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Feds indict Montgomery in murders

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com MEMPHIS – On Friday, Chastain Montgomery Sr. was indicted on federal murder and robbery charges in connection with the October 2010 murders of two postal workers.

United States Attorney Edward Stanton III alleges Montgomery, 47, and his son, Chastain Montgomery Jr., are responsible for the shooting deaths of Judy Spray, 59, of Ripley, and Covington native Paula Robinson, 33.

The younger Montgomery, 18, was killed during a shoot-out with police in Mason INDICTED following a multiChastain Montgomery Sr., jurisdictional crime 47, was indicted on federal spree and vehicle charges related to the robpursuit on Feb. 14. bery of the Henning Post The elder Office and murder of clerks Montgomery, who Paula Robinson, 33, and was also on the Judy Spray, 59, on Thursday, scene of the shoot- Feb. 24. The indictment also out, was arrested alleges Montgomery’s son, the same day on Chastain Montgomery Jr., charges he was who was killed in a shoottampering with out with police in Mason evidence and resist- on Feb. 14, had a role in the ing arrest, among murders. others.

Source: Tipton County While in custody, Correctional Facility authorities say Montgomery confessed to killing Spray and Robinson.

Stanton could not confirm whether Montgomery had confessed, but did say father and son apparently worked together.

“All six (charges) allege the defendant’s son aided and abetted his father with each of these unspeakable acts of violence,” he said.

The six-count federal indictment alleges the Montgomerys unlawfully killed the two SEE INDICT, PAGE A3

Questions still remain for family of slain clerk

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

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ore than four months after the shooting of two Henning postal workers, family members say they are ecstatic after the arrest and indictment of a man investigators say is responsible for their tragic and violent deaths (see related story above).

“I don’t know if satisfaction would be the right word,” said Nicole Baker, the sister of victim Paula Croom Robinson, a 1995 Sisters Nicole Baker and Tina Covington High Pool say they are pleased a School graduate suspect has been arrested in who was killed fol- the murders of their sister, lowing an alleged Paula Croom Robinson, above, robbery at the post of Covington and Judy Spray of Ripley, but they are still eager to office on Oct. 18, know why they were killed.

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“I felt like I died,” said Tina Croom Pool, another of Robinson’s sisters. “That was my sister, my

REAL TALK Covington High School basketball coach Dion Real speaks to his team during a Region 7AA game last week. The Chargers went undefeated in their district and Real was also named TSSAA Coach of the Year for district 13AA. For more sports, see page A20. Photos by Fred Brooks

Keepin’ it Real Real voted Coach of the Year in District 13AA

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

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ith a perfect regular season record and the votes of his peers, Covington High School basketball coach Dion Real was named District 13AA Coach of the Year by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association.

This season Real, who also teaches history, coached both the boys and girls basketball teams, said assistant principal and athletic director Mark McClain.

He has one regional title and two regional quarter-final appearances.

The honor isn’t a surprise to school officials.

“What he does on the court and for the kids has gone above and beyond the call of duty,” McClain said. “He tries to get these kids into college and playing on the next level and he exhausts every resource he has to make that happen.”

A native of Poinsett County, Ark., Real coached in Dyersburg before accepting the head coach position at Covington in 2008. At CHS, he is involved with mentoring program Project EXCEL and started an AAU basketball league, among other activities aimed at presenting opportunities to students.

“He doesn’t sell these kids short, he always gives 100 percent,” McClain said. “We’re happy to have someone of his caliber at Covington High School and we want to thank his wife Casey and daughter Kennedy for allowing him to spend so much time on the court.”

This season the Chargers came in third in their district and on Saturday were eliminated from the Region 7AA tournament with a 77-72 loss to Fayette Ware. (See related story, page A20.)

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Rich introduces bill to close sex offender loophole, require registry

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com A change in the state legislature has been introduced after a loophole allowed a child rapist to send greetings to his young victims.

Last month, Action News 5’s Justin Hanson reported that convicted

JUMP SHOT Covington’s Adrian Frost, right, pulls a jump shot in the face of a defender from Fayette-Ware during a Region 7AA playoff game Saturday. Fayette-Ware went on to win, 77-72, eliminating the Chargers from the tournament. Photo by Fred Brooks

child rapist Terry Bernard McConnell was contacting his young victims through the mail, sending them Christmas and birthday cards.

“Happy birthday, I hope you have a wonderful day and following year,” the card reads. “I cannot believe my little tot-tot is already a teen-

ager. You might be tired of me writing this, but I can’t get over how fast you are growing up.”

Tipton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Donna Turner said, for the victims, the cards open old wounds.

“In child abuse cases, it’s something you deal with for the rest of your

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COMMUNITY

Prayer service organized for Lucy Krull Community rallies around five-year-old undergoing cancer treatment

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com A community prayer service has been organized in support of Lucy Krull, a five-year-old recently diagnosed with medulloblastoma.

On Friday, Feb. 25, Lucy underwent surgery to remove tumors from her brain and spine and has been hospitalized in Memphis while she recovers and undergoes treatment.

Since her diagnosis, the community has come together to offer their support through prayers and dozens of hot pink and purple bows.

Friends of Lucy’s parents - Erik and Kate Krull of Covington have come together to organize a community prayer service which will be held on Friday, March 4 at Cobb-Parr Park.

“The community is really burdened and heartbroken about

this,” said Zach Cook. “It’s going to just be a simple time where we can meet together and just pray for them.”

Cook and friends, in addition to members of the community, will gather at 5:30 p.m. Friday and pray specifically for her treatment and healing as well as strength for the family.

“We just felt led to do it,” Cook said.

In addition to the prayer service, to help raise funds for the Krull family and Lucy’s medical expenses, Hometown Flowers and Gifts has been selling Lucy Bows, large hot pink and purple bows for mailboxes and doors that show support for Lucy.

Each bow is $10 and proceeds will directly benefit the Krull family.

Hometown Flowers and Gifts is located at 1055 South Main in Covington.

An I-69 design meeting will be held on March 8 for the residents affected by the segment planned for north of Hwy. 59 to Leighs Chapel Road. For more information, please see the legal ad on page A18.

This graphic, created by Emily Peyton Cook, has been circulating around Facebook and the websites of local bloggers in support of Lucy Krull.

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Thibado selected as Presidential scholar

By TYLER LINDSEY tlindsey@covingtonleader.com Drew Thibado, of Covington, has been selected as a candidate in the United States Presidential Scholars Program of 2011. Of the nearly 3.2 million high school seniors graduating this year, Thibado is one of approximately 3,000 students to receive this invitation. He’s a member of Mu Alpha Theta and will graduate from Memphis University School on May 15, 2011 in the top ten of his class.

Thibado has also been selected as a National Merit Commended Scholar and will be inducted to the Cum Laude Society which is the highest honor students can receive in secondary school.

If selected, as a 2011 U. S. Presidential Scholar, he will receive the Presidential Scholars medallion in a ceremony

Drew Thibado of Covington has been selected as a presidential scholar as well as a National Merit Commended Scholar.

sponsored by the White House during National Recognition Weekend in Washington, D. C. on June 18-21.

The United States Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by Executive Order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Each year, up to 141 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the

nation’s highest honors for high school students. The Scholars represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in young people.

Each year some 3,000 candidates are identified for the academic component of the program, based on having scored exceptionally well on the SAT or the ACT. Application is by invitation only; students do not apply individually to the program, nor do their schools nominate them.

To confirm their interest and assist in the selection process, all academic and arts candidates complete and submit candidacy materials for review, including essays, self-assessments, secondary school reports and transcripts.

A review committee of qualified individuals experienced in secondary and post-secondary education assess the submissions and extend invitations.

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Continued from A1 best friend. She was the one I called in the middle of the night when I had a problem; we were the best of friends.”

Both sisters say they were out of town when they heard the news Paula – and co-worker Judy Spray of Ripley – had been killed; Nicole was on vacation in East Tennessee, Tina was at work in Nashville.

“We were on our way home from Gatlinburg,” said Nicole. “That was the worst five-hour drive of my life. I cried, I screamed, I couldn’t believe it.”

The sisters said the last four months have been difficult, full of grief described as unbearable at times.

“It’s been hell. I can’t sleep, lost over 30 pounds just between now and then, not eating, not being able to sleep, crying all the time, just being depressed,” Nicole said. “There was a time I even asked myself why am I still here, because I was hurting that much. I didn’t want to be here.”

“Out of everyone, the kids really are doing the best,” Tina added. “They say they have to check on us.”

And besides the grief, there are also many questions.

They biggest question, said Nicole, is why. They question the motives of the father-and-son duo suspected in the murder – Chastain Montgomery Sr. and the now deceased Chastain Montgomery Jr. – that fateful day in October.

“Whatever they were looking for, my sister would have gave it to them, no question about it,” she said. “Why? Why? What was the reason? I know she wouldn’t have harmed them. I just want to know why they took their lives so tragi-

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cally; you don’t even shoot a dog like that … just … cold blood. They murdered two innocent women for no reason.”

For months following the murders, Robinson and Spray’s families pleaded with the public to help find the persons responsible. On Feb. 14, those prayers and pleas were seemingly answered.

Following a carjacking in Nashville – one block away from Tina’s workplace – the younger Montgomery, 18, was involved in a pursuit from Brownsville and into Mason, where he was killed during a shoot-out with police.

The elder Montgomery, 47, was on the scene of his son’s shooting minutes later and allegedly tried to enter the vehicle his son stole from Nashville earlier that morning.

He was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence and resisting arrest among other charges.

And while being questioned during the investigation into the shooting, Montgomery confessed he and his son were responsible for the post office robbery and murders of Paula Robinson and Judy Spray.

Last week, Montgomery was indicted in federal court on charges related to the deaths of Robinson and Spray. Officials said he faces life in prison or the death penalty.

For the families, the arrest brings a sense of relief and a little closure, but still leaves unanswered questions.

“My soul is overjoyed; they took somebody very dear to us, there’s really a void in our lives,” Tina said. “Now that Chastain has confessed there’s some closure, but still questions … but for

right now, we’re happy and Paula’s happy that her killer has come forward.”

The sisters believe divine intervention played a part in capturing the persons investigators believe are responsible for Paula and Judy’s murders.

“The street I work off of, he had carjacked this guy at 6 a.m. right off Elm Hill Pike,” Tina said.

“That’s where it all started, right where Paula’s little sister works, one of her killers was right there in the area.”

“You sit back and wonder if those circumstances wouldn’t have happened, would we be here today?” Nicole said. “What goes around comes around. God works in mysterious ways.”

Nicole and Tina say the family – including Paula’s parents, seven siblings, husband Michael, eight-year-old daughter and 12-yearold son – is using faith as a comfort in their grief.

And they are working toward forgiveness.

“We, as Christians, try to forgive, so we’re trying to forgive, we’re working on that part, but it’s gonna be hard because the way they were killed,” Nicole said.

“Only someone that’s evil would do something like that … they didn’t have to die.”

Montgomery was arraigned in federal court on Tuesday, March 1 on two counts of unlawfully killing an employee of the United States, two counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon and two counts of unlawfully causing the deaths of Paula Robinson and Judy Spray through the use of a firearm.

A detention hearing has been set for March 14.

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Baysinger to bike cross-country in June Disability awareness prompts UT student to cycle from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

By TYLER LINDSEY tlindsey@covingtonleader.com When most people think of going for a bicycle ride, they usually have a relaxing two- or three-mile jaunt in mind.

For this summer, a college senior from Atoka is thinking of something else.

Travis Baysingar, a senior at University of Tennessee at Knoxville, is literally crossing the country this summer, as he will ride from San Francisco, Calif. to Washington, D. C. in a huge effort to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities.

“As the time draws nearer, I’m getting more nervous, but also more excited,” said Baysingar.

A member of the

national fraternity Pi Kappa Phi, Baysingar is working through his fraternity’s self-supported philanthropy, Push America. Pi Kappa Phi is the only fraternity to organized a self-sustaining philanthropy on their own.

The 4,000-mile journey begins on June 11, when group of around 100 departs from San Francisco.

However, Baysingar will arrive on June 8 to engage in a skills assessment program and team training.

The schedule calls for traveling 70-75 miles per day, stopping in towns and cities and volunteering in different programs and interacting with people with all types of disabilities.

“I’m really looking forward to riding everyday

into these cities and seeing the impact we can make on these people,” said Baysingar. “My friends who have done it in the past have come back different, better people. It changed their perspective on life.”

Many organizations and businesses sponsor the group on their trip.

Civic centers and school gymnasiums open their doors to give them lodging. Meals have also been sponsored along the way.

Some of the activities done in the past while staying in these towns have included playing wheelchair basketball and teaching children with disabilities how to ride a bike. In one instance, a girl was unable to attend prom, but the group working with Push

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Gated community development on track

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Plans for a gated community near the McCormick and Watson Road areas is on track, developers say.

At a meeting of the board of mayor and alderman Monday, Brenda Solomito, with Solomito Land Design in Lakeland, presented site plans and updates on the subdivision. Original plans for the development were approved by the planning commission in May. The first phase, geared toward persons age 55 and older, will feature nearly three dozen 1-2 bedroom upscale quadplexes. The Village at

Green Meadows, as it will be called, will feature amenities such as a clubhouse and company-maintained landscaping as well as strict covenants prohibiting unsightliness, such as junk cars.

“I think this is the best development for Munford,” Solomito said. “There’s nothing like it here.”

The base price per home is estimated at $170,000, Solomito said.

Construction is set to begin on this first phase of development this summer with the first units being completed this fall.

The subdivision, once completed, will also feature single-family homes and a police and fire station.

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Continued from A1 federal employees with a firearm on Oct. 18, 2010 after robbing them of mail. Mail is considered the property of the postal service while it is in the possession of postal workers.

Officials said the indictment is only the first step in finding justice.

“Today’s federal indictment is not the culmination of justice, but rather the first step in the process,” said postal inspector Keith Morris. “We all look forward to the day when the full measure of justice has been delivered for Judy and for Paula.”

At a press conference in Memphis, District Atty. General Mike Dunavant said charges against Montgomery Sr. related to tampering with evidence will remain, but the state will not file charges related to the Henning murders at this time.

“Although we have the option of filing state homicide and robbery charges, we’re not going to do that at this time. We’re going to defer to federal prosecution,” Dunavant said.

Because the investigation is ongoing, Stanton would not state whether the Montgomerys were suspects in the investigation prior to the alleged confession or if the guns used in the shoot-out were also used in the Henning homicides.

Montgomery Sr. has been moved into federal custody and now faces death or life imprisonment if convicted of the charges.

He was arraigned in federal court on Tuesday afternoon and said he does not yet have an attorney. His next appearance is set for Monday, March 14.

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Continued from A1 life,” she said. “This card has put them back to the very day it all started, the very first time they were abused.”

Though the family has a no-contact order, it has not been enough to stop McConnell’s correspondence. Turner said having him on the registry would mean his sending the cards would be a felony instead of just a violation of a court order.

His being registered may mean more help to stop the cards.

The Department of Corrections told Hanson it does not have the manpower to monitor outgoing mail as it does with incoming mail.

After seeing the news report, state representative Barrett Rich, who represents the 94th district, including parts of South Tipton County, introduced a bill that would close the loophole and increase the protection of victims.

“This was an extraordinarily disturbing situation and it deserved immediate attention,” Rich said. “The fact that a minor loophole in the law would allow abhorrent individuals like this inmate to still terrorize his victims – from our jails no less – is just unacceptable.”

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“Hearing about and doing this type of stuff really warms my heart,” said Baysingar.

The fraternity brother has never cycled crosscountry before, but he is training rigorously.

Because he does all the fund raising himself, he needs all the help he can get to add on to the $7 million total raised by the fraternity over the years.

Anyone interested in donating to this worthy cause may contact Travis Baysingar by sending to 1410 Sandstone Loop Way, Apartment 301, Knoxville, Tenn., 37920, to his e-mail address at baysing@utk.edu or by calling him at 901-2372456.

A neighborhood watch meeting will be held for residents of the Munford-Drummonds area at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8 at Drummonds Elementary.

on the registry are not permitted to have contact with their minor victims, but McConnell was not a registered offender.

He was convicted in 2004 and it wasn’t until three years later that the State of Tennessee adopted legislation that gave local jurisdictions the options to register offenders between conviction and sentencing.

Hanson reported that of the 2,921 inmates currently imprisoned in Tennessee for sex crimes, only 801 are registered sex offenders. This is because they were either incarcerated before 2007 or the local jurisdictions decided not register them before they were sentenced.

In Tipton County, convicted offenders are registered before sentencing.

“After these people have been convicted of their crimes and sent to prison, their victims should be able to rest easy knowing they will never have to deal with them again,” Rich said.

The bill, as introduced, amends TCA 40-39-2 and requires all sexual offenders who are incarcerated, but who have not yet registered as a sexual offender or violent sexual offender, to be registered in the insti-

tution in which they are incarcerated by no later than Aug. 1.

Action News 5 reports that within hours of the initial story, McConnell was registered as a sex offender. Convicted of rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery involving two female victims, he will be in prison until 2019.

Tipton County Laymen Workshop and Round Up will be held on March 12 & 13, 2011.The Laymen’s are working with Tipton County Schools to have their youth workshop on March 12, 2011 from 8:00AM to 1:00PM beginning with registration and a continental breakfast at Covington High School. The keynote speaker for the workshop will be poet/author Rev. John Mask author of the books: “Reveling the Mask” and “One Man’s Mind.” We are expecting representatives from other schools to be present at the workshop to discuss financial aid options and scholarships.

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The Round Up Program is Sunday March 13, 2011 beginning at 1:30PM at Canaan Baptist Church in Covington, Tennessee. The Round Up speaker will be Pastor Fred Bailey of Jones Grove Baptist Church in Atoka, Tennessee.

The program theme for this year is “Transforming Your Life To A New Way of Living Though Change” (Roman12:1-2). We chose this theme with the overwhelming need to assist with mentoring the youth of Tipton County.

We are inviting all parents and youth ages 12-18 to attend these laymen activities. And, we expect to see as many parents and youth out for this annual event as possible. So, please come out and be blessed and informed.

For additional information contract Program Chairman, Maachah Leonard (901)828-1292, Winston Howard (901)674-7678 and Ozell Wright (901) 476-8238.

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W.A.S.P–Winged Assault Strikes Terror I like to consider myself I shall relay it for you all. a pretty brave guy.

Mary my words, the Daunting day-to-day tasks like locking up First wasp massacre at Cabin Presbyterian Church (the #3 in Oklahoma in June church I attend) late of 2008 will be immortalat night despite all the ized in history books.

Then youth ghostly creaks d i r e c t o r and noises Ricky Lyle, are met with Jay Freeland, a puffed-out W i l l i a m chest along McMahon and with wide and Huey Jefferson darting, but had finished sure eyes and demolishing steps. In anothall of the dryer nerve-racking situation, I IN HIS OWN WRITE wall inside the T YLER LINDSEY cabin. Feeling try my best to maintain a strong steady ambitious, we decided to voice while speaking tackle the ceiling as well.

All screws removed, publicly, when I have to.

Hardships, tasks, or any- the ceiling fell revealthing in general that loom ing not only a small, in my future, shrouded quaint attic, but also a metropolis. in dread, usually end up bustling not being so bad after all. With a population rivalTherefore, like I said, I'm ling that of New York City, and with a militant brave. Right?

Alright, I admit it. Red appearance reminiscent of ancient Tenochtitlan, wasps freak me out.

Though I'm 6'2" and this "Waspopolis" would weigh 230 pounds, when cause the toughest and I encounter the things, bravest of men to fall to I take on the form and their knees in crippling behavior not unlike that fear.

The enormous paper of a cartoon elephant upon seeing a mouse. nest we found was hidThere's one difference den behind an iron curworth noting here, how- tain of vespula vulgaris (wasps, to the layperson). ever.

The elephant is a car- As the others looked on in appalling disbelief, the toon.

Who knows where my valiant Lyle read the situfear of those horrendous ation and made a quick winged beasts comes decision: to engage in from? For one thing, overkill by bug bomb.

Lyle knew he needed they just look malicious.

And I just know that they to recruit more soldiers know when I'm coming for the attack and then near them because out of round up supplies. As I all that air space, it's my was working on another head, face or arm they project, I heard the furious pounding of quickdecide to bounce into.

Don't tell me it was by ly moving feet. As Lyle mistake; they are some of transported his body in the most accurate flyers the quickest way I've out of all winged insects, ever seen him do before especially for their size. or since, he relayed the They're like the F-18's of crisis to us. A few brave souls, myself includthe bug world.

And that's one rea- ed, followed in heated son why I love it when anticipation and silently the cold weather creeps accepted that there may in. I know everybody be no coming out of that is relishing the warm- wasp-infested inferno of er weather right now. horror and death.

We surveyed the Believe me, I am, too. But I find solace in know- infestation, a force with ing how the bitter winter which to be reckoned. weather has immobilized By courage personified my enemies. I can rest at in the form of Freeland night knowing that my et al., cans of pesticide worthy adversaries are spurted pyrethroid and (anti-wasp forcibly held up in their pyrethrin menacing paper nests juice) in copious fashion. Having quickly filed that plague my attic.

And, oh yes, the nests. out to let chemistry win I doubt you'll find a over nature, we peeked wasp-y epicenter more in to see an Arlington populated than that of Cemetery of sorts. The my attic. God save the plethora of wasps, laid down to rest once and man who re-roofs it.

I do, however, remem- for all, were a troubling ber fondly, my greatest burden to the Choctaw battle versus the spawns no more.

So, while everyone's of Satan, a battle that I and my fellow warriors enjoying this nice weathgloriously won. It hap- er. I'm preparing. I know pened when I served on my enemies are thawthe First Presbyterian ing out and I need to Church mission team in delve into my stockpile Broken Bow, Okla. serv- of Raid. ing the Choctaw Nation.

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and Infrastructure Committee and local industry leaders repeatedly call for the streamlining, or outright elimination, of environmental regulations in the pursuit of perceived progress.

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Jeff Huffman received the $100 scholarship given annually by Alpha Delta Kappa teachers' sorority at Brighton High School's graduation on Monday night. The presentation

was made by Miss Louise Gray, sorority altruistic chairman. Given on a rotating basis among county high schools, the scholarship was presented for the first time at Brighton

and for the first time to a male graduate. It is given to a student who plans to major in education. Mr. Huffman is a son of Mrs. Josephine Huffman and W. V. Huffman Jr.

Smallpox shots sure did hurt Many decades ago I had the dreaded small pox inoculation shot.

Maybe you can remember how proud you were, as I was, of your stabbing? Several years later, Momma reminded me how I would detective check the famous band aid more often than a Southern Baptist preacha’ eyeballs a fried chicken leg (drum stick) at the supper table.

She said I rearranged my skinny arm every few minutes to make sure anyone within a country mile could admire my new wound. It’s funny now, but not back then or at least not to Momma.

Once the Rolling Store man driving the gigantic gray truck stopped in front of the house to sell Momma some goods.

She loved the vanilla extract and always seemed to barter some clothes pins. Momma said vanilla extract had a certain ‘wang’ and flavoring that none other could duplicate.

Friends, well-off folks would never understand how country rednecks survived. Most of the time we would pay for ‘services rendered’ with vegetables and meat.

Momma would trade out

some country eggs or gentleman right off the maybe some cured ham ground-out steps of the for goods. Home grown front porch. Of course, I vegetables plucked from had to show him my new the garden inoculation shot would bring covered with a big smile to a band-aid. I the vendor ’s was so proud! face. I don’t He didn’t get know if this very excited driver made and here I have any money or sumpin’ better not, but I do than a brand know the salesnew ten inch, man sho’ did eat SOUTHERN RAISIN' mule pulled good. This was turning plow.

OTIS GRIFFIN just a way of Neighbor, I life for us and most of the reversed and stumbled folks in the community. on the front porch steps I won’t forget this one ‘pert nigh’ breaking my particular instance when leg. I was ‘putting on the I should have stayed dog’ (Southernese). But, I in the corn crib. Our knocked off my band-aid wooden front porch on the column supporting sagged worse than a the ceiling. The absence sway backed mule. A of the band-aid showed visitor had better know my great big wounded just where to step or he spot. It froze the older would fall through and vendor, ‘skeered’ me, but roust up some setting I didn’t cry and upset hens.

Momma. I thought my At this young age all left wing was going to grown-ups look huge flop loose. She scolded and the Rolling Store and sent me inside immemerchant fit that catego- diately. After completry. There was a sched- ing her transaction here uled day for the travel- she came after me and I ing warehouse to stop. just knew I was about to Momma would have her get a dustin’ right then eggs, meat and other trade and there. Momma said outs setting on a small years later when she saw table by Daddy’s reading the pain on my face and chair. Reminiscing a few the surprise in my eyes, hun’ert years, I met the she kind of felt sorry for

me. Great! My Momma loved me!

However the fun was about to begin. Since Momma was the family doctor and nurse, the home remedy cures were about to commence. I had to stand at attention just like the sailor boys over at the Millington Naval Base. She extracted the little blue square box of cotton with the Red Cross insignia painted on the side along with the bottle of rubbing alcohol and mercurochrome.

She tore off a handful of loose cotton and doused it full of alcohol and rubbed me down worse than hand grinding and salting down a freshly killed middling. I could have jumped over a three-railed, axe split, locust pasture fence. But I didn’t squirm. Naw Suhhh! After drowning my sore spot with the red, hot, burning, smelly liquid stuff I was enveloped with gauze and tore off strips of white Doctoring tape. I limped around like a broke wing white rock rooster for several days but I sho’ didn’t run into anymore front porch columns Just memories of a country redneck and a big needle…Glory!

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Under Arrest - Feb. 20-26 The following persons were arrested in Tipton County and booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility during the week of Feb. 20-26, 2011.

FEB. 20 â–Ş Blair, David Wesly, 62, criminal trespassing â–Ş Dye, Christopher Lee, 26, failure to pay child support â–Ş Jackson, Cedric Edward, 19, aggravated burglary, vandalism â–Ş Johnson, Brian Cortez, 20, domestic assault â–Ş Thomas, Cody Ryan, 19, DUI 1st offense, driving on rev/susp/canc license â–Ş Willingham, Shaquita Shavelle, 18, aggravated assault (no injury) FEB. 21 â–Ş Collins, Kelly Elaine, 27, domestic assault â–Ş Jones, Rodney Curtis, 40, domestic assault â–Ş Rudy, Tina Denise, 38, aggravated assault (no injury) FEB. 22 â–Ş Hutchison, Richard Dean, 31, domestic assault (2 cts) â–Ş McNeal, Charris Demon, 24, possession of controlled substance â–Ş McPherson, Ricky Daniel, 26, violation of the sex offender act

â–Ş Shaw, Kevin Ray, 33, domestic assault

FEB. 26 â–Ş Cavness, Jonathan Lynn, 26, driving on rev/susp/canc license, violation of registration law, theft of merchandise $500 or less â–Ş Gray, Yashi Keoshia, 20, assault â–Ş Johnson, Leosha Sharniece, 19, aggravated assault (no injury) â–Ş King, Karen Leigh, 26, failure to appear â–Ş King, Larry Gene, 25, DUI 2nd offense â–Ş Maclin, Mario Kendale, 23, DUI 1st, driving on rev/susp/canc license â–Ş Moses, Shun Thomas, 38, disorderly conduct â–Ş Wiggins, Tyrone, 35, domestic assault

FEB. 23 â–Ş Caldwell, Richard Adam, 32, theft under $10,000 â–Ş Jones, Cleophus Dewuan, 28, reckless endangerment, delivery of schedule IV â–Ş Weathers, Ricky Arnell, 38, robbery FEB. 24 â–Ş Bolton, Darnell Alexander, 25, aggravated criminal trespassing, evading arrest â–Ş Hall, Johnetta Deshawn, 18, shoplifting â–Ş Redman, Jeffrey Lanye, 25, aggravated burglary FEB. 25 â–Ş Maclin, Rosed, 65, domestic assault â–Ş Mason, John Earl, 20, possession of marijuana with intent to sell â–Ş Melton, Eric Renard, 43, evading arrest â–Ş Mosher, Jesse, 33, violation of the sex offender act â–Ş Polk, Pierre Lashun, 19, possession of marijuana with intent to sell â–Ş Robinson, Tristan Meshawn, 19, tampering with evidence

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Most Wanted Seen one of these people?

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

Disclaimer: These persons are innocent until proven guilty. They will face charges in Tipton County General Sessions Court.

Note: In the Feb. 24, 2011 edition, The Leader reported the arrest of Randal Scott Locke, 46, of Munford; the paper would like to clarify this individual is not the same as Scott Winford Locke, 40, of Covington.

Jones, Michael Born: 01/22/1965 2052 Bruins Rd. Memphis, TN 38116 Charge: Theft under $10,000

Metz, Penny Marie Born: 09/01/1981 32 Dessie Rae Dr. Munford, TN 38023 Charge: Mfg./Del./Sell. controlled substance

Miller, Lanesha Marie Born: 09/15/1989 6050 Beauvoir Dr. Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Agg. Burglary

Sartain, Nathan Thomas Born: 02/20/1989 74 Shannon Lane Atoka, TN 38004 Charge: Poss. of marijuana w/ intent to sell

Sorrells, Jeffery Lynn Born: 03/17/1981 312 Freezor St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Del. of cocaine

Shelley, Johnathan James Born: 05/27/1990 580 Owens Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 Charge: Agg. burglary

Simelton, Demario Cortez Born: 01/31/1977 1080 Kney St. Memphis, TN 38107 Charge: Theft under $1000

Taylor, Lakendrick Terrell Born: 07/28/1983 250 Loon Lane Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Agg. burglary

Wiseman, Marquis Jermaine Born: 06/26/1982 223 Shelton Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Conv. felon in poss. of firearm

Leopard, Billy Ray Born: 10/14/1985 1340 Dolan Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Poss. of sched. VI

Tips for your garden this season

By BOOKER T. LEIGH Special to The Leader Are you looking ahead to your spring and summer garden? Here are some things to consider to help you have a productive crop: If you are starting fresh, remove any large debris, grass, weeds or other materials that can hinder the production of crops. Have your soil tested to determine the Ph. The Extension Service had soil boxes that you can pick up to have your soil tested. Our address is 111 West Washington Avenue, Covington, TN 38019.

Never work the soil when it is wet. This can leave large clumps that won’t crumble easily. If you had a garden last year, crop rotation (moving plants to a different

LETTERS

Continued from page A4 Congressman (Stephen) Fincher, hosted the visit

by Committee Chairman, John Mica of Florida, who has recently traveled the country to gather inputs.

But the panel I witnessed consisted primarily of representatives from the asphalt, concrete, and construction industries, along with state and local government organizations that would profit from deregulation. Is there really any surprise that these folks want to reduce regulations that protect the environment we all inhabit?

Surely this is not an actuate representation of the people. As for public participation Fincher’s press release stated and I quote “the meeting is open to the public to come “listenâ€? to the discussion among industry and government roundtable participants‌â€? “Listen.â€? Is this what our representative government has become; one in which the public is invited to listen to government and industry conspiring to undo bipartisan regulations of the past four decades?

Are we to sit idly by as those who would profit from the demise of our environment move forward?

I say NO! We must take a stand and demand that we move forward in a responsible way. We must ensure we protect our environment and find sound ways to improve transportation for the 21st century.

Congressman Jimmy Duncan, 23-year veteran of the Transportation Committee, blames USA Today’s projection of $5-a-gallon gasoline by the summer peak on environmentalists.

Congressman Duncan said, “We can’t let the environmental rascals drive the gas prices to $5 a gallon or worse.�

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location in the garden each year) is one of the most effective ways to control insects and diseases without chemicals.

Many insects attack plants belonging to a certain group. For example, cucumber beetles enjoy cucumbers, squash and melons, all of the cucumber family. They do not bother corn, peas or the bean family. Also, crop rotation is a good way to help cut down on the amount of fertilizer you will need to add to your vegetable garden. Crops may vary as to the amount of nutrients they use from the soil. Some plants are classified as heavy feeders, some are light feeders. Some add nutrients to the soil. Some heavy feeders are corn cabbage, cauliflower and greens.

Some of the light feeders are car-

enjoys one of the lowest prices of gasoline among any developed nation.

The increases in price are not due to environmental regulation, but global political instability and increased demand by China and India. At a time when global production is declining, demand is increasing and barring a global economic collapse will likely continue to increase in the coming decades. Last year for the first time, GM sold more vehicles in China than in the United States. This is likely to remain the case for the foreseeable future.

According to State Senator Jim Tracy, Chair of the Tennessee Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Committee, Tennessee taxes gasoline at 21.3cents per gallon. A common opinion among the panel, and one that I share, is the need to increase use taxes. They desire the increased taxes to build more highways.

I support the increase in hope that it will modify behavior. We need to recognize that we face new challenges and simply building more roads will not solve current and future challenges. We need viable alternatives to individuals commuting to work one person per car at a time. Our nation lags the developed world in high-speed rail.

Members of the panel sang the praises of freight rail but largely rejected passenger rail. We need to embrace local light rail and high-speed long-distant rail projects.

Interesting, Chairman Mica arrived late for the hearing due to a flat tire.

He recalled his recent travel woes: incredible storms that forced his driver to pull to the side of the road, a flight cancellation, and of course the flat tire. Had modern rail services been available all of these issues could have been avoided.

Lastly, I commend

rots and potatoes. Plants that add nutrients to the soil are beans and peas.

Here are groups of related vegetables: Cold Crops: Cabbage, cauliflower, collards, Brussels sprouts and broccoli.

Green Crops: Lettuce, mustards and turnips.

Root Crops: Radishes, beets, carrots and sweet potatoes.

Cucurbit Crops: Cucumber, melons, pumpkins and squash.

E-mail your questions to bleigh1@utk.edu. For more gardening information, call the Tipton County Extension office at 476-0231 Booker T. Leigh is the Extension director for Tipton County.

Congressman Cohen for not joining the chorus as he was the sole panel member that did not deride environmentalist or environmental regulations. Thank you.

Keven W. Routon

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

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NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO APPREHEND THESE INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PEACE OFFICERS. SOME INDIVIDUALSO 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 Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at 475-3300 or via email at sheriff@tiptonco com

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MT. TIPTON CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-1165 MT. ZION CHURCH 838 S. Tipton Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3233 MUNFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 1253 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-9276 MUNFORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST 57 Tipton Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8881 MUNFORD PRESBYTERIAN 60 East Main Street Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6721 NEW BEGINNING CHURCH 1460 Atoka Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-412-0241 NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 2357 Wilkinsville Rd Drummonds, TN 30823 901-835-5683 NEW HORIZON CHURCH OF GOD 1099 Hwy 51 N Covington, TN 38019 901-489-0447 NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5123 Highway 176 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-0062 NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHRUCH 133 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6804 NEW SALEM UNITED METHODIST 7803 Munford Gilt Edge Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8536 OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4048 Highway 59 W Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7259 PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4625 Highway 59 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7016 PLEASANT GROVE METHODIST 314 Gainesville Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3162 POPLAR GROVE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2600 Glen Springs Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2611 POPLAR GROVE U.M.C. 228 Quito Drummonds Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2568 PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH 520 Simonton St. Covington, Tennessee 38019 QUITO UNITED METHODIST 4580 Quito Drummonds Rd. Millington, TN 38053 901-835-2318 RANDOLPH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1135 Randolph Rd. Burlison, TN 476-8244 RAVENSCROFT EPISCOPAL CHAPEL 8219 Holly Grove Rd, Brighton, TN Holy Eucharist, 1st & 3rd Morning Prayer - 2nd & 4th 8:45 a.m.

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SMYRNA BAPTIST CHURCH 7512 Hwy 59 W Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-6178 SOUTH TIPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 538 Simmons Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 837-2140 ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1225 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-8140 ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH 632 St. Luke Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9746 ST. MARK AME CHURCH 842 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 (901) 837-1456 ST. MATTHEWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 303 S. Munford Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6577 ST. MATTHEW MB CHURCH 296 Mason-Charleston Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 901-476-5935 ST JOHN MISSIONARY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-2474 ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1602 Highway 59 West Covington, TN 38019 901-4767645 ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2406 Hwy 70 East Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2641 ST. STEPHENS M.B. CHURCH 3827 Hwy 51 North Covington, TN 38019 901-476-1559 TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4258 Highway 179 Covington 901-756-1071 TEMPLE OF PRAISE 8323 Richardson Landing Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-3462 TIPTON CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 470 Watson Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8356 TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 5954 Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-8889 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 11886 Main St. Mason, TN 38049 VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 5422 Drummonds Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2280 WESTERN VALLEY BAPTIST 836 Church Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1255 WESTSIDE ASSEMBLY NON-DENOMINATIONAL 33 Paulette Circle Covington, TN 38019 WILLOW GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 618 Willow Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7337

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By REV. FREEMAN WEEMS First Baptist Church Atoka Did you know that the Bible has much to say about attending your local church? In fact, God takes it very seriously. Look at this text of Holy Writ: 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.” (Hebrews 10) This article will not make for popular reading in today’s attitude of take-it-or-leave-it religion. So many people seem to expect God to just be waiting on them to have their next emergency so that they can avail themselves of His mercy and grace by suddenly starting to church. Whatever happened to the fear of God and recognition of His holiness?

Bless His name He is the God of the second chance and is full of mercy and grace. All believers are now and will be eternally grateful for that truth.

However, it needs to be stated and made plain from the Bible that God will not be trifled with by man. The nation of Israel made that fatal mistake.

After all, they reasoned, they had the Temple and the Word of God. How could it be that they would fall under His judgment? The disinclination to be sincere in worship, to view it as a duty and to “get it

over with” doomed the shallow religion of Israel to failure. What of our country?

It is said that one of the reasons Rome fell was its glorification of sports.

In America today, your reading skills may be poor, your character questionable, and, yet, if you can play a game you can make millions of dollars of income. Teachers, as well as law enforcement, are on the low end of the pay scale yet their jobs are much more important than any ball player.

Even in conservative Tipton County multitudes opt for the ball field rather than church. What message are we sending our youth? It appears that our society as a whole is telling them loud and clear that worshipping God on a regular basis is not as important as the traveling ball team schedule or some tournament.

It is my considered opinion that nothing is going to make the impact on our children that a deep relationship with God can.

Sports, fun, making money all have their proper place in our life. Allowing good things like sports and fun to crowd out the best things of knowing and loving God is going to have a high cost in the long term.

It won’t matter in eternity whether you hit .400 or not. It will eternally matter whether you know Jesus Christ. The rewards and crowns to be given to believers do not include anything about our social station or financial wealth, but are based on our faithfulness to serve the Lord Jesus Christ.

Let Joshua’s decision be yours, “…As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

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Obituaries Harriette E. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bethâ&#x20AC;? Clemons Date of Death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 18, 2011

Harriette E. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bethâ&#x20AC;? Clemons, 82, a homemaker of Munford, passed away at her residence on Friday, February 18, 2011.

A private funeral service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at Munford Funeral Home Chapel.

She is survived by her husband, Millard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mitchâ&#x20AC;?

Clemons; daughter Sharon Cleveland; sons Johnny Clemons and Mitchell Clemons; sisters Vickie Chamberlain and Barbara Bryant; brothers Wendell Tucker, Simon Tucker and Elbert Tucker; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Barbara Carol Harvey and Lynda Kay Scates, sister Lois Blaylock and brothers Morris Tucker and Rodney Tucker.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Feb. 24, 2011

Beverly Kay Regis

July 20, 1949 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 19, 2011 Beverly Kay Regis, 61, of Brighton, former owner of Town and Country Hair Styles in Bartlett, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at her home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the Clopton United Methodist Church where she was a member with interment in Clopton Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Steven Regis; one daughter, Ashley Elaine Regis (John) Andrews of Dardenne Prairie, Mo.; one son, Eric Steven (Lori) Regis of Atoka; two sisters, Martha Barham of Covington and Vivian (Nevel) Hendren of Henning and four grandchildren, Madelyn Regis, Steven Regis, Cole Andrews and Luke Andrews.

The family requests that any memorials be made to the Clopton United Methodist Church Building Fund.

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Date of Death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 24, 2011 Karen Lynn Gafford, 50, of Munford, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Methodist North Hospital. She was a live nursery specialist for Loweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Millington.

She leaves behind her husband of 30 years, Paul W. Gafford, son Billy Freeman, mother Norma Jean Davis and brother Curtis Davis. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Davis.

Funeral services took place on Wednesday, March 2.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 3, 2011

Doris T. Yarbrough

Date of Death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 24, 2011 Doris T. Yarbrough, 87, died at home on Thursday, February 24, 2011.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Yabrough, and her oldest son, Ted Yarbrough.

Mrs. Yarbrough is survived by her daughter, Gayle Ayers, and son David A. (Glenda) Yarbrough in addition to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and only remaining sister of eight girls, Sadie Lee Bomar.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Feb. 28 at Munford Funeral Chapel with interment in Helen Crigger Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorials are sent to Neighborhood Housing, c/o Memphis Leadership Foundation, 1548 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104, Young Life or to a charity of the donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

Harold F. Hooks

Date of Death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 27, 2011 Harold F. Hooks, 87, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011.

Mr. Hooks was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of First Baptist Church of Atoka.

He was the widower of Nina Hooks and Ruth Hooks and was predeceased by a daughter, Donnie Sue Wright. He is survived by his children: Mary L. Thompson, Barbara L. Byrd, Virginia Gray, Darrell F. Hooks, Rickey Hooks, and Terry J. Hooks; a sister, Fern Huston; 21 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 2 at First Baptist Church of Atoka.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 3, 2011

James Earl McPeak

May 24, 1939 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 28, 2011 James Earl McPeak, 71, of Halls, formerly of Burlison, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011.

Funeral arrangements are pending. MaleyYarbrough Funeral Home has charge.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 3, 2011

OBITUARY POLICY The Leader publishes a brief obituary free of charge as a courtesy to the bereaved.

Obituaries are accepted from licensed funeral homes or from family members providing proof of death through a crematorium or medical research facility. For further information, call 901-476-7116 or email eday@covingtonleader.com.

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 3, 2011

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 3, 2011

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 March 1-12 Brighton AYSO soccer, spring registration will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 1 & 8 and from 10a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12p.m.

March 5 & 12 at Old Brighton High School or online at www.ayso1535d4sportsclub.com. Cost is $40, which includes a shirt, socks, sports bottle, and participation medal & soccer accident insurance. Registration is open to youth 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17. Proof of date of birth is required.

For more information email brightonsoccer@ bigriver.net, call Patti at 901-474-2423 or visit www.ayso1535.d4sportscub.com.

March 4 Crosspointe Baptist Church will host its Annual Sportsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feast Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on March 4. Tickets at $15 for adults and $5 for children. Special guest will be Bob Reccord. For more information please contact the Church at 872-4413.

Simonton Assembly of God Church will be hosting a Revival starting at 7 p.m. March 4 and 5 and at 10:45 am. March 6. Guest will be Josh and Ashley Franks. The Church is located at 4100 Munford Gilt Edge Rd. March 5 Charleston Volunteer Fire Department is having an Auction at 6 p.m. on Sat., March 5 at the corner of Hwy. 179 and Davis Rd. For more information contact the website charlestonvfd. webs.com or call Julie @ 901-417-3876.

Clopton United Methodist Church will have an all you can eat breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. on Sat., March 5 at 5285 Brighton Clopton Rd. St. Stephens MB Church will host a Fresh Start Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Enrichment Seminar starting with registration from 12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 p.m. The fee is $11. The seminar is from 1-4 p.m. on Sat., March 5. St. Stephens Church is located at Hwy. 51 N. in Covington.

March 6 Campground United Methodist Church will have a yard sale inside the basement of the church on March 5. Proceeds will help the children of the church attend camp. 8 a.m. - noon.

March 10 Brighton Middle School will host a Mini Parent Expo from 8 am. -2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10 in the school library. The school is located at 77785 Hwy 51 S. For more information Contact Peggy Cousar at 837-5604 or pcousar@tipton-county. com or visit the schools web site.

March 12 The 17th Annual Tipton Country Laymanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshop and Round-up will be held from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 12 beginning with registration and a continental breakfast at Covington High School.

The Round-up Service starts at 1:30 p.m. Sun., March 13 at Canaan Baptist Church in Covington.

March 19 The Brighton Band Boosters present the 2nd Annual Brighton Fest & Car Show from 9 am. -4 p.m. Sat., March 19th.

Bands will be performing all day. The Event will be held at Brighton High School 8045 Hwy. 51 S., Brighton. For car show information contact, Jim Palmer 901-592-8925, Vender Booth info. Call Elsie Craft 901-361-1120 or email BrightonBand-

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On-going events The Tipton County Animal Shelter on Hwy 51 is in desperate need of Dog food and other misc. items. Call 901-837-2219 for more info.

Divorce Care and DC4K classes are being held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Central Christian Church of Covington. Contact Stephanie Elzie at 2679967 or Tammy Weingarten at 476-8141 for more information.

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.

Charleston Volunteer Fire Department has cookbooks for sale for $20. They have 500 recipes from people in and around Charleston. All proceeds go to the Fire Department. Call Julie @ 901-417-3876.

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.

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.

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

Tipton County Republican Women meet monthly on the second Saturday of each month at the Heritage CafĂŠ.

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Shirley Ward at 837-9355 or 412-4869 for more information The Tipton Amateur Radio Society meets the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in Atoka City Hall, Atoka.

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.

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Gateway Baptist Church will meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for Celebrate Recovery, a program designed to share experience, strength, and hope in overcoming lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hurts, hang â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ups, and habits where anonymity is a requirement. If you have any questions, please call 901-837-8087.

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A Dogs 2nd Chance MID-SOUTH FARM AND GIN SHOW-- The Brighton FFA Chapter helped out Helena Chemical Company by passing out popcorn and soft drinks at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show. Jeff McCann from Helena Chemical is pictured with the Brighton FFA members. Pictured from left to right: Arianne Stearns, Peyton Davis, Danielle Joyner, Katelyn Robbins, Ashley Glass, Addie Davis, Casey Thrasher, Julie Flanagan, Jeff McCann, Sam Hill, Cambridge German, Zach Smith, Jonathan Williams and Chelsea Stephens.

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PETITE MISS TIPTON COUNTY- Pictured is Olivia Prescott, Petite Miss Tipton County winner. The Miss Tipton County Scholarship Pageant organization held its annual little miss and teen pageants this past Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011. The pageant is held each year as a fund raiser for the scholarship foundation. All proceeds go directly to the scholarship organization, which awards over $4000 each year to local young ladies pursuing higher education. The Miss Tipton County Scholarship Pageant is a local preliminary to the Miss Tennessee Pageant. Miss Tipton County consistently gives out the most scholarship awards in the entire state. For more information on how to be a scholarship donor, please contact Mary Gail Elam at 901-482-6603 or mgail00@hotmail.com. The pageant would like to thank the many volunteers that helped support this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event.

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Just for Fun Senior Olympics- The Memphis District Senior Olympics is a special event for seniors 50 and older of all skill levels. The objectives of the Senior Olympics are to recognize people who have achieved and maintained good health throughout their lives; promote physical fitness and the pursuit of lifetime leisure activities; and provide opportunities for fun, recreation and fellowship. Pre-registration is required and there is a discount for early registration. Please see Kelly West for entry forms, rules and regulations. The Memphis District Senior Olympics will be held in and around the Memphis area April 12-26, 2011. Last year we brought home a bronze medal in horseshoes so letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show West Tennessee the great senior athletes we have in Tipton County!!

Wacky Wednesdays- Please join us for another month of completely Wacky Wednesdays! Wednesday March 2 we will enjoy entertainment by and sing-a-long with Mr. Roland Essaff. The following Wednesday, March 9 we hold the always popular Wacky Bingo. Since March is lucky with St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, on Wednesday March 16 we will show the enjoyable Disney movie from 1967, The Gnome Mobile. Wednesday March 23 will be Wacky Socks Day, so be creative and wear your wackiest socks ever! That same day we will hold another Team Trivia Challenge, so put on those thinking caps and join us for loads of fun and maybe a surprise or two. The last Wednesday of the month, March 30, will be filled with lots of wacky word puzzles. No need to sit around the house, join us for a fabulously wacky time!

Creative Aging- On Friday March 11 at 10:00 am in the Dining Hall of the CSC, Creative Aging presents the wonderful Southern Central Band. Those fabulous guys performing country, blues, pop rock and bluegrass all on two guitars will be here for your listening (and dancing) pleasure. Grab your friends and your dancing shoes for a morning of great entertainment!

Gamepalooza- What a name! What fun! Gamepalooza has moved to Thursday afternoon from 1:00-5:00 pm in the downstairs meeting room. Participants are welcome to come out and join in the fun and games. Currently there are several that play Canasta, Rummikub, Scrabble and Bridge. You are sure to find your game of choice on this day or bring one of your choosing. COME PLAY! Baseball Discussion Group- Are you a fan of baseball? Do you like to talk about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;goldenâ&#x20AC;? age of baseball? If so, this group is for you.

Mr. Sam Young is the facilitator for this discussion group. The group will meet this month on Thursday March 17 at 9:00 a.m. upstairs at the CSC. Everyone is welcome, so bring your baseball buddies and join Mr. Sam for this fun and lighthearted conversation.

Craft Club- Dena Ray and Roberta Trice do an awesome job with this club. The craft club meets this month on Monday March 7, 14 and 28 at 10:00 am upstairs at the CSC. Everyone is welcome to join in and new ideas are always welcomed.

Book Club- The TCCA Book Club holds a light discussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Mrs. Charlene Mashburn is sure to bring a great read guaranteed to produce a hearty laugh for your soul. The club meets this month on Monday March 21 at 10:00 a.m. in the Craft Room at the CSC. This month Ms Charlene has a real treat in store for everyone. The discussion will be based on a book that tells the journey of how wild ponies and â&#x20AC;&#x153;wildâ&#x20AC;? children end up â&#x20AC;&#x153;tamingâ&#x20AC;? one another. Please join us for this most unusual story.

Bible Study- Bible Study is held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am. This non-denominational class is open to all and the facilitator this month is Mr. John Currie.

Bending Needles Quilting Club- Have you seen the latest quilt being sewn by the club? The TCCA Quilters do a marvelous job with each quilt. All are welcome to join the club and no experience is necessary. The quilters meet each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:00 am to 11:00 am in the craft room.

Senior Talent Review- Looking for Tipton Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Talented Seniorsâ&#x20AC;Ś The Senior Talent Review will be Sunday April 10 at 2:00 pm at the beautiful Ruffin Theater. Entry forms and information can be found at our website or in the TCCA office. Tickets for this fabulous show go on sale soon. Hope to see you there!

Educational Senior Listeners- TCCA and the Covington Senior Center is in need of Senior Listeners. Every Monday during the school year, we provide volunteers to listen to elementary school children read. This is a very important educational tool for both teacher and student. We will go to Crestview Elementary on March 7 and 21, then CIAA on March 14 and 28. Please call Kelly if you are interested in helping a child learn to read.

Computer Lab- The computer lab is now available every day from 9:00am- 2:00pm to all current and former computer class students.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose those skills, come practice at your own pace.

Computer Classes- This introductory class is designed for new computer users. It starts with the most basic of skills, such as how to properly turn on and off the computer and using the mouse to get around.

You will practice typing, write simple letters, use a spread sheet and go onto the internet. Classes begin Thursday May 5 and cost is just $20 for ten classes. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great deal for $2 a class. Please contact the TCCA office to make a reservation and schedule payment.

Wood burning- Registration has started for an introduction to wood burning and wood carving. The class will be two sessions only, April 5 and 12 from 8:00-11:00 and will cost $30. Educational booklet, equipment and basic materials are furnished. Please contact the TCCA office for more details or to register for the class.

To Your Health Health Screenings- The wonderful folks at Covington Manor will be at the CSC on Wednesday March 9 to perform various health screenings including blood pressure as well as blood sugar testing. They will begin testing promptly at 9:00 am and will be here until everyone has been seen. On Wednesday March 16 at 9:00 am Ms. Cindy from Baptist Home Health will take blood pressure readings and Tuesday March 22 at 9:00 am Ms. Roslyn from Dr. Potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office will do the same. TCCA has partnered with local healthcare providers to offer this service.

The healthcare agencies volunteer for these clinics free of charge and occasionally they are called away to emergencies so please understand if/when they are unable to come. Clinics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers.

Get Fit, Stay Fit- Join other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 am at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older.

Tap Dance Class- Kay Catterton, our volunteer instructor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the TCCA dance room. You are never too old to tap your way to a healthy heart. The cost is $3 a class.

Line Dance Class- Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 am in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9:00 am. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor. These energetic ladies may be seen all around the area as they entertain at local nursing homes and senior centers. They are great ambassadors for TCCA! Water Aerobics- Water aerobics is easy on your joints but still gives your heart and major muscle groups a great work out! Each Wednesday morning a group of seniors travel to the Millington Y for water aerobics. The bus leaves the CSC promptly at 6:30 am and the cost for ten sessions is $30.00. Currently, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room for more riders to attend. Please call the CSC for reservations and contributions for transportation are always appreciated.

Caregiver Programs â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Houseâ&#x20AC;? Adult Day/ Respite Service- Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet.

Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton Countyâ&#x20AC;Ś All shared information is confidential--- â&#x20AC;&#x153;what is said here, stays hereâ&#x20AC;?- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. Reservations for all meetings are appreciated. â&#x20AC;˘ South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The facilitator is Mr. Neil Bell. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;ŚFor Men Onlyâ&#x20AC;? Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay. â&#x20AC;˘ Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding. â&#x20AC;˘ TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Covington Senior Center dining room from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. â&#x20AC;˘ TCCA Grandparents/ Relatives as Parents Wellness Group- This is a support group for all relative parents that are facing life changes.

This group meets in the TCCA meeting room the second Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The facilitator is Mrs. Kathy Strahan.

CONTACTS Tipton County Commission on Aging 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 â&#x20AC;˘ Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3333 â&#x20AC;˘ 901-476-3398- Fax Covington Senior Center Kelly West, 476-1068 Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House, Anita Feuring 476-1068 Website- www.tiptonaging.org

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Correspondents Burlison Eddie Kellum

Hello from Burlison, It was reported to me

by Rickey Lavelle and his wife Teresa that they are proud grandparents of Jacob Mitchell Gatlin who made his arrival on Feb. 23. Jacob was born at Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton to Charles and Amanda Gatlin. He has an older brother, Jasper and older sister, Faith. Congratulations also to Richard and Reba Lavelle as this is their eighth great grandchild.

Gay Martin of Mason is also one of the proud grandparents.

Today, Tennessee is the 17th largest state in the U.

S. when it comes to population, and it is the 36th largest state in terms of land area. It is rather interesting to find out how the state of Tennessee got its name. Of course, you will have to go back in time and understand a few things, but it is still interesting, especially if you are a history buff.

So, that being said, let’s find out how Tennessee got its name.

Tennessee belonged to the Cherokee Indians.

Their capital was named Tenassee. The earliest variant of the name that became Tennessee was recorded by Captain Juan Pardo, a Spanish explorer, when he and his men passed through a Native American vil-

Atoka

Mabel Smith • 837-8017 First Baptist Church of Atoka- It is time for registration for summer camps.

On Sunday, March 5, the Truthseekers Class Meeting will take place at 1 p.m. at Wegie Weams home.

On Sunday, March 6, Dr. Earnest Gambrell will teach a combined adult Sunday school

Almyra Libby Click

Hi everyone, It seems we survived another severe warning in our weather pattern here in Tipton County.

Unfortunately, I heard many in the Millington area had much misfortune. While sitting in a doctor's office last week, a lady sitting beside me, from Millington, and said she and her family survived, but the storm took her roof off. I can't imagine such a loss. Charlie and I cleared out the bathroom in the middle of the house and filled up the bathtub with pillows. We stayed in there for approximately 15 or 20 minutes while listening to the weather radio.

I think around here there was no major disturbance. I am so ready for spring like many of you are, I'm sure.

Last Saturday, Charlie and I were so blessed to be able to attend our granddaughter's, Sarah Kathryn Quinn's, 13th birthday party in her home. Her mother, Laura Quinn, prepared a terrific meal and her dad, Russ Quinn, grilled the most delicious filet mignons, each perfectly prepared to each one's individual liking. Everything was so

lage named "Tanasqui" in 1567 while traveling inland from South Carolina. European settlers later encountered a Cherokee town named Tanasi (or "Tanase") that is in present-day Monroe County. The meaning of the word and where it comes from is uncertain.

It is suggested that it is a Cherokee word modified from an earlier Yuchi word. It has been said to mean "Meeting Place", "Winding River", or "River of the Great Bend".

The formation of Tennessee goes all the way back to the Watauga Association, which was a pact signed in the year 1772. The regions that form the modern state of Tennessee were origi-

class on missions. He will preach in the morning service.

The Widows in Need club will meet at noon on Saturday, March 12.

Atoka United Methodist Church- Communion Sunday is on March 6. Ash Wednesday is on March 9 and it's the beginning of Lent.

On March 13, Daylight Savings Time begins. On March 14, the UMW Faith group will meets in the home of Diana

special. We felt like it was our birthday. Thank you Russ and Laura. Yes, now we have another teenager, a very special one on top of that.

Neighborhood Watch This Thursday night, March 3, is our scheduled meeting. Our local constable Mr. Dave Bitzer will be our guest speaker. Everyone please try and attend. There will be a question and answer period of time. Please try and make it. The time will be 6:30 p.m.

Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. each Sunday morning.

Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. Everyone is always welcome. All youth will be going to Playland Moonbounce on Saturday, March 12 from 9-11 a.m. The cost is $7 per person and we will have pizza for lunch. The Women's Bible Study will meet on Thursday, March 3 at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. This coming Sunday, March 6, we will receive a love offering for Marty Becton's niece. As their family has suffered many hardships in recent weeks. We rejoice with Matt and Adriane Everett over the birth of Levi Pierce Everett born on Feb. 18. Happy birthdays this week go to Blanche Strong, Emma Fletcher, Rick Merritt, Martha

nally parts of North Carolina and later became a part of the Southwest Territory.

Tennessee became a part of the Union on June 1, 1796. It was the sixteenth state to enter the Union. In the early parts of the nineteenth century, Tennessee was known for its political figures, like Andrew Jackson, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston. Of course we all know that Tennessee left the Union and went on to join the Confederates states when the Civil War broke out in the year 1861. When the Civil War ended, Tennessee was the first state admitted back into the Union.

The modern spelling, Tennessee, is attributed

Timbs. On March 20, the U. M. men's breakfast will take place at 8:30 a.m.

Happy birthday to Sue Billings, Jack Howell, Tena Bryan, Debbie Marshall, Abby Cox, Chrissy Fite, Stan Rowland, Derek Howell, Brandon Young, Maxine McKell, Kay Spickard, Brian Cox, Johnny James, Ronnie Curtis, Jean Bowen, Aaron Stewart, Debbie Pickard, John Paul Smith, Guilford Beloate, Louis Woodward, Candice

Fernandez, Maggie Robertson, Amber Gray and Scott Fletcher. Hope they are each the greatest!

Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning.

Rev. Charles Todd is our minister. We welcome all members, friends and visitors. We are always grateful for our Dunlap residents who are able to be with us. Happy birthdays to Kenny Hughey on March 4. Hope it's the greatest!

Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning and again at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday evening. There will be Bible study at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings and again at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.

Brother Mike Rogers is our minister and brother Jeff Phillips is our associate minister and youth director. Our CYC youth event last weekend in Gatlinburg went very well. The youth had a wonderful and exciting time. Many made friends with youth from other churches. My little Addie got to ride the sky lift. I'm glad I was not there to see that. I'm just being an old grandma.

I was so glad to see our buses come in Sunday afternoon just as church was beginning. Happy

Brantley, Gary Montgomery, Doug Downing, Hildi Harting, Karen Beloate, Jeremy Wilson, Darlene Downing, Colin Day, Juanita Ayers, Haley Wilson, Stacy Forbess, Mary Curan, Junior Ayers, Ian Prester, Jerry Floyd, Matthew McCarthy, Beverly Carocci, Catie Wilson, Jerry Arnold and Lillian Mooney.

Our prayer list: George Mashburn, Clara Jo Billings, Cooper Curtis, Hunter Box,

birthdays this week go to John Evans IV, Kim Clay, Delores Charles Yoakum, Margaret Brown, Anna Kate Dalrymple, Brandi Laxton, Percaya Langston and Brayley Brown.

Hope they are each the greatest!

In closing, Charlie and I went shopping over the weekend and purchased a used smaller vehicle that gets better gas mileage than our van. We kept the van of course. With our large family, we need it. This one will get us to McDonald's and Walmart and short “run-arounds” when that gas gets up to $5 per gallon. Hope it does what we were told.

Our salesman is a distant relative. We'll see. Spring can't be too far away. The daisies are everywhere and are so pretty. Stay warm and dry.

Bernadine McAfee

Donnie, Rita and Will Haislip of Somerville visited Troy and Connie Blyue on Sunday, Feb. 20. Mike and Joyce Goodwin of Nashville came on Sunday to visit their mothers. Joyce's mother is Margaret Partlow of Drummonds.

They attend church at Drummonds Methodist Church. Danny Partlow also got to visit his sister.

Mike goes to Millington and visits his mother and his sister.

Belated birthday greetings to Tanya Taylor that works in the cafeteria at Munford Middle School.

Belated greetings also to Cardia Burkhardt. Happy March birthdays to Weston Downing son of Lee and Jennifer Downing, Melissa Downing, Freddie Downing, Rita

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Haislip, Lloyd Blyue and Mr. Joe Bridges. Also happy march birthday to Brandon Blackmon.

On the prayer list: Glynward Easley had one of his legs amputated just above the knee.

Charlie Womack, Mary Moore, Jerry Dye, Kathryn Glass, Pete and Polly Branch, Hazel Mooneyham, Clara McMillin, Rev. Jimmy and Donna Bridges, Dot Smith, Berry Dillender, Elbert

Starnes, Hop Gibbins, Rita, Donnie and Will Haislip, Odis Poole, Dell Ferguson, Zack Wallace in the marines and all the other men and women in the military. Sympathy to the loved ones of Peggy Jane Thompson, Wilburn Hadley, Jessie F. Armstrong, Sally Joan, Glass and Virginia Mae Patrick.

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and Wayne counties.

The name Franklin lasted four years.

Tennessee has had three different state capitals. For one day, on September 21, 1807, Kingston became the capital of Tennessee. Both Knoxville and Murfreesboro have served as the capital. Finally in 1843, Nashville was named the capital and it remains to this day.

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to James Glen, the governor of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s.

In 1788, North Carolina created "Tennessee County", the third county to be established in what is now Middle Tennessee.

When a constitutional convention met in 1796 to organize a new state out of the Southwest Territory, it adopted "Tennessee" as the name of the state.

The name Tennessee was not the first name given to our great state.

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Jamestown DarSay Burton

Greetings, A big success! Jamestown Community Health's Community health fair for 2011 went off on Saturday, Feb. 19 without a hitch! With a nice turnout of regulars as well as special guests and sponsors featuring different aspects of health care related ideas as well as solutions. President Minister Pearl Andrews and the JCHO staff felt good about it all.

Minister Pearl Andrews opened with scripture and prayer at 9 a.m. at Bright Hill M.B. Church in Jamestown.

Several medical personnel were on hand sharing helpful as well as vital health information. Dr. Jayson D. Cannon, D.C. of 76 Tabb Drive in Munford was very helpful in administering stress tests which I participated in.

Great job!

Dr. Cannon and X-ray technician, Kat Gray, delivered insight into our stress health issues. He's the son of our very own Dr. and Mrs. Jessie Cannon, M.D. of Covington.

He is also a very experienced doctor in his field of stress-related illnesses.

Also our very own nurse JaCinta Jones of

Jamestown brought her healthful skills and tips on high blood pressure, signs and treatments.

Plus, she checked blood pressures on everyone as well. I'm happy to report that my blood pressure was good for a change now that my meds have been related by my doctor. I'm good to go! Nurse Jones is employed by Dr. Emmanual C. Iioh, M.D. as head office nurse. They are located at 3950 New Covington Pike Rd., Ste. 130 in Memphis. Be sure and visit both these offices. It's important for your health's sake!

Assistance JCHO treasurer, Jessie Cooke spoke brilliantly on prostate health, plus he passed out important information.

A drawing for a free stress exam to Dr. Cannon's office was won by none other than president Minister Pearl Andrews.

Gwen Cooke brought vital information on everyday related health issues. She's JCHO's public relations chairperson and the wife of Jessie Cooke.

Refreshments were served by Janet Mosley, Pam Springfield, Tammica Sherrill and La Rue Albritton.

Tyler Lindsey, reporter for The Leader, was also on hand for photos etc. and did an outstanding coverage of this event.

Mt. Carmel/ Clopton DarSay Burton

Greetings from the Mt. Carmel-Clopton area! It's a sunny Tuesday morning!

I'm so tired of cloudy days.

I hope all of you are OK after Thursday night. Especially those in Millington with damage, who are in the same part of town where the flood was in May. James and Clint were at a Bunge dinner there that night. I was worried about the truck getting hailed on but they were all right.

I got to keep Lyla two days last week and we had a big time. She talks all the time, some I understand, some only she does! She's crawling and drinking out of a sippy cup and has cut her eighth tooth!

It was a big week for the Brandon and Jill Matlock family. Emma lost her first tooth and Lexie took her first step! Yay! Shelia Noack came up Saturday and picked out a pup. They will be six weeks old this Saturday night. The black and white is still the cutest, in with the other solid black ones?!

We drove over to Braden Saturday night for fish and saw Connie and Ronnie Burch, Shelley's uncle and aunt.

That place, as usual, was packed and very good!

I finally got a fast internet connection.

Plug-in thing. It's about all I can do here at Mt. Carmel, but I love it!

Roy Randolph is off his ventilator but still has his trache. Larry Whaley II remains in the hospital, and Kenneth Mason is continuing his new treatments.

Joyce Marbry is in our prayers. Coy Rose is also, after his surgery, as is his great-granddaughter Lucy Krull. Pink Don't miss WRESTLING March 5, 7:30 p.m. at Crestview Middle School.

Jerry "The King" Lawler and others!

Another health fair is coming up in May at the same location. There will be at least two more fairts after May. You will be informed because we want and need all of you there.

JCHO's next event is a fund raiser scheduled for March 26 called “It Takes Ten.” It will be held at the Covington Country Club.

I'll give the time of this event next week. I hope to see all of you there.

Also, your yearly dues which are $25 are badly needed. Please contact our treasurer Mary Burton as soon as possible or assistant treasurer Jessie Cooke.

A missionary meeting was held on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. President Mary Burton was glad to see everyone there.

On Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. the February meeting of the Jolly Corteria Club was held in the lovely home of member Barbara Miller of Jamestown.

The president for 2011 is Gloria Sherrill now of Covington. She informed me that the ladies enjoyed fun and games afterwards as well as a beautiful light luncheon of chicken salad, sevenlayer salad, assorted fruit tray, homemade threelayer delicious coconut cake as well as assorted sodas. Ticket sales are going on for “An Easter

and purple bows are showing up everywhere in Tipton County for little Lucy, to show our support. As Facebook says, Go Lucy Go! Happy Birthday this week goes to John Evans IV on Feb. 27, to Kim Clay on the 28th, to Delores Whaley on March 1, to Charles Yoakum and Margaret Brown on the 3rd, to Anna Kate Dalrymple, Brandi Laxton and Percaya Langston on the 4th and to Brayley Brown on the 5th!

Jeff and Jennifer Phillips, all the chaperones and children got back from CYC in Gatlinburg safely on Sunday, following a little bus trouble and Jedediah Phillips getting "bumped" by a car and knocked down at a McDonald's and being all right. Whew! That could have been a lot worse. You were being watched out for, Jed! And we're glad!

The Clopton United Methodist Church's Monthly Pancake Breakfast is this Saturday morning, the 5th. Everyone is invited!

I'm so happy it's March! Buttercups are blooming everywhere, my forsythia is blooming. Things are coming up in the flower beds. Love it!

We watching one of those "power chair" commercials the other days. You know, "Do you have trouble with mobility?" "Have you fallen in the last 12 months?" I looked at James and said, "Lyla needs one!" It's funny how as we get older we have some of the same problems we had when we were babies.

Or not so funny . . .

This week's Farmer's Almanac Quote: "To relieve chapped lips, make a balm of a few drops of rose water mixed with a tablespoon of honey."

Enjoy the sunshine and warmth while we have it. Sometimes March is colder than February!

Until next week . . .

Ham” to be drawn right before Easter. Tickets are only $1 so get your tickets now! Annette Burton is their vice president.

You may also contact her or any Jolly Corteria Club member in regards to getting your tickets.

On our sick list: Bessie Cobbs, Jennie Stewart, Eugene Baker, Doris King, Carlotta Jones, Joseph Heaston Sr., Posey Reed, Cortez Lee, Alice Maris, Vernard “Big Boy” Burton, Willie Mae Burton and family, Ruth Alston, Ruth Griffins, Jeffery Mosley Sr., Cornell Sherrill, Jessie Lawson, Connie and Christine Brown and Vivian Dickerson and family.

On our prayer list: Danny Heaston, Patra Ballard, Ada Fletcher, Rhonda Heaston-McLin and family, Robert Smith and family, Percy White and family, Eddie B. Woods and family, Rudolph Boykins and family, Johnnie Thompson, John and Cleo Thompson and family, Eula Culbreath and family, Nadine Kellum and family and Floyd White Sr. and family.

A special birthday wish goes out this week to a very special cousin as well as avid “Leader Reader” now living with her family in Los Angeles, Cal. Dorcus Jackson Smith whose big day was

Feb. 24. Dorcus's only daughter Sonja Smith and her family are doing it all up in grand style for her Feb. 26 birthday.

She is the daughter of the late Maso and Cornealus Jackson of Jamestown.

Happy birthday, cousin!

Birthday shouts are also going to twins, Mylian and Myliah Sherrill and Cana Jackson on Feb. 26, to La Greta Grey Brown an Destiny Harvey on Feb. 27 and to Virginia and Maron Armstrong on Feb. 28.

This is all for this time.

Remember, “It doesn't matter how long it takes to do a job just as long as you do it correctly!”

Until next time...

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With the economy the way it is and the flood last May, more families have needed help and your Junior Auxiliary has been busy helping many children in the county by providing school supplies, food and clothes. Thank you for your donations so that we could do it. We would like to invite you to two events coming up soon that will help us provide more help when needed.

First of all is a partnership night with Burger King being held tonight.

Then, on Saturday, March 12, we will celebrate our 35th year of service at our Annual Charity Ball, being catered by Wade and Company. Please join us as we honor Super Everyday Heroes Melba Howard, Billie Garner, Stacy Dowdy Travis and Jan Phillips for their continued commitment to improving the quality of life to all children.

Following dinner Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster will take the stage for a night of not to be missed entertainment.

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Again, thank you for your support.

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Wright receives highest Boy Scout honor

By MELANIE WRIGHT Special to The Leader December 4th, 2010 was a big day, and night, in the life of David Thomas “Tom” Wright, a night few get to experience. More than 100 people watched as Tom was presented with the highest award in Boy Scouts, the Eagle Scout badge with Bronze Palm. Attending were scout leaders, scouts, family, friends, and former teachers, including Mrs. Joy Coulston, Mrs. Sharon Laxton and Mr. Farrell Vincent “Mr. V”, and Mrs. Jenny Leek, along with former elementary school principal Mrs. Ann Erwin.

Displays set up at Tom’s ceremony, included proclamations from State Senator Mark Norris, State Representative Jimmy Nafieh, and Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell. Tom also received letters of commendation from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, former astronaut and Senator John Glenn, Former President George W. Bush, and Reverend Steve Gaines of Bellevue

Baptist Church, Governor Phil Bredesen, along with more than 25 other Senators and State Governors.

He also received certificates and letters from notables such as: Chuck Norris, G. Gordon Liddy, Pope Benedict II, George H. W. Bush, NASA, West Point, Director of FBI, Secretary of Defense, U.S. Army, Coast Guard, U. S. Air Force, Navy Vice Admiral, EPA Washington, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Labor, U.S. Attorney General, former President Jimmy Carter, Department of Veteran Affairs, American Legion, Department of Energy, Sons of American Revolution, Chairman Joints Chief of Staff, National Parks Service, Vice President Joe Biden, President Obama, Robert Shuller Crystal Cathedral, Knights of Pythias, Secretary of Transportation, Department of Housing & Urban Development, Department of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Interior, Wendy’s, Moose International, Elks, former Vice President Al Gore, James Brady, U. S.

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Marine Corps, and many others. Tom also received letters of commendation from Tipton Countians including County Executive Jeff Huffman, Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Fite, BHS Principal Kathryn Roe, Sherriff Pancho Chumley, and County Court Clerk Mary Gaither.

During his years in scouting Tom earned 36 merit badges. He earned several special

awards such as: Order of the Arrow, Kodiak, Arrow of Light, Firem’a Chit, Totin’ Chit, Death

March (3 years), Gold Palm, Silver Palm and Bronze Palm. Tom held many leadership positions such as: Junior Assistant Scout Master, Troop Guide, Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Chaplain’s Aide, Librarian, and Patrol Scribe.

Tom’s Eagle Scout project, the final hurdle before achieving Eagle, was to repaint the safety lanes and parking spaces at Brighton Elementry School (where he attended Kindergarten through 4th grade) for better visibility and safety. The project took over four days with over ten scouts and several more adult leaders participating.

Tom also made presentations during the ceremony. He gave mentor pins to Scoutmaster Randy Wilson and other

leaders to thank them for dedicating their time to helping him through the years. He also presented three members of his family with flowers; his Mother, Melanie Morris Wright, his Grandmother, Mae Belle Wright, and his Sister, Madeline Claire Wright. He presented his Dad, David Blair Wright, with an Eagle Emblem tie tack.

Tom is the son of David and Melanie Wright. His grandparents are Mae Belle Wright and the late Ruben Wright of Covington, and the late Charles and Eva Shankle Morris of Garland. Tom and his family want to thank all the scout leaders for all their hard word and dedication.

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Rev. Jay Whalen Revival Music

Brighton Revival Choir, Brighton Youth Praise & Brighton Awana Choir Sunday 10:15am “Champions for Christ” (Honoring all of our Sports Teams) Sunday Evening 6:00 pm Special Vocal Guest, Mr. Jeff Kenyon Monday Evening 6:30pm • Sunday School Night Gospel Music Night featuring “Crossing Jordan” Mini concert starts at 6:15 pm Tuesday Evening 6:30pm • Deacons and Family Night Faith Night with special guest Bill Burke and the Faith Baptist Choir Wednesday Evening 6:30pm • Youth and Children’s Night Brighton’s Youth Praise and Awana Choir will lead the Service

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We have been practicing on our tap dancing. All of us are doing really well. Terry Bouwman lead the class in exercises on Friday, Fe.b 18 in the other room. Mr. Jerry Fayne and some of the service recipients went to the Tipton County courthouse to deliver some Valentine's Day goodies to Mr. Jeff Huffman and his staff. Plus we went to the Chamber of Commerce to deliver some Valentine's Day goodies to them.

We want to thank them bother for their love and kindness. The staff and serice recipients went to Big Lots and GoodWill Store plus the Dollar Tree to purchase some items. Plus they went to the Living Water bookstore to look

around. Plus we went to Glenn Springs Lake, Edmund Orgill Park. We also went by and looked at the planes at the Millingotn Navy Base. Our hearts and prayers go out to Julie Cella and her family with her aunt and uncle being under the weather. Mrs. Melodie Alston, a former Van Driver and staff member, came by to visit us here at the center. It was good to see her. We want to thank Mrs. Nroma Columbus for the magazinres that she donated to the center. Babette Payne made brownies for the staff and service recipients to enjoy at breaktime and also to sell.

Terry Bouwman also made monemade cookies for the staff and service recipients at breaktime. Upcoming birthdays are Sam Frankling on March 4 and Floyd Columbus on March 11. We want tot thank Mr. and Mrs. Frankling for the delicious lunch which consisted of pizza, cake and ice cream that they brought for Sam's birthday. Everybody enojyed it very much. The staff and service recipients celebrated Floyd Columbus' birthday with lasagna, french bread, cake and ice cream. We want to thank Mrs. Columbus for the delicious lunch. The cakse was provided by Mrs. Pam Hastings and we want tot thank mrs. Beth Crum and a famioly friend, Mrs. Linda Clarke, for their help as well as the staff. We want to thank Mrs. Norma Columbus for coming and volunterring to do some crafts out here with the service recipients as they are working on shambrcoks so St. Patrick's Day. We appreciate her coming out and working with them. Until next time...

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Legals SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated JUNE 17, 2003, executed by KENNETH OWENS (A/K/A KENNETH W. OWENS) AND WIFE ALESHIA D. OWENS, to MONTE S. CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1075, PAGE 573, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 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: LOT 132, ROLLING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, SECTION “E” AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET “D”, SLIDE 91 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TN AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A FOUND IRON IN THE WEST LINE OF ANDY DRIVE BEING 283.13 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF MEADOWLARK COVE AND BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 133; THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES, 57 MINUTES, 33 SECONDS WEST ALONG ANDY DRIVE, A DISTANCE OF 57.00 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 325.0 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 43.43 FEET TO A FOUND IRON BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 122; THENCE NORTH 55 DEGREES, 41 MINUTES, 53 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 224.90 FEET TO A FOUND IRON BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 122; THENCE NORTH 41 DEGREES, 57 MINUTES, 33 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 135, A DISTANCE OF 130.27 FEET TO A FOUND IRON BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 133; THENCE SOUTH 48 DEGREES, 02 MINUTES, 27 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 220.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO KENNETH W. OWENS AND ALESHIA D. OWENS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETIES, BY DEED DATED DECEMBER 10, 1997 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 814, PAGE 728, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 235 ANDY DRIVE, DRUMMONDS, TENNESSEE 38023.

MAP 145C GROUP F PARCEL 005.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-11433. 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: RSB CITIZENS, N.A.; CHASE BANK USA, N.A. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, February 16, 2011.

This is improved property known as 235 ANDY DRIVE, DRUMMONDS, TENNESSEE 38023.

J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 17feb3w

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 6, 2006, executed by GARY G YOUNG AND JENNIFER F YOUNG, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to PRLAP, INC. as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on October 13, 2006, as Instrument No. 94609, in Book 1304, at Page 36-52; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale.

WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on March 11, 2011, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 47, FINAL PLAT SECTION B, DEER RIDGE SUBDIVISION, AS DESCRIBED IN PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 15 OF THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 82 COTTON FALL DR, ATOKA, TN 38004.

In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): GARY G. YOUNG AND JENNIFER F. YOUNG 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, TX2-9840407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392,

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THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 TS# 10-0163905, FEI# 1006.127256, 02/17/2011, 02/24/2011, 03/03/2011

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, executed by BRANDON L. GARNER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, to CHARLES M. ENNIS, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1363, PAGE 868, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as provided in said Deed of Trust, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 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: LOT 5, SECTION B, MAGNOLIA ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 140, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BRANDON L. GARNER, UNMARRIED, HIS HEIRS AND ASSIGNS FOREVER BY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1363, PAGE 866, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1813 BRIGHTON CLOPTON ROAD, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

MAP 098 PARCEL 001.08 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. 67-11433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, February 14, 2011.

This is improved property known as 1813 BRIGHTON CLOPTON ROAD, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET

NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 17feb3w

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on June 23, 2005, by Grady A. Belt to W. Aaron Fortner, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1215, Page 347, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP; and WHEREAS, BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn.

Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, March 10, 2011, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Tax/Map ID: 134-016.00 Description of a 17.01 acre tract of the remaining Nesbit R. Mitchum property as being referenced in Record Book 734, Page 460. Said property being located along the East side of Scrub Oak Road and situated in the Tenth Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee. Being at the Northwest corner of the Nesbit R. Mitchum property as being referenced in Record Book 734, Page 460, also being located in a South line of the Renea A. McBride et al property (1056/538) and located in Scrub Oak Road (50 foot total right-ofway); Thence in a Northeastward direction along the Northline of Mitchum, also being a South line of McBride and the I. V. Taylor et ux property (307/428), N 87 deg. 04 minutes 02 seconds E a call and measured distance of 1196.56 feet to a found iron post being the Northeast corner of Mitchum, said post also being the Northwest Corner of the Terry H. Gwin et ux property (307/247); thence in a Southeastward direction along the East line of Mitchum, also being a West line of Gwin, S 13 deg. 10 minutes 14 seconds E a called distance of 408.71 feet but measured 409.45 feet to a found iron rod being the Southeast corner of Mitchum, said rod also being the Northeast corner of the remaining The Diocese of West Tennessee property (497/227); thence in a Southwestwardly direction along a South line of Mitchum, also being the North line of The Diocese of West Tennessee property, S 67 deg. 46 minutes 53 seconds W a called distance of 510.82 feet but measured 511.15 feet to a found capped conduit pipe being an exterior corner of the remaining Mitchum property and the Northwest corner of The Diocese of West Tennessee property, said pipe also being located in the East line of Lot 1 of the Mitchum-Scrub Oak Road Subdivision (Plat Cabinet H/Slide 19-B); thence in a Northwestward direction along an interior line of the Mitchum property, also being the East line of Lot 1, N 26 deg. 37 minutes 40 seconds W 136.33 feet to a found iron rod being an interiorcorner of the remaining Mitchum property and the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence in a Southwestward direction along a South line of the Mitchum property, also being North line of Lot 1, S 67 deg. 59 minutes 10 seconds W 210.00 feet to a found iron rod being an interior corner of the remaining Mitchum property and the Northernmost Northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence in a Southeastward direction along an interior line of the Mitchum property, also being a West line of Lot 1, S 26 deg.

37 minutes 40 seconds E 159.84 feet to a found capped iron rod & steel witness post being an exterior corner of the remaining Mitchum property and an interior corner of said Lot 1; thence in a Southwestward direction along a South line of Mitchum, also being a North line of Lot 1, S 67 deg. 59 minutes 10 seconds W

passing a found capped iron rod and-steel witness post at 553.19 feet (being the Westernmost Northwest corner of said Lot 1) but continuing a total distance of 579.19 feet to the Southwest corner of the remaining Mitchum property being located in Scrub Oak Road; thence in a Northwestward direction along the West line of Mitchum, with the general alignment of Scrub Oak Road, the following two (2) courses; N 06 deg. 07 minutes 31 seconds W 574.88 feet to an angle point; thence N 06 deg. 44 minutes 42 seconds W 277.90 feet to the point of beginning and containing 17.01 acres by computation. However, the above described property is subject to Scrub Oak Road and its rightof- way. However, there exist upon the above described property an overhead utility line. This property is subject to any and all easements and/or rights-ofway which may accompany said structure. However, the above described property is subject to a 50 foot ingress and egress easement as being described as follows: Commencing at a found capped iron rod and steel witness post in the East tight-ofway of Scrub Oak Road (50 foot total right-of-way) being located in a South line of the remaining Nesbit K. Mitchum property as being referenced in record Book 734, Page 460, said rod also being the westernmost northwest corner of Lot 1 of the MitchumScrub Oak Road Subdivision (Flat Cabinet “H”/Slide 19-B); thence, In a Northwestward direction along the east right- ofway of Scrub Oak Road, N 06 deg. 07’ 31” W, 516,82 feet to the “True” Point of Beginning and the Southwest corner of this herein described 50 foot Ingress and egress easement; thence in a Northwestward direction along the East right-of-way of Scrub-Oak Road, also being a west line of this easement, N 06 deg. 07’ 31” W, 50.94 feet to the Northwest corner of this herein described easement; thence in an Eastward direction along the North line of this easement, the following six (6) courses: S 85 deg. 06’ 06” E, 44,87 feet to an angle point thence S 59 deg.

27’ 58’ E 154.59 feet to an angle point; thence S 71 deg. 57’ 28”E 159.64 feet to an angle point; thence S 88 deg. 09’ 31” E 58.15 feet to an angle point; thence N 83 deg. 45’ 08” E 71.72 feet to an angle point; thence N 67 deg. 53’ 57” E 48.73 feet to the Northeast corner of this herein described easement; thence in a southeastward direction along the East line of this easement, S 26 deg. 37’ 40” E 98.38 feet to the Southeast corner of this herein described easement being located in a South line of the remaining Mitchum property, also being located in a North line of Lot 1 of the Mitchum-Scrub Oak Road Subdivision; thence in a southwestward direction along a south line of Mitchum and this easement, also being a North line of Lot 1, S 67 deg. 59’ 10” W, 50.16 feet to a found iron rod being an interior corner of the remaining Mitchum property and an exterior corner of this herein described easement, said rod also being the Northernmost Northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence in a Northwestward direction along a West line of this easement N 26 dug. 37’ 40’ W 48.14 feet to an interior corner of this herein described easement; thence in a Westward direction along a South line of this easement, the following six (6) courses; S 67 deg. 53’ 57” W 9.50 feet to an angle point; thence S 83 deg. 45” 08” W 82.22 feet to an angle point; thence N 88 deg. 09’ 31” W 68.81 feet to an angle point; thence N 71 deg.

57’ 28” W 172.22 feet to an angle point; thence N 59 deg.

27’ 58” W 148.58 feet to an angle point; thence N 85 deg.06’ 06”W 23.75 feet to the ‘True” Point of Beginning. Being part of the same property conveyed to Nesbit K. Mitchum and wife, Ellen R. Mitchum by deed of record in Book 734, page 460, dated 10-19-94, and then the same property further conveyed to Grady A. Belt by deed from Nesbit R. Mitchum and wife Ellen R. Mitchum of record in Book 1105, page 887, filed on 11-1203, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2096 Scrub Oak Road, Mason, TN 38049 CURRENT OWNER(S): Grady A Belt The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

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

ment 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 QFO Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 432.0938081TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 02/17/2011, 02/24/2011, 03/03/2011

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 28, 2006, executed by ROBIN L BOWERS, A MARRIED WOMAN and MICHAEL ROBIELSKY, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON, JR. as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on May 9, 2006, as Instrument No. 88037, in Book 1273, at Page 921; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, 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 March 18, 2011, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 423, SECTION M, WILLIAMSBURG ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET H, SLIDE 151, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 76 HUMMINGBIRD LOOP, ATOKA, TN 38004.

In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): ROBIN L BOWERS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MICHAEL ROBIELSKY 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, TX2-9840407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522,

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Thursday, March 3, 2011 • THE LEADER • A17

www.covingtonleader.com TS# 10-0102367, FEI# 1006.110334, 02/24/2011, 03/03/2011, 03/10/2011

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 July 25, 2007, by John V. Wilcox and Kim N. Wilcox to Charles M. Ennis, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 1355, Page 889, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn.

Code Ann. 35-5-117 (i), not less 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 WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, March 17, 2011, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 64, Section B-2, Lochmeade Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 264, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is made for a more particular description of said property. This being the same property conveyed to Grantors herein by Warranty Deed being filed simultaneously herewith.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 275 Colton Ridge, Atoka, TN 38004 CURRENT OWNER(S): John V. Wilcox and Kim N. Wilcox 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 ALK Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 221.1100058TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: February 24, March 3 and 10, 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 September 8, 2006 by Roy A. Meadors, Sr. and Brenda H. Meadors to Thomas D. Forrester, Trustee as same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 1298, Page 460, the beneficiary being InSouth Bank.

Subsequently STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. was appointed successor trustee in Book 1503, Page 176; 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, March 18, 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 Fifth Civil District in the County of Tipton and State of Tennessee and being

known as a 6.55 acre partition from a parcel of land conveyed to Roy A. and Brenda H. Meadors by deed recorded in Deed Book 812, Page 657, in the Tipton County Register’s Office, further bounded and described as follows: [insert legal here] (See attached PDF file for legal description.)

Property address: 5317 Drummonds Road, Drummonds, Tennessee This sale is subject to a first mortgage dated May 18, 2005 in favor of Patriot Bank and recorded in Book 1206, Page 437 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. This sale will erase, as to this property only, the two judgment liens styled, Donald R. Cole & Associates vs. Roy A. Meadors and Brenda Meadors, Case No. 35495-42-396 and recorded in Book 1370, Page 714; and Chase Bank USA, N.A. vs. Roy A. Meadors, Case No. 37081 and recorded in Book 1374, Page 624.

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 Publication dates: Feb 24, Mar 3, 10 Our File No. 11-00267-0

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust, executed the 22nd day of June, 2007, by WEST TIPTON, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, to RALPH HENSON, as Trustee as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, at Record Book 1349, Page 345.

Whereas, First Citizens National Bank, the owners of the debt secured by said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by a default in the payment of the debt and obligations secured, at the option of the Owner, after being authorized to proceed with a sale under the aforesaid Deed of Trust in the event of a default there under, this is to give notice that the undersigned will on the 5th day of April, 2011, commencing at 10:30 a.m., at the front door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Tract I: (Lot 2A) Part of Faye Elizabeth Adkins, Freddie Robert Turner and T. A. Turner and wife, Patsy C. Turner’s 70.71 acre tract recorded in Deed Book 738, Page 653 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe set at the northwest corner of Faye Elizabeth Adkins, Freddie Robert Turner and T. A. Turner and wife, Patsy C. Turner’s 70.71 acre tract recorded in Deed Book 738, Page 653, of which this partition is a part, said point being in the east line of Sara Harris (WB “G”, PG 458); thence North 85 deg. 28’ 48” East, 737.97 feet along Adkins & Turner’s north line to an iron pipe set for the northeast corner of this partition; then south 04 deg 59’ 38” West, 1340.34 feet along the east line of this partition to an iron pipe set in the north ROW line of Richardson Landing Road; then in a westwardly direction along the said ROW line the following three courses: north 71 deg. 10’59” west, 49.44 feet; north 85 deg.

28’52” west, 136.27 feet; north 89 deg 12’ 33” west, 570.30 feet to Adkins & Turner’s west line, said point being in Embry’s east line; then north 00 deg. 47’25” west 714.00 feet along Embry’s east line of Sara Harris’ southeast corner; then north 15 deg.

12’43” east, 547.80 feet along Harris’ east line to the Point of Beginning, encompassing 23.05 acres, more or less.

Subject to unnoted easements that may or may not be recorded.

Tract II: (Lot 3A) Part of Elizabeth Adkins, Freddie Robert Turner and T. A. Turner and wife, Patsy C. Turner’s 25 acre tract recorded in Deed Book 738, Page 654, in the Register’s Office, lying north of Richardson Landing Road in the Fifth Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe at the northwest corner of Faye Elizabeth Adkins, Freddie Robert Turner and T. A. Turner and wife, Patsy C. Turner’s 25 acre tract recorded in Deed Book 738, Page 654 of which this partition is a part, said point being in the east line of Sara Harris (WB G, Page 458), said point also being the southwest corner of James E. Dolan (DB 251, page 574); then north 86 deg 47’ 02” west, 496.98 feet along Adkins & Turner’s north line of James E. Dolan’s south line to a 14”

which oak north of a branch; then south 52 deg. 08’01” east, 98.49 feet along Dolan’s south line to an iron pipe set for the northeast corner of this partition; then south 4 deg. 59’38” West, 797.58 feet along the east line of this partition to an iron pipe set in the north line of Adkins & Turner’s 70.71 acre tract recorded in Deed Book 738, page 653; then south 85 deg 28’ 48” west, 737.97 feet along Adkins & Turner’s north line to an iron pipe set at the northwest corner of Adkins & Turner’s 70.71 acre tract; thence north 14 deg.

38’01” east, 914.95 feet along Harris’ east line and Adkins & Turner’s west line to the point of beginning, encompassing 12.95 acres of land, more or less.

Subject to unnoted easements that may or may not be recorded.

THERE IS INCLUDED BUT HEREBY EXCLUDED FROM THIS CONVEYANCE THE FOLLOWING LOT: Lot 26, Richardson Lakes Subdivision as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 613 in the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHARLES E. COLE, SR., AND WIFE, MARY COLE BY WARRANTY DEED FROM JOHN O. CHORLEY, JR., OF RECORD AT RECORD BOOK 1324, PAGE 926 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. CHARLES E. COLE, SR., AND MARY COLE THEREAFTER CONVEYED THEIR INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO WEST TIPTON, LLC, BY QUITCLAIM DEED OF RECORD AT RECORD BOOK 1348, PAGE 350 IN SAID REGISTER’S OFFICE. Property Address: Lots 1 – 25, Richardson Lakes Subdivision, Richardson Landing Road, Tipton County, Tennessee Owner of Property: West Tipton, LLC The sale of the above described property shall be subjected to unpaid property taxes, assessments, subdivision restrictions, building lines, easements and all other prior liens and encumbrances of record superior in right to Deed of Trust.

In addition to the following parties may claim an interest in the above referenced property: None All rights and equities of redemption, statutory right of redemption, homestead and dower and all other rights or exemptions of every kind are expressly waived and title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will only sell and convey only as Trustee. The sale held pursuant to this notice may be rescinded at the Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day certain without further publication, upon announcement of the time and place for the sale set forth herein.

WITNESS MY HAND, this the 18th day of February, 2011.

RALPH HENSON TRUSTEE MINOR JOHNSTON DOUGLAS, PLLC ATTORNEYS FOR TRUSTEE 124 EAST MARKET STREET SOMERVILLE, TN 38068 (901) 465-3117 24FEB3W

FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made by failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain Deed of Trust dated August 17, 2000, executed by Jesse K. Massey and Elizabeth C. Massey (husband and wife), recorded in Record Book 910, Page 979, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, and wherein the said Jesse K. Massey and Elizabeth C. Massey (husband and wife) conveyed the property therein described to William C. Ford, Trustee, to secure the indebtedness therein described, and the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust and note, and payment not having been made as demanded; and the undersigned, Joel E. Jordan, of 3326 Aspen Grove Drive #604, Franklin, Tennessee 37067, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of William C. Ford, Trustee, said appointment being set forth in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, notice is hereby given that I, Joel E. Jordan, Substitute Trustee, having been requested so to do by the lawful owner of said indebtedness, will on Friday, March 18, 2011, at 12:00 Noon at the North corner of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, free from equity of redemption, homestead and dower, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, the following described real estate in Tipton County, Tennessee: Lot 40, Simmons Road Subdivision, Section “D”, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet “F”, Slide 15, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is made for a more particularly description of said property.

Being the same property conveyed to Jesse K. Massey, married, by Warranty Deed from Mallard Development Company dated August 17, 2000 and re-

corded in Record Book 910, Page 977, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

Included in this conveyance is a 2001 Anniversary mobile home, Serial #TNFLY27A/B55252AV12.

This is improved property known as Pintail Cr Lot 40, Atoka, Tennessee 38004.

The 2010 taxes are currently due and payable. The 2009 taxes are currently past due and delinquent.

The following person(s) or entity(ies) hold a Deed of Trust, lien or other encumbrance on the above described property: Discover Bank Judgment Lien Record Book 1483, Page 437 Said sale is subject to any and all unpaid taxes and any other prior claims, liens, easements, set back lines and restrictions.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. THE NOTICE OF RIGHT TO FORECLOSE HAS BEEN SENT AS REQUIRED BY T.C.A. §35-5-117 JOEL E. JORDAN Substitute Trustee STELTEMEIER & WESTBROOK, PLLC 3326 Aspen Grove Drive, #604 Franklin, Tennessee 37067 Insertion Dates: February 24, March 3 and March 10, 2011.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated NOVEMBER 2, 2006, executed by SAMANTHA S. CARRISOZA (A/K/A SAMANTHA LEE SAVAGE A/K/A SAMANTHA LEE ELLINGTON A/K/A SAMANTHA LEE CARRISOZA), AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to LARRY N. WESTBROOK, ESQ., Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1309, PAGE 751 AND MODIFIED IN RECORD BOOK 1454, PAGE 920, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable

by CITIMORTGAGE, INC., 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, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on MONDAY, MARCH 28, 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: LYING AND BEING IN TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND THUS DESCRIBED: THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 11, MILO SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 12 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF FANNIE DRIVE, 673.80 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF DAWSON ROAD IN A COMMON EAST CORNER AND A FOUND IRON PIN TO LOTS 11 AND 12; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 42 MINUTES, 02 SECONDS WEST A CALLED DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET BUT A MEASURED DISTANCE OF 188.97 FEET TO A COMMON CORNER TO LOTS 11, 12, 17 AND LOT 18 AND TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 3 DEGREES, 52 MINUTES, 05 SECONDS WEST, A CALLED DISTANCE OF 109.00 FEET BUT A MEASURED DISTANCE OF 107.63 FEET TO A FOUND IRON PIN AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER TO THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 11, ALSO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER TO THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 11; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES, 15 MINUTES, 59 SECONDS EAST, A CALLED DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET, BUT A MEASURED DISTANCE OF 192.32 FEET TO A FOUND IRON PIN IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 11 AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 11;

THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES, 05 MINUTES, 20 SECONDS EAST, A CALLED DISTANCE OF 109.00 FEET, BUT A MEASURED DISTANCE OF 109.11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SAMANTHA S. CARRISOZA BY DEED DATED NOVEMBER 2, 2006 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1309, PAGE 749, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 141 FANNIE DRIVE, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

MAP 051C GROUP A PARCEL 011.01 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. 67-11433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 1, 2011. This is improved property known as 141 FANNIE DRIVE, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011.

J. PHILLIP JONES, Substitute Trustee J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430

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 June 11, 2007, executed by CHRISTOPHER MILLS, AND ALICIA MILLS HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to JEANINE B. SAYLOR as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on June 13, 2007, as Instrument No. 104881, in Book 1346, at Page 923; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, 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 on July 9, 2010, as Instrument No. 139236, in Book 1481, at Page 319-320.

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 March 25, 2011, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 127, SECTION G, BLAYDES ESTATES SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF

RECORD IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 125, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TEENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 115 WILLIAM BLAYDES STREET, ATOKA, TN 38004.

In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): CHRISTOPHER A. MILLS AKA CHRISTOPHER MILLS AND ALICIA G. MILLS AKA ALICIA MILLS 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, TX2-9840407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392, TS# 10-0070647, FEI# 1006.103983, 03/03/2011, 03/10/2011, 03/17/2011

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 August 24, 2007, by Jeremy Bradshaw and April Bradshaw to Monte S. Connell, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book No. 1361, Page 753, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.; and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn.

Code Ann. § 35-5-117 (i), not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, March 24, 2011, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 1, Bradshaw-Walnut Grove Road Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet G, Slide 62-A, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

Being the same property conveyed to Jeremy Bradshaw and April Bradshaw by Quit Claim Deed filed of record in Book 1110, Page 880, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Also see Quit Claim Deed of record in Book 989, Page 402, in the aforesaid Register’s Office.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1874 Walnut Grove Road, Giltedge, TN 38015 CURRENT OWNER(S): Jeremy Bradshaw and April Bradshaw 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 en-

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A18 • Thursday, March 3, 2011 • THE LEADER cumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: Bank of Tipton 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.: 221.1100371TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 03/03, 03/10 & 03/17/11

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 December 10, 2004, by Steven H Rogers and Melanie Rogers to Monte S. Connell, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under book 1180, Page 464, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn.

Code Ann. 35-5-117 (i), not less 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 WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, March 24, 2011 (having been postponed from the previous sale dates of September 24, 2009 and September 3, 2009), commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 3, Section A, Dove Heights Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 2, Page 91, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1476 Nelson Drive, Brighton, TN 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): Steven H Rogers and Melanie Rogers 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: Discounts Russ, Inc. as assignee for Providian 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 ALK Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 221.0928550TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: March 3, 10 and 17, 2011

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2860 ESTATE OF Jimmy Patrick.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 22nd day of February, 2011.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Jimmy Patrick, 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.

R. D. NO PR2862 ESTATE OF Lewis Franklin Jones. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 24th day of February, 2011.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Lewis Franklin Jones, 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 3rd day of March, 2011.

Michael D. Jones Executor 3mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

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NOTICE!!

Drema Patrick Byrd Angela Patrick Reed Co-Executors 3mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

If You Smell Gas, Here is What To Do 1.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2861 ESTATE OF Charles Shelton Southall. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 22nd day of February, 2011.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Charles Shelton Southall, 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.

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FIRST UTILITY DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY Emergency No. 476-9525

CITY OF COVINGTON GAS COMPANY Emergency No. 476-7163

POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY Emergency No. 837-0182

CITY OF MUNFORD GAS DEPARTMENT Emergency No. 837-0171

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CITY OF MUNFORD NOTICE TO 2009 DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS

This 3rd day of March, 2011.

J. Taylor Simonton Milton Southall Co-Executors 3mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2859 ESTATE OF James Barbara Jones Fesmire. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 17th day of February, 2011.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of James Barbara Jones Fesmire, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee.

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

This 3rd day of March, 2011.

James Michael Jones, Sr. Executors 3mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2863 ESTATE OF Duke H. Brasfield.

(Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 24th day of February, 2011.

Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Duke H. Brasfield, 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 3rd day of March, 2011.

Martha B. Brasfield Executrix 3mar2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

Thursday, March 31, 2011 will be the last day 2009 Property Taxes will be collected in the Recorder’s office at 1397 Munford Avenue.

You are advised that additional penalties, interest and court cost will be imposed in consequence of suits to be filed for enforcement of the lien for taxes against property until the filing of such suits.

All 2009 payments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on March 31, 2011.

A list of said delinquent taxes will not be published.

On April 1, 2011 all unpaid 2009 Property Taxes will be turned over to Tipton County Chancery Court for collection.

Dorothy Williams Recorder/Treasurer 3mar1w

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PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 137-105, notice is hereby given of public hearing to be held by the Tipton County Legislative Commission, Monday, the 11th day of April 2011, at 6:45 p.m. in the Tipton County Justice Center, 1801 South College Street. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

The hearing is to receive input into the following item: 1. The Rezoning from C-2 (Light Commercial District) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) of 1.18 acres located at 3839 Drummonds Road on Tax Map 94, Parcel 52.06 owned by Drummonds Properties, LLC. A copy of the map and legal description of this property can be viewed at the Tipton County Planning Office/Building Inspector’s Office during regular business hours.

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NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS! Thursday March 31st 2011 Is the last day you can pay your 2009 delinquent property taxes at Atoka City Hall, 334 Atoka-Munford Avenue, Atoka, TN. You are advised that after Thursday March 31st 2011 Additional penalties, interest, and court cost will be imposed in consequence of suits to be filed for enforcement of the lien for taxes against property; until filing of such suits, taxes may be paid in my office through 5:00 p.m. on Thursday March 31st 2011 I will not publish a listing of said delinquent taxpayers.

Your 2009 delinquent tax payment must have been received in my office by Thursday March 31st 2011 Atoka City Hall is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For any questions please contact us at 837-5300.

Town of Atoka Debbie Pickard Recorder/Treasurer

Poplar Grove Utility District 14560 HWY 51 S Atoka, TN 38004 PO Box 129 Tipton, TN 38071 901-837-0181 Unclaimed Property The following customers have Unclaimed Property at the above address. Please contact the District before April 22, 2011. After that date all unclaimed Property will be turned over to the State of Tennessee.

It is hereby given that on the 18th of March, 2011 at 8:00 A.M. the following will be sold at Munford Mini Storage, 82 Munford Ave. Munford, TN 38058

INVITATION TO BIDDERS The Tipton County Public Works Department requests separate sealed bids for the following item: ASPHALT PAVING – HOT MIX Bids shall be received by the Tipton County Public Works Department at the Administration Office in Brighton, Tennessee until 4:00 p.m. local time on Monday, March 7, 2011. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Public Works meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the same day at the administration building in Brighton, Tennessee.

Bids sent by mail should be addressed to the Tipton County Public Works Department, 8279 Highway 51, Brighton, TN 38011. Bid sheets shall be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope marked “HOT MIX 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 for (60) sixty days after the opening bid date.

The bidder shall comply with all state, federal and local laws and/or regulations. Special laws, regulations and executive orders that are applicable to the bid shall include but not be limited to: failure to list a specific law, etc., however, shall not act as a waiver of its enforcement.

Bid specifications are available at the Public Works Office.

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

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Thursday, March 3, 2011 • THE LEADER • A19

Student receives UTM scholarship MARTIN, Tenn. – A Tipton County student has been awarded a scholarship for the 2011-2012 academic year to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin, according to Judy Rayburn, director of admissions.

Kaitlyn Downing, daughter of Donna Downing of Atoka and Michael Downing of Millington, will be a freshman. She received the Deans

Scholarship.

Additional information on scholarships and other types of financial assistance is available by contacting UT Martin Office of Student Financial Assistance, 205 Administration Building, UT Martin, Martin, Tenn.

38238. In-state residents telephone 800-829-UTM1; out-of-state residents should call (731) 881-7040.

STUDENTS CAN “DIG” SOIL CONSERVATION In January, the Tipton County Soil Conservation District distributed “Dig It!” soil booklets to fifth grade students in schools in Tipton County fifth grade students and fifth grade teachers. These booklets provide a lot of good conservation information for young students.

More than just providing information, they have fun activities and puzzles incorporated in the booklets. Pictured is a fifth grade class and teachers at Covington Integrated Arts Academy.

Atoka Boy Scout troop visits battle site and caverns On a recent trip, Boy Scout troop 60 of Atoka went to Cumberland Caverns near McMinnville, Tenn.

The troop of about 50 boys first stopped in Murfreesboro to visit Stones River National Battlefield. The battle, which took place on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in 18621863, was a major victory for the Union. After the stop at Stones River, the troop continued on to McMinnville and the caverns. After a brief wait to get into the cave, the troop started the hike

to 300 feet underground.

After settling into their campsite 300 feet underground, the tours began.

The first tour, called the wild tour, went through some of the tighter regions of the cave. The two-mile tour lasts about three hours to crawl and squeeze through the cave.

After returning from the wild tour, the next calmer and easier tour begins which is a walking tour to the biggest room in the cave, the Hall of the Mountain King. The size of about three football fields, the massive Hall of the Mountain King

is the only room visited on the 1.5 hour walking tour. After returning from the walking tour, it was time for dinner.

The volcano room served as the cave’s cafeteria.

After dinner the troop returned to their underground campsite. They rested and thought about the early explorers of the cave as they drifted to sleep.

In the morning, or what the troop hoped to be morning, they packed up their things and began the hike back out of the cave.

UT MARTIN WESTSTAR MEETS IN BROWNSVILLE AND COVINGTON - MARTIN, Tenn. – Feb. 21, 2011 –The University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Development Program met for “Fundamentals of Economic Development: Building Communities from the Base Up,” on Jan. 27-28, in Brownsville and Covington. Among those in attendance, from left to right, were Donnie Leggett, of Moscow, Hardeman Fayette Utility District general manager, WestStar class of 2011; Franklin Smith, Haywood County mayor, class of 1993; and Duane Lavery, of Covington, HTL Advantage, Inc. president, class of 2010.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011

Chargers fall in state playoffs Coach Real named Coach of the Year CHARGING ON The Chargers made history in 2011, going undefeated in district 13AA with a 16-0 record. During a Region 7AA quarter final Saturday, the Chargers lost to second seed Fayette-Ware, 77-72.

By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader An unprecedented, championship season came to too early an end for Covington fans last Saturday at Fayette-Ware as their third seeded Chargers fell victim to the red hot and second seeded Wildcats 77-72 in the quarter-final round of the TSSAA Region 7AA boys state championship tournament.

The loss left CHS with a 24-6 record in a year that saw the 2010-11 Chargers roll through District 13AA undefeated for the first time in history earning a spot in the record books for themselves and a “Coach of the Year” accolade for CHS Head Coach Dion Real.

It was a game that reversed the trends that had favored CHS most of the season. Covington had usually been to the free throw line 8-10 times more than its opponents in most games.

In this game, FayetteWare made 3 more trips to the line, 20 to CHS’ 17 and made more shots, 12 to 8.

Turnovers had also been skewed widely in the Chargers’ favor all

season. They had only two more in this game.

It came down to rebounding and despite both teams being of essentially equal height, Fayette-Ware out-jumped CHS all night on both boards and led in second chance points. Therein lay the difference.

The Chargers held a 20-15 lead at the end of the first quarter but could not hold back a Wildcat run in the second and went to the locker room trailing 39-37. A dogfight ensued in the third period with the lead switching hands by one point for the entire period until the Wildcats tied it at 56 with 1:34 left.

Covington held the ball for the final shot of the period and took the lead on a deep three-point toss

by Demetres Claybon, one of his 6 “3s” in the game. The fourth quarter was all Fayette-Ware’s as they outscored the Chargers 21-13 repeatedly getting that second chance off a miss and denying the Chargers on their offensive board.

Covington cut the lead to 70-68 with 2:37 seconds remaining on a “3”

by Claybon and got three turnovers; three free throw opportunities and four point-blank lay-up chances within the last 1:30 but could not score, allowing the Wildcats to pull away at the line for the final margin.

Demetres Claybon closed out his CHS career as the game’s leading scorer with 23 points.

Dexter Moore added 10 for CHS as the only other

CHAMPIONSHIP CHARGERS - The Covington High School Chargers were defeated in the state playoffs by Fayette-Ware, bringing to an end to a brilliant season that saw Head Coach Dion Real (far left) named District 13AA "Coach of the Year." The Chargers were undefeated in region play.

Photos by Fred Brooks

Coach Dion Real holds the ball he was presented A CHS player takes the ball down the court in last week's game against Dyersburg that set up a for his "Coach of the Year" honors in the district. playoff game against Fayette-Ware. Covington ended the season seeded third.

Charger in double figures.

Carlos Hart, Jr. took scoring honors for Fayette-Ware with 22 points.

Orlando Bass, Bennie Williams and Ben Richardson who added 16, 14

and 11 respectively for the Wildcats to go with a boatload of rebounds did the damage.

Their work on the boards and hustle to loose balls turned the game for the Wildcats

and sent CHS home with dreams of what might have been.

INDIVIDUAL SCORING Fayette-Ware: C. Hart- 22; J. Lewis- 8; O. Bass- 16; B. Wil-

liams- 14; B. Richardson- 11; K. Rosser- 6 CHS: Demetres Claybon23; Darrius Foster- 2; Bernard Hurd- 5; Devin Wakefield- 9; Dexter Moore- 10; Carnelius Edwards- 5; Jawan Alston- 6; Jerrian Foster- 6; Shelton Lyons- 6

Craigmont ends Brighton’s season

By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com Brighton’s season came to an end Tuesday night in Munford against Craigmont in the Region 7-AAA Tournament semifinals, two wins short of a program-first state tournament berth.

The Cardinals trailed by two points with 38 seconds left in the third quarter after sophomore Demetrius Dyson scored on a baseline jumper.

But the Chiefs answered

with a 13-2 run in the fourth quarter and won 68-59, ending the Cardinals’ season.

“We were in the ballgame as long as we were defending the paint,” Brighton coach Jason Morgan said. “We got up six or seven points that last time and we had to extend our defense.

That’s when they got us.”

Dyson, who led Brighton with 15, scored with 6:21 left in the second quarter to give the Cardinals a 19-18 lead. He made a pair of free throws moments later to give his team a

three-point lead.

But Craigmont (28-5) responded with a 17-1 run and took a seven-point lead into halftime.

Brighton senior Ricky Foster, who finished with eight points, hit two 3-pointers in the third quarter to help the Cardinals get back in the game, but it was not enough.

Craigmont junior Jordan Washington hit a 3-pointer with 5:35 left in the game to push the Chiefs’ lead to 10 points and Brighton never got

back in the game.

Brighton sophomore Jonathan Stark finished with eight points and junior Eddie Middlebrooks scored seven.

Senior Rodnerius Lewis led Craigmont with 16 points and sophomore Sam Craft added 15.

“I thought we scored the ball against a good defensive team,” said Morgan, whose team finished 23-8. “As long as our defense was doing well, our offense looked great … This was the first time we

swept the Tipton County teams in a long, long time. It’s tough right after a loss, but I told the kids in the coming weeks and months, we’ll look back on this and realize what a good season it was.”

Brighton defeated Arlington on Saturday in the region quarterfinals, 75-54.

Dyson led the way with 20 points and Stark finished with 15. Foster scored 19 and Middlebrooks tallied 12.

Lady Cougars, Lady Cardinals conclude season

By JEFF IRELAND sports@covingtonleader.com The Munford and Brighton girls basketball teams gave their higherseeded opponents a scare Friday night in the District 7-AAA quarterfinals on the road Friday night.

But both local teams came up a little short and saw their seasons end.

Munford, the third seed out of District 13-AAA, had a chance down the

stretch to take out secondseeded Craigmont, but came up just short.

Lauren Zvolanek had a look at a game-tying jumper in the closing seconds, but Munford fell, 54-51.

“We couldn’t ask for a better shot,” Munford coach Steve Poindexter said. “It just didn’t go in.”

Munford (15-14) trailed by six at the half before outscoring Craigmont

13-7 in the second half to knot the score.

Craigmont stormed to a seven-point lead early in the fourth quarter before Munford made things interesting down the stretch.

“I don’t think we played well in the first half of the first quarter,” Poindexter said. “We had a fourpoint third quarter. Even through all that, with 30 seconds left we had the ball down by two.”

Kelsey Briggs led Munford with 17 points. Alex Turner and Tamara Moore each scored nine for Munford and Zvolanek finished with seven.

“Our kids, they just have the mentality that they’re never out of the game,” Poindexter said.

“They just keep playing hard. That’s probably the most important thing we’ve gotten out of this year.”

Brighton (11-16), the

fourth seed out of District 13-AAA, gave Arlington, the top seed out of District 14-AAA, all they could handle.

The Lady Cardinals had a shot to tie the game late but fell, 33-31.

Brighton led by five after one quarter and by one after three.

Ashia Jones led Brighton with 10 points. Cassie Shephred added nine and Britt Sanford scored eight.

Camille Alberson led Arlington with 12 points and Ariel Hearn added 11.

The Munford boys saw their season come to an end Saturday night in the region quarterfinals with a 91-52 loss to Craigmont.

Antonio Moore led Munford with 18 points.

Rodnerius Lewis led Craigmont with 16 points and Jordan Washington added 11. Sam Craft scored 13.

Lady Charger freshmen take second in sectional

By STEVE HOLT Special to The Leader Few in number, but mighty in heart, the Covington Lady Charger freshman basketball team battled a stronger and deeper White Station Lady Spartan squad for the Freshman Sectional Championship at Castellaw Gym last Saturday

only to come up short 49-30.

Head coach Katrisha Glass’ five players gave it all they had in the effort having bested four other teams to reach the sectional final having won the district championship along the way.

CHS hung with White Station for a quarter and trailed by only 1 at 10-9 after the first pe-

riod but the Lady Spartans had too many bodies to throw at the Lady Chargers and eventually wore them down outscoring them in the second by 6 to take a 23-16 lead at the break.

Neither team managed much offense in the third period so Covington entered the fourth only down 9 and with a chance to come back but White Station

slammed the door outscoring CHS 17-10 in the final fame to secure the win.

White Station’s Courtney Banks led all scorers with 23 points. Janeika Mason paced CHS with 11. Nykia Grandberry added 9 for the Lady Chargers. Covington committed 22 turnovers to 9 for the Lady Spartans. White Station

shot 33 percent (2/6) from the free throw line. Covington hit on 8/14 (57 percent).

Individual scoring: White Station: T. Sanders- 7; A. Danielson- 11; A. Claxton- 3; C. Banks- 23; B. Jones- 3; K. Richardson- 2 CHS: J’La Brandon- 2; Precious Harvey- 8; Janeika Mason- 11; Nykia Grandberry- 9

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Outdoor news extends beyond hunting season By the time you read this column, Tennessee 2010 and 2011 rabbit, quail and squirrel seasons will be a thing of the past.

When hunting seasons close, it is almost like losing a good friend. However, we are already making provisions for next year.

Last Friday night at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church’s Wildlife Supper hosted by the church and MC’s by Bob Whitworth, we donated a rabbit hunt won by Payne Fuller and a deer hunt won by Billy Dan Huggins son, Grayson.

At the wildlife supper, duck, pheasant, venison tacos and sausages, Alaskan red salmon soup, mallard duck dressing, and rainbow trout, were just a few of the things on the menu Saturday night. Boys, we are looking forward to the hunts.

Recently the Tennessee Legislature introduced NRAdrafted House Bill 1668 and companion bill Senate Bill 1768, the Tennessee Gun Owners Improvement Act. Sponsored by State Representative Judd Matheny (R-47) and State Senator Bill Ketron (R-13), Hb 1668/SB 1768 would improve upon the current Tennessee Permit Law by cleaning up redundancies

that are found in Federal Law and remove unnecessary restrictions placed on law abiding WILDLIFE CHATTER ARNOLD B ULL citizens.

HB 1668: Allow gun owners to lawfully store firearms in their privately owned and locked vehicle while parked in publicly accessible parking lots controlled by their employer or a business that they frequent. The bill would not affect a situation in which firearms were banned from the premises, as a matter of state or federal law, or in which the vehicle had no authority to be on the property in the first place.

Strengthen current firearm preemption laws by prohibiting local government entities from banning firearms outside “buildings” under their control or in private vehicles. It would also fix the local parks provision and eliminate the patchwork of laws across the state by invalidating existing ordinances, rules, or other provisions that would conflict with the

state firearm preemption law.

Create provisions that would prevent the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) from using the fees charged for background checks as a general revenue source and limit the fees to no more than what it costs to run the background check system.

Require TBI to destroy records pertaining to an approved firearm transfer by the end of the business day on which the background check occurred and prohibit the duplication, transfer, or reproduction of such records while moving up the date of issuing permits from 90 days to 45 days.

Prohibit public or private landlords from enacting leased clauses that ban firearms from a lessee’s residential or business premises.

Repeal the general bans on the carrying f handguns by those with permits in refuges, public hunting areas, or wildlife management areas that are located within the boundaries of a state park or state natural area.

Codify the Fraudulent Firearms Prevention Act and stop private sting operations by cronies of anti gun New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Repeal over reaching disqualifiers for a carry permit including those who have had their rights restored, bringing Tennessee in line with current federal stan-

dards.

Clarify a positing provision for school buildings and grounds from where firearms are banned.

Several years ago, I wrote in this column that black bears were about 75 miles away from us Tipton Countians on our west side in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, and Paris, Tennessee, on the east side and they were headed our way.

Arkansas folk this past year had their second best bear hunting year ever, with the harvest of more than 450 bears during the 2010-11 bear season but the 2009-10 bear season still claims the state record for the highest number of bears harvested at 530.

Archery and crossbow hunters took the majority of the harvest. Polk and Scott counties were the two top counties for hear hunters.

In Polk County, 40 bears were harvested, followed by 35 bears in Scott county and both of these counties are on the western boundary of the state of Arkansas. Could that mean the bears are moving west instead of east?

National Wild Turkey Federation named Cpl Roger Tate of Evening Shade, Ark., as its 2011 National Law

FIRST DEER BAGGED John and Catherine Turner show off Catherine’s first deer. They feel it’s a memory and an accomplishment that will last a life time.

Ponds and small lakes have many purposes Tennessee has approximately 200,000 ponds and small lakes that provide over 100,000 acres of potential fishing water. In fact, these waters account for nearly one-fourth of all fishing trips made in Tennessee annually. Ponds and small lakes are often the “stepping stones” for Tennessee youngters who later become dedicated anglers and conservationist. With proper planning and management these waters have the potential of providing many enjoyable hours of good fishing.

Although ponds and small lakes provide many important and practical benefits: erosion control, livestock watering, swimming, irrigation and wildlife enhancement, the information found in “Managing Small Fishing Ponds and Lakes in Tennessee” has been prepared to encourage Tennessee landowners to plan, construct and manage their ponds and small lakes properly for recreational fishing.

A good pond depends on location, design, construction, stocking, and management. After the pond is completed, success or failure depends on the landowner ’s using necessary practices to establish and maintain good fish populations.

Recreational fishing in ponds and small lakes can benefit tremendously from a small amount of management effort.

Proper stocking of the right species and number, a balanced harvest of mature fish, proper fertilization (if needed), water quality management, and aquatic weed control are basics that the pond/small lake owner should understand. Many unmanaged (or mismanaged) ponds could produce many more pounds of fish than they currently do if good management practices were followed.

Enforcement Officer of the year. Tate joins 11 other since the NWTF started the award.

This has been a record breaking year for Tate, in that he recently won the award for the 2011 Arkansas State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

First of all thanks for all the phone calls and messages.

Call us at 476-4601, 4761764, 485-8767 or email me at arnold@bullinsurance.com.

Or come see us at 216 West Pleasant Ave., Covington across from the airplane in Patriot Park.

Remember to tune into Covington Cable on Channel 5 in the county and Channel 19 inside the Covington City Limits and/or Millington Cable on Channel 11 on Mondays at 7 p.m.; Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. for the very best in outdoor entertainment. First Place Winner on the 2009 Excellence in Craft in television by Tennessee Outdoor Writers Association.

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.

Amen.

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