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Rain forces Meade Lake bridge closure By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com ATOKA – Recent rainfall has forced the closure of a bridge on Meade Lake Road, city officials announced Tuesday afternoon. According to town administrator Mark E. Johnson, dirt behind the bridge's retaining wall has been washed out and poses a danger to motorists.

The bridge, which is located north of Tracy Road, will remain closed until it is repaired, Johnson said. Residents living in the area north of Kearns Circle are asked to use Atoka-Idaville Road or Walker Parkway as alternate routes. Residents living in the area south of Kearns Circle may access the area using Tracy Road.

The county's repair crew is expected to begin work on the bridge on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. Johnson said the bridge should reopen on Friday, Jan. 8. The bridge on Tracy Road, near Meade Lake Road, is also still under construction. That project is expected to be comPhoto by RICHARD CRAMER pleted at the end of January Atoka Public Work employees placed road closed signs up on 2010. Meade Lake Road near Kearns Circle. The road will be closed until repairs can be made.

Act of kindness spurs pay it forward By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com It started out as a normal day for June and John Rollo of Covington; a visit to the VA Hospital and then lunch at a favorite restaurant. But what happened at the restaurant was anything but normal, explained June. “There was a young man, maybe in his late 30s, early 40s, sitting towards the back when we were seated,” she said. “He had a uniform on but I couldn’t determine what the uniform was. As we sat down, he smiled really big and we said hello.” During their meal, June said she noticed the young man looking at her and smiling whenever she would look up at him. “When he was done, he smiled and said goodbye and he left. He never said anything to us.” When the Rollos were done with their meal they requested their check only to be told it had already been taken care of. By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com As a year comes to a close, it is natural to reflect on the events that made it memorable. Today, we feature the "Top 10" stories of the year as determined by the staff at The Leader. From extreme amounts of snow and rain to embezzlement and a coup, this year brought many diverse news stories.

Pullen, Davison families hit the jackpot In May, word spread that a winning lottery ticket had been sold in Covington and for days it went unclaimed, but Monday, May 18 that changed. And so did the Pullens' and Davisons' lives. On Monday, Millie and her brothers and sisters-in-law – Tom Pullen and Lee and Lynda Davison – traveled to Nashville to claim their prize: a check for $1 million. The four always purchase lottery tickets and vowed to share the winnings if they ever won. On a business trip, Tom Pullen called sister Millie to ask her to purchase their lottery ticket as he had forgotten

to do so before leaving town. Millie purchased the ticket, then left it on the dash of her vehicle. Despite the publicity and gossip about the winning ticket, the numbers weren't checked until three days after the drawing. "We were all excited," said Mrs. Davison. The Pullens and Davisons will share a $1 million dollar win after their quick pick ticket had the first five numbers with the Power Play feature. Since January 2009, this combination has offered an instant million dollar payoff for winners.

Munford ranked "my kind of suburb" Hailed as "my kind of town" for several years, the city of Munford now has a new reason to celebrate after being named the best affordable suburb in Tennessee and the fourth best affordable suburb in the nation by BusinessWeek magazine in February. Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole said he was "quite elated" his small town was in the national spotlight. "Munford is a great place to live; 'my kind of town,' that's why we call it that," he added.

BusinessWeek editors stated they "weighed a variety of factors including livability (short commutes, low pollution, green space), education (well-educated residents, high test scores), crime (low personal and property crime), economy (high job growth, low unemployment rate, high family income), and affordability (median household income, cost of expenditures)." Affordability, they said, was most heavily weighted in their calculations. With a projected median income of $53,941 for 2008 (according to U.S. Census Bureau reports), median home price at $142,500 and a violent crime index at just 3 percent of the national average, it's not hard to see why Munford was chosen.

Rain, rain, go away! Between snow and rain, Tipton County had more than its share of precipitation in 2009. Though there were several instances of snow early on, on March 1, Mother Nature seemed to outdo even herself. Snow began falling during the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. SEE TOP 10, PAGE A2

“The waitress told us that someone had paid for our meal,” said June. “‘Why did they do that? Who was it?’ we asked.” June said they were told it was the young man who had smiled at them. “She told us they had to wait to tell us until he had left the restaurant,” said June, visibly tearing up. “I was thinking, ‘wow, someone did something nice.’ Not that we needed that, but it was the thought. It was really a blessing that it happened to us.” Both June and her husband John were so surprised by the random act of kindness, they have vowed to pay it forward. “I don’t know how to thank him but I want to let everybody know there are such good people in this world and they catch you totally by surprise at times,” said June. “Because this gave us so much pleasure, my husband and I have decided to start our own “act of kindness.” It was a wonderful feeling and we want to pass it on to others.” SEE KINDNESS, PAGE A3

Petitions for candidacy available next week By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Each new year brings with it the promise of change. And for Tipton County, the upcoming state, county and municipal elections may bring changes in the roster of elected officials. Up for reelection this year are the following: State Governor P h i l Bredesen U.S. Representative John Tanner Tennessee Representatives Jimmy Naifeth (81st district) and Barrett Rich (94th district) Democratic State Executive Committeepersons Roger Warmath and Gladys Crain Republican State Executive Committeepersons John Wilkerson and Linda Roberts

County County Executive Jeff Huffman County Commissioners in all districts Trustee Kristie G. Maxwell Sheriff J.T. "Pancho" Chumley Circuit Court Clerk Mike Forbess County Clerk Pam S. Deen Register of Deeds Claudia M. Peeler School board members in even districts - Don Clark, Janet Abel, Billy Brooks, Marty Haywood Constables in all districts Municipalities Atoka mayor Charles Walker and aldermen Earl Billings, Tommy Rogers and SEE ELECTION, PAGE A3

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Continued from Page A1 28 and by 6 p.m., areas of Gilt Edge and Randolph were already measuring 3-3.5 inches of the white stuff. By 9 p.m., many areas in southern Tipton County were measuring from 6-8 inches. Residents woke up to 10-12 inches on Sunday, March 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more snowfall than many people had ever seen here. "It wasn't a record, but we haven't seen anything like this is about 40 years," said Action News 5 Meteorologist Ron Childers. The record was set in March 1968, when the area was covered in more than 16 inches in a 24-hour period. Average snowfall for the area each winter in typically five inches, said Childers. The precipitation didn't end there. In late August, rain began to fall over Tipton County â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the rains didn't end until October. Action News 5 Chief Meteorologist Dave Brown said rainfall totals for September were 8.59 inches, which is 5.28 inches above normal. In October, the area received 10.56 inches of rain, 7.25 inches above normal. October 2009 was the wettest October on record. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the extreme rainfall caused serious harvest delays of three weeks or more behind normal pace. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Normally we harvest in September, but we lost our best harvest days in most of September and October because it rained so much,â&#x20AC;? farmer David Templeton Sr. said in a November interview with The Leader. The USDA said the rain may have compromised the quality of some crops, but quantity doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be an issue.

Caldwell takes plea deal, sentenced to 10 days in jail In June, a plea deal was reached in the death of the wife of district attorney Mike Dunavant. In October 2008, Dunavant's wife Jackie was a passenger in her husband's Lexus convertible when it crashed, killing her and injuring friend Melody Caldwell, who was driving. A report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol report says both Caldwell and Dunavant had been drinking. Police say while the pair was traveling along Highway 19 in Ripley, the vehicle slid onto the shoulder. Caldwell overcorrected, steering into oncoming traffic lanes. But the accident was only a part of the story. After being indicted in Lauderdale County, in June Caldwell accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to felony reckless homicide, and misdemeanor DUI per se, based on blood alcohol content. Two other charges against her were dismissed. Instead, Caldwell was sentenced to 10 days in the Lauderdale County Jail, with two years probation. Her driver's license will also be suspended for one year.

Slim-Fast recalls 10 million ready-drink cans Acting on the possible contamination by Bacillus cereus, a bacteria which can cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, Unilever, the maker of Slim-Fast, decided to voluntarily recall 10 million of its ready-drink products in early December. All of these products, which were distributed worldwide, were manufactured at Covington's Unilever plant. The recall is for all

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ready-to-drink products served in cans and includes all flavors, all best-by dates, all lot code and all UPC number which are currently in retail distribution worldwide. It is only for the readyto-drink products and does not include its powdered shakes, meal bars or snack bars. In October, the Covington plant announced a $100 million expansion to add the manufacture of ice cream and frozen novelties to its production line. Some residents worry how the recall will affect those plans. "It's incredible," said Russell Phelps. "I'm very disappointed because Slim-Fast is here in Covington and it makes me wonder if it'll have any effect on the expansion they had planned."

Johnson convicted, sentenced to life It was the murder that rocked the county in 1999 and the trial that had everyone talking. In October, Billy Harold Johnson, 50, was sentenced in federal court to three concurrent terms of life in prison following his conviction on three counts of murder for hire and eight counts of perjury. The sentence follows a 10-year investigation. Johnson was indicted in 2007 for hiring a hit man, Danny Winberry, to murder Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Martha Johnson. According to the indictment and testimony at trial, in July 1999, Billy Johnson offered Winberry $50,000 to murder Martha Johnson. On July 22, 1999, Winberry, using a key provided by the defendant, went to Martha Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home and waited inside until Ms. Johnson returned home at about 5:30 p.m. Winberry then bludgeoned Ms. Johnson to death with an antique iron. Later that evening, Winberry set fire to the home, in an effort to destroy the crime scene. The Tipton County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office requested both the TBI and the Tennessee Bomb and Arson Section for assistance with the investigation of this crime. The ATF joined the investigation in 2000. In 2004, a federal grand jury investigation began, resulting in the indictments of Winberry in 2004 and Johnson in 2007. Winberry pleaded guilty in February 2007 and was sentenced to 30 years in prison in June 2009. Even after Johnson's conviction, some residents believe Johnson was not involved in his mother's murder.

Mason clerk embezzles funds, city's accounting deemed inadequate In November, the state comptroller's office announced the indictment of a Mason clerk after an audit revealed she stole nearly $100,000 from the city's coffers. The state alleges clerk Arnita Mitchell, who has since been fired, took more than $96,000 worth of taxpayer money for her personal use. Also, auditors found that she had received more than $1,000 worth of water and gas services from the town for herself and another person without paying. Additionally, auditors believe Mitchell falsified written and electronic town records to cover her tracks. But embezzlement wasn't the only thing the audit uncovered. In December, the audit report was released by the state and it proved unflattering for town recorder Nancy Hazlerig. It noted that, among other things, she had

received petty cash totaling $1,025 for which there was no supporting documentation and another $2,845 in disbursements to her were either inadequately supported or no supporting documentation was located at all. The report also stated collections were not reconciled to deposits and discrepancies were not reported on daily collection reports; there was inadequate separation of duties between clerks, who operated out of a single drawer; controls over traffic citations and court dockets were inadequate and Hazlerig failed to maintain a complete, accurate record of transactions in the official docket; change was used as petty cash; collections were not deposited timely and/or not intact and employee time and leave records were inadequate and inaccurate. Thus far, the D.A. has obtained one indictment against Mitchell. She is charged with one count of theft over $60,000, one count of forgery over $60,000, one count of computer fraud over $60,000, one count of theft of services over $1,000 and three additional counts of forgery and three counts of official misconduct. Her trial is set to begin April 14, 2010 in Tipton County Circuit Court.

Expansions, closures and unemployment rates Though two Covington plants announced expansions this year, many other factories and businesses closed in the midst of a recession likened to that of the Great Depression. Last spring, Quebecor World announced the closure of its Covington plant, which would leave hundreds of people employed with the facility unemployed. In addition to Quebecor, other Covington factories such as Abitibi Bowater and Burnes have also closed their doors in the last year. Downsizing has also added to the unemployment rate. With the closure of several major factories in the area, it was estimated nearly 800 people lost jobs from December 2008 to June 2009. The latest reporting from the Tennessee Department of Labor and

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Workforce Development shows in November an estimated 12 percent of people in Tipton County were unemployed, compared to 10.3 percent in the state of Tennessee and 10 percent across the United States. Announcements of expansions of two plants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Delfied and Unilever â&#x20AC;&#x201C; brought hope to the jobless, however. In July, Delfield general manager Charles Eaves announced the plant will soon begin manufacturing a new scientific product line for medical and laboratory use. The expansion will nearly double the current number of employees, said Eaves. Delfield expected to hire 90 people by the end of 2009 and 30 more in 2010. In October, Unilever announced a $100 million expansion in its product line. The covington facility will now add the manufacture of ice cream and frozen novelties to its production line from iconic Unilever brands including Breyers, Klondike, Good Humor, and Popsicle. The expansion will include the construction of 32,000 square feet of freezer space and will add an estimated 275 jobs. Construction is set to begin on the Unilever Covington facility during the first quarter of 2010. And many of the unemployed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like Jere E. Mason, who was employed with Quebecor for 21 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are hoping that industry breathes a new life into Tipton County's job market. "I just had no idea it was so bad," Mason said.

Munford band ranks second in nation In November, the Munford High School band showed it has what it takes to be triumphant, even when competing against bands from all over the nation. The band competed against 95 other high school bands in the USSBA national championships in Annapolis, Md. on Nov. 8. Munford took second place and

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Naifeh ousted as speaker, Democrats pull off coup In November 2008, Republicans regained control of the Tennessee House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 seats to 49 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and rumors began swirling immediately that Covington native Jimmy Naifeh would be unseated as speaker of the house in favor of a Republican. In mid-January, those rumors became reality, but there was an unexpected twist. In December, Jason Mumpower of Bristol was elected as the GOP candidate for speaker. He reportedly emphasized the "need for unity among Republicans" because of their slim margin in the House. And despite that margin, Naifeh vowed to run again and retain the speakership. But it was moderate Republican Kent Williams â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a restaurateur from Elizabethton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who became the first of his party to be elected speaker in 40 years. In an unexpected move, Democrats nomi-

nated Williams for the seat held by Naifeh for 18 years, the longest tenure held in the country. Each of the 49 Democrats voted for Williams and Williams cast the deciding vote â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for himself. With instructions from Naifeh, the House clerk deviated from standard procedure of conducting a roll call vote in alphabetical order. Instead, Democrats were called upon first, then the Republicans. This allowed Williams the final vote. House Democrats reported the plans for the upset began in November 2008 when it seemed Naifeh would not be reelected speaker. When it was clear this would be the case, they pulled out the back-up plan and nominated Williams. "And with that, a number of us started working toward what we thought was a good solution to the problem," Naifeh told reporters. It was a move that has left a bad taste in the mouths of Republicans. Munford attorney Jeff Ward â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who attended the first day of the 106th session of the General Assembly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; considered the sly move a great example of the lengths Democrats would reach to retain control of the House. "Politically, it was ingenious what Williams did, you've got to give him credit for that," Ward said. "But it's just blatant corruption. It shows they will do anything, like scraping the bottom of the gutter," he added. "Politically speaking, they won. Congrats. But I bet people will line up to run against Naifeh in 2010." Naifeh â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who held the speakership for 18 years, the longest tenure in the state â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has served in the Tennessee General Assembly since 1974. In February, Williams was ousted from the Tennessee Republican Party and has no plans to join the Democratic party. Should he run for re-election this year, Williams said it would be as an independent. He still considers himself a

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only .2 points separated the band from a national title. The band won best percussion, best visual and, being the band who best represented Marine Corps values, the band also won the coveted Esprit de Corps award for professionalism, pride and patriotism. Additionally, on Oct. 31, the band marched its way to another Bandmasters grand championship. It is the 11th such award for the band nicked the "pride of South Tipton County," with wins in 1995-1999, 2002, 2003 and 2005-2008. What was accomplished this season extended far beyond the band, however. Community members, business leaders and city and county officials heard the call and chipped in to make the trip happen. True to form, the band didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint. And in a real show of class, the band treated the community to a free show upon its return.

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Continued from Page A1 “I was flabbergasted,” added Rollo. “I had never experienced anything thing like this in my life. I was just amazed because it was just out of the blue. He didn’t know us from sour apple butter or we him, and I just thought, ‘holy cow, there are some good people left in this world.’ “We need to let other people know that this happens,” continued Rollo. “This is something everyone can do from time to time, a random type thing.“ June said random acts of kindness don’t have to be elaborate or costly. Sometimes a simple smile can mean a lot to

ELECTION Continued from Page A1 Danny Feldmayer Burlison councilwoman Anita Coats and councilman Jim Kenney Covington mayor David Gordon and aldermen John E. Edwards, Tommy Black and Bill Scruggs Gilt Edge councilman Billy Fleming Garland mayor Derrick Smith; aldermen Janey L. Rogers, Ben Little, Lisa McClain, Gerry McLillie Jr., Phil Ramsey and a vacant seat on the board; and recorder Darrell Rogers Munford aldermen Sue Arthur, Jack Foraker and Mike Durham To qualify for candidacy, persons must be 18 years old, citizens of the United States, residents of Tennessee and inhabitants of Tipton County (if running for county office). Persons wishing to run for municipal offices must also be a resident of the respective city for one year or another period of time set forth in the city's charter. Petitions for candidates for municipal and county offices may be obtained at the Tipton County Election Commission, located at 133 E. Church Street in Covington, beginning Jan. 4, 2010. Petitions for state offices can be picked up beginning May 21, 2010. Petitions must be signed by at least 25 eligible voters. For more information on the filing, petitioning and candidacy requirements, visit the Tipton County Election Commission online at http://tiptonco.com/dept_ election.htm or call 901476-0223. The state primary and the county general election will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 while the state general and municipal elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

someone. “If I go out any place I make sure that I look you in the eye and smile. To me that’s passing on a good feeling. I care about you. I want to look you in the eye and let you know that. Today, if we feel that no one cares about us, we’re kind of lost.”

The Rollos aren’t sure of how they will repay the kindness of their lunchtime benefactor, but they said it will be done. “I don’t know whether it will be to pick up someone’s tab at a restaurant or to go to TCCA to volunteer in someway,” said June.

“It should be very spontaneous,” added John, interrupting. “You know, not a planned program cause there are a lot of different programs and they are good programs but it needs to just be out of the blue, a random act of kindness.” “I have always believed that we are to be a witness to Jesus Christ,” said June. “What he did for us, we are to pass it on. So my prayer every day is, ‘Lord, let me touch someone today but let them not see me, but let them see you in me.’ That’s what were talking about. That caring, loving spirit that he brought into the world and that’s what we need to pass on.”

New water tower under construction in Munford By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com MUNFORD – Construction has begun on a new water tower which officials say will improve the city's infrastructure. Located on Ellis Drive, on the old Ellis School property, the water tower will help the city meet state requirements for water supply reserves, mayor Dwayne Cole said. "The state requires us to have a portion of our average daily water usage in reserves and this will help us meet that," he said. The new water tower will add 500,000 gallons of holding and service capacity as well as enhance the infrastructure needed to support future residential and retail growth and fire protection. Construction began two months ago and the mayor believes the project will be completed ahead of schedule. "We had a one-year contract," Cole said. "I expect to be finished by the end of summer." Construction of the water tower is expected to cost $1.3 million dollars, Cole said. Partial funding of the project came from a Community Development

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.

Bryant, David M. Born: 9/30/19718 Dyersburg TN Charge: Failure to pay child support

Cox, Allen A. Born: 11/16/1961 3713 Hwy. 14 South Brighton, TN 38011 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Glass, Antonio S. Born: 1/14/1980 528 Ridgeway Road Millington TN 38053

Hunt, Lisa C. Born: 3/11/1974 340 Fritton Spur Road Middleton TN 38052 Charge: Failure to pay child support

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Photo by Echo Day A new water tower, which will improve the city's infrastructure, is under construction in Munford, behind the old Ellis School.

Block Grant in the amount of $500,000. The remainder will be paid through allocations from the city's water fund and a Tennessee Municipal Bond fund loan.

Jones, Darrell L. Born: 3/4/1969 2255 Nelson Road Brighton TN 38011 Charge: Aggravated stalking

Kemp, Alfred E. Born: 12/22/1958 244 Fayne Road Brighton TN 38011 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Ogle, Steven M. Born: 11/18/1974 414 Junior Drive Covington TN 38019 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Russell, Andre E. Born: 11/18/1974 2560 Thorpe Drive Mason TN 38049 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Weathers, Eric L. Born: 8/1/1976 3612 Edgefield Road Memphis TN 38128 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Winfrey, Ramar Born: 6/9/1978 119 S High Street Covington TN 38019 Charge: Failure to pay child support

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Like many Americans, I tend to tune in to the news most nights when I am at home, seeing what political fare occurred over the course of the day or seeking to garner some insight into what it all means for my family. I have followed the healthcare debate with a lot of interest, contemplating not only what it means to my family, but to the families of those who work at the business I manage and who opt for our company healthcare option. Right-wingers are fond of throwing the term “socialism” around in conversation, angering and upsetting those on the left who perceive that to be a slap at the president or, at the very least, at his policies. My own opinions on the matter in general – healthcare – are very strong. I’ve continued to wonder why a bipartisan reform effort can’t be reached that would first and foremost curb cost (through capping payouts in malpractice cases and other such legal reform measures), that would open FROM THE up the marketplace for providers to be able to offer coverage PUBLISHER to people nationwide rather BRIAN BLACKLEY than on a state-by-state basis and that would eliminate the “pre-existing condition” clause that so many insurance companies fall back on. After all, tort reform and a competitive market would drive costs down, right? And in doing so, more people would be able to afford health insurance. But that’s neither here nor there, I suppose, so back to the issue at hand: Is the proposed legislation actually “socialist?” You decide. Here is a definition of “socialism.” Granted, there are many others and I didn’t cull them for this one. I pulled it from the first source I could find, which is, since I am sitting at my computer, the online, opensource encyclopedia Wikipedia (www.wikipedia. org). And I quote: Socialism refers to various theories of economic organization advocating public or direct worker ownership and administration of the means of production and allocation of resources, and a society characterized by equal access to resources for all individuals with a method of compensation based on the amount of labor expended. Most socialists share the view that capitalism unfairly concentrates power and wealth among a small segment of society that controls capital and derives its wealth through exploitation, creates an unequal society, does not provide equal opportunities for everyone to maximise their potentialities and does not utilise technology and resources to their maximum potential nor in the interests of the public. It’s interesting, to say the least. Of course, “public ownership” and “equal access to all resources” were the major ideas behind the president’s proposed legislation before some Senate Democrats balked at the idea of a “public option” and demanded its termination. Still, it does seem to have its roots in socialism, even if one stops short of calling it out-and-out socialism. Consider the stimulus money. Bailouts for banks. Are we marching toward our own October Revolution in reverse? Meaning are our leaders moving our country toward socialism while folks like the Teabaggers protest in the streets? When socialism swept the Soviet Union (or Russia as it was called prior to the October Revolution of 1917), it came from the bottom up in a grassroots movement, not from the top down as some would argue we’re seeing now. Only time will tell what will happen, but if Washington D.C. is renamed Obamagrad, I’ll be the first one on a ship bound for a foreign port.

Readers' Views On behalf of B Battery - Field Artillery Squadron 278th ACR, I want to thank all the unit family members, the Covington Police and Fire Departments, the local businesses and local civilians of Covington who participated in the unit farewell ceremony on Dec. 28 for B Battery. Your hearty show of support and send off for the troops was remarkable and I can tell you the troops of B Battery “The Bulldogs” greatly appreciate the support shown by your actions. We are truly blessed to have folks like you supporting us during this deployment! I want to specifically thank Dr. Tim Fite and the Tipton County Board of Education for providing the four buses needed to transport the B Battery troops home to be with their families during Christmas. Thanks to this generous action, our soldiers were able to get home safely and spend Christmas with their families without the added cost of transportation. Again, thank you from all of us for your outstanding support. We draw our strength from you, our families and friends, and your support does not go unnoticed. God Bless you, God Bless the 278th Regiment and God Bless our great country. Sincerely, H. Warner Holt, II LTC, FA, TN ARNG Commanding THE LEADER USPS 136-120 “Tipton County’s NEWSPAPER Since 1886”

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Digging into the archives This week we have been digging through the archives, risking papercuts to our delicate little fingers, to determine which stories made the biggest splash this year and this decade. The results - which were on pages A1 and A2 – ranged in diversity from the Democrats pulling off a coup in the House of Representatives to extreme amounts of precipitation and murder-for-hire convictions. I wanted to share one of my favorite columns from this past year, which also happens to tie in with this year's top story: Like sands through the hourglass… Originally published Jan. 16, 2009 In case you missed it, the 106th General Assembly convened in Nashville this week, and the past few days are something straight out of "Days of Our Lives." It has been nothing short of entertaining. And mind-blowing. When the Republicans gained control of the Tennessee House of Representatives in November, it was widely believed Jimmy Naifeh would lose the speakership he's held for 18 years, the longest tenure in the country. House Republicans nominated Jason Mumpower for the job, and they honestly believed he'd win. And I did, too. With 50 seats to the Democrats' 49, they held the majority vote and it seemed a Republican would become speaker again for the first time in 40 years.

But leave it to the smoothparty about the ides of talking Democrats to pull the January. wool over the eyes of the GOP In the Shakesperean party, to have the last word, to play, the conspirators get the last laugh. are motivated by envy House Democrats, knowing and ambition and Naifeh's re-election was Brutus is motivated to unlikely, had a back-up. They betray his friend by carefully orchestrated a coup honor and patriotism. I no one saw coming and actudon't believe House ally pulled it off. Democrats and their new OFF THE WALL Each of the 49 voted for friend had all of the E CHO DAY Republican Kent Williams. same motivators, but Mumpower received 49 votes. they pulled off whatever And Williams, well he did what any- they were trying to accomplish. one would do, he voted for himself. I can't help but wonder just who I wonder if Naifeh sat back in his was really assassinated Tuesday: chair, chuckled and said, "How do GOP hopes of putting Mumpower in you like them apples, Mumps?" the speaker's chair or Williams' own Now, citing betrayal, House political aspirations, his character, Republicans have called for Williams and his honor. to resign and want to oust him from Would you trust him as your repthe party. He's not a "bona fide" resentative? How long will it be Republican, they say. Williams calls before he turns on his constituents as the request "silly" and said he won't he did his party? Just what was he resign. thinking when those deceiving donAnd why should he? He won - I keys approached him two months won't necessarily add "fair and ago? square" to the end of that, but he did Thanks to this curve ball, this coup, win. He did it the same way contes- the General Assembly is interesting tants on Survivor win: by outlasting, again. And we didn't even need outsmarting and outwitting other Ophelia Ford this time. competitors. It's also very similar to the way I can't wait to see what Tipton Marcus Brutus deceived and betrayed County and the state of Tennessee Julius Caesar. Except in Nashville it has in store in 2010. With an elecwas actually a group of Democratic tion, there is sure to much more representatives - not senators - with political drama, and we can only Naifeh likely playing the part of Caius hope for many more good-heartCassius who convinced him to stab ed stories to grace our pages in his party in the back. the coming year. It's too bad no one warned Mumpower and the rest of the GOP

Some New Year needs to ..... We need some political changes to help everyone in our United States of Our America. Not just a select few. Quit sending money to foreign soil for public relations and take care of our own folks. Need for the Department of Agriculture to pay top dollar and buy my farmer’s crops and send the commodities overseas. That would eliminate taking our money and buying bubble gum and angel food cake from North Korea. The Guv’mint, which is supposed to be me and you, needs to send cotton, corn, beans and ’taters so my hard working farmers can purchase a new mule, milk cow and the lady get an updated Maytag wringer washing machine and hopefully replace the leaky icebox on the back porch. The farmers come foremost and first. Need to empty the hospitals which are overflowing like a tilted rain barrel and fill up the church pews ’til they overflow. Need to take those law breaking convicts out of the warm, soft feathery beds and stick out there cleaning ditches, and building roads instead of watching television, resting and laying around dreaming up some more crimes. Need to save the hard working taxpayers more money. Need to give the same Brian Blackley – Publisher publisher@covingtonleader.com

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sentence to an advertising lawyer that defends criminals. That would cut down on some television time. Friends, we need to hold politicians accountable when they promise all those lies trying to get in office. If they don’t deliver what they told us, just throw ’em under a loaded down cotton wagon. But POLITICS is just like wood ticks, seed ticks and dog ticks. Yep! Just plain ole parasites. Need to make sure the law maker that makes the laws about how to rule a school system had to raise some chandelier swingers to get some experience before they enacted the laws. First hand knowledge. After a little class room instruction I’ll bet some laws would be unenacted immediately and for the betterment of our wonderful teachers. Need for the teachers to teach and the parents to parent which is to raise and discipline their own young’uns. Need a good whoopin’ at school for the gully jumpers and another at home that night. Needs to be more educatin’ and more to ‘ack-rite’. Advertising

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Neighbor, we need to get fair prices for hogs which are now about forty cents a pound. Then the guv’mint needs to ’splain to me why hog meat costs five dollars a pound in the sto’? Sho’ a big gap and I ain’t talkin’ ’bout a barbed wire fence either. These problems have been created by skullduggery and carpet baggery selfish, egotistical, cold hearted individuals. There is always enough for the needy but never enough for the greedy. Proudly I believe we need to send about a half dozen Southern sages off the front porch of Mr. Bens’ mercantile to Washington and they would have it whittled out in a week as they would send their saddle home. Beloved, what the world needs now is love, sweet love, more compassion and caring for their fellowman. Need a lot less back stabbin' and more workin’ together. Maybe, just maybe some of these needs can be fulfilled in the New Year…GLORY!

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Pet food for fines By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com The Tipton County Public Library is offering a novel way for patrons to pay for their library fines up to $3 which will help out the Covington Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.). “They can bring in a can of dog food or other pet supplies to the library which will be donated to C.A.R.E. and we will waive their library fees up to $3,” said Susan Cheairs, library director. The program started on Dec. 21 and will continue until Saturday, Jan. 9. “Some of the other libraries have done such community programs before and it was a great way for our library to help C.A.R.E., especially during the holiday season,” said Sharon Timbs. C.A.R.E. founder, Sarah Sullivan, said she and her fosters were very touched when Cheairs presented the idea to her.

“Because we are a non-profit, our fosters are required to pay for pet supplies out of their own pocket,” Sullivan explained, adding that one foster is currently taking care of 20 puppies. “This is really a sweet and touching thing to do. Any kind of donation is greatly appreciated.” To help C.A.R.E. directly, visit their website http://www.covingtonanimalrescueeffort.com. In addition to needing to find permanent homes for dogs, they are still in need of donations for vet costs, which can be securely made on the web site through PayPal, donated dog houses, dog crates, blankets, collars, leashes and food. Interested donators or volunteers can reach Sullivan at 901-634-2392 for more information. To discover more about the Tipton County Public Library, visit the library at 300 West Church Avenue in Covington or view its website at http://www. covingtontn.com/Departments/Library. htm or call (901) 476-8289.

Top stories of the decade 2000 Covington City Schools and Tipton County Schools merge to form one school system 2001 Tipton County watches as America falls under attack in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania

Peter Colin, Jr., Director of the Munford High School Chorus, and members of the chorus were Gary Sloanʼs guests for the Dec. 22 meeting of the Covington Exchange Club. The group sang selections from their Christmas program. Peter informed Exchange Club members that the chorus is preparing to sing at Carnegie Hall in March 2010. Pictured with Sloan, are, Mary Wortham, Brooke Reagan, Hope Halsted, Jamie Dillon, Peter Colin, Jr.-director; back, Greg Meinweiser, Garrett Doo, Charles Medford, Madison White, Brooke Smith.w

Military Matters Navy Seaman Christopher F. Bellora, a 2007 graduate of Munford High School, Munford, Tenn., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eightweek program, Bellora completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction

2004 Phillip Chapman is convicted of the 2003 second-degree murder of his wife and sentenced to 22 years 2005 After two years, an arrest is made in the Jean Hall case; a new theater is set to be constructed in Atoka 2006 An I-69 route is set through western Tipton County 2007 Trooper Calvin Jenks is killed by two Texas teens in the Cotton LakeAntioch community 2008 Orlando Garcia and Alejandro Gouna are convicted and sentenced in the murder of Trooper Jenks 2009 Naifeh, Democrats pull off coup for speakership in House; MHS Band ranks second in nation

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Nursing homes thank employees for providing invaluable service During a pizza party, Covington Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc., along with patients, family members, local citizens and public officials, honored its 170 employees for their contributions to patient care as part of Nursing Home Caregiver Appreciation Day, Friday, Nov. 20. It is a day set aside to celebrate long-term care employees across the Volunteer State for their dedication and hard work in meeting the physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual needs of patients. More than 37,600 men and women work for the elderly and disabled patients in Tennessee’s nursing homes. These men and women work together to ensure that each and every patient is receiving the highest quality of care possible. A team of registered nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses (LPN) and certified nursing assistants (CNA) are on staff at the nursing home, assisting the medical director in providing medical care. In the kitchen, a dietary staff sees to it that prescribed diets are followed, and a variety of other professionals work hard to provide activities for patients assist with social services and make sure laundry is done and the facility grounds are maintained. “The employees at Covington Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc., along with every nursing home employee in the state, work hard to provide high-quality, 24-hour nursing care to patients,” said Scott Hurst,

administrator of the facility. “We can’t thank these special men and women enough for all the hard work that they do to provide the best care possible to the elderly and disabled.” Approximately, 32,700 elderly and disabled patients receive the roundthe-clock nursing care they need in Tennessee nursing homes. In addition to medical care administered by a staff that includes professional caregivers, most facilities offer physical occupational and speech therapy and include special programs and even separate wings for Alzheimer’s patients. Hurst explained that the services provided in nursing homes are an essential part of health care of America and growing more essential with the increasing elderly population. “When people visit Covington Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc., they can see just how important quality long-term care is for the patients and families who need it,” he said. “If community members would like to come for a visit or tour, we would love to have them as our guest.” Covington Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc., is a member for the Tennessee Health Care Association, a non-profit organization whose members include long-term care facilities located throughout the state. For more information about nursing homes or to search for long-term care career opportunities in Tennessee, visit www.thca.org.

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Larry and Bonnie Paris, husband and wife team drivers took The Leader on the road to Canada. This was the couple's first trip out of the country. The photo was taken just outside of Montreal, Canada.

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Some students from Cathyʼs School of Dance recently gathered to entertain the residents at area nursing homes in Covington and Ripley. Pictured are Paris Dowell, Kristiona Dean, Carly Trucks, Andi Dunavant, Lillian Gardner, Zoe Jones, Zoe Antrican, Audrey Glass, Brooklyn Gardiner, Treasuary Poindexter, Victoria Billings, Brooke Kelly, MaKayla Wallace and Taylor Nichols. For more information on Cathyʼs School of Dance located in Covington call 476-1985.

Rice elected new Tennessee Farmers Cooperative vice chairman Larry Rice of Covington business. We have a is the 2010 vice chairman of really good group of Tennessee Farmers Cooppeople on the board erative's board of directors. and in management, He was elected at a re-orgaand I have full coincinizational session Nov. 30 dence that we'll reach during TFC's annual meetour goals." ing at Gaylord Opryland Rice is a 20-year Resort and Convention member of Tipton Center in Nashville. Farmers CooperaLowry "Whitey" Doughtive, where he has erty of Madisonville was served on the board elected to serve as chair. for more than sevRice, who joined the en years — three as board in 2004, raises more president — and was than 4,000 acres of wheat, recently elected to anLarry Rice corn, soybeans, and cotton other term. Currently with his 37-year-old son, serving on the Tipton Justin, on the family farm in Coving- County Farm Bureau Board of Directon. tors, of which he previously spent sev"As an organization, we have to en years as president, he is a member stay ahead of the curve with all the of the Tennessee Cotton Support Comchanges in agriculture," said Rice after mittee and an alternate representative the meeting. of the Cotton Board, the oversight and "I think 2010 will be a pivotal year administrative arm of the Cotton Refor TFC, and we will continue to see search and Promotion Program. success with some of our new areas of To learn more about Tennessee growth as well as re-energizing some Farmers Cooperative, visit www. of our more traditional segments of ourcoop.com

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Lady Chargers drop two at tourney By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader Jackson North Side 83 Covington 46 The Covington Lady Chargers drew one of the top AAA girls teams in West Tennessee in the first round of the Dyersburg Regional Hospital Tournament on Dec. 28 in the Lady Indians from Jackson North Side and despite 15 points each from Iesha Carruthers and Dominique Ross, they could not overcome the dominant squad from Jackson as the Covington girls fell to their ninth consecutive loss. Head coach Danya Howse reported that the Lady Chargers battled for a half competently running their offense and handling themselves well on the boards and in the open floor. They trailed by eight at the break, 3931, and were very much in the game. Then, according to Coach Howse, came the third quarter and the inexplicable again happened. Her players seemed to lose focus, concentration and confidence. A rash of turnovers led to a long North Side run allowing the game to get out of hand. The North Side man-to-man defense and sideline trap was their undoing. CHS is 2-10, 1-5 for the 2009 season. Lake County 74 Covington 50 The Lady Chargers dug a deep hole in the first quarter of this second round tournament game with 11 turnovers that fueled a 15-2 Lady Falcon run in

that was ended by a three pointer from Ke’Suana Griggs. By then, the damage was done. CHS was down 23-9 and they never recovered in a 74-50 loss to the Class A Lady Falcons from Tiptonville. Covington was unable to beat the Lake County half-court press or keep the Lady falcons from scoring down low. The Lady Chargers, as has been their MO of late, added 26 more turnovers for a game total of 37 to just 10 for Lake County, as their struggles on and from the floor continued in all phases of the game. CHS was five for 12 (42 percent) from the free throw line while the Lady Falcons shot 12 of 17 (71 percent) for the game. In her best offensive performance of the season, Iesha Carruthers led CHS and all scorers with 24 points. T. T. Flowers topped the Lady Falcons in scoring with 20 points in the game. CHS is 2-11, 15, and will face the loser of the Munford -USJ game for seventh or eighth place in the tourney at 3:30 pm on Dec. 30. Scoring by Quarters 1 2 3

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Individual scoring: CHS: Dominique Ross-12; Ke’Suana Griggs-10; Ta’Sheena Adams-4; Iesha Carruthers-24 LCHS: T. Flowers-20; S. Pearson-8; C. Hart-14; T. Abbott-7; M. Matthews-4; S. Phelps-12; L. Bolden-6; A. Mendez-3

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Dominique Ross gets to the basket during action against Jackson North Side on Monday in Dyersburg. North Side defeated Covington 83-49.

Chargers split pair in Little Rock dropped in three. The Chargers improved to 6-5, 4-2 for the season.

By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader Covington 74 Arkansas Baptist Academy 66 The Covington Chargers opened the first round of the Nike Invitational Christmas Tournament in Little Rock, Arkansas on Monday with a resounding 74-66 win over the defending Arkansas AAA State Champion. Using balanced scoring and a stingy defensive scheme, the Chargers led wire-towire in downing the highly regarded team from Arkansas Baptist. Charger head coach Dion Real reported from Little Rock last night that he was pleased with his team’s effort. “We worked well on both ends of the court,” he said. “Although, I would have been more pleased had we done better at the free throw line where we shot 23-38 (61 percent). All in all, it was a solid win against a good team on the road.” Real went on to say that there are no slouches in this field. He is happy to be in the winners bracket. CHS had five players to score in double figures led by Demetres Clabon who had 15 points. Carl McKenzie scored 15 points while James McClain had 13 for the Chargers. Lester Gude and Cortez Foster added 10 each. Dexter Moore scored seven and Bernard Hurd

Legacy High (Mansfield, Texas) 75 CHS 63 The Covington Chargers faced what Coach Dion Real described as what he expected to be the eventual tournament winner in Legacy. “They were a really good team with speed at height. We just did not play tough down the stretch. It was only a 3-point game with three minutes to play. We just didn’t finish.” Coach Real reports that CHS shot the ball well all game and did as well from the free throw line as they could have shooting 10 of 10 for 100 percent. However, the balanced scoring from the previous day’s game was not there either as only five Chargers managed to get in the scoring column and not at the previous game’s levels. Lester Gude led CHS with 28 points hitting a season high seven 3-pointers. Carl McKenzie added 17 for CHS. Demetres Clabon had nine points while Cortex Foster scored six and Dexter Moore had two for the Chargers. The Chargers are 6-6, 4-2 and will face Ballou High from Washington, D.C at 4:30 p.m. in round three of the tournament on Dec. 30. They will play a fourth game on New Year’s Eve.

‘Q’ sparks amazing Munford comeback By JEFF IRELAND Sports@covingtonleader.com

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Brighton sophomore Ricky Foster drives to the hoop during tournament action Monday in Dyersburg. Foster scored 14 points, but Brighton fell to JCM, 66-60.

JCM edges Brighton in tourney action early in the third quarter. But JCM outscored Brighton 16-9 in the third quarter and pushed ahead Missed free throws will drive any midway through the fourth. “We played okay, good in spurts,” coach crazy. Brighton head coach Wes Miller had said Miller. Jonathan Stark led the Cardinals with to endure his team’s struggles at the 22 points on a pair of three-pointers. charity stripe Monday at Dyersburg The Cardinals’ in tournament leading scorer, juaction, and the miscues led di- "We had three possessions where nior Ricky Foster, rectly to a Car- we missed seven straight free scored 14 points and hit a threedinals’ loss. B r i g h t o n throws.. You just can't do that" pointer in the first missed 10 free half before going Wes Miller throws in the down with an insecond half and jury early in the seven in a row at one point and fell to third quarter. He did not return. Jackson Central-Merry 66-60. Kaneal Windom led the Cougars “We had three possessions where with 24 points and Jeremy Fuller added we missed seven straight free throws,” 16. said Miller. “You just can’t do that.” Brighton returns to action Tuesday Brighton (6-7) had the Cougars on against DeSoto Central and next Friday the ropes in the second half. The Caragainst district foe Dyer County. Both dinals led by eight at the half and exgames are at home. panded the advantage to double digits By JEFF IRELAND Sports@covingtonleader.com

Munford Lady Cougar head coach Mike Anderson has coached hundreds of high school basketball games during his career. But he has a hard time recalling a game that can compare to the one his team played Tuesday night in Dyersburg. Despite trailing by 21 with 5:00 left in the game and 11 with 1:02 remaining, Munford pulled of an amazing comeback and defeated USJ 68-67. “I don’t know that I have,” Anderson said when asked if he could remember a more dramatic comeback in his coaching career. “I had a couple of teams at Chester County that came back from 23 at the half, but being down 21 in the fourth quarter? That’s pretty special.” Munford’s Quanesha Richardson had the game of her life. She hit eight threes and finished with a career-high 34 points. The senior forward hit five

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Munford senior Quanesha Richardson goes to the hoop during action at Dyersburg on Monday. Munford fell to the Lady Trojans, but Richardson scored 36 points on Tuesday to lead her team past USJ.

from long distance and scored 17 points in the fourth quarter alone. “She put them on her back,” said Anderson, “and said, ‘Let’s go.’” Her final three of the game gave Munford a 67-66 lead as the clock wound under a minute. USJ made a free throw

to tie the game with :15 left. With :03 showing on the clock, Munford’s Angelica Wherry was fouled. She missed the first free throw but made the second. A last-second shot by the Lady Bruins was off the mark. Munford played the game without starting point guard Crystal Williams, but Richardson and company picked up the slack. Freshman Kelsey Briggs scored 15 points and Shaliyah Wiggins, another freshman, added 14 as Munford moved to 4-9 on the season. “The kids are playing hard right now,” said Anderson. “We’re getting better everyday. That’s all you can ask.” On Monday Munford fell to host Dyersburg 7654. Wiggins led Munford with 12 points, Richardson had 11 and Briggs added 10. Munford fell behind 34-21 at the half. Jolyta Taylor led Dyersburg (7-5) with 20 points.

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Former football player donates $50,000 to establish scholarship MARTIN, Tenn. -- Wilbur Edmiston came to the University of Tennessee Martin Branch from Tipton County with a desire to play football and get an education. He left with a lot more, but the first year was tough. “I had worked for two years after I graduated from high school and decided that I needed a college degree,” Edmiston said. “I borrowed $250 from my grandmother and thought I would get the balance paid by earning a football scholarship.” Edmiston was devastated when he was cut from the team after the first two weeks of practice. After considering his options, he went back into coach Bob Carroll’s office and begged for another chance. Coach Carroll was impressed by his determination and gave Edmiston that chance. “As a coach, it was very rewarding to see Wilbur develop into an outstanding and versatile player,” Carroll said. “His determination, pride, hard work and mental toughness enabled him to excel as a running back, kick returner, punter and defensive back. His story undoubtedly will inspire other young players to emulate his example.” Edmiston went on to become one of the most outstanding football players in UT Martin history, making allconference two years in the Volunteer State Athletic Conference. He still ranks third among running backs in points scored in a season (64), fourth among running backs in points scored in a career (157) and second in points scored in a game. He ran for four touchdowns and a two-point conversion in 1961 (26 points) against the Missouri School of Mines (now the Missouri University of Science and Technology). Those rankings are even more impressive considering the football team only played an average of nine games per season from 1959-1962. Edmiston was inducted into the UT Martin Athletics Hall of Fame in 1988. Not only did Edmiston leave UT Martin in 1962 with a degree in secondary education (history) and a prominent place in the football record book; he met his future wife, Peggy,

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who was also a student at the time. Peggy became a successful public administrator and ultimately filled the position of Shelby County director of community services. She was asked to serve as a state commissioner in her area of expertise by two governors but gave preference to family priorities continued her career in Shelby County until her death at the age of 62. Peggy received the UT Martin Distinguished Service Award in 1999 which recognizes meritorious contributions by an individual on the local, state and national level. As a tribute to the experiences of “walk-on” athletes like himself and in memory of his late wife, Peggy, Edmiston recently donated $50,000 to establish the Wilbur and Peggy Edmiston “Walk-on” Endowed Scholarship. The endowment’s income will fund a scholarship for a football, baseball or men’s basketball student-athlete who initially participated without any athletic scholarship. In addition, the student-athlete must demonstrate a need for financial assistance. “After Wilbur first contacted me about this endowment we worked together to finalize criteria that modeled his experience and the experiences of many other hard-working studentathletes,” said Phil Dane, director of athletics. “I am so proud that Wilbur is leaving this legacy, and I hope many other athletic alumni will contribute to this endowment as a tribute to their own experience or the experiences of other teammates they know. The walk-on athlete experience is an important part of any successful athletics program because it exemplifies the real history of intercollegiate athletics.”

Garet Faulk, 8, killed this 12-point deer while hunting in Lauderdale County with his dad, Timmy Faulk, and uncle, Bubbie Faulk, on Monday morning, Dec. 21, 2009. Garet is the son of Timmy and Dee Dee Faulk of Burlison.

Hayden Powell, 11, killed his first deer while hunting with his father. Hayden is the son of Allen and Nikki Powell of Covington.

Sport Shorts Youth basketball The Covington Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for teams in the church sponsored youth basketball league. Play begins on Jan. 8, 2010. Contact Richard Vandergrift at 476-3734. Adult basketball Men's recreational and competitive basketball leagues are forming at the Covington

Sportsplex, Play will begin on Jan. 6, 2010. The league is open to all men, ages 18 and up. Adult co-ed volleyball The winter co-ed volleyball league will begin play on Jan. 11, 2010 at the Covington Sportsplex. Call now to register to play. Teams must have at least two women on the court. The cost is $40 per player.

Dance party Starting Jan. 5, from 12-1 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Sportsplex will be hosting a dance party. The dance inspired total body, fat burning, muscle sculpting work-out called Zumba. Classes offered Low impact aerobics on Mon., Weds. and Friday mornings, 8:30-

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South Tipton Connection From the Chairman…

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What can an outgoing Chamber chairman say after a great year of working with a super chamber staff, dedicated board members, generous sponsors, and hard working community leaders? One word. Thanks! But…I can’t stop there. It really has been a great year. The Chamber has so many wonderful programs that build up South Tipton County, I would probably forget one if I tried to mention them all. Rosemary asked me at the beginning of the year if I had any new programs or ideas in mind for the Chamber. Well, I knew it was going to be a tough year for our business community so I told her that we needed to maintain our current programs and activities. Sometimes, you need to just “hold the line” and do your best at what you are known for. We did just that, and along the way we added actually added a few things to our “to do” list. As most of you know, we are on the verge of having a permanent home for the South Tipton Chamber of Commerce. This year the City of Munford received a grant to remodel the historic log cabin in Munford, and the Chamber will house its operation there. A lot of hard work went into obtaining this grant, and a special “thank you” goes out to all that had a part. I’m also very proud of our programs that help to encourage the youth of Tipton County. It warms my heart when I see a Wayne Boulder young person smile as they are recognized for their accomplishments. The Total Youth Leadership program and the Student of the Month/Year program are without a doubt my personal favorites. Thank you, thank you, and thank you, to the Tipton County Board of Education for giving our young people a great educational system to help them succeed. It is my hope that the Chamber will continue to offer a board member position to someone from the Board of Education. Let me say a few words about the people of South Tipton County. Recently, I worked closely for over a month with a contractor from Ohio as he remodeled a commercial building in our area. The fellow, who has worked all over the country, continually expressed his amazement at the hospitality and warmth of the people in our area. I believe he would actually relocate here, if his wife would let him. He used as many local sub-contractors and suppliers as the job would allow, and he always had great things to say about our businesses. What a wonderful testimony about our community! Finally, if we really desire for our communities and businesses to succeed, then we must get involved, smile, and act like we are glad to be here. After all, that’s what we do at the Chamber.

Ronald McDonald spread Christmas cheer and goodwill to the large crowd attending the Chamberʼs Open House/First Friday Coﬀee.

New members Welcome to our newest members. Go by their places of business and welcome them to the Chamber. Pizza Hut Brick Keenan 382 Atoka-McLaughlin, Suite B Atoka, TN 38004

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Members in the News Skipper Bondurant Congratulations to Skipper Bondurant, South Tipton County Chamber Board member and CEO of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton, who was recently honored by The Memphis Business Journal as a “top 40 under 40.” The award recognizes young professionals for “their career accomplishments and their devotion to the communities they live in.” Previously The Memphis Business Journal recognized him as a “Pacesetter.”

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Eunice Jordan Eunice Jordan with Century 21 Property Place and South Tipton Chamber member was recently awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representation designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council of the National Association of Realtors. Congratulations, Eunice. Keep up the good work.

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UPCOMING EVENTS: First Friday Coffee, Chamber Office, January 8, 8:00 a.m. Construction on a new park officially began Dec. 17 as city and state officials gathered for a ceremonious ground-breaking event. The new park will be located near the intersection of Walker Parkway and Meade Lake Road in Atoka.

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CIAA proudly announces an art exhibit by artist Karyne Batson Karyne Batson, a 2005 graduate from Covington High, will have an art exhibit on display at Covington Integrated Arts Academy from Jan. 5-8 in the Performing Arts Hall. Batson will graduate from Union University in May with a dual degree in art and elementary education. The public is invited to the reception and gallery talk on Thursday, Jan. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Hall of

Covington Integrated Arts Academy at 760 Bert Johnston Avenue, Covington, TN. The Art Exhibit called “Do You Know Me? – Damaged but not Destroyed” consists of eight ceramic pieces that depict the broken lives of women that have heartaches and tragedy that have scared but not destroyed them. As you view the pieces, notice the miniature relics of the lives they represent. Reflect upon the lives of

the women you know as you encounter each piece….I am your sister, I am your mother,

U of M administrator named president-elect of state organization Covington native Kate Howard, assistant director of recruitment and orientation services at the University of Memphis, has been named president-elect of the Tennessee Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO). The position is a threeyear appointment in which she will serve the group as presidentelect, president, and past president. TACRAO is the statewide organization for admissions officers and college registrars. Its purpose is to promote the exchange of ideas on higher education in the state. The organization also works to promote the advancement of higher education and support professional development. “It speaks to the leadership role that

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the University of Memphis has exhibited in Tennessee higher education for many years that Kate has been selected to lead the state organization of her colleagues,” said Betty Huff, vice provost for Enrollment Services at the U of M. “TACRAO will be well served by Kate Howard,” added Brian Meredith, U of M director of Admissions. “The membership will

benefit from her enthusiasm for professional development as well as her support of institutional collaboration. She will not only be a competent leader within our state organization, but she will encourage members to be active in regional and national professional organizations as well.” A graduate of the U of M’s College of Education, Howard has been employed with the University for five years. She holds a master of business administration degree, with a concentration in leadership and management, from Belhaven College in Jackson, Miss. Kate is the daughter of Melba and Ronnie Howard and the granddaughter of Cathryne and M.B. Howard Jr. and the late Mildred Owen Wortham, all of Covington.

I am your aunt, I am your friend, I am your wife…. Consider this passage, “We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this allsurpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” (2 Corinthians 4:7-10)

College Clip Teresa Wallace of the Charleston community, received a masters degree in nursing with a focus of family nurse practitioner on Dec. 11 from t h e University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Many in the local community know Teresa as she has been a registered nurse serving as nurse manager for critical services at Baptist Memorial HospitalTipton for the past 27 years. She has joined Brighton Family Medicine as a family nurse practitioner. Teresa is married to Mike Wallace and they have two children, Kim (Josh) Strickland of the Charleston community and Matthew (Jennifer) Wallace of Cordova. and a grandchild, Mikayla Wallace.

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New Year’s Resolutions

The Leader recently sat down with students in Esther Clark’s second grade class at Austin Peay Elementary School and ask what their New Year’s Resolution would be. Here is what each student said.

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Abby Edmonds, 

Tyronica Hennings, 

Conner Hood, 

Madeline Phillips, 

“To do well in school, and to be good for Christmas.”

“To listen to the teacher (Mrs. Clark) and to be kind to everybody.”

“To play basketball better.”

“To get good at riding horses and to get good at reading and math.”

Chase Joyner, 

Jada Lax, 

Morgan Moody, 

Sydney Overland, 

“I want to get better at helping my dad outside and cleaning up the garage and cleaning up my playroom and bedroom.”

“To do better in school and do better in sports and cheerleading and be better at home and be better in class.”

“I want to play sports better and be better in school.”

“I want to work harder at dance.”

Madi Maxwell, 

Haleigh E. Temple, 

Aaron Alston, 

Tyrione Thompson, 

“My New Year’s resolution is to eat better.”

“To get better grades in school.”

“My ﬁrst resolution is to be a better athlete and be more responsible and more kind to some people.”

“To follow directions and to listen. I love to listen, and to be more caring.”

Jamison McIntyre, 

Jason Kirby, 

Nathan Swain, 

“To get better at math.”

“To ride horses better and to ride my dirt bike better and to feed my baby goats.”

“To get better at basketball and better at doing tricks on my bike and being kind.”

Peyton Schwarz, 

Maliyah Whitmore, 

“I want to be better at swimming and be better at football and be kinder.”

“To be responsible and honest.”

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DarSay Burton 476-1414 Greetings. I hope all of you enjoyed Christmas this year, with your families and friends. My day was good. One of my sons, Therman, drop by with his gift for me. Later in the day Tyndall and I were invited for dinner with a few of our friends in Memphis. I heard from all five of my children and their families in and out of town. In fact my son, Sherman, who lives in Alabama, came in the day after Christmas. After church on Sunday I fixed a nice country brunch for him and his friend which they thoroughly enjoyed. All of my sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends call me â&#x20AC;&#x153;mawâ&#x20AC;? just like the, so you can say now I have more than just four sons, I have plenty Several local families enjoyed Christmas with their families. Willie Mae and Isiah Burton Sr. enjoyed their children, both in and out of town. A dinner prepared by Willie Mae was enjoyed along with the opening of lots of presents. Caesar and Mary Burtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest daughters, Mable Irene Jefferson and her family were

Gilt Edge By Bernadine McAfee Hop and Geraldine Gibbins of Ripley, Miss., spent the weekend recently with her mother, Margaret Partlow and brother, Danny. On Dec. 17 at the Brighton senior center, Hazel Carman celebrated her birthday. Those attending were Carol Lumley, Ann Morris, Sara Smith, Ora Dell Smith, Lawson and Ann Hayes, Bobbie Goulder and Louise Dungy. They had a meal, visited and played a few games. Carol Lumley has kept in touch with Bessie Pickardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Myrtle. She stated that she received a Christmas card from Glenda Feagins in Green Forest, Ark. Carol had to go to the eye doctor on Dec. 18. Her son, Jeff Pickard, took her. I want to tell you about a person who was born in 1954. His name is Randy Cousar. His parents are Moviline Cousar and the late J. T. Cousar. Randy is married and has a family. Randy works in Union City. He also does the grocery shopping for his mother and brings them on Sunday morning when he visits. He takes her to Gilt Edge Church of Christ where Daniel Dalton is the minister. She rides home with Rick Huffman while Randy manages to get in a few rounds of golf. On the prayer list: Karla Morgan, Mindy Tankersley, Gerlene Sloan, Clara McMillin, Tommy Cousar, Bill Stimpson, Patra Ballard, Jada Cousar, Shawn Cousar, all the folks

Their older son, Ronnie, lives near by. La Rue Albritton and her granddaughter Yolanda Davis traveled to Johnson City to spend the day and weekend with her oldest daughter Yolandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents, Glodine and Ralph Davis. Katarene Harber enjoyed all of her family in and out of Jamestown all in all the Harbers enjoyed Christmas together as always. John and JaCinta Jones traveled to Atlanta, Ga., to spend the holidays with family there. JaCintaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom, Annette Lake and sister, Erica Merritt along with the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sons, Tyler and John Jr., enjoyed spending time with JaCintaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aunt, Marie Powell and family, and uncle and aunt. Carl Burton Sr. (Olivia) and their families in Riverdale, Ga. also got to spend quality time with JacCintaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother â&#x20AC;&#x153;D. J.â&#x20AC;? David Brown, and his wife, Charlotte, and their boys. They are expecting a daughter in late March. Enroute to their holiday in Georgia, they were, as all of us in the Burton family, very saddened to learn of the passing of a dear friend from Atlanta, Ala., Cain, in Covington Manor, Covington Care, Ashley Bradshaw, Arvis Fletcher and Wes. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gonna try to name as many school bus drivers that have hauled our precious cargo and some still are: Charlie Alsbrook, Carl Scott, Rev. E. T. Echols, John Johner, Jake Partlow, Danny Partlow, Janice Smith, her daughter Pat, Clyde Morgan, Liz Renfro, Patsy McDivitt, Robbie Wright, Christie Billigns, Jennie Billings, John Martin Bowers, Winford Dawson and Mr. Burton. Happy January birthday to Lawson Haynes. Margaret Partlow had her family home Christmas Eve. Hope and Geraldine Gibbins and family, Mike and Joyce Goodwin family and Bertha Mathis and family along with Danny Partlow and family. Ed and Bertha Walker had their family home on Christmas Eve as well. Felicia Lott of Nashville spent Christmas with her sister, Becky Whitehead and family. A trip down memory lane While I was attending school in Randolph, I remember the school had two rooms, four grades in each and a kitchen. Mrs. Mattie English was the cook. We had several different teachers, Hazel Talley, Florence Sherrill Ferrell, Mary Jo Moore, Moviline Cousar and Annie Rob Sturdivant. I would run to school in the mornings and then back home to eat lunch then run back to school. But in 1947, my father was sick. When I got home from school one day, Miss Annie Rob was there talking to my par-

passed a few days before Christmas. He will be missed. Our prayers are with his family, Jeri, Felicia and Briana. Brighton Hill M. B. Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own special Santa showed up in the form of our own, Sgt. Barry Sherrill whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s serving in Afghanistan. A mountain of gifts were passed out to everyone young and old on Dec. 20 after a.m. services. Pastor S. P. Cole and first lady Wilada, wish to thank Sgt. Barry for his kindness. He is the son of the late Barbara Sherrill White. Due to the weather on Monday, president Mary Burton canceled the missionary meeting. Dues are being collected for the upkeep of Dickens Cemetery and JCHO college scholarship fund. Dues are $25. The Jolly Corteria ladies held their December meeting on Dec. 4 in the home of Mildred Reed Sherrill of Covington. Gifts were exchanged. Our prayers are with the Miller family on the recent death of their aunt, Claude Miller of Memphis. Prayers are also with the family of Vernie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sonâ&#x20AC;? Barbee. On the prayer list: Willie Parthenia Hodge, Posie Reed, Jospeh Heaston Sr., Jeff Mosley Sr., ents about me. The next day I had to start eating at school. I do have to say that Miss Mattie was a very good cook. I love Little Debbieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oatmeal Cream Pies. Therefore I thought I would give a little history about the man behind the creme pie. In 1934, a lively redhaired man named O. D. McKee used new panel truck as collateral for a $200 loan to buy a cookie bakery. He wanted to compete with the snack wagons which catered to industrial workers in those days. So in 1935 he began experimenting with hard oatmeal his little shop was baking at that time. He made formula changes to make the cookie soft. He sandwiched two soft cookies together with a fluffy creme filling. These new creme pies sold for a nickel a piece. Mr. McKee was always looking for better ways to make his products, and in doing so he expanded his company many times. Once he had to fill in for one of his absent employees. All day long he turned a hand crank. Later he drove to a salvage yard and retrieved a gear from an old washing machine When he returned to the bakery, he replaced the hand crank with the salvaged gear and added a small motor. Thus began the automation process which turned his small bakery into one of the nations largest producer of snack cakes. O. D. McKee was born 1905 and died in 1995.

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Mt. Carmel/Clopton By Elaine Watkins 476-7093 It’s a very cold Tuesday morning, 30 degrees now. Looking for some kind of frozen mess over the next couple of days, probably less than a tenth inch of sleet. Not pretty! I hope everyone had a very nice Christmas. We did. I went shopping with Justin Tuesday night, shopping for Elizabeth. Our power was out due to an accident on Mt. Carmel Road and James and and Clint had gone to town to eat. It was back on when they got back here. I hope no one was seriously hurt. Then I went back shopping on a rainy cold Wednesday with Clint, shopping for Dakotah. It was fun both times. Everyone, including my dad, Kenneth Weir, was here for Christmas Eve, when we had a cheese ball, Rotel,

veggies and dip and my famous little wieners, plus apple cider. Everyone had a big time opening gifts and eating and now it’s almost New Year’s. Day. I got several books that I wanted, a Wizard of Oz calendar, clock, wind-up music box from James (that Elizabeth bought!) and a Pez set from Dakotah. So I’m all fixed up! On our prayer list are Kenneth Mason, who is having tests, Keith McMahan, Becky Seelye, Lawrence Coulston, Bethany Kirby, Delores Whaley’s and Karla Combs’ mothers, Alan Otts dad, Bonita Rogers’ sister and so many more. And, of course, our servicemen and women. Congratulations to Amy Amsden on graduating from UT-Martin with a degree in agricul-

Atoka By Mabel Smith 837-8017 Dear readers: Happy birthdays to the following: Kyle McKee, Christine Henderickson, Myra Cousar, Kathy Wilson, David Garrity, David Mize, Randi Cox, Carolyn Max, Pat Lloyd, Mike Sestina, Jeannie Cousar, Chase Day, Fred T. Smith, Jackie Howell, Amanda Ridley, Robbie Forbess, Elbert Martz, Becky Garlock, Dean Harrison, Luke Mize, Crystal Ayers, Ruth

www.covingtonleader.com ture education! Yay! Congratulations also to George and Paulette Watkins on the birth of a granddaughter, Riley Georgette, on Sunday. Susan and Mike Griffin are proud parents, about a month early, but Riley weighed 4 pounds, 12 ounces, is 18 inches long and is doing fine. She has two big brothers, Austin and Tyler, to take care of her! George and Paulette had big smiles on their faces Sunday night; they had four grandsons and finally a granddaughter! Elizabeth went to the doctor yesterday for an ultra-sound and our baby is a pound, seven ounces and 12 inches long! Come on, April! Happy birthday this week goes to Justin Harrell and Cammy Evans on Dec. 28th, to David Keith on Dec. 29th and to Larry Coughlan on Dec. 30th! Happy anniversary to Jeff and Jennifer Phillips on Dec. 28th!

McClain, Billy Mars, Brylee Sestina, E. E. Max, Joe Piercey, Austin Cacy, Jill Nichols and any others I do not have on my birthday list. Christmas has come and gone but we do need to remember Christ and the Holy Child throughout the year. At the senior citizen center last Wednesday we had a gift exchange and pot luck dinner. There were about 30 folks there and we really did have a good time. On Christmas Eve I went to the lovely decorated home of Carol and Jerry Floyd for a Smith family dinner. A good time was had

Dunlap Retirement Center By Kathy Keiter Hello everyone. I trust the Lord has blessed each one of you this week in one way or another. We have had the most wonderful Christmas season, that you couldn’t ask for more. I call it a “season” because our Christmas starts around the first of the month of December and goes all the way to the end. We had our last Christmas party this past Sunday. Thanks Robert and LaDonna and all your friends from Grace Baptist Church. The residents had a wonderful time and always enjoy ya’ll coming. Everyone was home this year and that makes me very happy to know that no one had to be in the hospital, thank you Lord. You could sure tell that “Elvis was in the house” on Christmas Eve. Santa Claus came with him too and all kinds of little elves. The whole campus was rockin’ to “Blue Suede Shoes” and reminiscing to “Love Me Tender.” You can’t stump Elvis. He knows every song you can think of. And oh my goodness, Santa brought everyone a Christmas present. Thank you Santa and Elvis, and the whole group that goes around bringing cheer and happiness to our folks here and to other facilities like ours. Talk about some good people, let me tell you, they are little angels running around sharing all the good tidings and great joy these folks have ever seen. They look so forward to this group coming every year. The residents start asking me in November when Elvis and Santa are coming, so thank you from the bot-

Brighton By Debe Simonton 475-1316 Dear Readers, Yes, it's New Year's eve. It will soon be 2010. A decade into this new century. Now that is really hard to believe. Will we pronounce this year as two thousand ten or twenty ten? As we reflect on this last hard economic year, we still need to be grateful for our blessings. Many times the tougher the lessons

toms of our hearts for remembering Dunlap Retirement Center every year! We also had Macedonia UMC youth group come and give our residents a pizza party. Thanks so much Michelle and everyone that did this for our residents. They sure enjoyed it. They don’t get pizza delivered from Dominos very often. Well, with the exception of McCalla, they are the party house so they order it every once and a while. Fried chicken is another thing they don’t get here very often, so one of our employees, Esther Dowd, brought fried chicken and all the trimmings to McCalla on Christmas Eve and for the next two weeks she’s going to be bringing it to the other two buildings as her gift to each of them. That’s so sweet of you Ms. Esther! We celebrated Ms. Hazel Greganti’s birthday this past Sunday and Ms. Margaret Smith’s yesterday. Happy birthday to both of you wonderful ladies, we love you both so much. We don’t have any resident birthdays this coming month but we do have two staff birthdays. Taylor Bussell’s birthday is Jan. 17 and Beverly Hart’s birthday is Jan. 12. Happy birthday ladies, you are so special and important to us here at Dunlap. I thought it was so neat that Mr. Freddie Huggins’ name was in The Leader twice last week. Once in my column because it was his birthday and then it was also in last week’s edition of “A

the more profound the growth. It is hard to remember that all things work together for our good. Hard times make us a stronger people and this has been very true for our family. Just as this season brings much joy to families it also brings sadness for others. Those who have lost loved ones this past year need to be especially remembered. The family of Kendall Kercher, I am sure could use our prayers. If you'll recall, this time last year she departed this life. Also,

This week’s CK Report: Saturday Dakotah and I looked out and CK was sunning on top of the combine. That metal looked cold to us, but I guess the sun had warmed it up. We went out to take a picture and the cat went inside the grain tank, and didn’t come back out. It is still so skittish around us but I did get to touch its nose quickly the other day when I fed it! This week’s Farmers Almanac Quote: “I never think of the future. It comes soon enough”. - Albert Einstein, (1879-1955). Inside Note: Dot Smith, Pensacola, Fla. I got the bulbs and can’t wait to see what they are this Spring! Thanks! Just a short column this week to say I hope you had a Merry Christmas and will have a safe, healthy and happy 2010! God bless each one of you. Until next week . . .

by all. And as usual William and Pat Mashburn had all their families including me for a bountiful brunch and gift exchange. I’m sure there were many other families getting together as well. On our prayer list: Cheryl Maz, Pat Lloyd, Carolyn Max, Curtis Spurgeon, Brice Fite, Ron Miller, Rodney Waits, Riley McClain, Clyde Currie, Dylan Green, Sandra Ladd, Jackie McKell, Bob Prasley, Tammy Timberlake, Frank Dunavant, Ashley Billings, Marie Chumley, Meroam Slough, Lib Slough, Bobby Bailey, Ben Pylant and Austin Whitaker.

look back at letters to Santa.” It was on the front bottom page of “Lifestyles.” His letter to Santa was printed in 1938. He was 8 years old and one of the items on his list was “a football,” and if any of you know Freddie Huggins, he eats, breathes and sleeps “sports” to this day. You can walk in his room at anytime and find him sitting or laying in front of his TV watching some kind of sports, preferably football. He turned 80 years old last week and is still crazy about sports. He proudly wears his Memphis Tigers coat, and I don’t know about you but I think that is great that he is still interested in sports the way he is. Hats off to you, Mr. Freddie!!! Please let me know if anyone is ever interested in coming out here to live with us at Dunlap. We offer love and caring help to everyone that comes our way. We are a non-profit facility, so we’re not fancy and don’t have all the fancy furniture that some of these places have, but we offer a loving home to anyone that doesn’t really need to cook their own meals and clean their own house and do their own laundry any more. We do it all for you, you can just relax and enjoy your retirement. We also have some beautiful apartments as well that are for rent. So if anyone is interested, please give Kathy a call at 4767014, I’ll be glad to show you around. Until next week, have a Christ centered week and don’t forget to give someone a hug. You just might make a difference in their lives! God bless!

we need to keep our deployed military in our prayers of safe keeping. We need to pray for our country's leaders. We may not agree with them but we still need to pray for them. We have a couple of new businesses to cheer about in our community. Sportsman's Choice has opened where Brighton Arms was located. Dr. Karen Armour and Stephony Robinson's practice will be opening on Dec. 28. Their building is on Old Hwy. 51, next to Hunter's Hollow subdi-

vision. Congratulations to Donna Delashmit from the Drummonds area for winning the J.A. Freezer Pleaser. Special thanks to everyone who helped organize this event and were steadfast in seeing it through. Thanks also to all who bought tickets. Your dollars will go far in getting the Baptist-Tipton Hospital project underway for the children who enter the ER. And we couldn't have done as well as we did if it were not for generous

Almyra By Libby Click Happy New Year! What a coincidence that the newspaper comes out on New Year's eve. I'm sure most of you have made new year's resolutions by now. I quit doing that a long time ago. I could not stick with them. This year I may start over one more time. Actually, I hope to make it work for the next four years. My thoughts are with keeping politically involved with what's going on not only in our country, but what I can do with my local and district House of Representatives and the State Senate representatives. They truly do like knowing your feelings in this unpredictable government. Hope Santa was good to you. He visited our home as well as "all" our kids and grandkids. It was a fun and an exciting memory. My daughter Terri and family from Centerville were able to come. She and her twin Sherri Ann had so much fun. My oldest granddaughter, Elizabeth, who's 21 years old brought her boyfriend, Jeffery. They are both students at MTSU. My granddaughter, Whitney, who's now 16 and driving also brought her boyfriend, Nathan. They both impressed MiMi. Of course all the Scotts were with us. Laura and our Quinn granddaughters were with us, all except Abigail who's three. Our sonin-law, Russ stayed home with her as she had a low grade fever. We laid all 15 stockings across the den floor and said girls go first and away they went. With our size family you can imagine how long this process took. Our daughters, Sherri, Terri, Stephanie and Laura all brought dishes to go with our honey baked ham and turkey. My grandson, Luke Scott, made some delicious Rice Crispy bars. Thanks Luke. Oh yes one more interesting thing, Matt and Luke got new waders for duck hunting of course and were outside in their pool Christmas morning checking them out for any leaks at a 25˚ temperature. I'm glad the boys love that stuff. I cannot imagine it. It was an exciting and wonderful afternoon having them all home. Needless to say, PaPa Charlie and I received far more than we deserved. I'm writing early, so I'm not sure what kind of weather we will have for New Years. Last I heard it was possible for some ice and maybe a little snow. The snow I would love, however, we can

businessmen like David Haddad. Another business I would like to salute is Naifeh's. They were so nice to have the freezer displayed at their Munford store. It wasn't easy either because they were repairing the front of the store where someone had run through it with their car. What a mess at this time of year. We need to always remember our small businesses that have been loyal to their patrons over the years. This is what gives

do without the ice forever. I'm not a skater anymore. Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. each Sunday morning. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is always welcome. The Lord's Supper will be presented this Sunday, Jan. 3. We congratulate Joseph McDaniel upon his graduation from Mississippi State University. A special thanks from John Moffatt representing the Sunday school teachers for the gift certificates. Happy birthdays this week go to: Mary Miles and Seth Simpson. Hope they are each the greatest. Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. We welcome all members, friends and visitors to the fellowship of Sharon. We are always thankful for our Dunlap residents who are able to be with us. Please continue to remember our prayer list. Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. each Sunday. Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning and 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Brother Mike Rogers is oue evangelist and Bro. Jeff Phillips is our associate. Everyone is always welcome. We have been so blessed with many visitors. I personally would love to thank our elders: Alan Kinningham, Bill Murray and Andy Whaley and our deacons: J. J. Brown, Grant Edmonds, Wayne Dalrymple, Benny Collings, John Combs, Jeff hanks, David Keith, Kenneth Mason, Alan Otts, Terry Wall and Charles Yoakum for their dedication, service to our Lord and Savior and to our congregation and community for our year 2009. Please remember those on our sick and prayer list. Remember Kenneth Mason (grandpaw) as he is undergoing tests. Everyone is invited to a New Year's eve gettogether, Thursday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m in the fellowship room. Bring your favorite games and finger foods. In closing, thanks to the many people who have expressed your kind remarks regarding my weekly column. Hope your New Year will be a great one. Please continue to remember all our military and missionaries in your prayers. I would like to wish a special Happy New Year to two of my good friends, Louise Vandergrift and Louise Dungy.

the personal touch and adds to the warmth of a community such as ours. Don't worry fellow Brightonians, I haven't forgotton you....Well's Kitchen, Fastimes, and Uncle Sam's.. couldn't make it through the week without you. So Happy New Year to everyone. Make sure your resolutions are something you can accomplish and not something that lets you down. Until next week, love ya, Debe

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed June 28, 1996 by James D. Jones, an unmarried person to Jerry DuPriest, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 774, Page 978 and Modified in Record Book 1286, Page 479, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Midfirst Bank, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Friday, January 15, 2010 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to-wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee. Lot 73, Section C, in Baskin Subdivision as recorded in Tipton County Register’s Office, Plat Cabinet B, Slide 117 and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the southwest line of Felix Street, said point being a common corner of Lots 73 and 69; thence southeastwardly along said southwest line a distance of 100.00 feet to a corner of Lot 74; thence southwestwardly along the line dividing Lots 74 and 73 a distance of 225.0 feet to a point in Lot 70; thence northwestwardly along the line dividing Lots 70 and 73 a distance of 225.0 feet to a point in Lot 70; thence northwestwardly along the line dividing lots 70 and 73; a distance of 100.0 feet to a corner of Lot 68; thence northeastwardly along the line dividing Lots 68 and 69 from Lot 73 a distance of 225.0 feet to the point of beginning. According to survey of Campbell Surveying Company, TN R.L.S. #1821, Memphis, Tennessee, dated June 25, 1996 This conveyance is made subject to the subdivision restrictions, setback requirements and easements of record in Plat Cabinet B, Slide 177 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Property Address: 57 Felix Street, Covington, TN. Other Interested Parties: BancorpSouth Bank All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 1882-082807-FC Published: December 17 December 24 December 31 Midland Mortgage/James Jones

FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made by failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain Deed of Trust dated August 2, 1999, executed by Ronald E. Jones, recorded in Record Book 875, Page 998, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, and wherein the said Ronald E. Jones conveyed the property therein described to William C. Ford, Trustee, to secure the indebtedness therein described, and the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust and note, and payment not having been made as demanded; and the undersigned, Joel E. Jordan, of 3326 Aspen Grove Drive #604, Franklin, Tennessee 37067, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of William C. Ford, Trustee, said appointment being set forth in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, notice is hereby given that I, Joel E. Jordan, Substitute Trustee, having been requested so to do by the lawful owner of said indebtedness, will on Friday, January 15, 2010, at 12:00 Noon at the North corner of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, free from equity of redemption, homestead and dower, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, the following described real estate in Tipton County, Tennessee: Lot 38, Simmons Road Subdivision, Section “D”, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 15, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is made for a more particular description of said property. Being the same property conveyed to Ronald Jones, by Warranty Deed from Mallard Development dated August 2, 1999 and recorded in Record Book 875, Page 996, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Included in this conveyance is a 1999 Dutchess mobile home, Serial #22468EAB. This is improved property known as 590 Pintail Circle, Lot 38, Atoka, Tennessee. The 2009 taxes are currently due and payable. The 2008, 2007 and 2006 taxes are currently past due and delinquent. Said sale is subject to any and all unpaid taxes and any other prior claims, liens, easements, set back lines and restrictions. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated OCTOBER 31, 2003, executed by BILLY S. KEMMERLING, A SINGLE PERSON, TO KATIE WINCHESTER, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1104, PAGE 577, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as provided in said Deed of Trust, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010, AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: DESCRIPTION OF AN 0.52 ACRE PARCEL BEING THE FIRSTAR BANK, N.A. PROPERTY AS RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 973, PAGE 818, SAID PROPERTY BEING SITUATED IN THE FOURTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MUNFORD GILTEDGE ROAD. BEGINNING AT A FOUND ½ INCH IRON PIPE BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIS 0.52 ACRE PARCEL BEING THE FIRSTAR BANK, N.A. PROPERTY AS RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 973, PAGE 818, ALSO BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE VERNON CLIFFORD FLEMING PROPERTY AS RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 734 PAGE 20, ALSO BEING IN THE EAST LINE OF THE SAMUEL R. MARKLE PROPERTY (751/643); THENCE IN A NORTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THIS PARCEL, ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF THE MARKLE PROPERTY AND THE EAST LINE OF THE TERESA L. ANDERSON PROPERTY (494/51 & 571/158), NORTH 01 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, A CALLED DISTANCE OF 339.70 FEET, BUT A MEASURED DISTANCE OF 339.61 FEET TO A SET NAIL WITH A WASHER IN MUNFORD GILTEDGE ROAD (1.1’ SOUTHWEST OF CENTERLINE) BEING THE NORTHERNMOST CORNER OF THIS PARCEL, ALSO BEING AN EXTERIOR CORNER OF THE ANDERSON PROPERTY; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF MUNFORD GILTEDGE ROAD AND THE EAST LINE OF THIS PARCEL, THE FOLLOWING TEN (10) COURSES, SOUTH 34 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 03 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 23.74 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 26.36 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 26 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 13 SECOND EAST, A DISTANCE OF 37.93 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 23 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 45.54 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 42.08 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 17 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 39.97 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 38.49 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 35.54 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 19.96 FEET TO A SET NAIL WITH A WASHER IN THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION OF MUNFORD GILTEDGE ROAD WITH HOLLY GROVE ROAD, BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THIS PARCEL, ALSO BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE FLEMING PROPERTY; THENCE

Public Notices IN A SOUTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THIS PARCEL AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE FLEMING PROPERTY, SOUTH 83 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST, A CALLED DISTANCE OF 108.00 FEET, BUT A MEASURED DISTANCE OF 108.07 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 0.52 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. HOWEVER, THERE EXISTS AN INGRESS & EGRESS EASEMENT AS RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 568 PAGE 33 AND DEED BOOK 751 PAGE 643 – EASEMENT # 2, CROSSING THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF SURVEY. HOWEVER, THERE IS EXCEPTED OUT OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY ALL THAT PORTION OCCUPIED BY THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR MUNFORD GILTEDGE ROAD. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BILLY S. KEMMERLING, A SINGLE PERSON, BY SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED DATED OCTOBER 31, 2003 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1104, PAGE 574, REGISTER’S OFFICE FOR TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 5361 MUNFORD GILTEDGE ROAD, BRIGHTON, TN 38011 (A/K/A 5361 MUNFORD ROAD, BRIGHTON, TN 38011 A/K/A 5361 MUNFORD GILTEDGE, BRIGHTON, TN 38011). MAP 065 PARCEL 045.04 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, December 14, 2009. This is improved property known as 5361 MUNFORD GILTEDGE ROAD, BRIGHTON, TN 38011 (A/K/A 5361 MUNFORD ROAD, BRIGHTON, TN 38011 A/K/A 5361 MUNFORD GILTEDGE, BRIGHTON, TN 38011). J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 17dec3w

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE TENNESSEE, TIPTON COUNTY DEFAULT having been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided in certain Deed of Trust executed by Michael W. Rutter and Mindy G. Rutter to Transcontinental Title, Trustee dated March 4, 2005 in the amount of $195,000.00, and recorded in the Register's Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Deed Book 1194, Page 646, ("Deed of Trust"); and, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust having been last transferred to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-WL1 by assignment; and, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-WL1, as the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust (the "Owner and Holder"), has appointed as Substitute Trustee the undersigned, Patrick A. Taggart, Laura A. Grifka, Sidney A. Gelernter, or J. Michael Dugan, any of whom may act, by instrument filed for record in the Register's Office of Tipton County, Tennessee with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; therefore, NOTICE is hereby given that the entire amount of said indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and the undersigned as Substitute Trustee, or a duly

appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested by the Appointment of Substitute Trustee, will on Thursday, January 14, 2010 commencing at 12:00 PM at the front of the Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee; sell to the highest bidder for cash, immediately at the close of sale, the following property to-wit: The following described real estate, situated and being in the County of Tipton, State of Tennessee: Description of a 5.00 acres partition of the Florence B. Bradley Property, as recorded at Deed Book 260, Page 469 in the Tipton County Registers Office. Said partition being located on the North side of Beaver Creek Road, being situated in the 8th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee and being more particularly described as follows: To find the "point of beginning" commence at a found 60 penny nail 2.01 feet North of the centerline of Beaver Creek Road (60 foot total right of way) at the Southwest corner of Charles L. OKelley (Deed Book 551, page 388) and the Southeast corner of Carry Taylor Clark (Deed Book 370, Page 66) said point being the original Southwest corner of Florence B. Bradley (Deed Book 260, Page 469); thence South 70 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. East, 225.70 feet with the South line of OKelley to a found 60 penny nail 0.75 feet North of the centerline of Beaver Creek Road at the Southeast corner of OKelley; thence North 02 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West, 31.48 feet with the East line of OKelley to a one-half by 18" iron rod set with identification cap affixed stamped "key 1970" (which is typical for all monuments referred to herein as set) in the North right-of-way line of Beaver Creek Road (30 feet at right angles to the center of pavement) said monument being in the East line of OKelley and the "point of beginning" of this 5.00 acre partition; thence North 02 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West. With the East line of OKelley and a newly created severance Bradley, passing a monument set at 425.47 feet (the Northeast corner of OKelley) but in all a distance of 891.34 feet to a monument set at the Northwest corner of said partition, thence North 88 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. East, 232.32 feet with a newly created severance line of Bradley to a monument set at the Northeast corner of said partition; thence South 02 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. East, 983.69 feet with a newly created severance line of Bradley to a monument set in the North right of way line of Beaver Creek Road (30 feet at right angles to the center of pavement); thence North 70 deg. 19 min. 14 sec. West, 250.00 feet with said right of way line to the point of beginning and containing 5.00 acres by calculation. Being the same property conveyed to Michael W. Rutter and Mindy G. Rutter, husband and wife by deed from Brent Seay and Michell S. Seah, husband and wife recorded 07/03/2000 in Deed Book 906, page 410, in the Registers Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Map & Parcel No.: 141-14.02 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2002 Beaver Creek Road, Brighton, Tennessee 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): Michael W. Rutter and Mindy G. Rutter SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: Household Financial Center Inc. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Novastar Mortgage Inc. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property; as well as any prior liens or encumbrances as well as priority created by a fixture filing; and/or any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities` right to redeem the property, as required by 26 U.S.C § 7425 and T.C.A. § 67-1-1433. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Deed of Trust. Substitute Trustee reserves the right to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. Patrick A. Taggart, Laura A. Grifka, Sidney A. Gelernter, or J. Michael Dugan McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C. (404) 373-1612 www.mccurdycandler.com File No. 07-18169 /CONV Ad Run Dates: 12/17/2009, 12/24/2009, and 12/31/2009 THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on June 13, 2007, by Eric M. Hogue and Cynthia D.

Thursday, December 31, 2009 • THE LEADER • B7 Hogue to Priority Trustee Services of Tennessee, LLC, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1348, Page 637, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc.; and WHEREAS, American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, January 14, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 37, Section “B”, Munford Estates and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the northwest line of Fox Valley Cove, said point being 195.24 feet north of the north line of Ridgeforest Drive; thence north 64 degrees, 12 minutes, 53 seconds east along the northeast line of Lot 38, 369.08 feet to a point; thence north 80 degrees, 01 minutes, 29 seconds east, 313.40 feet to a point in the west line of west line of Lot 36; thence south 16 degrees, 11 minutes, 26 seconds east along the west line of Lot 36, 196.36 feet to a point in the northwest line of Fox Valley Cove; thence southwestward along the northwest line of Fox Valley Cove, 41.91 feet to the point of beginning. Being the same property conveyed to Eric M. Hogue and Cynthia D. Hogue, husband and wife by Warranty Deed from Douglas A. Kirkendoll and Suzanne Kirkendoll, Page 91, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 43 Fox Valley Cove, Munford, TN 38058 CURRENT OWNER(S): Eric M. Hogue and Cynthia D. Hogue The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o IMR Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 226.0937426TN Web Site: www.msplaw.com Insertion Dates: 12/24/2009, 12/31/2009, 01/07/2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed August 29, 1997 by Larry G. Gustafson, Jr., a married man to Monte Connell, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 806 Page 783, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Book 1346 Page 665, in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Midfirst Bank, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Friday, January 22, 2010 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to-wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee. Lot 49, Section “ C”, Blaydes Estates as recorded in Plat Cabinet “C”, Slide 42 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, TN and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the west line of Rosemark Road, said point being in the northeast corner of Lot 50 and the southeast corner of Lot

49: thence south 70 degrees, 28 minutes, 03 seconds west a distance of 209.71 feet being the northwest corner of Lot 50 and the northeast corner of Lot 38 and the southeast corner of Lot 39; thence north 19 degrees, 31 minutes, 57 seconds west a distance of 200.00 feet being the northeast corner of Lot 39, the southeast corner of Lot 40, the southwest corner of Lot 48 and the northwest corner of Lot 49; thence north 70 degrees, 28 minutes, 03 seconds east a distance of 200.39 feet being the southeast corner of Lot 48 and the northeast corner of Lot 49; thence south 22 degrees, 12 minutes, 07 seconds east a distance of 200.22 feet to the point of beginning. There is a five-foot utility and drainage easement on the north, east, south and west lines of this lot as shown on the recorded plat. Subject to subdivision restrictions as recorded at Book 650, Page 842 and Book 656, Page 830, and building lines and easements at Plat Cabinet C, slide 42 in the Tipton County Register’s Office. Property Address: 1775 Rosemark Road, Atoka, TN. Other Interested Parties: GMAC Mortgage Corporation d/b/a ditech.com; Discover Bank; Jessica Gustafson All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l-526-8296 File # 1882-082998-FC Published: December 24 December 31 January 7 Midland Mortgage/Larry Gustafson, Jr.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 28, 2006, executed by RANDAL S LOCKE AND WIFE, WENDY LOCKE, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT W. GARRISON as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on March 7, 2006, as Instrument No. 85380, in Book 1262, at Page 545; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-1 4CB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-14CB, BY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, BY BAC GP, LLC, ITS GENERAL PARTNER, AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 13, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING LOT 1 OF TODD SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET D, SLIDE 47B AS RECORDED IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 149 RUSSELL RD, DRUMMONDS, TN 38023. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): RANDAL S LOCKE and WENDY LOCKE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 1) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 2) CHRIS MORE INC. The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representa-

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Public Notices tions or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $604.46 recorded in Instrument Number 124048 as Book 17 at Page 699. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $455.70 recorded in Instrument Number 128839 as Book 17 at Page 825. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $39,787.21 recorded in Instrument Number 114349 as Book 17 at Page 491. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d) (1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $7,456.94 recorded in Instrument Number 15282 as Book 17 at Page 514. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $7,456.94 recorded in Instrument Number 115633 as Book 17 at Page 522. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $47,268.15 recorded in Instrument Number 115634 as Book 17 at Page 523. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $20,029.94 recorded in Instrument Number 116959 as Book 17 at Page 555. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $39,327.14 recorded in Instrument Number 118566 as Book 17 at Page 578. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in the amount of $623.80 recorded in Instrument Number 123581 as Book 17 at Page 667. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-985-0703 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 TS#:09 -0170979 FEI# 1006.78600 12/24, 12/31, 01/07/2010

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed on July 10, 2006 by Robert M. Meadors and wife, Sheila C. Meadors to Thomas D. Forrester, Trustee as same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 1286, Page 746, the beneficiary being InSouth Bank. Subsequently STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. was appointed successor trustee in Book 1458, Page 373; and the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said

Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will on Friday, January 22, 2010 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the north door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, and proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property to wit: For legal description, see attached Exhibit A Beginning at a stake south 84 deg. 25 minutes east 2690 feet from the southwest corner of H. N. Kincaid’s 104 acre tract; thence north 5 deg. 35 minutes east 210 feet to a stake; thence south 84 deg. 25 minutes east 414.5 feet to a stake in the center of the Campground blacktop road; thence with the same south 4 deg., west 210.2 feet to a stake, Paul Worthman’s north line; thence north 84 deg. 25 minutes west 420 feet to the beginning, containing 2.00 acres. There is excepted out of the above that part occupied by the Campground Road as its right of way. However excepted from the above is the following tract: Description of a 1.00 acre partition of the J. H. Sterling and Frank A. Brown property, being a part of the same property as recorded at Deed Book 626, Page 815, in the Tipton County Register’s Office. Said partition being located on the west side of Joy Joyner Road and situated in the 6th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee. Beginning at a found I.P. at the northwest corner of J. H. Sterling and Frank A Brown, Deed Book 626, Page 815 of which this 1.00 acre is a part and being the southwest corner of Lot 1 of Kincaid Estates, Section A, Plat Cabinet B, Slides 112B & 113, also being in the east line of Lot 35 of Kincaid Estates, Section B, Plat Cabinet B, Slides 133 & 134A; thence southeastwardly along the north line of Sterling and Brown and the south line of Lot 1, S 81 deg. 14’ 85” E, a distance called and measured 414.50 feet to a found spike in the centerline of Joy Joyner Road, being the northeast corner of Sterling and Brown; thence southwestwardly along the east line of Sterling and Brown, S 07 deg. 58’ 33” W, a distance of 104.80 feet to a set spindle in the Joy Joyner Road (5 foot west of the centerline) being the southeast corner of this 1.00 acre partition; thence northwestwardly along the south line of said partition, N 81 deg. 14’ 58” W, a distance of 416.86 feet to a set I.P. at the southwest corner of said partition and being in the east line of Lot 35; thence northeastwardly along the west line of Sterling and Brown and the east line of Lot 35, N 09 deg. 15’ 49” E, a distance of 104.80 feet to the point of beginning and containing 1.00 acres, more or less. This being the same property conveyed to Robert M. Meadors and Sheila C. Meadors, husband and wife, tenants by the entireties, from Cabinets Unlimited, Inc., by deed dated July 10, 2006, recorded July 12, 2006 in Book 1286, Page 744, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Parcel no: 144-001.02 Property also known as: 125 Joe Joyner Road, Atoka, Tennessee. Property address: 125 Joe Joyner Road, Atoka, Tennessee Parcel No. 144-001.02 This sale is subject to 2008 and 2009 county taxes (no city taxes) and this sale is subject to any right of redemption by the Internal Revenue Service Special Procedures Staff in accordance with 26 U.S.C. Section 7425 (d) (1) by reason of a tax lien of record in Book 17, Page 615 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, subject to any accrued taxes and restrictions. This sale will erase, as to this property only, the judgment lien styled Discover Bank vs. Robert M. Meadors, Sr. in case number 09-CV-295 and recorded in Book 1436, Page 80 of the said Register’s Office. All right and equity of redemption, Statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will sell and convey only as successor trustee. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. BY: Roger A. Stone, President and Successor-Trustee 31dec3w

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 6, SECTION A, TAYLOR ROAD SUBDIVISION, PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 82B, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, LYING ON THE EAST SIDE OF PORTERSVILLE ROAD (TAYLOR ROAD) IN THE SEVENTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN FOUND AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 6 OF TAYLOR ROAD SUBDIVISION SECTION A, (PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 82-B), ON THE EAST R.O.W. LINE OF PORTERSVILLE ROAD (TAYLOR ROAD) 60’ R.O.W., SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 5, THEN NORTH 88 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, 458.83 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 5 TO AN IRON PIN FOUND IN THE WEST LINE OF TAYLOR ROAD SUBDIVISION, SECTION B; THEN SOUTH 01 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, 100.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF TAYLOR ROAD SUBDIVISION SECTION B TO AN IRON PIPE SET AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 7; THEN SOUTH 88 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, 466.87 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 7 TO AN IRON PIN FOUND ON THE EAST R.O.W. LINE OF PORTERSVILLE ROAD (TAYLOR ROAD); THEN NORTH 02 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, 100.32 FEET ALONG THE SAID R.O.W. LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ENCOMPASSING 46,285 SQUARE FEET, OR 1.062 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ROBERT C. MARTIN, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, BY DEED DATED DECEMBER 23, 2002, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1040, PAGE 558, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 5270 PORTERSVILLE ROAD, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004. MAP 142A GROUP A PARCEL 006.00 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.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

This day, December 29, 2009. This is improved property known as 5270 PORTERSVILLE ROAD, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004. J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 31dec3w

Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated DECEMBER 23, 2002, executed by ROBERT C. MARTIN, AN UNMARRIED MAN, to G. RICK ARCHER, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1040, PAGE 560, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by CITIMORTGAGE, INC., as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010, AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY,

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed on January 16, 2001 by Deborah J. Cantrell to J. D. Barton, Trustee as same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 941, Page 74, the beneficiary being M J Investments of Minnesota, Inc. by assignment. Subsequently STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. was appointed successor trustee in Book 1450, Page 97; and the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned

to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will on Friday, January 22, 2010 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the north door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, and proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property to wit: Lot 33 of Quito Estates Section D as recorded in Plat Cabinet D, Slides 36 of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Property address: 70 Fleetwood Drive, Millington, Tennessee Parcel No. 146G-A-034.00 & 146G-A-034.00T-001 This sale is subject to a mortgage to First Tennessee Bank, NA as assignor of contractual rights of Dick Moore, Inc. dated 1/31/1989 and recorded in Book 623, Page 1006. This sale will erase the UCC dated 1/16/2001 in UCC 84689 to Dick Moore, Inc. All right and equity of redemption, Statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will sell and convey only as successor trustee. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. BY: Roger A. Stone, President and Successor-Trustee 31dec3w

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on June 23, 2005, by Grady A. Belt to Aaron Fortner, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1215, Page 347, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP; and WHEREAS, BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, January 21, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Tax/Map ID: 134-016.00 Description of a 17.01 acre tract of the remaining Nesbit R. Mitchum property as being referenced in Record Book 734, Page 460. Said property being located along the East side of Scrub Oak Road and situated in the Tenth Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee. Being at the Northwest corner of the Nesbit R. Mitchum property as being referenced in Record Book 734, Page 460, also being located in a South line of the Renea A. McBride et al property (1056/538) and located in Scrub Oak Road (50 foot total right-of-way); Thence in a Northeastward direction along the Northline of Mitchum, also being a South line of McBride and the I. V. Taylor et ux property (307/428), N 87 deg. 04 minutes 02 seconds E a call and measured distance of 1196.56 feet to a found iron post being the Northeast corner of Mitchum, said post also being the Northwest Corner of the Terry H. Gwin et ux property (307/247); thence in a Southeastward direction along the East line of Mitchum, also being a West line of Gwin, S 13 deg. 10 minutes 14 seconds E a called distance of 408.71 feet but measured 409.45 feet to a found iron rod being the Southeast corner of Mitchum, said rod also being the Northeast corner of the remaining The Diocese of West Tennessee property (497/227); thence in a Southwestwardly direction along a South line of Mitchum, also being the North line of The Diocese of West Tennessee property, S 67 deg. 46 minutes 53 seconds W a called distance of 510.82 feet but measured 511.15 feet to a found capped conduit pipe being an exterior corner of the remaining Mitchum property and the Northwest corner of The Diocese of West Tennessee property, said pipe also being located in the East line of Lot 1 of the MitchumScrub Oak Road Subdivision (Plat Cabinet H/Slide 19-B); thence in a Northwestward direction along an interior line of the Mitchum property, also being the East line of Lot 1, N 26 deg. 37 minutes 40 seconds W 136.33 feet to a found iron rod being an interiorcorner of the remaining Mitchum property and the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence in a Southwestward direction along a South line of the Mitchum property, also being North line of Lot 1, S 67 deg. 59 minutes 10 seconds W 210.00 feet to a found iron rod being an interior corner of

the remaining Mitchum property and the Northernmost Northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence in a Southeastward direction along an interior line of the Mitchum property, also being a West line of Lot 1, S 26 deg. 37 minutes 40 seconds E 159.84 feet to a found capped iron rod & steel witness post being an exterior corner of the remaining Mitchum property and an interior corner of said Lot 1; thence in a Southwestward direction along a South line of Mitchum, also being a North line of Lot 1, S 67 deg. 59 minutes 10 seconds W passing a found capped iron rod and-steel witness post at 553.19 feet (being the Westernmost Northwest corner of said Lot 1) but continuing a total distance of 579.19 feet to the Southwest corner of the remaining Mitchum property being located in Scrub Oak Road; thence in a Northwestward direction along the West line of Mitchum, with the general alignment of Scrub Oak Road, the following two (2) courses; N 06 deg. 07 minutes 31 seconds W 574.88 feet to an angle point; thence N 06 deg. 44 minutes 42 seconds W 277.90 feet to the point of beginning and containing 17.01 acres by computation. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2096 Scrub Oak Road, Mason, TN 38049 CURRENT OWNER(S): Grady A Belt 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: First Citizens National 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 NDS1 Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 432.0938081TN Web Site: www.msplaw.com Insertion Dates: 12/31/2009, 01/07/2010, 01/14/2010

The following vehicles will be sold at Mike’s Auto Repair 125 Hwy 51 S. On or after January 4, 2010 (1) 1995 Ford Mustang VIN # 1C3EL46X83N512674 By: Leslie Lippert (2) 1999 Buick Lesabre VIN # 1G4HP52K6XH439527 By: Sharon Stark and Park Funding (3) 2003 Chrysler Sebring VIN # 1C3EL46X83N512674 By: Lisa Hughlett and Credit Acceptance Corp.

Jay’s Paint & Body 989 South Main Street Covington, Tn 38019 For Sale By Public Auction January 11, 2009 9:00 A.M. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee VIN# 1J4GW58SX2C135482

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2727 ESTATE OF Annie Ruth Short. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 7th day of December, 2009. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Annie Ruth Short, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 24th day of December, 2009. Henry Eugene Short Executor 24dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2733 ESTATE OF Virtresse Young. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 7th day of December, 2009. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Vir-

tresse Young, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 24th day of December, 2009. Alicia Lavelle Sanders Executrix 24dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2732 ESTATE OF Ruby M. Johnson. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 7th day of December, 2009. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Ruby M. Johnson, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 24th day of December, 2009. Shirley Ward Martha Pinner Mary Ward Co-Executrixes 24dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2731 ESTATE OF Virginia Ross. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 14th day of December, 2009. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Virginia Ross, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 24th day of December, 2009. James Lewis Ross Executor 24dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2735 ESTATE OF Melissa Hutchison. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 10th day of December, 2009. Letters of Administration in the respect of the estate of Melissa Hutchison, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 24th day of December, 2009. Jennifer S. Kirkland Administratrix 24dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2736 ESTATE OF Catherine Baddour. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 11th day of December, 2009. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Catherine Baddour, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 24th day of December,

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Public Notices IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE Tipton County, Tennessee in its own behalf and on behalf of the State of Tennessee, and the City of Covington, Tennessee, the Town of Mason, Tennessee, the City of Munford, Tennessee, the Town of Atoka, Tennessee, and the Town of Brighton, all municipalities located within Tipton County, Tennessee Vs.

PLAINTIFFS

NO. 26817

THE DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS as shown on the 2007 Real Property Delinquent Tax Records of Tipton County, Tennessee, and the 2007 Personal Property Tax Records of Tipton County, Tennessee, all as set out in Exhibit annexed hereto as Exhibit A for Tipton County, Tennessee, the 2007 Real Property and Personal Property Delinquent Tax Records of the City of Covington, Tennessee, all as set out in Exhibit B, the 2007 Real Property and Personal Property Delinquent Tax Records of the Town of Mason, Tennessee, all as set out in Exhibit C, the2007 Real Property and Personal Property Delinquent Taxes of the City of Munford as set out in Exhibit D, and the 2007 Real Property and Personal Property Tax Records of the Town of Atoka all as set out in Exhibit E, and the 2007 Real Property and Personal Property Tax Records of the Town of Brighton all as Set out in Exhibit F, all of which Exhibits Are attached hereto.

DEFENDANTS In obedience to a decree of the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee, made and entered the 17th day of December, 2009, commanding me to sell the real estate described in said decree in satisfaction of the tax liens imposed, penalties, costs and fees allowed by the Court, public notice is hereby given that I will on Friday, January 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the courtroom of Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee located at 1801 South College Street, Covington, Tennessee, which is the Tipton County Justice Complex, sell to the highest bidder for cash, but subject to the right of redemption, and subject to all taxes for any municipalities not listed herein. Said parcels of property, together with the names of the owners, are listed hereafter with the amounts tabulated that are shown as owed as of December 17, 2009 and are on properties located in Tipton County, Tennessee. Any of the herein named property owners desiring to pay their taxes prior to the sale may do so by paying the full amount of taxes, interest, penalties, and costs, which include publication costs, prior thereto by tendering to the Clerk and Master cash, cashier’s check or money order. The minimum bids on each property are the amount of the judgement which includes the original tax amount, all fees, interest, penalties, court costs, title search costs, costs of publication and taxes for the years shown for each property for Tipton County, Tennessee and the City of Covington, Town of Mason, Town of Brighton, City of Munford and Town of Atoka. The descriptions of the properties are referenced by book and page number of a deed recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, unless a description is provided. This the 28th day of December, 2009. Judy Billings, Clerk and Master Elizabeth B. Ziarko, Delinquent Tax Attorney EXHIBIT A 1. Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 2. Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 3. Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 4. Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 5. Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 6. Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 7. Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Ronita Pickard Ronita Pickard C.D. 6, Map 112E, Gp. A, Parc. 18.05 One acre lot, Munford Tipton Road Book 895, Page 377 2009 Tipton County 2006 - 2009 Town of Munford $4,819.38 J.B. Harris J.B. Harris C.D. 9, Map 107, Parc. 22 10½ acres on Mason Malone Road Book 263, page 163 and Book 260, page 586 2005 - 2009 Tipton County $1,741.14 Shirley Jackson Shirley Jackson C.D. 7, Map 97, Parc. 37.22 & 37.22T Lot 227 Roseland Hills Subdivision as shown of record in Plat Book 2, Page 36 Book 932, Page 63 2006-2009 Tipton County $867.18 Hedgepeth Group, Ltd. Hedgepeth Group, Ltd. C.D. 1, Map 41CA, Gp. B, Parc. 10 Lot on East Liberty Avenue, Covington, TN Book 882, page 254 2004 - 2009 City of Covington 2006-2009 Tipton County $4,262.32 Elvira Jakubowski & Daniel Pickard Elvira Jakubowski C.D. 7, Map 128-I, Gp. A, Parc. 35 Lot 47 Maple Woods Village, Section B shown of record in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 165 Book 1196, page 673 2004 - 2009 Tipton County & Town of Atoka $5,863.90 Dorothy Hill Dorothy Hill C.D. 1, Map 25J, Gp. E, Parc. 52 Lot 50 Town Creek Subdivision, Section C as shown of record in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 8 Book 1012, page 822 2005 - 2009 Tipton County & City of Covington $759.00 Willie Taylor Willie Taylor C.D. 1, Map 41C, Gp. C, Parc. 13.01 Lot on Main and Spring Street Book 796, page 877 2006 - 2009 Tipton County & City of Covington $4,675.05

8. Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Vincent Armstrong, H. Lomax Vincent Armstrong, H. Lomax C.D. 6, Map 113, Parc. 28.14 Lot on Davidson Road Book 1146, page 940 2005 - 2009 Tipton County $2,208.97

9. Assessed Owner:

Letroy Bates and Evelyn Bates Estate of Evelyn Bates Letroy Bates and Evelyn Bates Estate of Evelyn Bates C.D. 1, Map 25N(25-0), Gp. E, Parc. 13 Lot on North College Street Book 525, page 417 2005 - 2009 Tipton County & City of Covington $515.16

Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 10.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Hazel Buner and Cheryl Lynn Buner Hazel Buner and Cheryl Lynn Buner C.D. 6, Map 126, Parc. 22 Approximately 28 acres Webb Lane Book 335, Page 497 2006 – 2009 Tipton County $2,224.59

11.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed:

Raymond L. Boyce Raymond L. Boyce C.D. 1, Map 25-0, Gp. H, Parc. 16 Lot on Hall Street Book 812, page 161 2004 – 2009 Tipton County 2004 – 2009 City of Covington $3,386.69

Amount Owed: 12.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location:

Amount Owed:

Maggie Lee Johnson Boyd Maggie Lee Johnson Boyd C.D. 9, Map 138C(133N), Gp. A, Parc. 16.02 Lot on Transou Lane Book 571, Page 497 2003 – 2009 Tipton County 2003 – 2009 Town of Mason $758.93

13.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description:

Lillie Maude Clemons Estate Lillie Maude Clemons Estate C.D. 1, Map 41C, Gp. C, Parc. 11.01 Lot north of East Spring Street

Description: Source: Years Owed:

Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 14.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Unknown 2005 – 2009 Tipton County & City of Covington $443.42

27.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description:

Lillie R. Duckworth Estate Lillie R. Duckworth Estate C.D. 6, Map 112, Parc. 51 Lot on Ellis Drive Book 202, Page 405 2004 – 2009 Tipton County & Town of Munford $2,653.14

Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

15.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Isaac Elam Isaac Elam C.D. 1, Map 42, Page 67.01 Lot on Hwy. 179 Book 430, Page 237 2005 – 2009 Tipton County $545.84

16.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed:

Robert Barlow & Helen L. Flowers Helen L. Flowers C.D. 1, Map 25-0(41B), Gp. B, Parc. 3 Lot on Hill Avenue Book 1379, Page 504 2005 – 2009 Tipton County & City of Covington $2,547.91

Amount Owed: 17.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 18.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Spillman Gooden Estate Robert Gooden, Eddie Lee Gooden (aka Goodwin), Robert Earl Goodwin (Gooden), Joann Goodwin Washington C. D. 10, Map 106, Parcs. 39.05 & 39.05T Lot on St. Paul Road Book 301, Page 547 2006 – 2009 Tipton County $1,034.50 Vanessa Goodman, et al, Wanda Goodman and Ellis G. Goodman and Willie L. Goodman Vanessa Goodman, Wanda Goodman and Ellis G. Goodman C.D. 1, Map 25-0, Gp. H, Parc. 19 Lot on Hall Street Book 1228, Page 277 2004 – 2009 Tipton County 2005-2009 City of Covington $1,924.84

19.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Timothy Harper and Nolan Harper Timothy Harper and Nolan Harper C.D. 5, Map 124J, Gp. A, Parcs. 39 & 39T Lot 48, Witherington Bluff Estates Book 753, Page 835 2006 – 2009 Tipton County $1,789.24

20.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Oliver Malone Oliver Malone C.D. 6, Map 126, Parc. 24.11 Lot on Webb Lane Book 1024, Page 409 2005 – 2009 Tipton County $1,376.25

21.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description:

Oliver Malone Oliver Malone C. D. 6, Map 126, Parc. 24.12 Lot on Webb Lane Plat Cabinet D, Slide 83 Book 1024, Page 409 2005 – 2009 Tipton County $776.32

Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 22.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Richard Neeley Richard Neeley C.D. 1, Map 41C, Gp. J, Parc. 17 Lot on Eaton Street Unknown 2006 – 2009 Tipton County 2005 – 2009 City of Covington $690.28

23.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

R.L. Roberts Estate R.L. Roberts Estate C.D. 4, Map 30, Parc. 1.01 49 acres south of Hatchie River Unknown 2005 – 2009 Tipton County $4,352.91

24.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

R.L. Roberts Estate R.L. Roberts Estate C.D. 4, Map 36, Parc. 12 6 acres Bright Hill Church Road Unknown 2005 – 2009 Tipton County $1,374.98

25.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

R.L. Roberts Estate R.L. Roberts Estate C.D. 4, Map 36, Parc. 9 14 acres Ballard Slough Road Unknown 2005 – 2009 Tipton County $1,538.76

26.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed:

Minus Moore Estate Minus Moore Estate C.D. 7, Map 128, Parc. 22.04 Lot on Maple Drive Book 908, Page 582 2005-2009 Tipton County & Town of Atoka $1,996.27

Amount Owed:

28.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description:

Howard and Viola Nunis Howard and Viola Nunis C.D. 4, Map 63F, Gp. E, Parc. 13 Lot 283 Riverbend Plantation Plat Book 2, Page 67 Book 483, Page 486 2006-2009 Tipton County $140.19

Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Howard and Viola Nunis Howard and Viola Nunis C.D. 4, Map 63F, Gp. E, Parc. 14 Lot 284 Riverbend Plantation Plat Book 2, Page 67 Book 483, Page 484 2006-2009 Tipton County $109.06

29.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Jefferson Phillips Estate Jefferson Phillips Estate C.D. 6, Map 127, Parc. 42.17 7.60 acres, Campground Road Book 235, Page 547 2006 – 2009 Tipton County $1,341.37

30.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed:

James H. Porter James H. Porter C.D. 1, Map 41CA, Gp. B, Parc. 2 Lot on Spring Street, Covington, TN Book 213, Page 476 2004-2009 City of Covington & Tipton County $1,360.32

Amount Owed: 31.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

E.C. & Maxine Renfrow Estate E.C. & Maxine Renfrow Estate C.D. 15, Map 102, Parc 14 Lot on Old Trinity Road Book 310, Page 314 2006 – 2009 Tipton County $1,838.42

32.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Steven Ross Steven Ross C.D. 2, Map 51-0(51P), Gp. A, Parc. 1 Lot 1 Liberty Lake Estates, Section A Plat Cabinet G, Slide 54 Book 1225, Page 284 2006–2009 Tipton County $770.83

33.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Frank Edward Scott and Karen R. Scott Frank Edward Scott and Karen R. Scott C.D. 6, Map 112, Parc. 36.03 Four acres on Appleberry Road Book 372, Page 259 2005 – 2009 Tipton County $1,363.91

34.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Conran Smith and Candida Smith Conran Smith and Candida Smith C.D. 15, Map 103, Parc. 10.06 Lot 7 of Emanuel Johnson Estate Division Book 666, Page 442 2004 – 2009 Tipton County $876.42

35.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed:

Robert James Smith Estate Robert James Smith Estate C.D. 1, Map 25-0, Gp. H, Parc. 12 Lot on Hall Street Book 1001, Page 598 2005 – 2009 Tipton County & City of Covington $1,333.30

Amount Owed: 36.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 37.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 38.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 39.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 40.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description:

Alberta Somerville Alberta Somerville C.D. 1, Map 25N(25-0), Gp. E, Parc. 12 Lot on North College Street Book 281, Page 85 2002 – 2009 Tipton County & City of Covington $1,167.54 Bobby Joe Stallings Bobby Joe Stallings C.D. 5, Map 125, Parc. 80.23 Lot 23 of Cole Farms in Wilkinsville Estates Book 589, Page 120 2006 – 2009 Tipton County $2,361.63 Noreen Swan Noreen Swan C.D. 1 Map 41C(25N), Gp. E, Parc. 22 Lot on North Main Street Book 263, Page 582 2004 – 2009 Tipton County & City of Covington $2,047.09 C.R. Turnage and Lygia Turnage and Lygia Turnage Estate Estates of C.R. Turnage and Lygia Turnage C.D. 4, Map 82, Parc. 12 Lot on Munford Gilt Edge Road Book 232, Page 629 2004 – 2009 Tipton County $2,092.50 Eugene Woodfork Estate Eugene Woodfork Estate C.D. 6, Map 112, Parc. 64 Lot on Ellis Cove

Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 41.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 42.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 43.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 44.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 45.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description:

Book 267, Page 404 2006 – 2009 Town of Munford & Tipton County $2,988.76 Nida Amro and Barakat’s Market, Inc. Nida Amro C.D. 6, Map 127, Parc. 14.01 Lot on Tipton Road Book 1275, Page 818 2006 – 2009 Tipton County & Town of Munford $8,687.50 Robbie Morris and Jesse Dale McClerkin Robbie Morris C.D. 2, Map 51, Parc. 34.06 Lot 1, D.B. McKee, Jr. Subdivision as shown of record in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 86B Book 1190, Page 771 2006 – 2009 Tipton County $591.77 Jennie Whitmore Jennie Whitmore C.D. 9, Map 138E, Gp. A, Parc. 6.02 & 6.02T Lot on Main Street, Mason, TN Book 510, Page 436 1998 – 2009 Tipton County 2004 – 2009 Town of Mason $3,319.42 Hollis C. and Clarissa Williamson Hollis C. and Clarissa Williamson C.D. 1, Map 25-0, Gp. C, Parc. 7.01 Lot on Simonton Street Book 386, Page 81 2007 – 2009 Tipton County 2006 – 2009 City of Covington $2,746.67

Amount Owed:

Richard C. Allen and Sherry Allen Richard C. Allen and Sherry Allen C.D. 6, Map 127J, Gp. A, Parc. 4 Lot 4 of 51 Business Park Plat Cabinet D, Slide 83 Book 1111, Page 377 2004 – 2009 Tipton County & Town of Munford $34,996.53

46.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Richard C. Allen and Sherry Allen Richard C. Allen and Sherry Allen C.D. 8, Map 130, Parc. 52.01 17.21 acres on Sadler School Road Book 1146, Page 113 2005 – 2009 Tipton County $3,590.23

47.Assessed Owner:

Vernon Jackson, Clayton Allen and Sherry Allen Richard C. Allen and Sherry Allen C.D. 6, Map 127-0(127J), Gp. A, Parc. 15 Lot 15 of 51 Business Park Plat Cabinet D, Slide 83 Book 1197, Page 906 2005 – 2009 Tipton County & Town of Munford $23,128.58

Source: Years Owed:

Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 48.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed: 49.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description:

Richard C. Allen and Sherry Allen Richard C. Allen and Sherry Allen C.D. 6, Map 127J, Gp. A, Parc. 10 Lot 10 of 51 Business Park Plat Cabinet D, Slide 83 Book 1179, Page 199 2005 – 2009 Tipton County & Town of Munford $32,885.65

Amount Owed:

Richard C. Allen and Sherry Allen Richard C. Allen and Sherry Allen C.D. 6, Map 127-0(127J), Gp. A, Parc. 3 Lot 2 of 51 Business Park Plat Cabinet D, Slide 83 Book 1127, Page 666 2005 – 2009 Tipton County & Town of Munford $13,496.33

50.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Charles G. Fleming and Diane Fleming Diane Fleming C.D. 12, Map 16, Parc. 38 3.34 acres Gay Road Book 1394, Page 760 2005 – 2009 Tipton County $2,333.29

51.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description: Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

Charles G. Fleming and Diane Fleming Diane Fleming C.D. 1, Map 41, Parc. 16.01 Lot on Hwy. 54 Book 1394, Page 760 2005 – 2009 Tipton County $2,113.74

52.Assessed Owner: Current Owner: Location: Description:

Ronald Weston and Arlie Glenn Weston Ronald Weston and Arlie Glenn Weston C.D. 6, Map 145A, Gp. A, Parc. 4 Lot 3 Wilkinsville Mobile Home Park as shown of record in Plat Book 2, page 62 Book 756, Page 1003 2004 – 2009 Tipton County $3,345.35

Source: Years Owed:

Source: Years Owed: Amount Owed:

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Public Notices 2009. James G. Baddour, III Executor 24dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2741 ESTATE OF Dale Richard Healea. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 21th day of December, 2009. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Dale Richard Healea, 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 31th day of December, 2009. Saundra R. Edwards, Executrix 31dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2740 ESTATE OF Annabelle Grace Healea. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 21th day of December, 2009. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Annabelle Grace Healea, 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 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 31th day of December, 2009. Saundra R. Edwards, Executrix 31dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

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R. D. NO P2739 ESTATE OF Walter Marion Bailey. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 21th day of December, 2009. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Walter Marion Bailey, 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 31th day of December, 2009. Marie Epperson Metcalfe, Charles Metcalfe, Molly Lois Jackson, Co-Executors 31dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

R. D. NO P2737 ESTATE OF Dorothy Inez Smith Bringle. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 17th day of December, 2009. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Dorothy Inez Smith Bringle, 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 31th day of December, 2009. Kathy Ann Faught Stewart, Executrix 31dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

READ NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2738 ESTATE OF Mary Lois Cochran. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 17th day of December, 2009. Letters of Administration in the respect of the estate of Mary Lois Cochran, 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 31th day of December, 2009. Ashley Woods, Administratrix 31dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

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By Eddie Kellum 476-2683 Hello from Burlison. Christmas is over for another year. Did you get everything you wanted? I did. I was surrounded by all of my family with one exception, my nephew David Kellum who is serving in Afghanistan. However, David did call and say that he is doing well. My brother-in-law, Bubba Murray and his wife Maureen invited us to their house on Christmas Eve. We enjoyed a reading of Luke Chapter 2 by Maureen’s dad, Mr. Louis Daniel. There were also wonderful things to eat on their table. My grandson, Aiden is still a little young to understand Christmas and what all the presents mean, but he had a ball opening the gifts and playing with the boxes. We have a couple here in Burlison that are about to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lavelle will celebrate on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at the Burlison Community Center. They would like to invite all their loved ones and friends to come and share in the fun. Richard and Reba Lavelle have been blessed with two children, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren since they said their vows almost 50 years ago. I would like to say

congratulations. You are a great inspiration to us all. With the New Year right around the corner, we should stop and reflect on 2009. What has happened in your life? What do you remember most? The first thing that comes to my mind is swine flu. It seems for a while that every time the news was on, we were all being scared to death that it was turning into a pandemic. In 2009, one of the things I remember is the country’s unrest with political parties and what they stand for. One of the occurrences was the tea parties from this past summer. I, personally lost a few of friends, saw my Mom and Dad both in and out of the hospital, started a new workshop, which I’m still working on and I took my son, Adam, on an adventurous deep sea fishing trip. One thing about 2009 that I’ll never forget is doing something that I’ve always wanted to do from the time I was a young boy and saw the Great Smoky Mountains for the first time. That one thing was to ride a bicycle around Cades Cove and this year I did it, all 11 miles of it, with my daughter Shanna. My wish is that 2010 will

be as good to me as 2009 has been. The following is written by Paula: I would like to thank Debe Simonton, the writer of the Brighton article for reminding me of my dear mother at Christmas last week. I too, like Debe lost my mother three years after losing my precious 14-year-old son, Daniel Delaney, to a tragic accident in 1997. I too, like Debe, had a hard time grieving for my mother because of the grief over my son. There is nothing more heart wrenching than burying your child, as anyone who has experienced this knows. However, there are times when you just want your Mamma, whether your 5, 15 or 51. If I could just one more time “Sink my head into her shoulder and unburden my heart to her.” My mother was one of the best friends I have ever had. I want to thank you Debe once again for the article. It brought tears of joy. How amazing that God would give you such a special gift at Christmas. God bless. Thanks for reading and if you have any information for future articles you can reach me at 901-476-2683 or email kellumeddie@yahoo. com. Until next time, have a great week. Eddie Kellum

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

Individual Name: Charles Cecil Triplett Business Name: High Cotton General Store

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

The Business is located at 4621 Hwy 51 North and the nearest church is Rialto Baptist Church situated approximately 2,827 feet from the establishment, which is on the East side of Hwy 51 North. A hearing will be held on this application Monday, January 4, at 10:00 p.m. in the office of the Tipton County Executive, Jeff Huffman. Tipton County Beer Commission Steve Bringle, Chariman, Wayne Cole, L. K. Dyson, Rickey Gray, Tom Hill

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