The TBA YLD Fellows held its annual meeting and inducted new members at the YLD & Fellows Dinner, held in conjunction with the TBA Convention. New officers elected were President Angelia Morie Nystrom with the University of Tennessee in Knoxville; Vice President Andrew V. Sellers with Purcell Sellers & Craig in Jackson; Secretary Charlotte Knight Griffin with Memphis Light, Gas & Water in Memphis; and Treasurer J. Russell Parkes with Hardin, Parkes, Kelley & Carter in Columbia. Cynthia Richardson Wyrick with Ogle, Gass & Richardson in Sevierville assumed the office of immediate past president.
The group also welcomed nine new members: Tara M. Aaron with Aaron Sanders Law in Nashville; Tasha C. Blakney with Eldridge, Blakney & Trant in Knoxville; Anna Banks Cash with the Office of the 26th District Attorney in Jackson; E. Evan Cope with Cope, Hudson, Reed & McCreary in Murfreesboro; L. Carter Massengill with Massengill, Caldwell & Coughlin in Bristol; Alicia Brown Oliver with Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel in Chattanooga; Candice Reed with Ceridian Corporation in Nashville; and Michael P. Sayne with Pilot Travel Centers in Knoxville. Knoxville lawyer Harry P. Ogden was named an honorary Fellow for his support and mentoring of young lawyers. He practices with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz.
Above: Cindy Wyrick (left) welcomes Harry Ogden as the YLD Fellows 2012
Honorary Fellow
Finally, the Fellows awarded it annual William M. Leech Jr. Public Service Award to former Springfield lawyer and TBA president Larry Dean Wilks, who died Aug. 30, 2011. The award, presented posthumously, recognized Wilks’s service to the practice of law, the bar and the profession. The award was presented by Wyrick and accepted by Wilks' widow Jan and son John. Given annually by the TBA Young Lawyers Division Fellows, the Leech Award is named for former Attorney General William M. Leech. It honors a lawyer who has given outstanding service to the profession, legal system and the community.
Above: Jan Wilks thanks the TBA YLD Fellows for recognizing her late
husband and former TBA president Larry Wilks with the 2012 Leech Award
Law students participating in the YLD’s Diversity Leadership Institute joined lawyers across the state at the TBA Convention in Memphis earlier this month. The group’s activities included a final program that featured young lawyers discussing what they wish they had known when transitioning from law school to law practice and a “speed networking” session with the panelists. Speakers included Mary Beard with FedEx Corporation in Memphis; Robert Gatewood with Farmers Insurance in Memphis; Rachel Moses with the Legal Aid Society in Cookeville; Alexander Wharton with The Wharton Law Firm in Memphis; Paul Whitt with Lewis, King, Krieg & Waldrop PC in Knoxville; and Brian Winfrey with The Winfrey Firm in Nashville.
Above: Memphis lawyer Mary Beard (left) speaks to two members of the
2012 DLI class about practicing in a corporate environment.
Class members also spent an afternoon at the National Civil Rights Museum learning about the role the city of Memphis played in the civil rights struggles of the 1960s. On Saturday, the group participated in a cleanup and painting project at a local Boys and Girls Club.
Above: Members of the 2012 DLI class take a break from working hard at
a Memphis Boys and Girls Club in desparate need of cleaning and repair
The program wrapped up with the class graduation, which was held as part of the annual YLD & Fellows Dinner. Those successfully completing the program were Spencer Bell, Mandy Floyd, Shalondra Grandberry, Joseph Kendrick, William O'Connor, William Terrell and Kenneth Walker from the University of Memphis School of Law; Shalini Bhatia, Ryan Donaldson, Jessica Jackson, and Amy Williams from the University of Tennessee College of Law; and Rachel Kirby and Robin Nicholson from the Nashville School of Law. Learn more about the DLI
David Veile of the Franklin firm of Schell Binkley & Davies LLC took office as TBA YLD president at the division’s annual meeting June 8 in Memphis. Immediate Past President Mason W. Wilson of Memphis was on hand to pass the gavel to Veile. At the meeting, Veile laid out his vision for the coming year. Responding to TBA President Jackie Dixon's plans to improve mentoring and ramp up public education efforts this year, Veile pledged the YLD's support for a more comprehensive TBA mentoring program and for the Law Rules project, which equips lawyers with the information they need to make presentations about the legal system to schools, civics organizations, churches and other community groups.
Veile also pledged to continue the YLD's successful service programs -- including the high school mock trial competition, Wills for Heroes clinics, iCivics training for teachers, Law Day themed-contests and Statewide Public Service Day projects -- as well as serving Tennessee law students through the Judicial Internship Program and Diversity Leadership Institute, and serving young lawyers with quality CLE, skills training and networking opportunities.
Also taking office at the meeting were President-Elect David McDowell with Gearhiser, Peters, Elliott & Cannon in Chattanooga; Vice President Stacie Winkler with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz in Memphis; Secretary Marisa Combs with Lewis, King, Krieg & Waldrop in Nashville; and Treasurer Steven King with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz in Memphis. Two contested elections were decided at the meeting, with Knoxville lawyer Paul Whitt retaining his seat as East Tennessee Governor and Nashville lawyer Mary Beth Haltom being reelected as Middle Tennessee Governor. Both are with Lewis, King, Krieg & Waldrop. Jackson lawyer Ashley Holliday with West Tennessee Legal Services was elected to fill a vacancy for West Tennessee Governor.
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville have named finalists for the 2012 Nashville Emerging Leader Awards. In the legal services category, the following five Nashville lawyers were announced: Rachel Bell with Bell & Kinslow PLLC; Christy Crider with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC; Kolin Holladay with Adams and Reese LLP; James Mackler with Bone, McAllester, Norton PLLC; and Matt Potempa with the Law Office of Matt Potempa PLLC. A networking reception with the nominees will take place June 28 at the Bound’ry. Winners in each category will be announced on July 26 at an awards ceremony at Lipscomb University’s Collins Alumni Auditorium.
Members of the Tennessee Supreme Court today welcomed the latest class of attorneys to join the practice of law in Tennessee. About 60 new lawyers took part in the ceremonies at War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville. Following introductions and administration of the oath by Chief Justice Connie Clark, the group heard remarks from each justice and TBA President Jackie Dixon. An open house and luncheon at the Tennessee Bar Center followed the ceremonies.
Members of the outgoing TBA Young Lawyers Division Board gathered on June 8 for a final dinner and award ceremony recognizing service during the past year. The event also featured the annual meeting of the TBA YLD Fellows and a graduation ceremony of the Diversity Leadership Institute class. In what has become a tradition, the evening ended with a gavel pass from all former YLD presidents in attendance to incoming president David Veile of Franklin. Photos taken by Barry Kolar and Stacey Shrader
News from the Young Lawyers Division
David Veile, with the Franklin firm of Schell Binkley & Davies LLC, took office as the TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) president at the division’s annual meeting June 8. Also taking office were President-Elect David McDowell of Chattanooga, Vice President Stacie Winkler of Memphis, Secretary Marisa Combs of Nashville and Treasurer Steven King of Memphis. Two contested elections were decided at the meeting, with Knoxville lawyer Paul Whitt retaining his seat as East Tennessee Governor and Nashville lawyer Mary Beth Haltom being reelected as Middle Tennessee Governor. Jackson lawyer Ashley Holliday was elected to fill a vacancy for West Tennessee Governor. Members of the outgoing TBA YLD Board gathered that evening for an award ceremony.
Law students participating in the TBA Young Lawyers Division's Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI) met today in Memphis for a final program and graduation. The class attended the annual Lawyers Lunch and then spent the afternoon at the National Civil Rights Museum learning about the role the city of Memphis played in the civil rights struggles of the 1960s. On Saturday, the group will hear from a panel of young lawyers discussing what they wish they had known when transitioning from law school to law practice and will have the opportunity to do some “speed networking.” Later in the day, the class will participate in a cleanup and painting project at a local Boys and Girls Club. The class graduation ceremony also will take place this weekend in conjunction with the TBA’s annual convention. Learn more about the DLI
The law school class of 2011 has more depressing news as employment hit an 18-year low, according to data released yesterday by NALP. Nine months after graduation, 85.6 percent had jobs, but not quite 66 percent of them had jobs that required a law degree. This is down 9 percent since 2008. Only 12.5 percent had jobs that preferred but did not require a law degree, up from 10.7 percent for the class of 2010. The National Law Journal has more
American Bar Association YLD – The 2012 ABA Spring Conference that took place in Nashville May 3–5 was a great success. The conference brought together over 325 young lawyers and legal experts from all practice areas and practice settings as well as from six countries. At the meeting, the TBA YLD was named a top four finalist for the “Next Steps Challenge,” which was created to recognize the best YLD affiliate diversity pipeline programs. The TBA YLD’s own Stacie Winkler and Matt Potempa were recognized as Stars of the Quarter for their work planning the meeting. For information about the ABA YLD or to get involved contact Matt Potempa at matt@potempafirm.com or (615) 255-5007.
Blount County Bar Association YLD – The Blount County YLD will soon hold elections for the new bar year. Stay tuned for details. For information about the group contact president George Maifair at george@grmbankruptcy.com or (865) 323-6719.
Chattanooga Bar Association YLD – For more information about the Chattanooga YLD contact President Eric Burnette at eburnette@bdplawfirm.com or (423) 266-2121.
Jackson Madison County Bar Association YLD – The group recently held a fundraiser for the local CASA agency, raising an estimated $3,000. The event – "Pour Your Heart Out for CASA" – featured a wine tasting at Charlie Bulldog's in downtown Jackson. Over 100 people turned out to support the Madison County CASA, which advocates for neglected and abused children in the court system. The Jackson Sun covered the event. For more information about the Jackson Madison County Bar Association YLD contact President Terica Smith at terica@wtls.org or (731) 426-1337.
Knoxville Bar Association Barristers – The Barristers will hold its next meeting June 13 at 5 p.m. at the Bistro and its next monthly happy hour on June 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bearden Beer Market.
The group also is gearing up for its annual Professional Clothing Drive June 11–22. Items needed include suits, slacks, shirts and blouses for women, and suits, ties, oxford shirts and jeans for men. Drop-off locations are at the KBA office; the BB&T Building; Bank of America Building; the Kerbela Shrine Temple; the law office of Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan office in West Knoxville; and Mostoller, Stulberg, Whitfield & Allen in Oak Ridge. For more information contact Kristina Chuck-Smith at (865) 329-3334 or kristina@ccsgal-law.com, Daniel Ellis at (865) 482-4466 or dellis@msw-law.com or Alyssa Minge (865) 523-0404 or alyssa.minge@leitnerfirm.com.
Volunteers also are needed to serve breakfast at the Volunteer Ministry Center on June 28. Contact Sheila Needles at (865) 292-0000 or sheila.needles@gmail.com or Will Kittrell at (865) 546-0500 or wkittrell@emadlaw.com to get involved.
Finally, the Barristers are recruiting volunteers for several Knox County Saturday Bar clinics to be held throughout the summer. Dates include June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, Aug. 11 and Aug. 25. The clinics are held from 9 a.m. to noon at the office of Legal Aid of East Tennessee, 502 S. Gay Street, Suite 404. Clinics in Blount County will held at New Hope Blount County Children’s Advocacy Center, 212 Cates St. in Maryville on June 23, July 21 and Aug. 18.
Contact President Josh Bond at jbond@hdclaw.com or (865) 546-9611 for more information about the Barristers.
Maury County YLD – Maury County YLD kicked off the summer with a business meeting and social gathering on May 31. The group also is making plans for a spring “Luncheon on the Courthouse Lawn,” that will treat courthouse clerks, judges’ staff and other legal support staff to a thank-you lunch for their hard work. To celebrate Law Day, the group joined with the Maury County Bar to host an event featuring Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Gary R. Wade as the keynote speaker. Also at the event, YLD President Chaz Molder presented the bar’s Liberty Bell Award to Virgil Moore, senior chairman of First Farmers & Merchants Bank. The award recognizes a citizen who inspires a deeper sense of individual civic responsibility. Finally, students from Columbia Academy were in attendance and presented with the 2012 Mock Trial Regional Competition Award for their local competition success. For general information about the Maury County YLD, contact Molder at (931) 388-4022 or cmolder@hardinandparkes.com.
Memphis Bar Association YLD – The MBA YLD will host a bowling tournament on June 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Billy Hardwick's on Quince Rd. in East Memphis. The cost is $10 per person, which includes shoe rental and bowling for two hours. Drinks will be provided. As a result of a generous sponsorship from Counsel on Call, the first 20 people to register for the event will be able to bowl for free. The group also recently announced that its annual golf tournament will take place Sept. 28 at Glen Eagle Golf Course in Millington. A shotgun start will kick off the tournament at 1 p.m. For general information about the MBA YLD contact President Abby Webb at awebb@shuttleworthwilliams.com or (901) 328-8223.
Nashville Bar Association YLD -- The Nashville YLD is participating in two upcoming events. First up is the Arts Immersion, an event celebrating the convergence of Nashville’s creative and business communities. The event, set for June 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at One Cannery Row, will showcase some of the area’s best local talent. The second event is the Carbolic Smoke Ball, an annual social event to benefit two local non-profits: The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and CASA Nashville. That event is scheduled for July 14 at the Ruby, 2411 Blakemore Ave., from 7 to 11 p.m. For more information about tickets or sponsorship opportunities contact Colleen Bracken at colleen.bracken@hospitallaborlaw.com or Will Hicky at whicky@tpmmlaw.com. For general information about the Nashville YLD, contact President Sara Reynolds at sreynolds@andersonreynolds.com or (615) 942-1700.
Northeast Tennessee Young Lawyers Association – For more information about NTYLA contact President Robert Black at (423) 230-0006 or rblack@rossassociateslaw.com.
Upper Cumberland Young Lawyers Association – On May 8, the UCYLA hosted a local swearing-in ceremony for two new attorneys admitted to practice law in Tennessee. The new lawyers were sworn-in by the judges of the 13th Judicial District. It also marked Law Day with a dinner on May 15 with Dr. Michael Birdwell, a history professor at Tennessee Tech University. Birdwell spoke about race relations in Cookeville. Upcoming events include:
The 37th Annual Anne Cameron Golf Classic at Ironwood Golf Course in Cookeville on June 16. Proceeds from this four-person scramble tournament will go to the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Foundation Cancer Fund to help cancer patients in the Upper Cumberland. For more information, contact Lindsay Cameron Gross at lindsay@cameronyounglaw.com or (931) 526-3366.
The Third Annual “Coffee Talk with the Judges” with all of the circuit, chancery and general sessions judges in the Upper Cumberland on June 19. This event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Crawdaddy’s West Side Grill in Cookeville. Please RSVP to Rachel Moses at rmoses@las.org or (931) 528-7436.
For more information about any of the group's activities, contact President Phil Hatch at pahatch@tndagc.org or (931) 528-5015.
Bar associations and legal organizations across the country will hold pro bono clinics and events as part of the national Celebrate Pro Bono effort this fall. The official Celebrate Pro Bono week will be Oct. 21–27, but Tennessee lawyers will hold events all month long. If you are interested in organizing an event in your area contact TBA Access to Justice Coordinator Sarah Hayman or call (615) 383-7421.
The following Wills for Heroes events have been scheduled across the state. Please contact the event organizer for more details or to volunteer. To get involved in the Wills for Heroes Committee or to request a clinic in your area, please contact committee chair Bradley Carter.
In addition, the Wills for Heroes program is in need of donated laptops (either new or used). It also is in need of technical assistance to fix two laptops that currently are not operational. If your firm is interested in contributing computers or donating the services of an IT professional, please contact Wills for Heroes Committee Chair Brad Carter.
Pre-registration closes today for the TBA's 131st Annual Convention, scheduled for June 6-9 at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis! Don’t miss this chance to join your colleagues for the largest annual gathering of the Tennessee legal community. This year's event is packed with interesting programming and fun activities. Highlights include a visit to the famed Stax Records Museum of American Soul Music, a Bench/Bar luncheon featuring Bill Courtney, the dynamic coach at the center of the Academy Award winning documentary "Undefeated," and high-quality CLE programming on the new Code of Judicial Conduct, tips for growing your practice and more. The TBA YLD will hold its annual membership meeting and elections on Friday, June 8, at 4 p.m. at the hotel. All members are invited! Learn more and register online
The McCallie School of Chattanooga represented the state of Tennessee at the 2012 National High School Mock Trial Championship in Albuquerque earlier this month, placing 16th out of 46 teams. In addition, McCallie student Christian Talley was named one of seven outstanding attorneys in the competition. The Tennessee team squared off against schools from Alabama and Kansas, as well as St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic from Guam, which placed eighth in the competition, and Hinsdale Central from Illinois, which placed ninth. The case, which the students had just one month to learn, centered on the assassination of a Department of Homeland Security agent by a former CIA operative who had taken up contracting work. Following apprehension, the assassin turned informant and testified against a U.S. congressman accused of covering up a million-dollar fraud involving the theft of natural gas. Read more about the team in the Chattanoogan
The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division held its spring meeting in Nashville earlier this month. During the weekend, Nashville lawyer Matt Potempa and Knoxville lawyer Troy Weston organized a Project Salute clinic to help veterans obtain federal benefits. Lawyers from across the country gathered at Operation Stand Down in south Nashville to serve more than 20 veterans. Also during the meeting, Memphis lawyer and YLD Diversity Committee Chair Ahsaki Baptist spoke to attendees about the YLD’s Diversity Leadership Institute – a six-month leadership and mentoring program for diverse law students. The program was named one of four finalists for the ABA’s Next Steps Challenge Grant. TBA YLD President Mason Wilson was on hand to accept the award for that recognition.
In addition, Tennessee lawyers turned out in force to share their professional expertise with meeting attendees. Presenters included Gail Vaughn Ashworth, George Barrett, Lisa Cole, Mark Chalos, Matthew Curley, Margaret M. Huff, Anne C. Martin, Bruce McMullen, Barbara Moss, Lucian T. Pera, E. Todd Presnell, Eli J. Richardson, Lisa Rivera, Matt Sweeney, Kendrick Vaughn and Heather Howell Wright. The capstone of the three-day meeting was a luncheon with Tennessee Supreme Court Justice William C. Koch, Vanderbilt Law School Professor Brian T. Fitzpatrick, Tennessee Bar Association Executive Director Allan F. Ramsaur and Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jane Branstetter Stranch, who spoke on this year’s Law Day theme “No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom.”
Finally, at a banquet wrapping up the conference, Matt Potempa and Memphis lawyer Stacie Winkler were named “Stars of the Quarter” for their work planning the Nashville meeting. See photos from the meeting
All members of the Young Lawyers Division are invited to attend the YLD Annual Meeting and Elections set for next Friday, June 8, in Memphis. The meeting will take place at 4:30 p.m. in the Hernando DeSoto Room of the Peabody Hotel. The hotel is located at 149 Union Ave. in downtown Memphis. Members will decide the outcome of two contested elections, one for East Tennessee Governor and one for Middle Tennessee Governor. The candidates are:
East Tennessee Governor
Sunny R. Sandos, Milligan & Coleman, Greeneville
W. Paul Whitt, Lewis, King, Krieg & Waldrop, Knoxville
Middle Tennessee Governor
Mary Beth Haltom, Lewis, King, Krieg & Waldrop, Nashville
Lynne T. Ingram, Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, Nashville
The Jackson-Madison County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division raised money for the local CASA agency with a wine tasting event last week. The event drew about 100 people to support CASA, which advocates for neglected and abused children in the court system. The Jackson Sun covered the event, which sponsors hoped would raise $3,000 for the agency.
The Jackson-Madison County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division will host "Pour Your Heart Out for CASA" tomorrow, May 24, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Charlie Bulldog's in downtown Jackson to benefit Madison County CASA. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Admission includes appetizers and various types of wine to sample. Contact YLD President Terica Smith at (731) 426-1337 or terica@wtls.org for more information or to buy tickets.
The number of female lawyers in large law firms doesn’t tell the whole story, as the tally for female lawyers in leadership positions is still "depressingly low," says Colin O'Keefe, who is editorial manager at LexBlog Inc. He interviews attorney-mediator and Forbes blogger Victoria Pynchon about the numbers and the hope they give. If you want the law to be your career, she says to young female lawyers, and if you want to practice the most sophisticated and complex law with the brightest people in the world, here’s some good advice for you. Watch the interview from Forbes
After spending three years in Washington, D.C., as a writer and editor focused on the pharmaceutical industry, Memphis native Adam Eckstein realized that "lawyers could accomplish a lot in their day-to-day activity" and decided to pursue a career in the law. He earned a degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law and returned to Memphis to clerk for Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice Holder. After his clerkship he accepted an offer to join Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston because firm lawyers seemed "thrilled" to be there and "genuinely excited" about their work. He hopes it will be a place to grow personally and professionally. Read more about his journey in the Memphis Daily News
The McCallie School of Chattanooga finished in the top 20 at the 2012 National High School Mock Trial Championship in Albuquerque last week, placing 16th out of 46 teams. In addition, McCallie student Christian Talley was named one of seven outstanding attorneys in the competition. The case, which students had just a month to learn, centered on the assassination of a Department of Homeland Security agent by a former CIA operative who had taken up contracting work. Following apprehension, the assassin turned informant and testified against a U.S. congressman accused of covering up a million-dollar fraud involving the theft of natural gas. Read more about the team's experience in The Chattanoogan
News from the Young Lawyers Division
Two Knoxville students earned first place in the 2012 Law Day Art & Essay Competition, reports the TBA's Young Lawyers Division, which holds the statewide competition each May. This year's competition was coordinated by Jackson lawyer Ashley Holliday with West Tennessee Legal Services. The theme, "No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom," asked students to consider the importance of the courts and their role in ensuring access to justice for all Americans.
TBA Executive Director Allan F. Ramsaur (left) moderates a panel discussion on recent funding cuts and attacks on the judicary with Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jane Branstetter Stranch, Vanderbilt Law School Professor Brian T. Fitzpatrick and Tennessee Supreme Court Justice William C. Koch (far right).
YLD Diversity Committee Chair Ahsaki Baptist spoke to attendees about the Diversity Leadership Institute -- a six month leadership program for Tennessee law students
Volunteer lawyers from across the country volunteered their time at a pro bono legal clinic for veterans at Operation Stand Down. The clinic, held in Nashville, is part of the ABA YLD's Project Salute program.
A volunteer lawyer (front facing) works with a veteran who needs help with a benefits issue.
A volunteer lawyer (right) works with a veteran who needed help getting benefits from the VA. About 20 veterans were served at the free legal advice clinic.
TBA YLD Board Member Troy Weston (right) helps a veteran dealing with benefits issues.
The ABA YLD Spring Meeting wrapped up this past weekend with a legal clinic for veterans, a presentation by the TBA YLD, and an award ceremony honoring two Tennessee lawyers. Attorneys from across the country in Nashville for the meeting helped serve 20 veterans during Project Salute. Later, Memphis lawyer and YLD Diversity Committee Chair Ahsaki Baptist spoke to attendees about the group’s Diversity Leadership Institute, which was named one of four finalists for the ABA’s Next Steps Challenge Grant. The conference wrapped up Saturday with a panel discussion featuring Tennessee Supreme Court Justice William C. Koch, Vanderbilt Law School Professor Brian T. Fitzpatrick and Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jane Branstetter Stranch speaking about recent funding cuts and attacks on the judicary. TBA Executive Director Allan F. Ramsaur moderated the discussion.
Jacob W. Fendley and Elizabeth Fendley Hahn made history this spring by being the first siblings to simultaneously graduate from the Nashville School of Law. Following graduation, both passed the bar exam and now they practice in Clarksville with their father, Mart G. Fendley. The Leaf-Chronicle has a picture
