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Saturday, March 28, 1992 The leaf-Chronicle, Clarksvllle, Tenn. Page 13A Federal Jury Convicts Santiago In Thefts Of Army Equipment i -Wf il s. jj JL 'i I -W i 1 Z-s 4 i. 1M 'f ff fv 'M 1 i i By BETT1NA T1LSON Of Tht Leaf-Chronicle Staff A Clarksville man implicated in a theft ring that allegedly stole equipment from Fort Campbell was convicted by a federal jury in Nashville Friday. Henry Santiago, 39, 406 Locust, was found guilty of one count of conspiracy and four counts of theft in U.S.

District Court, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Lee Deneke. The 1 2-member jury deliberated about four hours before returning the verdict. Santiago was arrested by feder-alagentsNov. 9, 1991, and initially charged with theft of government property.

Four Fort Campbell soldiers and three! civilians were implicated in the theft, which included five M16A1 rifles and thousands of dollars worth of field gear and equipment allegedly taken from post. Some of the soldiers are being prosecuted under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The theft ring was uncovered during a covert investigation conducted by Fort Campbell Criminal Investigation Division (CID) "agents, the FBI, the Clarksville Police Department Tactical Team and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Agents received a tip indicating that Militaria, a surplus store at 1370 Fort Campbell was obtaining stock illegally from Fort Campbell. It was further reported that goods were being accepted from the Installation Service and Supply Division (ISSD) through Staff Photo By Robert Smith Natalie Moore's fingers fly as she guides her bow across the strings while practicing with other musicians at the 18th annual Tennessee Old-Time Fiddlers' Championships Friday night at Clarksville High School.

Ms. Moore, who just moved to Clarksville from Phoenix, came out to play and listen to the music. Col. Franklin Metcalf Retires After 36 Years Of Active Duty Fort Campbell honored the senior officer in the Army Nurse Corps Friday. Col.

Franklin L. Metcalf, chief of nursing at Florence A. Blanclifield Army Community Hospital, is retiring with 36 years of service more years of active-duty service than anyone else in the corps, according to a hospital spokeswoman. The afternoon retirement ceremony in front of ACH's main entrance included a pass in review. In his position, which he has held since August 1991, Metcalf was responsible for the supervision of 1 10 professional nurses and 256 para-professional nursing personnel.

Metcalf is retiring from the Army, but will soon begin a new position in the civilian sector. He has been selected to be the Nurse Consultant to the Saudi-Arabian National Guard at the King Fahd National Guarxi Hospital. He will leave for Saudi Arabia in mid-May. Cabinet: Private Pensioners Should Protect Themselves ran F00D(Ql By CANDY WALTERS Of 77ie Leaf-Chronicle Staff The sounds ranged from the sweet and sorrowful to the fast and furious as ringers flew and bows raced across the strings. "I'd rather be out here than in there," one man said, as he moved his chair closer to a small group of musicians warming up Friday night.

"Out here" was the commons area of Clarksville High School. "In there" was the school's gymnasium, where competition was about to start in the 18th annual Tennessee Old-Time Fiddler's Championships. It was a sentiment reflected by a number of others milling around the commons area -and listening to the contestants prepare for the competition's first night. Six single-elimination events were conducted Friday night dobro, bluegrass banjo, harmonica, mandolin, guitar and old-time banjo. Eliminations in eight events begin at 9 a.m.

today with the championship round scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. The eight events are: dancing 14 and over, beginner fiddle, dancing 13 and under, junior fiddle, team clogging 1 3 and under, team clogging 14 through 2 1 senior fiddle and team clogging 22 and over. Single eliminations are scheduled for bluegrass bands. Duringthe two-day event, $10,000 in cash and merchandise will be awarded. While the actual competition takes place in the gym, for folks pulling up chairs to listen to the musicians practice in the commons area, it doesn't get much better.

The musicians were young and old, seasoned veterans and 11-year-olds with only a few contests under their belts. There were banjos, fiddles, bass fiddles, flat-top guitars, harmonicas and man- Obituaries David Aaron Jr. David Bell Aaron 80, Winter Haven, formerly of Clarksville, died of a heart attack Thursday, March 26,1992, at Winter Haven Hospital. The funeral for the longtime coach, teacher and athletics director at Austin Peay State University will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at McReynolds-Nave Larson Funeral Home with the Rev.

Robert Roeser officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. He was bom April 12, 1911, in Nashville, a son of David Bell Aaron Sr.

and Clara Elizabeth Hurley Aaron. He was the widower of Jane McTigue Aaron. He graduated from George Peabody College with bachelor's and master's degrees and received his law degree from Cumberland College, Lebanon. He also served as. a lieutenant commander in the U.S.

Navy during World War II. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, David B. Aaron III, Winter Haven, and Charles Russell Aaron, Lake Wells, one daughter, Emily Mullenax, Winter Haven; one brother, Dudley Aaron, Nashville; one sister, Jean Scanlan, Washington, D.C.; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Dave Aaron Endowment Fund of APSU, co George, Fisher, 906 Beacon Drive, Clarksville, 37043.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Buhler, George Hoffman, Charles Gentry, Hendrick Fox, Phil Krug, Homer Bell, Mickey Fisher, Ed Hadley Ed Norman Bubba Osborne and Pete Day In Loving Memory of EI3 ditty Nov. 24, 40 -Much 28. 89 la been 3 mr lnce fou dejwrttd this life. We mm jou, dtify. There art timet thtf ire trying, ju 6m know if we will mike it through.

Then a thought tuddenljr coma to mind thM yoti ilwiyt comforted ut with: Keep your Chin up, thing will get better. Think for being tuch iipecul dtddy. We love you tnd mi you wt much. benefiting the Austin Peay State University Scholarship Fund and other community projects, such as Crime Stoppers. The Clarksville Transit System's trolley is running from the hotel district off U.S.

79 North to the Fiddlers' Championships, picking up contestants and views from hotels and restaurants. The trip costs 50 cents. Cunningham, with the Rev. Jeran Grant officiating. Burial will be in St, Paul Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at noon today and continue until the hour of service at Hooker Funeral Home. She was born May 19, 1940, in Montgomery County, a daughter of Howard Williams and Lizzie Lyle Williams. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church. Survivors include four brothers, Rodney Williams, Chambersburg, and Robert Williams, George Williams and Rumey Williams, all of Clarksville; and two sisters, Millie Slayden and Lula Hillman, both of Clarksville.

Santiago, a civilian employee of the Army. Santiago's employment status could not be verified through a post spokesman Friday night. Santiago -will remain free on bond until his sentencing on June 8. SgtGary and former Nashville police officer Gregory Russell Moss, 41, each pleaded guilty in February to conspiring to- steal and sell military equipment. Rister also pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of an M16A1 rifle, and Moss pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of twoM16Al rifles.

Rister is a member of Pathfinder Detachment, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Campbell. "Both testified against Santiago pursuant to a plea agreement," Deneke said. Each man faces up to 10 years in prison and a $500,000 fine. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for them on. May 18.

The stolen equipment is "being stored in a warehouse at Fort Campbell. The federal judge in the case has ordered the U.S. Froba-tion Office to conduct a pre-sentencing investigation. "They will make a determination as to the value (of the equipment) stolen," Deneke said. The goods estimated to have a value of $70,000 to $120,000 -include body armor, military boots, cold-weather clothing and battle dress uniforms.

The case is going to be appealed and the cabinet said private pension income for 1991 must be included on returns for that year and for 1 992 estimated income tax calculations. The cabinet is also suggesting that retirees file refunds for previous tax years just to protect their interests if the courts rule their, way. -i SS14900 230C Uidlori Ext. Cttrtevlll Eliminations In eight events begin at 9 a.m. today with the championship round scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

The eight events are: dancing 14 and over, beginner fiddle, dancing 13 and under, junior fiddle, team clogging 13 and under, team clogging 14 through 21, senior fiddle and team clogging 22 and over. dolins, and appreciative music lovers quick to show their approval to the practicing musicians. Josh Williams, an 1 1-year-old from Benton, near Paducah, was getting in a little practice before competing with 16 others in the bluegrass banjo category. "I'm ready, I guess," he said, heading into his fourth competition. Friday's contest was his first one in Clarksville.

James L. Bright, ofHot Springs, was also making his first appearance in Clarksville, but the competition was far from the first for the 75-year-old musician. Bright said he began playing before his teens and entered his first contest when he was 16. He won his first contest in Arkansas in 1934, winning 50 cents, a hat and a pair of shoes. "I've played all over, but this is my first time in Clarksville.

I'm glad I'm here," said Bright, Senior State Champion of New Mexico for four years. Bright is a self-taught musician who plays seven instruments. During the competition, he planned to play the flat-top guitar and compete in the senior fiddle category. "I'm not good, but I play loud," St. Clair Llgon St.

Clair Ligon, 79, IE Lincoln Homes, died Friday, March 27, 1992, at Clarksville Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Foston Funeral Home. William Rlgglns William "Billy" Howard Rig-gins, 51, Brandon, formerly of Clarksville, died Friday, March 27, 1992, at his home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Hours of visitation will be announced by the funeral home. He was bom Feb. 16, 1941, in Clarksville, a son of Howard Rig-gins and Lois Riggins. He was self-employed and retired from the U.S.

Army in 1979. Survivors include his wife, Martha Riggins, Brandon; one son, Tommy Morse, Lawton, and several cousins, aunts and uncles. Sallle Slayden SallieB. Slayden, 78, 1320 Southside Road, died Thursday, March 26, 1992, at Clarksville Memorial Hospital. 1502 FT.

ALX, STOP HI OR CAT 7CaVn SHANGHAI LUNCH BUTTtT We Do OPZ21 he said. The 40 first-place trophies he has at home belie his words. Event organizers said all of Friday's events, except the dobro, had at least 14 competitorsrand they expected similar numbers, if not more, today. Many musicians were competing in more than one event, and one man registered for all events except the dancing. Admission is $5 with proceeds The funeral will be at 1 p.m.

Monday at Cabin Row Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Babb officiating. Burial will be in Cabin Row Cemetery. Visitation will be after noon today at Foston Funeral Home. A wake will be at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.

Sunday. She was bom July 29, 1913, in Montgomery County, a daughter of Bud Moody and Mamie Mosley Moody. She was the widow of Dil-lard Slayden. She was a homemaker, a member of Cabin Row Baptist Church and a member of the church's Mother's Board. Survivors include five sons, Walter Slayden, David Slayden and Ray Slayden, all of Clarksville, Zeomey Slayden, Chicago, and Jewell Slayden, Nashville; three daughters, Cynthia Collins, Clarksville, and Mayme Mayhew and Bertha Hubbard, both of Chicago; 34 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

Deanna Williams Deanna Durbin Williams, 51, 275 Attaway Road, died Thursday, March 26, 1992, at Clarksville Memorial Hospital after an; extended illness. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at St Paul Baptist Church, i r-i FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) People who receive a pension from a private corporation or other entity may want to protect themselves in case the courts rule the state income tax on that money is unconstitutional, Revenue Cabinet officials said. A circuit court judge has ruled the income tax on private pensions is unfair because the state exempts pension income from government sources.

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