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1/18/2012
City of Copperhill
City Hall
100 Main Street
Copperhill, TN 37317
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Copperhill.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about February 13,2012, the City of Copperhill will submit a request to the Department of Economic and Community Development for the release of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project know as the Sewer System Improvements Project for the purpose of upgrading current facilities.  The estimated cost of the project is $312,000, and the project area is located on Main Street.  
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Copperhill has determined that the project will have no significant impact of the human environment.  Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.  Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record on file at City Hall, 100 Main Street, Copperhill, Tennessee 37317.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the Mayor’s Office located at City Hall, 100 Main Street, Copperhill, Tennessee, 37317.  All comments received by February 9, 2012 will be considered by the City of Copperhill prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.  Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.  
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The City of Copperhill certifies to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development that Cecil Arp in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.  The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) approval of the certification satisfies is responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Copperhill’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are one of the following basis:
a)    The certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Copperhill;
b)    The City of Copperhill has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58;
c)    The grant recipient has committed fund or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development; or
d)    Another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.
Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development, Policy and Federal Programs, William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, 10th Floor, 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1102.  Potential objectors should contact the Policy and Federal Programs Office to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Cecil Arp
Mayor


Ricky Lynn Soos, petitiononer
v.
Joseph C. Craft, respondent

Order of Publication

This matter came to be heard, upon the Petition of Ricky Lynn Soos and his request that service of process by publication be ordered in a newspaper of general circulation to bring the Respondent before this Honorable Court. The Court finds that service of process was attempted on Joseph C. Craft and it appears that his current address cannot be ascertained so that ordinary process can be served upon the Respondent.
    It is therefore Ordered that a copy of this order be published for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Polk County News a newspaper published in Benton, TN. Respondent will appear and make defense of the Petitioner within thirty (30) days or the same will be taken as confessed and a default judgment may be entered aagainst the Respondent. Within that time, Respondent is also required to serve a copy of his pleadings upon the law firm of Burns & henry, P.C., whose address is 175 Spring Street NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 or a default judgment will be entered against the Respondent according to law.
Entered this 16th day of January, 2012.

Jerri S. Bryant, Chancellor

1/18/2012
Town of Benton
County Courthouse
PO Box 687
Benton, TN 37307
423-338-5733
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Town of Benton.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about February 13, 2012, The Town of Benton will submit a request to the Department of Economic and Community Development for the release of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project knows as the Water Source Development Project for the purpose of construct a new well for fresh water and bring the current system into compliance with State regulations.  The estimated cost of the project is $599,760, and will be located on Camp Agape Rd. 
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Town of Benton has determined that the project will have no significant impact of the human environment.  Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.  Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Polk County Courthouse located at 6496 Hwy 411 N, Benton, Tennessee 37307 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the Mayor’s Office located at the Polk County Courthouse, 6496 Hwy 411 N, Benton, Tennessee 37307.  All comments received by February 9, 2012 will be considered by the Town of Benton prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.  Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Town of Benton certifies to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development that Jerry Stephens in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.  The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities. 
OJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development will accept objections to its release of funds and the Town of Benton’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following basis:
a)    The certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Town of Benton;
b)    The Town of Benton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58;
c)    The grant recipient has committed fund or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development; or
d)    Another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.
Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development, Policy and Federal Programs, William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, 10th Floor, 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1102.  Potential objectors should contact the Policy and Federal Programs Office to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Jerry Stephens
Mayor


In The Matter of:
The Estatte of Nancy Roberta Hamby, deceased

To the publisher:
Please publish the following notice to creditors one each week for two consecutive weeks:

Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of January 2012 letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of Nancy Roberta Hamby, who died December 10, 2012 were issued to the undersigned y the Chancery Court (Probate Division) of Polk County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the Chancery Court within the earlier of four(4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedents date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.
This 23rd day of January, 2012.

Pamela Rose, Administrator

Kimberly Ingram, Clerk and Master

Laura M. Crawford, BPR # 021440
Attorney for Administrator
337 Main Street, P.O. Box 930
Ducktown, TN 37326
(423) 3603


Ricky Lynn Soos, petitiononer
v.
Joseph C. Craft, respondent

Order of Publication

This matter came to be heard, upon the Petition of Ricky Lynn Soos and his request that service of process by publication be ordered in a newspaper of general circulation to bring the Respondent before this Honorable Court. The Court finds that service of process was attempted on Joseph C. Craft and it appears that his current address cannot be ascertained so that ordinary process can be served upon the Respondent.
    It is therefore Ordered that a copy of this order be published for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Polk County News a newspaper published in Benton, TN. Respondent will appear and make defense of the Petitioner within thirty (30) days or the same will be taken as confessed and a default judgment may be entered aagainst the Respondent. Within that time, Respondent is also required to serve a copy of his pleadings upon the law firm of Burns & henry, P.C., whose address is 175 Spring Street NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 or a default judgment will be entered against the Respondent according to law.
Entered this 16th day of January, 2012.

Jerri S. Bryant, Chancellor


Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated May 6, 2008, recorded May 13, 2008 of record in Book TD 379, Page 268, Register=s Office for Polk County, Tennessee (“ROPC”),  from Ocoee Land Holdings, LLC (“Borrower”) to David S. Humberd, (“Trustee”), and as modified at Book TD 389, Page 271 ROPC, and Book TD 390, Page 455 ROPC, securing the indebtedness therein described, which indebtedness is now due and unpaid, and has been declared in default by the lawful owner and holder thereof; and
The undersigned, DOUGLAS R. JOHNSON, Successor Trustee, having been appointed Successor Trustee of record in Book MS 142, page 408, said Register=s Office, to serve in the place and stead of David S. Humberd, Trustee;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DOUGLAS R. JOHNSON, Successor Trustee, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by First Volunteer Bank of Tennessee, successor in interest to Benton Banking Company, the owner and holder of said indebtedness so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in me by said Deed of Trust will, on February 13, 2012 at 12:10 p.m, at public auction in front of the West door of the Polk County Courthouse, Benton, Polk County, Tennessee, 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), free from the equity of redemption, the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, elective share, and all other exemptions of Borrower of every kind, all of which have been expressly waived by Borrower, the following-described property in Polk, County, Tennessee: 
Located in the First Civil District of Polk County, Tennessee:
Lots Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), Elrod Property Subdivision, ash shown by plat of record in Plat Book 7, Page 221, in the Register=s Office of Polk County, Tennessee.
Being the same property conveyed to Ocoee Land Holdings, LLC by Warranty Deed recorded in Book WD 256, Page 467, in the Register=s Office of Polk County, Tennessee.
Subject to non-exclusive perpetual right of way easement as recorded in Book 241, Page 478, in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee.
Subject to drainage and utility easements and setback regulations as shown on said plat.
Subject to those restrictions as set out in Deed recorded in deed Book 191, Page 213, in the said Register’s Office.
Subject to any governmental zoning and subdivision ordinances or regulations in effect thereon.
M/P 73-46.00 & 76-51.00
This is improved property known as: 1697 Highway 64, Benton, TN 37307-5824, Legal Description controls.
This property is also subject to a Deed of Trust to Joey Richmond, individually and d/b/a Richmond Construction dated August 28, 2009 in Book TD 400, Page 377 ROPC in the original amount of $94,000;  a Lien filed by Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. dated May 28, 2009 and recorded May 29, 2009 in Book MS 132, Page 229 ROPC; a Notice of Laborer=s Lien filed by Allen Best dated July 22, 2009 and recorded July 22, 2009 at Book L12, Page 465 ROPC; and a Lien Lis Pendens filed by Charles Realmuto and wife, Despina Realmuto recorded September 12, 2011 at Book L14, Page 127 ROPC. Notice of the Successor Trustee=s foreclosure sale has been provided to these interested parties.
Additionally, a lien has been filed by the Tennessee Department of Revenue: Entity ID  #001 71-1018329/000 dated April 7, 2011 and of record in Book L14, Page 19.  Notice of the Trustee=s foreclosure sale has been given pursuant to T.C.A. Section 67-1-1433.
Notice of the Trustee’s sale has been provided to interested parties.
The owner of public record is Land Discoveries, LLC, 1629 Prime Ct. #7, Orlando, Florida 32809-7405, See Deed at Book 265, Page 424.

This sale is subject to liens, easements, encumbrances, property taxes, rights of redemption of taxing entities and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

Dated: January 16, 2012            By: Douglas R. Johnson, Successor Trustee
 Post Office Box 2188
 Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409   (423) 266-2300

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT.
ANY INFORMATION GATHERED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.


Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided for in that certain Note dated April 11, 2008, secured by a Deed of Trust of record in Book TD 377, Page 458, Register=s Office for Polk County, Tennessee, from Ocoee Land Holdings, LLC (“Borrower”) to Timothy R. Simonds, (“Trustee”), securing the indebtedness therein described, which indebtedness is now due and unpaid, and has been declared in default by the lawful owner and holder thereof; and
The undersigned, DOUGLAS R. JOHNSON, Successor Trustee, having been appointed Successor Trustee of record in Book MS142, page 406, said Register=s Office, to serve in the place and stead of Timothy R. Simonds, Trustee;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DOUGLAS R. JOHNSON, Successor Trustee, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by First Volunteer Bank of Tennessee, successor in interest to Benton Banking Company, the owner and holder of said indebtedness so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in me by said Deed of Trust will, on February 13, 2012 at 12:00 p.m, at public auction in front of the West door of the Polk County Courthouse, Benton, Polk County, Tennessee, 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), free from the equity of redemption, the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, elective share, and all other exemptions of Borrower of every kind, all of which have been expressly waived by Borrower, the following-described property in Polk, County, Tennessee: 
Located in the First Civil District of Polk County, Tennessee:
Lot forty-six (46), Ocoee Mountain Club, Phase I, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 11, Page 125, in the Register=s Office of Polk County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete description.
For prior title see deed in Deed Book 249, Page 451, in the Register=s Office of Polk County, Tennessee.
Property known as Lot 46, Phase I, Ocoee Mountain Club Subdivision, Benton, Tennessee 37307, Portion of Map Parcel No. 075-067.00.
This conveyance is made subject to the following:
Any governmental zoning and subdivision ordinances or regulations in effect thereon.
All applicable conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, etc., as shown on recorded plat. 
Restrictions as set out in Misc. Book 124, Page 284 and as amended in Misc. Book 125, Page 249, in the said Register=s Office.
Any Right of Way easements and restrictions that may exist.
Building Setbacks: Front-35’, Side-10’; Rear-15’
Five (5) foot utility and drainage easement along all interior lot lines.
Ten (10) foot utility and drainage easement along front lot lines.
Notes, Rights of Ways, Easements or Restrictions as recorded on plat in Plat Book 11, Page 125 in said Register=s Office.
This is improved property known as: 1491 Sloan Gap Road, Ocoee, Tennessee and 075 L-A-046, legal description above controls
This property is also subject to a Deed of Trust to Joey Richmond, individually and d/b/a Richmond Construction dated August 28, 2009 in Book TD 400, Page 377 ROPC in the original amount of $94,000;  a Lien filed by Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. dated May 28, 2009 and recorded May 29, 2009 in Book MS 132, Page 229 ROPC; a Notice of Laborer=s Lien filed by Allen Best dated July 22, 2009 and recorded July 22, 2009 at Book L12, Page 465 ROPC; and a Lien Lis Pendens filed by Charles Realmuto and wife, Despina Realmuto recorded September 12, 2011 at Book L14, Page 127 ROPC. Notice of the Successor Trustee=s foreclosure sale has been provided to these interested parties.
Additionally, a lien has been filed by the Tennessee Department of Revenue: Entity ID  #001 71-1018329/000 dated April 7, 2011 and of record in Book L14, Page 19.  Notice of the Trustee=s foreclosure sale has been given pursuant to T.C.A. Section 67-1-1433.
Notice of the Trustee=s sale has been provided to interested parties.
The owner of public record is Land Discoveries, LLC, 1629 Prime Ct. #7, Orlando, Florida 32809-7405, See Deed at Book 265, Page 424.
This sale is subject to liens, easements, encumbrances, property taxes, rights of redemption of taxing entities and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust.
Dated: January 16, 2012            By: Douglas R. Johnson, Successor Trustee
 Post Office Box 2188
 Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409   (423) 266-2300

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT.
ANY INFORMATION GATHERED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.


City of Copperhill intends to file an application for financial assistance with USDA/Rural Development for the purpose of installing a septage receiving station. Major elements of the proposed project include installing the receiving station, connecting to the existing screen equipment and related site work and piping.
A Public Information Meeting for all interested parties will be held as follows: Insert Date 1/30/12, Insert Time 4:00, Insert Location City Hall.
The purpose of this meeting will be to give the public an opportunity to become acquainted with the proposed project and to comment on the economic and environmental impacts, service area, alternatives, and other issues. Representatives of the City of Copperhill will be available to explain the proposal and answer any questions.

CONCURRENT NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENET TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
01/15/2012
City of Ducktown
City Hall
PO Box 506
Ducktown, TN 37326
423-837-8666
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Ducktown.
REQUEST FOR RELASE OF FUNDS
On or about February 6, 2012, the City of Ducktown will submit a request to the Department of Economic and Community Development for the release of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the Fire Protection Project for the purpose of constructing a new fire hall/training center with the estimated project cost of $194,695, and the project area is located on Main Street.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Ducktown has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment.  Therefore, and Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.  Additional project information is contained the Environmental Review Record on file at City Hall, 340 Main Street, Ducktown, TN 37326.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment of the project may submit written comments to the Mayor’s Office located at City Hall, 340 Main Street, Ducktown TN 37326.  All comments received by February 2, 2012 will be considered by the City of Ducktown prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.  Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. 
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The City of Ducktown certifies to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development that James Talley in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to eh environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.  They Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) approval of the certification satisfy its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities.
OBJECTION TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Ducktown’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are one of the basis:
a)    The certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Ducktown;
b)    The City of Ducktown has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58;
c)    The grant recipient has committed fund or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development; or
d)    Another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.
Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development, Policy and Federal Programs, William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, 10th Floor, 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1102.  Potential objectors should contact the Policy and Federal Programs Office to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

James Talley
Mayor