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Misuse of 911 a big problem

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

Examples of when NOT to call 911

Three weeks ago dispatchers at Tipton County’s Central Dispatch received a phone call where a parent reported they had an unruly juvenile, a sixyear-old child who was throwing things and would not come in from the front yard.

It’s just one of the many nonemergency calls the department receives each day. And dispatchers say it is a continuing problem. “We have some pretty goofy calls sometimes,� said E911 director Renee Downing. “They’ll call like we’re information and ask for a phone number.�

On Wednesday afternoon, a woman called 911 to ask dispatchers where her friend had been transported after a medical call at the Furniture for Sale store in north Covington hours before. Dispatchers gave the caller the number to Rural Metro, the ambulance service.

There are calls to 911 reporting cattle in the roadway.

There are calls to 911 reporting power outages (in fact, they report being overwhelmed when a snake found its way into a substation in June and caused an outage over 75 percent of Tipton County).

There are calls to 911 for directions, weather conditions, road conditions. There are calls to 911 asking about school closures, calls about tornado sirens, pocket dials. There are calls that get disconnected and calls that come from children playing with phones.

And then there are the legitimate calls. But not many of them. “About 95 percent of calls to 911 are junk,� said dispatcher Kevin Lackey.

Wasting time When a call is made to 911, dispatchers immediately begin gathering information necessary to determine a call’s severity and get officers and emergency personnel en route as soon as possible.

An officer makes the scene at every call made to the emergency line.

But non-emergency calls made to the emergency number can prohibit both officers and dispatchers from helping those in need during a legitimate emergency.

Dispatchers say children playing on phones make the majority of 911 calls. “The parents hand them these old cell phones not real-

â–Ş Do I call 911 when my electricity has gone off? No, This is not a life threatening situation. Call the electric company responsible for your electrical needs instead of calling 911. IF YOU HAVE A PERSON ON LIFE SUPPORT REQUIRING ELECTRICITY CALL 911. â–Ş Do I call 911 when I have a water leak? No, this is not normally a life threatening situation. Call the water company responsible for you water. â–Ş Do I call 911 when a cat is stuck up in a tree? No, this is not a life threatening situation. â–Ş Do I call 911 when I need a telephone number? No, this is not a life threatening situation. Call 411. â–Ş Do I call 911 when my alarm has been activated? No, if the alarm was accidental. Do not call 911 to disregard your alarm call. Call your alarm company with your code. Officers will respond to all alarm calls until they have been advised by your alarm company that law enforcement or the fire department is not needed. â–Ş Do I call 911 to obtain weather information? No, Your local television stations, radio stations, and NOAA weather radios will inform you of any severe weather in your area. If you live within Atoka, Covington, or Munford CITY LIMITS the SIRENS will be sounded if the National Weather Service determines the necessity for sounding the sirens. â–Ş Do I call 911 to talk with someone in jail? No, this is not a life threatening situation. Call the Criminal Justice Center direct, 475-3305.

For non-emergency calls, dial 901-475-4300 Courtesy Tipton County E-911, http:// tiptonco.com/Depts_911_FAQ.html

izing they can still call 911,�

Lackey said. “The kids get on the phone and they think it’s fun when they get an answer,� added dispatch supervisor Shawn Smith.

It’s not fun for dispatchers, nor is it legal for callers.

(Parents can remove batteries in old cell phones to prohibit them from making calls.) “There have been tickets written for misuse of 911,� Smith said. “There’s a misdemeanor charge and a felony charge.�

The fine for charges of this nature can be up to $2,500 and jail time of up to 364 days, but proposed legislation could reduce the fine to $500.

Though the current legislation went into effect in July 2007, the majority of calls received are non-emergent in nature, dispatchers say. “We just have to keep getting through the calls,� Smith said. “Somwhere in there is an actual 911 call.�

RIDE ‘EM COWBOY! Fourth grader Jonathan Lowery of Covington rides a mechanical bull at Heritage Day Saturday, Sept. 24. He, along with thousands of others, attended the annual festival on the historic court square.

Festival season continues with the 39th annual World’s Oldest Barbecue Festival, taking place today through Saturday at Cobb-Parr Park. Photo by Jeff Ireland

Oakland man charged in shooting

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com An Oakland man was charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Covington on Saturday, Sept. 17.

According to the affidavit of complaint, patrolman Raymond Pullen heard shots fired on Rose Avenue while conducting a traffic stop on Simonton Street. Pullen reportedly approached the area on foot to observe the scene; while en route, he saw several people running from the gunfire.

The affidavit states a passerby told Pullen that a black male, dressed in all black, had been shooting

on Rose Avenue.

Pullen apprehended the suspect, Courtney Morrow, behind the residence at 816 Rose. He recovered a stolen Accu-Tek 380 pistol was recovered from a nearby garbage can.

The affidavit states Ricky Wilson reported Morrow

Gilt Edge VFD celebrates 25 years

By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com A community need is what spurred the establishment of the Gilt Edge Volunteer Fire Department 25 years ago. Without an established fire department, residents were being confronted with the reality of canceled homeowner and business insurance policies and unafford-

able premiums. A group of concerned residents met and realized a fire department was needed to obtain insurance at a reasonable rate.

Residents formed a citizens advisory committee to assess the feasibility of forming a fire department and a women’s auxiliary committee with Virginia Pickard as president, Ann Carter as vice president and Jennie May Billings

serving as the secretary/ treasurer, was formed to assist with fund raising.

The Gilt Edge VFD was established by ordinance as a division of the Town of Gilt Edge in early 1986 and began operation in May of that year with Dennis Wood serving as the first fire chief. Charter members included Glenn Baker, Ed CarlLee, Troy Carter, Steve Fletcher, Perry Fortner,

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was attempting to locate another person on Rose Avenue, a man with whom he’d had an altercation the night before. Wilson stated that while talking with a man named Floyd Taylor, Morrow pulled out a gun and shot in Taylor’s direction.

Taylor had gunshot wounds to the right arm and right side.

Morrow had three RP 380 rounds in his pants pocket and six shell casings were found at 814 Rose Avenue, according to police reports.

At press time, there was no word on the victim’s condition.

Officials with the Covington Police were not available for comment.

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Still swingin’

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

It’s safe to say that Fontaine Smith and Billy Anderson are pretty familiar with the Covington Country Club Golf Course.

Anderson, 87, retired as the Tipton County register of deeds in 1982.

Smith, 92, served as the manager of Smith Hardware in Covington from 1947 until his retirement in 1970.

Neither man remembers the exact date the duo began meeting every weekday morning to play 18, but their ritual began in the early 1980s, meaning the duo has played well over 5,000 rounds together on the same course.

Each man picked up the game on a regular basis in the mid-1950s when the Covington Country Club opened for business.

“We started out playing for competition,” says Anderson, who was the Covington Country Club champion in 1956 and 1957. “Now it’s just for fun and exercise.”

Both men estimate they shoot in the mid-90s now, but neither knows for sure because they don’t keep score anymore.

“We just mark down the pars and birdies,” Anderson says, “and that’s usually between five and none.”

Odell Smith, Fontaine’s brother who passed away a few years ago, was one of the founding members of the country club. Odell got Fontaine involved.

“I still remember the first time I hit the ball I liked it,” says Smith, who would go on to win the club championship in 1978.

Anderson was introduced to the game by a friend when he was

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“They always ask about my daughter. They’re just wonderful men.”

The men have no plans of slowing down.

“We’re going to play until they run us out of here,” says Smith.

Adds Anderson, “Until the doctor tells me I have to quit.”

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stationed on a military base in Texas during the Korean War. “When I left there I said I’d never hit again,” Anderson says. “Then, when I got back here, they started moving dirt (for the new Covington Country Club) and I started playing again.”

The men have a lot in common. Both are lefties and in excellent shape for men their age, or any age for that matter.

On a recent crisp September morning, the duo was preparing to head out on the back nine for yet another round.

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Group photo 1992 shot with Engine 1. First row DeWayne Huffman, Shawn Needham, Jim McAdoo, Johnny Needham, Rodney McLillie, Mitchell Kellum, Henry Needham. Second row Perry Fortner, Steve Fletcher, Bo Turnage, Aaron Williams, Jeff Harris, Chris Harrison, Wayne Sloan.

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Continued from A1 a used pumper and tanker and 14 members who attended basic firefighting school. The fire department emergency phone was located at Turnage Grocery. Emergency calls were received there from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the department was notified via beepers. After hours, emergency calls were forwarded to a fire department member on duty for the hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Up until 1992, the department saw a low call history. During its first year of operation, the department only responded to 10 calls.

In 1993, the department began to explore the need to offer First Responder Emergency Medical Services to supplement Tipton County’s emergency services. Gilt Edge First Responder services began on Christmas Eve 1993 and in 1994, the first full year of offering first responder services, the department’s call volume increased to 67.

In 1995, its call volume surpassed 100 and during 2010, the department answered 312 calls seeing an increase of more than 30 fold.

In May 1998, the department’s original fire engine, a 1959 model was replaced a new apparatus. Since 2000, the department’s grant projects have totaled $847,990.00 with only $66,817.40 having to come from local funding.

With the assist of various state and federal grants, the Gilt Edge VFD has been able to maintain and update its equipment for the safety of the community and provide continuous training for its personnel. In 2006, the department received a $250,000 mobile live firetraining simulator, which provides training live fire training, ladder practice, oxygen breathing apparatus (OBA) and search

and rescue training.

“One of the greatest benefits to the simulator is it allows us to work and train with other departments,” said Gilt Edge Fire Chief Steve Fletcher. “This allows us to develop confidence, build team work and cohesiveness in our fellow firefighters when we depend on each other for mutual aid.”

Since the department is a volunteer unit, it has experienced a decline in volunteers due to a variety of reasons. Because obtaining first responders certification is voluntarily, the department had to temporary suspend its program at the end of 2003. An article in the Covington Leader resulted in new volunteers for the department. Seeing the continued increased need in the community, the department established a policy requiring all new volunteers to complete basic fire training, live fire training, and

First Responder training within two years of joining the Department.

The addition of trained volunteers allowed the department to resume its first responder services in April 2004.

The fire department is considered a resounding success in meeting its goal of allowing the residents of Gilt Edge to obtain insurance and obtain it at a reasonable price. The department obtained its first Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating in January 1987 and residents saw a substantial decrease in their insurance rates. The department underwent another ISO inspection in 1992, which resulted in a better rating and citizens saw an even more substantial reduction in their insurance rates.

“We came into this thinking we couldn’t do much more than what we were doing in the beginning,” added Fletcher, who has been head of

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Opinion

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

IN OUR VIEW: AN EDITORIAL

Misuse of 911 is a huge problem While working late three weeks ago we heard deputies dispatched to a residence on Simmons Road following a call about an unruly juvenile. This type of phone call is not out of the ordinary, but this particular day it was regarding a six-year-old.

Yes, a six-year-old.

Dispatchers report the caller, presumably a parent, stated in the original call that the child wouldn’t come in the house from the front yard and kept throwing things. Not knowing the circumstances surrounding the incident, it’s difficult for us to know the severity of the case, but one would assume this was a nonemergency call.

It was was a call that should not have been made, period, but happens every day in Tipton County. And dispatchers say that the majority of calls received on the 911 emergency line – an estimated 95-98 percent of all calls – is not actually an emergency.

We believe this to be ridiculous, plain and simple.

When you call 911 and it’s not actually an emergency, you may be tying up a dispatcher, police officer, ambulance or firefighter needed for an actual emergency. And that is not a good thing.

To help cut down on these calls, use Central Dispatch’s non-emergency line: 901-475-4300. Help dispatchers help you and help the community by knowing when to call, knowing when not to call and educating others, too.

Examples of when to call 911 Call 911 anytime you need an officer from law enforcement, fire department, or ambulance service to respond to your location due to a life threatening incident.

▪ Should 911 be called when there is a need for an ambulance, fire equipment, or police service? Yes, if the incident is a life threatening incident.

▪ Do I call 911 when an automobile accident occurs?

Yes, This may cause another accident or injuries may have occurred in this accident.

▪ Do I call 911 when a child or adult is missing and you believe that the person is in danger? Yes, your information may provide emergency personnel with information to locate the person ▪ Do I call 911 when sparks, smoke, or water is coming from an electrical outlet? Yes, there may be a fire within your wall.

▪ Do I call 911 if I see a train or a plane crash? Yes, emergency agencies will be notified to respond to the SEE VIEW, PAGE A5

GUEST EDITORIAL

FARM, LAWN & GARDEN

Got mushrooms? Just wait it out

By BOOKER T. LEIGH UT Extension Agency We have received a number of calls from homeowners about mushrooms growing in their yards and flower beds. Most mushrooms do not damage the lawn but they are a nuisance.

Mushrooms normally grow from buried organic matter such as pieces of lumber, logs, tree stumps or roots that were buried and covered by soil. Mushrooms occur when you have decayed matter and a lot of rain or moisture from irrigation.

There is usually not much that can be done to control them once they appear. Digging up the mushrooms as they appear, removing some of the surrounding soil and replacing it with fresh soil may reduce the problem for a

It is hard to distinguish the difference between the poisonous and nonpoisonous mushrooms that grow in the yard. Unless you are a certified expert, don’t eat any mushrooms out of your yard. while. If you continue to see areas where mushrooms are growing you might want to probe around in the soil and see if you can find large pieces of wood or dead roots that are beginning to decay, dig them up.

Mushrooms will normally disappear on their own when the weather becomes dry. Drenching the soil with the fungicide may give you some control, but would

not be effective long term and really is not necessary.

There are numerous types of mushrooms that grow in our lawns and flower beds. It is hard to distinguish the difference between the poisonous and nonpoisonous mushrooms that grow in the yard. There are several varieties that look similar to the edible kind.

Unless you are a certified expert, don’t eat any mushrooms out of your yard or flower bed.

E-mail your questions to bleigh1@ utk.edu. Include your name and area where you live. For more gardening information, call the Tipton County Extension office at 476- 0231 or the Shelby County Extension office at 752-1207.

Booker T. Leigh is the Extension director for Tipton County.

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Blame it on Phil Southern Raisin’: Where is home? and Oprah It never ceases to amaze me how many folks in America seem obsessed with watching talk or reality shows parading the worst in human behavior. Even reality shows years past that started well enough always seem to devolve into a soap opera with bleeped dialogue and a pathetic emphasis on who’s sleeping with whom mindless gutter filth. Shall I tell you how I really feel? Survivor and other reality shows had the potential to be really interesting but always end up trash TV. Even American Idol occasionally skirts with areas best left private.

I never understood the interest in tabloids like The National Enquirer and I just don’t get America’s fascination with wanting to watch human misery at the individual or family level. Could you imagine JIM HARDIN being an alien visitor and your first glimpse at the American Family is 21st Century TV? I grew up in a culture that valued family privacy where members, though dysfunctional as they may have been, did not feel the need to air their dirty laundry out on Dr. Phil’s couch, Jerry Springer’s flying folding chairs, or the latest edition of Intervention. I’m sorry, but to me this is not entertainment, and at the risk of sounding judgmental, I cannot for the life of me understand why people watch this stuff. It cannot be healthy for a person’s state of mind, especially a teenager or young adult still molding their moral character.

There’s a reason why advertisers use media to help sell their wares: studies prove that human behavior, including purchasing behaviors, can be influenced by what they watch or hear. Well, if much of what I watch or hear is the modern talk or reality show, I might be inclined to believe all Americans curse like sailors with a “bleep” (by the way, I know what they are saying), to tell others deep and dark secrets about myself or family members, and that sleeping around with strange people is normal.

Remember the “The Andy Griffith Show,” “Father Knows Best,” “Leave it to Beaver,” “The Rifleman,” SEE HARDIN, PAGE A5

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OTIS G RIFFIN you raised at?” They will Life was simple at one probably just gaze at you as if you time. just transcended from a half filled Ever heard, “do the days hay loft without a parachute. get longer and the years shortIn many cases, today’s soci- er?” Only several decades ago ety would have to stop and think each schoolmate I grew up with about the beautiful, rich sound- proudly expounded their respecting, high falooting, aristocratic, ed home place. We never stopped invented high dollar name. See, and thought about it, but we left some folks want this title of the the nest mostly due to jobs and former cotton field, or possibly charged into the big ole world. a white faced milk cow pasture While the parents finally set up before it was blade graded down housekeeping and most would to construct as a dwelling loca- remain entrenched. Joyfully I can tion, to sound important and dis- say I always had a place to come

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR God is blessing America Dear editor, Moving from a large city six years ago, we are enjoying big things showing a dedication. We love and appreciate it.

Traveling on Hwy. 51 Sunday, Sept. 11, we were reminded of the freedom we experience daily. When others have served and are serving to protect us and keep us free.

With pride as we experienced this love with a big spirit from the small towns from Atoka to Covington, for miles we enjoyed flags of America on poles and homes, with overcoming appreciation for this liberty.

As we approached Munford, the fire department had placed its truck where it was seen from every route, extended as tall as possible. A huge American Brian Blackley – Publisher/ General Manager bblackley@covingtonleader.com

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home to as did Arvis, Emerson, Phil, Tommy, Charlotte Faye, Claire and Andra.

Reminisce under the shady Maple tree in the front yard and most likely each have visited and in many occasions spent the night (no sleep) in your fellow friends dwelling. Sad to say, but it’s not often when you congregate with your previous school mates but when you happenstance it won’t be long before the past will be generated.

Tales are spun and embarrassment begins especially if the grandkids are eavesdropping.

Remember when you busted me with that soaked corn cob and gave me a wep? You held the elm limbs back and slapped me in the face. Yo’ Momma had to sew ’em britches you snagged on the warped nail in the stall. How about the bent rusty nail in yo’ bare foot and you were scared to get a jaw (tetanus but we afraid we would get lock jaw) shot?

Yep, the big ole mean boys

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flag fling brought tears of love for this expression of protection and joy. We thought of the verse “our flag was still there.”

Thanks to everyone that made this statement to see, coming and going.

Thanks that we still celebrate and honor all that we see and that we don’t that keep us safe and free.

Thanks for all special services! We salute you! We love our small towns with big spirits! We unite with you as we make this our home.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Need to boost retirement income? Consider variable annuities Here’s a sobering statistic: 46 — Variable annuities allow indipercent of workers surveyed had viduals to invest in several diflittle or no confidence that they ferent professionally managed will have enough money to live investments, known as “subaccomfortably throughout counts.” You can choose their retirement years, the subaccounts that best according to the 2010 fit your risk tolerance, Retirement Confidence time horizon and longSurvey, issued by the term objectives. Keep Employee Benefit in mind, though, that Research Institute. So you diversification does not may want to explore all guarantee a profit or propossible retirement savtect against loss. ings vehicles — includ▪ No contribution liming a variable annuity. its — Each year, you can FINANCIAL FOCUS Generally speaking, contribute far more to S TEVEN J. JONES when saving for retirea variable annuity than ment, it’s a good idea to contrib- you can to your 401(k) and your ute as much as possible to your IRA. In fact, you can contribute Individual Retirement Account virtually unlimited amounts to (IRA) and your 401(k) or other your annuity. employer-sponsored retirement ▪ Payout flexibility — A variable plan. But if you’ve fully fund- annuity provides you with flexed those plans for the year, and ibility in gaining access to your you still have some money left to money. You could, for instance, invest, you may want to consider collect a lump sum. But you might a variable annuity, which offers find it more advantageous to take these benefits: your payments over a specified ▪Tax deferred earnings — number of years. You could even Your variable annuity’s earnings choose to receive a lifetime income have the opportunity to grow stream. tax deferred, which means your ▪ Guaranteed death benefit — investment dollars can accumu- When you die, your beneficiary late faster than if they were placed is usually guaranteed the amount in an investment on which you originally invested, minus previous paid taxes every year. When you withdrawals. Some variable annueventually make withdrawals, ities offer death benefit options, your earnings will be taxed at which may increase the death your ordinary income tax rate. benefit over time. Guarantees are (For nonqualified annuities, you based on the claims-paying ability won’t have to pay additional taxes of the issuing insurance company. on the amount you contributed.)

While variable annuities do There are no tax advantages to offer some key advantages, there investing in a variable annuity are also some considerations to with qualified money. discuss with your financial advi▪ A variety of investment options sor before investing. For one thing,

variable annuities are not suitable for everyone. A variable annuity is unquestionably a long-term investment. In fact, you may be assessed a surrender charge if you pull money out of the contract within the first several years after you purchase it. However, some variable annuities allow you to withdraw a portion of your investment, such as 10% of your purchase payments, without incurring a surrender charge, while others allow full withdrawals. Another point to keep in mind is that if you tap into your annuity before you reach age 59½, you may be hit with a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty.

One final note: A variable annuity is just that — variable. The value of your annuity will go up and down, based on what’s happening in the financial markets, and there’s no guarantee that your annuity won’t lose principal. Also, variable annuities vary greatly in their terms, features and fees, so before investing, consider shopping around.

Consult with your financial advisor to determine which variable annuity may be appropriate for your needs. Ultimately, though, you may well find that a variable annuity may be the final piece to your retirement income puzzle.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Steven Jones is an Edward Jones financial advisor in Atoka. Visit him at 360 AtokaMcLaughlin Drive or call 901-8379772.

TIPTON COUNTY’S

Most Wanted Seen one of these people?

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

Adams, Robert Eric Born: 7/27/1971 610 Terrace Hill Road Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Allen, Eric Cortez Born: 1/5/1985 781 Maple Drive Atoka, TN 38004 Charge: Failure to pay child support

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Continued from A4 incident ▪ Do I call 911 when a storm causes major damage to homes or trees? Yes, 911 works in conjunction with the National Weather Service and the local Emergency Management Agency. 911 will sound the Sirens when the National Weather Service identifies that the weather may be a tornado or other severe weather conditions related to this

incident.

▪ Do I call 911 when I see a suspicious person?

Yes, this person may be attempting to break into a house, business, automobile or other acts of violence or mischief.

▪ Do I call 911 when I see a person unconscious?

Yes, emergency personnel will be dispatched to check the condition of this person or transport them to the hospital.

▪ Do I call 911 when

there is a gas leak pertaining to heating or cooking in my home or business, or the gas line providing gas to the community? Yes, any leaking gas either propane, butane, or natural gas may ignite or cause an explosion. After calling 911 you should call the company responsible for supplying your gas needs.

▪ Do I call 911 when my home has been burglarized or robbed? Yes, The

Youth Villages HARDIN Continued from A4 in need of “Bonanza” and all the other shows that entertained families without trying to make a statement on how the Youth Villages is looking for caring people in Covington and the rest of Tipton County to become foster parents to children who have suffered abuse, neglect, abandonment or other issues and need a home. More than 50 children in West Tennessee are currently in need of a home. These children desperately need families who will care for them until they can return to their birth families or an adoptive family is found for them.

If the children become available for adoption, foster parents often have the first right to adopt, and adoption through Youth Villages is free.

Youth Villages’ foster parents receive a monthly stipend to help them offset the costs of adding a child to their household.

Candidates should be single or married adults over the age of 25 and living in the Tipton County area who are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents.

For more information about upcoming open houses or how you can change the life of a child, contact La’Toya Maxwell, foster parent recruiter at 901.252.7648.

American family can be dysfunctional? Even talk show hosts like Merv Griffin generally avoided the painfully personal questions that are the staple of any interviewer today.

It’s hard to put my finger on what led to this modern display of personal life voyeurism at its worst. There’s really nothing new under the sun, so I suppose past generations have had their moments, but if I had to say what started it all today, I’d have to point to Phil Donahue and Oprah Winfrey, who could get people to tell things about themselves and their relatives in front of millions of viewers that really should remain in the pervue of the private. By the standards of today, their shows were actually not so bad, but they let the camel’s nose under the tent.

Now we have people texting photos of private parts of their bodies, spilling all their family secrets and indiscretions on Facebook or MySpace, and a general culture among the younger generations that somehow feels a need to put their personal lives on public display, with Snooki, Paris and Charlie the cultural icons of these voyeurs.

I’m with Hank Hill. Don’t blab about it! Just take your personal issues and bury them deep inside until they are smothered away. It really does work and I can use the couch for watching football rather than therapy.

This week on

KBJ-TV > 10/3 - 10/9/11

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Football Game of the week: CHS vs. Gibson County 733 N. Main St., Covington, TN 38019 Monday Noon 12:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 all other times

Tuesday Noon 12:30 6:00 PM 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 TV followed by all other times

Wednesday Noon 12:30 6:00 PM 7:00 7:30

kbj@covingtonbroadcasting.net

10/03/11 First Baptist Church - Covington In The Fight - military First United Methodist Church - Covington Wildlife Chatter with Arnold Bull CHS Football - delayed CHS vs. Gibson County KBJ Video Billboard 10/04/11 First United Methodist Church - Covington Health & Home Report In The Fight - military UT Connection - Dyersburg The Doctor Is In - with Dr. Loren Crown Tipton Co. Legislative Meeting - 9/12 Classics: "The Range Rider" "The Roy Rogers Show" KBJ Video Billboard

followed by

10/05/11 The Doctor Is In - with Dr. Loren Crown Tipton Co. Legislative Meeting - replay First Baptist Church - Millington Covington City Board Meeting - 9/27 CHS Football - delayed Victory at Sea - military

all other times

KBJ Video Billboard

Call (901) 476-0426 for information to have your church services or a program of local interest aired on KBJ-TV.

proper law enforcement agency responsible for the physical location of your home or your location will be dispatched immediately.

Campbell, Bernard Devent

RAISIN’

Continued from A4 hid our clothes while we were skinny dipping at Mud Hollow. The past is very heartwarming to all my dear friends as the occurrences took place at our respective home places.

The proof is in the puddin’. Just ask a young person where he grew up and mostly likely he’ll have to study on it for a few minutes. In most cases it really doesn’t really seem to matter.

However our generation has extremely strong ties to our heritage and coming up. We hear things have changed for the better. But some things never change and that is the yard dirt under a Southerners’ tootsies they treaded on many years ago. Just take a redneck back home where he belongs…Glory!

KBJ on

comcast Channels 5 or 19

Voice (901) 476-0426 Fax (901) 476-0455 10/06/11 Covington City Brd Meeting - replay

6:00 PM 7:00 7:30

First Baptist Church - Covington Tipton Co. Legislative Meeting - replay CHS Football - delayed Covington City Board Meeting - replay KBJ Video Billboard

all other times

Friday Noon 1:00 PM 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00

10/07/11 First Baptist Church - Millington Wildlife Chatter with Arnold Bull Covington City Board Meeting - replay In The Fight - military Tipton Co. Legislative Meeting - replay Friday Afternoon Movie "Night of the Living Dead" - 1968 all other times KBJ Video Billboard Saturday 10/08/11 8:00 AM Wildlife Chatter w/ Arnold Bull 8:30 UT Connection - Dyersburg 9:00 The Doctor Is In - with Dr. Loren Crown 9:30 Movie "Round-Up Time In Texas" - 1937 western all other times KBJ Video Billboard Sunday 1:00 PM 2:00 3:00

10/09/11 First United Methodist Church - Covington First Baptist Church - Covington Wildlife Chatter with Arnold Bull

all other times

KBJ Video Billboard First Baptist Church - Millington

8:00 PM

Boyd Jr., Robert Louis Born: 1/26/1965 Front Street Mason, TN 38049 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Of course, if your sixyear-old is throwing rocks at you and ignoring your demands to come in the house, you should call the non-emergency line (just in case that needed some clarification).

Thursday Noon

followed by

Bonds, Quinton Teybouis Born: 2/7/1980 422 N. Wilson Street Halls, TN 38040 Charge: Failure to pay child support

SAVE ALL YOUR FAMILY VIDEO MEMORIES NOW! KBJ-TV can transfer your 8mm home movies, 35mm slides, VHS, miniDV, 8mm or Betamax video tape on to a DVD. All work done locally. Call KBJ at 476-0426 for details.

1. KBJ is seen on Comcast Cable channel 19 in City of Covington & channel 5 in other areas of Tipton County.

2. All programs are subject to being preempted or rescheduled without notice. All times are tentative.

3. Check KBJ's Video Billboard daily for current program titles & other information.

Born: 2/10/1978 1012 Douglas Ave. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Debose, Gregory Born: 1/30/1978 3125 Scrub Oak Road Mason, TN 38049 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Freeman, Rodney Dewayne Born: 8/21/1983 733 Best Street Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Howell, Charles Laten Born: 7/13/1977 297 Ellis Drive Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Laxton, Herbert William Born: 1/23/1982 236 Nancy Drive Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Failure to pay child support

Marbry, Christopher Earl Born: 8/22/1969 4535 Atoka-Idaville Brighton, TN 38011 Charge: Failure to pay child support

CRIME STOPPERS OF TIPTON COUNTY INC. is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for the deaths of:

John Curtis Rann, a 24-year-old white male who was found dead with several gunshot wounds on Black Springs Hill Road in southwest Tipton County on Dec. 5, 1986. Rann had been missing since November 26, 1986.

Johnny Poole, a 23-year-old white male whose partially burned body was found on Oct. 25 1988, in his burning pickup truck near the boat landing at Piljerk, on the Hatchie River. Poole had a gunshot wound in his back.

If you have any information about either of the crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 901-476-4411. You will NOT be required to give your name or testify in any court. The source of information given to Crime Stoppers will be held in strict confidence.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ANY OF THE SUBJECTS OF THE WARRANTS LISTED IN THIS DATABASE. The list is current at the time of publishing and therefore recent changes in the status of warrants may not be reflected. It is possible that some warrants have been resolved and the matter is no longer pending. This information is being provided as a service to the public; however, neither the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office nor The Leader cannot guarantee nor assume any liability for the accuracy of the information at the time of use. All warrants must be verified for accuracy through our system prior to an apprehension.

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

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Obituaries Beatrice Powell

March 5, 1933 - September 1, 2011 Beatrice Powell, 78, of Covington, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2011. She was a retired van driver for MIFA. She leaves two daughters, Marilyn Murphy of Ripley and Theresa Solley of Covington; a son, Jimmy Powell of Trenton; a sister, Shirley Warren of Drummonds; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Randolph Assembly of God Church.

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Linda Murray Williams

Date of Death - September 14, 2011 Linda Murray Williams, daughter of the late William L. and Louise Terry Murray, died on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at her residence.

Visitation was held on Friday, Sept. 23 from 1-7 p.m. with wake from 5:30-7 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home in Mason.

Funeral services took place at noon on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Cedar Grove Church, Mason, with burial

Community Events The Community Calendar is a free service offered by The Leader. We make every effort to include all submissions for this section, however these items are printed as space becomes available. To guarantee your event to be in the paper would require paid advertising. A complete list appears in the Community Events section on our web site, www.covingtonleader.com

October 1 At 5 p.m. Morgan Harris will host the Miss Sunflower Pageant for girls 3-13 years at the Covington High School Cafeteria. The proceeds will help local cheerleader Morgan Harris pay for her London trip where she will perform in the New Years Day parade.

For more information call 258-4341 or email misssunflowerpageant@yahoo.com.

The Millington Family YMCA will be hosting “Dog Day Afternoon” from 2-4 Sat., Oct. 1 The YMCA will be offering a “puppy plunge” in an outdoor water park, a puppy costume contest, best trick, pooch and parent look-a-like and puppy parade (one mile participant walk).

For more information and registration call the YMCA at 873-1434.

Covington BBQ. Festival CX Cyclocross race will start with course practice open Noon – 4 p.m. Fri. Sept. 30 and 6:30-8:30 a.m. Sat. Oct. 1.

All races are $20 for preregistration and $25 day of race. Gates open at 6: a.m. and Close one hour before each race start.

Addition race $5. Contact Greg Engstrand 237-7091 or gis@covington.com or http://www.covingtontn. com/bbq.htm “Click” on the CX link, Covington Sportsplex, 790 Bert Johnston Dr.

October 2 Kelley’s Chapel Church of God (Holiness) will hold their Homecoming Oct. 2nd. The speaker will be Bro. John Lloyd and the singers are the Kinsmen Quartet. BBQ and Potluck will be served after Morning services and singing will begin at 12:45 p.m. The Church is located at692 Garland Detroit Rd. in Burlison. Everyone is invited.

Come support The Garland Community Center Fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 24th $5 minimum donation for homemade ice cream and cake and live music

by Southern Voices.

Tipton-Rosemark Academy requests the honor of your presence for the dedication of Marylou McDaniel Hall at 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 2.

Reception immediately following at 8696 Rosemark Rd. October 4 There will be a Neighborhood Watch and getting to know your community meeting from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Drummonds Elementary School.

For information and or concerns call Barbara Borum at 837-3244 of 691-1886.

October 9 Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church will host their 1st Annual Motorcycle “Biker Sunday” starting at 10:30 a.m. at Brighton High School riding to the Church, A special church service will be at 11 a.m. followed by music and games from Noon-4 p.m.

For more information contact Jerry Covington at 490-2753.

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in Greenleaf Cemetery, Stanton.

Survivors include seven children, a stepson, two sisters, three brothers and 10 grandchildren.

be sent to: Freed-Hardeman University Soccer Team, c/o Jason Elliott, 158 East Main Street, Henderson, TN 38340.

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The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Sept. 29, 2011

Kenneth Cecil Mason

Bobby Wayne Erwin

August 13, 1945—September 21, 2011

Date of Death—September 23, 2011

Kenneth Cecil Mason left this earth after a lengthy battle with melanoma. He touched many lives with his wit, selflessness, his love for his family, and his absolute faith in God. He retired from the Naval Air Station in Millington in 1998, but continued working in his own business-Mason Heat and Air. He faithfully attended Covington Church of Christ for 42 years where he served as deacon, rarely missing services.

Mr. Mason is survived by his wife, Brenda Henson Mason; two sons, Ken Mason and Shane Mason; one daughter, Misti Mason Elliott; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Helen Mason and by one grandson, Enoch Cecil Elliott. He will surely be missed by his family, as well as a host of friends. The family requests that any memorials

Bobby Wayne Erwin, 72, of Covington, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011. Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

October 22 Munford Elementary School will be having a Fall Carnival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 22. There will be games, food and entertainment.

For more information call 837-4261.

Ransomed Riders Chapter of CMA meets the fourth Monday of each month at Heritage Cafe in Munford. Meal at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m.

For more information call Phil Cathey at 388-8145.

On-going events The Tipton County Animal Shelter on Hwy. 51 desperately needs Dog food and other misc. items. Call 901-837-2219 for more info.

Tipton County Republican Women meet monthly on the second Saturday of each month at the Heritage Café. 9 Bass Ave. Munford.

Contact Shirley Ward at 837-9355 or 412-4869 for more information

Baseball Tryouts. A new competitive 9 and under baseball team is being formed in Tipton County.

For more information about this team and/or tryouts call any of these three numbers. 212-7985, 355-5112 or 483-1973.

Beer Board of the City of Covington meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at City Hall at 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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Bobby Joe Pitts

August 14, 1948 – September 26, 2011 Bobby Joe Pitts, 63, of Henning, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home.

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May God bless each of you, The Family of James A. “Jim” Johnson

T hank You The outpouring of God’s love through His people has been a great blessing to us. We are thankful for every act of kindness shown to us in calls, visits, food, cards, flowers and memorials.

We have also been sustained by all the prayers for us during the past days, weeks and months. A special thanks goes to Odyssey Hospice for their encouragement and loving care

Central Christian Church Sunday school starts at 9:30a.m. Sunday Morning worship 10:45 and Sunday Evening worship at 6p.m. Youth and adult Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 400 S. Maple Street.

The Covington Sportsplex offers the following classes, Step,

County

Jim was so blessed to have such a large wonderful extended family and many friends. Such an outpouring of love from everyone was evidence of his life as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend & businessman. We will always cherish the flowers, food, cards, memorials, prayers and consoling words from each of you.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to First Baptist Church for their support and wonderful luncheon, and Charlie Moss, Brenda Moss and all of the staff at Maley-Yarbrough for such a beautiful service.

We would like to extend a special “Thank You” to Bro. Chuck Williams for his many visits and prayers during Jim’s illness and for his beautiful tribute upon Jim’s death.

The Tipton Amateur Radio Society meets the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in Atoka City Hall, Atoka.

The BHHS Class of 1962 to Plan 50th Reunion.

To get your name on the contact list or if you want to volunteer to be part of the planning team, send your information to Glenn Maclin by e-mail at maclingm@aol.com or by phone at 294-3609.

Tipton

Election Commissioners meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Election office, located at 113 E. Church St. in Covington.

Sincerely, The family of Ricky T. Fletcher

Kelly’s Chapel

ChurCh of God (holiness)

will hold their homecoming october 2nd. The speaker will be Bro. John lloyd and the singers are the Kinsmen Quartet. BBQ and Potluck will be served after morning service and singing will begin at 12:45 p.m. The Church is located at 692 Garland detroit road in Burlison.

Everyone is invite to attend!

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AT&T gives gift of learning to DSCC Supports students enrolled in College Express Program Further strengthening the bond between business and community, AT&T presented Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) a $10,000 contribution on Monday to support DSCC students enrolled in the newly accelerated degree program, College Express.

The AT&T Completion Scholarship Program will fund scholarships to help DSCC students begin a path toward completing their college degrees.

“Dyersburg State will be using this grant money to provide 10 $1,000 scholarships in our new College Express program. This program is targeted to those students who want to earn their Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) transfer degree in the fastest manner possible. It is structured to help students succeed in the classroom and prepare to enter the workforce. College Express enrollment is now open, and the program start dates are Oct. 4 and Jan. 1,” said DSCC President Karen Bowyer.

This donation is part of AT&T’s $130,000 gift to the Tennessee Board of Regents. Each of the Tennessee’s 13 community colleges will receive $10,000 to award scholarships to encourage students to participate in programs designed to help students succeed in the classroom and be better prepared to enter the workforce. The programs will target non-traditional and underserved students.

In January 2010, the Tennessee legislature approved an aggressive set of steps to increase the completion rates of students within the institutions of higher education in the state.

The Tennessee Board of Regents’ Office of Academic Affairs developed a curriculum for accelerated pathways for college completion. The goal is to increase completion rates at the TBR community colleges.

TBR created programs of study that encourage and allow students with work and family obligations to enroll on a full-time basis, devoting 20 to 30 hours a week, including online education. Students now have the option to complete required coursework for an Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees within three semesters.

Students in these new programs would benefit from scholarships that would enable them to participate fully in the four to five-hour morning, evening or weekend blocks of time required Presenting a $10,000 contribution to DSCC is Trey Rabon, Regional Director for AT&T and Chuck Thomas III, Regional Director, AT&T External & Legislative Affairs. Senator Mark Norris (R-Collierville), DSCC President Karen Bowyer, DSCC Vice President Mary Ann Sellars and Yolanda Jones-Wilcox,VP of Instructional Advance of Continuing Education.

Child Health Week kicks off next week The Tipton County Health Department is celebrating Child Health Week, observed Oct. 3-9 this year. The 2011 theme for Child Health Week is “A Healthy Tennessee Begins with a Healthy Me!” with the message that every Tennessean can have a positive impact on the health and well-being of children.

“Parents can strive for their best personal health and model and encourage active lifestyles and healthy eating with their children,” said Tipton County Health Director Mica Rudd. “Even those who are not parents can support community efforts to create environments that foster healthy

lifestyles.”

The Tipton Health Department will host the Two Bite Club for Child Health Week on Oct. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Tipton County Head Start. The Two Bite Club is a program that encourages kids to try foods from each food group.

The Department of Health offers many services and programs to support the health of children. WIC, the State Immunization Program and the Newborn Screening Program make sure young children get a healthy start on life.

TENNderCARE and Children’s Special Services help give access

to preventive health care services and resources to manage childhood illnesses. Get Fit Tennessee provides tools, games and other information to help families improve their eating plans and get more active. Health department clinics also provide services including breastfeeding support and nutrition education.

The health department urges all Tipton County residents to make he health and well-being of children a top priority this week and every week in the year ahead.

For more information about services for children and families, please call the Tipton County

CIAA Knightly News By students Abbey Beasley, Raygen Escue

Kindergartners from CIAA enjoy the Covington City pool during a recent gym class.

C.I.A.A voted on school colors, the choices were: blue and gold, purple, gold, and white, or red, white, and blue. We ended up voting twice because there was a tie between blue and gold, and purple, gold, and white. Blue and gold ended up winning by 110 votes!!

What about the mascot? Well, we are the Knights! The knight will be holding a shield divided into four quadrants representing: art, music, dance/drama and sports Students will be able to enter an art contest for the drawing of the school mascot. Details will be sent at a later date.

C.I.A.A will be ordering t-shirts until September 30th. See Mrs. Arren Scott for order forms and more details.

The new shirts will represent our new school colors and can be worn any day of the week.

C.I.A.A is getting sports and we are super excited! We recently

joined TSSAA, 7th and 8th grade girls from C.I.A.A will be able to try-out and play softball with girls from CMS. Students who scored proficient or advanced on TCAP recently celebrated with a swim party

and a cook-out. Students enjoyed getting out of class for 2 hours.

However, Dr. Bonnie did give quizzes as students swam. HAHA!!

We are off to a great start at C.I.A.A!

TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CENTER AT RIPLEY Industrial Electricity and Construction Electricity Evening Classes!

Starting October 18th and ending December 13th Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tuition Cost: $161.00 For more information, call (731) 635-3368 The TTC Ripley offers equal opportunity for admissions to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin.

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Health Department at (901) 476-0235.

For more information on Child Health Week, including the statewife events calendar, visit http://health.state.tn.us/ MCH/CHW.shtml.

to complete an accelerated certificate or degree program. The proposed AT&T Completion Scholarship program ($10,000 to each of the 13 Tennessee Board of Regents’ community colleges) would allow the institutions to award financial support to students enrolled in these programs and increase completion and entry into the workforce in Tennessee.

“Tennessee is proud to be a national leader in improving education,” said Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris. “It is one of the most important things we can do to attract and create jobs in our state, and the students who receive these scholarships will be better prepared for the future.”

“We are pleased to help these students at Dyersburg State,” said Trey Rabon, Regional Director for AT&T. “It is our goal to ensure that students are fully prepared to enter the workforce and that they can find good jobs right here in Tennessee when they graduate.”

Lunch Menu Elementary and Middle Schools September 29 Manager’s Choice September 30 Cheeseburger or grilled chicken salad; french fries or carrot sticks; juice bar or pear halves Oct. 3 Pizza or Turkey Sandwich; tiny potatoes or pickle spears; fruit juice or pineapple Oct. 4 Burrito or chicken fajita; whole kernel corn or pinto beans; apple or fruit juice

Oct. 5 BBQ sandwich or hot dog; tater tots or cole slaw; peaches or fruit juice Oct. 6 Manager’s Choice Oct. 7 Chicken nuggets w/roll or tuna sandwich; green beans or carrot sticks; fruit juice or sherbet Meal Prices Students $1.75 Reduced $.40 Adults $2.25 Visitors $2.50

Lifestyles Clements, Harris to wed

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Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rodgers of Munford are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Samantha Rodgers to Hunter Dawson of Munford on Friday, October 14, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church of Covington.

She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby G. Ellis of Atoka and Mrs. Mae Rodgers of Batesville, Miss., and the late C.F. Rodgers.

The bride-to-be is a 2007 graduate of Munford High School, a 2011 graduate of MTSU and is employed as a teacher with the Tipton County School District.

Mr. Dawson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dawson of Munford. He is the grandson of Carolyn Murphy of Munford and the late Mr. Hillard Murphy, Jr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Willard Dawson.

He is a 2006 graduate of Munford High School, a 2011 graduate of MTSU and is a homebuilder for Magnolia Homes.

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Tim and Kathy Wallace of Covington are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth Wallace to James Michael Williams of Cordova on Oct. 15, 2011 at 6 p.m. at the Covington First United Methodist Church. A reception will follow at the Covington Country Club.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Margaret Peterson of Covington, Bobbye Wallace of Dyersburg and the late Blair Peterson, the late Joe Wallace and the late Martha Wallace Sloan.

She is a graduate of Covington High School and Lambuth University where she was a member of Phi Mu Women’s fraternity. She obtained a Master of Science in Nursing from UT Center for the Health Sciences and is employed as a registered nurse at LeBonheur Children's Medical Center.

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Brighton Debe Simonton

Hello my dear Readers.

Fall has arrived and with such a welcome!

We are beginning to see hay bales and decorations out and that is a great sight. I really can't believe that it is about to be October. Where has the year gone?

Tomorrow my sweet daughter, Danielle, and her family will be here to visit. They will be flying in from Hawaii and oh my goodness what a hard trip on those little grandsons of ours. But selfishly I have to say that I know it's hard to bring them but I'm glad they are!

The Brighton football team did it again! They really put on a good show for the spectators at the game against Millington last Friday. If you haven't seen them or the band you really need to venture out and get a glimpse. It will be totally worth it. We play Munford this week so we need to rally our guys.

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Hi everyone. Praise the Lord. He finally sent that most needed rain. It was incredible to listen to. I have not heard if there were any serious injuries due to the tornado warnings. We were out of our normal routine for a Sunday night. Or son-in-law, Russ Quinn, preached at Bellevue and we were down there.

They did call everyone out into the halls briefly.

Due to the storm, many people were not there.

Driving home was a really dangerous experience.

Charlie nor myself could hardly see the lines.

Praise the Lord again. He saw us safely home.

I suppose it's our age, but over the last two weeks, Charlie and I have been to two dearloved friends' funerals.

First was the retired state trooper Ricky Fletcher. Second was our brother in Christ at Covington Church of Christ Kenneth Mason.

Ricky died of lung cancer and Mr. Kenneth, whom we called grandpa, was literally absorbed with cancer all over his body.

However, he never gave up. He was always there for others' needs. We were all so thankful his entire family was able to be there. Mrs. Brenda will need your prayers for quite some time. She was always there for him, even in his darkest moments.

I would like to mention back a couple of weeks ago, while at Austin Peay Elementary for Grandparents Day, we were in Addie's kindergarten class room with Mrs. Jan Ashley and they were signing and per-

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It was nice to see some Covington guys at our game against Millington.

We love the County closeness.

Our little twins are crawling everywhere these days. Staci gave up on trying to contain them herself and got a fence to corral them. They are some fast little girlies.

They will definitely keep everyone on their toes.

Literally!

I enjoyed having a birthday dinner with my Dad on his big day last week. He and I just reminisced about the past and complained about the future. If anyone knows my father they can imagine our conversation. I have to say he is wise and pretty blunt about his views. I guess that's where his granddaughter Hannah Mae gets it.

The Central Baptist had their fund-raiser last evening. It was so good too.

They delivered meals to purchasers. Rebena Atteberry sold us ours and I completely forgot about it. I was actually dreading the cooking thing for Monday. It seemed I had been run-

ning all day. I talked to Jessica Hicks late yesterday afternoon and she reminded me about my meals coming. What a relief it was. I sure hope they do this fundraiser again.

The local ATC fitness gym will be advertising their open house starting this month. The last weekend of every month they will offer access to the gym at no cost to anyone who would like to come out. You have to be 18 to do this however. If you would like to know more about this opportunity you can call them at 837-1001.

My last request for this week is: OUR DOG is missing. His name is Buck short for Buckshot!

This is Harrison's dog.

His is a Black Lab and Blue Tick Hound mix. He is shinny black with a bit of white on his chest.

He has an orange collar on. He also is graying around the muzzle. We love him dearly and he is so sweet. Please give us a call, 268-0091, if you see him in the Clopton/ Mt. Carmel area or anywhere. Love to all.

forming to the tune of “A Tutty Ta Ta.” It was adorable. I even tried to keep up with them. Thanks from some fun memories Mrs. Ashley.

is hospitalized. A very happy birthday to Mr. Harold Nelms. Hope it is the greatest!

Neighborhood Watch We will resume our meetings at Three Star Fire Department on Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. We will have a guest speaker from the local sheriff's department. Hope to see you there so we will receive some insight of things to look for in our neighborhood.

Salem Presbyterian Worship is at 11 each morning. Everyone is always welcome. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. This Sunday is World Wide Communion Day. Please continue to remember Mrs. Emily Breene in your prayers, as she is still in intensive care at The Med. Dear Salem family: We would like to express our gratitude and thanks to all of your prayers, calls, visits and gifts and flowers during our most difficult days prior to and after the passing of my father, Ricky Fletcher.

We certainly have seen the hand of God through you during this time.

In Christ, Scott, Amy, Catherine, Emma and Sarah Fletcher.

Happy birthdays go to Jonathan and Jeffery McDaniels and Joan Harrison. Hope they are each the greatest!

Sharon Presbyterian Worship is at 9 each Sunday morning. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is always welcome. Please remember Miss Louise Gumpton from Dunlap as she is having health issues and

Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 10:30 each Sunday morning and again at 5:30 p.m.

Rev. Mike Rogers is our minister and Brother Jeff Phillips our associate minister and youth director. Our youth group is going to have a clothing giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 12. Please bring your unused clothing to the youth room or contact Ben Evans. We will be having a very special guest speaker this week, Rev. Jerry Barber from Lavergne, Tenn. He is the pastor of Lavergne Church of Christ. His wife Gail will be with him and his 96-year-old mother Mrs. Annette Barber is hoping to be able to make it as well.

He will be speaking on lessons in communications. By the way, this Sunday is also Family Day. Brother Joseph Sonwineski responded in asking for prayers. Please remember Mrs. Brenda Mason and family in the loss of our beloved brother in Christ, Mr. Kenneth Mason. Happy birthdays go to Preston Stanley, Niel Stanley, Elaine Watkins and Savannah Gatlin. Hope they are each the greatest. Happy anniversary to Jimmy and Shirley Weir!

In closing, we would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Owen and Mary Durham for thinking of us with a gift card and book for us to use as we travel to Branson, Mo. It's greatly appreciated.

Have a great week everyone.

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Hello Dear Readers: What a wonderful "revival" we had a Elm Grove United Methodist Church last week. The "Circuit Riders" came.

Anita Hayslett, from Martin, TN. They are a a group of people that go to small churches and hold a revival. They are all volunteers and live in many different places. The Memphis Police group "Peace Makers" came and gave us a consert without the help of any musical instruments.

Kathy Barnett gave the sermon on Sunday Night.

Mrs. Anita Hayslett from Martin gave the sermon on Monday and Tuesday nights. Both of them were very good and inspiring. All of these people came and they would not accept any money, so no offering was taken at anytime.

We had refreshments each night after the service. Once when the Peace Makers were

here they started singing again while the rest of us ate and drank our snacks.

If you were not there you sure missed a treat.

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She has been spayed,has her rabies shot, fecal checked,dewormed and 7-1 shot prior to adoption. She has also had a heartworm test and she is negative! She is a friendly girl that gets along well with other dogs. We believe that she has been a house dog as she prefers the indoors. She rides well in the car and jumps right in. She loves to sit on your lap and be petted.

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Waylon Cooper was six years old Sept. 16th.

He is in the first grade at Drummonds Elementary School; he is also on a ball team. His parents, Adam and Jennifer Cooper took him out to eat and to see a movie, The Lion King. Then on Sunday, his maw maw, Patricia Meadors took him and 20 of his friends to the new park in Drummonds. They had a

good time playing. His maw maw gave him a bicycle. He also got other gifts.

Opal Murray of Dallas visited recently with her daughter Charlotte Laurence and husband Rev. A.A. Connie Blyue visited recently in Covington with Earline Long.

October 9th is Homecoming at Randolph Assembly of God Church. Rev. Don Prescott will preach at the morning worship service, then the meal. The Frog Jump Quartet will

www.covingtonleader.com sing at 1:30 p.m.

The Gilt Edge Volunteer Fire Department will have its 25th anniversary open house on Sunday, Oct. 9 from 2 – 4 p.m.

On the prayerlist: Mike Downing, Perry McClung, Kathryn Glass, Joe Bridges, Carol Lumley, Clara McMillin, Charlie Womack, Kim Hodge, Maurice Herchfield, Jerry Dye, Kay Ballard, Mr. and Mrs. Climer, Emily Sweeny, Pete and Polly Branch, Mindy Tankersley, Glenda Griffin, Hop Gibbins,

Troy Blyue, Charlotte Lawrence and A.A., Donnie, Rita and Will Haislip, Zach Wallace, Mike Willis, Brandon Fletcher in the military and all the other men and women in the military. Also pray for our schools. Also pray for Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Fletcher, Jr. Sympathy to the love ones of Patra Ballard. She passed away recently.

I want to say hello to Louise D’Agle in Flint, Mich. She reads my column.

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Dunlap Retirement Center I also have one other group that I have yet to call and see if they are going to be able to come, for the simple reason, I just plain forgot to call ‘em folks. I’m going to pray hard that the Lord will look over my forgetfulness and have mercy on me. But you can bet they’ll be getting a phone call from me tomorrow, and hopefully, they’ll be able to come with only a week’s notice. It wouldn’t be the same without them there.

I would like to say thank you to the wonderful folks at the Tipton County Adult Development Center for coming out this past Monday and bringing homemade muffins to our dear residents in the Hethcox building. They loved them, so ya’ll are invited back anytime you’d like to come again.

Today is a very special day here at Dunlap as Mr. Harold Nelms is 95 years young today.

Happy Birthday Mr. Harold! Also tomorrow is Mr. Jerry Fuller’s birthday as well, happy birthday Mr. Jerry! We hope both your special days are special.

Well loved ones, it’s time to say good bye and may God bless you all until next week! Now don’t forget to give those hugs!

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Chocolate Cobbler What You Need 2 sticks butter 1 1/4 c sugar 1 1/2 c self-rising flour 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 c milk CHOCOLATE LAYER: 1 c sugar 6 tbsp cocoa powder 2 c boiling water Directions • Preheat oven to 350°. In a 9x13 glass baking dish, melt the two sticks of butter in the oven.

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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER MONTH SAVE THE DATE Tues., Oct. 11, 2011 2-6 pm Brighton Middle School: Kaleidoscope, a health fair for Seniors will be celebrating 16 wonderful years serving the senior citizens of Tipton County!

Be sure to visit the Tipton County Commission on Aging booth at Heritage Day in Covington on Sept. 24.

Just for Fun Gamepalooza- Gamepalooza has moved to Thursday afternoon from 1-5pm in the downstairs meeting room.

Bible Study- This month's Bible Study will be held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10am. This non-denominational class is open to all. The facilitator this month is Mr. John Currie.

Bending Needles Quilting Club-The TCCA Quilters have finished their quilt and now you can reap the rewards.

They will be selling raffle tickets for $2 each or 3 for $5. Tickets will be sold from now until Dec.15 and are available at the TCCA office. Experienced hand stitch quilters are welcome to join the club. The quilters meet each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8am to 11am in the craft room.

Informative Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D- This year open enrollment for Medicare Part D has changed to Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. You no longer have until Dec. 31.

The Aging Commission of the Mid-South will be at the TCCA office on Nov. 16 and Dec. 1 to help anyone needing an unbiased comparison of prescription drug plans.

To Your Health Health Screenings- Ms. Rosalyn from Dr. Potter’s office will be here on Sept. 27 at 9am to take blood pressure readings. 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.

Take Charge of Your Health – Please join Priscilla Eddins at the CSC on Sept. 22 at 9am as she discusses general nutrition from the USDA “Choose My Plate” program.

Get Fit, Stay Fit- Join other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15am 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 10:30am 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 9:30am in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9am. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor.

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 6:30am and the cost for ten sessions is $30. Currently, there’s room for more riders to attend. Please call the CSC for reservations and contributions for transportation are always appreciated.

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.

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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 8am to 3pm. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet.

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and we now have two ravines in our back yard, where we had put the big dump truck load of dirt and our good neighbor Mr. Williams had it nice and smooth. As I tell the old man, the water has to go somewhere.....

If anyone need the flower “Dusty Miller” we have plenty of small plants out at our mail box. Just come by and we will give you some dusty miller.

I am going to have to change my husbands name from the old man to the “apple man;” I think he has picked and given away many bushels of apples. We have been eating two apples each day....they are so good ...since they have finally gotten ripe.

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Hello everybody! I don’t know about you but I could stand to have this weather 365 days a year. Talk about NICE! I’m sure it’s going to be this way in heaven, don’t you think, I mean, if everything is going to be perfect, then there’s got to be the weather factor, right? That’s why I’ve said before and I’ll say it again, this is my favorite time of the year!

Let’s just get prayin’ it’ll be this nice the night of our “Fall Fish Fry Fundraiser.” That would be on Oct. 8 starting at 5 p.m. and ending at about 7 p.m. We sure do hope you come and join us.

The First Baptist Church of Covington is once again hosting this event for us and we are so very grateful to them. The Men’s Fellowship are the main ones that do all the fishing and then all the cooking, but don’t let me leave the women out!

There are always some Men’s Fellowship wives out there helping the guys, so thank you, to all of you, who make sure we have a great evening of food, fun and fellowship.

Hopefully, most of you know that the First Baptist Church has moved out to their new location across from the golf course on Hwy 59.

We will be at the outside pavilion around behind the church. That’s where all the cooking and eating and listening to some wonderful gospel music will be taking place. We are so excited to bring back “Three for Thee,” a local group that has just made their first CD. It will BLOW YOUR SOCKS OFF! They will have some for sale at the fish fry, and believe me, you won’t regret buying one!

Tipton County Commission on Aging events

South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7pm. The facilitator is Mr. Neil Bell.

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Basketball pre K-7th Evaluation & Sign-ups

“…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7pm. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay.

Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2pm. 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 7pm.

Tuesday, October 25th 6-8 p.m.

Saturday, October 29th 9-12 p.m.

Tuesday, November 8th 6-8 p.m.

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 7pm. The facilitator is Mrs. Kathy Strahan.

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Introducing the 2012 TOTAL Leadership Class

MARGARETTE ALSBROOK Tipton County Board of Education

MARY GAITHER Tipton County Clerk

EILEEN ANDERSON Dyersburg State Community College

NATHAN GARRETT Southwest Tennessee Development District

THERESA BALENTINE Delfield

LESSIE FISHER City of Covington

BRIAN KORAL Town of Atoka

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First Friday Coffee in September was sponsored by Clayton Bank. Join us for our October First Friday Coffee on Friday, Oct. 7 at Munford First United Methodist Church.

SECOND THURSDAY

The chamber’s Students of the Month for September 2011 were recognized at a reception hosted by The Woodlands in Atoka. Front row, left to right: Rachel Depperschmidt, Tipton Rosemark Academy; Jeffery Rogers, Munford High School; Rujonn Glass, Brighton High School. Back row, left to right: Denna Krosp, Patriot Barretville; Ann Hart, Patriot South Tipton County; Nora O’Hara - Patriot Mortgage; and Terry Colin, Education Coordinator, South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce.

Student of the Month is sponsored by Patriot Bank and Patriot Mortgage

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Second Thursday Lunch in September was held at Ivy’s Place, 5847 Atoka-Idaville Road, in Brighton. Pictured (l to r) are Tiffany Conner, Ivy Green, and Kelly Green.

RIBBON CUTTING

A ribbon cutting was held for The Discerning Quilter in Brighton on Friday, Sept. 23. Ribbon cuttings are sponsored by First Citizens National Bank.

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center at Dyersburg State Community College and the South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce recently held a customer service workshop at The Woodlands in Atoka. Representatives from the Town of Atoka, City of Munford, Tipton County, Tipton County Board of Education, Delfield, Avon and others attended. Coffee was provided by Lord of the Beans, a new coffee shop which recently opened in Atoka.

Upcoming Events October 1- Ribbon Cutting, 10 a.m. Lord of the Beans October 4- Ribbon Cutting, 9 a.m. M & W Glass Company October 5-18th Annual Golf Scramble, 8:30 a.m. Forest Hills Golf Course October 7- First Friday Coffee, 8 a.m., sponsored by LeChic Boutique October 13- Second Thursday Lunch, Wells Kitchen,11:30 a.m.

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Cooking with Claudia “Bob and I have always loved going to New Orleans. One of our favorite places to eat is a little Oyster Bar called Desire’s. They serve a Bar-b-que Shrimp dish that we love. Paula Deen had a recipe for New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp that is very similar. Bob is the one who suggested I share this recipe with you. He thought it was great!”

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New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp

1 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 cup butter 8 cloves garlic, minced 6 sprigs fresh thyme 3 bays leaves 1 (12 oz.) bottle beer 2 lemons thinly sliced 2 T Creole seasoning 1 T black pepper 3 T tomato paste 4 pounds (21 to 25 count) unpeeled shrimp

In a small saucepan, bring Worcestershire sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until reduced to 1/3 cup.

In a large skillet, melt butter. Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaves, and cook, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes. Add beer, lemons, Creole seasoning, pepper, and reduced Worcester shire sauce; cook for 10 min, stirring occasionally. Whisk in tomato paste. Add shrimp, and cook for 3 to 4 min. or until shrimp are pink and firm. Serve warm with hot, crusty French bread.

In keeping with a New Orleans theme, the next recipe is for a Bourbon Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce. I served it at a Christmas luncheon but it is great any time of the year!

When describing the Bourbon sauce the recipe said, “Drizzle warm sauce over bread pudding, or ice cream or DIRECTLY INTO YOUR MOUTH!! (It is that GOOD)!

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New Orleans Bourbon Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce (adapted from “Cook’s Country”) 1 (18 to 20-inch) French baguette, torn into 1 in pieces (about 10 cups) 1 cup raisins ¾ cup bourbon, divided 6 T butter, cubed and chilled 8 Large egg yolks 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar 3 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1 T vanilla 1 ½ t cinnamon, divided ¼ t nutmeg ¼ t salt 3 t Granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Butter a 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Arrange bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until crisp and brown (about 12 minutes), turning pieces over halfway through and rotating the baking sheet front to back. Let bread cool. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.

Meanwhile, heat raisins and ½ c bourbon in a small sauce pan until bourbon begins to simmer. Strain the mixture, placing the bourbon and raisins in separate bowls. In a large bowl, whisk yolks, brown sugar, cream, milk, vanilla, 1 t cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Whisk in ¼ cup plus the bourbon used to plump the raisins. Toss in the toasted bread until evenly coated. Let mixture sit until bread begins to absorb custard. Pour half the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with half the raisins. Repeat with the remaining bread mixture and raisins. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 min.

Meanwhile, mix granulated sugar and remaining ½ t cinnamon in a small bowl. Using your fingers, pinch 6 T butter into sugar mixture until the crumbs are the size of small peas. Remove foil from pudding, sprinkle with butter mixture and bake, uncovered, until custard is just set. Increase temp to 450 degrees and bake until top of pudding forms golden crust.

Bourbon Sauce

1 ½ t cornstarch ¾ cup heavy cream Pinch of salt

¼ cup bourbon, divided 2 T sugar 2 t butter, cut into small pieces

Whisk cornstarch and 2 T bourbon until well combined. Heat cream and sugar until sugar dissolves. Whisk in cornstarch mixture, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, and cook until sauce thickens. Remove from heat, stir in salt, butter and remaining 2 T bourbon. Drizzle warm sauce over bread pudding.

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We got an inch and eight tenths of rain on a stormy Sunday night, last night. But the cotton was whitening back up at lunch time today.

We still have one field of corn we've checked no less than seven times and will start picking cotton this week. Got to get that corn finished up!

Beans are turning yellow in some fields, totally without leaves in others.

Looks like a good harvest.

Heritage Day on the Square was wonderful Saturday. I was stationed in front of the Chamber Center and enjoyed seeing lots of classmates and acquaintances. Sold lots of cupcakes and cookies and some books. Great day! It even rained twice and everyone just kept walking around looking.

No detering shoppers!

Jamestown DarSay Burton

Greetings, “Rain, rain you can stay, let those storms roll on by , out of the way!” Well, it’s almost like the nursery rhyme. I just love the rain, especially when it’s nice and steady and quiet. On Sunday evening we got lots of it.

Thank God it was not really bad this time.

North Star Community Church in Memphis, where Rev. Steven Miller, Sr. is pastor. Rev. Miller grew up in Jamestown, I was their babysitter all seven of them, Marvin, Steven, Amos Jr., Reginald, Chris, Chythia and Jackie Miller really cute kids. Never gave me, nor anyone any problems. Their parents, Amos, Sr. and Dallie did a lovely job. Today every one of them are achievers in their own fields.

Maybe I had a little bit of an influence there too?

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La Rue Albritton of Jamestown and Gloria Sherrill, now of Covington, attended Frayser High School’s alumni reunion this past weekend, which was in Detroit, Mich. They got home on Sunday afternoon a bit tired but glad of having spent time once more with several classmates. La Rue’s daughter Debra King Elcans, now of Nashville, was their driver.

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Health Org. (JCHO) second annual fund raiser is approaching quickly.

Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. It will be at the Covington Country Club. All tickets are $25. There will be several guests featured, along with an elegant diner and a short awards program featuring local honorees. Contact Pres.

Min. Pearl Andrews, V.P. Katerene Harber or any JCHO members.

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Courtney Gurley and her mother, Amanda Cochran, were facepainting in my tent, and we were so happy to see little Lucy Krull come in with her parents and siblings. Lucy left with a rainbow on her cheek.

She has Round 4 of treatments this week and continues in my everyday prayers.

Can't wait to see the new historic marker being put up at Covington High School in honor of Good Ol' Byars-Hall High School, which celebrated its 100th birthday this year! Go Wildcats!

I signed up for the Cake Decorating Class at Dyersburg State. I'm finally a college student!

Ha! We were all saddened by the death of our brother Kenneth Mason last week. He fought the good fight and was ready to go when it was time. As Al Chaney said, "If there was ever

a good funeral, that was one." Family memories of Kenneth made us all laugh through the tears and, as Jeff Phillips said, "There is more laughter in Heaven now." Kenneth had his overalls and Tennessee shirt on. No one was surprised. We will miss him so much.

Brenda, Ken, Shane and Misty and their families are in my prayers. He was a wonderful presence in our church Sympathy also goes to the families of Addison Bringle and Harold Love, two of Covington's leaders and wonderful men.

Also Pancho Chumley and family are in my prayers in the death of his mother, Marie Chumley.

Percaya Langston has a broken wrist. Grant Edmonds continues his recovery. Neil Stanley has been having tests; hope he's all right. There are so many on our prayer list, along with our servicemen and women.

Cobbs Springfield are JCHO’s program chairs.

“A Night of Elegance” will be worth attending, plus its for a worthy cause. Hope to see you there!

Our prayers are with Cornell Sherrill, in Spring Gate Rehab (3909), Memphis, room 104. Keep him and his family in your prayers!

Also we are praying for Troy King, Isiah Burton, Sr., Willie Mae Burton, Ruth Alston, Katerene Harber, Eugene Baker, Willie Shade Alston, Willie Reed Jr., Jennie Stewart, Bessie Cobbs, Doris King, Rudolph Boykins and family, Ada Hetcher, Joseph Heaston, Sr., Carlotta Jones, Rufus Garner, John Bunton, Posey Reed, Jessie Lawson, Flossie Woods, Beaulah Wakefield, Eula Culbreath and family, Percy White and family, Robert Smith and family, Charlene and David Sneed and Rhonda Heaston-McLin and family, Johnnie Thompson, Nathaniel Sherrill and Richard Coe. Our hearts are sadden over the passing of a dear friend and faithful reader of this column, Patra Ballard, who was a beautiful lady, loved by many that knew here.

Let’s keep this wonderful family in our prayers.

Happy Birthday this week to Dawn Cross 25th, Rev. Linda Edwards and Mildred Brooks 26, Mable Jefferson 27, Donnie Rivers 29, Tranna Bell and Derrick Burton 30th. Happy Annivesary Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ervin on Sept. 26th.

Last week’s thought was mistyped, “If success comes slowly, then wait or go out of your way being kind to someone.”

This is all for this time, remember, “Before reaching your goals, knowing what they are kind of makes sense?”

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Members of the Covington Church of Christ are looking forward to our Annual Family Day on October 2nd. Jerri Barber will be our speaker and it will be a big day of worship and fellowship. Did I mention food?

Happy Birthday this week goes to Preston Stanley on September 17th, to Neil Stanley on the 25th, to me on the 28th (it's a big one!)and to Savannah Gatlin on the 29th!

Happy Anniversary to Jimmy and Shirley Weir on September 29th!

I have to go to the eye doctor tomorrow. Need new sunglasses before the cruise, and probably new everyday glasses also.

This week's Oxymorons: "Is it good if a vacuum really sucks?

Why is the third hand on a watch called the second hand? And if a word is misspelled in the diction-

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This week's Farmer's Almanac Quote: "Warm October, cold February".

We'll see . . .

"Thanks for Reading" this week goes to, among so many at Heritage Day, Sherry Royer, Vicky Fortner, Joy Coulston, Judy Thompson, Janice Smith and Mary Baugues!

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Generations of love

FIVE GENERATIONS Mrs. Sara Roe Bradshaw recently celebrated her 91st birthday as well as becoming a great-great grandmother with five generations of her family. Pictured in front is Sara Roe Bradshaw, holding her great-great granddaughter Miss Molly Palmer Wakefield and great-grandfather Jimmie Bradshaw. In the back row is grandmother Lynn Bradshaw Perry and proud father Tanner Wakefield.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Munford golfers win region, advance to state Lavelle, Willis win individual titles

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Munford showed that its boys and girls golf programs are ones to be reckoned with Monday in the Region 7-AAA Tournament at Edmund Orgill Golf Course in Millington.

The boys fired a 304 and the girls a 172. Both scores were good enough for region titles and a berth in next week's

Class AAA State Tournament for all nine MHS golfers.

Easton Lavelle claimed the boys individual region title with a 73 and Madison Willis won the girls title with an 81.

It was the girls' second straight region title and the first for the boys in several years.

Coach Jason Johnson said dedication and camaraderie were the key reasons

for the team's success.

“These players are friends with one another and I always see them walking the halls together, eating lunch together and even hanging out together outside of school,” Johnson said. “They have developed a pride in this team.

And while golf is mostly an individual sport, they are also playing for each other.”

On the boys' side, Munford's Salvador Lopez (75) and Jake Etherington (76) took third and fourth place, respectively, in the region tournament. Sam

Lopez shot an 80 and Josh Mecklin a 97.

Amanda Levin posted Munford's second lowest score with a 91 and Lindsey Owens shot a 94.

All nine Munford golfers will tee off Oct. 4 in the two-day tournament which will be held at the Willowbrook Golf Club in Manchester.

Johnson said he his advising his players to relax at the state.

“We just have to go out there, play our rounds, have some some fun and see what the scores say at the end.”

No contest

Cardinals blister Trojans

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

Brighton's Haley Craig rises up for a kill as Covington's Allie Moss defends during action last Thursday in Brighton. The Lady Cardinals won 25-12, 25-15, 25-19. Photo by Jeff Ireland

VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP

Lady Chargers defeat Halls

By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com A season ending knee injury to senior Iesha Carruthers forced Covington head volleyball coach Erica Jackson to make some dramatic lineup changes, including moving freshman Alli McDivitt and JV libero Karlie Sorrentino to the starting lineup, varsity libero Kaitlyn Ashford to the right side and sophomore Hannah Clifton to starting setter.

So far, so good.

The Lady Chargers dropped Halls in three on Sept. 19. The adjustments allowed for an improved passing game that Halls could not match. McDivitt responded with five aces in her new role.

The following night, CHS responded with a double win in a tri-match against South Gibson and TCA at Medina, winning 3-0 versus TCA and 2-0 against South Gibson. Allie Moss led the way with 13 kills in the TCA match.

“We had a lot of unforced errors against South Gibson,” said Jackson. “We get complacent with a lot of these teams and we lose ourselves mentally. We have a lot of improvement to do in that area.”

Jackson acknowledged the impact of the loss of her SEE VOLLEYBALL, PAGE B3

SOCCER ROUNDUP

Late Carpenter goal lifts Brighton past Munford

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com With two minutes left in Thursday's District 13-AAA soccer match between Munford and Brighton, all signs were pointed toward the result that all soccer haters bring up win disparaging the sport: a scoreless tie.

Enter Lady Cardinal sophomore Courtney Carpenter.

With the clock winding down under two minutes, Carpenter controlled a long pass from Amelia

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Nolan-Wickstead, took a couple of touches and buried a shot in the corner past Munford keeper Alex Selby.

The referee signaled the match was over moments later and Brighton clinched the regular season district title with a 1-0 home win and remained undefeated.

“I usually can't shoot to the corners,” Carpenter said moments after the game-winner. “But I was like, in this moment, I've got to do it … I decided

Friday night's matchup between Millington and Brighton, on paper at least, was supposed to be a knock-down, drag-out fight between two of the best teams in the area.

The Trojans brought an undefeated record into Brighton and the Cardinals' lone loss had come in Week 0 against Riverdale, the second-ranked Class 6A team in the state.

Brady Stewart and Ricky Foster quickly turned the game into a rout instead.

Stewart hit Foster for four touchdowns and Brighton put 35 points on the board in the first half en route to a 42-20 win.

The lead was 42-6 before Millington scored two meaningless touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

After hitting Foster on a 39-yard scoring strike in the first quarter to push the lead to 21-6, Stewart hooked up with Foster on touchdown passes of 48 and 71 yards in the second quarter to put the game out of reach.

For good measure, the duo hooked up on a 12-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter as the Cardinals improved to 4-1.

Meanwhile, Millington (4-1) could not get its running attack on track. The Trojans' primary rushing threat, Roland Genesy, finished

with 118 yards, but most of that came after the game was already out of reach.

The Cardinals stacked the line with six players most of the game, daring Millington to pass. Alan

Moore relieved Lakeron Garcia at quarterback in the second quarter, but could find no success in the air, completing no passes in five attempts.

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Brighton's Greg Starks lays a hit on Millington's Roland Genesy during the Cardinals' 4220 win Fridaynight at home. Photo by Fred Brooks - fredbrooksphotography.com

MHS cruises past Northside Huge game at Brighton up next Friday

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Munford struck early and often Friday night in its homecoming game against Memphis Northside.

The end result was an easy 35-0 win and the Cougars' second victory of the season.

Senior Cedric Williams had another strong game for the Cougars, picking up two touchdowns and 75 yards on eight carries before taking a seat with the other starters in the third quarter.

Williams scored the game's first touchdown on a 12-yard run and picked up the Cougars' third touchdown on a 7-yard run to make the score 21-0.

Quarterbacks Stephen Stewart and Hunter Harden put the ball in the air just eight times combined, and two of those went for touchdowns.

Near the end of the first quarter Stewart hit D'Marious Exum on 10-yard touchdown pass. Harden found Andre Bell on a 13-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter for the game's final tally.

Stewart scored on a 1-yard run for Munford's second touchdown.

The Munford defense held Northside (0-6) to just 55 yards and six first downs. Munford's offense finished with 246 yards and 15 first downs.

“I saw some good things,” Munford coach Matt Saunders said.

“I was pleased with way we ran the football … The defense definitely stepped up and made some plays.

I think that was significant for our kids building confidence.”

Munford (2-4) returns to District 13-AAA action Friday night at Brighton. The Cougars (1-1 district) are a half game behind second-place Brighton and one game behind first-place Dyer County.

The Brighton-Munford winner will take a big step toward a playoff berth.

“A lot of people in Munford are talking playoffs,” Saunders said. “We look at it as a big district game, especially since we picked up an early district win. It just so happens the game is against Brighton.”

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SOCCER

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Brighton (8-0-1) dominated the game from the start.

Munford’s scoring opportunities were almost non-existent.

Munford’s Maggie Billings had a free kick from 25 yards out sail over the goal with 21 minutes left. That was the closest the Lady Cougars got to scoring for the most part.

Meanwhile, Brighton had one opportunity after another. Some shots were off the mark, while Selby made some nice saves to keep the Lady Cardinals off the board.

In the 57th minute a shot from Carpenter caromed off the crossbar

and landed in the box before it was cleared.

Brighton head coach Shari Garrett said this was the fifth time this season her team has scored the decided goal in the final moments. “I was a little nervous before this game,� said Garrett, who is in her first year with Brighton and had not yet experienced the intensity of the rivalry with Munford. “I didn’t do it. I don’t want any credit for this. All the credit goes to these girls.�

In other action: Brighton defeated Covington 2-0 on Tuesday in Covington.

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Brighton had 13 shots in the game compared to four by Covington (6-52).

On Monday the Lady Cardinals suffered their first loss of the season, 4-0, to Bartlett.

Munford (5-6-2) defeated Jackson North Side on Tuesday, 1-0.

The Lady Cougars outshot JNS 22-5 and finally broke through in the second half when Christin Smith followed up a deflected shot from Billings.

Selby made a key save in the opening minutes of game to keep the game tied and another one late to preserve the lead. “The key to the game was containing JNS’s offense while continuing to take the shots that were

presented,�

Munford coach Kyle Selby said. “We are starting to see the field better and work-

ing the ball into position without just kicking it for through balls ‌ The girls have been working on

our communication and thinking two or three passes ahead.�

Brighton’s Holly Maddox tries to avoid Taylor Martchek’s slide tackle during the Lady Cardinals’ 1-0 win last week in Brighton. Photo by Jeff Ireland

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Continued from B1 Foster finished with five catches for a seasonhigh 184 yards. Stewart completed 13 of 23 passes for 261 yards.

Brighton jumped out to a 14-0 first quarter lead on touchdown runs of 2 and 4 yards by Antonio

Dickerson.

Millington answered with a 5-yard touchdown run by Garcia.

The Trojans’ final two touchdowns came on a 19-yard catch by Antonio Webber and a 4-yard run from Genesy.

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Sports Shorts The Tribe 8-year-old competitive baseball team is holding tryouts Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. at Centennial Park in Munford. For more information contact Bobby Farrell (356-1665), Lisa Farrell (258-0294) or Shawn Smith (359-9211).

The Brighton Middle School girls soccer team finished a great season under new field coaches “Bubba” Chambers and Caitlyn “Shooter” Hutchinson. They finished the year 5-5. Judy Lumpkin (BMS 6th grade Math teacher) assumed head coaching duties this year.

Front row L to R: Maddie Bunnell, Shelly Bailey, Emily Kaesberg, Tiffany Ragsdell, Kaylynn Lyles, Tess Hendrickson, Lila Lumpkin, Savannah Hart, Savannah Nichols. Back row L to R: Coach Shooter, Lilyan Williams, Brandi Holland, Anna Weber, Brittany Cleveland, Addie Mallard, Bailey Stehn, Catharine Fletcher, Lexi Smith, Avery Denton, Wynonna Linn, Coach Chambers.

Rosemark falls at FACS A second-quarter offensive surge by FACS proved to be too much for Tipton-Rosemark to overcome Friday night in Cordova.

A pair of touchdown runs by Cory Van Blaricom and one from Denver Hall gave the Crusaders 26-0 second quarter lead.

TRA (0-5) answered with 20 second-half points, but it wasn’t

enough in a 38-20 loss.

Trailing 32-0 in the third quarter, the Rebels got on the board when Keith Hamlin found the endzone on a 1-yard run.

In the fourth quarter TRA scored again on a 12-yard by quarterback Logan Stewart. Later in the quarter Stewart hooked up with Collin McCain on a 31-yard scoring strike.

Stewart had a solid game for the Rebels, completing 11 of 21 passes for 144 yards. He also led the team in rushing with 82 yards on 15 carries.

Hamlin added 81 yards on 19 carries.

Hall paced FACS (4-2) with 183 yards rushing and four touchdowns.

The Rebels return to action Friday night at home against St. George’s.

In other area volleyball action, Munford dropped a close one at Bartlett on Sept. 22 in five sets, 20-25, 25-16, 21-25, 25-19, 15-12.

Cecily Gable led Munford with 17 kills and 6 aces and Sami Jo Schulz added 10 kills.

Kelsey Hale finished

with 5 aces and Lauren Zvolanek came up with 8 kills.

Munford returns to action today at Dyer County and wraps the regular season at Dyersburg on Oct. 3.

Covington High School will have its annunal Homecoming parade and community pep rally in downtown Covington on the square on Thursday, September 29, 2011 beginning at 5:30. The community is invited to attend.

MHS Alumni Night for Munford football players and coaches will be held at the Oct. 14 home game. E-mail name and years of service to danaecker@bigriver.net, or call 205-454-1494. Oct. 11 is the deadline.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

CHILDREN'S CORNER

Why didn't the devil tempt Adam?

By CAREY KINSOLVING KidsTalkAboutGod.org In the Garden of Eden, Why Did the Devil Tempt Eve Instead of Adam?

"Satan knew Eve would fall for it," says Amanda, age 9. Nice pun, Amanda.

"Because Eve was eating when Satan tempted her," says Griffin, 8.

This is the maitre d' theory of the fall. Perhaps Satan worked in the forbidden fruit as the dessert of a nine-course dinner.

"Because Satan knew Eve would make Adam taste the apple," says Jennifer, 8. Perhaps the tempting of Eve was like a two for one special.

Get Eve and Adam will follow.

"Because Satan is a boy, and boys don't like girls," says Rachael, 9.

It was Eve's personality, says Clay, 9: "Eve was more sensitive than Adam."

Amnesia was the problem, says Nicole, 8: "Eve forgot they weren't supposed to eat that tree, and then, Adam forgot."

Oops, I forgot! Wrong tree.

It wasn't forgetting; it was ignorance, says Josh, 10: "Eve was new in the Garden of Eden." In other words, Eve was new in the garden and didn't know her way around.

Well, why didn't she know?

Because, says Caroline, 10, "God hadn't given her such a lecture."

So, says Elyse, 8, "she didn't know the rules." Actually, "the devil knew God didn't tell Eve not to eat it so he tempted her," explains Joseph, 9.

"Eve was just walking around," says Victoria, 8, "and I think Adam was busy." So Eve "was the only one out of the two of them that Satan could find," says Brittany.

Megan, 10, agrees: "She was in the wrong place at the wrong time."

"We don't know the devil's thoughts," says Heather, 9, "so we don't know why."

You're right on that one, Heather.

Even though the Bible is silent as to Satan's motives for tempting Eve, Genesis 3 tells us about Eve's motivation. Angela, 9, is on the right track when she says, "Eve was looking at the tree."

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One sentence is repeated throughout Genesis 1: "And God saw that it was good." Now, instead of God deciding what was "good," Eve looked at the tree of knowledge of good and evil and "saw that it was good" (Genesis 3:6).

Eve made the mistake we all make in grasping for what looks good to us instead of accepting what God has provided.

God alone knows what is good for us. While modern people may desire to choose what is good, to the author of Genesis it is the worst fate that could have befallen them, says Bible scholar John Sailhamer.

Eve herself was an example of God providing "the good."

Immediately after God told Adam not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, God said, "It is not good that man should be alone."

It's no coincidence that the cre-

ation of Eve follows God telling Adam not to eat of the forbidden tree (Genesis 2:16-25). God knows how to provide all "the good" we need.

God wants us to trust him. He had warned Adam that eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil would result in death. Satan tempted Eve to doubt God's goodness by telling her, "You will not surely die" (Genesis 3:4).

Think about this: Do you doubt the goodness of God? Memorize this truth: "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23).

Ask this question: Whom are you going to believe?

Carey Kinsolving is a syndicated columnist, producer, author, speaker and website developer. To see more material like this, visit www.

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After reevaluating, changes in store for faith pages

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Newspapers, as we once knew them, are dying.

No longer can publishers print every word of news, every photo submitted, every community event, every church listed in the directory.

But this is a good thing.

It forces us to reevaluate our priorities, the importance of the news we're printing and the wants and needs of our readers.

The same can be said for churches: they're not attended as often these days and many do not bring in as much revenue as they once did. When this happens, a church, much like a business,

must do some reevaluating; it's important to stay focused on the issues and activities that are important to its people while still working hard to reach others.

Along the same vein, because we want to be relevant and read and help you in your mission, we have recently reevaluated our faith pages and have made some changes.

The church directory, for instance, will now only be published in the first issue of each month and we have decided to lay the Church of the Week feature to rest indefinitely.

The church directory is an important vehicle which we hope brings new people to your

church, but we're hoping for more effective ways in which to publicize your parish life and aid in recruitment.

We now have a team of contributors in place who will write commentary and we are accepting photos and information about your youth groups, outreach, ministries and church events.

We want to fill these pages with happiness, with fellowship, with the reasons you love your church and your faith.

We know that here in the Bible Belt church activities are as much a part of your life as ball games and barbecue and we want our newspaper

to reflect this.

We invite you to send in your submissions (you can email them to news@ covingtonleader.com) and follow along as our faith pages begin to evolve from static content to pages that mirror the way you live your life: not just in words but also through action.

This is not how we've traditionally approached these pages, but after some reflection we believe it's best to move forward, to focus our efforts on what's important, to focus on the life being lived in churches all over the county, because that's what it's all about.

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RT or licensed Sleep Tech needed to perform nightime sleep studies 2 days a week in our Atoka office.Please email resume to mjankovskysdc@gmail.com or Fax to 901-313-0042.

ToyChest Preparatory Comprehensive Learning Academy Daycare is now accepting children.

We also tutor all ages in most subjects. Mothers Day Our/Drop-ins welcome. 718 Douglas St. Covington 901-605-8637.

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Automotive Technician needed competitive pay and good benefits apply in person at Gateway Tire 840, Hwy 51 North Comfort Keepers

Caregivers-Needed:InHome Care is seeking caregivers to provide inhome care to our clients in Tipton County, Millington and Arlington.

Must pass background checks, have dependable auto, provide proof of auto insurance. Call 731635-0354.

Dogs, Cats & supplies 201 Westenn Livestock Supply 843 East Street (Next to Wall’s Body Shop) BlackGold, Diamond, Purina, ADM, Nutrena Feed Available Gates, Panels, Fencing Supplies

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6 Week old Boxer puppies, male and female available. Full blooded, Fawn in color, Parents on site. First shots and wormed. $200 female, $150 male. Jennifer 901-581-8068.

Adorable, Free, long hair, 7 week old kittens. Dewormed and liter box trained. Only good loving homes call.

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Organizations FREE 901-835-4633, 901-395-3438.

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3 family yard sale, 1512 Micheal St. Cov. huge amount of xmas decorations, washer, dryer, too much to list. 10/1 Sat. rain date 10/8.

624 S. College St. Cov. Fri. and Sat. 8am-?

91 Micheal Cv., Brighton.Fri and Sat. 8-4 Lots of jeans for young girls and ladies jeans 0-3.

Big yard sale, 216 Park St. Munford.

Sat. Oct. 1st. 7 a.m. til. Ladies plus sizes, boys clothes, toys, bikes, household items and more.

Deadline for all classified ads is Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Thursday, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Jezabel’s 476-5206 Open Mon. - Fri. 10-5 Sat. 10-4

Wanted Scrap Gold & Silver Silver Coins Used & Unwanted Jewelry

Estate/ Darage/ St. sale 10-4 Fri. and Sat. 9/30 & 10/1. Kitchenware, linens, men’s XL clothing, all-in- oneprintr, more. 268 Peggy Lane and more, Munford, off Akins Store Rd. Garage sale, 4153 Bride Rd., Covington. Fri. and Sat. lots of plus size clothes.

Huge Sale, Multi Family Garage Sale, Sat, Oct 1, 7-4. 530 Rolling Oaks Dr., Munford Inside/ outside sale, Sept. 30 and Oct 1. 1830 51 S., Covington. 100’s of items. collectables, old dishes, Depression glass, old cups/saucers, Blue Willow, Puritian packed up for several years.

Multi-Family 574 Farway Dr. (The Links) Covington 8-2 . Sat. 10-01-11.

Antiques, Lowery organ, home furnishings, kids clothes, dishes, jewelry Neighborhood yard sale at the Links, next to the Country Club. Sat., Oct. 1 7am six family yard sale, antiques plus everything. 7-till 5864 Hwy 59 W. Fri. and Sat. Yard sale, 1322 Walker St. Cov. 7-1 Sat., Oct. 1st Yard Sale, Multiple Family Yard sale Saturday October 1st. Liberty Lake Estates (Liberty Church Road off of Holly Grove or turn on Jack Bennett off Hwy. 51 and turn right on Liberty Church Road.) Starts at 7:00 am.

(Please don’t come before daylight.)

Yard sale, Sat. 51 Doe Trail. Baby items, boy’s clothes, household items and toys.

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Sept. 30th Oct. 1st 8am - 2pm Rain or Shine 254 Ray Lane take Hwy 54 E. to Ray Lane, turn go 1/4 mile, watch for signs

Thurs. - Fri. - Sat. 81 Chickasaw Cl. Sofa, lazboy recliners, end tables by Drexel, items from estate close out, Christmas room, gifts, kitchen

3 or 4br house. Munford or Covington. 901-502-5217 or 901356-2963 3BR, 2BA PLUS 8 ACRES, POND, fenced pasture, all appliances. Newly renovated. $815/MO. Call 901-756-0420 3br, 2ba house, Munford. Fridge, stove, dishwasher furnished. Single garage. No section 8, No pets. $775/mn, $500/dep. 901-605-7776.

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Covington, 2br,1ba,C/H/A $700/mn. $500/dep. No pets. Leave phone # and message at 901-476-4933.

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Duplex, 2br, 2ba, fridge, stove furnished. No section 8, No pets, Munford. Lawn care furnished. $500/mn, $400/dep 901-605-7776.

Duplexes: 2 BR $500 mo., 3 BR $600 mo. No Pets. Call 901-8372305 or 901- 553-3857.

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Have your Piano tuned for $100+tax

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Sale or Lease Purchase, 1 New -4br, 3ba, and 1 New 3br, 3ba.

Drummonds/Munford Schools. 901301-2697. Starting at $900/mn.

Comm./Indust. ProPerty for rent 802 FOR LEASE COMMERCIAL SPACE in Atoka. 13842 Hwy 51. 1,000-1,500 square feet. Starting at $950 a month. Call 901-605-7776.

Pilkington Properties, Commertial Building. 650 Hwy 51 S. Covington. $475/mn 901-484-2770.

Shopping Center, Mall Plaza, Business Offices Etc. space for lease. 5 Bays 1800 square feet on Busy Hwy 51. Between Brighton and Covington. 901-605-8637.

ApArtments for rent 901

CHEAP RENT! Cheap rent and low utilities. Call Jennie at 901-475-3475.

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Top Dollar for Junk Cars & Trucks 461-5269 or 837-7177

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3 Bedroom house in Covington area with garage. 901-579-0479

8836 Munford Giltedge 3br, 2ba, $650/mn, $600/dep. 901-476-8350

Estate Sale, Huge Sale FridaySunday October 7-9 8am-2pm 2655 Hwy 59 W No early birds.

Estate Sale, Antiques, Furntiure Household. Fri, Sept. 30 (1-5) Sat, Oct. 1 (9-4) 983 Davis Road. (Estate of Helen Davis)

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(2) 1BR 1BA APARTMENTS ON Square in Covington. Appliances furnished. $550/mo $550/deposit.

901-476-4505. Leave message.

Efficiency (studio) Apartment in Munford. Water/sewer and garbage paid. $400/Mo. Chuck: (901) 4858655 or Bob: 840-2464 TWO-AND-THREE-BEDROOM Townhomes in Brighton. Excellent schools. Call 901-476-8000 or 901201-0956.

Homes for rent

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2br, 1ba plus dinning room. Nice brick home in County near Covington. No pets. $650/mn. 9014 7 6 5 5 4 7

3br, 2ba, DW on one acre. Some small pets are OK. Drummonds and Munford schools. $650 rent, $650 dep. 901-835-4447.

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Legals 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 March 4, 2005, executed by WALTER HARDISTER, JR., SINGLE, conveying certain real property therein described to LENDERS TITLE & ESCROW as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on March 9, 2005, as Instrument No. 69442, Book 1192, Page 385; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF6, 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 October 6, 2011, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where 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: Beginning at a found one (1) inch iron pipe in the East R.O.W. line of North Maple Street being the southwest corner of the Earl Cromwell property as recorded at Deed Book 720, Page 373, which this 0.34 acre partition is a part, also being the Southwest corner of said partition; also being the Northwest corner of the William V. Huffman, Jr. property (270, Page 508); thence in a northwestardly direction, along the East R.O.W. line of Maple Street being the west line of Cromwell and this partition, North 01°24’24” West, a called distance of 108.25 feet, but a measured distance of 108.10 feet to a found one (1) inch iron pipe being the Northwest corner of Cromwell and this partition, also being the southwest corner of the Stephen R. Robbins, property (500/5) thence in a northeastwardly direction, along the north line of Cromwell and this partition, North 88°02’21” East a distance of 139.98 feet to a found rebar being the Northeast corner of said partition; thence in a southerly direction along the east line of this partition South 00°00’00” East, a distance of 108.17 feet to a found rebar in the south line of Cromwell being the southeast corner of said partition, also being in the south line of Cromwell being the southeast corner of said partition, also being in the north line of Huffman, thence in a southwestardly direction, also the south line of Cromwell and this partition, also being the north line of Huffman, South 88°02’40” West, a distance of 137.32 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.34 acres, more or less. According to survey of Don R. Cole & Associates, TN R.L.S. #1563, P.O. Box 766, Munford, TN 38058, dated November 17, 1994. PARCEL#: 025N-F-010 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 326 N MAPLE STREET, 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): Walter R. Hardister, Jr. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A 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: (866) 681-5002 TS#: 11-0044960 FEI # 1006.142960 09/15/2011, 09/22/2011, 09/29/2011

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 April 6, 2010, executed by JONATHAN HUNTER QUINLEY, A MARRIED PERSON AND WIFE, AMBER DAVIS QUINLEY, conveying certain real property therein described to I. DYKE TATUM as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on April 12, 2010, as Instrument No. 136899, in Book 1472, at Page 670; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, 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 October 7, 2011, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where 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: A certain tract or parcel of land in Tipton County, State of Tennessee, described as follows, to wit: Property described in Book 533, Page 15, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the west line of Simmons WiIlkinsville Road, said point being the southwest corner of the property described in Book 533, Page 15; thence North 1 degree 20 minutes east a distance of 147.0 feet to a point; thence North 86 degrees 30 minutes West a distance of 148.0 feet to a point; thence South 1 degree 20 minutes West a distance of 147.0 feet to a point in the North line of Simmons Wilkinsville Road; thence South 86 degrees 50 minutes East a distance of 148.0 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL#: 145D A 01901 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 640 SIMMONS ROAD, DRUMMONDS, TN 38023. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): Jonathan Hunter Quinley and Amber Davis Quinley OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

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: (866) 681-5002 TS#: 11-0054712 FEI # 1006.141143 09/15/2011, 09/22/2011, 09/29/2011

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 March 28, 2002, by William Carter and Susan Carter to H. Ray Beliles, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s

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Thursday, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 996, Page 384, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, PNC Bank, National 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 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 § 355-101, 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 its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, October 6, 2011, commencing at 12:00 PM 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 106, Phase IV, Richland Hills Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 24, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County Tennessee, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 78 Friendship Circle, Mason, TN 38049 CURRENT OWNER(S): William Carter and Susan Carter 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.: 1155.J1102786TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 09/15/2011, 09/22/2011 & 09/29/2011

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2932 ESTATE OF David Hubert Wright. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 12th day of September, 2011.

Letters of Administration in the respect of the estate of David Hubert wright, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

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

This 22nd day of September, 2011.

Theresa Wright Simpson Administratrix CTA 22sept2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2933 ESTATE OF Helen M. Stallworth. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 15th day of September, 2011.

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

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

of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

This 22nd day of September, 2011.

Frank Stallworth Executor 22sept2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE Joli A. Garcia Plaintiff vs.

No. 29043

Kevin C. Garcia NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN THIS CAUSE, it appearing from the Complaint for Divorce, which is sworn to, that the residence and where abouts of the Respondent, Kevin C. Garcia, is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that the said Defendant, Kevin C. Garcia, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County at Covington, Tennessee, and with Plaintiff’s attorney, J. Barney Witherington IV, P.O. Box 922, Covington, Tennessee 38019, on or before November 14, 2011, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing exparte.

It is further ordered that this notice be published for fourth consecutive weeks in the Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee.

This the 22nd day of September, 2011.

Judy Billings Clerk J. Barney Witherington IV Attorney at Law P.O. Box 922 Covington, TN 38019 (901) 475-2700 22sept4wp

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE NICOLE D. MCKENZIE Plaintiff vs.

No. 29042

JOHN MICHAEL MCKENZIE NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN THIS CAUSE, it appearing from the Complaint for Divorce,which is sworn to, that the residence and where abouts of the Respondent, JOHN MICHAEL MCKENZIE, is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that the said Defendant, JOHN MICHAEL MCKENZIE, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County at Covington, Tennessee, and with Plaintiff’s attorney, J. Barney Witherington IV, P.O. Box 922, Covington, Tennessee 38019, on or before November 14, 2011, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing exparte.

It is further ordered that this notice be published for fourth consecutive weeks in the Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee.

This the 22nd day of September, 2011.

Judy Billings Clerk J. Barney Witherington IV Attorney at Law P.O. Box 922 Covington, TN 38019 (901) 475-2700 22sept4wp

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 MARCH 11, 2004, executed by RONALD L. DAWSON AND WIFE, CHERYL L. DAWSON, to MARY L. ARONOV, ESQUIRE, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1128, PAGE 262, 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 PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, S/B/M TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, S/B/M TO NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO., FORMERLY KNOWN AS NCMC NEWCO, INC., being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and 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 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived,

and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: SITUATED IN THE SECOND (2ND) CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A NAIL IN THE CENTER OF MELROSE ROAD AT A POINT EAST, AS MEASURED ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 537 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE 34.21 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED TO JAMES L. DAWSON AND WIFE, JOYCE ANN DAWSON AS DESCRIBED IN TRUST DEED BOOK 279, PAGE 306, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE; THENCE EAST WITH THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 209 FEET TO A NAIL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH, A DISTANCE OF 209 FEET TO AN IRON ROD AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE WEST, A DISTANCE OF 209 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH, A DISTANCE OF 209 FEET TO THE BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 1 ACRE, SUBJECT TO ANY ROAD RIGHT OF WAY THAT MAY EXIST. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RONALD L. DAWSON AND WIFE, CHERYL L. DAWSON, BY DEED DATED MARCH 21, 1986 OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 548, PAGE 92, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 589 DEEN ROAD, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

MAP 051 PARCEL 007.02 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433.

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: CHERYL L. DAWSON THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

This day, September 28, 2011.

This is improved property known as 589 DEEN ROAD, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F11-1626

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in payment of the debts and obligations to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed the 8th day of September, 2006, by Cowboy Construction Company, to Jerry P. Spore, as Trustee, for the Beneficiary, BancorpSouth Bank as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1300, Pages 191200 and Jeffrey D. Germany, R. Lee Webber, M. Shawn Cardwell or H. Chase Pittman having been appointed Substitute Trustee by Substitution of Trustee of record in Book 1526, Page 63 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee;

And the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust,

all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Jeffrey D. Germany, R. Lee Webber, M. Shawn Cardwell or H. Chase Pittman will on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 commencing at 12:00 p.m. at the North Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Lying and being in Tipton County, Tennessee, and thus described: Being Lot No. 812 of Blaydes Estates, Phase 2, Section G, as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, slide 233 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

Tax Parcel No: 128J-C 57.00 The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1376 Meade Lake Rd., Atoka, TN 38004, but such address is not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

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

Sale made subject to prior liens, encumbrances or Trust Deeds, if any, now of record in the Tipton County Register’s Office and any lien for any unpaid City or County property taxes. Sale is further subject to all easements of record. Sale is further subject to rights of spouse to dower and curtesy, if any. Sale is subject to the statutory right of redemption of the Internal Revenue Service, the required notice having been given.

Other interested parties: Tipton County Line, LLC

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Jeffrey D. Germany R. Lee Webber M. Shawn Cardwell H. Chase Pittman Morton & Germany, PLLC 45 N. Third Street, Suite 201 Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 522-0050 Publication Dates: September 29, October 6, October 13, 2011 PLEASE PUBLISH ALL SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE INFORMATION ABOVE Charge to: MORTON & GERMANY, PLLC 45 N. Third Street, Suite 201 Memphis, Tennessee 38103 11-220G

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in payment of the debts and obligations to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed the 24th day of July, 2006, by Cowboy Construction Company, to Jerry P. Spore, as Trustee, for the Beneficiary, BancorpSouth Bank as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1289, Pages 693-702 and Jeffrey D. Germany, R. Lee Webber, M. Shawn Cardwell or H. Chase Pittman having been appointed Substitute Trustee by Substitution of Trustee of record in Book 1526, Page 64 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee;

And the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Jeffrey D. Germany, R. Lee Webber, M. Shawn Cardwell or H. Chase Pittman will on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 commencing at 12:00 p.m. at the North Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in the County of Tipton and State of Tennessee: Lot 167 Williamsburg Estates, Section G, as recorded in Plat Cabinet F, Slide 106 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

Tax Parcel No: 128M-B 167.00 The street address of the above described property is believed to be 446 Duncan Dr., Atoka, TN 38004, but such address is not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and

www.covingtonleader.com the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

Sale made subject to prior liens, encumbrances or Trust Deeds, if any, now of record in the Tipton County Register’s Office and any lien for any unpaid City or County property taxes.

Sale is further subject to all easements of record. Sale is further subject to rights of spouse to dower and curtesy, if any.

Sale is subject to the statutory right of redemption of the Internal Revenue Service, the required notice having been given.

Other interested parties: Tipton County Line, LLC

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Jeffrey D. Germany R. Lee Webber M. Shawn Cardwell H. Chase Pittman Morton & Germany, PLLC 45 N. Third Street, Suite 201 Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 522-0050 Publication Dates: September 29, October 6, October 13, 2011 PLEASE PUBLISH ALL SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE INFORMATION ABOVE Charge to: MORTON & GERMANY, PLLC 45 N. Third Street, Suite 201 Memphis, Tennessee 38103 11-220G

TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed the 19th day of September, 2008, noted in Book 1412, pages 248-250, dated September 23, 2008, Allison A. Machinitzki to William G. Simpson, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County. Tennessee, and the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of the said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof; at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that William G. Simpson, II, Trustee for the Bank of Ripley, will on October 28, 2011, commencing at 12:00 o’clock a.m. 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, to wit: Situated in the County of Tipton and State of Tennessee: Property Address: Obie Brown Road, Covington, Tennessee 38019 (Property Description) 5th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee Beginning at a point in the center of Fellowship Baptist Church Road, said point being the southwest corner of the William L. Littles, and Penny L. Scott property as described in Deed Book 685, page 571; thence North 86 deg. 30’ 42” West, a distance of 875.64 feet to a point for the point of beginning; thence South 03 deg. 53’ 10” West, a distance of 427.51 feet; thence North 85 deg. 22’ 31” West, a distance of 1598.30 feet; thence North 03 deg. 53’ 10” East, a distance of 1079.76 feet; thence South 85 deg. 22’ 31” East, a distance of 1598.30 feet; thence South 03 deg. 53’ 10” West, a distance of 652.25 feet to the point of beginning, and containing an area of 39.615 acres (1,725,636 square feet).

However, the following is hereby excepted out or the above described description: Lot 1, Aumiller Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet G, Slide 84-A, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

And being the property conveyed to Allison J. Aumiller (now Allison A. Machnitzki) by Floy B. Johnson et al recorded in Book 921, page 957, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Also being Map 125, Parcel 62.00, in accordance with the Tax Assessor’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Subject to 2011 county taxes William G. Simpson, II, Substitute Trustee for Bank of Ripley By: William G. Simpson, II 731-635-1230

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed on November 4, 1999 by Robert B. Hardy and Donna J. Hardy to T. D. Forrester, Trustee as same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 883, Page 921, the beneficiary being InSouth Bank. Subsequently STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. was appointed successor trustee in Book 1524, Page 874; and the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will on Friday, October 21, 2011 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the front door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, and proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property to wit: Lot 47, Detroit Estates Subdivision, Section E, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet “E”, Slide 26-A, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is made for a more particular description of said property.

Parcel No. 29F-A-47.00 & 29F-A47.00-Special Interest 1 (Trailer)

Property address: 2263 Detroit Road, Burlison, Tennessee

This sale is subject to 2010 taxes for 29F-A-47.00-Special Interest 1 (Trailer). This sale will erase, as to this property only, the judgment lien styled, Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. vs. Donna J. Hardy, Case No. 10CV1948 and recorded in Book 1510, Page 148 of the Tipton County Register’s Office.

All right and equity of redemption, Statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will sell and convey only as successor trustee.

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

STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. Successor Trustee By: Roger A. Stone, President

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and in the performance of the obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust

(“Deed of Trust”) executed October 20, 2009 by ALLEN E. FUNK AND MICHELLE L. FUNK (“Grantor”), to JOHN C. CLARK, as Trustee (“Trustee”), for the benefit of FIRST STATE BANK (“Lender”), which Deed of Trust is of record at Instrument Number 132577, Record Book 1456, Page 114 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; and the undersigned having been appointed Successor Trustee in the place and stead of JOHN C. CLARK as Trustee,

by Substitution of Trustee of record at Instrument Number 148410, Record Book 1518, Page 804, in said Register’s Office; and FIRST STATE BANK as present owner of the debt secured, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property conveyed by said Deed of Trust; and said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of the debts and in the performance of the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, at the option of the owner of said indebtedness; this is to give notice that WENDY GEURIN SMITH, Successor Trustee or a duly appointed agent, will, on: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011 commencing at 12:00 noon, at the front entrance of the Courthouse located at 100 Court Square, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, proceed to sell the following property at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the time and under the terms designated in this Notice of Sale: TRACT I: Lot 4, Tatlock Subdivision, Block B, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 1, Pages 51 & 52, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

This conveyance is subject to Subdivision Restrictions in Plat Book 1, Page 54A and building lines and easements in Plat Book 1, Pages 51 & 52, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Being the same property conveyed to Allen E. Funk and wife, Michelle L. Funk in Book 1403, Page 951 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Being the same property conveyed to Grantor(s) herein at Book 1403, Page 951 of the Tipton County Register’s Office.

TRACT II: Beginning at a found I.P. at the intersection of the east r.o.w. line of Maple Street with the south r.o.w. line of East Ripley Street and being the northwest corner of the Billy Wilson property as recorded in Deed Book 551, Page 218; thence in a southeastwardly direction along the south r.o.w. line of East Ripley Street, S 87 deg. 19’ 23” E, a call distance of 134.00 feet, but a measured distance of 137.19 feet to a found I.P. being the northeast corner of Wilson, also being the northwest corner of the Terry W. Sage lot as recorded in Deed Book 438, Page 468; thence in a southwestwardly direction along the east line of Wilson and the west line of Sage, S 00 deg. 14’ 11” W, a called distance of 65.00 feet, but a measured distance of 63.74 feet to a found I.P. in a fence being the southeast corner of Wilson and the southwest corner of Sage, also being in the north line of Gerald W. Means as recorded in Deed Book 235, Page 487; thence in a northwestwardly direction along the south line of Wilson and the north line of Means, N 88 deg. 51’ 28” W, with a general alignment of a fence, a called distance of 136.00 feet, but a measured distance of 134.04 feet to a found I.P. in the east r.o.w. line of Maple Street being the southwest corner of Wilson, also being the northwest corner of Means; thence in a northwestwardly direction along the east r.o.w. line of Maple Street, N 02 deg.

30’ 00” W, a called distance of 68.00 feet, but a measured distance of 67.54 feet to the point of beginning containing 0.20 acres, more or less.

Being the same property conveyed to Allen E. Funk and wife, Michelle Funk in Book 1337, Page 134, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

TRACT III: Lying and being in the county of Tipton, State of Tennessee and thus described: Beginning at an iron pin in the east margin, right-of-way of Shelton Street, said point being 25 feet at right angles from the centerline of said street, and at the southwest corner of Lot Number 1, also being the southwest corner of the Jere Mason and wife, home Lot as recorded in Deed Book 456, Page 506 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee; runs thence south 83 degrees 25 minutes east a distance of 55 feet to a point; runs thence South 80 degrees 30 minutes east a distance of 10.2 feet to a point; runs thence east a distance of 35.3 feet to an iron pin, said point being 8 feet south of the original northeast, corner of Jeff Mason and wife, Diane Mason’s lot as recorded in Deed Book 457, Page 7, in said Register’s Office; runs thence South a distance of 42 feet to an iron pin; runs thence west a distance of 100 feet to an iron pin in the east margin of Shelton Street; runs thence north with the east margin of Shelton Street a distance of 50 feet to the point of beginning.

Being the same property conveyed to Allen Funk and Michelle Funk in Book 1385, Page 412, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

The Real Properties or its addresses are commonly known as 1513-1515 Pinecrest, 208 Shelton, and 446 N. Maple, Covington, Tennessee.

The addresses are not a part of the legal description and, in the event of a discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

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

Owner of Record: Allen E. Funk and Michelle L. Funk

Other Interested Parties: City of Covington, Tennessee; Tipton County, Tennessee

Said sale shall be held subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat (including, but not limited to those plats of record at Plat Book 1, Page 54AM; Plat Book 1, Page 51; and Plat Book 1, Page 52); any and all unpaid City of Covington and Tipton County, Tennessee real estate taxes; any restrictive covenants, agreements, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; to any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and subject to, but not limited to, the following parties who may claim an interest in the abovereferenced property: none.

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

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

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

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

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

WENDY GEURIN SMITH, Successor Trustee Wendy Geurin Smith Attorney and Counselor at Law 6000 Poplar Avenue, Suite 250 Memphis, Tennessee 38119 901.761.8111 Publication Dates: September 29, 2011; October 6, 2011; and October 13, 2011

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed on April 21, 2008

by Francis & Wilson Properties, LLC to David E. Owen, Trustee as same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 1394, Page 447, the beneficiary being InSouth Bank. Subsequently STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. was appointed successor trustee in Book 1521, Page 63; and the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will on Friday, October 21, 2011 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the north door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, and proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property to wit:

Situated in the City of Covington, County of Tipton and State of Tennessee:

Property address: 1636 Garland Drive, Covington, TN

See Exhibit A attached for the legal description to be inserted in this ad.

This sale is subject to 2008, 2009, and 2010 county taxes on two parcels.

This sale is subject to any right of redemption by the State of Tennessee in accordance with T.C.A. §67-1-1403(c) (1) by reason of a tax lien of record in Lien Book 18, Page 213 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, subject to any accrued taxes and restrictions.

All right and equity of redemption, Statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will sell and convey only as successor trustee.

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

STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. Successor Trustee By: Roger A. Stone, President

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE JANICE MARBRY AKERS JACKSON, a resident of Tipton County, Tennessee PLAINTIFF VS. STEVEN WAYNE JACKSON, whose residence is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry, DEFENDANT No. 29019 ORDER OF PUBLICATION It appearing from the Complaint, which is sworn to, that Steven Wayne Jackson, the Defendant, is a nonresident of Tennessee and that personal service of process cannot be had upon him; service of process by publication having been Ordered, he is hereby required to appear and answer or otherwise defend the Complaint of Janice Marbry Akers Jackson, Plaintiff, whose attorney is William Dan Douglas, Jr., P.O. Box 489, Ripley, Tennessee 38063, within 30 days after the date of the last publication of this notice; otherwise default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

It is further Ordered that this notice shall be published in The Covington Leader, a weekly publication of general circulation, once weekly for four consecutive weeks beginning September 8, 2011.

Judy Billings, Clerk & Master Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN RE: ET NO. PR2927

DOCK-

Estate of JIMMY LESTER GIBSON, Deceased To: SHARON GIBSON AND CHRISTY GLOVER McLILLIE WILKINS It appearing from the petition, which is sworn to, that Sharon Gibson and Christy Glover McLillie Wilkins, respondents, are non-residents of Tennessee and that personal service of process cannot be held upon them; service of process by publication having been ordered, they are hereby required to appear and answer the petition of Estate of Jimmy Lester Gibson, petitioner, whose attorney is J. Thomas Caldwell, 114 Jefferson Street, Ripley, Tennessee 38063, within 30 days after the date of the last publication of this notice; otherwise, default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. It is further ORDERED that this notice shall be published in The Leader, a weekly newspaper of general circulation, once weekly for (4) consecutive weeks beginning September 15, 2011.

This 6th day of September, 2011.

15sep4wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN. 38019

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Plantiff: Connie Yvette Betts Vs. Respondent: Cedric Dewayne Betts, Sr. In this case it appearing from the petition for divorce which is sworn to, the address and whereabouts. Respondent, Cedric D. Betts, Sr. file a response to Plantiff’s Address 2357 Mason-Malone Rd. Mason, TN. 38049 or contact Plantiff, Connie Y. Betts on or before September 6, 2011 or Judgement by default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.

It is further ordered that this notice

be published for four consecutive weeks in The Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee.

This 15th day of September 2011 Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct. 6

INVITATION TO BIDDERS The Tipton County Public Works Department requests separate sealed bids for the following:

TIPTON COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT The Tipton County E911 Board Meeting has been changed to the following.

E911 BOARD MEETING MEETING Monday October 3rd, 2011 @ 05:00PM @ COVINGTON CITY HALL 200 WASHINGTON ST. COVINGTON, TN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

HAULING RED ROCK AND 33C Bids shall be received by the Tipton County Public Works Department at the Administration Office in Brighton, Tennessee 38011. Bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. local time on Monday, October 3, 2011. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the public works meeting at 6:00 p.m. on said date.

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

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

Bid specifications are available on our website www.tcpw.net or can be picked up at the Public Works Office in Brighton.

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

Request for Proposal To Repair or Replace The Drive through Pneumatic System at the Tipton County Justice Complex The Tipton County Purchasing Committee is soliciting sealed bids to repair and or replace the pneumatic delivery system used by the County Court Clerk located at 220 Highway 51 South, Suite 2, in Covington.

Any Licensed, Qualified Contractor may obtain one copy of the specifications in Room 103 of the Tipton County Courthouse during normal working hours.

All bids are to be submitted to: The Tipton County Purchasing Committee c/o Bruce L. Petty P.O. Box 686 Courthouse - Room 103 Covington, TN, 38019 On or before 5:00 p.m. October 10, 2011.

The Tipton County Purchasing Committee will open all bids at 6:30 p.m. that date, in the Grand Jury Room of the Tipton County Justice Center, located at 1801 South College in Covington, TN. The Tipton County Purchasing Committee reserves the right to accept and or reject any and all bids.

The TOWN OF BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE, will accept BIDS on CONSTRUCTION BID PACKAGE FOR PHASE-1 IMPROVEMENTS BRIGHTON PARK EXPANSION: PHASE-1 IMPROVEMENTS BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE

You are invited to bid on one general contract, including all site and general construction work, for construction described in general as follows: • Completion of a ±1,341 square feet masonry and frame Concessions and Rest Room facility with related site work, utilities coordination and installation, and finish work • Construction of a 200’ Dixie-Youth Baseball Field, all as shown on proposed Contract Documents dated Monday, August 22, 2011.

All prospective bidders are highly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the project site and to verify the current conditions and state of construction of both the concessions building and ball field.

Bids shall be mailed in a sealed envelope marked “PARK EXPANSION” in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope and addressed to Mayor, Town of Brighton, 139 North Main, Brighton, TN 38011. If using express mail (Fed Ex, Priority Mail, etc),please place in a sealed envelope inside the express mail packaging. (Bid must be received by the City prior to the time indicated below.)

Please mark envelope with the name of the Bid. The BIDDER’S license number, its expiration date, and that part of the classification applying to the BID, together with certain information regarding subcontractors, must appear on the envelope containing the BID; otherwise, the BID shall not be opened or considered.

The Owner will receive sealed proposals from bidders until 10:30 A.M., Thursday, October 13, 2011,at the Town Hall, Brighton, Tennessee. Proposals received after that time will not be accepted. Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud.

The proposed Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: Town Of Brighton 139 North Main Brighton, TN 38011 Phone: (901)-476-8661 Fax: (901)-475-9983 mayor@townofbrighton.com Bona fide general contract bidders may secure copies of the proposed Contract Documents from the Town of Brighton on the following basis: 1. Sets of the Project Manual and Drawings, upon payment of $50.00, non refundable.

2. Partial sets will not be issued.

Bid security in the amount of 5% of the base bid will be required to accompany bids. The Town of Brighton reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid, to accept a Bid containing variations from these specifications if the Bid so merits, and to accept partial Bids. Bids must be submitted on the Bid document that is included in the project specifications and it must be signed.

The Successful Bidder shall be prohibited from discriminating against any individual due to his race, creed, color, national origin, age, or sex.

See attached Specifications, Bid Sheet, Bid Bond and Drug and Alcohol Testing Acknowledgment Statement and Affidavit that all must be returned as part of the Bid. Returning the form for disclosure of the Title VI and Title IX information is voluntary.

The Standard Construction Contract, Payment Bond, Performance Bond and the required Insurance Certifications are included and will be required from the selected Bidder.

The Town of Brighton may waive any informalities or minor irregularities. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is the final authority and shall have the right to reject any single Bid or all Bids submitted.

The Town of Brighton reserves the right to award all or individual portions of the project to one or more contractors. Each line item within the Bid Tabulation may be awarded under an individual contract.

Each awarded Contractor is to coordinate all construction schedules with the Owner, and closely adhere to the scheduled timeline.

Each awarded Contractor is to fully coordinate their service with any and all other contractors employed by the Owner upon the project. The contractors must complete and provide a fully functional project on or prior to the Termination Date for Construction: Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

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The Covington Exchange Club and South Tipton Exchange Club have joined together to present “A Field of Flags.” A magnificant display of flags will be flying Nov. 1-14 in five locations in Tipton County: Atoka, Brighton, Covington, Mason and Munford. Each flag will represent the life of a patriot, whether it be a war veteran, active military personnel, National Guard member, reservist, firefighter or law enforcement officer who serves in our community today, or in memory of those who have served in the military, or lost their life in the line of duty. Honor your loved one with a flag in this display. The cost of sponsoring a flag is $25 and the flag is yours to keep.

All proceeds benefit the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Contact an Exchange Club member today or call the Carl Perkins Center at 476-1515. The deadline for sponsorships is Oct. 22.

The 2011 Industrial Appreciation Golf Tournament was a success, taking place at the Covington Country Club on Sept. 8 and sponsored by the Covington Tipton-County Chamber of Commerce.

Industry team winning the “Braggin’ Rights” trophy this year was Turner Dairy with Delfield coming in second place, Rose Construction third and Paslode taking 4th place.

Winners (l to r) were Ed Fleming, Lynn Wall, Ginger Beasley, Brad Warmath and Darrell Blakeman.

Marriage Licenses Imeida Luzana Arevalo Ogbeide to Keith Edward Anderson of Brighton Tina Fay Climer Massey to John Martin Biros of Munford Bobbi Jo Gilbreath to Carl Ray Brasfield Jr. of Stanton Kimberly Nicole Crouse Burch to Walter Phillip Burch of Memphis Samantha Jo Maughan to Sanford Wayne Cross of Brighton Heather Marie Bryant to William James Daniel of Mason Savanna Leigh Smith to Anthony Michael Freeman of Covington Heather Marie Schmiede to Daniel Jerome Garcia of Azusa, Calif.

Alicia Beth Hopper Sparkman to Erik Alan Gibson of Munford Katherine Keen Wiles to Christopher Ryan Gillmore of Brighton Rebecca Ann Goodman Faulkner to Jimmy Dale Hampton of Brighton Whitney Deann Willis to Cornelius Ray Hawkins of Covington Tabitha Carol Criswell Barnes to Timothy Patrick Haynes of Munford Rosy Ngoc-duy Nguyen to Nam Xuan Ho of Cordova Sandra Christine Hicks to Daniel Aaron Howard of Brighton Allyson Dawn Hopkins Poole to Billy Johnson Howard Jr. Covington Krystian Lynn Woodward to Blake William Kamerzink of Covington Barbara Jane Bringle Bradshaw to Leroy Kitchens of Covington Nora Elizabeth Turner Keaton to Charles Christopher Lenderman of Ripley

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