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Two dead in apparent murder-suicide

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com COVINGTON – A Covington couple is dead after an apparent murder-suicide last week.

Just after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, dispatchers received a call that shots had been fired in the 700 block

of Long Avenue.

While on the phone, the complainant told the dispatcher another shot had been heard.

"The original call came in that there was a dispute at the residence," said Det. Larry McGarrity of the Covington Police Department. "There was a secondary call that

came in to shots being fired at the same location."

Officers and emergency personnel were dispatched to 720 Long Avenue near the intersection of Peete Street.

The Leader was on location as first responders worked tirelessly to resuscitate the couple. The female died on the scene.

The male subject was taken to the Covington Fire Department's North Station to be airlifted, but died before being transported.

Police have identified the deceased as Allegra Michelle Pierce, 38, and Rickey Louis Malon, 49.

The Shelby County Medical Examiner's Office determined

Pierce's death a homicide and said she died of multiple gunshot wounds.

Malone, formerly a machinist for Wright Medical and a member of Canaan Grove M. B. Church's male chorus, died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head. His death was ruled a suicide.

SEE MURDER, PAGE A2

Free energy workshop set

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com

Top: Covington firefighters battle flames at Cobb-Park Park playground Tuesday night. Above, This is all that remains of the playground which was destroyed Tuesday night. Left, Amy Payne removes a fence picket which features the name of her son, Dayton Payne. The playground was funded by private donations and constructed by volunteers.

Photos by Sherri Onorati

The Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) energy workshop which was canceled because of snow at the end of January will be held this Saturday, Feb. 20 at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center.

DSCC is committed to helping West Tennessee residents help themselves and this weekend’s workshop, sponsored by the Covington Electric System, Tipton County governments and the Tennessee Valley Authority, will provide training on energy conservation and ways to save money.

Residents are invited to attend the free forum presented by DSCC and the Small Business Development Center which will focus on energy saving opportunities for individuals and for industry.

Topic presenters include the Tennessee Valley Authority, Covington Electric, USDA, the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Com-

City officials pledge to rebuild COVINGTON – A $1,000 reward is being offered by the City of Covington for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for burning down the community playground on Tuesday night.

For years it was a place filled with smiles and children’s laughter but Tuesday evening it was one filled with heartache and disbelief as residents watched in shock as Covington’s beloved playground, Project Play, burned to the ground.

At approximately 6:28 p.m., a 911 call came across the scanner of a grass fire at Cobb-Parr Park. By the time the Covington Fire Department had arrived moments later, the fire had engulfed the entire playground.

In the summer of 2003, the playground was built by volunteers who contributed their time and more than $200,000 to its construction.

“Right now, it’s an arson fire,” said Covington Fire Chief Jerry Craig. “Somebody appears to have soaked it using some type of flammable liqSEE ASHES PAGE A3

SEE WORKSHOP PAGE A2

Meth lab found

Rising from the ashes

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com

munity Development, Southern Solar Technologies and the University of Memphis Department of Agriculture.

“We are going to have topics that will apply to residents, business owners and community and public agencies,” explained DSCC president Dr. Karen Bowyer. “We’re all looking to save money and there will be a lot of wonderful information presented on ways to conserve energy and save money at the same time.”

The schedule of events is as follows: 10:00 a.m. – Bottom Line Savings and Energy Incentives Available for Everyone 11:15 – Break 11:30 a.m. – Save Money by Using Solar Technology. Learn about solar systems that work.

12:30 –Final Remarks 12:45 –Networking Opportunities Also at the forum will be a display model of a solar energy efficient home designed and con-

TO CONTRIBUTE: • Mail a check payable to CEDC, Project Play to P.O. Box 683, Covington, TN 38019 or drop them off at the Covington Tipton County Chamber of Commerce or Covington City Hall.

• Drive through Cobb-Park Memorial Park Friday morning after 6 a.m. during the U.S. 51 Country telethon and drop off cash.

• Call in to any of three telephone banks (numbers will be announced on the air at 93.5 FM) during the telethon Friday and make a pledge or a donation by check card or credit card.

• Subscribe to The Leader in the next week and $5 of that subscription will go to Project Play.

See story on page A3

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com BURLISON – Intending to serve a warrant for drug charges, deputies found an active meth lab when they arrived at the Hawkins Road residence last week.

Authorities with the Tipton County Sheriff's Office said deputies served Douglas Nicolas Fleckinger, 27, with two warrants for initiating the manufacture of methamphetamine and promoFleckinger tion of manufacturing methamphetamine.

While doing so, they noticed another person in the home concealing a plastic bottle in his coat.

It wasn't just any plastic bottle, however. It was determined to be an active methamphetamine lab.

An investigation at the scene determined Fleckinger as well as McClain William Bradley McClain, 30, were involved in the cooking of meth.

Both men were arrested at the scene.

Fleckinger was charged with initiating the manSEE BUST, PAGE A2

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Covington National Guard Unit holds reunion tonight

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Tonight is the night for the annual reunion for the Covington Tennessee Army National Guard unit.

For the past decade, the unit has chosen the third Thursday in February to hold its annual reunion.

The Army National Guard has been apart of Tipton County history for the past 63 years, since its activation on Sept. 17, 1947 as Company “M”, 117th Infantry, 30th Infantry Division. Today, the unit is apart of the

MURDER Continued from Page A1 The shooting took place at Malone's parents' home, where he was said to be living.

Neither his parents nor any of the children were at home at the time of the shooting.

"It looked like a domestic that got out of hand," said Covington Police Chief Bennie Carver.

The couple dated for

BUST Continued from Page A1 ufacturing of methamphetamine and the two outstanding warrants for similar drug related charges.

McClain was charged with initiating the manufacturing of methamphetamine.

Both are free on a $15,000 bond and are scheduled to appear in Tipton County General

WORKSHOP Continued from Page A1 structed by the University of Memphis Department of Architecture.

The energy forum will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, beginning at 10:30

278th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

Since its activation, Covington Tennessee Guard members haven’t hesitated to answered the call of duty whenever it is asked of them and tonight they’re asked to answer the call again.

This time for fellowship.

A special reunion dinner will be held at the Jimmy Naifeh National Guard Armory at 4500 Mueller Brass Road in Covington beginning at 4:30 p.m. with a social hour. Formation will occur at 6 p.m. with dinner following at 6:30 p.m. The

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Malone had another son, Travis Malone.

Pierce, an accountant, also had two other daughters, Acacia J. Harvey and Chelsea B. Boyce. She was a member of member of Hatchie Church of Christ and a youth director.

Funerals for both will be held Saturday in Covington.

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“This is an example of how we will continue to be aggressive on people who want to continue to cook meth in our communities," said Sheriff J.T. "Pancho" Chumley.

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ASHES Continued from Page A1 uid.”

Amid the smell of burning plastic, firefighters fought to control the blaze.

The playground was built with fire resistant composite materials, which under normal circumstances shouldn’t have caught fire said Craig.

“This stuff don’t just burn,” he said.

“There’s nothing here to start it and you can sit here and cut it with a cutting torch. It’ll cut it but it wouldn’t catch it on fire.”

Gingerly stepping over the water and foam from their hoses, Covington Parks and Recreation Director Amy Payne was on-hand to witness the destruction with a heavy heart.

“This is very disheartening,” said Payne. “I don’t understand how people can do something like this when it’s for children.”

Payne shook her head in sorrow as she carefully unscrewed the memorial name plate which bore the name of her young son, Dayton, who passed away less than a year ago.

“He played here as a baby,” she said quietly. “This was his favorite place to

be.”

Covington Mayor David Gordon was at his office when he got the call from Craig.

“It just breaks your heart, you’re almost speechless, “ said Gordon. “The way the whole community came together, it was amazing. They worked really hard to put it up from little kids to grandmas and grandpas. I don’t understand how somebody can destroy it for no reason.”

Looking grimly at the smoldering fire, the mayor had a stern message for the arsonists.

“You didn’t accomplish anything,” he said. “We’ll rebuild and I guess we’ll have to put up security cameras.

But we’re not going to let this kind of thing stop the city from being the place it ought to be.”

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Anyone with information on the fire or the person or persons responsible is asked to call the Covington Fire Department at 901-476-2578, Crime Stoppers of Tipton County, Inc. at 901-476-4411 or the Arson Hot Line at 800-762-3017.

Anyone wishing to donate to the reward may do so at Covington City Hall or contact Jerry Craig at 476-2578.

Groups rush to aid Project Play STAFF REPORT A Friday morning radio telethon and live broadcast from the site of Tuesday night’s fire, Cobb-Parr Memorial Park, is being launched

by U.S. 51 Country to help raise money to rebuild the park.

The Leader, 51 Country and Covington Parks & Recreation Department will open up their phone lines at 6 a.m. as Ashley Kelley and Jimmy Hicks broadcast from the park on 93.5 FM. They’ll be set up to take donations from the broadcast site, and encourage people to enter the park from the Highway 51 entrance and loop through. Mayor David Gordon said an officer would be on hand to help direct traffic at the busy intersection during the morning school rush.

“People won’t even have to get out of their cars to donate,” said U.S. 51 Country General Manager Bill Thomas.

Meanwhile, callers will be encouraged to phone in during the telethon and make pledges and contributions. Credit cards and debit card donations will be ac-

cepted at all three phone banks, Thomas said.

Those writing checks are asked to make them out to the Covington Economic Development Council or CEDC with the memo slot indicating “Project Play,” said Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce Director Lee Johnston. Johnston said the contributions channeled through CEDC are tax deductible.

Johnston said anyone who wants to make a donation by writing a check and sending it in by mail can make the check out to CEDC, again, noting “Project Play” in the memo portion and mailing it to CEDC, P.O. Box 683, Covington, TN 38019 Also coinciding with the Friday telethon, The Leader will, starting today, offer $5 of every subscription sold for the next week to Project Play. A local subscription comes with free access to The Leader’s online edition, which was the first media outlet to break the story of the fire Tuesday night.

“It’s a great cause and a great time for folks to get a subscription or

to renew,” said Leader Publisher Brian Blackley.

“The internet has really had a tremendous impact on how we report news, virtually eliminating the notion of ‘extra’ editions as major news breaks. We’re relying more and more on our website to break stories between news cycles, like this one. ” Other organizations and groups are conducting additional fundraisers. Crestview Elementary School has announced that proceeds from Skate Night held this evening at the school will go to Project Play.

Other fund-raisers will be held at other schools. Ask your child for any information the school may have sent home or contact the schools directly for more information.

Those interested in donating hours and muscle, or sweat equity, to the project once materials have been acquired may leave their contact information with the Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce, Covington City Hall or the Covington Parks & Recreation Department.

Covington Fireman Zack Mathis sprays foam on the fence pickets during Tuesday nightʼs fire. Photo by Brian Blackley

Fire destroys daughter’s memorial to father

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Seven years ago, Teddy Morgan, then 5, gave a special donation to help build a fledgling playground in Covington.

Her hair tied with a ribbon and a smile plastered on her face, Teddy happily handed over a large jar filled with spare change.

Pennies and nickels might not seem like such a generous donation when compared to the total funds raised by organizers, but loose change was a gift from Teddy's late father.

"Teddrick began throwing change in a jar shortly after we found out I was going to have a baby," Teddy's mother, Tonya Taylor, said in a 2003 interview with The Leader. "The money was supposed to start a savings account for her."

In 1997, Teddrick Mason was killed in a car accident a month before Teddy was born. He never lived to meet his daughter or see her beautiful smile; he never had the chance to catch her coming down a slide or push her on the swing.

Her donation, which purchased a picket engraved with his name, was her way of creating a legacy for her father in a place she would come to enjoy spending time.

"I chose to have his name on the post to honor him because he died before I was born," Teddy said. "It was special because when I go there, I could see my daddy's name and know that he is there with me. " But Tuesday night, Teddy's picket went up in flames, as did the rest of the beloved playground.

At approximately 6:28 p.m., reports of a grass fire at Cobb-Parr Park sent firemen to battle the blaze.

The playground is a total loss and Covington Fire Chief Jerry Craig has determined arson was the cause of the blaze.

Tipton County residents, including Teddy, were devastated to learn the news.

"I'm frustrated and it hurts because I donated money and someone set it on fire," the 12-year-old said. "Last night

we drove by and saw the flames and fire trucks. I was upset."

Covington city officials have offered a reward for the information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the fire.

"We want to push this forward," said Covington Mayor David Gordon. "If we can identify the person, that starts the healing process for the community."

Additionally, Gordon and city officials have vowed to rebuild the playground and are currently seeking donations from the public.

"We're going to turn this into positive," Gordon said. "The community as a whole was extremely upset because so many people put a lot of sweat equity into this project. All races, all ages helped to bring this project to life."

Teddy isn't sure whether she'll contribute to the rebuilding efforts, though.

"Maybe I will, but not if they burn it down again."

Like many in Covington and all over Tipton County, she struggles with the loss, with the possibility of rebuilding and isn't sure why anyone would burn down the playground.

"For me, to see it rebuilt is saying no matter what that person did, we’re not gonna let you win. We're still gonna fight for it," she said. "(The park) is for children and for them to burn it down is pretty stupid."

Each of the structures has been destroyed, but not every picket was damaged in the fire.

Those that can be salvaged will be put in storage, said Gordon. They will be offered to family members.

But Teddy will not have that choice.

The picket inscribed with the name of the father she never met was taken away. Wednesday she was emotional as she grieved its loss.

"It makes me feel upset because it's like them coming to my house and destroying all of my pictures of him.

That's what it feels like to me," she said. "That piece was a part of me, it meant something to me. For them to go and do that … it’s like I lost him all over again.”

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Some folks shine in adversity I never found it easy to brag on people.

As my mother used to say, “Why should you praise and reward someone for doing what they should do?”

Or that was what she said to me when I told her my friends got $10 for every A on their report cards and I should, too.

But there are a couple of folks I want to brag on for doing what they’re supposed to do – and a lot more.

Sherri Onorati and Echo FOR THE Day work long, hard hours PUBLISHER'S DESK at The Leader. They’re not BRIAN BLACKLEY even “off the clock” when they’re “off the clock.” They’re the only two reporters we have on staff and even at home, they’ve got their cell phones on and, at times, are listening to the scanner that picks up the chatter of first responders.

They cover late events, weekend events, take photos at all hours of the night and day, but in the wake of a tragic moment – the burning of playground area of Cobb-Parr Memorial Park – I realized how much they’re both devoted to their work.

Tuesday night, they both participated in the coverage of the fire. Sherri was one of the first folks there, arriving, literally, just behind the fire trucks. Camera in hand, she moved around the fire snapping some breathtaking images.

She talked to people who watched the fire burn.

Within an hour or so, Sherri was back at the office, unloading images from her camera and shipping them to Echo who posted them on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ covingtonleader. I “watched” them work from my computer after I returned from the fire myself, sharing some text messages from my phone, following the Facebook posts, the photo updates and seeing how it all played out.

Two things: First, Sherri did a great job of getting there and getting information compiled and put together. She walked, almost literally, right up to the edge of the flames shooting pictures that she shared with our readers. Instead of going home after a long day, she went back to work and finished the job so we’d have current online coverage.

Which brings me to Echo. A year ago, Echo wanted to build Facebook and Twitter pages for The Leader. She recognized that social networking was an important way to reach new readers.

I gave my half-hearted consent and she charged ahead.

Tuesday morning, our “fans” on Facebook numbered in the mid-500s. By press time Wednesday, we were over 900. What started as my half-hearted agreement to let her create these pages has turned into a real appreciation and respect for what she saw a year before I saw it.

And while I am sending out praise all around, there’s a group that deserves an extra dose of praise.

Covington Fire Chief Jerry Craig and his firefighters on-hand got up close and personal with the flames as I watched from my safe perch. They were a model of efficiency and they never flinched. Knowing what they put at risk to serve you is humbling.

It was a privilege watching all of these folks work Tuesday and Wednesday I’m proud of what they’ve done to serve you, the community and the readers of The Leader who depend on good, current information. It takes the whole staff to make it happen: Gwen Matheny, Sara Clark, Josh Anderson, Andy Posey, Richard Cramer, Kathy Griffin, Teri Jennings, Shane Waits and Richard White along with the contributions of Jeff Ireland, Steve Holt and others.

But Sherri and Echo deserve a special mention this time around.

We hope you’re a subscriber and can view our breaking news on our website, www.covingtonleader.com. It’s a more comprehensive site laden with all the amenities of the printed edition and more. An online subscription is available to all print subscribers (just call us to set you up at no charge). If you’re not a newspaper and online subscriber, at least become a fan (it’s free!) at www.facebook.com/covingtonleader. You won’t enjoy the full benefits of a subscription, but you’ll have access to breaking news like weather-related school closings and those sad breaking events like Tuesday’s fire.

And if you enjoy the coverage we provide online, thank Echo and Sherri for making it happen. It was a tragedy. But in the wake of that tragedy, a lot of people really shined.

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Editorial: We need your help Five years ago, a community came together to create a marvelous monument to its children. Now, community leaders are calling on the community to rebuild it after a fire destroyed it Tuesday night.

Since Tuesday’s fire people like Amy Payne, Covington Parks & Recreation director, have been sharing stories about what Project Play and Cobb-Parr Memorial Park meant to them. She took her son, Dayton, there often and noted it was his favorite place before his premature death at the age of 8.

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those of us past our prime enjoy taking our kids and seeing them play.

Please do what you can. Many of you donated time, money and materials before and it was impossible to know that we’d need your help again. But thanks to a cowardly, soulless act, we do.

Read the story on page A3 of today’s edition. Listen to Jimmy and Ashley on 93.5 FM Friday morning.

We’re working together with them, the city and the Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce to make it easy for you to get involved and help.

We look forward to working with you on this important project.

Louise Taylor expressed outrage. “Our WHOLE family is upset!! What sick person(s) would do this? What was wrong with our children having a good, safe place to have fun?” she wrote.

Justin Newman shared images of his children swinging at the park.

It’s a powerful statement.

We at The Leader have partnered with 51 Country and the City of Covington and are planning to host a fundraiser to help raise the money to rebuild Project Play.

It’s something that must be done for the community to be whole again.

It’s for people like Laurel, Louise, Justin and Amy. It’s for all of us, young and old. Even

Readers' views Advance warning necessary?

On Feb. 9, 2010, some 30,000 NATO troops comprised mainly of U.S. Marines began an offensive to take control of a Taliban strong hold called Marjah, Afghanistan. For me, I am very fearful of this operation for a number of reasons. Mainly, the occupants of Marjah including the Taliban were given notice of this operation some two months ago. Secondly, the rules of engagement I am sure, give the enemy plenty of time to prepare many types of traps, some of which have been discovered and one I will later describe not yet activated but certainly a possibility.

It is my understanding that weeks ago, the population of Marjah, including the Taliban, were told of this upcoming offensive. The political correct intent of this notice was to warn the so-called civilians to leave town. I don’t know where they were told to go or how much money they would get for leaving. Some left I am sure but many stayed either because they wanted to or the Taliban forced them to stay so as to be killed by NATO forces. Then, the Taliban and friends in the U.S. media and the liberal Dems. in Congress such as Reid, would have a field day lambasting our military. Of course, with this being Obama’s war they would have to be very careful to blame it on the officers in the field and not anything to do with our president’s policies.

Is it wrong to suggest that all captured Taliban must be advised of their rights before being questioned even on the battle field during the heat of battle?

Now for the last explosive booby trap. Since the invention of gun power, it has always been tried and many times successful to tunnel beneath fortified enemy positions; pack the tunnels with tons of explosives and then set it off. This technique was used during the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Viet Nam and many more.

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probably long before that, knowing that several White House staff members have been dismissed because of their leftist and communists backgrounds, is it possible for such a surprise to be waiting for our Marines?

Let us pray that this is not the case and at the same time someone in authority is looking into such a real possibility. Tunnels are discovered beneath the border with Mexico frequently to smuggle dope and who knows what else.

Larry McKee Brighton The glass is half-full Recently a friend suggested a letter to the editor expressing happiness would be a welcomed relief from the doom and gloom opinions of previous writings. He wanted to hear a more positive account of our national politics. You know, “the glass is half-empty not half-full.” With gratitude for his critique and with a sense of challenge and without much material I began.

While shifting through the sands of discount in search of tranquil gold I found much for which to be thankful and happy.

I live in the greatest country on earth and share the blessings of freedom within a community of wonderful people. This community is served by a newspaper that provides its readers access to local information and promotes responsible venting of opposing view. For this I am thankful.

Only when I contemplate the possibility of losing these blessings of freedom is my gloom and doom aroused.

There are political issues that bother me and cause negative tones in my conversations. There are clouds of political doubt that interfere with my search for solace. Can we remain “happy” as we watch the demise of democracy? Is there joy to be shared as we watch our constitution and the will of the people being ignored? Is there some degree of satisfaction enjoyed as we witness the recent health-

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care legislation move through Congress? Four thousand unread pages of legal language were considered with little or no understanding of the bill.

There must be – there has to be a positive aspect.

Then eureka! After much panning and analyzing, I have found a small nugget of hope that just might become a bonanza. It is somewhat different from the “Hope and Change” heard during the ‘08 campaign. But the source is the same.

Barack Hussein Obama is exactly what the country needs at this time!

Please allow me to explain my revelation.

We all know and understand how fire drills help identify safety concerns that need to be addressed. Doctor visits expose any health problems for correction. The loss of electricity during an ice storm shocks us into the reality of survival. Our instincts are tested. Personal setbacks, such as job loss or divorce shakes us to our basic will.

We need awakening sometimes.

We need to become aware of our surroundings. We need to know what has happened during our slumber of apathy an distractions.

It is within this premise that the election of Barack Obama is timely.

The will of the American people is being shaken. Our instincts are being tested. The possibility of the loss of liberty has shocked many of us.

The attempted government takeover of our health care has exposed health care problems with the system that need correcting.

Intended or not, the President has tapped into the seemingly socialist agenda of Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and has served to issue a desperately needed wake-up call to the American people.

We, the (awakened) people must now try to awake others and keep them alert until the November 2, 2010, midterm elections.

The fire drill we experienced this

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The arson or arsonists demonstrated an utter absence of human heart in committing this crime.

Last night, The Leader’s Facebook page grew by nearly 200 fans as Leader reporter Sherri Onorati, who covered the tragedy, worked with Leader reporter Echo Day, who posted the photos and stories to the page. Those readers, like Amy Payne, shared their stories.

Laurel Nichols noted, “My daughter is almost 4 and we have been going to this park long before my husband helped build it along with many others. This is a shame. It is very hurtful.”

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Free health seminars to be offered in Munford

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

MUNFORD – In an effort to improve health education and overall wellness, a local cardiologist has teamed up with city officials to offer free seminars to the public.

Focusing on prevention of disease and being aggressive in maintaining health and wellness, the seminars will cover a variety of topics including, but not limited to, heart disease and its risk factors, diabetes management, cancer prevention and high blood pressure.

"By taking a proactive role in maintaining a healthy body, people can greatly decrease their chances of developing many illnesses," said Dr. Richard Gordon, a cardiologist with Stearn Cardiovascular Center in Munford. "This can save thousands of dollars in health related expenses, not only for individual families but for the entire community.”

LETTERS Continued from Page A5 past year identified many concerns of weakness.

A major weakness was revealed concerning our system of gathering and reporting information. We learned the importance of informed voters. But, because of a disease known as “liberal bias” journalism was pronounced dead in 2008. Symptoms of the disease included the absence of investigative reporting of candidate Obama’s resume.

Accordingly, the rush to Alaska by several employees of the news media to investigate the credentials of V.P. candidate Sarah Palin helped confirm the cause of

It is estimated 300,000 people die each year in the United States from causes related to obesity, and an estimated 10 percent of all medical expenses go toward obesity-related conditions.

Studies from the Centers for Disease Control show that Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama lead the country in obesity and other related health issues such as type II diabetes, stroke and heart disease.

In addition, statistics show that residents of Tipton and Lauderdale counties spend more, per person, on prescription drugs than many other counties nationwide.

This not only creates a big burden on the local economy but on each family’s budget, with some families spending hundreds of dollars per month on medical necessities.

The seminars join a host of other wellness-focused initiatives in Munford.

The Celebrate Munford 5K Run is held annually in the month of August and is a

death.

The demise of the press was first detected by “smoke alarms” long before the “fire drill” of the 2008 election. Fortunately, alternative sources such as talk radio, the Internet and Fox News are serving well with attempts to revive freedom of the press.

It will be a gradual process and we can help by encouraging young conservatives to pursue careers in journalism, education and political science. This will eventually neutralize ideology-based indoctrination in the class rooms.

The number one weakness, however, is us. We erroneously assumed our elected officials would adhere

to the U. S. Constitution for guidance and would not require our strict supervision.

Thankfully, We, the people now have our eyes open.

We understand fully that elected statesmen not held accountable will become arrogant and deaf politicians.

So, by the combined voices of the “silent majority” and caffeine of the tea-party movement, the 535 Representatives will now hear us, loud and clear.

Presently, members of both political parties are equally guilty of malpractice. They are unresponsive to their constituents. The Democrats have their noses so close to the president’s lower rear anatomy they cannot see where they are

sanctioned Memphis Runners Club event. There are also several marked walking trails in the city.

Additionally, Munford Parks and Recreation has held several health fairs in the past and the department is currentl are currently working on a “Get Fit Munford” program starting in April.

“Munford has many initiatives to encourage healthy living through activity," said Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole.

"What this series does is first to educate us and secondly to prepare us to take the necessary steps to a healthier lifestyle.

We are deeply grateful to Dr. Gordon and the presenters for bringing this information to the community.”

The seminars will be provided at no cost to attendees and will be presented by local physicians and medical personnel such as Dr. Jeffrey May, Dr. Regina Lindsey and nurse practitioner Stephony Robinson in addition to Dr. Gordon.

The classes will take place on Monday nights, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Munford’s

being led. Their liberalism has made them vulnerable to Obama’s socialist agenda.

Some of these sycophants are hopelessly lost in fearful reverence. So we must direct our efforts to the more courageous, less awestruck members of Congress. With letters, phone calls, e-mail and faxes we will share with them our proclamations of demands to a return to Constitutional governing. Simply, we expect more accountability and common sense.

Republican members are spineless! They want to be thought of as nice. They are, in fact, spineless. They cry and whine that the Dems won’t allow them to participate in the legislative pro-

Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole is pictured with Dr. Richard Gordon of Stearn Cardiovascular Center.

city board room, 69 College Street.

Naifeh’s Grocery Stores and the Stern Cardiovascular Center will furnish snacks and drinks at the seminars.

For questions regarding this event, please contact event coordinator Angela Gordon at 901-831-7910.

cess. They want us to feel sorry for them because the mean ol’ Dems are meeting behind closed doors, excluding them. Those doors belong to us – We, the People and permission is granted to kick the door in and demand their place at the table. They too, were elected to represent constituents.

The Republican voter deserves more than a timorous voice in government.

Our clueless president (the community organizer) can not accomplish his socialist agenda without Congress. And if our Congress truly represents the will of the people our Republic will remain sound. The president’s masterful use of ambage will not prevail among

true statesmen, representing the people.

So, thanks Mr. President for the fire drill. You made “the frog jump out of the boiling water.” Your over reaching has kicked us out of our beds of apathy and woke us up. You changed our difference to passion.

And for all this, We, the people owe you a debt of gratitude.

While recognizing tis debt of gratitude I humbly thank my friend for urging me to observe the glass as being half-full, not half-empty.

After all, happiness is an attitude born of humility an nurtured by optimism.

Bill Wallace Covington

Paid political announcements Gaither announces candidacy for Tipton County Clerk I am Mary Gaither and I ter, Jennifer Counts am excited to announce my Ford, a Tipton County candidacy for the office of elementary school Tipton County Clerk. As a teacher. She is married long time resident of Tipto Greg Ford and they ton County, I began my cahave two daughters, reer with the Tipton County Ann Charlotte and EvClerk’s Office as a Deputy elyn Grace.

Clerk under Ms. Clara McI am a 1982 graduMillin. Upon Ms. Pam ate of Trezevant High Deen’s election as County School and a 1984 Clerk in 1994, she appointed graduate of Covington me as her Administrative Vo-Tech in the Office/ Assistant, a position I curBusiness Program. I Mary Gaither rently hold. have continued my edThroughout the years, Ms. Deen has ucation through the University of Tenentrusted me with the responsibilities nessee in the County Officials Program. and duties pertaining to the manage- I am a Christian and have been active in ment of the County Clerk’s budget, in- many local civic organizations, as well cluding the negotiations and purchas- as school and sports related activities. ing of equipment for the County Clerk’s I am also involved in various charities Office. I was instrumental in upgrading including the March of Dimes, funding the “old paper system” to our current for St. Jude and Organ Donor Awaretechnological computer system, includ- ness. I enjoy art and painting as a hobing online renewals and payment by by, but my greatest pleasures are spendcredit card. ing time with my two granddaughters, As Administrative Assistant, I have family and friends. been afforded the opportunity to be inI have chosen public service as my volved in all other aspects of the Tip- career and I have had two great menton County Clerk’s Office, including tors, Ms. Clara McMillin and Ms. Pam the issuance of marriage licenses, busi- Deen. My managerial and administraness tax licenses, hunting and fishing tive experience uniquely qualifies me licenses, notaries and I am knowledge- for the position of County Clerk. I am able in all areas of motor vehicles. In committed to providing the highest Ms. Deen’s absence, I have been called quality of customer service to the citiupon to assume the duties of County zens of Tipton County.

Clerk, including filling in for her and It would be a great honor to have recording minutes at the monthly your support and serve as your next County Court. I am also responsible for Tipton County Clerk. the computation and time management Mary Gaither of all employees of the Tipton County www.marygaitherforcountyclerk.com Clerk’s Office. www.facebook.com/mary.gaither I am married to Louis Gaither, a local business owner, and have one daughKathy McMahan, Treasurer

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Wheeler to run for Tipton County Clerk My name is Darlene Wheeler and I would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for Tipton County Clerk. Let me begin by telling you about myself.

I am married to Tim Wheeler and we will celebrate our 20-year anniversary this April.

He has been employed with Rose Machine and Tool in Covington for 11 years.

We have three children and three wonderful grandchildren. Our older son, Jeremy, is employed by Red’s Tree Service and has two children, Kayleigh, 7, and Kameron, 17 months.

Our daughter, Christen, is a medical assistant and is attending nursing school. Our younger son, Tyler, is in the United States Army and has served two tours in Iraq and will be deployed to Afghanistan in June. He has a three-year-old son, Cayden.

I am the daughter of Bob and Faye Ellis and Roy and Maryln Stringfellow. My grandparents are Spencer and Loree Cole of Munford. We attend and are members of River of Life Church in Munford and currently reside in Atoka.

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hired me on Nov. 1, 1989, as a deputy clerk. I was promoted to chief deputy clerk over the motor vehicle division in 1994 when Pam Deen was elected. As a supervisor over the deputy clerks, it is my responsibility to oversee the day to day operations of the motor vehicle division. I also work in the business tax and marriage license department as well as waiting on customers.

My daily duties include assisting the deputy clerks with any problems that arise and finding a solution to help the customer complete their registration process. After the deputies have balances their individual drawers, I check the work and begin the process of running reports for our daily business. After the daily

business is balanced, I post the funds to the appropriate accounts and write the check to remit payment to the state. I then electronically submit the work to the state for updating.

I work in the Munford satellite office and accompany Pam to state meetings to learn about new motor vehicle laws.

I realize this is a lot of information, but it is important for everyone to know that I am very qualified to be the next county clerk.

It has been my privilege to serve the citizens of Tipton County for more than 20 years and my desire to continue this service to you. I have some exciting ideas for added convenience for you and I look forward to implementing them.

I will always strive to improve our customer service and relations. I humbly ask for your vote and support through prayer. If anyone is interested in helping me in my campaign, I would greatly appreciate it and would love to hear from you at 837-7148.

This is a very exciting time for me and I want to thank you in advance for helping me to achieve this goal.

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I will not try to assume to give the reasons why everyone does not like to accept Biblical absolutes, but no doubt the most powerful is that natural rejection of God that resides in the heart of unregenerate man. For, if we agree to the mandates of Scripture, then we are agreeing that there are limits to acceptable behavior and that man is not the final arbiter of his existence.

I must readily admit that I accept the Bible in its entirety, no exceptions and no alterations. It is either all true or all false.

The Bible is woven together in such a way

that if any of it can be proven to be false then the whole is worthless.

This is also an absolute in the spiritual realm. However, the other side of these words is also true; if the Bible is true, and it can be proven that it is, then it alone can speak authoritatively of the issues of life.

For instance, the rules of man allow for all sorts of excuses for aberrant and unnatural behavior. This is a gross misuse of "science, falsely so called ( 1 Timothy 6:20)," that has so twisted our criminal system that all sorts of crimes are excused and justice left undone.

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True freedom is found in the absolute boundaries of the

Word of God. There is nothing that is good for man that the Lord will withhold from him (Psalm 84:11). The virtues of a moral society need hardly be extolled here.

The history of the United States gives the most recent version of a nation fixed upon Bible principles and blessed by God. Those who would tear this down and give us the secular, European lifestyle are either ignorant of the consequences or unconcerned about the wrath of a Holy God. That sin has been and will continue to be the bane of mankind until the return of the Lord Jesus is a fact. The problem is not the absolutes of the Bible, but our rejection of not only the truths, but also the God of the Bible.

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Obituaries Roland “Bob” Wolle

Arvis Henry Fletcher

Allegra Michelle Pierce

Aug. 1, 1930 – Feb. 7, 2010

Sept. 26, 1929 - Feb. 11, 2010

Date of Death - Feb. 10, 2010

Roland “Bob” Wolle, 79, of Brighton, retired from the U. S. Navy and retired teacher with the Tipton County School System, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Feb. 12 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel.

He is survived by one daughter, Linda (Larry) Damner of Bothell, Wash.; two sons, Robert (Michelle) Wolle of Port Orchard, Wash. and David (Marilyn) Wolle of Brighton; three brothers, Lawrence (Marilynn) Wolle of McFarland, Wisc., Loren Wolle of Minneapolis, Minn. and Richard Wolle of Mapleton, Minn. and nine grandchildren.

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

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Feb. 18, 2010

Mary Kathryn Cromwell Dec. 4, 1928 - Feb. 11, 2010 Mary Kathryn Cromwell, 81, a homemaker from Covington, died at her residence. Born in Covington, she was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church where she played the organ and piano.

Services were Feb. 13 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Craig Batson officiating. Interment was in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.

She is survived by her spouse, Lawrence Cromwell; sons, Jerry (Patricia) Cromwell and Danny (Pam) Cromwell all of Covington; a brother, Ulys Billings of Covington; sisters, Mabel Walk and Lois Glenn both of Covington, Hazel Curtis of Madison and Eloise Hadley of Rosemark; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Feb. 18, 2010

Ruth Ann White McDow March 16, 1929 - Feb. 13, 2010 Ruth Ann White McDow, 80, of Covington, a homemaker and musician, died at Covington Manor Nursing Home. Born in Mt. Juliet, she was a member of First United Methodist Church where she played the organ for 15 years.

Services were Feb. 15 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tim Carpenter and Bill Face officiating. Interment was in Covington Memorial Gardens. Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

She is survived by her spouse, E. R. “Pete” McDow; a daughter, Shirley (Pat) McDow Daniel of Tullahoma; sons, Ed Pete (Anne) McDow Jr. of Dallas, Texas, and Tommy (Denise) McDow of Covington; a brother, Thomas White Jr. of Denton, Texas; grandchildren, Andrew, Deborah, Hannah, Beth, Joel, Ashley, Kimberly, Lillie and Tom McDow, Cassandra and Jonathan Daniel; great-grandchildren, Andy, Luke and Rachel McDow. Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church or the church music department.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Feb. 18, 2010

Lois Chapman Glass

Arvis Henry Fletcher, 80, a farmer, of Giltedge, passed away Feb. 11 after a brave fight against cancer at Baptist East Hospital surrounded by his loving wife, sister and many other family members.

He was born Sept. 26, 1929 in Gilt Edge to Ephriam and Bertha Overall Fletcher. He was raised in this small community and worked on the family farm and in the family grocery business and graduated from Munford High School in 1947.

Inducted into the United States Army in 1951, Sergeant First Class Fletcher served in Korea during the war and was awarded a Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars. He was transferred to Japan and was awarded an Army Occupation Medal. He was discharged from military service in 1953.

After returning home Arvis married Ada F. Bowers from the neighboring community of Randolph. Arvis and Ada continued the family farming business and began one of the most respected Registered Polled Hereford cattle farms in the state of Tennessee. He was a leader in the Tennessee Polled Hereford Association, serving as president and as a board member. He has also served as president and as a board member of the West Tennessee Polled Hereford Association.

In addition to being a respected leader in the Polled Hereford Associations, Arvis was a mentor to many young FFA and 4-H members, providing show cattle and educating these young people about exhibiting, caring and breeding their cattle. He was also honored to be a Director of the Mid-South Fair serving as an advisor for the cattle exhibitions. He was a director for the Tipton County Farm Bureau and was a member of the Tipton County Cattlemen’s Association and the American Hereford Association.

He has attended Randolph United Methodist Church for most of his life, singing in the choir and taking part in many church activities.

As a civic leader he was elected to the Tipton County School Board in 1966 and served on this board until 1974. Arvis was elected to the Tipton County Legislative Commission in 1982 and was re-elected in 1986 and as a commissioner served on many committees during his years of service. He retired from the commission in 1990.

He was also a director of Tipton County Bank for many years and he was on the Advisory Board of BancorpSouth until his retirement.

Most recently he has served on the First Utility District Board of Directors, serving a large area west of Covington.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ada, his sister, Wanda Fletcher Coats, and brother-in-law, Howard Coats of Burlison. He is also survived by 14 beloved nieces and nephews and many other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by a younger sister, Zona Ann Fletcher, a niece, Teresa Glass and a nephew Michael Steven Glass.

Services were held Feb. 14 at Munford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in Helen Crigger Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Randolph United Methodist Church, the American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor’s choice.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Feb. 18, 2010

May 5, 1927 - Feb. 15, 2010 Lois Chapman Glass, 82, a homemaker, of Springville, formerly of Dyersburg, died at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. Born in Covington, she was a member of Dyersburg First Baptist Church.

Graveside services were Feb. 17 at Antioch Cemetery in Springville with Rev. James Barber officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

She is survived by a son, J. B. Glass of Dyersburg; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, John T. Glass; a daughter, Lynette Keel; three brothers, Brad Chapman, Ernest Chapman and Marshall Chapman and her parents, Sam and Lessie Chapman.

Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Feb. 18, 2010

Clarence James Kurrus “Chuck” Sr. Feb. 8, 1944 - Feb. 12, 2010 Clarence James Kurrus “Chuck” Sr., 66, of Burlison, passed away on Feb. 12. Born in Memphis, he served in the Navy Reserve.

A memorial service will be held on Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. at Symrna Baptist Church in Burlison.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Kurrus; a daughter, Amber Franks of Savannah; sons, Clarence James Kurrus Jr. “Jake” of Burlison and Andrew E. Kurrus of Atoka; and four grandchildren, Bethany, Elizabeth, Madison and Matthew.

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Minister Everett Burnett Date of Death - Feb. 8, 2010 Minister Everett Burnett, 56, died Feb. 8 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton. Services were Feb. 13 at Canaan Baptist Church. Interment was in Garden of Everlasting Life. Barlow Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Feb. 18, 2010

Rickey Louis Malone Date of Death - Feb. 10, 2010 Rickey Louis Malone, 49, of Covington, a machinist for Wright Medical, passed away Feb. 10. He was a member of the male chorus at Canaan Grove M. B. Church.

Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 19 from 2-7 p.m. at Barlow Funeral Home. Saturday visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the funeral time at 10 a.m. at Canaan Grove M. B. Church. Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery.

He is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Malone; sons, Travis Malone, Alexander Malone and Sherrick Malone; his parents, Mae Frances Malone and Alex “Joe” Malone; sisters, Arlene Malone Sherman and Theresa Malone Buckhalter The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Feb. 18, 2010

Allegra Michelle Pierce, 38, an accountant, passed away Feb. 10 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton.

She was a member of Hatchie Church of Christ and a youth director.

Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19 at Barlow Funeral Home and Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until time of the service at 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ located at 1690 Highway 51 South. Interment will be in Garden of Everlasting Life.

She is survived by her daughters, Acacia J. Harvey, Chelsea B. Boyce and Tiffany Malone; sons, Alexander Malone and Sherrick Malone; her father, Rev. Willie J. Pierce; sisters, Veronica Wright, Sherry Simpson and Tracy Mason; brothers, Rev. Jimmy Pierce, Cassius Pierce and Tyrell Pierce The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Feb. 18, 2010

Mildred Babbitt Sept. 15, 1920 - Feb. 15, 2010 Mildred Babbitt, 89, of Stanton, a homemaker, died at Methodist North. Born in Tiptonville, she was a member of Stanton Church of Christ.

Services were Feb. 18 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home with Rev. Ron McLillie officiating. Interment was in Covington Memorial Gardens.

She is survived by a daughter, Jan (Dale) Deverell of Stanton; a son, Jess (Sandy) Babbitt of Magnolia, Texas; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, Clyde Babbitt.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Feb. 18, 2010

Shirley Ann Powell Feb. 9, 1949 - Jan. 28, 2010 In loving memory of Shirley Ann Powell born Feb. 9, 1949 and passed on Jan. 28, 2010.

Shirley was born to Joe and Mary Roe and survived by one sister Mary Catherine Roe and Family of Covington, two daughters, Monica Mitchell of Guthrie, Okla., Heather Pruitt of Lexington, Okla. Shirley raised two of her grandchildren, Joesph and Laciey Mitchell, altogether five grandchildren and three great grandchild.

The best and most beautiful things in the world Cannot be seen or even touched...

They must be felt with the heart.

-Helen KellerThe Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Feb. 18, 2010

In appreciation The family of Neal Clayton would like to say thank you to everyone of you for all the prayers, food, flowers, cards and acts of kindness you all showed us during the loss of our loved one.

Thank you to Charleston Baptist Church and all its members for the love you have shown, the Bibles donated in memory of Neal and to those of you for the memorials sent to the Charleston Cemetery. To Brother Mike and Mrs. Sandy for being there for our family and to Brother Paul Moore.

We would also like to thank the Wal-Mart Pharmacy staff for being so thoughtful and helpful to oru family and to Covington Funeral Home and all their staff for the heartfelt kindness they bestowed on our family and for such a heartwarming service.

We would also like the Leader staff, Covington Fire Department and the City of Covington for all your support and comfort. A special thank you to the Marine Corps Honor Guard for being there to lay to rest this Marine who served his God, his country and his family with pride.

He is truly missed.

With love and thanks to you all, Barbara Clayton, Donald Clayton, Debbie Craig and Laura Vaden

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

Church Pleasant Hill Full Gospel Church, 2739 Old Memphis Road, will have a gospel singing on Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. The featured singers will be Victory Sounds and Jimmy and Donna Bridges. For more information contact Rev. Ronny Boothe at 8372020 or 619-4174’ The Finchers from Frogjump will be in concert at 6 p.m. on Feb. 28 at Elm Grove United Methodist Church, Burlison. The church is located on Elm Grove Road. Rev. Jim Appleton is the pastor. For more information call 4767616.

The MaHarrey’s will be singing at 6 p.m. on Feb. 28 at Westside Church located on Highway 59 West Covington.

Central Christian Church, 400 South Maple Street, Covington.

Sunday school 9:30 a.m. morning worship 10:45 a.m.; youth Bible study.

There will be no adult Wednesday evening Bible study until further notice. Youth Bible Study Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Brother Gary Taylor will be the guest on Wednesday, Feb. 24 to report on the mission work in India. The youth puppet team will perform Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in celebration of their fifth year.

Events The 28th annual wildlife supper will be held at Beaver Baptist Church, 9344 Holly Grove Road, Brighton, on Saturday, March 6, at 6 p.m. Door prizes will be given. For questions or comments, contact the church office during normal business hours on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday at 837-2904. Donations of wild game will be accepted up to March 4. Come help us celebrate our 28th year!

Friends Custom Frames and Gifts along with the Tipton County Commission on Aging, will present a “Pretty in Pink� session on Tuesday, Feb 23 at 6 p.m. During this free, 45 minute session, facilitators will talk about the importance of breast health and mam-

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Community Events mograms. Applications will be taken for those who qualify (uninsured or underinsured) for free mammograms. There will be refreshments and door prizes. For more information, call Celia Ortiz @ 837-4261 or Friends Custom Frame owner, Lisa Scott @ 8373300 The 55th annual Covington Lions Club pancake breakfast will be held Feb. 20 from 6 -11 a.m. at Covington Integrated Arts Academy.

Tickets are on sale at The Chamber of commerce, BancorpSouth, Patriot Bank, InSouth Bank, Regions Bank or the Bank of Tipton. The cost will be $5 for adults and children $3 under 12.

Munford First United Methodist Church, 57 S. Tipton Street, Munford, has started C.A.P. (Coffee and prayer). Members of the church will serve free coffee and pray with patrons every Tuesday morning from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Pastor is Brother Joe Mosley.

The annual reunion of the National Guard, “Old Folks Drill,� will be held Feb. 18 at the Jimmy Naifeh Armory on Mueller Brass Road in Covington beginning at 1600 (4 p.m.) formation

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at 1800 (6 p.m.) A meal will follow.

Fellowship Bible Church will be having a fundraiser on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Plates will be $7 each. Eat-in or carry out.

Door prizes will be given.

Pastor Jimmy Bridges.

The seekers class of Fellowship Bible Church, 6920 Highway 59, West, in Burlison invite everyone to join them for aerobic fitness every Tuesday night at 7 p.m.

have no parents and need a concerned volunteer who is willing to learn about their special needs.

Volunteers interested should contact Sharon Belew at 901-475-5803 or 475-5808.Training sessions will be held at the Tipton County Board of Education in Covington on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 9-11 a.m. Training is free.

The Tipton County Election Commission meets the third Wednesday of each

month at 4 p.m. at the election office located at 113 East Church Street, Covington.

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

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

Meetings The Tipton County Republican party will hold its monthly meeting with speakers on Feb. 23, 2010, at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Cafe in Munford.

Educational surrogate parents, who are caring and committed with time to share, are wanted for children who have disabilities. Some children

Dealers wanted A new antique mall is coming to Tipton County!

Resurrection Antiques will be opening up March 15th in the former location of Mia’s Antiques on the historic square in Covington. Booths of various sizes are available for rent. Please call Sherri at 901-237-0422 for more information.

#+ $!2(, #59)(4 66%, Bill Face, CEDC president, presents a check to Mayor David Gordon for a recycling bin. The check represents a grant the CEDC received from Unilever to promote recycling. Pictured from left to right are Ed Timberlake, alderman, Lee Johnston, CEDC secretary, Ginny Robbins, CEDC, Robert Simpson, Public Works Director, Gordon, Face, Olean Anderson, CEDC, Tim Sloan, CEDC and Clay Crockett, CEDC.

Benefit to be held for Brian Ferrell A spaghetti supper and bake sale benefit will be held for Brian Ferrell, 26, on Saturday, Feb. 27 at Brighton Middle School beginning at 4:30 p.m.

A silent auction will be held from 4:30-7 p.m. with entertainment by Three For Thee, Crossing Jordan, Constant Witness and others beginning at 6 p.m.

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Brian, is the son of Alvis and Lynn Ferrell. He

is the grandson of Rodney and Rose Eubank of Brighton and Maxine Ferrell Cranford of Covington.

A fund has been established at Regions Bank, c/o the Brian Ferrell Fund.

Donations will go toward his medical expenses.

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Rebate form must be postmarked by 04/27/10. See Service Advisor for rebate form, vehicle applications and details through 03/27/10.

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The show features hits made famous by Tina Turner, The Drifters, Gladys Knight, The Supremes, The Four Tops and more.

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The revue features a cast of talented, accomplished vocalists and a five-piece band sure to keep everyone up and dancing!

Up to five quarts of MotorcraftÂŽ oil and Motorcraft oil filter. Taxes, diesel vehicles and disposal fees extra. Hybrid battery test excluded.

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Doors open at 6 p.m.

Show and dancing 7 - 11 p.m.

Party favors and themed decorations Cash bar and food concessions

Free lifetime tire rotation and balance with purchase of any 4 tires!

Applies to cars and light trucks, and to original tire purchaser only. Valid only at tire-purchasing location. Tire lifetimes vary. See Service Advisor for details. Offer valid with coupon. Expires: 03/27/10

Tickets and table reservations: Advance tickets - $ 20 for general public Table reservations - $140 for general public Tickets at the door - $ 25 for all (cash only)

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College Clippings

Kings College Shanna Kellum of Burlison was recently named to the King College Dean's List for the fall semester 2009. The list recognizes those who participate in at least 12 hours of academic work and attain a semester grade point average within the range of 3.50 to 3.99.

Located in Bristol, King College is a private, comprehensive college founded in the Presbyterian tradition, offering more than 80 majors, minors, concentrations and pre-professional programs. For more information about King College, visit www.king.edu.

Brighton Elementary recently had a school-wide fundraiser. Students selling at least 15 items or more were treated to time oďŹ&#x20AC; from school, lunch at Los Reyes, and a ride around town in a limo. There were a total of 34 students. The BES PTO would like to thank the parents and students for their hard work. The money raised will help the PTO accomplish their goals for the 2009/2010 school year.

From cakes to cameras, DSCC offers continuing ed classes Starting in March, the Continuing Education Division of Dyersburg State Community College will be offering a variety of classes for children and adults.

After School Spanish will be offered for children in 1st through 4th grades. The nine-week course will teach the basics of the lan-

guage and will meet one afternoon a week. The classes will be held at CIAA, but you do not have to attend this school in order to register.

Adults can choose from classes in photography, italic calligraphy and cake decorating basics. All classes will meet at the DSCC Jim-

my Naifeh Center at Tipton County and run from four to six weeks.

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By SARA GANGAWARE Special to The Leader Here at CMS, it’s crunch time! We are heading into the home stretch just before TCAP and we are working hard to make sure students master required skills. Teaching time is important and we value every minute of it. We must all work together to make sure our students are making the gains we expect for them.

Teachers are expected to teach from bell to bell and students are expected to be in class every day. We urge family members to stay in contact with the teachers and work with them in the education process. Sit with your children at night and help them with school work.

Read with them and help them understand their school books.

Although all of the planned parent-teacher conferences are over, you can always make arrangements to meet with our teachers. If your student is enrolled in any after school activity, make sure they attend regularly. We can’t help them if they aren’t here. We want all of our students to meet the State’s proficient and advanced levels of student achievement. We are serious about meeting these goals and are working very hard to get there.

By working together, we can and will reach our goals!

The Tipton County Health Department will be at CMS to offer H1N1 vaccines to our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders as well as to our teachers and staff. This is optional and is free of charge. Immunization will begin at our school on Monday,

Students in Audra Strubeʼs 8th grade classes at Crestview Middle School are enjoying group work with their new hands-on organizers provided by a donation made by Christine Christmas of Covington Realty.

Feb. 22. Parental authorization is required for immunization to take place and students will bring permission forms home soon. We are glad to have this service available to our students and appreciate the Health Department for coming in and doing this for our children.

Speaking of appreciation, we want to thank Christine Christmas of Covington Realty for her donation to our PTO to help provide materials and supplies for a class project. From time to time, teachers learn about great ideas for the classroom, but have no funding available to implement them. Mrs. Christmas’s donation to our PTO provided material to make re-useable hands-on organizers students use in Mrs. Audra Strube’s 8th grade classes. The students have enjoyed using them and they help students “see” how different things can be organized and grouped.

Another big “thank you” goes out to CMS student Chase Murray and CMS teacher Mary Stockton for their recent donations to our school library.

The school library is a

wonderful place to make donations of books and/ or funds and many times, we don’t think about doing that. For more information about donating to our library, please call us at 901-475-5907.

The eighth graders will have the opportunity to take a Saturday field trip to Reelfoot Lake State Park on Feb. 27.

One of the Park Rangers will board the bus and explain about the earthquake that formed Reelfoot Lake back in 18111812 while taking the students around to view Bald Eagles and other wildlife. The group will enjoy a delicious meal at Boyette’s Dining Room, visit the museum, and take a walk on the nature trail before heading back home. It should be a funfilled learning experience!

Because of the hazardous winter weather we’ve had lately, many of our planned meetings have been canceled. We will reschedule as many of these as possible, including the ADD-ADHD Parent Support Group. Please check our school website and news articles for updates on this and other items of importance. Learn more at www.tipton-county.com/ cms.

LAYMEN WORKSHOP AND ROUNDUP PROGRAMS The 16th Annual Tipton County Laymen Workshop and Roundup will be held March 13, 2010. The laymen are networking with Covington High School to have a youth workshop Saturday, March 13 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. starting with registration and a continental breakfast. The Roundup Program is Sunday, March 14 starting at 1:30 p.m. at Canaan Baptist Church, both locations are in Covington, TN.

Make-A-Wish The Student Council’s Make-A-Wish project is going great guns. They are well over half way to their $5,000 goal. Beginning on Feb. 16, the SC started selling $1 MakeA-Wish stars. Once sold they are displayed in the CHS cafeteria. Please continue to support Make-A-Wish and make some child’s wish come true.

Yearbook 2010 Senior ads for the 2010 CHS yearbook are now on sale. Information is being distributed in English classes. Ads may be

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

Mrs. Smith- Literature Mrs. Blackley- English Mrs. Lemons- French Mrs. Avis- English Mr. Byrd- Math Mr. Heaston- Algebra I Senior Corner Seniors interested in filing for financial aid may come to the Guidance Dept. and pick up a FAFSA worksheet. The worksheet will make filling out the FAFSA online much easier.

All newsletters and other important information will be updated monthly on the CHS website. Access the website at www.tipton-county. com/chs/ Seniors and their parents may contact senior counselor Mr. Richardson at 901-475-5860 or at his e-mail address: rrichardson@tipton-county.com That is all for this week. See you nest time on The Charger Beat.

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The workshop speaker will be Mr. Tony Nichelson, a radio personality with Citcom Radio Group. At the workshop, we are expecting representatives from the area colleges, trade schools, technical schools and branches of the military to answer questions concerning college tuition, financial aid and scholarship information.

Registration for Driver Education begins at all Tipton County High Schools on Feb. 18. Interested students must contact their high school’s bookkeeper to register.

An eligible student must be fifteen (15) years of age on or before July 1, 2010 in order to register for the course. The fee for the course is $250, which covers 30 hours of classroom instruction (ten 3-hour class sessions on Wednesday afternoon after school) as well as six hours behind the wheel and 12 hours of observation per student. Students may pay by cash or check with the checks made payable to the Tipton County Board of Education. Each high school will conduct its own registration and collect its own fees.

Class schedules will be given out at the time of registration. Classes will begin on Mar. 10, 2010 at each high school. Driving will begin around May 28, 2010.

Students must be in high school in order to take this class. The maximum number of students per school is 30.

No refunds will be made after the 2nd meeting.

Taking this class does not guarantee you a driver’s license.

Football Awards Congratulations to the following Charger football players whose awards were announced at the recent Gridiron Banquet.

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The days of February have flown by due to the two snow vacations students and teachers have enjoyed. This also means that the days in the third nine weeks are dwindling down. If a student needs any intervention for a class, please see the student’s teacher or Dr. Fee in the main office.

Seniors, Oscar Night has been changed to this Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Balcony. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., and the awards ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. Prices are $40 for couples and $25 for singles. Please see Mrs. Pyland in room 129.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, the “Tipton County Teen Leaders” will meet with Fran Harper with PGS from 2:45 – 4 p.m. in the wellness room (133).

“Teen Leaders” will participate in community service and alternative activities and discuss current issues affecting Tipton County youth. The meetings have already started and will last until May 14.

MHS would like to congratulate the academic knowledge team for their close, impressive win on News Channel 3 Knowledge Bowl. The win against St. Agnes allows the Cougars to advance to the elite eight of this tournament.

The team consists of Taylor Smith, Jason DeWitt, Greg Meinweiser, Matt

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The show will air March 27 at 9 a.m.

The team wishes to thank Mr. Colin, Coach Ivie, and Dr. Ivie for coming to cheer the team on to victory. This past Saturday, the team competed at the Academic Tournament in Covington. The “B” team won three of their six matches. The varsity team won five of their matches and continued on to the elite eight. Munford High is very proud of the team’s progress this year!

Have you bought your prom dress yet? If not, wait! The prom fashion show, sponsored by the HOSA department, has been moved to March 7. It will have all the latest fashions for this year. There will be door prizes to give away and lots of fun! If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Rothenberger in room 404.

National Honor Society members who received a letter to join NHS may pick up an application in room 106 (Mrs. Rasmussen). The deadline to turn in the complete application is Feb. 23.

Parents may still sign up for Parent Connect, which allows parents to check student’s grades, discipline, and attendance. Email Dr. Fee at cfee@tiptoncounty.com.

Remember to check out our website at www.tipton-county.com/mhs for pictures and announcements. The students of MHS continue to “Build the Future Today.”

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Covington Boxing Club hosts show Saturday

By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com The Covington Boxing Club will showcase some of the area’s best amateur boxers Saturday night in a home show that will start at 7:30 p.m.

Covington’s Terrance Currin will take on Olive Branch’s Hunter Tuberfield in a 120-pound bout. A 135-pound match up between local C.J. Robinson and Selmer’s Eric Moore will be the other featured bout.

Anthony Campbell, one of the Covington Boxing Club’s most decorated fighters, could also be a part of the action.

“We’re working on a bout for him,” said Covington coach Jimmy Glover. “It should be a good night of boxing.”

In action last Saturday in Ripley, J.T. Terry, Marquiston Griggs and Currin each picked up wins for the Covington Boxing Club.

Westview upsets Chargers in season finale shots for 78 percent. The difference in the game.

By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader Flat. Off night shooting. Defensive pressure not there. All of the above. What ever you want to attribute it to, the Covington Chargers’ 11 game winning streak came to an end 74-70 in their regular season finale at Martin Westview on Saturday night. The loss did nothing to change the standings or seedings this next week’s District 13 AA tournament at Obion County. The Chargers (18-8, 13-3) are still the number two seed and will square off against Crockett County (11-2, 6-10) at 8 p.m. on Saturday night. It may change the CHS attitude however. Practice yesterday morning was spirited.

Westview took a five point lead after the first quarter. CHS roared back to lead by one at the half 35-34. They could not maintain momentum however as the Westview Chargers slipped ahead by two in the third period and outscored CHS by three more in the fourth for the four point upset win. The Chargers had a chance to tie inside the 30 second mark but a missed 3-point shot, two turnovers a one of two made free throws by Westview sealed the loss.

Jacob Lloyd of Westview took game scoring honors with 22 points in the game. Demetres Claybon was high point man for CHS with 19. Carl McKenzie contributed 18 for CHS. CHS shot 75 percent (9/12) from the free throw line but were dwarfed

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#9 Westview outlasts Lady Chargers In the northern reaches of District 13 AA, there is rarely an easy night in girls’ basketball.

After facing the defending state champions on Thursday, the Covington Lady Chargers had to travel to Martin Westview on Saturday to face a Lady Charger squad with state championships in their resume. Although they lost 62-54, it was a battle to the end for the depleted CHS squad.

CHS ( 7-19, 4-12) fell behind by 13 in the first quarter, 21-8.

Then both teams fell into an offensive funk scoring a collective 10 points in the second stanza.

Westview went into the locker room leading by 15 at 27-12. In the third, CHS made a run and cut the lead to six at one point but fell back and trailed by 10, 45-35 at period’s end. The fourth period was a wash with CHS able to cut the Westview lead by only two for the final margin of eight.

CHS’ senior forward, Dominique Ross led all scorers with 28 points in the game. Amber Rechis paced Westview with 24 points. The Lady Chargers finished the season as the number seven seed in District 13 AA. They will face the number two seed and tournament host Obion County (25-3, 15-1) in the opening round of the District 13 AA tournament tonight at 8 p.m. at Obion County High School.

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Munfordʼs Crystal Jackson drives past Stephanie Schultz (left) and Lauren Gentry of Brighton for two of her game-high 25 points during the District 13-AAA play-in game Tuesday night in Brighton. Munford ended Brightonʼs season with a 55-51 win.

Lady Cougars move on, end Brighton’s season

By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com About two hours before the Munford and Brighton girls squared off in the District 13-AAA play-in game Tuesday night in Brighton, Lady Cougar head coach Mike Anderson dubbed it a loser-leaves-town game.

Then he corrected himself.

“Actually, the winner leaves town,” Anderson said.

As it turned out, Anderson’s team will be the one leaving town.

Munford got a huge game from point guard Crystal Williams and beat Brighton 5551. The win means Munford (8-15) will travel to Newbern Friday night and play topseeded Jackson North Side in the semifinals of the District 13-AA Tournament at 6 p.m.

The Lady Cardinals, a team that started the season playing well and had high hopes of making some noise in the district tournament, saw their season end on a down note.

As is typically the case when these two Tipton County rivals play one another, the game went down to the wire.

Munford managed to build a 49-43 lead with 3:22 left in the game, but Brighton would not go quietly. When Cassie Shephard scored inside with 45 seconds left, Brighton trailed 52-50.

Brighton was forced to foul as the clock wound down, and Williams made sure her team’s season was not going to end just yet.

She converted 8 of 10 free throws in the fourth quarter, including 3 of 4 in the final 36 seconds of the game, to help her team secure the win.

Brighton had one final chance, down 55-51 as the clock ticked down under 10 seconds, but a tie ball went to Munford (the possession arrow pointed their direction) with the ball rolling around in the paint and the game was no longer in doubt.

“We knew the game was going to be close and it could be decided by free throws,” said Williams, who finished with a game-high 25 points, when asked about those fateful free throws she made in the final period. “I was just thinking I didn’t want the season to end here. I wanted to go to the district tournament.”

“What can you say?” Anderson said after the game.

“She made some big free throws.”

Early on it looked like Munford might run away with game. The Lady Cougars led 15-4 after one period, but Brighton, thanks to some key steals and points from Terice Burrell, went on a 15-0 run to start the third quarter, setting the tone for a game that was close the rest of the way.

Brighton held a 29-26 lead midway through the third quarter, but Munford regained the advantage with 2:50 left in the period and never trailed again.

Demiah Eaton had a big game for Brighton, leading her team with 11 points and converting a big three-point play with 2:10 left in the fourth quarter that cut the Munford lead to three.

Shephard finished with nine points for Brighton. Britt Sanford had eight and Burrell scored seven.

Quanesha Richardson and Kelsey Briggs each scored 12 for Munford.

Anderson emerged from the locker room with Williams about 20 minutes after the conclusion of the game.

Williams didn’t look tired at all. Anderson was breathing a sigh of relief.

“We played a pretty good ball game,” said Anderson.

“It was just a typical Munford-Brighton game.”

In boys’ district tournament news: The fourth-seeded Munford boys will host fifth-seeded Hardin County Thursday night at 6:30 in the District 13AA play-in game. The winner moves on to the district tournament in Newbern, which begins Saturday. Brighton, the third seed, will play Saturday in the tournament.

Covington Parks and Recreation youth church basketball Feb. 12, 2010 5-6 year olds First Baptist (45)- Jon Hensley 12, Parker Davis 8, Ella Krull 7, Roby Myers 6, Audrey Glass 4, Mary Williams 4, Lillian Gardiner 2, Andi Delashmith 2.

First United Methodist (16)John Ethan Smith 6, Kori Pilgrim 6, Lauren Vickery 4.

Brighton Baptist Gray (19)Garrett McKinney 9, Braden Lewis 8, Seth Ballard 2.

Brighton Baptist Red (17)Tanner Stewart 6, Spencer Jones 3, Seth Simpson 3, Tucker Fore 2, Grady Higgins 2, Nate McFarland 1.

7-8 Girls Oak Grove Baptist (29)- Kaylnn Howard 13, Lexi Williams 6, Kayla Davis 4, Lizzie Wilson , Brooke Johnson 2.

First United Methodist (12)Neely Turner 6,Jillian Hunter 2, Leah Beasley 2, Meredith Owen 2.

7-8 Boys Oak Grove Baptist Alpha (40)Kaylan Fayne 8, Lareko Burton 8, Scout Davis 6, Josh McGarity 4, Conner Jacobs 4, Jake Reeder 2, Will Reeder 2, Kaden Naifeh 2, Garrett Johnson 2, Dminic Harris 2.

First Presbyterian (11)- Christopher Godwin 9, Tanner Hicks 2.

9-10 Girls Covington Assembly (26) Mackanzie McNeal 10, Ryley Myers 6, Mary Grace Smith 4, Maddie Ray 2, Ally Mize 2, Montana Hamil 2.

First Baptist (20)- Currie McIntyre 13, Rachel Whitley 4, Carly Cousar 2, Aubrey Lake Webb 1 9-10 Boys Mt. Lebanon Baptist (50)- Benton Glass 20, Dylan Chapman 8, Ty Warmath 6, Eli Davis 5, Brent McClain 5, Wesley Gray 4, Brock Lomax 2.

Oak Grove Baptist (21)- Jalen Kemp 11, Jamal Mason 4, Will Locke 2, Jordan Johnson 2, Avery

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11-12 Boys Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian (21)- Ladarius Williams 7, Eli Sutpin 5, Garrett Short 4, Hunter Davis 3, Austin Ray 2.

First Baptist (14)- BoTyler Smith 5, Zachary Tiffany 4, Sam Buron 2, Weston Downing 2, Cory Hennings 1.

13-15 Girls Brighton Baptist (29)- Amber Davis 17, Blayke Hilburn 3, Kayla Ryan 3, Rebecca Gambrell 2, Amanda McKinley 2, Hadassah Cox 2.

Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian (17)- Lauren Kinney 8, Makayla Boswell 4, Mattie Fee 2, Rylee Gray 2, Nicole Rice 1.

13-15 Boys Community Church (64)- Shun Brown 18, Darien Currie 15, Van Chaney Jr. 10, Wesley Taylor 7, Nigel Jones 7, Jimmie Thompson 6, Terian Currie 4.

Brighton Baptist (30)- Heath Baskin 9, Cody Ryan 7, Justin White 7, Reid Wilson 4, Brandon McKinley 2, Derek Ryan 2.

16-18 Boys Tabernacle Methodist (63)Jonathan Hunt 32, Kyle Davis 14, Skylar Davis 14, Philip VanCleve 2.

Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian (50)- Dexter Somerville 23, John Dyson 8, Cordera Olden 6, Caleb Jones 6, Nigel Rice 4, Jonathan Fitz 3.

Feb. 13, 2010 5-6 year olds Brighton Baptist Gray (36)Garrett McKinney 12, Braden Lewis 12, Austin Dye 8, Seth Ballard 2, Kayla Alsbrook 2.

First Presbyterian (24)- Holden Warmath 15, Paxton Messer 5, Cade Jones 3, Jobey Case 1.

First Baptist (37)- Parker Davis 13, Jon Hensley 6, Ella Krull 4,

Roby Myers 4, Carter Bondurant 3, Lillian Gardiner 3, Spencer Leonard 3, Mary Williams 1.

First United Methodist (36)Lauren Vickery 20, Carlos Slayden 9, John Ethan Smith 4, Kori Pilgrim 2, Jamante Green 1.

Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian (34)- Jade Howard 19, Thorne Turner 4, Amelia Hulsey 3, Drew Wilson 3, Isabella Howard 2, Brianna Howard 2.

CMC (21)-Aiden Griggs 14, Jacob Brown 4, Zane Whitehorn 2, Gracyn Ramsey 1.

Oak Grove Baptist (27)- Kaleb Baskin 11, Caden Owen 7, Koen Howard 5, Jackson Hughey 4, Hunter Elder 2.

Brighton Baptist Red (10)Spencer Jones 5, Seth Simpson 2, Nate McFarland 2, Mae Mae Walker 1.

7-8 Girls Covington Assembly (24)- Mariah Slayden 12, Alyssa Ray 4, Aubrey Rose Zurhellen 4, Cheyenne Harrod 2, Harley McNeal 2.

Oak Grove Baptist (23)-Kaylnn Howard 8, Brooke Johnson 4, Amanda Dale Simpson 4, Lexi Williams 4, Andi Kate Coulston 2, Lizzie Wilson 1.

First United Methodist (41)Neely Turner 15, Mary Catherine Turner 14, Jillian Hunter 4, Leah Beasley 4, Farraday Johnson 2, Meredith Owen 2.

First Baptist (24)- Jamison McIntyre 8, Destany Ballard 6, Mary Leslie Cranford 5, Cassie McDaniel 4, Julianne Lofton 1.

7-8 Boys Victory Baptist (38)- TJ Tyus 14, Matthew Johnson 10, Logan Cramer 7, Tristian Gourley 4, Ryan Byram 2, Jayden Gentile 1.

First Presbyterian (12)- Carson Ruffin 7, Carter Turner 5.

Oak Grove Baptist Alpha (33)Scout Davis 16, Josh McGarity 8, Kylan Fayne 8, Lareko Burton 1.

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(20)- Dylan Baskin 6, Peyton Francis 6, Jeremy Grant 3, Jackson Owen 2, Colby Thompson 2, Garrett Faulk 1.

Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Alpha (60)- Christian Delashmit 20, Zyon Glass 14, Luke Smith 8, Johnathan Wilson 6, Drake Whitmer 4, Jake Roane 4, Chase Joyner 2.

Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Omega (10)- Blake Birmingham 6, Balfour Roe 4.

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9-10 Girls First Baptist (34)- Currie McIntyre 16, Rachel Whitley 10, Auburn Sage 2, Aubrey Lake Webb 2, Lilyan Williams 2, Carly Cousar 2.

Brighton Baptist Alpha (5)Anna Atkins 3, Taylor Marbry 2.

11-12 Boys First Presbyterian (24)- Ethan Whitley 8, Alex Malone 6, Cornelius Kemp 5, Cooper Turner 3, Nathan Oliver 2.

First Baptist (17)- Cory Hennings 7, Zachary Tiffany 5, BoTyler Smith 3, Andrew Harville 2.

Brighton Baptist (35)- Seven Cook 11, Austin Kimery 10, Kolton Childress 6, Austin Green 2, Jacob Green 2, Will Walker 2.

Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian (18)- Eli Sutpin 8, Garrett Short 4, Ladavius Williams 4, Hunter Davis 2.

Brighton Baptist Omega (20)Emily West 6, Anna Jackson 4, Grace Stewart 4, Maygen Gilbreath 2, Haley Simpson 2, Sydnie Downing 2, K. Fore 2.

Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian (9)- Lauren Smith 5, Kaylynn Lyles 2, Rebecca Abrams 2.

Covington Assembly (34)Maddie Ray 8, Mackenzie McNeal 7, Ally Mize 6, Mary Grace Smith 5, Ryley Myers 4, Montana Harrod 4.

9-10 Boys Atoka Methodist (40)- Dylan Forbes 11, Dalton Roberts 10, Cory Young 9, Trey Justice 6, Austin Framblin 2, Cade Forbes 2.

First Baptist (8)- Kobe Wallace 6, Reed Massengill 2.

Oak Grove Baptist (31)- Jalen Kemp 10, Jamal Mason 9, Avery Coleman 8, Porter Wright 2, Cade Carter Simpson 2.

Brighton Baptist (26)- Skylar Dye 8, Hunter Huffman 8, Tyler Higgins 6, Josh McFarland 4.

11-12 Girls First Baptist (27)- Lauren Thompson 14, Hannah Pinner 5, Lindsey Morris 4, Kariean Matlox

First United Methodist (13)Bailee Moss 4, Abby Naifeh 3, Raygen Escue 2, Abby Beasley 2, Lauren Smith 2.

Crossway Baptist (29)- Raygen Huffman 12, Annie Posey 8, Sarah Laney 3, Grace Thurmond 2, Lyndsey McDivitt 2, Amanda Phillips 2.

First Presbyterian (18)- Aubree Jones 7, Tasia Cunningham 6, Elizabeth Dunn 4, Mary Simonton 1.

13-15 Girls Brighton Baptist (30)- Kayla Ryan 7, Blayke Hilburn 6, Amanda McKinley 4, Hadassah Cox 4, Amber Davis 3, Marilyn Phillips 2, Rebecca Gambrelll 2.

First Baptist (26)- Morgan Harris 11, Jessica Barnett 6, Sarah Moffett 5, Whitney Wallace 2.

13-15 Boys Community Church (54)- Shun Brown 15, Jimmie Thompson 8, Darien Currie 8, Raheem Douglas 7, Wesley Taylor 5, Terian Currie 4, Nigel Jones 4, Van Chaney Jr. 3.

Brighton Baptist (44)- Reid Wilson 10, Cody Ryan 9, Heath Baskin 7, Tyler Carver 6, Justin White 5, Cody Pangburn 2, Derek Ryan 2.

First Baptist (25)- Jon Michael Cannon 17, Matt O’Brien 6, Clayton Dunn 1.

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Randolph United Methodist (17)- Emily Kate Smith 11, Paige Kissell 2, Kelby Meadows 2, Molli Billings 2 Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian (44)- Maddie Stafford 24, Kelsey Trammel 6, Tiff Nance 6, Marcie Blalack 4, Courtney Hedrick 4.

Brighton Baptist (16)- Katie Smith 6, Mallory Tapp 6, Amanda Tanner 4.

16-18 Boys Tabernacle Methodist (47)Kyle Davis 19, Jonathan Hunt 18, Skylar Davis 4, Philip VanCleve 2, Forrest Davis 2, Bishop Davis 2.

First Baptist (39)- Derrick Coe 27, Zack Roganski 4, Britt Dunn 3, Chance Sampson 2, David McCullough 2, Matt Greear 1.

First United Methodist (57)Mario Currie 19, Kenneth Coe 13, Jeffery Taylor 9, Joseph Coe 8, Demarcus Williamson 7.

Smyrna Baptist (43)- Danny Potter 19, Cory O’Hara 13, Daniel Maddox 4, Sean Riley 3, Ethan Latta 2, William Seth Swords 2.

Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian (39)- Dexter Somerville 18, John Dyson 14, Will Stafford 3, Caleb Jones 2, Niegel Rice 2.

Garland (34)- Chris Taylor 15, Robert Hensley 9, Beau Hensley 8, Jesse Somerville 2, Bradley Cooper 2.

Beaver Baptist (52)- Garrett Lomax 16 Montavian Adams 13, Jack Morris 11, Ryan Payne 6, Colliar Robinson 5, Josh McLillie 1.

Brighton Baptist (39)- Brandon Davis 19, John Robert Jones 5, Tyler Hedrickson 4, Mason Malone 4, Jonathan Kimery 3, Trent Tanner 3, Cale Baskin 1.

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Chargers clinch #2 seed at Gibson County

By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader With their 81-59 win at Gibson Co. on Thursday night, the Covington Chargers (18-7, 13-2) clinched at least the number two seed in next week’s District 13 AA tournament at Obion Co. With up tempo offense and withering defensive pressure, CHS forced nine first period turnovers from the home standing Pioneers and had six players get on the scoreboard while running out to a 10 point lead that they never surrendered.

CHS was in control by 20 at the half time break and cruised in the second half with almost the entire bench getting in the game and in the scoring column. Covington’s Carl McKenzie and Lester Gude along with Gibson Co.’s Tony Eskew took game scoring hon-

ors with 20 points each. The CHS press forced 26 Pioneer turnovers to only 12 for the Chargers. Covington struggled again at the charity stripe shooting just 50 percent (7/14). The Pioneers were marginally better at 53 percent (10/19).

Lady Chargers latest Gibson victim The Gibson Co. Lady Pioneers (23-1, 13-1) are the defending TSSAA State AA State Champions.

They have lost two games in the past three seasons. One of those was just ten days ago within the district breaking a 55 game winning streak. The Covington Lady Chargers (7-18, 4-11) did not add to their misery last Thursday in a lopsided 84-44 loss at Gibson County.

The Lady Pioneers were able to

score from everywhere on the floor with ease as the Lady Chargers did not put up much defensive resistance. Senior guard Heather Butler was the catalyst for Gibson County burning the nets for a game high 35 points. Iesha Carruthers led the Covington squad with 17 points.

The Lady Chargers’ leading scorer, Dominique Ross, spent much of the 1st half on the bench saddled with fouls. She finished with 14 points.

Gibson County showed why they are ranked as the number two team in Class AA. With their super sharp passing, ball handling and defensive pressure, they dominated CHS. CHS committed 26 turnovers to just six for the Lady Pioneers. The Lady Chargers shot 50 percent (5/10) at the free throw line while Gibson County was 9/10 for 90 percent.

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Track sign-ups The Tipton County Chiefs track sign-ups are underway. Ages six to 15. Sign-ups are every Thursday and Friday from 5-6 p.m. at the park. For more information contact Max at 6512104, or Pat at 484-7294.

Covington Dixie Girls Softball Covington Dixie Girls Softball will hold signups every Saturday in February from 9 a.m.

- noon at Covington Integrated Arts Academy. A copy of your child’s birth certificate is required. Any questions call Mark Stewart at 8331357.

Atoka Dixie Youth Softball Sign-ups for Atoka Dixie Youth will be held Feb. 20 from 2-4 p.m. at Atoka City Hall for ages 4-18. The cost will be $65 per child, $45 for more than two children.

Participants must bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate. For additional information

call 837-6808.

Brighton Dixie Youth Baseball Sign-ups for Brighton Dixie Youth baseball will be held every Saturday in the month of February at the Brighton Senior Center. The cost is $65 and opened to ages 4-18.

Family discounts are offered for multiple children. Copy of the birth certificate is required.

For more information call 581-9744.

Brighton AYSO Soccer Spring registration will be held on Feb. 23, March 2, and 9 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 27, March 6, and 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Old Brighton High School or online at www.eayso. org. Cost will be #0 for returning fall players, all other players, $45.

Soccer is open to youth 4-17 years of age and adults 18 and up. For more information email brightonsoccer@bigriver.net or call 474-2423.

Munford Parks & Rec Soccer Registration Spring soccer registration will be open through Feb. 26 at the Munford Parks & Recreation Center at 63 College Street. Munford soccer is for youth ages 3-16 and costs $65 to enroll.

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receive a $10 discount.

The fee includes a uniform and participation trophy. All practices and games will be held at the award-winning soccer complex at Valentine Regional Park located on Beaver Road. For additional information, please visit the spring soccer page at www.munford.com, call Dorothy at 901/837-5965 or visit the Recreation Center.

26. Fees are $65, which includes a uniform and participation trophy. A $10 discount is given to Munford city residents.

All practices and games will be held in Poplar Park on College Street.

For more information, visit the flag football page at www.munford. com or call Dorothy at the Munford Parks & Recreation Department at 901/837-5965.

Adult Soccer Registration Munford Parks and Recreation is offering a spring, co-ed, recreational soccer league for ages 17 & older. All games and practices will be held at the award-winning soccer complex at Valentine Regional Park on Beaver Road. Fees are $35 per player, with no more than 12 players to a team. Registration closes Feb. 26. Forms are available at the Munford Recreation Center located at 63 College Street or online at www.munford. com. For more information, please call Dorothy at 901/837-5965.

Pre-Season Soccer or Flag Football Clinics Register for soccer or flag football clinics to be held Saturday, March 6. Cost per clinic is $20 with signups held at the Munford Recreation Center at 63 College Street, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The soccer clinic is for ages 3-16 and will be held at Valentine Regional Park at 1020 Beaver Road in Munford.

Camp begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at noon.

The flag football clinic will be held in Poplar Park at the corner of Douglas and College Streets from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 6-13.

For complete itineraries or to register for either of these clinics, log on to www.munford.com or call Dorothy at Munford Parks & Recreation at 901-837-5965 or e-mail at athletics@munford.com.

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Registration for youth ages 6 through 13 will be held through Feb.

Sloan works with March of Dimes on local level One in eight of Covington babies will be born premature this year, and local business leader Gary Sloan is working with the March of Dimes to change this.

Gary, who is President at Bank of Tipton, knows how important the March of Dimes mission is. As a father and parent, he took on the role to raise awareness and important funding to provide for babies who are born premature or with birth defects.

Sloan is currently Chairman for the Tipton County TOTAL YOUTH Leadership program, Chairman of the South Tipton Chamber of Commerce, a volunteer for the Tipton County Special Olympics, member of the Covington Exchange Club, on the board of the Tipton County Education

Foundation, and was South Tipton Chamber’s Volunteer of the year in 2008. He has served on the Board of the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse for Haywood, Crockett and Tipton counties.

March for Babies, the March of Dimes’ largest fundraiser, helps fund lifesaving research and educational programs aimed at helping moms have healthy babies. Last year, the Covington event raised more than $43,000 – this year, March for Babies Chair Gary Sloan hopes to bring in even more by focusing on new revenue and helping to raise awareness in the area.

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Covington residents can sign up today at www.marchforbabies.org and start a team with co-workers, family or friends. Last year, more than 200 people attended the event, which is typically held in April..

“We’re so excited to have Gary on board to help us at a local level,” said Jeannie Patrick, Community Director for the West Tennessee Division of the Tennessee March of Dimes Chapter.

“His passion for the cause and commitment to helping our babies will be a huge driving factor in the success of our event next year. We are grateful for the time and support he is able to lend us.”

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After 85 years it's still in the family

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com One of the oldest businesses in Tipton County and the oldest black-owned business is Barlow Funeral Home located in Covington.

Established in 1925 in Lauderdale County by Major Barlow, Barlow Funeral has been a family run business for its entire 85 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the third generation,â&#x20AC;? said Quincy Barlow, current owner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Major was my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uncle. He had no children and he got my dad to go to mortuary school.

That was approximately in 1932. Barlow said when his great-uncle died, he left the business to his father, V. B. Barlow, Sr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thirty-three months from the day my dad graduated from mortuary school he passed and left everything to my father.

My father ran it Major Barlow founded Barlow Funeral Home in 1925. from 1935 until 1968 when he passed, â&#x20AC;? he said.

After the passing of his father, Barlowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Marjorie W. Barlow, took over the reins of the business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My father died when I was 12-years-old,â&#x20AC;? Barlow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mother took over and ran it for 33 years.

She was the chief principal officer from 1968 to 2001.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really the one who has held this business together.â&#x20AC;?

Truly a family business, in addition to Barlow, his older brother, Drakely Barlow, Sr., also worked in the family business until his passing in 2006. And today, his son, nephew and now his daughter is learning the family trade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My older brother Drakley graduated from mortuary in 1975 and came back home to help as the general manager. My daughter, Brittney is in mortuary school right now. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll graduate from Gupton in August of this year,â&#x20AC;? Barlow added proudly.

Barlow Funeral Home has been located at its present location, 205 N. Main Street, since 1944. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We used to be across Spring Street, closer to the

court house going up the hill,â&#x20AC;? said Barlow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dad built that building in 1944 for a funeral home.

In fact, I lived upstairs in that funeral home until I was 6-years-old,â&#x20AC;? he added, referring to the present building.

Barlow said the mortuary business has changed a lot over the years since the days his great-uncle Major began it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a lot of changes,â&#x20AC;? he stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When my dad passed my mom just put us in the business. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen it go from the old burial association to the pre-need concept. We do a lot of stuff now through automation. We offer video services. I remember when we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a one man stretcher. We have hydraulic stretchers now, that unless its an oversized size person, one person can make a removal.â&#x20AC;?

To keep up with the changing times, the funeral home went through a major renovation in the 1990s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve added a chapel, an elevator and a new showroom,â&#x20AC;? explained Barlow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are a full Barlow Funeral Home in it's earlier days and how it looks today. service funeral. We offer insurance as well as the pre-need and at-need funerals. We also offer crema- life and although he has fulfilled other roles during his lifetime, its the funeral business that brings him tions.â&#x20AC;?

Providing for an average of 100 funerals a year, Bar- the greatest source of pride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was born into it really,â&#x20AC;? explained Barlow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve low said cremation services is one change he has seen done a lot of things â&#x20AC;&#x201C; been in banking, politics, I recently take off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the past three years Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen those become more worked for 18 years for the Tennessee Department of prevalent in the African-American society,â&#x20AC;? said Bar- Revenue and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the executive director for Delta Hulow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We used to have maybe two cremations a year man Resources but my daddy wanted all of us to be but last year I did more cremations in the history of licensed [in the mortuary business]. So, I pursued the courses and graduated with my license in 1979. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this business. We had nine cremations last year.â&#x20AC;?

Barlow has been in the mortuary business his entire really an honor to be a part of this and I anticipate going to the funeral home full-time when I retire.â&#x20AC;?

New Arrival Jan. 22, 2010 A daughter, Jayda Michelle Williams, was born at Methodist Healthcare-Germantown to Shelby Nociti and Heath Williams.

She weighed six pounds 11 ounces and measured 19.5 inches.

Grandparents are Michelle Nociti of Mason, Ron and Tricia Nociti of Atoka, and Mark and Beverly Williams of Atoka.

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By Tula Starr Hi folks, Snow, snow, go away, come again another day.

I am ready for some sunny days. Aren't you?

Some good things come from snow.

It puts water back into the ground, it kills a lot of insects that bother us.

Also, we have to admit that it is a beautiful sight to look at.

We are getting anxious to get some more yard work done before it gets too hot this spring and summer. We are planning to redo our big flower bed that runs all the way around our house. We have to do something about the weeds that are multiplying in this area.

Twenty years ago when this home was built they put heavy plastic down. In the meantime there has been about five inches of soil

www.covingtonleader.com (dirt) placed on top of it. We hope to put down more plastic and then add pea gravel on top of that. Hopefully it will keep down the weeds and grasses. I sure don't like to pull weeds.

Randolph U.M. Church: Condolences to Ada Fletcher and all her family in the death of her dear husband Arvis.

We have only known them for about eight years and we have

Mt. Carmel/Clopton

By Elaine Watkins 476-7093 It's a very cold Monday night.

Been very cold all day long, with snow that didn't stick to the roads but was pretty falling. We had about eight inches here between Sunday and Monday nights and that was on top of what stayed around from the January 29 snow that started it all. Flurries are forecasted for tomorrow also but later this week - rain. It has been pretty; I don't think I've ever seen snow stay around for so long.

Someone said this is the first time in history that 49 of the U.S.'s 50 states all had snow at the same time. All but Hawaii. Awesome!

I drove to Brighton Thursday morning and kept the Langston children, Percaya, Aerik and Kali, while Jenni and her mother, Helen Moore, went for Jenni's treadmill test. She did better than the doctors expected so I think her heart is gaining strength. She is in all our prayers. The children and I had fun even though I am out of practice! Better be getting back in though.

That afternoon I stopped in to visit for a little while with the Queen of Mt. Carmel, Catherine McCalla. We had a good visit.

James, Clint and I drove over to Ripley Friday looking at stuff that was to be in the farm equipment sale Saturday. Clint went to the sale but didn't buy anything.

There was also one at Longtown Gin that Clint had checked out earlier in the week. It’s that time of year.

Elizabeth and I spent time together Saturday and she registered at the Freckled Frog. They are already planning her church shower so it's getting close. She goes to the doctor Friday, then starts going every other week.

James and I went to the Valentine Banquet at church Saturday night and enjoyed the Hawaiian theme and decorations. "Blue Hawaii" with Elvis was playing on the wall (no sound) and we had chicken and chops cooked with pineapple rings, green beans with pineapple, corn with coconut (really good!), rice, rolls and banana pudding and coconut pie.

Libby Click, Bill Murray, Crystal Edmonds and Chase Kidd were contestants in a Valentine trivia game, with Crystal winning. Our thanks to Jeff and Jennifer Phillips for getting it together and Brian Dickey for grilling.

Doris Yoakum brought and showed a real grass skirt that her uncle had sent her when she was young from Hawaii before Pearl Harbor was hit. He later died at Guadalcanal. She had taken very good care of it and everyone enjoyed seeing it, along with a pair of

Almyra

By Libby Click Hi everyone, Thank goodness Valentines Day came before this recent freeze.

All the love shown and affection shared by everyone should have helped us cope with the 20-degree temperatures which followed.

Don't know what's predicted, but I cannot wait until it's a mere 75 or 80 degrees again.

Feeding the birds has been entertaining for us. One morning I looked and there were six doves under our feeder. We also have all other types of birds and two small bird nests recently established. The Lord's creations are magnificent!

Charlie and I attended a sweetheart banquet at church Saturday evening; it was done with a Hawaiian theme. Jeff and Jennifer Phillips and Bryan and Shellie Dickey and others prepared the best meal. It was so much fun!

Mrs. Doris Yoakum brought a real Hawaiian skirt given to her by an uncle when she was 10 years old.

It was in remarkable condition.

We really appreciate her sharing her story and she even gave us a cute example of what it's true purpose is. Way to go, Doris; you've still got it!

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leather sandals from Hawaii. Nice night. And everyone wore a lei!

Sympathy is extended to the Pete McDow family in the death of his wife, Ruth Ann McDow. Her funeral was today. I remember her well from when their son, Pete, and I were young. We had a big picnic at their house one time.

All that family is in my prayers.

Former Byars-Hall classmate George Watsons' wife, Debbie, had a biopsy on her liver last week that they are praying comes back all right. Nine years ago she had liver cancer. She is in our prayers also for a good report.

It was good to see Kenneth Mason and Carol McMahan at church yesterday. Kenneth had a spot taken off his head and Carol had two stents put in last week, following chest pains and a catherization. So glad they are doing well.

Frelan Holbrook is still getting over pneumonia, and taking treatments. He has our prayers, as well as Lawrence Coulston, Rodney Eubank and James Kimbrough. Mildred Johnson is doing better with her shingles. Mildred Babbitt has had a stroke and is not doing well at the time of this writing. She is in a Memphis hospital. Claire Mosley is at Signature Nursing Home following a stroke.

Anyone wanting to help with VBS this June is asked to let Grant and Crystal Edmonds or Karla and John Combs know by next Sunday. The dates are June 6-9.

Congratulations to the Mike Rogers family! Their son, Justin, who has been attending college in Cincinnati, Ohio, will graduate and be on the teaching faculty at Freed-Hardeman University this fall. He and his wife, Ashli, looked at houses during the lectureships last week, where the announcement was made. Bonita is so happy he will be back in Tennessee!

The birthday party at Covington Manor will be on the 20th at 2 p.m. The devotional at Covington Care will be Sunday a 4 p.m., where the youth will lead the service.

The 18-30 year olds' class went bowling Friday night and had a big time. The ACTs and KIX groups will go midnight bowling on the 19th and have a singing and devotional on the 21st.

Happy birthday this week goes to Jeni Chaney on Feb. 14th, to Jack Burris on the 16th and to Andrea Newman on the 18th!

Happy anniversary to Craig and Kim Clay on Feb. 14 and to Tim and Angie Gatlin on the 18th!

Sympathy is extended to DebWorship is at 11 a.m. each Sunday morning; Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is always welcome. The Brice Fite Game and Fish Supper will be Sunday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.; the speaker will be Mr. Tommy Owen.

All youth in grades 8-12 and any adults that would like to go see the Riverkings play on Feb. 27, please see Kim Gray. The cost will be $10 per person. Happy birthdays this week go to Dianne Patton, Jill McIntyre and Mack Kidwell. Hope they are each the greatest!

Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning; Rev. Charles Todd is our minister. We welcome all members, friends and visitors to the fellowship of Sharon. We are always grateful for our Dunlap residents who are able to be with us.

Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. each Sunday. Brother Mike Rogers is our minister and Brother Jeff Phillips our associate minister.

Bible Study is at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday mornings and again at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.

Everyone is always welcome.

We have man on our prayer list, please keep them in your prayers.

Happy birthdays this week go to Jeni Chaney, Jack Burris and Andrea Newman. Happy anni-

found that they are both really good Christians.

We know that Arvis is now in a better place.

Wednesday, Feb. 17, RUMC will celebrate Ash Wednesday Services at 6 p.m.

Homebound focus is Mrs Patra Ballard. Mrs. Patra will also celebrate her birthday on Feb. 26.

Happy birthday Mrs. Patra.

Student focus is Laken Jackson... Laken is a BHS sophomore, is the daughter of Greg

bie Otts in the death of her cousin, Dick Clifton.

A heart transplant benefit for Brian Ferrell will be Saturday, Feb. 27 starting at 4:30 p.m. at Brighton Middle School. There will be a spaghetti supper and Bake Sale with entertainment by "Three For Thee," "Crossing ordan," "Constant Witness" and more, starting at 6 p.m.

Brian is a 26-year-old survivor of Hodgkin's Lymphoma but due to intensive treatments, his heart has been damaged. He is the son of Alvis and Lynn Ferrell, brother of Krissy Ferrell and grandson of Rodney and Rose Eubank and Maxine Ferrell Cranford. Any donations will be greatly appreciated by them all.

There are three roosters at Clint's house and James brought one of them home the other day, since we haven't had one for a while. He was holding the rooster while Clint drove the truck and when they passed by Thomas and Linda Delk's house, where there are chickens, he said, "Berk, berk."

On down the road by Jeff and Christie Coughlan's house, where there are chickens, he says it again.

By Marvin and Gail Johnson's house, where, well you know. A hawk flew across in front of the truck and he sounded the alarm.

They pulled into our driveway and he sounded, then after being put out of the truck, went around to the deck where our hens were perching. Weird!

Debbie Otts called Friday and asked who has horses around here. I asked why and she said, “We have one in our yard!”

It was brownish-gray with white under its chin, white stockings and a brand “BRS” or “Bsquiggles”. They managed to tie it to a tree and called the sheriff’s department. They went to the feed store right across the road and bought some horsefeed and offered it and the horse seemed ravaged and ate it quickly. It might have been gone for some time; don’t know. They rode around inquiring with people who have horses around here and no clue, so animal control came and got it that night. It’s at the animal shelter. Sure hope the owner finds the horse; I know they are looking.

"Thanks for Reading" this week goes to Catherine McCalla and Fay Hughes! Sa-lute!

This week's Farmer's Almanac Quote: (We think it's cold here) "On the 11th of February 1899, Fort Logan, Montana, experienced a record low temperature of -61 degrees F." Hope you had a good Presidents' Day - another day out of school and enjoying the 21st Olympic Winter Games - go USA! Until next week . . .

Elaine versary to Craig and Kim Clay and Tim and Angie Gatlin. Hope they are all the greatest!

Our message Sunday was of course a celebration of love, being Valentines Day. Great message, Brother Mike. There was a special smile on one young lady's face Sunday; Meghan Laxton received that beautiful diamond ring that all girls dream of. Mr. Michael Nolan expressed his love to Meghan with an engagement ring. That's so exciting. Yes, I'm sure you can recall those moments of joy and happiness. Way to go, Michael.

Our sympathy goes out to Debbie Otts in the death of her cousin, Dick Clifton.

Please remember our military: Brad Evins, Andy Harrington, Brittany Sallee, Deann Carter, Jordon Carpenter, Jacob Carpenter, Jessica Whaley, Bryce Mosely, Zachary Nance, John Wallance and Cody Erwin.

In closing, in Almyra we have a new barbeque business called Tango's. It is located west of Hwy. 14 behind Dollar General. Charlie and I ate there last week and it was very good.

Did you know the wonder of a single snowflake outweighs the wisdom of a million meteorologists? However, as pretty as they are, I still wish they would fall somewhere else besides Tipton County.

Have a great week, everyone.

and Angie Jackson and granddaughter of Norma Glass. Laken has one brother Kale.

Laugh for today: Taken from the Readers Digest, March, on page 32. I think that the old man wrote this.

“A wife is scrambling eggs when her husband burst into the kitchen.

‘Careful,’ he cries, ‘careful! You're cooking too many at once. Too many!

Scramble them? Now! We need more butter.

They're going to stick!

Careful! Now scramble them again! Hurry up!.

Are you crazy? Don't forget to salt them. You know you always forget to salt them. Use the salt.

Use the salt!’ The wife turns and asks ‘what is wrong with you?’

Her husband calmly replies, ‘I wanted to show you what it feels like when I'm driving!’”

Love and Prayers.

Gilt Edge

By Bernadine McAfee Connie Blyue was happy Wednesday when she got some dish towels from her cousin Ruth Dillender, of Bertrand, Mo. Ruth had embroidered hummingbirds on them.

Connie learned to crochet her senior year at Munford High School during a home economics class. Some students would eat, some would sew and some would cook. To this day, she still crochets baby blankets, booties, caps, scarfs and afghans.

On the prayer list: Megan Hobock, Mindy Tankersley, Jada Cousar, Shawn Cousar, Moviline Cousar, Tommy Cousar, Bill Neafus, Ashley Bradshaw, Patra Ballard, Karla Morgan, Hop Gibbins, Louise Bomar, Odis Poole, the folks at Kelley's Chapel Church of God (Holiness) Mike and Elaine Roberts, June Glass, Mary Moore, Carol Ann Fletcher, Bill Stimpson and Jackie Ballard.

Also remember Cindy Simmon and Nadine Kellum in prayer.

Sympathy to the loves ones of Mary Greathouse, Terry N. Wallace, Sammy Gale Layne, Susan Marie VonKeanel Griffith, James Harris and Arvis Fletcher.

Happy February birthday to Ray Overby. May it be the best.

I want to tell you about a wonderful person.

Her name is Kathryn Glass, who is a cancer survivor. Her husband, Edward, died in 2002.

Their dog Peyton disappeared and was gone for months when a neighbor mentioned a dog had come to her place. It was Peyton. She was thrilled to get him back. She said Ed was still watching over her. She is a Christian lady and has a large family. She is a big UT fan and has attended some games.

Maybe it won't be long until Charlotte Lawrence's mother, Opal Murray, who lives in Dallas, Texas can come visit them. They visit often by phone.

A few weeks ago in my column I listed several bus drivers in the area, . I fail to mention Barbara Glidewell, Mrs. Jeff Alsbrook and her dad, Mr. Wright.

Gilt Edge has two churches. The Church of Christ where Daniel Dalton serves as the minister and the other is New Salem United Methodist Church where Rev. Norman Crittenden is the pastor. Wayne Sloan is the town mayor and Steve Fletcher and Billy Fleming are councilmen. The local businesses include Fletcher's Garage and Gilt Edge Cafe.

The men's Saturday morning breakfast was held on Feb. 6 at Westside Church.

Happy February birthdays to Kathryn Glass and Paula and Hilda McClung. Hope you have a great day.

Rhonda McPherson had a birthday Jan. 29. Her sister, Penny, who lives in Mississippi, made a cake for her family.

Donnie and Will Haislip went to Memphis Tuesday night to see WWE Wrestling and had a great time.

John and Callie Blyue enjoyed watching the Super Bowl Sunday night with Phyllis Whiteside family. Their dog, Ruthie, went along as well.

The seniors at the Brighton center celebrated Ann Morris’ and Lawson Haynes’ birthday recently.

Atoka

By Mabel Smith 837-8017 Dear readers: I did not get the news in last week with the snow we had.

Happy birthday this month to: Spence Cousar, Shelly Bailey, Cheryl Max, Billie McKee, Avery McKee, Raygan Huffman, Bill Garlock, Angel Martin, Swayne Huffman, Malachi, Joshua, Zachery and Seth White, Jerry Wilson, Chris Lloyd, Malin Fite, Erin Presten, Virginia Sanders, Ken McClain, Vicki Ayers, Steve Mashburn, Clay Forbess, Shorty Timbs, Todd Mashburn, John Brooks, Josh Forbess, Benjamin Forbess, Brad Mashburn, Gene Mashburn, Melanie Billings, Sara Forbess, Kate Dawson, Nita Walker, and Bill Lloyd Jr. The snow has complicated many things including schools. But maybe it is gone for now. Although it did spit snow all day Monday.

At First Baptist Church of Atoka there will be men’s prayer meeting on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.

Then on Sunday, Feb. 21, Sunday school fellowship from 9:30 - 10 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 27 is a church work day from 8 a.m. until noon.

The U. M. Joy Group has changed from Tuesdays to Thursday at 10 a.m.

United Methodist men will meet for breakfast and fellowship at 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 21 in Quisenbury Hall.

On the prayer list, let us remember; Billy Lumpkin, Faye Willis, Carolyn Max, Pat Lloyd, Brice Fite, Hunter Box, James and Martha Eskridge, Regina Mashburn, William Mashburn, Martha Hutson, Seth White, Lindsey Wilson, Chris Lloyd, Rodney Waits, Lib Slough, Meroam Slough and Bill Stimpson.

Sympathy goes to Vivian Cope and family in the death of her sister, Hazel Kimberlin of Missouri and also remember the families of Janice Staggs, Clara Jane Phelps, Virginia Monlezun and Leroy Sweat.

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HOMES FOR SALE

704

HOME TO BE MOVED, 24 X 50 FT. building moved to your lot, C/H/A very nice $10,500.00 great for church JC May house movers 901789-4430 105 MOSSY OAK TRAIL Beautiful 3 or 4 bed/2bth in Williamsburg. Sellers relocating.

StacyCarmackJohnson Real Estate Mart 326-5272/837-4444 www.stacysellstn.com 727 S. MAPLE, COVINGTON NEWLY remodeled. Hardwood floors, appliances, walk in shower.

Beautiful Great buy at $75,000.00 (901) 476-7750 (901) 301-3578 HOME FOR SALE, 148 LINDSEY LN. Munford Tn. Brick. 3bdr, 2.5 bth, 3000sq. Ft. fenced,11.47ac. + 3 Rentals W/income Plantation Properties. 901-836-3255 HOME FOR SALE, 5009 HWY. 14, Brick 3 Bdr, 2.5 Bth, 4.5Ac. Wooded, can hunt from yard. Barn, Plantation Properties. 901-837-3255, owneragent WOW MUST SEE THESE! 1120 KELLY CORNER ROAD Gorgeous 3200 sq. ft. 3 or 4 bd/2.5bth w/Hearthroom/off & bonus on 5 acres in Brighton School District.

StacyCarmackJohnson Real Estate Mart 326-5272/837-4444 www.stacysellstn.com

LOTS & ACREAGE

705

10 ACRES $104,000.00 944 Culbreath Road In Turning Leaf Estates Nice level lot,perfect for your dream home. Lot sold as one parcel or divided into 2 - 5 ac lots Call 901487-9150 for more information.

3 LOTS 5 to 6.5 ACRES KELLY CORNER RD, John Jefferson 901685-2777 Glen Hurt and Associates FOR SALE: 51 ACRES PASTURE with woods, spring fed creeks Lauderdale County Tn. 731-6122420 MH FOR SALE 96 SUNSHINE, 16 X 80 in Drummonds, Munford area 3 Br 2 BA with all appliances washer and dryer. Will have to be moved.

Contact Shelly at 484-8950 or Alton at 652-5030

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL COMM./INDUST. PROPERTY FOR RENT 802 BUILDING FOR LEASE, App. 6000 sq. ft. Retail Space, App. 3000 sq. ft.

4 Bay Shop Space. Will lease together or Separately. Call 4762382 WEST SIDE COURT SQUARE 1600 sq. ft. retail or office space recently renovated call 476-4505

REAL ESTATE RENT

MISC. PETS & SUPPLIES 202 Westenn Livestock Supply Muck & Bogg Boots Purina Cattle Feed $5.85 Bird Feed

is now accepting applications for Elderly Apartments

THE LEVITE VOCAL SCHOOL currently has vocal instruction openings for ages 8-18. Contact Stephanie Billings at 901-412-8658 for further information.

108

TEACHERS WANTED: CHRISTIAN preschool hiring qualified teachers.

Interviews beginning immediately.

Send resume to Cynthia Harvey, Director, Munford United Methodist Preschool, Munford, Tn. 38057

Broadmeadow Place Apartments

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 901

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

Accepting Application for 1 & 2 bedroom Apts.

Come By or Call

Office: 475-1371 TTD: 1-800-848-0298 USDA/Rural Development

This institution is an Equal Opportunity provider & employer

$850.00 per month, $500.00 deposit NO PETS, Will take Sec.8 901-4766057 HOUSE FOR RENT, 3 BR 2 BA MUNFORD $750/mn $750/dep 8353707 or 517-8130 MUNFORD, 3 BR BRICK 1/4 MILE off 51 HWY. Large den, separate living, dining and breakfast room.

Large fenced yard, stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer furnished, $900/ month.

2 BR 1 BA stove dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave furnished $750 per month 326-6907 NEWLY RENOVATED HOME 4 BR, 2 BA DES, MMS, MHS $1000/mn plus deposit 837-0796 or 848-0796 S. MAPLE ST., COVINGTON 1 BR 1 BA All appliances No pets. Deposit $300 Rent $450 per month. Call 4767750

paint and new c 9664 Holly Grove R qualified buyers. ton County, y ne $115,000.9327 Riv

by Forrest area. 3B Real Estate Mart,

kitchen, dining room, refrig., stove, washing machine, dishwasher. NO PETS. $425 plus deposit. Call 901827-3843 1 BR 1 BA DUPLEX IN COVINGTON. No Pets $395/mn $200/dep 901-476-5547

AUTOMOTIVE TRAILERS

954

Wholesale Trailers, LLC

(731) 668-1147

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ATOKA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT accepting new rental properties for more information call Ronnie 901331-9668

CONDOMINIUMS/TOWNHOUSES 907 3 BR, 2 BA, GAINSVILLE COMMUNITY $550/mn plus deposit.

901-239-6566 MH, SOUTH TIPTON COUNTY, 2br 2ba no pets, credit check, $475/mn deposit required. 837-8160 MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. 2 BEDROOMS 2 bathrooms Deck and Patio. Located in Gilt Edge but in Brighton school district. Country living in beautiful surroundings. $450 per month plus $450 deposit. Rent may be reduced for extra help with mowing. Call 475-6866. References required. Background check done.

No Pets

Duplexes: 2 BR $500 mo., 3 BR $600 mo. No Pets. Call 837-6159 or 553-3857.

NICE 3BR 2BA MOBILE HOME, Burlison area Brighton Schools $450 dep $650 month Call 605-1529 or 849-7809

FOR RENT, 24 HARMONY DR. EAST Mason, Tn. 3 bed/ 2 bath/ 2 car garage, Large fenced yard

COVINGTON CITY LIMITS, DUPLEX for rent 1bd, 1ba, living,

FARM LAND WANTED Well established family farm seeks Farmland to lease or purchase in West TN for the the production of cotton, corn and soy beans.

901-304-7891

Convenience Store Shift Supervisor

with the

CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad Call 476-7116 LPNs and RNs Needed Excellent schedule, salary, work conditions and benefits such as 401K, Insurance and ESOP. Diversified tasks and opportunities for advancement. Apply at 1992 Hwy. 51 South, Covington, Tennessee.

Anything & Everything Sale West TN Livestock LLC Sale & Mid-South Goat Association Monthly Sale Barn (731) 656-2321 Jon Smith (731) 612-0776

Maury City, TN

Saturday, February 20, 2010 â&#x20AC;˘ 9:00 a.m.

3rd Saturday of each month

3yrs fast food or restaurant exp. required must be able to work flexible shifts, lift 70lbs. Hs Diploma req. excellent compensation structure Apply at 4629 Navy Rd. Millington, TN 38053

Ducks, Chickens, Peacocks, Sheep, Donkeys, Rabbits, Horses and Goats Farm Equipment All types of clothing and work wear. Many more items.

Cattle Sale every Monday @ 1:00 p.m.

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51 Pawn Shop buys scrap gold.

Necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings - We buy guns too!!! 837-2274.

purchase a new mobile home between now and July 09? Come in and make your purchase and let us help you. DICK MOORE INC. 901873-4663 or 1-800-745-0928.

Thursday, February 18, 2010 â&#x20AC;˘ THE LEADER â&#x20AC;˘ Page B5 lease, excellent references required.

NEW APA P RTMENTS for rent on the court square. 1BR. $700/MO plus deposit.. 901-476-4505.

I BUY JUNK CARS. DON'T MESS T WO - A N D - T H R E E - B E D RO O M WITH THE REST CALL SAM. 901FREE..... 3 USED MOBILE HOMES W WANTED DISTRIBUTORS for T wnhomes in Brighton. Excellent To 1IPOF r 'BY r $IFDL VT PVU POMJOF XXX DPWJOHUPOMFBEFS DPN GPS DMBTTJÄ&#x2018;FE MJTUJOHT BOE NPSF 351-8025.

901-873-4663 or 1-800-745-0928. and fun home business $30 h l C ll 901 476 8000 901

Deadline is Tuesday at 10:00a.m. for Thursday edition

To advertise in The Leader call Richard Cramer or Andy Posey at 476-7116

Philips Auto Body 7684 Hwy 70 Bartlett, TN. 38133 901-371-9359

The Following vehicle will be sold on 2/19/2010 at 11:00 am 2008 Pontiac Torrent VIN# 2CKDL33F886072733

RHS RHS Homeofof the the Week Home Week

Notice to Bidders The Covington Economic Development Corporation is seeking bids for a design/ build proposal to construct a 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; metal structure. Bid packets may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office at 106 West Liberty, Covington, Tn. between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday. Deadline to submit bid is 12:00 noon, March 12, 2010. The CEDC reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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McDaniel Auto Repair

30 Crane Cove 30 Crane Cove Covington, TN Covington, TN 3801938019

13238 Hwy 51 S Atoka, TN. 38004 901-840-2200

Minimum $29,733.00 MinimumBid: Bid: $29,733.00 (or best minimum (or offer best offerabove above minimum bid) bid)

DESCRIPTION Ranch DESCRIPTIONOF OF PROPERTY. PROPERTY. Ranch Style,6Rms, 6Rms,3Brms, 3Brms, 2Bths.

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DATEto&our TIME SALE: 03/12/10 AT 10:30 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Tipton County Courthouse FOR INFO CONTACT: 901-475-3350 ask for Joel DATE & TIME OFHoward SALE:

PLACE OF SALE: Tipton County Courthouse 03/12/10 AT sales 10:30 A.M. For future foreclosure and inventory property access our website: FORwww.resales.usda.gov INFO CONTACT:

901-475-3350 ask for Joel Howard For future foreclosure sales and inventory property access our website: www.resales.usda.gov

The Following vehicle will be sold on 2/19/2010 at 11:00 am 96 Ford Explorer VIN# 1FMCU22X8TUC05842

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CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad Call 476-7116 INVITATION TO BIDDERS The Tipton County Public Works Department requests separate sealed bids for the following: 1. ROADSIDE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 2. 40 YARD ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS Bids shall be received by the Tipton County Public Works Department at the Administration Office in Brighton, Tennessee 38011. Bids will be accepted until 3:30 p.m. local time on Monday, March 1, 2010. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the public works meeting at 6:00 p.m. on said date.

Bids sent by mail should be addressed to the Tipton County Public Works Department, 8279 Highway 51, Brighton, TN 38011. The bid sheets shall be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;BID ENCLOSED,â&#x20AC;? thus, preventing the bid from being opened in error.

Bids will not be received or accepted after the time specified above for the opening of the bids. Bids submitted after the designated hour will be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the bidder. A bidder may not withdraw his bid during the first sixty (60) days after the actual opening bid date.

Bid specifications are available at the Public Works Office.

Tipton County Public Works reserves the right to accept and/ or reject any and all bids.

Shannon Reed, Director

Michelle Woodward, D.D.S

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McBride Stitt & Williams Investment Management

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Armour Family Medicine, PLLC Karen Armour, M.D. Stephony Robinson, FNP Armour Family Medicine 532 Old Hwy. 51 S. Brighton, TN 38011 phone 476-7779 cell 351-2003 www.armourfamilymedicine.com,

Karen Armour, M.D.

Owner

212 Groom Avenue, Covington, Tennessee 38019 Phone (901) 581-9957 Fax (901) 475-6314 Email: larryjgregory@att.net

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Owners Wayne Caviness (901) 356-1274

Daniel Rogers (901)351-3492

B6 • Thursday, February 18, 2010 • The Leader

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on July 29, 2005, by Debra Smith to Priortity Trustee Services of Tennessee, LLC, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1222, Page 613, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-4 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4; and WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-4 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, February 25, 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: Description of Lot 42 of Park Place Subdivision Section C, as recorded at Plat Cabinet D Slide 39, said property being situated in the Sixth Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee and being located on the West side of Boardwalk Street. Beginning at a found 1/2 inch rebar with a cap being the Northwest corner of Lot 42 of Park Place Subdivision, Section C, as recorded at Plat Cabinet D Slide 39, also being a Southwest corner of the George Baddour property and in the East line of the Munford Assembly of God property; thence in a Northeastwardly direction, along the North line of Lot 42 and a South line of the Baddour property, north 87 degrees 55 minutes 32 seconds East, a distance of 129.35 feet to a set 1/2 inch rebar with a cap in the West Right of Way line of cul-de-sac for Boardwalk Street (50 foot total Right of Way) being the Northeast corner of Lot 42 and a Southeast corner of the Baddour property; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along the West Right of Way line of said cul-de-sac and the East line of Lot 42, following a curve to the left having a radius of 50.00 feet, a delta angle of 76 degrees 35 minutes 12 seconds, an arc length of 66.84 feet, a tangent length of 39.48 feet, a chord bearing of South 10 degrees 22 minutes 26 seconds East, and a chord length of 61.97 feet to a set 1/2 inch rebar with a cap being the Southeast corner of Lot 42 and the Northwest corner of lot 43 of said subdivision; thence in a Southwestwardly direction, along an East line of 42 and a West line of Lot 43, South 41 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds West, a distance of 211.26 feet to a found iron post being the Southernmost corner of lot 42 and the Southwest corner of Lot 43, also being the Northwest corner of the City of Munford property and in the East line of the Arthur Poston property; thence in a Northwestwardly direction, along the West line of Lot 42, also being the East line of the Poston property and the Munford Assembly of God property, North 00 degrees 14 minutes 29 seconds West, a distance of 214.91 feet to the Point of beginning and containing 0.43 acres, more or less. However, there exists on the above described property a 5 foot easement being the west of and running adjacent to and parallel with the West Right of Way line of a cul-de-sac for Boardwalk Street and as shown on plat of survey. However, there exist on the above described property a 50 foot drainage easement running adjacent to an parallel with the West property line as shown on plat of survey. This being the same property conveyed to Debra L. Smith by Warranty Deed of record at Book 879, Page 100, September 20, 1999 in the aforesaid Register’s Office.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3 Boardwalk Street, Munford, TN 38058 CURRENT OWNER(S): Debra L. Smith The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED

WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o NDS1 Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 226.0936667TN Web Site: www.msplaw.com Insertion Dates: 02/04/2010, 02/11/2010, 02/18/2010

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 January 19, 2006 by Larry G. Marbry, Jr. and Fallon B. Marbry, husband and wife to Alice L. Gallaher, Atty, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1255, Page 838, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, PNC Bank, National Association, 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, February 26, 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.

Beginning at a found iron pipe in the north R.O.W. line of Highway 59 (having a 66.00 foot R.O.W. being the southwest corner of this 0.81 acre tract being the Danny Parker property as recorded at Deed Book 671, Page 1007, also being the Southeast corner of the J.C. Hathcock property (227/50); thence in a northwestwardly direction, along side west line of this tract; also being the East line of Hathcock, also being an East line of the Robert B. Guinn property (438/56), North 29 degrees 21 minutes 24 seconds West, a called and measured distance of 162.00 feet to a found iron pipe being the westernmost corner of said tract, also being an interior corner of the Robert G. Guinn property; thence in northeastwardly direction along a north line of this tract, also being a south line of Guinn North 45 degrees 24 minutes 34 seconds East a called and measure distance of 223.41 feet to a found iron post being the northernmost northwest corner of said tract, also being the northeast corner of Guinn and being in the south line of the Jimmy W. Owen property (601/341); thence in a southeastwardly direction, along a north line of this tract, also being the south line of Owen (601/341), South 76 degrees 50 minutes 16 seconds East a called and measured distance of 86.03 feet to a set rebar being the easternmost northeast corner of said tract, also being the northwest corner of the Jimmy W. Owen property (626/544); thence in a southwestwardly direction along an East line of this tract, also being the west line of Owen (626/544), South 08 degrees 44 minutes 31 seconds West, a called distance of 43.06 feet, but a measured distance of 42.90 feet to a found iron pipe being an exterior corner of said tract, also being the southwest corner of Owen (626/544) and being in the north line of the Clint N. Wortham property (235/532); thence in a southwestwardly direction, along a south line of this tract, also being the north line of the remaining Wortham property, South 62 degrees 38 minutes 07 seconds west a called and measured distance of 105.50 feet to a found rebar being an interior corner of said tract, also being the northwest corner of the remaining Wortham property; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along an East line of this tract, also being the west line of the remaining Wortham property, South 25 degrees 23 minutes 45 seconds East a called distance of 137.30 feet but a measured distance of 137.35 feet to a found iron pipe in the north R.O.W. line of Highway 59 being the Southeast corner of said tract, also being the southwest corner of the remaining Wortham property; thence in a southwestwardly direction, along the north R.O.W. line of Highway 59 being the south line of this tract, South 62 degrees 32 minutes 19 seconds West, a called distance of 138.12 measured distance of 137.65 feet to the point of beginning.

Property Address: 2998 Highway 59 West, Covington, TN. Other Interested Parties: First Franklin A Division of Nat. City Bank of IN; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 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 # 7001-083566-FC Published: February 4 February 11 February 18 Home Loan Services/Larry Marbry, Jr.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of

Public Notices a Deed of Trust dated the 13th day of January, 1988, executed

by William M. Edwards, Jr. and wife, Cynthia Y. Edwards, conveying certain real property therein described to Earl M. Quinley, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, recorded January 14, 1988, at Book 603, Page 246.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Duke H. Brasfield, having been appointed Substitute Trustee, by the virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 10:10 AM at the North Door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the Tipton County Courthouse, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to-wit: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Lucille Croom property, Deed Book 568, Page 91, also being the Southwest corner of the Jessie Edwards property, Deed Book 382, Page 344, also being in the centerline of Tabernacle Road; thence in a Southeasterly direction along the centerline of said road, S 40 degrees 30’ 00” E, 140.87 feet to the “TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING” of this partition being the Northwest corner of this partition; thence in a Northeasterly direction along the North line of this partition, N 55 degrees 49’ 38” E, 263.53 feet to the Northeast corner of this partition being in the centerline of an old road bed, also being in the East line of Croom; thence in a Southeasterly direction along the centerline of an old road bed, also being in the East line of Croom and this partition, S 22 degrees 20’ 47” E, 100.63 feet to a Southeast corner of this partition; thence in a Southwesterly direction along the South line of this partition, S 49 degrees 18’ 58” W, 230.59 feet to the centerline of Tabernacle Road being the Southwest corner of this partition; thence in a Northwesterly direction along the centerline of Tabernacle Road, N 40 degrees 30’ 00” W, 125.41 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.63 acres, more or less.

However, there is excepted out of this partition that portion occupied by the R.O.W. of Tabernacle Road.

For source of title see deed recorded at Book 603, Page 244, in the Register’s Office, Tipton County, Tennessee.

2/10S A-L PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address is believed to be 2724 Highway 179, Covington, TN. 38019. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): William M. Edwards, Jr. and Cynthia Y. Edwards OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee.

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

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 4th day of February, 2010.

DUKE H. BRASFIELD, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P. O. Box 765 Covington, TN. 38019 (901) 476-3973 04feb3w

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on August 27, 1996, by to Glenda Landreth, a single person, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 779, Page 161 and rerecorded in Book 789, Page 250 WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Harriet Cannon 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(s) of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared

due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Harriet Cannon as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Friday, March 12, 2010, commencing at 10:30 A.M. at the North door at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 percent of the high bid price as a non-refundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the First Civil District in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Being Lot 72 of Baskin Heights Subdivision, Section B of record in Plat Cabinet B, Slide 143 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which this reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

Being the same property conveyed by S.J. Baskin and wife Martha Ann Baskin to Glenda Landreth, by deed of record in Deed Book 779, Page 159, in the said Register’s Office.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 30 Crane Cove, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNERS: Glenda Landreth 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 setback 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: LVNV Funding, LLC Assignee of Washington Mutual All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) 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.

Publication Dates: 02/04/2010, 02/11/2010, and 02/18/2010 Harriet Cannon Substitute Trustee 2043 Highway 51 South Covington, TN 38019 http//www.resales.usda.gov

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue of authority in me as Trustee in the Deed of Trust executed by Michael Strickland and spouse Angela Jan Strickland, on the 22nd day of February, 2008, to Ralph Henson, Trustee, recorded in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, at Record Book 1384, Page 178, said Deed of Trust having been executed to save the payment of the principal sum of Two Hundred Sixty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ten Dollars and 55/100 Dollars ($263,910.55) as evidenced by a promissory note of even date therewith, payable to First Citizens National Bank, and, WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust provided that in the event of default in the payment of this indebtedness as described in the above promissory note, when due, the entire indebtedness shall, at option of the holder and owner thereof, become due and payable and all attorney’s fees and other costs and charges incurred in the collection of the debt; and, WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness, now due, and the holder and owner of said note has declared the entire balance now due and payable, and has instructed the undersigned to foreclose the Deed of Trust.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority in me vested as Trustee, I will on the 5th day of March, 2010, at 11:30 a.m., or at such time as the Trustee may reschedule at the time of sale, at the north door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand and in bar of equity of redemption the following described lot or parcel of land situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Property Address: 138 Commercial Drive, Atoka, Tipton County, TN 38004 Lot 17, Watson Business Center, Section B as recorded in Plat Cabinet D, Slide 199-B in the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

This being the same property which has been designated by the Tax Assessor of Tipton County, Tennessee, as Parcel No. 17.00, Group A, on Tax Map 127N. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MICHAEL STRICKLAND AND ANGELA J. STRICKLAND, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY WARRANTY DEED FROM CALCO ENTERPRISES, LLC OF RECORD AT RECORD BOOK 1116, PAGE 921 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. The right is reserved to adjourn the date of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

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

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

WITNESS MY HAND, this the

www.covingtonleader.com 2nd day of February, 2010.

RALPH HENSON, Trustee MINOR JOHNSTON DOUGLAS, P.C. Attorneys for Trustee 124 East Market Street Somerville, TN 38068 (901) 465-3117 04feb3w Publication Dates: February 4, 2010 February 11, 2010 February 18, 2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated the 24th day of September, 2007, executed by Joan Buckley, conveying certain real property therein described Trustee as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, recorded November 1, 2007, at Book 1369, Page 956.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Duke H. Brasfield, having been appointed Substitute Trustee, by the virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on March 1, 2010, at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the Tipton County Courthouse, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to-wit: Lot 627, Blaydes Estates Subdivision, Section X, as shown on plat of record at Plat Cabinet H, Slide 79, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address is believed to be 278 Trebing Parkway, Atoka, TN. 38004. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): JOAN BUCKLEY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: BancorpSouth Credit Card Center, Patriot Bank Tennessee Business & Industrial Development Corp.

The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat and subject to a first and prior Deed of Trust of record at Book 1202, page 210, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 2nd day of February, 2010.

DUKE H. BRASFIELD, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P. O. Box 765 Covington, TN. 38019 (901) 476-3973 04feb3w

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, , 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 attorney or agents by virtue of the power and authority vested by the Appointment of Substitute Trustee, will on Thursday, March 4, 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.

MCC TN, LCC 250 East Ponce De Leon Avenue Suite 600 McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C. (404) 373-1612 www.mccurdycandler.com File No. 07-18169 /CONV Ad Run Dates: 2/4/2010, 2/11/2010, and 2/18/2010 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.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated August 26, 2002, recorded

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www.covingtonleader.com in Book/Page 1021/335 of the Deed of Trust Records of Tipton County, Tennessee, Thomas Eddie Hill and Margaret Hill conveyed to Ernest B. Williams, IV, as Trustee, the property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 14 OF THE WORTHAM ENTERPRISES, INC., UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION, OF PART OF THE CAUGHRON 52 ACRES, AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 310, PAGE 512, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A 30 INCH BLACK GUM TREE, THE SOUTHMOST SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE CAUGHRON “52” ACRES; THENCE NORTH 45 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 48 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT z A DISTANCE OF 185.59 FEET TO A POINT, THE SOUTH CORNER OF LOTS 13, 16, AND 17; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE LINE DIVIDING LOTS 13 AND 16 A DISTANCE OF 214.63 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THIS SURVEY; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE LINE DIVIDING LOTS 14, 15, AND 16 A DISTANCE OF 428.31 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF A 50 FOOT ROAD EASEMENT, THE NORTH CORNER OF LOTS 14 AND 15; THENCE SOUTH 26 DEGREES 32 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID EASEMENT A DISTANCE OF 184.87 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE WEST ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID ROAD EASEMENT A DISTANCE OF 326 FEET TO A POINT, THE EAST CORNER OF LOTS 13 AND 14; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES WEST ALONG THE LINE DIVIDING SAID LOTS A DISTANCE OF 294.58 FEET TO THE BEGINNING, AS WELL AS A 2000 CHAMPION MANUFACTURED HOME, SERIAL NOS 210179706467A/B. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THOMAS EDDIE HILL BY DEED OF RECORD IN BOOK 757, PAGE 142, OF THE REGISTER’S OFFICE, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Property is commonly known as 359 Coleville Road, Drummonds, TN 38023.

Parcel No: 093MA-014.00 THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO all applicable restrictions, building set back lines, all existing easements and all other conditions as shown of record in the Register of Deeds Office for Tipton County, Tennessee.

WHEREAS, the undersigned is the Substitute Trustee as appointed in the aforesaid Deed of Trust by a substitution, said appointment being in the manner authorized by the Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, default has occurred under the terms of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust, and the indebtedness evidenced therein is now wholly due, the owner and holder of said indebtedness has requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee to sell the Property to satisfy same.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on Friday, March 5, 2010, the substitute trustee will sell the property to the highest bidder for cash. The Trustee’s sale will occur on or about 10:00 a.m. at the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse, 100 Court Square, Covington, TN 38019.

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Thomas Eddie Hill and Margaret Hill, John T. Hill.

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

Gregory T. Pratt, Substitute Trustee 448 N. Cedar Bluff, Suite 194 Knoxville, TN 37923 972-890-2262 865-381-1215 facsimile 11feb3w

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 March 31, 1999 by Brian R. Atkinson and Laura Faye Atkinson, husband and wife to Scott Harris, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book No. 862, Page 182, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, BancorpSouth, 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, March 5, 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.

The Alan Motes, and wife, Cynthia Motes tract in the 3rd Civil District of Tipton County, TN and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the center line of Hawkins Road, said point being in the southwest corner of Motes tract as described in Book 622, Page 804 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, TN; thence north 17 degrees, 46 minutes, 43 seconds west along the center line of Hawkins Road, 37.32 feet to a point; thence north 26 degrees, 20 minutes, 36 seconds west along the center line of Hawkins Road, 36.06 feet to a point; thence north 33 degrees, 54 minutes, 49 seconds west along the center line of said road, 47.12 feet to a point; thence north 79 degrees, 51 minutes, 33 seconds east, 38.01 feet to a point; thence north 72 degrees, 55 minutes, 03 seconds east, 150.00 feet to an iron pin; thence north 89 degrees, 44 minutes, 20 seconds east, 173.57 feet to an iron pin; thence south 00 degrees, 07 minutes, 40 seconds west, 159.17 feet to an iron pin; thence north 89 degrees, 52 minutes, 20 seconds west, 300.32 feet to the point of beginning.

Property Address: 164 Hawkins Road, Burlison, TN. Other Interested Party: First South Credit Union 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 # 2162-083793-FC Published: February 11 February 18 February 25 BancorpSouth/Brian Atkinson

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 May 23, 2007, by J Kent Willis and J Renee Willis to Charles M. Ennis, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 1342, Page 958, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage Inc.; and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared 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, March 11, 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 114, Section “F” The Highlands Subdivision as recorded in Plat Cabinet “C”, Slides 107 and 108 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the northwest line of Kilkenny Street, 24.69 feet northeastward from the northeast line of North Aberdeen Drive; thence north 67 degrees, 44 minutes, 23 seconds east along the northwest line of Kilkenny Street, 125.30 feet to a point; thence north 22 degrees, 58 minutes, 16 seconds west, 200.31 feet to a point; thence south 67 degrees, 44 minutes, 23 seconds west 150.00 feet to a point in the northeast line of North Aberdeen Drive; thence south 22 degrees, 58 minutes, 16 seconds east along the northeast line of North Aberdeen Drive, 176.62 feet to a point of curve; thence along a curve left having a radius of 25.00 feet, 38.96 feet to the point of beginning. There is a fivefoot utility easement along the southeast and southwest line of this lot as shown on the recorded plat. Subject to subdivision restrictions at Rook 689, Page 446 and amended at Book 691, Page 191 and building lines and easements as recorded at Plat Cabinet C, Slide 107 and 108 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. Being the same property conveyed to Grantor(s) herein at Book 1342 Page 956 of the Tipton County Register’s Office.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 130 Kilkenney Drive, Munford, TN 38058 CURRENT OWNER(S): J Kent Willis and J Renee Willis 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

Public Notices to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o LDWatts Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 2349181 (ext. ) File No.: 221.0931056TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 02/18/2010, 02/25/2010, 03/04/2010

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on March 22, 2005, by Karen Faye Yarbrough, a married person to Mary Ruth Tackett, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 1196, Page 222-228, recorded March 30, 2005, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Harriet Cannon 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(s) of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Harriet Cannon as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Friday, March 12, 2010, commencing at 10:00 AM. at the north door at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 percent of the high bid price as a non-refundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the 6th Civil District in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Lot 47, Section B, Pickard Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet G, Slides 75 & 76-A, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

Being the same property conveyed to Karen Faye Yarbrough by deed of record in Deed Book 1196, Page 220, in the said Register’s Office.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 251 Rosiland Millington TN 38053 CURRENT OWNERS: Karen Faye Yarbrough 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 setback 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.

All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) 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.

Publication Dates: 02/18/10, 02/25/10 and 03/04/10 Substitute Trustee Harriet Cannon 2043 Highway 51 South Covington TN 38019 http//www.resales.usda.gov 18feb3w

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 JULY 14, 2000, executed by SHEILA D PAYNE, A SINGLE WOMAN, to H. RAY BELILES, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 907, PAGE 759, AS RE-RECORDED IN RECORD BOOK 913, PAGE 819, 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 TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M., AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON

COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 74, RICHLAND HILLS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET E, SLIDES 101 AND 102, AND AS REVISED IN PLAT CABINET E, SLIDES 109 AND 110, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REFERENCE TO WHICH PLAT IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SHEILA D. PAYNE, A SINGLE PERSON, BY DEED DATED JULY 14, 2000, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 907, PAGE 757, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 204 HARMONY DRIVE EAST, MASON, TENNESSEE 38049.

MAP 138B GROUP B PARCEL 031.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CITIFINANCIAL, INC.; FFPM/ CARMEL HOLDINGS I, LLC THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

This day, February 9, 2010. This is improved property known as 204 HARMONY DRIVE EAST, MASON, TENNESSEE 38049.

J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 11feb3w

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated MAY 13, 1994, executed by WILLIE C. GRANT, A SINGLE PERSON, to BILL R. MCLAUGHLIN AND GEORGE V. KINNEY, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 724, PAGE 732, 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 TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on MONDAY, MARCH 29, 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: LOT 10, TATLOCK LAKE ROAD SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET “A”, SLIDE 174 IN THE REGISTER’S

Thursday, February 18, 2010 • The Leader • B7 OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF TATLOCK CIRCLE, SAID POINT BEING IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 24; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF TATLOCK CIRCLE, 125.03 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF (ERRONEOUSLY REFERRED TO AS OR) 75.00 FEET; 117.62 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF TATLOCK CIRCLE; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF TATLOCK CIRCLE, 65.52 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES, 20 MINUTES, 35 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 11, 200.00 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 24; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 24, 140.25 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ACCORDING TO SURVEY BY TIDWELL SURVEYING COMPANY, 1874 DRIFTWOOD AVENUE, MEMPHIS, TN 38127, TN R.L.S. #345, DATED APRIL 29, 1994.

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO WILLIE C. GRANT, BY DEED DATED MAY 12, 1994, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 724, PAGE 730, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 203 TATLOCK CIRCLE, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019.

MAP 040E GROUP B PARCEL 008.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433.

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

This day, February 9, 2010. This is improved property known as 203 TATLOCK CIRCLE, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019.

J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SUITE C-205, NASHVILLE HOUSE ONE VANTAGE WAY NASHVILLE, TN 37228 (615) 254-4430 11feb3w

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2752 ESTATE OF William E. Smith.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 4th day of February, 2010.

Letters of Administration in the respect of the estate of William E. Smith, 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 11th day of February, 2010.

Deloris Danielle Evans Administratrix 11feb2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO P2754 ESTATE OF Susan Marie Griffith.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 8th day of February, 2010.

Letters of Administration in the respect of the estate of Susan Marie Griffith, 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 18th day of February, 2010.

Donnie Griffith Eddie Griffith Connie Fisher Co - Administrators 18feb2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

Page’s Towing 2436 Tipton Rd. Tipton, TN. 38071 For Sale By Public Auction March 1, 2010 9:00 A.M. (1)1994 Olds/Cut VIN# 1G3WH55M8RD305571 (2)2004 Jeep/LCF VIN# 1J4GW48S94C402415

TIPTON COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT E911 PERSONAL COMMITTEE MEETING Monday 22 FEBRUARY 2010 @ 4:30 PM E911 BOARD MEETING Monday 22 FEBRUARY 2010 @ 5:00 PM COVINGTON CITY HALL 200 WASHINGTON ST COVINGTON, TN 38019

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE TO 2008 DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS Wednesday March 31, 2010

Is the last day you can pay your 2008 delinquent property tax in the Trustee’s office. You are advised that after

Wednesday March 31, 2010

Additional penalties, interest, and court costs will be imposed in consequence of suits to be filed for enforcement of the lien for taxes against property; until the filing of such suits, taxes may be paid in my office through 5:00 p.m. on

Wednesday March 31, 2010

A list of said delinquent taxpayers will not be published. Your 2008 delinquent tax payment must have been received in my office by Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

TRUSTEE’S office is open Monday-Friday from 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. 901-476-0211

Kristie Glass Maxwell, Trustee

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Queen and King announced at Covington Care Center

Dunlap

By Kathy Keiter 476-7014

Covington Care Center celebrated Valentines Day Friday Feb. 12 by hosting a Sweetheart prom for the residents. With the dining room decorated in red and white it was the perfect setting for the Sweetheart prom. Janet Rust and Austin Prescott were crowned queen and king.

Burlison

By Eddie Kellum 476-2683 Hello from Burlison.

I hope everyone had a good Valentines Day. It was a very special day for Paula and me. We went to a Japanese restaurant. This was the first time either one of us have ever eaten Japanese. Paula used the chopsticks through most of our meal. I, on the other hand had to have a fork.

Our waiter and waitress were very attentive and the company (Paula) was very good.

My friend, Stanley Lawrence, got on to me last week for what I wrote about him in the article. It

to have someone who takes the time and energy to attend every meeting like Danny Howard does.

I’d like to say welcome to a new neighbor on Kellum Lane. The house down the street from me that most of us always knew as Wilbur Max’s house was recently bought by “Little” Jimmy Butler. Jimmy is remodeling the house now and will soon be moving in.

Please join me in welcoming Jimmy Butler and his family to Burlison.

If you have any information for future articles, you can reach me at 901-4762683 or email me at kellumeddie@yahoo.com.

Thanks for reading and I hope you have a great week. Eddie Kellum

was his birthday and I said that he was about 100 years old or so. He said that I should know better than that. He might be 99 but not 100 yet.

I’m sorry I didn’t include anything in last week’s article about the Burlison City Council meeting. I was called out for First Utility just shortly before the beginning of the meeting and to be totally honest, I completely forgot about it. I think that last week was only the second meeting that I’ve missed in the last six years. I asked Mr. Danny Howard about the meeting because he attends every single one.

According to Danny there was nothing new to report.

The city of Burlison is lucky

Hello everyone! I trust you’ve all had a wonderful week. We have too! We’ve had an exciting week doing Valentine parties and receiving Valentines from various children in the community.

Grace Community Church came up from Millington and blessed us with some beautiful music like “Jesus Loves Me” and brought so many cute little handmade Valentines (it seems like it makes it so much more special when they’re handmade). The the 4-H Club from Brighton Elementary came and brought us some adorable ones as well! Then The Patriot Bank at Barretville always remembers us on every holiday. They brought everyone a beautiful Valentine card and brought each building some yummy Valentine cookies!

And the “icing on the cake” was Cheryle Jenner and her daughter Tara coming and playing Bingo with the residents! They always say “Cheryle has the best prizes.” They don’t miss that second Sunday Bingo very often! A great big thanks to all of you for this.

One thing I’d like to do is encourage you to go on Feb. 27 to Brighton Middle School and support the benefit for Brian Ferrell.

Brian is a 26-year-old young man that is a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer survi-

vor. Any donations will be greatly appreciated and will go toward his medical bills.

Brian is the grandson of Rodney and Rose Eubank of Brighton and Maxine Ferrell Cranford of Covington. His parents are Alvis and Lynn Ferrell and he is the brother of Krissy Ferrell. For more information contact Maxine Cranford at 476-6063. It all starts at 4:30 at BMS with a spaghetti supper and bake sale. There will also be a silent auction from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Some wonderful entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. Donations can also be made at Regions Bank for The Brian Ferrell Fund.

We want to say hello to Ms. Flora Martin who is doing some rehab in Memphis, but the nice thing about it is, she is getting to spend this time with her sister as that is where she is at as well. We miss you Ms. Flo and can’t wait till you get home! This coming Sunday the 21st, is Ms. Madelyn Parham’s birthday! Happy birthday Ms. Madelyn, you are the BEST! Just want to let everyone know we have set the date for our “Spring Fest.” It will be on May 1. We are setting a rain out date as well this year, it will be the next Saturday the 8th. So remember on May Day, which you don’t hear about much anymore, is the date set for Dunlap Retirement Center’s “Spring Fest.” It’s that time of year when we ask the community to come together and support us by coming and

buying a hamburger, or just giving a donation, listening to some wonderful gospel music, and having a cake auction. This year we’re going to raffle off a handmade quilt from Ms. Jean Smith.

So mark your calendars for that as well! May 1.

Allow me to remind everyone once again that we have some rooms available in our retirement buildings.

We cook, clean, do your laundry and even give assistance with medication.

We are licensed by the state, but we are a non-medical facility. We are a retirement community. So give me a call if you are interested at 476-7014. We still have apartments available as well that are totally independent living places. We pay your utilities and do your maintenance. There are two left. They are both three bedrooms, but one of the bedrooms is very small.

It might be best used for an office or sewing room or maybe even a small dining room. Anyway, call Kathy if you are interested.

Until next week, have a blessed week and don’t forget to give that special someone a hug. They may not be very special to you but you may make them

feel special! God bless!

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