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Stimpson’s lung cancer battle ends By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com After a yearlong bout with lung cancer, Tipton County Assessor of Property Bill Stimpson passed away on Thursday, July 7. Elected to the office 19 years ago, Stimpson was known for being fair and genuine. “He was very fair, very level-headed with everyone,” said County Executive Jeff Huffman. “He was a good man.” A member of Calvary Bible Church, Stimpson was the former chief of police in Munford and was also the city manager. He was employed with the City of Munford for 27 years. Huffman said Stimpson’s job with the county was one of the most important. “He was in office when the population and property values Longtime assessor of were increasing,” he said. “The property, Bill Stimpson, died on Thursday entire budget of the county is based out of the numbers from after a yearlong battle that office. He was good at what with lung cancer. he did.” Huffman remembers Stimpson as a man who was well-liked because he was genuinely nice to other people. “When Bill Stimpson talked, you wouldn’t know if he was talking to the King of England or someone flipping burgers, he was the same with everyone. He was just a good fella, he didn’t put on any airs.” Stimpson, 70, was buried on Sunday. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Hunter Stimpson ; daughter Susan (Scotty) Jackson; son Greg (Lisa) Stimpson; sisters Bonnie Forbess, Betty Belk, Mary Jane Talley and Helen Zenar; and grandchildren Kale Grambling, Will Grambling, Abby Stimpson and Robert Stimpson. Stimpson’s son Greg, who has been deputy assessor, is expected to fill the seat vacated by his father. Bill Stimpson’s term expires in August 2012.

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Radio station offers new way to get back to work By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com

BLOWING OFF STEAM Despite the triple-digit heat indices this week, band camp began for many high school students this

week. The Mid-South has been under an excessive heat warning since Sunday, with temperatures hovering in the upper 90s. , where temperatures are expected to remain into early next week. Lauren Giuntini, a flute player with the Brighton High School band, is pictured practicing on Wednesday morning. Photo by Andy Posey

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Power outages attributed to ‘bad year’ By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com First it was a snake, then a tree branch, a raccoon and, this week, equipment failure. It seems that Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Co-operative’s substations just can’t catch a break this summer. “There’s no definitive problem,” said district manager Ricky Mathis. “There’s really not much we can do.” Since May, the utility has experienced at least five outages not due to inclement weather conditions. On May 8, STEMC reported a snake damaged a breaker that served Mason, knocking out power to 75 percent of customers in Tipton County. On June 16, damage to equipment behind Covington’s Walmart caused an outage for 6,500 homes. On June 22, a raccoon entered a substation overnight and

climbed into a breaker, disrupting service for less than an hour. On June 28, a lightning strike near the Covington substation knocked out power, an outage that affected more than 3,000 customers. A July 6 outage was caused by an accident in which a car struck a utility pole. While shifting some of the load to the Atoka substation, a circuit was overloaded and a wire burned down, interrupting service in the area, a representative said. On Monday, July 11, service was interrupted twice, this time due to a wiring problem in one of the breakers. “It usually doesn’t happen this often,” Mathis said. “This year’s just been a bad year.” Customers are understandably upset with what seems to be constant outages. “It’s frustrating for those of us that have health issues but what can we do but grit and bear it,” Facebook user Danny Claybaugh

COVINGTON – With the American economy still in a recession and local residents struggling to get back on their feet, a local business is helping out its community by providing a much needed and free service to the business community. U.S. 51 Country 93.5 FM has started a new page on their website which connects employers and employees. Unfortunately, throughout the station’s listening area, the average unemployment rate is 11.74 percent. “The unemployment rate is depressing everywhere,” said station program director Jimmy Hicks. “This is a way for us to offer a connection between employers and employees.” Through a link posted on the station’s website, www.us51country.com, employers can post available jobs and their requirements. The service is provided at no cost to the employer and is managed through JobThread. Available jobs posted stay on the website for 30 days, after which they can be reposted as needed. SEE WORK, PAGE A7

Reader’s Guide TODAY’S WEATHER Chance of thunderstorms. High, 87. Low, 71.

On May 8, a snake entered the Covington substation, electrocuting itself and causing an outage over 75 percent of Tipton County. The burned breaker bushing was the damage done to STEMC’s equipment by the incident. Photo courtesy STEMC

posted on The Leader’s Facebook page. Mathis said a new breaker was recently installed and on

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Country stardom starts at The Ruffin Ruffin to celebrate 75 years of service

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Do you think you have what it takes to be the country’s next big country star? Have you always wanted to sing up on stage in front of a packed audience? Or is your passion watching up and coming stars strut their stuff and sing their hearts out? Whether you like to show-off or watch, you’ll have a chance to do both at the 10th annual Texaco Country Showdown. Although this will be the 10th year the Country Showdown has been held in Covington, it’s actually the 30th anniversary of the country’s top talent search of new and up and coming country music artists and bands. The annual nationwide contest begins each spring to find the most promising country music talent in America and gives contestants an opportunity to launch their professional music careers. The Texaco sponsored contest consists of several levels starting with more than 450 local talent contests sponsored by country music stations across the country. US 51 Country 93.5 has hosted the local competition for the last decade. “The first year it was held during the BBQ Fest when it was in July,� said Jimmy Hicks, program director for the station. “We moved it to the Ruffin Theater during the second year and it’s been there ever since. The acoustics of the theater is amazing!� Winners of the local competition advance to the state competition

where they have the opportunity to compete for a prize of $1,000, the state title and the opportunity to advance to one of five regional finals. Regional final winners compete during the national final held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for the grand prize of $100,000 and the national title. Contestants will be judged on several categories including marketability, vocal and instrumental ability, stage presence and originality. “Contestants get more points if they perform their own music,� said Hicks. “It’s not a requirement, but it helps.� To ensure a fair competition, Hicks explained that the competition uses a uniform judging system at all levels. “We always try to have the best judges we can find,� said Hicks, “and I am more excited about this year’s judges than I have ever been.� This year’s competition will be judged by Lisa Smoot, director of promotions for Jerry Duncan Promotions and who has worked with some of the biggest names in the country music business such as Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw and Brooks and Dunn. Also judging is David Bradley, a singer/songwriter and a rising star. His newest single, “Hard Time Movin’ On,� has just moved into the Top 20 chart. The third judge is the president of Speilberg Consulting, Neal Speilberg, who has worked with country greats such as

Randy Travis, Hank Williams, Jr., Faith Hill, Dwight Yoakam and Jeff Foxworthy. “These

j u d g e s work in the business,� said Hicks, visibly excited. “Our contestants are exposing themselves to people who actually work in the business and can help them. They get to make those connections and they get to make connections with other singers in the competition. It’s an awesome opportunity for them.� Throughout the history of the Country Showdown competition, audiences have been treated to rising stars such Sara Evans, Billy Ray Cyrus, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Tracy Byrd, Jason Aldean and Mark Chesnutt, all of whom have played in various Country Showdown competitions. “But you know what’s great about this competition,� asked Hicks. “Not one of those stars won the competition they had entered. They were all just participants but look at them now! Besides their talent, it’s also those connections they made then that helped them to get where they are now.� The Texaco Country Showdown is open to vocal and/or instrumental performers, individuals, or groups of up to seven members who have not performed on a record listed in the national record charts of Billboard, Radio and

Records, or The Gavin Report within 18 months preceding local competition. Any age can compete but they must start out at a local competition. There is a $20 entry fee per act. “We have had several winners win our local competition and then go one to win the state contest and we’ve even had a few win the state competition,â€? said Hicks. “In fact, our winner in 2006 made it to the number two spot in the country!â€? After winning last year ’s competition, Ashely McBryde, went on to win second place at the regional competition and just released her second album, Elsebound, at the end of June. She’s opened for Chris Cagle and can be frequently found playing at the Bluebird CafĂŠ and the Hard Rock CafĂŠ in Nashville. If you’re looking to get your name in lights, it’s not too late to get into the competition. Hicks has extended the deadline for entry into the Texaco Country Showdown until 5 p.m. on Monday, July 18. Visit www.us51country.com for rules and more information. The Texaco Country Showdown will be held on Saturday, July 23 at the Historic Ruffin Theater in Covington. The show will begin at 6:30 p.m. and tickets will be $5. There will also be a celebration honoring the Ruffin Theater’s 75th birthday (see related story).

By TYLER LINDSEY tlindsey@covingtonleader.com If you know anything about Covington’s Court Square or have ever paid a visit there, you’ll probably understand how steeped in history the area is. The buildings are old and the people are friendly. One landmark that has withstood the test of time is the Historic Ruffin Theater. The venue has been a part of Tipton County’s culture, year after year, for as long as most citizens can remember. However, this year is special. On Saturday, July 23, the Tipton Arts Council, in conjunction with U.S. 51 Country 93.5 FM, will celebrate the theater’s 75th anniversary. At 6:30, U.S. 51 Country will kick off the celebration by hosting the Texaco Country Showdown. The annual nation-wide contest begins each spring to find the most promising country music talent in America and gives them an opportunity to launch their professional music careers. During the Country Showdown, the Tipton Arts Council will present a short play depicting an abridged version of the Ruffin Theater’s history. The play is directed by Jim Cacy and written by TAC secretary Vonda Stankey with the help of historian Bill Perry. “Last July (2010) we put on a play called ‘The Bible in 30 Minutes or Less,’� said Stankey. “That’s where we got the idea for actors to quickly act out the SEE RUFFIN, PAGE A7

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Dealing in the art of promotion By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Perhaps you’ve seen him walking around at festivals, a large hat that reminds you of a ringmaster upon his head. Perhaps you’ve seen their business cards orange and white with a little baby’s photo on it - or their pens, which are very popular and come in any color or shape you could imagine. Whether it’s the kooky hat or a pen in the shape of a treble clef, you know Promo Print Advertising’s brand. And Richard Beasley and Anita Caro want to help you build yours too. “People will say, ‘I want a pen … whatever you have,’” said Anita, pulling out three large plastic containers full of every type of pen imaginable, “these are all different.” In business since 2010, Beasley and Caro specialize in the art of helping businesses build their brand through unique marketing and promotional items.

Top promotional items 10. Custom USB flash drives 9. Mouse pads 8. Candy jars 7. Stress balls 6. Post-It notepads 5. Memo clips 4. Notebooks 3. Mugs and drinkware 2. Pens 1. Calendars

With a worldwide selection of inventory and in-house printing - on anything that will stay still long enough, as they say - Promo Print Advertising is becoming Tipton County’s go-to for promotional products. The couple also offers consultations to help businesses, event organizers and clubs determine which products would best suit their target market. “We have things that people don’t even think about as promotional items,” Anita said. And she’s right. Not only do they have popular items like magnets, stickers, pens, t-shirts, and calendars, but they also offer lip balm, hand

sanitizer and novelty items, like toy airplanes and tambourines and misting fans that display messages. It probably comes as no surprise to anyone who’s ever met him, but Richard’s advice to businesses who want to create a brand that will separate them from their competitors is to let the imagination run wild. And Promo Print Advertising has items for any budget, big or small. “Everyone has a budget, everyone,” said Anita. “You just have to sit down and see what you can get on your budget. This is what we do.” Caro manages the business’s mailing list, sending out frequent emails to customers, especially when popular items are on sale. “I shop for our customers like I shop for myself,” she said. “I’m always looking for a sale.” Branding, they said, is very important for businesses who want return customers. Studies show that only

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Sherri Onorati returned to The Leader last week, resuming the role of staff writer she held for several years. Onorati, who has lived in Covington for a decade, first joined The Leader in November 2007. She left the position in April 2010 to seek other opportunities, but is excited to again be a part of the staff. “I missed being in the community, getting to meet people and tell their stories,” she said. Heavily involved in the local community, she has taught English at Brighton High School and served on the Ruffin Theater board of directors in addition to pursuing a passion for genealogy. After more than 22 years of service, Onorati retired from the U.S. Navy in 2006 as a chief petty officer. Additionally, she holds a bachelors degree in business management, masters in adult education and is pursuing a bachelors degree in history and French at the University of Memphis. As a staff writer, Onorati will be responsible for the coverage of local news and events, such as Covington meetings of the board of mayor and aldermen and Heritage Day with Arts and Crafts, education and business features, human interest stories and investigative reports. She will also assist in the production of special publications, announcements and community contributions in The Leader’s weekly editions. Publisher Brian Blackley made the announcement shortly before the Independence Day holiday; Onorati began her duties last week. “Sherri’s coming back to The Leader is something that seems very natural,” Blackley said. “We were looking for someone who has a very specific set of skills and talents and after looking over numerous resumes and talking to a few people, it seemed that we kept coming back to the same

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point: We’re looking for someone like Sherri. Her skill set is the standard, so why bother looking? It’s great to have her back. We know what she can do and her talents can only make the newspaper better.” News editor Echo Day agrees. “Having worked with Sherri in the past I know that she will hit the ground running and do what she has to do to continue with our mission of making The Leader a great community newspaper,” Day said. “She is also a champion for the people of this county, doing what she can to ensure citizens are getting what they ought to from our municipal

governments.” After noticing problems with emergency response times in 2008, Onorati investigated the ambulance service and her efforts initiated a change in service providers in 2009. “She has a passion for telling the stories of people in Tipton County, in preserving the community’s history through the written word,” Day said. “I’m glad she’s bringing that passion back to The Leader.” “I’m really happy to be back,” Onorati said. “Everyone has a story and I look forward to being a part of the team that gets to tell them.” Onorati and husband Steven are parents to sons Riean, Nik and Kody and proud new grandparents of newborn Liam Cale.

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after five or six exposures to a business - through marketing materials, advertisements or promotional products - does a customer remember it. “You have got to brand your stuff,” she said. “If your customer is walking out with something that doesn’t have your name on it, or its something they can remove, what’s the point? They’re going to remove it or forget where they got it.” “It’s all about branding and getting yourself out there,” said Richard. The business is located just off of Covington’s historic court square at 401 B East Liberty Avenue. To see more of their promotional products, see their website, www. promoprintadvertising. com, or call 901-476-7733.

BRAND NEW Richard Beasley and Anita Caro, owners of Promo

Print Advertising in Covington, are carving out their niche in the business community by helping other businesses create their brand. Photo by Echo Day

ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION SATURDAY - July - 16 - 5:00 PM (note time) 116 W. Liberty On The Historical Square - Covington, TN Empire oak sideboard, 2 mahogany ip top servers, 1920’s walnut buffet & china cabinet, maple table -4 chairs & hutch, oak bed w/carvings, several cedar chests, oak chifferobe, several pieces of cherry furniture: china cabinet -sofa table -drop leaf lamp table -server & nest of tables, mahogany dining table & chairs, mahogany buffet & china cabinet, Empire oak library table, parlor tables, Victorian style couch & chair, several antique dressers & chests, iron beds, antique couch, round oak dining table w/claw feet, sets of harp back dining chairs, oak drop front desks, oak washstand, several rockers, oak tea cart, spinet desk, maple bench, trunks, curio cabinets, sofa table, stools, plus more furniture! Wood goat wagon, several pieces of Roseville pottery including a blue Jardiniere & pedestal, Hummel gurines, green Aladdin oil lamps, lots of Fenton glass, carnival glass, lead crystal, cranberry ash & clear punch bowl set, collection of old dolls, sterling rings, turquoise, jewelry, advertising items, Coca Cola items, Mickey Mouse telephone, some coins, old bayonet, plus lots more mdse. arriving this week! View website for list & color photos. Preview Noon Saturday. www.CovingtonAuction.Com Terms: Cash -Check w/ id. -Visa -Mastercard -Discover -Debit Cards 5% Buyers Premium -A/C Bld. w/ Seats & Restrooms Brooks Auction Service Firm #1555 Tel. 475-1744

ESTATE AUCTION Saturday - July - 30 - 10:00 a.m. Located at 2580 McWilliams Road -Covington, TN From Hwy. 51 in Covington, take Holly Grove Road at Funeral Home, go approx. 5 miles & turn right on McWilliams Rd. Watch for Auction Signs & Parking Signs!

The Estate of Harold & Dorothy Mills Snapper LE 14.5 Hydro Transfer riding lawn mower, Weed eater 500 Series push mower, nice Whirlpool side by side refrigerator, GE washing machine, Whirlpool electric dryer, new Sears chest freezer, table & chairs, sofa & chair, recliners, lift chair recliner, living room sofa, occasional chairs, antique buffet, antique trunks, antique rockers, antique chifferobe, oak dining room table & 6 chairs, large china cabinet, modern bedroom set (complete), wicker pieces, antique bed w/carved headboard, antique washstands, antique 6 leg lamp table, modern credenza, coffee & end table sets, leather top tables from Peru, entertainment center, Sony at screen TV & DVD player, RCA VCR, Zenith video disc player, Philco CD & record player, lots of records & movies, lots & lots of books, hospital bed, Lane cedar chest, wrought iron patio cart, lamps, glassware, china, crystal, kitchen items, oil on canvas, oil on board, pictures, vacuums, German beer steins, Fenton basket, Fostoria coin glass cake plate, dishes, teapots, atware, small appliances, antique oak kitchen clock, antique Sessions mantel clock, Sterling Silver United Nations Commemorative medals in album, First Day Covers collection, pocket knives, lots of tools, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, bench vise, bench grinder, power tools, Weed eater gas trimmer, Toro leaf blower, Sthil Wood Boss chain saw, battery charger, yard tools, axes, shovels, corn scoop, pick, cross cut saw, cotton scales, milk can, sad iron, charcoal iron, household items, plus lots more items not listed! STORM DATE: In the case of severe storms, auction will be 8-6-11 at l0 a.m. Portable Toilets on Site -Concessions Available -Bring Your Own Lawn Chairs

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Kill gerrymandering in Tennessee Every 10 years, the states are tasked with taking the census data and redrawing federal, state and local district lines due to shifting populations. Tennessee actually refused to do this until the federal courts ordered them to in 1962. Before that, you would have some legislative districts much larger in population than others, and of course at the time the districts were designed to give the Democrats perpetual majorities through gerrymandering. To be fair, Republican majorities in Ohio were long maintained for the same reasons, but at least the state fixed the issue before the courts had to. One thing we can see from the 2010 Census is that the area from Knoxville to Dixon has grown significantly in relation to rural eastern and most of West Tennessee. What this means for West Tennessee is reduced representation compared to the center of the state. JIM HARDIN The legislature decided to wait until early next year to submit its plan to the federal government as the law allows them until April 2012, so we still don’t know just how reduced our representation may be. I was in a conversation late last year with some political activists and many were definitely salivating at the prospects of Republicans controlling the line-drawing for the first time since the 1870 Census. I asked one person if he thought Republicans would be fairer than the Democrats had been in years past, and his response was telling. He said “I hope we are as fair to them as they were to us.” I must say that I did not like the answer, but then a Republican lawyer from Tennessee who had been tasked to help the state with redistricting made it clear that, first and foremost, the law and what was right should and would guide their actions, not “payback” politics. Now, we all know that the primary goal of politicians where redistricting is concerned is first to protect incumbents with the majority party. Second, those in control of the line pen look to adjust the other guy’s districts in such a way as to help pick up seats in the next elections. Natural geographical borders and concentrations of populations are often a minor consideration in the process. I must say that I like the approach taken by the new Republican majority in the state legislature. Although many expected the plan to be submitted this year (and I was one of those), the Republicancontrolled legislature has taken a different approach. Instead of hastily submitting the plan during the 2011 session in order to have time to deal with the inevitable lawsuits from those unhappy with the results, the leadership in both houses opted to focus this year on getting the laws clarified, and having the team tasked with redrawing the districts trained to fully understand both state and federal legal requirements. Our own senator, Majority Leader Mark Norris, introduced at least four bills to help clean up the process and legal aspects of redistricting. Don’t get me wrong, the Republican majority will not seek to do Democrats any favors, but I think their approach is the right one. Don’t draw lines that can be contested due to the obvious merit of a complaint. Make sure what you do is legal and right. There will be some obvious past gerrymandering that needs to be addressed. After the 2000 Census, our own state legislative district (81) was gerrymandered to protect the incumbent, then Speaker Jimmy Naifeh. South Tipton County, which had become very Republican with its growing population, was carved out, and Haywood County to the east with its predominant African-American majority and older Roosevelt Democrats was added to District 81. It is my hope that county borders will heavily influence much of what is done in the 2012 redistricting plan. In some cases, like in District 81, that will help Republicans, but in other cases, like to our north and east, Democrats will likely be helped the most. As a former election commissioner, having multiple legislative districts drawn into one county makes the process more cumbersome and confusing for both the election worker and the voter. I also believe that county lines should be a guide along with a balance in population. We’ll see how the Republicans do redistricting soon enough. The key is to put gerrymandering out of the equation once and for all.

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WILDCAT FEVER RAGED in 1968 when 58 members of ByarsHall High School’s football team reported for practice (photo originally published Thursday, March 7, 1968). Pictured are, from left, front row: Bert Bennett, Richard Warmath, Richard Kelley, Allen Cousar, Pete McDow, George Watson, Eddie Griffith, Jimmy Coats and

Stanley Craig. Second row: Glenn Hensley, Edward McClain, Steve Glass, Johnny Byrd, Tim Bowden, Billy McGowan, John Dickey, Larry Gibson, Ricky Davis and Larry Joe Johnson. Third row: Rick David, Charles Witherington, Steve Wooten, John Williams, Johnny Driver, Jerry Blakely, Jim Turner, Hayes Hall and Dennis Townsend. Fourth row: Ricky Butler, Ricky

Howard, Jack Harris, Mike Shankle, Billy Davis, Bill Seay, Barney Selph, Joe Blackmon and Steve Watkins. Fifth row: Whit Barton, Darrell Blakemon, Roger Williams, Billy Ray, Steve Archer, Robert Simonton, Tim Posey, Sammy Duncan and Neil McLennan. Sixth row: Leslie McGowan, Dwayne Bennett, Jackie Hall, Jeff Whitley, Rickey Caldwell, Jim Peebles,

Keith Walker and managers Buddy Lewis and Bill Shelton. Not present for the photo were Steve Brantley, Gary Brasher and Franklin Pinner. Members of the 1968 team went on to be a Tipton County sheriff, insurance agent, ordained minister and real estate developer among other prefessions.

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That is a sure-fire way to find out I can’t say it was a I have to communicate lot fun or enjoyment. with up North folks that However we had to do it talk through their nose if we wanted to eat and and gurgle faster than survive. Our parents a squirrel clawing up a showed us and their parwhite oak tree running ents showed them and from an alto yapping our ancestors back as far black and white feist. as Eve and Adam. In the Some of the city folks wonderful South folks that have been under a have always taken a lot SOUTHERN RAISIN' root cellar and may not O TIS GRIFFIN of pride in agriculture. know just what ole Ben’s Nature is one of the greatest edu- book is about should be pretty cators one will ever experience. disheartening to us rednecks. Ben Go on out there, sit down on a and his farmer friends will tell you gum stump and study on it. Even about the ‘signs.’ Now I ain’t talkthough us ole country redneck ing about road, bridge, neon, billhicks don’t want to brag too much, board, and hand signs whether to down deep the entire world has throw curve or a fastball. Nawww got to admit that farmers are prob- Suhhh! ably the smartest, hardest working Friends, this little tan book has folks in the entire universe. Now got the most amazing information Ben might have messed around incorporated you ever read. It is analyzing lightning hitting that all about nature. Such as when key hanging on a clothesline and to expect rain, sun and clouds. calling it ‘lectricity, but probably Throw in some snow, frost, and the most important intellect he blazing sun in the summer while came up with was Pore Richard’s chopping, trying to suck some Farmer’s Almanac. fresh air to no avail. This is a Noah worked on his book for warning to take yo’ dirty, greasy, 36 years trying to make us speak tattered, floppy, straw hat and slap words right. I’m right proud of it on your noggin and don’t forget the boy for anyone to hang in to wrap the faded, stringy banthere with sumpin’ means he was dana tightly around your already trying to accomplish sumpin’. sun stroked neck. But us country folks don’t need Neighbor, as my beloved farmno Northerner teaching us noth- ers know, we are going to have a ing. Think about this, have you little frost in the fall. But when had any problems talking to yo’ the killing frost comes, that shuts neighbor here in our wonderful down struggling growth of vegSouth? My problems start when etation only months previously

had gravitated toward the blue hazy sky. This was time to pull out the old wool, scratchy mackinaw and grapple the oversized black buttons. Locate the stretched, thin, long handles, usually with missing buttons. Make sure you got ’em on correctly, not upside’ards, front’ards , back’ards turned inside out’ards. You had better wrap up and be prepared as the cold frosty air will cut you a frock. Don’t forget to tightly snap those six-buckle galoshers ’cause you know you gonna’ step in a frozen-over, small mud hole, hog wallowed out this past summer. Beloved, ole Ben was extra smart and remembered our most important asset. He did not forget our wonderful Southern Belles that keep our universe spinning. If Momma ever had a question about time to mark the setting hen’s eggs, candling eggs, planting perfect flowers, treating a nick on the arm, possibly a spider bite, or make some lye soap the answers were in this little book. In my upbringing we had two books that had their special places. Of course, the most important was the Holy Bible, which still has all the answers. The other was the Farmer’s Almanac with some pretty good answers too. Sad to say, but I reckon neither get used as much as they should nowadays--GLORY!

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Is your portfolio like a baseball team? If you’re a baseball fan, you’re no doubt aware that the MLB All-Star Game was played on July 12. But while you’ll probably appreciate the grace and skill of the players, you may not realize just how much a baseball team can teach you about other aspects of life — such as investing. Specifically, consider the following characteristics: Consistency — Baseball teams need to be consistent. They choose quality players and must have the patience and discipline to stick with those players during slumps. As an investor, you should choose quality investments and have the patience and discipline to stick with them over the long haul. Diversification — A baseball team doesn’t have just one type of player — it contains pitchers, catchers, infielders and outfielders. Your portfo-

lio also needs achieve the varito be diversious goals you’ve fied because if established, such you own only as a comfortable a single type retirement, colof investment, lege for your and a marchildren and a ket downturn legacy for your strikes that family. To work asset class partoward your ticularly hard, individual objecyour portfolio tives, you will FINANCIAL FOCUS could take a big need to create an STEVEN J. JONES hit. Owning a investment mix diversified mix that’s based on of stocks, bonds, govern- your risk tolerance, time ment securities, certifi- horizon, family situation cates of deposit (CDs) and other factors. and other investments Flexibility — While can help reduce the effect every member of a proof market volatility on fessional baseball team is your holdings. Keep in a good player, one might mind, though, that diver- be better than another sification, by itself, can’t in a given situation. For guarantee a profit or pro- instance, a faster runtect against loss. ner might pinch-run for Unity — While a someone else. And as baseball team contains a you move on in your diverse collection of play- “game” of life, you will ers, they all strive toward need flexibility in maka common goal. And the ing your investment decimix of investments in sions. As one example, your portfolio needs to when you near retirework together to help ment, you may want to

reduce your exposure to risk somewhat, so you might decide to replace some — but certainly not all — of your growthoriented vehicles with investments that can offer greater protection of your principal. Good management — Even the best group of baseball players needs a manager to guide them and make decisions during a ballgame. And to help you make investment choices during different times in your life, you might benefit from working with a financial professional — someone who knows your risk tolerance, investment preferences and long-term aspirations. You may never find yourself surrounded by the greatest ballplayers in the world — but remembering these traits can help keep your portfolio “in the game.”

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assault (July 2) ! Heiple, Russell Stanley, 23, burglary (June 28) ! Hemness, Edwin Nicolay, 38, assault (2 cts), resisting arrest, disorderly conduct (June 26) ! Holly, Otis Lee, 53, possession of schedule II with intent (June 30) ! Jennings, Jody Andrew, 43, possession of schedule II, intent to manufacture methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to deliver (June 28) ! Johnson, Travis Dewayne, 33, possession of schedule VI (July 1) ! Klimmer, Bradley William, 19, theft over $500, theft over $1,000 (June 30) ! Lee, Robert Jerome, 42, domestic assault (July 1) ! Mason, Porsche Michelle, 21, shoplifting (July 1) ! McAlllister, Billy Neal, 34, aggravated assault - no injury (June 28) ! McPherson, David Len, 30, driving on rev/susp/canc license, DUI 2nd offense, felony evading arrest, resisting stop/frisk/halt/arrest or search, assault, violation of the implied consent law, driving on rev/susp/canc license (June 26) ! McPherson, Rickey Daniel, 26, theft under $500, violation of the sex offender act (2 cts; June 29) ! Merritt Jr., Bradley Wayne, 24, violation of the sex offender act (July 2) ! Murphy, Demarius Antwone, 26, simple possession of marijuana (2 cts; June 28) ! Murphy, Michael David, 59, driving on rev/susp/ canc license, violation of light law, failure to comply with insurance laws (July 1) ! Payne, Bryan Lavel, 43, driving on rev/susp/canc license, violation of light law (July 2) ! Perdue, Dustin Ray, 27, burglary (June 27) ! Pinner, Casey Layne, 33, possession of marijuana with intent to sell (June 30) ! Pugh, Amanda Grant, 31, domestic assault (June 26) ! Rooney, Michael Shane, 28, driving on rev/susp/

canc license, seatbelt law (July 1) ! Semora, James Frank, 39, domestic assault, felony failure to appear, intent to manufacture methamphetamine, possession of schedule II, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to deliver (June 28) ! Smith, Ernestine, 51, driving on rev/susp/canc license, reckless driving, DUI 1st offense, violation of the implied consent law (June 27) ! Smith, Phillip Dale, 56, driving on rev/susp/canc license (June 28) ! Smith, Samantha Jordon, 20, possession of schedule II, possession of schedule IV (June 26) ! Stewart, Brandon Ray, 30, failure to pay fine imposed by ordinance (June 30) ! Stoots, Charles Martin, 60, public intoxication (July 2) ! Taylor, Alvin Levance, 61, sexual battery (June 28) ! Taylor, David Lee, 48, possession of schedule II (June 28) ! Tinsley, Jessie Joe, 46, violation of sex offender act

(July 2) ! Tucker, John, 48, forgery, identity theft (June 27) ! Vaughn, Joshua William, 26, domestic assault (July 2) ! Webb, Virginia Marie, 49, possession of sched. II, possession of sched. III, possession of legend drugs w/o prescription, theft of merchandise $500 or less (July 2) ! Williams, Devonda Michelle, 38, driving on rev/susp/canc license (July 2) ! Williams, Phillip Eugene, 37, aggaravated assault - no injury (June 26) ! Williamson, Wilburn, 53, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to deliver (June 30) ! Zelinski, Robert Edman, 22, possession of controlled substance (June 28)

Under arrest The following persons were arrested in Tipton County and booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility during the week of June 26-July 2, 2011. ! Allen, Mark, 32, domestic assault (July 3) ! Alston, Quinton Antonio, 31, DUI 1st offense, speeding, failure to comply with insurance law (June 30) ! Baker, Joshua Adam, 22, public intoxication (July 2) ! Barnes, Leburn Dorris, 41, possession of controlled substance (June 27) ! Barnes, Willie Van, 20, theft under $500, underage possession of alcohol (June 27) ! Bearden, Vincent Lee, 37, failure to pay child support (June 28) ! Boothe, Amanda Spring, 27, child abuse/neglect, public intoxication (July 2) ! Boswell, Elizabeth Carol, 27, obtaining legend drugs by fraud (June 28) ! Burton, Marcus Antonio, 29, burglary (June 28) ! Caraway, Tara Lashay, 34, worthless check (July 1) ! Clark, Michael Boyd, 53, domestic assault (July 2) ! Coleman, Edward John, 36, DUI 2nd offense (June 28) ! Cook, Matthew Ryan, 21, possession of controlled substance (June 28) ! Cook, Paula Michelle, 31, DUI 1st offense, driving on rev/susp/canc license, violation of implied consent law (June 26) ! Culbreath, Donald Michelle, 28, domestic assault (June 28) ! Davis, Champaign Nicole, 23, failure to appear (July 2) ! Davis, Maricole Levontrell, 32, driving on rev/susp/ canc license (June 28) ! Estes, Reggie Lynn, 38, DUI 1st offense, open container, violation of implied consent law (June 26) ! Fleming, Deborah Lynn, 48, theft under $500 (2 cts), possession of legend drug w/o prescription (June 27) ! Floyd, Dusty Allen, 26, public intoxication (June 28) ! Garza, Nicholas Brandon, 28, driving on rev/susp/ canc license (July 2) ! Glover, Leslie Jeanelle, 24, domestic assault (June 26) ! Grant, Jeremy Lander, 31, delivery of cocaine (July 2) ! Griggs, Orlando, 24, aggravated assault with injury (June 30) ! Harkness, Margaret Emmlyn, 49, domestic

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Callie Sue Lewis Rivers Date of Death - June 29, 2011

Mother Callie Sue Lewis Rivers, wife of the late James L. Rivers Sr. and the daughter of the late Edward T. and Laura J. Brooks Lewis, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital, Bartlett. Funeral services took place on Saturday, July 9 at Fredonia Baptist Church with burial in Choady Cemetery, both in Stanton. Palmer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by nine children: Earnestine (Prentice) Jones, Janie, Virginia, Callie, Jerry Rivers and Robert (Lena) Gooden, all of Mason; Eddie (Aretha) Gooden of Covington; James (Christine) Rivers Jr. of Atoka; and Gertrude Woodard of Nashville. Mrs. Rivers is also survived by three children she reared as her own: Palm and Wilbert Gooden, both of Mason, and Robert Lee Gooden of Memphis; siblings Annie Hunt of Stanton and Izzie M. Powell of Detroit, Mich.; 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding her in transition are 12 siblings, a son and three grandchildren. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 14, 2011

Gloria Jean Holland

Date of Death - July 6, 2011 Evangelist Gloria Jean Holland, 57, of Ripley, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Baptist Hospital-Memphis. She was the owner/director of Heaven Sent Christian Childcare and was a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, director of ushers, a Sunday School teacher and a 1971 graduate of Covington High School. Funeral services took place on Monday, July 11 at the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ with burial in Townsend Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Pastor Robert Holland; sons Terence Orlando Craig and James Andre Lee; mother Mae Nita Smith; sisters Debra Boyce, Vanetta Mosby, Stella Smith, Stephanie Smith, Teresa Smith, Barbara Alston, Stella Alston, Nette Alston and Dorothy Alston; brothers Barries Alston, Dennis Alston and Dwight Alston; and five grandchildren. Mrs. Holland was preceded in death by a brother, Maurice Alston, and stepfather Eddie Lee Smith. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 14, 2011

Wanda Fowler Lehman Date of Death - July 7, 2011

Wanda Fowler Lehman, 73, of Memphis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2011, at the home of her daughter, Tina Lehman Stewart. Ms. Fowler donated her body to the University of Tennessee for the purpose of arthritis research. There will be no memorial services, but a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. She is survived by, her children, Tina Lehman Stewart of Burlison, Derek M. Lehman of Cordova, five grandchildren, Jeremy Ruleman, Brittanie Lehman, Lauren Stewart, Brady Stewart, Maddox Lehman, and one great granddaughter, Jenna Ruleman; one sister, Dale Sylvia of Lepanto, Ark. and one brother, Jimmy Fowler of Bebe, Ark. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 14, 2011

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Mr. Yeager is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Bates Yeager; sons, Thomas Yeager of Indianapolis, Ind. and John Yeager of Memphis; daughters, Amy Brown of Ocala, Fla., Mary Jo Yeager of Murfreesboro and Peggy Cousar of Covington; brother, Charles Yeager of Mexico; sister, Sarah Bryan of Nekoosa, Wisc.; grandchildren, Anna Hamilton, Kristy Raulerson, and Daniel Thigpen, Allen and Gregory Marshall; and six great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at www.woodfinchapel. com

daughter Shirley A. Wiggins; sons Walter Wiggins, Tyrone Wiggins, Donnell Wiggins and Waldo Wiggins Jr.; stepmother Vernon Wiggins; and 27 grandchildren.

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Regina Hanson Daniel, 51, of Millington, passed away on Tuesday, July 12. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 15 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow in R. H. Munford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 14 at the funeral home. She is survived by her parents, Hugh C. and Bernice Hanson of Burlison; two brothers, David Hanson of Portland, Ore. and Danny Hanson of Burlison and one sister, Amanda Driggers of Burlison. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

Rickey Ray Grandberry Sr. Date of Death - July 8, 2011

Rickey Ray Grandberry Sr. died on Friday, July 8, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis. Visitation will take place on Friday, July 15, 2011 from 1-7 p.m., with wake from 5:30-7 p.m., at Palmer Funeral Home in Mason. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, July 16 at 1 p.m. at Greater St. John M.B. Church, Covington, with burial in Malone Cemetery, Mason. He is survived by his stepparents Beatrice Neal of Milwaukee, Wisc. and James Carruthers II of Covington; his wife, Linda Dye Grandberry; three children: Rickey Grandberry, Jr. Felicia Dye and Nykia Grandberry, all of Covington; siblings: Telissa Grandberry, Vernita (Troy) Jones, Wanda Carruthers and James Carruthers III, all of Covington, E. Deloise (Thurmond) Boyce of Mason, Brenda (Tony) Burrell, Lagena Neal, Robert Neal, Jr. and Michael Neal, all of Milwaukee, Wisc., and Debra Cook of Chicago, Ill.; and a special aunt, Ella Grandberry; three grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

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Regina Hanson Daniel

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James Vernon Byrd

April 19, 1924 - July 9, 2011 James Vernon Byrd, 87, of Ripley, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011. His funeral was held on Tuesday, July 12 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Chapel. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 14, 2011

Richard Allan Emery Jr. Date of Death - July 9, 2011

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Richard Allan Emery Jr., 49, of Covington, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. A painter, Mr. Emery also loved to fish and do things for other people. A memorial service will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19 at First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Covington. Munford Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends: son Steven Allan Emery, mother Sara E. Cagle and brother Randy Emery. Mr. Emery was preceded in death by his father, Richard Allan Emery, and one brother, Tony Roy.

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Jimmie R. Maclin

Date of Death - July 9, 2011

Billy W. “Bill” Stimpson Date of Death - July 7, 2011

Tipton County Property Assessor Billy W. “Bill” Stimpson, 70, of Munford, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011. He was a member of Calvary Bible Church and is a former chief of police and city manager for the City of Munford for more than 27 years. Funeral services took place on Sunday, July 10 at the Munford Funeral Chapel; burial took place at Helen Crigger Cemetery. Mr. Stimpson is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Hunter Stimpson; daughter Susan (Scotty) Jackson; son Greg (Lisa) Stimpson; sisters Bonnie Forbess, Betty Belk, Mary Jane Talley and Helen Zenar; and grandchildren Kale Grambling, Will Grambling, Abby Stimpson and Robert Stimpson. He was preceded in death by sisters Hazel Morgan, Grace Hanks and Thelma Easley and brothers William Stimpson and C.H. Stimpson. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Mr. Jimmie R. Maclin, 62, of Covington, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at his residence. A disabled veteran, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 at Canaan Baptist Church in Covington. He will be buried at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Memphis at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 18. Friday visitation will take place from 3-7 p.m., with family hours from 5-7 p.m., at Barlow Funeral Home. Additionally, Saturday visitation will take place at Canaan Baptist Church from 12:30 p.m. until the service begins. Mr. Maclin is survived by daughters Sharon Richardson, Latonia Maclin, Brandy Driver and Alicia Strickland; sons Keith Alston, Patrick K. Maclin and Jamarr R. Maclin; sister Edna J. Person; brothers James E. Maclin, Roy “Chuckie” Maclin and Willie Muex; and seven grandchildren. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 14, 2011

Shirley Ann Muex

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August 5, 1922 - July 10, 2011

J.W. Wade

Shirley Ann Muex, 88, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 at St. Luke Baptist Church in Covington. Curries Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Date of Death - July 7, 2011 J.W. Wade, 74, of Drummonds, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at his residence. He was a retired papermaker for Kimberly Clark and was a member of Munford Church of Christ. Mr. Wade loved people and his animals and was known as “The Wizard” by his classmates and friends. Funeral services took place on Saturday, July 9 at Munford Funeral Chapel. He was buried at Poplar Grove Cemetery. Mr. Wade is survived by his wife, Wanda Rose Wade; daughters Cheryl Goodwin of Somerville and Misty Ann Wade of Drummonds; sons Jeff Wade of Burlison and Jonathan Wade of Drummonds; sisters Dorothy Handley, Deborah Kesler, Bonita Timbs, Carol Wade, Geraldine Delaney and Maggie Evans; brother Herbert Wade; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Frank Wade, Billy McPeak and Clarence (Jr.) McPeak. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 14, 2011

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veteran. Memorial services took place on Sunday, July 10 at Advent Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Maier officiating. Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro had charge of arrangements.

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Danny Cochran, 61, truck driver, passed away on Monday, July 11. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 22 at the Westside Assembly of God Church where he was a member. An avid musician, he is survived by one daughter, Glenda (Donald) Buckner of Dyersburg; four brothers, Robert Cochran of Ripley, Roger Dale Cochran of Covington, Franklin Darrell Cochran of North Carolina, and William Charles Cochran of Texas; his companion, Deborah Lavelle of Covington; one grandchild and two great grandchildren. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfunerlhome.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) July 14, 2011

Waldo “WD” Wiggins Date of Death - July 11, 2011

Mr. Waldo “WD” Wiggins, 67, of Brighton, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2011 at Baptist Hospital-Memphis. A disabled veteran, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 16 at Hatchie Church of Christ. Mr. Wiggins is survived by his wife, Donna Wiggins;

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The Civil War in Tipton County Editor’s note: The following is a historical piece commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, written and compiled by Tipton County Historian Russell B. Bailey. By RUSSELL B. BAILEY Tipton County Historian

FORT WRIGHT, RANDOLPH In early July 1861, the Memphis and Shelby County Bible Society initiated the work of supplying Testaments to the soldiers at Corinth, Randolph and other points in West Tennessee. On July 3, General Gideon J. Pillow wrote to the Tennessee Military Board at Nashville advising that Mr. Jones be paid for work done in building powder magazine at Fort Wright; also that the State must secure title to the land. On July 6, Private William B. Robison of the 4th Infantry wrote a letter to his brother: “Mother was up to see me the other day. She is tolerable well....I haf done a heap of work since I haf been at Randolph but we are don, I expect. We will be ordird to (New) Madrid (Missouri) in a few days. We haf plenty to eat and

to ware. Thare is about 10,000 men heare... There is no sickness heare hardly...Ely is getting along tolerably well. John, don’t join any company until you are obligated for I am bound down titer than a negro. We get $15 a month and every thing furnished.” Nearly all the troops stationed at Fort Wright were armed with oldfashioned flintlock muskets. The men of the 154th Tennessee Infantry were the only unit to have percussion muskets. On July 8th, the men of the 13th Infantry were issued cartridge boxes according to W. J. Rogers. He noted that the 4th Tennessee Infantry Regiment left Randolph on July 9th for their new posting at “Fort Fulton”, 15 miles above Randolph. James C. Edenton recorded that some of the 4th Infantry were still leaving for “Fort Pillow” on the 10th, “leaving at Fort Wright about 3,500 men.” On July 11, W. J. Rogers wrote that his comrades were buying chickens, milk, butter and vegetables from Missouri farmers. John Milton Hubbard was a schoolteacher in Hardeman County in 1861. He joined a cavalry company at Bolivar.

He wrote candidly about his brief service in Tipton County: “Boots and saddles’ for Randolph … We had our first bivouac at Stanton. Moving under a July sun and along miles and miles of dusty road, we reached the vicinity of Randolph tired and hungry…The hills and valleys were covered with the tents of the Provisional Army of Tennessee, under General John L. T. Sneed. We certainly got the impression here that the war was a fixed fact. Preparations went forward day and night. It was time for serious reflection…We called the place assigned us near Randolph, Camp Yellow Jacket. There was good reason for this, for thousands of yellow jackets were in the ground on which we proposed to make our beds and stake our horses. In a day or two we cleared the camp of these pests so that it was habitable. Two cavalry companies from Memphis were in camp near us— Logwood’s and White’s. In riding near these one day I met a soldier speeding a magnificent black horse along a country road as if for exercise, and the pleasure of being astride of so fine an animal. On closer inspection I saw it was Bedford Forrest, only a private like myself, whom I had known ten years before

Library introduces reading through puppet shows By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Children of all ages are invited to the Tipton County Public Library’s first ever puppet show at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 14 at the Covington Senior Center. Admission is free and the program will last approximately 45 minutes. The entertaining program will consist of two short plays, How a Mouse Almost Became Lord of the Jungle and Anasai and Turtle Go Fishing and two songs, Who’s Afraid of The Big Bad Wolf and The Three Little Pigs. Although, the library has sponsored plays before, this is actually the first time the library is producing the plays itself. The library’s parent organization, the Forked Deer Regional Library’s community outreach program produced the previous plays. “The regional library is going away and we’re

now combining with the Shiloh Regional Library out of Jackson,” said Sharon Timbs, “The ladies who ran our community outreach program are retiring and so we have to produce our own shows now.” Timbs applied for several literacy grants on behalf of the library and received notice this spring that the library was the proud recipient of two grants totaling $1,500, awarded through the community and literacy grant programs of Dollar General and WalMart. “Wal-Mart gave us $500 through their community Contribution Grant Program and Dollar General awarded $1,000 through their Literacy Foundation Grant Program,” said Library Director Susan Cheairs, smiling. “This is more of an exciting way of reaching out to the children to get them interested in literacy. We

used the money to build a stage, buy a sound system and purchase some awesome puppets!” Timbs is another staff member very proud of the puppets the library was able to purchase for the community and hopes to be able to hold puppet shows year-round. “We’ve bought some beautiful hand and stick animal, people and character puppets,” said Timbs. “The amount of shows we are able to hold depends on the amount of help we have,” explained Timbs. “We would love to have shows during school breaks, the summer and for daycare but we need puppet assistance.” Anyone interested in volunteering to help with production of plays and story time can contract Sharon Timbs at the Tipton County Public Library at (901) 4768289.

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Continued from page A2 highlights of the Ruffin’s history. All the important things will be explained in the production.” The Ruffin Theater has hosted a plethora of shows, movies and plays over three quarters of a century. Whether it was The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night in the 1960s or the Christmastime playing of It’s a Wonderful Life, people have filled seats ever since J.M. Ruffin bought it in the 1930s. “It was called the Palace Theater when Mr. Ruffin bought it,” said Stankey. “But then it burned down. Mr Ruffin built it back months after and named it after himself.” Upon completion, the Ruffin Theater was reported to be the best theater around with six bathrooms, a new car-

pet, a rebuilt stage and air conditioning. Also, improvements were made to enable its capacity to grow to 600. Since then, the theater has been a familiar mainstay on Covington Court Square, bringing thousands of people to the area to talent shows, bluegrass concerts, plays and fashion shows. Members of the community and visitors to the area are invited to come enjoy some country music and learn about one of Tipton County’s most historic sites, the Ruffin Theater. After the Country Showdown, TAC members will give tours and answer questions about the Ruffin for anyone interested. For more information, please call 901476-4700.

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Continued from page A1 Monday went online. He said a bad relay made another outage and equipment required repair. “I hope maybe we’ve got it figured out now,” he said. But there’s nothing STEMC can do to prevent

rodents, snakes and other animals from entering the substation, which is located on College Street in Covington, just north of the justice complex. “There’s no 100 percent way to keep them all out,” said Mathis. “We try to do the best we can,

but sometimes there’s nothing we can do to keep them out.” STEMC advises its customers to call 888-4401990 to report outages. Visit the utility online at stemc.com.

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down in Mississippi…” In mid-July, the “Haywood Rangers” arrived at Randolph. This company was organized at Brownsville, Haywood County in April and commanded by Captain was R. W. Haywood and Lieutenant W. L. Duckworth. (Duckworth rose to the rank of colonel of the regiment and became a Methodist minister after the war.) This unit became Company D, 7th Tennessee Cavalry. Three more deaths were reported among the Randolph volunteers in mid July. The men served in the 13th Tennessee Infantry: John Barham, age 22, died July 14 at a Memphis hospital and was buried at Elmwood Cemetery. John E. Williams, age 25, died of congestive chills at the Fort as well as Frank Prather. Confederate Major General Leonidas Polk arrived in Memphis July 13, to assume command of Department No. 2, embracing northern Alabama and Mississippi, northeastern Arkansas and Western Tennessee. Most likely he made a trip to Randolph to inspect the fortifications. Before the war, Polk was chosen Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal

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Continued from page A1 “We’re doing what we can to help West Tennessee get back to work,” said Hicks. “If someone is looking for a job, they can click on get job alerts and as business owners start posting job openings, the site will email them to let them know of the available positions.”

Church Southwest. Polk visited Randolph during February 26 – March 2, 1839 while serving as Missionary Bishop of Arkansas and Bishop in charge of Alabama and Louisiana. This was a time when Randolph boasted of having a population of a thousand inhabitants and was king of the cotton shipping along the Mississippi. During this visit Bishop Polk preached at Randolph and Ravenscroft Churches. COVINGTON On July 11, 1861, Brigadier General John D. Cole of the 21st Tennessee Militia Brigade with Headquarters at Brownsville, Haywood County, appointed Dr. Lafayette Hill Brigade Surgeon with the rank of Major. Dr. Hill was a Covington physician and had served as Mayor in 1860. In 1861, Dr. Hill was appointed Captain of the county’s Minutemen for Civil District 1. The Tipton County Court authorized David C. Slaughter to compile an “accurate and complete list of the number of free white male inhabitants of Tipton County, who were 21 years of age

and older, and who were residents thereof, on the 1st day of January 1861.” In July, Slaughter presented his report and found that there were 1,238 male citizens 21 years of age or older residing in the county. The court justices voted to require that all males between the ages of 18 and 60 serve in the county militia, without compensation. Taxes were levied to arm and equip the “minute men”. The sum of $678.67 was appropriated to purchase powder, shot and equipment for home defense.

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Southbound: Tunica or bust! Editor’s note: This is the eighth in a 10-part series detailing historical sites, outdoor adventures and other family-friendly destinations no more than a day’s drive from Tipton County. Once dubbed "America's Ethiopia" by Rev. Jesse Jackson, in the last two decades the Tunica, Mississippi area has grown from extreme rural poverty into the gaming capital of the South. Legalized gambling quite literally saved a struggling community, bringing more job opportunities and revenue to a town made famous in the 1980s for its open sewer and crumbling shacks. Since 1992, when casinos first began popping up 10 miles outside of Tunica proper, life has never been the same for the poverty-stricken community. Though heavily damaged as a result of Mississippi River flooding in May, Tunica is back and ready for action. "We're just now seeing business return as normal," said Webster Franklin, president of the Tunica Convention and Visitors Bureau. "[The flood] had a great effect on Tunica: 4,800 hotel rooms were closed for a month it affected all nine gaming facilities. It's a slow process but it's rebounding."

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Featuring nine casinos - Bally's, Fitz, Gold Strike, Harrah's, Hollywood, Horseshoe, Resorts, Roadhouse and Sam's Town - Tunica has become the third largest gaming region in the country (behind Las Vegas and Atlantic City). "The most popular are the Gold Strike, Horseshoe and Roadhouse, but all nine appeal to someone different," Franklin said. Each casino offers thousands of square feet of gaming action, from craps to roulette, Texas Hold 'Em, Blackjack and more. The resort area is home to hundreds of thousands of slot machines, too. If you've never been to a casino, you'll need to know that some of the best dining can be found right inside the facility. Try the Paula Deen Buffet at Harrah's, Twain's Casual Fine Dining at Sam's Town or the award-winning Fairbanks Steakhouse at the Hollywood. See tunicatravel.com/casinos for more information.

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In addition to casinos, the Tunica area features golf courses, parks and a beautiful Main Street area. "We have two great golf courses open right now," Franklin said. "One golf course, River Bend, is still closed." Tunica is home to Tunica National Golf & Tennis Club, the Links at Cottonwoods and River Bend Links, the latter of which remains closed due to damage from the May 2011 floods. Tunica National features rolling terrain and manicured conditions in addition to a tournament-level, 18-hole course. Cottonwoods, located at Harrah's Casino, is an 18-hole, par-72, 7,000-yard championship course designed by twotime US Open Champion Hale Irwin. For more information on these courses, including green fees, see www.tunicatravel.com/activities/tunica-golf. Franklin also recommends a sightseeing cruise aboard the Tunica Queen, a 250-seat luxury ship that allows passengers to experience the Mighty Mississippi, and the Tunica Riverpark. Though currently closed, the 168-acre riverpark has interactive exhibits, nature trails, aquariums and more, and was named a 2011 Rand McNally Best of the Road winner. Need to do a little shopping? Tunica is home to factory outlet stores such as Old Navy, Children's Place, Carter's, Gap and more. See www.tunicatravel. com/activities/shopping. There's plenty to see and do - and Tunica's ready to see a little more action! Hop in the car and head down south for a little fun, Tunica style! Part nine in this series, Day Trippin' to Jackson, will be published on Thursday, July 21.

Above, Whitesides explains her technique of using the palette knife in this painting of her grandchildren playing on the beach. Mary Tanner, center, is an artist herself. The composition below is based on Dr. Roger Ganier's koi pond. Photos by Tyler Lindsey.

Seasoned painter doing what she likes best By TYLER LINDSEY tlindsey@covingtonleader.com “I'm more 'Chubby' than I am 'Eleanor,'” said painter Eleanor “Chubby” Whitesides, 69, explaining how she got her unique nickname. “My grandmother gave me that nickname when I was a baby because I was chubby, I guess,” she said, laughing. “Everybody still calls me that. It doesn't bother me; I like it.” Whether you know her as “Chubby” or as “Eleanor,” you'd be hard-pressed not to find her appearing here and there around the art community. Truly, the artistic presence in Tipton County has come full circle at the stroke of Eleanor Whitesides' paintbrushes. Her deep roots in Covington alone solidify her status as a premier figure around town. Hailing from the Mt. Lebanon community, Whitesides has been interested in drawing and art in general since her childhood years in grammar school. She attended Holmes School and Byars-Hall High School. “My mother was really artistic,” she said. “I've just drawn and doodled ever since I can remember.” Whitesides really began to experiment with other media in 1966 when she took a six-week course on painting from Marion “Teence” Abernathy. The class was given at Abernathy's house on the corner of Sanford

and Maple Streets. There, Whitesides learned important painting techniques as well as the basics of mixing paint. Since then, she has stuck with painting and that class has been her only training. “I have done oils, acrylics and watercolors, but acrylics have become my favorite,” she said. In the 1970s, she started doing commissioned work and, in 1980, she had her first print published of an old-fashioned cotton farm scene which were very popular throughout the '80s. After she opened her framing shop, Frames and Fine Arts, on Highway 51 in Covington, she stopped doing as much commissioned work due to lack of time. She continued to paint, however, and moved into utilizing the softer nature of watercolors. An agent from a company in North Carolina saw her prints and contacted her about buying from her; she continued doing so until well into the 1990s. Whitesides said she really showed her full command of her talent during this time. If the agent needed particular subject, they'd call her and she'd create anything they wanted. “I always started out with 1,500 editions,” she said. “There were always 500 limited, signed and numbered, and 1,000 unlimited. Most of them sold out and were reprinted.” Upon her retirement, Whitesides closed the frame

shop and is again taking commission. She now helps her daughter, Marty Simmons, with her store, Patina, on Covington's Court Square. Whitesides has aided Simmons in offering a framing service in the store and her paintings are on sale there as well. She said she does anything from abstract compositions to more representational, traditional works. Her favorite subjects are old barns, houses and churches, but a favorite of hers is a large one of her grandchildren playing at the beach. Recently, Whitesides has delved into more experimental processes of painting and creating. For example, she has used a palette knife to apply the paint to depict ocean waves or to create an entire wooded, mountain landscape. “The palette knife gives

more of a texture and the paint is thicker in those areas giving it a certain effect,” she said. In a painting of an old church, Whitesides has pasted part of a burlap sack to represent the ground, again to add the innovation of texture. She said she hasn't made plans for the future, she said. “However old I am I plan to just keep painting.” Her granddaughter, Mary Tanner of Covington, has inherited her talents and takes classes from Barbara McBride. Whitesides gives simple advice to any child interested in painting, as she was once one herself. “If it's something you like, just hang in there with it.”

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BONDURANT INSTALLED PRESIDENT OF ROTARY Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton CEO Skipper Bondurant was recently installed as president of the Covington Rotary Club. Pictured above are past president Clay Crockett, secretary John Allen Noblin, president-elect Jeff Hunter, president Skipper Bondurant, vice president Mitch Carver and Beth Ziarko, who presided over the installation. Not pictured is treasurer David Duncan.The Rotary Club meets on Thursdays at noon at the Covington Country Club. Submitted photo

NEWS BRIEFS The Simonton Wilcox Camp No. 257, Sons of Confederate Veterans (S.C.V.) will have its regular monthly meeting Thursday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. at the Tipton County Museum. Darrell

Wright will speak on General Nathan Bedford Forrest. The public is invited to attend. July 13 is the birthday of General Forrest and recognized by the State of Tennessee as a day of special observance. Governor Haslam

has proclaimed the day worthy of remembrance and observance. For more information contact Russell Bailey 4763744. The Tipton Community Advisory Board will sponsor a back

WATERBURY SPEAKS TO LIONS On Monday, Cathy Waterbury, representing Confidential Care for Women, spoke to the Covington Lions Club on pro-life, what they are doing for children and the use of a mobile unit. Pictured left to right are: Charles Yoakum, club president, Waterbury and Bob Whitworth, program chairperson for the day. Submitted photo

to school fest from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. on Saturday, July 30 at the Covington Sportsplex. You can donate supplies at The Carl Perkins Center (901476-1515), Tipton County Library (901-476-8289) or St. Luke M.B. Church

(901-476-9746). You can also pick up registration form from these locations. For more information call Diane Winbush at 800-587-0864 ext. 6 or Florence Dyson at 901-476-9746. See Community Events for more.

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Bryant, Daniel to wed Scott, Scott to pledge vows David and Trish Bryant of Burlison are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Heather Marie Bryant of Cordova, to William James Daniel of Mason, son of Gary and Nina Vanstory and of Stan and Janice Daniel. Ms. Bryant is the granddaughter of Sherman Bryant of Vilonia, Ark. and the late Earlean Timbs, Donna Bryant and Billy Pugh. She is a 2003 graduate of Brighton High School and received her elementary education degree from Mid-Continent University in 2008. She is currently the assistant manager at ATC Fitness in Millington. Mr. Daniel is the grandson of Robert and Shirley Davie of Covington. He is a 2002 gradu-

Heather Marie Bryant to wed William James Daniel

ate of Brighton High School, is attending the University of Memphis and is currently employed at Walgreens in Germantown. The ceremony will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist of Atoka. A reception will follow at the same location.

Couple to celebrate 70 years of marriage Edmon and Murrel McCommon were married in Ashland, Miss. on Aug. 4, 1941. God has blessed them with eight children along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their family will honor them with a reception. Congratulations, Mom and Dad!

Baybecks to celebrate golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Baybeck will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 23. Their family is holding a private dinner at Marlo’s in Covington in honor of the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Baybeck, formerly Linda Kay Hutchinson of Tipton County, married on July 1, 1961 in Tipton County. They have two daughters, Gina Miller, married to Dan, and Ragan Baumheckel, married to Andy. They also have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Baybeck retired from Regions Banks and is presently employed at Charms in Covington.

Billy and Jenny Scott, Jr. of Munford are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica Rae Scott, to James Derek Scott, son of Jim and Betty Scott of Drummonds. Miss Scott is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Scott, Sr. of Memphis, of the late Anita Scot formerly of Memphis and of the late William and Emma Croy, both formerly of Ellendale, Tenn. She is a 2002 graduate of Munford High School and attended Dyersburg State Community College. She is currently employed at Millington Cable. Mr. Scott is the grandson of Mable Scott of Scotts Hill, Tenn, of the late Reuben Scott formerly of Scotts Hill and of the late Theron and Juanita Bivens, both formerly of Friendship, Tenn.

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Jim Baddour III, DDS and Staff Calling all cooks- The Tipton County Commission on Aging will soon be printing its third edition cookbook. The first two editions were sellouts and we expect this one to be no different! In order to be the best yet, we need to compile 800 recipes in a variety of categories. Since Tipton County is home to the best cooks in West Tennessee, we are asking that you send us your favorite family recipes (legibly written, of course!). Please be sure to include your name and in which Tipton County community you live. Please turn in all recipes by July 22 to the TCCA office or to Kelly West at the Covington Senior Center. Let’s get cookin’!

Jessica Rae Scott to wed James Derek Scott

He is a 2000 graduate of Munford High School and a 2001 graduate of Nashville Auto Diesel College. He is currently employed at Lunati in Olive Branch, Miss. The ceremony will be held Saturday, July 23, at 5 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Drummonds. A reception will follow at the Holiday Inn in Millington. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple will reside in Drummonds.

Smith, Freeman to wed Mr. and Mrs. David Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Massey of Brighton joyfully announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Savanna Leigh Smith of Covington, to Anthony Michael Freeman of Covington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Freeman of Brighton. Ms. Smith is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Haskin Davis of Stanton, Tenn., of Mr. Charlie Smith of Brighton and of the late Ms. Mary Ann Smith. She is a graduate of Covington High School and of the University of Memphis. She is currently a Registered Nurse at Methodist Healthcare. Mr. Freeman is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Divita of Cedar Grove, West Virginia and of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis Freeman, both formerly of Glasgow, West Virginia.

Tipton County Commission on Aging events

Just for Fun Bingo- Join Mrs. Myrna Creasy, Bingo Caller, as she leads our Bingo games at the CSC on Tuesdays July 12 and 26 and Friday July 22 at 10:00 am. A good time with great prizes are always had by all! Creative Aging- On Friday July 8 at 10:00 am in the Dining Hall of the CSC, Creative Aging presents Earl Randle. Mr. Randle will delight us with his repertoire of blues, rock and gospel songs that are sure to get your toes tapping and your hands clapping. Bring your friends and join us for the fun. Gamepalooza- What a name! What fun! Gamepalooza has moved to Thursday afternoon from 1:00-5:00 pm in the downstairs meeting room. Participants are welcome to come out and join in the fun and games. Currently there are several that play Canasta, Rummikub, Scrabble and Bridge. You are sure to find your game of choice on this day or bring one of your choosing. COME PLAY! Craft Club- The craft club meets this month on Monday July 25 at 10:00 am upstairs in the activity room. The project for that day will be making religious bookmarks and placemats. Everyone is welcome to join in and new ideas are always welcomed. Book Club-The TCCA Book Club holds a light discussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Mrs. Charlene Mashburn is sure to bring a great read guaranteed to produce a hearty laugh for your soul. The club meets this month on Monday July 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the CSC and the book this month is “Being Dead Is No Excuse”. Bible Study- This month Bible Study will be held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am except Thursday July 14 when they will meet at 9:00 am. This non-denominational class is open to all and the facilitator this month is Mrs. Mary Carswell. Bending Needles Quilting Club- Have you seen the latest quilt being sewn by the club? The TCCA Quilters do a marvelous job with each quilt. All are welcome to join the club and no experience is necessary. The quilters meet each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:00 am to 11:00 am in the craft room.

Savanna Leigh Smith to wed Anthony Michael Freeman

He is a graduate of Covington High School and of the University of Memphis, where he was an accounting major. He is currently employed at FedEx Express. The ceremony will be held Saturday, August 20, at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Covington. A reception will follow at Covington Country Club. Friends and relatives are invited.

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Educational Summer Reading Program- Please join the Tipton County Public Library as they wrap up their summer reading program at the CSC on Thursday July 14 at 10:00 am with a puppet show. The program is open and free to persons of all ages. Please bring your children and grandchildren and join us for a fun-filled morning of family entertainment To Your Health Health Screenings- On Wednesday July 6 at 9:00 am Ms Roselyn from Dr. Potter’s office will be in the CSC Dining Hall taking blood pressure readings. The wonderful folks at Covington Manor will be at the CSC on Wednesday July 13 to perform various health screenings including blood pressure as well as blood sugar testing. They will begin testing promptly at 9:00 am and will be here until everyone has been seen. On Wednesday July 20 at 9:00 am Ms. Cindy from Baptist Home Health will take blood pressure readings. TCCA has partnered with local healthcare providers to offer this service. The healthcare agencies volunteer for these clinics free of charge and occasionally they are called away to emergencies so please understand if/when they are unable to come. Clinics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers. Get Fit, Stay Fit- Join other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 am at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older. Tap Dance Class- Kay Catterton, our volunteer instructor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the TCCA dance room. You are never too old to tap your way to a healthy heart. The cost is $3 a class. Line Dance Class- Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 am in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9:00 am. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor. These energetic ladies may be seen all around the area as they entertain at local nursing homes and senior centers. They are great ambassadors for TCCA! Water Aerobics- Water aerobics is easy on your joints but still gives your heart and major muscle groups a great work out! Each Wednesday morning a group of seniors travel to the Millington Y for water aerobics. The bus leaves the CSC promptly at 6:30 am and the cost for ten sessions is $30.00. Currently, there’s room for more riders to attend. Please call the CSC for reservations and contributions for transportation are always appreciated.

July 5, 2011 A daughter, Georgia Caroline, was born at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women to Zach and Emily Cook and big brother Jonah Peyton Cook of Covington. She weighed 7 lbs. and

7 ounces and measured 20.25 inches long. Grandparents are Jacky and Teresa Peyton and Charlie and Joyce Cook. Great Grandparents are Dot Peyton and Dorothy Gatlin McDaniel.

Caregiver Programs “Helen’s House” Adult Day/ Respite Service- Helen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helen’s House is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet. Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County… All shared information is confidential--- “what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. Reservations for all meetings are appreciated. South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The facilitator is Mr. Neil Bell. “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay. Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding. TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Covington Senior Center dining room from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. TCCA Grandparents/ Relatives as Parents Wellness GroupThis is a support group for all relative parents that are facing life changes. This group meets in the TCCA meeting room the second Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The facilitator is Mrs. Kathy Strahan.

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Almyra Libby Click

Hi everyone, I seriously hope you’re heeding the weather warnings! These temperatures and heat indexes are not something to play around with. It actually makes me think about not going to Wal-Mart. Of course, it’s the first of the week, so we’ll see how long that lasts. I’m learning how to sit around momentarily, inside of course. I don’t know how our forefathers went through all this stuff with no air conditioning. I really don’t know much about the temperatures in orbit, but it may have been a good idea to get a trip with our astronauts on the space shuttle last week. I need to read up on some of that stuff. I cannot believe they are still playing ball games in these temperatures. Our grandson, Zack Kidd, who is ten years old and plays for the Bolton Wildcats, will be going

Brighton Debe Simonton

Hello Dear Readers, HOT HOT HOT is about all we can say about the weather. It is hard to do anything outside with the temperatures as they are. Everyone needs to really keep an eye on our elderly neighbors and the pets that have to endure the heat. If you know anyone who does not have any air conditioning please try to help them get a fan. Even Neal had a problem with over heating today; no one is exempt. Several of the Brighton High Football Team went to lineman camp this week. I believe this is in Murray. Wow, I sure hope this heat doesn't hurt them. However, this

Mt. Carmel Elaine Watkins

It is a hot Sunday afternoon and I’m starting the column while I have time. It’s gonna be hot all week, looks like. Stay cool and hydrated! Or inside! This week's Farm Report: Cotton is blooming! It’s always an exciting time when someone brings the first cotton bloom in the house. Beans are thriving and corn is making well. Two rains in some areas last Thursday. Great for July! James had a cortisone shot, then an MRI, then a nerve block, which was only a steroid injection that can take from three - 10 days to work. Wish he could get some relief from this pinched nerve in his back. Still can't stand up straight! I did go to Memphis once last week that wasn't to a doctor. Elizabeth, Lyla and I did some shopping for vacation and ate lunch. We had a big time and Lyla totally loves it! Good day Wednesday! A helpful tip: The Fourth of July is gone and you may have noticed

to Louisiana soon for the National Championship Series. Mr. Robbie Franks is their coach. I’m afraid MiMi and Pop-paw will not be able to make this one. Charlie and I both had to go the eye doctor last week. I went on a Tuesday and was diagnosed with Dellen, which is what occurs when too much sun exposure causes skin irritation on the outside of the cornea. Besides the drops, I must wear sunglasses while outside. Two days later, Charlie’s eyes got very red and swollen. He had gotten an infection from getting something inside his eye and rubbing it while out on the tractor. It’s funny that it happened at the same time. Thanks to Dr. Hughes in Munford. We are much better by now.

the adults who went with them. We regret the passing of Mr. John H. Sterling. Our sympathy goes to all the family. Happy birthdays this week go to Kenny Stewart, Rebecca Regen and Carolyn Stricklin. Hope they are each the greatest! SHARON PRESBYTERIAN

Worship is at 9 a.m. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. We are always thankful for our members, friends, visitors and the residents of Dunlap Retirement Home who are able to make it. Happy birthday this week goes to Mr. Thornton Fee. Hope it’s the greatest! COVINGTON CHURCH OF CHRIST

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young men returned from Costa Rica last Saturday night. I can hardly wait until this Sunday to hear their stories and see their pictures. Our guest speaker this week was Larry Sweeney from Brownsville, Tenn., speaking on “Selfishness.� Next week our speaker will be Tom Childers from Freed Hardeman, and he will be speaking on “The Good and Bad of Social Networking.� We welcome Tim and Cindy Scott to our church family. Happy birthdays to Mike McLean, Eric Keith, Craig Clay, Beau Phillips, Shelly Halford, Shirley Weir and Evan Coats. Hope they are each the greatest! Happy anniversaries go to Grant and Crystal Edmonds, Michael and Helen Moore, and J.J. and Brandy Brown. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Alston family in the death of Robert Alston. Please keep Mr. Kenneth Mason in your prayers as he is not doing well at this time. In closing, we also extend our sympathy to the Stimpson family

Worship is at 11 a.m. every Sunday. Everyone is always welcome. Rev. Charles Todd is our minister. The Appalachia Mission Trip was a tremendous success for our young people and

Worship is at 10:30 a.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. every Sunday. Bible study is at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays and again at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Brother Mike Rogers is our minister and Brother Jeff Phillips is our associate minister. Everyone is always welcome. Brother Jeff Phillips and our

is exactly what the conditioning is about. If they can't take the heat when season starts it will even be worse for them. The freshman band members have been working hard this week. But lookout the rest of the band will begin next week for full out camp. Mr. Findley is beginning camp around 6 a.m. and finishing up around 3 p.m. in the afternoon. This doesn't seem to be accepted enthusiastically but they will be so happy when 3 o'clock comes. I stopped at Oaklawn Garden Center on Monday. Jonathan still has a nice assortment of plants for sale. We talked for a while especially how the heat affects those of us who are gracefully aging and have endured the hot summers through the years.

We have the sweetest group of young ones living with us. But I do believe the boys have their uncle Neal's "all thumbs" and "bull in a china shop" characteristics. I had ordered a light to go into the pool. I had waited for a while but decided a couple of weeks ago to go ahead and get one; I ordered it online. Since I work late a lot I enjoy swimming at night but not in the dark. Well it came in Saturday and I was so excited. I asked the boys to install it for me; it seemed pretty simple. Before they could even get it put together Trevor knocked the bulb off the table. So, just shaking my head, I said that I would just get another one. These little bulbs cost more than 7 bucks at Walmart. This time I did call my son-in-

law, Ryan, the boy scout to head up the project. I think they just need a little guidance and extra hands. Please keep the family of Regina Daniels in your prayers and Jimmy Johnson who is also in the hospital. I found out that my niece, Olivia, and husband Daniel, are expecting their first baby around Valentines Day; my sister will finally be a granny. I told her welcome to the upside down crazy in love world of grandparenting! So much for this week, maybe we will cool down. Maybe my son-in-law will sell his business in Hawaii! Then my baby boys will come home! Aloha!

that your American flag is getting in bad shape. Many count this as a disgrace to the flag. What to do? Give it to a Boy Scout troop, American Legion member or a member of the military. They will have the "burning of the flag" ceremony. Neat, huh? Friday night the Ladies Dinner and Movie Night went to Atoka to eat, then saw Larry Crowne, which was great! I love Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks anyway! There was only one bad word. Going were Delores Whaley, Cammy Evans, Michelle Nowak, Bonnie Glass, Andrea Weed, Laura Craft, Jennifer Phillips and I. It was a fun night, as always! Mike Rogers' mother is in need of prayers in a Kentucky hospital. She has mine and I hope she is doing better; she is having mini-strokes.

Joyce Whaley is recovering from surgery. Many others are in our prayers, along with our servicemen and women. Our group got back from the mission trip to Costa Rica last night. Going were Jeff and Beau Phillips, Brandon Matlock and Ben and John Evans IV. They will have some stories to tell! There were many baptisms, I hear. The Birthday Party at Covington Manor will be on the July 16 at 2 p.m. A youth-led service at Covington Manor will be on the 17th at 4 p.m. and a white water rafting trip will take place July 28-30. Happy birthday this week goes to Mike McLean and Eric Keith on July 12, to Craig Clay on the 13th, to Beau Phillips and Shelley Halford on the 14th and to Shirey Weir and Evan Coats on

the 15th! Happy Anniversary to Michael and Helen Moore on July 4 and to J. J. and Brandy Brown on

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Verifiable black bear sighting Bears are closer sooner than expected By ARNOLD BULL Special to The Leader Last week I wrote a column titled "Potpourri of outdoor happenings." Little did I realize that column had not only a great deal of history with it, it was fixing to add a lot of future, too. Through a highly, verifiable and reliable source, a black bear reportedly has been seen and charted leaving Alabama and moving to Tennessee, West Tennessee, in fact, and Tipton County, specifically, coming on board from the south east side of Tipton County which should be a part of Fayette County. The bear is about 150 pounds and dark black in color. First, there is no open season on black bears in

Jamestown DarSay Burton

Greetings It’s HOT! The little rain that came and went a few days ago only made things hotter! After all, it’s summer, and it wouldn’t be summertime if it wasn’t hot! Our family has grown some more. A few weeks ago, Rev. Steven (Dorothy) Miller of Memphis welcomed a granddaughter born to their son, Steven, Jr. of Nashville, and Steven’s lovely wife. The couple has an 18-month-old son as well. Grandparents – oops – GREATgrandparents are “A.E” (Glayes) Miller, Sr. of Jamestown and Dollie Miller Cummings of Millington. And a son, Dillion, was born July 9 to Ebony King now of Memphis. Ebony’s parents are Curtis King of Long Beach, California

West Tennessee. If you see a black bear, do not approach it: this is a wild animal; take your family and leave the area. As soon as you are out of harm's way, call the TWRA at the Jackson office at 1-800-372-3928 or call the Tipton County Sheriff's Office at 901475-3300 and report the sighting, location and the direction the bear was heading. Another reason not to approach the bear is the fact that the TWRA will probably trap the bear and transport him to another area. If you spook the bear, it may make him harder to trap. Last week in the column, I reported that we had black bears 75 miles to the east of us and 75 miles to the west and heading our way. Then, I wrote a short piece about the bears of Mississippi which added the south side to our geography. But now, it appears bears

A black bear, like the one pictured above, was spotted in West Tennessee last week.

and Dre’ Weaver of Memphis. Grandmothers are very proud, Barbara Cobbs Miller and La Rue Sherrill Albritton of Jamestown. Congratulations everyone! Isiah Burton, Sr. is recuperating at Baptist Walnut Grove Memphis after surgery. Let us keep both him and his wife, Willie Mae, in our prayers along with the rest of their families. Our sick list has grown some more. Bessie Cobbs is improving some these days, as is Katarene Harber who is recovering at the home of her son, Jerome, and his wife, Gloria of Jamestown. We are still praying for Posey Reed and her family, Doris King, Joseph Heston, Sr., Carlota Jones, Connie and Christine Brown, Ruth Alston, Jennie Stewart, Cornell Sherrill, Vernand “Big Boy” Burton, Cortez Lee, Ruth Griffins, Jessie Lawson, Eula Culbreath

and family, Ada Fletcher, John Bunton, Patra Ballard, Rhonda HeastonMcLin, Robert Smith and family, Percy White and family, Charlene and David Sneed, Johnny Thompson and Jeffrey Mosley, Sr. Our prayers are with the Strickland and Maclin families of Covington who lost their father, brother and uncle, Jimmie Maclin of Covington. He was the uncle of our own Robbie Gray formerly of Jamestown. To his daughter, Alicia, and the entire family, our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. J.C.H.O.’s second annual fundraiser, “A Night of Elegance” will be October 22, 2011, at 6 p.m. at the Covington Country Club. President Minister Pearl Andrews and the committee are planning a lovely event once again. Contact program committee’s Gwen Cooke and Pam Cobbs Springfield for more

And Helen Auburn Gonzalez was born on July 4 to Crystal and Joe Gonzalez. Crystal's the daughter of Mac and Terri McCauley of our neighborhood. Crystal has been stationed with the Army in Germany as an MP, while Joe was stationed in Hawaii as an Army MP. Crystal got to join him in Hawaii two weeks before little Helen, who weighed seven pounds and one ounce, arrived! Congratulations to this family also! This week's Stuff You Didn't Know: Coca-Cola was orignally green! "Thanks for Reading" this week goes to Tucker Slover and Terri McCauley! Sa-lute! This week's Farmer's Almanac quote: "An archeologist is the best husband a woman can have; the older she gets, the more interested he is

in her.” Ha! As I said before, stay cool and hydrated! Until next week . . .

are closer and sooner that anticipated. If you have to be outside, take the family dog with you. If you do not have a dog, be particularly aware of your surroundings and if you have small children trade the outdoors for a movie. First of all thanks for all the phone calls and messages. Call us at 901-476-4601,

476-1764 or 485-8767 or email me at arnold@bullinsurance.com. Or come see us at 216 West Pleasant Avenue, Covington, TN, 38019, across from the airplane in Patriot Park. Remember to tune into Covington Cable on Channel 5 in the county and Channel 19 inside the Covington City Limits and/or Millington Cable on Channel 11 on Mondays at 7 p.m.; Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. for the very best in outdoor entertainment. The first place winner on the 2009 and 2011 Excellence in Craft in television by Tennessee Outdoor Writers Association and 2011 Excellence in Craft in Newspaper Columns. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen

information. Happy birthdays this week go to Detric Hall on the 13, Chalanda Miller, Peyton S. Gray III, Derek Lee and Dashun Clewis on the 16, Nichelle Johnson on the 17, Kenneth Johnson and Adrian Cross on the 18, and Theron Alston on the 20. That is all, and remember “Don’t ever call it quits until you’ve had the chance to. At least give it a try!” Until next time.

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Juanita Leach of Memphis spent a day and night visiting Margaret Partlow. The Class of 1956 at Munford High School had a reunion June 25 at the home of Kay Burton in Atoka. About 45 graduates were in attendance. The teachers that came were Mr. Billy Burrough and his wife. They all had a good time.

Robert “Red” Wright has a pretty garden and Beth Pies does too. Les and Daniel Gibson spent the July 4th weekend on this Tennessee River. Maxine Gibson and Connie Blyue had a girls’ day out Saturday, July 2. They had a good time. Happy July birthday to Tim Gallagher. Kid’s Crusade at Randolph Assembly of God Church took place July 11-13. Friday night SEE GILT EDGE, PAGE A13

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July 16, 2011 CHURCH Have you been watching the news? Flooding, recession, rising unemployment, rising gas and food prices, photo tickets in Millington? Have you been watching it or living it? With everything rising, spirits are falling. We want to encourage you and your family and show you we care. So...July 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brighton High School parking lot, True Life Church and friends invite you to a huge yard sale without the sale. That’s right – everything is FREE! Clothing, Food, Furniture, Household Items, Decor, Books, Music, Movies, T.V.’s, Coupons, Scholarships and More. There will be a children’s area and a refreshment area. For those who are hurting or are discouraged, free private counseling is available. Come spend some time with us and feel the love of Christ. Mark Ham, Pastor

MT. CARMEL Continued from A11

the 13th! Also Happy Birthday on July 18 to Frances Slover, friend and teacher of many! And many more, ‘Miss' Frances! Sympathy is extended to the family of Robert Alston, former member at Covington, who passed away last week in Alabama. They have my prayers. Congratulations to Catherine McCalla, the Queen of Mt. Carmel, on the birth of a fifth great-granddaughter, Catherine Elizabeth McCalla, named for both of her great-grandmothers, the Queen and Elizabeth Teasley. She is the second daughter of John and Kacee and little sister of Olivia. She was born on July 7 and weighed a little more than six pounds. Congratulations to the whole family!

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Marriage licenses The following are marriage licenses for the month of June 2011 and were recorded in the county clerk office of Mary Gaither.

Jennifer Nicole Fields to Rolandis Larel Anderson of Covington Rebecca Carol Jamison Mansfield to Virigil Henry Ash, Jr. of Paragould, Ark. Brittany Denise Fowler to Cody Wayne Brasfield of Covington Ashley Renee Brigman to Bryan Adam Chapman of Oakland Sara Jean Bowen to Kyle Clark Chapman of Atoka Sheila Renee Baskin Stevens to Martin John Cosnette of Brighton Angela Kay Hernandez to Eric Joseph Crouch of Atoka Morgan Maurae Stitt to Christopher Adrian Davanzo of Golden, Colo. Brandy Lujean Gibson to Clifford Deandre Davis of Mason Jenniger Renae Hill Marlar to Cary Scott Dearrillaga of Atoka Kimberly Elizabeth Carpenter to Patrick Alan Erwin of Covington Sara Kate Glenn to Nicholas Craig Farley of Atoka Shimeka Nicole Brown to John Louis Foster, Jr. of

Halls Kathryn Georgette Mckenzie to John Robert Free of Stanton Vanessa Yamilet Andara Guidry to Charles Howard Gaulden of Bartow, Flor. Erika Rae Warren to Marlin Anthony Glass, Jr. of Millington Rosemary Davis Young to James Lester Gooch of Drummonds Vicky Jean Hofmann Holladay to Tommy Allen Gross of Southhaven Amanda Dawn Kissell to Justin Lavon Gurley of Tulsa, Okla. Brandy Nicole Ross to John Daniel Helms of Brighton Serna Jo Elliott Barnett to Arthur Clayton Hinkson of Covington Tamara Dean Tharpe to James Clayton Holley, Jr. of Covington Ashley Nicole Bohannon to Christopher Samuel Hursta of Burlison Melinda Elaine Carroll Tiffner to Matthew Noel Ingram of Covington Verletta Harper Parker to Willie Mack Jackson of Covington Lindsey Melissa Pinner to Daniel Ray Jackson of Brighton Sheila Lynn Parimore Lewis to Charles Robert Jacques of Munford

Elm Grove Britni Nichele Egg to Cody Lee James of Memphis Jessica Lynn Tapley to Michael Cody Jarvis of Covington Heather Michelle Bateman Young to George Michael Kelley of Atoka Akilah Folade Stewart to Patrick Lynn Kizer of Memphis Pamela Joyce Massey Mcgee to James Edward Lamon of Viola, Ark. Jelunda Brent Wingo Owens to Alexis Timothy Leverette of Covington Cara Susanne Williams Mills to Brandon Keith Lowery of Atoka Audrey Lauren Fisher to Stevie Ray Mills of Millington Kimberly Ann Monroe to John Michael Milner, Jr. of Atoka Sherilyn Jean Winchester Warwick to Gary Lee Montgomery of Atoka Roshelle Denise Johnson to Marion Nettles, Jr. of Atoka Rena Kaye Williams Stewart to Donny Ray Newman of Tipton Tonya Nicole Laxton Ballard to John Steven Nokes of Atoka Phillis Ann Bryant to Raymond Clarence Page of Henning Rachael Nichole Crutchfield to Manishkumar

Kanubhai Patel of Ripley Liberty Dawn Murphy Wiggins to Jeffrey James Rasar of Millington Karen Lynn Baldwin Lemcool to David Keith Reno of Atoka Amber Teneal Butler to Jason Whitney Ridings of Covington Tamie Darshan Owens to James Michael Shane Roberts of Munford Megan Natalie Tatlock to John Logan Roberts of Halls Rachel Elizabeth Oakley to James Daniel Russom of Drummonds Norma Jean Churchill Scott to Clayton Ray Smart of Okmulgee, Okla. Melissa Robin Lisk to Damon Terrell Somerville of Covington Felecia Faye Ross to Gerald Francis Stone of Memphis Janice Laverne Lowe Reynolds to Travis Nelson Taylor of Millington Emma Nell Hill Pritchett to Scott Martin Trier of Covington Tamicka Shunta Polk to Jose Manuel Valle of Jonesboro, Ga. Eva Joanne Olimpo Negru Ewing to Jackie Dewayne Williams of Brighton

Tula Starr

Hello dear friends, We have been living here in Elm Grove Road for three years as of July 5. Last Sunday we went to Elm Grove Methodist Church. We will be moving our letter to Elm Grove. We live six houses from the church; we could walk if we had to. The on-going story of our son and our place on Tunica Lake: the three-bedroom, two-bath trailer that is on 12-foot stilts has been totally destroyed. We have suffered greatly from this. But, good things come to people who wait. FEMA has been so good to us. They are giving our son a three-bedroom, onebath trailer (all new) to live in. It is completely furnished and it is not on the lake. We are so thankful. He can live in it for 18 months rentfree. Then he can buy the trailer for $500. We are so thankful! We had just bought an electric stair lift for the place as it has 18 steps to go up and down. It was totally cov-

ered with water, sand, mud and rust! Also, the water was on top of the cabinets in the kitchen. Also, there was a big giant boat setting on the deck of the house. The owners did come with a big lift and removed it from the deck. We are so thankful they did this! Randolph United Method Church - The Miracles will be here for homecoming on Sunday, Sept.11. Everyone is invited to come. I am hoping things are looking up for the Starr family. We are babysitting our granddaughter and our little 5 year old great grandson today as the other grandmother (Vera Glisson) is being buried today. The Wee Game that they brought with them has been good entertainment for them. Love & Prayers.

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GILT EDGE Continued from A12

Juanita Leach of Memphis spent a day and night visiting Margaret Partlow. The Class of 1956 at Munford High School had a reunion June 25 at the home of Kay Burton in Atoka. About 45 graduates were in attendance. The teachers that came were Mr. Billy Burrough and his wife. They all had a good time. Robert “Red� Wright has a pretty garden and Beth Pies does too. Les and Daniel Gibson spent the July 4th weekend on this Tennessee River. Maxine Gibson and Connie Blyue had a girls’ day out Saturday, July 2. They had a good time. Happy July birthday to Tim Gallagher. Kid’s Crusade at Randolph Assembly of God Church took

place July 11-13. Friday night there will be a cookout at 7 p.m. Please come and bring your children. Kelly’s Chapel Church of God (Holiness) will be having VBS from 9:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday this month on July 10, 17, 24 and 31. For more information, call Peggy Lloyd at 476-6286. The church is located at 692 Garland Detroit Rd. When Evangelist Finis Roberts of Springdale, AR, was in revival at Randolph Assembly and Westside, he stayed with his brother, Ruben Roberts of Drummonds. Visiting the July 4th weekend in home Willie and Rhonda McPherson were Rhonda’s siblings, Penny and Danny of Mississippi, Tammie Rhea and her daughter Shelia, Rocky and Angie

Collins, and children, Hannah, Dalton, and Samuel and friends Pearl and Thurston Walker. Margaret Partlow and son Danny went to Ripley, Miss. Sunday and visited the home of Hop and Geraldine Gibbins and come home July 4. They had a good time. On the prayer list: Kim Hodge, Maurice Harchfield, Jerry Dye, Brenda Fortner, Charlie Womack, Mr. and Mrs. Climer, Emily Sweeney, Minda Tankersley, Odis Poole, Pete and Polly Branch, Joe Bridges, Donnie, Rita and Will Haislip, Cindy McLillie, Zach Wallace in the marines and all the other men and women in the military, and B.C. Byford. Sympathy to the loved ones of Roy Gray.

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In an effort to recognize the

BEST OF THE BEST

The Leader is publishing the official ballot below & asking our readers to vote on who or what they consider to be the Best of the Best in Tipton County. Winners will be announced in The Leader after all entries are counted. Mail your ballot to Best of the Best PO Box 529, Covington, TN 38019 You may also bring your ballot to: The Leader, 2001 Highway 51 S. Covington, TN

A minimum of 25 different nominations must be made in order for the entry to qualify.

Fill in the blanks with your favorite choice.

Local Folks

s )NSURANCE #OMPANY WHERE _____________________________________________ s 'ARDENING 3UPPLIES WHERE _____________________________________________

(Please include first name, last name, place of business and where the business is located, otherwise the vote will not be counted)

s "EAUTICIAN WHO WHERE _________________________________________________ s #AR 3ALESMAN WHO WHERE _____________________________________________ s #OMMUNITY 6OLUNTEER ___________________________________________________ s %LECTRICIAN WHO WHERE _________________________________________________ s %-4 WHO WHERE ______________________________________________________ s &ARMER WHO WHERE ___________________________________________________ s &IRE &IGHTER WHO WHERE ________________________________________________ s ,AWYER WHO WHERE ___________________________________________________ s ,AW %NFORCEMENT /Fl CER WHO WHERE _____________________________________ s -ORTGAGE /Fl CER WHO WHERE ___________________________________________ s -OST $EVOTED 3PORTS &AN ________________________________________________ s -USICIAN "AND 3INGER WHO WHERE ______________________________________ s .URSE WHO WHERE ____________________________________________________ s 0OLITICIAN 0UBLIC /Fl CIAL WHO WHERE _____________________________________ s 53 0OSTAL #ARRIER WHO WHERE ___________________________________________ s 7AITRESS WHO WHERE __________________________________________________ s 7AITER WHO WHERE ____________________________________________________

Business & Organization

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All entries must be turned in by July 29th

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s &URNITURE WHERE ______________________________________________________

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s (OTEL -OTEL WHERE ____________________________________________________

s 3UNDAY "RUNCH WHERE _________________________________________________

s -S 4IPTON #OUNTY WHO WHERE ______________________________________________

s -R 4IPTON #OUNTY WHO WHERE _________________________________________________

4HIS CATEGORY IS MEANT TO PORTRAY INDIVIDUALS WHO YOU FEEL HAS REPRESENTED 4IPTON #OUNTY THE BEST 2ANGING ANYWHERE FROM OUTSTANDING PERSONALITY to those who have made a true difference in Tipton County.

Vote Early...Vote Often! Ballot Rules: 1. Only ballots cut from The Leader will be counted. No copies accepted. 2. Businesses & Individuals nominated must be in the area; please include a necessary information regarding the nominee. 3. A minimum of 25 different nominations must be made in order for the entry to qualify.

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ATOKA U.M. CHURCH 609 Atoka-Munford Ave Atoka, TN 38004 873-8454 ATOKA EVANGELICAL PREB 1041 Atoka Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 837-3500 AVERY CHAPEL CME 2365 Leighs Chapel Road Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2337 BEAVER BAPTIST 9344 Holly Grove Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-2904 BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 55 Andrea Dr. Munford, TN 38058 837-2247 BETHEL CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 3406 Tracey Rd Atoka, TN 38004 837-0343

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BIG HATCHIE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 1390 Hwy. 51 N Covington,TN 38019 901-476-6759 CAMPGROUND U. M. CHURCH 3183 Drummonds Road Drummonds, TN 38023 837-4629 CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH 211 Main Street N Covington, TN 38019 476-8782 CAREY CHAPEL AME 4955 Ballard Slough Rd Burlison, TN 38015 475-2288 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2010 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 476-4433

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH 755 Lucy Kelly Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-475-4422 CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH 400 South Maple Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6858 CHARLESTON BAPTIST CHURCH 8642 Hwy 179 Stanton, TN 38069 901.476.8479 CHURCH OF CHRIST 873 Hwy 51 N. (Quality Inn) Covington, TN 38019 901.475.9443 CHRIST CHURCH AT CASPER CREEK 6849 Center College Rd. Millington, TN 38053 901.840.3637 CLOPTON U. M. CHURCH 5285 Brighton Clopton Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-5512 COLLINS CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH 303 W. Ripley Avenue Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3094 -Church House 901-826-5132- Pastor

BRIGHTON PHARMACY & GIFT SHOP 1880 Old Hwy 51 • Brighton, TN 38011 Phone: 901-837-8981 • Fax: 901-837-8986 Chuck Porter • Owner/Pharmacist Robin Porter • Owner/Buyer

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COVINGTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1861 Hwy 51 South Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9592 CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH 3030 Drummonds Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-840-4326

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ELM GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST 2016 Elm Grove Rd Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-5440 ELM GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1108 Elm Grove Rd. Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8799

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH AT THE NAZARENE 3865 Beaver Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-2545

JESUS THE WAY OUTREACH CENTER 795 Tennessee Drive Covington, Tennessee 38019 KELLEY’S CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 692 Garland Detroit Rd. Burlison, TN 38015 LIBERTY BAPTIST 2097 Holly Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5273 LIGHTHOUSE PRAISE TEMPLE 826B HWY 51 COVINGTON, TN 38019 901-294-3866

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 900 Simmons Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 901-837-2683

LIGHTHOUSE APOSTOLIC 2536 Tracy Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-9138

FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH 6920 Highway 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-1008

MASON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11733 Hwy 59 Mason, TN 38049 837-8308

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1422 Old Hwy 51 Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-0950

MT. HERMAN CHURCH 3492 Quito-Drummonds Road, Millington, TN 38053(901) 8352886

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATOKA 102 Kimbrough Ave Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-0663

MT. LEBANON ASSEMBLY 7560 Hwy 51 North Henning, TN 38041

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MUNFORD 521 Giltedge Rd. Munford, TN 38058 901-837-1559 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON 211 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2489 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MASON 359 Hwy 70 E Mason, TN 38049 MasonBaptistChurch.com

CALVERY BIBLE CHURCH 894 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 837-8563

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EBENEZER CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 70 Witherington Rd Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2670

FIRST BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH 132 East Woodlawn Ave. Brighton, TN 38011 476-6180 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COVINGTON 403 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2434 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 145 West Church Ave Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9694 GARLAND BAPTIST CHURCH 1756 Garland Dr. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9691 GARLAND UNITED METHODIST 1613 Garland Drive Covington, TN 38058 901-476-9334 GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH 1915 Rosemark Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8087 GRACE TEMPLE APOSTOLIC CHURCH 8923 Mt Carmel Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1008

MT. TIPTON CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-1165 MT. ZION CHURCH 838 S. Tipton Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3233 MUNFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 1253 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-9276

ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH 632 St. Luke Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9746 ST. MARK AME CHURCH 842 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 (901) 837-1456

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1602 Highway 59 West Covington, TN 38019 901-4767645

NEW HORIZON CHURCH OF GOD 1099 Hwy 51 N Covington, TN 38019 901-489-0447 NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5123 Highway 176 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-0062 NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHRUCH 133 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6804 NEW SALEM UNITED METHODIST 7803 Munford Gilt Edge Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8536

POPLAR GROVE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2600 Glen Springs Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2611

HOLLY GROVE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 4538 Holly Grove Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-8379

POPLAR GROVE U.M.C. 228 Quito Drummonds Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2568

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ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1225 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-8140

NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 2357 Wilkinsville Rd Drummonds, TN 30823 901-835-5683

HATCHIE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1372 Highway 51 N Covington,TN 38019 901-476-9709

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SOUTH TIPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 538 Simmons Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 837-2140

ST JOHN MISSIONARY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-2474

PLEASANT GROVE METHODIST 314 Gainesville Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3162

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SMYRNA BAPTIST CHURCH 7512 Hwy 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-6178

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH 1460 Atoka Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-412-0241

GRACE OUTREACH WORSHIP CENTER 795 Tennessee Ave Covington,TN 38019

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SIMONTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4100 Munford Gilt Egde Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-2168

ST. MATTHEW MB CHURCH 296 Mason-Charleston Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 901-476-5935

PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4625 Highway 59 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7016

JEHOVAH'S WITNESS OF COVINGTON 1150 Old Brighton Rd Covington,TN 38019 901-475-2110

SHILOH MB CHURCH 584 John Hill Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-0081

MUNFORD PRESBYTERIAN 60 East Main Street Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6721

GREATER ST. JOHN MBC 411 Shelton Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-4765

HOSANNA MINISTRIES 13779 Hwy 51 S. Atoka, TN 38004 901-840-4540

RIVER OF LIFE 220 Beaver Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8781 SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3400 Atoka-Idaville Road Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8210

ST. MATTHEWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 303 S. Munford Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6577

OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4048 Highway 59 W Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7259

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-491-8138

THE REFUGE 749A N. Main St Covington, TN 38019 901-603-3897

MUNFORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST 57 Tipton Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8881

GREAT EXPECTATIONS COGIC 2053 Highway 51 S. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6666

HEBRON COMMUNITY CHURCH Rayburn Rd. Covington, TN 38019

REDEEMING GRACE LUTHERAN 123 Quinton Drive Munford, TN 38058 901-840-2086

PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH 520 Simonton St. Covington, Tennessee 38019 QUITO UNITED METHODIST 4580 Quito Drummonds Rd. Millington, TN 38053 901-835-2318 RANDOLPH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1135 Randolph Rd. Burlison, TN 476-8244 RAVENSCROFT EPISCOPAL CHAPEL 8219 Holly Grove Rd, Brighton, TN Holy Eucharist, 1st & 3rd Morning Prayer - 2nd & 4th 8:45 a.m. 837-1312

ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2406 Hwy 70 East Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2641 ST. STEPHENS M.B. CHURCH 3827 Hwy 51 North Covington, TN 38019 901-476-1559 TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4258 Highway 179 Covington 901-756-1071 TEMPLE OF PRAISE 8323 Richardson Landing Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-3462 TIPTON CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 470 Watson Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8356 TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 5954 Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-8889 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 11886 Main St. Mason, TN 38049 VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 5422 Drummonds Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2280 WESTERN VALLEY BAPTIST 836 Church Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1255 WESTSIDE ASSEMBLY NON-DENOMINATIONAL 33 Paulette Circle Covington, TN 38019 WILLOW GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 618 Willow Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7337

VBS Kelley’s Chapel Church of God (Holiness) Sundays July 10, 17th, 24th, 31st 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

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3499 Highway 51 South 476-3757 (Phone) 476-5373 (Fax) David Berryman, Funeral Director Jonathan Murphy, Funeral Director

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Tipton County Gun Trader 1015 B Hwy 51 North • Covington, TN Munford Church of Christ is located at 435 S. Tipton Road in Munford. The church phone number is 837-8639. Pastor Sam Willcut and his congregation invite and welcome all visitors to attend worship services with them. Sunday Bible study begins at 10 a.m. with worship services starting at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m.

(901)476-0607 Jay Ridings Cell: 619-5991 John Evans Cell: 201-9426

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718 Douglas St. Covington, TN

(901) 605-8637 (901) 313-9282

NOW REGISTERING!

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Wooten Tractor Co.

2031 Highway 51 South • Covington , TN 38019

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SALES & SERVICE

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

A bridge to nowhere

5010 West Union, Millington, TN 38053 901-872-2264

Sunday School 9:00 am & 10:30 am

Every pastor wants his church, the ministry that the church was very healthy during his ministry. God has given him to prosper and grow. Success Where will compromising with the world on its has its benefits, but so has difficulty. The ministry is standards, its music styles, and its anti-authority not about the minister, it is about Jesus Christ. Men spirit lead us? Just what do we expect to accomplish? come and go, but the message remains the same, Use rock music to attract the youth and then someJesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever. how get them to accept Watts and Wesley? How There is, however, pressure in the ministry. If some foolish! Should we sing new music? Absolutely, church is growing by leaps and bounds, everyone but without accepting the worldly standard of thinks that their church should as well. If we were what is good music. Some of the issues about worexperiencing general revival that would be true of ship may be generational, but God has standards all churches that were preaching and for worship. Just because we like it teaching the truth of the Gospel. But, does not mean that He will accept we are in a time when there is growth it. Remember how David moved the here and there, a mega-church, as they Ark of the Covenant on a cart? When call them now, will spring up and, if we the oxen stumbled Uzzah put out his are not cautious, all the little churches hand to steady the Ark and was smitnearby will try to mimic the methods of ten dead. The Lord's specific orders the larger to grow. for moving the Ark excluded the use Occasionally, when discussing methof a cart and oxen. God only blessed ods and the changing ministry with moving the Ark when David had another pastor, one will say of a certain the Levites shoulder the burden as standard or method, "I have crossed that Moses had written. There is a deadbridge," or "I am trying to build a bridge ness in many of our churches today. to the youth." Sometimes in doing so, it By Freeman Weems Admittedly, some churches sing as is a bridge to nowhere. Bishop J. C. Ryle, though they were always having a an Anglican Bishop of England who died in 1900, funeral, with no joy or excitement in their voices. faced the same issue. In his day, ritualistic churches Some have a show, they have the lights and the were growing by leaps and bounds. Young people powerful music, but no power of God. were leaving the traditional, simplistic worship for We need to build a bridge for our youth and those the pomp and show of another style of worship. His who are following behind us. We must make sure advice was to stay true, not waver, and trust that the that the bridge is leading to the right worship of Lord would bless their faithfulness. He was very God and not some fleshly will worship. Truth will successful by human standards. Some time back I stand the test of time. Build upon the foundation wrote about a man in New York City, a Baptist pas- of truth and let the biblical standards be those by tor, who was bemoaning the high powered music which you build. 2 Timothy 2:5, "And if a man also and light shows that were drawing youth out of strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he good churches to see the show. He stayed true and strive lawfully."

Sunday Worship 9:00am,10:30am,6:00 pm Wed. Services - 6:30 pm

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Landon B. Yarbrough - President 1701 Hwy. S. Covington Obituary Line: 476-9753 • Fax line: 476-1349 476-9778

Building Supplies / Contractor Covington, TN

476-9718

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68 Doctors Drive Munford 837-0188

3080 Hwy. 51 S. Covington TN 38019

476-8500

Atoka Fitness Center

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(901) 840-4900

TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL

Are you a member of the clergy interested writing an article for publication in our Faith section? Send your non-denominational article, 750-900 words in length, to news@covingtonleader.com for consideration.

RL COULSTON & SONS

TV Broadcast on Millington Cable Sunday's 10 a.m. & 9 p.m.

Reg. Hamburger #1 & #2 1/2 price 5p.m. - 11 p.m.

Open Sun - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri - Sat. 9 a.m. midnight 710 Hwy.51 N. Covington 476-1307

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Deborah Vanbeukering D.O.

Covington Pediatrics

1998 Hwy. 51 S. P.O. Box 911 Covington, TN 38019 Check Advance • Jewelry • Title Loans

Pawn Shop 14382 Hwy. 51 S.

Atoka, TN 38004 (901)837- Cash (2274) • (Across from 51 furn)

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Hometown Medical Services, LLC

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111 Munford St. South • Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9996 • 901-476-9986 Fax Alan Hopkins, Msn, Rn, Cs, Acnp

Telephone 901-476-1155

PET SALON

(901) 476-3386

Linda B. Mills

Cell (901) 489-5559

Classifieds EMPLOYMENT Food Service Manager Needed by private Christian school in Millington, TN Three years exp managing staff, feeding students and managing catering preferred. Must be HS grad or equiv be computer literate in (Word and Excel). Send resume to: chouston@mmihg.com or Call 601936-3666 Ext. 162 An EO, drug-free workplace

DRIVERS

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Munford Methodist seeks preschool teachers. Full-time and part-time. Required: H.S. diploma, child care center-based experience ages infants \endash 5. Job description and application at www.munfordumc. com. No phone calls please. Send resumes: cindymorris@munford u m c . c o m

MANAGMENT

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F/T MANAGER & ASSISTANT MANAGER NEEDED AT ESTABLISHED LOAN COMPANY HOURLY WAGE + BONUS VACATION & SICK TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE & WILLINGNESS TO WORK TRAINING PROVIDED FAX RESUME TO: 931-241-5995 OR EMAIL RESUME TO: VIVIAN. FLORES@CASHTN.COM

MISC. HELP WANTED

Cooks, Line servers and Utility Workers Needed by private Christian school in Millington, TN Apply to chouston@mmihg.com or Call 601-936-3666 Ext. 162 An EO, drug-free workplace ER “HELP WANTED” Part time help needed for Lawn Care Business. Weekends ONLY. HS. JR. or SR. preferred. 901-413-6469. Part-time maintenance person needed for a 40-unit apartment complex in Covington, TN and 36unit apartment complex in Gallaway, TN. Having own tools a plus. Approximately 20-25 hours per week. Please fax resume to: 731554-2322. Truck driver, experienced in hauling equipment. Truck mechanic with electrical experience. Pay based on experience. Apply in person at 1870 Hwy 51 S. Covington, Tn. 38019. No phone call please.

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EDUCATION

The Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center is seeking Director for Tipton County. Master’s Degree in Social Service Area required with a minimum of two years’ service and supervisory experience. Competitive salary and benets. EOE. Send Resume, References and Salary History to PO Box 447 Jackson, TN 38302 (NO Phone Calls) for consideration. Individuals not meeting requirements will not be considered.

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Fire Extinguisher Technician 18 year old re protection company looking for a motivated, self starter individual with excellent communication and organizational skills to service commercia1 and industrial re extinguisher accounts in West Tennessee area. Must be able to lift 501bs. Experience is a plus but not necessary. We will train. 40 hour week -Monday through Friday. Must have a good driving record, valid TN driver's license and pass a drug test. Pay depends upon experience. Fax resume to 901-594-5558 or email resume to grosere@ comcast.net. Please, no calls, and do not come by ofce to ll out application. This will be by appointment only. Cheerleading Coaches Needed Youth Activities Company is seeking responsible energetic cheerleading coaches for the following areas: Ripley or Brighton. Must have knowledge in the area of cheerleading and possess strong communication skills. Position is part-time evenings. Call 888-2457 4 6 9 .

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Juanita’s Day Care & Preschool, New Owners. Now enrolling. Atoka901-837-6657 or Covington- 901475-0878. 6am-6pm. Free enrollment Registration Covington school only, During July 2011.

PETS & LIVESTOCK DOGS, CATS & SUPPLIES 201

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CASH

For Junk Cars Free Pick Up, Call Sam

901-351-8025

Top Dollar for Junk Cars & Trucks 461-5269 or 837-7177 Thru July Buying Coins GOLD & SILVER Top Price Paid

Jezabels

Free adorable Black kittens.4764907 FREE kittens. Adorable, soft and fuzzy. 6 weeks old. Cannot keep. Please help me give them a good home. 901-386-2776. FREE TO INDOOR, APPROVED HOME ONLY. 2 NEUTERED DECLAWED MALE CATS. 1 YEAR OLD BROTHERS. NEED TO STAY TOGATHER. VERY LOVING, GREAT WITH KIDS AND DOGS. JESSIE 833-6635.

GARAGE SALES 3 family yard sale, Fri. and Sat. 1920 Indian Creek, Brighton. 317 Sanford Saturday 7-2.

Ave.

Covington.

600 Plantation Rd. Munford. Fri. and Sat. Moving and Everything Must go! Make offers. Moving sale everything goes! 2110 Mt. Carmel, Covington. Sat. 7-3. Lots of furniture, bikes, misc. Yard sale, 1963 Walker Field Rd. Munford. Fri. and Sat. children’s clothes and furniture. Yard sale,1864 Indian Creek Rd. July 15th and 16th. 6a.m. til 5p.m.

LAWN & GARDEN

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L10 John Deere riding mower. 42” cut 17.5 HP Kholer engine, bagger and attachments included. Mower has 16.7 hrs. usage. $1800. Also 2 cycle Mantis tiller $200. Both like new with low usage. 901-837-6362.

SHOP TOOLS, MACHINES & ENGINES 325 Elect. chain hoist 3 ph. 1 ton & 2 ton. $750 ea.-----Steel gang boxeslockable hvy. duty 31”x43”x24” deep. $125/ 3’x5’x20” deep. $150.-----Com. Truck bed boxes Hvy. Duty Ga. $150.----- Pipe threader attachments 2.5”-4” $750.------Pipe threader machine up to 2” w/multiple bolt & pipe dies. Bench type. $600.-----Pipe treading machine on Tri-pod. $300. Call 901-569-6701.

COMM./INDUST. PROPERTY FOR RENT 802

429 Zion 4/Br, 2/Bath, Large Master Suite, Galley Kitchen, Brick, Ceramic Tile. Rent/$900. ALSO 823 S. Tipton 3/Br, 2/Bath, Large Master Suite, Galley Kitchen, Brick, Ceramic Tile Rent/$800 also 2/bedroom rent/$525 901-358-0010. Sec. 8 Welcome.

2500 sq. ft. in Brighton Large office and shop area. Air in office. 901-2334895, $850/mn. Office space located at 2180 Tipton Rd, Atoka, TN. Located in Atoka Commercial Park, just off Hwy 51 . Space is 1,000 sq ft and includes full bath, hardwood floor and offices with French doors. Warehouse available if needed. $1250 per month. Call (901)837-9801 for more information

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 901 Main Street Villa Townhomes, Brighton Schools, $625/mo. $400/ dep., 2 bedroom, 1½ bath Call Debbie 476-9977

5 houses for rent, 3br, 2ba, in Covington. Section 8 welcome. $800-$850/mn plus deposit. Country Living 3br, 2ba $750/mn, $500/dep. 292 Charleston Gift Rd. 901-356-6563 or 901-476-1050. Duplex in Brownsville. 2br, 1ba, C/H/A $420/dep, $420/rent.Section 8 available. 901-476-6960/ 901-2121425 Duplexes: 2 BR $500 mo., 3 BR $600 mo. No Pets. Call 901-8372305 or 901- 553-3857.

Special-$250 deposit!! 4br, 2 full baths. $550. Autumn Hills Community. 731-635-7177.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 903 2BR mobile home for rent in the Brighton area. 476-7632.

TRAILERS

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Wholesale Trailers, LLC

(731) 668-1147 New Tires • All Sizes • Equipment Trailers Jackson, Tennessee • Cell 731-234-2009 5x8 6x12 16ft

Wells cargo trailer 8’x28’ w/A.C. & multiple locking tool cabinets. $3500 901-569-6701

VEHICLE PARTS

959

Ladder/Pipe racks for long wheel base Ford trucks. $200. 901-5696701.

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Diabetic Test Strips Needed! $$ Cash $$ paid most types. Up to $10/box. Call 731-468-6964

$11.00 for 15 words or less

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REWARD Lost Book - In Munford area. “The End of the Game”. Call 901-837-3360

$13.20 per column inch 1x1 minimum size $13.20

LOST DOG Small white Maltese/ Poodle mix named Snowake, 8 month old male missing in Munford from College Street during The City Fireworks Celebration on July 4th. He had just been bathed and did not have his collar on and we did not realize he had gone outside. We desperately love this little fella and we know he misses us too! If you have any information regarding our precious boy, please call 837-4416 or 487-2238.

(2) 1BR 1BA APARTMENTS ON Square in Covington. Appliances furnished. $550/mo $550/deposit. 901-476-4505. Leave message.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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

First United Methodist Church is now accepting bids on the 466 acre farm for rent in the Kelley Corner area in Tipton County (FSA Farm Number 2353).

PROFESSIONAL

3br, 1ba Brick C/H/A remodeled bath and kitchen. No pets. $775/mn 901828-3235

901-476-4419

FREE , 2 female Jack Russell Terriers. 2 yrs. old, great family pets. Indoor dogs. 901-336-9693

3br, 1ba, completely remodeled. Granite counter tops in kitchen and bath. Hardwood floors throughout house. 1800 sq. ft. $850/mn 901371-7304. 11923 Main St. Mason.

51 Pawn Shop buys scrap gold. Necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings - We buy guns too!!! 837-2274.

Westenn Livestock Supply 843 East Street (Next to Wall’s Body Shop) BlackGold, Diamond, Purina, ADM, Nutrena Feed Available Gates, Panels, Fencing Supplies

Manager Sale Today...Layaway Your Home Today Land Home Package Available $250 Deposit 731-2852685.www.ClaytonHomesOfDyersb u r g . c o m

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HOMES FOR RENT

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1br, 1ba duplex. Good location in Covington. No Pets. $390/mo. 901476-5547. 2br, 1ba MH. AP schools. Private lot. $545/mn, includes water and garbage pick-up. 901-569-3560. 2br, 1ba, fenced backyard. Covington. $450/mn plus deposit 901-476-2875.

3br, 1ba near Burlison area. $850/mn, $500/dep. Call 901-568-7448.

Bill South Auto Service LLC. 7713 Hwy. 51 North • Millington

872-1885

ROLLING GREEN SOD Quality Zoysia Grass 901-356-0826 Bermuda Grass 901-604-8327 Pallets or rolls Pick-up or delivery Central Paving and Seal Coating, Patching, Crack Repairs, Seal Coating, Striping. BEST PRICES. 901-373-1915, 901-517-4200. MR. MOBILE, I COME TO YOU!! Oil changes, Brakes, Minor tune-ups, and More. “Fleets and Semi’s included” Call 901-201-9287. NEED YOUR LAWN MOWED? Call Premeire Yard Service. Joshua Posey, 901-517-6069

HOMES FOR SALE

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967 J.E. Blades, Atoka, TN. 3400 sq. ft. 1.71 acres. open house. Sunday 2-4 p.m. Atoka Elem. and Brighton Middle and HS district. Contact 901786-8032. Sale or Lease Purchase, 2 New -4br, 3ba, and 1 New 3br, 3ba. Drummonds/Munford Schools. 901301-2697/901-218-8730.

LOTS & ACREAGE

705

For Sale - 1 AC. Corner acre lot, Chickasaw Sub, Giltedge Fiveash Rds. $31000 OBO. 901-734-2874 Lots for Sale Carrington Estates Brighton, TN 901-497-7217

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 706 3br, 2ba DW for sale on .96 acres $40,000. 901-3836. FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS Rebate Up To $8000. On Any Display Model 731-285-0310 www.ClaytonHomesOfDyersburg. c o m

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FARMLAND FOR RENT

The lessee cannot sub-lease the farm, during the duration of the lease. The farm contains 431 tillable acres of cropland. Sealed bids (only bids of cash per acre) will be accepted until 12 noon on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Bids may be mailed to First United Methodist Church, Attention: Farm Bid, 145 West Church Avenue, Covington, Tennessee 38019 or delivered to the Church ofce at the same address. FUMC reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Copies of the proposed lease agreement may be picked up at the church ofce between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Legals 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 7th day of April, 2008, executed by Jack S. Hall, Jr., conveying certain real property therein described to Charles M. Ennis, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, recorded April 15, 2008 at 1:25 p.m. at Book 1391, Page 757. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Sara Brasfield, having been appointed Substitute Trustee, by the virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on Monday, July 25, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the North Door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the Tipton County Courthouse, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to-wit: TRACT I: Lying and being in Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: Description of a 4.36 Acre partition of the remaining J. L. Robbins et ux Estate as being described in Deed Book 235/Page 607. Said partition being located on the East side of US Hwy 51 North and on the South side of Robbins Road within the Corporate Limits of Covington, Tennessee and situated in the First Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee. COMMENCING at a set iron rod at the intersection of the East right-ofway of U.S. Hwy 51 North (30 feet from centerline) and the South rightof-way of Robbins Road (50 foot total width), also being an exterior corner of the remaining J. L. Robbins et ux Estate as being recorded in Deed Book 235/Page 607; THENCE in a Southwestward direction along the East right-of-way OF U.S. Hwy 51, S 44-21’-20” W 160.77 feet to a set iron rod being the ”True Point Of Beginning” of this herein described partition; THENCE in a Southeastward direction along a North line of this partition, S 70-47’-34” E passing a Sanitary Sewer Manhole at 5.95 feet but in all 339.65 feet to a Sanitary Sewer Manhole being an interior corner of this herein described partition; THENCE in a Northeastward direction along a West Line of this partition, N 22-50’-21” E 169.25 feet to a set iron rod in the South right-of-way of Robbins Road being the Northernmost Northwest corner of this herein described partition; THENCE in a Southeastward direction along the South right-of-way of Robbins Road, also being a North line of this partition, S 75-31’-53” E 170.00 feet to the Northeast corner of this herein described partition (said point being the projected intersection of a culvert under Robbins Road with the right-of-way of said road); THENCE in a Southwestward direction along the East line of this partition, S 20-01’-14” W passing a set iron rod at 10.0 feet and a found iron post at 494.68 but in all 495.56 feet to the Southeast corner of this herein described partition being located in a South line of the remaining Robbins Estate, also being located in a North line of S. J. Baskin (624/488); THENCE in a Southwestward direction along a South line of Robbins and this partition, also being a North line of Baskin, S 88-51’-57” W 233.06 feet to a found iron stake being an exterior corner of the remaining Robbins Estate, also being the Southwest corner of this herein described partition, also being the Southeast corner of Jack S. Hall, Sr. (609/520 & 578/98); THENCE in a Northwestward direction along a West line of Robbins and this herein described partition, also being a East line of Hall, following the general alignment of a post & wire fence, N 32-13’-25” W a called & measured distance of 301.61 feet to a set iron rod being an exterior corner of the remaining Robbins Estate and this herein described partition, also being an interior corner of Hall; THENCE in a Northeastward direction along a re-entrant line of Robbins and this partition, N 44-21’-20” E a called & measured distance of 30.00 feet to a set iron rod being an interior corner of the remaining Robbins Estate and this herein described partition, also being an exterior corner of Hall; THENCE in a Northwestward direction along a West line of Robbins and this partition also being a East line of Hall N 32-13’-25” W a called & measured distance of 144.16 feet to a set iron rod in the East right-ofway of U. S. Hwy 51 North being the Westernmost Northwest corner of the remaining Robbins Estate and this herein described partition, also being the Northeast corner of Hall; THENCE in a Northeastward direction along the East right-of-way of U.S. Hwy 51 and this partition, N 44-21’-20” E 97.76 feet to the “True Point Of Beginning” and containing 4.36 Acres more or less. Being the same property conveyed to Jack S. Hall, Jr. by deed at Book 1255, Page 796 in the Register’s Office of Tipton county, Tennessee. TRACT II: Lying and being in Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: Beginning at a found I.P. at a fence corner being the Southeast corner of the John S. Wooten property as recorded in Deed Book 476, page 288 (Parcel II), also being a Southwest corner of J. L. Robbins and being in the North line of M. D. McLen-

nan and Dan McLennan (281/325), thence in a Southwestwardly direction along the South line of Wooten and the North line of McLennan, S 88° 30’ 37” W with the general alignment of a post and wire fence for a distance of about 350.00 feet, but in all a distance of 618.51 feet to a set I.P. being the Westernmost corner of Wooten, also being the Northwest corner of the Church of Christ and being in the East R.O.W. line of U. S. Hwy. 51 (being 30.00 feet East of the centerline), thence in a Northeastwardly direction along the East R.O.W. line of Hwy. 51, N 44° 00’ 00” E, 574 feet to a set I.P. being the Northernmost corner of Wooten, also being a corner Robbins; thence in a Southeastwardly direction along the East line of Wooten and the West line of Robbins, S 32° 34’ 45” E, 144.60 feet to a set I.P. being an exterior corner of Wooten and an interior corner of Robbins, thence in a Southwestwardly direction along a re-entrant line of Wooten, S 44° 00’ 00” W, 30.00 feet to a set I.P. being a re-entrant corner of Wooten, also being an exterior corner of Robbins, thence in a Southeastwardly direction along the East line of Wooten and the West line of Robbins, S 32° 34’ 45” E, with the general alignment of a post and wire fence, a distance of 301.61 feet to the point of beginning and containing 2.80 acres, more or less. All according to survey of Van E. Boals, surveyor, dated March 3, 1987. Being the same property conveyed to Jack S. Hall, Jr. by Quit Claim Deed recorded at Book 1255, Page 792, in the Register’s Office. TRACT III: Lying and being in the 1st Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: BEGINNING at a set iron rod at the intersection of the East right-of-way of U. S. Hwy 51 North (30 feet from centerline) and the South right-ofway of Robbins Road (50 foot total width), also being an exterior corner of the remaining J. L. Robbins et ux Estate as being recorded in Deed Book 235/Page 607, also being the Northwest corner of this herein described partition; THENCE in a Southeastward direction along the South right-of-way of Robbins Road, also being the North line of this partition, S 75-31’-53” E 283.02 feet to a set iron rod being the Northeast corner of this herein described partition; THENCE in a Southwestward direction along the East line of this partition, S 22–50’–21” W 169.25 feet to a Sanitary Sewer Manhole being the Southeast corner of this herein described partition; THENCE in a Northwestward direction along the South line of this partition, N 70–47’–34” W passing a Sanitary Sewer Manhole at 333.70 feet but in all 339.65 feet to a set iron rod in the East right-of-way of U. S. Hwy. 51 being the Southwest corner of this herein described partition; THENCE in a Northeastward direction along the East right-of-way of U. S. Hwy 51, also being the West line of this partition, N 44–21’-20” E 160.77 feet to the Point of Beginning and containing 1.11 Acres more or less. Being the same property conveyed to Jack S. Hall, Jr. by deed in Book 1211, Page 990, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. HOWEVER, THERE IS EXCEPTED OUT OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED REAL ESTATE THE FOLLOWING: Lot 1 of Heritage Center Commercial S/D as recorded at Plat Cabinet H, Slide 628, in the Register’s Office, Tipton County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address is believed to be Lots 2 through 6 at Heritage Cove Subdivision, 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): Jack S. Hall, Jr. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MARY HALL ROSE CONSTRUCTION 126 HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH COVINGTON, TN. 38019 BANK OF TIPTON P. O. BOX 269 RIPLEY, TN. 38063 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 30th day of June, 2011. SARA BRASFIELD, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P. O. Box 765 Covington, TN. 38019 (901) 476-3973

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THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 6, 2006, executed by GARY G YOUNG AND JENNIFER F YOUNG, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to PRLAP, INC. as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on October 13, 2006, as Instrument No. 94609, in Book 1304, at Page 36-52; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose(“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on July 22, 2011, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 47, FINAL PLAT SECTION B, DEER RIDGE SUBDIVISION, AS DESCRIBED IN PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 15 OF THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 82 COTTON FALL DR, 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): JENNIFER YOUNG and GARY G YOUNG OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522, TS# 10-0163905, FEI# 1006.127256, 06/30/2011, 07/07/2011, 07/14/2011

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 January 9, 2007, by Mark Miller and Tonya Miller to Ralph Henson, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1320, Page 419, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP; and WHEREAS, BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; 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, July 28, 2011, 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: Lots 2 & 3, Salem Woods Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet A, Slide 168, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. This conveyance is subject to Subdivision Restrictions in Plat Cabinet A, Slide 168 as amended in Book 416, Page 183 and building lines and easements in Plat Cabinet A, Slide 168, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Grantor (s) herein at Book 1308 Page 156 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 180 Rene Street, Brighton, TN 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): Tonya Miller 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: Wells Fargo financial Bank OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o PP Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 432.0927619TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 06/30/2011, 07/07/2011 & 07/14/2011

FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made by failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain Deed of Trust dated August 15, 1995, executed by Timothy Harper, Sr. and wife, Elizabeth Harper, and Nolen Harper and wife, Barbara Harper, recorded in Record Book 753, Page 837, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, and wherein the said Timothy Harper, Sr. and wife, Elizabeth Harper, and Nolen Harper and wife, Barbara Harper conveyed the property therein described to William C. Ford, Trustee, to secure the indebtedness therein described, and the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust and note, and payment not having been made as demanded; and the undersigned, Joel E. Jordan, of 3326 Aspen Grove Drive #604, Franklin, Tennessee 37067, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of William C. Ford, Trustee, said appointment being set forth in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, notice is hereby given that I, Joel E. Jordan, Substitute Trustee, having been requested so to do by the lawful owner of said indebtedness, will on Friday, July 22, 2011, at 1:15 P. M. at the North corner of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, free from equity of redemption, homestead and dower, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, the following described real estate in Tipton County, Tennessee: Lot 48 Witherington Bluff Estates Sec. B as recorded in Plat Cabinet B, Slide 130 and 131 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particularly(sic) description of said lot. Subject to subdivision restrictions, building lines and easements at Plat Cabinet B, Slide 130, 131, and amendment to subdivision restrictions at Book 639, Page 836 in the Tipton County Register’s Office. Being the same property conveyed to Timothy Harper, Sr. and Nolen Harper by Warranty Deed from Charles L. Walker and Venita B. Walker, husband and wife, dated August 15, 1995 and recorded in Record Book 753, Page 835, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Included in this conveyance is a 1995 Limited Edition mobile home, Serial #SRP9615AL. This is improved property known as Lot 48, Tippy Drive, Millington, Tennessee 38053. The 2008, 2009 and 2010 taxes are currently past due and delinquent. Said sale is subject to any and all unpaid taxes and any other prior claims, liens, easements, set back

lines and restrictions. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. THE NOTICE OF RIGHT TO FORECLOSE HAS BEEN SENT AS REQUIRED BY T.C.A. §35-5-117. JOEL E. JORDAN Substitute Trustee STELTEMEIER & WESTBROOK, PLLC 3326 Aspen Grove Drive, #604 Franklin, Tennessee 37067 Insertion Dates: June 30, July 7 and July 14, 2011.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust, executed the 3rd day of October, 1997, by Barry G. Belk and wife, Teresa Ann Belk, to John S. Bomar, as Trustee as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, at Record Book 809, Page 408 Ralph Henson being appointed as Substitute Trustee by Instrument of record at Record Book 1516, Page 838 in said Register’s Office. Whereas, First Citizens National Bank, the owners of the debt secured by said Deed of Trust, 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 a default in the payment of the debt and obligations secured, at the option of the Owner, after being authorized to proceed with a sale under the aforesaid Deed of Trust in the event of a default there under, this is to give notice that the undersigned will on the 2nd day of August, 2011, commencing at 11:30 a.m., at the front door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at a set R.R. spike in the centerline of Demery Lake Road, being the Southwest corner of Bill Belk property as recorded in Deed Book 281, Page 240 of which this survey is a part, also being the southeast corner of Robert Browning as recorded in Deed Book 307, Page 296 thence northeastwardly from said point of beginning, being the west line of Belk and East line of Browning, N 25 deg. 45’ 00” E. and passing a found iron at a fence corner at 19.00 feet and continuing along the general alignment of a post and wire fence in all 354.86 feet to a set iron in a post and wire fence being the northwest corner of this 1.00 acre Partition, thence Southeastwardly along the North partition line of this survey, S 42 deg. 35’ 30” E 132.08 feet to a set iron, being the northeast corner of this 1.00 acre partition, thence southwestwardly along the east partition line of this survey S 25 deg. 45’ W, 354.86 feet to a set R.R. spike in the centerline of Demery Lake Road being the southeast corner of this 1.00 acre Partition, thence northwestwardly along the centerline of Demery Lake Road, being the South line of Belk N 42 deg. 35’30” W, 132.08 feet to the point of beginning and containing 1.00 acre. However there exists a ROW on Demery Lake Road being 25.00 feet north of centerline in the amount of 0.07 acre. The above description according to survey of Van E. Boals and Associates as of July 20, 1982. This being the same property which has been designated by the Tipton County Tax Assessor as Parcel No. 10.01 on Tax Map 83. This being the same property conveyed to Barry G. Belk and wife, Teresa Ann Belk by warranty deed from Bobby W. Belk of record at Record Book 809, Page 406 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Property Address: 7554 Campground Rd, Drummonds, TN 38023 Owner of Property: Barry G. Belk and Teresa Ann Belk, as husband and wife The sale of the above described property shall be subjected to unpaid property taxes, assessments, subdivision restrictions, building lines, easements and all other prior liens and encumbrances of record superior in right to Deed of Trust. In addition to the following parties may claim an interest in the above referenced property: None All rights and equities of redemption, statutory right of redemption, homestead and dower and all other rights or exemptions of every kind are expressly waived and title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will only sell and convey only as Trustee. The sale held pursuant to this notice may be rescinded at the Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day certain without further publication, upon announcement of the time and place for the sale set forth herein. WITNESS MY HAND, this the 5th day of July, 2011. RALPH HENSON SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

MINOR DOUGLAS, PLLC ATTORNEYS FOR TRUSTEE 124 EAST MARKET STREET SOMERVILLE, TN 38068 (901) 465-3117 Publication Dates: July 7, 2011 July 14, 2011, July 21, 2011

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust, executed the 1st day of February, 2008, by Wayne T. Vincent and spouse, Marion R. Vincent, to Ralph Henson, as Trustee as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, at Record Book 1381, Page 792. Whereas, First Citizens National Bank, the owners of the debt secured by said Deed of Trust, 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 a default in the payment of the debt and obligations secured, at the option of the Owner, after being authorized to proceed with a sale under the aforesaid Deed of Trust in the event of a default there under, this is to give notice that the undersigned will on the 2nd day of August, 2011, commencing at 11:35 a.m., at the front door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Being lot 23 of Watson Business Center, Section B, of record at Plat Cabinet D, Slide 199-B in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. This conveyance is made subject to subdivision restrictions, building lines and easements of record at Plat Cabinet D, Slide 199-B, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Subject to Southwest TN Easement as recorded in Book 813, page 745 of said Register’s Office. This being the same property which has been designated by the Tipton County Tax Assessor as Parcel No. 23.00, Group A, on Tax Map 127N. This being the same property conveyed to Wayne T. Vincent and wife, Dorothy C. Vincent by Warranty Deed from Munford Union Bank of record at Record Book 907, Page 868 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. The said Dorothy C. Vincent predeceased her husband, thereby vesting fee simple title in him as the surviving tenant. Property Address: 278 Commercial Drive, Atoka, TN 38004 Owner of Property: Wayne T. Vincent The sale of the above described property shall be subjected to unpaid property taxes, assessments, subdivision restrictions, building lines, easements and all other prior liens and encumbrances of record superior in right to Deed of Trust. In addition to the following parties may claim an interest in the above referenced property: Current Tenant, 278 Commercial Drive, Atoka, TN 38004. All rights and equities of redemption, statutory right of redemption, homestead and dower and all other rights or exemptions of every kind are expressly waived and title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will only sell and convey only as Trustee. The sale held pursuant to this notice may be rescinded at the Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day certain without further publication, upon announcement of the time and place for the sale set forth herein. WITNESS MY HAND, this the 5th day of July, 2011. RALPH HENSON TRUSTEE MINOR DOUGLAS, PLLC ATTORNEYS FOR TRUSTEE 124 EAST MARKET STREET SOMERVILLE, TN 38068 (901) 465-3117 Publication Dates: July 7, 2011 July 14, 2011, July 21, 2011

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 February 20, 2004, by James D. Holmes and Deborah R. Holmes to Wesley D. Turner, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1124, Page 341, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc., AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-W6; and WHEREAS, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004W6, 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 WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60)

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www.covingtonleader.com days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; 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, August 11, 2011, commencing at 10:00 AM at the of the Tipton County Courthouse, , 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 a 4.81 acre parcel being the Margaret Christine Jones Sigler property as recorded at Deed Book 843, Page 311, said property being situated in the Twelfth Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee and being on the East side of Bucksnort Road. Beginning at a found 1/2 inch rebar at a cross-tie fence corner being the Northeast corner of the Margaret Christine Jones Sigler property as recorded at Deed Book 843, Page 311, also being the Southeast corner of the William Travis Poole property (539/38), also being in the West line of the Wayne Owen property; thence in a Southwestwardly direction, along the East line of this parcel and the West line of the Owen property, the following (2) courses, South 01 degrees 53 minutes 38seconds West, a distance of 248.94 feet to an angle point; thence South 01 degrees 29 minutes 53 seconds West, a distance of 178.43 feet to a found 1/2 x 3/4” iron bar at a fence corner being the Southeast corner of this parcel; thence in a Northwestwardly direction, along the South line of this parcel, also being in the North line of the Timothy Gilbreath property (646/111), North 84 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West, a distance of 454.04 feet to the Southwest corner of this parcel, also being in the East Right of Way line of Bucksnort Road (60 foot total Right of Way), also being the Northwest corner of Gilbreath, also being, South 84 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, a distance of 29.36 feet from a found cotton picker spindle in the centerline of Bucksnort Road; thence in a Northwestwardly direction, along the East Right of Way line of Bucksnort Road an the West line of this parcel, the following two (2) courses, North 06 degrees 50 minutes 17 seconds West, a called distance of 164.81 feet, but a measured distance of 164.36 feet to a found 1/2 of 280.00 feet, but a measured distance of 279.75 feet to the Northwest corner of this parcel and the Southwest corner of the Poole property; thence in a Southeastwardly direction, along the North line parcel and the South line of the Poole property, South 83 degrees 55 minutes 33 seconds East, passing a found wood post at 11.15 feet, a found cross-tie at 175.41 feet, a found cross-tie at 283.60 feet, but in all a distance of 520.84 feet to a the point of beginning and containing 4.81 acres more or less. Being the same property conveyed to Grantor(s) herein at Book 925, Page 115 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 310 Bucksnort Road, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNER(S): James D. Holmes and Deborah R. Holmes 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: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o PP Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 226. J1102422TN Web Site: www.jflegal. com Insertion Dates: 07/14/2011, 07/21/2011 & 07/28/2011

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 January 8, 2003, by Andrew L. Graham and Linda G. Graham to Thomas F. Baker, IV, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book Number 1043, Page 555, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Federal National Mortgage Association; and WHEREAS, Federal National Mortgage Association, 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 WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; 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, August 4, 2011, 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: Beginning at the Edgar Bartlet southwest corner at the east side of an old abandoned road bed; said point being 100 feet south of center line of Quito Road as measured along extension of said east line of old road bed and being 0.6 mile southeastwardly from center line of Munford- Drummonds Road, as measured along center line of Quito Road; said point of beginning being the northwest corner of this parcel of land; thence south 0 degrees 0 minutes east along said east line of old road a distance of 630 feet; thence south 60 degrees 26 minutes east a distance of 210.0 feet; thence north 1 degree 12 minutes west a distance of 610 feet to a point in the south line of aforementioned Bartlett tract; thence north 54 degrees 00 minutes west along said south line of Bartlett tract, a distance of 210 feet to the point of beginning, containing circa 2.9 acres. However, excepted from the above is the following: Beginning at a stake, said point being on the north side of a 50 foot wide gravel road, said point being the present southeast corner of the Edgar Bartlett lot and being on the west line of the J. Doyle Sims and wife property of which this a part; thence south 60 degrees east 73 feet to a stake; thence south 3 degrees east 21 feet to a stake; thence north 60 degrees west 80 feet to a stake; thence north 16 degrees east 20 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1530 square feet, all according to the survey of Vernon Ferrell Melton, dated November 18, 1972. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 19 Coleville Road, Drummonds, TN 38023 CURRENT OWNER(S): Andrew L. Graham 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: Judgment in favor of Unidund CCR assignee of Citi Mastercard in the amount of $1,097.80 filed 6/26/06 in Book 1283, Page 330; Judgment in favor of Direct Merchants Bank Credit Card in the amount of $6,475.14 filed 2/17/04 in Book 1121, Page 608 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 AMP1 Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 2349181 File No.: 1168.J1101904TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 07/14/2011, 07/21/2011 and 07/28/2011

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 2, 2006, executed by RICHARD J. WAKEFIELD AND THERA L. WAKEFIELD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to KATIE WINCHESTER, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1274, PAGE 122, 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, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2011 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 77, SECTION C, ROLLING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 68 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TN TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RICHARD J. WAKEFIELD AND WIFE, THERA L. WAKEFIELD, BY DEED DATED MAY 2, 2006 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1274, PAGE 120, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIP-

Thursday, July 14, 2011 • THE LEADER • A19 TON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 382 COUNTRY MEADOW LANE, DRUMMONDS, TENNESSEE 38023 (A/K/A 382 COUNTRY MEADOW LANE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004). MAP 145C GROUP D PARCEL 018.00 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. 671-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, July 11, 2011. This is improved property known as 382 COUNTRY MEADOW LANE, DRUMMONDS, TENNESSEE 38023 (A/K/A 382 COUNTRY MEADOW LANE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004).

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on October 5, 2006, by Alice V. Marlar to L. E. Van Eaton, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No 1308, Page 892, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Fannie Mae (“Federal National Mortgage Association”); and WHEREAS, Fannie Mae (“Federal National Mortgage Association”), 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 WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; 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, August 4, 2011, 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 188, Blaydes Estate, Section I, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 178, 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 Alice V. Marlar from Cowboy Construction Company by Warranty Deed dated _________, 2006, being recorded simultaneously herewith in the Tipton County Register’s Office. For information purposes only, the property address is known as: 436 Betty Boyd Lane, Atoka, TN 38004 The borrower herein further warrant(s) and covenant(s) that the above-described property is not the principal residence of the said borrower. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 436 Betty Boyd Lane, Atoka, TN 38004 CURRENT OWNER(S): Alice V. Marlar The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the

title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o PP Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 1168.J1101899TN Web Site: www. jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 07/14, 07/21 & 07/28/2011

12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 14th day of July, 2011. Jayasree Chanda, M.D. Executrix 14jul2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2907

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Alfred Taylor Atkins. (Deceased)

R. D. NO PR2908 ESTATE OF Ashis K. Chanda. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 6th day of July, 2011. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Ashis K. Chanda, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, 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

Bobby L. Atkins Linda A. Grimm Co-Executors 14jul2wp

Notice is hereby given that the 30th day of June, 2011. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Alfred Taylor Atkins, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, 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.

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This 14th day of July, 2011.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The First Utility District of Tipton County is seeking sealed bids for the following vehicles: 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 cab & chassis 2004 Dodge Durango Vehicles may be inspected at the First Utility District ofce at 3706 Highway 59 West from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Vehicles will be sold "as is” for cash. All bids must be received no later than 6:00 p.m. Monday July 25th, 2011 at which time they will be publicly opened. Bid envelopes should be marked "sealed bid vehicles." Successful bidders must remove their purchase within seven (7) days after notication that their bid has been accepted. The First Utility District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Board of Directors First Utility District of Tipton County Public Notice The Town of Atoka will hold a public meeting at Atoka Town Hall on August 02, 2011 at 6:45 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to hear public input on the following budget for fiscal year 2012. The public is invited to attend and participate.

ORDINANCE NO. 11-07-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ATOKA, TENNESSEE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF ATOKA, TENNESSEE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. A budget consisting of the Available Funds and Appropriations listed in SECTIONS 2 and 3 below be adopted for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012. SECTION 2. The Board of Mayor and Alderman estimates anticipated revenues of the Town from all sources to be as follows: General Fund FY2012 Budget Local Taxes $ 1,835,600 Licenses and Permits $ 13,200 Intergovernmental Revenues $ 1,103,071 Fines and Forfeitures $ 69,600 Miscellaneous Revenues $ 55,200 Fund Balance $ 3,820,502 Total Available Funds - General Fund $ State Street Aid Intergovernmental Revenues Fund Balance Total Available Funds - State Street

FY2012 Budget $ $ 207,559 Aid $

6,897,17

207,55

SECTION 3. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen appropriates from these anticipated revenues and unexpended and unencumbered funds as follows: General Fund General Government Police Fire Streets Parks & Recreation Grants & Donations Total Expenditures - General Fund

FY2012 Budget $ 429,607 $ 1,219,242 $ 378,145 $ 932,302 $ 209,000 $ 7,900 $

3,176,19

State Street Aid FY2012 Budget Street Repairs & Resurfacing $ 147,934 Total Expenditures - State Street Aid $

147,93

Drug Fund Police Total Expenditures - Drug Fund

FY2012 Budget $ 40,000 $

40,000

Water and Sewer Fund FY2012 Budget Expenses $ 1,720,000 Total Expenditures - Water and Sewer Fund $

1,720,00

SECTION 4. No appropriation listed above may be exceeded without appropriate ordinance action to amend the budget. SECTION 5. A detailed line-item financial plan shall be prepared in support of the budget. SECTION 6. All unencumbered balances of appropriations remaining at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse and revert to the respective fund balance. SECTION 7. The appropriations of this budget shall become the appropriations for the next fiscal year until a budget for the next fiscal year has been adopted. SECTION 8. There is hereby levied a property tax rate of $0.555 per $100.00 of assessed valuation rounded to the nearest dollar for the purpose of funding General Fund services. SECTION 9. This ordinance shall take effect from the date of its final passage, the public welfare requiring it. PASSED at the First Reading by the Board of Mayor and Alderman of the Town of Atoka, Tennessee on the 5th day of July, 2011

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TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 476-7116 PUBLIC NOTICE Covington Care Center, Covington, Tennessee, in compliance with the Title VI of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and Section S04 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is non-discriminatory in its admission policy with regard to race, color and national origin. Medical records, services and physical facilities provided by the nursing home are available to patients without distinction or discrimination as to race, color or national origin. All persons and organizations having occasion either to refer patients for admission or to recommend to Covington Care Center are advised to do so without regard to patients' race, color or national origin. Physician privileges are granted on a non-discriminatory basis. Covington Care Center is also in compliance with Section 504 which provides for non-discrimination of handicapped persons. The physical facility is accessible to handicapped patients, visitors and all representatives of the public. Treatment is provided for all patients at the intermediate level of care regardless of the type of handicap. Special provisions have been made for the hard of hearing and the blind. The facility accepts inquiries from qualied handicapped persons seeking employment

NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID SPECIFICATIONS: County-Wide Public Safety Communications System For Tipton County Emergency Communications Board The Tipton County Tennessee Emergency Communications Board (TCECB) is taking bids for a TDMA, Site connected Digital VHF and UHF system for the purpose of public safety communications as listed on the specications herein. Bids will be received at the ofce of the Tipton County Emergency Communications Board, 220 Highway 51 North, Suite 4, Covington, Tennessee, 38019. Sealed Bids will be accepted beginning Wednesday, July 6, 2011 until Friday, July 22, 2011 at 5P.M. If further information is needed, contact: Renee Downing, Director Tipton Co. E-911 220 Highway 51 North, Suite 4 Covington, Tennessee 38019 Phone: 901-476-0252 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.

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JOB OPENING Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council’s Head Start/ Early Head Start program is now accepting applications for the position of Cook for the Tipton County Head Start and Early Head Start Center. Essential Job Duties: Responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals, accurate record keeping, and for maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen area under the supervision of the Cook Supervisor. Qualications: The successful applicant should possess food preparation and service experience. Good written and verbal skills. High school diploma/GED, valid driver license, vehicle, and valid auto liability insurance coverage are required. $7.25 to $7.61 per hour Excellent Benets Package 9-Month / 80 hr. Biweekly / Full-time Position Applications may be picked up locally at: Tipton County Head Start and Early Head Start Center 410 Alston Street Covington, TN 38019 Or, you may call 731-352-4743 to have an application mailed, faxed, or emailed to you for your convenience. **Submit Complete Applications to: Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council Head Start/Early Head Start Program 231 South Wilson Street Dresden, TN 38225 Attn: Human Resource Department, Suite 212 REF: Cook – Tipton County Center **Applications for this specic position will be accepted until 07/28/2011 However, this program accepts employment applications on an ongoing basis. We are an equal opportunity employer! “We Make a Difference!”

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DSCC is currently accepting applications for the full time position of Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Continuing Education. Master’s Degree required; Doctorate preferred. Three to ve years of fund raising experience preferred. CFRE preferred. Review of applications begins 7/18 and continues until lled. To apply for this position, submit an ofcial DSCC application, cover letter, resume, ofcial college transcript(s), and 3 current professional letters of recommendation to Human Resources, DSCC, 1510 Lake Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024. For a complete listing of job responsibilities for this position, visit the DSCC website at www.dscc.edu.

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THE LEADER ! Thursday, July 14, 2011

Kirby Bradshaw swims the 50 meter freestyle during Tuesday night's meet with Collierville, Dyersburg and Jackson. Courtesy photo

Carter Turner is on "the fly" Tuesday, helping his team swim to victory. The Manta Rays earned 12 first place ribbons, six second place ribbons and eight third place ribbons. Courtesy photo

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Manta Rays swim to another victory By ANDREA TRAVIS Special to The Leader Amid scorching heat, the Covington Manta Rays swim team competed in their last home meet Tuesday at the Covington City Pool. Spectators watched as swimmers from Dyersburg, Jackson and Collierville stepped up to the blocks for head to head competition. Though faced with many skilled opponents, the Manta Rays remained focused and obtained another victory. Cullen Schwarz led the team this week and accomplished his second triple win of the season.

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Team ribbons: 12 first place, six second place, eight third place

Katie DeSalvo and Chloe Cooper also achieved high rankings, placing first in two of their individual events. Carter Turner, Cole Turner, Matthew Smith, Tanner Pilgrim, and John Owen Hensley placed first in one individual event. As a team, the Manta Rays received 12 first

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place ribbons, six second place ribbons and eight third place ribbons. The swim team will continue on to the regional championships in Tunica, Ms. on July 24. This event will include teams from all over West Tennessee and the northern Mississippi areas.

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Community Events A complete list appears in the Community Events section on our web site, www. covingtonleader.com

July 16 Central Christian church will be sponsoring an Arts and crafts festival from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sat., July 16. All types of crafts are welcome. To reserve a booth a $20 donation for the youth department is requested. If interested call Lynda Carter at 590-9718, Karen Johnson at 476-4631 or Tammy Weingarten at 476-8141. The event will be held in the fellowship hall at 400 S. Maple St.

Fultz Prospects strike gold Young team sees success, will compete in USSSA World Series

By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com There’s a group of Tipton County young athletes who have made their mark nationally. Brock Lomax, Ty Warmath, Robeson Hendren, Austin Banks and Drake Stephens are members of the Fultz Prospects. They will compete in the Gulf Shores, Ala. to compete in the USSSA Global World Series to complete a very successful summer of baseball. The team is ranked No. 1 in West

Tennessee and 21st in the nation in 10-year-old baseball. They are ranked 13th in the national power rankings. Last season the team competed in the Elite 32 World Series in Orlando, Fla. and placed 8th out of 32 teams. Prospects have made a name for themselves on a national level. “This is a very dedicated group of kids, said coach Brad Warmath, “Seven of the 10 kids have been with me since I started this team four years ago. I coach this team because I love being around the kids and teaching them the game

of baseball. Hopefully this will help prepare them for high school and college baseball. This is the most resilient group of kids I have ever been around, If we are behind in a game no lead is safe for the other team. We have lots of come-from-behind wins..They dont know how to quit and hate to lose.” Added Randal Baskin, assistant coach, “These are the most resilient kids around. They never quit and have a different star each game. I am blessed to be a part of their lives.”

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Property Transfers

The UT Extension Office encourages anyone with a problem relating to plants, trees, shrubs and the like to bring their question to be identified and to get a solution.

The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Claudia Peeler the week of July 5-8, 2011. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Trustee (Puckett) to Deutsche Bank National Trust Co.; 792 Nelson Rd.; $22,500; REPO Curtis E. Emmert et ux to Shannon Hale; 369 Rosemark Rd.; $195,000 D. Scott Warren et ux to Erika A. Warren; 96 Quito Memorial Cemetery Rd.; $40,000 Arnold M, Weiss, Trustee (Carroll) to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; 2324 Highway 59 W.; $97,500; REPO Shellie Wallace, Trustee (Tryon) to Federal National Mortgage Assoc.; 2589 Shiloh Rd.; $35,527.27; REPO Shellie Wallace, Trustee (Joyner) to Federal National Loan Mortgage Corp.; 3733 Highway 14.; $69,900; REPO Munford Development Co. to Apex Home Builders, LLC; Lot 52 Templeton Farms Sec. C.; $40,000 D & D Custom Homes et al to Billy D. Gurley et

ux; 710 Appleberry Rd.; $179,900 David A. Kirkscey, Trustee (Chandler) to First Tennessee Bank National Assoc.; 233 Sharon St.; $76,803.79; REPO Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C., Trustee (Forrester) to InSouth Bank; 35 Tipton Rd.; $60,400; REPO Brighton Bank to Matthew S. Cannon et ux; 35 Stacey Lane; $72,000 HUD to Helen Moore; 246 Squires Grove Drive West; $118,000 Arlisa Armstrong, Trustee (Durham) to Larry Richardson et al; 51 D. GP A. Parcel 34; $48,000 Arnold M. Weiss, Trustee (Alberson) to Federal National Mortgage Asoc.; 35 Misty Meadows Trail; $75,900; REPO Walter B. Bulter et ux to KT Enterprises; 149 Commercial Dr.; $360,000 Larry Reed to Steven S. Smith; 570 Fite Rd.; $32,500 John W. Reinagel Living Trust to Darren Wallace et ux; 531 Cullum Rd.; $375,000

R.M. Wooten, Jr. et al to Joe A. McElmurry et ux; Lot Beaver Rd.; $6,000 R.M. Wooten, Jr. et al to Beaver Road Farms, Inc; Lot Beaver Rd.; $0; QC

July 17 Elm Grove United Methodist Church will host its VBS “Shake it up” from 6-8p.m. July 17-20. Call 476-7616 for more information. Elm Grove is in Burlison.

July 21 The NARFE (National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association), Chapter 1382 meeting will be held at noon, Thursday, July 21 at Old Timers Restaurant in Millington. The guest speaker will be Jack Foraker, Fire Marshal, City of Millington. For more information, call Carolyn Cribbis at 4137123. July 23 Brighton AYSO U12 Soccer Couch will be at the old Brighton High School From 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Sat., July 23. The instructors will be Jimmy and Shannon Cleveland. Call 837-6278 or email brightonsoccer@ bigriver.net for additional information about class schedules. RSVP by July 18. Space id limited.

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