September 23, 2009

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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 25, No. 266 ■ September 23, 2009 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents

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Seymour man faces 18 charges

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43-year-old arrested for drugs, stolen property, firearms; held on $50,000 bond By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

5Mitchell’s on par SCHS golfer Katie Mitchell qualifies for state golf tourney Sports, Page A9

SEYMOUR — A multi-agency investigation resulted Tuesday in 18 charges against a local man after authorities confiscated drugs, stolen property and more than two dozen firearms from his home. Sevier County sheriff’s deputies

and other law enforcement operatives raided the South Delozier Road home of 43-year-old Curtis L. Ogle Thursday, Sheriff Ron Seals said. They found 28 firearms, 56 grams of crack cocaine and additional drugs and property that had been reported stolen. “This has been an ongoing investigation for some time,” Seals said. “We had gotten infor-

mation that he was selling drugs and fencing items for drugs.” The sheriff’s department charged Ogle on Tuesday with 14 counts of felony theft, possession of a schedule II narcotic, possession of a schedule II narcotic for resale, possession of a schedule III narcotic for resale and possession of items with altered or removed serial numbers. He was

being held in lieu of $50,000 bond. The department’s criminal investigations division and street crimes division worked with investigators from Blount and Anderson counties in pursuing the case, Seals said. They found items including 13

Local agencies drop off task force

Autumn arrives

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4th Judicial District drug team under fire after dealer accusation

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By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

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Reducing obesity Sevierville could be one of 15 cities to test new weight-loss program Page A3 Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press

Weather Today

The transition from summer to fall is evident around the county as businesses set up displays such as the one at Dixie Stampede. Autumn officially arrived at 5:18 Tuesday afternoon.

Voters purged from county rolls

Mostly cloudy High: 84°

Tonight Partly cloudy Low: 65° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Timothy Loposser, 35 Mary Headrick, 75 Gus Dorminey Jr., 85 Shirley Rogers, 73 Margaret Loy, 85 Joe Clark, 94 Dora Luttrell, 94 Fred Shadowens, 82 Sadie Gantous, 100 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . A1-A6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A2 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . A8-A10 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A14 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A14 Classifieds . . . . . A10-A13

Corrections The Mountain Press is committed to accuracy. Please report factual errors by calling 428-0748 Ext. 214.

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2,327 names cleared because they haven’t visited polls recently By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — More than 2,300 people will be turned away if they show up to cast a ballot in next year’s elections, following a recent purging of the county’s voter rolls. State and federal laws require that the list be cleared of names of residents who, in essence, haven’t voted recently. Those who haven’t voted in at least two federal elec-

“We’re required to do this every two years,” Flynn said. “These people have been inactive at least since 2005.” — Administrator of Elections Ronee Flynn

tions are sent a notice they’ll be dropped off the rolls if they don’t respond. Unfortunately, 2,327 folks didn’t, and their registrations were cancelled starting in June, Administrator of Elections Ronee Flynn told the Election Commission. “We’re required to do this every two years,” Flynn said. “These people have been inactive at least

since 2005.” Letters have been sent to those individuals, and phone calls have gone out, but to no avail. Election officials will be running an advertisement in The Mountain Press in the coming weeks that includes the full list of purged names. The move means those purged won’t be allowed to vote unless See VOTERS, Page A5

WSCC has record fall enrollment Sevier County campus shows 17% increase

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer Walters State Community College has experienced a record fall enrollment, with 17 percent more students attending its Sevier County campus than last year. A total of 6,862 students are attending the college’s main campus in Morristown, which breaks its 2003 record of 6,214 students. A total of 1,590 students are enrolled at WSCC’s Sevier County campus. “We were in very good shape for the increase in Sevierville due to our two new buildings, the Conner-Short Center and Cates-Cutshaw Hall,” WSCC President Wade McCamey said.

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Dr. Abigail Mabe averages 30 students in her General Biology I Lab class at WSCC. McCamey added that the Sevierville campus should be able to serve 2,000 to 2,200 students. “When unemployment levels increase, individuals who have lost their jobs turn to community colleges as one of the quickest ways to learn

skills that prepare them for new opportunities,” he said. The college’s Center for Workforce Development provides career guidance and other employment-related services. It has partnered with the school’s Technical

Education Division to obtain a $1.95 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to establish the Center for Workforce Education, which trains students and employees in advanced See WSCC, Page A4

Local law enforcement agencies are no longer participating in the embattled Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force. The task force was again in the news this week when the Knoxville News Sentinel reported allegations that a drug dealer told an undercover FBI agent he was selling drugs to a task force member who was protecting him from other law enforcement investigations. The task force has come under fire several times in recent years, including when a former Sevier County Sheriff’s deputy was caught taking money from its coffers to pay for a drug habit he’d developed at the time as well as from suspects. Mark Victor Shults eventually pleaded guilty to theft charges and served time in the Sevier County Jail. His sentence also called for him to repay the money he’d taken. The task force came under fire again after two cases where informants allegedly misidentified suspects and led to false charges being filed, including charges against a Seymour man that were quickly dropped. The task force typically uses undercover agents from local law enforcement departments, but local agencies say they are not sending officers and have not for some time. Most said they wanted to devote their officers to local crimes, rather than loaning them out to a task force that covers a fourcounty area. The fourth judicial district includes Sevier, Cocke, Jefferson and Grainger counties. Sheriff Ron Seals said they haven’t sent an officer to the task force since Shults got into trouble. “We have our street crimes unit that does the same thing,” he said. “I felt we had a need here in our community to get these street level drug vendors. That’s why people break into these houses is because of drugs,” he said. . The Sevierville Police Department hasn’t sent an officer to the task force since 2007, spokesman Bob Stahlke said. “We do have an officer See AGENCIES, Page A5

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Editor’s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered. They are listed by date. To place an item phone 4280748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress. com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

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Sevierville Story Time

Sevier County Main Library preschool story time 10:30 a.m. 453-3532.

Thursday, Sept. 24 Hot Meals

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

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

Women’s Bible Study

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, Sevierville

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Homeschool 4-H Club organizational meeting 1:30 p.m. at 4-H Office, 752 Old Knoxville Highway, adjacent to fairgrounds. Open to homeschool or private school students in grades 4-12.

Gatlinburg World Outreach Center, 3420 Birds Creek Road, presents “Life on Fire� 6-10 p.m. today and 2-10 p.m. Saturday, featuring music, dance and drama teams, games, food and camping.

SafeSpace Golf Tourney

SafeSpace golf tournament for women starts at 9 a.m., Dandridge Golf & Country Club. $60 entry fee. 453-9254.

FCE

Midway Family, Community and Education Club meets at 1 p.m. at Mountain National Bank, Kodak branch.

Caton’s Chapel Dance

Caton’s Chapel School dinner-auction-dance. $5 chili meal at 5 p.m.; $3 children’s dance at 7; and auction 7. Proceeds go to buy computers. 453-2132.

Senior Series

Senior Series meeting at MountainBrook Village has been canceled. 428-2445.

Sevier County PTSCO

Sevier County High School PTSCO meets at 8:30 a.m. and/or at 5:30 p.m. in the library conference room regarding opportunities for students. E-mail to schsfoundation@ gmail.com or call 4534666.

Kid’s Night Out

Kid’s Night Out 6 to 10 p.m., Pigeon Forge Community Center. Activities: bowling, swimming, pizza and a movie.

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 Christopher Charles Barath, 19, of 107 Pebbles Road in Seymour, was charged Sept. 21 with assault. He was released on $1,500 bond. u Robert Dewayne Bryant, 46, of Newport, was charged Sept. 21 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Ronnie Edward Christian, 47, of Knoxville, was charged Sept. 22 with two circuit court warrants. He was being held. u Anthony Kevin Crespo, 48, of Newport, was charged Sept. 21 with a circuit court warrant. He was being held. u Dale William Draves, 30, of 1381 Alpine Drive in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 22 with domestic violence assault. He was being held in lieu of $2,000 bond. u Felicia Renee Halcomb, 22, of 602 East parkway #11 in Gatlinburg, was charged

Sept. 22 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. She was being held. u Jennifer L. Holmes, 32, of 3695 Sims Road in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 21 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court and failure to appear. She was being held. u Robin Yvetta Humphrey, 45, of Knoxville, was charged Sept. 21 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. She was being held. u Matthew Weeks McDermott, 27, of 790 Sugar Loaf Lane in Seymour, was charged Sept. 21 with viola-

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Recently released inmate arrested on burglary charge Suspect being held on $30,000 bond By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

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Triumphant Quartet was chosen by fans as their favorite Male Quartet of the year at the Singing News Fan Awards. From left are members Clayton Inman, lead; Eric Bennett, bass; David Sutton, tenor; Scott Inman, baritone; and Jeff Stice, pianist.

Triumphant Quartet wins national award From Submitted Reports

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Triumphant Quartet, based in Sevier County, was chosen by the readers of The Singing News as their favorite Male Quartet of the year at the National Quartet Convention. Members of the group are David Sutton, Eric Bennett, Clayton Inman, Scott Inman and pianist Jeff Stice. Stice was voted Favorite Musician of 2009, and Bennett was

voted fan favorite for the bass category. Formed in 2003, the then-named Integrity Quartet began at the Louise Mandrell Theater in Pigeon Forge. The founding members, all residents of Sevier County, brought a combined 80-plus years of singing experience. In addition to a full-time schedule at the theater, the group also performed across the country. In 2004, the quartet

signed with Daywind Records and performed “Amazing Grace� for over 100,000 people at the University of Tennessee homecoming game. In December of that year, after a nationwide contest to submit entries, it changed its name to Triumphant Quartet. When the Louise Mandrell Theater became The Miracle Theater in January 2006, the Triumphant Quartet remained.

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T h e y were eventually able to link Hill to the vehicle and the crimes. Hill confessed to the crimes, Hill Seals said, and told deputies he had been selling the stolen property to obtain drugs. They charged him with two counts of aggravated burglary; he was already out on bond in relation to a burglary charge filed in August. He is being held at the Sevier County Jail in lieu of $30,000 bond.

The investigation is continuing, and more charges against Hill are possible, Seals said. Anyone with information on the case should contact the criminal investigations division at 428-1899. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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In Memoriam

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Survivors: son and daughterin-law, Mel and Reba Luttrell of Maryville; two grandsons; two great-grandsons; sister and brotherin-law, Esther and L. O. Harmon of Panama City Beach, Fla.; niece, Betty Clepper of Seymour; special friends. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shiloh Cemetery in Pigeon Forge for a graveside service with Rev. Philip Bembower officiating. The family received friends Tuesday at McCammon-AmmonsClick Funeral Home, Maryville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1818, Memphis, TN 38101.

Shirley Ann Brummett Rogers, 73 of South Knoxville, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2009, after a courageous battle of multiple myeloma cancer. She was a graduate of Fulton High School and the University of Tennesse. She worked for General Mills and was comptroller for Tom’s Foods then later the Office Manager for Knoxville Institute of Hair Design. Survivors: husband, Jack W. Rogers, son and daughter-in-law Larry and Pat Rogers, four grandsons; special friends. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Valley Grove Baptist Church 9000 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920, or to the American Cancer Society c/o Judy n www.mccammonammonsclick.com Stearly 411 Ashley Avenue, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Funeral was held Tuesday in Fred Clarence Atchley’s Seymour Chapel with the Shadowens Revs. W. A. Galyon and David Fred Clarence Shadowens, 82 of Webster officiating. Family and Sevierville, died Aug. 24, 2009. friends meet 10 a.m. Wednesday in Survivors: wife, Edith Shadowens; Highland South Cemetery for gravedaughter, Elsie (Jim) Brown; four side service and interment. grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters; numerous nieces n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com and nephews. A memorial service officiated by Margaret Jenkins Loy Pastor Steve Dawson, will be held Margaret Jenkins Loy, 85 of 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Knoxville, died Saturday, Sept. 19, Sevier County Church of God. 2009, at Brakebill Nursing Home. Margaret was a 50-year mem- Sadie Martha Gantous ber of Grand Chapter Order of the Sadie Martha Gantous, 100, Eastern Star, Fountain City No. 160. of Sevierville, died Saturday, Margaret graduated from Phi Beta Sept. 19, 2009. Phi High School in Gatlinburg and Survivors: daughter and sonKnoxville Business College. She was in-law, Tura and Bill Loose; son retired from Albers Drug Company and daughter-in-law, Albert and after 40 years of service. Audrey Gantous; seven grandSurvivors: sister, Laura Maples of children; 13 great-grandchildren; Virginia; sister and brother-in-law two great-great-grandchildren; Dorothy and Carroll Cordell of Florida; brother, George Joseph. brother and sister-in-law, Jack In lieu of flowers, memorial and Kitty Jenkins of Colorado; and donations may be sent to Holy beloved nieces and nephews; aunt, Burdell Peterson of Washington; Family Catholic Church, P.O. Box several great-nieces, nephews, 817, Seymour, TN 37865. Memorial Mass 10 a.m. cousins and many friends; stepson and wife, H. A. and Alice Loy of Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Holy Knoxville; two step-grandchildren; Family Catholic Church with Father Reagan officiating. two step-great-granddaughters. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Cremation arrangements by Sept. 22, at Rawlings Funeral Home Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, chapel in Sevierville with the the Rev. 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, Dennis Blazier officiating. Interment TN. (577-2807) service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Pigeon Forge Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memories may be made to Sharon Baptist Church, 7916 Pedigo Road, Knoxville, TN 37918.

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Joe O. Clark Joe O. Clark, 94 of Sevierville, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors: wife, Pearlie Clark; son, Roger Clark; daughters, Gloria Thompson, Jolene Brown, Bernita Rigney; step-daughters, Carol J. Adkins, Freda Schluep; several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles M. Clark, Tommy Clark; sisters, Betty Bum; extended family, Funeral service 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Hyder officiating. Interment 1 p.m. Thursday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens with military honors provided by American Legion Post 104. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Dora Hacker Luttrell Dora Hacker Luttrell, 94 of Maryville, formerly of Sevierville, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at her home.

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manufacturing skills. Enrollment at all WSCC campuses has increased, with its Claiborne County Center for Higher Education experiencing the highest percentage increase with 30.6 percent more students this fall. The Sevier County campus had the second highest per-

centage increase, followed by the Greeneville/Greene County Center for Higher Education with a 11.1 percent increase. “We’ve been tested to see if we could absorb the increase, and we can because of our multiple campuses,” McCamey said. For more information on WSCC, visit www.ws.edu or call 1-800-225-4770. n ebrown@themountainpress.com

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Gus D. Dorminey Jr. Gus D. Dorminey Jr., age 85, of Pigeon Forge, TN, formerly of Lawrenceville, GA, entered into rest on Sunday, September 20, 2009. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Grace Wynnell Dorminey; two brothers, Lloyd Dorminey of Norman Park, GA, and Gerald and Evelyn Dorminey of Moultrie, GA; and one sister-in-law, Eula Lee Dorminey of Sylvester, GA; three sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Brenda Crowe Dorminey of Pigeon Forge, David and Suzanne Johnson Dorminey, Wayne and Karen Stephens Dorminey both of Grayson, GA; two daughters, Lynn Dorminey Wideman of Pigeon Forge, Janice Dorminey Vagner of Moody, AL; seven grandchildren, Dena Dorminey Kelly, Duane Dorminey, Wesley Dorminey, Jason Wideman, Marsha Willoughby, Brittany Dorminey and Nicholas Vagner; eight greatgrandchildren, Celeste Wideman, Stormy, Grace and Dylan Willoughby, Cole and Katie Kelly, Libby and Andrew Dorminey; and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Dorminey was born in Dooley County, GA, on Aug. 8, 1924, to Julia Brown Dorminey and Gus D. Dorminey Sr. He served in the United States Army during World War II and after being honorably discharged from the military, he had a 35-year-long career with the Veterans Administration. He also served as an active deacon at his church for many years. During his retirement, he enjoyed building, woodworking and farming. His greatest joys were his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his faith. A Graveside Service Celebrating the Life of Gus Dorminey will be held Friday, September 25, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Gwinnett Memorial Park in Lawrenceville, GA, with life-long friend, Ralph Burton, officiating. Military Honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www. wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Lawrenceville, GA, is in charge of arrangements 770-963-2411.

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CHATTANOOGA (AP) — Emergency workers in trucks and boats evacuated hundreds of people in a Chattanooga suburb Tuesday, including 120 residents from a retirement center, as rain-swelled Tennessee River tributaries spilled across low-lying areas . East Ridge public safety spokesman Erik Hopkins said 500 people were evacuated before sunny conditions returned and the overflow appeared to stop rising in the afternoon. “From all indications right now we are at the crest,” Hopkins said.

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they come into the office and re-register, Flynn said. Flynn, a Republican, is only a few months into her term as administrator. She was voted into the post to replace Democrat Ed Kuncitis by a Republican majority on the Election Commission. It’s the first time the GOP has gotten control of that group in nearly a century and a half after securing a majority of the seats in the General Assembly in last year’s election. Since taking office, Flynn has become certified as an

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House votes to extend jobless benefits Editors: All figures as of: 5:25:04 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jobless workers in imminent danger of losing their unemployment benefits would get a 13-week reprieve under legislation approved by the House on Tuesday. The House bill, which applies to 27 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico with unemployment rates of 8.5 percent or higher, would add to the already-record levels of benefits that have been available to the jobless as the country struggles to recover from its prolonged economic malaise. It would not, however, give any extra benefits to the longtime unemployed in states that have lower levels of joblessness, including Nebraska, North Dakota and Utah. The bill passed easily, 331-83, although the two parties cast the measure in different lights. NOTE: Figures reflect market fluctuations after close; may not match other AP content

utility trailers, jewelry, power and industrial tools and lawn and garden equipment that they believe had been stolen, he said. The serial numbers on many of the items had bene altered or removed; Seals said people who have reported items such as that stolen can contact the sheriff’s department if n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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who is assigned to street level crime and he does theft, burglary (and) drugs, but he’s not assigned to any other agency,� Stahlke said. “We feel that assigning the officer in this fashion is the best use of city resources.� Gatlinburg Chief Randy Brackins was out of the office and couldn’t be reached, but a spokesperson for the office confirmed they do not currently contribute officers to the task force. Pigeon Forge Police Chief Jack Baldwin said he also decided it was better to have his officers focused on local crime. “We needed to have people working here and just didn’t have the manpower to keep somebody there. We just needed the people to be here working,� he said. District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn could not be reached for comment. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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to buy an entirely new set of equipment, thanks to the Voter Confidence Act, another mandate out of Washington. After complaints that the machines being used under HAVA are too susceptible to questions about reliability, including concerns they could be hacked into because they’re connected to a network as they run, as well as their lack of a paper trail for the vote, the government opted to require those systems be replaced. The new law requires counties to use paper ballots read by

optical scan machines. However, there are not yet any such scanners approved for use here, so all 95 of Tennessee’s counties — including two that already use optical scan systems — have been left in limbo as they wait to hear what they’ll be required to do, Flynn said. Matthews said the group is prepared to act once that information and money to fund the purchases are released. “We’re ready to go when they give us some money,� Matthews said. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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Annual SMARM banquet to be held

Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries’ eighth annual Streams of Mercy banquet will be on Oct. 1 at the Sevierville Event Center. It will begin at 5:30 p.m. Bill Williams, former WBIR news anchor, will speak. The evening will also include a dinner and silent auction. Tickets are $35 each and available at the SMARM office. For more information visit www.smarm.org or call 908-3153.

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A “Healthy Aging” workshop sponsored by the Sevier County Elder Watch Coalition will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center on Chapman Highway. Topics include volunteering, how to get debtfree, Project Lifesaver, the emotional effects of aging, and scam alerts. Lunch will be provided free by Tennessee State Bank for seniors and their caregivers. Vendors will be on hand with inf0rmation about services and products. SEVIERVILLE

Youth BLAAST event set today

Sevier County’s youth pastors and leaders encourage teens, parents and churches to visit the fairgrounds from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. today for Believers Living Always Abounding Seeking Teens (BLAAST). There will be games, a worship service and concert.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park plans to close the Foothills Parkway East in Cocke County, from Interstate 40 to Cosby, today. Closure will begin at 8 p.m. with the road re-opened by 7 a.m. Thursday. An engineering consultant will be drilling core samples through the pavement to be used to develop plans to repave the road.

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STD rate high for women in state NASHVILLE (AP) — The 2009 Tennessee Women’s Health Report Card has found cases of common sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in the state. The Tennessean reports health officials examined the records of over 3 million Tennessee women and found cases of chlamydia had increased by 67 percent between 2002 and 2007, from 425 cases per 100,000 women to 633. Cases among black women increased from

852 cases per 100,000 to 2,032. Tennessee has the ninth highest rate of chlamydia infection in the country. The state is also in the top ten for rates of gonorrhea and syphilis, which also rose over the five-year study period. Dr. Katherine Hartmann is the director of women’s health research at Vanderbilt University. She said it is hard to tell whether the increase is truly a trend or just represents better reporting and screening. Another report

due out in two years should help determine that. Davidson County health official Brad Beasley said he sees the largest number of cases among women between about 14 and 24. From talking to them in one-on-one screenings, he believes the high rate of infection is due to risky behavior. That is despite educational efforts on college campuses and in some high schools. “I think there is discussion, but in the community there are always more avenues for discussion,”

Beasley said. “I think it is about people’s comfortable level.” Dr. Kimberly Looney, an assistant professor at Meharry Medical College, said more needs to be done to educate women about the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases and how to avoid contracting them — similar to the educational efforts for HIV. Looney also would like to see more targeted screening in ZIP codes where women have been shown to have high rates of infection.

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Taste of Autumn set for Thursday

Taste of Autumn will be held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center on Thursday, a benefit for the United Way of Sevier County. The $25 tickets entitle persons to unlimited sampling from all the participating vendors, plus music and a live auction. All of the proceeds go to the 2009 United Way campaign. Tickets are available at Gatlinburg welcome centers on the Spur, at the Aquarium and on-line at www.uwosc. org. Table reservations are also available. For more information call 436-0500.

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quote roundup “The recession has affected everybody in one way or another as families use lots of different strategies to cope with a new economic reality. Job loss — or the potential for job loss — also leads to feelings of economic insecurity and can create social tension.” — said Mark Mather, associate vice president of the nonprofit Population Reference Bureau in statement a day before the release of U.S. census data on the impact of the recession.

“Before other countries would complain that we acted like we owned the world. Now the complaint is that we have done a really bad job at managing the global economy and have messed it up for everybody.” — David Wyss, chief economist at Standard & Poor’s in New York in a statement as President Barack Obama pushes the Group of 20 leading industrial nations to make sweeping changes in how they run their economies in the years ahead.

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The Bob Evans Restaurant in Pigeon Forge closed over the weekend. For those who lost their jobs Sunday with virtually no notice, the announcement was shocking. The company has a policy of giving no notice of coming layoffs as quality of service suffers for the last few weeks that location is open. The company has offered severance packages to everyone let go in the move. n

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On Sept. 23, 1952, Sen. Richard M. Nixon, R-Calif., facing calls to withdraw as Dwight D. Eisenhower’s running mate, went on television to defend himself against allegations of improper campaign fundraising. The address, which came to be known as the “Checkers” speech because of Nixon’s on-air reference to a dog given to his family as a gift, proved highly successful in rallying public support for keeping Nixon on the GOP ticket. On this date:

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NEW YORK (AP) — Dan Brown’s new novel has passed the 2 million mark. Doubleday announced Tuesday that sales for “The Lost Symbol” topped 2 million copies in its first week. The total, for the United States, Britain and Canada, includes h a r d cover, audio and e-book sales. “The Lost Symbol” came out Sept. 15 Brown with an initial print run of 5 million books that since was raised to 5.6 million. The book is Brown’s first since “The Da Vinci Code.”

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Let’s walk together in humility Tom Corbett is the Republican attorney general of the state (to be more precise, the commonwealth) of Pennsylvania and a candidate for governor. According to his campaign, Corbett deserves a look because he has protected Pennsylvanians “from all walks of life.” Hispanic Heritage Month, we are told by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is the time “to highlight the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans from ‘all walks of life.’” To read my daily newspaper is to learn that the citizens who came to the Washington, D.C., Tea Party to protest federal government policy, and their fellow Americans who came to rally in support of the public health care option in the current legislation, as well as the membership of the American Motorcyclist Association, all have one thing in common: They come “from all walks of life.” It is obvious that regardless of our political, personal or philosophical preferences, we Americans like to brag that support for the cause, position or activity we back goes beyond people like us and, instead, enlists and appeals to diverse folks from all walks of life. Of course, as you already knew, nobody knows precisely just how many “walks of life” there are in American political life. The last administration was conspicuous for its leader’s (over)confident strut. Most losing campaigns are cursed by the public stumble or misstep. Voters do not much like the political tiptoe, especially when it is used to duck a controversial question. Nobody on our side of a campaign ever lurches or skulks. Those forms of perambulation are reserved exclusively for individuals with whom we disagree. The current president has brought back the lope, which his admirers insist is rather a (semi-purposeful) stride. In terms of political popularity, amateur survey research concludes that the amble is still much preferred to the prance or the mince. When it comes to the long tramp of crafting and passing legislation, plodding still works. The Reagan administration was famous, among its fans, for Walking Tall. Come to think about it, no political cause or candidate has ever boasted about Walking Short. Heightism remains one of this society’s most serious and deliberately unaddressed prejudices. Which illogically raises something that continues to bother me. Reagan was the first president, when boarding or leaving the Marine helicopter, who saluted the Marine enlisted man standing outside. To be fair, the Gipper looked good doing what was never required or endorsed by military custom. Saluting is generally not prescribed when one’s head is uncovered, as the non-saluting Dwight Eisenhower and John Kennedy and Gerald Ford knew from their own wartime experience in military service. Ever since Reagan, every chief executive has felt obliged to salute, and frankly they look silly doing it. Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama have never appeared natural or comfortable doing it. It is time to drop it and return to the appropriate ways of Ike and JFK. Back to the walks of life. There is a lot less public consumption of alcohol in official Washington than there was a generation ago. This has resulted in the marked reduction in politicians staggering under the influence of white wine, but they’re still understandably being staggered by bad poll numbers. Let us hope that regardless of which walk of life we come from or prefer, that we can somehow learn to finally walk humbly together. — Mark Shields is a veteran political campaign manager and frequent television talk show commentator. Column distributed by Creators Syndicate. (C)2009 Mark Shields.

Editorial

Water wars Dispute over water proceeds deserves discussion and mediation before litigation Experts are saying the conflicts and wars facing the world in decades to come won’t be over oil or religion, but water. Look at it this way. There are other ways to produce energy, and there are so many religions they’ll never get along anyway. But you can’t manufacture water, and you sure as heck can’t live without it. The possibility we could have local governments suing each other over water is unsettling. You expect states might do that, as some in America already are. But the local county suing local cities? The Sevier County Water Committee, composed of county commissioners, is poised to go to court to make the cities of Pigeon Forge and Sevierville adhere to a 1997 agreement in which, the county says, the cities agreed to provide water to lines run by the county to some remote areas. The cities were supposed to provide regular reports to the county on revenues generated by those new water customers,

and share in the proceeds. That isn’t being done, county officials say, and the frustration has reached a peak. County Commissioner Jim Keener calls the situation “a nightmare.” The committee, using data given to it by the cities, says Pigeon Forge owes the county over $500,000, and Sevierville more than $300,000. The cities claim there are no profits to be turned over, that the cost of getting the water to those remote areas offsets any real profits from the project. While the cities have water treatment plants, the county doesn’t. The county is not in the water business, though that could change if some have their way. The county has to rely on the cities to provide rural residents treated water through pipes instead of wells. But just as cable TV companies didn’t find it cost-effective to run lines to some remote areas because there weren’t enough potential customers to justify the expense, so too the cities claim that they can’t make any money

sending water to some areas of Sevier County. Thus the impasse. And the ill will. The only people who win when governments sue governments are the lawyers. You have to wonder if all the parties have ever really discussed this except through one-on-one phone calls or letters. If ever a situation called for mediation and dialogue, it’s this one. Both sides are defiant and stubbornly holding to their positions. Any chance at middle ground or compromise seems lost if nobody is talking about it in a serious, meaningful way. There are going to be disputes between governments at any local level, as long as politicians have to get elected and interests are different. There must be a way out of this dispute without lawsuits and depositions. Responsible adults on both sides owe it to their constituents and the people who pay their salaries not to use tax money to pay lawyers to iron out disagreements.

Political view

Public forum Amendment to U.S. House bill limits funding of abortions

Editor: A statement regarding public support of abortion by Ursula Beckmann, your guest columnist on Sept. 9, needs clarification. She wrote that U.S. Rep. Lois Capp’s

amendment to the House Reform Bill 3200 “explicitly authorizes the public plan to cover all abortions ... and requires the federal agency to raise the premium of every enrollee, an amount sufficient to pay for all the abortions paid for by the agency.” However, according to Medical News Today (www.medicalnewstoday.com), the amendment states that any abortion offered by the public plan would have to be purchased

with private funds except in the case of rape, incest, or life endangerment. The amendment “would require insurers to segregate the premiums for abortion coverage from other services and to offer one plan that does not cover elective abortions at all.” Such an amendment would certainly meet the needs of both sides. Richard Felsing Sevierville

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■ The Mountain Press ■ A8 ■ Wednesday, September 23, 2009

PREP SOCCER

Lady Eagles soccer still undefeated in IMAC after tie By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEYMOUR -- First-year coach Drew Payne couldn’t be more proud of the effort his Lady Eagles are showing on the soccer field. Tuesday night the girls hosted District 4-AAA rival South-Doyle and played the Lady Cherokees to a hardfought 0-0 tie to remain undefeated in IMAC play. Seymour goalie Kelsey Fleming had a great game, making several saves to keep South-Doyle off the scoreboard, including a number in the waning moments. “Both keepers played excellent, and Kelsey probably had her best game of the year,” said Payne. “It was a hard-fought game, a very physical game. We absolutely out-played them, it’s just unfortunate we couldn’t put the ball in the net.” With about 14 minutes to go, Seymour had their best chance to score as Courtney Suttles, the team’s most prolific scorer, got a 1-on-1 chance vs. the S-D keeper. Dribbling in close, Suttles was just milliseconds late, and the keeper dove on the ball, stopping the chance. “Give her that 100 times, she’ll finish it 99,” Payne said. “That was the one time she didn’t. She was just trying to

take her time, and I think she looked up right before she shot and that keeper timed it perfectly. That hurts, it was a wide open chance and unfortunately we didn’t take advantage.” Still, Payne was pleased with the team effort and heart shown by his players. “Like always they fight their butts off. They really played with a lot of heart, they give it all they’ve got every game.” As the end of the game neared, both teams fought voraciously to try and get on the scoreboard. “It was back and forth,” Payne said. “A lot of times in a soccer game you’ll notice the last 15 minutes will look like a track meet. Everything was going from the back to the front, both teams. I harp on playing small ball and trying to make the short passes to work it up the field as a team, but when it’s that intense and you get to that point, it’s whatever you can do to get the ball up to your best players, and they were doing the same thing. “We were able to hold off the onslaught, just as they did to us. Defense played really well.” The tie makes Seymour 1-6-1 overall on the year, and 1-0-1 in District 4-AAA. mpsports@themountainpress.com

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Senior goalie Kelsey Fleming watches from the ground as a ball she deflected heads out of the box. Fleming and the Seymour defense played great in their 0-0 tie with South-Doyle.

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Seymour volleyball sinks Lady Red By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

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G-P freshman Karsen Sims (4) directs a shot with her head Tuesday.

G-P soccer falls to visiting Gibbs By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer GATLINBURG — After a promising start against visiting district foe Gibbs Lady Eagles, the homestanding Gatlinburg-Pittman Lady Highlanders soccer squad suffered a 4-1 loss Tuesday night. G-P (3-4-1, 0-2-1) jumped out of the gates strong when right-footed senior Chloe Donley connected with a

left-footed shot off an assist from senior Hannah Henry at the 4:18 mark of the first half, giving the Lady Highlanders a 1-0 lead. G-P continued to dictate control of possession throughout the first half of play but were unable to capitalize on further scoring opportunities, however. Gibbs knotted the affair 1-1 at the 24:05 mark of the first half, making it the eventual intermission tally.

The Lady Eagles were a different squad in the second half and took advantage of nearly every opportunity that presented itself. “The second half did not go our way,” said G-P coach Dean Hogan. “And it seemed like every opportunity Gibbs got, they capitalized.” G-P next travels to Union 6 p.m. Thursday. chitchcock@themountainpress.com

SEYMOUR — As a season goes on, a young team often shows marked improvement. Coach Ed Irvin’s Lady Eagles volleyball team (4-11, 3-6 in District 2-AAA) did just that Tuesday night with a 3-1 win over the visiting Cocke County Lady Red. Having lost to Cocke County earlier this season in three close games, Seymour showed they’ve grown as a team, taking 25-20, 25-23 and 25-23 decisions, while dropping just one game 24-26. (The games) were too close, but I told the girls this is part of the maturation process,” Irvin said following the game. “When we went to their place we lost three close ones. It’s just a matter of getting better as the season goes along. “We’re pleased with tonight, that was a good team effort. Any win’s a good win.” Junior Andrea Markowitz led the charge for Seymour with 44 sets, 13 assists, 14 points and 18 digs. Freshman Kasey Norman also had a big

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Junior Andrea Markowitz (17) leaps to make a play on the volleyball during Seymour’s district win over Cocke County.

game, contributing 14 “Maybe we can get two points, 22 spikes, five conference wins in a row, kills and 17 digs. that’s our goal,” Irvin Seymour will try to keep said. their good play going at mpsports@themountainpress.com Cherokee on Thursday.

PREP GRIDIRON

Highlanders confidence boosted by triple-OT win, state ranking By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer GATLINBURG — Hindsight is 20-20. Although the GatlinburgPittman Highlanders gridiron gang escaped District 3-AA rival Gibbs Eagles with a 20-14 triple-OT victory Friday night, Blue-and-Gold coach Benny Hammonds would have changed something about that soggy night in Corryton if he could. Not the win, but at least one of several first-half deci-

sion to go for it on 4th-andGoal from inside the 10. The Highlanders penetrated the Gibbs 10 several times during the first half, but G-P managed to put just one in the end zone — at the 11.4-second mark of the first quarter — which gave the Blue and Gold a 7-0 lead that held until 57.2 seconds remaining in regulation, when the Eagle offense finally showed some signs of life and drove the ball down the field for the game-tying score.

Hammonds said he regretted not settling for a field goal attempt on at least one of the first-half drives that proved fruitless. A field goal would have made it a twopossession game and likely would have prevented the triple-OT needed to decide a contest that didn’t start until 9:21 p.m. Friday night due to lightning and didn’t end until 12:05 a.m. Saturday morning due to the OT. “If we could go back, right there at the end of the first half I would have tried a field

goal,” said Hammonds. “But I just had all the confidence in the world that when we were inside the 10 our offense was going to put it in the end zone. “But any time you get a chance to set back and think about it, and you know the outcome of the game, yeah I wish I would have tried a field goal about 50 seconds before the end of the first half.” But the important thing for G-P was the final result, another win to remain a per-

fect 4-0, 1-0 on the season. That win against Gibbs, which entered Friday’s contest as the No.8-ranked scoring offense in the state with a 41-plus point average per game, gave the G-P squad some pride and confidence heading into the meat of its District 3-AA schedule with upcoming games against Fulton, Austin-East and Carter. And when the Highlanders learned they were named the No.9-ranked team in the state by the AP prep poll this

week, it just added to the positive attitude the team is feeling right now. “We realize we still have the toughest part of our schedule to go,” said Hammonds. “But that’s an honor for the boys, and it speaks well of them and this program. “It instills a little pride, and we’ll take any high marks we can get when we’re being tested, and we’re being tested every Friday night.” chitchcock@themountainpress.com

Sports â—† A9

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 â—† The Mountain Press RACING WITH RICH

Drivers who miss NASCAR Chase tend to disappear Who cares about the drivers who didn’t make the Chase for the Championship, anyway? Well, considering that fan favorites such as Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Matt Kenseth, Kevin Harvick and others did not make it, there are probably quite a few fans who care about the drivers who did not make the Chase. However, since the vast majority of media coverage is going to be centered on the twelve championship contenders over the last ten weeks of the season, those guys would be just as well off to stay home, coverage wise that is. You may have noticed in the coverage for the Sylvania 300 that not a great amount of attention was given to those who did not qualify for the playoff. An argument could be made that such is just the way of things. Those drivers and teams need to perform better if they want to be talked about. However, another argument could be made that there is something inherently wrong with a system that causes approximately three-fourths of the field to be essentially ignored. At the initial incep-

adjustment made to the Bowl Championship Series, there are supposed to be five games to make up the most elite of the post-season games. In reality, the game that is set to decide the national championship gets virtually all of the attention of the Chase for the Championship the idea was tion while the others serve that rather than one, two or as somewhat of an afterthought. at most three drivers comThe teams who make the peting for the title in the Chase get all of the attention final weeks of the season, and everyone else seems to there would be ten(now twelve) drivers vying for the be somewhat of an afterglory. So, with more drivers thought even though they are still out there, much like brought into contention, there would be more drivers those teams in college football who make a bowl game to receive attention. Actually, the opposite has but not the ‘big’ game. The NFL playoffs are not become true. Fewer drivers at all like the NASCAR form now receive attention than of a playoff. Unlike college before. football and NASCAR, in Under the previous system, if only one or two driv- the NFL teams stop playing ers were racing for the title, the media had to focus their attention on others. Besides, the intriguing stories under the old system often came from drivers making moves late in the season. Now, that is a secondary concern. Let’s compare NASCAR’s system with other examples from the world of sports. College football has a system that can be somewhat compared to the 1.9 APR Chase. With the most recent

est regions in the state. “If I can eliminate those next week, I’ll be more competitive (at the state tournament).� Mitchell has been just that at state her first two seasons, finishing second as a freshman and third as a sophomore. The tourney is at Old Fort Golf Course in Murfreesboro. SCHS freshman Tripp Mitchell, Katie’s younger brother, also represented the Bears at regionals Monday, although he came up just a bit short of state with a 79. “Trip missed out, but he played well,� said SCHS coach Ken Wright. “But being a freshman, he’s still got another three chances at it.�

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The Mountain Press â—† Wednesday, September 23, 2009

SCOREBOARD local bowling Pigeon Forge Bowling Center Results through Monday. Monday Afternoon Ladies High scratch game: Wilma McConville, 202 Bobbie Hart, 199 Ernestine James, 191 High scratch series: Bobbie Hart, 548 Wilma McConville, 529 Ernestine James, 527

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Philadelphia Atlanta Florida New York Washington

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696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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2BR/1BA

Apartments for Lease in Wears Valley Quiet and Easy Access. We also have some houses for rent. East Tennessee Realty Group

(865) 329-7807 *NICE CLEAN* 1 BD / 1 BA in Sevierville $380/mo. + Deposit

865-712-5238 SEVIERVILLE RENTALS

Apartments, mobile homes and trailer lots for rent

453-2959

Like New ALL Appliances

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

1BR apt Wears Valley. Furnished. 1 person only. $135/wk. 865-228-8414

1BR Apt. near Gat. W/D, DW, water, private ent. $160 wk./$575/mo.,$575 dep. 556-1929.

1BR Water furnished. $385 680-3078

1 Bedroom Apartment Everything included with full size washer & dryer. Not in Complex. Fully Furnished. $700 Monthly Call Jon 865-654-3225

Special Fall Rates

453-6823

2 BR $125 Weekly Water/Sewer Included $495 Dep. 908-2062

2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS and TOWNHOMES Sevierville 428-5161

Near Hospital

Newly renovated 2BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse $580 Mo. Some Pets Call 384-1054 or 384-4054

Nice 2BR, All appliances, W/D hook-up. $550/mo 3BR $675/mo Move in Special! 774-2494 or 386-1655

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

************************** Residential area 2BR 2BA all utilities/ laundry included. $875 Studio with water & laundry included. $425. 774-3553 **************************

Partial Furn On Trolley Route 3 or 4 BR/2 BA Weekly, Biweekly & Monthly Rates

865-789-1427

FALL SPECIAL No application fee and ONE week’s free rent

in the Call. Collect. Classifieds. Classifieds: 428-0746

1 BR and 2 BR from $545 & up. 865-429-2962 8 2

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*1br/1ba, 784 sq. ft. *2br/2ba, 1114 sq. ft. *screened porch *large closets *outside storage *TVA energy efficient *professional decor *fully equipped kitchen *washer/dryer conn. *Pool & Clubhouse *some pets welcome *vaulted ceiling & skylight

$545-$735

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105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

Bush Hogging Backhoe, ckhoe, DumpTruck DumpTruc 14

L Campbell ampbell Enterprises Enterprise

865-850-2078 65-850-207 Dave’s Lawn Care

Sevierville Mowing-Trimming Free Estimates 865-300-8828

ROADSIDE BUSH HOGGING DRIVEWAY GRADING EXCAVATING Call Greg - 850-6706

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Property Clean Up Cutting of trees, underbrush & misc. Yard Work. FIREWOOD Free Delivery Call Joe 428-1584 or 850-7891

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106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Residential Tile, Hardwood, Laminate Installation 1st quality work. Available Now. Call Sam

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Air Conditioning Repair Plumbing Repair Appliance Repair Home Renovations

Contractor Albert E Light s 2ESIDENTIAL s #OMMERCIAL s )NDUSTRIAL s 2EMODELS s !LL #ONSTRUCTION .EEDS

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The Mountain Press ‹ Wednesday, September 23, 2009 696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

1BR Large Apt Sevierville 1 mile off Dolly Parton Parkway. 453-6758 & 2075700

2 BR APT. in Pigeon Forge area. $550/mo, $275 damage dep. up front. No pets! 865573- 6859 or 3895229

Apartment,2BR/1.5BA. Quiet, PF & Sev NO pets. Partly Furn. 453-5079. AVAILABLE!!!!! Short Term Leases!! Sevier Co’s Best Apts. 1BR/1BA & 2BR/2BA $545.00 TO $695.00 865-429-2962 Beautiful mountains & city view. Almost brand new! Downtown Sevierville 2/1.5, Ceramic Tile and new carpet. $575 monthly. $305 sec. deposit. 366-4601

Clean 2BR apt water furnished, Cable available. No Pets. $400-$425 a month $300 deposit. Call 4531420 CROSSCREEK 2BR/1.5BA $545 2BR/2BA Large Garden apartment $570.00 to $580.00 865-429-4470 GATLINBURG 2BR furn, water inc, no pets, dep req. 865621-3015.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALES This os notice that there has been a default in the payment of the debt originally due Knoxville Teachers Federal Credit Union as secured by Deed of Trust dated May 18, 2006, from Hollis H. Malin, Jr. and wife, Linda D. Malin, to Thomas R. Underwood, Trustee, and recorded June 6, 2006, in Volume 2546, Page 141, in te Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The Trust Deed provides that if default is made in the payment, the Trustee shall, at the request of te beneficiary, proceed with a sale of the property at public auction. The request for such sale has been made by Knoxville Teachers Federal Credit Union. Therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in the Trustee Deed, the following property willl be offered for sale at public auction and sold at the front door of the Courthouse, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, to the highest bidder on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at 3:00 P.M. The property being sold is more particularly described as follows:

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT Murrell Meadows 1BR/1BA $415 2BR/1BA $455 Perfect for college students. Call 865-429-2962 697 CONDO RENTALS

698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS 2 BR trailer furnished. 774-3564. Unfurnished dw trailer in Mitchell Bottoms 2BR 1BA. New carpet. Hardwood floors. No pets. Large yard. $500 mth $250 deposit. 453-0594. 699 HOME RENTALS $700 to $1000+. Wanda Galli Realty Exec. 680-5119 or 774-4307.

698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

Summer Special Kodak No Security Deposits 2BR 1BA $385 2BR 2BA $465 C H/A & decks No pets

865-368-6602

3BR/2BA $500-$650/mth

Boyds Creek Area No pets.

908-8629 BEAUTIFUL 2-3 BEDROOM HOMES STARTING AT

$495/MO

CALL PINE KNOB

865-933-0504

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1BR 1BA cabin w/ fireplace. Very private. Pigeon Forge. Call Mark 7am-1pm 453-5500 $600 mth. 1BR 1BA Waldens Creek. Private, convenient. Furnished. $190 per wk incl all utilities + phone. 850-8867. 1BR Cabin Furn. between P.F and Gat Waterinc. $750mo. Tia 599-5029 1BR Cottage. Centrally located. $595 mth. 712-2455.

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

699 HOME RENTALS

837 CAMPER SALES

3BR 2BA houses for rent by owner. Sevierville & Seymour areas. $750$850 865-2588966

Travel Trailer 2003 Forest River 26 DS-slide out, loaded, very good condition. $6,950. 985502-4678 or 865428-5900.

3BR house for rent in Straw Plains. $750 mth + dep. Call Barbara 865-3685338. 3BR/2BA, 1200 sq ft, $850 mth + deposit New Center area. 865-654-0222. A Perfect Location 1 Block off Pkwy, near Walmart. 2BR/1BA Double Carport, Sun room, extra storage. Nonsmoking Environment. No Pets please. $745 mo/yr lease. 453-5396 Beautiful Home w/ fireplace, Chalet Village area. $1000 month. 423-5622000 Downtown Sevierville 2BR 1BA house. C H/A, storage building. 599-7728 Gatlinburg 3BR/2BA $800/mo. 1st, last, 1 yr lease Call 865-603-0857 PF Log House, 2BR/ 2BA, furn., no pets, no smoking. Lease $675mo 621-7897. HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

Situated on the Second (2nd) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being described as follows: BEGINNING on the South edge of a fravel driveway leading to the residence located on the property, being approximately 2500 feet up the driveway from Buckhorn Road, the intersection with Buckhorn Road being approximately 1000 feet South of its intersection with Glades Road; thence from sais point of beginning and with the lands of Jack Quilliams, South 32 deg. 48 min. 55 sec. East, 27.46 feet to a new iron rod; thence South 09 deg. 11 min. 05 sec. West 111.50 feet to a new iron rod (said iron rod is located North 73 deg. 47 min. 53 sec. West, 181.16 feet from an iron rod located on the corner of a lot in the Clark Subdivision); thence continuing with the line of Jack Quilliama South 79 deg. 03 min. 05 sec. West 209.66 feet to a new iron rod; thence North 78 deg. 26 min. 55 sec. West 215.03 feet to an old iron rod; thence North 2 deg. 03 min. 05 sec. East 208.80 feet to a new iron rod; thence South 76 deg. 56 min. 55 sec. East 172.00 feet to an old iron rod; thence North 77 deg. 48 min. 05 sec. East 166.50 feet to a new iron rod; thence South 32 deg. 48 mi. 55 sec. East 84.04 feet to the point og BEGINNING. Containing 1.9020 acres according to the survey of Ronnie L. Sims, RLS #683, 1221 East Ridge Road, Sevierville, TN 37862, dated November 13, 1997. THERE IS ALSO CONVEYED the joint use of a private right of way leading from the East boundary line of the premises above described to the Buckhorn Road for the purpose of ingress and egress, the center line of said 20 foot right of way is described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the Eastern right of way of Buckhorn Roas, said point being located approximately 1,000 feet from the intersection of Buckhorn Road and Glades Road; thence from said point of beginning with a curve to the left with R=74.862 feet. T=38.409 feet, a distance 70.98 feet to a point; thence North 07 deg. 11 min. 12 sec. West 62.50 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right with R=152.90 feet. T=48.364 feet a distance of 93.66 feet to a point; thence North 28 deg, 04 min. 21 sec. East 74.25 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right with R=278.536. T=44.295, a distance of 87.85 feet to a point; thence North 46 deg. 08 min. 40 sec. East 95.80 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the left with R=197.564 feet, T= 49.059 feet, a distannce of 96.17 feet to a point; thence North 18 deg. 15 min. 12 sec East 67.77 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right with R=207.373 feet, T=56.275 feet a distance of 109.90 feet to a point; thence North 48 deg. 37 min. 07 sec. East 104.45 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the left with R=332.035 feet, T=36.498, a distance of 72.70 feet to a point; thence North 36 deg. 04 min. 22 sec. East 47.79 feet to a point; thencce with a curve to the right with R=293.199 feet, T=59.618 a distance of 117.63 feet to a point; thence North 59 deg. 03 min. 36 sec. East 61.34 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right with R=99.260 feet, T=44.455 feet, a distance of 83.59 feert to a poinnt; thence South 72 deg. 41 min. 19 sec. east 36.09 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the left with R= 205.612 feet , T=20.03 feet, a distance of 40.48 feet to a point; thence South 83 deg. 58 min. 03 sec. East 41.48 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right with R=208.880 feet, T=20.463, a distance of 40.80 feet to a point;; thence South 72 deg. 46 min. 37 sec. East 53.91 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the lrft with R=224.937 feet, T=26.021 feet, a distance of 51.81 feet to a point; thence South 85 deg. 58 min. 27 sec. East 45.28 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right with R=47.816, T=39.177 feet, a distance of 65.64 feet to a point; thence South 07 deg. 19 min. 00 sec. East 29.32 feet to a point; thence with a curve to left with R=95.154 feet, T=24.082 feet, A=47.17 feet to a point; thence South 35 deg. 43 min. 16 sec. East 127.38 feet to a point to a point; thence with a curve to the right with R=28.819 feet, T=16.861 feet, A=80.74 feet to a point; thence North 55 deg. 12 min. 17 sec. West 139.21 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the left with R=195.326 feet, T=24.253 feet, A=48.26 feet to a point; thence North 69 deg. 21 min. 39 sec. West 26.38 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the left with R=32.483, T=93.502 feet, A=80.33 feet to a point; thence South 31 deg. 02 min. 46 sec. East 44.38 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the left with R=256.358 feet, T=16.019 feet A=32.00 feet to a point; thence South 38 deg, 11 min. 50 sec. East 49.31 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right with R=193.949 feet, T=37.012 feet, A=73.14 feet to a point; thence South 16 deg. 35 min. 21 sec. East 67.10 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right with R=130.433 feet, T=28.136 feet. A=55.42 feet to a point; thence South 07 deg. 45 min. 18 sec. West 8.96 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right with R=58.654 feet, T=47.783 feet, A=80.19 feet to a point; thence South 86 deg. 05 min. 31 sec. West 6.05 feet to the terminus of said right of way according to the srvey of Ronnie L. Sims, RLS#683, 1221 East Ridge Road, Sevierville, TN 37862, dated November 13, 1997 and updated survey completed By Ronnie L. Sims May 2, 2005. BEING the same property conveyed to Hollis Malin ans Linda Malin by Special Warranty Deed dated April 26, 2005 of record in Deed Book 2241, page 6655 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Wade M. Boswell Attorney and Counselor at Law 603 Main Street, Suite 707 Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 September 9, 16 and 23, 2009

Very Nice, Quiet 2/2 Townhomes Sevierville $645/mo. incl. water & sewer.

865-908-6789

Boyd Creek area.

Large 3BR 3BA

Available Oct. 1st. 2BR 2BA on lake, appliances included. $600 mth $200 security dep. No pets. References. 805-0066.

home with many amenities incl Fp, laundry, covered deck. $900.00 + deposit.

Kodak 3 homes 3+2 $500 2+2 $450 2+1 $425 + dep No pets. 933-6544.

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

LEGALS

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on June 3, 2005, by Linda J. Nicholson to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 2262, Page 765, (“Deed of Trust�); and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder�), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, October 1, 2009, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Exhibit “A� Situated in District Number Nine (9) of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being known and designated as Lot 103, in Eagle Den Subdivision, Unit 3, as shown on map of record in Map Book 26, Page 25, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, and being more fully bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin in the South right of way of Dora Street, said iron pin being located 120 feet in a Westerly direction from the point of intersection of the South right of way of Dora Street and Eagle Den Drive; thence from said iron pin and leaving the South right of way of Dora Street, South 33 degrees 01 minute East , 170.65 feet along the line of Lot 104 to an iron pin; thence from said iron pin, South 62 degrees 40 minutes West, 120 feet to an iron pin, said iron pin being common corner to Lot 102, 103, 106 and 107; thence from said iron pin, North 33 degrees 01 minute West 170.65 feet along the line of Lot 102 to an iron pin in the South right of way of Dora Street; thence North 62 degrees 40 minutes East, 120 feet along the South right of way of Dora Street to an iron pin; said iron pin being the place of BEGINNING; according to the survey of Trotter-McClellan, Surveyors, dated May 28, 1990, bearing Drawing No. 29297. The above description is the same as the previous deed of record, no boundary survey having been made at the time of this conveyance. Being the same property conveyed to First Party, by Warranty Deed dated June 3, 2005, of record in Deed Book 2262, Page 763 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. This conveyance is made subject to all applicable easements, restrictions and building set back lines. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 915 Dora Street Seymour, TN 37865 CURRENT OWNER(S): Linda J. Nicholson 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 set-back 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. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower 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. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o PP Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext.1556) File No.: 221.0931430TN

September 9, 16 and 23, 2009

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The above described property, which has a street address of 664 Buckhorn Road, Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738, will be sold for cash, and in bar of the right and equity of redemption, and in bar of all homestead and other rights, all of which are hereby waived and surrendered. The property is sold subject to any and all easements, restrictions, prior encumbrances and unpaid taxes. The proceeds of the sale will be applied in accordance with the provisions of the Deed of Trust set forth above which is incorporated in this notice the same as if copied verbatim. Other parties in interest, in addition to Knoxville Teachers Federal Credit Union, include City of Gatlinburg, Sevier County Trustee, and SunTrust Bank c/o Kennerly, Montgomery & Finley, P.C. The right is reserved to allow cash to be paid in a timely manner, to sell to seconds highest bidder on default of hoghest bidder or to adjourn the day of the sale to another day certain without further publication upon announcement at any time set for the above sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any infirmation obtained will be used for that purpose. This 24 day of August, 2009.

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A14 ◆ Comics Family Circus

The Mountain Press ◆ Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Close to Home

Advice

Adult daughter living at home should pay her share of expenses

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Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: I was wondering if you could help me with a problem I’m having with my parents. I’m 31 and freely admit I still live with them, as does my 26-year-old brother. My parents are both semi-retired, working part time. They earn decent salaries, and my dad gets a nice retirement check every month. We live in a nice house with extremely low rent and few bills. Recently, we’ve gotten into a big argument over paying rent. I pay for my own expenses, along with the cable bill (which sometimes can reach $200 a month). My salary is low, and with the economy the way it is, there’s no chance of getting a better job right now. However, my brother has an excellent job and very few personal expenses. He doesn’t pay a single cent to live in the house and never offers to help. I am willing to pay rent and other household bills if they will make my brother do the same. They keep agreeing, but never do anything. He has always been their favorite, and they give him a free ride. My parents often spend money on frivolous things (a motorcycle and big-screen TV) and then complain that they have nothing left for the electric bill. They say they shouldn’t have to pay these bills anymore and ought to be able to enjoy their money. Maybe so, but I don’t think it’s fair that I pay half the rent when four adults live in the same house. Am I being too cheap? There’s no chance of moving out. I can’t afford to live on my own. What should

I do? -- No Money in Ohio Dear Ohio: While we agree it is unfair for your parents to charge you rent while allowing your brother to freeload, the costs are unrelated. Whether or not your brother contributes a dime, you should be paying approximately one week’s salary for one month’s rent, in exchange for which you are not responsible for the cable bill unless the TV is yours alone. Dear Annie: I work at an auto body shop. My boss is very generous and knows I have financial problems. She has given me an abandoned car that is worth more than it costs to repair. Two employees offered to help with the repairs and paint the car for me. I offered to pay all of them, but they refuse to accept my money. I don’t feel comfortable with this. What can I do to express my gratitude? -Thankful in Florida Dear Florida: You can send each one a card with a personal note inside; bring a treat to the auto shop that everyone can share; send flowers or plants; bring individual coffee mugs with candy inside; treat them to lunch; make a donation to a charity in their names. Be creative. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “A Grieving Dad,” whose son died. His wife’s sisters

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For Better Or Worse

Tina’s Groove

want her to “get over it.” Please let your readers know that people must be allowed to grieve, and for considerably more than three months for someone as close as a spouse or child. As the grieving father suggested, the first year, every little thing reminiscent of the dead loved one will be an occasion for renewed grief and tears. Those who cannot sympathize likely cannot deal with it because of their own inexperience with the condition or other shortcomings. “Get over it” is poor advice for those sisters to give. Instead, after the initial onslaught of shock and grief, it is important for the grieving person to begin to make progress of some sort -- going back to work, getting out with friends, being able to experience humor at times. Still, the grief will occasionally reappear. After the first year, the grieving person will begin rebuilding a new life without the loved one. It sounds as if “Grieving Dad” and his wife are beginning to do this. -Better Now 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, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. 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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