The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 308 ■ November 4, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents
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Lisega construction on schedule
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Immediate job creation, however, may be slower 5Adoptable Pets Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter offers pets looking for a good home Local, Page A3
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By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — It appears everything is on track for Lisega Inc. to finish construction on its new American headquarters here by February, though it may not provide the immediate job creation engine that was once promised by its general manager. Bob Beldyk, who heads up the German manufacturer’s operation that is moving from Newport to Sevierville, says the construction has progressed apace. Unfortunately, demand for the pipe hangers the company produces for mainly nuclear power plants has not and that will likely mean there aren’t any new jobs created by the move until summer at the earliest.
When the County Commission was considering rezoning the West Dumplin Valley Road property set to be home to Lisega, Beldyk told the group the market for the plant’s products has stayed strong through the economy thanks to new nuclear power construction. He now says that hasn’t held up and, while he expects that to turn around in the next couple years, that means the dozens of jobs Beldyk said in 2009 would be needed immediately at the plant’s opening probably won’t be there. “Right now the market is weak, so initially I do not plan on any new positions,” Beldyk says now. “The utilities are not spending money on new power plants.” Beldyk says that situa-
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Work is progressing on schedule for a February opening of the Lisega Inc. plant. tion was created by a host of questions and concerns in the power industry. He believes uncertainty about future material costs — getting the necessary permits for construction of a new power facility can take years — combined with uncertainty about potential actions by the federal government to reform the way the country produces its electricity have slowed
demand. “Those were things that were totally unexpected,” Beldyk says. That’s in stark contrast to some rather confident statements Beldyk made to county officials two years ago that the company’s market would continue to grow unabated through the recession because of the high demand for cleaner energy sources like nucle-
ar. While Beldyk says the decline will mean no immediate job creation, there may yet be a few positions that come open for local residents seeking work when the plant opens, with the potential for many more in the months and years ahead. Beldyk believes a few of See lisega, Page A5
New-look landmark Lineberger’s Plaza set for major overhaul By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer
Weather Today Mostly Cloudy High: 57°
Tonight Mostly Cloudy Low: 35° DETAILS, Page A6
Obituaries Douglas Conner, 72 Anne Ripley, 87
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Index
GATLINBURG — A retail center that has become something of a Gatlinburg landmark is set for a massive overhaul that will bring in two national chain restaurants and expand the city’s newest attraction. Knoxville developers Darby Campbell and Bob McManus believe they’re about to put Lineberger’s Plaza, the retail center anchored by the now-closed seafood restaurant of the same name, through a metamorphosis. “We believe this is he best piece of property in Sevier County. Period,” Campbell says. He and McManus are partners in a host of local developments, including Concord Marina and Lakeside Tavern in Knoxville, and Teaster Crossing in Pigeon Forge, as well
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Developers Bob McManus, left, and Darby Campbell discuss the plans, which will include a Mellow Mushroom restaurant. as a slew of restaurants here — all the Sonic DriveIns, Texas Roadhouses and McAlister’s Delis in the county, Bullfish Grill, Carino’s Italian Restaurant and Blue Moose Burgers and Wings. That list of successful projects could stand
as an endorsement for their newest effort in Gatlinburg, which they say will bring a second Mellow Mushroom to the county and the area’s first Dick’s Last Resort, a quirky chain offering casual fare. “We are going to have these two huge anchors
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out front in the form of these restaurants and that’s going to be great for driving traffic in the whole complex,” McManus says. Each restaurant will include 10,000 square feet. McManus says the pizza restaurant will include an immense outdoor patio
seating space of several thousand feet that can be enclosed by glass folding doors. It will have seating for 250 in the regular floor, with an additional 150-seat special events space, making it the largest location See overhaul, Page A4
City honors recently deceased leaders with the John Sevier Award By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer
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Jim Blalock, son of John Sevier Award recipient Charles Blalock, Jim McGill of the Sevierville Chamber, and Terra Clabough, granddaughter of Charles Blalock, look at the tree and plaque honoring him.
SEVIERVILLE —Sevierville residents came together Wednesday to honor some of the community leaders who died in the past year. The John Sevier Award, established three years ago, honors residents who made major contributions to the city during their lives. This year’s winners were Charles Blalock, Mae Summitt, Jimmie Turner and Marian Oates. In their honor, the city and Sevierville Chamber of Commerce planted trees outside the Visitor Center on Winfield Dunn Parkway. “Sevierville has been very blessed,” said Brenda McCroskey, executive director of the chamber. “This is just our small way of showing we know they were special.” Mayor Bryan Atchley said if he could pin down one quality all four shared — beyond a love of their home — it was their energy. “They just never stopped,” he said. See award, Page A4
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community calendar Editor’s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Items must be submitted at least five days in advance. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered. To place an item phone 428-0748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress. com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.
thursday, nov. 4 Salute to Veterans
Sevier County High School Salute to Veterans with performances 6:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Nov. 5.
Souper Bowl
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Souper Bowl benefit for United Way, 5-6:30 p.m. $20 includes soup and bowl. Tickets sold by staff or at the door. 436-5860.
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery, meal from 5-6 p.m. and 6:30 service then small groups, every Thursday. Kodak United Methodist Church. Childcare provided.
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 chap-
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ter meets at 6 p.m., Parkway Church of God in Sevierville. 755-9517 or 429-3150.
Jewelry Made from Roses” by Carolyn Mikles. Refreshments served.
covered side dishes. Bingo 10:30 a.m.; lunch 11:30. 429-7373.
Library Movie
Abundant Life Service
Abundant Life Christian Church, 707 W. Main, Sevierville, beginning a 6:30 p.m. Thursday worship service. 908-7727.
Angel Food
Thursday movie at Anna Porter Public Library, “The Ghost Writer” (PG-13), 6 p.m. Free. 436-5588.
Right To Life
Sevier County Right to Life meets 5:30 p.m. at the Pigeon Forge Library. 9082689 or 335-7764.
Angel Food
Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10 a.m.-4 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road
Conner Heights Revival
Revival at Conner Heights Baptist Church in Pigeon Forge through Nov. 5, 7 p.m. daily, Evangelist James Langston. 453-3403.
Rummage Sale
Sevier County Crewettes indoor rummage sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Friday, Rescue Squad, Dolly Parton Parkway.
friday, nov. 5 MOPS
Mothers of Preschoolers through kindergarten and expecting, 9:30-noon, first and third Friday. Childcare provided. Evergreen Church. 428-3001.
Holiday of Hope
Holiday of Hope beauty pageant benefitting Relay For Life Nov. 20 at Country Tonite. Registration due by today. Forms at The Mountain Press or e-mail to gcrutchfield@themountainpress.com.
Salute to Veterans
Sevier County High School Salute to Veterans 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Rummage Sale
Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 1-6 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road
saturday, nov. 6 CROSS Benefit
Christians Reaching Out Serving Seymour benefit golf tournament and silent auction, Creekside Plantation. Golf inquiries 577-4653; silent auction, 577-8869; CROSS, 323-4415.
Seven-Mile Yard Sale
Seven-mile yard sale 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Flat Creek Village to Walgreens on Highway 411. Set-up fee $10. Donations for set-up go to participant’s choice of charity or to Salvation Army and Shriners. 429-8400 or 548-5677.
Dinner/Auction
Bible Study
Community study on “Returning to Bethlehem: The Book of Ruth” 10 a.m., FUMC Pigeon Forge. 436-0313.
Community rummage and food sale for maintenance of Mattox Cemetery in Wears Valley, 9-4 today and Saturday. Items needed: baked goods, garden produce, biscuit sandwiches. Volunteers needed. 6547005 or 453-2558.
Gatlinburg Garden Club
JOY Club
Men’s breakfast/Bible study 8:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road in Sevierville. 429-6063.
Gatlinburg Garden Club meets 1 p.m., Community Center. Program: “Nature’s
Just Older Youth Club meets at Pigeon Forge Community Center. Bring
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.
Great Smoky Mountains Shrine Club dinner/auction at Mountain Star Lodge 197 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville. Meal starts at 4 p.m., auction at 5 p.m. 6547865, 933-6890 or 933-7400.
Breakfast/Bible
u Jamie Royal Beahm, 33, of 3305 S. Georgia in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 2 with harassment (non-verbal/ oral threat). She was released. u Teddy Keith Campbell, 43, of 539 Rushbranch Road in Pigeon Forge, was charged Nov. 2 with leaving the scene of an accident. He was being held. u William Fredrick Lemoine, 61, of 2608 Fiesta Blvd. in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 2 with DUI and financial responsibility law. He was released on $500 bond. u April Michelle Lester, 32, of 905 Center View Drive in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 3 with theft of property. She as being held. u Jeremy James Martin, 24, of 804 East Parkway #9 in Gatlinburg, was charged Nov. 2 with public intoxication and assault. He was being held in lieu of $5,100 bond. u Lela Louise McGill, 31, of 613 Ridge Road in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 2 with theft. She was released.
u Brittney Renee Nichols, 20, of 319 Prince St. in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 3 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. She was being held. u Christina E. Thacher, 48, of 118 Roaring Fork Road in Gatlinburg, was charged Nov. 2 with public intoxication. She was released on $250 bond. u Steven Nuno Vitorino, 31, of 4025 Parkway 259 in Pigeon Forge, was charged Nov. 2 with a second count of violation of probation. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Nancy Ann Whaley, 20, of 402 Granny Knob Way Lot 14 in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 2 with disorderly conduct. She was released. u Ronald Christopher Wise, 37, of 2906 Sims road in Kodak, was charged Nov. 3 with violation of implied consent, possession of a schedule VI substance and driving while revoked. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond.
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City nets $70K grant to improve tennis, basketball courts By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE —The city is continuing its efforts to raise money for improvements to its tennis and basketball courts after obtaining a $70,000 grant from the state to help with the project. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen accepted the $70,000 grant from the state Monday to help pay for improvements to the basketball and tennis courts at City Park. Later in its regular meeting, the city applied to the United States Tennis Association for another $35,000 to help pay for the same project. “The good news was, we got $70,000. The bad news
was, we didn’t get all we asked for or all we need,� said Bob Parker, director of parks and recreation. The city is hoping to resurface and improve its eight tennis courts, and to make the basketball court into a “multipurpose court� that would be split into a basketball court and a skate park. The estimated cost of that project is $220,000, Parker said after the meeting. The city must match the $70,000 grant; it has already set aside $60,000 in this year’s budget and will need to find the other $10,000, he said. The USTA grant would leave the city $45,000 short even after that; the amount could
“The good news was, we got $70,000. The bad news was, we didn’t get all we asked for or all we need.� – Bob Parker, director of parks and recreation
be included in next year’s budget. The state grant funds won’t be available until the next fiscal year anyway, Parker explained, so it will be at least that long until the city can get started on the project even if it gets all the funding.
Also Monday, board members learned the Sevierville Police Department is now the sixth department in the state to qualify for joining the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police. The organization was just created this year. Prospective members must meet 151 standards to join; benefits include payments toward insurance for the officers in the department. ‘You have an excellent police department,� said Deputy Chief Gus Paidousis of the Knoxville Police Department, who helps oversee accreditation for TACP. “They have an exemplary reputation not only in East Tennessee bur throughout all Tennessee.� The department is also
accredited through the Commission for Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a national organization. Chief Don Myers officially accepted the TACP accreditation Monday during the regular meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Also Monday, the board: n Hired consultants to assist with engineering services for an Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant n Purchased uniforms for the Water and Sewer Department n Applied for Tree City USA status n Agreed to close some downtown streets for the Christmas parade n jfarrell@themountainpress.com
Dollywood to run Christmas show Nov. 6 to Jan. 1
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Stella is a 2-year-old domestic short hair mix. Caroline is an 8-year-old Shih Tzu. Adoption fee for cats and dogs is $100 and covers their first set of vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip. The Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter is open noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For lost pets, call the shelter at 453-7000.
’Burg backs local Scottish Games By STAN VOIT Editor GATLINBURG — The City Commission gave its backing to the Gatlinburg Scottish Highland Games scheduled for next May, with a spokesman promising it will be a fun event that complements other attractions and draws people to the city. The games will be held a week before the Smoky Mountain Highland Games at Maryville College. That event had been held in Gatlinburg’s Mills Park for several years before the board decided to relocate after the 2009 event. Jeff Ownby, treasurer of the Gatlinburg Scottish group and also county planner, noted the board of the games that moved to Maryville “took a couple of jabs� at Gatlinburg in
moving its event. “The games are still here,� Ownby told the City Commission Tuesday night. “Our group is trying to make this a community event, not just for us.� Ownby said the games were run primarily for the enjoyment of the participants in recent years. His group pledges to make it an event to attract visitors and help the city. “We are going to take it back to what the intent always was supposed to be,� he said. The City Commission approved a contract-forservices agreement with the organization, which has scheduled its event May 13 and 14. That’s usually the same weekend as the Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival. Ownby acknowledged that, but said his group will seek to build a relationship with the fine
arts board. He also noted that people who attend the Maryville event will find it hard to find enough lodging in that city. That won’t be an issue for the people who attend the Gatlinburg games. In other business the commission approved a $1.5 million bond issue to make improvements at the wastewater treatment plant, About $1.1 million will be spent to replace the roof over the digester. The rest will go to upgrade the electrical components which, City Manager Cindy Ogle said, haven’t been improved since the plant opened decades ago. The city’s finance director, David Beeler, said the bond issue will be limited to a little over five years to reduce the interest debt. That also
City suggests Winterfest parking spots Submitted Report SEVIERVILLE — The Winterfest kickoff event will be held Monday from 3-8 p.m., presented by the city and the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. Sevierville’s Winterfest kickoff, “Music, Lights and Magic,� will be held at the Municipal Complex, corner of E. Main and Gary Wade Boulevard. There are several suggested parking areas close to the event. The following areas will be designated with event parking signs: n Handicap only: Police Department/Community Center; Sevier County
Huge Builders Warehouse Sale 539 Eastgate Road, Sevierville 2 Local building companies cleaning out their warehouse. Windows, doors, cabinets, lumber, black walnut mantle, antiques, loom 50 +yrs, stainless meat slicer, paintings, stove, large assortment of items.
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System (after 5 p.m.) Parking is allowed on streets in the area, except Bruce Street between Parkway and Gary Wade Boulevard, Prince Street, Eastgate Road and Gary Wade Boulevard.
First Annual Yard & Craft Sale Saturday, Nov. 6th 7a.m.-4p.m.
should mean more favorable interest rates — a predicted 2 percent. The bonds will be sold this month, with the money to pay for the work available around the first of December. In other business the commission, with member Jerry Hays absent: n Approved a certificate of good moral character and certificate of compliance for Mitch McCarter of Parkway Liquor Store, 288 North Parkway n A resolution setting trolley fares. There will be no fare increases, and group rates will actually go down. n As the Beer Board, approved off-premises beer permits for Dollar General at 1648 East Parkway and Downtown Market at 762 Parkway
PIGEON FORGE — On the heels of its third consecutive win for Best Christmas Event, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas runs Nov. 6 to Jan. 1. “I’m thrilled that my Smoky Mountain Christmas festival won its third Golden Ticket Award for Best Christmas Event, and it means the world to me that families get to enjoy the smiles and squeals of the little kids — and the big kids, too! — as they spend the holidays together at Dollywood,� Dolly Parton said. It includes more than a million lights and 20 rides and attractions. The Polar Express 4D Experience takes guests on a journey to the North Pole, while the lighted Christmas parade travels through the park each evening. In Santa’s Workshop children can visit with Santa and write a letter to him. Dollywood’s entertainment lineup, which also garnered a second Golden Ticket Award this year for Best Shows, showcases “Christmas in the Smokies,� “Twas the Night Before Christmas,� “O’ Holy Night,� “An Appalachian Christmas,� “Carol of the Trees� and the Kingdom Heirs. All shows are included with park admission. This year’s festival marks the farewell of “Babes in Toyland,� the park’s $1.6 million stage production which premiered in 2006. “It tickles me that so many people have enjoyed Dollywood’s ‘Babes in Toyland,’ and it’s become a holiday tradition for so many families,� Parton said. “But you know me; I want to keep offering folks bigger and better shows.� For more information, call 800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com.
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Smoky Mountain Gift Show starts Friday Submitted report GATLINBURG — Marking its 45th anniversary in Gatlinburg, the Smoky Mountain Gift Show Inc. is believed to be the longest running souvenir show in the Smokies. The show takes place Friday through Tuesday at the Convention Center. “The 45th annual SMGS will feature a wealth of new
companies, many of which will be featured in the W.L. Mills Auditorium,� said operations firector Barbara Bright. “Conversely, buyers should expect many of the vendors whose timeless quality has driven the souvenir business for decades.� SMGS attracts a range of retailers, including zoos, aquariums, theme parks and family-owned
Chilean miner accepts invitation to Graceland MEMPHIS (AP) — For rescued Chilean miner Edison Pena, New York comes first. Next are Graceland and Las Vegas. Pena is set to arrive in New York today to attend Sunday’s New York City Marathon after officials invited him. Word is the triathlete wants to run it. On Wednesday, Elvis Presley Enterprises said Pena accepted an invitation to Graceland, set for Jan. 6 to Jan. 9, which coincides with the anniversary of Elvis’s birthday on Jan. 8, 1935. Pena will get a private tour of the mansion and Elvis’ grave, and will visit the exhibits across the street. After that, he will be flown to Las Vegas to watch “Viva Elvis,� the Cirque du Soleil show based on Elvis’ music. Pena is an Elvis fan who reportedly jogged to his music and conducted sing-alongs while trapped underground for 69 days with 32 fellow miners in Chile. Their saga and rescue last month earned worldwide attention.
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Dr. M. Fran Harmon talks about her father James V. “Jimmie� Turner during the John Sevier Award ceremony on Wednesday.
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Charles Blalock was founder of Blalock & Sons Construction and other businesses bearing the family name; he was one of the community’s leading businessmen for decades. He started working after finishing the eighth grade, said his son, Jim, but he developed a vision for starting his own business. As much of a personal success story as he had, his biggest influence might also be all the people he encouraged to pursue their own dreams of starting a business, Jim said. “I was amazed how many people I didn’t know or didn’t’ know of came by (after his death) and said Charles Blalock helped them starting their own business,� he said. Summitt was an educator and activist. As a member of the Manthano Club, a service organization for women, she gave of her time and helped encourage many other women who went on to serve the community. She was married to Ross Summitt, who ran Sevier County Bank for many years starting in 1949. Their son, R.B. Summitt, now president of the bank, spoke about her Tuesday. His parents “knew the potential of this area, and they picked it,� he said of their move to the area. His mother would think it espe-
cially fitting to see a tree planted in her memory, he said. “I know (she) would be honored.� Turner was a longtime employee at Wade’s Department store and the Corner Store, where he helped generations of people find the right style and fit of clothing, his daughter, Mary Francis Harmon, said. “He never forgot their size, he never forgot what heir favorite color was or what style they wanted.� But more than that, he was known for teaching Sunday school classes, both at First Baptist Church of Sevierville and on the International Sunday School Lesson on a weekly radio program. He also served on the Sevierville Water Board for many years. Oates was also an activist in the community, helping spearhead the effort to build the Sevier County Senior Center, and gave her family’s 510-acre Bluff Mountain estate to the Foothills Land Conservancy. She didn’t enjoy being in the lime light, but often found herself there because of her passion for the community, said her friend, Rose Ann Kile. With her love of the land, she would have also appreciated knowing a tree had been planed in her honor, Kile said. “There’s nothing that would please her more than that.�
Riverside Motor Lodge. Today SMGS hosts more than 700 booths. Though there is no cost to attend as a buyer, SMGS is an order-writing show only and not open to the public. To find out details about the credentials required to attend, as well as where to find free parking, visit www.smokymtngiftshow. com or call 436-4418.
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in the restaurant chain. That was a hard sell for the pair — whose Pigeon Forge Mellow Mushroom is the current record holder — to make to the corporate representative. “He told me when he got here the answer was no,� Campbell says. “Then he saw the center and it became a yes. By the time he got on the plane to go back home, he said this may be the best Mellow Mushroom in the country.� The one in Pigeon Forge has been tops for almost the entire time it has been opened. Meanwhile, Dick’s Last Resort is set to bring a unique new dining experience to what was Lineberger’s. “Sit back and watch, or join in the fun,� says Amanda Ray, who handles marketing for the chain. “Dick’s has always been known for its outrageous, surly, energetic wait-staff who inflict humor upon our guests. Our atmosphere makes everyone feel like they’re temporarily breaking all the rules and getting away with it.� Both the restaurants are expected to open by the beginning of May, just as the summer tourist season starts. As construction is going on, some of the center’s retail tenants will be shuffled around. At the back of the complex, Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery will be expanding its operation after a smashingly successful first few months. Opened this year, the business, which offers visitors a chance to see a moonshine still making corn mash whiskey, has become a huge attraction both for the center and the city, gaining national attention including through a “Today� show interview set to run this Saturday. “We’re excited about our business and about the opportunity this new development brings,� Ole Smoky partner and local attorney Joe Baker says. “It sounds like they have some good plans for the place. We want to be able to grow with that and make sure we’re able to give our visitors a full experience of what making moonshine in the mountains was all about.� Baker wouldn’t offer much more on what the future might hold for the distillery, though he said
there will likely be a new spirit coming out soon. Those three operations combined will take up about 30,000 square feet in the 43,000-squarefoot complex. “This is going to bring a good mix together here in this one complex,� McManus says. “People come to Gatlinburg to be entertained and we’re going to offer that in buckets.� McManus says he’s confident the development will be full and have a waiting list by spring. Of course, the development at the plaza means the loss of some of the mainstay tenants, including Lineberger’s Seafood Company. It closed before Campbell and McManus even bought the building for $10 million from Pinnacle Bank, which foreclosed on it this summer. Simple paper signs are now affixed to the doors of Lineberger’s, saying it’s “Closed for remodeling; Please direct all inquiries regarding Lineburger’s [sic] Seafood to The McKinnon Group.� “We just believe (plaza developer Andy McKinnon) got caught up in the times. He opened at the worst possible time and he became a victim of the recession,� Campbell says. That opened the door for the Knoxville developers, who started looking for a new opportunity in Gatlinburg with the success of their Pigeon Forge Mellow Mushroom. They offered McKinnon cash to buy out the lease on Lineberger’s, as he expressed an interest in retiring. Meanwhile, McManus says officials with the Hollywood Wax Museum, which fills a large portion of the front of the building opposite the restaurant, will be moving out to make way for Mellow Mushroom. McManus understands the museum’s management hasn’t been pleased with customer flow in the area and were already considering moving before the center sold. The dreams for the plaza’s future don’t end with the current plans. Campbell says there are several “major hotel chains� looking at the complex, with the possibility of locating at the back of the center on River Road. Such construction would have to include an underground garage, Campbell said. n dhodges@themountainpress.com
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Douglas W. Conner Douglas W. Conner, age 72 of Pigeon Forge passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at his home. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge and was a charter member of the Smoky Mountain Hunting and Fishing Club. He supported his community for many years by serving on various boards in Pigeon Forge, and owned and operated several hotels and businesses in Pigeon Forge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ella Conner; siblings, Lucille Moles, Charles H. Conner, Wanda Barnes, and Ruth Sheffer; stepson, Jeff Barnes and nephew, John Barnes. He was dearly loved and will be missed by his wife, Mary Lee Campbell Conner; son, Scott Conner; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Scott Green; grandson, Jameson Connor Green; sisters, Gladys Conner Cowart, Janette Conner Gamble; several special nieces and nephews, including Bob Barnes who was always there for his Uncle Doug; lifelong friends, Jim Trotter, Bob Reagan, and C.L. Fleming who was like a brother to Doug. Special thanks to Dr. Barry Roseman, his nurse Phyllis Presley, Dr. Kenneth Reese, Vickie Staley and the entire staff, Nora Price of Thompson Cancer Center, and Chelsea Wylie of Amedisys Home Health Care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38148-0142 Funeral service 7 p.m. Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Parton officiating. Entombment 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel Mausoleum of Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
Anne Browning Ripley Anne Browning Ripley, 87, died Nov. 1, 2010 at the Ben Atchley Veterans’ Home in Knoxville. She was born in Baltimore, Md., April 9, 1923. She attended St. Mary’s College after high school and later completed her bachelor ’s degree in social work at the Virginia Commonwealth University, in Richmond, Va. She enlisted in the U.S. Navy, during WWII and was a WAVE from Oct. 5, 1944 to Aug. 21, 1946. During her time in the Navy, she met and married the late Thomas H. Ripley of Bennington, Vt. Ms. Ripley became a resident of Knoxville in 1969 when Dr. Ripley was appointed Director of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife for the TVA. Survivors: children, Elizabeth (Ripley) Stromeyer of Buzzards Bay, Mass., James (Jim) Ripley of Sevierville, and Constance (Connie) Ripley of Wildwood, Ga.; brothers, Charles W. Browning and Preston M. Browning Jr.; sisters-in-law, Margaret Knoerr, Mary Jo Browning and Ann Browning; son-in-law, Don Stromeyer; former daughter-in-law, Donna Ripley of Sevierville; former son-in-law, Francisco Perez, of Leon, Mexico; one granddaughter; many nieces and nephews and their families. A memorial service, celebrating her life, is 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral in Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore at www.fccns.org.
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Gov.-elect Haslam meets with Bredesen at Capitol By ERIK SCHELZIG Associated Press NASHVILLE — Republican Bill Haslam met with incumbent Gov. Phil Bredesen at the state Capitol on Wednesday, the day after his landslide victory in the Tennessee governor’s race. Haslam, the Knoxville mayor and former president of the family-owned Pilot chain of truck stops, told reporters that he had an hourlong meeting with Bredesen about transition issues, and that his major priority will be delving into the state’s budget shortfall. “We will obviously dig into that right away,� Haslam said. He said he expected to begin with a department-by-department review “to ask the question: If we were starting over again, would we be spending money that way?� House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Turner of Nashville earlier in the day suggested that Haslam’s victory in combination with expanded GOP majorities in the General
Assembly could signal cuts in the state’s public prekindergarten program. Haslam said he welcomed the gains in the Legislature, but ruled out pre-K cuts. “I’ve been real clear during the campaign, that while we don’t have the funds to expand pre-K, we should leave pre-K where it is right now,� Haslam said. House Republican Caucus Chairman Glen Casada of Franklin said he knows of no current plans to eliminate or do away with pre-K funding, but stopped short of saying the program would maintain current funding. “Everything is on the table,� he said. “But I know of no movement at this point to delete pre-K.� Casada said he sees no reason not to weigh the merits of pre-K spending and whether the money would be better served going to other education funding needs. Haslam said he will name the head of his transition team in the next two or three days. “We’re on a mission to
find the very best people we can,� Haslam said, adding that he learned in the private sector that “The team with the best players wins.� Haslam said he wouldn’t rule out carrying over members of Bredesen’s administration, but said his team will “have our own flavor to it.� Bredesen, a Democrat, couldn’t run again because of term limits. “I know you’re going to be a great governor,� Bredesen told Haslam at the press conference. “I have — I hope it’s clear — always taken very seriously this obligation to be steward of the office, and to leave things in good hands to the next governor.� Haslam said he appreciated Bredesen’s advice and hoped to consult with him even after the Jan. 15 inauguration. “I believe that when you start any job, you should start by asking questions,� Haslam said. “And there’s no better person to ask those questions of that the person that’s done that job for the prior eight years.�
Williams won’t seek second term as speaker of the House NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee House appears headed for a third speaker in as many General Assemblies after Rep. Kent Williams’ announcement that he won’t seek another term in the chamber’s top leadership post. Williams, who bucked his Republican colleagues and joined with all the chamber’s Democrats to become the surprise winner of the speakership in 2008, said GOP gains in Tuesday’s election mean “there’s no way to gather enough votes� for a second term as speaker. House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Turner of Nashville told reporters that he expects his party to lose 14 seats once the election results are finalized. Williams, an Elizabethton restaurateur, said in a phone interview with The Associated Press that he will now support Rep. Beth
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House Republicans are scheduled to formally select their candidates for leadership on Dec. 8. He said the caucus would be unified regardless of who the speaker’s candidate is. “Beth and I and the Republicans are unified, and we have a common goal and a common purpose, which is to keep taxes low and keep government small,� he said. Harwell, former state party chairwoman, said she had worked hard to be a candidate for the top House post. But whoever the caucus chooses, Harwell said, “I think we will come out of this strong and ready to govern.�
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The Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation will be offering swim lessons beginning Nov. 10. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. today. Lessons will be available for children 4 and older. Registration must be in-person only. The $21 fee for six group lessons is due at registration. For additional information, including class schedules, call 4535441. n
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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. n
Arrowmont School will host the annual Souper Bowl, a benefit for the United Way of Sevier County, from 5-6:30 p.m. today in the Arrowmont dining hall. Tickets are $20. Artists make ceramic bowls that are filled with soup prepared by Arrowmont’s kitchen staff. Patrons select the bowl of their choice, which they will be allowed to keep. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the school or from Arrowmont staff members. They may be available at the door the night of the event. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 436-5860. SEYMOUR
Students’ veterans program scheduled
Seymour High School will host its 17th annual Veterans Day program at 1:30 and 7 p.m. today, at 1:30 p.m. Friday and at 7 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served to the veterans in the library following each program. For information, call Seymour High School at 577-7040 or e-mail to jeanburkhart@sevier. org. n
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Hard freeze expected this weekend NASHVILLE (AP) — Bye-bye begonias: A freeze is forecast for most of Tennessee this weekend and an agricultural extension agent says it’s time to let the garden go. “It will cool off dramatically,” said Mark Rose, a forecaster with the National Weather Service office in Nashville. A cold front will pour Canadian air into the state and lows in the upper 20s are possible in many places. “We expect a freeze
Friday night and Saturday night,” Rose said. From his office in Morristown, NWS meteorologist Doug Schneider said the weekend weather will be coldest since last winter and snow showers are likely in the mountains of East Tennessee. “It doesn’t look like significant accumulation, a couple of inches at the most, but it will be prolonged,” Schneider said. Snow was forecast from late Thursday night
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The Sevier County Public Library System Genealogy Conference will be held today through Saturday at King Family Library. The conference starts with a historic walk, “Rediscovering Sevierville Walking Tour,” at 1 p.m. today. The “Tall Tales, Tunes, and Tasty Fixins’ dinner and silent auction will be held Friday evening. Registration fee is $100, or $25 per day and $25 for the meal. For more information, contact Andy Madson at 365-3666 or 365-1422 or visit www.sevierlibrary.org.
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“I’ve got to do a better job, like everybody else in Washington. We were in such a hurry to get things done that we didn’t change how things were done.” — President Barack Obama, after Democrats lost control of the U.S. House of Representatives
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Don’t look for any cuts by the GOP What a surprise! Everyone predicted a Republican resurgence. Instead, voters shocked pundits by strengthening the Democratic majority in Congress. President Obama called the result ?a resounding confirmation of my legislative achievements. Democrats quickly introduced legislation to add a public option to Obamacare; a second, larger stimulus bill; a Paycheck Fairness Act; and new cardcheck and capand-trade bills. OK, I assume that didn’t happen. I write this on Election Day. Polls haven’t closed. It might have happened. Please tell me it didn’t. This was to be the year of the tea party triumph. As a libertarian, I so want to believe that the tea party marks the beginning a comeback for small government. But I’m probably deluding myself. I know that big government usually wins. Remember the last time the Republicans took power? They promised fiscal responsibility, and for six of George W. Bush’s eight years, his party controlled Congress. What did we have to show for it? Federal spending increased by 54 percent. That’s more than any president in the last 50 years. Much more than the 12 percent increase under Bill Clinton, and it even beat the 36 percent increase under big spender Lyndon Johnson. The number of subsidy programs grew 30 percent, and the regulatory budget grew 70 percent. The private sector shrank, while the government sector grew by 1.6 million jobs. Bush and the GOP-controlled Congress created a prescription drug entitlement, the biggest entitlement expansion since Medicare. At one point, he nearly tripled the Department of Education budget. Republicans want another chance, but any sensible person would be skeptical. We saw what happened when Republicans got a taste of power, and it wasn’t pretty. Why should we believe it wouldn?t happen again? Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., likely the next chair of the House Education Committee, has already said that he’s not going to abolish the Department of Education. Republicans anticipated skepticism and tried to address it with the Pledge for America, an echo of the 1994 Contract With America. But the Pledge is modest. It promises no cuts in Medicare, Social Security or the military. That’s where most of the money is. Those programs account for 60 percent of the budget. Their reluctance to call for entitlement cuts is politically understandable: Older people vote and don’t like the prospect of Medicare cuts. But taking Medicare off the budget-cutting agenda forsakes one’s credibility as a fiscal hawk. Medicare faces $36 trillion in unfunded promises. Social Security adds $4.3 trillion. As Shikha Dalmia writes in Forbes, “By 2052, Uncle Sam’s three entitlement programs — Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid — will consume all federal tax revenues, leaving nothing for government’s core, constitutional functions.” OK, congressmen and would-be congressmen are just politicians. But the tea party is supposed to be different. It stands for fiscal responsibility, spending cuts and deficit reduction. A New York Times poll found that 92 percent of tea partiers said they would rather have a “smaller government providing fewer services” than a “bigger government providing more services.” That’s encouraging. But when it comes to specifics, the results aren’t as good. The poll found that 62 percent thought “the benefits from government programs such as Social Security and Medicare are worth the costs.” A Bloomberg poll found that most tea partiers “want more drug benefits for Medicare patients.” And when was the last time you heard tea partiers complaining about the exploding military budget? You just cannot be committed to cutting government if you would leave two of the costliest programs intact. It’s exciting to know that by the time you read this, the Republicans will have probably retaken the House. Divided government historically spends less than governments under oneparty control. But if the people who most loudly demand smaller government can?t deliver a clear message on the biggest sources of government spending, the fiscal future of the country is in trouble. — 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.
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The right man Sevier County, state can be well served with our new governor If there were a way to predict how effective or honest a newly elected official would be, somebody would have patented it by now. Voters have put their faith and votes behind a lot of politicians who have disappointed. Besides, you can’t please everybody. The most popular candidate on the ballot is said to win a landslide if he gets 70 percent of the vote. That still means 30 percent voted for the other guys. Still, there is reason for Sevier County and most of Tennessee to be hopeful today with the election of Bill Haslam as governor. His margin of victory — a nearly 2-1 thumping of Democrat Mike McWherter — and the policies and programs he outlines indicate he can be a good one. And being a neighbor of Sevier County with business interests in this community, he will be attentive. There is no more Republican county in all of this state than Sevier. You have to think we’ll have his ear when we need help. Haslam comes from a business background. As mayor of Knoxville,
he led a resurgence in that city, while winning re-election with ease and earning the respect even of his opponents. Yes, he spent a record amount of money to get elected governor — around $16 million — but played within the rules set up to regulate elections. And although independently wealthy, most of his campaign money came from donors, not his own bank account. He takes over a state that is in some trouble. But what state isn’t? We face huge deficits, a massive education reform program just getting off the ground, a public health care program with rising costs and a bloated state government. He has a lot of work to do. But that’s why we hired him. Patience is not a commodity in plentiful supply these days. Whether it’s your football coach or elected officials, people expect results quickly. There is little time to develop programs and watch them grow, or begin initiatives that won’t be fruitful for some time. Political wheels don’t spin that
quickly. It’s like turning a filled oil tanker in the middle of the ocean. Haslam will need time to do what he wants to do. He’ll have a House and Senate with hefty Republican majorities, so that won’t be an obstacle. However, he must create consensus to have a chance of success with any reforms he tries. Congratulations to Art Swann, our newly elected House member from District 8. His district includes much of Seymour and Gatlinburg. Swann, who replaces Joe McCord who didn’t seek re-election, will work with Rep. Richard Montgomery, who won reelection with ease, and Sen. Doug Overbey, a fellow Blount County resident. The three will serve our interests in the Legislature and play key roles in the reapportionment of the state’s legislative and congressional districts. This is an issue on which we need leadership. Sevier County is served by two nonresident legislators and two congressmen. That has to change if we are to have the clout we have earned.
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Editor: As I compose this letter on Oct. 30 regarding my thoughts on this election, and the process leading to that event, I hope for a high turnout, all people engaged and well informed voters. The 2008 election was a glorious time for most Americans. Hope and change was coming. The hope that everything was going to be OK, even though the economic situation was dismal and two wars were raging. Change was needed and would certainly be welcome. Reform on many fronts was the recipe for
success and needed to alleviate the same problems from occurring again. America was on stage for the rest of the world to watch. Good old American know-how at its best — Americans coming together to fix our country and boost confidence worldwide. America instead showed its worst, with comments like “Hell no, you can’t”; we won’t work together; he’s a racist; he’s bigoted; “I want my country back from this black socialist who couldn’t be President because he wasn’t born here, and besides that he is a Muslim.” Compromise became unheard of and tolerance barely existed. Ignorance, misinformation and conspiracies abound, from “they are
coming to take my guns” to concentration camps and death panels. Anti-government sentiment has become both fashionable and dangerous. Irresponsibility trumped responsible dialog from so-called news organizations and national figures. Candidates emerged and were elected in primaries across the country — not on their willingness to solve problems but on ill will and divisive ideas. Now that the spotlight has brightly shown on this kind of conduct, is it unreasonable to assume that this child-like tantrum may subside, or will it only continue? Bill Dayton Sevierville
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Titans claim Randy Moss off waivers
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By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans passed on wide receiver Randy Moss once before, back in the 1998 draft. Not again. The Titans claimed Moss off the waiver wire Wednesday, choosing not to take any risks with receiver Kenny Britt missing at least one game with an injured right hamstring. Tennessee, then the Oilers, drafted Kevin Dyson with the 16th pick overall in 1998. They passed on Moss and said then it was because of concerns about his character. Coach Jeff Fisher, speaking three hours before Wednesday’s waiver deadline, said the personnel department decided Dyson was a better fit. “Randy has had a terrific career. He’s a Hall of Fame receiver. You don’t always make the right decision,” Fisher said. “The draft is an imperfect science. We’ve had No. 1’s that haven’t panned out for us before.” Now the Titans are 5-3, a halfgame back in the AFC South with five divisional games remaining down the stretch. Fisher said in a statement after the Titans were awarded Moss that the receiver offered an opportunity to upgrade their offense. “Randy has been a tremendous threat where ever he has been,” Fisher said. “We will bring him up to speed as quickly as possible.” Moss can help a team that has not won a playoff game since January 2004, and Fisher said Britt, who hurt his right hamstring in last week’s 33-25 loss to San Diego, will miss the Titans’ game Nov. 14 at Miami. How quickly Moss joins the Titans remains to be seen. The Titans are on their bye and hold their last practice Thursday before breaking for the weekend. Players won’t be due back until Tuesday, but agent Joel Segal said Moss will be heading to Tennessee. “Randy’s excited to get back playing football,” Segal said. “He’s ready to go and looking forward to get there.” The receiver going to his third team this season already is being welcomed. Safety Michael Griffin tweeted “welcome Randy Moss” and All Pro running back Chris Johnson had been lobbying for the Titans to pick up Moss as well. Johnson shares the same agent as Moss and had been telling Segal how much he wanted the receiver in Tennessee. “Why do we need Randy Moss?” Johnson said Wednesday, before the move was announced. “You can’t put eight in a box if you got Randy Moss out there on the outside. If you’ve got Randy Moss out there, you just can’t play him oneon-one. I feel like Randy would be a great addition to this team, be a great addition to our receiving group and really help us go deep in the playoffs.” That’s what matters most for the Titans. Owner Bud Adams turns 88 in January, and this franchise’s lone Super Bowl berth was way back in 2000. The Titans lost a wild-card playoff game in San Diego in the See MOSS, Page A9
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G-P seniors Morgan Dodgen, left, Beka Owens (42), center, and Stephanie Taylor, right, practice during the 2009-10 season in this file photo. The three seniors will be among the keys to Lady Highlanders’ success this year. PREP HOOPS
Lady Highlanders taking to changes By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer
GATLINBURG — It’s all new, except for the players. The Gatlinburg-Pittman Lady Highlanders are chomping at the bit to get their first season under new head coach Katie Parton started with a Hall of Fame game against Hancock County in just 12 days. “We’re very excited,” said Parton moments before Wednesday’s practice. “We’re looking forward to our first few games to see how our new system is working and see if the girls are buying into it. “That’s the most important thing right now, making sure all the girls are buying into the new system. So far, so good. The girls seem excited and seem very interested in what’s being said. There definitely hasn’t been a dull moment or a quiet moment yet.” And what exactly are the Lady Highlanders going to be doing differently this year? Well, pretty much everything. “We’re doing a lot more set plays this year,” explained Parton. “We’re running less zone. The girls were used to running a lot of trap with (retired) coach (Mike) Rader. “We’re running a lot more man-to-man, up in your face, up the line, trying to get deflections, and maybe not gambling as much. We’re hoping to come out and just get up in them, cause some chaos, and hopefully be under control and run our sets and be poised when it’s time to execute on the offensive side of the ball.”
Even though the system is new, many of the girls running it won’t be. G-P has five returning seniors who got a lot of varsity minutes last year, including Beka Owens, Lacee Tinker, Macy Shults, Stephanie Taylor and Morgan Dodgen. “They will be the core group of the team,” said Parton. “I have a very good group of seniors, and a lot of them are interchangeable in a lot of positions. “Right now, we’re looking strong as far as experience, but at the same time, right now it’s all brand new to all of the girls.” Owens will split her time between the point and shooting guard spots, along with returning sophomore Karsen Sims, who was a standout for the Blue and Gold as a freshman last year. “Karsen and Beka are interchangeable, and they’re getting used to running both (guard) positions in the new offense,” said Parton. “Beka has developed a shot that we’ve never really seen a lot, because she’s hesitated in past years to shoot. “I think (Beka) was a little confused about her role on the floor before. I’ve talked to her about that, and I think she realizes now that she has to be a scoring option for us to be successful. She’s a great ball handler, and she’s always exciting to watch. She’s always giving 110-percent, and she’s a go-getter. She led us in steals last year.” And if foul trouble arises for either of the starting guards, the versatile Shults can move from her post position to run point at times. Tinker and Shults appear to be the most natural shooters on the Lady Highlanders roster this season. See G-P, Page A9
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Brad Childress calls the acquisition of receiver Randy Moss “a poor decision.” The Vikings coach addressed the media Wednesday, two days after he decided to cut Moss less than a month into his second stint in Minnesota. Childress declined to answer repeated questions about the specifics of the decision, including the motives behind it and who he consulted before placing him on waivers. “It was a poor decision,” Childress said. “I’ve got to stand up and I have to make it right. When it’s not right, you need to make it right.” Moss hit the waiver wire Tuesday after catching 13 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns in four games with the Vikings. They lost three of those four games to drop to 2-5 heading into Sunday’s game against Arizona. Moss first raised some eyebrows in the Vikings locker room last Friday when he berated a caterer who brought in food for the team after practice. “I wouldn’t do it,” Brett Favre said. “I was sitting in my locker eating the food. I thought it was pretty good.” Moss also showed little effort to catch a pass near the end zone in the loss to the Patriots on Sunday, but the final straw may have come after the game. Moss gave a rambling statement to the media after the 28-18 loss, gushing with praise for coach Bill Belichick and the Patriots and criticizing Vikings coaches for not listening to his game plan input during the week. “I wished and hoped that it would have worked out as well,” Childress said. “But it was a programmatic non-fit, and it didn’t work out. When things don’t work out, you need to move quickly to take steps.” The poor start and the abrupt dismissal of a player the team spent a third-round draft pick to acquire from the Patriots has Childress being confronted with questions about his job security. “I’d say that’s up to everybody else to look at,” Childress said. “I know that basically it’s usually tied to how many wins you have and how many losses you have.” Favre said that he, like most of the players on the team, was “a little bit shocked” when Childress informed them Monday that Moss would not be back. But he also said support for the team “never wavered.” Favre said he would be the first to admit that he doesn’t always see eye-to-eye with Childress, but also said that some of the coaches justifiably disagree with the decisions he makes on the field.
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G-P football team has hands full with Golden Raiders By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer GATLINBURG — The Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders gridiron team must overcome a mirror image of what they used to be in order to extend their football season for another week. G-P (7-3) will host the five-headed rushing monster Sullivan North Golden Raiders (7-3) for an interesting first-round playoff
game 7 p.m. Friday night at Hammonds Field. The Golden Raiders are coming off a huge 45-26 conference win over Unicoi County Blue Devils in which one of their dangerous offensive weapons — wingback Brandon Peters — rushed for 212 yards on just 14 carries, while fullback Doug Cook added another 80 yards and three touchdowns on 11 totes. But that’s just two of the five backs the Golden Raiders
like to use in their motionfilled Wing T offense. The others include the speedy James Brown — who is also a threat on special teams and can break a long return on any given kick — wingback Adam Sage and quarterback Chris Gilliam. Although Gilliam appears to have the arm to throw the ball around the field, don’t expect more than four passes from him the entire night. G-P doesn’t, and apparently that’s precisely the way
the Golden Raiders prefer to operate. They make no secret of it. “We like to run the ball and control the clock,” Golden Raiders coach Robbie Norris was quoted in a recent Kingsport Times article. The Golden Raiders rushing game has served them well with 16 wins the past two seasons. “I love playing for coach (Norris), his offense comes at you from so many angles,” Peters was quoted on www.
modelcitysports.com, following his recent 212-yard performance against the 1-9 Blue Devils. “You never know who is coming at you when you have five home run hitters. “I honestly think we can go far (in the playoffs). Coach Norris has us as ready as we can be, and I think we match up well with Gatlinburg(Pittman).” Although Sullivan North has used its running attack to rack up an average of
nearly 38 points the past four weeks, the Highlanders aren’t overly intimidated by the motion used by the Golden Raiders. “Even though they run a Wing T, they come right at you,” said G-P coach Benny Hammonds during Wednesday’s practice. “It’s not as hard to follow the ball as some Wing T teams we play ..., but nearly every hole they attack, they’ve got lead blockers. They’re just a power running attack.”
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NASCAR AAA Texas 500 Site: Fort Worth, Texas. Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 3-4:30 p.m.), qualifying (Speed, 4:30-6 p.m.); Saturday, practice (Speed, 9:30 a.m.-noon); Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (ESPN, 2-7 p.m.). Track: Texas Motor Speedway (oval, 1.5 miles). Race distance: 501 miles, 334 laps. Last year: Kurt Busch won after brother Kyle ran out of fuel with 2 1/2 laps left. The victory margin of 25.686 seconds was the largest since the series introduced electronic timing in 1993. Last week: Clint Bowyer passed Richard Childress Racing teammate Kevin Harvick for the lead an instant before a last-lap caution flag at Talladega. There were 87 lead changes, the second-most in NASCAR history. Fast facts: The race is the eighth of 10 Chase events. Four-time defending series champion Jimmie Johnson has a 14-point lead over second-place Denny Hamlin. Kevin Harvick is third, 38 points behind Johnson. The 38-point spread from first to third is the closest in Chase history with three races left. ... Hamlin won the April race at the track, beating Johnson by 0.152 seconds. ... Jeff Gordon, 207 points behind Johnson in fourth place, won the April 2009 Texas race for the last of his 82 Cup victories. Next race: Kobalt Tools 500, Nov. 14, Phoenix International Raceway, Avondale, Ariz. Online: http://www.nascar. com ——— NATIONWIDE O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Site: Fort Worth, Texas. Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 10-11:30 a.m., 1:30-3 p.m.), qualifying; Saturday, race, 12:55 p.m. (ESPN2, noon-3:30 p.m.). Track: Texas Motor Speedway (oval, 1.5 miles). Race distance: 300 miles, 200 laps. Last year: Kyle Busch won the fourth of his five straight series victories at the track, easily holding off Casey Mears. Last race: Brad Keselowski raced to his sixth victory of the year, winning Oct. 23 at Gateway to take a 485-point lead over Carl Edwards with three races left. Fast facts: Keselowski can wrap the championship if he finishes 21st or better, or 22nd and leads at least one lap, or 24th and leads the most laps. Keselowski is
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“They’re pretty funny,” said Parton. “They pick nights that they’re going to be hot. “That’s kind of how it was in camp, one of them would be hot, so we’ll try to get (the hot one) the ball.” Taylor has converted her game to the post position this season, and Dodgen is always a force on the floor despite her lack of size. “Morgan is the type of girl, she doesn’t look like she has the athletic ability to do stuff, but she’ll surprise you,” said Parton. “She’s a lot quicker than what people think, and she somehow manages to be one of the shortest people on the floor and still come out with the most rebounds.” Providing depth for G-P will be junior Sami John, who is a shooter that is expected to provide a spark in a sixth-man role. “She’s actually a very consistent player,” said Parton. “Overall, she probably has the most control over her body, and she’s very, very coachable. Sami is the type of player that every coach wants to have.” Sophomores Morgan Manning and Sasha Moore are also currently in a battle for varsity minutes as the Complete Heater Check-Up Inc. 5 qts. plus disposal fee
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Last year: Jenson Button wrapped up the season title with one race to go, finishing fifth for Brawn GP. Brawn became the first team to win the constructors’ crown in its initial — and only — season. Red Bull’s Mark Webber won the race. Last race: Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso won the rain-splashed Korean Grand Prix on Oct. 24 to take the championship lead, while both rival Red Bull drivers failed to finish. With two races remaining, Alonso has an 11-point lead over Webber and a 21-point margin over McClaren’s Lewis Hamilton. Fast facts: Alonso has a series-high five victories. Webber has four. ... In 2008 at the track, Hamilton became F1’s youngest champion at age 23, making a last-lap pass to finish fifth and beat race winner Felipe Massa by a point for the title. Next race: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Nov. 14, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Online: http://www.formula1. com ——— NHRA FULL THROTTLE Next event: Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, Nov. 11-14, Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Pomona, Calif. Last week: John Force moved closer to a possible 15th Funny Car season title, beating Matt Hagan in the Las Vegas for his fifth victory of the year and record 131st overall. The 61-yearold Force, seeking his first season title since 2005, is second in the standings, 37 points behind Hagan. Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Louis Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won. Online: http://www.nhra.com ——— OTHER RACES WORLD OF OUTLAWS: Sprint Car, Late Model and Super Dirtcar, World Finals, Thursday-Saturday (Speed, Saturday, 8 p.m.-midnight), The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, N.C. Online: http:// www.worldofoutlaws.com U.S. AUTO RACING CLUB: Sprint Car, Budweiser Oval Nationals, Thursday-Saturday, Perris Auto Speedway, Perris, Calif. Online: http://www. usacracing.com
the Tennessee passing offense ranks 24th, averaging 187.6 yards per game. “Randy is obviously a Hall of Fame player and has the ability to be a difference maker for our offense,” Titans general manager Mike Reinfeldt said. Moss is a relative bargain due about $3.34 million for the final eight games this season. He easily brings the best resume of any receiver for this team since leaving Houston. He has 948 career recep-
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Unhappy in your current position? No room for advancement? A local finance company is expanding in your area and is looking for Management Candidates. Collection experience a plus. Fax resume to: 1-423-542-6092.
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Convington Credit of Sevierville is seeking Customer Service Representatives. Customer service experience and knowledge of computers a plus. Apply in person at 907 Dolly Parton Pkwy. Unit 907 Sevierville, TN 37862. Looking for a motivated self-starter, cash management skills a plus. Fax resume to 865-670-3996 Old Navy is now hiring for stock & sales. Apply at www.gapinc.com/jobsearch Riverstone Resort & Spa is now hiring for Housekeeping. Apply in person at 212 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, left at traffic light #8.
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Self Motivated Maintenance Supervisor with seven-ten years experience in supervision of personnel and all aspects of maintenance for a fast paced rental company. Salary negotiable with benefits available. Mail resumes to PO Box 4810-B12, Sevierville, TN 37864. Sterling Springs Resort is now hiring Full Time Front Desk Reservationist in Morning & Afternoon shifts. Experience is helpful, customer service is key. Call 774-5053 & ask for Lucie. WAREHOUSE & STOCK 10/hr. LID'L DOLLY'S LIGHT 4 PF
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Hotel/Motel
Award winning Clarion looking for Night Auditor. Please apply in person Mon.-Fri. 10a.m.-4p.m. Clarion Inn & Suites, 1100 Parkway, Gat. NOW HIRING for Experienced Front Desk Clerk. Apply in person at Red Roof Inn, Pigeon Forge.
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Restaurant
Blaine's Grill & Bar now hiring Exp Servers, Hosts, & Security Please apply in person at stop light #8 Gatlinburg. Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30 Zaxby's Sevierville & Seymour locations now hiring cooks & cashiers. Apply in person, no phone calls please.
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Candy Vending Business
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Joseph at
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8 Mo. Old Golden Retriever, $500 OBO, Current vaccines, Housebroke, (865) 908-2037 Free Dog to a good home. House-broke, lovable, playful. Medium sized. 919-5585. Golden Retriever Pup's Blond Beauties ready 11/20. $450. Taking deposits 423-768-1818
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Cats/Dogs/Pets
Free to Good Home - 2 male guinea pigs with all of the accessories (cage, food, hay, carrier, etc.). Please call 865-582-1178 or 865-436-5981 with inquiries.
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Chamber's Farms now picking greasy, turkey craw, goose, half runner, peanuts & rattlesnake beans, cantaloupes, green tomatoes, Ambrosia sweet corn on Monday. 423-318-2908
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New Mattresses, Twin, Full, & Queen. $80 and up 865-429-0744
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$575 & Up Move in Today. Ideal, quiet location. 2BR/1.5BA. Living room, kitchen. W/D included. No pets. 603-2512 1 BDR Apt. behind SCHS, All utilities included, $600 Mo. $300 Damage. Call after 6pm: 429-3473 2 bedroom apartments in Sevierville. $475, $550 & $600. 908-7805 or 368-1327 2BR/1BA Apt. Seymour. $625 mo, $600 dep. Some pets w/extra dep. 865-389-4474. 3BD/2BA Luxury Apartment for rent in Pigeon Forge. 818-613-9391
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Legals
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. 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
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Notice is hereby given that by authority of a Tennessee Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust�) executed by Calhoun Enterprises, LLC to Dwight B. Grizzell, Trustee, dated October 29, 2004, and recorded in Book 2100, Page 631 as amended by Modification of Note and Deeds of Trust of record in Book 3521, Page 89 in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness due from Calhoun Enterprises, LLC to Mountain National Bank, which has become due and payable by virtue of default in the Deed of Trust o n the property hereinafter described; and Mountain National Bank, the true and lawful owner and holder of said indebtedness, having exercised its option to declare the indebtedness due and payable and having made demand for foreclosure pursuant to the Deed of Trust; I, the undersigned, acting under the authority of the Deed of Trust, by virtue of appointment as substitute trustee in Book 3628, Page 292 in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, will be at the front door of the Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, Tennessee on the 30 th day of November, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. to sell to the highest bidder for cash in bar of all rights waived by said Deed of Trust, the following described property to-wit (
SITUATE in the Fifth (5th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being within the city limits of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a new iron rod, corner to the property of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Knoxville (WD Book 486/160), said new iron rod being located approximately North 71 deg. 30 min. West 223.00 feet from the intersection of U.S. Highway 321 (a/k/a Wears Valley Road) and McGill Road; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, South 51 deg. 11 min. 14 sec. West 31.13 feet to an existing iron rod; thence South 11 deg. 35 min. 590 sec. West 35.02 feet to an existing iron rod in the Northern line of U.S. Highway 321; thence with the Northern line of U.S. Highway 321, South 79 deg. 25 min. 50 sec. West 101.66 feet to an existing iron rod; thence South 83 deg. 00 min. 31 sec. West 97.98 feet to an existing railroad spike, corner to Kroger (WD 616/ 310); thence leaving the Northern line of U.S. Highway 321 (a/k/a Wears Valley Road) with Kroger the following three calls and distances: (1) North 07 deg. 05 min. 04 sec. West 96.64 feet to a point; thence (2) 47.58 feet along a curve to the left having a radius of 70.00 feet and a chord bearing of North 26 deg. 33 min. 17 sec. West and a chord distance of 46.67 feet to an iron rod; thence (3) North 43 deg. 58 min. 29 sec. East 143.08 feet to a new iron rod, corner to Ogle (WD 321/400); thence with Ogle, South 46 deg. 06 min. 31 sec. East 59.09 feet to an existing nail, corner to the property of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Knoxville (WD 486/160); thence with the property of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Knoxville, South 45 deg. 59 min. 45 sec. East 165.91 feet to the point of BEGINNING. Containing 0.852 acres, more or less, as shown on the survey of Gregory A. Henson, RLS #3059, 356 Sanderson St., Alcoa, TN 37701, dated February 7, 2001 and bearing project no. B-21106. This conveyance is subject to all applicable restrictions, easements, setback lines, and other conditions shown of record in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee to include but not limited to Misc. Book 117, Page 582, Misc. Book 229, Page 330, Right-of-way Book 13, Page 332, any riparian rights affecting the herein conveyed real property and a certain access area depicted on the hereinabove referenced survey. BEING the same property conveyed to Calhoun Enterprises, LLC by deed from John E. Marek, dated February 13, 2001 of record in Book 1177, Page 207 in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Sevier County Tax Map: Map 83, Par. 83.03. The sale of the above-described real estate will include a Uniform Commercial Code Sale of all fixtures, equipment, machinery and any other personal property located at, used in or related to the real property being foreclosed. The Internal Revenue Service filed a Notice of Federal Tax Lien recorded in Book 3585, Page 327 and Book 3184, Page 823, Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, against Calhoun Enterprises, LLC and has been provided timely notice of this sale in accordance with 26 U.S.C. § 7425(b). The sale of the property described herein will be subject to the right of the United States to redeem the land as provided in 26 U.S.C. § 7425(d)(i). Calloway Oil Company may assert an interest in the real or personal property to be sold and has been provided notice of this sale. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with law, upon announcement of such adjournment on the day and at the time and place of sale as set forth above. No “Notice of the Right to Foreclose� pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-117 was given as the property described herein is not an owner-occupied residence. The above-described property will be sold subject to unpaid taxes, prior deeds of trust, all easements and restrictions, the rights of tenants in possession of said premises, if any, prior claims, or matters of record. The proceeds of the sale will be applied first to discharge the costs and charges of executing this trust, including attorney’s fees; next, to all indebtedness remaining unpaid and secured thereby, including all indebtedness owing to Mountain National Bank, by the grantor; and next, the balance, if any, shall be paid to those legally entitled thereto. This 2nd day of November, 2010. Substitute Trustee
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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
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 July 26, 2006, by Connie Roberts and Donald J. Roberts to Robert M. Wilson , Jr., Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book No. 2589, Page 469, (“Deed of Trust�); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP; and WHEREAS, BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, 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, December 2, 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: Situated in District No. Eleven (11) of Sevier County, Tennessee, within the corporate limits of the City of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, being part of Lot 14, Baskin Heights Subdivision, of record in Plat Book 2, Page 87, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, and according to the survey of Hinds Surveying Company, Stanley E. Hinds, Surveyor, dated January 19 2005, bearing Job No. 0501014, being more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the eastern right of way of Little Fox Road, said point being located in a northerly direction 800 feet, more or less, from the point of intersection of the centerline of Loop road and the eastern right of way of Little Fox Road (and located North 79 deg. 09 min. West 11.34 feet from an original iron pipe in the southerly line of the property described herein); thence with the eastern right of way of Little Fox Road, the following six calls and distances, along a curve to the left with a radius of 103.37 feet, a chord bearing and distance of North 05 deg, 52 min. West 13.83 feet to a new iron pin; along a curve to the right with a radius of 216.30 feet, a chord bearing and distance of North 05 deg. 50 min. East, 142.05 feet to a new iron pin; North 24 deg. 12 min. East 106.45 feet to a new iron pin; South 85 deg.57 min. East, 36.65 feet to a new iron pin; North 04 deg. 03 min. East 19.02 feet to a new iron pin; and along a curve to the left with a radius of 35 feet, a chord bearing and distance of North 12 deg. 35 min. West 20.04 feet to a point, corner to Lot 15, property now or formerly owned by Reagan (Deed Book 415, Page 150); thence with the line of Lot 15, North 72 deg. 45 min. East 10.51 feet to an original iron pin; thence continuing North 72 deg. 45 min. East 107.62 feet to an original iron pin in the line of property now or formerly owned by Maples (Deed Book 309, Page 345); thence with he line of Maples the following two (2) calls and distances: South 28 deg. 31 min. West 192.21 feet to an original iron pin; and South 18 deg. 32 min. East 180.0 feet to an original iron pin in the line of property now or formerly owned by Trentham (Deed B ook 561, Page 530); thence with the line of Trentham, North 79deg. 09 min. West 161.65 feet to an original iron pipe; thence continuing with Trentham, North 79 deg. 09 min. West 11.34 feet to the point to beginning, and containing 0.82 acre, more or less. Note: The acreage mentioned in the legal description is only for the conveniencein identifying the tract conveyed herein; neither the grantor nor the preparer of this deed make any representation as to the acreage conveyed. Being the same property conveyed to Donald J. Roberts and wife, Connie Roberts, by Warranty Deed dated January 21, 2005, from James R. Hickman, Jr., Temporary Guardian for Virginia Kayner and Lisa F. Burgess, Guardian Ad Litem appointed for potential beneficiaries of the Estate of John J. Kayner (aka John Joseph Kayner), deceased, pursuant to Order of the Chancery Court of Sevier County, Tennessee, Docket No. 03-6-263, of record in Book 2164, Page 750, Register’s Office, 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. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as sole nominee for Countrywide Bank, N.A. 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.
GEORGE JOSEPH SCHENK JR Late of Sevier County, Tennessee
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2BD/2BA Wears Valley w/2 FP, circular black top drive, hot tub & Jacuzzi. Jenn Aire grill. Hdwd floors of 150 yr old tobacco barn oak. furn or unfurn. $950. annual. 239-595-5950 2BR/2BA partially furn 2-story chalet, hot tub, jacuzzi, fp, HP, $975 mo, 1st & last. 828-226-2205 3/2 Log Cabin, Wears Valley on 1 acre, Very clean, HT, FP, WD, $995 Mo. 640-7803
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(Signed) Martha L. Faghani Executrix Estate of GEORGE JOSEPH SCHENK JR By: Philip Nemeth Attorney By: Karen Cotter County Clerk 10-28-10 11-04-10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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
Donna Krombholz Co-Executors Estate of Classifieds ď ľ A11 HAROLD LEWIS KROMB0955 Legals HOLZ By: None Attorney By: Karen Cotter County Clerk 10-28-10 11-04-10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS KATHERINE MAE WALSH Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 1 day of November 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of KATHERINE MAE WALSH 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 1 day of November, 2010.
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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 post0955 ing, as the case mayLegals 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.
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The regular session of the Board of Commissioners of Shady Grove Utility District of Jefferson and Sevier Counties, Tennessee, will be on Monday November 8, 2010 at 4:00 o'clock P.M. at the district office located at 830 Hwy 139, Dandridge, Tennessee. Nancy Humbard, President 11/4 PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Default Provision Chapter 717 Public Act of Tennessee the contents of leased space unit(s) #1, 6, 9, 11, 23, 24, 90, 94, 95 will be disposed of to satisfy the owner's lien. Dynamite Mini Storage. 11/04/10, 11/08/10 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. Sevier County’s Only This 25 day of October, 2010.
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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 January 26, 2007, by Thomas W. Andor, Jr. and Deborah L. Andor to Robert M. Wilson, Jr., Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book No. 2723, Page 200, (“Deed of Trust�); and WHEREAS, BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder�), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Tr ustee 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, December 2, 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, Te nnessee, to wit: Situate, Lying and being within the Ninth (9) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, without the corporate limits of any municipality and being known and designated as Lot 56, Woodland Hills Subdivision, as shown on the map of same of record in Map Book 16, Page 1 Register’s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee to which map specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description, and according to the survey of Larry A. Doss dated May 21, 1991. Being the same property conveyed to Thomas W. Andor, Jr. and wi fe, Deborah L. Andor, by Warranty Deed from Bradley W. Coburn and wife, Laurie S. Coburn, dated January 26, 2007, recorded 1-30-07, in Book 2723, Page 198, 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 pri or liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: Atlantic Credit & Finance Inc. Assignee of Citibank 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 t ime 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.
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0955 is Hereby GivenLegals Notice that on the 1 day of November 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of KATHERINE MAE WALSH 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 1 day of November, 2010.
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.
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NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE Notice is hereby given that The Public Building Authority of Sevier County, Tennessee(the "Authority") will meet in a special public session at 10:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, November 11, 2010, at the offices of Sharp & Ripley PLLC, Mill Corner Place, 248 Bruce Street, Sevierville, Tennessee, for the purpose of considering and transacting all business that may properly come before the Authority, including but not limited to the following: Consideration of a resolution that would (a) amend a prior resolution of the Authority adopted on August 15, 2008 in order to permit the Authority to issue, under such prior resolution, bonds to financial institutions in a bank rate modem including without limitation, bonds designated as bank-qualified bonds within the meaning of Section 265 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and (b) approve the forms of and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related thereto; and Taking all other action related to matters which may properly be presented at such meeting. THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE 11/4
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 forever barred. 1018will beAsphalt/Concrete All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settleLowest Prices on ment with the undersigned at Sealcoating and once. This 25 day of October, 2010. HOT crackfilling (Signed) Sharon Thomas Jessie 865-719-2340 Adminstratix
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Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 13 years. We have a son we both adore. About five years ago, I made a career switch. It was a tough time for us financially, and it put a strain on our relationship. I thought we were pulling out of it OK, but just as I got my new career going, my wife started to become distant. I immediately asked her to come with me for counseling, and over a seven-month period, we learned to communicate and problem-solve better as a couple. Unfortunately, in every other way, things have gotten worse. My wife resisted the counseling, so we no longer go. She now recoils when I touch her. Last week, after I returned from a conference, she said she discovered that she enjoyed not having me around. I feel trapped. I love her. I love my son. I want to be with both of them as a family. Yet, without my wife’s love, friendship and intimacy, I feel lonely, empty and frustrated. Based on our work in therapy, I’ve tried to take responsibility for things about myself that inhibit intimacy, but it doesn’t help if she won’t cooperate. What else can I do? Is divorce the only option left? -- West Coast Dear West Coast: Too many couples rush into divorce when, in many instances, a little time can resolve the problem or at least clarify the decision that needs to be made. Get a legal separation. Either you or
your wife should move into a place nearby so you can spend time with the children and continue to do things as a family, such as celebrate birthdays and holidays together. The other spouse remains in the family home with the children so they are not uprooted. This allows everyone time to adjust and figure out, slowly, whether the arrangement should become permanent or not. Dear Annie: My grandmother lives with my parents. I also live with my parents and pay rent. I once found Grandma looking for her winter nightgown in my bedroom drawers. We do use some of the drawers in my bedroom for storage, but she was systematically looking through every single one. It upset me. My parents sided with my grandmother. I tried to point out that it would be unreasonable for them to go through the drawers of a tenant, but they insist it’s their house and they can look anywhere they like. Annie, I’m not hiding anything, but I would like them to understand the legal ramifications of going through the drawers of someone who is paying rent. -- Privacy Advocate Dear Advocate: Do
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Florida fugitive arrested in Forge Submitted report A Florida fugitive alleged to have kidnapped her six children was arrested Wednesday in Pigeon Forge. U.S. Marshal James T. Fowler announced the arrest of Melissa Lynn Hopkins. Six children, ranging in age from 3 to 17 and alleged to have been abducted from Florida by Hopkins, were rescued. Hopkins was wanted by the Lee County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office for kidnapping on a warrant issued there on Sept. 15. She was accused of the non-custodial kidnapping of six children. “Early yesterday morning we were contacted by the U.S. Marshal’s Service, Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force, about Hopkins possibly fleeing to Tennessee,� Fowler said. The Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force and other local law enforcement officials worked to find her. Hopkins was located and arrested around 2 p.m. Wednesday near a condominium in Pigeon Forge. Task force members contacted Child Protective Services, and the six children are under its control. Hopkins was transported to the Sevier County Jail where she awaits extradition to Florida.
GOP promises limited government By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON — Emboldened by a commanding House majority and Senate gains, Republican leaders vowed Wednesday to roll back the size of government and, in time, the nation’s sweeping health care law. President Barack Obama, reflective after his party’s drubbing, accepted blame for failing to deliver the economic security Americans demand while saying of his health overhaul: “This was the right thing to do.� He called the election a “shellacking.� After two years with fellow Democrats leading Congress, Obama now must deal for the rest of his term with the jarring reality of Republican control of the House, a diminished Democratic majority in the Senate and a new flock of lawmakers sworn to downsize government at every chance. “I’ve got to do a better job,� he said, “like everybody else in Washington.� And he took responsibility for not doing enough to alter the ways of the capital, whether its hyperpartisanship or back-room dealing. “We were in such a hurry to get things done that we didn’t change how things were done.� Republicans sounded less conciliatory in the first blush of their victories from the midterm elections Tuesday. “Change course we will,� said Ohio Rep. John Boehner, the speakerin-waiting, describing the outcome as a clear mandate to shrink the government. That echoed the unrelenting demand of tea party activists whose energy and votes helped to fuel the largest turnover in the House in more than 70 years. The capital awoke — if it ever slept — to
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ATLANTA (AP) — Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda has given birth to her third cub. Lun Lun had been on WASHINGTON (AP) round-the-clock birth — The Federal Reserve watch since Oct. 22 when announced a bold plan an ultrasound confirmed Wednesday to try to invigorate the economy by the pregnancy. The cub is the only giant panda born buying $600 billion more at a U.S. zoo this year. in Treasury bonds. The cub was born at 5:39 The Fed said it would a.m. on Wednesday in a buy about $75 billion a specially prepared birthing month in long-term government bonds through the den, zoo officials said. The cub weighs about 4 middle of 2011 to further ounces and was described drive down interest rates by zoo officials as being on mortgages and other about the size of a cell debt. This is in addition phone. It will take several to an expected $250 billion to $300 billion in Fed weeks for the cub to develop its signature black and purchases over the same white fur. Zoo officials said period from reinvesting proceeds from its mortgage the cub will go on display next spring. portfolio. The idea is for cheaper loans to get people to spend more and stimulate hiring. The Fed said it will monitor whether adjustments are needed depending on how the economy is performing. Mon - Sat s #ATERING
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“We’ve been given a second chance and a golden America from bankruptcy because of the insurance opportunity, (but) eople want to see results.� — Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia, after Republicans regained control of the U.S. House
a new political order. With their lopsided win, Republicans are ushering in a new era of divided government and dethroning Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a prime target of their campaign. Repealing the health care law, with its mandates and subsidies to extend health insurance to nearly all Americans, has been a Republican rallying cry for months but Obama, with his veto power, and the Democrats still in control of the Senate stand in the way. Several Republicans indicated their challenge to the law won’t happen overnight when they take power. “I think it is important for us to lay the groundwork before we begin to repeal this monstrosity,� Boehner said. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who survived a tea party challenge in Nevada, said “I’m ready for some tweaking� on the health care law but would fight its repeal. Obama, too, indicated he was open to changes, saying Republicans who complain about the burden on small businesses might have a point. But he was not about to see his signature achievement unravel at its core. In the heady election aftermath, some
Republicans cautioned their own that they have work to do in building public trust when many Americans are fed up with both parties. “We’ve been given a second chance and a golden opportunity,� said Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia, No. 2 Republican in the House. But, he added, “People want to see results.� Sizing up the power shift, Reid said he wants to preserve Obama’s health care law and let taxes rise on upper income Americans, but “I’m not bullheaded.� “If we need to work something out with the people who are really rich, I’ll have to look at that,� he said. “If there’s some tweaking we need to do with the health care bill, I’m ready for some tweaking. But I’m not going to in any way denigrate the great work we did
industry bankrupting us.� The Republican Senate leader, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, sounded anything but humble in declaring “we are indeed humbled and ready to listen.� At a news conference with Boehner, McConnell said Republicans will cooperate with the other side to the extent Democrats “pivot in a different direction.� He predicted enough Democrats may support the GOP on spending and debt matters to achieve action on that front. Obama called Boehner to congratulate him late Tuesday. He also spoke with McConnell and top Democrats in a series of conversations that reflected the shifting balance of power. Boehner said Pelosi called and “left me a very nice voice mail� when she missed him, and they will speak later. Incomplete returns showed the GOP picked up at least 60 House seats and led for four more, far in excess of what was needed for a majority. About two dozen races remained too close to call.
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