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Post-conviction relief denied

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Woman convicted in 2000 murder claims ineffective counsel By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

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A local woman convicted of felony murder along with her husband in the death of a Days Inn hotel clerk nearly a decade ago will remain in jail after an appellate court rejected her motion for post-conviction relief.

Michelle Tipton had filed a petition for post-conviction relief, based on a claim she received ineffective assistance from counsel, court-appointed attorney Dennis Campbell. Such motions are not unusual in felony murder cases. The appellate court found Campbell provided the strongest reasonable defense he

could muster. “After a through review of the facts and relevant authorities, we conclude the petitioner received effective assistance of counsel,” Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Robert Wedemeyer wrote. Tipton and her husband, Brandon, were convicted of killing Pamela Hale, a clerk at Family Inns East in Pigeon

Forge. Hale’s body was found Oct. 4, 2000, in the lobby of the hotel. She’d been beaten to death. Evidence, including statements by the couple, indicated Brandon Tipton beat Hale to death with a set of bolt cutters he’d planned to use in a burSee murder, Page A4

A ‘formal’ announcement 5Employee suspected 3 killed, 5 hurt in St. Louis manufacturing plant shooting Nation, Page A3

Sports

Battle at the border Five chosen for annual Border Bowl Page A8

Weather Today Snow Flurries

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Ripley’s Aquarium’s new, yet-to-be-named penguin mascot joins Sharky, Gatlinburg Mayor Jerry Hays, City Manager Cindy Cameron Ogle and Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam in celebrating the announcement of the attraction’s new exhibit.

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Penguins coming to Ripley’s Aquarium By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

Obituaries Nancy Walker, 64 Sarah Kimbler, 72 J. Harold Breeden, 67 Donna Dagley, 53 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . A3-5 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-10 Calendar . . . . . . . . . A14 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A15 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A15 Classifieds . . . . . . A16-17

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GATLINBURG — Some well-dressed little characters are marching their way into Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and officials are hopeful they’ll help build an even bigger draw for one of the state’s most popular attractions. Video of the announceTo a bit of fan- ment is available www. fare, Ripley’s General themountainpress.com Manager Ryan DeSear announced Thursday the first permanent expansion to the aquarium in its 10 years – a multimillion dollar habitat for about 20 African black-footed penguins set to open in mid-March. “There’s nothing cuter in the world than those little black-and-white birds,” DeSear said as a new penguin mascot waddled around in front of him. Derek Hodges/The Mountain Press “There’s nobody on the planet who doesn’t like Ripley’s General Manager Ryan DeSear explains a construction model of See penguins, Page A5 the new penguin exhibit during a media tour Thursday.

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Tourism contract debate heats up PF workshop By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — A contract debate led to some tense exchanges Wednesday as the Pigeon Forge City Commission held a workshop to discuss its tourism marketing firm. City leaders apparently overlooked approving a new scope of work to extend their contract with BOHAN Advertising this summer, a fact brought to their attention by Commissioner Randal Robinson, who has been on a campaign of questioning the city’s relationship with its marketing firms since his

election to the board last year. Wednesday’s work session was set up not only to give officials a chance to extend their contract with the company, but also to give Robinson some answers to his questions. Despite more than three hours of reassurances by fellow commissioners, city staffers and attorney Jim Gass to reassure him, Robinson still wasn’t convinced at the end of the session. “I can’t honestly say I’m satisfied with any of this,” he said. “I still think they owe us a refund.” The other commissioners, however, agreed they’re ready to approve contracts with BOHAN and Internet

marketing firm USDM. “We all understand your questions about what’s happened and, even though it might have been bad business, I’m ready to move forward,” Commissioner David Wear said. “I agree with you it might be time to look at our other options, but we can’t just drop all our marketing right now and find someone else.” Robinson agreed the city can’t stop its tourism advertising efforts, but insisted it should hold off on continuing its plans with BOHAN until it can secure proposals from other companies. “I just think it’s a major deci-

sion to make and we shouldn’t rush it,” Robinson said, provoking terse reminders from other commissioners that waiting to make the decision could mean the loss of untold revenue for the city as its advertising falters. Robinson contends the city’s contract with BOHAN expired several years ago and that means the city’s continued operation with the company has been illegal. He also thinks that makes BOHAN’s regular price increases illegal and believes the city should demand a refund. Gass pointed out, however, that the commission’s annual approval See tourism, Page A4

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real estate transfers district 1 Peggy and Denver Whitted to Wendell Siler and Catherine Febbraio for $40,000 for lot 4, Onis Webb Estate Otis Tarkington to Beryl and Diane Allison for $8,000 for lot 67, Lin Creek Trailer Park Joel Jordan, Billie Jean and Steven Connerly to Green Tree Servicing LLC for $50,967 for lots 21 and 22, section 31, English Mountain Nancy Hallameyer to Joseph and Beatrice Guadagnino for $39,900 for unit 922, English Mountain Condominiums

district 2 Hershel, Waylon, Timothy and Patricia Snyder, and Rita Laxton to Stephanie and James Coggins III, for $219,000 for lot 34, Ownby Hills Number 3 CitiMortgage Inc., National Default REO Services and First American Asset Closing Services to Beau Stegall for $88,000 for 0.344 acres in District 2

district 3 Richard and Suzanne Falk to Mark and Penne Drolias for $180,000 for lots 2 and 3, Licklog Hollow Mini Farms America’s Choice Properties LLC to Mark and Karen Stephens for $99,900 for lot 20, Rolling Hills

district 4 Thomas Dickenson and Frame of Mind Inc. to Citizens National Bank for $627,392.24 for lot 42, phase 1, Landmark Point Thomas Dickenson and Frame of Mind Inc. to Citizens National Bank for $100,000 for lots 5 and 21, Phase 2, Landmark Point Boulder Development to John and Charlotte Israel for $319,000 for lot 4, phase I, The Boulders Sykes & Wynn PLLC, and Cut Above Ventures LLC to Terry Walden for $432,601.31 for lot 2, Rufus E. Wolfe property Tennessee State Bank to Terry Walden for $305,000 for lot 5, phase II, Haskell LaFollette Estate Sykes and Wynn PLLC and Cut Above Ventures LLC to Terry Walden for $251,670.38 for lot 1R, Rufus E. Wolfe property CitiMortgage Inc., National Default REO Service and First American Asset Closing Services to Markos Tsourouktzis for $67,500 for lot 262, unit 2, Rock Gardens Richard Myers, Christopher and Kellie Fraley to Lendmark Financial Services Inc. for $55,600 for lot 21, Red Bud Acres Don Harman to James Loveday for $25,000 for 0.425 acres Old Newport Highway Demetria King to Mary Miceli for $22,000 for lot 12, Robertson Farm

district 5 Maryann and James R. Napier to Terry Peeler

for $128,000 for lot 20, Woodridge Village Carolyn and John Smelcer, Janice Ailey, Ronald and Chadwick Fain, Laverne and Fredrick McCarter, and Doc McCarter, deceased, to Peter and Beatriz Koopman for $456,500 for lot 3 and 4, Vernon Fain Estate Faye and Michael Maroon to Betty Roach for $207,000 for lot 12, South Fork Shapiro & Kirsch LLP, Patricia Moore, Patricia and David Williams to Household Financial Center Inc. for $119,398.20 for lot 4, Middle Ridge Charlotte and Richard Vanderlouis to Michael Freytag for $12,500 for 7.3150 acres, Ridgecrest Drive Theresa Trentham to Randall and Kimberly Wampler for $184,700 for lot 38, Riverdale Dan Mitchell family trust to Larry and Debbie Lopez for $124,000 for unit 17, Green Gables Town Homes Kenneth Wade to Alexis Wade for $12,000 for property on Joy Street Leon and Tammy Rhoad to Sherry Cole for $139,900 for lot 26, Burchfield Addition Linda Atchley, Amy Stevens, Gladys Cardwell, deceased, to David Finchum for $18,000 for property on Henderson Street

district 6 Shirley Brown to Paul and Elaine Benthuys for $350,000 for lot 31, Deer Field Estates Tennessee State Bank to Samuel and Cynthia Ayers for $124,139.52 for lot 2A, Shirley Myers Farm Mountain National Bank to Jimmy and Jane Johnson for $90,000 for lot 13B-2, Phase IV, Little Creek Falls Shellie Wallace, Ronald and Bonnie Graham to Branch Banking and Trust Company for $27,800 for lot 14R1, Millers Creek William and Sandra Young to Joseph Hudgins for $20,000 for lot 7, Timber Ridge

district 7 East Tennessee Developers LLC to Gist Creek Apartments for $600,000 for lot 8, D. Rule Estate

Johnny Whaley property Sykes & Wynn PLLC and Johnny Whaley to Sevier County Bank for $120,000 for lot 2, Johnny Whaley property

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district 8 Shapiro & Kirsch LLP, Michael and Tara Geames to IMB REO LLC for $173,570.59 for lot 21, Cate Hill Estates Dannie Spence and Kenneth Spence, deceased, to Arvil and Joyce Fortenberry for $38,000 for lot 2, Kenneth and Dannie Spence property Ronald and Jim Shepherd to Dawn and Raven Moore for $11,571 for lot 7F-2A-R, Earnest Holbert Farm

district 9 Daniel Moore, Roberto and Tina Meza to Branch Banking and Trust Company for $52,800 for lot 7R, Burgin Creek Daniel Moore and William Henry to Branch Banking and Trust Company for $17,600 for lot 7R, Trinity View Estates Bobby Graham and Ronnie Reed to Berta and Arthur Lindsay for $40,000 for lot 14, Latonia Place Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Chicago Title Insurance Company and Servicelink to Joseph Morgan for $105,000 for lot 22, phase 1, Keene Valley Eleanor McCarty and Eleanor Burchfield to Jeffrey and Barbara Sweetser for $174,900 for lot 2, Bluff Mountain

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Daniel Moore, JSW Corporation Inc. and Jeffrey Weaver to Branch Banking and Trust Company for $153,000 for lot 46, Mountain Grove Ronald Waldron to Karen and Michael Waldron for $32,200 for lot 14, Smoke Rise Mountain Community Randy and Dawn Jenkins to Melissa Norris for $60,000 for lot 11 and 12, Dogwood Hills II District 16 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Freddie Mac, National Default REO Services and First American Asset Closing Services to Steven and Pamela Johnson for $152,417.77 for 3 parcels, Valley Road Charles and Susan Ziegler to Paul and Patsy Anderson for $140,000 for lot 18, Cedar Creek Crossing Michael May to Andrew Bolonka for $110,000 for lot 57, phase III, Laughing Pines Aurora Loan Services LLC and LPS Asset Management Solutions Inc. to Davis and Glenda Bonner for $129,000 for lot 53, Brothers Cove M&T Bank to Dawn Knox for $365,000 for lot 142R, Black Bear Ridge

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3 killed, 5 hurt in St. Louis shooting ST. LOUIS — An employee of a St. Louis manufacturing plant walked in with an assault rifle and a handgun on Thursday morning and opened fire, killing at least three people and wounding five others, authorities said. Several hours after the shooting, police were still inside Swiss-based ABB Group’s plant, going room to room in a search for both the gunman and additional victims, police Capt. Sam Dotson said. Authorities had not confirmed whether the shooter was among the eight. Fire Department spokesman Bob Keuss identified the suspected shooter as Timothy Hendron of Webster Groves. Dotson said Hendron is an employee of the plant. In 2006, Hendron and other ABB workers sued the company over retirement losses. The federal lawsuit accused ABB and its pension-review committee of causing their 401(k) accounts to include investment options with “unreasonable and excessive� — and undisclosed — fees and

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A member of the St. Louis Fire Department pushes an injured man on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance outside ABB Inc., on Thursday. expenses. The suit went to trial Tuesday in Kansas City. The shooting occurred around 6:30 a.m. during a shift change, and 40 to 50 people were likely in the plant at the time, Dotson said. As shots began to ring out, employees scurried to find safety, authorities said. “Many of them sought safety on the roof, in boilers and broom closets,� Dotson said. Names of the victims were not immediately released. Police said three of the injured were in critical condition and two were

in fair condition. Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said firefighters and paramedics were standing by in case there were additional injuries, either from the shooting itself or from seeking refuge on the roof in bitter cold. The wind chill in St. Louis dipped below zero. “It’s cold, and shock sets in, hypothermia,� Jenkerson said. “It doesn’t sound good.� Dozens of emergency vehicles circled the sprawling plant on a day made more chaotic by several inches of snow that snarled

traffic in the St. Louis region. ABB Group makes power transmission and industrial automation equipment. The company manufactures transformers at the St. Louis site, which employs about 270 people. The company has operations in roughly 100 countries, employing about 120,000 people. Last October, ABB reported third-quarter earnings of more than $1 billion. Thomas Schmidt, an ABB corporate spokesman in Zurich, Switzerland, said in statement Thursday that the company had received reports of the shooting. “This is obviously a very serious situation and we are working to gather more information as it becomes available,� the statement said. “The welfare of our employees is of utmost importance to us.� Word of Hendron’s alleged involvement in the shooting stunned his neighbors in Webster Groves, an upscale St. Louis suburb. Many neighbors described Hendron as an amicable family man who kept a wellmanicured home for his wife and small boy.

AP poll: It’s a dog’s world out there LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cats. Dogs. Those can be fighting words in some circles. Cats are “nasty, stinking creatures,� says Mark David of Warrensburg, Mo. And dogs? They’re noisy, disruptive and “lick you and themselves,� counters Sanford Reikes of Louisville, Ky. Clearly, there are dog people and there are cat people. But it’s not much of a contest: 74 percent of people like dogs a lot, and only 41 percent like cats a lot. Cats win the dislike vote handily, according to an Associated Press-Petside. com poll. Fifteen percent of the adults questioned said they disliked cats a lot while the number who said they disliked dogs a lot was just 2 percent. Joseph Moreus, 61, of Westminster, Calif., understands why dogs come out on top. “They have more personality. They are loyal,� he said. “Cats are all about cats but dogs are interested in pleasing their owners. Cats don’t care if they please you or not.� And cats can be destructive, said Joy Rasch, 70, of Kennewick, Wash., who gets mad at the neighborhood cats who kill robins, quail and squirrels in her back yard. Male cats will spray their territory or get in the wood pile at 3 a.m. and “screech like bad brakes on a car,� she added. Of course, cat lovers, if smaller in numbers, are equal in passion. “Cats are 1,000 times smarter than dogs,� said Bonnie Hanson, 77, of Sioux Falls, S.D. She and her

late husband had a black Siamese cat, Kitty, that she said “always wanted to comfort people, anybody who was ill or unhappy.� “My husband would have chest pains and wouldn’t tell me. But Kitty would come and look at me and I’d know. We called him our psychic Siamese,� she said. “Every cat I ever had was a help and a comfort.� More than two-thirds of people in the United States have a pet, said Gail Buchwald, senior vice president of the ASPCA Adoption Center in New York City. About 39 percent of households have dogs and 34 percent have cats, Buchwald said, using numbers supplied by the Association of Pet Product Manufacturers. Those most likely to dislike cats were blacks, Hispanics and married men. Men were a bit more likely than women to say they disliked cats. Dog people are more adamant about their preference than cat people, the poll

found. Of those who owned only a dog, 34 percent said they disliked cats; of those who owned only a cat, only 5 percent disliked dogs. David, 28, who runs a landscaping company in Warrensburg, dislikes cats but he says he owes his life to a dog. Two years ago, his 5-year-old black lab Zena was with him when a tractor rolled onto his leg, leaving him pinned and bleeding. Zena went to get his wife. “She wasn’t a Lassie by any means, but she was smart enough to go for help,� David said. Still, all this sniping doesn’t mean there is no harmony in the country. Sixty percent of all adults said they liked both dogs AND cats. Cats are independent so give you a little more freedom but dogs are better companions, said Janet Hardy, 69, of Abingdon, Md., who grew up with both. David Kyser, 73, has also had both — and can tick off their relative merits.

“Cats take care of themselves. They are very clean. Dogs are not so clean and they need some activity. They are good if you have a house full of children,� said Kyser, of Austin, Texas. “Cats just kind of sit around being cats.� And some, of course, don’t want either species for a friend. “I have a fear of dogs and I don’t like cats,� said Willie Thigpen, 60, of Greenwood, S.C. He and his wife raised three children, but they never had a pet. “And now I don’t want to take care of nothing except me,� he said.

Vampires rule People’s Choice

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The people have chosen vampires. “The Twilight Saga,� “True Blood� and “The Vampire Diaries� all sucked up trophies Wednesday at the 36th annual People’s Choice Awards. “Twilight� won four trophies, including favorite movie, franchise and on-screen team for the dreamy trio of Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, who also picked up the breakout male actor award. The undead HBO fable “True Blood� and the soapy supernatural CW series “The Vampire Diaries� were respectively selected as favorite TV obsession and favorite new TV drama. Other winners in categories spanning movies, TV and music included “Inglourious Basterds� as favorite independent movie and Lady Gaga as favorite pop and breakout music artist. Other TV winners included “American Idol� as favorite competition show, “Glee� as favorite new TV comedy, Steve Carell as favorite TV comedy actor, Alyson Hannigan as favorite TV comedy actress, “The Big Bang Theory� as favorite TV comedy, “House� as favorite TV drama, Hugh Laurie as favorite TV drama actor and “Supernatural� as favorite fantasy TV show.

Naked jogger nabbed near White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities say a man who took off his clothes and began jogging in near-freezing temperatures near the White House has been taken into custody and hospitalized for a mental evaluation. The man was seen stripping Wednesday around 5 p.m. He left his clothes near the northeast corner of the Ellipse, the green space south of the White House. Secret Service spokesman Darrin Blackford says the run lasted less than a minute before the man was apprehended. The president was at the White House at the time. But Blackford says the man, who left his clothing in a duffel bag, didn’t make any threats. His bag was declared suspicious, but its contents were found to be harmless. Temperatures were around 35 degrees. It wasn’t clear if the jogger would face criminal charges.

Gasoline prices surpass 2009 highs

NEW YORK (AP) — Just seven days into the new year, pump prices have surged past 2009 highs as winter storms and a flood of speculative money send oil prices higher. With the average gallon of gas is now a shade under $2.71, a typical motorist using 50 gallons of fuel a month will pay about $135 a month to fuel up. Last year at this time consumers were paying only about $85 per month.

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Donna Dagley Donna Dagley, age 53 of Pigeon Forge, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010. She was the owner of Donna’s Candles in Pigeon Forge. Survivors: husband, Ken Dagley; sons, Trey Baggette and Scott Graves; mother, Lanell Rogers; brother, Lloyd Hewitt; sisters, Carol Britt, Debbie Smith and Lynette Poon. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday with memorial service to follow in Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel with Rev. Marchel Bullard officiating. Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home.

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer An administrative day that was planned for Tuesday for Sevier County Schools has been postponed, Debra Cline, director of curriculum and instruction, said Thursday. Cline said that semester exams will be given to high school students on Monday and Tuesday. The originally planned administrative day will be announced at a later date.

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J. Harold Breeden J. Harold Breeden, age 67 of Sevierville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. He was a loving and special husband, father and grandfather. J. Harold retired from Bush Brothers Co. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; Roy and Nina Breeden; sister, Imogene Randalls; son, Travis Breeden. Survivors: loving wife of 43 years, Bonnie Breeden; daughter and son-in-law, Tania and Tony Parton; special daughter-in-law, Christal Wells and husband Randall Wells; grandchildren, Austin and Bryson Breeden, Ryan Wells, Lela and Jack Travis Parton; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Arnold King; special mother-in-law, “Granny” Lela Williams; many special nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service 1 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Whitted, Rev. Billy Ogle and Rev. Michael Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Eledge Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Nancy Ellen Scarbrough Walker Nancy Ellen Scarbrough Walker, 64, of Gatlinburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010. Survivors: son David Harvey; daughter, Gigi Webb of Gatlinburg; sisters Peggy Sparks (David Sparks) of Knoxville,and Brenda Matthews (Roger Matthews) of Seymour; brother Chuck Scarbrough of Knoxville; numerous nieces and nephews; former husband and best friend Dr. Thomas Walker of Gatlinburg. Nancy was a graduate of South High School (1963) and Knoxville Business College (1966). She was an accomplished martial artist. Friends and family will be received from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Berry Funeral Home on Chapman Highway. The funeral service will be immediately afterwards with the Rev. Jane Taylor of First United Methodist Church of Gatlinburg officiating. Interment will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lynnhurst Cemetery.

Sarah Cecilia Lewis Kimbler Sarah Cecilia Lewis Kimbler, 72, of Straw Plains died Wednesday Jan. 6, 2010. She was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church and attended

the Circle Assembly Of God. Survivors: husband, Leon Kimbler; sons, Lenny L Kimbler Jr. and wife Margaret, Kenneth L. Kimbler and wife Vanessa, and Jackson C. Kimbler; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday in Atchley’s Seymour Chapel with Pastor John Lawson officiating. Interment will follow in Atchley’s Seymour Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

of a budget that includes money for BOHAN constitutes renewal of the contract. Additionally, he pointed out the city’s paying the fees justify the company’s increases, despite what might have been in the contract. “I think we are in a very precarious position trying to say we want that money back,” Gass said. Robinson has several times accused Gass of misleading the commissioners, maintaining the city’s not bidding out its tourism advertising contract is illegal, despite assurances from Gass and an attorney with the University of Tennessee’s Municipal Technical Assistance Service (MTAS) that it’s not. “I spoke to Dennis Dycus, who is the director of the Division of Municipal Audit with the state, and he told me that is not a pro-

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glary that night. When they couldn’t complete the burglary, they had gone to the Days Inn, and he killed Hale before taking cash drawers from the hotel. The couple apparently married the day after the slaying. Brandon Tipton pleaded guilty to the murder a few months before his wife’s trail, accepting a sentence of life without parole to avoid the possibility of getting the death penalty if convicted. Michelle Tipton had claimed she hadn’t known what Brandon Tipton was going to do when they went to the hotel; an inmate at the Sevier County Jail told the jury Michelle Tipton had said she and Brandon killed Hale after Hale recognized them from their job at the Log Cabin Pancake House in Pigeon Forge.

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fessional service and we do have to bid it,” Robinson said. Gass isn’t the only one Robinson accused of lying during the session. He insisted Assistant City Manager Eric Brackins told him city officials would not secure copies of all the city’s invoices for BOHAN services because “it would be too much work for the city staff.” “We’re trying to make a decision on this and we don’t have the information because you refuse to get it for me,” Robinson said to Brackins. “It’s been plenty of time for you to get this to us.” That statement obviously irked Brackins, who quickly fired back. “No sir, that’s not what I told you,” he said. “We did call BOHAN to get those invoices. They want to wait until David Bohan, the owner of the company, gets back before they send those. Their office was closed until Monday and he’s still not

back. We will have them for you as soon as they send them to us. For you to say I said we wouldn’t provide it, that’s not true.” Robinson continued to insist Brackins told him the information would not be provided to him, while Brackins refused to continue the argument despite Robinson’s repeated references to it. Robinson also argued BOHAN has no motivation to secure lower advertising rates for the city, pointing out their contract calls for them to receive a 15 percent commission on every ad buy they do for the city. He believes BOHAN officials may reject discounts the company gets for buying large blocks of ads together because that would mean they get less commission. “If I’m BOHAN and I see I can buy $3 million in ads and get 15 percent of that or I can get $2 million in ads and get 15 percent of that, why would I want to lose 15 percent of $1

million?” he asked. “They don’t have any incentive. What if there’s another company that can get a bigger discount?” Throughout the discussion there were some fairly heated exchanges, with Robinson’s dog-with-a-bone questions provoking some of the others at the table to seemingly grow exasperated as the session went on. Still, at the end Robinson thanked the group for holding the meeting to help him find answers to his questions and applauded the way the Department of Tourism staff members present handled the questions. “I know you guys think I have attacked you with this, but you have been very professional,” he told Carr and Department of Tourism Director Leon Downey. “I have done what I think is right. I am impressed to death with you and that entire tourism department staff.”

In the petition for postconviction relief, Michelle Tipton complained that Campbell had said she was “guilty.” The court found that this was part of a strategy to acknowledge her presence while minimizing her involvement in the crime. “We agree wit the postconviction court that counsel’s statements in opening and closing arguments were part of a reasonable strategy counsel employed to limit the petitioner’s criminal liability,” Wedemeyer wrote.

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Frigid weather hits Midwest, -52 wind chill in N.D. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Snow was piled so high in Iowa that drivers couldn’t see across intersections and a North Dakota snowblower repair shop was overwhelmed with business as heavy snow and wind chills as low as 52 below zero blasted much of the Midwest on Thursday. Frigid weather also gripped the South, where a rare cold snap was expected to bring snow and ice Thursday to states from South Carolina to Louisiana. Forecasters said wind chills could drop to near zero at night in some areas. In Bowbells, in northwestern North Dakota, the wind chill hit 52-below zero Thursday morning. “The air freezes your nostrils, your eyes water and your chest burns from breathing — and that’s just going from the house to your vehicle,� said Jane Tetrault, the Burke County deputy auditor. Her vehicle started, but the tires were frozen. “It was bump, bump, bump all the way to work with the flat spots on my tires,� Tetrault said. “It was a pretty rough ride.� Other parts of the Midwest also had dangerously cold wind chills, including negative 40 in parts of South Dakota and minus 27 in northeast Nebraska, according to the National Weather Service. Equally disturbing chills were expected overnight Friday. An additional 10 inches of snow was expected in Iowa, already buried by more than 2 feet of snow in December, while up to 9 inches could fall in southeast North Dakota that forecasters warned would create hazardous zero-visibility driving conditions. Wind gusts of 30 miles per hour were expected in Illinois — along with a foot of snow — while large drifts were anticipated in Nebraska and Iowa. Joe Dietrich said he had to turn away dozens of customers this week from his snowblower repair shop in Bismarck, N.D. “My building is only so big and I can only take so many,� Dietrich said. The weather hasn’t let up since sweeping into the eastern U.S. earlier this week. Five straight days of doubledigit subzero low temperatures, including negative 19, were recorded by the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen, Minn., a Twin Cities suburb. “It’s brutally cold, definitely brutal,� meteorologist Tony Zaleski said. At least 15 deaths this year have been blamed on the cold and icy, snow-cov-

ered roads. An 88-year-old woman died of hypothermia in her unheated Chicago home, an Alzheimer’s sufferer died after wandering into his yard in Nashville, Tenn., and a homeless man was found dead in a tent in South Carolina, authorities said. Kansas City police said a man involved in a multicar pileup Wednesday died after jumping a barrier wall in the dark, apparently to avoid sliding cars, and falling about 80 feet. Slick roads were blamed for scores of accidents. In Indiana, a driver was reported killed in a crash with a school bus near Delphi on Thursday. In Iowa, a driver died Wednesday after slamming into the back of a semitrailer that had slowed for an accident near Des Moines. In preparation for worsening conditions, more than 500 flights were grounded at Chicago’s airports. The Chicago Department of Aviation reported more than 400 canceled flights at O’Hare International Airport and more than 100 canceled flights at Midway International Airport. In Atlanta, Delta Air Lines canceled nearly 200 flights scheduled to leave after 5 p.m. Thursday in anticipation of snow. Frost on planes’ wings delayed seven early flights in Tampa, Fla. Just one day into the 2010 legislative session, the Missouri Senate canceled its Thursday session because of weather. The House planned only a technical session, which allows bills to be processed without the attention of most lawmakers. Freeze warnings covered nearly all of Florida with temperatures expected to drop into the 20s. Iguanas were seen falling out of trees; experts say the coldblooded reptiles become immobilized and lose their grip when the temperature falls into the 40s or below.

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penguins. Our new Penguin Playhouse is sure to be a huge hit for the millions of guests that tour our aquarium each year.� The new exhibit is being constructed in what was formerly the Veranda Restaurant. That eatery closed late last year and every remnant of the space’s past has been torn out. In its place, a massive indoor-outdoor penguin habitat has sprung up, with concrete walls enclosing thick windows and a tank that will hold 30,000 gallons of temperature-controlled saltwater. A rocklike covering will cover the facility before it’s opened to the penguins or visitors and every effort is being made to recreate the regular environs of the penguins in Africa. “I know everyone likes to think about penguins with icebergs, but these are actually warm-weather penguins,� DeSear said. That fact will actually enable the exhibit to have the unique feature of including the indoor and outdoor areas, with the penguins having the capability of swimming in tunnels under the visitors’ feet between the two. Additionally, the display will have other touches that will make it “fully interactive,� DeSear said. “Our visitors will be able to crawl through clear, underwater, acrylic tunnels and pop up on the penguins’ private beach to view the birds nose-to-beak,� he said. “At the same time, as visitors crawl through the tunnels, penguins swimming above and below them will be able to get a good, close-up look at the human species.� There are only about 150,000 of this type of penguin left in the world, the species, which is also called the Jackass penguin because of its unusual braying call, is considered vulnerable but not endangered. The animals average about two feet tall, weigh five to nine pounds, eat small fish and have shorter feathers than Antarctic penguins because of their home’s warmer climate. The penguins were purchased through the aquar-

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A media tour group walks through the under-construction penguin exhibit at Ripley’s Aquarium. The new area will feature windows on the habitat, as well as tunnels and overpasses that will allow visitors to watch the black-and-white birds swim around them.

“There’s nobody on the planet who doesn’t like penguins. Our new Penguin Playhouse is sure to be a huge hit for the millions of guests that tour our aquarium each year.� – Ripley’s General Manager Ryan DeSear

ium’s membership in the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and are currently living in the Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans until their new home is finished. They cost $15,000 each, though that will likely be a onetime fee since the plans for the habitat also call for the construction of a rookery, or nesting area. With a total tab likely nearing $5 million, officials with Ripley’s, as well as local and state leaders are hopeful the investment will pay big returns. “We feel our Penguin Playhouse will soon become another iconic exhibit within the aquarium and will be at the top of must-see lists for visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains,� said DeSear, who pointed out the aquarium had a “darn fine� year in 2009, including being named the top aquarium in the nation by

TripAdvisor. “Our penguin habitat will be a wonderful family experience that showcases these beautiful birds and adds a new dimension and added value to our guests’ aquarium visit.� The government leaders in attendance lauded the move, calling Ripley’s a “wonderful corporate neighbor.� “We’re thrilled about this and look forward to even greater things in the future with the aquarium,� Gatlinburg City Manager Cindy Cameron Ogle said. “We appreciate what this aquarium does for the city,� Mayor Jerry Hays said. “I know this is going to be a success because these peo-

ple don’t do anything that isn’t.� The local officials were joined by Knoxville Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Bill Haslam, as well as Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Susan Whitaker in praising the addition. Both of those folks also pointed out the significance of Ripley’s massive investment coming during the ongoing recession. “In tough times, here’s a company that’s investing more into a business that’s already successful. That’s how companies are successful,� Haslam said. Whitaker echoed those remarks. “This is such big economic news,� Whitaker said. “When you come out in a down economy and invest in something like this, that’s impressive. You are not just getting more of the pie, you are making the pie bigger.� n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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Powerball ticket means $200,000

Over 19,000 players hold winning tickets from Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing, including a player who purchased a ticket in Sevierville and matched all five white balls to win $200,000. No additional information is available until the player redeems the prize.

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The first round of Pokemon Trading Card Game city tournaments will be in Sevierville on Saturday at First United Methodist Church. This free-to-play tournament offers children the opportunity to compete in a fun and safe environment, improve their deck strategy, and earn premier ratings that could result in invitations to future tournaments. Play begins at 9:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church.

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Sevier County Right to Life will hold its annual memorial march Sunday to remember the estimated 60 million unborn babies who have been aborted. The march will begin at the Pigeon Forge Community Center at 1:45 p.m. Participants will walk to Country Tonite Theater for a program in celebration of the sanctity of life. The program will begin at 2:45. SEVIERVILLE

Tai chi classes begin in January

On Jan. 21, Sevier County Extension will be offering an Arthritis Foundation tai chi program. The seven-session program is designed for people with arthritis. Classes will be held every Thursday, Jan. 21 through Feb. 25, with one additional class on Feb. 23. Each class will be from 6-7 p.m. at the Extension Office near the fairgrounds. The cost of the seven sessions is $40. For more information or to sign up, contact Linda Hyder at 453-3695 or e-mail to lhyder@utk. edu.

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The Sevier County Invitational Exhibition is scheduled through Feb. 27 at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg. The opening reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

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Bedford bust moved from House By ERIK SCHELZIG Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE — A bust of Civil War general and early Ku Klux Klan leader Nathan Bedford Forrest has been moved from outside the doors of the Tennessee House chamber but still remains in a place of prominence on the main floor of the state Capitol. The rearrangement of the Capitol busts was spurred by a new bust to honor Sampson W. Keeble, the state’s first

black lawmaker who served in the House from 1873 to 1874. The likeness of Keeble is meant to serve as a “commemorative emblem” to all 14 black lawmakers who served in the 19th century. Until Wednesday, the busts outside the House chamber were of Forrest and Union Adm. David G. Farragut, who in 1864 famously ordered “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” as he led his fleet to victory in the Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.

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The busts of the two Tennesseans facing each other were meant to represent the two sides in the Civil War, Tennessee State Museum Director Lois Riggins-Ezell said. Riggins-Ezell said lawmakers wanted instead to have the busts of two prominent former House members placed outside the chamber: former presidents James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson. The Farragut and Forrest busts have now been moved to the main corridor between the

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Stop-smoking classes planned

Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center will sponsor Freedom From Smoking classes beginning Monday from 6-7 p.m. at the Senior Center. Freedom From Smoking is an eight-week program designed by the American Lung Association. The class requires a $50 deposit that is refundable at completion of class (if the participant meets the attendance requirement) and a $25 non-refundable materials fee. For more information or to register, call 453-9355.

House and Senate chambers, and lawmakers will have a direct view of Forrest as they step off the express elevator from the legislative office complex. Born poor in Chapel Hill, Tenn., in 1821, Forrest amassed a fortune as a plantation owner and slave trader in Memphis until enlisting as a 40-year-old private in the Confederate army at the outset of the Civil War. He rose to become a cavalry general within a year.

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Signs often ignored by many people By MORGAN BRIGGS Guest columnist Signs give us much information. They tell us that a business is open or closed, to yield to oncoming traffic, keep right, and more. Hikers will walk past a trail junction sign without reading it. If they do read it, the information doesn’t register. Because of this they sometimes get disoriented, confused or lost. People travel down a highway at 70 mph and when they are pulled, and the officer tells them the speed limit, their reaction is, “I didn’t know what the speed limit is. I didn’t see a sign.” The officer then issues a citation. Visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park bring their dogs with them. They plan to hike a trail with the dog. Rover loves trails and the backcountry. At all trailheads, there are signs stating dogs are not allowed on trails, or in the backcountry. Some trailheads have as many as four signs stating that dogs aren’t allowed. George and Ethel see the signs, but they are only going to the waterfall, just a little over one mile, and their French poodle loves the trails. He’s part of the family. They know he will enjoy the hike and the waterfall. After all, he doesn’t like to be left alone in the car. They go to the waterfall with Buster. On the return to the parking lot, they meet a park ranger. He is friendly and courteous. but he informs them about the dog rule. Their response? “Nobody told us that.” He informs them that at the trailhead there are four signs stating that dogs are not allowed on trails. He also informs them they’ll receive a citation. They ask him how much the fine will be. He tells them that it will be set later, but it can be very substantial. George and Ethel conclude that it would have been best to leave Buster in the car. Everywhere, every day, we see signs. Some of them give us unwanted or unnecessary information. We see so many signs that we mentally block out most of them. They aren’t important to us so we ignore them. Maybe we can’t read them all, but we do need to read, understand and obey the important ones. We are motoring down a mountain road. We approach a tunnel. A sign states, “Tunnel, turn headlights on.” It’s broad daylight. Visibility inside the tunnel is adequate. We choose not to obey the sign. It would have been very easy to flip the lights on, but we decided we would ignore the sign. After all, we rationalize, the tunnel had enough light and it wasn’t really necessary to burn our headlights for a few seconds. We choose to disobey the law and drive through with our headlights off. Disregarding signs can be dangerous. They give us information. It is to our benefit to read and obey them. Why do we choose to disregard and/or disobey these signs? The Smokies have about 900 miles of backcountry trails, with approximately 100 backcountry campsites and 15 trailside shelters. Hikers staying overnight in the backcountry are required to stay at a shelter or one of the designated campsites. Tent camping is not allowed near a shelter. Hikers staying overnight in the backcountry are required to obtain a permit. They must specify campsites and dates. All shelters and some campsites require a reservation. All campsites have designated fire rings. Trail shelters have fire rings and fireplaces. There are no wood fires allowed on Mount LeConte; visitors are allowed to use a backpacking stove. The reason? Hikers have cut many of the trees near the shelter on top of this mountain. Visitors are not permitted to cut live trees in the park. Campers are requested to use the designated fire rings. They are not allowed to move a fire ring or build a new one. Some people use the fire rings as garbage dumps. They leave their trash in them. The next camper expects to find a neat, tidy fire ring; instead he finds a garbage dump. He doesn’t clean it; he just builds another one. Soon there are two trash dumps. The next camper will probably build a third. Hopefully a park volunteer will visit the campsite, clean the fire rings and dismantle the illegal ones. People know these regulations. Why do they choose to disobey the rules? — Morgan Briggs is a resident of Pigeon Forge.

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Long live The King! Elvis Presley fans here, around the globe, mark his 75th birthday “Elvis” sightings are far from a rarity in Sevier County. On any given night, all you have do is plunk down the cost of an admission at theaters such as the Tennessee Shindig, Memories or Country Tonite. There’s an Elvis Museum that has a tribute show, Hollywood Star Cars has an Elvis vehicle, the Hollywood Wax Museum has an Elvis likeness. Even the choir director at a local Baptist church is an Elvis tribute artist. That list might not even cover them all, and to those we may have left out, please accept our apologies. Why mention this today? Quicker than you can say, “You ain’t never caught a rabbit and you ain’t no friend of mine,” let us remind you that this would have been Presley’s 75th birthday. And No. 75 is one of those special milestones. Like John Lennon and NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., Elvis seems at least as popular in death as he was in life. Not immortal, but the next thing to it. Since Presley’s death at age 42

on Aug. 16, 1977, at his mansion in Memphis, millions have made pilgrimages to Graceland to pay their respects to The King. If Elvis didn’t single-handedly invent rock ‘n’ roll, he was certainly its leading pioneer. But he was more than a musician — much more. He was a genuine American male heartthrob, causing millions of women and teen girls to swoon. He was a sex symbol who, by the way he shook his hips while performing, caused outrage among the more conservative. Presley has sold a reported 1 billion records. He received 14 Grammy nominations, winning three. He made 31 motion pictures between 1956 and 1969, and his name was linked — whether true or not — with nearly all of the hottest starlets of his era. Perhaps the way he died helped to make The King larger in death than in life. He was found on the bathroom floor at Graceland and rushed to a hospital, where he died. It was con-

cluded that prescription drugs, including codeine, Valium, morphine and Demerol among others, played a role in his death. Many adoring fans refused to believe he actually died. Elvis sightings continued for years. More than 500 Presley fan clubs around the world are active to this day. In Memphis, the center of the Presley universe, activities commemorating what would have been his 75th birthday kicked off on Thursday and continue until Monday. There will be tributes; the Memphis Symphony Orchestra will have an evening of Elvis Pops; there will be a Bash on Beale Street; there will be Elvis impersonator contests; and appearances by daughter Lisa Marie and ex-wife Priscilla. There is no indication whether Elvis — the real Elvis — ever performed in Sevier County. His presence at many of our tourist-oriented businesses, however, is felt here every day. Long live The King!

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P u b l i c f or u m Finding a good church home can do wonders in one’s life

support I needed to get myself back together so I could provide for my family. I didn’t ask for financial handouts, but if I needed it they would have gladly helped me. I now belong Editor: to Roaring Fork Baptist Church. We have Regarding the letter from Mr. Rinck on Jan. 2: I worked for the same person he did been blessed to have a bus ministry that and I too went through the same issues with brings children and adults to church. On a typical Wednesday night children outnumber bounced paychecks. the adults. We have also been able to feed I left and also had to start over seven children and adults on Wednesday nights years ago. As the Bible says, you do reap what you sow. That same employer has filed and Sunday mornings. Churches are hurting too. Our church’s bankruptcy twice and is has been living in a benevolence fund is small, but we help who campground pretty much ever since. we can. I can’t imagine having to tell someTennessee is not the “Bible State,” it is one in need that our funds are empty this the Volunteer State. It seems to me that most people that complain about Christians, month. There are people who go from church to churches and the Bible do not attend church. I too, have gone through tragedies in my life church for handouts; that is their only job. It and had it not been for my faith in God and is hard to discern who really is in need. I am not really sure what Mr. Rinck is my church family’s support, I don’t know expecting people to do for him. He really where I would be. hasn’t said other than the insurance comMy church family gave me the emotional

pany only gave him what his car was worth and not what he owed on it, and businesses deciding to pay hourly employees instead of subcontracting. Those businesses also have to do what they need to do to stay open. So many people today blame the economy for their lives falling apart. What do you have faith in? If it is faith in things of this world and in man, you will always be disappointed. Faith in God is the only tangible faith. God will provide you with what you need, although it may not be what you want. Focusing on what you don’t have instead of what you do have is counterproductive. I pray that he and his family find a church home. Visit one of the many churches in the area and become involved. You will get out of it what you put into it. You will find that there are many people in similar situations to yours. Lisa Hatfield Sevierville

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PREP FOOTBALL

Bears, Eagles selected for all-star game Five will represent Tennessee at Border Bowl By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — Sevier County will have five players at the annual battle of Tennessee and Kentucky later this month. Quarterback Zach Flynn and receiver Bryce Whaley of Sevier County High School will join Seymour linebacker Keegan Newport, tackle Nick smith and kicker Stephen Martin on the Tennessee roster for the National Guard Border Bowl allstar game between the two states at the University of the Cumberlands on Jan. 16. All five of the selected players were members of their respective AllDistrict teams and The Mountain Press 2010 AllCounty team. Flynn was the County

Zach Flynn

Bryce Whaley

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Most Valuable Player, while Smith was the Defensive Player of the Year in the county. As quarterback for the Smoky Bears, Flynn helped guide the team to its first-ever undefeated (10-0) regular season. The senior QB passed for 2,477 yards and 16 touchdowns on the year and routinely made big plays when the Smoky Bears needed them. Several of those big plays came on passes to senior receiver Bryce Whaley. Whaley had 739 yards receiving and four touchdowns for the Bears, and was the team’s biggest deep threat. Nick Smith was Seymour’s disruptor up the middle in his first year with the Eagles.

The senior tackle led the team with an incredible 111 tackles, including 16 for loss and seven sacks. Adding to Seymour’s indimidating defense was two-sport star Keegan Newport. The baseball team’s leading home run hitter from a season ago delivered hit after hit on the football field as well in 2009. Newport tallied 101 total tackles on the year from his linebacker spot despite playing the first few games of the season hampered by a bulky cast over his broken right hand. The senior also had nine tackles for loss on the year to go along with six sacks. Stephen Martin will handle some kicking duties for the Tennessee

team. The Seymour kicker/ punter enjoyed a good season for the Eagles in ‘09, making 6-of-9 field goals including a long of 48 yards. He also averaged 37.7 yards per punt with a long of 60 yards and booted 17 percent of his kickoffs for touchbacks. Seymour head football coach Jim Moore will also serve as an assistant on the Tennessee squad under Fulton coach Buck Coatney, who will be the orange team’s head coach. While high school fans locally should know of all five players, the Border Bowl will give the players the opportunity to showcase their skills for a number of college coaches.

In years past, several players that played at the Border Bowl received late scholarship offers. One player, Daniel Cotter (SCHS class of 2008), ended up attending the hosting college — University of the Cumberlands. At UC Cotter has become a fixture at defensive back. As a sophomore this past season he was fifth on the team in tackles with 42. Other local players in the game have gone on to sign with other colleges, including Patrick Miller and Matthew Pittser (Carson-Newman), Brandon Galyon (walk-on at University of Tennessee) and Taylor Ogle (walk-on at Clemson). mpsports@themountainpress.com

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G-P hyped for Fulton test, but snow comes at right time By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer GATLINBURG — The GatlinburgPittman Highlanders basketball team versus District 3-AA rival and back-toback defending state champions Fulton Falcons ... what else needs to be said? It doesn’t get any bigger than that, right? Maybe when it comes to a local prep basketball game that could be true, but it’s nowhere near as important as being with your wife at the hospital while she is giving birth to your firstborn daughter. On the eve of what is scheduled to be one of the biggest regular-season battles the Blue and Gold (12-1) will face this season, G-P coach Raul Placeres was at the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville with his wife Joanna, who was attempting to deliver the couple’s firstborn child ... a baby girl that will be named Santina Sofia Placeres. The couple arrived at the hospital at about 5:30 a.m. Thursday, and as of about 4 p.m. that afternoon, the baby had yet to be born. Whether or not the child comes Thursday night or sometime today, coach Placeres said there is no way he will be able to attend the contest scheduled for tonight at home against Fulton (11-2).

But with forecasts of snow Thursday, the coach may end up having the best of both worlds ... being there for the birth of his child and being there for the first of two regular season matchups against Fulton. “The weather may end up being a huge blessing,” said Placeres on Thursday afternoon. “I think the game (today, Friday) is going to be cancelled.” Placeres said he had already talked to the Fulton coaches about the game on Thursday, and rescheduling plans have already been discussed. Placeres said if school is cancelled for either program on Friday, the game will be postponed until next week. “It’s been chaotic, but the team has practiced every day,” said Placeres. “The kids have been very mature, and (assistant coaches) Allen Cox and Katie Parton have been handling things the past couple of days, and they have been handling things well. “It hasn’t been easy for me missing practices, but I wouldn’t miss (the birth of my child) for the world, even if we were playing the L.A. Lakers on Friday night.” If Friday’s game is cancelled, the Highlanders next host The King’s Academy Lions on Monday night before traveling to county neighbor Cosby Eagles on Tuesday night. chitchcock@themountainpress.com

Snow spoils Bears Sports Today meeting with ’Toppers Basketball Regular season

n Pigeon Forge at Gibbs n G-P hosts Fulton n SHS at Jeff. Co. n SCHS hosts Mo. East

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* All games subject to cancellation due to weather conditions

By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — On the verge of perhaps their first-ever appearance on the Associated Press Tennessee Prep Basketball Poll, the Sevier County Smoky Bears (13-1) had one of their biggest tests of the year scheduled for last night in a home game against traditional powerhouse Science Hill. Thanks to the forecast of snow, the game was cancelled Thursday afternoon.

“We’re canceling the game for tonight against Science Hill,” coach Ken Wright said. “(But) we’re still scheduled for Friday against Morristown East, but you know, it depends on the weather again.” Another huge test for the Smoky Bears, the winner of tonight’s game with Morristown East would have a clear leg up on the District 2-AAA race. Check www.themountainpress.com on Friday to find out if the game will be played or postponed. mpsports@themountainpress.com

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Seymour junior Skylar Brown (23) prepares to launch for two of his 21 first-half points Tuesday night at Pigeon Forge.

Eagles need to believe By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer PIGEON FORGE — The Seymour High School boys’ basketball team dropped its third-straight game 63-57 Tuesday night at county rival Pigeon Forge Tigers, and in order to get back on a winning track, the Eagles will have to find a way to avoid their recurring offensive droughts. “We just went a little dry midway through the third quarter until halfway through the fourth (against Pigeon Forge),” said first-year Eagles coach Brian Jesse. “It was just one of those spells that we have. “We’ve just got to find a way to break through those six minute spells where we’re not scoring, because that’s what’s

really hurting us.” However, the Tigers (6-7) had something to do with Tuesday night’s second-half troubles. After Seymour (4-11) rode junior post presence Skylar Brown and his 21 first-half points to a 29-24 halftime lead over Pigeon Forge, the Tigers changed their defensive gameplan at intermission and held Brown to just nine second-half points, including just three in the third quarter, when the Tigers gained all momentum and control of the affair. “(The Tigers) did a good job adjusting at halftime,” said Jesse. “I don’t know if I adjusted really well, but they did. “And Pigeon Forge shot the ball well in the second half, too. I’ll give them credit. They hit their shots.”

The Eagles haven’t had a winning season since 2005-06, when they went 16-15. Seymour had a .500 mark the following year, posting a 17-17 record in ‘06-07. In order for Seymour to avoid its third-consecutive losing season, posting a cumulative 14-48 mark since the tip of the ‘07-08 campaign, the Eagles must never quit working, and they’ve got to believe in themselves and their ability to win games. “We’ve just got to keep our heads up and keep going on, keep working,” said Jesse. The Eagles will have plenty of work to do the next few weeks with eight of their next nine ball games slated against District 2-AAA teams. chitchcock@themountainpress.com

Sports â—† A9

Friday, January 8, 2010 â—† The Mountain Press NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Colts will use Stover, not Vinatieri By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS — Jim Caldwell is kicking conventional wisdom to the curb. The Colts coach plans to use Matt Stover during the playoffs instead of fourtime Super Bowl winner Adam Vinatieri, regarded as the best clutch kicker in NFL history. Caldwell explained his decision Thursday, saying Vinatieri had not fully recovered from midseason surgery on his kicking knee, and that Stover had done a “great job� since joining the team in October. “I think the concern was health issues or whatever,� Vinatieri said. “I guess it makes sense. I didn’t necessarily care for the decision. Obviously, all of us want to be on the field as much as we can, but I understand the concerns.� Vinatieri still could get his chance. The Colts (14-2) will not put the 36-year-old South Dakota native on injured reserve and intend to carry both kickers on the active roster, meaning Vinatieri may yet kick if he can get healthy.

Few teams have the luxury of choosing between two of the league’s most productive and experienced kickers. Vinatieri won three Super Bowls with New England, including two on game-winning kicks, before joining the Colts in 2006 and winning another title that year. He may be best remembered, though, for making the tying and winning kicks on a snowy New England night to beat Oakland in the playoffs in January 2002, the “Tuck Rule Game.� Stover won a Super Bowl ring with Baltimore in 2000 and ranks No. 4 among kickers with 2,004 career points. Vinatieri has 1,528 points, and both he and Stover rank among the top 15 all-time in field goals made. But this decision came down to one factor: Health. Vinatieri has played in only one game since Oct. 11, against the Jets on Dec. 27. His first extrapoint attempt against New York was blocked, though Vinatieri later made a 22-yard field goal — barely longer than an extra point. “He (Stover) has done a great job for us. He’s fit in

extremely well, he’s very mature and he’s done an exceptional job,� Caldwell said. “They are two great ones. You know it’s a very unique situation, but that’s kind of the way it is right now. But we feel good about our options.� Stover, who handled every major kick for the Baltimore Ravens franchise from 1991 to 2008, was let go by the team in the offseason. He signed with Indy on Oct. 14, the day Caldwell announced Vinatieri would miss four to eight weeks after having arthroscopic surgery to remove cartilage in his right knee. Since then Stover has been nearly flawless. He’s made 33 consecutive extra points and 9 of 11 field goal attempts — one miss was from 52 yards — and he doesn’t even have to worry about kickoff duties, which are handled by rookie Pat McAfee. “My mindset, since I was signed, was to kick this team all the way to the Super Bowl and through it,� Stover said. “I’m not here to replace Adam. I’m here to help this team get to the Super Bowl and, unfortunately, Adam was injured during that time, which gave me that oppor-

tunity. This is for this year, this is to help this team win the Super Bowl and at this point, I feel confident in my abilities to be able to do that.� Stover said the two are old hunting buddies, a relationship that could ease any potential strains while the Colts embark on another Super Bowl quest. And both have been around long enough to understand Indy doesn’t need any distractions heading into next weekend’s divisional round game against Cincinnati, the Jets or Baltimore. The Colts earned a first-round bye and the AFC’s top seed by winning their first 14 games this season. “I don’t make any of those decisions about who is activated and who is not, but I’m going to keep preparing like I’m going to be the guy who goes out on the field,� Vinatieri said. “If it happens that way, great, and if it doesn’t, I’m going to be a good cheerleader.� For now, the job belongs to Stover. “Sometimes you don’t need a kicker, but sometimes you do and if it comes down to that, I’ll be ready,� Stover said.

SPORTS BRIEFS Steelers fire special teams coordinator

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steelers special teams coordinator Bob Ligashesky has become the second assistant coach fired by coach Mike Tomlin in as many days. Ligashesky lost his job Thursday following a poor season by the Steelers’ kick coverage units. They allowed four kickoff return touchdowns, matching the 1998 Vikings for the most permitted by any team since 1994. The Steelers ranked 30th in kickoff coverage and 24th in punt return coverage. Until this week, Tomlin had made no changes to his coaching staff since it was assembled in 2007.

Source: Ole Miss QB to enter draft

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Mississippi quarterback Jevan Snead will skip his senior season to enter the NFL draft. The person spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity because the decision has not yet been announced. Snead led the Rebels to a 21-7 victory over Oklahoma State in the Cotton Bowl. Snead finished the 2009 season with 2,632 yards passing and 20 touchdowns. He completed 191 of 351attempts with 20 interceptions. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound junior is considered a top quarterback prospect.

Gatlinburg women’s volleyball starting

GATLINBURG — The Gatlinburg Recreation Department is announcing the women’s volleyball league for 2010. The league is open to women ages 13 and above, and the cost is $100 per team. The format is for teams of six, but teams may play with a minimum of four players without forfeiting. League play will be at the Gatlinburg Community Center on Tuesday and Thursday nights, beginning Jan. 19. Registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 15, and registration packets are available at the community center. For more information, call Dave Anderson at 4364990.

SAC swim team holds winter registration

SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier Aquatic Club Stingrays swimming program will be holding winter registration this Wednesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sevierville Community Center indoor pool. SAC offers programs from beginner to advanced swimmers, and there is a one-week free trial swim lesFamer.� sons from January 15th through 19th. Dawson got up at 6 a.m. For more information, call Sandy at 712-1665. Wednesday and went to the gym. Before going back home, he took a detour from his usual routine on the day voting is announced. “I went by a cemetery to visit my mom and also my ""1 #OUNTRY #OOKIN grandmother,� he said. “It’s .EWPORT (WY MI PAST 3EVIER #O (IGH the first time I had done ,)6% that. I just felt a little bit more optimistic about this OZ #OWBOY #UT 0RIME 2IB -53)# year, and I just wanted to "ET YA CAN T EAT IT ALL %6%29 share a few things at that 45%3 .)'(4 grave site. It meant a lot to me to get out there.�

With Dawson in Hall, future bright for others By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

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NEW YORK — Bert Blyleven, Roberto Alomar, Jack Morris and Barry Larkin should feel confident about their Hall of Fame chances. Even though they fell short this year, the quartet should examine Andre Dawson’s nine years on the ballot. Dawson received 214 of 472 votes (45.3 percent) when he first appeared in 2002, falling 140 short of the necessary 75 percent. He moved up to 50 percent the following year, broke 60 percent in 2006 and fell just 44 votes shy last year before gaining baseball’s highest honor Wednesday. “The Hawk� received 420 of 539 votes (77.9 percent) in results announced by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, 15 more than necessary. “If you’re a Hall of Famer, eventually you’re going to get in no matter how long it takes,� Dawson said. “As I sit here, the only thing I can think of is that it was well worth the wait.� Blyleven fell five votes short and Alomar finished eight shy in his first season of eligibility, putting them in line to be elected in 2011, when top newcomers include Rafael Palmeiro, Juan Gonzalez, Larry Walker, Jeff Bagwell, John Franco and Kevin Brown. With two years of eligibility remaining — players can appear on the BBWAA ballot up to 15 times —

getting it,� Blyleven said. “Hopefully, this will lead to getting over that hurdle next year.� The highest percentage for a player who didn’t enter the Hall in a later year was 63.4 by Gil Hodges in 1983, his final time on the ballot. Morris had 282 votes (52.3 percent), up from 237 (44.0 percent) last year and 111 (22.2 percent) in his initial appearance in 2000. Larkin received 278 votes (51.6 percent) on his first ballot. “The criteria seems to fluctuate from year to year,� Dawson said. “In my opinion, if you’re a Hall of Famer, you’re a Hall of

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Pigeon Forge coach Jonathan Shultz, center, talks to his Tigers squad during the third quarter of Tuesday night’s 63-57 win over Seymour.

n c a a g ri d iro n Bowl Glance Saturday, Jan. 2 International Bowl At Toronto South Florida 27, Northern Illinois 3 Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Mississippi 21, Oklahoma State 7 PapaJohns.com Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Connecticut 20, South Carolina 7 Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn. Arkansas 20, East Carolina 17, OT Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Texas Tech 41, Michigan State 31 ——— Monday, Jan. 4 Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz. Boise State 17, TCU 10 ——— Tuesday, Jan. 5 Orange Bowl

At Miami Iowa 24, Georgia Tech 14 ——— Wednesday, Jan. 6 GMAC Bowl Mobile, Ala. Central Michigan 44, Troy 41, 2OT ——— Thursday, Jan. 7 BCS National Championship At Pasadena, Calif. Alabama (13-0) vs. Texas (13-0), 8 p.m. (ABC) ——— Saturday, Jan. 23 East-West Shrine Classic At Orlando, Fla. East vs. West, 3 p.m. ——— Saturday, Jan. 30 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, 4 p.m. (NFL) ——— Saturday, Feb. 6 Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Challenge At El Paso, Texas Texas vs. Nation, 3 p.m. (CBSC)

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Editor’s Note: The Arts/Entertainment calendar is printed as space permits. Events within a two-hour drive will be considered. To place an item phone (865) 428-0748, ext. 215, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress.com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913. n

Local Entertainment

Cabin Fever

7-9 p.m. Jan. 21, Feb. 4, 18, March 4; singer/songwriter series at Hard Rock Cafe, Gatlinburg

“Julie & Julia”

6:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Anna Porter Public Library Thursday Theater, Gatlinburg, 436-5588

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Regional Entertainment

B.B. King

8 p.m. today at Tennessee Theatre; tickets $64, $84.50, (865) 656-4444, www.tennesseetheatre.com

Harlem Globetrotters

7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at ThompsonBoling Arena, Knoxville; tickets $17-$110 (865) 656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

The Necks

8 p.m. Jan. 16 at Bijou Theatre; tickets $15, (865) 656-4444, www.knoxbijou.com

WWE RAW

8:15 p.m. Jan. 18 at ThompsonBoling Arena, Knoxville; tickets $15-$60, (865) 656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Alejandro Escovedo

8 p.m. Jan. 19 at Bijou Theatre; tickets $18.50, (865) 656-4444, www.knoxbijou.com

RJD2

9 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Valarium, with Happy Chichester; tickets $15 advance, $17 door, (865) 656-4444, www.thevalarium.com

Super Bull Series

7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at ThompsonBoling Arena, Knoxville; tickets $10-$35, (865) 656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

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Local Festivals/Events

Pokémon Trading Card Game

9:30 a.m. Saturday Sevierville City Championships at Sevierville First United Methodist Church Great Room, www.go-pokemon.com/op/tournaments

Wilderness Wildlife Week

Saturday through Jan. 16 at Music Road Hotel & Convention Center; 4297350, www.mypigeonforge.com

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Local teens Alysa Stump, left, Emily Jennings, Dylan Burkett and Tyler Broyhill expect a lot of changes in technology over the next 10 years or so.

Teens discuss how technology may change in the future By GAIL CRUTCHFIELD Community Editor The parents of today’s youth have seen a lot of changes in technology. Born in an era where cable television and the Internet was just on the edge of everyone’s radar screen and when computers took up much more space, they probably didn’t have a clue — even at the same age as their children are now — how the world would change over the years. When they were young, a Walkman or a Discman not an iPod might have been on their Christmas wish list, along with the cassette tapes or compact disks to play in them. They might have been playing the Atari game, the game connected to their television and the controller connected to that, not a Wii gaming system with nunchuks and a balance board. They may have typed their term papers on electric typewriters — one with a reel of correction tape if they were lucky — after completing their research using numerous books, dictionaries and encyclopedias for reference without the help of Internet search engines such as Google or Wikipedia. In the last few decades, technological advances have made obsolete many of the

gadgets and tools once so common in every day life. The cassette tapes went the way of the vinyl records and 8-track tapes. Compact discs are not as widely used as downloading music becomes more popular. Typewriters were replaced by word processors and computers. Gaming systems have evolved through multiple generations. So with so much advancement in that generation, what advancements does the next generation think they’ll see in the upcoming years? What popular gadgets in use now might soon become obsolete? That was the discussion among four teenagers this week at the Sevierville branch of the Boys & Girls Club. Dylan Burkett, Tyler Broyhill, Emily Jennings and Alysa Stump sat down with The Mountain Press to give their ideas and thoughts on how technology could change in the next 10 years and things they would like to see created. Dylan, 15, said he thinks touch-screen technology will become more widespread. “It’ll probably be all touch,” the Sevier County High School freshman said, figuring the doors in homes will be locked and unlocked using touchscreen technology. Cell phones that talk back

to you would be interesting, said Tyler, 17, a senior at SCHS. Rather than reading a text message sent to you, the phone could read it out loud to you. Dylan added it would be fun if the phones were interactive, like a robotic toy that would do whatever you wanted it to. “You tell it to dance it does a jig,” he joked. Robot, they all agreed, would be great to use in the home. “They could clean my room, wash my dishes, do just everything,” said Alysa, 17, a SCHS senior. “I’d want the robot to do my homework,” added Dylan, who wants to be an architect. He envisions using his cell phone to one day present threedimensional, holographic images of building projects. Dylan would also like to see teleporting become a reality rather than an element of science fiction films. Tyler, however, said he could live without that technological advancement. “Teleporting scares me,” he said. “What are you going to do if your arm ends up somewhere else?” Both boys agreed an autopilot feature on automobiles would be beneficial. “You could just put your

destination in and go,” Dylan said, letting the driver sit back and relax. Alysa said she would appreciate it if cars didn’t cost so much. Compact disc for music albums will become obsolete, the teens guessed. Alysa said she still buys CDs, but rarely picks them up again after downloading the music to her iPod. While Dylan and Alysa wouldn’t mind doing most of their shopping online, 12-yearold Emily said she wouldn’t enjoy that. “I love going to stores,” said the Sevierville Middle School seventh-grader. Emily also predicts social networks such as Facebook will continue to rise in popularity. “I love Facebook,” she said. “Everyone will have one. Twoyear olds will have one.” Emily would also like to have all of her school text books on a computer issued by the school, rather than toting them around in a backpack. The one area where the teens didn’t necessarily want to see any changes made was in sporting events. “I want sports to stay the same,” Dylan said. n gcrutchfield@themountainpress.com

6-10:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Sevierville Civic Center, semi-formal dinner and dance; $50 person, RSVP by Jan. 15, proceeds benefit Relay For Life., 4280846, 654-9280, 397-5556, 603-1223

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includes performances by local tribute artist Terry Turner and Dean Townsend, who is better known as the Singing Santa. n What: Dinner and dance fundraiser for Both men will perform a variety of songs. Relay For Life Mike Howard will act as master of cern When: 6-10:30 p.m. Jan. 30 emonies. n Where: Sevierville Civic Center By GAIL CRUTCHFIELD You can expend a few calories on the n Cost: $50 person, $400 8-seat table Community Editor dance floor with music provided by Party n RSVP: By Jan. 15, call 428-0846 Boys, King said. Sevier County Relay For Life is giving “We’ve got a full-packed evening n Info: 654-9280, 397-5556, 603-1223 you a reason to dress up and kick up your planned,” she said. heels. Silent and live auctions will be held, “We want you to dress up and step out with the live auction concluding the Five Relay teams have joined forces to on the town a little bit,” King said. “It will evening’s festivities. Anyone wishing to hold a dinner and dance fundraiser on be a fun night. Leave the kids home with Jan. 30 at the Sevierville Civic Center. donate items for the auction can contact the baby sitter, get out and have a date The Smoky Mountain Cancer Support King or other organizers. night for a good cause.” Group, Team Barn Owl, Dress Barn, Dr. Those attending the event are asked Tickets are $50 and includes a catered Charles Bozeman’s office and Walmart to RSVP by Jan. 15 by calling 428-0846. dinner with appetizers and dessert, enter- More information is available by calling Heroes 0f 578 team will host the Puttin’ on the Ritz event, billed as a night of din- tainment by local performers and a DJ, King at 397-5556, Alice Grady at 654and a free 5-by-7 photo. Table sponsorner, dance and entertainment. 9280 or Carlene Maples at 603-1223. ships are also available for groups of eight Normally, Relay For Life teams hold “We wanted this to be a great way to their own individual fundraisers as a way at $400 per group. kick off our Relay year and to have some“We have an awesome menu planned,” thing more special,” King said. “To kick to make money for the American Cancer King said. “Black Bear Jamboree is cater- off our 2010 Relay year and get everybody Society’s annual fundraiser. This year, ing.” Donna King of the Smoky Mountain in the community involved. The menu includes filet medallions, Cancer Support Group said “we wanted to “We’re hoping to continue this by getbring Relay together” and “work together chicken, tri-colored potatoes and dessert. ting more and more teams together to Vegetarian dinners are also available. for a common cause.” plan bigger events,” King added. “We’ve Before dinner begins around 7 or 7:30, got some other ideas we’re working on. The benefit of working with several teams, King said, has been having a wider guests can mingle and enjoy the appeWe don’t want people to feel like they’re tizers and treats that will be available, net for resources and ideas. on their own doing this, that we’re all including chocolate and punch fountains. there for the same reason, to find a cure “Everybody has different contacts and Gifts of roses or chocolate covered different ideas,” she said. “We’ve been for cancer. The more we work together strawberries can be purchased to give able to pull it all together.” the better off we’ll be.” your date or special friends. The semi-formal event will start at 6 Entertainment during the event p.m. and concludes around 10:30. n gcrutchfield@themountainpress.com

Feb. 5-7 at Sevierville Events Center; admission $5, children 12 and under free, 453-4712, www.seviercountyhba. com

Murder Mystery Dinner

6 p.m. Feb. 12-13 at Mills Auditorium, Gatlinburg; tickets $40 each, benefits Anna Porter Public Library, 436-5588

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Regional Festivals/Events

Cocke County Unity Festival

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 16 at Cock County High School; admission two cans of vegetables for Feed My Sheep Ministries, (423) 289-3107

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Local Arts

Mountain photos, paintings

Ed Hunt 1930s photographs of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and watercolors by his daughter Mary Louise Hunt at Sue Bock Cafe, Anna Porter Public Library through Feb. 1, 436-5588

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MLK Art Exhibit and Reception 5-7 p.m. today at second floor gallery of U.S. Celluar Stage at Bijou Theatre; www.knoxbijou.com

Fundraiser to benefit American Cancer Society

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Mitsubishi 3D glasses are shown in front of an 82-inch Mitsubishi Home Theater TV with 3D-Ready technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

TV makers ready to test depths of market for 3-D By PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer LAS VEGAS — This is supposedly the year 3-D television becomes the hot new thing: Updated sets and disc players are coming out, and 3-D cable channels are in the works. But it’s not clear the idea will reach out and grab mainstream viewers. Besides having to spring for expensive new TVs, people would have to put on awkward special glasses to give the picture the illusion of depth. That limits 3-D viewing to times when viewers can sit down and focus on a movie or show. It’s one thing to put on 3-D glasses in a theater, but “at home, you’re with other people in the living room, running to the kitchen and doing other things,â€? said Greg Ireland of the research firm IDC. Unfazed by the potential hang-ups, the biggest TV makers began revealing their 3-D models Wednesday before the official opening of the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Tim Baxter, president of Samsung Electronics Co.’s consumer division, said in an interview that 10 to 14 percent of the roughly 35 million TVs sold in the U.S. this year will be 3-D-capable. Samsung is determined to make 3-D a big feature on its more expensive TVs this year. It’s teaming with DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. to make the Bluray 3-D version of the movie “Monsters vs. Aliensâ€? an exclusive for buyers of Samsung’s 3-D TVs. Panasonic Corp. said it will debut four 3-D sets this spring, but they won’t be Chapter 7 •

LCD sets, the most common type of flat panel. Instead, Panasonic is using plasma panels, saying the viewing quality will be superior to 3-D on LCDs. Sony Corp. said its 3-D sets will be out this summer. Some will come with glasses, others will be “3-D ready,� which means that buyers will have to complement with a separate plug-in device and glasses for 3-D viewing. LG Electronics Inc. said it will introduce 47-inch and 55-inch flat-panel TVs with 3-D capabilities in May. LG didn’t announce exact prices for its new sets. But Tim Alessi, director of product development at LG Electronics USA, said 3-D TV sets will likely cost $200 to $300 more than comparable flatpanel sets without 3-D capabilities, which already run more than $1,000. Even Vizio Inc., which is one of the TV market share leaders in the U.S. but mainly sells inexpensive sets, said it would have 3-D capabilities on its larger, higherend sets. Manufacturers aren’t counting on 3-D to take over instantly. Color TV and high definition caught on over many years. Like those earlier advances, 3-D programming requires upgrades throughout the TV and movie infrastructure, from shooting to editing to distribution. Incidentally, Samsung and Dreamworks are working with Technicolor, which pioneered color movies, to get 3-D right. Of course, movies in 3-D have been around since the 1950s and from time to time have been billed as the next big thing in entertainment.

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Andy’s Junction, 10237 Chapman Highway, Seymour: Country Tradition, 7-10 p.m. Friday; live music, 7-10 p.m. Saturday

Appalachian Music

Jerry and Joan Paul perform Appalachian music most afternoons in Gatlinburg at Alewine Pottery in Glades. 774-6999

Blue Moose Burgers and Wings

Located on the Parkway behind Bullfish Grill and Johnny Carino’s: Live music, 7-10 p.m. Fridays. 286-0364

Live bluegrass, 7-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; live folk and acoustics, 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. (423) 4872875

Guarino’s Italian Restaurant

Michael Hicks sings and plays piano, 6-10 p.m. every Friday in Gatlinburg

New Orleans on the River

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Ripley’s Aquarium

Bluegrass group Smoky Mountain Travelers 10-4 p.m. Saturday in front of Aquarium in Gatlinburg

Skiddy’s Place

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Don’t overlook new uses for old things My wife Jean is always saying, “Everything old is new again.� And, you know, that is so true. Take, for example, Crazy Bones, which consists of small, collectible figurines that are used in about 40 different types of games. According to some 8- to 10-year-old kids I was around recently, Crazy Bones were popular Christmas presents in 2009. But they were also popular in the 1990s and early 2000s — and back in eighth century BC among Greek and Roman children and adults. I think of this specific example because of an experience I had while teaching speech, English and drama and coaching football at John Curtis High School while in graduate school in New Orleans. I helped students become more interested in Homer’s classic “Iliad� by discussing some of the teenage characters and such circumstances as that of young Patroclus, who killed his friend Clysonymus during an argument over a game of Astragals — the forerunner of Crazy Bones. (Patroclus’ father then fled with his son into exile to evade revenge.) Similar to the Crazy Bones’ game in which a player finger-flips plastic figurines to knock over the figurines of another player, the game of Astragals used sheep knucklebones. Adults used the Astragals pieces in various dice games. Young girls liked to use them in an ancient Greek and Roman version of Jack Rocks. They would toss them into the air and try to catch them on the backs of their hands. Astragals were also used in funeral ceremonies of youth. As we advance into 2010, I share all of this

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McMahan, Chamber of Commerce special projects facilitator and SEVIERVILLE — The Sevierville event organizer. “We invite all local writers who are interested Chamber of Commerce will presin participating to contact us and ent the first Rose Glen Literary hope that this first event will bring Festival from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. additional writers forward for 27 at Walters State Community future literary events.� College. Confirmed writers for the inauThe day-long event will feature lectures, book signings and a lun- gural event: Bruce Wheeler, a cheon with local authors and those retired UT professor and local history writer; Arthur McDade; who have written books about Robert Allen, retired FBI agent Sevier County. and author of “Perry Camp The highlighted book topics range from CSI-style murder mys- Murders�; Steve Watson; Greg Johnson, author of “Sanctuary�; teries to historic texts and cookJack Hodge, a local poet; Lin books to children’s books. Stepp, “The Foster Girl�; Beulah “We plan to hold this fesCarr, “Civil War History of Sevier tival annually as an opportuCounty�; Lyn Bales, a naturalnity for local residents to become ist at Ijams Nature Center and acquainted with writers in their author of “The Natural History of own community,� said Carroll the Tennessee Valley�; Eric Ball,

“Recipes from Blue Mountain Mist Country Inn�; Laura West; Mary Phillips-Marsang, author of the children’s book “Booger�; Don Williams; Veta King, “History of Pigeon Forge�; John B. Waters Jr., author of “Down Bound� and “The History of Sevier County�; Dwight McCarter, “Mayday, Mayday�; Bonita Hammond; Jarrett Hallcox, a UT professor and author of “Behind the Yellow Lines�; and Ersa Ray Smith, author of “Flying Bullets,� the story of her father, Ray Nolan. There is an $18 charge for attending the luncheon. Tickets will be sold on a first-come-firstserved basis. There is no fee to attend the other workshops during the day. To reserve tickets, call McMahan at 453-6411.

Sevier libraries list computer class schedules The Sevier County Public Library System offers computer classes each month for beginning learners to computer users with basic skills. The following classes will be available at the Sevier County Main Library (774-6033), 321 Court Ave. in downtown Sevierville: n Cut, Copy & Paste: Jan. 21 from 9-10:30 a.m. $5. n Creating a Great Resume: Jan. 21 from 4-7 p.m. $15. n Basic Computer Maintenance: Jan. 22 from noon-1:30 p.m. $10 (lunch included). n Basic Skills: Jan. 23 from 9-noon. $15. n E-mail: Feb. 18 from 9-10:30 a.m. $5.

n Creating a Research Document: Feb. 18 from 4-7 p.m. $15. n Making & Using Folders: Feb. 19 from noon-1:30 p.m. $10 (lunch included). n Creating a Great Resume: Feb. 20 from 9-noon. $15. The Kodak Library (933-0078) will offer the following classes: n Creating a Basic Spreadsheet: Jan. 16 from 9-noon. $15. n Family Tree Maker: Feb. 13 from 9-noon. $15. The Seymour Library (577-7511) will offer the following classes: n Finding Information Databases: Jan. 27 from 4-7 p.m. $15. n Common Storage

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Community Calendar

Friday, Jan. 8 Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245. n 3-6 p.m. River Of Life Outreach, 110 Simmons Road, Seymour. 679-6796.

Kodak Story Time

Preschool story time 11 a.m. at Kodak Library. 9330078.

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive at Sevierville Post Office, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Boyds Creek Revival

Boyds Creek Church of God winter revival 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Bishop G.R. Hill from Cleveland to speak.

Lions Club Sale

Sevierville Lions Club indoor charity rummage sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Saturday, 122 Bruce St., downtown Sevierville. 453-2025.

11:30. 429-7373.

Saturday, Jan. 9 Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245. n 10 a.m to 2 p.m. River Of Life Outreach, 110 Simmons Road, Seymour. 679-6796. n 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Basic Life Ministries, formerly The Father’s House, 139 Bruce Street. 286-9784 or 230-1526.

Cove Clothes Closet

Cove Clothes Closet, 3238 Pittman Center Road at Old Richardson Cove Church, open 9-3 Saturdays only. Free clothing. 453-4526.

Community Supper

Roberts UMC free food and fellowship from 5-7 p.m., 1810 Jayell Road.

Spaghetti Supper

Gold Wing Road Riders spaghetti dinner to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 4-7 p.m., Kodak UMC, 2923 Bryan Road. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5. Snow date Jan. 16. 933-1818.

Wears Valley UMC

Crist Family in concert at 7 p.m., Wears Valley United Methodist Church, 3010 Wears Valley Road.

Sunday, Jan. 10 Boyds Creek Revival

912 Project meeting at 7 p.m. at courthouse. 4366219

Boyds Creek Church of God winter revival 11:30 a.m. Bishop G.R. Hill from Cleveland to speak.

SCHS Banquet

Right to Life March

912 Project

JOY Club

Just Older Youth Club meets at Pigeon Forge Community Center. Bring covered side dishes. Bingo at 10:30 a.m., lunch at

Sevier County Right to Life memorial march leaves Pigeon Forge Community Center at 1:45 p.m. for Country Tonite Theater. Sanctity of Life program begins 2:45 p.m. in theater.

Monday, Jan. 11 GateKeepers

GateKeepers men’s community Bible study, 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mt. Drive, Sevierville. (865)

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church (enter last door on right), Chapman at Boyds Creek Highway. n 1 p.m., Gatlinburg Inn

Alzheimer’s Support group at MountainBrook Village meets from 5-6 p.m. Program by Bobby Fields of Alzheimer’s Association. 428-2445, ext. 107.

Cancer Support Group

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Alzheimer’s Support

Smoky Mountain Cancer Support Group meets at Senior Center. Supper 6 p.m., program 6:45 by Barbara Edwards on stress. 428-5834 or 654-9280.

DAR

DAR Spencer Clack Chapter meets 7 p.m., Sevier County Library. Program on history of silver by Carrie Murphy.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 2 to 5 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245. n 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., River Of Life Outreach, 110 Simmons Road, Seymour. 679-6796.

Gym Closing

Sevierville Community Center gym closed Jan. 11-13 for maintenance. 453-5441.

Angel Food

Community Choir

Wednesday, Jan. 13 Garden Club

Sevierville Garden Club will meet at noon at Sevier Senior Center. Lunch served. Tom Leonard, manager of Sevier Solid Waste Inc., to speak on recycling. Board meeting at 11.

Angel Food

Seymour Story Time

Preschool story time 11 a.m., Seymour Library. Guest readers for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. 5730728.

Tuesday, Jan. 12 S.I.T.

Angel Food Orders n 5 to 6:30 p.m., River Of Life Outreach, 110 Simmons Road, Seymour. 679-6796.

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Garden Club Trip

Sevierville Garden Club will meet at noon in Room 133 of Senior Center for lunch followed by trip to tour composting facility. Nonmembers call 609-8079 for reservations.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Choir will practice 6-8 p.m. today and Friday in ConnerShort Building, Walters State Community College. Interested singers welcome.

Kodak Story Time

Preschool story time 11 a.m., Kodak Library. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday guest reader. 933-0078.

Hot Meals

Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Sevierville.

Relay Dinner/Dance

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Relay For Life dinner/ dance 6-10:30 p.m. Jan. 30, Sevierville Civic Center. $50 per person. RSVP by Jan. 15; 428-0846. Table sponsorships available. Semi-formal attire. 6549280; 397-5556; 603-1223.

Angel Food

Cove Clothes Closet

TOPS weight loss chapter meets at 6 p.m., Parkway Church of God in Sevierville. 755-9517 or 429-3150.

Saturday, Jan. 16

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245.

Cove Clothes Closet, 3238 Pittman Center Road at Old Richardson Cove Church, open 9-3 Saturdays only. Free clothing. 453-4526.

Monday, Jan. 18 SCHS Banquet

Sevier County High football banquet 6 p.m. at Park Vista, Gatlinburg. $25; players free.

n 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sevierville Primary School, 1146 Blanton Drive n 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Seymour Middle School, 737 Boyds Creek Highway

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Blood Drives

Worship services at 6:30 p.m. at Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 1828 Middle Creek Road, Pigeon Forge. 216-2066.

Sevierville Story Time

Seniors In Touch (S.I.T.) meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. at

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508.

Thursday, Jan. 14

GateKeepers men’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m. 1328 Old Newport Highway, Sevierville. 908-0591. Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245. n 6 to 7:30 p.m. Basic Life Ministries, formerly The Father’s House, 139 Bruce Street. 286-9784 or 2301526.

Friday, Jan. 15 Angel Food

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 9 a.m., Pigeon Forge UMC n 2 p.m., Blue Mountain Mist B&B, Pullen Road, Sevierville n 6:30 p.m., Sevierville UMC, Conference Room

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Dear Annie: My 59-year-old husband of 15 years wants to leave the U.S. and move abroad for a few years because he is not getting along with his family. He insists I also pack up and move. My three children are adults, but still, I do not want to leave them. I told my husband he cannot run away from his problems, but he insists that is not what he’s doing. But he provides no other reason for wanting to move out of the country. I have no intention of moving to Europe or Mexico. If he wants to go, I plan to sell our house and move into an apartment, where I will await his return. I am too old to learn another language and adapt to another culture, find new doctors, get health and dental insurance, etc. I want to relax and enjoy my retirement, and visit my children. I am not going. Period. Am I being selfish? — Staying Put in Texas Dear Texas: No. This is the type of decision that should be mutually agreed upon. We will say that living in another country can expand your horizons and may be a better and more worthwhile experience than you are willing to accept. However, you should not be forced into it. One compromise would be for you to visit him for several months at a time. But keep in mind that long separations can occasionally lead to permanent ones. Dear Annie: My 60-year-old husband is a reckless driver. He tailgates trucks on the interstate, looks around at the scenery, takes curves way too fast, always goes over the speed limit and often

veers over the center line and onto the shoulder of the road because he isn’t paying attention. He also messes with the cruise control, radio and air conditioning. Riding with him makes me nervous, but if I say anything, no matter how nicely, he gets angry and speeds up. Not long ago, we were driving home at night on the highway. It was raining, and the temperature was close to freezing. Everyone else on the road slowed down, and my husband went speeding past. I was so upset that I started to cry. It made no difference to him. He ignores me when I say I’m afraid he might hit someone and kill them or us. Surprisingly, if he lets me drive, I always do so carefully because he develops carsickness. Other than this, he is a wonderful, thoughtful man, and it confuses me why he doesn’t respect my feelings and isn’t concerned with my safety. What can I do? — Nervous in Virginia Dear Virginia: Some men equate driving with virility. It makes them feel young and macho to drive fast and recklessly. Your husband also may believe it proves how much he’s in control, when in reality, he’s simply been lucky. If you cannot get him to put your safety first, we highly recommend you stop riding with him, even if

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The Mountain Press ‹ Friday, January 08, 2010

LEGALS

LEGALS INVITATION TO BIDDERS

The Sevier County Sheriff’s Department is soliciting sealed bids to purchase 2010 rearwheel police package vehicles and Medical Services for the Sheriff’s Dept. Bids must be received at Sevier County Mayors Office, 125 Court Avenue, Suite 102E, Sevierville, TN, 37862 until 9:00 am January 11, 2010 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Specifications and questions may be obtained from June Parrott, 106 W. Bruce Street, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862, (865) 453-4668. The Bidder’s name, address, bid opening time and the quotation "Sheriff Department Vehicle or Medical Services" must be printed on the sealed, opaque envelope containing the bid. Sevier County reserves the right to accept or reject any/or all bids and to accept the bid deemed most favorable to the interest of Sevier County. 01-07-10 01-08-10 01-09-10

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE NO.2009-0859-1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEVIER COUNTY AT SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE JASON PATRICK KENNAN vs. SUMMER LEE MCCARTER In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint, whick is sworn to, that the Defendant, SUMMER LEE MCCARTER, is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, it is ordered that publication be made for four consecutive weeks, as required by law, in the MOUNTAIN PRESS, a newspaper published in SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee, in said County, notifying said nonresident Defendant to file an answer with Plaintiff’s Attorney, JAMES W. GREENLEE, TN 37861 and the Circuit Court of Sevier County, Tennessee, within 30 days from the last date of publication, exclusice of said last date of publication, or a judgment by default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex-parte as to DEFENDANT, on the 22 day of FEBRUARY, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., be-

LEGALS fore the Honorable BEN W. HOOPER II, Circuit Judge. This 13 day of NOVEMBER, 2009 Rita D. Ellison Circuit Court Clerk Heather Estabrook Deputy Clerk 12-18-09 12-25-09 01-01-10 01-08-10

This will serve as legal notice that the Monday, January 18, 2010 meeting of the City of Sevierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2010 due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Lynn K. McClurg, City Recorder

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held Monday, January 25, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of Pigeon Forge City Hall to receive public comment regarding the proposed rezoning of the following property from the R-1 (Low Density Residential) district, to the C-2 (Tourist Commercial) district. Said property being comprised of parcel 156 on Sevier County Tax Map 94, and parcel F-31.01 on Sevier County Tax Map 95-F, as shown on the attached map. The properties are located along Ogle Drive, encompassing approximately 11.27 acres, and are owned by Cindy Owens and Credit Shelter Trust.

signed/ Dennis Clabo, City Recorder

To Whom it may concern: The contents of Unit B12-Joanna Kritikson and Unit C11-Sherry Comacho Zapata will be sold at Douglas Boat & Mini Storage on January 24, 2010 at 11am to satisfy all debts. Call 809-5587

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10X10 or 10X20 SELF STORAGE Convenient Location! 411 South, left on Robert Henderson Rd., 1/4 mil on right at Riverwalk Apts.

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439 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Five Oaks Riding Stables For Lease in Sevierville. For info call 850-2004 500 MERCHANDISE

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Professional Painter for hire 1st class guaranteed work. Over 25 yrs. exp.

Phone Sam 865-453-6811

CART away unwanted items in the Classifieds.

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

111 HOME & OFFICE CLEANING

115 ROOFING SERVICES

BIG DAD’S Home Service

Sevier County RooďŹ ng Quality Work s 3HINGLES s -ETAL s 7OOD 3HAKE

or 865-475-7628

House Cleaning s %XPERIENCED s (ONEST s 2ELIABLE Free Estimate. 0LEASE CALL OR 577-1295

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

115 ROOFING SERVICES

117 ELECTRICAL

All Types of Home building repairs. Need it Done Call

865-654-7648

B &W

Kitchens, Bath, Decks,Windows, Doors, Trim, Sheetrock, Painting, Plumbing & Electrical, Vinyl & Laminate Flooring ALL REPAIRS 24 HOUR

865-740-7102 755-0178

*Senior Discounts *10 yr Warranty

Free Estimates countyrooďŹ ngcorp.com 865-236-2698

16 ‹ Classifieds

3BR 2BA Gat. $850 mth. W/D hkup. Kit appl. 865-3862512

693 ROOMS FOR RENT

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Townhouse close to hospital. New carpet. $600 month. Small Pets ok. 865-384-4054 or 865-384-1054

Affordable Housing in Gatlinburg Rooms for rent, weekly rates, furn., cable TV, same rent all year.

436-4471 or 621-2941

697 CONDO RENTALS 1 Bedroom condo for rent; includes water, cable and wifi. $695/mo. + deposit. No pets. 9081342 Gatlinburg Beautiful 2BR 2BA Furnished Condo with Fireplace, Overlooks stocked trout stream and has heated pool. Walk to downtown Gatlinburg, includes water, cable, Flat screen TV. Immediate occupancy, Minimum 1 Year lease $875 mth. 865-771-9600

698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

Weekly Rentals Includes Phone, Color TV, Wkly Housekeeping Micr./Frig. Available $169.77+

Family Inns West Pigeon Forge 865-453-4905 •

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE

Each has C H/A, deck appliances. No pets.

865-368-6602 3 BR 2 BA house for rent with carport.

Boyds Creek Community

428 Park Rd. near trolley stop CHEAP$100 weekly Includes All Utilities. Cable, Laundry, Kitchens, Clean Rooms, NO PETS.

800-359-8913

Looking to rent 1BR in my home located in Wears Valley. 1 person only. $600 mth. Rent on month to month basis only. Background & employment records verified. Call Kathy at 865-776-9344. Roommate Wanted. $400/mth,1/2 util. Nice house. Refs. 865-774-9118 696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1 & 2 BR Apt. From $395. Water/Sewer Inc. Patio Mtn Views. 908-2062 1Br Apt in Sevierville. $400 a month. Utilities ncluded. 2564809 1BR apt. Furn in Sevierville. $350 mth. $150 damage dep. No pets. 428-6922

2BR 1.5BA Townhouse

Central H/A. All appliances + W/D. Very nice. Great location. PF City Limits. $650/mth + damage dep. No pets. 428-1951 Ask for Ron

PIGEON FORGE

OPEN HOUSE 12 Homes to view

New Center

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3BR/2BA Garage, Pet Friendly

Sevierville 5BD/4.5BA Fully furnished, w/hot tub, washer, dryer, etc.

Wears Valley 1BD/1.5BA Pet Friendly

Sevierville EfďŹ ciency All utilities included

1 BR / 1 BA IN SEVIERVILLE $380.00 + DEPOSIT NO PETS 865-712-5238

Kellum Creek Townhomes 2 BR $645.00

CROSSCREEK 2BR/1.5BA $545 2BR/2BA Large Garden apartment $570.00 to $580.00 865-429-4470 For Rent: 2BR $550. 1st & Last mo., w/d conn. Ground level. Handicap accessible. New construction, downtown Sevierville & Riverwalk. Call Phyllis 455-5821. Gatlinburg 2BR/1.5BA Wd. Fireplace. Quiet & safe neighborhood. Kit appliances , w/d connections. No Pets $600 Mo. $400 deposit. 1 yr lease 865-654-3615.

Mountain View Townhome apartment for rent 2BR 1.5BA. Newly remodeled with hardwood flooring & new carpet. Located in Gatlinburg. 1st mth rent & security deposit required. For more information call 865-868-0449 Mon-Fri 8:30am5:30pm or 865356-3015 after hours & weekends RIVERWALK 1BR/1BA TO 2BR/2BA $545.00 to $695.00 865-429-2962

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Sevierville Duplex 2BR 2BA Whirlpool. $650 mo. No pets. References. Tony414-6611 Single size apt. $425 mo. Incl utilities. No pets. Near Dollywood. 621-7897. 697 CONDO RENTALS

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CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SEVIERVILLE 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhomes Call 428-5161

Sevierville, Apartment 2 LG BR, 1.5 BA Private back porch $550/mo.

Call 865-933-9775 for all rentals visit : www.rentalhouseonline.com

2-3 BR Homes

Peaceful Settings 865-933-0504 2BR 2BA Great condition. No pets. Kodak area. $500 mth + $500 dep. 865-397-7140. 2BR 2BA mobile home Central H/A Water & sewer furn. on Hwy 66 near Swaggertys Sausage. 933-5509 or 755-2402 699 HOME RENTALS 1BR cabin Pigeon Forge $650 2BR cabin Pigeon Forge $900 furnished. Pristine Realty 865-4536389 or 865-5562150.

NICE, CLEAN IN KODAK

3 BD / 2 BA 4 MILES FROM EXIT 407 $700/MONTH & DEPOSIT. NO PETS. 865-712-5238, 865-705-9096

3BR 2BA in Red Bud Subdivision. Appliances included. $750 & up + deposit. 428-5212

For Lease 3BD/2.5BA furnished charming 2 acres log cabin home in Seymour, Dog Haven, access to river & private park, Weekly or Monthly Call Owner

865-789-1427

incl. water & sewer.

865-908-6789

865-453-0086

Mountain View 2BR 1BA apt. $595 mth Call 428-1514.

Large 1BR apt 4536758 or 207-5700.

NICE, CLEAN

$600 mth $600 damage deposit.

850-5700 2 1/2 acres with 2BR 2BA cabin for rent. First & Last month rent & Damage deposit. Call 865654-9230

New Homes for Rent. 3BR/2BA starting at $700 - $850 & $1000 per month. No pets. 865-850-3874

SILO APARTMENTS

2BD/2BA APARTMENT

Very Nice Brick Home in River Run Subdivision 3br/2ba with basement garage $900.00 mo. Call 865-933-9775

House for rent off 338 Douglas Dam Rd 3BR 2BA. 1 bedroom is very large. Stove, fridge, dishwasher, yard maintenance & pest control included. $850 mth 1st & last required + $500 damage dep. Absolutely no pets. References needed. Call 865-4284752 Mon-Fri 8-4

2 BR 1 BA $385 2BR 2BA $465

BIG BROKER BOB’s REALTY 865-774-5919 in Sevierville Offers 1/2 BR Units Pet Friendly

699 HOME RENTALS

Nice Homes in Kodak.

Pigeon Forge behind Ruby Tuesday 2br 2ba Immaculate. No pets. $700 mth. 1st. last & sec. Call 865-712-8333. Studio Gatlinburg! Furnished, water, cable, electric, wifi. Call 931-239-0777.

699 HOME RENTALS

2BR 1BA Pigeon Forge Carport, deck, private neighborhood, washer/dryer, central h/a. $725 mth. 1st, last & deposit. 1 yr lease. No indoor pets. 865654-4514 3BR 1.5BA Newly renovated. Sevierville. Garage. $950 mth + dep. 654-0222. 3BR 2BA Fully furn. On lake. $850 mth $500 dep. 865654-4003 3BR 2BA house with 2 car attached garage. First & Last month rent & Damage deposit. Call 865-654-9230 4BR 1BA Exit 407 close to I-40. References. $450 mth. 690-2408. 4BR/2BA Furnished. Traffic Light #6 in Pigeon Forge. Credit References and Deposit Required. $1250 mth. 770-983-0698 For rent: 2BR house $400 mth $400 dep. No pets. Suitable for small family. Call 453-3958 between 8am-5pm.

Hwy 321 Pittman Center area. 1&2 BR cabin on creek fully furnished Utilities included. $225 & $250 wk 8502487. Large home on lake for lease in Kodak area. Minutes from Exit 407. 4BR 4+ BA, large deck, 2 fireplaces. $2000 per mth. 850-2483 Luxury Home for lease-Short or long term. 4 or 5 bedrooms. 4 full baths. Near Sevierville Events Center $3000 per month. 865-607-2784 or 429-5018 Newport 3BR 1BA unfinished basement. $700 mth $500 dep. 865-696-9993

Sevierville Doublewide 2BR $500 mth + deposit. No pets. Ref. 933-6544 Seymour Hinkle Sub 3BR 2BA $975 mth. + dep. 6801032

Small 1BR cottage furn. $385 + $200 dep. 680-3078 No pets.

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829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES

16x76 2BR/2BA real nice. Health problems. Must sell. $8000 cash. Call 865-932-5163.

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837 CAMPER SALES

710 HOMES FOR SALE **Home For Sale** Historic Neighborhood in Downtown Sevierville. Close to all schools.710 3BR/1.5 bath. 6547907 ************************** Owner Finance Cobbly Knobb area 3 BR 2 BTH BSMT Rancher. Sits on Webb Creek. Totally remodeled with 2 car garage. Asking $190,000 Call Brackfield & Associates 865-691-8195

2006 Gulf Stream 5th Wheel 30 ft 3 slides. Generator. $25,000 or trade for house or antique car. 352-3962773

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721 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Building for lease formerly Creekside Wedding Chapel. Parkway Gatlinburg 850-2004. Space for lease in climate control storage area. Hwy 321 East Gatlinburg. 850-2487. 722 BUSINESS BUILDINGS 4 office rentals + large garage. S. Blvd Way $249,000. 933-6544 Office Space for Rent 119 South Blvd Way. Formerly used as Beauty Shop 933-6544

Small house on Parkway for lease. Great for small business. With living quarters. 8502487. HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-6699777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

For Rent: 3BR House. Gatlinburg. Call 436-4748

829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES

NEW HOME 1900 Sq. Feet 1/2 Acre-Ready Easy- Loan by Phone 865-453-0086

First Time Buyers Your Job is Your Credit New Single Wides & Double Wides CREDIT HOTLINE 865-453-0086

Great Location. 2 blocks from WalMart Sevierville 313 Lynn Dr. 3BR 1.5BA home. Immaculate. Laundry room with W/D. Quiet neighborhood, large yard, carport, city water, sewer & garbage pick up, central H/A. 1 year lease. $850 mth. 1st, last & $300 sec. dep. No pets/smoking. Call 429-1335 or 654-6623 Great Pigeon Forge location. 3bd, 1ba home w/FP. $850 monthly + deposit. 1 yr lease. 3859530

AUCTION

PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

House for Rent 4260 Booger Town Rd. 776-9636

(FRONTING BOYD’S CREEK HWY)

12th ANNUAL SPRING BALLROOM

SATURDAY, MARCH 20th, 2010 AT RIVER PLANTATION CONFERENCE CENTER IN SEVIERVILLE, TN TURN YOUR REAL ESTATE INTO CASH!

Property being sold in 3 Parcels

!! DEADLINE !! TO ADD PROPERTIES: JANUARY 2010

2BR 2BA P.F. Fully furnished condo 7th floor. Spectacular view. 30 ft private balcony. $1050 mth. 1st & last mth 425-9226988 Condo for rent 3BR 2BA, 2 car garage, 1 level, new construction. Downtown Sevierville. $1200 mth + damage deposit. Call Phyllis 455-5821

We understand that prices are very reasonable right now. If you want to turn your property into cash, our Annual Spring Ballroom Auction has proven to be the best way to do so. Please call one of our auctioneers to see if your property will qualify for this SPECIAL ABSOLUTE AUCTION!

www.McCarterAuction.com sold@mccarterauction.com Preview Date: Friday, January 8th 2 PM - 5:00 PM AUCTIONEERS: Scott E. McCarter, Principal Auctioneer Edd McCarter Chuck McCarter, Auctioneers Keith McGregor, Amanda McCarter, Apprentice Auctioneers

Call Thompson Carr for a Private Inspection

Auc. Lic. #335 Real Est. Lic. #214075

(865) 453-1600 Scott E. McCarter, CAI

3140 Newport Hwy. Sevierville, TN 37876

10% Buyer’s Premium will be added to all ďŹ nal Real Estate and Personal Property Bids. Real Estate Terms: 10% down day of sale, balance due at closing within 30 days Personal Property Terms: Cash or Check day of sale Broker Participation: 2% Broker Participation being offered to Licensed Agents. Contact OfďŹ ce for Package. Visit our website at www.thompsoncarr.com

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1148 Wagner Drive PO Box 6714 Sevierville, TN 37864

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