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WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of  Trust dated September 4, 2007, executed by AARON HARDIN, conveying certain real property therein  described to TITLE GUARANTY & TRUST COMPANY as same appears of record in the Register’s  Office of Polk County, on September 17, 2007, as Instrument No. 07003201, in Book TD366, at Page  131; and  WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF  AMERICA, N.A. AS 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 Polk County, Tennessee  NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and  payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute  Trustee will, on March 12, 2012, 1:00 PM at the Polk County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Polk County Courthouse, Benton, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Polk County, Tennessee, to wit:  IN THE FIRST CIVIL DISTRICT OF BRADLEY COUNTY, TENNESSEE:  BEGINNING at the Northeast corner of Lot 9, Annawood Subdivision, along the Western right of way of Rymer Road; thence leaving said right of way and following the North line of said Lot 9, North 60 degrees 33 minutes 22 seconds West, 457.46 feet to an iron pin, being also the Northwest corner of said Lot 9; thence running North 22 degrees 36 minutes 47 seconds East 238.51 feet to a point; thence running South 65 degrees 14 minutes 16 seconds East, 202.82 feet to a point; thence running South 25 degrees 23 minutes 36 seconds West, 120 feet to an iron pin; thence running South 65 degrees 14 minutes 16 seconds East 115.27 feet to a point being the Southwestern corner of the Mike Johnson property; thence continuing along the Southern property line of said Mike Johnson Property, South 67 degrees 30 minutes 18 seconds East, 150 feet to an iron pin along the said Western right of way of Rymer Road; thence following along said right of way, South 25 degrees 23 minutes 36 seconds West 161.63 feet to an iron pin, being the point of beginning. Legal description taken from survey drawn by Richmond Surveying Company dated 9-28-2006.  For Prior Title, See Deed of Warranty dated 9-29-06, and filed for record 10-5-06, in Deed Book 247, Page 194, executed by HANK WILSON, UNMARRIED, to AARON HARDIN, UNMARRIED, in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee.  THIS CONVEYANCE MADE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:  Any governmental zoning and subdivision ordinances in effect thereon.  All notes, stipulations, restrictions, easements, conditions, and regulations as set out on recorded plat.  Any covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations or easements of record.  Subject to property having been subdivided into less than 5 acres, violating the subdivision governmental zoning laws.  PARCEL NO.: 086-04300 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 425 RYMER ROAD, OLD FORT, TN 37362. 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): AARON HARDIN OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P.  The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any  unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens  or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate  survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.  The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.  RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021   Knoxville, TN  37929 Tel:  (865) 342-3522 TS#: 09-0187009 FEI # 1006.149595 02/15, 02/22, 02/29/2012


WHEREAS, Douglas Lane and Susan Lane, by Deed of Trust dated on or about 9-28-2009 in Book 401, Page 425, recorded in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee conveyed to DOUGLAS N. BLACKWELL II, duly appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, the herein after described real property to secure the payment of certain Promissory Notes described in the Deeds of Trust, which Notes were payable to First Volunteer Bank of Tennessee, and
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the Notes, and
WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Notes has demanded that the hereinafter described real property and attachments be advertised and sold in satisfaction of the indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Notes and Deeds of Trust.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby give that I, DOUGLAS N. BLACKWELL II, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and conferred upon me, by the Deeds of Trust, will on March 1, 2011 at 10:05 am at the front of the Main Door of the old Polk County Courthouse in Polk County, 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 and attachments located in Polk County, Tennessee, described as follows:
IN THE FIRST CIVIL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, TENNESSEE:
Lot 23, RIVER’S EDGE, as shown by plat of record in Plat Book 4, Page 45, in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee.
For prior title see Deed recorded in Book 259, Page 182 from Emily Cummings to Douglas R. Lane, Jr. and wife, Susan Armstrong Lane dated 9/23/2008 and recorded 9/24/2008, in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee.
THIS CONVEYANCE MADE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:
Any covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations or easements of record.
Restrictions as set out in instrument recorded in Misc. Book 58, Page 33, in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee, but omitting any covenant or restriction based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin unless and only to the extent that said covenant (a) is exempt under Chapter 42, Section 3607, of the United States Code or (b) relates to handicap but does not discriminate against handicapped persons.
All notes, stipulations, restrictions, easements, conditions, and regulations as set out on recorded plat.
Flood Hazard Area as shown on recorded plat.
Commonly known as 122 Crews Drive, Benton, TN 37307 but such are not included in the legal description of the property to be sold.
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Occupants, Douglas and Susan Lane, Polk County Property Tax Office.
The title to said real estate is believed good, but I will convey as substitute trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes.
This sale is subject to all matters shown on 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; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.
Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of the bid at the public sale, then the Successor Trustee shall have the option of accepting the second highest bid, or the next highest bid with which the buyer is able to comply.
The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time set forth above.
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 Deeds of Trust.       

WITNESS my hand this 31st day of January, 2012.
/s/ Doug Blackwell
DOUGLAS N. BLACKWELL II, Attorney
Blackwell Law Offices, PLLC
P.O. Box 1455, Cleveland, TN 37364
423.472.3000
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
To be Run on:     February 8, 15 and 22, 2012.


WHEREAS, James E. Dabbs, by Deed of Trust dated on or about on or about 2-2-2001 in Book 254, Page 439, all of which are recorded in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee conveyed to DOUGLAS N. BLACKWELL II, duly appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, the herein after described real property to secure the payment of certain Promissory Notes described in the Deeds of Trust, which Notes were payable to First Volunteer Bank of Tennessee, and
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the Notes, and
WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Notes has demanded that the hereinafter described real property and attachments be advertised and sold in satisfaction of the indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Notes and Deeds of Trust.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby give that I, DOUGLAS N. BLACKWELL II, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and conferred upon me, by the Deeds of Trust, will on February 23, 2012 at 10:05 am at the front of the Main Door of the old Polk County Courthouse in Polk County, 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 and attachments located in Polk County, Tennessee, described as follows:
IN THE SECOND CIVIL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, TENNESSEE:
BEGINNING at a point where the land herein conveyed corners with the lands of Marvin Postelle and Will Goforth, being the Southwest corner of the tract of land herein conveyed; thence running in a straight line with the line of Marvin Postelle in a northern direction to an iron stake at a point where the land herein conveyed corners with the land of Andrew Bates and Marvin Postelle; thence in an eastern direction with the Andrew Bates line to an established corner in the edge of the Old Greasy Creek Road right of way; thence with the Old Greasy Creek Road right of way in a Southeastern direction to an iron stake cornering the edge of a private road known as the Old Burch Boreing Road; thence in a southern direction with said road to a point just Northwest of the Will Goforth house, where the land herein conveyed corners with Will Goforth and Julius Rymer; thence in a Western direction with Will Goforth line to the beginning corner, containing 10 acres, more or less, and being bounded as follows: North by Greasy Creek Road and Andrew Bates; East by Rymer and Burch Boreing Road; South by Will Goforth; and West by Marvin Postelle.
LESS AND EXCEPT from the above is the property conveyed in Deed Book 56, Page 21, Deed Book 58, Page 47, Deed Book 108, Page 109; Deed Book 107, Page 323; and Deed Book 107, Page 320 in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee.
ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT from the above is the property conveyed in Deed Book 56, Page 21 and Deed Book 58, Page 47 in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee.
For prior title see Deed recorded in Deed Book 216, Page 308, in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee.
THIS CONVEYANCE MADE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:
Any governmental zoning and subdivision ordinances in effect thereon.
Any covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations or easements of record.
Any roadways or rights of way extending into, through, over or under said property.
Any state of facts an accurate survey would disclose.
Commonly known as: 114 Cates Drive, Reliance, TN 37369, but is not included in the legal description herein.
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Occupants, Polk County Property Tax Office, James Dabbs, Bradley Memorial Hospital c/o George McCoin, Atty., Child Support Services of TN IV-D Case#263279, Child Support Services of TN c/o Richard Elliston, Esq.
The title to said real estate is believed good, but I will convey as substitute trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes.
This sale is subject to all matters shown on 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; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.
Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of the bid at the public sale, then the Successor Trustee shall have the option of accepting the second highest bid, or the next highest bid with which the buyer is able to comply.
The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time set forth above.
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 Deeds of Trust.       
WITNESS my hand this 27th  day of January, 2012.
___/s/ Doug Blackwell
DOUGLAS N. BLACKWELL II, Attorney
Blackwell Law Offices, PLLC
P.O. Box 1455, Cleveland, TN 37364
423.472.3000

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
To be Run on:     February 1,8 an d 15, 2012.


Whereas, by Trust Deed dated the 23rd day of December, 2005, Brian Sydne Satterfield and Melanie K. Satterfield did convey in trust certain land described to secure the original principal amount of One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($165,000,000) as evidenced by a promissory note duly incorporated in said Deed of Trust by reference and said Deed of trust was duly recorded on January 4, 2006 in Trust Deed Book 330, pages 358-367 in the Register of Deeds Office, polk County, Tennessee, said Deed of Trust and Promissory Note mde payable to United Community Bank.
Whereas, the owner and holder of said note in accordance with the powers vested in her did appoint Laura M. Crawford as Substitute Trustee by Instrument recorded on January 18, 2012 in Misc. book 142, page 463 in the Register of Deeds Office Polk County, Tennessee.
Whereas, said Deed of Trust provided that in the event of the default in payment of any installment of said Note, the entire indebtedness shall at the option of the owner and holder of said note has declared the entire balance thereof due and payable and has instructed the undersigned Trustee to foreclose n said Deed of Trust;
Now, Therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Trustee under the terms of said instrument, I, the undersigned will on the 24th day of February, 2012 at 10:00 am EST in front of the West Door of the Ducktown Law Court, Ducktown, Tennessee, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand and in bar of the equities of redemption, dower and homestead, the following described real estate located at 479 Tennessee Avenue, Copperhill, Third Civil District, Polk County, Tennessee, to wit:
Tract One: Situated in District No. (3) Three, Formerly the 10 Civil District of Tennessee, and being in the city of Copperhill, and known as lots No. 2,3 and 4 in Block No. 22, C.G. Baugh survey, fronting Fightingtown Avenue 150 feet and extending back 100 feet; Bounded on the East by C.H. Styles, on the South by C.H. Styles, and on the North by C.H. Styles, and on the West by Fightingtown Avenue, or the road leading from Copperhill to Fry, Georgia, and known as the Mary Jones house and lot.
Tract Two: situated in the third Civil District of Polk County, Tennessee, and being part of Section 22 of Fractional Township 4 South, Range 5 East of the Ocoee Basis Line, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin set in the Eastern right-of-way of Tennessee Avenue, said pin being at the Northwest corner of a lot conveyed by Scott N. Brown Jr., Trustee to Raymond Montgomery and wife, Mozelle Montgomery; thence, with the German line, North 14) 01’ 54” East 20 .00 feet to a point in other lands of the Grantee  herein; thence with the German line South 66º 03’ 02” East 140.00 feet, more or less, to a point in the Montgomery line; thence with the Montgomery line, south 16º 49’ 39: West 20 feet to an iron pin; thence North 66º 03’ 02” West 139.26 feet back to the point of Beginning, as shown by a survey, dated may, 1993, prepared by Lane S. bishop, Tennessee Registered Surveyor #1324, whose address is Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Being And Intended To Be The Same Property Conveyed Unto Brian Sydney Satterfield by Warranty Deed from Nadine German Satterfield and husband, Earl Satterfield recorded on November 22, 2005 in Warranty Deed Book 241, pages 190-191 in the Register of Deeds Office, Polk county, Tennessee.
Subject To the reservation of oil, gas and hydrocarbons by the Cities Service Company by deed of record in Deed Book 108, page 289, said Register’s Office.
Subject To any governmental zoning and subdivision ordinances or regulations in effect thereon.
Said Deed of Trust recites title to said real estate as encumbere4d, except as aforesaid, but the sale will be made as Trustee only without covenants of warranty or seisin, and subject to any unpaid State, County and city taxes and other assessments or other liens, easements or restrictions.
The Trustee at the instructions of the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, shall have the power to adjourn the foreclosure sale set forth above. The Trustee need not personally attend or conduct the sale and may, at her option, cause the sale to be conducted by and agent or attorney selected by her. It is further agreed that the Trustee or any mortgagee or beneficiary may bid in case of foreclosure sale.
This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
This Notice shall appear in the Polk County News, a newspaper published in Polk County, Tennessee on February 1st, 8th and 15th, 2012.
Witness my hand this 28th day of January, 2012.

Laura M. Crawford (Substitute Trustee)
Attorney at Law, PC
337 Main Street, PO box 930
Ducktown, TN37326
(4223)496-3603



WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 27, 2008, executed by James Earl Ross, Joseph Lynn Ross, Margaret McDowell and Judy A. Ross, conveying certain real property therein described to Title One, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee recorded November 10, 2008, in Deed Book TD387, Page 382-392; 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, if required pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-117, was given in accordance with Tennessee law; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano TN LLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano TN LLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on March 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the West Entrance of the Polk County Courthouse , located in Benton, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Polk County, Tennessee, to wit: LOCATED IN THE FIRST CIVIL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WESTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EASLEY FORD ROAD,SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT PROPERTY CONVEYED TO KIRKLAND IN DEED BOOK 201, PAGE 028, RECORDED IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF POLK COUNTY, TENNESSEE; THENCE NORTH 66 DEGREES, 02 MINUTES WEST WITH AND ALONG KIRKLAND`S NORTHLINE 250 FEET TO A POINT, SAID POINT BEING KIRKLAND`S NORTHWEST CORNER; THENCE SOUTH 5 DEGREES, 33 MINUTES WEST WITH AND ALONG KIRKLAND`S WEST LOT LINE 126 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH67 DEGREES, 02 MINUTES, WEST 262 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES, 20 MINUTES EAST 280.6 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 66 DEGREES,02 MINUTES, EAST 400.9 FEET TO A POINT IN THE WEST RIGHT-OF- WAY LINE OF EASLEY FORD ROAD; THENCE SOUTHWARDLY WITH AND ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF- WAY LINE OF EASLEY FORD ROAD 177.7 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL ACCORDING TO SURVEY BY BARRY SAVAGE DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 1999. TAX ID#: 107-10.14 BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO JAMES ROSS, MARRIED, JOSEPH ROSS, UNMARRIED AND MARGARET MCDOWELL, UNMARRIED BY JAMES ROSS AND JOSEPH ROSS IN A QUITCLAIM DEED EXECUTED 5/28/2008 AND RECORDED 6/19/2008 IN BOOK 257, PAGE270 OF THE POLK COUNTY, TENNESSEE LAND RECORDS. Parcel ID: 107-10.14 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 823 Boanerges Church Road, Old Fort, TN 37362. 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): Margaret McDowell, James Earl Ross, Joseph Lynn Ross OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Judy A. Ross The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano TN LLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846  Ad #20652: 2012-02-15  2012-02-22, 2012-02-29


It is the duty of your Grand Jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that such an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the Grand Jury subject to the provisions of TCA, Section 40-12-104.
The Grand Jury will next meet at the Polk County Justice Center on Monday, the 5th day of March, 2012 at 1 p.m. and at the Ducktown Courthouse on the 5th day of March, 2012 at 9:00  A.M. You may be prosecuted for perjury for any oral or written statement which you make under oath to the Grand Jury, when you know the statement to be false, and when the statement touches on a matter material to the point in question.
The foreman for the Benton area is Chuck Sanford, and the foreman for the Ducktown area is Roger Thomasson.

CONNIE CLARK
CLERK OF COURTS


City of Ducktown

The 2010-2011 audit for the City of Ducktown has been completed and is now on file at Ducktown City Hall for public inspection. Office hours are from 8:30 to 4:00 p.m., Mon. Tues. – Thurs. and Fri.
Marty Fowler, City Clerk.


City of Ducktown

All 2010 taxes must be paid by March 1, 2012 to avoid penalties and interest. Taxes can be paid at Ducktown City Hall Mon. - Tues. - Thurs. & Fri. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or mailed to the address above.
Marty Fowler, Clerk



WHEREAS, Robbin Swindle, a/k/a Robbin Gail Swindle Pressley, on or about  3-3-2006  in Book 333, Page 278 of record in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee, conveyed to DOUGLAS N.  BLACKWELL II, duly appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, the herein after described real property to secure the payment of certain Promissory Notes described in the Deeds of  Trust, which Notes were payable to Benton Banking Co., k/n/a First Volunteer Bank of Tennessee (“FVB”), and
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the Notes, and
WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Notes has demanded that the hereinafter
described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of the indebtedness and
costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Notes and Deed of Trust.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, DOUGLAS N. BLACKWELL II, SUBSITUTE TRUSTEE, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and conferred upon me, by the Deed of Trust, will on March 8, 2012 at 10:05am at the front of the Main Door of the old Polk County Courthouse in Polk County, 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 Deeds of Trust, certain real property and attachments located in Polk County, Tennessee, described as follows:
IN THE FIRST CIVIL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, TENNESSEE:
BEGINNING where the North line of an assumed 50-foot street known as Busted Rock Road (a/k/a Main Street) is intersected by the Westernmost line of the Eastern leg of Railroad Circle also presumed to be 50 feet in width; and from said beginning point and run with the North line of said Busted Rock, North 87 deg. 44 min. West, 80 feet; thence North 03 deg. 08 min. East (erroneously referred to as West in Deed of Acquisition) 237.75 feet; thence South 86 deg. 46 min. 23 sec. East, 80.01 feet; thence with the West line of Railroad Circle, South 03 deg. 08 min. West, 236.68 feet to the beginning. Description taken from survey of Jimmy L. Richmond, TRLS # 917 dated May 15, 2004.
For prior title see Deed recorded in Deed Book 243, Page 162, in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee.
THIS CONVEYANCE MADE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:
Any governmental zoning and subdivision ordinances in effect thereon.
Any covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations or easements of record.
Commonly know as: Busted Rock Road, Old Fort, TN, but such is not included in the legal description herein.
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES:   Occupants, Polk County Property Tax Office, Robbin Swindle, Andrew Morgan, Atty for Mrs. Swindle
The title to said real estate is believed good, but I will convey as substitute trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes.
This sale is subject to all matters shown on applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; 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.
Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of the bid at the public sale, then the Successor Trustee shall have the option of accepting the second highest bid, or the next highest bid with which the buyer is able to comply.
The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time set forth above.
This sale is subject to liens, easements, encumbrances, property taxes, rights of redemption of taxing entities and other matter, which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust.
WITNESS my hand this 9th day of February, 2012.

/s/ Douglas N. Blackwell II
Douglas N. Blackwell II, Attorney
Blackwell Law Offices PLLC
P. O. Box 1455, Cleveland, TN  37364
(423) 472-3000

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
   
To Be Run On: February 15, 22, and 29, 2012


WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated July 26, 2006, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded August 2, 2006, at Book TD340, Page 139 in Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Tennessee, executed by Ellar Darlene Brown, conveying certain property therein described to First Title Corporation as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for BNC Mortgage, Inc, A Delaware Corporation and BNC Mortgage, Inc, A Delaware Corporation’s successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee will, on February 27, 2012 on or about 1:00 P.M., at the Polk County Courthouse, Benton, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in Polk County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning in the south right-of-way line of Easley Ford Road at the Northeast corner of the property of Frederick Brown et ux, as described in Deed Book 136, page 112; thence in an Easterly direction with the South right-of-way line of Easley Ford Road, 175 feet to a point; thence in a Southerly direction, 155 feet to a point; thence in a Westerly direction, 175 feet to a point; thence in a Northerly direction, 155 feet, being partially along the East line of said Brown property to a point, the place of beginning.
ALSO KNOWN AS:  1478 Boanerges Church Road, Oldfort, Tennessee 37362
The HB 3588 letter was mailed to the borrower(s) pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-117.  This sale is 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; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property:  Ellar Darlene Brown
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 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.  W&A No. 1286‑156201
DATED January 16, 2012
INSERTION DATES:    WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,
              Successor Trustee
    February 1, 2012
    February 8, 2012
    February 15, 2012
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and WWW.REALTYTRAC.COM


WHEREAS, Edward Swindle and Robbin Swindle on or about  7-15-2005  in Book 322, Page 639 and re-recorded in Book 327, Page 193 of record in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee, conveyed to DOUGLAS N.  BLACKWELL II, duly appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, the herein after described real property to secure the payment of certain Promissory Notes described in the Deeds of  Trust, which Notes were payable to Benton Banking Co., k/n/a First Volunteer Bank of Tennessee (“FVB”), and
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the Notes, and
WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Notes has demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of the indebtedness and  costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Notes and Deed of Trust.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, DOUGLAS N. BLACKWELL II, SUBSITUTE TRUSTEE, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and conferred upon me, by the Deed of Trust, will on March 1, 2012 at 10:15am at the front of the Main Door of the old Polk County Courthouse in Polk County, 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 Deeds of Trust, certain real property and attachments located in Polk County, Tennessee, described as follows:
IN THE FIRST CIVIL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, TENNESSEE:
BEGINNING at the intersection of the South line of Busted Rock Road (a/k/a Main Street) presumed to be 50 feet in width and is intersected by the East line of Delta Drive or Alley; and from said beginning point and run with the South line of said Busted Rock Road, South 85 deg. 50 min. East, 83.86 feet to the Northwest corner of other land of Swindle; thence with the West line of Swindle; South 04 deg. 10 min. West, 165 feet; thence North 85 deg. 50 min. West, 90.25 feet to the East line of Delta Drive or Alley; thence with the East line of said Delta Drive or Alley, North 11 deg. 25 min. 55 sec. East, 5.26 feet to a slight angle; thence continuing on with said line of said Drive or Alley, North 09 deg. 04 min. 04 sec. East, 69.45 feet to another angle; thence continuing on North 04 deg. 02 min. 14 sec. East, 90.59 feet to the BEGINNING, as shown by survey of Jimmy L. Richmond, Richmond Surveying Company, Cleveland, Tennessee, revised 15 May 2004. Same as prior description.
For prior title see Deed recorded in Deed Book 240, Page 361 from Weyman I. Dooly, Jr. and Philip S. Dooly to Edward Swindle dated 7/19/2005 and recorded 10/18/2005, in the Register’s Office of Polk County, Tennessee.
THIS CONVEYANCE MADE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:
Any governmental zoning and subdivision ordinances in effect thereon.
Any roadways or rights of way extending into, through, over or under said property.
Commonly know as: Busted Rock Road, Old Fort, TN, but such is not included in the legal description herein.
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES:   Occupants, Polk County Property Tax Office, Estate of Edward Swindle, Robbin Swindle, Andrew Morgan, Atty for Mrs. Swindle
The title to said real estate is believed good, but I will convey as substitute trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes.
This sale is subject to all matters shown on applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; 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.
Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of the bid at the public sale, then the Successor Trustee shall have the option of accepting the second highest bid, or the next highest bid with which the buyer is able to comply.
The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time set forth above.
This sale is subject to liens, easements, encumbrances, property taxes, rights of redemption of taxing entities and other matter, which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust.
WITNESS my hand this 31st day of January, 2012.

/s/ Douglas N. Blackwell II
Douglas N. Blackwell II, Attorney
Blackwell Law Offices PLLC
P. O. Box 1455, Cleveland, TN  37364
(423) 472-3000
   
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
   
To Be Run On: February 8, 15 and 22, 2012


In The Chancery Court of Polk County, Tennessee
At Benton

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