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By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE —Dr. Rodney Carter got his first chance Wednesday to speak publicly about allegations that he had improper contact with patients during exams at his practice. A Sevier County jury acquitted Carter earlier this year of charges of rape and sexual assault involving six of his former patients without hearing testimony from the doctor. Wednesday, he spoke as part of the administrative law hearing that will help the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners decide whether to lift its suspension of his license, permanently revoke it or take other action. Asked whether he improperly touched the patients while performing genital and rectal exams, Carter had a uniform, repeated answer: “No, I did not.” Occasionally there might have been a variation on the theme of negative answers, but for the most part that was Carter’s response to questions including whether he tried to sexually stimulate patients or have them stimulate themselves during genital or rectal exams. He said it would never be appropriate for a family physician to ask a patient to sexually stimSee hearing, Page A5

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Obituaries Tony Culbertson, 40 Hazel Maples, 91 Margaret Lunsford, 60 Debra Smith, 47 Wahletha Cofer, 75 Vera Fox, 87 Larney Whaley, 66 DETAILS, Page A4

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Dr. Rodney Carter’s attorney, Frank Scanlon, addresses Judge Steve Darnell as Carter and state’s attorney Shiva Bozarth listen before Carter’s testimony begins.

State: ‘ ... says Dr. Carter is lying’ By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE —Shortly after Dr. Rodney Carter finally got to speak on the record about exams that led some patients to accuse him of rape, the attorney for the state branded him a liar. Carter testified in the administrative law hearing that will help the Board of Medical Examiners determine whether he should regain his license, lose it permanently or face other action. He denied taking any improper actions during the exams of the six men who had accused him of rape and sexual assault. Attorney Shiva Bozarth responded soon after, during his closing arguments

“That’s not a substitute for proof. The proof has got to be here and it’s got to be unequivocable.” — Attorney Frank Scanlon, representing Carter

to Judge Steve Darnell. “I don’t think I’ve ever sat before the board and said anybody’s lying,” Bozarth said Wednesday. “The state stands before you today and says Dr. Carter is lying.” The board will consider the testimony from the three-day hearing, as well as findings of fact issued by Darnell. The hearing was held in Sevierville for the convenience of witnesses, so they wouldn’t have to travel to Nashville. The board is tasked with deciding whether Carter violated medical guidelines

in exams of the six men; a Sevier County jury acquitted him of the criminal charges earlier this year. The burden of proof for the state is lower in this case; it must show there is a preponderance of evidence that Carter acted improperly. In the criminal trial, it had to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Bozarth noted the six men who made the accusations hadn’t met before the investigation started. They didn’t ask for the state to start the investigation, he said — it actually

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priate that Larry Waters receive this award today in his home county.” Adkins read through a litany of Waters’s achievements over the more than three decades he’s been in office, from the time he was a young principal turned politician in 1978 to the myriad boards and commissions he serves on now. He also recounted the numerous other awards that fill

SEVIERVILLE — Tennessee Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper joined other local and state officials on Wednesday to present $399,690 in federal funding from the United States Department of Agriculture for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program to Sevier County. The money will be used to assist with renovations of space slated for the new health department clinic in Sevierville to improve services to WIC clients. “WIC’s mission is to safeguard the health of mothers and young children by providing nutritious foods and nutrition education,” Cooper said. “We are pleased the USDA has committed these financial resources to ensure the families of Sevier County will continue to have access to these important health services.” The Sevier County WIC clinic has served more than 4,000 patients during the past year, which led to more than $1.7 million in WIC vouchers being redeemed in the county. The federal funding award will be used

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter speaks at a rally this week. McWherter spoke at a meeting of county officials from across the state in Pigeon Forge on Wednesday. has really come together exactly like we thought it would. I think a lot of people are just now hearing our message of what we want to do for the people of Tennessee and, when they’re hearing it, they like it.” Despite signs that optimism may not bear out come See mcwherter, Page A4

Surprised Waters wins award from state peers By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — It’s not easy to orchestrate a surprise for a man who is so connected in Sevier County that he’s won election as county mayor nine times. That’s apparently why Larry Waters sat silent for a few seconds after his name was called out during the presentation of the Robert M. Wormsley Outstanding County

Official of the Year award. “I really had no i d e a , ” Waters said as he accepted Waters the hefty glass trophy. “It is something that I never expected.” Waters was given the honor during the Tennessee County Services Association’s

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Sevier WIC gets $400,000 fed grant

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — With less than a week left before election day, one candidate for Tennessee’s highest office stopped in Sevier County on Wednesday to address a meeting of county officials from across the state. Both Democrat Mike McWherter and Republican Bill Haslam were invited to attend the annual convention of the Tennessee County Services Association in Pigeon Forge, and both were included in the agenda for the group’s morning session. However, only McWherter made an appearance at the gathering, with Haslam sending a letter that was read by former Hamblen County Mayor David Purkey. McWherter told the group he feels confident heading into the Nov. 2 balloting that he’ll come out on top, despite fighting an uphill battle against Haslam. He’s been outspent by considerable numbers by the wealthier Knoxville mayor and came into the race after the August primaries already down in most polls but 20 points or more. “I really think the momentum in this race has shifted to our side in the last part of the campaign,” McWherter said. “I’m feeling very confident. I think this campaign

began after one of the men told a nurse about it, and the doctor at that office passed the information on to authorities. He asked the judge to consider why these men would lie, when they could face ridicule from their peers for saying they were sexually assaulted by a man. Attorney Frank Scanlon, representing Carter, said the state didn’t reach its level of proof with the evidence it presented and that was why Bozarth asked the judge to consider why the men would lie. “That’s not a substitute for proof,” Scanlon said. “The proof has got to be here and it’s got to be unequivocable.” Taking Carter’s medi-

(TCSA) annual convention, with TCSA President Greg Adkins commenting it only seemed appropriate that Waters receive the prize this year since he hosted the gathering in Pigeon Forge. “We’re excited to be in Sevier County. I want to say thank you to our local hosts,” Adkins said before he presented the prize, pointing out the attendance at this year’s 57th annual event is the largest ever. “It is appro-

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thursday, oct. 28 Arthritis Exercise

Arthritis exercise classes 9:30-10:30 a.m. UT Extension Office Mondays Thursdays in October. 4533695.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery free meal 5 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. Kodak United Methodist Church. 933-5996.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 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 850-4685.

Hot Meals

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

TOPS

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

Midway FCE

Midway Family, Community and Education Club meets 1 p.m., Mountain National Bank, Kodak. Program on chocolate by county Agent Linda Hyder.

Emergency Panel

Sevier County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets 10 a.m. at E-911 Building on Bruce Street.

friday, oct. 29 Halloween Carnival

Gatlinburg Community Center Halloween Carnival 5:30-8:30 p.m. Costume contest, food, bowling, dance and taekwondo performances. Pre-school to eighth grade. 436-4990.

Kodak Story Time

Preschool story time 11 a.m. Kodak Library. Party and jack-o-lantern craft. Wear costumes. 933-0078.

Rummage Sale

Rummage sale at First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek, next to Dunn’s Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. today and Saturday. Includes furniture.

saturday, oct. 30 Fall Carnival

Fall Carnival, Abundant Life Christian Church, 707 W. Main (Chapman Highway) 4-7 p.m. Free. Hot dog meal $1.50.

Roaring Fork Festival

Roaring Fork Baptist Church fall festival 3-7 p.m. Games, food, music. 680-5268.

Community Appreciation

Sevier Masonic Lodge No. 334, 434 Boyds Creek Highway, Seymour, holding free community appreciation day 1-5 p.m. Includes food.

SEVIERVILLE — The two people killed Tuesday in a single-vehicle crash on Chapman Highway just outside the city limits have been identified. John A. McCall, 78, of Knoxville, was traveling southbound on U.S. 441 when he went off the right side of the road and struck an embankment about 2:40 p.m., officials reported. The vehicle went airborne, flipped and landed on its top. His wife, Geraldine McCall, 79, a passenger in the vehicle, was also killed in the accident. Both were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

McMahan Baptist Singing

McMahan Baptist Church singing, 7 p.m.

sunday, oct. 31 Walnut Grove Baptist

Ripley’s Halloween kickoff on Sunday a real treat for kids

Walnut Grove Baptist Church singing 7 p.m., featuring Steadfast from Hamlin, W.Va. 617-5380.

Gatlinburg Carnival

Gatlinburg trick-or-treat carnival noon-3, Ripley’s Aquarium Plaza. Includes contests, candy, bounce house, music. sponsored by city and aquarium.

Gists Creek Singing

Gists Creek Baptist Church singing at 6 p.m. with New Mountain Grass.

Christian Festival

“God’s Country,� a free Christian festival, noon to 9 p.m. at Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge. 13 bands, drama teams, games, costume judging contest, more. 680-1891.

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Harvest Festival

First Assembly of God Harvest Festival 6-8:30 p.m. Trunk-or-treat, games, food, 1187 Ernest McMahan Road, Sevierville. 453-8036.

Boyds Creek Baptist

Boyds Creek Baptist Church service in song, 7 p.m. with singers Still Standing.

Gateway Lighthouse

Revival 7 p.m., Gateway Lighthouse, 102 Red Bud Lane, Sevierville, with evangelists Keith and Marilyn Player, today through Friday. Homecoming and meal today.

Submitted Report GATLINBURG — Food City shoppers could win $500 in the store’s Mammoth Cheese Wheel Contest going on through Sunday. The Food City store in Gatlinburg is one of three stores in the chain participating and the only one in Sevier County. The store is displaying a cheese wheel. Customers will be given an opportunity to guess the weight of the cheese wheel using specially marked in-store entry forms/boxes (located near the display). One grand prize winner in each store will receive $500. The customer with the closest guess as to the actual weight of the cheese wheel will receive the grand prize, which will be announced on Monday. Once the winners have been selected, the cheese wheels will be cut and available for sale.

Toy Run

Shiloh Riders East Tennessee Toy Run, Smokies Park. Gates open 9 a.m., ride leaves 1 p.m. $10 or new unwrapped toy.

monday, nov. 1 Adult Basketball

Play starts at 6 p.m. for adult 5-on-5 basketball at Roaring Fork Baptist. Teams or singles welcome. 8507501.

Rocky Top Wings

Gold Wing Road Riders, Rocky Top Wings, meets 6:30 p.m. for meal; 7:30 meeting, IHOP, Sevierville.

Prayer in Action

Concerned Women of America Prayer in Action, 6-7 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC. 436-0313.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace Women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn. 436-0313. n 1 p.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church, Chapman and Boyds Creek

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 Doyle Kenneth Disney, 39, of 1029 Douglas Dam Road in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 26 with theft of a vehicle $1,000 to $10,000. He was released on $2,000 bond. u Bruce Lynn Garver, 24, of 4310 Parton Sutton Road in Pigeon Forge, was charged Oct. 26 with violation of the financial responsibility law, driving on a suspended license, leaving the scene of an accident, contempt

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u James Ralph Skelton II, 33, of 1628 Aaron Way in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 26 with a misdemeanor warrant from General Sessions Court. He was being held. u Daniel Lee Watson, 46, of 349 Holly Ridge Road in Gatlinburg, was charged Oct. 27 with public intoxication. He was being held.

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of court, violation of a Circuit Court probation and a warrant from Circuit Court. He was being held. u John Brian Green, 41, of Rienzi, Miss, was charged Oct. 26 with violation of a valid court order. He was being held. u Shawn Gilbert Green, 31, of 232 Henderson Avenue in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 26 with general theft. He was being held. u Clark Gaylord Howell, 47, of 540 Leo Sharp Road in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 26 with violation of a General Sessions Court probation. He was released on $1,000 bond. u Charles Ray Messer,

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GATLINBURG — Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies will celebrate Halloween at the Trick or Treat Kickoff Carnival on the plaza of the aquarium from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. “You won’t find anything more thrilling and exciting on Halloween than the Trick or Treat Kickoff Carnival. There will be everything for the kids: lots and lots of candy, a huge bounce house, games, contests, dancing, a performance by the Chinese Acrobats, and much more,� said Ryan DeSear, general manager of Ripley’s Aquarium. The carnival will include Diamond and Slugger from the Tennessee Smokies, Shrimp Louie from Bubba Gumps Restaurant, Red Panda and Beaver from the Knoxville Zoo, Zeno the Bear from the City of Gatlinburg, and Sharky the Shark, Shivers the Penguin, Shelby the Turtle, Sebastian the Pirate and Salty the Parrot from the aquarium. Admission to the bounce house is $1. All proceeds from the carnival will be donated to the United Way of Sevier County. There will be presentations from the Gatlinburg Police and Fire departments on safety. Sponsors of the carnival are Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce, Walgreens, Citizens National Bank, Hard Rock Cafe, Bubba Gump Restaurant and Market, Greystone Lodge at the Aquarium, Kellogg’s and Food City. Trick-or-treat at stores in Gatlinburg will begin around 4:30 p.m. after the carnival. Stores will not give out candy on Saturday.

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Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival 4-7 p.m. Pigeon Forge First Baptist Church. Includes trunk-ortreat, food, balloon art, inflatables. 453-4647.

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state/nation/world 200 attend coal ash hearings in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE (AP) — Dozens of people who say their businesses depend on using coal ash in products such as wallboard and concrete and dozens of others who want coal ash regulated as a hazardous waste are giving regulators an earful in Knoxville. They come from all over. The Environmental Protection Agency’s public hearing attracted more than 200 speakers and is the last of eight nationwide. Other public comments will be accepted until Nov. 19. Speakers at the hearing also included those who live near the Tennessee Valley Authority’s huge spill of toxinlaced coal ash and who say they have health fears and are dealing two years later with greatly reduced property values. One of them, Sarah McCoin, told the EPA panel that unless coal ash is regulated as a special hazardous substance, there will be another disaster.

TBI Top 10 fugitive caught in Nashville

NASHVILLE (AP) — A TBI Top 10 fugitive has been captured in Nashville. A release from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office states the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force caught Shondell L. Frazier in a Nashville motel room on Tuesday. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation had added the 35-yearold Frazier to its most-wanted list the day before. Mufreesboro Police Detective Tommy Roberts had obtained indictments charging Frazier with 10 counts of sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. To locate Frazier, Roberts sought the help of Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective Chuck Thomas, who is a member of the marshal’s fugitive task force. Frazier is held in lieu of $100,000 bond with a hearing scheduled for Nov. 8 in Circuit Court.

Computer blamed for outage at nuke site

WASHINGTON (AP) — An equipment failure disrupted communication between 50 nuclear missiles and the launch control center at Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming over the weekend, although the Air Force says it never lost the ability to launch the missiles. The Air Force and the U.S. Strategic Command are looking into the incident and believe it was caused by the failure of a computer component, Marine Corps Col. Dave Lapan, a Defense Department spokesman, said Wednesday. Air Force spokesman Lt. Col. Todd Vician said the break occurred early Saturday and lasted less than one hour. The White House was briefed about the failure Tuesday morning.

Death toll in tsunami, volcano now over 300

MENTAWAI ISLANDS, Indonesia (AP) — The death toll from a tsunami and a volcano rose to more than 300 Wednesday as more victims of Indonesia’s double disasters were found and an official said a warning system installed after a deadly ocean wave in 2004 had broken from a lack of maintenance. Hundreds were still missing after Monday’s tsunami struck the remote Mentawi islands off western Sumatra, where officials were only beginning to chart the scope of the devastation. At least 311 people died as the huge wave, triggered by an undersea earthquake, washed away wooden and bamboo homes, displacing more than 20,000 people. About 800 miles to the east in central Java, the Mount Merapi volcano was mostly quiet but still a threat after Tuesday’s eruption that sent searing ash clouds into the air, killing at least 30 people and injuring 17. Among the dead was a revered elder who had refused to leave his ceremonial post as caretaker of the mountain’s spirits.

New home sales rise after dismal summer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new homes improved last month after the worst summer in nearly five decades, but not enough to lift the struggling economy. The Commerce Department says new home sales in September grew 6.6 percent from a month earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual sales pace of 307,000. Even with the increase, the past five months have been the worst for new home sales on records dating back to 1963. Paul Dales, U.S. economist with Capital Economics, called the September home sales encouraging. But he said it doesn’t change the fact that activity remains at extremely low levels. “That’s unlikely to change for a few years,” Dales said.

Colorado man shoots self while sleepwalking

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Police say a Colorado man who told police he woke up to a “bang” and realized he suffered a gunshot wound to his knee likely shot himself while sleepwalking. The Daily Camera reports that 63-year-old Sanford Rothman of Boulder told investigators he had no clear recollection of the incident early Tuesday. No one else was in Rothman’s home at the time. Boulder police Sgt. Paul Reichenback says Rothman keeps a 9 mm handgun near his bed and takes prescription medication for pain. Police say no alcohol or illegal drugs played a role in the incident. Rothman was treated at a hospital and released.

Readers alerted to possible scam Staff Report A local woman alerted The Mountain Press to a likely scam. She received a text message this week telling her she would receive a $200 WalMart Gift Card just by calling a phone number given in the text. She called the number and was told

all she had to do to receive her gift card was to pay a $4.95 processing fee and her card would be waiting at Wal-Mart. She was asked to use her debit card or credit card. After refusing the offer, she called WalMart and was told the company would never make such an offer. She then called the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department to report the scam.

Items sought to help teens at Christmas Submitted report The Family Resource Center and Sevier County’s Promise are seeking items to assist teenagers at Christmas. The following hygiene items are needed: toothbrush and toothpaste, mouthwash (small bottle), body wash/soap, lip balm, deodorant and shampoo. Collection locations are all public libraries and any branch of Tennessee State Bank. Collection dates extend through Friday. Hygiene items will assist the Family Resource Center for the Teen Christmas Project. For more information or to make a donation, contact Kim Loveday, director of FRC, at 4287999 or e-mail to sevierfamilyresoure@yahoo. com.

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National park announces its winter facility closings Submitted Report Great Smoky Mountains National Park has announced its winter season facility closings schedule. As cooler weather approaches and visitation decreases, various facilities will close, including seven of the 10 campgrounds, and operational hours for some visitor services will be reduced. Visitor Centers Through the month of November, the Sugarlands Visitor Center, two miles south of Gatlinburg, will open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The Oconaluftee Visitor Center, two miles north of Cherokee, will serve visitors from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Cades Cove Visitor Center will be opened 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The visitor center hours for winter are posted at www.nps.gov/grsm. Roads Several of the secondary roads are scheduled to close as indicated: Balsam Mountain/ Heintooga Roads, Nov. 1; Roundbottom/ Straight Fork, Nov. 16; Parson Branch and Rich Mountain Roads, Nov. 22; and Clingmans Dome and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Dec. 1. During the winter months, the park’s two main roads, Newfound Gap (U.S. 441) and Little River, will remain open throughout the year, except for temporary closures for extreme winter weather conditions. The Gatlinburg Bypass, Cades Cove Loop Road, Cosby Road, Greenbrier Road, Upper Tremont, Forge Creek, Lakeview Drive and Foothills

Parkway (East and West) will open and close as road and weather conditions mandate. For more information on winter weather road conditions, contact the Park at 436-1200 (select option “2” and select “2” again to access road info). Lodging Mount LeConte Lodge will close for the season Nov. 23. Camping Two of the three major campgrounds will remain open all year. These yearround campgrounds are Cades Cove in Tennessee and Smokemont in North Carolina. Starting Nov. 1, they will be on a selfregistration basis with a reduced number of available sites. Elkmont Campground in Tennessee will remain open through the Thanksgiving weekend and will close Dec. 1. Balsam Mountain campground is already closed for the season. The six remaining self-registration campgrounds at Cosby, Cataloochee, Deep Creek, Big Creek, Look Rock and Abrams Creek will close Nov. 1. Cades Cove Campground Store Cades Cove Campground Store will close Dec. 22, but will reopen Dec. 26-Jan. 2 to serve visitors

during the holiday period. The store will also be closed Thanksgiving Day. Vending machines at the store will remain in service throughout the winter. Picnicking Seven picnic areas will remain open through the winter: Chimney Tops, Cades Cove, Cosby, Greenbrier, Metcalf Bottoms, Big Creek and Deep Creek. Picnic pavilions at Cosby, Greenbrier and Deep Creek will be open through the winter and can be reserved at www.recreation.gov. Picnic pavilions that will close Nov. 1 include Twin Creeks, Collins Creek and Metcalf Bottoms. Horseback Stables Smokemont Riding Stable is scheduled to close Nov. 2. Sugarlands Riding Stable and Smoky Mountain Riding Stable will close Nov. 29. Cades Cove Riding Stable will close Dec. 22, but will reopen Dec. 26-Jan. 2. The Cades Cove Stable will also be closed Thanksgiving Day. The closing dates are dependent on weather conditions. Horse camps All five horse camps — Round Bottom, Tow String, Cataloochee, Big Creek and Anthony Creek — are scheduled to close Nov. 15.

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obituaries In Memoriam

Tony Anthony Leon Culbertson

Tony Anthony Leon Culbertson, age 40, of Sevierville, passed away Monday, October 25, 2010. Mr. Culbertson enjoyed working for Fee-Hedrick Entertainment Group and loved spending time with his wife and dogs. He was preceded in death by his mother Gladys Geraldine Carroll Culbertson. Survivors: wife, Angelia Marie Culbertson; father, Jessie Leon Culbertson; father-inlaw and mother-in-law, Michael and Diane Heath; brothers and sisters-in-law, Darrell Ray Culbertson, Kenneth Scott Culbertson, Jessie Junior Culbertson and Larry Arthur and Brenda Kay Culbertson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lola Mae and Jack Dulaney; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Scott Anthony and Kristi Heath, Julie Ann and Jamil Crowder, Jeffrey Robert and Jennifer Heath and Mary Sorah; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Dennis Nelson, Jason Crowder, Bob Baker, Matthew Ramsey and all friends of Fee-Hedrick Entertainment Group. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday at Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel with Rev. Wayne Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 3-7 p.m. Thursday at Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel, Pigeon Forge, 122 Emert St. Pigeon Forge, TN. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Debra Sue Smith Debra Sue Smith, 47, died Saturday Oct. 23, 2010. Survivors: husband, Lawrence Smith of Knoxville; son, Daniel Smith of Knoxville; brother, Jackie Hughes of Sevierville; nephews, Ben, Matt and Josh Hughes; three great-nephews. A memorial will be held at a later date. Rawlings Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. n www.rawlingsfuneralhome.com

Wahletha Price Cofer Wahletha Price Cofer, 75 of Eden Prairie, Minn., died Oct. 24, 2010. Survivors: husband, Marvin; daughter, Cindy (Randy) of Eden Prairie; son, Tim (Jodi) of Glenview, Ill.; four grandchildren; sister, Faye Frye of Greenville; and other relatives. Wahletha was born in Sevier County and graduated from East Tennessee State University. She lived in Minnesota, Tennessee, South Carolina, Italy and Belgium before moving from White Bear Lake, Minn. to Eden Prairie in 1996. Funeral service was held Wednesday at Washburn McReavy Chapel, Mitchell Road; Eden Prairie; (952) 975-0400. Interment in the Eden Prairie Cemetery, 8810 Eden Prairie Road followed the funeral. Memorials to Alzheimer’s Association or Fairview Home Care and Hospice of Minnesota.

Vera B. O’Dell Fox Vera B. O’Dell Fox, 87 of Kodak, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010. She was a member of Kodak United Methodist Church and was retired from Swaggerty Sausage Co. after 37 years of service. Survivors: son, Roy Fox; sisters-in-law, Barbara O’Dell, Freda O’Dell Hodges and husband, Kenny; nieces, Patsy Wyatt and husband Glenn, Tonja O’Dell; several cousins. Graveside funeral services, Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at Henry Crossroads Cemetery with the Rev. Rowland Buck officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Henry’s Crossroad Cemetery Fund, c/o of Roy Swann, 830 Kyker Ferry Rd., Kodak, TN 37764. The family received friends, Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge. n www.farrarfuneralhome.com

Larney Leo Whaley Larney Leo Whaley, 66 of Gatlinburg, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010. He was a member of the Whaley family of Greenbrier and a lifelong resident of Gatlinburg. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and he worked for 36 years as the manager of the Holiday Parking Lot. Survivors: wife, Claudene Whaley; son David Whaley; daughter Marilyn Seabolt and husband Thomas; two grandchildren; sister Pat Trentham; brother Albert Whaley. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Parton officiating. Interment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens.

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Hazel Lou Maples Hazel Lou Maples, age 91 of Sevierville, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Mrs. Maples was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church in Pigeon Forge and was a loyal volunteer for Ft. Sanders Sevier/LeConte Medical Center for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Maples and great-grandsons Lucas and Connor Gill. She is survived by her daughters and sonsin-law Charlotte and Bill Maples, Bobbie Pierce, Bennie and David Jenkins, Betty and Bill Robertson; grandchildren Lewis Maples, Susan Veal and husband David, Alan Pierce and wife Joyce, Cindy Davis and husband Tim, Tommi Gill and husband Jon; great-grandchildren Chip Veal, Leah and Adam Pierce, Ashleigh Musgrove and husband Michael, Zac Tarwater, Wesley and Leslie Davis, Heath, Madison and Isabella Gill; great-great-granddaughters Kinsley and Kyleigh Hammer; brothers and sisters-in-law Wayne and Imogene Gray, Jimmy and Mae Gray; sister Mae Loveday; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge, P.O. Box 98, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37868. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday with funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Cook and Rev. Tim Donohoo officiating. A eulogy will be given by Mike Smelcer. Interment 10 a.m. Friday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens with her grandsons and great-grandsons serving as pallbearers. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Margaret Susan Turner Lunsford Margaret Susan Turner Lunsford, 60, of Athens, died Monday, October 25, 2010 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. She was a daughter of the late Clyde Turner and was also preceded in death by a sister Marilyn Shore. She is survived by her loving companion, Brian Kronenwetter of Athens; her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Chad Richardson, of Germany; grandchildren, Katie Richardson and Alisa Richardson; two brothers, Mike Turner of Jacksonville, Fla, and Jeff Turner of New York; several nieces and nephews. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service of Athens is serving the family of Margaret Susan Turner.

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to renovate space in the new Sevier County Health Department clinic to be used for WIC services. “We are thrilled that the Sevier County Health Department is receiving this federal special needs funding,” said East Regional Health Director Janet Ridley. “The new space in this clinic will enhance our ability to provide services to our WIC participants.” The renovation for the Sevier County Health Department will provide space for one-on-one nutrition and breastfeeding counseling, group education and access to online services for WIC clients, as well as examinations and immunizations for their children.

Sevier County is one of 20 Tennessee counties to receive federal funding to enhance WIC services. Funding awards are based upon the size of the county’s WIC population. The WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program is a federal program designed to provide supplemental food to lowincome pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children until the age of five. The program provides nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and support and referrals for health care. WIC in Tennessee is administered by the Department of Health. Learn more about the program online at http:// health.state.tn.us/wic/ index.htm.

Massive storm brings 2nd day of rain, winds VALE, N.C. (AP) — Yolanda Corona prayed she wouldn’t die. She was watching television with 10 relatives when winds from a massive storm tearing across the U.S. roared through her neighborhood. The windows blew out of the living room. The chimney caved in. A tree plunged through the roof. The family huddled in a back bedroom, whispering prayers, crying and holding each other. Somehow, they survived. “We thought we were going to die. We were just so scared. We didn’t have time to do anything. We all just listened and prayed for our lives,” Jessica Vargas, Corona’s 18-year-old granddaughter, recalled Wednesday, looking at the family’s possessions, which had been strewn around their muddy yard the night before. No one was seriously hurt, but now the family must find somewhere to live.

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next Tuesday evening, including the most recent Rasmussen Reports poll results that show Haslam up by 28 points, McWherter did receive a warm welcome from the crowd of about 600 county officials. They gave him a standing ovation at the end of his remarks, and offered hugs and handshakes as he mingled in the lobby at the Music Road Hotel Convention Center. “I met you in Greene County,” one woman said as she put her arm around him. “You’re our man.” It may be that sort of reaction — McWherter jokes his dad’s campaign events in Northeast Tennessee have drawn more adoring fans than if he had, “resurrected Elvis himself” — that has given McWherter an apparent boost in energy coming into the home stretch. “I almost wish it wasn’t ending next Tuesday. I’m kind of enjoying this,” McWherter said. McWherter acknowledged the reception he received during his remarks. “I know I have a lot of friends in this audience,” McWherter said before launching into a monologue that touched on the talking points that have been part of his stump speech throughout the campaign. “I don’t have to tell you that times are tough out there,” he said. “I’ve seen and I’ve felt the real hardships facing Tennessee families. As governor, my No. 1 priority will be job creation and putting Tennesseans back to work.” McWherter said he views the race as a choice of two paths forward. The first would force the state to “revert back” to policies he said left it nearly bankrupt during the

administration “between Gov. Ned McWherter and Gov. Phil Bredesen,” the time Gov. Don Sundquist was in office. The second would follow a trail blazed by Bredesen, who is term limited and cannot run for re-election this year, in recruiting new industry to the state and working to stimulate small businesses. McWherter is proposing to start a tax credit program for companies that employ fewer than 50 people. As an incentive for hiring new workers, those enterprises could get a $2,500 tax break in an offering similar to one McWherter said the folks in Illinois have tried and had success with. “Unlike my opponent, I have a concrete job creation plan,” he told the group. McWherter also vowed to work hard to recruit the industries that either supply ones already located here or are supplied by them. For instance, those that make car parts to supplement the Volkswagen plant bound for Chattanooga or solar panel manufacturers to use silicone refined in Middle Tennessee. Additionally, he promised to support training and education programs that equip folks for the jobs of the future, while continuing to grow prekindergarten initiatives that he believes start children off on the right foot. “As your next governor, I look forward to working with you on all of this,” McWherter said. A man associated with the Haslam campaign at the event said the candidate had campaign stops in Middle Tennessee on Wednesday and told the event’s organizers he wouldn’t be attending, though his name still appeared on the agenda. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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cal license, Scanlon said, would “wreck his life,� and the state didn’t present enough evidence to go forward, he said. There was no physical evidence in the case beyond records kept at Carter’s clinic. The patients said Carter would stimulate them or ask them to stimulate themselves sexually during genital exams, or during rectal exams. They said he didn’t use a glove during genital exams, and there was no other personnel present during the exams. Carter, along with current and former members of his staff, said he gave them ordinary exams. The staff members said they were present each time in question, and that he wore gloves when appropriate. Bozarth noted that, during testimony Monday, nurse practitioner Jennifer Ball said that during the time she worked for Carter she saw him performing genital exams without wearing gloves. Earlier Wednesday, the defense called Dr. Michael Hood as an expert witness. Hood testified that, after reviewing Carter’s notes from the visits, Carter had reason to perform the exams on the patients.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pakistani-born Virginia man was arrested Wednesday and accused of casing Washington area subway stations in what he thought was an al-Qaida plot to bomb and kill DC-area commuters. The bombing plot was a ruse conducted over the past six months, the FBI said, but 34-year-old Farooque Ahmed readily handed over video of northern Virginia subway stations, suggested using rolling suitcases rather than backpacks to kill as many people as possible and offered to donate money to al-Qaida’s cause overseas. The public never was in danger because FBI agents were aware of Ahmed’s activities and monitored him throughout, the agency said. And the people that Ahmed thought were alQaida operatives were actually individuals who worked on behalf of the government, according to a federal law enforcement official who requested anonymity to discuss details of the case. Ahmed was indicted under seal by a federal grand jury in Alexandria, Va. on Tuesday, and the charges were made public Wednesday.

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During cross examination, however, he said that an adult male should not have any reason to confuse any part of an exam with an attempt to sexually stimulate him. While the accusations were that Carter attempted to stimulate patients or have them stimulate themselves during exams, patients never said he became aroused or tried to touch himself during the exams. With the hearing concluded, attorneys for both sides will have the opportunity to file briefs that the judge will review before providing his opinion in writing to the board. The earliest the board will review the matter appears to be January; its next meeting is coming up Nov. 16 and 17, which wouldn’t give the parties time to file the briefs, and the body meets once every two months. It appears likely that it could be March before the board can hear the matter at a regular meeting. Friends and family of Carter noted that would make about two years that his license would be suspended, but it wasn’t clear if the board would be prepared to review the briefs, transcript of the hearing and any other evidence before then. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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I appreciate that,� Waters said. “I must say thank you for this award.� While he was the one standing at the front of the crowd, which gave him a standing ovation as he accepted the prize, he credited the other local officials and members of his staff in the back of the room for “making (him) look good.� He also vowed to proceed with efforts to benefit the county through his ninth term, which just started at the beginning of September. “It has certainly been an honor and privilege to serve the people of this area,� Waters said. “I look forward to continuing to do so.� n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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ulate themselves while the physician was present, or for the physician to stimulate a patient in that manner. Carter went through medical records for each of the six male patients who accused him of sexually assaulting them during exams. The first of the group had urinary complaints which led him to perform rectal and genital exams in an effort to determine whether he had a sexually transmitted disease. The patient, who was underage at the time, insisted he was not sexually active, but Carter said he wanted to eliminate the possibility. He was also the first patient to complain to another doctor about Carter’s exams. The criminal investigation into Carter started when that doctor told law enforcement authorities about the complaint. That patient did experience some pain during an exam, the doctor said, but that was because he had a tender prostate. The second patient had exams as part of a complete physical, and because he had suffered a hernia, Carter said. The third was examined for STDs after his

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Dr. Rodney Carter answers questions from his attorney during his testimony. wife had come back with a positive test herself; that test later turned out to be a false reading. The fourth also was concerned about possibly having an STD. The fifth was complaining about a discharge during urination. The sixth was examined because of possible exposure to an STD, and later because he was on a regimen of medicine that could affect his prostate. In all the cases, Carter said, he was wearing gloves when he contactChapter 7 ,

ed the patients. A nurse, medical assistant or other personnel were present in the room to aid him and to help in keeping records of the examinations, and to serve as a “chaperone.� Carter said he has put down roots in Sevierville and doesn’t plan to leave. “We’ve made this our home. I have no intention of leaving this community,� he said. “My children have grown up here.� n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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Early voting to end today

Early voting for the Nov. 2 election will end today. Voting can be done from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Voting Machine Warehouse on Dolly Parton Parkway.

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Account set up to help Carnleys

An account has been set up at Tennessee State Bank to assist Clint and Elaine Carnely and their family after fire destroyed their restaurant and real estate business on Newport Highway. The account was created by family friend Ray Flasher, whose name is on the account. He says he will take his name off the account as soon as he receives the checks and debit card to be given to the Carnleys.

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Friends of library group planned

A kickoff meeting for the soon-to-be-formed Friends of the King Family Library will be held at 5:30 p.m. today in the Burchfield Room of the library. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call K.C. Williams at 567-4438.

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Accounts aid victims’ children

Jeffrey L. Adams Jr. and Amanda Adams died in a motorcycle accident Oct. 19. The couple has two children: 3-year-old Amber and 7-year-old Joshua. A fund has been set up for Joshua at Sevier County Bank. Donations can be made to the Joshua Lynn Adams fund at any SCB branch. The Amber Adams Educational Fund at Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union was reported in the Oct. 23 edition of The Mountain Press.

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Haslam, McWherter report donations JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Haslam raised another $1.2 million in the final reporting period before the general election, while his Democratic opponent Mike McWherter gave his campaign $500,000 of his own money. McWherter spent $1.2 million in the period covering the three weeks since the third quarter ended on Oct. 1, and Haslam spent $1.8 million. The bulk of both candidates’ expenditures was on television ads. Haslam said after a

campaign stop in Milan on Wednesday morning that his fundraising numbers give him confidence going into next week’s election. “The ability to raise that kind of money, and have that many people give says something about how hard you’ve worked and how much support you have,” he said. McWherter, who has struggled to match Haslam’s fundraising prowess throughout the race, received only about $71,500 from outside donors in the period. His total receipts since becom-

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of his own money in the most recent period. Asked whether he’s concerned about McWherter is pouring more of his own money, Haslam said he was focused on his own campaign’s efforts. “But I think it does say something, what percentage of the money coming into the campaign is from you versus from other people,” he said. Haslam has accounted for 24 percent of his campaign’s entire receipts, while McWherter’s own money has accounted for 44 percent of his total.

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“Life is easier to take than you’d think; all that is necessary is to accept the impossible, do without the indispensable and bear the intolerable” — Kathleen Norris, American author (1880-1960).

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NASHVILLE — While Taylor Swift has kept mum regarding speculation that her latest single, “Dear John”, is about rumored ex John Mayer, the songstress doesn’t deny that she has a habit of calling out the boys Swift who break her heart. People magazine reports that the singer opened up, but didn’t apologize for, her bold lyrical choices, saying, “This is album No. 3, so I figure that these people have had fair warning.”

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commentary

Scaremongers go too far in chemical ban

Canada has announced it will ban the chemical bisphenol A — known as BPA — which is used to make plastic water and baby bottles. The head of the Canadian environmental group Environmental Defence is thrilled: “Kudos to the federal government. ... We look forward to seeing BPA legally designated as ‘toxic’ as soon as possible.” But the evidence doesn’t actually show that BPA is toxic. Europe’s equivalent of the FDA concluded: “(T) he data currently available do not provide convincing evidence of neurobehavioral toxicity.” Richard Sharpe of the University of Edinburgh explained: “Some early animal studies produced results suggesting the possibility of adverse effects relevant to human health, but much larger, carefully designed studies in several laboratories have failed to confirm these initial studies.” The initial studies injected BPA into animals, rather than giving it by mouth, which is how we humans are exposed. Since BPA degrades in the gut when we consume it, very little gets to our cells. Yet many people are sure BPA causes not only breast and prostate cancer but also obesity, diabetes, attention deficit hyperactivity, autism, liver disease, ovarian disease, disease of the uterus, low sperm count and heart disease. When a chemical is said to cause so many disorders, that’s a sure sign of unscientific hysteria. But a documentary called “Tapped” says it’s true. It quotes experts claiming “BPA may be one of the most potent toxic chemicals known to man.” Nonsense. Not only is there no good evidence that BPA locked into plastic can hurt people, it actually saves lives by stopping botulism. “Since BPA became commonplace in the lining of canned goods, food-borne illness from canned foods — including botulism — has virtually disappeared,” says the American Council of Science and Health. You never hear the good news about BPA in the mainstream media. Fear-mongering gets better ratings. “Tapped” also asserts that other dangerous chemicals poison bottled water. In the film, toxicologist Dr. Stephen King says that we should be “horrified” at all those chemicals. But when we called King, he sent us a study saying “testing” reveals a surprising array of chemical contaminants in every bottled water brand analyzed -- at levels no different from those routinely found in tap water. “Tapped” claims cancer rates are up because of these chemicals, but that’s another myth. Cancer incidence rates are flat. They would have declined if not for new screening methods. Life spans are up, too. Not every mom has fallen for the BPA scare. “Truth or Scare,” the blog of a woman who calls herself “Junk Science Mom,” recently called out one of the people behind the anti-BPA campaign: scaremonger/hustler David Fenton: “If you believe what you see and hear in the media, those fighting an unnecessary battle against bisphenol-A (BPA) are altruistic individuals concerned about health and safety. ... But there is an ugly truth behind the scenes that you will never hear about in the media. Greed, propaganda, political agendas, profits, lies and scams. And it all can be tied to one person and one powerful PR firm. David Fenton and Fenton Communications. ... “He is the puppet master, and we moms are his puppets. He orchestrates the scare, and we, being fearful for our children, unknowingly carry out his plan for him. He comes out a winner, and we are duped into wasting our time, money and energy fighting a battle that never needed to be fought.” Good for you, Junk Science Mom, whoever you are. “Truth or Scare” is a wonderful addition to the debate. But if BPA isn’t toxic, why will Canada ban it? And why have Connecticut and Minnesota already done so? Because scientifically illiterate legislators are quick to panic. When the media sensationalize, legislators respond. Two FDA scientists — Ronald J. Lorentzen and David G. Hattan — [AZ1] note the bias toward sensationalism: “The disquieting public invocations made by some ... about the perils of exposure (to BPA) ... galvanize the public debate.” When even notoriously risk-averse FDA scientists speak out against the BPA panic, the scaremongers must have gone absurdly far. — John Stossel hosts a show on the Fox Business Channel and is the author of “Myth, Lies, and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel — Why Everything You Know is Wrong.” (C)2009 JFS Productions Inc.

Editorial

A capital idea Time for the state to step up and help out local WSCC campus They say you don’t really appreciate what you have until you work for it. Maybe that’s why the people of Sevier County have always been so willing to come to the aid of Walters State Community College’s campus here — we’ve worked for it. To be sure the entire campus on the banks of the Little Pigeon River is ours. Through gifts from local residents, clubs and governments, Sevier County has raised a laudable academic institution out of the ground. We did it without a single dollar of capital investment from the state, a feat Walters State President Emeritus Jack Campbell says has never been done anywhere else in Tennessee. That’s something to be proud of, to be sure. Still, local folks can’t help but feel it’s about time the state pitches in as the school of almost 2,000 students nearly busts at the seams of its three-building campus. We would put what we’ve been able to accomplish up against any other community college facility in Tennessee. Now we’re ready for the folks in Nashville to get behind it, too. School administrators have been put in the somewhat uncomfort-

able position of coming to local officials and residents with their hands out once again, though this time the donations they’re seeking are just seed money. For the first time, there is what Campbell calls an “unprecedented opportunity” to secure state funding for an $8 million addition to the campus. Before the school can get that cut of the $84 million the General Assembly set aside for capital projects at the community colleges, it has to go through an application process in which it will be reviewed by officials from Nashville. We trust they’ll make the right decision in awarding some of the cash for a new building here that will host, current WSCC President Wade McCamey says, laboratories and lecture facilities for the allied health programs, as well as potentially housing a new, larger library. With more than a quarter of the total WSCC enrollment of 6,800 from 10 counties here at the Sevier County campus, Campbell says he tells people all the time the local center may one day dwarf the one in Morristown. You’d be hard pressed to find a business in Sevier County that hasn’t benefited from a Walters State-educated employee, a fact illustrated by Pigeon

Forge City Commissioner David Wear’s statistic that nearly half of all Pigeon Forge High School graduates will take classes at the local campus. They’ll have the chance to bolster the county’s No. 1 industry by being part of programs in tourism and hospitality, from heading commercial kitchens to managing hotels. They might receive training necessary to be a lifesaver, with programs for firefighters and police officers offered here. They might even enroll in that booming allied health program that is providing doctors and nurses to hospitals and clinics across the state. They’re receiving handson educations at our state-of-theart new hospital and at Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic. Some of them are even walking away with four-year degrees thanks to growing partnerships with East Tennessee State University and other institutions. All that is why the folks in Sevier County, from city leaders to wealthy benefactors to school children, have gotten behind our local community college campus. And that’s why the officials in Nashville need to do the same, for the future of the area and the state.

Political view

Public forum Bible explains reason left, right got their designations

Editor: Did you ever wonder why conservatives are called “the right” and liberals called “the left”? I have pondered this question many times. I recently received an e-mail with an answer to this question. And the answer came from an authoritative source — the Holy Bible. Ecclesiastes 10:2 (NIV) reads: “The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.” To which I say a hearty amen.

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PREP GRIDIRON: HAMMONDS BOWL IV

Are you ready for some football? Hammonds Bowl IV tonight at the Forge By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer PIGEON FORGE — With major playoff implications, county bragging rights and team pride on the line, Thursday couldn’t have come soon enough for local prep football fans. This is it. The season likely comes down to this game, and game day has finally arrived. It’s Hammonds Bowl IV, possibly the most exciting G-P (6-3) vs. Pigeon Forge (4-5) battle yet. It sure feels that way right now for both clubs, who are chomping at the bit for the special 7 p.m. televised kickoff tonight at Jim Whaley Field in Pigeon Forge. “We’re focused in,” said 39th-year G-P coach Benny Hammonds, father of fourthyear Pigeon Forge coach Lee Hammonds, on Wednesday. “We know what we’ve got to do, and it’s just a matter of executing it and doing it.” The Tigers have been in full pads all week in preparation for tonight’s battle. And the Forge will hit the practice field for some walkthroughs immediately after

school today, which really turns this short practice week into a regular week. “We’re going to kind of get the school out of us a little bit,” said Lee, referring to today’s 30-minute walkthrough. “We’re really not missing any practice time. We’re just keeping everything the same.” Both clubs have been banged up as of late, but both have some encouraging health news this week. G-P will see senior TE Ryan Taylor return to the field for the first time since the Gibbs game six weeks ago. Taylor was cleared to practice Tuesday, healed enough from his broken finger. That’s big news for G-P, because it gives them another solid defensive player along with a potent offensive weapon. Before Taylor was injured, he led the team in both catches and receiving yards. “That’s a boost to our defense and to our offense,” said Benny. “It’s good that he gets to play, because he’s See HAMMONDS BOWL, Page A9

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G-P senior Walter Barber (2), center, celebrates a big hit at Austin-East earlier this month, as teammates senior Dusty Bilbrey (89), left, and junior Ryan Myers (12), right join in. The Highlanders said early this week that they’re focused on being physical tonight at Pigeon Forge.

PREP GRIDION: GOING FOR THE RECORD

G-P’s Durbin a lifesaver, record breaker? By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer GATLINBURG — Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders senior football star Ron Durbin once saved the life of his position coach’s son, but tonight he could take away that same coach’s school receiving record. Durbin — who has 14 total touchdowns this year, nine of them through the air — is just one receiving score away from tying G-P receivers coach Allen Cox’ single-season school record of 10 set in 1984. Cox has been coaching Durbin since the player’s first year in the sport, the seventh-grade. Durbin had moved from Atlanta and never really considered playing the sport, but he was encouraged to join the G-P middle school team, which was good fortune for the Blue-and-Gold program on many levels. See DURBIN, Page A9

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G-P’s Ron Durbin (10), center, bowls his way through several Roadrunner defenders for a touchdown at Austin-East earlier this month as teammate Dusty Bilbrey (89) calls the score. Durbin is just one TD catch away from tying the all-time record for the Highlanders.

PREP SOCCER: REGION TOURNEY

Bearettes soccer advances with 4-0 win By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier County High School Smoky Bearettes soccer team kept its season alive on Wednesday night with a big 4-0 shutout win over visiting Sullivan Central in a region tournament semi-final contest. With the win, the Purple-and-White ladies assured themselves at least two more games this season. The first will be at either 6 or 7 p.m. tonight at the Sevier County High School Soccer Complex. Science Hill will come to town for the region tournament championship showdown. If the Bearettes win tonight, they’ll host a sectional game on Saturday. If they lose, they’ll hit the road for a sectional contest, also on Saturday. On Wednesday night against Central, SCHS got off to a quick 1-0 lead when Alyssa Hale scored off a Kelsey Fisher corner kick. The Bearettes added three more goals in a dominant second half. Alexis Conner scored two off assists from Paris Bentley and Rebecca Fields. And Haley Fox added a score off a sweet Madara Shephard assist.

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Pigeon Forge sophomore Kaleb Black (3) pumps up the crowd after a big play against Grainger last month. PREP GRIDIRON: HAMMONDS BOWL IV

Tigers on the prowl for playoffs By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer

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The Bearettes soccer team put all kinds of pressure on the Sullivan Central goal in Wednesday night’s 4-0 SCHS win. Above, Haley Fox (5), Rebecca Fields (12), Alyssa Hale (2) and Alexis Conner (16) crash the Sullivan Central goal in the first half.

PIGEON FORGE — It’s lose and go home for the Pigeon Forge Tigers, and the Orange and Black have no intention of finishing their season with a loss tonight. “We know what’s on the line,” said fourth-year Pigeon Forge coach Lee Hammonds. “We’re excited. If we can keep it close, I think we have a chance to beat them. “Our record is no better (than last year at this time),

but I’ve said all along that we may not win a game, but we are going to have a better football team this year, and we do.” Tonight, the Tigers (4-5) have the opportunity to put that fact on full display with what would be a huge win for the program against G-P (6-3). Not only would a Pigeon Forge victory give the Tigers legitimate hope for a first playoff berth since 2005, it would also mark just the third-ever five-win season for the Orange and See PLAYOFFS, Page A9

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Thursday, October 28, 2010 â—† The Mountain Press PREP HOOPS

Agosto, Barber nominated for McDonald’s prep All-Star game By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer GATLINBURG — Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders basketball seniors Jose Agosto and Morrease Barber are on a select list of 25 prep players in the state. Both Blue-and-Gold stars have been nominated for a potential roster spot for the 2011 McDonald’s All-American Game, which will be played at the United Center in Chicago this season. There are five players total from District 3-AA — the district in which the Highlanders compete —

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When Durbin was in the eighth-grade, he rode on the bus with the varsity team to a Friday night road game, accompanied by then fifthgrader Tanner Cox, who is now a freshman quarterback for the Highlanders. After the game, the team bus went to a restaurant to eat. Allen Cox, who was driving, had just finished parking when Durbin and Tanner exited the vehicle and walked toward the

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who are on the list of 25 Tennessee players nominated. Fellow District 3-AA nominees are Lester Wilson of Carter, Brandon Lopez of Austin-East and

Galen Campbell of Fulton. Each state is allotted a certain amount of nominations according to population numbers, and this year Tennessee’s number is up slightly to 25 players.

restaurant. That’s when near tragedy occurred. “Tanner was a few steps behind me, Ron and I looked Durbin around the front of our bus and saw another bus coming in just flying,� said Durbin. “I just grabbed Tanner by the back of his shirt and pulled him back, and that bus just missed him by an inch.� Cox said he saw the entire event and was sure he was about to witness the death of

his son. “I saw that bus coming, and I saw Ron reach for Tanner,� said Cox. “And it happened so quick, I couldn’t even get anything out of my mouth. “That was just a very emotional thing for me, because I saw what was going to happen, and I saw Ron prevent it from happening. That’s just the typical thing you would expect out of Ron Durbin. He’s always doing the right thing.� And that’s just one of many reasons why Cox wouldn’t mind seeing his record broken by Durbin tonight. “I would love to see it hap-

The odds-on favorite to be chosen to play in the McDonald’s game is Adonis Thomas of Melrose, who is rated as high as No. 5 in the nation and is also the top-rated senior in the state. “It’s an honor for Jose and Morrease to be mentioned in the same breath with some of these guys,� said G-P coach Raul Placeres. “You’re talking about the top 25 players in the state stretching from Memphis to here. “And the neat thing about it is that five of the 25 are from our district.� chitchcock@themountainpress.com

pen, and I don’t see how it’s not going to happen as talented as he is,� said Cox. “I’ve never seen an athlete work as hard as Ron has consistently, year in and year out on his own time. “And he’s always set an example on and off the field. He’s not into a lot of things that go on in high school off the field. For Ron, he’s all about the team. He’s all business, and he wants to do the best he possibly can both on the field and in his school work. And he’s probably the best receiver I’ve seen up here.� chitchcock@themountainpress.com

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Black and just the second-ever win against the Highlanders. But even with a win against G-P tonight, the Tigers are going to be on the edge of their seats watching for final scores from many Friday night games from all over the state this week, hoping for outcomes that will allow the Orange-and-Black season to continue for at least one more week with a postseason wildcard berth. The Orange and Black realize that it didn’t have to be this way. The Tigers could have had more control of their own playoff destiny if they hadn’t let one get away recently. Pigeon Forge is in this dicey playoff situation by not finishing off what should have been a win at Carter four weeks ago, when the Tigers dominated the stats sheet but failed to punch it into the end

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a senior and finishing out his high school career. This is the game — the Pigeon Forge game — for the seniors. “They’ll remember this, and they want to be a part of it too. I’m tickled for Ryan, because he’s a good boy and he plays so hard. You can kindly understand how he got hurt a little, because he plays so hard.� For the Tigers, their stud junior RB Chase Travis may also see his first action since the Grainger County game five

zone throughout the second half on a night that ended in a bitter 27-24 defeat that came down to a failed 4th-and-goal from the Carter 1. “That Carter game, I knew, was gonna bite us,� said Hammonds. “And it’s biting us hard right now. “So now we’re do or die, and we’ve got to win. But our kids are excited to play, and I’ve probably never seen our kids this excited. “Not that they haven’t been excited all season. I feel that our kids have played hard for the most part every game this season. We wanted to win the football games, and we never went out there and quit.� And Pigeon Forge hopes that its fan base doesn’t quit on the team now. “We hope there are a lot of people who come out to watch (tonight’s game),� said Hammonds. “Being on TV is exciting for the kids, but we hope it doesn’t hurt the crowd.�

weeks ago, when Travis scored a touchdown but suffered his second and separate high ankle sprain of the season. Although Lee said he isn’t sure if Travis can go tonight, it’s hard to imagine the tough-asnails running back staying on the sidelines for this one. “At this point, Chase is still day-to-day,� said Lee on Wednesday. The Tigers need some good health news after lineman Honre Lebar went down with an ankle, replacement Daniel Troutman went down with a foot and now sophomore transfer Ryan Reese is in the spot.

SCOREBOARD t v s p o rt s Today

COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7:30 p.m. ESPN — Florida St. at N.C. State GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Andalucia Masters, first round, at Sotogrande, Spain 2 p.m. TGC — Nationwide Tour Championship, first round, at Charleston, S.C. 7:30 p.m. TGC — Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia, first round, at Selangor, Malaysia (same-day tape) MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7:30 p.m. FOX — World Series, game 2, Texas at San Francisco NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. TNT — Washington at Orlando 10:30 p.m. TNT — Phoenix at Utah SOCCER 9 p.m. ESPN2 — MLS, playoffs, conference semifinals, first leg, Columbus at Colorado

local bowling Sevierville Bowling Center High scores through Tuesday. Women’s Games: Annette Simons 225, Melanie Norman 209, Debbie Dockery 204, Carolyn McGill 192, Carolyn Sklar 190, Stephanie Lanier 188, Denise Nibbe 188, Sharon McFalls 182, Sherry Bevins 177, Fiona MacIntosh 175 Women’s Series: Annette Simons 573, Debbie Dockery 559, Stephanie Lanier 548, Carolyn McGill 546, Denise Nibbe 538, Melanie Norman 524, Sherry Bevins 498, Mary Garst 497, Carolyn Sklar 495, Wilma McConville 485 Men’s Games: Vince Harris 289, Tim Bevins 280, Danny Wyrick 279,

Ed Bell 255, Steve Morton 255, Brian Parton 247, Rick Robinson 243, Oliver Large 237, Mark Oppie 237, Daryl Roberts 234, Joey Knight 234, Stan Swaggerty 234, Jim Yost 234 Men’s Series: Tim Bevins 757, Vince Harris 713, Danny Wyrick 700, Stan Swaggerty 679, Steve Morton 672, Rick Robinson 658, Rufus Asher 656, Skip Shore 627, Ed Bell 622, Joey Knight 622 Youth Games and Series Girls: Payton Rochester 102-272, Chesnie Bohanan 85-241, Kynlee Bohanan 76-195 Boys: Dalen Dockery 194-535, Corey Lee 153-388, Jordan Hornung 111-299, Bryan Woodward 108-307, Dustin Linnert 83-227, Ryan Smith 76-177, Adam Strickland 68-169, Tony Barretta 55-146, Alex Barretta 28-55 Submitted by: Charlie McFalls, Sr.

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Att Com Yds TD Int P. Manning, IND 254 171 1916 13 2 Fitzpatrick, BUF 128 81 969 11 4 V. Young, TEN 101 62 745 7 2 P. Rivers, SND 270 171 2344 13 6 Brady, NWE 198 131 1362 11 4 Schaub, HOU 197 127 1538 9 5 Orton, DEN 276 167 2140 11 4 Cassel, KAN 153 91 1044 9 3 S. Wallace, CLE 100 63 693 4 2 Henne, MIA 206 130 1452 8 5

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Att Yds Avg LG TD Johnson, TEN 163 662 4.06 76t 7 Foster, HOU 115 635 5.52 74t 6 McFadden, OAK 101 557 5.51 57t 4 Mendenhall, PIT 131 532 4.06 50t 5 Rice, BAL 131 523 3.99 30 2 Jones-Drew, JAC 135 510 3.78 23 1 Tomlinson, NYJ 92 490 5.33 31 5 Charles, KAN 81 489 6.04 56t 2 Benson, CIN 123 476 3.87 22 2 T. Jones, KAN 99 461 4.66 70 3

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PAT FG LG Pts Bironas, TEN 21-21 14-15 55 63 Janikowski, OAK 18-18 15-20 54 63 Folk, NYJ 16-16 13-15 56 55 Nugent, CIN 10-10 14-16 54 52 Scobee, JAC 13-13 13-13 59 52 Gostkowski, NWE 21-21 10-13 43 51 D. Carpenter, MIA 10-10 13-15 53 49 Vinatieri, IND 19-19 10-12 47 49 Prater, DEN 15-15 11-12 59 48 Cundiff, BAL 17-17 10-12 49 47

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Att Com Yds TD Int Romo, DAL 213 148 1605 11 7 Brees, NOR 287 200 2029 14 10 M. Ryan, ATL 252 156 1714 12 5 Rodgers, GBY 235 150 1841 12 9 Manning, NYG 239 157 1785 14 11 Kolb, PHL 153 97 1035 6 4 Cutler, CHI 181 111 1483 7 7 Freeman, TAM 199 117 1255 7 3 Sh. Hill, DET 208 127 1309 9 7 McNabb, WAS 247 142 1761 6 7

Rushers

Att Yds Bradshaw, NYG 134 708 Peterson, MIN 140 684 Jackson, STL 149 617 M. Turner, ATL 131 587 Gore, SNF 135 573 L. McCoy, PHL 105 477 Torain, WAS 82 381 Jackson, GBY 80 363 Williams, CAR 87 361 Forte, CHI 90 352

Avg LG TD 5.28 45 3 4.89 80t 5 4.14 42t 2 4.48 55 3 4.24 64 1 4.54 46t 5 4.65 36 3 4.54 71 2 4.15 39t 1 3.91 68t 3

No R. White, ATL 54 H. Nicks, NYG 45 St. Smith, NYG 43 Sa. Moss, WAS 42 Colston, NOR 40 Amendola, STL 39 L. McCoy, PHL 38 Gore, SNF 37

Avg 13.8 11.7 11.0 13.0 11.3 9.0 7.7 9.2

Receivers Yds 747 525 471 548 452 351 293 341

LG TD 46 5 31t 8 45 2 56 2 30 1 36 1 31 0 41 2

Austin, DAL Cooley, WAS

36 524 14.6 69t 2 35 392 11.2 35 2

Punt Returners

No Yds Avg LG TD D. Bryant, DAL 11 186 16.9 93t 2 D. Hester, CHI 17 284 16.7 89t 2 Banks, WAS 12 176 14.7 53 0 G. Tate, SEA 12 142 11.8 63 0 Amendola, STL 18 195 10.8 42 0 Logan, DET 11 105 9.5 21 0 Williams, GBY 16 145 9.1 52 0 Ginn Jr., SNF 11 97 8.8 20 0 Camarillo, MIN 13 102 7.8 22 0 De. Jackson, PHL 10 76 7.6 22 0

Kickoff Returners

No Yds Washington, SEA 15 526 Logan, DET 20 604 Thomas, WAS 12 336 Stephens-H, ARI 26 719 Ginn Jr., SNF 12 330 Harvin, MIN 19 516 Manning, CHI 17 433 Weems, ATL 20 506 Roby, NOR 20 485 Goodson, CAR 23 548

Avg LG TD 35.1 101t 2 30.2 105t 1 28.0 42 0 27.7 102t 1 27.5 61 0 27.2 95t 1 25.5 62 0 25.3 55 0 24.3 39 0 23.8 46 0

Scoring Touchdowns

TD Rush Rec Ret Pts H. Nicks, NYG 8 0 8 0 48 Forte, CHI 6 3 3 0 36 Maclin, PHL 6 0 6 0 36 Johnson, DET 5 0 5 0 32 R. White, ATL 5 0 5 0 32 Best, DET 5 4 1 0 30 Bryant, DAL 5 0 3 2 30 Harvin, MIN 5 1 3 1 30 Jacobs, NYG 5 5 0 0 30 Jennings, GBY 5 0 5 0 30

Kicking

PAT M. Bryant, ATL 17-17 Akers, PHL 19-19 Gano, WAS 13-13 Jo. Brown, STL 12-12 Gould, CHI 12-12 Ja. Hanson, DET 15-15 Crosby, GBY 20-20 Mare, SEA 13-13 Buehler, DAL 15-15 Tynes, NYG 18-18

FG 14-17 11-15 13-18 12-15 12-14 11-13 9-12 9-9 8-11 7-10

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auto racing at a gl ance NASCAR Amp Energy Juice 500 Site: Talladega, Ala. Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 2-4:30 p.m.); Saturday, qualifying (Speed, noon-3 p.m.); Sunday, race, 1 p.m. (ESPN2, noon-1 p.m., ESPN, 1-5 p.m.). Track: Talladega Superspeedway (oval, 2.66 miles). Race distance: 500 miles, 188 laps. Last year: Jamie McMurray snapped an 86-race winless streak, capturing a race that ended under caution after Mark Martin went flipping across the track in a two-lap sprint to the finish. Last week: Denny Hamlin raced to seriesleading seventh victory of the season and third straight at Martinsville Speedway. Hamlin is second in the season standings, six points behind four-time defending series champion Jimmie Johnson. Martin was second, and Kevin Harvick finished third. Fast facts: The race is the seventh of 10 Chase events. ... Harvick is third in the standings, 62 points behind Johnson. Harvick won at the track in April, passing McMurray on the last of 12 extra laps. Harvick also won the July race at Daytona. ... McMurray has three victories this year, winning the Daytona 500, Brickyard 400 and two weeks ago at Charlotte. ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. has five Talladega victories, winning a record four straight from 2001-2003. Next race: AAA Texas 500, Nov. 7, Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas. Online: http://www. nascar.com ——— CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS Mountain Dew 250 Site: Talladega, Ala. Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 10 a.m.noon), qualifying (Speed,

4:30-6 p.m.); Saturday, race, 4 p.m. (Speed, 3-6:30 p.m.). Track: Talladega Superspeedway (oval, 2.66 miles). Race distance: 250.04 miles, 94 laps. Last year: Kyle Busch raced to the sixth of his seven 2009 series victories, passing Todd Bodine just before the finish with bumpdrafting help from Billy Ballew teammate Aric Almirola. Last week: Ron Hornaday Jr. won for the first time at Martinsville, passing Busch with three laps to go and holding him off in overtime. The 52-year-old Hornaday has two victories this year and a record 47 overall. Fast facts: Bodine leads second-place Almirola by 282 points with four races left. Bodine has three victories this year. ... Busch leads the series with five victories. ... Ken Schrader is making his final start of the season for Kevin Harvick Inc. Next race: WinStar World Casino 350K, Nov. 5, Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas. Online: http://www. nascar.com ——— NATIONWIDE Next race: O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge, Nov. 6, Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas. Last week: Brad Keselowski raced to his sixth victory of the year, winning at Gateway International to take a near-insurmountable 485-point lead over rival Carl Edwards with three races left. Mike Bliss was second. Online: http://www. nascar.com ——— NHRA FULL THROTTLE NHRA Las Vegas Nationals Site: Las Vegas. Schedule: Friday, qualifying; Saturday, qualify-

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NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule and standings Feb. 6 — x-Budweiser Shootout (Kevin Harvick) Feb. 11 — x-Gatorade Duel 1 (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 11 — x-Gatorade Duel 2 (Kasey Kahne) Feb. 14 — Daytona 500 (Jamie McMurray) Feb. 21 — Auto Club 500 (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 28 — Shelby American, Las Vegas (Jimmie Johnson) March 7 — Kobalt Tools 500 (Kurt Busch) March 21 — Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn. (Jimmie Johnson) March 28 — Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500, Martinsville, Va. (Denny Hamlin) April 10 — Subway Fresh Fit 600, Avondale, Ariz. (Ryan Newman) April 18 — Samsung Mobile 500, Fort Worth, Texas (Denny Hamlin) April 25 — Aaron’s 499, Talladega, Ala. (Kevin Harvick) May 1 — Heath Calhoun 400, Richmond, Va. (Kyle Busch) May 8 — Southern 500, Darlington, S.C. (Denny Hamlin) May 16 — Autism Speaks 400, Dover, Del. (Kyle Busch) May 22 — x-Sprint Showdown, Concord, N.C. (Martin Truex Jr.) May 22 — x-NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Concord, N.C. (Kurt Busch) May 30 — Coca-Cola 600, Concord, N.C. (Kurt Busch) June 6 — Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500, Long Pond, Pa. (Denny Hamlin) June 13 — Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400, Brooklyn, Mich. (Denny Hamlin) June 20 — Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma, Calif. (Jimmie Johnson) June 27 — Lenox Industrial Tools 301, Loudon, N.H. (Jimmie Johnson) July 3 — Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Kevin Harvick) July 10 — LifeLock.com 400, Joliet, Ill. (David Reutimann) July 25 — Brickyard 400, Indianapolis (Jamie McMurray) Aug. 1 — Pennsylvania 500, Long Pond, Pa. (Greg Biffle) Aug. 8 — Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y. (Juan Pablo Montoya) Aug. 15 — Carfax 400, Brooklyn, Mich. (Kevin Harvick) Aug. 21 — Irwin Tools Night Race, Bristol, Tenn. (Kyle Busch) Sep. 5 — Emory Healthcare 500 (Tony Stewart) Sep. 11 — Air Guard 400, Richmond, Va. (Denny Hamlin) Sep. 19 — Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H. (Clint Bowyer) Sep. 26 — AAA 400, Dover, Del. (Jimmie Johnson) Oct. 3 — Price Chopper 400, Kansas City, Kan. (Greg Biffle) Oct. 10 — Pepsi MAX 400

(Tony Stewart) Oct. 16 — Bank of America 500 (Jamie McMurray) Oct. 24 — TUMS Fast Relief 500, Ridgeway, Va. (Denny Hamlin) Oct. 31 — AMP Energy Juice 500, Talladega, Ala. Nov. 7 — AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 14 — Kobalt Tools 500, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 21 — Ford 400, Homestead, Fla. x-non-points race ——— 2010 Driver Standings 1. Jimmie Johnson, 5,998 2. Denny Hamlin, 5,992 3. Kevin Harvick, 5,936 4. Kyle Busch, 5,826 5. Jeff Gordon, 5,795 6. Carl Edwards, 5,785 7. Tony Stewart, 5,762 8. Jeff Burton, 5,752 9. Kurt Busch, 5,721 10. Matt Kenseth, 5,705 11. Greg Biffle, 5,682 12. Clint Bowyer, 5,592 13. Jamie McMurray, 3,916 14. Mark Martin, 3,802 15. Ryan Newman, 3,789 16. JP Montoya, 3,696 17. Joey Logano, 3,649 18. David Reutimann, 3,607 19. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 3,606 20. A J Allmendinger, 3,546 NASCAR Nationwide Series 2010 Driver Standings 1. Brad Keselowski, 5,144 2. Carl Edwards, 4,659 3. Kyle Busch, 4,439 4. Justin Allgaier, 4,278 5. Paul Menard, 4,067 6. Kevin Harvick, 3,902 7. Trevor Bayne, 3,633 8. Jason Leffler, 3,593 9. Joey Logano, 3,557 10. Steve Wallace, 3,554 11. Brendan Gaughan, 3,431 12. Michael Annett, 3,342 13. Reed Sorenson, 3,317 14. Brian Scott, 3,219 15. Mike Bliss, 3,153 16. Tony Raines, 3,109 17. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 2,981 18. Mike Wallace, 2,961 19. Kenny Wallace, 2,920 20. Joe Nemechek, 2,702 NASCAR Camping World 2010 Driver Standings 1. Todd Bodine, 3,371 2. Aric Almirola, 3,089 3. Johnny Sauter, 3,001 4. Austin Dillon, 2,923 5. Matt Crafton, 2,907 6. Ron Hornaday Jr., 2,877

7. Timothy Peters, 2,834 8. Mike Skinner, 2,699 9. David Starr, 2,650 10. Jason White, 2,535 11. Justin Lofton, 2,503 12. Ricky Carmichael, 2,454 13. James Buescher, 2,422 14. Ryan Sieg, 2,211 15. Mario Gosselin, 2,196 16. Kyle Busch, 2,043 17. Jennifer Jo Cobb, 1,956 18. Norm Benning, 1,872 19. Stacy Compton, 1,614 20. Brent Raymer, 1,594 NHRA 2010 Driver Standings Top Fuel 1. Larry Dixon, 2,544 2. Cory McClenathan, 2,455 3. Tony Schumacher, 2,390 4. Doug Kalitta, 2,299 5. Shawn Langdon, 2,281 Funny Car 1. Matt Hagan, 2,442 2. John Force, 2,378 3. Jack Beckman, 2,349 4. Ashley Force Hood, 2,304 5. Bob Tasca III, 2,248 Pro Stock 1. Greg Anderson, 2,438 2. Mike Edwards, 2,402 3. Greg Stanfield, 2,353 4. Jason Line, 2,301 5. Allen Johnson, 2,270 Pro Stock Motorcyle 1. Andrew Hines, 2,566 2. Louis Tonglet, 2,494 3. Ed Krawiec, 2,351 4. Matt Smith, 2,323 5. Hector Arana, 2,266 Formula One 2010 Driver Standings 1. Fernando Alonso, 231 2. Mark Webber, 220 3. Lewis Hamilton, 210 4. Sebastian Vettel, 206 5. Jenson Button, 189 6. Felipe Massa, 143 7. Robert Kubica, 124 8. Nico Rosberg, 122 9. Michael Schumacher, 66 10. Rubens Barrichello, 47 11. Adrian Sutil, 47 12. Kamui Kobayashi, 31 13. Vitantonio Liuzzi, 21 14. Vitaly Petrov, 19 15. Nico Hulkenberg, 18 16. Sebastien Buemi, 8 17. Pedro de la Rosa, 6 (tie) Nick Heidfeld, 6 19. Jaime Alguersuari, 3

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1 BDR in Cosby beside Park, very private, $350 mo. 1st & last. Call (423) 487-3505

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1 BR log cabin, Gatlinburg/ Pigeon Forge. $225 per week, all utilities included. 865-292-9162. 2BD/1BA, kitchen, dining rm, living room, 1 car garage, near City Hall PF. No pets $900 mo. 1st & last. 654-9206 2BR Cabin. Furnished, W/D, water inc. $625. Some pets. 865-774-6796 3 BDR/ 1 BA, Carport, Located near Sevierville/ Pigeon Forge in country, $700 Month + Damage Deposit. Call: (865) 621-4011 or (865) 621-4010 3/2 Log Cabin, Wears Valley on 1 acre, Very clean, HT, FP, WD, $1,045 Mo. 640-7803 3BD/2BA house. Appl inc. Close to hospital & schools. Sev. $800mo/$800dep. 931-215-4614. 3BD/2BA in Kodak. Lrg closets, porch. Close to I-40, exit 407. 865-382-1981.

Log Cabins 1 & 2 BDR, Rent or Possible Sale with Owner Financing, New Cabins built for 4.25% fixed APR for low income families under $47,000. (864) 423-7422

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3 Offices- 510 ($450), 846 ($550) & 1356 ($1000) sq. ft. S. Blvd. Way. (865) 933-6544

OFFICE SPACE $650 - $900 month

865-850-3874 Retail space for rent. $1200 mo. approx 900 sq ft. Next to very active retail shops on Dolly Parton Pkwy. 865-868-0449.

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2BD/1BA close to Interstate. No Pets. $350-$400 month. 865-933-6300 3BR/2BA Cent H/A, city util, $550 mo, $500 dep. No pets. 865-748-1521, 865-453-3441 3BR/2BA No Smoking, No pets. Kodak area. 865-216-2939 3BR/2BA rent to own. Seymour. $650/mo. No pets. 865-765-7929 4 very nice homes, $400-$550. Kodak + Sevierville. No pets. 865-740-2525 ATTENTION: Low Income 2 & 3 Bedroom for rent. 865-654-8702 Beautiful 2BD/2BA in Kodak. No pets. New ceramic tiled baths. New broadloom. Cent H/A. Appl & deck. $500 plus dep. 865-607-0392

Garage/Estate Sales

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

2 & 3BR mobile homes for rent Must have refs. No Pets. Call for info

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Price's Camper Lot's For Low Income For Rent (865) 654-8702

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3BD/2BA house. Appl inc. Close to hospital & schools. Sev. $117,500. Owner pays 2% closing. Must be approved. 931-215-4614. 4BR/3BA wrap around deck in PF. Hot tub. Range, refrig, micro, W/D. Bought new Jan 08. $190,000. 731-297-3875 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 Acosta 865-428-6115 or 305-776-6206. Brokers Welcome extra 2% commission to seller agent. MLS #158561 Developer close out: Beautiful home sites. Utilities, paved road. 2 miles Chapman Hwy. 1.41 ac. $31,000.00. Call Joe Acosta: 865-428-6115 or 305-776-6206 www.pigeonforgelots.com Brokers Welcome extra 2% commission to seller agent. MLS #157373

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Condominiums for Sale

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

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Mobile Homes for Sale

CLAYTON IN SEVIERVILLE MOVING SALE 20 HOMES MUST GO MOVING TO ALCOA HWY THE NEW CLAYTON SUPER HOME CENTER

865-970-7355 0760 Business Properties Small gift shop, located in Gatlinburg. $10,000 OBO. 423-231-9610

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0856 Sport Utility Vehicles GMC Jimmy SLT, 4WD, 2001, Leather, Loaded, 129,000 Miles. Below KBB, $5,900 (865) 430-9840

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Pickup Trucks for Sale

1982 Ford F100, 6 cylinder, like new. $3,300. Call 561-662-5986 or 865-456-9312

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1966 Chevrolet Elcamino, All original $5,500 (865) 908-0584 or (865) 850-3846. 2000 Alero 4.6 V6, 4 Door, All Leather, $3,800 Or Best Offer. Please Call: (865) 719-2447 2005 Mustang GT Convertible, low miles, $17,500 OBO. Call 561-662-5986 or 865-456-9312

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NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to Section 66-31-105 Code Ann. Notice is hereby given that the contents of units listed below stored at Shaconage Mini-Storage located at 1719 Pittman Center Road, Sevierville, TN, phone 865-607-0198 will be sold at Public Auction on THURSDAY, November 11, 2010 a 10:00 A.M. unless below make payment prior sale. CASH ONLY OR BANK LETTER OF CREDIT. TOTAL CONTENTS OF UNITS MUST BE REMOVED THE DAY OF AUCTION OR PAY RENT FOR EXTENDING NEW CONTRACT. #29 MELISSA BONNER #2 STEVEN OLIPHANT #66 MATT KING #209 RICK BAKER #11 RHONDA RUSSELL #218 DARRELL PEARSON #32 JENIFER KNOWER 10/28/2010, 11/2/2010

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS GEORGE JOSEPH SCHENK JR Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 25 day of October 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of GEORGE JOSEPH SCHENK JR 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 25 day of October, 2010. (Signed) Martha L. Faghani Executrix Estate of GEORGE JOSEPH SCHENK JR By: Philip Nemeth Attorney

HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it il egal 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 wil 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 1-800-669-9777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

By: Karen Cotter County Clerk

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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 December 26, 2007, by Cynthia E. Arnold and Richard Arnold to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book , (“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, November 18, 2010, 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: Situate in the Ninth (9th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being Lot No. 70 of Majestic Meadows, as the same is shown by plat of record in Large Map Book 5, Page 180 in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Subject to restrictions, reservations and easements as set forth in Book 2033, Page 811 and Large Map Book 5, Page 180 in said Register’s Office. Also subject to any and all restrictions, easements and building setback lines as are shown in the records of the said Register’s Office. Being a part of the same property conveyed to Cynthia Arnold and husband, Richard Arnold, from K & S Construction, LLC, a Tennessee Limited Liability Company, by deed dated July 17, 2007 of record at Deed Book 2872, Page 729, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.

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. In addition, this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, TAX ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, pursuant to T.C.A. 67-11433(c)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Book 3509, Page 613; Book 3506, Page 146. Notice of the sale has been given to the State of Tennessee in accordance with T.C.A. 67-1-1433(b)(1). SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: None 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.

10-28-10 11-04-10

Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o Amy L. Gonzalez Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 221.1018314TN

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

October 28, November 4 & 11, 2010

HAROLD LEWIS KROMBHOLZ Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 25 day of October 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of HAROLD LEWIS KROMBHOLZ 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 25 day of October, 2010. (Signed) Michael Krombholz Donna Krombholz Co-Executors Estate of HAROLD LEWIS KROMBHOLZ By: None Attorney By: Karen Cotter County Clerk 10-28-10 11-04-10

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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WILLIAM HOWARD THOMAS Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 25 day of October 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of WILLIAM HOWARD THOMAS 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 25 day of October, 2010. (Signed) Sharon Thomas Jessie Adminstratix Estate of WILLIAM HOWARD THOMAS By: D. Scott Hurley Attorney By: Karen Cotter County Clerk 10-28-10 11-04-10

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Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of November, 2010, beginning at 11:00 o’clock a.m. on the front steps of the Sevier County Courthouse located at 125 Court Avenue in Sevierville, Tennessee, the undersigned as Substitute Trustee, having been so appointed by an Appointment of Substitute Trustee of record in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, in Sevierville, Tennessee, in Book 3619, Page 312 under the Deed of Trust executed by Legacy Properties, Inc. to Phillip R. Carriger, Trustee, dated January 25, 2006, of record in said Register’s Office in Book 2452, Page 447, by reason of default in the payment of the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust described above and the performance of the covenants contained therein, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all of the interests in both the real and personal property (the “Property”) conveyed to said Substitute Trustee by the Deed of Trust to-wit: TRACT II SITUATE, lying and being in the 16th Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Being all of Lot 9R of Black Bear Ridge as the same appears of record in Large Map Book 4, Page 152 in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is here made for a more particular description. See also Large Map Book 6, page 19. SUBJECT to restrictions, reservations and easements of record in Book 1649, Page 596, Large Map Book 6, Page 16, Large Map Book 5, Page 145. and Large Map Book 4, Pager 152, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. ALSO SUBJECT to any and all applicable restrictions, easements and building setback lines as shown in the records of the said Register’s Office. BEING the same property conveyed to Legacy Properties, Inc. by Legacy Homes, LLC by Warranty Deed dated January 25, 2006 and recorded at Book 2452, Page 444 in the Office of the Register of Deeds, Sevier County, Tennessee. DESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM PREVIOUS DEED WITHOUT BENEFIT OF SURVEY.

The sale will be made in bar of any statutory and equitable right of redemption, dower and homestead, without warranty as to title or encumbrances, and for the purpose of paying the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.. The sale shall be subject to any restrictions, reservations, and conditions of record applicable to the Property, deeds of easement, etc., if any, and any unpaid county and/or city taxes against the Property. : CASH (10% deposit due on day of sale, balance due in full at closing within fifteen (15) days from day of sale.) Purchaser shall pay all recording fees and taxes, examination of title settlement fees, and all costs of conveyance, including preparation of a Substitute Trustee’s Deed. It shall be Purchaser’s responsibility to obtain possession of the Property at his or her own expense. :

None shown of record.

The Property will be sold AS IS WHERE IS without warranties or representations of any kind. The aforesaid sale may be postponed to a later date or time by oral announcement at the time and place of the published sale, or cancelled without further notice or publication. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to take or accept the next highest or best bid at such sale should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the terms of sale for any reason. In such event, the Substitute Trustee also reserves the right to reopen the bidding or republish and sell the Property at his option. The Beneficiary may become the purchaser at the sale. The Substitute Trustee shall apply the sale's proceeds in accordance with the provisions of the Deed of Trust. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to waive the deposit requirement, to extend the period of time within which the Purchaser is to make full payment, to withdraw the Property from sale at any time prior to the termination of bidding, to keep the bidding open for any length of time, or to reject all bids. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to conduct the sale by or through his agents or attorneys acting in his place or stead, including the use of an auctioneer. This 14th day of October, 2010. Steven C. Huret, Substitute Trustee

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The Sevier County Commission and Committee meeting dates and times are listed below. They are also listed on the county website, www.seviercountytn.org Sevier County Commission – monthly (third Monday at 6 pm) courthouse third floor meeting room Budget – monthly (Thursday of the first full week of the month at 4 pm) courthouse room 100 Transportation – monthly (third Monday at 5 pm) road superintendent’s office Intergovernmental – monthly (Thursday of the first full week of the month at 5 pm) courthouse room 100 Emergency Services – monthly (Thursday of the first full week of the month at 6 pm) courthouse third floor meeting room Governmental Operations – monthly (Tuesday of the first full week of the month at 5 pm) courthouse room 100 Steering – monthly (Monday of the second full week of the month at 5 pm) courthouse room 100

Planning – monthly (Second Tuesday at 5:30 pm) courthouse third floor meeting room Water Committee – monthly (Tuesday of the first full week of the month at 3:30 pm) courthouse room 100 Education – monthly (second Monday at 5:30 pm) Sevier County Board of Education central office E-911 – monthly (second Monday at noon) emergency operations center Beer Board – monthly (second Thursday at 7 p.m.) courthouse third floor meeting room Agriculture Extension Board – as called, Agriculture Extension Agency Delinquent Tax – as called, courthouse third floor meeting room Records – as called, Records Department

These times and locations are subject to change. Notification of meeting changes will be posted on the Sevier County website, www.seviercountytn.org

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The Mountain Press ◆ Thursday, October 28, 2010 Close to Home

Advice

Husband jealous of time wife spends with friend

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: My wife and I have been together for 13 years, married for four. We have a wonderful 11-year-old son. We got together while we were in high school. Neither of us ever had many close friends or much of a social life. But all of a sudden, my wife has become a social butterfly. I hardly see her without her best friend, “Suzy.” In the past three weeks, I’ve had exactly one meal with my family without Suzy present. Now my wife wants to stay overnight at Suzy’s house. I’ve told her that I don’t mind having Suzy around occasionally, but not all the time, and I don’t agree with this staying overnight business. I trust my wife, but she should sleep at home. Every time I mention my feelings, she gets angry and says I’m jealous and don’t want her to have any friends, or she closes up tight and won’t speak to me for days. I love my wife, but I married her, not Suzy. I want her to have friends and have fun, but am I wrong to expect her home at a reasonable hour, and to let me know where she’s going? -Home Alone Dear Alone: Married women do not make a habit of sleeping over at a girlfriend’s house unless there are problems in the marriage -- and it sounds as if there may be. Couples that get together in high school can sometimes feel they’ve missed out, and Suzy appears to provide excitement. Your wife owes you complete honesty. Insist on it. Dear Annie: This past

weekend, I attended my 25th class reunion. I wore a gorgeous necklace that I had ordered online. I was unaware that two of the prongs that were holding a stone in place were sticking up. As one of my classmates was leaving, I went to hug her goodbye and the necklace snagged her knit top. I was so embarrassed as I tried to untangle myself. I expressed my sincere apologies, and she left. It makes me sick thinking I may have ruined her top, although I don’t know if she cared or if she managed to fix it. I am also upset with the company that sold the necklace. For what I paid, I assumed it would have been of better quality. How should I have handled this at the time, and what can I do now? -- Want To Do the Right Thing Dear Want: The answer is essentially the same. Call this woman and say, “I’m so sorry I ruined your top. Please let me have it repaired or replaced.” She will then tell you what it costs, or she will tell you not to bother, but you are obligated to make the offer. Perhaps the company that sold you the defective necklace will help defray the cost or offer a refund. Dear Annie: Here’s another take on the cas-

t o d ay ’ s p u z z l e

Garfield

Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

For Better Or Worse

Tina’s Groove

ket controversy. More than 30 years ago, my husband and I decided to be cremated after we attended a viewing. My husband said, “I don’t want people standing around commenting on how I look after I’m gone. I don’t want anyone to see me.” My mother-in-law was vehemently opposed to cremation. When my husband died, she demanded to see him, and I gave in. At the funeral home, her first words were, “He looks awful!” It has been 21 years, and I still feel as if I went against my husband’s wishes. The memorial service was beautiful, but my mother-in-law’s words stand out, and the hurt remains even though she has been dead for a long time. -- Cremation in My Future Dear Future: We think you did the right thing. This was not a public viewing where everyone could see your husband. This was his mother. Preventing her from seeing her son’s body would have created all kinds of misery. It’s time to forgive yourself. 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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