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THE LEADER THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012 ▪ VO L . 1 2 8 , N O. 1 1 ▪ T H E VO I C E O F TIPTON COUNTY S I N C E 1 8 8 6 ▪

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No major changes in reapportionment By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com The lines that determine county commissioner districts in Tipton County have changed to accommodate population shifts. On a resolution that passed on voice vote by the Tipton County Legislative Body on Nov. 14, the new map was approved.

As has been the case for several years, there will still be nine districts and 18 commissioners (two for each district), but the areas that the districts represent will be slightly different. District 4, which includes Atoka, changed the most with a population increase of almost 11 percent. Five districts saw slight decreases, while Districts 1

Sea of Blue to honor fallen trooper

(Covington) and 5 (Munford) experienced increases of less than one percent. Tennessee law requires that “at least every 10 years, county legislative bodies shall change the boundaries of districts or redistrict a county entirely if necessary to apportion the county legislative body so that the numbers represent substantially equal populations.”

District 4 is the largest district with a population of 7,525. The smallest is District 6, which includes Reverie and Centennial islands and Southwest Tipton County. District 3, which includes Burlison, saw the biggest decrease with a 3.37 percent drop in population. All but two of the county commissioners, John Delancey and Terry Colin, who were

appointed, will run for reelection using the new districts in 2014. Colin and Delancey will have to run during the general election, which will be held this November. The next meeting of the Tipton County Legislative Body will be Monday, Jan. 9. It will take place at the Justice Complex at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

BABY NEW YEAR

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com On Friday, the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office will lead the annual Sea of Blue processional to honor fallen state trooper Calvin Wayne Jenks. Marking the fifth anniversary of Jenks’ death, the seas of blue consists of law enforcement officers from various agencies traveling together from the Justice Complex to the spot on Hwy. 14 where Jenks was killed. “It’s a simple memorial, but it’s very moving each year to see how the community support has grown,” said Tipton County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Donna Turner. ► The annual Sea of Jenks was fatally shot on Jan. 6, Blue memorial, marking the fifth anniversary of 2007, during a traf- Trooper Calvin Jenks’ fic stop on Hwy. death, will begin Friday at 5:30 p.m. 14 near the Gift community, east of Covington. Orlando Garcia and Alejandro Gauna, both of Austin, Texas, were convicted of his murder in 2007 and 2008. The two, teenagers at the time of the killing, were in Tennessee to sell marijuana. In addition to their murder convictions, both have since been convicted on federal drug trafficking charges and are currently in federal custody. Turner said the procession, which follows the route officers believe Jenks took from the Justice Complex to Hwy. 14, is a reflection on the ultimate sacrifice given. “This is a unique service started the year after Jenks was killed,” she said. “There are different officers from different departments involved; it’s one simple thing that brings officers together.” The sea of blue will begin at the Justice Complex, will proceed to Hwy. 59, then down Hwy. 14 and stopping at the site of Jenks’ memorial, where a lone THP cruiser will be waiting.

Ma-Kayla Lynn, the daughter of Heather King, was the first baby born in Tipton County in 2012. She was born early Monday morning. Photo by Sherri Onorati

Special delivery By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com At Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton, the new year arrived in the form of a 7-pound, 5-ounce baby named Ma-Kayla Lynn. The infant arrived at 4:47 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2 and was the first baby born in Tipton County in 2012. Ma-Kayla is the second daughter for Heather King of CovingHeather King of Covington holds her newborn daughter, MaKayla Lynn, Tuesday. The first baby born each year is presented with a gift basket from the hospital’s Ladies’ Auxiliary. Courtesy photo

ton; she joins big sister Aaliyah, 4. King didn’t expect to give birth first in the county in 2012. “Never in a million years!” she said. She arrived at Baptist-Tipton on Sunday, Jan. 1, already in labor. The nurses, she said, told her no baby had yet been born in 2012 and her daughter may receive the honor. Nurses at the hospital said, as of Tuesday morning, six babies had been born since Monday. In comparison, a total of eight babies were born the week prior.

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By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com December 31, 2011 marked more than just the end of a year in the city of Covington. It also marked the end of an era. Covington recorder/ treasurer Jere H. Hadley officially retired on Friday, Dec. 30 after serving the city and its citizens for more than 37 years.

Hadley graduated from UT Martin with a degree in Business Administration and a major in finance and took the position with the city in March 1974. During his tenure, he has served under six mayors and with 25 aldermen and saw the city’s annual budget increase from $1 million to $26 million. It was standing room only at last Friday’s retire-

ment celebration held at the Chamber center. There, co-workers, friends and family gathered to pay tribute to a man who many have said has dedicated his life to the city of Covington. “Jere Hadley is the epitome of what a public servant is,” exclaimed Tennessee State Representative Jimmy Naifeh during the evening’s festivities. “He

has worked so hard at it for so many years and has done a great job.” Covington Mayor David Gordon spoke of the friendship and guidance Hadley has provided him during his reign as mayor. “We had a tremendous partnership,” said Gordon, his voice cracking with emotion. “He is a dedicated city servant and he SEE HADLEY, PAGE A3

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Q&A with County Executive Jeff Huffman Editor’s note: This week we are premiering a new bimonthly feature called Q&A. Through this feature we hope to help you get to know your neighbors, government officials and others in the community. First up is County Executive Jeff Huffman. Check back for our next Q&A on Thursday, Jan. 19. Q: Has your life, professional and personal, taken the path that you expected? A: It has. I got out of college and ran for county commission in 1978. I was on the commission eight years. Those were some tough years too. That’s during the school battle, the schools consolidation was going on. Then I ran for this office in 1986 … I think I knew what I wanted to do. Q: When your were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A: A farmer. My dad was a cattle rancher here and my uncles all farmed. I spent the days when I was out of school with them. I loved it. Q: What do you like to do in your spare time? A: I like to read. I like to turkey hunt. I like to fish. I like to garden I guess more than anything. I have a huge garden. Q: What still surprises you about your job? A: That it changes so quickly and that the issues have gotten so

complicated. It’s hard to read fast enough to keep up. The budget for this county now is about $130 million a year and that’s a lot of money. It’s not as easy as it used to be. Easy’s not the right word. It’s a lot more complicated than it used to be. The challenge is how do you balance the process of local government with looking ahead and trying to get things done that actually affect the quality of life of the people you represent. There’s a difference between the actual bureaucracy of government and the inner working and actually getting out there and promoting programs that can start projects that benefit the people that live in the county. That balance is what you have to get right.

Q: Explain the changes to the Sunshine Law that are being proposed. A: I’m not a member of the Tennessee County Commission Association, but my understanding, from what they sent out … Let me back up. The Tennessee General Assembly was getting beat up about not being as open as they ought to be when they conducted their business. What happened is, the General Assembly didn’t change they way they do business. What they did is change the way local governments do business. So what the General Assembly

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did was create the Open Meetings Act, that basically goes as far to say that two commissioners can’t talk about business of the county. If they meet each other in the grocery store, you can’t really talk about any business. If there’s a $16 million bond issue, I can’t call two commissioners up here and talk to them about it. But the state and the federal government both, of course, can go into executive sessions and meet behind closed doors. The state kind of deflected the issue and said, ‘We’re going to do this with the local governments.’ What the Tennessee County Commissioners have said recently is, they sent out a thing to all the county commissioners. I didn’t get one, but from my understanding it asked each county commission to adopt a resolution that supports local governments having the same open meeting requirements that the state has.

USDA announces assistance to Tenn. farmers The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 14 counties in Tennessee as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by drought and excessive heat that occurred from May 1, through Oct. 31, according to a news release this week. Those counties are: Blount, Fentress, McMinn, Monroe, Scott, Cumberland, Haywood, Macon, Morgan, Wilson, Fayette, Loudon, Meigs and Roane. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Tennessee also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those counties are: Anderson, Crockett, Knox, Putnam, Sumner, Bledsoe, Davidson, Lauderdale, Rhea, Tipton, Bradley, De Kalb, Madison, Rutherford, Trousdale, Campbell, Hamilton, Overton, Sevier, Van Buren, Cannon, Hardeman, Pickett, Shelby, White, Clay, Jackson, Polk and Smith. Farmers and ranchers in counties in Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. All counties listed

above were designated natural disaster areas Dec. 29, making all qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for low-interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency, provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to the EM loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity. USDA also has made other programs available to assist farmers and ranchers, including the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE), which was approved as part of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008; the Emergency Conservation Program; Federal Crop Insurance; and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. Interested farmers may contact their local USDA Service Centers for fur-

ther information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available online at http://disaster. fsa.usda.gov. Vilsack also reminds producers that the department’s authority to operate the five disaster assistance programs authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill expired on Sept. 30. This includes SURE; the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP); the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP); the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP); and the Tree Assistance Program (TAP). Production losses in the counties listed above are covered because the event triggering the loss occurred prior to the expiration of these programs; however, production losses due to disasters occurring after Sept. 30 are not eligible for disaster program coverage.

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That’s basically local goverment’s, county commissioners’ way of saying that, ‘You all have made local government more open, but you haven’t made yourselves more open.’ Nothing will come of it. - Jeff Ireland, jireland@ covingtonleader.com.

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Mayor David Gordon, left, speaks during the retirement ceremony of Jere Hadley on Friday. Hadley, right, seated next to his wife Rosemary, retired from his position as the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recorder/treasurer after 37 years. Photo by Sherri Onorati

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Continued from A1 didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the time of day keep him from doing what he felt needed to be done for the city.â&#x20AC;? Gordon also read a proclamation, which granted Hadley the title of Recorder/ Treasurer Emeritus and honored him for his many years of service, while expressing the gratitude of himself, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aldermen and the citizens of Covington for his support of the city. He also noted Hadleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continual dedication to his field and his expertise and involvement in both professional and personal organizations. Tipton County Mayor Jeff Huffman also spoke highly of Hadley and of his appreciation of Hadleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard work during the past three decades. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t guess anybody knows more about the city of Covington than Jere Hadley,â&#x20AC;? said Huffman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is difficult to quantify the institutional knowledge that he has with more than 30 something years of experience and what that means to a municipality. He is dependable, trustworthy and you can count on his integrity. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been the guy who has allowed his mayors to concentrate on the issues that directly affects the quality of life of the citizens of Covington, while he deals with the fiscal issues. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that unless you have somebody dependable. Jere, it has been an honor for me to serve the citizens of Tipton County while you have been serving the citizens of Covington. You have done an outstanding job and I appreciate all you have done for the city.â&#x20AC;? Hadley addressed the crowd, thanking all who came to honor him but humbly adding he felt he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deserve the attention. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a good ride but I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do all of this by myself,â&#x20AC;? Hadley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you look out in this crowd, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see a lot of city employees. If it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for them working as a team, cooperating together, we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get this thing done. It takes everybody from the garbage man to the mayor and alderman; if we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work together as a team, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never make it and we did that.â&#x20AC;? Hadley also expressed his gratitude at the people who have helped him throughout his career, including Representative Naifeh and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aldermen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Speaker Naifeh has represented us well and has always there for us,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to voice my appreciation for all the stuff heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done for the city of Covington. When I first started, we had an annual budget of $25k for recreation and now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over $1 million â&#x20AC;&#x201C;a lot thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s due to his help. And every alderman I have worked with have always had the citizens in mind and not their individual agendas. The board always worked together for the betterment of the citizens.â&#x20AC;? Hadley concluded by saying if he had the opportunity to do it over again, he would. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have loved every stinking minute of it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the good times and the bad,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d do it again if I had the chance or was younger. I also want to thank my family. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have done it if it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for them putting up with me and helping me through it. My daddy always told me to give 110 percent to your employer and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never have to worry about a job and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what happened.â&#x20AC;? Covingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new recorder/treasurer is former deputy recorder/treasurer Tina Dunn.

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Continued from A1 procession will gather at the site of the memorial for a brief prayer and moment of silence and will conclude by following the lone THP cruiser to the intersection of highways 14 and 54. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This memorial serves as a reminder to every law enforcement officer of the dangers that our profession holds and the ultimate sacrifice that Trooper Jenks made and the sacrifices made

every day by law enforcement officers throughout our nation,â&#x20AC;? said Tipton County Sheriff J.T. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Panchoâ&#x20AC;? Chumley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we hold this memorial, please pray for the families of those law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty and for the continued safety of the many men and women who serve this community and state every day.â&#x20AC;&#x153;

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Socrates and Patricia – A Dialogue on Abortion: Part 1 of 4 Many years ago I was teaching a night course at the University of Memphis called Introduction to Modern Political Thought. In preparing for the course and the various topics we would cover, I was watching a speech on abortion rights by Patricia Ireland, then president of the National Organization for Women (NOW). I remember thinking how a person using the Socratic method, a form of dialogue where the teacher often answers the student’s questions with a series of questions, forcing the student to reformulate their questions in order to eliminate contradictions and finally arrive at the best or most correct way of thinking on a subject. I’ve made no secret of my position on life and abortion. With this in mind, I wrote an imaginary dialogue between Patricia and Socrates, the famous Greek philosopher who gave us the Socratic Method of questioning. It is too long for one article, so you will need to read J IM H ARDIN today’s and the next three issues to get the entire dialogue. Regardless of your position on this topic or others, I hope you find the method used enlightening and enjoyable. Patricia: I say, Socrates, are you satisfied with the direction of the American government. It seems our political leaders, particularly the men, have really fouled things up, and I’m very concerned that the clock is being turned back on all the gains we women have made in society. I just don’t think that our government is adequately serving its purpose. Socrates: Well, Patricia, let us focus on this very issue by beginning with a question for you: what do you believe to be the purpose of government? I must know this, as we should understand the government’s purpose before we can adequately determine whether it has missed the mark or not. Patricia: Why, I suppose the purpose of government is the preservation of our lives, our liberties and our property, which includes equal pay for equal work, full parity with men in the number of women holding executive and related positions, and the ability to decide what we do with our bodies. Socrates: My, Patricia, it sounds like the purpose of government is the preservation of three areas of human condition that can involve innumerable actions on the part of government. Let me ask that we narrow our focus to the first item you claim the government should preserve as its purpose—life. After all, without life, what good are liberty and property? Do you agree? Patricia: I most certainly do. Without assurances of living we can never truly be free. Socrates: Thank you Patricia. I really appreciate you humoring an old man. Now, let us get down to business. Man has assigned the condition of life to many things. Besides humans, we have the unending varieties of the animal species. There are insects, plants and microscopic entities beyond our abilities to count. Should government work as a purpose for the preservation of all means and varieties of life? Patricia: I see, Socrates, where you are going with this, and though I also advocate the rights of animals and the preservation of our environment and the life it supports, you know very well, you sneaky old man, that I am referring to the protection of human life, but don’t think for a moment that you will trap me into an argument for the protection of the fetus, if that’s where you are taking this. Socrates: My dear Patricia, I am simply trying to see if what you mean are all aspects of life, or just humans. Patricia: Well, I suppose for the purpose of our discussion I am focusing on born human life. Socrates: So, if I understand you correctly, the purpose of government is the protection of born human life? Is this correct? Patricia: Yes, but it’s a purpose, not the purpose. Remember that I mentioned liberty and property as well. Socrates: My apologies, but I thought we agreed to focus on one of the three things to be preserved as a purpose of government, namely life, and it was understood that I knew you had included liberty and property as well. Patricia: Yes, Socrates, but just in case you wanted to take me down the path of eliminating a women’s choice rights as to what she does with her body, which are tied up in liberty and property rights, I reserve the right to remind you of these as well.

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Rich outlines new laws for 2012 With the beginning of 2012, a number of new laws have taken affect in Tennessee. Representative Barrett Rich (R— Somerville) discussed the new laws with a number of constituents over the holidays to get their feedback about the reforms. “This was a great way to hear from the people, firsthand, about a number of the steps we took in the General Assembly last year to make Tennessee a safer, more prosperous State,” remarked Rich. “I believe the number one priority of any elected official should be to communicate with citizens so he or she understands exactly what Tennesseans expect and want from government.” He continued, “At the same time, it is also my duty to inform citizens about new laws that are taking affect so we all are on the same page. We instituted a number of solid reforms in 2011 and many of them take affect this first week of the New Year.” Included below is a rundown of some of the major new laws for Tennessee: ▪ For all elections, Tennessee voters will have to present valid

Southern Raisin: What if for the new year? What If...many changes were feathery beds and make ’em clean made to help all of our society, out ditches, whack down fence instead of just benefiting a few? rows and build roads. Sho’ would What If…Our United States of our save the tax payers a lot of monAmerica stopped sending money. These criminals have broken ey overseas to foreign laws against decent folks countries, supposedly and yet they are treated to maintain good relalike nobility. What If... tions? What If...we sent the lawyers that defend my Southern Country these criminals had to go farmers crops overseas, before the judge at seninstead? What If...the tencing? What If...the countries couldn’t use convict and lawyer have our money we send to to serve the same amount buy merchandise from of time? Do you think other overseas counthis would cut down on tries? lawyer advertising? What If...Crop prices SOUTHERN RAISIN' What If...Politicians O TIS G RIFFIN increased in Charleston were held accountable and instead of sending for what they say they money, make the U. S Department will do, when elected? If not comof Agriculture buy my dear farm- pleted, chunk ’em out of office. Of ers’ crops. Instead, send cotton for course, politics are just like wood clothes, corn and beans for nourish- ticks, dog ticks, and seed ticks. ment. My farmers should get the They are all the same...Yep, just money as deserved. Presently, my plain old parasites. hardworking farmers can’t make a What If...the lawmakers, which decent living and that is why over make laws on how to run a school 21,000 farmers gave up the ghost system, had to raise curtain climblast year. The guv’mint, which is ers to obtain a first hand experiactually us, desperately needs to ence? What If...the same law enactake care of all the hardworking tin’ folks had to teach school before farmers first and foremost. their laws were enacted? What If... What If....we didn’t have hospi- after teaching experience these tals filled to the brim with ‘pore’ self glorified law makers might be ole sick folks? What If...we could qualified to enact some workable empty the hospitals beds and fill laws. I bet some changes would the church pews? be made for the better. What If...we could take all the What If...a man that could work, convicts out of the warm, soft still would! A woman that could Brian Blackley – Publisher/ General Manager bblackley@covingtonleader.com

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photo identification at the polls. hires by using the federal E-verify ▪ The penalties for discharging a database. firearm into a home have been in▪ The rape of a child now carries creased. If the home is occupied, it a punishment of up to 60 years for is now a Class C felony. certain cases. If the home is unoccu▪ Insurance companies pied, it is now a Class D are now required to felony. This legislation cover up to $1,000 per was a priority for Rep. ear for the purchase of Rich, a former Tenneshearing aids for children see State Trooper, who in Tennessee. carried the legislation in the House of RepresenRep Rich concluded, tatives. “These are common ▪ If a driver, previously sense laws that will help LEGISLATIVE UPDATE our State move forward convicted of a DUI, is REP . BARRETT R ICH pulled over by police, and be competitive with a test for blood alcohol other States. I think content is required. This is also it is also important to note the the case if there is a child present Republican-led General Assembly in the vehicle. reined in government and slashed ▪ In order to combat the spread over one billion dollars in wasteof meth, all Tennessee pharmacies ful spending. We believe taxpayare now required to utilize the ers can more appropriately spend National Precursor Log Exchange that money than can government to ensure a customer is not overbureaucrats. In 2012, Tennessepurchasing medicines that contain ans can expect to see a continued pseudoephedrine, an ingredient focus on how to make Tennessee used to create meth. more efficient in serving the needs ▪ Concerning efforts to stop of our citizens and a commitment illegal immigration, companies to ensuring job creation is a reality with over 500 workers must check in our state.” the immigration status of new

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cook, still would. Don’t you know that gullies would be full of microwaves. What If...Country music sounded like it should, and did, many years ago. Not like some hoot owl chasing a squawkin’ chicken through a blackberry thicket as it today. What If...a person was judged on talent, whether singin’, movies, art or whatever gift the Good Lord bestowed upon them, instead of looks, politics or connections? There would be some changes immediately, if not yesterday! What If...the school system and the parents agreed there would be no discipline problems. The teacher could teach and the parents would make their little tree benders behave. What If...a good whooping at school, followed by one that afternoon could mean some kids might be reminded how to “ack-rite”. Now it’s SUE everybody, if you ‘touch’ my little angel with pointed horns and a floppin’ cape. What If...hog and cattle prices rose to reasonable rates? What If...the AG. Dept. in Washington guv’mint had to explain how a ‘pore’ farmer can sell hogs for 40 cents a pound, yet we have to pay $5.00 a pound for pork chops at the sto’. Neighbor, these problems have been created by skullduggery and some carpet baggery, greedy SEE RAISIN, PAGE A5

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Don’t play politics with your investment decisions While the election sea- insignificant — changes son heats up, you will hear in the near future. In more and more prom- light of this possibility, ises, claims and counter- what investment deciclaims from sions should you the candimake? Here are a dates. As a few suggestions: citizen, you • Consider may or may owning investnot enjoy this ments that are “political thetaxed in differater,” but as ent ways. No one an investor, can predict what you might be will happen with concerned income tax rates FINANCIAL FOCUS over all the or the tax rates S TEVEN J. JONES talk about taxthat are applied es, Social Security, Medi- to capital gains and divicare and other financial dends. Consequently, it topics. Will you need to may be a good idea to adjust your savings and seek “tax diversification” investment strategies? If by owning investments so, how? that are taxed in differBefore you think about ent ways. For example, adjusting your invest- when you sell appreciatment strategy in anticipa- ed stocks, you pay capition of any actions com- tal gains taxes, whereas ing from Washington, interest payments from keep a couple of facts bonds will be taxed at in mind. First, few cam- your individual tax rate. paign promises become And it’s always a good reality. And second, due idea to take advantage of to our system of govern- tax-advantaged vehicles, ment, radical shifts in di- such as an IRA and your rection are difficult to im- 401(k) or other employplement — which is why er-sponsored retirement so few of them occur. plan. Still, we may see some • Stick with quality. It’s smaller-scale — yet not a good idea, when own-

ing stocks, to invest in quality companies with diversified businesses. These companies are usually less dependent on a particular government program, and they typically have a global reach, so they may be better able to handle any changes implemented in Washington. • Stay focused on your long-term goals. Politicians come and go, and our political parties seem to take turns holding the reins of power. Yet your long-term goals — such as college for your children, a comfortable retirement and the ability to leave a legacy to your family — don’t really change. By realizing that you are largely responsible for achieving your goals, and by following an investment strategy that’s suitable for your individual risk tolerance and time horizon, you can make gradual, but still meaningful, progress toward those goals — no matter what’s happening in Washington. • Review your strategy regularly. With the pos-

sible approach of changes in tax policies and in government programs that can affect your retirement security, you’ll want to review your investment strategy regularly to make sure it’s still on track toward helping you meet your objectives. As part of this review, you may want to seek out more “tax-smart” investment opportunities, while always looking for ways to supply the asset growth you’ll need to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. Aside from voting for the candidates who best represent your interests, you may not have much influence over what goes on in Washington. But by “electing” the right moves to help meet your goals, you can have plenty of control over your investment strategy. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Steven Jones is an Edward Jones financial advisor in Atoka. Visit him at 360 AtokaMcLaughlin Drive or call 901-837-9772.

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Archer, Brandon Allen Born: 3/12/1984 201 Mockingbird Lane Brighton, TN 38011 Charge: Agg. assault with injury

Boyd, Bryan Antonio Born: 2/4/1986 125 Haynie St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Agg. burglary

Delancey, William Earl. Jr. Born: 5/31/1968 58 Murphy Lane Burlison, TN 38015 Charge: Agg. assault with injury

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Continued from A4 individuals. What the world needs now is more compassion, caring and love for our fellowman. Proudly I recommend appointing all redneck Southerners to run the world as my people have inherited those unique ideals. Now we got a Happy New Year! American By Birth And Southern By The Grace Of God…GLORY!

EXCHANGE CLUB Jeremy O’Neal, minister of music at First Baptist Church Covington, performed for the Covington Exchange Club on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Pictured above are O’Neal, program chairperson Mary Culver and Jimmy Dawson, president.

Under arrest

The following persons were arrested in Tipton County and booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility during the week of December 25-31, 2011. ▪ Bailey, James Randall Jr., 22, driving on rev./ canc./susp./ license, speeding, no insurance; Dec. 30, TCSO ▪ Blackwell, Jesse Roland, 62, cruelty to animals, reckless endangerment, agg. criminal trespass; Dec. 29, TCSO ▪ Boyd, Marcus Randle, 26, domestic assault, Dec. 30, CPD ▪ Bray, James Lee, 44, domestic assault, Dec. 31, BPD ▪ Brown, Quincy Darrell, 27, evading arrest, resisting, disorderly conduct; Dec. 26, TCSO ▪ Clark, Charles Edward, 36, domestic assault, Dec. 27, TCSO ▪ Crowe, Lisa Michelle, 35, poss. of sch. II, IV, poss. of paraphernalia with intent; Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Darby, Jonathan Russell, 26, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, Dec. 28, TCSO ▪ Dieterlen, Ashley Blake, 21, DUI first offense, sch. IV drug violation, worthless check; Dec. 27, APD ▪ Dixon, Belinda, 48, domestic assault, Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Douglas, Johnny William, 60, DUI first offense, implied consent, driving left of roadway, open container; Dec. 31, MUPD ▪ Drew, Larry, poss. of sch. III, driving on rev./

canc./susp. license, no insurance, gambling, Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Gaither, Heather Renee, 37, theft of merchandise $500 or less, failure to appear; Dec. 29, CPD ▪ Hanson, Jessica Paige, 34, DUI first offense, implied consent law, driving left of roadway, open container; Dec. 27, TCSO ▪ Hardee, Robert Glenn, 47, agg. burglary, theft under $500; Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Harris, Darren Darleia, 20, agg. burglary, criminal trespass, vandalism, Dec. 30, TCSO ▪ Hill, Corey Dewayne, 26, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Hood, James Edward, 62, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, driving right side of roadway, poss. of sch. VI; Dec. 27, TCSO ▪ Howard, Paul Aaron, 21, public intox., theft of merchandise $500 or less, agg. burglary; Dec. 29, TCSO ▪ Jackson, Mark Edward, 42, simple. poss. marijuana, Dec. 30, CPD ▪ Jackson, Tammi Holt, 53, worthless check, Dec. 30, TCSO ▪ Kaneer, Michael Garrett, 36, child endangerment, reckless edangerment, agg. assault no injury (2 counts), agg. burglary; Dec. 30, TCSO

▪ Kemery, Pamela Ann, 45, domestic assault, Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Lax, Dameka, 31, shoplifting, criminal trespass; Dec. 30, CPD ▪ Long, Walter Paul, 35, DUI first offense, Dec. 30, TCSO ▪ Lozan, Tracy Ann, 38, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Dec. 26, CPD ▪ Norman, James Noble, 46, criminal trespass, Dec. 29, CPD ▪ Ormsby, Hope Michelle, 22, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, no insurance; Dec. 30, TCSO ▪ Pasco, Brian Keith, 23, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, no insurance, seatbelt law; Dec. 28, CPD ▪ Poe, E.V., 19, domestic assault, Dec. 29, CPD ▪ Poindexter, Latoya Sharee, 27, disorderly conduct, Dec. 31, CPD ▪ Push, Randy, 21, poss. of controlled substance, Dec. 26, TCSO ▪ Qualls, Angela Fantina, 39, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Dec. 29, BPD ▪ Ray, Joshua Dillon, 21, domestic assault, Dec. 31, APD ▪ Robertson, James David, 44, agg. assault (no injury), open container; Dec. 31, APD ▪ Rogers, Mitchell Lee, 26, DUI third offense, Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Rogers, William Henry, 36, agg. assault no injury (2 counts), violation of order of protection (2 counts), felony evading

arrest, reckless driving, failure to yield right of way, exercise due care, disregard stop sign (6 counts); Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Rudd, Frederick Daryl, 37, speeding, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, resisting arrest; Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Slough, David Wayne Jr., 32, seat belt law, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license; Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Smith, Phillip Dale, 57, DUI first offense, implied consent law, seat belt law, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license; Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Smith, Tommy Oliver, 18, tampering with evidence, poss. of sch. VI, Dec. 28, TCSO ▪ Spoto, Gidget Ann, 42, public intox., Dec. 30, TCSO ▪ Stephens, Terry Wayne, 47, agg. assault with injury, Dec. 25, TCSO ▪ Vandiver, Robin Nicole, 30, DUI first offense, Dec. 27, TCSO ▪ Whitt, Leigh Ann, 48, public intoxication, Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Whittinghill, Melinda Gail, 40, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, speeding, no insurance; Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Worles, Takeisha Lashea, 31, worthless check, Dec. 31, TCSO ▪ Young, Henry Benard, 55, driving on rev./susp./ canc. license, Dec. 26, TCSO

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Disclaimer: These persons are innocent until proven guilty. They will face charges in Tipton County General Sessions or Circuit Court unless warrants for their arrest were issued in another county (this may or may not be denoted in the listing of charges).

Born: 10/1/1984 1509 Howard St. Covington, TN 38019

Charge: Agg. assault w/injury, agg. robbery, theft over $500, agg. sexual battery, felon poss. of firearm

Douglas, Johnnie William Born: 12/06/1986 4761 Mason Charleston Rd. Mason, TN 38049 Charge: Agg. assault

Jones, Octavius Santrail Born: 9/9/79 751 Douglas Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 Charge: Agg. assault with injury

Mason, Frederick Anthony Born: 11/17/1983 449 Azalea Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Aggravated assault with injury

Kesley, Gregory Neal Born: 7/28/1969 4137 Quito Drummonds Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Agg. assault with injury

McKinney, Shanta Lavette Born: 9/27/1980 495 Ervin Lane Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Aggravated assault with injury

Weldy, Edward Van Born: 11/29/1987 218 Patricia Lane Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Aggravated assault with injury (2 counts)

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

John Curtis Rann, a 24-year-old white male who was found dead with several gunshot wounds on Black Springs Hill Road in southwest Tipton County on Dec. 5, 1986. Rann had been missing since November 26, 1986. Johnny Poole, a 23-year-old white male whose partially burned body was found on Oct. 25 1988, in his burning pickup truck near the boat landing at Piljerk, on the Hatchie River. Poole had a gunshot wound in his back. If you have any information about either of the crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 901-476-4411. You will NOT be required to give your name or testify in any court. The source of information given to Crime Stoppers will be held in strict confidence.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ANY OF THE SUBJECTS OF THE WARRANTS LISTED IN THIS DATABASE. The list is current at the time of publishing and therefore recent changes in the status of warrants may not be reflected. It is possible that some warrants have been resolved and the matter is no longer pending. This information is being provided as a service to the public; however, neither the Tipton County Sheriff ’s Office nor The Leader cannot guarantee nor assume any liability for the accuracy of the information at the time of use. All warrants must be verified for accuracy through our system prior to an apprehension. All persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO APPREHEND THESE INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PEACE OFFICERS. SOME INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ARMED AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. If you recognize a name on the list, if you find your name, or if you find a discrepancy, please contact the Tipton County Sheriff ’s Office at 475-3300 or via email at sheriff@tiptonco. com.

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Obituaries Shirley T. Whitmore Shellman

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Erika Isolde Payne

Dedrick Dwayne Lewis

Date of Death - December 22, 2011

Date of Death - December 29, 2011

Date of Death - December 31, 2011

Shirley T. Whitmore Shellman, daughter of the late Charlie V. and Willie B. Whitmore, died on Thursday, December 22, 2011. Services for Mrs. Shellman took place on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 at Fredonia Baptist Church in Mason. A viewing was held from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. funeral. Committal service and interment took place at Whitmore Memorial Gardens in Mason. Palmer Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Erika Isolde Payne, 56, died on Thursday, December 29, 2011. She was an independent contractor for Timely Services, Ins. Service took place at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2 at Munford Chapel. She leaves her husband of 36 years, Donald J. Payne; two sons, Christopher (Christina) Payne, Jeremy Payne; sisters, Karin Kirschhoff, Ursula Pyle, Edith Lentz; three grandchildren, Emily, Aria, Lydia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philipp and Anna Wallraf. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Minister Dedrick Dwayne Lewis transitioned to his eternal home without warning or final farewell, on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at his residence. He leaves to celebrate his life his father Pastor T J (Tempie) Lewis of Covington, brothers Pastor Patrick (Vera) Lewis of Memphis and Cedric (Alaa) Lewis of Texas. Lewis is preceded in death by his mother the late Mary L. Bryant Lewis and son Dedrick Lewis, Jr. Graveside services took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday Jan. 3 at Mt. Sinai Cemetery Mason. A memorial service Saturday, Jan. 7 at noon Greater St. John Covington.

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Gaylon Mark Koch

Date of Death - December 27, 2011 Gaylon Mark Koch, 53, employed as a switchgear specialist for Electrical Testing and Maintenance Corp. for 18 years passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Tami; one son, Jacob; and two daughters, Angela and Emily. There will be a memorial service at Baker Community Center in Millington on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 2:30-6 p.m. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 5, 2012

Lucille Hibdon

Date of Death - December 27, 2011 Mrs. Lucille Hibdon, 88, of Covington, a retired clerk for the environmental building inspector in Tipton County, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 at Munford Funeral Home Chapel. She was buried at R.H. Munford Cemetery in Covington. Mrs. Hibdon is survived by daughter Pat Hibdon, son Steve C. Hibdon, grandchildren Cheryl (Michael) Gordon and Michele Bohannon and special family members Bob and Michelle Morgan. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 5, 2012

Houston Mize

October 5, 1921 - December 28, 2011 Mr. Houston Mize, 90, of Atoka, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in Memphis. He was the retired owner of Mize Grocery, was employed by Kimberly-Clark for 10 years prior to owning the grocery store. Additionally, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II where he was a flight officer and glider pilot and participated in Operation Market Garden. He was also a member of Salem ARP Church where he was a past deacon and elder. Funeral services took place on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 at Salem ARP Church with the Rev. Charles Todd officiating. He was buried at Salem Cemetery. Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Mr. Mize was preceded in death by his wife, Christine; a son, Mike Mize; and a brother, Herbert Frank Mize Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Patsy (Rodney) Waits of Atoka; grandchildren Austin (Dana) Waits, Auburn (Matt) Kizer, A.D. Waits, Laura (Neil) Thornton and Brittany (Alan) Jackson; and great-grandchildren Chloe Kizer, Cole Kizer, Trent Thornton and Mize Waits. Memorials may be sent to Salem ARP Church or Salem Cemetery, 3400 Atoka-Idaville Road, Atoka, TN 38004. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 5, 2012

Anne E. Dorsett

Date of Death - January 1, 2012

Graveside services for Mrs. Anne E. Dorsett, 82, were held at 3 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Oakland Cemetery. Mrs. Dorsett, a homemaker, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Regional Hospital of Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurston N. Dorsett Jr. She is survived by her son, Mark (Sue) Dorsett of Covington; two sisters, Alma Mitchell of Medina and Edna Blankenship of Trenton; a grandson, Blake Dorsett of Covington; and by several nieces and nephews. Shelton Funeral Home, Trenton, had charge of arrangements.

Steve Jones, 54, of Munford, a veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at Munford Funeral Chapel. He was buried at Helen Crigger Cemetery. Mr. Jones is survived by a son, Austin Jones; parents Keith and Nancy Jones of Munford; sister Debbie VanLeuven of Munford; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rusty. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tipton County Special Olympics. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 5, 2012

The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 5, 2012

Michael A. Maxwell

Date of Death - December 31, 2011 Michael A. Maxwell, 62, of Munford, a retired tile setter, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 31, 2011. He was a member of Brighton Assembly of God Church. Funeral services for Mr. Maxwell took place on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at Munford Funeral Home. He was buried at Helen Crigger Cemetery. Mr. Maxwell was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Maxwell; parents Robert and Pauline Petty Maxwell; and a sister, Alice Russell. He is survived by a daughter, Missy (Jim) McKee; son Dale (Angie) Maxwell; sisters Gail Turner, Mary Cooper and Susan York; grandchildren Michelle, Kim and Leigh Ann Maxwell, Jon and Bobby McKee; and great-grandchildren Kelsey and Madison Cohn, Matthew Dale Grant and Jayden Lynn Maxwell. Memorials may be made to Brighton Assembly of God Church. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 5, 2012

James Porter Jr.

Erika Isolde Payne

Date of Death - December 29, 2011 Erika Isolde Payne, 56, died on Thursday, December 29, 2011. She was an independent contractor for Timely Services, Ins. Service took place at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2 at Munford Chapel. She leaves her husband of 36 years, Donald J. Payne; two sons, Christopher (Christina) Payne, Jeremy Payne; sisters, Karin Kirschhoff, Ursula Pyle, Edith Lentz; three grandchildren, Emily, Aria, Lydia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philipp and Anna Wallraf. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 5, 2012

Jerry Alan Brown

October 23, 1944 - January 3, 2012 Jerry Alan Brown, 67, of Brighton, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Visitation will take place from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 5, 2012

Date of Death - December 31, 2011 James Porter Jr., 90, a retired Tipton County teacher, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011. He was a member, former pianist, deacon, Sunday School superintendent and treasurer at Cedar Grove M.B. Church, a musician for the Christian Aide Male Chorus and a member of the Tipton County Retired Teachers Association. A public viewing was held on Wednesday, Jan. 4 from 1-5 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. at Cedar Grove M.B. Church; Thursday visitation will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon when the funeral service begins. He will be buried at Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by caregivers Rufus Albritton, Pastor Robert Field and Pastor L.C. McBride, whom he considered his adopted sons. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) Jan. 5, 2012

Mary Yarborough

November 8, 1939 - December 28, 2011 Mary Yarborough, 72, of Senatobia, MS, passed away on Wednesday, December 28 at her daughter’s home in Covington. Covington Funeral Home has charge of services. A retired EMT with the Weaver Ambulance Service, she is survived by her husband, William Yarborough Sr.; three daughters, Debra Dickey of Covington, Ronda McDonald of Senatobia, MS, and Cherie Maxcy of Millington; two sons, Jimmy Yarborough of Shreveport, LA and Christopher Yarborough of Senatobia, MS; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Services for Ms. Yarborough will be held at a later date. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

Steve Jones

Date of Death - December 31, 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. A paid obituary contains more information, including the deceased’s place of death, funeral home in charge, service details, employment, two memberships and organizations and more. For our complete pricing policy, contact the office at 901-476-7116.

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Carol Lumley, Jeff and Connie Pickard were in the home of Clyde and Lisa Maughan to have the Christmas meal Dec. 23rd. Samantha Maughan Cross came with the food. They all had a good time. Tray and Connie Blyue had their children home Christmas day. We had a day we thank God for. My niece Joan McClung who lives in Sikeston, Mo., calls me and my sister Betty every Sunday, but she called on Christmas Eve. It’s always good to talk to her. She called Christmas night telling what a good day they had.

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Hello my friends, it is hard to believe the holidays have come and gone! It is already 2012 folks. Amazing isn’t it! Before we know it the spring will be here. This has been the warmest winter I can remember in a long time. However, as we all know, it is subject to change at any time. Has everyone made their resolutions? Making attainable resolutions is the key. Some of the years I have made so many promises that it was quiet overwhelming. I’ve gotten so that just one goal is enough. Good luck to all of you who have made a commitment to make changes in your life. The Brighton football team will soon be taking orders for the strawberries again. They have promised that Brighton orders will be here with beautiful and tasty strawberries for us. So get ready to fill out those orders. Look for the 9-week grades to come out soon. They were tested before Christmas break so the report cards should be here. Now that is hard to believe that the school year is half over. Seniors will be graduating in May. Wow!!! Connor is a senior this year and it has flown by. We are really going to start getting him prepared for school. His intent is to go to University of Memphis. Next year we will have Trevor and Jon Allen as senior’s. Those two will be getting their senior pictures made in April. Yikes, looks like I’m going to be working A LOT! Our heart felt sympathies go out to the Alsbrook family. Please pray for them and continue to pray for the family of Brian Ferrell. Happy Birthday to Katrina Hamilton, Lori Beth Belk, Heather Crowson, Christy Connor, Joanna Tyler, Tracy Wilson, Jeremy Wilson, and our sweet niece Brenna Cullum. Brenna will be 15! So that means we have a house full of drivers. By the looks of it, our driveway is beginning to look like a parking lot. For an update, Neal is much better. He goes to the doctor Wednesday so we hope by this time

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NEW BIRTH Grace Kelly Greggs was born Nov. 14, 2011 at Methodist Germantown Hospital weighing 9 lbs. 4 oz. Welcoming her are proud parents Don and Kelly Greggs of Drummonds, grandmother Verna Greggs of Memphis and grandfather Ken Snyder of California. She is the couple’s first child. She is also welcomed by her brother Chase and sister Savannah.

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Jim Baddour III, DDS and Staff TCCA Office and the Covington Senior Center will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King’s Birthday Just for Fun Creative Aging- On Friday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. in the Dining Hall of the CSC, Creative Aging presents Southern Central Band. Craft Club- The craft club meets twice this month on Monday, Jan. 9 and Monday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. in the dining hall of the CSC. Book Club-The TCCA Book Club holds a light discussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Charlene Mashburn will be reading from the comedy of Lewis Grizzard, “It Wasn’t Always Easy But I Sure Had Fun”. Join her Monday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. in the craft room of the CSC. Bible Study- This month Bible Study will be held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. This non-denominational class is open to all. The facilitator this month is Mr. John Currie. Bending Needles Quilting Club- Experienced hand stitch quilters are welcome to join the club. The quilters meet each Thursday and Friday morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the craft room. Storytelling- Our newest program, storytelling, will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. in the dining hall of the Covington Senior Center. Field Trip- On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the CSC will be taking a trip to the Tipton County Museum. Admission to the museum is free and the van ride is $1. The vans will leave the center at 10 a.m.

On Dec. 17, 25 Scouts, parents and siblings of Brighton Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts picked up trash for two hours as a service to the Town of Brighton. They cleaned the parade route, ARP Presbyterian Church grounds and the park and baseball fields. They collected 14 garbage bags of trash and six bags for recycling. Trash bags were donated by Keep Tipton County Beautiful.

To Your Health Health Screenings- Covington Manor will be testing blood sugar and blood pressure in the dining hall of the CSC at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Ms. Cindy from Baptist Home Health will be here on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. to test blood pressure. 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 a.m. 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 a.m. in the TCCA dance room. The cost is $3 a class. Line Dance Class- Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9 a.m. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor. Caregiver Programs “Helen’s House” Adult Day/ Respite ServiceHelen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helen’s House is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 wp.m. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet.

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Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County… All shared information is confidential – “what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. 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 p.m. “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay. Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding. TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Covington Senior Center dining room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 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 p.m. Tipton County Commission on Aging 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3333/901-476-3398- Fax Covington Senior Center- Kelly West-476-1068 Helen’s House- Anita Feuring-476-1068 www.tiptonaging.org

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Libby Click Hi everyone, ready to start over? I suppose we all might as well get ready. Unfortunately, my year ended with the death of a dear cousin, Faye Houlihan May. She was 69 years old. We had lunch at her house every Sunday while growing up. She’s in a much better place. She was very unique. She had recorded her very own song that she sang at the closing of her ceremony, “Just a Closer Walk With Thee.” We never know what a new year might bring. Hopefully, no more pain, no new medicines and fewer doctor trips. My one New Year’s resolution was to not cut my own hair any more. That lasted 24-hours. It’s very hard for an old retired hairdresser to stop that. However, my friend at church, brother Grant Edmonds had just used the clippers on himself New Years Eve and got one side shorter than the other. He said that resolution should have been mine. I think “eating healthier” was the one I heard the most. Monday night it was so cold, we brought our dog inside, which she has never done before. She was tremendous! Speaking of cold, I would rather have snow with it to make it worthwhile. Salem Presbyterian Church Worship is at 11 a.m. Rev. Charles Todd is minister. Everyone is always welcome. Charles and Judy Todd wishes to thank the church for their Christmas gift and the loving kindness throughout the year. We will observe the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper on Jan. 8. The Sunday school department would like to thank all the ladies for making cookies for their party. Kim Gray thanks everyone for the love and support throughout he year. At this time, we send our condolences to the Mize family in the death of Houston Mize. Happy birthdays this week go to Joan Strong, David Wright and David Jones. Hope they are each the greatest! Sharon Presbyterian Church Worship is at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. We welcome all members, friends and visitors to our fellowship. We have several on our prayer list at this time.

Please remember these and many others. Covington Church of Christ Worship is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning and again at 5:30 p.m. Sunday evenings. Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings and again at 7 p.m. Sunday evening. Brother Mike Rogers is our minister. Brother Jeff Phillips, our associate minister. Everyone is always welcome. Please remember Al Chaney following surgery and brother Wayne Dalrymple in the death of his grandmother and Tommy Schroader following his recent surgery. We have several on our prayer list at this time. Please try and remember them all. Happy birthday this week to Hunter Dawson. Brother Rogers plans to bring lessons for

a while on the one and only Jesus Christ. Starting with the beginning and each week continuing with Christ’s life on earth all the way through to the second coming. In closing, I’m a big Elvis Presley fan to say the least and this Saturday, Jan. 7 he would have been 77 years old. They are having a big party in Memphis Saturday night for him. However, I would not be caught in downtown Memphis after dark, not even him. Hope you all have a wonderful new year!

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On the 11th of October 2011, after a colonoscopy, I was told that I needed to go to the West Clinic. There I received the news that no one wants to hear: "Carol, you have a mass in your rectum that is cancerous." Of course, I L CO was in shock. So a new journey in my life began. I've had several doctors' visits, I have had surgery to remove the tumor, and now I am beginning chemo and radiation treatments for the next 6 weeks. The outgoing of love and support from my family, friends, churches, businesses, and from people that I don't even know, have been amazing! Thank you so much for your monetary donations, visits, cards, food, fund raising efforts, and most of all, for your prayers. I cannot express all of the gratitude that I feel. May God bless you in a very special way and please continue your prayers as I start the next step in my healing process. If my sickness brings everyone closer to God, then it will be a journey worth traveling. SS

Ford, 23; W. J. Foust, 20; J. L. Gee, 20; George R. Gibbs, 17; Robert G. Goodman, 26; John A. Goss, 28; Thomas Wallace Green, 19; Charles M. Harper, 24; Jack M. Harper, 22, killed in 1862; Richard H. Harper, 19, killed Brice’s Crossroads; James Polk Harris, 20; J. H. Hazelwood, 26; M. W. Herron; James Carleton Hill; W. N. Hill; James Thomas Hilliard, 24; killed Brice’s Crossroads; John A. Hilliard, 19; M. W. Hilliard, 21; Joseph Chapman Hindman, 30; Frank Holden; William H. Holloway; James Fletcher Hunt; George W. Jackson, 21; James P. Jackson; W. H. Jackson; James H. Lauderdale, 33; transferred from Tipton Rifles; B. H. Ligon, 19; John A. Locke, 21; James Nathaniel Maclin, 18; W. E. Maclin, 22; Somervill Markham, 26; Robert E. Mason, 20; William Nathaniel Mason, 25; killed June 9, 1864; William Joseph C. 16 McIlwain; killed in the war; Kenneth M. McLennan; Adolphus W. Montague; R. A. Montague; George W. Nobles, 23; John O’Conner; J. O’Kelly, 24; Louis J. O’Kelly, 27; John W. Payne, 19; John Pippin, 21, died in Oct. 1861; Christopher Columbus Poindexter #1, 19; Lewis H. Poindexter, 21; John Bernard Pullen,

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Captain Charles Hill’s Cavalry Captain Charles Hill’s Cavalry was recruited between May-August 1861 at Mason and Clopton, Tipton County. Most of the enlistees in 1861 were from Tipton with some from Fayette and Haywood. Most of the recruits were from Fayette and Haywood and some from Tipton. The company was in Logwood’s Battalion. The 7th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment was formed in mid-1862 and later served under Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Cavalry. Charles Hill’s unit became Co. B. Two more companies of the 7th Cavalry were organized in Tipton County in March 1862 and some of these men transferred to Co. B. Their names will appear in the rosters for Company I and K of the 7th Cavalry in subsequent articles. The name of the soldier and age are listed below: Captain Charles Harry Hill, 40, elected Major July 28th; 1st Lieut. Charles Fenton Claiborne, 47; 2d Lieut. Robert A. Field, 24; Captain in the 12th Tennessee Cavalry; 3d Lieut. John Uriah Green, 32, promoted Captain after July

25; became Colonel of the 12th Tenn. Cav.; Adjutant John William Somervill, 25; killed Atlanta 1864; 1st Sergeant W. S. McCall, 21; 2d Sgt. James C. Wright, 34; 3d Sgt. C. W. Jordan, 28; 4th Sgt. W. H. Watson, 33; 1st Corporal D. T. Holloway, 34; 2nd Corp. Samuel A. Burkhart, 26; 3d Corp. Thomas F. Archer, 25; 4th Corp. Alonzo E. Westmoreland, 19. Privates: Richard P. Archer, 20; David C. Baker, 27; John Douglas Banks, 23; William Henry Banks, 20 killed near Nashville Nov. 1, 1864; Norral S. Barton; Thomas J. Beasley, 17; George H. Benson, 22 died at Columbus 1861; Robert J. Black, 20; James Elliot Blaydes; Joseph Patton Brown, 19, transferred from Tipton Rifles; T. H. Bunn, 23 * died Aug. 28, 1862; Charles Norfleet Claiborne, 17, killed at Harrisburg; John D. Cocke, 20; James H. Cockrell, 32, transferred from Co. C, 9th Tennessee Inf.; Eldridge G. Cothran, 20; John A. M. Covington, 35; Columbus C. Crenshaw, 23; John Maclin Culbreath, 22; Elias B. Davis, substitute for T. B. Williams; G . P. Devitt, 29; Wiliam Henry Dillahunty, 23; Joseph John Elcan, 19; Armistead M. Elmore, 20; James Henry Flowers, 19; James E. Ford, 25; John C.

dexter, killed Brice’s Crossroads; George Brock Sale; Bailey Sanford; Charles I. Seay; J. A. Shivers; Dr. Augustine Claiborne Somervill; Richard V. Stephens; George W. Townsend; A. C. Treadwell; G. W. Treadwell; Robert A. Treadwell; D. M. Twisdale; A. J. Wardlow; E. D. Wardlow; Joseph H. Wardlow; W. H. Wardlow; L. P. Yancey.

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Captain; William V. Goodman; W. S. Herron; C. E. Jackson; J. A. Johnston; W. A. Johnston; D. N. Lauderdale; J. T. Maclin; John Maclin; W. F. Maclin; Robert McIlwain; William Leonidas McClanahan; . B. McNeely; M. Myers, 4th Serg. George W. Nolley; Sam Y. Nolley; killed in the war; Christopher Columbus Poindexter #2; J. J. Poin-

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22; James Newton Rice, 25; Edwin Rogers, 21; Thomas Roach, 28; James P. Russell, promoted Captain; Frank Owen Sale, 24; Henry T. Sale, promoted Lieut.; W. C. Slate, 23; John F. Smith; James Richard Somervill, 18, killed Brice’s Crossroads; Isaac N. Stinson, 25, promoted Lieut.; Joseph J. Stone, 24, transferred from Tipton Rifles; William Henry Strange, 21; I or J. A. Thomas, 24; Patrick Tobin, 26; Joseph M. Townsend, 24; Green Tucker; John T. Tucker, 20; J. N. Turnage; Thomas Benton Walk, 21; James A. Wardlow; Charles T. Watson, 23; Robert H. Wells, 22; Albert G. Westmoreland, 21, died in the war; D. C. Whitaker, 23; Edwin Whitmore, 21; James Franklin Williams, 26; T. B. Williams, 25; Peter Townsend Winn, 26; transferred from Tipton Rifles; promoted 2d Lieut.; Wright, Austin, slave of Mrs. Sophia Cotton, served with James H. Flowers in the war. Recruits: Robert Burton Allen; ? Anderson; H. G. Benton; William Ferral Black; Weldon Edward Boylan; Richard Thomas Brodnax; Eugene Cocke; Thomas J. Cocke; James O. Cockrill; William Armistead Collier; Wm. W. Dickason; Thomas Richard Elcan; killed Brice’s Crossroads June 10, 1864; E. I. Frasier; J. Frasier; James L. Garrison, promoted

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January 7 – February 3, 2012 The Tipton County Museum Veterans Memorial and Nature Center will be closed from Jan. 7 to Feb. 3, 2012 in preparation for the opening of a new exhibit called Common People in an Uncommon Time – The Civil War Experience in Tennessee. January 10 There will be a Neighborhood Watch meeting from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Drummonds Elementary. Please contact Barbara Borum with any information or concerns at 837-3244 or 691-1886.

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Elm Grove United Methodist Church - Sunday evening choir rehearsal and evening services will resume on Jan. 8. Wednesday night Bible Study will resume on Jan. 11. Memorials and honorariums: In memory of Ed and Marilyn Hathcock given by Jeanette Hathcock. In honor of Phil Huffman and Gloria Cook given by Binford Huffman. Prayer Concerns: Bertha Wright, Dewey

January 19 The NARFE (National Active & Retired Federal Employees) Association, Chapter 1382 meeting will be held at noon, Thursday, Jan. 19 at Old Timers Restaurant in Millington. The guest speaker will be Olen M. “Mac” Bailey, Jr. from the Bailey Law Firm. He will speak about estate planning, elder laws and probate. For more information, call Carolyn Cribbis at 413-7123.

Tipton County pageants. The pageants will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Brighton Middle School. Little Miss Tipton County will begin at 3 p.m. and the Junior Teen and Teen pageant will be at 7 p.m. Please check the Miss Tipton County Facebook for more information and the application or email Ms. Mary Gail Elam at mgail00@hotmail.com. You may also obtain an application at Past Times on the square in Covington. The deadline to enter is Jan. 21.

January 21 The Brighton Dixie Youth Baseball will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Brighton Senior Center (behind the gym at the old Brighton High School. Call (901) 581-9744 for more information.

February 14 There will be a Neighborhood Watch meeting from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Drummonds Elementary. Please contact Barbara Borum with any information or concerns at 837-3244 or 691-1886

February 4 The board of the Miss Tipton County Scholarship Pageant is proud to present the Little Miss Tipton County, Miss Junior Teen Tipton County, and Miss Teen

On-going events Mason Police Department is looking for State Certified individuals in the Medical fields to add to the Mason volunteer First Responder Team. Volunteers will be call

Rice Annette Hanks, Charlotte Curtis, Bobbie Waits. Also Franklin and Becky Pace. I think we, mostly my husband, have gotten all the leaves out of most of our yard. We still have some in my flowerbeds. He is so tired of raking leaves. The two pin oak trees in the front yard was really hard to get up... the small leaves just go through the rake. He is calling the tree cutting man to come and take down all the trees in our yard. I like the beautiful trees in the summer

time. They make such a good shade. Our six-year-old greatgrandson got to go to his first wrestling match in downtown Memphis at the FedX Forum. Four of our family attended. AJ has to go to school early Tuesday morning. I hope he makes it okay. Our youngest grand daughter is having a birthday on Friday. Mary Sue Glisson will be 14. It seems like it was just yesterday she was a baby. Hollie Glisson Harris starts back to nursing school on Tuesday. She

NEW OFFICERS ELECTED The 2012 officers for the National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) association, chapter 1382 of Millington, TN were sworn in at the Christmas luncheon meeting held Dec. 8 at Old Timers Restaurant. Pictured from left to right: Donald Smith (vice president), Julia Metcalfe (president), Shirley Pate (secretary) and Linda Mashburn (treasurer). The Millington chapter meets at noon the third Thursday of each month at Old Timers. For more information, call Carolyn Cribbis at (901) 413-7123.

upon to help saves lives in Mason and surrounded area. Volunteers will assist with traffic crashes; respond to medical emergencies and help conduct search and rescue missions. Requirements are: must be 21yr old or older, pass a criminal background check, posses a valid Tennessee driver license and must have a current National Registry License in the any of the following fields: First Responder; EMT; Paramedic; RN, etc. Please contact Mason Police Department 901294-2189 or come by Mason City hall at 12157 Main Street, Mason The Tipton County Animal Shelter on Hwy. 51 desperately needs cat food, paper towels and other misc. items. Call 901-837-2219 for more info. Dunham Lodge #150 F&AM, 113 East Washington in Covington holds its monthly stated meeting on the third Thursday of every will graduate in eight months. She is the one who just got married and we are so proud of her. ~ Love and Prayers.

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.

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LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTEND FIRST RISINGSTAR LEADERSHIP SUMMIT A group of Tipton County high school students attended the first RisingStar Leadership Summit held on Nov. 17-18 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. A total of 37 high school juniors and seniors attended the event, which taught students leadership skills through team building exercises. The summit was sponsored by the WestStar Leadership program, Ayers Foundation and UT Martin. Pictured (left to right) are Kayla Young, Caroline Cannon, Whitney Wallace, Kolbie Seay and Charley Deal, director of alumni relations at UT Martin and executive director of the WestStar Leadership Program.

DSCC announces fall 2011 honor roll and dean’s list Dr. Mary Ann Sellars, Vice President for Dyersburg State Community College, recognizes students for their scholastic achievements each semester. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours of college level courses during the semester and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester. Those making the Dean’s List for Fall 2011 are: Tipton County Atoka - Casey Bruner, Travis Rippy, Brandy Rychlik, Monique Sharp, Taryn Tucker, Kayla Walters and Michael Wendel Brighton - Athena Bynum, Melissa Delashmit, Murphy Durkee, David Eaton, Trever Ethridge, Muriel Hale, Kristina Johnson, Jessica Maxey, Michele Pfrenger, Tara Queen, Brittan Robbins, Erin Stephens and Casey Taylor Burlison - Christen Coulston, Stacy Kinney and Ashley Pies Covington - Clarissa Adams, Catrina Bland, Miranda Davis, Monica Frisbee, Noel Hanna, Melinda Ingram, Dena Jones, Nichelle Kent, Elizabeth Mackey, Kayla Newman, Richard Russell, Samantha Smith, Sandra Somerville, Tonya Veazey and Sarah Ward Drummonds - Mollie Billings, Kelsie

Meadors, Toni Moon Gray and Jasmine Price Mason - Stephanie Scott Millington - Tiffany Brian and Jordan Devall, Munford - Lena Aswell, Katelyn Briscoe, Kristina Crisel, Holli Dooley, Thomas Herrington, Amanda O’Conner, Danielle Stagner and Johnna Tate Also honored for their achievement are those on the Dyersburg State Honor Roll. To be included on the Honor Roll, a student must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of college level courses during the semester and earn a grade point average between 3.0 – 3.49 during the semester. Students named to the Honor Roll for the 2011 Fall semester are: Tipton County Atoka - Ashley Ballard, Taylor Billings, Clarissa Campbell, Nicole Clark, Laurie Collins, Matthew DeGraw, Ronnie Elkins, Jessica Ellis, Quinn Gish, Hayli Guyton, Holly Nicholas, Sandra Osborn and Dawn Rychlik Brighton - Amber Blank, Ariel Dagastino, Alexandra Dagastino, Victoria Golden, Brittany Hayes, Dylan Henderson, Melanie Hutchison, Cindy Laprairie, Ian Lucas, Kimberly Max,

Kristina McClain, Nichole Narduzzi, Ashley Pilkington, Jon Price, Ashley Strain, Marastella Watkins and Tiffany White Burlison - Jessica Ashburn, Douglas Burgess, Michael Hoffman, Jarred Holloway, Teresa Millican and Jessica Mooneyham Covington - Andrea Black, Victoria Callahan, Ethan Coulter, Kasundra Hill, Tiffany Kent, Mallory Kissell, Hogan McGowan, Jamie Naylor, Danielle Peeler, Lisa Raines, Ryan Russell, Charles Sedgwick, Deborah Short, Paul Strauss, William Tindall and Elizabeth VanBeukering Drummonds - Twyla Bell, Jaclyn Parks, Kelly Paulsen, Samuel Roberts and Melissa Wright Mason - Haley Blalack, Tiffany Gay, Jeanna Paden, Carole Smith and Hayley Stone Millington - Felicia Harris, Rachel Kothe and Audrey Mills Munford - Christopher Brewer, Jamie Cater, Kacey Cecil, Tracy Cole, DeNeil Feldmayer, Terry Harvey, Breanna Hollie, Donald Jenkins, Hunter Mclellan, Sara Portwood, Molly Price, Emily Todd, Abby Walker, Harley Whitley, Cortney Wilburn and Carmen Wright Tipton - Holly Miller

Drummonds Elementary School first nine weeks honor roll All A’s Honor Roll First Grade Jessica Allen, Robert Baldridge, Alyssa Bellora, Skylar Billings, Brianna Bolton, Bradyn Cooper, Jacey Cooper, Ismael Delira, Jordan Deweese, Dale Dieterlen, Deniyla Dixon, Emma Dunn, Lavell Estes, Brayden Fincher, Alexis Fisher, Jacqueline Freidrich, Adam Gallagher, Cooper Gann, Abby Haun, Coen Hill, Jace Hodgin, Ethan Howard, Emily HughesPayne, Hagen Isaksen, Aaron Landrum. Darrion Littlejohn, Cooper Magan, Carolyn Martin, Eric McLean, Levi Metz, Christen Moore, Cayden Patterson, Kyleigh Pullen, Emily Rivera, Ryan Schardt, Amber Shelly, Annie Spencer,Kelsey Stimpson, Noleia Wharton, Tamia Yanov Second Grade Brooke Anzini, Marti Boswell, Olivia Brooks, Brianna Cochran, Caiden Ford, Andrew Haun, Luke Hayes, Icarius Hodgin, Lacie Humelsine, Olivia Jenkiins, Savannah Mc Dowell, Tyler Miller, Trevor Money, Karson Numera, Alyssa Phelps, Parker Sawyer, Haleigh Sisson, Lucas Taylor, Nick Tomaszewski, Taniys Webb Third Grade Bayleigh Cooper, Alison Hanson, Shamaiya Lemons, Elliot Sawyer Fourth Grade Jeremiah Allard, Tyler Berry-

man, Laura Billings, Autumn Bone, Joseph Brand, Ryan Byram, Alicia Flaugher, Faith Hancock, Jeremiah Holloway, Amber Jones, Maria Kubo, Emily Norris, Daniel Trimm, Haley Wilson Fifth Grade Daniel Arrambide, McKenzie Bell, Brittany Bland, Elijah Durkee, Jonathan Ervin, Dylan Griffin, Dylan Hatcher, Maddie Jones, Madison Meadors, Brianna Patterson, Julie Rowland, Amy Sanders A-B Honor Roll First Grade Kaylee Abston, Nicholas Barraza, Christian Bell, Rance Boldien, Malachai Bone, Hannah Abigail Cathey, Jordan Cellini, Carrley Cole,Arianna Colwell, Abigail Cousar, Aiden Davis, Zachary Davis, Jacob Draffin, Cali Dunn,Madeline Fish,Katelynn Gardner, Julian Gonzolez, Cynthia Grant, Ta’Vion Gray, Cameron Hart, Jennifer Hobbs, Noan Jackson, Thomas Lacomb, Haylee Land, Kevin Larsen, Andrew Lechner, Alexander Leigh, David Martin, Amya McCloa, Ashlynn McCommon, Gracie McGroom, Micah McKee, Ryan Mendez, Adrienne Money, Carter Oglesby, Austin Rogers, Ava Ruffin, Trey Russell, Brandon Small, Belle Tate, Precious Taylor, Emma Walker, Shaniya Wiley, Edwin Williams, Amanda Yount Second Grade

Joshua Arnett, Anthony Aleman, Seth Ballard, Tristen Brown, Alexis Brees, Hannah Cantrell, Chris Carnell, Houston Clark, Zachary Collums, Miah Cook, Brody Cooper, Jada Curlin, Timily David, Brandon Derryberry, Bryton Durham, Jacob Fachini, Dylan George, Trinity Gross, Kaylee Haggart, Noah Hamblin, William Hatcher, Caden Hodges, William Howard, Christian Hurm, Conner Jackson, Brooke Joyner, Payton King, Katelyn Laxton, Nathaniel Lester, Taylor Looney, Christian Lott, Casey Luna, Caitlyn McKenzie, Perla Mendiola, Marisa Mongeon, Chase Moses, Jenna Nelson, Erin Norris, Nathaniel Pointer, Nina Preston, Corban Reynolds, Ashton Rogers,Matteo Ruzzi, Alexis Smith, Timothy Smith, Savannah Swain, Ashton Tims, Justyn Wilson, Auvic White, Corban Young, Marissa Young Third Grade Griffin Adkins, Kyle Bing, Brianna Blevins, Nicholas Call, Blake Ferrell, Marcus Grant, Ryan Hayes, Tekevia Hibbard, Molly Hutton, Aaron Jones, Gracie Kirk, Katelyn Lott, Asia Morgan, Katelyn Pentecost, Reagan Picchi, Kori Pilgrim, Skylar Pullen, Dalton Reed, Jayden Richardson, Anna Rogers, Desmond Roseborough, Lily Spencer,Trent Suggs, Chris Swords, Emma Tomaszewski, Abigail Urlich

Fourth Grade Dalton Apperson, Joseph Barnes, Aubree Blankenship, Preston Blaylock, Javon Bonner, Gunner Clowes, Dakota Cook, Dalton Davenport, Faith Draffin, Johnathan Duncan, Mia Dunn, Elijah McKee Ervin, Nyla Farmer, Chloe Fleming, Jayda Frazier, Alexis Hurm, Elliot Hutton, Elli Johnson, Jordan Kirk, Jordan Leggett, Danny Maxwell, Kyndall Mc Vay, Drew Mooney, Arionna Nathaniel, Hope Norman, Victoria Perfect, Blake Reed, Josh Rice, Carmen Schroeder, Faith Stacks, Hannah Stepp, Emily Westerman, Jayson Williams-Mc Coy, Jakeyvia Williams, Lucas Zirbel Fifth Grade Melanie Adkins, Anna Atkins, Jordan Benson, Matthew Bing, Clayton Blaylock, Madeline Brumett, Cody Courtney, Cassidy Cousar, Jlyn Creasy, Carl Deranleau, Kassi Ellis, Tyler Ellzey, Christopher Ferrell, Johnathan Fish, Corey Fleming, Seth Gatlin, Savanah Gunnells, Fransisco Hernandez, Heather Hughes, Jordan Johnson, Taylor Jones, Angel Jordan, Hannah Landrum, Jacob Lawrence, McKenzie Meadors, John Medford, Sara Peterson, Emma Ping, Tyler Pruett, Carleen Qualls, Lyndsie Ralyea, Chase Reinberg, Danielle Richardson, Samantha Russell, Alicia Sanchez, Jacob Smith, Christian Stafford, Madison Stowe, Albert Terry, Carolyne Watson Watson

Local resident graduates Parent-teacher conferences from Harding University and parent support meeting Brett Vanzant of Brighton was one of approximately 340 graduates to receive a diploma at the Harding University commencement exercises Dec. 17. Vanzant received a Bachelor of Arts degree in youth and family ministry. Graduates included students from the College of Allied Health, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Bible and Religion, Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, Cannon-Clary College of Education, Carr College of Nursing, College of Sciences and the Honors College. The ceremonies were held in Benson Auditorium on campus with Brant Bryan, owner of Fairways Equities LLC as the keynote speaker. President David B. Burks presented diplomas to all graduates.

Brighton Middle School will host Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, Jan. 19 and Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 3:15 - 6:15. While attending the Thursday, Jan. 19 conference, please visit the cafeteria between 5 and 6:15 p.m. to see the science fair projects that were submitted by the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who chose to enter. Winners will be announced at 6:15 p.m. Following that, BMS will host a parent support meeting in the cafeteria. The topic will be “Understanding State Standards and TCAP Testing.” Brighton Middle School Principal Sabrina Sneed-Matthews will be the speaker. She will also be available to answer any questions you might have about middle school in general. If you need any special accommodations for this meeting, please ask. All necessary accommodations are available for equitable participation. Brighton Middle School is handicap- accessible. For more information, please contact Schoolwide Program Coordinator Peggy Cousar at pcousar@tipton-county. com or (901) 837-5600.

TEXTBOOK ADOPTION REVIEW The community is invited to examine the textbooks being considered for adoption for the six-year period beginning July 1, 2012. These textbooks will be on display at the Tipton County Board of Education, Media Center, located at 295. W. Kenwood Ave., Brighton from Jan. 9 to Jan. 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Math is the subject to be considered for adoption.

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Lunch Menu Elementary and Middle Schools Jan. 5 Manager’s Choice Jan. 6 Cheeseburgers or chicken fajita; french fries or pinto beans; fruit juice or sherbet Jan. 9 Corn dog or hot ham sandwich; whole kernel corn or tossed salad; fruit juice or pear halves Jan. 10 Burrito or turkey & gravy w/roll; mashed potatoes or lima beans; fruit juice or banana

Jan. 11 Chili w/ crackers or hot dog; tater tots or cole slaw; fruit juice or peaches Jan. 12 Taco salad or fish sandwich; hash browns or northern beans; fruit juice or applesauce Jan. 13 Chicken nuggets w/roll or bowl of beans w/ cornbread corn on the cob or turnip greens; fruit juice or juice bars Meal Prices Students $1.75 * Reduced $.40 Adults $2.25 * Visitors $2.50

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MUNFORD 521 Giltedge Rd. Munford, TN 38058 901-837-1559 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON 211 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2489 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MASON 359 Hwy 70 E Mason, TN 38049 MasonBaptistChurch.com FIRST BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH 132 East Woodlawn Ave. Brighton, TN 38011 476-6180 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COVINGTON 403 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-2434 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 145 West Church Ave Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9694 GARLAND BAPTIST CHURCH 1756 Garland Dr. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9691 GARLAND UNITED METHODIST 1613 Garland Drive Covington, TN 38058 901-476-9334 GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH 1915 Rosemark Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8087 GRACE TEMPLE APOSTOLIC CHURCH 8923 Mt Carmel Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1008

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

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

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

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

GRACE OUTREACH WORSHIP CENTER 795 Tennessee Ave Covington,TN 38019

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

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

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

HEBRON COMMUNITY CHURCH Rayburn Rd. Covington, TN 38019 HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-491-8138 HOSANNA MINISTRIES 13779 Hwy 51 S. Atoka, TN 38004 901-840-4540 JEHOVAH'S WITNESS OF COVINGTON 1150 Old Brighton Rd Covington,TN 38019 901-475-2110

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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

REDEEMING GRACE LUTHERAN 1496 Munford Ave. Munford, TN 38058 901-840-2086 THE REFUGE 749A N. Main St Covington, TN 38019 901-603-3897 RIVER OF LIFE 220 Beaver Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8781 SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3400 Atoka-Idaville Road Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-8210 SHILOH MB CHURCH 584 John Hill Rd Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-0081 SIMONTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4100 Munford Gilt Egde Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-2168 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. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL 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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COMMENTARY

Live life focused on God's kingdom By ZACH COOK

Special to The Leader The beginning of a new year promises hope for so many people. No matter what happened in 2011 or how bad it may have been, the prospect of a fresh start and new beginning in 2012 brings excitement and anticipation for the year ahead. But the reality is no matter what the date on the calendar says, each of us has the opportunity for a fresh start each and every day we are blessed to open our eyes and breathe in life on this earth. In fact, no matter how well we feel our life is going, we NEED a fresh start every day. God’s grace and mercy are enough for us to face each day with hope and promise. The prophet Jeremiah spoke well to this fact in Lamentations 3:22-24: The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I have hope in Him.” Our Lord Jesus also spoke about anxiety and worry in life and encouraged His disciples to focus on each day. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will take care of itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own (Matthew 6:34). You see - our hope for a new year

and a better tomorrow doesn’t come need your junk. He wants your best. from a resolution to eat better, exercise Live your life every day with His love more, or even to become more consis- in your heart and a desire to bring honor and glory to Him. tent in a spiritual disciLive a God-focused, pline like prayer or bible godly lifestyle. reading. All of these So, as you begin 2012, things can be beneficial, don’t attempt to find but ultimately we all hope in making yourself need a fresh dose of the a better person by trying mercy and grace of God harder or making resoevery day and we need lutions that bear no spirto learn to die to ouritual fruit. The only way selves daily and to live your 2012 will be better life focused on God’s is with more Jesus. And Kingdom daily. I know remember that God will it is easier said than always be with you and done in a world where will never leave or forour economy is barely The Cook Family sake you. The Lord is the hanging on, people are one who goes ahead of you; out of work and struggling to provide for their families, and He will be with you. He will not fail you our faith as Christians in America is or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed (Deuteronomy 31:8). Put your hope under attack. But let me encourage you to focus on and trust in Him. When you do this, your personal relationship with Jesus there is no limit to what God can do in and obedience to His commands daily. and through your life in 2012! Don’t worry about food, clothing and other external things, but TRUST GOD to provide for your needs. Seek first Zach Cook is a Covington native His kingdom and His righteousness, and and civil engineer working for the all these things will be added to you (Mat- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He thew 6:33). Put God first. Give Him is a devoted husband and father and the first of your fruits, your wealth, a member of Bellevue Baptist Church your time, and your day. He doesn’t in Memphis.

Church Bulletins Church bulletins, the section where we will share news briefs and church-related events, will run when space is available. To submit something to this section, call Echo Day at 901-4767116 or send an email to eday@covingtonleader.com. January 4-8, 2012 New Year's Revival 2012 with Bishop Charles Rodgers – Jan. 4-6 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 8 beginning at 8 a.m., Bethel Church of God in Christ, 25 N Tipton Rd, Munford January 7 The men of Clopton United Methodist Church, 5285 Brighton-Clopton Road, will have their monthly community breakfast on Saturday, January 7th, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. At the same time, the women of the church will have a "mini" bake sale featuring homemade cookies, cakes, pies and breads. Everyone is invited.

January 8 Everyone is invited to First Baptist Mason, 359 Hwy 70E, Mason on Sunday, Jan. 8. We are planning a “Meet our New Pastor.” Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. worship service at 10:45 a.m. with a meal after service. Scott Pearl is our new pastor. Come join us as we welcome Pastor Scott, his wife Donna and family to the community! First Assembly of God Church, 1422 Old Hwy. 51, Brighton, will feature guest singer Ronny Hinson on Sunday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. The community is invited to attend. ON-GOING Teachers needed Teachers are needed for Sunday school classes at the Tipton County Correctional Facility on Sunday afternoons at 2:303:30; six male teachers and two female teachers are needed. If you’re in-

January 5, Evening -- Daily Light Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? They provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips. Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

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terested in volunteering, call 901-475-1403 or 901277-8769. Central Christian Church Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning worship 10:45 a.m. and Sunday Evening worship at 6 p.m. Youth and adult Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 400 S. Maple Street. Ever wondered about the Bible's mysteries? Every first and third Sunday, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church discusses them through the American Bible Society's Inside the Mysteries of the Bible: New Perspectives on Ancient Truths series. Class begins at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday (free coffee, movie and discussion included). Youth Sunday School and worship services begin at 10:30 a.m. You are invited to attend. 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 life’s hurts, hang – ups, and habits where anonymity is a requirement. If you have any questions, please call 901-837-8087. Paradise Baptist Church will be hosting a free fitness program for the public every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at 520 Simonton St., in Covington. All ages are welcome, and the public is invited. For more details, please email co-pastor, Minister Shelia Bryant at MinisterSBryant@yahoo.com or call the church at 4864446.

filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds. This is the will of God, even your sanctification. In their mouth was found no guile. Ps. 141:3. Ps. 130:3. Ps. 106:33. Matt. 15:11. Prov. 16:28. Prov. 12:18,19. James 3:8,10. Col. 3:8,9. 1 Thess. 4:3. Rev. 14:5. From www.bible.com

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A whisperer separateth chief friends. There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. Put off ... anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy,

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated MAY 28, 1999, executed by EDDIE J. JOYNER JR. (A/K/A EDDIE JOYNER, A/K/A EDDIE JAY JOYNER, JR.) AND CHRISTIAN E. JOYNER (A/K/A CHRISTIA JOYNER, A/K/A CHRISTIAN SAMPLES JOYNER), HUSBAND AND WIFE, to JERRY DUPRIEST, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 867, PAGE 925, for the benefit of FIRST STATE BANK, 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; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to FIRSTAR BANK, N.A.; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIRSTAR BANK, N.A., 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 THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: DESCRIPTION OF LOT 34 OF TAYLOR ROAD SUBDIVISION, SECTION B, AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET B SLIDE 141 & 142-A, AMENDMENT TO LOTS 10-35, AS RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 628 PAGE 524, SAID PROPERTY BEING SITUATED IN THE SEVENTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EDGEWOOD DRIVE AND THE EAST AND WEST SIDE OF EDGEWOOD CIRCLE. BEGINNING AT A FOUND IRON POST IN THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EDGEWOOD CIRCLE (50 FOOT TOTAL RIGHT OF WAY) BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 34 OF TAYLOR ROAD SUBDIVISION, SECTION B, AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET B SLIDE 141 & 142-A, AMENDMENT TO LOTS 1035, AS RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 628 PAGE 524, ALSO BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 35 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 34 AND THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 35, SOUTH 88 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET TO A FOUND IRON POST BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 34 AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 35, ALSO BEING IN THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EDGEWOOD CIRCLE; THENCE IN A NORTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EDGEWOOD CIRCLE AND THE WEST LINE OF LOT 34, NORTH 01 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 195.00 FEET TO A FOUND IRON POST BEING A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG AN ENTRANCE CURVE FOR EDGEWOOD DRIVE (50 FOOT TOTAL RIGHT OF WAY), FOLLOWING A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 25.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS, AN ARC LENGTH OF 39.27 FEET, A TANGENT LENGTH OF 25.00 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 43 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 35.36 FEET TO A FOUND IRON POST (BROKEN OFF); THENCE IN A NORTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EDGEWOOD DRIVE AND THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 34, NORTH 88 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO A FOUND IRON POST (BROKEN OFF) BEING A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG AN ENTRANCE CURVE FOR EDGEWOOD CIRCLE, FOLLOWING SAID CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 25.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS, AN ARC LENGTH OF 39.27 FEET, A TANGENT LENGTH OF 25.00 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 46 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 35.36 FEET TO A FOUND IRON POST (BROKEN OFF); THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EDGEWOOD CIRCLE AND THE EAST LINE OF LOT 34, SOUTH 01 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 195.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 1.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD AT PLAT CABINET B, SLIDES 141 & 142A, AND AMENDMENTS TO RESTRICTIONS AT BOOK 628, PAGE 524 AND BOOK 651, PAGE 808 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO EDDIE J. JOYNER JR. AND CHRISTIAN E. JOYNER, BY DEED DATED MAY 28, 1999 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 867, PAGE 923, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 220 EDGEWOOD DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004. MAP 142B GROUP B CTRL MAP 142A PARCEL 021.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROP-

ERTY 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: BARTLETT PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, December 28, 2011. This is improved property known as 220 EDGEWOOD DRIVE, ATOKA, TENNESSEE 38004. J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F11-2961

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated November 18, 2005, of record in Deed Book / Page Number 1246 / 918, Instrument 81708, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, from John Shay Williams (Borrower) to LENDERS TITLE & ESCROW (Trustee) for the benefit of NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION (Lender), securing the Note/indebtedness therein described, the entire Note/indebtedness having been declared in default and immediately due and payable by the lawful owner and holder thereof. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF APRIL 1, 2006 MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-NC3 (Holder), now being the present owner/holder of said indebtedness, has now requested that foreclosure proceedings be instituted, and said Holder has appointed the firm listed below as Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, by an instrument duly recorded in the aforesaid records, to serve in the place and stead of the aforementioned Trustee. Notice of the Right to Foreclose was sent to the Borrower by letter dated August 24, 2011. NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the Holder so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in said Successor Trustee by said Deed of Trust, will on January 17, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County, Tennessee, Courthouse, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), the following-described property: DESCRIPTION OF LOT 11 BLOCK C. MCLENNAN-PAYNE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF COVINGTON RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 240, PAGE 378, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE, LYING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LENNANWOOD AVENUE IN THE FIRST CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN FOUND ON THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF LENNANWOOD AVENUE (40’ R.O.W.) AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11 BLOCK C MCLENNAN-PAYNE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF COVINGTON (DEED BOOK 240, PAGE 378), SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 10, THEN NORTH 00 DEGREES, 00’ 00” WEST, 132.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 10 TO AN IRON PIN FOUND AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 16; THEN SOUTH 83 DEGREES, 17’ 37” EAST, 77.70 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 16 TO AN IRON PIN SET, THEN SOUTH 00 DEGREES, 46’ 48” EAST, 132.10 FEET ALONG MOORE’S WEST LINE TO THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF LENNANWOOD AVENUE; THEN NORTH 89 DEGREES. 14’ 49” WEST, 79.50 FEET ALONG THE SAID R.O.W. LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENT OF RECORD AT DEED BOOK 240, PAGE 378-379, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY

CONVEYED TO JOHN SHAY WILLIAMS, DATED 10/31/2005, FILED FOR RECORD ON 11/01/2005 BY QUITCLAIM DEED RECORDED AT BOOK 1240, PAGE 472, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERLY CONVEYED TO JOHN SHAY WILLIAMS AND TOMMY WILLIAMS, DATED 11/23/2004, FILED FOR RECORD ON 11/24/2004 BY WARRANTY DEED OF RECORD AT BOOK 1175, PAGE 670 IN THE AFORESAID REGISTER’S OFFICE. ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO TROY LEONARD GROSS, DATED 03/05/2003, FILED FOR RECORD ON 11/24/2004 AT WILL BOOK W, PAGE 360, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO Y.B. MILLS (DECEASED) AND ARDELLA MILLS (DECEASED), DATED 03/16/1994, FILED FOR RECORD ON 03/17/1994 BY WARRANTY DEED PLACED OF RECORD AT BOOK 720, PAGE 500, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 416 Lennanwood AVE, Covington, TN 38019, Parcel ID 041G 101900 000. The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, curtesy, elective share, and all other exemptions that are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Successor Trustee will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee, “as is” and “where is” and without covenants of seizin or warranties of title. This property is encumbered by 1 liens or claims of lien filed by the State of Tennessee, Tax Enforcement Division, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, as Deed Book 17, Page 112, Instrument Number 95920. Notice of this Successor Trustee’s Sale has been given to the State of Tennessee, Tax Enforcement Division, in accordance with T.C.A. Section 671-1433(b)(1). Sale of this property is subject to the redemption rights of the State of Tennessee, as provided for in T.C.A. Section 67-1-1433(c)(1). Listing of Subordinate Lien holders: N/A Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/A This sale is subject to liens; easements; encumbrances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust. If a high bidder fails to close a sale, the Successor Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time and/or place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above, or at any date and time fixed by a preceding postponement. Alternatively, at its option, Successor Trustee may give a new notice of sale. Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PC One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 (866) 960-8298 File#: 008824

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, for the benefit of AMERICAN MORTGAGE SERVICES, 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; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 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 THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012 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, December 28, 2011. This is improved property known as 235 ANDY DRIVE, DRUMMONDS, TENNESSEE 38023. J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F11-2997

southwest corner of Lot 8; thence east along the south line of Lots 8,247.75 feet to the point of beginning. Property subject to subdivision restrictions, setback requirements and easements of record at Plat Book 2, Page 96 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Brian M.Bennard and wife April Bennard by Deed of record in Book 1380, Page 666, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Property also known as 167 Lee Street, Brighton, Tennessee 38011 Map 051K, Group A, Parcel 007.00 (Lot 7) Map 051K, Group A, Parcel 006.00 (Lot 6) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 167 Lee Street, Brighton, TN 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): Brian M. Bennard 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: Crown Asset Management, LLC 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 LDWatts Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 559.1105569TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com Insertion Dates: 12/29/2011, 1/5/2012, 1/12/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2968 ESTATE OF Richard H. Gookin. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 16th day of December, 2011. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Richard H. Gookin, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 29th day of December, 2011. Teresa Michelle Pursley Russell Eugene Gookin Co-Executors 29Dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2969

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on January 24, 2008, by Brian M. Bennard to Tipton & Owen, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 1380, Page 668, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to CENLAR FSB; and WHEREAS, CENLAR FSB, 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 § 35-5101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, January 19, 2012, commencing at 10:00 AM at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lots 6 & 7, Liberty Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 96 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 Lee Street, said point being in the southeast corner of Lot 8; thence south along the west line of Lee Street, said point being in the southeast corner of Lot 8; thence south along the west line of Lee Street, 200.00 feet to a point in the northeast comer of Lot 5; thence west along the north line of Lot 5,247.75 feet to a point; thence north 02 degrees 02 minutes 59 seconds West, 200.00 feet to a point in the

ESTATE OF Virginia Evelyn Stimpson Flitz. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 16th day of December, 2011. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Virginia Evelyn Stimpson Flitz, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against 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 29th day of December, 2011. Glenda Annete Fultz Price Executrix 29Dec2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE First Baptist Church of Covington, TN Plaintiff vs

No. 29,277

Unknown Persons Who May Claim An Interest In Real Property Defendant NON RESIDENT NOTICE It appearing from the petition filed in this cause which is sworn to, that the whereabouts of unknown persons who may claim an interest in certain

real property, Defendants, are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that Unknown Persons who May Claim and Interest in Real Property, Defendants, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, on or before Monday, February 20, 2012, or Judgement by Default may be entered nd the cause set for hearing ex parte. It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee. This the 22nd day of December, 2011. Judy Billings Clerk and Master Attorney for Plaintiff Elizabeth B. Ziarko P.O. Box 765 Covington, TN 38019 22dec4wk

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 September 7, 2007, executed by JEANNE L. PRITCHETT, conveying certain real property therein described to WILLIAM T BOZEMAN as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on April 7, 2008, as Instrument No. 115642, in Book 1390, at Page 542; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 27, 2012, 12:00 PM 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: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN COUNTY OF TIPTON, STATE OF TENNESSEE AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1220 PAGE 728 AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: LOT 5, OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 36, 37, 38 AND THE NORTH PART OF LOT 49 AND 50 OF REED SUBDIVISION, SECTION C, FIRST ADDITION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET B. SLIDE 57, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET B, SLIDE 57, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RESTRICTIONS AT PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 37, (NEW PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 105) IN THE AFORESAID REGISTER’S OFFICE. PARCEL NUMBER: 145D-B-145D-012.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 183 RACHEL COVE, DRUMMONDS, TN 38023. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): JEANNE L PRITCHETT AKA JEANNE L. SPICER AND BRIAN J PRITCHETT AKA BRIAN PRITCHETT OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP 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 under-

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012 ▪ A16 www.covingtonleader.com signed 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, TX2984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 6815002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 10-0038010 FEI # 1006.150090 01/05/2012, 01/12/2012, 01/19/2012

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 November 20, 2006, executed by CHARLES D COUSAR, conveying certain real property therein described to MONTE S. CONNELL as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on December 11, 2006, as Instrument No. No. 97033, in Book 1314, at Page 576; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 26, 2012, 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 10, TIMBERLAND HEIGHTS RESUBDIVISION, SECTION “A”, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET “C”, SLIDE 90-B, OF THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. PARCEL NUMBER: 081 05700 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 292 WALKER FIELD LANE, MUNFORD, TN 38058. 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): Charles D. Cousar AKA Charles Couser and Charles Cousar and Charles Douglas Cousar and Charles Douglas AND V. Teresa Williams and Teresa Williams, Vion Teresa Williams and Teresa A. Williams and Victoria T. Williams OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 1) M & M Bail Bond Company 2) Gault Financial, LLC assignee of Chase Bank 3) CST Title Escrow Inc. 4) Journey Healthcare LLC The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-9840407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-5392 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#: 08-0089099 FEI # 1006.37561 01/05/2012, 01/12/2012, 01/19/2012

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE

OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated JULY 29, 1994, executed by SIDNEY P. DAVIS (A/K/A SIDNEY PAUL DAVIS) AND VICKY A. DAVIS (A/K/A VICKY ANN DAVIS), HUSBAND AND WIFE, to JERRY DUPRIEST, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 729, PAGE 735, for the benefit of FIRST STATE BANK, 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; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; 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, 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 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: DESCRIPTION OF LOT 21 OF BEAVER SUBDIVISION, SECTION B, AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET B, SLIDE 89, SAID PROPERTY BEING SITUATED IN THE 4TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BEAVER CREEK DRIVE (HAVING A 50.00 FEET TOTAL R.O.W.) BEGINNING AT A FOUND IRON POST BEING THE WESTERNMOST CORNER OF LOT 21 OF BEAVER SUBDIVISION, SECTION B, AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET B, SLIDE 89, ALSO BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE WILBURN C. JONES PROPERTY (571/42) AND BEING IN THE EAST LINE OF THE GLORENA ROGERS (270/34); THENCE IN A NORTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 21, ALSO BEING THE SOUTH LINE OF JONES, NORTH 43 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, A CALLED DISTANCE OF 300.00 FEET BUT A MEASURED DISTANCE OF 300.17 FEET TO A FOUND IRON POST BEING AN ANGLE POINT IN SAID LINE; THENCE CONTINUING IN A NORTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 21, NORTH 86 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 28.88 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 21 BEING A POINT ON A CURVE IN THE WEST R.O.W. LINE OF A CUL-DE-SAC FOR BEAVER CREEK DRIVE; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE WEST R.O.W. LINE OF A CUL-DE-SAC FOR BEAVER CREEK DRIVE, ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF LOT 21, ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 50.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 78 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 40 SECONDS, A TANGENT LENGTH OF 40.53 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 68.12 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 45 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 62.97 FEET TO A POINT OF REVERSE CURVATURE IN SAID LINE; THENCE CONTINUING IN A SOUTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE WEST R.O.W. LINE OF BEAVER CREEK DRIVE AND THE EAST LINE OF LOT 21, ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 25.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 48 DEG. 11 MINUTES 19 SECONDS, AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 21.03 FEET A TANGENT LENGTH OF 11.18 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 60 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 20.41 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY IN SAID LINE; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG SAID LINE, SOUTH 36 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 03 SECONDS EAST, A CALLED AND MEASURED DISTANCE OF 23.29 FEET TO THE EASTERNMOST CORNER OF LOT 21, ALSO BEING THE NORTHERNMOST CORNER OF LOT 20 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 21 AND THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 20, SOUTH 63 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST, A CALLED AND MEASURED DISTANCE OF 345.28 FEET TO THE SOUTHERNMOST CORNER OF LOT 21, ALSO BEING THE WESTERNMOST CORNER OF LOT 20 AND BEING IN THE EAST LINE OF ROGERS; THENCE IN A NORTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 21 AND THE EAST LINE OF ROGERS, NORTH 30 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST, A CALLED AND MEASURED DISTANCE OF 68.84 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 0.72 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SIDNEY P. DAVIS AND VICKY A. DAVIS, HUSBAND

AND WIFE, TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETIES, BY DEED DATED JULY 29, 1994 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 729, PAGE 733, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 359 BEAVER CREEK LANE, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011. MAP 065L GROUP A PARCEL 025.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 671-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: REGIONS BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO UNION PLANTERS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, December 30, 2011. This is improved property known as 359 BEAVER CREEK LANE, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011. J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F11-2955

NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated March 17, 2004 and the Deed of Trust of even date, securing said Deed of Trust Note recorded in Book 1132 at Page 1 in the Register’s office for Tipton County, Tennessee, executed by Bill Michael Brower and Jamie L. Brower conveying the certain property described therein to Transcontinental Title, Trustee for the benefit of James B. Nutter & Company and to Robert S. Coleman, Jr., having been appointed as Successor Trustee by instrument of record in the Register’s office for Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 1536 at Page 159. WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Deed of Trust Note has declared the entire indebtedness due and payable and demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Deed of Trust Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that an agent of Robert S. Coleman, Jr., as Successor Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and conferred upon said Successor Trustee, by the Deed of Trust, will on January 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the front door of the Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, and free from all legal, equitable and statutory rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which have been waived in the Deed of Trust, certain real property located in Tipton County, Tennessee, described as follows: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, STATE OF TENNESSEE; WILLIAM R. BOLEN AND WIFE, NADINE BOLEN’S LOT RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 319 AT PAGE 315, BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CALVIN & GYLMA GENTRY BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 310, PAGE 320, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, LYING ON THE EAST SIDE OF MT. CARMEL ROAD IN THE EIGHTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON C O U N T Y, TENNESSEE, BEING MORE PAR-

TICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF MOUNT CARMEL R O A D (60’ WIDE), SAID POINT BEING SOUTH 05 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST, 379.40’ (CALLED 366.00) FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF J.B. BLACKMON (308/527), THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST, 191-52 FEET (CALLED 190.00) ALONG THE ALIGNMENT OF A CHAIN LINK FENCE TO AN IRON PIN FOUND AT BOLEN’S NORTHEAST C O R N E R , THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST, 125.00 FEET ALONG A LINE THAT IS PARALLEL TO THE CENTERLINE OF MOUNT C A R M E L ROAD TO BOLEN’S SOUTHEAST CORNER; THENCE NORTH 84 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST, 191.52 FEET (CALLED 190.00) ALONG A LINE THAT IS PARALLEL TO BOLEN’S NORTH LINE TO THE CENTERLINE OF MOUNT CARMEL ROAD, THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 03 SECONDS EAST, 125.00 FEET ALONG THE SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ENCOMPASSING 0.54 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BILL MICHAEL BROWER AND WIFE, JAMIE L. BROWER BY DEED FROM NADINE BOLEN, RECORDED 07/11/1991 IN DEED BOOK 663 PAGE 654. More Commonly Known As: 5088 Mount Carmel Road, Covington, Tennessee 38019 Said sale shall be held subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and subject to, but not limited to, the following parties who may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: none. The following individuals or entities have an interest in the abovedescribed property: (1) Bill Michael Brower; (2) Jamie L. Brower; (3) Beneficial Tennessee, Inc.; and (4) Michael S. Hoover, Trustee. To the best of the Trustee’s knowledge, information, and belief, there are no other Federal or State tax lien claimants or other claimants upon the subject property which would require notice pursuant to the terms and provision of T.C.A. § 355-104 or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433 or 26 U.S.C. § 7425. The Successor Trustee may postpone the above referenced sale from time to time as needed without further publication. The Successor Trustee will announce the postponement on the date and at the time and location of the originally scheduled sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information gathered in connection herewith will be utilized for that purpose. DATED this ___day of January, 2012. Prepared by: Robert S. Coleman, Jr. Robert S. Coleman, Jr. Robert S. Coleman, Jr., P.A. Successor Trustee 1405 North Pierce, Suite 306 Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 Insertion Dates: January 5, 2012; January 12, 2012; and January 19, 2012

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.

Executrix 05jan2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

This 5th day of January, 2012. Bonnie Strain

INVITATION TO BID Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council (NWTEDC) Head Start/Early Head Start Bid Package Code: _HS/EHS 11-12 Retaining Wall__ Bid Description: ___Construction of Retaining Wall at Lauderdale Co. Head Start 142 Neslon St., Ripley, TN___ Requirements of Bidder: The Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act General Liability Insurance Worker’s Compensation Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment David-Bacon Act (if applicable) Specifications in detail will be included in bid packet. Bid packet can be picked up at: Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council Head Start/Early Head Start 938C Walnut Avenue West McKenzie, TN 38201 Or a bid packet can be mailed to you by contacting the office at (731) 352-4743. Sealed bids must be received at the address listed above by _Jan. 20, 2012__at _3__p.m. CST at which time the bids will be publicly opened. No faxed bids will be accepted. Bids must be signed, sealed and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope with the specified bid code listed above. NWTEDC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, creed, national origin or gender.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 13-7-105, notice is hereby given of public hearing to be held by the Tipton County Legislative Commission, Monday, the 13th day of February, 2012, at 6:45 p.m. in the Tipton County Justice Center, 1801 South College Street. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input into the following items: 1. A Resolution to Amend the Zoning Resolution of Tipton County, Tennessee By Amending Subsection 4.040 (Customary Incidental Home Occupations) In Article IV. 2. A Resolution to Amend the Zoning Resolution of Tipton County, Tennessee By Amending Subsections 5.051.C.13, 5.052.C, 5.053.C and 5.054.C.6 in Article V. 3. A Resolution to Amend the Zoning Resolution of Tipton County, Tennessee By Amending Subsection 8.060.C and Removing 8.060.D (Procedure for Authorizing Special Exceptions) in Article VIII. A full copy of the proposed amendment and a copy of the map and legal descriptions of the two proposed rezoning properties can be viewed at the Tipton County Building Inspector’s Office during regular business hours. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR2971 ESTATE OF Joseph M. Strain. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 28th day of December, 2011. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Joseph M. Strain, deceased, were issued to the undersigned

Tipton County Public Works is seeking a highly motivated Landfill Supervisor. Competitive salary with benefits. This is a full time position Tuesday through Saturday. Tipton County Public Works is an equal opportunity employer. DEFINITION An employee in this position falls under the direct supervision of the Director. Work performed in supervising a group of employees in the operation of the county’s convenience center and Class III/IV landfill and performing related work as required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS •Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the daily operation of the county solid waste facility •Supervises others who perform general duty work such as equipment operation, truck drivers, landfill laborers, recycling center, and citizen customer service. •Operates various types of heavy and light equipment when necessary. •Supervises the routine maintenance of tools and equipment. •Prepares operational reports regarding solid waste disposal activities •Provide innovative ideas on recycling initiatives and operation to provide maximum benefits to limit disposal quantities and increase recycling volumes. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES •Knowledge of the methods and techniques of integrated solid waste management system methods •Skill in planning and goal setting to achieve work objectives •Skill in managing equipment to ensure a safe efficient and customer friendly operation

•Skill in supervising, counseling, motivating, disciplining personnel and maintaining effective working relationships •Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing •Ability to develop and implement solutions to operational problems •Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. •Ability to operate a variety of light and heavy equipment. •Ability to organize, assign, supervise and inspect the work of subordinates. •Ability to use the necessary tools in the performance of required skills. •Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. •Ability to create operational reports and keep routine records. •Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, management and the general public. RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from a standard high school Managerial experience Computer experience Valid Tennessee Driver’s license Applicants pass state certification for Landfill Operator no more than 12 months from time of hire Must pass a drug screen. How to Apply: Submit Resume and cover letter detailing qualifications in a sealed envelope to The Tipton County Public Works Department (Human Resources) located at 8279 Hwy 51, Brighton, TN by COB Jan 18, 2012 to be considered.

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Covington Shell station Bread of Life Outreach Ministry set to reopen soon serves the community

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The Covington Beer Board met at City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 27 to review the application of Vinod Kumar of A-H Covington, LLC for a beer permit for Off Premise Consumption at 880 Hwy. 51 N., Covington. The business will be at the former location of Hajjehi’s Convenience Mart and Shell gas station, which closed unexpectedly in early summer 2011 for financial reasons. The building is owned by the Albert Uttz Estate. Kumar, who resides in Drummonds, is working in the United States on a temporary work visa, which is set to expire on Oct. 16, 2012. During the meeting, Alderman William Timberlake asked Kumar his customary question of how he would ensure his customers were of age to purchase alcohol. “We will be using new software,” replied Kumar, “which tells us the correct age.” Alderman William Scruggs spoke up, asking Kumar what the legal drinking age in Tennessee was and to be sure he pays attention to customer ID cards because he would be checked. The board voted to approve the application contingent on the passing of the final building inspections to be conducted by the city.

It’s a new year... make it a new you! Health, Mind & Body issue In The Leader on Jan. 12 Jay’s Paint & Body, LLC 989 S. Main St Covington, TN 38019 (1) 2004 Chevy Impala VIN# 2G1WF52E9493758 (2) 2001 Ford Taurus VIN# 1FAFP55241G236629 (3) 1994 Ford Mustang VIN# 1FALP4449RF202977 (4) 1995 Ford Thunder Bird VIN# 1FALP62W9SH206618 will be sold at public auction at 9:00 AM on January 3, 2012

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20 percent of those who may go to bed hungry are children. To help address some of that food insecurity issue, Bread of Life Outreach Ministries operates a food pantry four Saturdays each month from 9-11a.m. on the first and third Saturdays at First United Methodist Church in Covington and second and fourth Saturdays in Brighton in the back of Trust Company Bank Building. Most of the food distributed comes from the Mid-South Food Bank, supplemented by donations from individuals, local farmers and grocers, and the local chapter of Farmers and Hunters for the Hungry. In 2011, the food pantry operation distributed 148,484 pounds of food – 74.2 tons – to 1,024 Tipton county households serving a total of 3,000 individuals; many families came for a food distribution every month. Food bags include such items as frozen chicken leg quarters, turkey hot dogs, ground deer meat, tuna, peanut butter, cereal, canned vegetables and fruits, pasta, and bread, adjusted in quantity to suit the size of the family. Food from Mid-South Food Bank averages 6.4 cents per pound to their member agencies. The purchase of that food is made possible by the

By GRACE PHELPS, Special to the Leader Bread of Life Outreach Ministries has completed another year of serving those in need in Tipton County with food, warm coats, and emergency assistance with temporary housing, rent, utilities and a variety of other needs. Bread of Life is an outreach ministry of First United Methodist Church in Covington. Tipton County ended the year 2011 with an unemployment rate of 10.1percent with some 2,680 persons who are without jobs, which is higher than the statewide unemployment rate of 9.1 percent. Corresponding with those unemployment numbers are Tipton County residents’ rate of food insecurity versus the statewide rate. Food insecurity means that persons in the household are unsure day to day where their meals may come from, which results in poor nutrition, high stress and sometimes even outright hunger. In Tipton County, 19.1 percent of residents live in a food insecure household versus the statewide rate of 17.3 percent, and over

Certified Transmissions 1022 Hwy 51 N Covington, TN 38019 Phone: (901) 476-8726 One 2000 Cadillac DeVille, VIN#1G6KD54Y2YU326836 will be sold at public auction at 10:00 AM on January 19, 2012.

The Tipton County Legislative Meeting will be held on Monday January 9, 2012 at the Tipton County Justice Center. This meeting will begin at 7:00pm following the Finance Meeting.

The Tipton County Election Commission will hold a special meeting at 113 E. Church Street. in Covington, TN on January 11 at 3 p.m. The agenda will include appointing election officials for the March 6 Presidential Preference Primary and other preparations for the election.

Tipton County senior Willie Taylor is assisted by volunteer Hope Turner with a new coat. Courtesy photo

generous gifts of members of the congregation of First Methodist and by individuals and groups throughout the county. In addition to the food, starting in November coats were distributed to food pantry recipients who needed them. Persons can select one coat for themselves or their family members after picking up their food. Coats are distributed on first and third Saturdays at First Methodist from 9-11 a.m. through the cold winter months. Since November, 437 coats have already been distributed to 162 different Tipton county families thanks to the generous donations from FUMC members and many persons throughout the community. Because of the difficult economic climate, many Tipton Countians find themselves living hand to mouth trying to meet their basic needs

REQUEST FOR TITLE Request for title is being made on a 2006 Interstate Tandem Axle Trailer VIN # 47122 Anyone holding an interest in this vehicle please notify Ron Clowes, 351 Wilkinsville Rd., Drummonds, TN 38023By certified mail within 10 days of this publication.

of shelter and utilities. Bread of Life Outreach Ministries also works with those struggling to keep in that respect. In 2011, 426 Tipton county households received assistance with temporary housing, rent, utility bills and other miscellaneous needs (prescriptions, vehicle gas, space heaters, bus ticket home, baby diapers) totaling $27,909. First Methodist works in concert with other local churches to help meet these emergency needs and funds for the Good Samaritan Fund also come from gifts from the First Methodist congregation and many persons across the community. The need in Tipton County is great and many folks are suffering. You can make a difference in the lives of your needy neighbors. Over 200 persons currently make up the volunteer pool to staff the food pantry and coat closet on Saturdays. If you would like to volunteer your time in this caring ministry or help provide financial support for any of these outreach efforts, please call 4769694 or email Rev. Grace Phelps at gphelps_fumc@ bellsouth.net. First United Methodist Church is located at 145 West Church Avenue in Covington.

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Best high school games I've ever seen Ed. note: This is the first in a series of columns chronicling the best Tipton County high school games played over the past 15 years. E-mail suggestions to jireland@covingtonleader.com. The 1998-99 basketball season was a promising one for the Chargers. To put it simply, the squad was loaded. Jeremy Edwards, a 6-4 senior post, became Covington's all-time leading scorer during the season. Albert Robinson, another senior, was one of the quickest guards in the 'I' on the point state. On the wings Ball were seniors Marcus Jeff Ireland Logan, a 6-4 player who could do a little bit of everything, and Jeff Taylor, a lights-out 3-point shooter. Throw in the White Brothers – sophomore Darron and senior Brandon – and Keith Stowers and Pierre Alston, and it could be argued that it was Covington's most talented team ever. That group, led by head coach James Fields, headed to Oman Arena in Jackson on March 4, 1999, for the newly-formed, six-team sectional tournament. The top two teams from the tournament would advance to the state tournament. Covington took on Trezevant, and what took place was one of the most amazing high school games I've covered in 15 years on the job. The Chargers trailed 41-31 at the half and saw the Bears go an 18-0 run to start the third quarter. It appeared to be more than enough to end Covington's season.

Covington senior Jeff Taylor drives to the basket as Douglas Simpson (25) and Odie Williams of Trezevant put their hands up on defense. Covington erased a 28-point deficit on March 4, 1999, in the sectionals, but lost, 84-81. File photo

With a little more than 12 minutes left in the game, however, Covington came up with an incredible response. All of a sudden, Taylor and Logan could not miss from 3-point range and Edwards was unstoppable in the paint. The Trezevant coach kept calling timeouts to stop the bleeding, but nothing helped. Covington put together a 23-1 run to cut the lead to six at the end of three quarters. After another 3-pointer by Taylor and a pair of free throws by Logan, Covington held its first lead, 67-66, with 5:37 left in the game. A 28-point lead had been erased in less than eight minutes.

Two minutes later, the Chargers still led by two, but a 3-pointer by Trezevant star Eric Wilkins, who finished with 26 points, gave the Bears a lead they would not lose. Trezevant prevailed 84-81. Edwards finished his stellar career with a 21-point performance, Logan had 19, Taylor 17 and Darron White 11, but it was not enough. Trezevant went on to advance to the state semifinals. I can still remember the stunned look on the Charger players, many of whom were seniors, as they exited the court and walked toward the locker room into the bowels of Oman Arena. I

was just as stunned as they were. Adding to the significance of the game was the fact that it ended up being the last game coached by Fields, who moved into an administrator position the following year. “I knew we could get back into the game,” Fields said after the game. “It was just a matter of us doing it. I thought the only mistake we made was that once we caught up, we still played like we were behind.” It would be ten years until the Chargers made it back to the sectionals. In 2009, despite racing to a big early lead, Covington fell to Sheffield in a sectionSEE GAME, PAGE A19

Chargers take three of four in Kentucky CHS travels to Alamo tomorrow By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com

Jaylin Dyson and the Chargers won three of four games last week in Kentucky. Photo by Jeff Ireland

Cardinals fall to Arlington BHS boys, MHS girls have huge games Friday By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Brighton started the new year off with a non-district home game Tuesday night against Arlington and took a loss to the Tigers. The Cardinals (9-4) led by four after one quarter and 27-24 at the half, but Arlington, behind the play of Anthony Cole, won the third quarter 18-11 to regain the lead. Arlington (11-6) prevailed 68-63. Cole led the way with 23 points and Rhyan Townes added 14. Cardinal senior Ricky Foster led Brighton with 16 points. Demarius

Adams added 14 and Eddie Middlebrooks chipped in with 13. The Cardinals have a huge game coming up Friday night when Dyer County (14-1) comes to town. Both teams are undefeated in District 13AAA play and atop the league standings. Down the road at Munford the Lady Cougars will also play a game between undefeated District 13-AAA foes when Hardin County comes to town. On Tuesday Munford will host Memphis Home Education Association. Brighton will host Bartlett next Tuesday.

The Covington Chargers won three of four games in as many days last week at the Danny Annis Memorial Eagle Classic in Hartford, Ky., with the lone loss on a mid-court 3-point heave at the buzzer to the eventual tournament winner. In improving their season record to 10-4 and taking third place in the tournament, CHS may have found a new leader in Devione Draine, who scored 40-plus points in the tourney and led the team in scoring in the two of the final three games. “We did not play particularly well in the first two games,” said coach Dion Real, “but we played well enough to win in all four games. The loss was to the host school and tourney winner. They are reported to be one of the top 10 teams in Kentucky with a chance to win it all in this one classification.” Real went on to credit his defense, which he felt played solidly all week. “We still are having issues scoring the ball however, including at the free throw line,” Real said. The Chargers shot a dismal 45 percent (22-of-48) at the stripe for the tourney. In the opening round, CHS dropped the Livingston Central Cardinals from Smithville, Ky., 61-48, not allowing an opponent to score more than eight points. “(Jawan) Alston played well,” Real said of his game-high 15 points and 11 rebounds. “But the rest of the team

started slowly. We had opportunities to put them away early but had no killer instinct.” Jaylin Dyson added 12 for the Chargers. Covington dropped game two to the host Ohio County Eagles 52-49. Draine topped the scoring list with 14 points with Alston contributing nine. “We played well enough to win and had the ball tied at 49 with less than 30 seconds to play,” said Real. “There were a couple of scrambles for the ball which we ended up losing, a violation not called and a desperation 3-point heave from mid-court that went in to beat us. We’ve had a couple of close losses like that this year. They went on and won the tourney and are 16-2 and said to have a chance to win the state. We’ll see. We played with them.” Game three was a 59-42 win against the Aces of Owensboro Catholic. Shelton Lyons and Draine led all scorers with 11 points apiece. Said Real, “This was a solid team. We took it to them but again no killer instinct. We should have put them away in the third but did not till the end.” Real was particularly pleased with the third place finale on Friday which CHS won 56-47. “This was a big team (Owensboro Apollo) with a 6’7, 6’5 front court. We out-rebounded them 23-14, forced a lot of turnovers, and negated their height advantage with our press.” The Chargers had four players in double figures. Demarcus Seaberry topped SEE CHS, PAGE A19

Sports Shorts The 2012 Tennessee Baseball Coaches Clinic will be held Jan. 27-29 at the Cool Springs Marriott in Franklin. This year’s clinic looks to be one of the best in the South with legendary coach Skip Bertman from LSU headlining the speaker list. Also on the agenda is new Tennessee head coach Dave Serrano, Carson Newman coach Tom Griffin, Vanderbilt Assistant Coach Larry Day, former Detroit Tigers catcher Lance Parrish, Greg Dennis from Chattanooga State Community College and Clay Greene from the University of Memphis. High school coaches include Tommy Pharr from Christian Academy of Knoxville and Mark Pickle of Columbia Central.

Agency has chosen Valentine Lake in Munford as one of 25 sites to be stocked with rainbow trout. Trout were released on Dec. 15, with a second release scheduled for Jan. 19. The trout measure between nine and 13 inches. A catch limit has been set for seven trout per person with no minimum length limit. Catch and release is not permitted.

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The Covington Parks and Recreation is offering a new sport, a cross between racquetball and volleyball. The sport is called wallyball and is played at the Sportsplex. The sport uses that racquetball court with a volleyball net and a special ball. Other changes from the traditional volleyball rules include: The

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Sandhill Crane Festival to be held Jan. 14-15 The TWRA is among those organizations set to host the 2012 Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival to be held on Jan. 14-15 at the Hiwassee Refuge. This is the 21st anniversary of the event. The Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival is a celebration of the thousands of sandhill cranes that migrate through or spend the winter on and around the Hiwassee Refuge in Birchwood as well as an opportunity to focus attention on the rich wildlife heritage of the state and the Native American history of the area. Other sponsors for the free family event are the Tennessee Ornithological Society, and the Mapp Foundation in partnership with the Birchwood Community, the Birchwood School, the Cherokee Removal Memorial, Meigs and Rhea County Tourism. “There is nothing like the experience of seeing and hearing several thousand sandhill cranes take to the air at the same time,” said Dan Hicks, TWRA Region III Information & Education Coordinator. “I hope, with this festival, more Tennesseans can come to the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge and enjoy a watchable wildlife viewing area that features a variety of wildlife species.” Beginning in the early 1990s, the recovering population of eastern sandhill cranes began stopping at the Hiwassee Refuge on their way to and from their wintering grounds in Georgia and Florida. TWRA has been managing this refuge for over 60 years for waterfowl, and the cranes found a perfect combination of feeding and shallow water roosting habitat. Now as many as 12,000 of these birds spend the entire winter at the confluence of the Hiwassee and Tennessee Rivers.

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son added 12 points, Draine 11 and Alston 10. Apollo had a player to score 19 but no others in double figures.

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Continued from page A18 ball shall be called out-of-bounds whenever it hits the ceiling, back wall on the opponent’s side or two or more walls consecutively on a serve, volley or block. The back wall is playable only on the side of the team that is returning the serve or volley, provided a player on that team touches the ball first. The ceiling is in bounds only on the side of the team that is returning the serve or volley, provided a player on that team touches the ball first. Teams are now forming. There are three players on the court and play is to 15 points and is a best-of-three match.For more information, call the Sportsplex at 476-3734. Play will begin the week of Jan. 9. Registrations are now be accepted for Atoka's coed instructional basketball leagues. Games will be held on Saturdays from Jan. 14 to March 3 in the following age groups: pre-k, kindergarten-first grade, second-third grade and fourth-fifth grade. Registrations will be accepted until Dec. 22 and the fee is $60. Games will be held at Atoka Elementary School. Call 837-5306 or e-mail bpeel@townofatoka.com for more information. The Covington Parks and Recreation is now accepting registration for youth and adult basketball leagues. The youth league is for ages 5-18 with play beginning on Jan. 6, 2012. Adult leagues are also forming. Registration is now being accepted for a women’s league, men’s competitive and recreational leagues and also for a 3-on-3 league, playing half-court for those 30 and over looking for some exercise. Cost for each program is $40 per player. For more information, call 476-3734. The Covington Parks and Recreation co-ed volleyball league is now accepting team registration. Each team must have at least one woman on the court during play. High school rules are used for play in the league. The registration fee is $40 per person. For more information, call 476-3734.

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