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Land deal key for Arrowmont

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Local leaders strategize about how to keep arts and crafts school here By STAN VOIT Editor

5A glimpse at the future Coaches let the fans see with annual Orange and White game Sports, Page A8

But it appears that purchasing the land is the key to Arrowmont staying put GATLINBURG — The plan to or moving to Knoxville or Greeneville. keep Arrowmont right where It’s a complicated situait is involves several stratetion. Arrowmont is on land it gies, from buying the land to doesn’t own. The owner of that changing the school’s focus to enhanced marketing of the arts land, Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, seems determined and crafts institution.

to sell it. The fraternity is doing its own appraisal, as are Arrowmont and a local task force that may have to try to buy the property. The oncestrong relationship between Arrowmont and Pi Beta Phi has soured, to the point where the fraternity isn’t making a direct appropriation to the

school any more, And what’s the property worth? Two years ago the fraternty was gleeful when it got an offer of $50 million for some 70 acres in downtown Gatlinburg. That was an unrealistic offer, by

Election questions ‘Hatched’ by lawsuits Hopefuls express opinions on issue

5Feeling the HeartBeat ‘Drum’ blends 4 cultures for educational, entertaining experience MOUNTAIN LIFE, Page B1

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Candidate signs frame a pickup truck turning into the polling place for early voting on Dolly Parton Parkway earlier this week.

Should county workers be able to hold office? By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

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Obituaries Ollie Mae Bates, 83 Carl Costner Sr., 75 Deanna Sorge, 52 Hettie Ogle, 74 Julia Caton, 84 Kathleen Sexton, 76 DETAILS, Page A4

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There was little fanfare when the Hatch Act was signed in to law in the waning days of George W. Bush’s presidency in 2009, but the federal law has since created some waves among local governments across Tennessee. Lawsuits related to the legislation, which mandates those who work jobs funded by federal dollars not hold elective office, are pending in several counties, including Sevier and Knox. Those lawsuits have candidates possible affected by the law in limbo with early voting already started. The local lawsuit calls for 15 candidates who are employees of the county and another the plaintiffs claim works on county contracts be removed from the ballot for the May 4 primaries, for which voting started Wednesday. Additionally, the suit calls for the firing of several of those candidates from their county jobs. For some reason, the suit names three commissioners who have retired from their county jobs and leaves off two challengers who are employees of local government. According to the Web site of the Office of the Special Counsel of the United States, “The Hatch Act restricts the political activity of individuals principally employed by state or local executive agencies and who work in connection with programs financed See QUESTION, Page A5

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March For Babies raises more than $50K for MOD By JEFF FARRELL Staff writer

PIGEON FORGE — The drizzly weather didn’t stop dozens of people from completing circuits of Patriot Park Saturday morning for the March For Babies. The event is a fundraiser for the Sevier County March of Dimes. The organization, which is famous for its efforts to eradicate polio, gives money for care of newborns and neonatal care and research into addressing health risks for infants. Laurel Roberts, communications director for the group, said the fundraiser was a success. “We had about 40 peo-

While there is no specific prohibition in local, state or federal law — though the federal Hatch Act has created some questions — of county employees holding elected positions that oversee their departments, there seems to be plenty of suspicion locally about the high number of County Commissioners with county jobs. Some have equated the situation to asking the fox to watch the henhouse, pointing out commissioners vote on everything from salaries in their departments to who leads those offices. The officials, meanwhile, defend holding their elected posts, pointing out the voters know the situation and still have elected them. Of the 25 current county commissioners, at least eight of them work directly for the county at least parttime, and two are retired from county jobs, according to information filed with state elections officials. Additionally, five of the challengers in the primary are county employees. That has some local folks concerned. “Since county commissioners are supposed to be answerable to the citizens they serve rather than their county bosses, we need to know which commissioners running for reelection work for the counSee OPINIONS, Page A5

ple, so we’re every pleased,” Roberts said. “After it’s all said and done, this should raise about $55,000 today.” Local contributors will see a good return on their investment. The state overall gets more money back from March of Dimes than it gives to the national organization, she said, and East Tennessee drew more grant money last year than the other parts of the state. John Parker took a seat in the shelter but was watching his grandson, Parker, run around the track with his sonin-law, Phillip Troutman. Jeff Farrell/The Mountain Press John Parker explained his Walkers at the March For Babies Saturday showed they knew daughter, Amy, and Phillip what thee event was all about. The event at Patriot Park raised money for the March of Dimes. See MARCH, Page A4

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PF accepts higher bids for services Officials: Lower offers didn’t meet city’s needs By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — City officials twice opted not to take the lowest price offered for needed services at its meeting last Monday, both times explaining that the bidder with the cheapest prices did not meet the city’s needs. The actions came on items presented by the Fire Department and concerned design of the unit’s new station on Veterans Boulevard and the purchase of a tanker truck. The City Commission was asked to consider hiring a firm to complete a federally required environmental assessment on the property, which is located adjacent to Dollywood’s Splash Country. There were three bids from companies hoping to get the job, including from S&ME, an engineering firm that has a long relationship of completing Pigeon Forge projects. In its base bid, Louisville-based S&ME was well below the other two companies with an estimated cost of $7,104, compared to the $9,300 bid from Altamont Environmental of Asheville and California-based UPS Corp.’s $29,109. However, S&ME was the only company to include a contingency fund — money that would only be used if the engineers ran into anything on the property that complicated the job.

With that addition, the S&ME bid was $10,119, more than the one from Altamont. SRA Architects partner Mike Smelcer acknowledged that, but said the city has a “history” of working with S&ME. “S&ME has performed services for the city of Pigeon Forge on other projects and we are familiar with their work,” a letter from SRA read. “The other firms, we are not familiar with their work.” The S&ME bid was approved unanimously. The fire department already owns a tanker truck. Ten companies submitted bids, with the commission approving Chief Tony Waston’s recommendation to buy the truck from 4 Guys Inc. The company’s $199,973 estimate includes a 2011 Freightliner Tanker pump and a 1,800-gallon tank. Additionally, 4 Guys included several pieces of equipment — such as stainless steel doors and scene lights — that will help firefighters, but were not included in the request for bids. Having evaluated the offerings from each company, a committee assembled to consider the matter opted to recommend the 4 Guys bid to the commissioners, despite the fact there were three trucks offered cheaper. Watson pointed out several of those less expensive trucks weren’t up to the standards asked for by the department, and information he presented to the commission indicated only two of the companies’ offers would fall in line with require-

ments set forth under a federal grant that will pay 95 percent of the total cost. Of those two, the truck specified by 4 Guys met the department’s demands, while the one submitted by Midwest Fire Equipment had a smaller engine than was requested. During the session, the group also voted to approve: n A rezoning request for property between Pine Mountain and McMahan Hollow roads owned by Fairtenn LLC from R-1 (low-density residential) to C-4 (planned unit commercial) (second reading) n Property tax adjustments for 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 n A request to donate excess books to the Friends of the Pigeon Forge Public Library for their annual sale n An agreement with The Nature Conservancy to purchase wetland mitigation credits from Shady Valley Wetland Mitigation Bank for the construction of the new trolley depot n An agreement with Allison Pelham Interiors for interior design services for the new fire station at a cost of $8,800 n An agreement with Allison Pelham Interiors for furniture and fixture services for the new fire station at a cost of $6,700 n Purchase of fire hoses n Purchase of wildland fire equipment n Purchase of a breathing air compressor from Breathing Air Systems at a cost of $40,000.

Lonesome Valley Road relocation again tops agenda for BOMA By JEFF FARRELL Staff writer

SEVIERVILLE — The possible relocation of Lonesome Valley Road is once again the main topic for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The board approved the measure on two readings at its last meeting, despite an ongoing conflict between the developers asking to move the road and residents who live nearby. It has asked the parties to meet and seek a resolution, but the matter is up for its final vote Monday. If it’s approved, the developers would have the go-ahead to begin building a new section of road on property they own, moving the route away from the Little Pigeon River so they can build along the water. The board has table the matter briefly in the hopes of seeing the groups reach a resolution before it makes a decision. All of the road that would be relocated is surrounded on both sides by property owned by the development group. If the measure is approved, the existing route would remain open until work on the new one is completed. It would have to meet all current city regulations. Also Monday, the board will consider on first reading the annexation of property on Country Meadows Drive. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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ARRESTS Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed within this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. u Roy Shea Absher, 25, of Delphia, Ky., was charged April 17 with disorderly conduct. He was released on $500 bond. u Martha K. Alaba, 24, of 1374 Spring View Circle in Seymour, was charged April 16 with domestic violence assault. She was being held. u Julia Ruth Ball, 23, of 3262 Byrds Creek Road in Sevierville, was charged April 16 with domestic violence assault. She was being held. u Cole Ryan Booth, 19, of Randolph, N.Y., was charged April 17 with disorderly conduct. He was being held in lieu of $500 bond. u Erica Danielle Bryant, 19, of 1969 Johnson Road in Dandridge, was charged April 16 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. She was being held. u Nicholas Albert Bunch, 21, of Knoxville, was charged April 17 with theft and vandalism. He was released on $3,500 bond. u Jerry Ray Cooper, 43, of Sevierville, was charged April 17 with assault. He was released. u Jeffrey Michael DeBord, 40, of Westminster, S.C., was charged April 17 with public intoxication. He was released on $250 bond. u Dashauna Lee Frye, 34, of 1455 Linn Creek Road in Sevierville, was charged April 16 with misdemeanor filing a false report to an officer and criminal impersonation. She was being held. u Danny Dale Gordon, 33, of Kettering, Ohio, was charged April 17 with public intoxication. He was released on $250 bond. u Ernest Frank Grossholz, 29, of 1606 Valleywood Drive in Sevierville, was

charged April 16 with theft forgery $60,000 and up. He was being held. u Patricia Helen Hickman, 34, of Clinton, was charged April 16 with public intoxication. She was being held. u Ervin Wallace Huggins, 29, of 801 W. Main St. in Sevierville, was charged April 16 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. u Jimmy Doyle Johnson, 48, of 995 Alpine Drive in Seymour, was charged April 16 with violation of probation. He was being held. u David Gabriel Jones, 27, of Bonita Springs, Fla., was charged April 16 with public intoxication. He was being held in lieu of $250 bond. u Virgil Thomas Keasling, 31, of Whitepine, Tenn., was charged April 17 with possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on $1,000 bond. u William Phillip King, 28, of 602 East Parkway #12 in Gatlinburg, was charged April 16 with being a fugitive from justice. He was being held. u Jarrod Lee Kuehl, 37, of Talbott, Tenn., was charged April 17 with public intoxication. He was released on $250 bond. u Jackie McCutcheon, 44, of 3921 Round Top Road in Sevierville, was charged April 17 with public intoxication. He was being held in lieu of $250 bond. u Michael H. McEntire, 21, of Marion, N.C., was charged April 17 with public intoxication. He was released on $250 bond. u Bradley Thomas McGill, 18, of 3154 McGill Road in Sevierville, was charged April 16 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Christopher Cinton Meeks, 19, of Sylva, N.C., was charged April 17 with DUI. He was released on $3,500 bond. u William Todd Redman, 43, of 505 Jefferson St. in Gatlinburg, was charged April 16 with felony filing a false report to an officer.

He was released on $3,500 bond. u Michael Samuel Roach, 23, of 225 Smoky Crossing Way in Sevierville, was charged April 16 with domestic violence assault. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Paul Jeffrey Rogers, 25, of Townsend, was charged April 16 with forgery. He was being held. u Charles Cleve Rowe, 31, of 544 East Parkway #3 in Gatlinburg, was charged April 17 with violation of open container laws, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while revoked and bringing contraband into jail. He was being held in lieu of $10,000 bond. u Amanda N. Torbett, 22, of Knoxville, was charged April 17 with simple possession. She was released on $1,000 bond. u Robin Lynn Wellman, 21, of Marion, N.C., was charged April 17 with public intoxication. He was released on $250 bond. u Theresa Marie Williams, 26, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was charged April 17 with indecent exposure. She was being held in lieu of $500 bond. u Ronald. Zalaya, 32, of 311 Reagan Drive Apt. 5 in

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Obama predicts fresh crisis without new financial rules By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press Writer

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The volcano in southern Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull glacier sends ash into the air Saturday. The Icelandic volcano that has kept much of Europe land-bound is far from finished spitting out its grit.

Ash may hover for days over uncertain Europe By ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press Writer PARIS — The Icelandic volcano that has kept much of Europe land-bound is far from finished spitting out its grit, and offered up new mini-eruptions Saturday that raise concerns about longer-term damage to world air travel and trade. Facing days to come under the volcano’s unpredictable, ashy plume, Europeans are looking at temporary airport layoffs and getting creative with flight patterns to try to weather this extraordinary event. Modern Europe has never seen such a travel disruption. Air space across a swath from Britain to Ukraine was closed and set to stay that way until Sunday or Monday in some countries, affecting airports from New Zealand to San Francisco. Millions of passengers have had plans foiled or delayed. Activity in the volcano at the heart of this increased early Saturday, and showed no sign of abating. “There doesn’t seem to be an end in sight,” Icelandic geologist Magnus

Tumi Gudmundsson told The Associated Press on Saturday. “The activity has been quite vigorous overnight, causing the eruption column to grow.” Scientists say that because the volcano is situated below a glacial ice cap, the magma is being cooled quickly, causing explosions and plumes of grit that can be catastrophic to plane engines, depending on prevailing winds. In Iceland, winds dragged the ashes over new farmland, to the southwest of the glacier, causing farmers to scramble to secure their cattle and board up windows. With the sky blackened out and the wind driving a fine, sticky dust, dairy farmer Berglind Hilmarsdottir teamed up with neighbors to round her animals and get them to shelter. The ash is toxic — the fluoride causes longterm bone damage that makes teeth fall out and bones break. “This is bad. There are no words for it,” said Hilmarsdottir, whose pastures near the town of Skogar were already covered in a gray paste of ash. Forecasters say light

prevailing winds in Europe — and large amounts of unmelted glacial ice above the volcano — mean that the situation is unlikely to change quickly. “Currently the U.K. and much of Europe is under the influence of high pressure, which means winds are relatively light and the dispersal of the cloud is slow,” said Graeme Leitch, a meteorologist at Britain’s National Weather Service. “We don’t expect a great deal of change over the next few days.” A Dutch geologist who is in Iceland observing the volcano, Edwin Zanen, described it to Dutch state broadcaster NOS: “We’re at 25 kilometers (16 miles) distance from the crater now. We’re looking at a sun-soaked ice shelf, and above it is looming a cloud of ashes of oh, 4 to 5 kilometers (2.5 to 3 miles) high. There are lightening flashes in it. It’s a real inferno we’re looking at. “There’s absolutely no sign that the thing is calming down. On the contrary, we can see that at this moment it’s extraordinarily active,” he said.

Obama cancels trip to Poland WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama scrapped plans to travel to Poland on Saturday for the funeral of Poland’s president because of hazardous flying conditions caused by the volcanic ash cloud over Europe. Obama said the U.S. ambassador to Poland, Lee Feinstein, would represent the United States at the service Sunday in Krakow for Lech Kaczynski. The White House announcement came about six hours before Obama was scheduled to depart on the overnight flight. Obama called Poland’s acting president, Bronislaw Komorowski, with the news that the trip was off, citing fallout from the volcano in Iceland.

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ment that he would support the Polish people in any way he can as they recover from the loss of so many leaders and officials. He said the late president and others who died were close friends of the United States. “The American people will never forget the lives they led,” Obama said.

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OBITUARIES In Memoriam Ollie Mae Bates

Ollie Mae Bates, age 83, of Gatlinburg was born April 6, 1927, and went to Heaven on April 16, 2010. She will be sadly missed by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim & Mary Baker of Manchester, KY. Survived by: Husband: Jessie Bates; Daughter & son-in-law: Reba & Fred Chambers; Grandchildren: Jason Bown & Amanda Piercy; Greatgrandchildren: Jacob, Meagan, and Brandon Peturis; Sister: Oma Grubb; Extended family: Phyllis Lipps, Gary & Rhonda Grubb, Cledith Ledford, and Rodger Combs. Funeral service 2 PM Monday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Grubb officiating. The family will receive friends 12-2 PM Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Mrs. Bates will be interred in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

Carl W. Costner Sr.

Carl W. Costner Sr., age 75, of Seymour, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2010. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He served with the U.S. Navy. Preceded in death by parents Ollie and Arvie Costner; brothers, Raymond and Homer Costner; two great-grandchildren, Koby and Tristan Henderson. Survived by wife of 54 years, Priscilla Costner; children and spouses Dennis and Cheryl, Sharon and Charlie McFalls, Earnest and Lisa, and Carl Jr.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service will be on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at 7 p.m., with Rev. Tim Parton officiating, in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. prior to the service. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. on Monday, at Stock Creek Cemetery for the interment. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.

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Deanna Sorge

Deanna Sorge, 52 of Seymour, died Friday morning April 16, 2010, at U. T. Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her Father, Foster Starcher and Brother, Gregory Allen Starcher. Survivors: Husband, David Sorge; Mother, Janet Wright Starcher; Brother, Larry and Sister-in-law, Beth Starcher all of Parkersburg, WV. In leiu of flowers, memorials to Deanna may be made in her name to the Rotary Club of Pigeon Forge/Rotary Foundation. A simple memorial to Deanna will be held at the Music Road Convention Center at 7 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2010. Cremation services provided by McCarty Funeral Directors and Cremation Services, 607 Wall Street, Sevierville, 774-2950.

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have had two babies who were born premature but both are healthy now. They know research paid for by the March of Dimes has helped doctors in situations like that, and they wanted to give back, he said. “They’ve been very involved in rasing money,” he explained. While the March for Babies was Saturday, people can give to the March of Dimes anytime they wish by going to their Web site at marchforbabies.org, or by calling the local office at 694-0063. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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apparently is not exempt from capital-gains taxes and 3From Page A1 will have a steep bill to pay on that front when it sells the almost everyone’s judgment, property. Given all that, some and the deal never went at the meeting figure the through. However, it started Arrowmont campus land is Arrowmont on its path to worth about $1 million an finding a permanent home, not subject to the whims of a acre. Can that money be raised fickle landlord that seemingly locally? A public-private doesn’t want it around any partnership could do it, more. those at the meeting say. Jim The local task force that Ogle, a local businessman met with Arrowmont’s task and developer, is optimistic. force Wednesday is a powCounty Mayor Larry Waters erful group of government and Gatlinburg City Manager leaders, the schools chief Cindy Ogle think their govand some businessmen ernments would contribute. with deep pockets. But what Director of Schools Jack Arrowmont’s task force, Parton says the school system headed by Bill May, came is wiling to be a partner; he away with last week is the understanding that the com- sees Arrowmont as a natural ally and even site for an arts munity wants the school to magnet school. stay and is willing to pay for The Mountain Press did that to happen. not attend the presentations Pi Beta Phi has its own to the Arrowmont made study group at work, due to last week by Knoxville and report to the Grand Council Greeneville interests, but of of the fraternity around September with a recommen- course both would involve dation on what to do with the moving the school to those communities. Greeneville’s land. proposal is largely underwritArrowmont sits on about ten by Scott Niswonger, the 14 of the acres, some of it business leader and philanwith Parkway frontage. The thropist. Knoxville Mayor Bill land also includes the site Haslam put together a team of Pi Beta Phi Elementary, that included University of though that’s tied up in a Tennessee officials to make lease that runs another 20 years or so. Pi Beta Phi owns its case. Arromwont is requiring a the site of Arrowcraft shop — reliable source of income each Arrowcraft is not connected to Arrowmont. There also are year — sustainability — as part of any proposal. That’s 30 or so acres on the other side of Baskins Creek Bypass something the local task force feels is doable, but not from that most feel cannot be the same people who come developed because of terrain together to buy the property. issues and new rules in the city that govern construction. Investing to purchase the land is enough involvement from Arrowmont also owns that group, they say. some of the buildings on its One idea — a group of 250 campus, so any deal on selling benefactors paying $1,000 the land to private developa year, producing $250,000 ers also will have to include annually for Arromwont. In payment to Arrowmont for Sevier County, that is attainits facilities. And Pi Beta Phi

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2010, at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family Hettie Ogle, 74, of Pigeon requests donations to St. Jude Forge, died Monday, April 12, Children’s Research Hospital, 2010. She was a precious 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, mother and grandmother. TN 38105. Arrangements by Survivors: son, Mike Ogle and Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. wife Lee; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisn www.millerfuneralhome.org ters, Stella Reagan and Velma Loveday; daughters-in-law, Betty Huskey and Darlene Ogle; Kathleen Beryl Sexton nieces, nephews, great nieces Kathleen Beryl Sexton, 86 of and great nephews. Pigeon Forge, died Thursday, Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday April 15, 2010, at Sevier County at Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Health Care Center. She is surChapel in Pigeon Forge. vived locally by her niece, Sue Interment will follow in Smoky Sexton. A private burial was Mountain Memory Gardens. held in Knob Creek Cemetery. The family received friends 5-8 Arrangements by Atchley Funeral p.m. Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Julia Kerley Caton Julia Kerley Caton, 84, of Greenback, Tenn., died April 15, 2010. Survivors: brother Ray, of Sevierville; children Patricia Whaley and Beverly Walker, both of Greenback, John Caton of Yoakum, Texas; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Raised in the community of Waldens Creek in Sevier County, she moved to Maryville, and spent her entire life maintaining a total commitment to the nurturing of her family. She was a faithful Christian and a member of the Baptist church. Friends may call at their convenience between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. Entombment service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 18,

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able. The timetable calls for the Arrowmont task force, chaired by May and including mostly board members, to make its report to the full Arrowmont board in May. The Arrowmont board will make a decision on the three proposals by August or September, and the report from the Pi Beta Phi land study group won’t factor into what Arrowmont decides, board chairwoman Mary Ann Hruska said. Hruska, a Pi Beta Phi member for 30 years, talked candidly about the strained relationship between the school and the fraternity. “The leadership of Pi Beta Phi sees this land as dollars,” she said. Leadership in the fraternity is ignoring the long history connecting the two, she said. Pi Beta Phi has made it clear the land is for sale, that it is moving its main philanthropic focus from Arrowmont to literacy. One possibility for the property would call for some income-producing activity on the Parkway frontage, either private business or maybe a heritage museum. The frontage includes Arrowcraft. Waters thinks there should be a strong effort made to get the fraternity to extend the lease past 2012. A long-term lease would cost $100,000 a year in rent, the fraternity has made clear. A lease extension

would buy time for the local partnership to be firmed up, appraisals completed and negotiations to go forward, Waters said. Waters, Cindy Ogle and others were part of a conference call a few weeks ago with mMry Tatum, Grand Council president of Pi Beta Phi. In it she made clear all proposals and ideas for the land would be open for discussion, Waters said. One idea put forward would be for the community task force to have the right of first refusal on any offer for the land. Other points made during the Wednesday meeting: n Arrowmont has to do a better job marketing itself to the community and to visitors. Ideas included making it a destination, making it attractive to conventions and retreats (there is lodging on the campus), a museum and partnerships with schools and colleges. n A capital campaign must be done in the next few years, if the school remains where it is. n The Sevier school system is raising $150,000 to start a pilot arts magnet school next April, a 10-week program with 30 or so students. n A drive to seek national corporate donors and partners need to be made. n svoit@themountainpress.com

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QUESTIONs

In fact, law enforcement programs are specifically named by the special counsel site as some that often in whole or in part by fedreceive federal funding. eral loans or grants.â&#x20AC;? Already, Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March The simple way of saying opinion on the issue, which that, according to a recent apparently spurred the local opinion from Tennessee lawsuit, has forced four Attorney General Robert sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputies in East Cooper, is that those who Tennessee to leave their work jobs that are directly posts as they seek to replace funded at least to an appre- their bosses. Additionally, ciable degree by federal several other deputies dollars canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run for or hold in various counties have elected office. The determi- given up running for office, nation that a judge or other choosing to retain their legal official will now have paying posts. to make is if the candidates Interestingly, the suit named in the local suit fall also names transportaunder the provision. tion departments as those Certainly, there is plenty that often receive considof federal money that flows erable federal funding. into the county through Commissioner Ronnie grants and other means. Allen, who works in the Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s particularly true in Sevier County Highway the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, Department, is named as which claims the majority a defendant in the suit. of the candidates in the suit. However, the special coun-

selâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s observation doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to hold locally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The road department does not receive any federal funding whatsoever,â&#x20AC;? Superintendent Jonas Smelcer told The Mountain Press. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We received one grant for striping back in the 1980s, but that was administered by the state.â&#x20AC;? The suit also names several candidates who are or were employed by the school system. The special counselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interpretation of the law stipulates that those employed by â&#x20AC;&#x153;educational institutionsâ&#x20AC;? are not covered by its provisions. It remains to be seen if the legal opinion will include county school systems. Another defendant who might get a pass is Commissioner Kent Woods, who runs a private contracting firm that the plaintiffs claim gets enough county

work to disqualify him from seeking elected office. The Hatch Act, however, does not describe independent contractors as those who fall under its purview, and the County Commission doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vote on any contracts Woods receives from the county. Additionally, it seems likely County Mayor Larry Waters, who is named in the suit, will also not be affected. Knoxville attorney Herb Moncier argues Waters canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run because he oversees all county government, including all the federal grants administered locally. The Hatch Act specifically exempts â&#x20AC;&#x153;an individual holding public elective office ... when the elective office is the position which would otherwise subject the employee to the restriction of the Hatch Act.â&#x20AC;?

OPINIONS

a county employee should not matter.â&#x20AC;? Commissioner Tommy McGaha, an instructor at the Hardin Alternative Learning Center, emphasized that the voters have the opportunity to vote against county employees such as himself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As for elections, we should let everyone who meets the state requirements for that office run and let you, the people, decide who you want to serve you in that office,â&#x20AC;? McGaha wrote. Those county employees and retirees were joined by eight others who worry such a policy could restrict the best government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe that every citizen has the right to run for an elected office,â&#x20AC;? Seat 4C candidate Roger Radel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is up to the voters to decide whom they want in office. Where they are employed is not the issue; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what kind of a leader

they are that is important.â&#x20AC;? Other candidates hold to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;If it ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t broke, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fix itâ&#x20AC;? axiom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think there has been a real problem,â&#x20AC;? Seat 8A challenger Troy Sellars wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people know when they vote for someone that they are employed by the county. If they took issue with it they would not vote for that person.â&#x20AC;? Greg Haggard, Seat 6A candidate and Seymour High School assistant principal, is the lone county employee/candidate not outright opposed to a poli-

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The following candidates for county office hold local government jobs (several also have family and spouses in various county departments): n Warren Hurst, private road inspector â&#x20AC;&#x201D; executiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office (incumbent Seat 1A) n Tommy Watts, Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department (challenger Seat 1B) n Phil King, Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department animal control (incumbent Seat 2B) n Charles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tommyâ&#x20AC;? McGaha, school system teacher (incumbent Seat 3A) n Carroll Rauhuff, Highway Department foreman (incumbent Seat 4B) n Fred Atchley, Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department fire marshal (incumbent Seat 5B) n Greg Haggard, school system assistant principal (challenger Seat 6A) n Ronnie Allen, Highway Department (incumbent Seat 7A) n Tim Hurst, Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department (challenger Seat 7B) n Duane Dodgen, assistant maintenance supervisor (challenger Seat 7B) n Jim Keener, school system Transportation Department (incumbent Seat 10B) n James Dykes, county facilities maintenance (challenger Seat 10B) n Gary Cole, Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department reserve deputy (incumbent Seat 11A). Additionally, incumbents Tony Proffitt, David â&#x20AC;&#x153;Busterâ&#x20AC;? Norton and Judy Godfrey also drew county salaries, but are now retired.

cy, instead offering his call for a vote on the issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe this is a question that the people of Sevier County should answer,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is their government and they should be able to decide that issue.â&#x20AC;? On the other side, Commissioner Gene Byrd worries not having a policy could lead to trouble. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nepotism and limitation of county employees from holding office policies are needed to limit the perception for conflict of interests,â&#x20AC;? Byrd said. Seat 1B candidate Greg

Bullock agreed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that guidelines should be set and enforced regarding county employees holding a public office where he or she will be in a sense their own bosses and be unbiased when making crucial decisions,â&#x20AC;? Bullock said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For instance, a school teacher would not be allowed to run for School Board. Why should a county employee be allowed to run for County Commission and get two paychecks from the same employer?â&#x20AC;? n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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ty and which have immediate family members working for the county,â&#x20AC;? Seymour resident Lois Thomas wrote in a recent letter to The Mountain Press. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also need to know whether they and their relatives received their employment before or after they were elected.â&#x20AC;? While questions about how the federal Hatch Act might affect county races await answers, one thing appears certain: Both state and local law will be of little help if county employees hold elected office and, if they do, how they must act. As was discovered during a debate about the issue within the last two years, state law dictates that those folks should be certain to vote not in their own best interests but those of their constituents. Even when county employees are asked to consider the budgets that include their own salaries, state law dictates that they can vote provided they read a brief statement promising to consider whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for the county, not themselves. There are no local regulations. Other governments in East Tennessee, including Knox County last year, have adopted ordinances that restrict county employees from holding elected post. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the case in Sevier County; such a policy hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even been considered. Officials have insisted itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not needed, arguing citizens should have the opportunity to elect whomever they think will best serve them. Excluding county employees simply because of their jobs could eliminate some of the best public servants available, they maintain. That opinion seems to win out among the 30 County Commission candidates who responded to a Mountain Press questionnaire, which included a question about a policy that would address county employees holding office. The responses were over-

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whelmingly against such a policy, with 20 of the candidates indicating they would likely oppose such a change. Only nine supported it and one said citizens should vote on the matter, something others who were for or against the move also said. Not surprisingly, all but one of the current or former county employees who responded oppose such a rule, with the other one saying he wants a countywide vote. The 12 against present varied explanations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the County Commission voted in a nepotism policy, it would only affect a few departments, because elected officials choose to run their departments by their own rules,â&#x20AC;? Commissioner and Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department employee Phil King wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like everyone has a right to run for office if they so choose; being

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SEVIERVILLE

Prayer gathering set at courthouse

Pastor Tony Sutton of New Center Baptist Church is trying to gather enough people Monday to circle the courthouse with prayer. The event will be at 6:30 p.m., prior to the 7 p.m. Sevier County Commission meeing. “We are not there for a protest or to cause a scene, but merely to show our support of the Ten Commandments and the Lord’s Prayer,” Sutton said. “I know this is a Sevier County issue, but it will have a national impact.” n

GATLINBURG

Earth Day events set for Tuesday

Earth Day activities are set for 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at Mynatt Park. sponsored by the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation. There will be crafts, games, food vendors, live local music and more. Persons are asked to bring plastic grocery bags and old cell phones for recycling. Those who attend may bring blankets for use during the music. All activities are free. n

The Sevier County Main Library and History Center will be closing in preparation for the move to the new facility. The History Center will close April 26. The Main Library will close May 1. The grand opening of the King Family Library, 408 High St., is May 14. The Seymour and Kodak libraries will remain open, but close for the grand opening on May 14. For questions call 774-3246. SEVIERVILLE

Missing SCHS classmates sought

The Reunion Committee of Sevier County High School Class of 1960 is looking for classmates William Breeden, Harry A. Gibbs, Cecil Ann Haynes and Robert Rayfield. Anyone with information is asked to contact Flora Ketner, 4533688; Vivian Reagan, 453-5789; or Carolyn Williams, 363-3472. n

PIGEON FORGE

Bernard King dinner speaker

Bernard King, former basketball star at Tennessee and in the NBA, will be the guest speaker at the annual Steak & Burger Dinner, a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains. The event will be at 6 p.m. May 8 at Grand Resort Convention Center. Tickets are available by calling 428-6550. n

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Corker calls AARP damaging NASHVILLE(AP) — Tennessee Republican Sen. Bob Corker said Friday he will never join the AARP because of the group’s role earlier this year in helping defeat a bipartisan task force to tackle the federal deficit. The task force proposal backed by Democratic President Barack Obama failed in the Senate in January because antitax Republicans joined in opposition with Democrats wary of being railroaded into cutting Social Security and Medicare.

But in a speech at a Davidson County Republican Party event in Nashville, Corker saved his most fiery rhetoric for AARP, the nation’s largest advocate for seniors. “I think AARP has done as much to hurt our country for the long-term as any organization I know, because they will not allow us as a country to deal with things head on that we need to deal with.” “I will never be a member of AARP,” Corker said to sustained applause from the Republican crowd.

Corker said the future of both programs is contingent on changes to make them more affordable. “We have to change MedicareandSocialSecurity because otherwise there will be no more Medicare or Social Security,” he said. Corker, who is not up for re-election until 2012, said he doesn’t consider his critical comments about the AARP to apply to seniors as a whole. “I don’t think you can say AARP and seniors are monolithic,” Corker told reporters after the speech.

PIGEON FORGE

‘Maafa 21’ film to be screened

Sevier County RIght to Life will show the documentary “Maafa 21” at 6 p.m. Monday in the Family Life room of Holy Cross Church The film showcases women’s rights, reproductive freedoms and the issue of abortion. For information, call 908-2689.

“They’re a group that many seniors are a part of because of the benefits.” The special deficit commission would have attempted to produce a plan combining tax increases and spending curbs to be voted on after the November elections. “I was shocked that (AARP) would be calling senators on the other side of the aisle, getting them to vote against something that would create longterm stability for programs that people count on,” he said.

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“There doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. The activity has been quite vigorous overnight, causing the eruption column to grow.” — Icelandic geologist Magnus Tumi Gudmundsson on the volcano that erupted again on Saturday and continues to disrupt the skies over Europe

“Every day we don’t act, the same system that led to bailouts remains in place, with the exact same loopholes and the exact same liabilities. And if we don’t change what led to the crisis, we’ll doom ourselves to repeat it. Opposing reform will leave taxpayers on the hook if a crisis like this ever happens again.” — President Barack Obama

“I think AARP has done as much to hurt our country for the long-term as any organization I know, because they will not allow us as a country to deal with things head on that we need to deal with.” — U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn

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In 1906, a devastating earthquake struck San Francisco, followed by raging fires; estimates of the final death toll range between 3,000 and 6,000. n

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On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere began his famous ride from Charlestown to Lexington, Mass., warning American colonists that the British were coming. n

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Library facilities to close for move

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Ten years ago:

In a defeat for the United States, a United Nations commission in Geneva voted 22-18 against censuring China’s human rights record. n

Five years ago:

Cardinals meeting at the Vatican failed to select a successor to Pope John Paul II in their first round of voting. n

Thought for today:

“Love has the quality of informing almost everything — even one’s work.” — Sylvia Ashton-Warner, New Zealander author and educator (1908-1984).

Celebrities in the news n Danny Glover

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Actor Danny Glover and 11 others have been arrested during a labor union protest at the Maryland h e a d quarters of a food service company, Sodexo. Glover Glover w e r e objecting to the company’s their treatment of workers. Montgomery County police spokesman Capt. Paul Starks says Glover and others stepped past yellow police tape and were asked to step back three times at Sodexo headquarters.

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Calls ahead don’t serve public well If you’ve ever been to a Sevier County school board meeting, you are aware the members get through with their business usually in less than a half-hour. There often is little discussion of the agenda items, and nearly always a unanimous vote to approve whatever is before them. How can this be? Do all the board members have their questions and concerns answered before the meeting? Well, yeah. But the same is true for other governing boards here and throughout the state. Elected officials get a packet of materials related to the meeting, and if they have questions, most call the person in charge — superintendent, city manager, mayor, etc. — and ask away. When they are satisfied they have the information, they can go to the meeting and vote to approve the items on the agenda. This is not right, you say. This denies the public a chance for spirited, informed debate. That’s all true. But it appears to be perfectly legal. As long as two or more members of a governing board don’t gather to discuss the public’s business, a single member can discuss any issue with a full-time director and avoid such questions and discussions before the public and press. I asked a school board member the other day about why there was so little discussion during meetings and whether members were gathering prior to the meeting to discuss things. That’s when I learned that school board members do what so many other elected officials do: They ask questions outside of a public arena. Ever tried to squirrel-proof a bird feeder? In the lawn and garden section of a store you’ll find the latest contraptions for letting birds eat while denying squirrels the same chance. Smaller feeding holes, overhangs, suspension from trees — you name it, somebody is making money on a device to keep the squirrels out of the birdseed. Yet squirrels, ever resourceful, always figure out a way to beat the system. Looks like the same is true with public officials. They have found a way to circumvent the wording and intent of open-meetings laws and avoid a public discussion on critical issues. Of course, some of the agenda items at a meeting of a governing body can and should be disposed of quickly, such as minutes or paying of certain bills. I’m not sure we want city councils, school boards and county commissions meeting for four or five hours going over the minutiae of routine government business. However, when you are meeting once a month, at least talk about issues in a public session so the people whose taxes pay to run things have the benefit of critical thinking and analysis. I served on a public housing authority in one of my former hometowns. Never did we meet outside of the regular meeting to hash out controversial items. I wouldn’t have allowed it, owing to my career choice, but it would have been wrong under any definition of proper conduct. If we had a personnel issue, we voted openly to go into executive session, discussed it, then came out and voted publicly on the matter we talked about in private — usually the character or good name of an individual. Some of our meetings lasted two or three hours, and they got tedious. That’s just the way it has to be sometimes. To be fair, we rarely had any members of the public attending those housing authority meetings. But that would have been no excuse to circumvent the intent of the law. I don’t think elected officials here are trying to duck public discussion because they don’t want the people to know what they’re thinking. I think they resolve issues ahead of time because it’s convenient, avoids any embarrassment, shortens the meetings and leads to unity among the members. It’s easy, when we disagree, to find fault with those who sacrifice some of their privacy and family time to serve in public. The goal here is not to point fingers, but to encourage strict adherence to the spirit of the open-meetings law and the service to the general public. It may be OK for a school board member or city council member or county commissioner to call the leader of that government agency and resolve issues and concerns ahead of a meeting, but it’s not right. The reason we have open meetings of governing boards is to serve the public. The public is not well served if we don’t have the benefit of full discussion and debate. — Stan Voit is editor of The Mountain Press. His column appears each Sunday. He can be reached at 428-0748, ext. 217, or e-mail to svoit@ themountainpress.com.

Editorial

Staying put Local officials make a strong case for keeping Arrowmont right where it is So why should tax dollars and private contributions be used to keep Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts in Gatlinburg? After all, it’s not exactly a tourist attraction, and we’re a tourist area. It contributes little to the revenue that comes to government. Many of the people who visit Arrowmont for weeklong classes seldom venture into town. The campus is tucked away off the Parkway, little seen by our visitors. Do we really care if Arrowmont stays or leaves? We should. If we look at things only in terms of the jobs they create or the tax revenue they generate, we’d have little support for a lot of what we hold dear in this community. We value our churches, and they are tax-exempt. We value our schools, and they drain millions of dollars from our tax rolls. We value our municipal parks, but they cost money, not generate money. Arrowmont is a link to our history. It was started some 100 years ago when the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women first established a settlement school in Gatlinburg to educate mountain people who, in many cases, had never attended school. It is a cultural and artistic icon, one of the most

renown schools of its kind anywhere in the country. Frankly, it provides a sharp and necessary contrast to much of what you see throughout Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. It makes us a diverse community, one that values and embraces its cultural past and rich heritage. And it specializes in the arts, and where else but Sevier County can you find the arts celebrated and so ingrained in our society? Last week the three entities interested in providing a home for Arrowmont made their presentations to a task force the school established to consider the offers from three finalists. Gatlinburg, Knoxville and Greeneville made their case. The Gatlinburg offer is unique among the three, because it involves a strategy to keep Arrowmont here, not relocate it 40 or 50 miles away. It’s fair to say almost everyone wants Arrowmont to stay, from the community leaders who form the local task force to the Arrowmont task force to members of the community. The problem is that Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, which owns the land, apparently wants to sell it

and reap millions in return. Its charity focus has shifted from Arrowmont to literacy. Arrowmont just doesn’t figure into these plans. If Arrowmont is to stay, a way needs to be found to buy the land from the fraternity. We’re looking at as much as $10 million to $20 million — that is, if the fraternity’s leadership understands the real value of the property. The school system sees Arrowmont as a way to enhance its planned arts magnet school, maybe even locating it on the Arrowmont property. The city of Gatlinburg and the county seem willing to contribute because they realize the value of the school and how important it can continue to be in so many areas. Before this year is out, maybe as soon as August or September, we’ll know the future of the school — whether it will remain here where it’s been for a century, or elsewhere. If there is justice in all this, it will mean Arrowmont stays put, where it belongs and where its mission began. But justice can be an elusive animal. In the meantime, thanks to all those who have stepped up in an effort to retain this important and valued entity.

Political view

Christians should form agency that stands up to prayer foes

Public forum

that and allow our churches to do other than what they are there for, like putting a debit machine in the worship hall. Can’t call it Christian either; not when money comes Editor: first. Since the ACLU told this country what Christians should form their own agency it can, should, ought to and cannot do, we called AOFC (All Out For Christ) and stand Christians have sat back and not fought to get this outfit of immorality out of our coun- up against the ACLU. This is the only way — try. Now, it’s come to town and we’ve got our in numbers. Beverly A. Dean backs up. Pigeon Forge Yes, we should have more people like Larry Waters who are not afraid to stand up and say we will, we are, we can. Sevier County High workers If all Christians of all faiths stood up and recognized for their service said, this is our country, we would have prayer whenever and wherever we choose. Editor: That’s the laws that were set up when our The administration, faculty and staff at beautiful country came to be. Sevier County High School would like to On the other hand, how can we fight for

express much appreciation to our school librarians and our administrative staff. Appreciation was expressed to Martha Smith, Penny Alexander and Debbie Loveday on Tuesday, April 13, in honor of National Library Workers Day. National Library Week is being observed April 11 through April 17. Administrative professionals Pam Christensen, Kelly Cross, Beth DeBord, Sandy McMahan, Darlene Metcalf, Caria Miller, Star Parton and Cathy Ward will be recognized April 21 in honor of Administrative Professionals Day. Please remember to thank these individuals who are dedicated to educating and taking care of our SCHS students. Toby Ward Principal Sevier County High School

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TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS FOOTBALL

Fans get glimpse of the future at Neyland Bray-led White team bests Orange 16-7 By BETH RUCKER AP Sports Writer

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray is young enough to still be a high school senior. In Saturday’s spring scrimmage, the freshman played with the poise of someone with much more experience. Bray, who graduated high school a semester early and enrolled at Tennessee in January, threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Denarius Moore to lead the white team to a 16-7 win in the Orange and White game. Bray finished 18-for-40 for 200 yards to lead all quarterbacks. “I was real pleased with his presence out there,” first-year coach Derek Dooley said. “He’s really a high school senior (but) wasn’t nervous, nothing jittery and performed the way he’d been performing all spring. I think that says a lot about him.” Bray was at his best during the Volunteers’ hurryup drill just before halftime that led to the touchdown. He completed six of Jason Davis/The Mountain Press nine pass attempts in that drive, hitting Tauren Poole Tennessee White team’s Denarius Moore beats Tennessee Orange team defensive back C.J. Fleming on the receiving end of a Tyler Bray touchdown pass in the second quarter of the Orange and White game on Saturday afternoon at Neyland See Spring game, Page A11 Stadium. The White team outscored the Orange 16-7 for the win.

PREP BASEBALL

Bears take two by mercy over Clinton, Greeneville SCHS puts up 27 in 10 innings By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

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Pigeon Forge’s Makenzie Oliver fires a pitch during last season’s matchup with Powell. Oliver pitched seven scoreless innings for the win Thursday night against district foe Carter. PREP SOFTBALL

Oliver fires 4-hit shutout at Lady Tigers top Carter 2-0 By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor PIGEON FORGE — Makenzie Oliver pitched a gem Thursday night for the Pigeon Forge Lady Tigers, and her offense provided just enough punch for the Orange and Black to pick

up a needed district win over Carter 2-0. Allowing only four hits and walks through seven innings pitched, Oliver fired her way through the Hornets lineup, piling up strikeout after strikeout on her way to 10 Ks. Offensively, junior

Ashley Wojnowski provided a spark for the Lady Tigers, going 2-for-3 at the dish with a double. Oliver was 1-for-3 at the plate, but stole two bases after her single, setting her one run scored. See SoFTBALL, Page A9

SEVIERVILLE — Less than a week after a depressing 12-1 loss to Morristown West this past Tuesday, the Sevier County Smoky Bears have found a simple cure for the blues. Winning big. The Smoky Bears (17-8) rolled off two-straight mercy rule victories over Clinton and Greeneville. Nobody was a bigger part of either of those wins than red-hot shortstop Michael Farragut, who went 8-for-8 over the two games. Thursday he went 4-for-4 and scored four runs in support of starting pitcher Charlie Gavaghan, who pitched a complete game four-hitter in the 13-2 five inning win. Adding to the Bears’ hit parade were Kelby Carr (3-4, one RBI), Brandon Houser (two hits, two RBIs) and Dillon Cate (double, triple, two runs, two RBIs). Providing the power were sophomore catcher Kyle Pope and returning All-State left fielder Zach Flynn. Flynn hit a three-run homer to the opposite field, his sixth bomb of the season. In the meantime, Pope launched his third moonshot of the year, a two-run job. “We had 11 hits to the opposite field tonight,” coach Lance Traywick said. “I’m really proud of the boys being able to stay inside the baseball and hit the other way. Even though we had

Jason Davis/The Mountain Press

Smoky Bears pitcher Brandon Houser picked up a needed win Friday night, throwing the first half of the team’s 15-0 win over

“We play better with a chip on our shoulder, and (the Morristown West) loss put a chip on there about the size of Mt. Everest.”

SCHS coach Lance Traywick

a big lead they didn’t give away at-bats, I’m really proud of their plate discipline. But it’s just one game, and we’ve got to be able to build on it. “After our performance on Tuesday night brought us back down to Earth, the boys realized we play better with a chip on our shoulder, and that loss put a chip on there about the size of Mt. Everest,” coach Lance Traywick said. “And if we want to keep playing better it better stay there.”

The chip was evidently in tact Friday night, as the Bears went out and pounded Clinton 15-0 in five. Again Farragut was 4-for-4, leading a Bears’ feast on Greene Devils’ pitching, as SCHS knocked out 18 base hits in the game. Starter Brandon Houser and reliever Charlie Fields combined for the mercyshortened shutout. mpsports@themountainpress.com

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Sunday, April 18, 2010 â&#x2014;&#x2020; The Mountain Press NBA PLAYOFFS

Johnson scores 22 to lead Hawks past Bucks 102-92 By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer

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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James dunks against the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Saturday, April 17, in Cleveland. NBA PLAYOFFS

LeBron, Shaq lead Cavs over Bulls By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; LeBron James and Shaquille Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal have only one goal, and they moved one step closer to their objective on Saturday. Clevelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superstars, separated for a large chunk of the regular season, combined for 36 points and seven blocks as the Cavaliers opened the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 96-83 win over the Chicago Bulls. James had 24 points and

four blocks and a slimmeddown Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal, playing for the first time since Feb. 25, scored 12 in 24 minutes as the top-seeded Cavs won a testy opener between two teams that obviously donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care for each other. Game 2 of the best-ofseven series is Monday in Cleveland. Derrick Rose had 28 points and 10 assists for Chicago, which trimmed a 22-point deficit in the third quarter down to seven in the fourth. But James converted a three-point play with 2:29

ATLANTA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Atlanta Hawks are off to a good start in the playoffs, even though they barely showed up for the second half. The Milwaukee Bucks are short-handed but at least showed a little fight. Led by Joe Johnson and getting production from all their key players, the Hawks blitzed the Bucks early, survived a lackluster showing after halftime and held off Milwaukee 102-92 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference series Saturday. The Hawks had mismatches all over the court, taking advantage of the gruesome injury that took out Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut late in the season. The home team never trailed, building a 20-point lead in the first quarter and going to halftime with a 62-40 edge. The Bucks made a game of it led by Brandon Jennings, who scored 34 points in his playoff debut. But the rookie didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have nearly enough help against the No. 3-seeded Hawks, making their third straight playoff appearance and hoping to break up the expected ClevelandOrlando duel in the Eastern Conference. Game 2 in the best-ofseven series is Tuesday night in Atlanta. Milwaukee was making its first playoff appear-

left and Mo Williams followed with a 3-pointer to put Cleveland up 94-81. After they were eliminated in the Eastern Conference finals last May by Orlando, 3From Page A8 the Cavaliers went out and traded for Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal, a fourMegan Kelly knocked in time NBA champion and icon. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal was brought in the Lady Tigers other run, not only to combat Magic as her single drove in Erica center Dwight Howard but Denny, who had walked in to help James win his first title and deliver Cleveland its first championship in any major pro sport since 1964. The Cavs need 15 more wins to get it.

SOFTBALL

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the fourth. The two runs proved plenty for Oliver as her pitching the defense would keep the Hornets off the scoreboard.

man in the league, Jamal Crawford. Johnson scored 22 points, Mike Bibby added 19 and the other Atlanta starters also were in double figures. Crawford put up 17 points in the first postseason appearance of his 10-year career.

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Freshman quarterback Tyler Bray looked to be the most viable choice for this fall’s Vol signal caller.

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Freshman receiver Matt Milton, (above) catching a first down pass, could have an impact this season. Junior college transfer Matt Sims (far right) had a rough day with three interceptions, but in his defense, he was pressured all day, as pictured here by freshman Corey Miller (80) and junior Shane Reveiz (30).

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SPRING GAME 3From Page A8

twice on 14-yard tosses and Ben Bartholomew on two 9-yard passes. Bray is competing for the starting job in the fall with junior-college transfer Matt Simms, who also had a few strong drives but faltered late in the game. Simms connected with Gerald Jones three straight times for passes of 20 yards, 33 yards and a 6-yard touchdown strike to pull the orange team within 10-7. He finished 12-for-26 for 125 yards but gave up two of his three interceptions late in the second half that led to field goals of 28 yards and 48 yards by Chip Rhome for the white team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did some things well. I did some other things not so well,â&#x20AC;? Simms said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to come out and put on a show for the fans and get ready to work for the summer. It was good to get a little game preparation.â&#x20AC;? Poole, who put on a show by bouncing off defenders like a pinball, lead the offense with 101 all-purpose yards, 58 yards receiving on three catches and 50 yards rushing on 12 carries. Dooley praised him for performing consistently well

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throughout the spring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully I can show them that I can be an SEC running back,â&#x20AC;? Poole said. Jones led receivers with 84 yards on six catches, Matt Milton added 47 yards on six catches and Moore had 39 yards on three catches. Linebacker Herman Lathers led the defense with nine tackles and had one sack. Marlon Walls had three sacks for a loss of 16 yards. It was Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Orange and White game under Dooley, who introduced a major change to the format. Previously the spring scrimmage pitted the offense versus the defense, but Dooley allowed the senior Vols to draft teams to play in a regular game. Dooley said much of the spring was spent determining what could be done with Jason Davis/The Mountain Press the Volsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offense. He cautioned that it would be hard Tauren Poole (28) of the White team races Orange defender Prentiss Waggner (23) of the Orange to judge the quarterbacks team to the edge. Poole won and made a nice gain from scimmage. much on their performances. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the quarterbacks, this game is always tough,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Matt and Tyler are very different in the things they do well. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to shape and gameplan to fit their strengths. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to put too much on this game.â&#x20AC;?

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SPORTS BRIEFS Gatlinburg Recreation tennis

Smokies fall to Chattanooga 11-7 SEVIERVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Tennessee Smokies winning ways came to an end Friday night against Chattanooga, as Smokies pitching was pounded for 18 hits in an 11-7 defeat. The loss, in front of 4,022 fans at Smokies Park, puts the Smokies at 6-2 on the year. Chattanooga improves to 3-5. Tennessee starter Austin Bibens-Dirkxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second start in 2010 was a quick one, as he lasted only one inning. Bibens-Dirks (0-1) allowed three runs on three hits, walking one. His successors, Marco Carrillo and David Cales, did not fare much better. Carrillo would allow four runs in four innings of work, while Chattanooga pounded Cales for four more in only two innings of work. Lookouts top prospects

This seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mynatt Park tennis season kick-off event is slated fort this Sunday, April 18, at 3 p.m. at Mynatt Park in Gatlinburg. Play will be a doubles format tournament for players 16 years and above, open to the first 24 participants. Interested players are asked to bring a dessert or an appetizer to share. For more information or to pre-register for a guaranteed spot call G. Webb at 368-3433 or Jim Mayfield at 436-3389.

Smoky Bear 5K scheduled

The Smoky Bear 5K run will be Saturday, May 22, at Sevier County High School. The event will begin at 8 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the SCHS girls volleyball and softball teams. For more information, visit www. smokybear5k.com.

New Center football/cheer sign-ups

New Center Football Little League will be having Cheer Practice on April 27, 29 and May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 from 6pm to 8pm at New Center School. If you have not signed up yet for cheerleading or football, you may do this as well. For more information, call 654-7789. Rennie Leon/Tennessee Smokies

Parent/baby swim classes

A parent/baby swim class for ages six months to three years will be offered from April 13, through May 4, on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 5:30 p.m. at the Pigeon Forge Community Center. Summer swim lessons will be offered in June and July. Summer swim team competes from June 3, to August 1. For more information, contact Susan Wilkins or Susie Polte of the Aquatics Department at 429-7373, ext. 18.

Tiny Tots Basketball Camp

Sevier County High basketball coach Ken Wright and staff will be hosting a Tiny Tots Basketball Camp April 16-17 for boys and girls K-2nd grade and April 23-24 for grades 3-6 at Sevier County High School. For more information call 908-9385.

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Evolution of print media and Internet It’s hard not to wonder what the news is going to look like 10 years from now. The notion of the evening news seems as antiquated these days as rotary phones. We in the newspaper business hear constantly that we’re like the dinosaurs. Things are changing. How much, remains to be seen. Twenty-four-hour news channels have changed the game for broadcast news. Maybe there’s a talking head as trusted and comforting as Walter Cronkite was to me. But I don’t think we have that type of person any more. Maybe I’m too cynical to have that kind of trust, too. It’s not just CNN that’s taking on your local newspaper. It is the Internet. In addition to waiting for the evening news, there was a time when people had to wait until the paperboy rode by to read all about it. Or find a newsstand. Heck, you even had to wait a week or a month to read articles in magazines. You can still wait. But, if you’re feeling the slightest bit impatient, and you have access, you can read most stories for free online. And they aren’t waiting for the print editions. Honestly, I cannot imagine how things have changed for freelancers or magazine writers writing well-researched, thoughtful analysis in a periodical. Newspaper writers are somewhat used to getting things done now. For some (me), it’s the best way to get them to accomplish anything. Broadcast news folks were always used to running with “breaking news” if the story were big enough. Just look at Google news. If a national story is big enough, you’re likely to find hundreds of stories linked within an hour of the event. Some of those are copies of the same stories after they buzzed along the wire. But, you can compare the AP coverage with the New York Times, Washington Post, Time magazine, Newsweek and others. And in a few minutes, you might also even be able to compare it to what hundreds of bloggers are saying. It’s a whole new world. And the question is, how are we going to compete? The answer: We will evolve. All of us. There isn’t a business model yet that newspapers or TV news are happy with for using the Web. People have gotten spoiled on the notion that content should be free. In fact, chances are strong that they’re either using a Web browser that blocks “pop-up” ads or have separate software to do it. For news agencies to continue doing their jobs, some combination of those factors must change. I love writing for a newspaper. I consider it a calling. I still have bills to pay, and so do the folks who sign my checks. I also love reading the news. Even online, I prefer it to “watching” news. When I check on a TV story, I don’t typically look for the video feed, unless there is raw footage. I’d rather read it. I’m not sure where that puts me in relation to most consumers, but there’s still a market for the printed ... er, typed, word. If you follow college sports — mainly football and basketball — you’re likely aware of Web sites on your favorite team. They charge subscription fees, along with having a few ads. You may have picked up on another phenomenon: Users are as interested in the forums, the message boards, as they are in staff content. Some users say that’s why they’re willing to pay the fee. One site that covers the Vols appears to have a staff of less than a half-dozen. It’s part of a network, which reduces the need for some staff. They’re depending on subscriptions of about $10 a month to cover costs. I wonder if that’s part of the future for news media in general. But in addition to providing content for a subscription, those sites also provide another model of the future: bloggers and professional journalists. Parts of that model are a nightmare to me as a journalist. Rumors get spread at the speed of light. If you call the paper and offer a rumor, the reporter often checks on it. If it can’t be substantiated, it doesn’t become a story. On a Web site, if you put the rumor on the forum, it’s there for everyone to read — unchecked, unsubstantiated. I still believe papers like The Mountain Press have a leg up on the national and regional media in cites the size of Knoxville, due to lack of serious competition. If you want to know what the board of education or city commission decided, you’ll find it here. But, handling that mix of message board or unfiltered rumors along with ordinary content may be in the future for those of us who stay in the news business. A lot of us in the business shudder at that thought. But it beats the shudder that went through a T. Rex when its food supply was gone. One way or another, the media will evolve. Those that don’t will just fade away. — Jeff Farrell is a reporter for The Mountain Press. Call 428-0748, ext. 216, or e-mail to jfarrell@themountainpress.com.

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A salute to the Celtic culture is represented in dance and song.

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‘Drum!’ blends four cultures for educational, entertaining experience By GAIL CRUTCHFIELD Community Editor

and sociology professor at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Ga. The story follows the PIGEON FORGE history of the area located — Teresa and Vern on the Atlantic, a stone’s Sorrels of Georgia sat throw away from the eastin the third row of the Showstreet Palace Theater ern coast of Maine. From the Native Americans at Dollywood Friday to watch, for the third time, and the Acadians who a presentation of “Drum!” were pushed out by the English, from the Celts They are joined by their friends Caroline and Odis to the black settlers who were loyalists to the Graham of Danielsville, queen or were seeking Ga., who are seeing the show for the second time. refuge from slavery. “The saddest part is Based out of Nova when they say we lost Scotia, Canada, “Drum!” our talk,” Teresa Sorrels is a group of about 20 said of the show sees as people who tell the story not only entertaining, but of their region through educational both historimusic, song and dance. “I like it because it tells cally and morally. Any stereotypes people the whole history (of Nova have before the show, she Scotia), starting with the said, should be put to rest Native Americans,” said at the end of the 45-minTeresa Sorrels, a history

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The Mi’kMaq culture is celebrated during a performance of “Drum!” at Dollywood. Around 100 percussion instruments are used during the show. ute performance. For the performers, that’s music to their ears. “The reason it’s called “Drum!” is because it features on the rhythm of each culture,” musical director Doris Mason said. “And that’s something that connects. “There’s been a lot of history, a lot of hardship in all the cultures, but we feel like this is a good time to say, OK, we know our history, we addressed it, know the problems. Let’s start fresh.” For the most part, the performance follows a chronological history, beginning with the aboriginal Mi’kMaq tribe which was there when the French Acadians began to settle on the land in the

early 17th Century. The Irish and Scottish people came about the same time, though exactly when is debated. “There was a battle; six or seven times it went back and forth between the English and the French,” Mason said of the ruling factions. The English won out in 1755 when the British pushed the French Acadians out of the area. Many of them wound up migrating to Louisiana. Black settlers who were loyal to the Queen, those seeking escape from slavery, and others migrating from the Caribbean and searching for new a new home round out the four See drum, Page B7

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A “Drum!” performer plays the spoons during a segment about the French Acadian culture of Canada.

Jeremia Sparks, center, performs with other members of “Drum!” during the opening sequence of the Festival of Nations show at Dollywood.

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What do you get when you give young people the opportunity to develop their photography and baking skills? You get over 200 4-H members participating in the annual County 4-H Photography and Baking Contest. Regina Woods, local professional photographer, judged the photography contest. Winners included: n Younger Division Animals: first place, Will Archer, Pigeon Forge Primary; second place, Austin Marshall, Catons Chapel n Older Division Animals: first place, Shelby DeSoto, homeschool; second place, Chelsea Vega, Catons Chapel n Younger Division Building: first place, Sara Anne Bowyer, Pigeon Forge Middle; second place, Sterling Fisher, Pi Beta Phi n Older Division Building: first place, Tiffany Baisden, homeschool; second place, Kelsey Baisden, homeschool n Younger Division Landscapes: first place, Hawthorne Weeks, Seymour Intermediate; second place, Alex Alana, Sevierville Middle n Older Division

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50th Anniversary

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Darius and Carolyn Trentham Fine of Sevier County celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a weekend trip March 26, 2010, to Abingdon, Va., staying at the Martha Washington Inn and seeing a play at Barter Theater. T his was a gift from their children followed the next weekend with a family dinner in Dandridge. The couple was married March 26, 1960, in Sevierville. The wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents are the late Bruce and Doris Trentham. The husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents are Rachel Fine and the late Homer Fine. Darius Fine is owner of Fineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barber Shop in Pigeon Forge. Carolyn Fine is retired from the Sevier County School System.

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Darius and Carolyn Trentham Fine have been married 50 years.

They have four children: Lisa Scott (Tim) of North Carolina; Sabra Owens (Terry) of Sevierville; Denise Meister (Paul) of Kentucky; Dara Cagle (Jay) of Newport. There are five grandchildren.

wedding policy The Mountain Press publishes wedding, engagement and anniversary announcements and photos free of charge to subscribers of the newspaper. There is a $25 charge, payable in advance, for others wishing to publish announcements. Deluxe (enlarged) photos for anniversaries and engagements are available for an additional $15 charge, payable in

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advance. â&#x2013; Wedding, engagement and anniversary announcement forms are available. Announcements must be on appropriate forms. â&#x2013; Responses should be typed or neatly printed in blue or black ink and must include a contact phone number. The phone number is not for publication.

school lunch menu Sevier County School breakfast and lunch menus for Monday through Friday are as follows:

Monday

Breakfast: Choice of juice/fruit, cereal (hot/ cold), sausage biscuits, toast/muffin, pancakes/ waffles, fruit yogurt; milk. Lunch: Choice of crispito, grilled cheese sandwich, salad bar or bowl; chili/ vegetable soup, mixed raw vegetables with ranch dip, fruit or managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice; fruit/cookie; milk.

Tuesday

Breakfast: Choice of juice/fruit, cereal (hot/ cold), breakfast pizza, toast, sausage biscuit; milk. Lunch: Choice of chicken patty, chicken nuggets, salad bar or bowl; peas and carrots, lettuce leaf, tomato, baked fries, fresh fruit, or managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice; baked fruit dessert; milk.

Thursday Breakfast: Choice of juice/fruit, cereal (hot/ cold), sausage biscuits, breakfast burrito, Danish/ sweet roll; milk. Lunch: Choice of turkey ham, salad bar or bowl; carrots/peas/broccoli, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cooked apples, fresh fruit or managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice; homemade rolls; fresh fruit; milk.

Friday

Breakfast: Choice of juice/fruit, cereal (hot/ cold), sausage biscuit, breakfast pizza, gravy; milk. Lunch: Choice of lasagna/spaghetti, beef-aroni, baked ziti, salad bar or bowl; salad, green beans, applesauce, fresh fruit or managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice; breadsticks, garlic cheddar biscuits, pasta; cookie; milk.

The community is invited to University of Tennessee Medical Center Heart Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open house on Thursday.

Heart Hospital open house set Submitted Report KNOXVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The employees and physicians of the University of Tennessee Medical Center has scheduled the grand opening of its Heart Hospital. The facility will be the only one of its kind in the region, with physicians, staff and services dedicated to the care of cardiovascular disease. The medical center is holding an open house from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the new hospital, located at the front of the main UT Medical Center campus on Alcoa Highway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve constructed the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedicated heart hospital to best serve the cardiovascular needs of those in our community, it would be an honor for community members to join us in the celebration of the opening of this unique facility,â&#x20AC;? said Joe Landsman, president and CEO. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ground floor of the heart hospital serves as the new main front

Wednesday

Breakfast: Choice of juice/fruit, cereal (hot/ cold), sausage/biscuit, French toast sticks, eggs/ bacon; milk Lunch: Choice of pizza, cheese bread sticks, salad bar or bowl; tossed salad, corn, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit, marinara sauce, or managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice; fruit/ cookie; milk.

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The Mountain Press ◆ Sunday, April 18, 2010

Public pulpit

May we all live lives so our colors shine brightly By ALTA RAPER Have you ever stopped to think what a dull place this world would be if there were no color? Color plays such an important part in our lives!! It brings us as much joy and beauty as sunshine brings warmth and contentment. Spring’s garden of color is in full bloom here in Pittman Center. You should see the yellow forsythia and the white Bradford pear trees in bloom. Magnificent! Morning always finds smoke on the mountains, as soft white clouds nestle themselves down into the misty green of the trees. The red buds, the soft pink and white of the dogwoods and other flowering trees gracing the landscape are now beginning to splash the mountainside with every shade of green imaginable, spring green, leaf green, apple green, lime green, brilliant

and shimmering shades, glorious in their beauty. The early changing trees, especially the weeping willows by the creek, are already wearing new spring coats; awesome in the ever changing colors of the mountains. I am doing my best to get out and enjoy these glorious brush strokes of color painted by the hand of God. I want them imprinted indelibly into my heart, mind and soul; these colors warm me, brighten me, and lift me up as nothing else can. An important lesson is here in these changing colors; it doesn’t matter how long your colors last in this world, but how brightly they shine while they are here. Souls are beautiful, too, and just as each season has its own unique colors so does each soul possess colors of its own. We have the capacity to be bright, joyous and a pleasure to be around or dull, lifeless

and dreary. I have known some truly beautiful souls and many are still with me today. The colors of their lives make me smile and my own life shines brighter because of their presence. May we all live as beautifully as we can and let our colors shine as brightly as possible with boundless love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and absolute delight. And we shall live, love and laugh … to the fullest. “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord … He is like a tree planted along a riverbank … its leaves stay green and it goes right on producing all its luscious fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 The Living Bible. — Alta Raper is pastor of Pittman Center Circuit of the United Methodist Church: Burnett Memorial UMC in Pittman Center, Webb’s Creek UMC just off 321 in Gatlinburg, and Shults Grove UMC in Cosby.

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Antioch Revival

Revival at Antioch Baptist Church, 619 White School Road, Clyde Martin preaching; music led by Mark Martin, 10:45 a.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. April 19-21.

Seymour UMC Youth

Seymour United Methodist youth meet 4:30 p.m. for discipleship training; 5:30 supper; 6 activities; 6:15 Bible study. 573-9711.

Renewal and Revival

Service of renewal and revival 6:30 p.m., Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 1828 Middle Creek Road, Pigeon Forge. Speaker Rev. Joe Green of First Alcoa United Methodist. 216-2066.

Old Harp Singing

Sunday, 7 p.m. MondayFriday. Evangelist Donnie Harvey.

Pilgrim’s Covenant

Pilgrim’s Covenant Church meets at 2 p.m. at American Legion building in Sevierville for remainder of April.

monday, apr. 19 Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace Women’s Bible 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn. 436-0313.

tuesday, apr. 20 Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers men’s Bible study: n 6:30 p.m., 1328 Old Newport Highway, Sevierville. 908-0591. n 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mt. Drive, Sevierville. (865) 310-7831.

Old Harp shape note singing 7 p.m. Middle Creek UMC, 1828 Middle Creek Road, Pigeon Forge. 428-0874.

wednesday, apr. 21 Middle Creek UMC

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

Youth Blast

Henderson’s Chapel Youth Blast at Spin City with Joey Matthews, speaker. For details call Randy McLeod, 912-282-7143 or Eddie Perryman, 654-5901.

Smoky Mountain Bible Institute Lesson #10 Welcome to class. Please take out your Bibles and prepare to take copious notes as the information that follows is of great value…. Let’s break out our brush again and knock some dust off more interesting archeological artifacts. This veritable mountain of ancient treasures all makes perfect sense in light of God’s truth. But I will try to give a more abbreviated list or we will never get out of the field of archeology. Cities: here is a small list of Middle Eastern cities or towns that either have or have had archeological digs that validate biblical chronologies with regard to those places: Gezer, Shiloh, Ashdod, Beth Shemesh, the pool at Gibia, Gibeah, Beth Shean, Jerusalem, Beersheba, Samaria, Hazor, Carchemish, Babylon, Suza, Nazereth, Bethsaida, Cana, Capernaum, Gergesa, Sychar, Jericho, Bethany, Tiberias, Ceasarea Philippi, Megiddo, Sepphoris, the ten cities of the Decapolis, Damascus, Areopagus, Corinth, Ephesus, multiple Antioch’s, Thessalonica, Smyrna, Pergamum, and Sardis, this is really only a very small sampling of a very large list of such places. House of David: is the inscription found on a piece of stone at Tel Dan, this is the first extra biblical mention of King David. Ivory: decorative ivory ornaments, and other objects with Hebrew inscriptions have been found in several sites in Palestine dating to the time of King Solomon. They may not come from his ivory and gold covered throne but they do give evidence of a unique craft in use at the time and place of the biblical Solomon. Ancient donation receipt: ostracon, the word for pieces of pottery used for notes, messages and receipts. Because they are made of pottery they can be dated very accurately. There is a 2800 year old ostracon that is a receipt for a donation of 3 shekels to the house of Yahweh. Hmmmm Solomon’s Temple anyone??? Royal Seals: a number of royals seals carved out of precious stone have been discovered. These seals bear the names of Uzziah, Hoshea, Hezekiah and Solomon. They went to a lot of trouble to carve these stones for kings that many skeptics say never existed and are the stuff of cultural legend not history. Things carved in Stone: there are many things carved in stone that are a real problem for those who seek to dismiss biblical history. On a Moabite stone King Mesha brags of fighting off the king of the Israel and even uses that phrase “house of David” on the stone. Shalmaneser’s black obelisk brags of conquering the Israelites. Lachish has a 62 foot long relief boasting of defeat of Israel and Sennacherib had a 15 inch tall 6 sided prism carved claiming to have vanquished Israel. Pharaoh Shishak describes on the walls of the temple of Karnack about invading Judah around 925 BC. A lot of kings had a lot of carving done to brag of their defeat of Israel that just happens to jive chronologically with scripture. And for those who would argue that the Israelites were just a small band of nomads. Consider this, do kings brag about destroying a large and powerful nation or do they brag about defeating a small band of shepherds. When you put it that way the stone seems to speak for itself. I think we will have done a pretty through summary of the field of archeology in a few more sessions so that we can them move on to the realm of general science by this summer sometime. Thanks for attending S.M.B.I. …class dismissed.

In Christ, Pastor Robert Portier Saint Paul Lutheran Church 1610 Pullen Road, Sevierville TN 865-429-6023 Service times: Sun 8:30 & 11:00, Wed 7 PM

thursday, apr. 22 Women’s Bible Study

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Wildflower Pilgrimage has rich 60-year history Submitted Report GATLINBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The 60th Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage began with botanists from the University of Tennessee. It now involves as many as 1,000 participants. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pilgrimage â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a five-day exploration of plant and animal life â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will be April 21-25. Online registration is open at www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. Tickets are $75 per person for two or more days. Single-day tickets are available for $40. Student tickets are $10. For more information, call 436-7318, ext. 222, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays or visit www. springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. The first brochure was printed in two colors. During the first pilgrimage, some of leaders were local people, including Dick Burns, Dorothy MacLean, Mrs. George E. Brown, Mrs. Ernest Ogle and H.P. Strum. The event was housed at the Greystone Lodge. Here is a history as gleaned from an event publication at the time: â&#x20AC;&#x153;In January 1951, Bart Leiper, General Manager of Gatlinburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chamber of Commerce, wrote a letter to Samuel L. Meyer, Head of the University of Tennessee Botany Department, to ask, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Would it be feasible to promote some sort of a Spring flower jubilee among the botany classes of nearby areas, headed, perhaps, by your own department.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fred Norris and Â Royal Shanks, from the Botany Department, worked with Arthur Stupka from Great Smoky Mountains National Park put together the first â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Annual Wildflower Pilgrimageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; heldÂ April 27,28, 29 of 1951.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;It consisted of 10 hikes and 11 leaders and was an instant success. From then to now the Botany and now the UT Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Departments have been an integral part in directing this program to its current 152 programs over five days with 115 leaders.Â Over the past 60 years, many of the hike leaders have been UTK faculty and their graduate students, and the graduate students of these graduate students.â&#x20AC;? Â For this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pilgrimage kickoff luncheon, Univerity of Tennessee interim president Jan Simek will speak at 7:30

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This 1951 letter from the Gatlinburg Chamber to the university asks for some pilgrimage participation.

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A page from the first brochure promoting the pilgrimage. p.m. April 23 at Mills Conference Center. His talk, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prehistoric Art in Tennessee,â&#x20AC;? will explore how prehistoric people in this area decorated their landscape with religious symbols. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration will also include a welcoming luncheon and salute to Theodore Roosevelt in honor of his role in founding Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is celebrating its 76th anniversary this year. The pilgrimageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roots sprang from professors Fred Norris and Royal Shanks, who worked closely with the park naturalist Art Stupka and

the city of Gatlinburg to provide an educational component. The first pilgrimage included a hundred participants. Within 30 years, it grew to include more than a thousand participants from over 30 states, explained Ken McFarland of UT Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ecology and evolutionary biology department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the beginning, the botany and now the ecology and evolutionary biology departments, have been an integral part in directing this event to its current 152 programs over five days with 115 leaders,â&#x20AC;? said McFarland, chairman of the pilgrimage organiz-

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TDOT road work scheduled this week Submitted report Here is a Tennessee Department of Transportation update on scheduled work this week in Sevier County: n U.S.441/SR 71 (Spur) between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg: On Tuesday, motorists should be alert for a lane closure on 441 northbound beginning after 9 a.m. as crews complete final installation of pavement markings between King Branch Road and Conner Heights Road. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic and expect potential delays through this area. n SRÂ 35 (Chapman Highway) bridges over Gist Creek between Whiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Road and Tarwater Road: Motorists traveling through this area should be alert for lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge construction project. Motorists should use extreme caution, reduce

speed and be alert for new and changing conditions through this area. n SRÂ 338Â (Boyds Creek Highway) in Seymour at Old Sevierville Pike: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, and workers present throughout thisÂ intersection improvementÂ project. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area. n SRÂ 454 between Glades Road and 416: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, construction personnel and equipment present through this construction project. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area. n SR 66 in Sevierville between 338 (Boyds Creek) and Nichols Street: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, and workers present throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both

directions may occur daily through this project for blasting and utility operations. Between 9 p.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday, motorists should be alert for mobile lane closures in both directions as crews replace raised pavement markers. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area. For updated project information, go to http://www. tdot.state.tn.us/highway66. n LeConte Street over West Prong of the Little Pigeon River in Gatlinburg: LeConte Street has been reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should use extreme caution in this area. n Roaring Fork Extension Road over Roaring Fork Creek in Gatlinburg: Motorists should be alert for construction and temporary detours in this area.

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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 4280748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress. com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

sunday, april 18 Sunday Night Alive

Gatlinburg First UMC, 6 p.m., fellowship of contemporary music and worship followed by a hot meal. 436-4691.

Antioch Revival

Revival at Antioch Baptist Church, 619 White School Road, Clyde Martin preaching; music led by Mark Martin, 10:45 a.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. April 19-21.

Seymour UMC Youth

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Bariatric Surgery

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Women’s Bible Study

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Hot Meals

Hot Meals For Hungry Hearts 5:30-6:30 p.m., Henderson Chapel Baptist Church, 407 Henderson Road, Pigeon Forge. Sponsored by Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries.

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Seymour United Methodist youth meet 4:30 p.m. for discipleship training; 5:30 supper; 6 activities; 6:15 Bible study. 573-9711.

Sevier County Republican Party meets 6 p.m. at courthouse. 4533882 or 368-3833.

Renewal and Revival

Sevier County Crewettes meets at 7 p.m. at Rescue Squad. 453-3861 or 453-8572.

Service of renewal and revival 6:30 p.m., Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 1828 Middle Creek Road, Pigeon Forge. Speaker Rev. Joe Green of First Alcoa United Methodist. 216-2066.

Hurst Chapel Revival

Hurst Chapel Bapitst Church revival 6 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. MondayFriday. Evangelist Donnie Harvey.

Crewettes

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Hot Meals for Hungry Hearts served from 5:306:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Second Baptist Church, Pigeon Street off Chapman Highway.

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founding cultures represented in “Drum!” A rousing gospel segment celebrates the freedoms the settlers fought for. “People don’t know what to expect when they come see it,” said singer and drummer Jeremiah Sparks. “They think it’s going to be just a lot of drums, but it’s a very educational piece that shows what happens wen cultures come together. “It’s good to embrace your own culture, but it’s just as important to embrace each other’s,” he said. That was one of the pulls for Dollywood officials, who chose to bring “Drum!” to the park.

Gatekeepers men’s Bible study: n 6:30 p.m., 1328 Old Newport Highway, Sevierville. 908-0591. n 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mt. Drive, Sevierville. (865) 310-7831.

Old Harp Singing

Old Harp shape note singing 7 p.m. Middle Creek UMC, 1828 Middle Creek Road, Pigeon Forge. 4280874.

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

Youth Blast

Henderson’s Chapel Youth Blast at Spin City with Joey Matthews, speaker. For details call Randy McLeod, 912-282-7143 or Eddie Perryman, 654-5901.

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Dave Anderson, director of special events, said they felt guests at Dollywood would be able to relate to the message. Anderson also admits there are some similarities between “Drum!” and “Sha-Kon-O-Hey!”, which premiered last year and tells the story of the Cherokee, the East Tennessee settlers and how they were affected by the creation of the National Park. “It starts and tells the history there as well, the native culture and then the settlers and different groups who all lived there. The Irish and the Scottish influence and how they all got moved out,” Anderson

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Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 9 a.m. UMC Pigeon Forge

Tea/Fashion Show

Tea and fashion show benefit for Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center, 2-5 p.m., Music Road, Pigeon Forge. $35; $250 table of eight. 774-1777.

Pilgrim’s Covenant

Pilgrim’s Covenant Church meets at 2 p.m. at American Legion building in Sevierville for remainder of April.

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The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: Barge Cauthen & Associates, Inc. 9047 Executive Park Drive, Suite 221 Knoxville, Tennessee 37923

Minority Business Bureau McGraw-Hill, Dodge Room Knoxville Builders Exchange Prospective bidders may obtain copies of the Contract Documents at the office of Barge Cauthen & Associates, Inc., 9047 Executive Park Drive, Suite 221, Knoxville, TN 37923. A deposit of $200.00 is required for one set of Contract Documents. All bid deposit checks or drafts shall be made payable to Barge Cauthen & Associates, Inc., Requirements for bid deposit refunds can be found in the expanded Advertisement for Bids bound within the Project Manual. All bidders must be licensed Contractors as required by the Contractors Licensing Act of 1994 (TCA-626-119) with all bid submittals conforming to the State of Tennessee requirements. All bidders shall provide evidence of a license in the appropriate classification before a bid can be considered. Reference is made to the Instructions to Bidders for Contracts contained in the Project Manual for further bidding information. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. At a non-mandatory prebid conference will be held at the administrative office of the Sevierville Housing Authority, 500 Leo Sharp Road, Sevierville, Tennessee, for the purpose of answering questions bidders may have and to consider any suggestions they may wish to make concerning the project. A walk-through of the project(s) will be held by the Owner following the prebid conference on April 28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. SEVIERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY Mr. Ronald Franklin, Executive Director Date issued: April 12, 2010 04/12/2010 04/18/2010

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Public Notice Notice of Completion This is to hereby notify that the construction of the Pearl Valley water line will be completed by April 23, 2010. All questions should be directed to Roger Sims, Water Superintendent, 125 Court Ave., Suite 102E, Sevierville, TN 37862, 865-774-3623. 04/16/2010 04/17/2010 04/18/2010

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DIXIE STAMPEDE "Southern Belle" Greeters Now looking for outgoing, energetic people with a focus on excellent guest service to fill the role as a "Southern Belle" Greeter. This position will greet guests at our ticket office in Dollywood. Applicants must be charismatic and engaging with the ability to attract guests to learn more about our unique dinner experience. Previous character acting or theatrical experience is desired. Starting pay is $9.00/hr. We are also accepting applications for the following positions: •Carriage Room Attendants •Production Tech •Night Audit •Sales Agents Health, dental, vision and life insurance is available. 401k plan with company match. Free admission to Dixie Stampede, Dollywood and Dollywood Splash Country. Free or reduced rates for many other area attractions. Apply in person at the Human Resources Office, 3910 Nellie

Help brighten the lives of elderly in our community. Provide non-medical companionship and home-care services to help seniors remain at home for as long as possible. To learn more, contact Home Instead Senior Care Toll-free employment line: 1-877-581-5800 or homeinstead.com/ 428 Gwens Bail Bonds hiring Agent. Send resume to gwenmoore07@comcast.net. Hospitality Housekeeping Job. Full & part time positions. Year round employment. Background search required, be able to communicate well, reliable & neat appearance. Call 865-654-8108. Johnson Pest Control is now hiring Service Technicians. Apply at 218 Bruce St, Sevierville between 8am-4pm. Local resort now hiring Part-time Housekeepers. Must be able to work weekends and have dependable transportation. Experience preferred. Applications are available at 746 Ski Mountain Road, Gatlinburg or resumes can be faxed to 865/436-4657.

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Registered Nurse Seymour, FullTimeProvides general nursing care to patients in the outpatient integrated clinical setting. To download the required application, visit our web site at w w w. c h e r o k e e health.com. Fax 865-934-6783. EOE. Smoke-free health environment

Days Inn Apple Valley in Severiville hiring for Experienced Front Desk Clerk, Apply in person at 1841 Parkway.

Gatlinburg Falls Resort Front desk reservationistPT/FT Nights & weekends required. Must be dependable, adaptable, flexible and able to multitask efficiently. Please apply in person. Contact: Miranda Lewis 865-436-6333

Mechanic Needed, Must have own tools, Experience in R&R Transmissions. Please call 865-453-2547. Now Hiring Housekeeping. 419-6812145. Housekeeper Needed $10/hr Full-time Apply Lid’l Dolly’s at traffic light #4 Riding Stables Guides Needed, Experience a must. Must have dependable transportation, Must be at least 21yrs. and older. Call 865-654-0721 Sevier Check Cashing Co. Customer Service. $26K start. No exp. ok We offer paid holidays, paid vacation, no Sundays, no nights. Candidate requirements: stable job history, basic math, cash handling exp., attention to details, friendly, energetic, outgoing, high school graduate, good personal credit history. Resumes: MDB, 8018 Kingston Pike, Knox TN 37919. Outgoing, Confident, Money Motivated Sales Representative Needed. Do you have what it takes to thrive in a competitive, fast paced environment? Experience is a plus; personality is required. Send your resume/cover letter t o wendy.kinion@blu egreencopr.com. More aggressive applicants are encouraged to call 608-697-9970 directly to request an interview.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on A pril 26, 2010 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Bobby W. Booher, married and wife, Germaine Carol Booher, to Crossroad Title, Trustee, on January 7, 2008 at Book 2991, Page 575 conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: First Horizon Home Loans, A Division of First Tennessee Bank National Association The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Third (3rd) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot Number 30 Thunder Ridge Subdivision, as the same appears on a plat of record in the Sevier County, Tennessee, Register’s Office in Map Book 22, at Page 154, to which reference is here made for exact legal description of said property. Street Address: 2820 Holly Drive Sevierville, TN 37876 Current Owner(s) of Property: Bobby W. Booher and wife, Germaine Carol Booher The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2820 Holly Drive, Sevierville, TN 37876, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

236 GENERAL Customer Service NYSE Earn up to $1000+ per week! No sales, paid training and no experience necessary. EOE. Call Rachael between 8am - 3pm @865225-1338.

Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. 09-013273 April 4, 11 & 18, 2010

238 HOTEL/MOTEL Best Western Plaza Inn, Pigeon Forge is hiring for a part time Breakfast Attendant. Apply in person. Best Western Zoder’s Inn, 402 ParkwayGatlinburg. Desk Clerk Positions. 3 p.m.-11 p.m. shift. Part time to Full time 3 to 5 Days per Week. No Experience Necessary. Excellent starting pay. Apply in person. No Phone Calls Please. CLARION INN & SUITES Looking for dependable, detailed and customer service oriented personnel. Now accepting applications for the following full time positions:

Room Attendants & Assistant Director of Housekeeping Accepting applications 1100 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN. Clarion Inn Willow River 1990 Winfield Dunn Parkway (Hwy 66) Sevierville. Is now hiring front desk, housekeeping & maintenance staff. Apply in person.

Front Desk Clerks and Housekeepers. Apply in person at Red Roof Inn, PF.

Full time Guest Services position available at Laurel Point Resort, Gat. Benefits incl. Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, 401K avail. 2 wks. vacation after 6 mo. Must be able to work weekends and evenings. Starting at $9/hr. Background and Drug Tests required. Apply in person at 805 Ski Mtn. Rd. or call: 865-436-3472 for more information.

GREAT BENEFITS! PARK VISTA HOTEL Guest Services Manager Restaurant Supervisor Banquet Server Apply in person – HR Dept 705 Airport Road (light #8) - Gatlinburg or www.davidsonhotels.com EOE/AA

LOOKING FOR General Manager certified in hotel management. Front Desk Clerk experience required & Maintenance Person experienced required FOR UPSCALE HOTEL send resume to: PO Box 4810 S Sevierville, TN 37864

MasterCorp Inc., is hiring Housekeepers and Supervisors. We offer excellent wages, training, and weekly pay. Must be able to work weekends. Please apply in person on Mondays and Tuesdays between 10am -2pm. Holiday Inn Vacations 404 Historic Nature Trail Gatlinburg, TN MasterCorp Inc., is hiring Housekeepers and Supervisors. We offer excellent wages, training, and weekly pay. Must be able to work weekends. Please apply in person. Wyndham Smoky Mtns 275 Rainbow Rd. Servierville, TN

MasterCorp Inc., is hiring Housekeepers, Janitorial (part-time) and Laundry. We offer excellent wages, training, and weekly pay. Must be able to work weekends. Call 865621-7128. MasterCorp Inc., is hiring Housekeepers and Supervisors. We offer excellent wages, training, and weekly pay. Must be able to work weekends. Call 865436-1026 and 865621-7120.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on M ay 12, 2010 at 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Jody Marion Hodges and Patricia Gay Hodges, husband and wife, to William Rosenberg, Trustee, on May 6, 2003 at Book 1689, Page 403conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage, successor by merger to Union Planters Bank, National Association The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Second (2nd) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, within the corporate limits of the City of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to wit:Lot 8, of Mountain Shadows Resort Community, as the same appears on a plat of record in Large Map Book 1, Page 61, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Street Address: 427 Montview Way Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Current Owner(s) of Property: Jody Marion Hodges and wife, Patricia Gay Hodges The street address of the above described property is believed to be 427 Montview Way, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. Terms of Sale will be public auction, for cash, free and clear of rights of homestead, redemption and dower, and the rights of Jody Marion Hodges and Patricia Gay Hodges, husband and wife, and those claiming through them, and subject to the right of redemption by the DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE by reason of tax lien of record in Book 3038 Page 154, Register’s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee, subject to any accrued taxes and restrictions. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. 10-001683 April 4, 11 & 18, 2010

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Front Desk Position 3pm-11pm. Call for interview at 4281299.

Apartment Manager needed to manage senior apartment complex in Seymour. High School diploma or GED required. Must have valid TN driver's license and proof of auto insurance. Full-time. Please mail resume to: VHDC, Apt. Manager, 407 East Main Street, Morristown, TN 37814. Position is open until filled. EOE.

Microtel now hiring front desk. Gatlinburg traffic light #8 436-0107 Music Road Hotel now hiring seasonal employees. Engineering/ Maintenance & Front Desk. Please Apply in person 303 Henderson Chapel Rd Now hiring Front Desk Clerk. Apply in person at Park Tower Inn, PF. Overnight Rental Company seeks experienced, detail oriented individual for the housekeeping department. The duties include inspecting, cleaning, some lifting and administrative tasks. Good starting wage and benefits based upon experience. Please send resume to P.O. Box 667, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868-0067 Part-time Desk Clerk and Housekeeper needed. Apply at Smoky Meadows Lodge, P.F. 865453-4625. Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort 915 Westgate Resorts Rd., Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Tel: 865-430-4788. (Across from the Gatlinburg Welcome Center on the Spur. Turn into Little Smoky Road). Apply in Person Groundsperson Restaurant Supervisor Admin. Assist Security Officer Marketing Rep (OPC) Kitchen Mgr./Chef Restaurant Servers Restaurant Cooks Housekeepers General Maintenance Front Desk Agents Carpenter Night Auditor Laundry Supervisor Guest Relations Agt. Host/Hostess Telephone Operator Golf Cart Attendant Drug & Smoke Free Workplace EOE

244 RETAIL questions, stocking shelves, etc. Experience in retail sales. Hiring rate: $9.35/hr. + 25Â˘ increase after 90days. To request an application, contact Kelli at (865) 436-7318 ext. 228 or Kelli@GSMAssoc. org. Applications accepted until positions filled.

K.T.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill now hiring servers & greeters. New applicants only. Apply in person after 2 p.m., Tanger Outlet Mall. Now accepting applications for servers and host. Apply in person Outback Steakhouse, 611 Parkway, Sev. 865-429-3085.

NOW HIRING PM Servers & Cooks. Apply Daily 3-6 PM: Melâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner 119 Wears Valley Rd. Pigeon Forge

Now hiring retail cash. & p.m. server. Apply in person at Cracker Barrel 2285 Parkway P.F. EOE. 244 RETAIL JOB OPENING: Retail Sales Positions Great Smoky Mountains Association is looking for 3 seasonal sales assistants who love GSM National Park and enjoy retail. Work locations include Cades Cove & Townsend VC, Sugarlands VC and Dollywood. Duties include ringing up sales, answering visitor

307 CHILDCARE Will

babysit in my home. Marlene Grey 453-3325. 356 STORAGE BUILDINGS

10X10 or 10X20 SELF STORAGE

242 RESTAURANT FIVE GUYS Burgers & Fries NOW HIRING fun, outgoing reliable shift leaders & crew w/a passion for service & a high energy level. Competitive wages, flex. hours, incentive pgms., empl. meals, adv. opportunities. Call Gatlinburg Career Ctr. 865-436-5131.

555 GARAGE & YARD SALES

245 SALES Gatlinburg fine jewelry store needs parttime sales associates. Looking for high-energy, outgoing well-polished, non-smoker applicants. Must be available evenings and weekends. Previous jewelry/retail experience preferred. Apply in person at Myrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry, 962 Parkway, Gatlinburg. Parking provided.

Convenient Location! 411 South, left on Robert Henderson Rd., 1/4 mil on right at Riverwalk Apts.

429-2962 368 LAWN SERVICES Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lawn Mowing Service. Call for free estimate. 865216-6079. Radford Green. 388 MISC. SERVICE Offering Auto Detailing, Will come to you. Call for details 865-654-2114

500 MERCHANDISE Looking for part time sales help. Flexible schedule, nights & weekends req. Sales exp. a plus. Apply in person at Xtreme Cellular at 611 Parkway, Gat. 865-430-2416.

Sales Part time needed weekends. Upbeat responsible person. . Good wage. Bonuses & benefits. Apply by phone 436-8445

249 RESERVATIONIST Established Gatlinburg resort now hiring Front Desk Representatives/ Reservationists. Job responsibilities will include answering incoming calls, recording reservations, creating welcome packets, assist guests with resort/local information, etc. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel preferred. Please email resumes to Office@ClubChalet.com or send by fax to 436-4657.

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555 GARAGE & YARD SALES Cabin Contents Sale Sat & Sun 10am4pm 3419 No Business Way. 6805119

Foreclosure Sale. All appliances, furniture, antiques must be sold. 1208 East Parkway behind Gatlinburg Post Office. Fri-Thurs. 11 a.m.-5p.m.

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Pigeon Forge 865-453-4905

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

436-4471 or 621-2941

FOR SALE Heavy Duty Bunk Bed Frame, $250; Single bed frame, $125; 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; P/T picnic table, $175; 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; P/T Picnic table, $150; 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; P/T kids picnic table, $125. Five year guarantee Phone Tim 423608-6962

6 UT Football Season Tkts. for Sale, Must Sale! Call 865-680-4312

$169.77+

557 MISC. SALES

565 TICKET SALES

Weekly Rentals

693 ROOMS FOR RENT

ROOMS FOR RENT Weekly Low Rates $110.00 + tax 436-5179 Greystone Rentals Red Carpet Inn 349 East Parkway Gatlinburg, TN

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE

Gatlinburg Rooms for Rent Furnished All Utilities, Cable and Tax included

$100 per week 865-621-2941

428 Park Rd.

near trolley stop

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

800-359-8913

601 TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT Near I-40, like new, 3BR/2BA Townhouse. $750/mo. Call Terri Williams o/a 865-556-4111.

581 PETS

605 BUSINESS RENTALS

English Bulldog Puppies For Sale 11 weeks old. AKC Registered, Shots, In good condition. $600. Call 4538219 or email readyfat@yahoo.c om

Modern ofďŹ ce space for lease $550/mo. Great location in Sevierville Business district Price includes all utilities, internet & phone service Kitchen Break Area Ample Parking Prime Choice Realty

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Happy Jack LiquivicÂŽ: Recognized safe & effective against hook & roundworms by US Center for Veterinary Medicine. SEVIER FARMERS COOP 453-7101. www.happyjackinc. com

Great professional office space for rent. Must see! 1400 sq ft. Call Joanna 865-774-8885. EOE M/F/H

585 GARDEN EQUIPMENT

Office space, retail showroom & warehouse. 1200-6400 SF, Sev. area. Call 865-388-5455.

10HP Craftsman Chipper/Shredder for sale. $200. 4364757. 589 FURNITURE

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Retail shops in The Village shopping center downtown Gatlinburg. 865-4363995 or 803-5950

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

453-0727

610 DUPLEX FOR RENT 3BR duplex $700 mth + deposit Call Barbara 865-368-5338

REGISTERED NURSES Advance your career with a growing team of health care professionals!

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

693 ROOMS FOR RENT

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Moving Sale Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun on 416 South in Richardson Cove Community turn left at A&W Concrete Plant and follow signs. Patio sets, furniture, 52 in flat screen TV, computer and lots of Rooster items and much much more.

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Caris is seeking talented RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to help us continue to provide excellent hospice care in Sevierville, TN and surrounding communities. Computer skills are needed. To join our great team please apply online: www.carishealthcare.com Click on the Career Tab Then Click Apply Now Or send resume to: LHardy@carishealthcare.com EOE

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105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

Yard Mowing & Weedeating Yard Clean up Hauling Trash & Brush Trees Cut & Removal & Trimmed

865-654-0892

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Washam And Ward Mowing & Landscaping Any of your maintenance needs inside or out Free Estimates

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Home 453-1328 Cell 604-6707

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R.J.M. Construction Home Improvement Remodeling

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The Mountain Press Sunday, April 18, 2010 693 ROOMS FOR RENT

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

$300 mo. + 1/2 util Nice house, Sev, near Seymour. 865-365-1089.

1Bedroom Apt., w/d, stove, refrig. furn. $475/mo., + dep. 865-436-4107 or 436-7379.

Furnished Chalet bedroom for rent. $87.50 week. Close to Pigeon Forge. Fully loaded. 428-6638

699 HOME RENTALS $550 to $950+. Wanda Galli Realty Exec. 680-5119 or 7744307.

Seymour, Van Gilder, very nice 3br/2ba w/garage

$900 mo. 865-933-9775 or visit www.rentalhouseonline.com

Room for female in res. W/D, TV., Grt. Kit., yard, creek, $110 wk./dep. incl. util. 661-7770.

Sevier County’s Best for 13 years

$1550 mo.

Spring Special Creek Place Eff. Studio w/ Util. $100-$145 Weekly/ Monthly. Clean, Trolley Route. 436-2115

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696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1 Bd apt Private patio entrance. Mtn view. 15min to Sev. Elec, water & TV incl’d No W/D $450 mth $250 D. dep. No pets or drugs. 429-6059

Spacious & Quiet! 2 BR / 2 BA Apts. for Rent in Wears Valley From $650/mo. 12 Mo. Lease Pets Allowed (865) 329-7807

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

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BOB RENTS Pigeon Forge 2BR/2BA

PF near Spur 2BR. Deposit. No pets. $550 per mth. 865453-8496

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RIVERWALK 1BR/1BA TO 2BR/2BA $545.00 to $695.00 865-429-2962

New Center

697 CONDO RENTALS

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Sevierville 2BR/1.5BA 865-774-5919

Kodak: 2BR 2BA 1 level No pets. $600 w/$550 dep.

932-2613 Boyd’s Creek area.

Apt. for rent $600 mth

2BR/1BA Fridge, stove, dishwasher, W/D hkup. $600. 2BD/1.5BA Condo, $700. 3BD/2BA House $800. 924-4761.

$600 damage dep.

No pets.

Now Leasing, New Apartments in Gatlinburg

behind GP High School near trolley stop

698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

2 BR / 1 BA $585/mo.

2 & 3BR mobile homes for rent Must have refs. Call for info 428-3096

850-5700 Sevierville Town House, 2 large BR, 1.5 BA, covered porch, $

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2BR/2BA located in New Center area $500/mo & up $350 damage dep. Call for appt.

428-5157 599-6215

Nice Homes Kodak ~No Pets~

2BR/2BA $475 2BR/1BA $385 Incl. Appl., C H/A, Deck

865-607-0392 2 & 3 BR Homes

Pine Knob Mountain View Swimming Pool 1 & 2 BR avail. Some Pets OK. $400 UP WATER INCLUDED Murrell Meadows 1/8 mile from Walters State College Allensville Road Walk to lake Reasonable Rates

654-7033

865-933-0504 2BD Mobile Home, no smoking, no pets. $135/wk. 1st, last + damage deposit due. 621-2300. 3BR/2BA rent to own. Seymour. $750/mo No pets. 865-7657929. 3BR/2BA Single wide trailer. Located on Pittman Center in Sev. No pets. No smoking. $600/mo. incl, water, 1st & last mo. rent req. 865-366-7045. Douglas Lake 2BR Private lot. $550 mth $350 dep. No pets. 865-428-9963 Nice, clean 2 or 3BR 2BA mobile homes off Interstate 40 Exit 402. Starting at $450 mth. No pets. 865-8502047 699 HOME RENTALS

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

NICE, CLEAN IN KODAK

4 BD / 2 BA + GARAGE 4 MILES FROM EXIT 407 $950/MONTH + DEPOSIT. NO PETS. 865-712-5238

2BD / 1BA House Sevierville Area on Parkway for lease with Side Storage Building

850-2487

Sevierville 3BR/2BA Garage/basement Swimming Pool

Call 428-5161 Hwy 321 Pittman Center area. 1&2 BR cabin on creek. Fully furnished. Utilities included. $225 & $250 wk. 850-2487

Lg. Home on Lake for lease in Kodak Minutes from 407 4 BR / 4+ BA, Lg. Deck, 2 Fireplaces $2,000/mo.

850-2483

699 HOME RENTALS

HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

2BR 1BA house W/D hkup, garage, in city limits, lot with yard. $600 + dep. 453-2912

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

3BD/2BA Lawn Maintance free Incl. $1000.mth / pet friendly. Kodak area, Also 2 houses in Dandridge Call 865-258-8966 3BR 2BA $850. Plus dep. 1200sq.ft. New Center 865654-0222. 4BR 3BA $1000 mth 2610 Surftide Dr in Dandridge off Exit 407. Lake access, lake view. 865405-1478. 4BR custom built log cabin on a corner lot. Fully furn. $2400 per mth. Will consider lease/purchase 865-573-6859

710 HOMES FOR SALE

3BR/1.5BA, Boyds Crk App. 1900 SF, 1 ac. $219,000. 225647-7355.

722 BUSINESS BUILDINGS

943 AUTOMOBILE SALES

Storage Building For Sale,Rent or lease. 3000 sq ft. Low rent. Call for details. 680-5764

2002 JAGUAR X-type, 3.0, gray w/black interior. Nice car. $5,000 OBO. Call 865-607-6542.

LeConte Landing, Reduced. 3BR 2BA, Brick, May trade smaller home. 865414-0117.

New 3 bd, 2 ba, basement rancher, 2 cg, beautiful mtn. views! $159,900. O/A.865.599.2886.

829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES

Nice House & Shop, 3BD/3BA,w/fpl Finished Basement with rec. rm. 2400sq.ft. total, 3yr. old shop 1200sq,ft. with 2 roll up doors. Separate RV awing. $179,900. 3miles outside Maryville, in the country. For more info. call 865977-1808

16x80 above average. 3BR/2BA. On lot in Sev. $26,000. Call 865-898-6565.

NEW SINGLE WIDES & DOUBLE WIDES CHEAP PAYMENTS EASY - LOAN BY PHONE

865-453-0086

REALTY PLUS A Perfect Location. 2 blocks off Parkway near Walmart. 2BR/2BA w/carport, w/d & water furn. Approx. 1400 SF, non-smoking environment. No pets please. $750 month. Year lease. Call 865-453-5396. Beautiful 2BR Furn. Log Cabin for residential rent. Located between Gat. & P.F. $750 month. Call Business office:423-246-1500/ day or night For Rent 3BR 2BA $800 mth 865-6540221 FOR RENT-2 BR. 1 BA. Stepless Brick Ranch, PF $500 Dep. $600 Rent, Ref. required, No PETS Call 404392-8659. Gatlinburg: 2BR/1BA, No pets. Credit check, Sec. Dep. required. $600 mth 430-4222. GRANDVIEW 4BR 3BA 2 fp, views. $1100 mth. No Pets! ***Call: 428-4073***

710 HOMES FOR SALE 1.44 ACRES: 1BR, 2BA + extra rm., bsmt., 2 car garage. $110,000. Kathy 621-0450 Realty Plus 865428-8155

Foreclosure Sale, 3 BD / 2 BA House in Kodak Area Appraised Value $240,000 Selling Price $186,500 Call (865) 436-3565

2.80 Acres: 2BR/1BA brick/vinyl home. Bsmt., 2 car garage. $136,900. Kathy 621-0450 Realty Plus 4288155 Cobbly Knob 3BD/2BA Bsmt Rancher @ Webb Creek. Totally Remodled, 2 Car Garage, Covered Porch, Large Deck, New Kitchen, Etc. $179,900 OBO Brackfield & Assoc. 691-8195

Pigeon Forge. Newer 2BR 2BA, fp, swim pool. No pets. References. Tony 865-414-6611

House for Sale Great location in the Heart of Pigeon Forge 1400+ sq ft 3BR/2+BA Real wood floors New tile in bathrooms ***$139,000*** Not for rent or lease Call 865-850-6738

Really Nice 2BR 1BA Close in. Fully furnished. Fp, on river Nice lawn. $800 month 865-4535363

LEASE PURCHASE: 3BR custom built, acre corner lot. 2car garage, 14x30 screen porch. $2000/mo. Call 865-607-4792.

New construction, near hospital & schools. 2BR/2BA, $700/mo 865-963-6146.

LOW LOW PAYMENTS FHA LOANS CREDIT HOTLINES

Sevierville Homes 3BR Newer Home Move in ready! $79,900 ALICIA 809.3420

New Home 3BR/2BA 1656SF 2C Gar. $170,000 RENEE' 680.5564 2BR/2BA Newer Home, LG Kit. Vaulted Ceilings $109,900 ALICIA 809.3420 New Custom Home Over 2100 SF Fin. 3 Car Gar. Over 3000 SF unfinished 3 levels of living. Views $359,900 ALICIA 809.3420 Gatlinburg Rancher on Wooded Acre! 2400 SF 3BR/3BA Chalet Minutes to D o w n t o w n $239,000 Call JOE 696.7926 Gatlinburg 2 BR Chalet 3 min to downtown $142,000 Call JOE 696.7926 OWNER FINANCING 2 log cabins acros from Dollywood. $265,000 $15,000 down 6% Interest Call RENEE' 680.5564 Can't Sell your Home? Let us Rent it? Full Service Property Management Call JOE 696.7926 FOR RENT/TOWNHOME 1300 SF 2BR/1.5BA w/Garage Sevierville $695.00 mo. Call JOE 696.7926 Commercial Bldg. 1.15 AC. 1120Sf. 210 Ft.Rd Frontage $129,000 Joe 696.7926 w w w. R E A LT YPLUSRE.com 865-428-8155 505 Dolly Parton Parkway Sevierville, TN 37862

For Sale or Trade: 1992 Lincoln $800 OBO. Needs a little work. Fair cond. Also, 1985 Ford Ranger 4wd, need transmission work. $600 OBO. Call Betty at 774-1987. 945 TRUCK SALES

1996 Chev 2500 5.7 vortech, 2wd Good cond. inside & out. $2800. 428-4094

1st TIME BUYERS

New Construction Homes Starting at $89,900-$200,000

2BR/2BA New Townhome Lg. Master Pick Carpet colors $104,900 ALICIA 809.3420

1954 Chevrolet Trucks. 1, 3100 series. 2, 3600 series. Original trucks. 1, 5 window cab, drivable. $4200 for all. Call 865-5733814.

865-453-0086 711 CONDOS FOR SALE Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo in Pigeon Forge Located beside The Grand Hotel, between Red lights 5 & 6 Call or information (423) 253-4151 Riverstone Resort 4BR/4BA condo for sale. Call Mike 865-765-5303. 712 OPEN HOUSE Open House Sun 14pm, 1610 Spear Point Ln. 469K JUST REDUCED TO 379K! Gorgeous New Const./Boyd’s Creek. 253-4568, Century 21 Four Seasons 436-2121

831 MOBILE HOME PARK LOTS

2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab Truck, 4 door, 360/4wd, lift kit, new tires. 865-6804292. 950 MOTORCYCLE SALES

RV and Camp Sites

Indian Camp Creek Monthly or Yearly Utilities & wiﬁ Bathhouse & Laundromat Near the Park 850-2487 838 CAMPER RENTALS Camper lots for rent on Price Way. Prices start at $250 mth. May have pets. 865-654-8702

1977 Yamaha TT500 Trail bike, Excellent cond. Must see. $1400. Call 428-4094

We Buy Used Bikes! Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, Shane Tymon (865) 977-1669

2006 Suzuki Boulevard 900 miles, Mint cond. Garage kept. One owner, Metallic Blue and Black, Only $5500. Call 865654-5182

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Students at SCHS win for writing Submitted report Sevier County High School students took top honors in the Walters State Community College English Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual high school writing competition. n Grand prize winner: Iann Herrell n First prize poetry: Michael Hutton n First prize short story: Dylan Gamza n Honorable mention short story: Olivia Breeden n First prize play: Olivia Breeden n Selected for poetry publication: Jessica Black, Olivia Breeden, Michael Brett, Samuel Forman, Danielle Gibson, Jared Jones, Matthew Matheson, Claire McCarter, Eric McMullen, Austin Nave, Rebecca Ann Ratcliff, Michael Ratliff, Alisha Vogel, Jordan Whaley n Selected for short story publication: Olivia Breeden, Samuel Forman, Iann Herrell, Michael Ratliff, Jordan Tipton, Matt Wickham A copy of the anthology is in the school library.

Green Living Expo to be held Friday Submitted report GATLINBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation has partnered with Great Smoky Mountains Association to sponsor a free afternoon of speakers as part of the 60th annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage and Greener Living Expo. The Chamber-sponsored portion of the Greener Living Expo will take place from 2:30-6 p.m. Friday at Mills Conference Center, Ballrooms C and D. This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are necessary. Call the Gatlinburg Chamber at 4364178; Chamber members can register online. This event is an opportunity to learn from â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? leaders about environmental responsibility and existing local programs that can help protect the environment and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Registration will begin at 2:30 p.m., and guests will have several opportunities to explore the exhibits of the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage. The speakers at this event will be Tom Leonard, general manager for Sevier Solid Waste; Richard Buggeln, environmental consultant from the University of Tennessee; and for Keep Sevier Beautifulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elizabeth Reed.

The Mountain Press â&#x2014;&#x2020; Sunday, April 18, 2010

Computer recycling event planned Saturday Submitted Report SEVIERVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sevier County residents are invited to recycle their old computers for free with Goodwill. On Saturday, volunteers from Goodwill IndustriesKnoxville, Keep Sevier Beautiful and Sevier County Solid Waste will help recycle computers and computer accessories from 8 a.m.

Designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), April brings an annual opportunity to focus on awareness on sexual violence and its effect on women of all ages in this country. Verizon Wireless encourages everyone to support abuse victims by donating no-longer-used wireless phones, batteries and accessories to HopeLine. Old cell phones and accessories from any provider can be dropped off at the Sevierville store on Dolly Parton Parkway across from Food City â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or visit aboutus.vzw. com/communityservice/ hopeLineRecycling.html and download a free postage-paid shipping label to mail in your old cell phones.

keeps these harmful materials and excess plastics and metals out of landfills and water streams. Recycling provides jobs and training. Proceeds from donations benefit Goodwill Industries-Knoxville Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vocational training and employment opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment. All computers and com-

puter equipment are recycled through Dellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s product recycling programs, by certified environmental partners. Even though Goodwill will not be reselling computers

in its stores, each individual should delete all private and personal information. For more information visit www.reconnectpartnership. com or www.gwiktn.org.

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