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Wednesday night Thompson Lane accident slows traffic

Around 6:00 o’clock Wednesday night (9/30/09) there was a two-vehicle accident with slight injury on Thompson Lane near where Mayfield Floor Covering is rebuilding. Paramedics from the Rutherford County Ambulance Service treated the patient at the scene.

Many listeners phoned the radio station to see what was causing the traffic jam. Several decided to turn around and take an alternate route.

The Murfreesboro Fire Department’s First Responder Program is proving to be a tremendous service. Trained personnel getting to the scene quickly is not only adding to our local quality of life, it is also getting the attention of leaders in other communities.

MURFREESBORO: Going Green w/ Green

Murfreesboro is getting greener.

The City of Murfreesboro will likely receive a Department of Energy grant that will pay for a new energy efficient heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system.

We spoke to Murfreesboro Public Information Officer Chris Shofner about the $961-thousand dollar block grant and he told us they applied for it on June 18th.

An energy audit was conducted by the Tennessee Valley Authority and Shofner told us that a change in the City Hall HVAC system will save taxpayers money.

The grant will likely be confirmed in the near future. The grant is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that is funded by taxpayers dollars.

UPDATE: Possible 3rd Party in Marci Smith’s Disappearence

DNA evidence could be the key to solving the mysterious case of a missing Murfreesboro woman. Palmer Smith, the husband of Marci Smith, who has been missing since December 2007, appeared in a Rutherford County Courtroom Monday. A judge ordered Palmer Smith to give up two tubes of his blood in order to further conduct DNA test.

A surveillance video from a Rutherford County Wal-Mart showed a man driving into the lot, parking Marci’s SUV, taking a bicycle out of the back of the vehicle, and riding away on the bike. Investigators recently want to compare Smith’s DNA with DNA evidence found in his wife’s SUV. DNA testing will likely find evidence belonging to both Palmer and Marci Smith in the Lincoln Navigator. Testing will also prove or disprove that a third unknown third party was operating the Lincoln Navigator the day Marci disappeared.

Smith is scheduled to go on trial on October 13th. To date, Marci Smith has not been found.

Interim City Schools Director Search Over

The search for a new Interim Murfreesboro City Schools Director is over. On Tuesday afternoon, city school board members voted to hire Carolyn Baldwin Tucker as the interim schools director. Tucker brings to the table a 30-year teaching career in Nashville.

The current schools Director Marilyn Mathis retires Oct. 1 and will then move forward with a job on the state level.

The search for a new, full time City Schools Director is underway. It is being conducted by a private human resource company.

TOYOTA / LEXUS: Recall is Massive

Don’t you have enough to worry about these days? Oh, now you’ve got something else to worry about if you own a Toyota.

The Japanese automaker announced a recall of 3.8 million cars, the largest such action for Toyota in the U.S. The problem: floor mats.

It seems that owners of certain Toyota and Lexus models have to be careful that the floor mat doesn’t interfere with the accelerator, which could send the car hurtling into another vehicle or off the road.

As a result, Toyota want owners to remove the floor mat on the driver’s side and wait for instructions for their cars to be brought in to a dealer for a replacement.

The affected vehicles include the 2007-2010 model year Toyota Camry, 2005-2010 Toyota Avalon, 2004-2009 Toyota Prius, 2005-2010 Tacoma, 2007-2010 Toyota Tundra, 2007-2010 Lexus ES350, and the 2006-2010 Lexus IS250 and IS350.

Teach Your Children Well

You tell your kids that it’s wrong to tell a lie.

However, that really amounts to a case of “do as I say, not as I do,” since parents lie to their kids all the time, according to University of Toronto scientists.

Study researcher KANG LEE claims parents lie to their kids for a variety of reasons, and, quote, “even those who most strongly promoted the importance of honesty with their children engaged in parenting by lying.”
At times, little white lies aren’t harmful –, for instance, telling a child he made a nice painting when you know otherwise.

But the researchers warn that too much truth-stretching might send out mixed signals to youngsters trying to make sense of a world that gets more complicated by the day.
Parents will lie to protect children from scary issues or when it suits their own purposes, like promising a crying child something that can’t be delivered. They also tell tall stories to teach a lesson, such as telling kids their heads will fall off if they don’t cover their mouths when they sneeze.

One researcher warns that constant fibbing could harm parent-child bonds and ultimately, prevent learning opportunities for the child.

Dwarf Village in China

Get your Snow White jokes ready. A group of dwarves in China has created its own village to get away from normal-sized people. Anyone who lives in the village of Kunming must be under four-foot-three. One-hundred-twenty people call Kunming home, but there is still room for, ahem, growth. The town even has its own fire and police departments. The villagers, hoping to make a big profit, have decided to lure tourists to the area by living in houses that look like mushrooms and dressing up as characters from fairy tales. A spokesman said, quote, “As small people we are used to being pushed around and exploited by big people. But here there aren’t any big people and everything we do is for us.”

Swap and Shop for Wednesday

Oct. 17th Chili Supper at Center of Hope Church in Leeanna and Preaching on the rooftop this Sunday morning at 11.For Sale: Microwave 524-8936

For Sale: Living room suite and lumber 542-3003

Yard Sale: Thursday morning at 395 Barker Rd. in
Readyville and selling a Plymouth Van. We also want old
junk cars - will pick them up, call 563-9844

For Sale: 1977 Ford Truck and 3-bull calves for sale, 542-
6151

For Sale: HOME DEMOLITION ITEMS - All kinds of fun things
like refrigerators, a stove, flood lights, porch lights
and MORE!!!! 525-7314 - on 808 Sunrise Street - PLEASE
CALL!

For Sale: DVD’s and CD’s and PS2 Games - call 636-0963

NEED: Washer and Dryer - 485-0247

Yard Sale: Fri. and Sat. - lawnmowers, patio furniture
and fishing equipment - 539 Savannah Ridge Dr.

For Sale: Upright Freezer call 474-0592

For Sale: Electric Wheelchair and selling a table and
chairs 896-0931

WANTED: Old Chandelier and carved picture frames and
older chairs that can be recovered 896-4710

YARD SALE: Thur., Fri., Sat. - 433 Jackson St. - 896-1798

For Sale: Tickets for the UT - Auburn Game (2 for $100)
893-8674 - Section X1

FREE DOG for a good home - Big Brown Dog, friendly - 895-
2647

For Sale: 35 gallon aquarium, includes lots of extras
like castles and what not - 890-2724

WANTED: Carpet Cleaner and WANT a used car 569-6843

For Sale: small dog house for $10 and a FOR PARTS riding
mower for $40, 1986 GMC Truck for $1500 - 217-4938

For Sale: 1995 Acura Integra 485-0398

 

Business Growth: New Rain Tree Salon and Day Spa

Business growth continues as Rain Tree Salon and Day Spa has opened at 1602 West Northfield Boulevard (suite 508). The Georgetown business is owned and operated by Neil and Kim James. The ribbon cutting was coordinated by the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. This function is one of the many benefits of being a Chamber member.

Local Family Goes Back To Their Roots…The Farm at Hollow Springs!

The Farm at Hollow Springs opens this week for kids and adults of all ages to navigate the corn maze, enjoy a hay ride and find a jack-o-lantern while enjoying the outdoors. The play area features unique farm inspired games like a hay hop, corn play and tire crawl.

"The corn is tall and the nights are dark in the maze. Be sure to wear your tennis shoes and comfortable clothing," says Tim Tipps, co-owner of the Farm at Hollow Springs. "Families can join us during the daytime hours with younger kids or after dark for a little more adventure. Either way, we’re sure you will have a great time.”

The Farm offers an exciting outdoor alternative for family outings including birthday parties, family gatherings and celebrations. Public hours for The Farm are Thursdays 5 – 9 p.m., Fridays 5 -9 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. beginning this week. Additional hours are available for groups.

The maze and hayride will take 60 to 75 minutes to complete, however, we want people to come and enjoy The Farm for as long as they choose to stay. We think that our maze design will be exciting for all ages plus a variety of pumpkins, gourds and flowers will be available for purchase.

The Farm at Hollow Springs offers discounts for schools, church groups, youth social organizations, scouts and corporations. Group discount information is available by calling 615-848-2822 or visiting www.hollowspringsfarm.com. Groups can reserve a campfire area for an outdoor wienie roast and social.

The Farm is located 30 miles outside of Murfreesboro, 15 miles from Woodbury or Manchester and Beech Grove, just off Highway 53. October Hours of operation: Thursday and Friday 5 pm to 9 pm, Saturday 10am to 9 p.m. Field trip hours are available by reservation Monday thru Saturday. Admission is $7 for ages 6 and older, $4 for ages five and younger.

The Farm at Hollow Springs is a proud member of the Tennessee Agri-tourism Association and Pick Tennessee Products.

Men’s golf team named National Team of the Week by GolfWeek

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Golfweek has named the Middle Tennessee men’s golf team as its “National Team of the Week,” for the fourth time in the last two years after Middle Tennessee came from 11 shots back to win the Mason Rudolph on Sunday.

“It is great recognition and publicity for our team,” Middle Tennessee Head Coach Whit Turnbow said. “It was an unbelievable tournament last week and went a long way to showing people the type of program we have. It’s not every day you take down two top 10 programs in the same day.”

The Blue Raiders rallied with a final round total of 273 and defeated 10th ranked South Carolina in a sudden-death playoff to capture the team championship on the par-71, 7,100-yard South Course at the Vanderbilt Legends Club. Middle Tennessee and South Carolina each finished with an 11-under par, 556, one stroke better than third place Arkansas State, who carded a 557 (272-285). Third-ranked Georgia Tech came in fourth with a 559 host Vanderbilt finished in sixth place with a six-under par, 563 (280-283). Craig Smith, Jason Millard, and Hunter Green combined to shoot 12-under on Sunday to key the first victory of the season. Millard, who opened with a 74 on Friday, bounced back in resounding fashion with a 5-under par 66 that included six birdies and a 31 on the front nine. Millard finished tied for 16th.

Smith had two rounds in the 60s to lead the Blue Raiders and finished in a tie for fourth. The senior had a 69 on Friday then came back with a 68 Sunday for a 137 total.

The Blue Raiders are currently ranked No. 34 by GolfStat.com and No. 43 by GolfWeek.

The Blue Raiders will be back in action Oct. 5-6 at the Squire Creek Classic in Ruston, La.

M’Boro Teen Accused of Lighting Another Teen on Fire

An arrest has been made in a Murfreesboro case involving a 15-year old who was lit on fire by an 18-year old. Murfreesboro Police Spokesperson Kyle Evans tells WGNS that Detective Tommy Roberts made the arrest.

18-year old Anthony Walker was caught shortly after he fled our state and headed to Florida. He will now have to explain his actions to the courts.

La Vergne Community Clean-Up Day set for Oct. 31

On Oct 31 the La Vergne Parks and Recreation Dept will host a Community Clean-up Day at Hurricane Creek Boat Ramp. Registration will begin at 9am in the parking lot and the Clean-up will begin at 9:30. Lunch will be provided after the Clean-up. This is a great opportunity for organizations and clubs to get service hours. 

La Vergne Channel 3 now on-line

The City of La Vergne is now offering TV Channel 3 as a streaming video on the city’s web site — www.lavergne.org.Citizens can access the channel via the City web site http://www.lavergne.org and by clicking the Channel 3 logo on the main page. The can also directly access the video via http://Channel3.lavergne.org

“Several of La Vergne’s citizens had expressed they have satellite TV service instead of Comcast (Channel 3) or AT&T (Channel 99) and therefore could not receive La Vergne’s PEG channel,” said Matthew Appleton, La Vergne Information Technology Director. “In speaking with some of these individuals we discovered that most had access to the internet either at home or work. In the interest of better severing our community we have launched La Vergne’s PEG channel via the City’s web site (http://www.lavergne.org). In the coming months we plan to add On Demand to this service allowing the public to view City’s meetings, etc. at their convenience.”

For more information, call Appleton at 793-6295, ext. 3220.

Businesses encouraged to take part in Trail of Treats

Businesses have a special opportunity to get involved in the community during the 2009 Trail of Treats, sponsored by the La Vergne Parks and Recreation Deparment.Held from 2 - 4 p.m. on Oct. 31 at La Vergne’s Veteran’s Memorial Park, the event is a way for area children to celebrate Halloween in a safe enviroment. Businesses line up on the main trail at the Park and children come by, collecting candy and other items which are given away. The event is free to businesses as well as to the children.

Business owners can sign up on-line under the Parks and Recreation link at www.lavergne.org or call 793-3224 for more information.

 

Thanks for community help at OTD 2009

To the sponsors, to the vendors, entertainers, those attending the day’s events, All Start Audio, Pyro Shows (fireworks company), emcee John Forcinelli, Parade Committee Chairman William Haley and his committee, city workers, our sponsors and others who made the day the most special one yet, the committee offers a large thank you! This year’s weather was good and the festival was a great day for everyone involved. We’ve had nothing but compliments about the event.Congratulations to the parade winners: Main Stage (Best Musical float); Express Automotive (Best Vehicle), Roy Waldron Dance Team (Best School); Cain Ridge Freewill Baptist Church (Best Church float); Miracle Baptist Church (Best Float); Police Athletic League (Best Youth); Music City Blue Star Moms (Enthusiasm); Al Menah Shriners (Spirit of La Vergne) and Ultimate Family Martial Arts (Mayor’s Cup). Thanks to the judges who picked these winners.

Next year’s event is set for Sept. 18, so start planning now to be there. Also, entertainment packages can be sent to Angie Mayes from Nov. 1, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2010 only. The address is 5093 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne, 37086. Vendor (food, craft and sales, and business) and parade applications will be accepted after January 1, 2010.

Please visit www.lavergne.org for all the details. For next year, we prefer that all requests and applications be in writing, rather than called in over the phone.

Thanks again,

Angie Mayes
Coordinator
Old Timers’ Day 2009
City of La Vergne

 

Multiple Agencies Investigate = Result = Illegal Alien Charged with Money Laundering

Edward M. Yarbrough, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, announced that Martin Najera has been sentenced to serve 42 months in prison by United States District Judge William Haynes, Jr., followed by 3 years of supervised release.

Judge Haynes also ordered the forfeiture of over $100-thousand dollars to the United States that was seized from Najera. Najera, who admitted that he was in the United States illegally, agreed to not contest the deportation process to be initiated once his prison term is completed.

Thanks to the hard work of multiple agencies, including the Murfreesboro Police Department and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Najera and others are now behind bars.

Najera pleaded guilty on June 22, 2009, to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. During his plea hearing, Najera admitted that from April 1, 2005 until August 16, 2006, a group of individuals conspired to smuggle heroin from Mexico and distribute it in Nashville and the surrounding cities.

Najera wired more than $160,000 in heroin trafficking proceeds in small increments to Mexico using fictitious names.

The Nashville leader of this drug trafficking organization, Javier Sanchez, was also sentenced to serve 400 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute heroin, possession of a firearm by a felon, and money laundering.

Both Sanchez and Najera were accused of distributing heroin to customers throughout Middle Tennessee. Sanchez was also known for wiring money. He reportedly wired money derived from the sale of heroin to Mexico using Najera’s business, Botas Bronco II that was once located on Harding Place in Nashville.

Rutherford County Courthouse 150th Anniversary Celebration This Saturday

 

Don’t Miss The Big Party All Day This Saturday

The Rutherford County Courthouse celebrates a milestone this Saturday. Local historian Denise Carlton said, "We’ll start with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 this Saturday morning."

The play about our county will be at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 o’clock, followed by the special historical letters to be read, the Tennessee Valley Winds, and John Hood concludes with a reading of The Liberty Fanfare."

Murfreesboro native and NASA Astronaut Rhea Seddon will emcee this historic presentation and there will be booths around the square featuring local non-profit groups offering history, food, crafts and more.

Carlton told how a group in 1959 wanted to tear the Historic Rutherford County courthouse down, and replace it with a parking lot. Another memory was when the courthouse was painted "pink". However, Historian C. B. Arnette describes that color as a very light red that was attempting to simulate the color of bricks.

Make plans to celebrate the 150th anniversary of our courthouse all day this Saturday, October 3rd on the historic Murfreesboro square.

Tuesday Swap’n Shop

Open Door Sale: tomorrow 8am-noon and all week @ 246 Daly Drive (in Southridge Subdivision) near park.  962-9459

Event: Center of Hope chili supper Oct. 17 @ 5PM with gospel music; For Sale: microwave  524-8936

For Sale: 30-gallon aquarium and all accessories (even metal stand) $40  890-2724

Wants: Stanley dustmop  893-1319

For Sale: 42-inch Craftsman riding mower with 15.5 HP, $450 obo  512-3412

For Sale: 1985 F-350 Ford dually with 10-foot flat bed with removable side $1,350; fishing boat; Wants: old electric water heater  471-1783

For Sale: 4-burner electric cooktop with hood fan (both GE), butcher block counter top $50 for all (will throw in stainless sink)  848-0463

For Sale: 500-feet of 200 amp wire  895-5824

For Sale: mattress for RV camper (never used, full sized) $50; 5^th wheel hitch for back of truck $250; extended mirror for RV (left side) for Chevy truck (new in box)  525-1968

For Sale: beauty shop hydraulic chair and hair dryer $75  361-3129

For Rent: 1 bedroom upstairs apartment on East Lytle 427-9488

For Sale: speaker box and amp for vehicle $300; 6 x 12-foot trailer $450;  2006 Vulcan motorcycle  931-735-6047

GOOD NEWS: Somebody Will Win $200,000

$200-thousand dollars is the prize money that someone in Murfreesboro may be claiming. Tennessee Lottery officials say a Powerball ticket worth $200-grand was sold at a Murfreesboro store.

So far, no one has claimed the money. The ticket was purchased sometime prior to Saturday when the drawing was held.

The winning numbers are 18, 20, 34, 36, 39, and the Powerball is 19.

Smyrna Police Aim to Capture Vandals

Authorities are still trying to figure out who vandalized six businesses in Smyrna early Sunday morning.

The front windows of Gil’s Ace Hardware and the Rockin’ Chair Café were both broken out at the corner of Nissan Drive and Jefferson Pike. Reports also indicate the Krystal restaurant also reported vandalism, along with K-Mart and ProBuild.

Again, police are still looking for a possible suspect who may have been caught on a nearby security video camera.

Man Charged with Violating Drug Free Zone Policy

During a State Street block party this past Saturday, WGNS has confirmed that Murfreesboro Police arrested a 22-year old man who allegedly tried to enter the community party with drugs. Elliott J. Dumas, Jr. was apprehended just before 4:00 on Saturday afternoon. Dumas was charged with Violation of Probation, Felony Possession of a Scheduled 2 drug (apparently, Dumas had crack cocaine in his possession) and he was charged for violating the drug free zone policy.

According to Tennessee law, individuals can be charged for violating the drug free zone law if they are within 1,000 feet of a school, recreation area or facility, park, library or other secondary learning institution.

Dumas will be in court on November 18th.

Most Dangerous Accident Prone Cities

Analyzing data such as workplace accident rates, traffic fatalities, emergency room visits, fires, accidental poisonings, incidents of drowning and injury-producing falls, the current issue of Men’s Health magazine has come to the conclusion that Charleston, West Virginia is, in its words, “Accident City, USA.” The numbers were taken from data generated by a number of sources, including the Centers for Disease Control and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Here are the top ten most accident-prone cities, according to Men’s Health magazine:

1. Charleston, West Virginia
2. Jacksonville, Florida
3. Corpus Christi, Texas
4. Nashville, Tennessee
5. Little Rock, Arkansas
6. St. Petersburg, Florida
7. Jackson, Mississippi
8. Wichita, Kansas
9. Albuquerque, New Mexico
10. Billings, Montana

The magazine rated Rochester, New York the least accident-prone city in America, followed by Burlington, Vermont and Los Angeles.

Rutherford Prep Football Teams Remain in Top 10

There was some shuffling of teams in this week’s top ten poll of 6-A prep football teams. The three ranked Rutherford County teams remain in the poll. Two even moved up. Riverdale, which you heard on WGNS beat Farragut last Friday 20-to-17, moved up five spots to number 4. Blackman improved two spots on their ranking and are now third. Despite crushing Lincoln County Friday night, Oakland moved down a spot from sixth to seventh. Ooltewah, which Oakland dismantled last year en-route to a state championship, claims the top spot from Farragut, which dropped to sixth after the loss to Riverdale. This Friday night on WGNS, Riverdale travels to Smyrna for a district matchup. Our coverage begins at 6 with a 7:30 kickoff from Robert L. Raikes (RAKES) Stadium.

Marcie Smith Case: Palmer Smith in Court

The man charged with fabricating evidence and filing a false police report in the disappearance of his wife may have his trial delayed. 73-year old Palmer Smith was in court Monday.  His defense attorney asked the October 13th trial date be delayed. They want to conduct an independent D-N-A test found on evidence gathered by authorities investigating the disappearance of his wife, Marcie, back in 2007. As you recall, Marcie Smith was reported missing by her husband on December 6, 2007. Surveillance video of the Wal-Mart parking lot on Rutherford Boulevard showed the woman’s Lincoln Navigator pull into the lot. A person pulled a bicycle from the rear of the vehicle and rode away. Palmer Smith is free on bond and is charged with fabricating evidence and four counts of filing a false report.

Local Soldier Laid To Rest

Friends and family have said their goodbyes to a local soldier, killed protecting his country. 20-year old Corey Kowall (coe-WALL) was laid to rest Monday with full military honors. Services were held at the Carpenter’s House on Memorial before burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Kowall was also awarded the Bronze Star. The Army specialist was headed to assist a convoy that encountered an I-E-D September 20th when the vehicle he was in crashed and rolled over.

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PROPERTY TAXES GOING UP - Notices to be Sent This Week

Property taxes are going up. At this point, it appears as If nearly every resident will see an increase in what they pay in Rutherford County, that news according to Rutherford County Property Assessor Bill Boner.

He told us the Rutherford County Commission is responsible for the rate hike that equals an additional 17.5-cents per every $100-of the property appraised value. Actual property values are not being reappraised for more, the rate is the only item increasing which means that property owners will pay more in taxes.

Prior to county commissioners approving the rate hike, the finance director told elected officials three major categories are in need of the funding. Those categories included the County General Fund, General Purpose School Fund, and the General Debt Service Fund.

Notices are being mailed to property owners this week in Rutherford County.

Monday Swap’n Shop

Event: Chili Supper at Centennial Hope Church on Saturday Oct. 17 (5PM); For Sale: cell phone; microwave 524-8936

For Sale: living room sets; square bales of hay  542-3003

For Sale: 1998 Plymouth Voyager; Chevy S-10 pickup truck; wants to buy junk vehicles  563-9844

For Sale: large chest freezer $50; stairs (pressure treated wood) for mobile home; Magnavox AM-FM stereo with phono  615-752-2816

Yard Sale: 4-families Thursday, Friday and Saturday on the Kittrell-Halls Hill Pike  896-2867

For Sale: gold cook-top with 4 burners, hood, fan and light and counter-top $50 for all  848-0463

For Sale: 4 x 8-foot two-wheel trailer $250; 2 donkeys (males) $50 each; wants Muscoby ducks 848-3590

For Sale: 32-inch self cleaning stove  217-8335

For Sale: portable sewing machine $5;  Dirt Devil upright; massage mat with heat $20  895-7954

For Sale: hydraulic chair and hair dryer (for beauty shop); gold leaf mirrors  361-3129

For Sale: DVD’s; Play Station II games; CD’s  636-0963

Wants: old pocket knives and straight razors  512-3412

For Sale: rear bumper for Ford truck $40;  1988 Mustang project car $550; Flo-Master exhaust for Mustang  809-5359

For Sale: antique bowl and pitcher stand with set; air compressor; generator   848-6840

For Sales: 21-inch self-propelled Snapper mower $65;  Homelite 18-inch chain saw $50  896-9179

For Sale: 1948 partially restored Plymouth coupe; Wants: Canjo (musical instrument made from a can and plays sort of like a banjo)  243-7736

Local Authors At Linebaugh Library, Saturday, October 10th

Ever wanted to meet and learn more about authors from this area? Several local authors will be at the Linebaugh Public Library on Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 until 4:00 in the afternoon. They will discuss their books and autograph a copy for you. Talk one-on-one with the authors and learn how they went about gathering information and writing their book.

Wayne Bradshaw, The Civil War Diary of William R. Dyer: A Member of Forrest’s Escort.

Sue Cass, Laying Down My Net: A Walk of Faith.

Barbara Ebel, MD (and special guest Chester the therapy dog), Chester the Chesapeake.

Terry Gould, How Can You Mend This Purple Heart.

Mark Gregory, PhD, Net Trigger: Only an Act of Redemption Could Stop the Countdown.

Michelle Russell (represented by C.B. Arnette), Sabrina: The Autobiography of a Cat.

Arnold Joseph White, Divine 9/11 Intervention.

These authors will not only be available to discuss and sign their books, but they will also have books available for sale. The “meet and greet” will be held on the 2^nd floor of the library.  All members of the general public are invited to attend this free event.  Refreshments will be served.

The Linebaugh Public Library is located at 105 W. Vine Street (corner of Vine and South Church Streets, between the Murfreesboro City Hall and the 15-story City Center). For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit www.linebaugh.org.

Golf: Blue Raiders come from 11 shots back to win Mason Rudolph

FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee came from 11 shots back on Sunday to claim the 2009 Mason Rudolph Championship at the Vanderbilt Legends Club. The tournament was shortened to 36 holes after torrential rains flooded the Franklin, Tenn., area on Saturday. Eighteen holes were played on Sunday.

The Blue Raiders rallied with a final round total of 273 and defeated 10th ranked South Carolina in a sudden-death playoff to capture the team championship on the par-71, 7,100-yard South Course. Middle Tennessee and South Carolina each finished with an 11-under par, 556, one stroke better than third place Arkansas State, who carded a 557 (272-285). Third-ranked Georgia Tech came in fourth with a 559 host Vanderbilt finished in sixth place with a six-under par, 563 (280-283).

“I am so proud of this group because they have worked extremely hard just to be put in a situation like they were in Sunday,” said Head Coach Whit Turnbow. “To come out on top is impressive. I have been stressing to them how much tougher a team we need to be this year, and after Sunday, I know we will not see a tougher team than ours.”

The playoff started on the 10th hole which is considered the hardest on the course. South Carolina and Middle Tennessee both finished with a 1-over score on 10 so it was on to the par 5 18th. The Gamecocks played 18 in 2-under par but the Blue Raiders blitzed the finishing hole with four birdies to take the victory. Craig Smith, Jason Millard, Kent Bulle and Hunter Green all recorded birdies for the Blue Raiders on the deciding hole.

“You don’t knock off two top 10 teams on the same day very often,” added Turnbow. “In the past, we wanted to just compete with teams like this but every time we tee off now we expect to beat these teams. This is something to build on and we will enjoy it a couple of days before we start focusing on our next tournament.”

Smith, Jason Millard, and Hunter Green combined to shoot 12-under on Sunday to key the first victory of the season. Millard, who opened with a 74 on Friday, bounced back in resounding fashion with a 5-under par 66 that included six birdies and a 31 on the front nine. Millard finished tied for 16th.

Smith had two rounds in the 60s to lead the Blue Raiders and finish in a tie for fourth. The senior had a 69 on Friday then came back with a 68 Sunday for a 137 total.

Green may have been the biggest surprise as he turned in a 67 on Sunday to tie for seventh. Green had a 138 total for the tournament and managed five birdies on Sunday to go with an impressive 32 on the opening nine.

Bulle was his usual steady self as he finished with an even par 142 and a tie for 21st. The seniors round on Sunday included 17 pars and one bogey. Brad Simmons tied for 40th with a 145 that included an eagle on 18 Sunday.

The Blue Raiders will be back in action Oct. 5-6 at the Squire Creek Classic in Ruston, La.

TEAM SCORES
T1 34 Middle Tennessee -12 F -11 283 273 556
T1 10 South Carolina -12 F -2 274 282 556
3 Arkansas State U. -11 F +1 272 285 557
4 3 Georgia Tech -9 F E 275 284 559
5 45 Notre Dame, U. of -6 F +1 277 285 562
6 35 Vanderbilt -5 F -1 280 283 563
7 Mississippi, U. of -2 F +7 275 291 566
8 Memphis, U. of -1 F E 283 284 567
9 South Alabama, U. of +9 F +11 282 295 577
10 Davidson College +10 F +4 290 288 578
11 Charleston, Coll. of +12 F +11 285 295 580
12 Akron, U. of +13 F +10 287 294 581
13 48 Western Carolina U. +26 F +20 290 304 594
14 Belmont University +27 F +14 297 298 595
T15 Mississippi St. U. +30 F +15 299 299 598
T15 Tennessee-Martin +30 F +11 303 295 598
17 Lipscomb Univ. +38 F +15 307 299 606

MT SCORES
T4 Craig Smith -5 69-68=137
T7 Hunter Green -4 71-67=138
T16 Jason Millard -2 74-66=140
T21 Kent Bulle E 70-72=142
T40 Brad Simmons +3 73-72=145

Blue Raiders round out action in Virginia

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - John Peers and Victor Melo rounded out play at the UVA Ranked Plus One Invitational on Sunday.

Peers fell 6-1, 6-0 to host UVA’s Michael Shabaz in the semifinals of A4 singles.

Victor Melo lost to Maxime Armengaud of Indiana 6-3, 3-6 (10-7) in the consolation bracket of A1 singles.

Melo will begin play in the ITA All-American Pre-Qualifying tournament on Oct. 3-4 while Peers will begin the ITA All-American Qualifying tournament on Oct. 5-7 in Tulsa, Okla. The duo will pair up for the ITA All-American doubles main draw on Oct. 8-11.

The rest of the Blue Raiders will travel to Chattanooga, Tenn., to participate in UTC Steve Baras Fall Classic beginning on Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4.

SCHOOL CHILDREN: Longer, More Days in School in the Future

When PRESIDENT OBAMA addressed school children across the country earlier this month about the importance of hard work and study, he purposely left out a little detail that might have caused an instant revolt: his desire for a shortened summer vacation.

Obama has made no bones about the fact that the U.S. is falling behind other nations in various subjects, particularly math scores. The reason for that, he believes, is that youngsters outside the U.S. attend more school.

The drumbeat inside the White House is getting louder for a plan to extend the school day by lengthening classes and opening buildings on Saturday to give some children a safe place to go. For families who have a safe homestead, the increasing question is, “do you want your child to spend more time in a government institution?” Some parents are sounding off with an overwhelming, “NO.”

Students who attend charter schools, many of which hold classes from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and are open every other Saturday, usually exceed the average state scores in math.

The idea of curtailing the beloved summer vacation is gaining steam, too. Education Secretary ARNE DUNCAN said during a recent interview that the idea of shutting down school for two months or more is archaic since it was introduced during a time when the economy depended greatly on farming, and children were needed to help tend and harvest crops.

Naturally, the problem with all this, besides resistance from children, is the cost of funding extra time at school. States are strapped for cash as it is, with education budgets frequently being cut.

Murder Suspect Behind Bars in Rutherford County

A Murfreesboro man has been arrested on murder charges for the death of a Memphis woman. Terence Nelson allegedly killed girlfriend Tonya Johnson on Friday night in her Shelby County home and eventually headed back to Rutherford County. Neighbors of the woman called police after noticing her garage door open for an extended period of time. After looking in a window, they saw Johnsons’ body and called 911.

Johnson was reportedly pregnant when killed and paramedics could not save her or the unborn child. As a result of the child not surviving, a second charge of murder has been tacked on to Nelsons arrest. By the way, Nelson is said to be the father of the child.

Nelson is currently being held behind bars here in Rutherford County and will eventually be transferred back to Memphis for a court hearing.

UPDATE: Missing Marci Smith Case - Husband in Court Monday

The husband of a missing woman in Murfreesboro will be in court today. Palmer Smith, who reported his wife Marci missing in 2007, faces four charges of filing a false report and fabricating evidence. The question at today’s hearing, will certain evidence collected by detectives be allowed in his trial that is scheduled to take place next year.

You may recall, an SUV owned by Marci Smith was last seen pulling into a Walmart parking lot in December of 2007 on a security video. A person was then caught on tape pulling a bike out of the rear trunk of the SUV and riding away.

To date, Marci has not been found.

Need Career Help or Ideas? Visit MTSU This Week.

It is career development week at MTSU. Career Development Center Director Bill Fletcher comments…

The events that will help job seekers will be held on the MTSU campus in the KUC Theater. All of the events start today (Monday).

Fletcher can be contacted by calling 615/898-2501.

Interim Search for Schools Director Down to 3

The search for a new Interim Murfreesboro City Schools Director has been narrowed down to 3 applicants. On Tuesday afternoon, city school board members will interview Carolyn Baldwin Tucker, Zane Cantrell and Paul Doyle.

The current schools Director Marilyn Mathis retires Oct. 1 and will then move forward with a job on the state level.

The Flu Common During Summer and Into School Year

Was the flu common during the summer or did it just creep up on school children?

That was Shawn Moore with the American Red Cross office in Murfreesboro. As far as ways to prevent the flu, Moore said wash your hands and don’t send sick children to school…

DUI Offenders May be Forced to Install Interlocking Device on Ignition

Some state lawmakers are pushing for the required installation of a breathalyzer machine in the vehicles of DUI offenders. If installed, then a potential drunk driver would not be able to start his or her vehicle when intoxicated with alcohol. The bill being backed by State Representative Tony Shipley, calls for the ignition interlock device to be required installation on the vehicles owned by convicted drunk drivers in the future.

The problem would be enforcing the installation of the device and later proving it was installed on the vehicle the convicted offender is actually driving.

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