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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 237 ■ August 25, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents

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Audit may cost clerk job

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By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

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SEVIERVILLE — County Clerk Joe Keener II is expected to formally resign in the coming days in the midst of a state audit of his courthouse office. County officials who have asked not to be named indicate something unusual was discovered by examiners of the Division of County Audit during the county’s regular finan-

cial review, which is currently under way. Additional auditors were brought in starting Monday, sources say, and word came out late Tuesday that Keener might Joe Keener be planning to leave the post he’s held for 18 years. One local official said Keener

plans to submit his official resignation to County Mayor Larry Waters today after Waters returns from a meeting in Nashville. Keener hopes to be able to repay the reportedly $100,000 missing from his office before leaving the post, a source says. For his part, Waters declined to say much on the matter. “My statement right now is simply that I understand there are auditors in the clerk’s office doing a special

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S.C. man gets 6 years after 2009 pileup

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By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

Enrollment up for new school

SEVIERVILLE — A Myrtle Beach, S.C., man has admitted his guilt in a massive pileup on Highway 66 in 2009 that resulted in multiple injuries. Randy D. Zlobec accepted a plea agreement that Zlobec results in a sentence of six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to four counts of vehicular assault, a Class D felony, said assistant district attorney general Greg Eshbaugh. Because he was sentenced as a Range II offender, meaning he had prior felony convictions, he was eligible for a sentenced of up to eight years instead of up to four years. His sentences will be served at the same time. His sentence included time already served in the

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audit,” Waters said when reached by cell phone. Keener did not return calls to his home and cell numbers. Another county employee reported seeing four staffers from the Division of County Audit, in addition to the two usually sent to conduct the audit, coming into the courthouse on Monday morning. The person took seeing the

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Obituaries Beatrice Taylor, 93 Wesley Wood, 77 Dr. Marion McKinney, 90

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Bolze sentencing set for Thursday Admitted swindler goes before district judge at 10 a.m. By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer KNOXVILLE — After months of pleas, delays and waiting, admitted swindler Dennis Bolze is set to come before a U.S. District Court judge at 10 a.m. Thursday morning to learn his fate, which very well could include what amounts to a life sentence for the former Gatlinburg resident. Bolze faces as much as several decades behind bars in relation to the three felony charges each of money laundering and wire fraud he pleaded guilty to after admitting he fraudulently took in $21 million he

promised to invest for his clients but never did. The Ponzi schemer agreed to a plea deal with the government earlier this year in hopes his conceding he took the money with no plans to use it as he promised would equal a lesser sentence. The prosecution agreed to consider a lighter sentence since he took responsibility for his actions, but a recent attempt by Bolze and his attorney to have some of the charges against him lessened may well have negated that bargain. Kim Tollison, the public defender appointed to represent Bolze after the man who lived a lavish lifestyle here proved he has no money left, argued some of the aggravating circumstances the government used in its charges should not have applied.

Property top priority for Arrowmont By STAN VOIT Editor

Dennis Bolze For instance, Tollison maintained Bolze’s victims were not “particularly vulnerable” as described in the indictment because they all “had their wits about them,” and that his means to defraud were not especially sophisticated because anyone can maintain a Web site. Arguments on those See bolze, Page A4

Control of the property seems to be the first priority of local officials after the Arrowmont board voted to stay in Gatlinburg and not relocate to Greeneville. The school of arts and crafts in downtown Gatlinburg felt it needed a permanent home not subject to the whims of the group that owns the land. A task force of community and government leaders assured the board it would solve that problem, and now talks between local officials and Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, which owns the Arrowmont property, will be pursued. “It could be in the form of a long-term lease with favorable terms that make sense, or buying the property,” Jerry Hays, a Gatlinburg city commissioner and local task force member, said Tuesday. The property is worth millions, but Pi Beta Phi has offered to lease the land for $100,000 a year, though just how long a lease it would provide and whether the fraternity could still sell the land are to be negotiated. The $1-a-year lease with Pi Beta Phi expires in August 2011. A a memorandum of understanding exists between Arrowmont and the Gatlinburg Support See arrowmont, Page A4

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Catlettsburg sees Stringtime in Smokies will live on attendance double over its first year By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

By STAN VOIT Editor SEVIERVILLE — Enrollment at Sevier County’s newest school has almost doubled from last year, and officials think they know why. Catlettsburg Elementary has seen enrollment go from around 299 last school year to 567 this week. Director of Schools Jack Parton cited two main reasons: Parents are choosing the school for their children because it’s closer to where they live, and bus routes have been adjusted so those who live in areas close to Catlettsburg have to find private transportation to more remote schools. The school board got enrollment figures for each school during its monthly meeting this week. Enrollment is down 45 students at Northview Middle (533 to 588), 33 at Pigeon Forge Middle (576 to 544), 63 at Sevierville Intermediate (670 to 609), nearly 100 at Sevierville Middle (742 to 637), 43 students at Boyds Creek (818 to 775) and 46 students at Seymour Intermediate (686 to 640). School officials say students have moved from some of the schools showing a significant enrollment drop to Catlettsburg Elementary off Highway 66 near Sevierville. The school opened in 2009. That big jump is what officials expected to happen after a year. During the first year of Catlettsburg, the system kept the same bus routes, meaning children could keep gong to their old schools even if they now lived in the Catlettsburg school zone. “The buses are now going where they should be going,� Parton said. Overall enrollment in the school system is about the same as last year. It was 14,555 in 2009-2010 and 14,473 this year, but Parton expects that number for this year to rise, especially after Labor Day. n The Monday meeting was the last regular meeting for board member Stanley Moore, who was defeated in his bid for re-election. Moore has served eight years. “We’ve had a lot of growth the last eight years,� Moore said. He said his proudest achievement was getting a new high school in the Northview area. The land for that school has been purchased. In other business the board: n Gave final approval to its $123 million budget. The board transferred some $700,000 from the textbook fund to balance the budget, something it has done for a couple of years. That fund will be replenished during the year. Finance director Karen King said she has been encouraged by a 2.7 percent increase in sales tax revenue recorded for June. n Approved a contract with the auditing firm of Mitchell Emert & Hall in Knoxville. Auditor Richard Hill will work directly with the school system. This is the same firm that has had the auditing contract for many years. n The board agreed to buy a two-year-old school bus for $58,000 instead of a new bus for around $90,000. Parton said many school systems are buying used buses to save money.

PIGEON FORGE — City officials have shelved their Stringtime in the Smokies event this year citing declining attendance, but the festivities and the name will both live on thanks to the Old Mill. During its meeting Monday evening, the City Commission approved allowing the restaurant, shop and cultural attraction continue using the moniker, which the city actually has copyrighted. The group did so at the urging of Department of Tourism Director Leon Downey, who supports the idea. The Old Mill has taken part in Stringtime in the Smokies for several years, inviting its own musicians and holding its own events in conjunction with the city’s annual September affair. Since the gatherings have proven such a hit and officials with the business already made plans for this year’s schedule, Old Mill Special Events Coordinator Marvelle Sewell submitted a petition that they be allowed to proceed with the festivities.

Sewell’s request on behalf of the Old Mill was approved. During the session, the group also voted to approve: n Ordinance 912 amending Section 20-404 and 20-405 of the Pigeon Forge Municipal Code on the Citizens Advisory Board of Directors and function of the board (second reading) n Accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development under the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant for a cooling tower for City Hall n Accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture for the purchase of new generation fire shelters for the Fire Department n Accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior for rural fire assistance to purchase fire shelters for the Fire Department n A bid to purchase a mower for the Street Department from Alpha Outdoor Power Equipment at a cost of $7,874. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

Local parties respond to Ross lawsuit By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer The local parties named in a lawsuit filed by a lawsuit filed by former resident Jimmie Ross have responded to his appeal of a judge’s decision in much the same way they did to his original case. Attorneys for Judge Jeff Rader, the Sevierville Police Department and the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office all argue that Ross’s original complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. That was part of the ruling of Judge Rex Henry Ogle in federal district court. Ross filed the initial complaint over foreclosure proceedings initiated by First Tennessee Bank, the only organization that has not yet filed a response to his appeal. He claims the bank did not have the

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Downey, whose department has coordinated the city’s event, said he doesn’t see any problem with allowing the business to continue its own production. “We believe this is a win-win situation for the Old Mill area and for the city of Pigeon Forge, and we would recommend that they be allowed to use the name Stringtime for the event,� Downey told the commissioners. “The city would, however, continue to own the Stringtime in the Smokies name.� Downey explained that the city’s event was cancelled for this year because attendance has slowly been tumbling in the last few years of its six-year run. He credited that to the fact the event is held in the offseason and is often uncomfortably hot, given that it’s held outdoors at the end of summer. The budget submitted by the Department of Tourism for the current fiscal year did not include funding for Stringtime, with the money that would have been spent there reallocated to advertising for other city events. With Downey’s endorsement,

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standing to seek foreclosure on his property, although he does not deny he paid for his Sevierville home using a loan from the institution. He further claims that Rader, who oversaw the proceedings, joined in a conspiracy with local law enforcement to illegal take his home as part of those proceedings. While he didn’t mention her death in the initial complaint, Ross’s wife, Pamela, died of a gunshot wound insider their home October 2008 while sheriff’s deputies and police officers were on the street outside, anticipating that Rader would file an eviction notice as the foreclosure proceedings ended. Rader gave Jimmie Ross more time to file an appeal that day. Officers say Pamela Ross shot herself after coming outside to

ask why they ere there; the Ross family maintains that officers entered their home and shot her. The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into those claims that is unrelated to the civil complaint. Sheriff Ron Seals has said he asked for officers to be present because IRS agents performing a search of his home found that he

had several firearms and because Ross had made threats against court officials before. Court records show Ross defaulted on several debts and has made similar attempts to claim that his creditors had no standing to collect their debts. Ross filed the complaint acting as his own attorney. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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wednesday, aug. 25 Blood Drive

Medic blood drive noon-7 p.m., Bass Pro Shops. Bloodmobile.

Park Headquarters n noon-5 p.m.. Walgreens, Pigeon Forge

Women’s Bible Study

Singing 7 p.m. at Covemont Baptist Church, Covemont Road, Wears Valley.

Hot Meals

Riverbend Concert

Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:30-6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Sevierville and Kodak United Methodist. 933-5996.

TOPS

Spiritual Pep Rally

Mothers Day Out

Glades Lebanon and Cartertown Baptist churches back-to-school spiritual pep rally 6:30 p.m. at Mills Park. Speakers, singers and food.

Mothers Day Out, First Baptist Gatlinburg, Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year for ages 1-4. 436-4685.

Women’s Bible Study

Midway Family, Community Education Club meets 1 p.m. at Mountain National Bank, Kodak. County Agent Linda Hyder to speak on arthritis.

thursday, aug. 26 Blood Drive

Medic blood drives n 8-10 a.m. Baymont Inn and Suites, 2863 Winfeld Dunn Parkway n 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Smoky Mountain Park Service, 107

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friday, aug. 27 St. Paul Lutheran

Women’s Friday Bible study 10 a.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road, Sevierville. 429-6063.

School Yard Sale

New Center School Beta

Hall of Fame Dinner

Sevier County High School Athletic Hall of Fame dinner at school. Meal 6 p.m. and induction ceremony at 7. $25. 654-4337.

sunday, aug. 29

Covemont Singing

Union Valley Singing

tuesday, aug. 31

Service in song with the Partons, 7 p.m., Boyds Creek Baptist Church.

Farmers Markets

Walnut Grove Baptist

SCHS Class Reunion

Sevier County High School Class of 1960 reunion 5 p.m., River Plantation Conference Center, Sevierville. 453-3688 or 453-9948.

School Yard Sale

New Center School Beta Club yard sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds benefit students going to the state convention.

Cat Adoptions

Cat Adoption Day 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Newport Animal Shelter, 420 Humane Road. Fees: kittens $35; young cats $20; older cats, $10. (423) 6231010.

Gospel singing with Locust Ridge Boys 7 p.m., Walnut Grove Baptist Church. 617-5380.

Gists Creek Singing

Gists Creek Baptist Church singing 6 p.m. with Joshua Generation.

Flea Market Fellowship

Fellowship 8-9 a.m. inside Great Smokies Flea Market. Speaker Krista Atchley.

Absalom Allen Reunion

Absalom Allen Reunion 12:30 p.m. Jones Chapel Church Fellowhsip hall. Bring covered dish. 4285698.

Gospel Concert

Glorybound gospel concert 9:30 a.m., Riverbend Campground. No admission charge.

monday, aug. 30 Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace Women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn.

arrests was being held in lieu of $1,500 bond. u Giovanni Donald Daidone, 27, of 1054 Mark Ann Lane in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 23 with theft of property worth $500 to $1,000. He was released on $1,455 bond. u Monica Susan Detter, 33, of 239 Sycamore Lane #46 in Gatlinburg, was charged Aug. 23 with violation of probation. She was released on $1,500 bond. u David Howard Hooker, 40, of Mohawk, Tenn., was charged Aug. 24 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court and violation of probation. He was released. u Charles Martin Hux, 36, of 226 Henderson Springs Road in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 23 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court, evading arrest, vandlaism:$500 to $1,000, criminal impersonation and evading arrest. He was being held.

u Alexander Lee Jordan, 20, of 4216 Dellinger Hollow Road in Pigeon Forge, was charged Aug. 23 with evading arrest, reckless endangerment, vandalism, underage consumption of alcohol, hit and run, violation of probation. He was being held in lieu of $5,000 bond. u Shawn Dale Ownby, 25, of 337 Newland Circle Lane in Sevierville, was charged Aug.. 23 with DUI. He was being held in lieu of $1,000 bond. u Bradley Louise Pederson, 41, of Haleyville, Ala., was charged Aug. 23 with public intoxication. He was released. u Miguel Ricardo Soriano, 40, of 801 W. Main St. #5 in Sevierville was charged Aug. 23 with domestic violence assault. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Stephen Matthew Sutton, 26, of 1655 Old Chilhowee in Seymour, was charged Aug. 23 with

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Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed within this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. u Justin Lee Alexander, 28, of Friendsville, Tenn., was charged Aug. 23 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Patricia Ann Alexander, 39, of Walhalla, S.C., was charged Aug. 23 with driving on a suspended license. She was released on $1,500 bond. u Heather Marie Burns, 34, of Strawberry Plains, was charged Aug. 24 with public intoxication and resisting arrest. She was being held in lieu of $500 bond. u Brian Theodore Clark, 40, of Inglewood, Ohio, was charged Aug. 23 with domestic violence assault. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Matthew Daniel Clark, 24, Strawberry Plains, was charged Aug. 23 with an attachment order. He was being held. u Anthony Charles Combs, 31, of 378 P.A. Proffitt Road in Gatlinburg, was charged Aug. 24 with possession of a schedule II substance. He was being held in lieu of $2,000 bond. u Christopher Paul Crain, 38, of 854 Jessica Lea in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 24 with DUI. He

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Boyds Creek Baptist

Singing 7 p.m. at Union Valley Baptist Church with Parton Family.

8-11:30 a.m., Sevier Farmers Co-Op, 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 453-7101. n First Baptist Church on Chapman Highway, 7-11 a.m. 579-5433. n Gatlinburg Farmers Market, 8:30-11 a.m., parking lot of Alamo Restaurant, Highway 321. 659-0690.

436-0313. n 1 p.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church, Chapman and Boyds Creek n 6:30 p.m., Gatlinburg Call 436-0313 for location Hot Meals For Hungry Hearts 5:30-6:30 p.m., Henderson Chapel Baptist Church, 407 Henderson Road, Pigeon Forge. Sponsored by SMARM.

J. P. Miller in concert 8 p.m., Riverbend Campground. No admission charge. n

Farmers market 8-11:30 a.m., Sevier Farmers Co-Op, 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 453-7101.

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Sugar Tree Road, Wears Valley. 4284932, n 9 a.m. Wellington Place. 429-5131

saturday, aug. 28

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

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

Farmers Market

Club yard sale 5-7 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds benefit students going to convention.

violation of probation. He was being held in lieu of $2,000 bond. u Florencio Alvaristo Urioste, 22, of 428 Fenway Drive in Pigeon forge, was charged Aug. 23 with being a fugitive from justice. He was being held.

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Food City Seymour.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study:

n 1 p.m. Ski Mountain Road. 436-6434 for location n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

Al-Anon Group

Al-Anon Family Group meets 11 a.m. Pigeon Forge UMC. 428-7617 or 680-6724.

wednesday, sept. 1 Medic Blood Drive

Medic blood drive Walgreens Sevierville noon-6 p.m.

Middle Creek UMC

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

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In Memoriam

Beatrice Christine Taylor

Beatrice Christine Taylor, age 93, of Kodak, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Sevier County Health Care Center. She was the oldest and a founding member of Kodak Church of Christ and was a 50 year member of Kodak O.E.S. 460. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Delmer C. Taylor, Sr., son-in-law Roy E. Wilson, Jr., parents John A. Williams and Leona Williams, brother Verlin Williams, and sisters Eva Hundley, Irene Wolfenbarger, and Velma Tharp. Survivors include her daughter, Estlina T. Wilson of Kodak; sons and daughters-in-law, Norman J. Taylor and wife Helen of Dandridge, Delmer C. Taylor, Jr. and wife Cheryl of Clinton, Merril R. Taylor and wife Marty of Louisville; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister: Ella Donahue of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff of the West Wing of Sevier County Health Care Center and especially to Travis, Bill, Ruth, Cynthia, Crystal, and Hollie for all their love and support, and a special thanks to her roommate Louise Breeden who watched after her. The family received friends Tuesday, August 24 with a funeral service following in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Minister Randy Wells officiating. Her grandsons Johnny Taylor, Jackie Taylor, David Taylor, Jeff Taylor, Mark Taylor, and Jason Taylor serving as pallbearers. Family and friends will meet 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Thorngrove Cemetery for graveside service and interment. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Wesley S. Wood, age 77 of Strawberry Plains, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Humboldt, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Mildred Wood and sister Ophelia Porter. Survivors include his: wife, Katherine Myers Wood; sons, Gary Wood and wife Vickie, Charles Wood; stepchildren, Steve Myers and wife Debbie, Susan Ownby and husband Tommy, Neil Myers; step-grandchildren, Christopher Myers, Katie Myers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sevier County Humane Society, P.O. Box 976, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868 or to the Alzheimers Association, 2200 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919. The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Wednesday with a funeral service beginning at 7 p.m. in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Craig Mintz officiating. Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Dr. Marion Berry McKinney Dr. Marion Berry (Mac) McKinney, 90 of Knoxville, died Aug. 22, 2010 at Park West Medical Center. He was an elder at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. As a missionary physician in Siguatepeque, Honduras, Central America, with CAM International for 21 years, he founded Hospital Evangelico, trained the Honduran people to operate it and turned it over to the indigenous staff and leadership. He practiced medicine in private practice in Crossville and Sevierville as well as in the TVA medical department for many years. He served as the director of the missions program at Cedar Springs before his retirement in 1990. Survivors: wife, Helen; children

Burr and Suzanne Hughes, Dr. James and Jan McKinney, and Dr. Daniel and Elizabeth Anderson; nine grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Graveside service for the family was held at Highland Memorial Cemetery with a memorial service Tuesday, Aug. 24, at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church missions fund. Please note clearly that donations are for the Mac McKinney memorial. A portion of donations will be given to Hospital Evangelico in Honduras in Dr. Mac’s memory. Guestbook may be signed at www.highlandmemorialparks. com.

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Sevier County Jail. Police said Zlobec failed to stop or even to slow down on Labor Day last year as he approached an area on Highway 66 where traffic had come to a stop. His vehicle struck one car at full speed and that initiated a chain reaction wreck that sent 18 people to area hospitals. When authorities arrived, witnesses said Zlobec ran from the scene and crossed the Little Pigeon River, where he was apprehended by police. He later wrote a letter to The Mountain Press saying he was inno-

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efforts were presented in a May hearing that included emotional impact statements from several of Bolze’s victims. Among those were folks who said they were goaded into investing their retirement savings for Bolze’s promises of easy returns. More than one of those demanded the sentence keep Bolze in jail for the rest of his life. Judge Thomas Varlan rejected most of Tollison’s arguments, though he agreed to remove those special circumstances in a couple instances. He has not yet issued a ruling on granting the government’s request that it now be allowed to pursue the maximum penalty because Bolze has not fully accepted responsibility. Bolze admitted guilt in not paying taxes on a Gatlinburg business he owned before he started selling local folks on an investment firm he started out of his Gatlinburg mansion, a massive home built on the lots of what was once slated to be a hillside subdivision. He brought potential clients into his home office, where he showed them screens purported to be tracking the movement of several stock markets, with a particular emphasis on the Chicago market Bolze claims to have worked in, victims have reported. He lived a lavish lifestyle, hosting fundraising parties for everyone from local non-profits to former Congressman David Davis. He also contributed to a number of organizations in the area including the University of Tennessee athletics program, which has returned Bolze’s money,

and the American Eagle Foundation, which court documents suggest may have lost more than $1 million with the man. His opulent home and generous ways not only helped recruit new victims, but also fit perfectly the description of a Ponzi schemer. As his operation grew, Bolze started attracting the interest of people outside the area, though he claims he never meant to expand what he was doing outside East Tennessee. Eventually he was working with men whom he has said in court recruited investors for him in the American West and Europe, where dozens of victims claim to have been left penniless by Bolze. As each new investor came in, Bolze would use their money to make payments that he claimed were dividends from his day-trading activities to existing clients, another telltale sign of a Ponzi scheme. Government investigations show he invested less than a half million dollars of the $21 million he is known to have taken in. As the economy tanked, Bolze came under suspicion from investors who demanded their principal investments back but were told they could not access them. Several local folks hired a private investigator to look into the dealings, but before action could be taken Bolze fled the county in December 2008. He remained on the lam until he was captured in his native Pennsylvania in March 2009. He was extradited to Tennessee shortly thereafter and has been awaiting his fate in federal custody at the Blount County jail.

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Arrowmont have soured in the last two years, and it started when the fraternity’s board secretly negotiated with developers to sell the land and had an agreement to sell it before the deal fell through. The fraternity is not funding Arrowmont to the level it used to. In choosing to stay in Gatlinburg, the Arrowmont board rejected a move to Greeneville, where philanthropist Scott Niswonger had offer the school 57 acres for free. Niswonger told The Greeneville Sun after the Monday announcement that he was disappointed in the decision.

cent of the charges. He claimed he was not drunk, but fell asleep at the wheel after taking an anti-anxiety drug, and that he only ran away after law enforcement officers assaulted him. He had recently been in court, telling Judge Rex Henry Ogle that he should not be considered a Range II offender because his previous charges came from 1994. Sources in court indicated that Zlobec faces additional charges in South Carolina and possibly other jurisdictions, and is expected to be extradited to South Carolina after his release. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

“I’m surprised,� the newspaper quoted Niswonger. “I thought we had the best offer.� One thing is for sure: The way Arrowmont is operated, marketed and governed is going to change in the coming months. “I agree they have to change and they will change,� Hays said. “We all recognize it needs to change.� For the magnet school, 50 people have pledged $1,000 each toward operation of the school. Another $100,000 is expected to come from local governments. Hays says he doesn’t see any problem raising the money for Arrowmont. “If it comes to the citizens of the city of Gatlinburg, it will be an easy sell,� Hays said. “They have been so supportive and so interested in seeing this happen.� Hays has no timetable for what happens now. Some say the Arrowmont property worth around $1 million an acre. The school sits on 14 acres. n svoit@themountainpress.com

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“abnormal number of auditors� as a sign that someone in the building was under close scrutiny, though only rumors informed most folks of who the subject of the investigation was. Blake Fontenay, spokesman for the Tennessee Office of the Comptroller, confirmed there is an audit ongoing in the county, but said rules in that department don’t allow him to elaborate further on the nature of the work. He also could not offer further information on when the investigation started or how long it might take. A spokeswoman for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday evening that agency has not yet been asked to look into any issues related to Keener or the county clerk’s office. That move would have to be requested by District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn, who said Tuesday he is unaware of the proceedings at this time. “Auditors give me a report when they’re done with their audit. I don’t know when they will do that,� Dunn said. When County Clerk Paul Atchley died while in office, the County Commission immediately installed Chief Deputy Clerk Karen Cotter to the post for a few months until an election could be held. Information Tuesday indicates that if Keener does in fact resign, the chief deputy will once again be called on to fill the position until the next election. Incidentally, Cotter is still the chief deputy. Keener won election to

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trustee’s office in time. It’s also not the first time Keener’s own money handling has come under fire. He is named in a lawsuit filed in Cocke County earlier this year by his business partner, who claims Keener mishandled income from the sale of properties they owned. The civil action states that from Jan. 1, 2007, to Dec. 31, 2009, Keener was in charge of the cash flow for K&K properties. Keener’s partner William Marvin Keys Jr. says Keener co-mingled personal and partnership funds, opening a second account on which Keys was not a signatory, forged Keys’ signature on financial documents and deeds, kited checks between various accounts, didn’t provide Keys with an account of transactions, and paid personal bills with partnership money, among other things. Keener has said the two men are attempting to work through the issues.

10 hurt when van crashes into Kingston beauty salon By BETH RUCKER Associated Press Writer KINGSTON — A driver who appeared to be having a seizure plowed his van into a busy Tennessee beauty salon on Tuesday, injuring at least 10 people and trapping some behind debris, witnesses and hospital officials said. Rescuers used pieces of lumber to shore up the badly damaged shop and spent at least an hour pulling victims from the rubble, witnesses said. Six people were airlifted to a trauma center, including at least one in critical condition. Employee Tiffany Coy, 38, said she was trapped inside a back room with a customer after the van tore through the front of the packed Classic Styles salon about 30 miles west of Knoxville. Another eyewitness said it looked like the van was parked inside the salon after the crash. “The whole place moved like there was an earthquake then smoke started pouring under the door,� Coy said as she tried to clean up among bottles of spilled hair products and bent hairstyling chairs. Coy said Tuesday is the small salon’s busiest day of the week, and all four stylists had customers in their chairs at the time of the crash. She said she had to wait until rescue workers freed her and her customer from the debris blocking the door to the back room. Eyewitness Kim Watson said in telephone interview that that the driver of the van struck another car before hitting the front of the salon, and that he appeared to be having

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Classic Styles hair salon employee Tiffany Coy searches for a co-worker’s wallet after the business was devastated by a runaway van Tuesday in Kingston. a seizure when he was pulled from the van. Police used pieces of lumber to bolster parts of the building as they were removing people, Watson said. “It looked like it had parked inside the salon,� she said of the van. “One whole side of the salon was just demolished.� Watson said after the accident, family members were running to the scene and medical helicopters landed in an empty lot nearby to pick up patients. Watson, who works at the Cash Express nearby, said she saw cuts, gashes and “lots of blood� among

the victims. One woman’s injuries appeared particularly severe to her after the crash around 1 p.m. “You could tell she had a broken leg and her face was gashed up and arms gashed up,� she said. “She was hollering cause I am sure she was in lots of pain.� University of Tennessee Medical Center spokesman Jim Ragonese said six patients were taken by helicopter to the Knoxville hospital. Four were in stable condition, and at least one was in critical. Four other people were treated for minor injuries and released from another hospital Tuesday.

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The Gatlinburg Recreation Department announces new operating hours for the Community Center September through May: n Bowling: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays; 11-9 Saturdays; 1-6 p.m. Sundays n Gym/pool: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays; 10-6 Saturdays; 1-6 Sundays For further information call 436-4990.

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The LeConte Volunteer Thrift Store, located at 441 Parkway, will have extended business hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays through the end of September. The thrift store is located near the First Baptist Church and is accepting donations. The store is operated by the volunteers at LeConte Medical Center. For more information, call 428-2586.

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LeConte Medical Center is sponsoring a senior health fair Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center, 1220 W. Main St. The event will include free health screenings and reduced-cost blood work. No appointment is required. For more information call 453-9355.

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Weekday evening traffic will be affected for the milling and paving of Parkway (Highway 441) from the city limits south through traffic light 3. The state project, which began a week later than originally scheduled, requires temporary rerouting of traffic lanes along Parkway, which will be reduced to two lanes of traffic between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. through Thursday, and tentatively Aug. 30-Sept. 2. All four lanes of traffic will be reopened at 7 a.m. daily, and the Parkway will be unaffected Friday-Sunday.

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The Sevier County Public Library System, which includes the King Family Library and Seymour and Kodak branches, will be closed for a work day today. All locations will be open at 11 a.m. on Thursday. For more information, call 365-1666.

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Tennessee has launched a new Web site to help keep the public informed about the “Race to the Top” education program. Visitors to the site can also subscribe to receive periodic updates about the state’s implementation of the program funded by a federal education grant. “Race to the Top” aims to boost student achievement by rewarding states for adopting a slate of education reforms, including common academic standards across state lines, tying teacher pay and tenure to student achievement, fixing failing schools and creating data systems to track student performance. Delaware and Tennessee were the only states to win grants in the first round of doling out funds, splitting $600 million.

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Activist sues over Open Records Act NASHVILLE (AP) — The Midwest director of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network is suing the state of Tennessee after he was denied access to public records because he is not a resident of the state. A lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee on behalf of Richard Jones claims the state’s Open Records Act violates the privileges and immunities clause of the U.S. Constitution, which “prevents a state from discriminating against citizens of other states in favor

of its own.” The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, also claims the Act violates the commerce clause of the Constitution. The suit came after Jones, a resident of Solon, Ohio, was denied a copy of the Dec. 2008 winning bid for a lobbyist job for the city of Memphis. The city’s response, quoted in the lawsuit, reads, in part, “Since it does not appear that you are a Tennessee resident, I must deny your request. ...” It cites Tennessee’s

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right to the record. “Public records are my absolute passion,” he said. The ACLU of Tennessee nearly filed a similar lawsuit a year ago when freelance journalist Joseph Rosenbloom of Newton, Mass., was denied records related to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. In that case, the attorney general’s office reversed its position just hours before the lawsuit was filed, saying it had no basis to object to the release of the records after Rosenbloom began using a Tennessee lawyer.

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“Pakistan and its people are experiencing the worst natural calamity of its history. As human misery continues to mount, we are seriously concerned with spread of epidemic diseases.” — Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, adding that hundreds of health facilities had been damaged and tens of thousands of medical workers displaced

“We’ve met our goal. But the story is not about 50,000. The story is that we are continuing to be committed to Iraq. But our commitment is going to change.” — Gen. Ray Odierno, as the number of U.S. troops in Iraq fell below 50,000 for the first time since 2003

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Democrats need to aim at middle

How influential in the most recent national elections were the three out of 10 actual voters who declare themselves to be not Democrats or Republicans, but rather independents? The answer in two words: decidedly and disproportionately. Consider this: Prior to 2008, Indiana, having voted Republican in 16 of the 17 previous presidential elections, was about as reliably red as any state. But Democrat Barack Obama carried the Hoosier state by 28,391 votes out of more than 2.75 million cast. Because Republican John McCain and Obama each predictably won roughly nine out of 10 of the votes of his respective party members and because more Indiana voters were Republican (41 percent) than Democrat (36 percent), McCain would have won ­— except for the 23 percent of self-described Indiana independent voters whose 51 percent to 43 percent preference for Obama provided him an advantage of some 69,000 votes over McCain — or more than twice his entire statewide margin. Obama’s winning margins among independent voters were key to his carrying Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico and Ohio, among other battleground states. But for independent voters’ landslide (57 percent to 39 percent) backing of Democratic House candidates nationally in 2006 and by their 51 percent to 43 percent support for them in 2008, Democrats would not have gained 55 House seats in those two elections and the resulting majority control of the House. But that was — most definitely — then, and that is certainly not now. Today, just 16 percent of independent voters, according to the latest Wall Street Journal-NBC News poll, are confident (either “extremely confident” or “quite confident”) that President Obama has the “right set of goals and policies to improve the economy.” In the Aug. 17 Gallup poll, registered voters by seven points (50 percent to 43 percent) say they “would vote for the Republican candidate for Congress” in their district. But in that same poll, independent voters — by a thumping 47 percent to 33 percent — now back the GOP House candidate. In fact, when voter group preferences in congressional voting are compared, as Gallup has done, between September of the big Democratic year of 2006 and this not-so-currently promising year, the results are truly sobering for the current majority party. Democrats’ advantage among independent voters has gone from plus 46-31 percent then to minus 47-33 percent now -- a drop of 29 percent, contrasted to a 12 percent drop in the overall electorate. Alone among winning presidential candidates in the last quarter century, according to an analysis by political journalist Ron Brownstein, George W. Bush in 2004 was able to prevail despite losing the independent vote to John Kerry by a single point. Bush had carried independents in 2000 just as Bill Clinton did in both 1992 and 1996 and George H.W. Bush had in 1988. As the independents go, so very often go American elections. It is a mistake for Democrats to dismiss these alarming numbers by arguing that independents are unrepresentative of the electorate and are somehow Republicans traveling under an alias. Forty-three percent of independents, according to the Wall Street JournalNBC News poll, describe themselves as moderates, and just 38 percent as conservatives. As every baseball fan learns, the key to winning is being strong “down the middle” — which translates, in addition to having strong pitching, into the successful team having strength at the catcher’s position as well as at shortstop and second base and in center field. This may be even more true in this time of polarized politics. For a Democratic White House facing long odds in November, this means not firing their verbal shots at the liberal-left, but instead turning all its power of persuasion at courting and re-winning the decisive middle. To do otherwise guarantees failure on Nov. 2. — Mark Shields is a veteran political campaign manager and frequent television talk show commentator. Column distributed by Creators Syndicate. (C)2009 Mark Shields.

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Now the hard part Arrowmont’s staying, but lots of work yet to be done In the 1972 movie “The Candidate,” Robert Redford plays an idealistic candidate for the U.S. Senate in California who runs against an entrenched incumbent and defeats him. On election night, the Redford character, bewildered at the surprise win, looks at his campaign manager amid the chaos and celebration and says, “What do we do now?” The same question can and should be asked of local officials now that Arrowmont has agreed to stay in Gatlinburg and not relocate to Greeneville. What do we do now? We won the battle. However, the war is far from over. There is the lingering question of the land and how to secure Arrowmont’s future on it. Negotiations with Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women may include an outright purchase or a long-term lease. Somebody has to pay, whether through a city of Gatlinburg bond issue or some government contributions. That’s not all. Arrowmont wants a permanent and reliable source of income to help it operate. It’s one of the conditions the school set on the suitors who wanted it. Where that money will come from and who will contribute to the pot are uncertain, but sure to be discussed in the weeks and

months ahead. Arrowmont must undergo some fundamental changes if it is to succeed. Enrollment in its classes has been dropping. Its fame cannot be questioned, but it has to have students to succeed. A new marketing strategy must be mapped out, and with new stakeholders such as the city of Gatlinburg, the Gatlinburg business community and other local entities, many people will have ideas about what should be done. Those are good questions that will need answers. But not today. Today is for celebration, for rejoicing. There was a very real possibility Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts would be leaving Gatlinburg behind. The offer of 60 acres of free land in Greeneville was enticing. Members of the Arrowmont board wanted to leave. The board was divided when it started its meeting Friday night. It left still divided. But the good will and love of the school won out. Everybody made his or her case, arguments were aired, tempers may have flared. But it was all out of love for this school and what it means. Geoff Wolpert, a Gatlinburg businessman and Arrowmont board member, was right when he talked

about this unusual commitment and coalition in place to help an entity like Arrowmont that brings very little money into the community, whose students generally stay on campus and don’t venture out into town, and whose nonprofit status won’t be changed. Nobody asked to do an economic impact study. It was all about saving this institution because it was worth saving for reasons other than money. That’s refreshing. Many thanks go to lots of people who worked behind the scenes to make the local presentation the one that succeeded. The task force members included Vicki Simms of the Chamber of Commerce, Jack Parton of the school system, Dale Ditmanson of the park, and businessmen Jim Ogle and Logan Coykendall. The city of Gatlinburg, through Commissioner Jerry Hays and City Manager Cindy Ogle, were supportive and helpful. The Arrowmont board truly cared about doing the right thing even amid disagreement. This decision will turn out to be the right one based not on the vote but on what happens now. Let’s make sure the road to success is paved not with good intentions, but with solid commitment and action.

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Public forum School bus driver is thanked for role in alerting parent to mishap

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

PREP SOCCER

Johnson, Titans beat Cardinals 24-10 By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE — Matt Leinart and Vince Young met at midfield, talked for a little bit and parted ways after a brief hug. And Young walked off the field as the winner yet again. Whether the setting is a national championship, regular season or just an exhibition, it just doesn’t seem to matter when these two quarterbacks play. Young continued his strong preseason and threw for 128 yards, Chris Johnson ran for a touchdown and Samkon Gado added two more as the Tennessee Titans beat the Arizona Cardinals 24-10 Monday night. The game was the Titans’ preseason home opener and the first at LP Field since floodwaters in May rose up near the first row of seats. Titans coach Jeff Fisher said Young was excited about playing. “He was prepared, focused and made plays with his legs, made plays with his arm and was really good on the line of scrimmage as well.” Young and Leinart, the top two quarterbacks taken in the 2006 draft, didn’t play very much in the preseason matchup. At least Leinart didn’t have to watch Young drive his team down the field late for the win like he did in the 2006 BCS national championship or on this same field on Nov. 29 with a 99-yard drive for a 20-17 win. With no competition for his starting job these days, Young was 9 of 13 for 128 yards and even had a fumble bounce off the ground back to him for an 8-yard gain. The former Texas star left after four series with a 10-0 lead, and he said the offense feels like it’s coming together for Tennessee (1-1). “We’ve got to ... keep working,” Young said. “Don’t get happy with ourselves right now because we still have a long ways to go. But I feel the confidence in myself as well as the receivers is very good right now.” Leinart is the starter now for the Cardinals (1-1) with Kurt Warner’s retirement. So far in two preseason games, he has yet to produce any points and didn’t even get a first down in three series Monday night. He was 4 of 6 for 28 yards. It didn’t help that the Titans finished with 10 hits on the Arizona quarterbacks and one sack. They blitzed early and often, looking to generate pressure on the quarterback they sorely lacked in 2009. Leinart said they expected a lot of different looks because the Titans have shown that.

Bearettes down Lady Tigers 6-0 By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier County High School Smoky Bearettes dominated action against crosstown rival Pigeon Forge Lady Tigers from start of Tuesday night’s season opener en route to a 6-0 shutout win over the visiting Orange and Black at the SCHS Soccer Complex in Sevierville. The Purple-and-White ladies fired off a 4-0 shot advantage in the first 90 seconds of the contest, and the remainder of the evening went much the same way. Although Pigeon Forge goal keeper Mindy Brackins had several nice saves in the contest, she could not stop the continual onslaught of Sevier County shots all night. Kelsey Fisher put the first score up on a long penalty kick with 36:31 in the first half. The Lady Tigers kept battling, but Sevier County’s Madara Shephard came through with sweet back-to-back crossing assists to Paris Bentley and Sherraine Villalobos in a 1:15 time span to make it 3-0 SCHS with 12:06 in the half, which stood at intermission. Pigeon Forge kept fighting in the second half, but SCHS’s Kayla Atchley, Bentley and Villalobos connected on unassisted shots in the final 6:29 of the contest to make it the final.

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Sevier County’s Idaly Gonzalez, right, controls a loose ball with her knee from Pigeon Forge’s Lydia Cantrell (29) and Sydney Brown (24) during Tuesday night’s season opener at the SCHS Soccer Complex in Sevierville.

Seymour falls to Toppers 5-3

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Seymour’s Lauren Aucion gets congratulations from teammate Courtney Dyer after a second half goal during the Lady Eagles’ match with Science Hill on Tuesday.

SEYMOUR — The Seymour Lady Eagles opened their home soccer slate Tuesday night with perhaps their toughest non-district test of the season. The Seymour team put up a valiant effort, but ultimately lost, 5-3, to the visiting Science Hill Lady Toppers. The Lady Eagles drew first blood with an early goal from Courtney Dyer. But Science Hill evened it up quickly, and then added two more goals before half to make it 3-1 at intermission. Approximately five minutes into the second half the Toppers were at it again, scoring their fourth goal of the night. Just seconds later they scored yet again to make it 5-1. But the Seymour Lady Eagles didn’t give up and Lauren Aucion redirected a nice corner kick to cut the lead to 5-2. Minutes later, reinvigorated by Aucion’s goal, the Seymour squad earned a penalty kick, which Jodie Woods deposited into the back of the net to make it 5-3. That was as close as the clock would allow, however, and the match ended in a 5-3 win for Science Hill.

COMMENTARY AND OPINION

Eagle’s Landing Golf Club is challenging fun SEVIERVILLE — I am aware of the controversy surrounding the Eagle’s Landing Golf Club expansion and the associated costs of the project, but thankfully covering that end of the story was not my assignment. Instead, I was simply asked to play 18 holes at the course and write a first-person account of my experience. Not because I’m considered a potential PGA Tour prospect, but because I play more golf — which, by the way, is not a lot — than anyone else in the editorial department at The Mountain Press. In fact, my recent outing at Eagle’s Landing was my

first golf round of the year, and I had just two goals for the day ... to enjoy myself and somehow keep my score under 100 for 18 holes in the process. I felt the need to test the floating ability of one of my golf balls — which failed miserably, I might add — in one of many challenging water hazards, and of course what would the day have been without playing out of the fresh, powdery sand on one of the new holes?

Yet somehow, I managed to accomplish both of my goals. I had fun, even though I was drained by the 100-plus degree heat index, and I shot a 98 for the day. Although I’ve been to several courses in Sevier County to cover high school teams, I’ve never played a round at Eagle’s Landing or any other course in the county, so it was all new to me. But of the 18 holes that I played, eight of them were brand new. But the truth is, it’s difficult to determine exactly which holes are new versus part of the original course, which is precisely what the designers of the new course intended. As Gary Lewis of the

William Charles Group drove me around the entire 460-acre course following my round, he explained that the goal was always to blend the new holes in with the existing course, so golfers will have the same “feel” now matter which 18 holes they play that day. Really, once the roughness of the new fairways smoothes — a process that occurs naturally through time — and the new sand begins to settle and change color to a darker shade, it will be nearly impossible for a golfer not completely familiar with the old course to tell which holes are new and which are original. In that aspect, the designers of

the new course were completely successful. I showed up to the course by myself, but thankfully I was paired up with three other golfers for a 10 a.m. tee time. One of the other golfers was Vince Buchtman, on vacation from Houston, Texas. And the other two were Doc and Tony Roberts, local golf enthusiasts and barbers at the Blades of Hair Salon in Pigeon Forge. I was a little nervous at first, because I hadn’t swung a club since last season, and I was about to knock the rust off in front of three other guys I didn’t know at all. The first three holes cost me, en route to a 51 on the front nine holes. But as the

day went along, my swing came back to me a bit, and my comfort level grew with my golfing partners for the day. They were all great guys just out for the good time on a golf course, like me. As we entered the back nine, of which the majority of holes are new, I was able to rebound with a 47 to keep my total for the day two strokes under the dreaded triple-digits. After a boogie at holes 10 and 11, and a double-boogie at Hole 12 where there is no room for an errant shot to the right of the green, I had my best shot of the day at the new par-3 Hole 13. See GOLF, Page A10

Sports â—† A9

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 â—† The Mountain Press RACING WITH RICH

Kyle Busch gets the last word in Bristol Brad Keselowski threw down the gauntlet in driver introductions and Kyle Busch immediately picked it up and spanked the field with it for the third time in one weekend. He won the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series races at the Bristol Motor Speedway over the course of four days. Handing 43 racecar drivers an open microphone may not have led to the most appropriate behavior in the world, but it sure perked up the crowd awaiting the Irwin Tools Night Race on Saturday when

and points while Busch went on to a somewhat unpopular win. Busch added insult to injury during his celebration when he mocked the booing crowd with a fake crying motion. So, needKeselowski declared that, less to say, Keselowski’s pre-race declaration “Kyle Busch is an (donon Saturday made him key)!� somewhat of a hero in the The statement was eyes of many. met with an enthusiastic However, races are not roar from the assembled won on microphones, masses. they are won on the track. Busch and Keselowski And that is exactly where had had a run-in the night before on the same Busch did the talking for track during a Nationwide much of the next three hours. Series race. The incident If there are any out caused Keselowski, the there who doubt that standings’ leader in that Busch is a great wheel series, to lose positions

man, perhaps even the best in the sport today, then go back and look at the move Busch made to take the lead away from Jimmie Johnson after a lap 199 restart. Johnson had chosen the outside lane leaving Busch the less favored bottom groove. At the drop of the green, Busch fainted low but then immediately tucked in behind the No. 48 until the cars reached turn one. Then Busch made a daring move to the outside and stormed passed Johnson. And perhaps the move of the night came just after Jamie McMurray

had taken the lead of the race late in the going. As both cars made the way to pit road at lap 400 for a green flag stop, Busch got around McMurray just before the two reached the entrance to pit road and thus had to maintain pit road speed. The advantage allowed Busch’s crew to get him out ahead of McMurray and put him in position to eventually claim the lead away from David Reutimann. Busch started 19th and finished 1st. Keselowski started 15th and finished 19th, almost two full laps down. Keselowski got a lot

of cheers in the pre-race festivities for what he did on the microphone. Kyle Busch got a trophy and a big check for what he did on the track. I don’t know Kyle Busch personally. He may or may not be an (donky). However, I know he kicked 42 others on Saturday, and he no doubt particularly enjoyed one of those. And for the record, I am neither a Kyle Busch or Brad Keselowski fan but I did get a bit of a chuckle out of Keselowski comment. — Contact me by visiting my website at RacingWithRich.com.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE HARDBALL

Smokies fall 7-4 to Jaxx JACKSON — Tennessee Smokies saw their two-game winning streak come to an end with a 7-4 loss to the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx in the opening game of a threegame series at Pringles Park on Monday night. Despite the loss, the Smokies continue to lead in the second half North Division standings, up seven games on the Huntsville Stars. Tennessee’s “magic number� is now at nine. Smokies starter Trey McNutt took the loss in his Southern League debut, the first loss of the season for McNutt, who was previously 10-0 in 22 starts for Peoria and Daytona. Luis Munoz took the victory for West Tenn to improve to 6-5 on the year. Mumba Rivera picked up his second save. West Tenn scored the first run in the bottom of the first when Alex Liddi drove in Matt Lawson on a SAC fly. Tennessee catcher Steve Clevenger saw his consecutive at-bats with a hit streak end at nine when he grounded out in his first at-bat in the top of the second, ending his streak two shy of the Southern League record. The Smokies cracked the scoreboard in the top of the third on a throwing error by Liddi, which allowed Tony Thomas score and tie the game at 1s. Tennessee took a 2-1 lead in the top of the fifth on a Tony Campana RBI double, scoring Clevenger. West Tenn responded with a four run rally in the bottom

NFL GRIDIRON

NFL fines Ochocinco for timing of Twitter use CINCINNATI (AP) — The National Football League has fined wide receiver Chad Ochocinco $25,000 for the timing of his tweets. The league said Tuesday that Ochocinco’s messages appeared on his Twitter page during a prohibited time at the Cincinnati Bengals versus Philadelphia Eagles preseason game on Friday night. It said the Bengal player violated policies on electronic device possession and posting of social media messages. The use of cell phones, computers or other electronic equipment by players and coaches is prohibited from 90 minutes before kickoff through the end of the game. The NFL’s statement said Ochocinco’s messages on the social media site showed up at 6:50 p.m. and 9:53 p.m. Kickoff was 8:07. Bengals players were off Tuesday.

of the fifth, however, to take the lead back 5-2. McNutt left the game during the bottom of the fifth, pitching 4-2/3 innings and giving up five runs on seven hits, walking two with five

Ks. Tennessee tacked on a run in the top of the sixth and seventh, but the Jaxx answered with a run in the bottom of each of those frames to make it the final.

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Spiritual pep rally tonight at Mills Park

Glades Lebanon and Cartertown Baptist churches are holding a back-to-school spiritual pep rally 6:30 p.m. tonight at Mills Park in Gatlinburg, featuring guest singers and speaker Pastor Mitch Ayers. Food and refreshments will be served, and the entire community is invited.

Pigeon Forge swim-bike-run class

The Pigeon Forge Community Center is offering a fiveweek, 45-minute class with pointers on triathlon activities from Sept. 13 through Oct. 18 every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-member, and registration is at the Community Center. For more information, call Susan Wilkins with the Aquatics Department at 429-7373 ext.18.

Sevier Aquatic Club fall registration

The Sevier Aquatic Club will be holding its fall registration from 4 to 7 p.m. from Thursday, Aug. 26, through Friday, Sept. 3. Indoor practice begins Tuesday, Sept. 7. Former Ohio State Buckeyes swimmer Ryan Buechnerr is the coach, assisted by former UT Vols swimmer Scott Wherry, along with Tracy Kalina and Sarah Nowack, who both have over 16 years of competitive swim experience. SAC is for the beginner through advanced, and morning and evening practices are available with one-on-one instruction for all levels. For more information, call coach Buechnerr at 614-580-0137.

Bowden pushed out by Florida State

NEW YORK (AP) — Bobby Bowden tells The Associated Press he was “pushed out� after 34 years as Florida State coach and that his relationship with former university president T.K. Wetherell is likely beyond repair. Bowden coached for 34 years at Florida State and says he had always had a good relationship with Wetherell. But Bowden also said in an interview with the AP on Tuesday that Wetherell offered him the option of returning for one more season as “ambassador coach,� giving control of the program to successor Jimbo Fisher. Bowden declined and instead retired. Bowden says now he doesn’t want Florida State to “spread the story that I voluntarily, happily resigned.� He said of Wetherell: “I doubt I’ll have a relationship with T.K. anymore.�

In fact, my drive at the 136yard hole with a big, fat pond staring me in the face sailed perfectly to the green. I swore I heard the heartbeat that accompanies a great shot on the Tiger Woods Golf video games as soon as my club face contacted the ball. I got plenty of air, and there was no doubt I had cleared the water. The ball struck the green about 30 feet to the left of the pin and took a big bounce to the right, directly toward the flag. I heard shouts of “it’s in the hole, it’s in the hole,� as I watched my ball headed directly for the cup as if it had been a perfect 30-foot putt. I couldn’t believe my eyes, because I’d never hit a hole-in-one in my life. I still never have, but at least I can say I’ve missed one by just one inch now. That shot alone

made the day a success for me. After the glory of that hole, I continued to hit some decent shots at new holes 14 and 15, but I had no idea what was in store for me at the new 415-yard par-5 Hole 16. The hole looks innocent enough from the tee. You can make out some sand traps to the right near the green, although there are also several traps that are virtually hidden in a blind spot about halfway down the fairway. There is also a big pond the length of the hole along the left side of the fairway, so hitting it straight is a must. As I tapped in for an eventual triple-boogie, I felt used and abused by the challenges of what is certainly the most difficult hole on the course, at least of the 18 that I played. Funny thing is, it made me want to come back some other day and give it another shot. I guess that’s the sick-and-twisted draw that brings amateurs back

yet,� he said. “But once everything gets smoothed out, it will be great. It’s very challenging.� For the barbers Roberts, who frequent all the courses in Sevier County, they said they’ll be back to Eagle’s often. “You can tell that the course is absolutely superbly kept,� said Tony, who displayed his power off the tee all day long. “The greens are awesome, and difficulty-wise, this course has to stack up as one of the toughest here in the county.� Doc said he enjoyed his first experience on some of the new holes at the course, and that he should know good golf because he’s a “scratch� golfer. “And that means, when I’m playing, I scratch myself a lot,� he laughed. “But seriously, it’s great out here, and everybody needs to come out here and play it. Especially if you’re a local, because they give you a good local discount.�

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings say WR Sidney Rice has had hip surgery, a procedure that could keep the Pro Bowler out for the first half of the season or more. The team posted an update on its website Tuesday, a huge blow for the Vikings, who have little depth at receiver.

to the game time after time. That feeling that some day, I can overcome this game. But I digress. Nearing exhaustion from the heat of the afternoon sun and the pain that Hole 16 had caused me, I gutted it out and finished the final two holes with a double-boogie and a boogie. I was glad the round was over, because I knew I would be in some air conditioning momentarily. But I was also glad that I had the experience of golfing at Eagle’s Landing. Buchtman, who appeared as relieved that the round was over as I was, said he had an enjoyable experience at Eagle’s Landing, his first visit ever to the course. He said he’s played at courses across the country, and for the cost of the round the value is great at Eagle’s. For him, the aesthetics of the course still lacked a bit because of some ongoing work. “It’s still under construction, and it needs to be developed

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MSRP $16,310

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU 2LT

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SCHS HOF dinner upcoming

The Sevier County High School Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner will be held 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at SCHS. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and the induction ceremony will be at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. For tickets or more information, contact Bob Barnes at 654-4337.

Pigeon Forge Little League will be holding an Information and Formation Meeting this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be at the Pigeon Forge Community Center in Meeting Room 1. All persons (parents, coaches, umpires, volunteers, etc.) interested are invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. There will be information about the new league presented by a representative from Little League, Inc., and formation of a new advisory board to help govern the Pigeon Forge Little League. For more information, call 429-7373.

PF Ladies Bowling League meeting

The organizational meeting for the 2010 Monday Afternoon Ladies Bowling League is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, inside the bowling center of the Pigeon Forge Community Center. If you like to bowl, you are encouraged to join the league, regardless if you are a beginner or an advanced bowler. The lone requirement is the desire to have a good time. For more information, call Caroline at 654-8600.

Special Event!

1GIES +IOHN;CH !CPCF 5;L 0?FC=M 1BIQ OAOMN Dealer set up - 12:00 Friday, August 27

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32,804

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31,303

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2010 TAHOE 4WD

#9827

#9784

MSRP $44,060 $2000 Customer Cash or

22,788

*$

2010 SILVERADO CREW CAB Z71

2010 TRAVERSE LTZ-FWD

2010 SILVERADO 2500 EXT. CAB 4WD

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20,996

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2010 SILVERADO EXT CAB 1500 4WD

2010 SILVERADO REG. CAB 1500

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PF Little League formation

Smoky Mountain Resorts, The Sons of Confederate Veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederacy present:

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43,462

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Tax, Title, Tags & Lics. fees extra WAC. Dealer retains all rebates and/or incentives. Due to advertising deadlines some units may be sold. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. Program expires 9/07/2010, **0.0% APR Available on select model in lieu of rebates and/or incentives. Prices includes $399 customer service fee.

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Garage Sale Thurs Fri & Sat. 9am-5pm Off Pullen Rd at Conner View Ct. Antiques incl. toys, glassware, furn, jewelry, sports memor, Native American Indian items & collectibles, etc. Large variety of other items.

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Garage Sale, Rain or Shine Thursday & Friday Aug. 26 & 27 Light#10, 234 Conner Heights Rd. about 1/2 mile from Highway. Costume jewelry, small appliances, set of Christmas dishes, small girl & boys clothing, clothing all sizes, lots of stuff, too much to name

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Restaurant

Blaine's Bar & Grill now hiring Exp Servers & hosts. Please apply in person Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30

Timeshare In-House Sales Pro Needed for Gatlinburg area. 30 year old Company needs top in house sales pro. We offer a great working environment, limited supervision and a great commission plan with many opportunities for a bonus. Draw against a commission available for the first 60 days. Currently we have only 1 opening so you must act quickly. You need to be a Tennessee Licensed Real Estate Agent, self starter, able to work alone and be a real pro. Call Paul while this great opportunity is still available 843-267-0767.

Cracker Barrel is looking for friendly, energetic servers who enjoy a fast-paced atmosphere. Apply in person beside Krispy Kreme.

Jewels by Parklane now hiring. Parklane opportunity-can be a fun PT job with FT profits Or a FT career with big time income. Want to be your own boss, Call for more info. 865-850-2207.

Also Garage available.

Wanted... High Energy Sales Person Great earning potential Fantastic Benefit Pkg. Please send resume r375@clayton.net Clayton Homes Sevierville Attn: Jack

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Mountain Rentals of Gatlinburg is looking for Maintenance Personnel for our evening shift 1pm to 9:30pm. Must be reliable, skilled in all phases of cabin maintenance,must have own truck with valid drivers license and insurance, and basic maintenance tools. We offer competitive starting pay and mileage reimbursement. We also offer health benefits after 90 days of employment.Contact Jeff @ 865-436-9274 ext. 2867 for directions to submit an application Memories Theatre Video/dvd tech. exp required. PT evenings. approx 25 hrs. Apply between 10-2 at 2141 Parkway, PF. SEAMSTRESS NEED EXP IN FACTORY SEWING 9-5:30 LID'L DOLLY'S LITE #4 Quality Plumbing & Mechanical is seeking HVAC & Plumbing Service Techs. Must have a min of 3yrs exp. Benefits & Bonuses. 405 Donovans Way, Kodak 865-932-6800 Reservationists and Maintenance needed. Apply in person at 333 Ski Mtn Rd., Gat SALES CLERK $10/hr. Lid'l Dolly's Light #4, PF WAREHOUSE & STOCK $10/hr. LID'L DOLLY'S LIGHT 4 PF Work from Home: Gatlinburg PT/FT Individuals needed to teach the values of living green. Call for interview: (865) 251-5371

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CLARION INN WILLOW RIVER now hiring front desk agent. Computer skills, customer service, good work record. Apply in person 1990 Winfield Dunn Pkwy. Sevierville (Hwy 66). Cobbly Nob Rentals is now hiring Front Desk Clerk. Will work around college schedule. Please apply in person at 3722 E Parkway, Gatlinburg. Drug Free Workplace. Fairfield Inn & Suites in Gatlinburg is now hiring breakfast attendant. Please apply in person at 168 Parkway. Front Desk Clerk Looking for friendly person with excellent people skills and some computer experience. Year round position with benefits. Tree Tops Resort of Gatlinburg 865-436-6559 Front Desk-full-time & Maintenance Man on premises needed. Please apply within. Red Roof Inn & Suites. 401 Hemlock St, Gat. Part-Time Front Desk, Apply in person. Must have experience. Smoky Meadows Lodge 2809 Pkwy. Pigeon Forge.

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People Seeking Employment

Licensed Experienced Nurse, will care for you or your family in your home. Good References. 865-654-8115

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Businesses for Sale

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0610

Unfurnished Apartments

Apartment available new 2BD/1BA w/d hook-up. 1,000 sq ft. Sevierville. 429-3201

FINCHUM PROPERTIES Leasing 1 & 2 BR apts. Hardwood floors, plus many extras, 1 year lease, no pets. TVA energy efficient

865-453-8947 • 865-740-3514 finchumproperties.com

Nice, cleaN 1 Br / 1 BA in SevierviLLe $380.00 + DepoSit no petS 865-712-5238

Boyds Creek Market & Deli

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SEVIERVILLE

850-5700

Call 428-5161

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Park Village Apartments Farm Market

Fresh Okra for sale $1.00 per pound. Call 865-453-7054 between 8am-8pm

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Furniture

New 4pc.

Bedroom Group

Dresser, mirror, 4 Drawer chest, headboard. $399 Cagles Furniture and Appliances

453-0727

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2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhomes

Machinery & Tools

Taking Applications

865-428-5280 Beautiful, newly redecorated 2BR/1BA. $550 mo & $400 dep. Sevierville. 865-712-0254.

Gateway Village Apartments Affordable family housing 1, 2, 3 BR aparts. Appliances, on-site laundry, convenient to city park. 120 West Paine St. Sevierville 865-453-1729. Income limits apply. Section 8, elderly, mobility impaired encouraged to apply. EHO/Handicap Accessible. RIVERWALK - Sevierville

AFFORDABLE LUXURY APARTMENTS

175CFM Smith Diesel Compressor, Tow-able, Asking $4,500 933-0719 or 428-1314 Back Hoe IHI30JX, 12 IN Bucket, Diesel, 10 FT Digging Depth, Weight 6,340 LBS, Asking $8,500 933-0719 or 428-1314

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Misc. Items for Sale

For Sale

A-1 pre-owned dryers, washers, ranges & refrigerators. All with warranty. Cagles Furniture and Appliances

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Unfurnished Apartments

$575 Move in Today. Ideal, quiet location. 2BR/1.5BA. Living room, kitchen. W/D included. No pets. 850-6123

1 & 2 Bedroom

TVA Energy Efficient for Low Cost Electric 1 BR/1 BA - 784 Sq. Ft. 2 BR/2 BA - 1114 Sq. Ft. $545 to $735 Screened Porches Professional Decor & Colors Washer/Dryer Connections or Use our on-site laundry Skylights & Vaulted Ceilings Some Pets Welcome Furnished Corporate Suites Available

Visit us at 240 Riverwalk Dr. 429-4470 www.seviervilleapartments.com

Newly remodeled - 2BR/1BA Apartments. Near Dollywood. 865-712-4545.

BOB RENTS 2 BR & 2 1/2 BA HOUSE NICE/CLEAN SEVIERVILLE

near G’burg

$450 & up

Discount on 1st month’s rent.

865-430-9671 865-228-7533 423-276-5678 2BD Apartment for rent. $600 util. included. Pets welcome. 774-1107 or 216-5585. 2BR/1.5BA C/H, stove, frig, furn. Sevierville NO PETS, patio -$500+. 453-5079 *WEARS VALLEY 1 BR/1BA $525/ Mo. + Dep. Walk-In Closet All kit. Appl. + W/D Conn. Some pets okay (865) 654-6507

APARTMENT 2 BR & 1 BA PIGEON FORGE

865-774-5919 1 & 2 BR avail. Some Pets OK. $400 UP • WATER INCLUDED Murrell Meadows 1/8 mile from Walters State College Allensville Road • Walk to lake Reasonable Rates • 654-7033

Summer Special: Creek Place Eff. Studio w/util. $100-$145 weekly/monthly. Clean, Trolley Rt. 436-2115, 865-567-9232.

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Quiet country setting 2BR/1BA, stove, ref., D/W disposal/micro., W/D hook-up, club house/pool/picnic area 24hr. maint. Year lease, behind S.C.H.S. Great spacious place to live. Dogs ok with deposit.

428-5227

Furnished Apartments/Houses

Walk to Walmart

Large 2 Bedroom/1Bath Furn or Unfurn, Washer & Dryer, Only $300 Dep.

Call 865-789-1427 0620

Homes for Rent

2BD/2BA house. Appl inc. Close to hospital & schools. Sev. $800mo/$800dep. 931-215-4614. 3 Bedroom House/ Leave message 865-397-4040 O/A

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Homes for Rent

Available Sept 30, 3BD/2BA, Living rm, dining rm, kitchen, laundry, huge bonus rm with gas frplc, small bonus rm, gorgeous views from front porch, back patio or side deck. 2 lrg out bldgs on over 1 acre. Some pets ok. $995mo. owner, agent. 865-654-9972

3BR, 2BA, near Boyd’s Creek Elem. Garage, deck, fenced + other extras.

$925 + deposit 865-428-5212

0620

Homes for Rent

NEW HOMES FOR RENT $650-$1,000 Monthly

865-850-3874 0625

Condominiums for Rent Want to Live in Luxury?... Call Today!

House For rent.

3BR/3BA Executive Condos in Sevierville, 3100 sq. ft. swimming pool, pets welcome, loaded with all amenities.

3BR 2BA Boyds Creek area No Pets 850-5700

Call 865-428-5161

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House in Seymour: 3BR, 1BA, LR, kit., laundry room. Located on dead end street. Quiet neighborhood. No Pets! No smoking. $600/mo. + $500 damage deposit. References required. Please call 865-577-3869. House For Sale, or Rent to Own: 2,300 Sq.Ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths and 2 Half Baths, wrap-around porch, over-sized garage, private, 5 mins. from Pkwy. $975 month, 1st, last and deposit.(865) 603-9222

2BR/1.5BA Sev. All appl. inc. 1 yr. lease, No Pets, $500 mo. $350 dep. 680-4290,428-1297 Like New Duplex 2 BDR/ 1 Bath, All Appliances, W/D include Between P.F. & Sev. off Veteran's Blvd. $625 Mo. $500 Damage Deposit. 654-6505

0635 Rooms for Rent

For Rent

Beautiful Creekside Rooms in Gatlinburg

**Nice, cleaN**

3 BR / 2 BA with GARAGe in KodAK AReA

$950.00/mo. + dep. no pets.

865-712-5238

Duplexes for Rent

• Private Balcony • Jacuzzi, Very Quiet • No Pets, No Dep. • $150/week • Wifi & all utl. included

865-621-2941

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE 428 Park Rd.

near trolley stop

Includes All Utilities.

Kodak 3+2: 2,000 SQ. FT. 1 BLK. off 66, NO PETS $800 MO. 865-740-2525

Free Wi-Fi, Cable, Laundry, Kitchens, Clean Rooms, NO PETS.

405-2116

0635 Rooms for Rent Gatlinburg/Dudley Creek

Rent by the week, month, or year. Furnished, plus elec., cable & w/ sewer included. Call for appt.

865-429-2962

0670 Business Places/ Offices

Nice Office with Warehouse Bay. Sevierville Reasonable Rent 453-6289 or 548-6838 Fountain Park, Double Unit, 2 Restrooms, Plenty of Parking, Ground Level, Utilities Furnished, Conference Room Available $875/ MO + D.D. Phone: (423) 623-2230 Office Space 119 S. Blvd. 20 x 30, $475 Month, 865-740-2525

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Mobile Homes for Rent

2BD/1BA mobile home $400dep/$485mo with water incl. No pets. 865-388-3119. 3 BDR Mobile Home & 2 BDR house for rent, some furniture. (865) 654-8702 Camper for rent. Elect & water. $385mo. or work to reduce rent. Private lot. 865-933-8955 D.Wide 2BDR/$500, 2BDR $400 No Pets (865)740-2525 Kodak 3/1 mobile home, yard maintenance, city water, $615mo. Darin 770-335-7008.

3BR/2BA $500-$700/mth Boyds Creek Area No pets. 908-8629

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Homes for Sale

2BR/2BA jacq tub, FP, stove, refrig, microwv, dshwshr near schools & hospital. $98,900. 865-984-0141 or 919-4023. Furnished cabin on 2.5 Acres with detached 2 car garage, workshop & hook up for motor home. Just $120,000 Call Elaine at Homes R Us 865-453-6923 Owner/Agent Moving Sale. Must Sell. 2800 SF Home in Pigeon Forge great subdivision. City water, paved road, 3 miles from Parkway, more information call Joe 865-428-6115 or 305-776-6206. Developer close out: Beautiful home site. Utilities, paved road. 2 miles Chapman Hwy. 1.41 ac. $36,000.00. Call Joe: 865-428-6115 or 305-776-6206.

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Condominiums for Sale

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Business Properties

2 New condos for sale--$189,000, 1,700sf Living, 2 car gar, Jacuzzi, Fpl, Hardwood, All Appl. 865-654-3667 or 865-429-5065

Established Gatlinburg Market & Grill for lease. Call 865-548-4565

0741

WANTED: Investor for income producing real estate. Short term, great return. Contact Jeri 863-381-7370.

Mobile Homes for Sale

New Double-wides Single-wides Trades Welcome Land Home • Packages Call to Qualify

865-566-1733 16X80 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH

$19,900

Ready to Move-In

Call Joe 865-428-1978

0773 Income Property

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1969 Camaro SS, perfect condition, original, unrestored, 396 Cubic Inch 350 Horsepower asking $5500, details at pber75r@msn.com/ 615-216-4895.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Bobbie Lei Ring, as a single woman, to NLC, Inc., Trustee, on December 23, 2003 at Book Volume 1870, Page 613conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the registered holders of GSAMP Trust 2004-HE1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-HE1 The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Fifth (5th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit:Lot 2 of the Blalock, Townsend and Sarten Addition, as shown on plat of record in Map Book 2, Page 82, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:BEGINNING on a stake on Nichols Street at the northwest corner of Lot 1; thence west with Nichols Street 64 feet to a stake, said street at the northeast corner of Lot 3; thence South 6 degrees West 235 feet to stake on the East Pigeon River and at the southeast corner of Lot 3; thence South 78 degrees East with said river a distance of 89 feet to a stake on said river at the southwest corner of Lot 1; thence North 1 degree East 249 feet to a stake on Nichols Street, the point of beginning.

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 203 Nichols Street, Sevierville, TN 37862, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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the County Court Clerk of The Mountain Press ♌ Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Sevier County,Tennessee. 0868 0955 persons, resident Cars for Sale All Legals and non-resident, having claims, 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING matured or unmatured, GTC 2d CONVERTIBLE. against her Estate are required Excellent condition. 57000 to file the same in triplicate miles. Silver exterior. Black with the Clerk of the above interior. Air conditioning. CD named Court within six months player. Cruise Control. from the date of the first pubPower Windows. Power lication (or of the posting, as Locks. Tinted Windows. the case may be) of this noNADA is $9825. Asking tice, otherwise their claim will ONLY $8200 865-466-1139.. be forever barred. All persons indebted to the EGALS above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. 0955 Legals This 20 day of August, 2010.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CLUSTER WOODROW ALLRED Late of Sevier County, Tennessee

Notice is Hereby Given that on the 20 day of Aug 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of CLUSTER WOODROW ALLRED , deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County,Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within six months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 20 day of August, 2010. (Signed) James M. Miller Executor Estate of CLUSTER WOODROW ALLRED By: None Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-25-10 9-1-10

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DWIGHT GREEN Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 12 day of AUGUST 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of DWIGHT GREEN, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County,Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 12 day of August, 2010. (Signed) Joseph Green executor Estate of DWIGHT GREEN By: None Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-18-10 8-25-10

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Estate of DWIGHT GREEN By: None Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-18-10 8-25-10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LENA MAE DOCKERY Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 12 day of AUGUST 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of LENA MAE DOCKERY, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County,Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 12 day of August, 2010. (Signed) Kathy Stiltner executor Estate of LENA MAE DOCKERY By: Richard T. Wallace Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-18-10 8-25-10

Notice is Hereby Given that on the 12 day of AUGUST 2010, 0955 Testamentary, Legals Letters of Administration, in respect to the Estate of LENA MAE DOCKERY, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County,Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 12 day of August, 2010. (Signed) Kathy Stiltner executor Estate of LENA MAE DOCKERY By: Richard T. Wallace Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-18-10 8-25-10

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Estate of LENA MAE DOCKERY By: Richard T. Wallace Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-18-10 8-25-10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LORRAINE T. SPANGLER Late of Sevier County, Tennessee

Notice is Hereby Given that on the 12 day of AUGUST 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of LORRAINE T. SPANGLER, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County,Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 12 day of August, 2010. (Signed) Jeffrey T. Spangler executor Estate of LORRAINE T. SPANGLER By: None Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-18-10 8-25-10

(Signed) Jeffrey T. Spangler executor Estate of LORRAINE T. SPANGLER By: None Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-18-10 8-25-10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARTHA R. WARD Late of Sevier County, Tennessee

Notice is Hereby Given that on the 12 day of AUGUST 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of MARTHA R. WARD, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County,Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 12 day of August, 2010. (Signed) Barbara Maloof executor Estate of MARTHA R. WARD By: none Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-18-10 8-25-10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARY HILLARD Late of Sevier County, Tennessee

Notice is Hereby Given that on the 12 day of AUGUST 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of MARY HILLIARD, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County,Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 12 day of August, 2010. (Signed) Clarence Hillard Helen Hillard Co-executors Estate of MARY HILLIARD By: None Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-18-10 8-25-10

months from the date of the first publication (or of the post0955 Legals ing, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 12 day of August, 2010. (Signed) Clarence Hillard Helen Hillard Co-executors Estate of MARY HILLIARD By: None Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-18-10 8-25-10

NOTICE CAUSE NO. 2010-099 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR BLOUNT COUNTY, TENNESSEE Adoption of Finley Elle Galloway, DOB: January 5, 2008 (Birth Mother: Rebecca Leigh Galloway) By: Jeffrey Earl Conrad And Amy Alicia Conrad, Petitioners Vs. Unknown Birth Father (Possibly known as "Curley" "Kerley" or "Curlee" First Name May be Justin,) Respondent.

In this cause, it appearing from the Order of Publication, that the Respondent, Unknown Birth Father's, identity and residence is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry, it is ordered that publication be made for four successive weeks, in The Mountain Press, Sevierville, Tennessee, notifying Respondent, Unknown Birth Father, to file an answer with this court and sending a copy to Petitioners' attorney, Dawn Coppock, whose address is P.O. Box 388, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871, within 30 days from the last date of publication, exclusive of the last date of publication, or a judgment by default may be entered and the cause set for hearing on November 17, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., ex parte as to said Respondent. Failure to appear may result in the termination of Respondent's parental rights. This 27 day of July 2010. Stephen S. Ogle Clerk and Master 8/18, 8/25, 9/1, 9/8

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILLIAM TRUETT ATCHLEY SR Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 12 day of AUGUST 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of WILLIAM TRUETT ATCHLEY SR, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County,Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 12 day of August, 2010. (Signed) Emma K. Atchley Barbara Kay Atchley co-executors Estate of WILLIAM TRUETT ATCHLEY SR By: Richard T. Wallace Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk

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. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on March 22, 1999, by Kelvin Hopewell and wife Sonya Hopewell to David Seivers, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee in Book T761, Page 515-521, recorded March 23, 1999 (ÅgDeed of TrustÅh); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (ÅgUSDAÅh); and WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Jerry Amonett as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the RegisterÅfs Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed(s) of Trust; and

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the 12 day of AUGUST 2010, Classifieds ♦ A14 Letters Testamentary, of Ad0955 Legals ministration, in respect to the Estate of LORRAINE T. SPANGLER, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County,Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 12 day of August, 2010.

NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Jerry Amonett as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 commencing at 10:00 A.M. at the north door at the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 percent of the high bid price as a non-refundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the 5th Civil District in Sevier County, Tennessee to wit: BEGINNING at an iron rod at a power pole on the Northern right-of-way line of Edgar Drive, a common corner to property of Lyle Overbay; said beginning point being located 1,300 feet more or less from the intersection of Edgar Drive and Love Road; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING and with the line of Overbay, North 20 deg. 58 min. 36 sec. East 76.89 feet to an iron rod, corner to property of Walter Styles; thence with the line of Styles, North 24 deg. 49 min. 38 sec. East 78.33 feet to an iron rod, corner to property of Dale Proffitt; thence with the line of Proffitt, South 61 deg. 23 min. 40 sec. East 153.68 feet to an iro n rod; thence South 28 deg. 40 min. 3 sec. West 93.35 feet to an iron rod; thence leaving Proffitt North 85 deg. 12 min. 57 sec. West 151.08 feet to the point of BEGINNING. Being the same property conveyed to Kelvin Hopewell and wife, Sonya Hopewell by deed of record in De ed Book 652, Page 264-265 in the said RegisterÅfs Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 125 Cedar Hills Road Sevierville TN 37862 CURRENT OWNERS: Kelvin Hopewell and Sonya A. Hopewell The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

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Dear Annie: My 81-year-old mother passed away several months ago. One of her final wishes was that my older sister and I get along. Sis inherited Mom’s house, but she lives five hours away and didn’t want it, so I purchased the house from the estate. I have a sentimental attachment to it, since my father built the place and that’s where we grew up. I go there on my days off to do maintenance and upkeep. My sister is welcome to stay there any time. She was there for Memorial Day and July 4th, and e-mailed that she plans to visit for Labor Day. I told her she is welcome, but the house costs me nearly $400 a month in utilities, taxes, etc., and she should chip in something. She replied that Mom would not want her to pay to stay at the family home. She refuses to give me anything for expenses. It isn’t the money. It’s the principle. I think $15 a day is fair. If I happen to be at the house at the same time, I’m willing to split the cost in half. So, Annie, what do you say? -- Sam in Pittsburgh Dear Sam: This is the equivalent of your vacation home. Generally, when one invites a relative to stay, one doesn’t charge them for the hospitality. However, if Sis is using the family home as a vacation destination, meaning she invites herself and goes when you are not there, it is similar to a hotel and she should pay accordingly. Her visits undoubtedly raise the water and electric bills, so it costs you money. We

think $15 a day is a terrific deal for her, and she should not complain. Dear Annie: My sister and her fiance have been planning their wedding for two years. One of their few requests is that the men in the wedding party wear tuxedos. Our father is the only one refusing to do so, although cost is not an issue. He also has made it clear he isn’t interested in participating in a fatherof-the-bride dance, and we’re not even sure he’ll walk her down the aisle. My sister and my father have always had a wonderful relationship, and he approved of the wedding until he realized they were getting married “so soon.” His behavior is embarrassing for our entire family. I don’t think it’s asking too much for him to wear a tux on such an important occasion. Should we just let him be his usual “easier not to” self and wear a suit? -- Tuxless in Bettendorf, La. Dear Tuxless: We’ll grant that Dad sounds like a spoiled brat, but forcing him to behave like an adult will only create ill-will on the big day. He may have some unresolved issues that make him reluctant to participate in his daughter’s wedding, so you may as well leave him alone. We hope your sister will ask a male relative or her new fatherin-law to step in for a

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father-daughter dance and any other such charming obligations that her father cannot be bothered with. Dear Annie: “Cautious Canadian” was worried that “Nick,” a sex offender, had keys to all the apartments in her building. Society doesn’t deal well with sex offenders. It’s difficult to find a balance between protecting others and allowing ex-offenders to live normal lives after they have served their time. Because so many re-offend, it’s hard to feel generous toward anyone who is in that category. I don’t think Nick should lose his job as the informal super, but he should not have keys to the apartments. Having such access will tempt him to re-offend. Also, if word gets out that Nick is on probation, he might be blamed for real or imagined thefts or damages for which he isn’t responsible. I am, however, annoyed that “Canadian’s” husband wasn’t more protective. He’s either naive or is disregarding her fears, possibly leaving her in danger. -- Cambridge, Mass. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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GREENEVILLE (AP) — A federal judge in Greeneville has sentenced a convicted sex offender from Mountain City to 30 years in prison in the kidnapping of a teenage boy who was kept for three years. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Eastern District of Tennessee said 38-year-old Jerry Wayne Dunn was sentenced Monday on his guilty plea to kidnapping, which he entered Feb. 5. The statement from the office of U.S. Attorney Gregg. L. Sullivan said Dunn had previously served eight years on a state rape conviction from 1997. He pleaded guilty to luring a boy from Mountain City with video games and taking him to Slidell, La., in August 2005, changing the boy’s name and keeping him out of school. Dunn was arrested and the teen recovered after they returned to Mountain City in December 2008. Prosecutors said the boy has returned to his family. They said he was denied medical and dental care while being held.

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Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete, 22, is crowned Miss Universe during the Miss Universe pageant, Monday in Las Vegas. Navarrete has quickly made it clear what she plans to promote as the world’s newest Miss Universe — her home country. “I want the whole world to know about my country and my people,� the Guadalajara native said after beating 82 competitors.

9 states, D.C., get $3.4B in ‘Race to the Top’ grants ATLANTA (AP) — More than 13 million students and 1 million educators will share $3.4 billion from the second round of the federal “Race to the Top� grant competition, the U.S. Education Department said Tuesday. The department chose nine states — Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Rhode Island — and the District of Columbia for the grants. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said 25,000 schools will get money to raise student learning and close the achievement gap. Georgia came in third in the first round of the $4.35 billion competition in March, losing out to Tennessee and Delaware, which are sharing $600 million. Thirty-five states and the District of Columbia applied for the second round of the competition, and the Education Department named 19 finalists in July. The “Race to the Top� program, part of President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus plan, rewards states for taking up ambitious changes to improve struggling schools. The competition instigated a wave of reforms across the country, as states passed new teacher accountabil-

ity policies and lifted caps on charter schools to boost their chances of winning. “These states show what is possible when adults come together to do the right thing for children,� Duncan said in a conference call with reporters. “Every state that applied showed a tremendous amount of leadership and a bold commitment to education reform. The creativity and innovation in each of these applications is breathtaking.� In the first round of the contest in the spring, just two states were winners — Tennessee and Delaware — and they scored more than 440 out of a possible 500 points.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shirley Sherrod, ousted from the Agriculture Department during a racial firestorm that embarrassed the Obama administration, rejected an offer to return to the USDA on Tuesday. But at a cordial news conference with the man who asked her to leave — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack — she said she may do consulting work for him on racial issues. She was asked to leave her job as Georgia’s director of rural development in July after comments she made in March were misconstrued as racist. She has since received numerous apologies from the administration, including from Obama himself, and Vilsack asked her to return. But she said at the news conference with a clearly disappointed Vilsack that she did not think she could say yes to a job “at this point, with all that has happened.�

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42 killed in China jet crash

BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese passenger jet overshot a fog-shrouded runway in the country’s northeast and burst into flames Tuesday, killing 42 people and injuring 49 others, state media said. The Henan Airlines plane with 91 passengers and crew crashed in Heilongjiang province’s Yichun city, the official Xinhua News Agency said. China Central Television quoted Sun Bangnan, deputy director of the Heilonjiang Public Security Department, as saying that 42 bodies had been recovered and that 49 people were rescued and taken to local hosptials.

Man notices head wound 5 years later

BERLIN (AP) — Police say a man living in Germany was shot in the back of his head, but that it took him five years to realize it. Police said Tuesday that the 35-year-old man was hit by a .22-caliber bullet in the western town of Herne as he was out in the street partying and drunk on New Year’s Eve five years ago. They say the man recalled receiving a blow to the head, but told them he didn’t seek medical assistance at the time. The bullet did not penetrate the skull, and police say the Polish man only went to see a doctor recently when he felt a lump on the back of his head. An X-ray showed an object under his skin, and doctors operated and found the projectile. Police say it may have been a stray bullet fired by a reveler in celebration.

Home sales plunge 27 percent

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of previously occupied homes plunged last month to the lowest level in 15 years, despite the lowest mortgage rates in decades and bargain prices in many areas. July’s sales fell by more than 27 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.83 million, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday. It was the largest monthly drop on records dating back to 1968, and sharp declines were recorded in all regions of the country.

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Number of U.S. troops in Iraq falls below 50,000 By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press Writer BAGHDAD — The number of U.S. troops in Iraq has fallen below 50,000 for the first time since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion and ahead of the end-ofthe-month deadline mandated by President Barack Obama, the American military said in a statement Tuesday. The number is a watershed in the more than seven years that the United States has been at war in Iraq. Under Obama’s plan, American forces will no longer conduct combat operations but are instead to focus on training Iraqi troops. “We’ve met our goal,” Gen. Ray Odierno, the commanding general in Iraq, told reporters Tuesday. “But the story is not about 50,000. The story is that we are continuing to be committed to Iraq. But our commitment is going to change.” Odierno said that going forward, the focus will be on economic, political, cultural, and technological developments as opposed to just the military relationship. There are currently 49,700 troops in Iraq and that number will remain level through next summer, Odierno said. The White House counterterrorism chief John

draw, and frequent attacks by insurgents are raising doubts about the ability of Iraqi forces to protect the country in the absence of American backup. Underscoring the threat to Iraq’s stability amid the political vacuum, a car bomber Tuesday evening killed three people and injured seven at a police checkpoint in Baqouba, a former insurgency stronghold 35 miles (60 kilometers) northeast of Baghdad, said Diyala police command spokesman Maj. Ghalib al-Karkhi. Two of those killed were policemen.

Additionally, an alQaida in Iraq front group announced it has targeted Iraqi judges in its campaign to re-ignite sectarian strife. The judges are on alQaida’s hit list because of handing death sentences to “Sunnis, imprisoned in Shiite prisons,” the group said. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, whose State of Law Coalition garnered 89 seats in the election, has been battling to retain his office. A Sunnibacked coalition led by former prime minister Ayad Allawi, who is Shiite, won 91 seats in the balloting.

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