 26 minutes 24 seconds West 52.50 feet to a point; thence North 21 degrees 40 minutes 24 seconds East 30.00 feet to THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing .50 acre, lying in the 9th Civil District of Franklin County, Tennessee, being a portion of the recorded in deed book 253, page 433 in the R.O.F.C. Being the same property conveyed to Ronnie A. Prince and wife Sheila Prince by deed Recorded in book 253, page 433, in Franklin County, TN. Property address: 132 Wayne Prince Road Decherd, TN 37324-0000 This conveyance is made subject to all visible and/or recorded rights-of-way and easements and subject to any and all easements and rights-of-way acquired by use and possession, whether visible and/or recorded or not.

Said sale will be made as stated above, free from the homestead and dower rights of the makers of said Trust Deed and in bar of the rights and equity of redemption as provided for therein, and subject to restrictions, conditions, easements and encumbrances superior to said Deed of Trust which affect the above-described property, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness and demand having been made upon me to foreclose this obligation. Said Deed of Trust recites title to said real estate as unencumbered, except as aforesaid, but the sale will be made as Trustee, only, without covenants of warranty or seisin, and subject to any unpaid State, County and City taxes and other assessments or other liens, easements or restrictions. The Trustee, at the instructions of the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, shall have the power to adjourn the foreclosure sale to a date certain without further advertisement.

CRAIG R. ALLEN, Trustee 801 Broad Street, Third Floor Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 265-0214 Ad Run Dates: November 19, 2009 November 25, 2009 December 3, 2009

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated the 11th day of February, 2005, executed by Clayton Howard and spouse, Jennifer D. Howard, conveying certain real property therein described to Charles M. Ennis, Trustee, as same appears

of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, recorded February 14, 2005, at Book 1188, Page 451.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Duke H. Brasfield, having been appointed Substitute Trustee, by the virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on December 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the North Door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the Tipton County Courthouse, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to-wit: Beginning at an intersection of Town Creek and the east R/W of the Flat Iron Road; thence along said creek south 84º east, 169.3 feet to a stake; thence north 10º 15’ east 791.4 feet to a stake in the south R/W of Tennessee Avenue; thence along said R/W north 79º 45’ west, 266.9 feet to a stake in the east R/W of the Flat Iron Road; thence along said R/W south 4º west, 810 feet to the beginning and containing 4.0 acres, more or less, all bearings magnetic.

However, there is excepted out of the above tract the following: Beginning at the point of intersection between proposed east right-of-way of Flat Iron Road and subject’s south property line 82.52’ right of survey centerline station 16+34.37; thence along said property line N 78 degrees 29 minutes 57 seconds W 52.61’ to a point on present east right-of-way 30.00’ right of survey centerline station 16+37.37; thence along said present right-of-way as follows: N 08 degrees 14 minutes 21 seconds E 31.51’ to a point 30.00’ right of survey centerline station 16+68.87; thence northeasterly in a curve to the right with a radius of 8,970.00’ a distance of 211.86’ to a point 29.99’ right of survey centerline station 18+81.44; thence N 09 degrees 35 minutes 35 seconds E 208.57’ to the point of intersection between present and proposed east right-of-way 30.00’ right of survey centerline station 20+90.0l; thence along said proposed rightof-way as follows: S 04 degrees 55 minutes 07 seconds E 87.81’ to a point 52.00’ right of survey centerline station 20+05.00; thence S 07 degrees 57 minutes 21 seconds W 105.04’ to a point 55.00’ right of survey centerline station 19+00.00; thence S 02 degrees 10 minutes 50 seconds W 200.07’ to a point 79.00’ right of survey centerline station 17+00.00; thence S 05 degrees 12 minutes 08 seconds W 65.45’ to the point of beginning and containing 0.323 acres more or less.

For source of title see deed recorded at Book 1177, Page 472, in the Register’s Office, Tipton County, Tennessee.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address is believed to be 801 Tennessee Avenue, Covington, TN. 38019. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): Clayton E. Howard and Jennifer Castellaw OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Dorothy Pounders, Attorney At Law Pounders, Coleman 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 setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time.

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

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 25th day of November, 2009.

DUKE H. BRASFIELD, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P. O. Box 765 Covington, TN. 38019 (901) 476-3973

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated JUNE 30, 1998, executed by DEBORAH L. REESE, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, to MONTE CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 832, PAGE 553, 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, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M., AT THE

NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 14, SECTION C, HIDDEN RIDGE ESTATES AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET “D”, SLIDE 65 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TN AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE NORTH LINE OF WOOTEN STREET, SAID PIN BEING IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 15; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES, 18 MINUTES, 14 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF WOOTEN STREET, 83.05 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES, 00 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST, 157.70 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 19; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES, 08 MINUTES, 20 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 19, 82.90 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 15; THENCE SOUTH 03 DEGREES, 00 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 15, 156.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THERE IS A 5.0 UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THIS LOT AS SHOWN ON THE RECORDED PLAT. SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS AT BOOK 764, PAGE 320, AND BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS AT PLAT CABINET D, SLIDE 65 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DEBORAH L. REESE, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, BY DEED DATED JUNE 30, 1998, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 832, PAGE 551, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1846 WOOTEN STREET, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019.

MAP 018L GROUP D PARCEL 014.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433.

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: CITIFINANCIAL, INC. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, December 1, 2009.

This is improved property known as 1846 WOOTEN STREET, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019.

J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 3dec3w

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 30, 2000 by Arthur L. Edwards and wife, Sarah J. Edwards to Katie Winchester of Dyer County, TN, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 906 Page 489, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Book 1344 Page 812, 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 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 following described property, to-wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee.

Lying and being in the 1st Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Being lot no. 2 of Harris Subdivision of record at Plat Cabinet D, Slide 157 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. This conveyance is made subject to the subdivision restrictions, set back requirements and easements of record at Plat Cabinet D, Slide 157 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. This property being designated as Map 18F, Group A, Parcel 2 in accordance with the Tax Assessor’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Property Address: 297 Ervin Lane, Covington, TN. 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 Tr u s t e e Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 1882-082598-FC Published: December 3 December 10 December 17 Midland Mortgage/Arthur Edwards

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 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

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Public Notices 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, 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) PURSUANT TO TCA66-31-105, THE FOLLOWING SALE TO SATISFY THE LIEN OF APC RENTALS WILL TAKE PLACE:

TIME OF SALE: 12/17 2009 @ 12:00 AM APC RENTALS- 51MINI STORAGES 4122 HWY 51 S COVINGTON, TN. 38019

DESCRIPTION: CONTENTS OF UNIT 22 OWNED BY MANLEY THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AND MAY BE SOLD SEPARATLEY OR AS ONE OR MORE UNITS. THE PROPERTY MAY BE VIEWED [1] HOUR PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE SALE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Covington Self Storage 91 Peeler St. Covington, TN 38019 (901) 476-5760

December 15, 2009 The auction will begin at 3pm. We reserve the right to refuse any bid, or unit for sale. All vehicles are sold as is, for parts only.

Storage units will be sold at public auction to satisfy the owner’s lien.

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

Notice of Publication Shirley Ann Frost vs. Donald William Frost for divorce In this cause it appearing from the petition for divorce which is sworn to, that the address and whereabouts, Respondent, Donald William Frost, cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry.

It is ordered that said Respondent, Donald William Frost, file a response to c/o The Paralegal Firm at 100 North Main, Suite 404, Memphis, Tennessee 38103 or contact Plaintiff, Shirley Ann Frost on or before Thursday, December 10, 2009 or Judgement by default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.

It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. This 19th day of November, 2009. Shirley Ann Frost 19Nov4wp

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2723 ESTATE OF Carolyn Barasso Walsh.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 17th day of November, 2009.

Letters of Affidavit in the respect of the estate of Carolyn Barasso Walsh, 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

PURSUANT TO TCA66-31-105, THE FOLLOWING SALE TO SATISFY THE LIEN OF APC MINI STORAGES WILL TAKE PLACE:

TIME OF SALE: 12/16 2009 @ 10:00 AM APC MINI STORAGES 4701 MUELLER BRASS RD COVINGTON, TN. 38019

DESCRIPTION: CONTENTS OF UNIT 236 OWNED BY GAINES 429 JONES 320 KERCHER 257 BURNSIOLE/ FINNEY 356 MALONE 237 SOMERVILLE 19 MASON 225 BONN 421 BURRELL 144 RIVERS 131 CUNNINGHAM 24 BARNES 197 WILSON 108 SCHNEIDER 108 KING 341 SMITH 123 SMITH 42 EVANS THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AND MAY BE SOLD SEPARATLEY OR AS ONE OR MORE UNITS. THE PROPERTY MAY BE VIEWED [1] HOUR PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE SALE

INVITATION TO BIDDERS The Tipton County Public Works Department requests separate sealed bids for the purchase of the following equipment:

earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 25th day of November, 2009.

Michael J. Walsh, Sr. Affiant/Small Estate 25nov2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 801 Broad Street, Third Floor Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 265-0214 Ad Run Dates: November 19, 2009 November 25, 2009 December 3, 2009

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2725 ESTATE OF Norris Maxine Evans.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 23rd day of November, 2009.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Norris Maxine Evans, 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 3rd day of December, 2009.

Connie Allen Evans Executrix 3dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2724 ESTATE OF Eric Morgan Walton.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 19th day of November, 2009.

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

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

This 25th day of November, 2009.

Brenda Mae Walton Thurmond

PUBLIC NOTICE A meeting of the Memphis Area Rural Planning Organization – Executive Board (MA-RPO-EB) will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. CDT, at the University of Memphis-Millington Center, 6500 Navy Road, Millington, TN. The MA-RPO-EB is responsible for comprehensive, regional, multi-modal transportation planning in Fayette, Lauderdale and Tipton Counties. The MA-RPO is partially funded by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The meeting purpose is to prioritize transportation project recommendations from the Memphis Area Rural Planning Organization Technical Committee (MA-RPO-TC) and make final recommendations to TDOT for current funding in the state budget. The Board will also receive updates on the Transportation Planning Report (TPR) for SR-384, the Road Safety Audit Report (RSAR) for SR-3 (US 51), Roadscape & Enhancement Grants, and additional MA-RPO transportation related items. For further information or if you would like a complete agenda, please contact Dan Frazier, MA-RPO Coordinator at 901-379-7857, fax (901) 379-7865; or email dan.frazier@shelbycountytn. gov.

To ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with disabilities that require aids or services to participate either in the review of these proposed amendments or at the hearing may contact the MA-RPO Coordinator to make accessibility arrangements no less than five days prior to the December 10, 2009 MA-RPO-EB meeting. The MA-RPO & TDOT do not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).

INVITATION TO BID The Tipton County Board of Education is accepting written bids for the public sale of one (1) double classroom portable building located at the Tipton County Board of Education Central Office, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, Tennessee. The building will be sold as is and it will be the responsibility of the highest bidder to have the portable building removed from the current location.

For additional information contact Donnie Wallace at (901) 475-5807.

Sealed bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. on December 16, 2009 at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, Tennessee 38019.

The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received.

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Bids shall be received by the Tipton County Public Works Department at the Administration Office in Brighton, Tennessee 38011. Bids will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. local time on Monday, December 7, 2009 Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the public works meeting at 6:00 p.m. on said date.

A meeting of the Memphis Area Rural Planning Organization – Technical Committee (MA-RPO-TC) will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. CDT, at the University of Memphis-Millington Center, 6500 Navy Road, Millington, TN. The MA-RPO-TC is responsible for comprehensive, regional, multi-modal transportation planning in Fayette, Lauderdale and Tipton Counties. The MA-RPO is partially funded by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The meeting purpose is to hear reports from Transportation Planning Reports and make recommendations to the Memphis Area Rural Planning Organization – Executive Board (MARPO-EB). The Committee will also receive updates on the Transportation Planning Report (TPR) for SR-384, the Road Safety Audit Report (RSAR) for SR-3 (US 51), Roadscape & Enhancement Grants, and additional MA-RPO transportation related items. For further information or if you would like a complete agenda, please contact Dan Frazier, MA-RPO Coordinator at 901-379-7857, fax (901) 379-7865; or email dan.frazier@shelbycountytn.gov.

To ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with disabilities that require aids or services to participate either in the review of these proposed amendments or at the hearing may contact the MA-RPO Coordinator to make accessibility arrangements no less than five days prior to the December 8, 2009 MA-RPO-TC meeting. The MA-RPO & TDOT do not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).

Bids will not be received or accepted after the time specified above for the opening of the bids. Bids submitted after the designated hour will be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the bidder. A bidder may not withdraw his bid during the first sixty (60) days after the actual opening bid date.

Bid specifications are available at the Public Works Office.

Tipton County Public Works reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids.

Shannon Reed, Director

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PURSUANT TO TCA66-31-105, THE FOLLOWING SALE TO SATISFY THE LIEN OF APC RENTALS WILL TAKE PLACE:

PURSUANT TO TCA66-31-105, THE FOLLOWING SALE TO SATISFY THE LIEN OF APC RENTALS WILL TAKE PLACE:

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APC RENTALS- JON’S MINI STORAGES 718 N. TIPTON COVINGTON, TN. 38019

APC MINI STORAGES 1700 OLD 51 S. BRIGHTON, TN. 38011

DESCRIPTION: CONTENTS OF UNIT N53 OWNED BY UTTZ N71 MUEX N86 JONES N84 DAVIS

DESCRIPTION: CONTENTS OF UNIT 27 OWNED BY NORMAN 208 MELTON 79 PRUITT 109 SMITH 210 NEWMAN

THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AND MAY BE SOLD SEPARATLEY OR AS ONE OR MORE UNITS. THE PROPERTY MAY BE VIEWED [1] HOUR PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE SALE

THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AND MAY BE SOLD SEPARATLEY OR AS ONE OR MORE UNITS. THE PROPERTY MAY BE VIEWED [1] HOUR PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE SALE

CORRECTION BEER NOTICE The following has made application for a license to sell beer for off premises consumption in Tipton County:

Individual Name: Juan C. Aldayturriaga Business Name: Paco’s Mexican Restaurant The Business is located at 1603 Highway 51 S. Suite C & D, and the nearest school is Tennessee Technology situated approximately 250 feet east.

A hearing will be held on this application Tuesday, 12-8-09 at 5:30 p.m. in the office of the Tipton County Executive, Jeff Huffman.

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

Individual Name: Walgreen Co. Elise Freeman, General Manager Business Name: Walgreens # 07911 The Business is located at 950 Hwy 51 North and the nearest church is Greater United in Christ Holiness Church situated approximately 1878 feet west of the establishment.

A hearing will be held on this application on December 13, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in Covington City Hall.

City of Covington Beer Commission

ROLL OFF GARBAGE TRUCK

Bids sent by mail should be addressed to the Tipton County Public Works Department, 8279 Highway 51, Brighton, TN 38011. The bid sheets shall be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope marked “BID ENCLOSED,” thus, preventing the bid from being opened in error.

Rodney Eugene Walton Co-Executors 3dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) The Aging Commission of the Mid-South, Inc. (ACMS), the Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD), for PSA 9 which includes the City of Memphis, and Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby and Tipton Counties in West Tennessee is soliciting proposals from public, private, non-profit and profit-making organizations to provide year round supportive and nutritional services to older adults (60+ years of age) and individuals with disabilities (18-59 years of age) who reside in our service area.

Funding from July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011 will be available to selected providers under the Older Americans Act and/or the State of Tennessee. These funds are not intended for capital expenditures. The Aging Commission reserves the right to negotiate additional contracts under this RFP in subsequent years of the procurement cycle.

This request for proposals is authorized by the Older Americans Act, as amended in 2000. In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Part 74 and the Tennessee Commission on Aging Policies and Procedures, this notice constitutes meeting federal procurement standards.

Applicants wishing to submit a proposal must contact the Aging Commission of the Mid-South via phone at (901) 515-2129 or email Elaine Graf, Program Development Grants Specialist at egraf@agingcommission.org to request an Expression of Interest Form.

Applicant organizations may return their Expression of Interest Forms with attached copies of their Business License, Professional Licenses as required for the service that they wish to provide, and Proof of Insurance (minimum of $500,000 each workman’s comp and general liability).

When ACMS receives your Expression of Interest Form, with required documentation, your organization will be placed on the list to receive the complete RFP Application when it becomes available on December 30, 2009.

There will be an informational session regarding preparation of the RFP FY 2011 on Wednesday, January 7, 2010 at 10 am at the Aging Commission of the MidSouth, 2670 Union Avenue Extended, Suite 1000, Memphis, TN. Please bring your questions and RFP applications to the informational session to receive technical assistance as needed.

The DEADLINE for submitting and accepting completed proposals is January 25, 2010 at 4 pm. Due to the competitive nature, deadlines will not be extended.

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Centenarian Mary Alice Johnson McCall, pictured in red, is surrounded by her immediate family. Pictured in front left to right are great-grandchildren Jake, Joanna, Hunt Jewitt, McKenzie and Caleb. Second row: Great-grandchildren Blake, McCall Jewitt, daughter Mary Ann McCall Fyfe, McCall, son James Robinson McCall III, great-grandchildren Madison and Cole. Third row: Great-granddaughters Mary Grace and Josie. Fourth row: Grandchildren Lauren McCall Criswell and husband Jon, Shannon Fyfe Jewitt and husband Hunter, Eva McCall (grandson Benʼs wife), daughter-in-law Melisande Looney McCall, Jim and Janette McCall and Mark and Jackie McCall. Great-grandson Trey is not pictured.

Centenarian celebrates birthday surrounded by love

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Today’s life expectancy of Americans is approximately 78 years of age and living to be a centenarian is a milestone not many will attain.

But that’s not the case of Mary Alice Johnson McCall who celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Parkway Cove in Covington.

Mary Alice Johnson was born on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1909 to Fred Louis Johnson and Alice Bell Smith of Tipton County. She was the oldest of seven children and the only girl after a younger sister died as a toddler. Mary Alice outlived her brothers, Louis Edward, William Everett, Fred Louis Jr., Lawrence Leo and Manuel Smith Johnson.

She grew up in the Clopton community and attended Clopton Elementary and later graduated from Byars-

Hall High School. She is quite proud of the fact that she played for the Byars-Hall basketball team.

Mary Alice married James Robinson McCall, Jr. on Dec. 30, 1934, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Covington where she is still a member, and in fact, the longest attending and oldest member of the church.

Mary Alice and James are the proud parents of two children, son James Robinson McCall III and Mary Ann McCall Frye.

In addition to raising her young family, Mary Alice worked for more than 40 years at several retail locations on the square in Covington, including Greener’s Wiggly-Nelson, Marshall-McQuiston’s, Baddours Department Store and Smith Jewelry.

In her later years, Mary Alice spent time helping those in need.

She was especially a great help to her aging mother and spent a part of every day with her mother while she

was living at Covington Manor Nursing Center. It is said before she passed away at the age of 97 on Dec. 26, 1987, her mother told Mary Alice, “if you take care of yourself, you probably have nine more good years.”

Mary Alice’s children have blessed her with six grandchildren: Jim, Mark and Ben McCall, Lauren McCall Criswell, Sledge Fyfe and Shannon Fyfe Jewitt, who in turn have blessed her even more with 12 greatgrandchildren: Trey, Cole, Jake, Madison, Blake, Caleb, McKenzie, Mary Grace, Joanna, Josie, McCall and Hunt.

After a long life of taking care of others and being extremely active and dedicated to her church, Mary Alice made the decision in January 2002 to move into Parkway Cove Assisted Living, where she has become a beloved member of the family.

Mary Alice credits her faith in God and the love of her family for her

longevity. Her family gives credit to the tender loving care she receives from the staff at Parkway Cove.

“Parkway Cove is number one at what they do because of the people who work here,” said McCall’s son Jimmy.

“They are the people who have made a big difference in mother’s ability to be 100 years old. For eight years, they have shown her tender loving care and have gotten her back on her feet. They have gone above and beyond the call of duty in taking care of my mother and the other residents living here. I think Covington is very fortunate to have this facility and I have nothing but great respect and good things to say about it.”

McCall gives credit to nurse Steve Robertson for his mother’s recovery after her last illness two years ago and to current administrator Cindy Talley for her current well-being.

“After we almost lost

Mary Alice Johnson McCall is pictured during choir practice at St. Matthews during the 1940s. She is pictured second from the left in the middle row.

mama a few years ago, Steve said to bring her on back here,” explained an emotional McCall.

“If it wasn’t for him and the loving care that she’s found here, we wouldn’t be having this 100 year birthday party.”

During her birthday celebration, friends and family gathered from across the U.S. to honor the family matriarch, re-

counted old stories of loved ones and enjoyed a wonderful meal provided by the staff of Parkway Cove.

“I want to thank everyone here for being here with us today,” said McCall. “Not many of us get to go to 100 year birthday parties so this has been a real blessing.”

Contributions to this story was provided by Tim Sloan.

Tipton County Commission on Aging Medicare Part D Enrollment- Time is running out to review your Prescription Drug plan! Medicare Part D enrollment continues until Dec. 31. Mass enrollments will take place at Atoka City Hall on Dec. 3 and at Fox Hollow in Covington on Dec. 8. Please call 476-3333 to schedule your appointment now.

Wacky Wednesdays – You never know what you will find at the Covington Senior Center on Wednesdays. In December, you will find some of your favorite movies playing: Dec. 9 – Holiday Inn; Dec. 16 – White Christmas All movies will begin at 9:30 AM. Brighton Elementary School Choir – Join the gang and listen to the joyful sound of the children singing. Friday, Dec. 11 at 10:45 in the Covington Senior Center.

Holiday Party – Celebrate the Christmas Season with TCCA. A holiday party will be held at the Covington Senior Center on Friday, Dec. 18 at 10. Join the staff for refreshments and a holiday music sing-a-long.

Celebrate Noon Years! – Join TCCA and staff ring in the New Year (12 hours early)! Dress to the nines to say goodbye to 2009! Ring in the New Year with a noon-time countdown. This event is specially designed so seniors can celebrate the New Year together. Wear your party clothes and welcome 2010 with a “Champagne” Toast, party hats and noisemakers. Activities will start at 11 AM on Dec. 31 in the

Covington Senior Center.

Get your Christmas Cards now! Cards are available at the TCCA office and the Main Street Antiques Tea Room. Call the TCCA office at 473-3333.

Computer Classes - Registration starts now for the winter semester computer class. Cost for the classes is only $20. Class size is limited.

Guitar Lessons - Linda Adler is scheduling guitar lessons on Thursday afternoons at the Covington Senior Center and the cost is $12.50 per lesson. Discounts are available if paid tuition is paid one month in advance.

Senior Listeners - Senior citizens help listen to children read. TCCA participants visit Covington Integrated Arts Academy on the 2nd and the 4th Mondays and Crestview Elementary School on the first and third Mondays of the month.

Gameapalooza!! –What a name! What fun! Gameapalooza is held every Friday afternoon at 1p.m. in the downstairs meeting room.

Call 476-3333 for more information.

Craft Club - The club meets each Monday at 10a.m. in the Covington Senior Center Craft Room.

Bending Needles Quilting Club - The quilters meet each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the craft room. Please call 476-1068 for more information.

Bible Study Class - meets each Thursdays at 10 a.m. in ADRS room (Helen’s House) at the Covington Senior Center. The Bible study class is a non-denominational class that is open to all. Local ministers and bible leaders through out the area facilitate the class.

Book Club – The TCCA This month the group will continue its discussion of the Von Trapp family by watching the Sound of Music movie. The club will meet on Monday, Dec. 21 at 10a.m. in the Covington Senior Center craft room.

Please call 476-1068 for more information.

Get Fit, Stay Fit – Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the Covington Water Aerobics - each Wednesday morning a group of seniors travel to the Millington Y for water aerobics. The cost for 10 sessions is only $36. Currently, there’s room for more riders to attend. (Transportation is provided from the Covington Center.) The bus leaves promptly at 6:30 a.m.

Please call 476-1068 for reservations and contributions for transported are always appreciated.

Creative Aging MidSouth - The Soft Fire Duo will be at the Covington Senior Center on, Friday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.

Tap Dance Classes- Meet on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m in the TCCA dance room.

The cost is $20 for a 10 week session. The TCCA Tappers will perform their Holiday

routine at the Covington Senior Center on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m.

Line Dance Classes are offered from the Tipton County Commission on Aging. Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 in the Covington Senior Center Dance Room and at Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9 a.m.

Blood Pressure Clinics are offered at the Covington Center every Tuesday morning between 9-10 a.m.

TCCA has partnered with Baptist Home Care and Hospice, Health South and other local health care providers to offer this service.

Take Charge of your Health! - Join Molly as she discusses ways to avoid packing on the pounds during the Holidays. Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. in the Covington Senior Center.

Caregiver Wellness / Support Groups meet across Tipton County….

ALL shared information is confidential ---“what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. Reservations for all meetings

Notice Poplar Grove Utility District Board of Directors Meeting For December, 2009 has been changed.

The new date will be December 15, 2009 at 7 p.m.

are appreciated, 476-3333. “…for men only” Caregiver Wellness Group- Monday, Dec. 14, 5:30-7p.m. This month the group will meet at facilitator - Russell Lindsey’s home. Please call the TCCA office to make reservations and for directions.

Contributions welcomed!

Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group - Tuesday, Dec. 15, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Meal and meeting in the TCCA meeting room Please make reservations. Contributions are welcomed. Facilitator – Myra Ellis.

TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group - Please join Sue Wheeler on Dec. 15, at 5:30 pm at Olympic in Atoka for the special holiday meeting. The group will be exchanging a $10 gift. Please call 476-3333 for more information.

TCCA Grandparents/ Relative Parent Wellness Group will meet on Dec. 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room. A light meal is provided. Please call the TCCA office at 476-3333 to reserve your meal and for more information.

American Tower Corporation is proposing to construct a 199-foot monopole telecommunications tower at 164 Arnold Sanders Road, near Covington, in Tipton County, Tennessee, Tax Parcel ID 043 047.1. This property is zoned as FAR – Forestry Agricultural Residential by Tipton County. The proposed project site will include a 100-foot by 100-foot lease area and an additional 30 feet outside of the proposed lease area. The telecommunications tower and lease area will be accessed by an approximate 340-foot long by 25-foot wide access/utility easement leading from Arnold Sanders Road to the subject site. The proposed project will also include a 60-foot by 20-foot turn-around easement. American Tower seeks comments from all interested persons on the impact the telecommunications tower, access/utility easement, turnaround, and compound may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture, that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Specific information about the project, including the historic preservation reviews that American Tower has conducted pursuant to the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307(4)) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (36 C.F.R. Part 800) will be made available to interested persons who request the information from the contact below. All questions, comments, and correspondence should be directed to the following contact by January 3, 2010.

Jenna Metznik, Compliance Director 10 Presidential Way Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 enviro.services@americantower.com

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TN highway patrol retired officers association commends the CPC The Tennessee Highway Patrol Retired Officers Association in 1985 elected to do a project in the prevention of child abuse here in Tennessee.

The retired troopers, during their tenure of service witnessed many severe cases of child abuse.

THPROA looks at many child abuse centers across the State of Tennessee when selecting an abuse center to work with. The Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse of West Tennessee was found to be doing wonderful programs with children even though they were experiencing a serious lack of funds. THPROA choose to contribute $10,000 to the Centers of Tipton, Lauderdale, Hardeman and Henderson Counties.

Members of the organization frequently make onsite visits to the centers throughout westerns, middle, and eastern

Deadline for letters to Santa will be at noon on Dec. 17. Letters will be published in The Leader's Christmas Greeting section on Dec. 24.

Letters may be brought to The Leader or email to gmatheny@covingtonleader.com

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Pictured are from left, Sarah Brasfield, Tipton Co. Child Protective Investigation Coordinator; Kim Hendrix, Henderson County Director; Lt. Bob Yoakum, West Tenn, Vice President of Tennessee Highway Patrol Retired OďŹ&#x192;cers Association; Annette Maxwell, Lauderdale County Director; Amanda Hopkins, Hardeman County Director.

Tennessee which are supported. Disbursements in excess of $30,000 are reviewed and made annually. Since the inception of the child abuse programs, the Tennessee Highway Patrol Retired Officers Association has contributed over $500,000 to various child

abuse centers within the State of Tennessee. Also, a Teddy Bear program was established to distribute the bears to aid in the wellness of physically challenged children. These bears are also placed in the troopers vehicles for them to use when investigating

an accident where a child is involved.

The THPROA commends the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse for itsquality of service and commitment to the lives of children and families across West Tennessee.

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MHS faculty, staff, and students returned from Thanksgiving break well-rested and full of turkey and dressing. As December begins, students and teachers settle in to a busy three weeks before Christmas vacation.

Students received letters this week about dismissal procedures for exam week, Dec. 15-18.

Parents, please read the procedures, sign the paper, and return it to your studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homeroom teacher. Students will not be able to leave early without parent permission. Students need to also make sure their name is not on the debt list; all students on the debt list will remain at school in the afternoon during exam week.

The ACT will be given next Saturday, Dec. 12.

You may pick up ACT packets from Ms. Oliver in the career center or Mrs. Nute in room 130.

Both locations are on the Senior Way hall. There will be an ACT workshop every afternoon next week from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Mrs. Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room on the Freshmen Place hall. You may also go to www.act.org for more information.

The representative from Herff Jones will be here this Monday, Dec. 7 during lunch to take cap and gown orders. This will be the last opportunity to order at school.

Club pictures will be made tomorrow, Dec. 4, during the morning.

Students should check with their club advisors for the time of the picture and dress attire.

The MHS Student Council will have a canned-food drive next week, Dec. 7 through 11. All canned-goods will go to Tipton Cares for families during the holidays. Check out the signs in the hallways for more information or talk with Ms. Alsbrook or Mrs. Pyland on the Senior Way hall.

Congratulations to the Academic Knowledge Team! The group taped their first round of the channel 3 Knowledge Bowl this week. They played the academic elite, St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; after a shaky first round, Munford dominated the rest of the game with a final score of 245-190.

Munford will go on to play St. Agnes in the

second round. The show will air at 9 a.m. on Jan. 16. Make sure you mark your calendars for the show!

Students interested in attending the Tennessee Thespian Conference at Cordova High School on January 15 and 16 should see Ms. Vincent immediately for permission slips and further information. Permission slips are due tomorrow, Dec. 4. Drama Society t-shirts are also available to pick up at this time.

Ms. Vincentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room (108) is located on the Sophomore Row hall.

The Writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild is hosting its second annual Winter Coffee House. Stop by the cafeteria Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and grab a cup (or three) of coffee! There will be coffee, snacks, poetry, and more. Do not miss it! If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Powers in room 107 on the Sophomore Row hall.

It is Christmas time,

FCCLA style. The FCCLA will have a Giving Tree in the FCCLA kitchen. All MHS faculty, staff, and students can come by during lunch or after school to choose one or more ornaments to make a donation to LeBonheur Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospital. Please make a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas wish come true! If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Goulder or Mrs. Stokes on the Central Avenue hall.

Yearbooks are still on sale, but the price is now $70. You may purchase one in Ms. Alsbrookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room (131) on the Senior Way hall. You may also purchase a name plate for the cover of your yearbook for an extra $10. The deadline to purchase a yearbook is tomorrow, Dec. 4.

Senior ads for the yearbook are also on sale. This is a great way to say congratulations to a graduating senior.

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