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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 247 ■ September 4, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents

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Teen victim of drowning

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By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

5Can Bears keep rolling? SCHS takes on IMAC foe Patriots Sports, Page A8

5Glancing blow for N.C. Earl sideswipes North Carolina, make way to New England Nation, Page A3

World

Quake wakes up New Zealand 7.4 trembler causes damage, but only a few injuries

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Officials prepare to recover the body of 17-year-old Malachi B. Sancreek Friday morning from Douglas Lake. The teen drowned Thursday night while swimming with his brother and a friend.

DOUGLAS LAKE — A local boy has drowned after disappearing under the water of Douglas Lake during an outing Thursday evening. A family friend with diving experience found the body of Malachi B. Sancreek, 17, of 1018 Tanager Street in Sevierville at about 8 a.m. Friday. The young man was reportedly found in about 25 to 30 feet of water in an area off Dyke Road near a campground there. According to Sheriff Ron Seals, Sancreek was fishing from the bank of the lake with his 13-year-old brother and a friend when the trio decided to go for a swim. Witnesses reported seeing them paddling through a channel in the area. “The boys were swimming back to Sancreek shore when Sancreek yelled for help and stated he was too tired to swim back,” Seals said Friday. “He then went under and did not resurface.” The other two began yelling for help and their cries were heard by a person camping nearby who called 911. Emergency personnel responded to the scene about 7:30 p.m. and began a water recovery operation, Seals said. That effort lasted until 2 a.m. Friday morning, when it was finally called off because of the dark and to give the divers a break. By sunrise Friday the situation had turned to recovery and it only took a short time for a diver to locate the body. Crews in boats were then sent to carry the body back to shore where Sancreek’s family waited. In addition to sheriff’s deputies, the Sevier and Jefferson county rescue squads responded to the scene. They worked both off boats and from the shore, with the boys apparently fishing from a spot just across from an earthen dyke and near a campground on Dyke Road. See Drowning, Page A4

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Weather Today Sunny High: 78°

Tonight Mostly clear Low: 51° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries LaVonne M. Anke, 88 Clyde Borden Jr., 42 Robert F. Brittle, 71 Sonny Wilson Hayes, 74 Carole Anne Hilbert Wallace E. Layman, 72 Grady E. Smith, 74 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A3 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-12 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A15 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A15 Classifieds . . . . . . A12-14 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 World . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5

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

Commission gets look at zip line that crosses river By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — The Sevierville Planning Commission got a very early look at a proposal to install a zip line that would cross the French Broad River near Highway 66. Officials from 360 Surveying presented plans for a 2,000-foot zip line that would start alongside New Orleans on the River restaurant, cross the river and come to an end on the hill near the French Broad Riding Stables. The plans also called

for a jet boat rental facility along the water. Planning Director Jim Bryant said the developers will need to get approval from the state and possibly from the Tennessee Valley Authority and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers because the plan calls for crossing the river. “They certainly have some administrative hoops to come through,” he told the commission. The commission approved the concept plan, but the developers would have to return with a more detailed site See Plans, Page A4

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Farris White hands the keys to his old car over to his niece, Lindsay. The 11-year-old will go with her father to the scrap yard, where they will take the car to be crushed for money benefitting Alzheimer’s research.

Student works to crush Alzheimer’s BY ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer

Justin Beiber and her new iPod. But she’s not just any typical preteen: Lindsay has already raised $1,200 for the Seymour Middle School student Lindsay Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk, White is a friendly, energetic 11-year-old which is set for Oct. 16 at Pigeon Forge who loves to talk about her Boston Terrier named “Hannah Banana,” pop singer See Student, Page A4

Lucky escape Clara Chambers, of Sevier County, has a Good Samaritan to thank for saving her life on Friday. Chambers was driving her 2005 Chevy Trailblazer down Allensville Road Friday afternoon when the female driver in front of her kept hitting her brakes and waving. Chambers said that the woman finally stopped her car in the road and waved for her to get out of her car, which was on fire. The vehicle was fully involved in a matter of minutes before firefighters arrived on scene. Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press

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‘Whistlin’ Bob’ left his mark on the community By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — A local man who dedicated his days to bringing joy to others through a musical gift has died. Known to countless people as simply “Whistlin’ Bob,� Robert Brittle, 71, could actually carry a tune through a number of talents beyond just his puckered lips. He played guitar, sang country and gospel music, and yodeled as he made Brittle the rounds at local nursing homes, churches and even events in the national park. Brittle offered his abilities for hire at gatherings like weddings and banquets, and even recorded several albums of his work with voice, instrument and that ever-present whistle. Still, it was the performances he gave free of charge that were best-known and will likely be most missed with his passing Wednesday. Brittle was a longtime member of Pigeon Forge First Baptist Church, with the congregation there one of the main beneficiaries of his music, which he considered a ministry as much as anything else, the Rev. Tim Dunahoo says. “He really loved the old gospel music,� Dunahoo says. “He had just finished a song and he gave me a few more he was working on to look at. He asked me to make sure he was headed in the right direction on them.� Dunahoo says he has spoken to Brittle’s wife Sharon and found her to be handling the situation well, asking God for guidance as her life takes a new direction. Brittle often performed the songs he wrote at the church as part of a quartet he helped start. Dunahoo laughs when he recounts how Brittle just recently asked him when they’d be getting the group back together after a summer break. He also remembers how Brittle asked his Sunday School class to list their favorite songs so they could be performed in worship. With that list recently completed, Dunahoo wonders if that was a sign Brittle’s work on earth was done. That Brittle was ready to go with more of his musical ministry shows some of why Dunahoo was so surprised to receive the call late Wednesday that Brittle died. Brittle hadn’t been sick to the minister’s knowledge.

“It was absolutely a surprise. I was shocked,� Dunahoo says. Among the songs Brittle wrote is one about the Walker sisters of Little Greenbrier, who became local celebrities when they were granted a life lease to spend their days at their home in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The tune helped Brittle gain his own celebrity among folks in the national park, who invited him to sing at various events there. Dunahoo says Brittle always had a fascination with the ways of the old mountain folks, from their music to the way they lived off the land. It was that love that made him such a natural edition to Pigeon Forge’s annual Wilderness Wildlife Week. “He was part of that event for probably the last six years or so,� Special Events Coordinator Butch Helton recalls. “He loved to play and sing that old mountain music. That was his music.� Helton concedes the hectic nature of his job in organizing the event meant he was never able to hear much more than an occasional whistled note out of Brittle’s presentations. Still, he knows the performances went over well. “His sessions were pretty well-attended,� Helton says. “He was always very popular with the people there. He was also always very supportive of Wilderness Wildlife Week.� Brittle was apparently recruited to the event by a friend, who sent him in to talk to Helton one day about offering his own sessions. That began a relationships both between Brittle and Wilderness Wildlife, and Brittle and Helton. “He was a great guy,� Helton remembers. “He was really friendly and outgoing.� That sort of memory of Brittle is one that seems universal. “He was a good man,� Dunahoo says. “He was a very jovial fellow and always very nice.� That’s the same experience the folks at the Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center had with Brittle, who at one time regularly performed for their enjoyment. “I thought he was a charming, sweet man,� says Jane Foraker, who coordinates the programs at the center. Atchley Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the family, which will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. today in the East Chapel. Dunahoo will officiate funeral services at 2 p.m.

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Benny Pickens of Sevierville received the paramedic student of the year award during Walters State’s recent paramedic graduation. With the graduate is Eric Powell, program director.

Pickens paramedic student of the year Submitted report Walters State’s 17th class of paramedics is now prepared to serve emergency service agencies across East Tennessee. A total of 23 graduates were recognized at a ceremony on the Morristown campus. Walters State offers the three-semester paramedic program as a part of its Public Safety Division. Applicants must be currently licensed emergency medical technicians who make satisfactory scores on an entrance exam. One of the class presidents was Thomas C. Rollick of Pigeon Forge. Class vice presidents included Lee O. Frye of Sevierville. Award winners included Hollick, academic and leadership award; Benny Pickens, Sevierville, paramedic student of the year award; and Thomas B. Wilson, Cosby, professional development award. Other members of the class included Joseph A. Cate, Dandridge; Lewis Deane, Dandridge; Jeremy B. Maiden, Seymour; Damian R. Sami, Sevierville; William L. Thompson, Cosby; and Katie Thompson Ellis, Cosby.

County Republicans open party headquarters Submitted report

glad to sign up more volunteers for the headquarters and the Republican Party in general,� Coane said. He noted voter registration materials and volunteer sign-up sheets will be available. Sevier County Republican Party Chairman Ashley Johnson applauded the efforts of all involved in decorating and staffing the party headquarters. “Visitors to our headquarters will experience the culmination of many hours of effort. The decorations are tastefully patriotic, and there is an air of excitement and anticipation for this coming general election. The folks who have been working here to prepare for the opening have done a really good job,� he said. The headquarters will be operating on an irregular schedule between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays until Election Day. Potential visitors should call 908-3318 in advance to ensure the center is staffed and operating.

SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier County Republican Party has opened a headquarters to provide information and materials on Republican candidates for office in the Nov. 2 general election. The headquarters is located at 114 Bruce St., close to the courthouse. According to Vice Chairman Sonny Coane, who is coordinating volunteer operations, “The headquarters will serve as an operations center for Sevier County Republicans and others who are interested in supporting the traditional American principles and values represented by the Republican Party.� He said the office will provide a central clearinghouse for information and stock materials such as pamphlets, buttons and signs for Republican candidates running in November’s election. The headquarters will be staffed entirely by volunteers. “Of course, we’ll also be

PIGEON FORGE — Four men were arrested Thursday night after allegedly being found in possession of cocaine and marijuana that police F. Garcia J. Garcia say had a street value of about $30,000. The Pigeon Forge Police Department reported the arrest of Wilson Mursia Hernandes, 21, and Manuel Mejia Ramirez, 24, both of 710 Circle Drive in Pigeon Forge; Fernando Carneja Hernandes Ramirez Garcia, 23, of 1125 Blue Bonnett in Sevierville; and Joel Calix Garcis, 24, of 3104 Clintwood Way in Pigeon Forge. Hernandes and Ramirez were both charged with one count of possession of Schedule II drugs for resale. Hernandes was also charged with three counts of delivery and sale of Schedule II drugs. The Garcias were both charged with possession of Schedule VI drugs for resale. Approximately 10 ounces of what is believed to be powder cocaine and one pound of marijuana have been seized, police said Friday. Also seized were several thousand dollars and two vehicles.

Park rangers keep eye out for DUI offenders Submitted Report Rangers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park have plan to conduct a series of DUI vehicle checkpoints and traffic patrols in an effort to provide a safer visit for the approximately 20 million people who drive through the park or travel the Gatlinburg/ Pigeon Forge Spur and Foothills Parkway each year. The park has received $25,000 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to fund several waves of DUI reduction activities in 2010-2011. According to Deputy Superintendent Kevin FitzGerald, “Managers of national parks have two essential missions. One is to preserve and protect the Park’s natural and cultural resources in perpetuity. The other is to provide for the safe enjoyment of those

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Groups to lose recognition as Indian tribes NASHVILLE (AP) — Six groups will lose their state recognition as Indian tribes in a court order that settles a lawsuit against the now-defunct Tennessee Commission on Indian Affairs. The lawsuit claimed the panel violated the state’s open meeting law on June 19 when members voted unanimously to recognize six Indian tribes in Tennessee for the first time. The Knoxville News Sentinel reported the details of the order prepared Thursday by the state

attorney general’s office and a lawyer for the federally recognized Cherokee Nation. The agreed order, drafted for filing with Davidson County Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle, may be formally filed and signed Friday. The groups that were given state recognition were the Remnant Yuchi Nation; United Eastern Lenape Nation of Winfield, Tennessee; Chikamaka Band; Central Band of Cherokee, also known as the Cherokee of Lawrence County; Cherokee Wolf Clan and Tanasi Council.

That recognition is declared “void and of no effect” under the agreed court order. None of the groups has been recognized by the federal government. The lawsuit was brought by Nashville attorney Bob Tuke and lobbyist Mark Greene, both retained by the Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation. “This (order) renders null and void what the Commission on Indian Affairs did,” Tuke said. “Which means, since the commission no longer exists, it’s

over.” The order said that the commission members violated the state’s open meetings law by discussing plans for granting recognition in advance while failing to give public notice that recognition would be considered at its meeting. “They do not represent the Cherokee people or our culture and we are pleased that the state has taken steps to discredit them,” said Ginger Brown, government relations officer for Cherokee Nation.

Earl sideswipes N.C., takes aim at New England CHATHAM, Mass. (AP) — A weakening but still dangerous Hurricane Earl steamed toward the grayshingled cottages and fishing villages of Cape Cod on Friday, disrupting people’s vacations on the unofficial final weekend of the short New England summer. Packing winds of just 80 mph, the storm swirled up the Eastern Seaboard after sideswiping North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where it caused flooding but no injuries and little damage. For the most part, it was expected to swing wide of New York City and Long Island, and much of the rest of the mid-Atlantic region, but pass close by Cape Cod, Nantucket Island and Martha’s Vineyard late Friday night, bringing rain and high winds. Vacationers pulled their boats from the water and canceled Labor Day

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Utilities workers try to support power lines that were blown sideways from winds produced by Hurricane Earl in Nags Head, N.C., Friday. weekend reservations on Nantucket, the well-to-do resort island and old-time whaling port expected to get the worst of the storm. Shopkeepers boarded up their windows. Swimmers

in New England were warned to stay out of the water — or off the beach altogether — because of the danger of getting swept away by high waves. Airlines canceled doz-

ens of flights into New England, and Amtrak suspended train service between New York and Boston. As of Friday afternoon, no large-scale evacua-

tions were ordered for the Cape Cod area, where fishermen and other hardy year-round residents have been dealing with gusty nor’easters for generations. “We kind of roll with the punches out here. It’s not a huge deal for us,” said Scott Thomas, president of the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce. On Cape Cod, Ellen McDonough and a friend waited for one of the last ferries to Nantucket before service was suspended because of the approaching storm. “It’s not a 3-foot snowstorm. I think us New Englanders are tough,” McDonough said. “We’ve had this weekend planned, and no hurricane is going to stop us.” Nantucket Police Chief William Pittman warned island residents against complacency, saying Earl was still a dangerous storm with severe winds.

Community Calendar Editor’s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Items must be submitted at least five days in advance. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered. To place an item phone 428-0748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress.com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

Saturday, Sept. 4

Flea Market Fellowship

Fellowship 8-9 a.m. inside Great Smokies Flea Market. Speaker, Judge Dwight Stokes.

Monday, Sept. 6 Gold Wing Riders

Gold Wing Road Riders Assn. meets 6:30 p.m. I-HOP Sevierville. 6604400.

Hot Meals

Ogles Chapel Community Church on Jayell, 5 p.m., bean supper and singing featuring the Parton Boys. 453-0763

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

Farmers Markets

Prayer in Action

Ogles Chapel

n 8-11:30 a.m., Sevier Farmers Co-Op, 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 4537101. n First Baptist Church on Chapman Highway, 7-11 a.m. 579-5433. n Gatlinburg Farmers Market, 8:30-11 a.m., parking lot of Alamo Restaurant, Highway 321. 659-0690.

Yard Sale Benefit

Benefit yard sale, 8 a.m. 418 McMahan Ave., Sevierville. to help with Andy Green medical expenses. Information/ donations, 286-5542.

Sunday, Sept. 5 Walnut Grove Baptist Walnut Grove Baptist Church singing 7 p.m., featuring Zambian Vocal Group from Africa. 6175380.

Old Harp Singing

Wears Valley United Methodist Church Old Harp singing 2 p.m. 4282239.

Price Reunion

Descendants and relatives of John and Miranda Price reunion at Price Family Cemetery in Emerts Cove off Highway 321, Pittman Center. Covered dish lunch served at noon.

Northview Optimist Club meets 7 p.m. at Optimist Building in Kodak. Program, teens age 14-19 years old interested in joining Octagon Club.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Ski Mountain Road. 436-6434 for location n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

Al-Anon Group

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

Lutheran Women

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

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League meets at noon, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road in Sevierville. 429-6063.

Women’s Bible Study

Angel Food

Garlands of Grace Women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn. 436-0313. n 1 p.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church, Chapman and Boyds Creek n 6:30 p.m., Gatlinburg Call 436-0313 for location

Photographic Society LeConte Photographic Society meets at 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Sevierville. LeContePhotographic. Com.

Seymour Story Time

Preschool story tIme at Seymour Library cancelled due to holiday. Puppet Lady returns Sept. 13. 573-0728.

Tuesday, Sept. 7 Kindness Counts

Kindness Counts meets 7 p.m. Pigeon Forge Community Park, pavilion No. 1. 654-2684.

Alzheimer’s Support Alzheimer’s support group meets 6 p.m. at MountainBrook Village, 428-2445 Ext. 107.

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 4292508.

Wednesday, Sept. 8 Sevierville Story Time

Preschool story time 10:30 a.m., King Family Library, 408 High St., with Puppet Lady. 365-1666.

Responsible Lending

The Coalition for Responsible Lending in Tennessee meets 5-7 p.m. Sevierville Civic Center, Council Hall (Sevier County) for Predatory Lending Listening Tour, 200 Gary R. Wade Boulevard. www.tnrc.net.

Sevierville Garden Club

Sevierville Garden Club meets, noon at King Family Library. Board meet 10:30 a.m.

Program: Demonstration of flower designs and horticulture. Lunch provided. Guests call 609-8079.

Farmers Market

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

Women’s Bible Study

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

Thursday, Sept. 9 Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 4292508. n 10 a.m.-4 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 908-1245.

Women’s Bible Study

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

Hot Meals

Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:30-6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Sevierville and Kodak United Methodist. 9335996.

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Sevier County High School class of 1990 reunion today and Saturday. (865) 286-5415.

Kodak Story Time

Preschool story time 11 a.m., Kodak Library. 9330078.

Rummage Sale

Yard sale at First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road, (next to Dunn’s Market), 8-2 today, Saturday.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 4292508. n 1-6 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245.

Women’s Bible Study

Women’s Bible Study meets 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS), 1610 Pullen Rd. in Sevierville. 429-6063.

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 Steven Hunter Breeden, 31, of Knoxville, was charged Sept. 2 with a warrant from Juvenile Court. He was being held. u Clinton Coty Caudill, 21, of 505 Seaton Way in Kodak, was charged Sept. 2 with domestic violence assault. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Thomas Wayne Corley, 53, of 4336 Manis Hollow Road in Gatlinburg, was charged Sept. 2 with a misdemeanor warrant from General Sessions Court. He was being held. u Josh Edward Crowe, 21, of Cherokee, was charged Sept. 2 with violation of pre-trial release bond conditions. He was being held. u Mathew Scott Dennis, 19, of 2214 Mables Lane in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 2 with stalking. He was being held in lieu of $4,500 bond. u Fernando Carneja Garcia, 23, of 3105 Clintwood Way Lot 76 in Pigeon Forge, was charged Sept. 3 with possession of Schedule VI drugs. He was being held in lieu of $6,500 bond. u Joel Calix Garcia, 24, of 3105 Clintwood Way Lot 65 in Pigeon Forge, was charged Sept. 3 with possession of Schedule VI drugs. He was being held in lieu of $7,500 bond. u Wilson Mursia Hernandes, 21, of 710 Circle Drive in Pigeon Forge, was charged Sept. 3 with possession of Schedule II drugs. He was being held in lieu of $15,000 bond. u Nilson Padilla Hernandez, 20, of 3105 Clintwood Way Lot 35 in Pigeon Forge, was charged Sept. 3 with driving without a license and violation of the financial responsibility law. He was being held in lieu of $500 bond. u Angela Lynn Holder, 35, of 620 Branam Hollow Road in Gatlinburg, was charged Sept. 3 with two misdemeanor warrants from General Sessions Court. She was being held. u Billy Jack Lindsey, 36, of Knoxville, was charged Sept. 2 with violation of a Circuit Court probation. He was being held. u Johnny Ray Maples, 44, of 873 Lakeview Loop in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 2 with contempt of court. He was released on $500 bond. u James Howard Mullinax, 49, of 2328 Island Boulevard in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 2 with DUI, violation of the implied consent law and traffic violations. He was released on $3,000 bond. u Manuel Mejia Ramirez, 24, of 710 Circle Drive in Pigeon Forge, was charged Sept. 3 with possession of Schedule II drugs. He was being held in lieu of $20,000 bond. u Steven Charles Smith, 24, of 941 Candy Tuft Drive in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 2 with general theft. He was released on $2,000 bond.

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Obituaries In Memoriam

Carole Anne Hilbert

Carole Anne Hilbert of Sevierville, Tennessee, passed away August 27, 2010 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 74 after an illness. She was born In New York City, New York, July 14, 1936, the daughter of Edward Nevins and Anna Dorothy (Kerr) Dunne. She graduated from Amityville High School (1951) Long Island, NY. Carole married the love of her life, Kenneth Baylor Hilbert, Dec. 25,1979 in Owego, New York. She is survived by her many children, sons, Girard Pless of Cocoa Beach, Florida; David Pless of Sevierville, Tennessee; Robert Pless of Clermont, Florida; daughters, Dorothy Hilbert of Sevierville, Tennessee; Patricia Harris of Duluth, Georgia, Kathleen (Adam) Chludzinski of Erie, Pennsylvania; Suzanne (Larry) Faivor of Eureka, Michigan, Liane (Dave) Faivor of St. Johns, Michigan and Kimberly Pless of Atlanta, Georgia; 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Baylor Hilbert; sons, Edward Michael and Stephen Pless; parents, Edward and Anna Dunne; brothers, Robert Dunne, Clive Dunne and Ted Dunne. We all love and miss you, mom.

Wallace Edward Layman

Grady Edward Smith

Wallace Edward Layman, 72 of Sevierville, died Wednesday, Sept.1, 2010 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was retired from ALCOA after 33 years of service and was a member of Murphy’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors: wife of 51 years, Marlene Layman; daughters and sons-in-law, Kelly and Stan Howard, Rebecca and Brent Cusick; grandchildren, Ben Howard and wife Loralyn, Charlotte Howard, Brady and Braxton Cusick; nephew, Steve Layman; nephews and nieces; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Williams, Janette LaymanBallard. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with the Revs. Royce Bailey, Janet Edwards and John Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Murphy’s Chapel Cemetery. The family received friends Friday at Atchley Funeral Home.

Grady Edward Smith, 74 of Sevierville, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. He was a member of Banner Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Hattie Maples Smith; sons and daughterin-law, Ronnie and Bonnie Smith, Jerry Smith; daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Rodney Shults, Linda and Curtis McCarter; grandchildren, Stephanie Patterson and husband Matt, Steven Smith and wife Amanda, Nicolas Shults, Shelby Smith, Kirsten McCarter, Haley McCarter; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Ray, Henry, Floyd, Fred and Gene Smith; sisters, Kate Gray and Peggy Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideon’s International, Sevierville/ Kodak Camp, P.O. Box 5277, Sevierville, TN 37864. Funeral service was held Friday at Atchley Funeral Home with the Revs. Clay Sutton and Jerry Ogle officiating. Interment 10 a.m. Saturday in Williamsburg Cemetery. The family received friends Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

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that doesn’t run and would be too expensive to repair. Lindsay and her father will take it to the scrap yard to be crushed, with the money benefiting Alzheimer’s research. Lindsay’s father has also helped her collect scrap metal that people have and don’t need. Her mother, Janice, has joined in the cause as well, helping Lindsay create notebooks with decorative covers supporting Alzheimer’s awareness and selling them for $5. So far, they’ve sold 200 of the notebooks, which are available at the Walgreens in Pigeon Forge and at Your Scrapbook Superstore in Sevierville’s Governor’s Crossing. “We belong to Oak City Baptist Church (in

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Sonny Wilson Hayes Sonny Wilson Hayes, age 74 of Pigeon Forge, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. A loving husband, son, and devoted family man, Sonny was of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by his father Nelson Hayes and son-in-law Danny Firestine. Survivors include his: wife, Mary Hayes; son, Danny Hayes daughter, Janie Firestine; grandchildren, Sonya Rose, Mark Hayes, Lasha Baumann, Holly Hayes; great-grandchildren, Audrey Rose, Tristen Coggins, Rylan Firestine, Kaylea Hayes, Serenity Storck, Daffni Storck, Macy Hayes, Ava Hayes, Mya Rose; mother, Frances Hayes. Family and friends will meet 11 a.m. Monday in Jarnigan Cemetery in Morristown for graveside service and interment with Rev. Mike Beck officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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LaVonne M. Anke, 88, of Sevierville passed away Wednesday Sept. 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Anke. Paul and LaVonne were married June 10, 1939. Survivors: son, George P. Anke and partner Vicki Luttrell of Seymour; grandsons, Jim Anke and wife Rose of Sevierville, Scott Anke of Seymour, and Josh Anke and girl friend Patricia Clayton of Knoxville; granddaughter, Angel Clarke and husband Bob of Pittsford, MI; five great grandchildren; four nieces and two nephews. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday at Atchley’s Seymour Chapel with Rev. Steven Rose officiating. Interment will follow in Boyd’s Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12-2 p.m. Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN. (577-2807). n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Robert F. Brittle Robert F. Brittle, 71 of Sevierville, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. Mr. Brittle was a member of First Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge. “Whistling Bob�, as he was affectionately known, sang throughout the county at nursing homes, churches, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the annual Wilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge. Survivors: wife, Sharon Brittle; daughters and sons-inlaw Monica and Lesley Mitchell, Teresa and Bill Wiggins; grandchildren, Lauren, Lindsey and Matthew Mitchell; sister, Betty Rose Remaley and husband Robert Remaley Sr.; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. Saturday with memorial service to follow at 2 p.m.

Seymour), and they’ve been wonderful about bringing in cans,� Janice said. “A few people there have had scrap iron, too. They think it’s wonderful that she’s raised all of this money.� “One of my friends’ mom said that they usually drink out of bottles, but that they would start drinking out of cans so they could save them for me,� Lindsay added. Since the family has become involved in raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association, they have found that several relatives had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. “I have a science project coming up, and my mom thinks I should do it on Alzheimer’s,� Lindsay said. Lindsay’s favorite subChapter 7 ,

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Clyde Borden Jr Clyde Borden Jr., 42, of Pigeon Forge, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. Survivors: mother, Charlotte Lick; sisters, Celia Worley, Cynthia Livingston, Joyce Loayza and Robin Webb; brother, Joseph Worley; half sister, Polly Gribble; many friends. As per his request he was cremated. Friends may register online at www.newportfunerals. com Brown Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ject in school is social studies, and she especially likes to learn about the Titanic (she’s been to Pigeon Forge’s new museum “about six times.�) She also enjoys scrapbooking; taking ballet, tap and jazz dance lessons; and reading — she’s just started reading the “Twilight� series. She hopes to become a veterinarian one day, but for now she’s busy with fundraising — and hoping she’ll have enough of her own money to purchase a “sparkly purple� iPod case, which she’ll sport at the Memory Walk next month. “She has put quite a bit of her own money into the Memory Walk,� Janice said. “She’s got a big heart.�

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SafeSpace, a non-profit agency based in Sevierville providing shelter and support for victims of domestic violence, is preparing for its 15th annual golf tournament scheduled Oct. 8. This year’s tournament is a women’s invitational with a four-person team scramble format. For the entry fee of $50 each player receives breakfast, lunch provided by Chick-fil-A of Sevierville, a round of golf including cart and a practice round the week of the tournament. Dandridge Golf and Country Club will again host the tournament. Radio personality Phil Williams will be playing one hole with each team. SafeSpace Executive Director Van Wolfe said, “We are looking forward to this year’s tournament and especially grateful to Phil Williams for helping us out again this year. Not only is he a good golfer, but he’s hilarious. You can hear the laughter on that hole from anywhere on

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any easier, Spence said. The crews with the rescue squad will be counseled by chaplains in the coming days and have the opportunity to talk to a network of ministers if they should feel the need. “This is just one of those God-awful accidents,� Spence said. “We’re just so sorry for the family.� Obituary records for Sancreek’s father, who died in 2004, indicate the young man had four siblings, three of whom live in Sevierville. Sancreek had just started his senior year at Pigeon Forge High School, where he played on the soccer team. Sancreek was a senior at Pigeon Forge High School and played all three years prior on the soccer team. Sheriff’s detectives and the medical examiner’s office are investigating the incident, though Seals said there was no indication the incident was anything but an accident.

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Sevier County Rescue Squad spokesman Todd Spence said it took only about 13 minutes for crews from that agency to hit the water after they got the emergency call. They sent two boats and about eight divers onto the water, five from their membership and three from Jefferson County’s squad. They worked dive patterns and grids under the water for hours in conjunction with an underwater camera that searched for Sancreek. His body was located below an underwater ledge, a positioning similar to one in another drowning death on Douglas Lake earlier this year. Though the rescuers are trained to work on such situations, that doesn’t make pulling up a teenaged drowning victim

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the golf course. “We have some terrific food and prizes in store and I want to encourage all women to come play. The tournament is always so much fun all the while really helping SafeSpace with the critical work that we do,� she said. The present economy has not only affected SafeSpace’s donations, but also enhanced the need for its services. “Therefore, this tournament is especially important this year,� Wolfe said. All the proceeds from this tournament go directly to provide free shelter and support to victims of domestic violence in Jefferson, Cocke and Sevier counties. For additional information or to enter the tournament, contact Wolfe at 453-9254.

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plan and have it approved before they can go forward, and that would come after they get the necessary OKs from state and possibly federal offices. Also Thursday, the commission approved: n A concept for a new

apartment complex behind the Home Depot on Allensville Road. The plans called for eight buildings with 192 units, a pool and other amenities. n A plan for refurbishments to the Sevier Farmers Co-Op on West Main Street n Plans for five new hangars at the GatlinburgPigeon Forge Airport

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Companies add 67K workers, but jobless rate rises WASHINGTON (AP) — Private employers hired more workers over the past three months than first thought, a glimmer of hope for the weak economy ahead of the Labor Day weekend. But the unemployment rate rose because not enough jobs were created to absorb the growing number of people looking for work. Companies added a net total of 67,000 new jobs last month and both July

and June’s private-sector job figures were upwardly revised, the Labor Department said Friday. Stocks surged after the report’s release. The Dow Jones industrial average rose more than 100 points in afternoon trading and broader indexes were all up. While the report hardly suggests the economy is out of danger, it’s a reassuring sign after weeks of troubling data and comes

after some encouraging economic figures in the past week. Scott Brown, an economist at Raymond James, said he sees no sign of the country slipping back into recession. “You’re still seeing broad-based job gains. It’s not strong, but it’s positive,� Brown said. Overall, the economy lost 54,000 jobs as 114,000 temporary census positions came to an end. For

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Powerful 7.1 quake hits New Zealand’s South Island WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand’s South Island early Saturday and caused widespread damage, but there were just two reports of serious injuries. Looters broke into some damaged shops in Christchurch, police said. The quake, which hit 19 miles (30 kilometers) west of the southern city of Christchurch according to the state geological agency GNS Science, shook a wide area, with some residents saying buildings had collapsed and power was severed. No tsunami alert was issued. GNS Science initially reported the quake as magnitude 7.4, but later downgraded it after reexamining quake records. The U.S. Geological Survey, in America, measured the quake at 7.0. Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker declared a state of emergency four hours after the quake rocked the region, warning people that continuing aftershocks could cause masonry to fall from damaged buildings. The emergency meant parts of the city would be closed off and some buildings closed as unsafe, he said. Minister of Civil Defence John Carter said a state of civil emergency was declared as the quake was “a significant disaster,� and army troops were on standby to assist. Parker said the “sharp, vicious earthquake has caused significant damage in parts of the city ... with walls collapsed that have fallen into the streets.� Chimneys and walls had fallen from older buildings, with roads blocked, traffic lights out and

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the first time this year, the manufacturing sector lost jobs — down a net total of 27,000 for the month. The auto industry accounted for 22,000 of those lost jobs, the department said. But those losses were largely due to a shift in the timing of the industry’s summer shutdowns. State and local governments shed 10,000 positions and have had net jobs losses in every month but one this year.

President Barack Obama said the report shows the economy is moving in the right direction. But he said further action is needed to help bring back the 8.4 million jobs lost during the downturn. “It reflects the steps we’ve already taken to break the back of this recession. But it’s not nearly good enough,� Obama said. He called on Congress to extend the

Bush administration’s tax cuts for middle-class Americans and to pass a bill that would increase lending and reduce taxes for small businesses. Republicans in Congress want to extend the tax cuts for all Americans, including the wealthy. That’s a position more rank-and-file Democrats are beginning to embrace because the economy hasn’t improved fast enough.

Stocks extend September rally after jobs report NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market had its first winning week in a month thanks to better news on the economy. The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 128 points Friday, its fourth straight day of gains. The strong start to September marked a turnaround from a dismal performance in August. A better-than-expected report on employment Friday was the latest piece of improving news on the economy. Stocks also gained earlier this week following signs that manufacturing was gaining in the U.S. and China. Even after its fourday run, which added 438 points to the Dow, the index is still 6.8 percent below the 2010 high it reached on April 26. Stocks had eased slightly after a report showed that the services sector didn’t grow as fast as hoped in

August. The Labor Department said private employers added 67,000 jobs in August, more than analysts polled by Thomson Reuters had forecast. But that’s still a far cry from what economists say is a healthy level for the economy. “We need to get that number over 100,000 to feel comfortably that we won’t slip back into recession,� said Bill Hampel, chief economist for the Credit Union National Association. “We need it over 150,000 to feel

confident we have a nice, sustainable recovery.� The Dow closed up 127.83, or 1.2 percent, at 10,447.93. Broader indexes also rose. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 14.41, or 1.3 percent, to 1,104.51, while the Nasdaq composite index rose 33.74, or 1.5 percent, to 2,233.75. About three stocks rose for every one that fell on the New York Stock Exchange, where consolidated volume was relatively light at 3.6 billion shares.

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A car damaged by rubble from a building is seen following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in central Christchurch, New Zealand, early Saturday. power, gas and water supplies disrupted, he said. “The fronts of at least five buildings in the central city have collapsed and rubble is strewn across many roads,� Christchurch resident Angela Morgan told The Associated Press. “Roads have subsided where water mains have broken and a lot of people

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Clingmans Dome Road will be closed for construction work from Sept. 13-18. During the closure contractors will do final paving and striping on the large parking lot that serves visitors to the observation tower, and will regrade the gravel shoulders to improve drainage and safety. The work is a continuation of the reconstruction and repaving that was begun in February. n

In one night, local businesses can make a difference in the lives of struggling Sevier County families. “One Night Of Mercy” today is a way local lodging businesses can help Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries. SMARM is asking each business to donate $1 for each room rental today. This donation will assist in keeping a family from homelessness. For more information, call SMARM Director Dick Wellons at 908-3153 or visit www.smarm.org. SEVIERVILLE

Safe Sitter class aimed at children

Safe Sitter, a program from LeConte Medical Center that teaches children ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 18. This class teaches safe and nurturing child techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. The cost for the course is $20, and includes lunch for the participants. Participants must pre-register for the class, and can do so by calling 446-8210. For more information, including directions to the new campus, visit www. lecontemedicalcenter.org.

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Haslam, McWherter vie for support from gun owners By ERIK SCHELZIG Associated Press Writer FRANKLIN — Second Amendment advocates may end up overlooking the governor’s race, even though the men running for the seat — Republican Bill Haslam and Democrat Mike McWherter — have made gun rights a focus of their campaigns. John Harris, executive direc-

tor of the Tennessee Firearms Association, said Friday he does not expect his group to endorse either candidate. The group previously supported Republican candidate Ron Ramsey, who came in third in the Republican primary. Harris noted that a state law to allow handgun carry permit holders to be armed in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol was twice vetoed by Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen, but that the

Legislature easily voted to override the veto both times. “The General Assembly is more important — and frankly the courts — than even the governor’s office,” he said. “So I think gun owners are going to focus more on specific legislative races.” Haslam was attacked mercilessly by his Republican opponents during the primary for what they called his weak record on gun rights.

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Animal shelter has new hours

The Sevier County Animal Shelter on Gnatty Branch Road will be closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays until further notice. New hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 .pm. Animals being surrendered need to be dropped off by 4:30 to allow time for processing.

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CHATTANOOGA (AP) — Thousands of state employees and educators are facing changes in their health insurance plans. Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration benefits spokesman Joe Burchfield said the state last year paid about $10 million more in medical claims than the state collected in premiums.

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French investigators announced that a stray length of metal which had gashed a tire of a supersonic Concorde, leading to a fuel tank fire and the plane’s fatal crash the previous July, probably came from a Continental Airlines plane that had taken off on the same runway four minutes earlier. (Continental has denied any responsibility.)

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National quote roundup “All great leaders know the mightiest undertakings succeed because of the strength and courage, determination and sacrifice, of men and women whose names will never be recorded in history books or memorialized in museums.” — Retired four-star general and Veterans Secretary Eric Shinseki on 65th anniversary of end of World War II

“It’s not a three-foot snow storm. I think us New Englanders are tough. We’ve had this weekend planned, and no hurricane is going to stop us.” — Ellen McDonough, of Boston, of approaching Hurricane Earl

“It’s unbelievable. They should finally stop drilling in the Gulf. They should shut down all the drilling out there and not give permission to do any more. They’ve shown that it’s just unsafe.” — Sophie Esch, a Tulane graduate student from Berlin of drilling in Gulf after second, but less harmful explosion

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Highlanders, Bearettes take county titles at the McNelly-Whaley Ford Sevier County Golf Championship. Bearettes led by SCHS junior Katie Mitchell scored 267 for a tournament win. Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders used a strong team effort to surpass Tigers and won the boys’ tournament with a threeday score of 490.

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T h r e e CH e e r s Lord’s Child provides kids with shoes, clothing

Something must be done about Mexico One of the most underreported ongoing stories around is the war in Mexico between the government and the drug cartels. Here are the grisly stats: More than 28,000 people have been killed in drug-related violence since 1996. In Iraq, 4,421 Americans have been killed. In Afghanistan, 1,141. The truth is that Mexican drug merchants are even more deadly than al-Qaida. They have more firepower and more money and are just as willing to kill civilians as are the homicidal jihadists. Yet, we Americans know little about the chaotic situation south of the border. The reason is that the drug cartels don’t seem to threaten us directly. But, of course, they do. Illegal narcotics from Mexico wind up in almost every community in the United States. The FBI estimates that about 70 percent of crimes from coast to coast are drug-fueled. The latest atrocity in the Mexican drug war was the discovery of 72 bodies on a ranch 100 miles south of Texas. The dead ­— 58 men and 14 women — were migrants from South and Central America. The lone survivor of the massacre says that cartel gunmen shot the unarmed folks because they resisted an extortion attempt. The reliably anti-American New York Times partially blamed the mass killings on the USA: “Mexico’s drug cartels are nourished from outside, by American cash, heavy weapons and addiction; the northward pull of immigrants is fueled by our demand for low-wage labor.” I had to read that editorial three times to believe it. Here we have the Times, which opposes putting the National Guard on the border, the tough anti-alien law in Arizona and most other measures that might secure the border, complaining about the illegal gun and drug traffic. Can you believe this? Hey, you pinheads, if the United States would send ten thousand National Guardspeople to help the border patrol, drugs and guns would not be able to cross the border so easily. Comprende? This entire grisly charade is infuriating. This country has the power to stop the smuggling of human beings and drugs across the southern border. We could do that. But, for political reasons, we don’t. Meanwhile, the drug cartels kill at will and create terror on a scale not seen anywhere else on earth at this time. Mexico, itself, is at fault because it won’t ask for American help. Apparently, they think 28,000 dead is acceptable. Well, it’s not. U.S. law enforcement and troops should be assisting Mexican authorities in the destruction of the cartels. The fact that these drug animals have been able to operate their murderous industry so openly for so long is beyond shameful. Manuel Noriega turned his country, Panama, into a narcostate, and in 1989, the elder President Bush sent U.S. forces in to remove him. President Obama might study that campaign. Something needs to be done in Mexico. — Veteran TV news anchor Bill O Reilly is host of the Fox News show “The O Reilly Factor” and author of the book “Who’s Looking Out For You? Distributed by Creators Syndicate. (C)2009 Bill O’Reilly.

Thanks to The Lord’s Child ministry, the saying, “If the shoe fits, wear it,” became a reality instead of a tired cliche last Saturday for more than 120 children from Sevier and four other counties. That’s because the outreaching of The Gathering Church in Sevierville took special-circumstance kids from Sevier and four other counties on an day outing that included getting new shoes for the school year. The participants were picked because they are the children of single parents or have lost both parents, or could be living with just one parent or relatives in another situation. In addition to paying for new shoes and clothing, The Lord’s Child also took the children to several local entertainment venues. A cookout capped off the memorable day. It can be traumatic for children to go back to school with clothing they feel is inferior to that worn by classmates. The Lord’s Child sent these 120 kids back with nice clothing and a wonderful day to remember the summer.

Bikers ride to the aid with March of Dimes fundraiser

The March of Dimes’ signature national fundraising event takes place each spring and is known as March for Babies. Fortunately, one particular group of local folks realizes that the March of Dimes can use all the help that it can get in its fight against premature births — and that group literally rode to the rescue last Saturday. Several dozen motorcyclists showed up at Dixie Stampede for the March of Dimes Bikers for Babies. And while it is an annual event, special credit for the success of this year’s event should be given to Tanya Gant, an intern who worked in the local office this summer and helped organize the ride. Although she is back in school, she returned to Pigeon Forge to take part and to ride with her fiance, Robert Lord. Eight to 10 percent of all births in the United States annually are premature — a figure MoD is fighting hard to reduce. It’s good to have the folks on the two-wheelers joining the battle.

Make plans to donate blood, put a whuppin’ on the Gators

As if there was ever a reason needed to donate blood, Medical Regional Blood Center has just added two more — and is giving folks a couple of weeks in advance to make plans to do so. There’s nothing Tennessee fans like more than putting a stomping on the Florida Gators, so the week of Sept. 13 — leading up to the football showdown — is the fifth annual UT/ UF blood drive competition. Second, during the last two days of the competition, Sept. 16-17, free PSA blood testing — for prostate cancer — will be available. One in men in their lifetimes will get prostate cancer; one in 36 will die from it. Additionally, blood donations are not necessary for the screening; a blood sample will be adequate. Medic offers several convenient locations to donate. They can be found by calling 524-3074. Make plans now to donate blood, to have a PSA test, or both. You’ll be glad you did. Plus, it’s a chance to put a whuppin’ on the Gators.

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Editor: One more voice on the LeConte Medical Center ER: Recently I took a header while hiking the Appalachian Trail about three miles from Newfound Gap. First, a park volunteer, then

park ranger, then the LeConte ER all provided exemplary service. By the time I got to the ER, I was clearly not in danger, but I was processed efficiently and graciously. The medical care I received from CNA, RN and PA alike was thorough and was accompanied by explanations that enabled me to understand as well as to care afterwards for my bandaged and braced injuries. I even received a follow-up call

from the Center on Tuesday inquiring as to my recovery. My wife and I would like to reflect our compliments to the entire staff at the ER, and our thanks for the care and the volunteer hospitality we received. Robert Cameron Germantown, Tenn.

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Goodbye losing streak Eagles break 5-game skid with 41-7 pummeling of Cocke County By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer NEWPORT — One thing was for certain. Someone was going to win a game. The Seymour Eagles traveled to the winless Cocke County Fighting Cocks on Friday night and flew away with a big 41-7 Blue-and-Gold win over the Big Red. It was still a contest at intermission with Seymour (1-2 overall, 1-0 in District 2-AAA) leading 20-7 at the break. But the Eagles knew they had the opportunity to take control of the game by taking the second-half kick and driving for a score. “That (second-half) opening drive was very big,” said Seymour coach Jim Moore. “That’s what we talked about at halftime. We knew we had to come out

and we had to set the tone and put the ball in the end zone. “The boys did a good job executing.” After Seymour senior Cory Clark got things started with a nice 43-yard kickoff return to the Newport 45, the Eagles offense ground out a 10-play TD drive capped by senior QB Dustin Fain’s two-yard TD run up the middle. The drive ate 5:27 off the clock, and after senior RB Lee Knight ran in the two-point conversion, the Eagles had taken the fight out of the Cocks (0-2 overall, 0-1 in District 2-AAA) with a 28-7 lead over the home team. Seymour took advantage of some excellent early field position and hung a 20-0 lead on Cocke County by the 7:30 mark of the second quarter before the Roosters showed some signs of life. See EAGLES, Page A9

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Seymour junior running back Corey Todd (22) sheds a Newport tackler and takes it in for a three-yard first quarter TD run at Cocke County on Friday night. Todd finished with three scores in a 41-7 win.

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State’s No. 7 team takes no mercy on Tigers By RUSTY ODOM Sports Correspondent CORRYTON — The Tigers from Pigeon Forge are still in search of a signature win. Friday night, the upsetminded Orange and Black (0-2 overall, 0-1 in District 3-AA) were kept in their place as the No.7 stateranked Gibbs Eagles (3-0 overall, 1-0 in District 3-AA) left no doubt in a 48-21 clash. Following the contest, Pigeon Forge coach Lee Hammonds — the fourthyear frontman of the Orange and Black — expressed his frustration with the way the Tigers’ season has started. “It’s only two games, but I’m sick of having to fight back from a big deficit,” the Pigeon Forge coach said with hat in hand after his team’s first district 3AA match-up of 2010 with the Gibbs Eagles. “We can’t keep getting 21 points down all the time. It takes away our enthusiasm, and it kills any momentum that we have, and we just don’t seem to recover until it’s too late. “We need to beat someone who we’re not supposed to beat. We have more ability on this team than we have had in the past, we’ve just gotta figure out how to stay in the game until the second half.” Improvements were made throughout a tough week of practice for the Tigers, and it showed on the gridiron during the first quarter of play Friday night in Corryton. See TIGERS, Page A10

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Sevier County’s big Ronnie Homerding, who led the team with nine tackles, recovered a fumble inside Patriots’ territory Friday night, despite a bloodied ear. PREP FOOTBALL

Jeff County defense stifles Smoky Bears By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — Many of the Sevier County faithful were expecting domination Friday night as the state’s No. 8-ranked Smoky Bears traveled to Leroy Shannon Field to face the Patriots. And domination is just what they got — only it was in a way no one expected. The Jefferson County Patriots dominated both lines of scrimmage and successfully contained the normally explosive Sevier County offense in route to a 28-14 upset of the defending IMAC champion Smoky Bears. “I’ll credit their defense and maybe our lack of execution, but I think the bottom line was this was just Jefferson County’s night,” coach Steve Brewer said

after the final whistle. “They just fought harder, played smarter. made plays and we didn’t — ballgame.” A quick look at the game’s stats reveals the Bears’ biggest deficiencies in the game. Jefferson County’s defense was disruptive all night, manhandling a young SCHS offensive line to the tune of six quarterback sacks. And, with all that pressure, senior QB Danny Chastain threw three interceptions — one of which gave the Patriots possession in Sevier County territory and led to a goahead touchdown. Still, Sevier County was within striking distance until a Jefferson County TD with 7:16 left in the third made it a two-possession ballgame. Back Anthony Goins took a handoff 43-yards for the

Pats’ third big scoring play of the night. A quarter later Jeff County kicker Jose Esparza, who’d missed three extra points, booted a 40-yard field goal to push the lead to its eventual final 28-14. After a quiet first quarter that saw the two teams trade possessions, the Patriots opened the scoring with 10:28 to go in the second. Running back Dakota Wright capped a 9-play, 93-yard drive wih a two-yard TD plunge, just moments after he’d knifed through the SC defense for a 50-yard gain. A 15-yard facemask penalty on the Bears also helped prolong the scoring drive. It took two possessions for Sevier County to answer, but it did, thanks mostly to a timely fumble recovering from defen-

sive lineman Ronnie Homerding deep inside Jefferson County territory. With the offense set up at the Patriot 23-yard line, it took the Bears just three plays to punch it in the end zone, as Chastain found senior Bryant Gilson for a 16-yard catch-and-run touchdown on the left sideline. A Jared Baxter extra point knotted the score at 7-7, but it wouldn’t stay there for long. Fifteen seconds later the Patriots were back up by a touchdown 13-7 after Evan McFall, younger brother of Christain McFall — who torched Sevier County the Pats’ last win over the Bears in 2007, ran the ensuing kick-off straight through the Purple and White special See BEARS, Page A10

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Tennessee refusing to look past Tennessee-Martin By BETH RUCKER AP Sports Writer

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Seymour senior Kevin Kennedy (4), right, takes a screen pass for a big first-half gain Friday night at Cocke County.

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The Fighting Cocks put together their best drive of the night, following Seymour senior RB Corey Todd’s 12-yard TD scamper that gave the Eagles the 20-point lead. Cocke County answered by stringing together four first downs, including a sweet 16-yard turnaround catch by Newport’s Tim Maloney that gave the Big Red a 1st-andGoal at the 1. Cocke County’s Darion France pounded it in from there for the lone Rooster points of the night with 2:17 in the half. Jake Schindler’s

PAT kick made it 20-7. After a failed onside kick attempt by the Roosters, Seymour threatened to put more points on the board late in the half. But Maloney made another nice catch for Newport, stealing away a TD by stepping in front of Seymour senior Zach Egan in the end zone with 1:11 until the break, giving the Roosters some hope. Seymour sophomore RB Colton Flynn scored on a seven-yard run with 1:28 in the third quarter, and junior K Johnathan “Butter Bean” Hurst’s PAT kick made it 35-7. And Seymour’s Todd

made it the eventual final with a 19-yard TD run with 3:10 remaining in regulation. Hurst’s PAT kick was ruled wide left. The Eagles built a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Eagles junior Taylor Overton took a pitch-sweep right to paydirt from 10 yards out with 7:50 on the clock to make it 6-0, and Todd scored his first of three TDs on a three-yard run with 56.6 seconds in the first. Fain connected with sophomore WR Corey Heard for the two-point conversion. The Eagles next travel to Heritage next Friday night. chitchcock@themountainpress.com

KNOXVILLE — As a child, Derek Dooley would make fun of Vince Dooley when his dad would make a big deal out of what seemed like a lesser opponent for Georgia. Now the younger Dooley is in charge of his own Southeastern Conference team and appreciates his dad’s insight as he prepares his Tennessee squad to face the Football Championship Subdivision’s TennesseeMartin on Saturday night. “We used to joke about that as kids. Then you get into coaching and you realize he was right, for every time that you overlook somebody or you don’t take them seriously, you get embarrassed,” Dooley said. UT Martin is the Vols’ first FCS opponent since beating The Citadel 45-6 in 1983. It’s the team that changed its nickname from the Volunteers to the Pacers in the ’70s and eventually the Skyhawks to get away from being known as the “Baby Vols.” Some of the Skyhawks’ regular supporters aren’t backing them in this game. Despite being located 275 miles west of Knoxville, many UT Martin fans double as Tennessee fans during football season. Even the school’s most famous alumna, hall of fame basketball coach Pat Summitt, has pledged her allegiance to her employer this week. “There’s a lot of people in our community that has (the Vols’) Knoxville season tickets, and that’s OK,” Tennessee-Martin coach Jason Simpson said. “They

Game Notes University of Tennessee 2009: 7-6 overall, 4-4 SEC Head Coach: Derek Dooley (0-0 at UT, 1st year) UT-Martin 2009: 5-6 overall, 4-4 OVC Head Coach: Jason Simpson (26-20 at UTM, 5th year) Television: Pay-Per-View Radio: Vol Network, Sirius 219, XM 200 Time: 6 p.m. at Neyland Stadium

split their support, and I understand that. I think it’s like a little brother playing a big brother: who’s the relative supposed to be for?” There’s little threat of Tennessee considering itself the bigger team in this case. The memories of a 2008 loss to Wyoming, one of the worst FBS teams at the time, is still much too fresh for the junior and senior Vols. “I realized that nothing is given, everything is earned, everything is how you practice, everything is how you respect your opponent, everything is how you go out every Saturday,” senior linebacker Nick Reveiz said. “They’re not going to give you a win because you’re Tennessee.” Both teams have too many new players to overlook anyone. The Vols are debuting a new starting quarterback in junior college transfer Matt Simms, an untested offensive line, a young and undersized defensive line and a secondary that doesn’t include AllAmerican Eric Berry. Two redshirt freshmen and a true freshman, offensive

tackle Ja’Wuan James, may start for Tennessee. The Skyhawks also will be breaking in a quarterback with redshirt sophomore Derek Carr under center. They’ve also got a young offensive line and three freshmen receivers. “It’s a work in progress,” Simpson said. “There’s some talent offensively, but how they respond these first couple of games will be a tremendous task. It’s certainly a challenge offensively, but we’ve got some solid players. We’ve just got to get them going in the right direction.” The Vols are also ready to put a tumultuous offseason behind them by getting back on the football field. They’ve stayed in the headlines this year with the fallout from Lane Kiffin’s startling departure and a July bar brawl involving that led to two suspensions and a dismissal. Both coaches know their players will have their share of nerves when they step into the 102,455-seat Neyland Stadium for the first time. As Simpson joked, “They’ll have more at their concession stands at any time during the game than we ever have in our stadium.” But Dooley admits even he’ll have a little bit anxiety about his first game at Tennessee. “I think it’s healthy to be a little nervous and to be a little on edge, because your mind’s working,” he said. “But you also have to maintain a cool head and learn how to control your fears and anxiety is important as a coach, just like it is as a player.”

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teams for an 82-yard score. Esparza would shank the kick, however, and the score would stay 13-7 as the teams went into the locker rooms for halftime. After halftime a re-inspired Bears team took the field, but after just seven plays things were looking down on the sidelines again as the Patriots were again in the end zone. Sevier County began the half with possession and had moved the ball into Jefferson County territory, thanks to a roughing the punter call, but on 1st-and-10 at the Patriot 41 a Chastain pass intended for Gilson was picked off in the flats and returned back into Bears’ territory at the 48. On the very next play Goins shuffled 48-yards through the middle of the Bears defense to score his first TD of the night and make it 19-7 Jefferson County. While the Bears’ were forced to punt on their next possession, a critical mistake by Jefferson County allowed SCHS to get right back in the game. Dakota Cogdill’s 42-yard punt deep into the Pats’ territory was picked up late by Wright, who promptly fumbled the ball, allowing the Bears’ Dillon Cate to recover on the on the Jefferson County 5-yard line. Two plays later Chastain weaved his way through the Patriot defense to take it back to a one score game.

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Sevier County’s Dexter Robbins (33), John Berry (88) and Dakota Cogdill (underneath QB) get good pressure on JC QB Bristoe Bilbe and force an incompletion. That was as close as the Bears would get, however, as Jefferson County would add another TD and field goal to close the game out with the 28-14 upset win. The two teams were remarkably similar in some phases of the game, as Jefferson County netted just nine more yards than the Bears for the contest 268-259. But Jefferson County’s 6.3 yards per carry, coupled with their defense forcing three turnovers, were the real story of the game. Both Dakota Wright and Anthony Goins ended the

night with over 100 yards rushing. Wright went for 119 on 16 attempts, while it took Goins just 12 totes to total 115. Offensively for the Bears, Dakota Cogdill and Bubba Floyd had some success rushing, combining for 57 yards on 13 carries, but pressure on Chastain forced the QB to scramble often, leaving him with 14 attempts for -25 net yards. The QB did complete 16-of36 pass attempts for 228 yards and a touchdown to go with the three picks.

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Gilson caught six balls for 47 yards and the TD. Dillon Cate caught four for 29. “Our execution wasn’t the greatest,� Brewer said. “On nights where you’re struggling, you’ve got to bear down a little bit harder, and we just didn’t get the job done scoring points tonight.� Sevier County will try to rebound next Friday as powerhouse Dobyns-Bennett comes calling with their vaunted rushing attack, led by senior back Chris Sensabaugh. mpsports@themountainpress.com

In fact, Pigeon Forge played respectfully throughout most of the first half. But just before halftime, lightning struck in the form of 155-pound Gibbs senior slotback Zach Batts, who suddenly took complete control of the contest. The Eagles’ misdirection veer-style offense is designed to frustrate opponents and keep them guessing as to who has the ball. After throwing several hands at the Tigers with only marginal success, the Eagles got the ball to their ace with a hook-and-ladder play, which resulted in a 70-yard Batts score. The versatile senior followed that big play with a 63-yard TD catch and a 45-yard dagger to the Tigers’ heart. Before the halftime horn had sounded, Batts had almost single-handedly put the game out of reach, and as the teams broke for the locker rooms, the score was 28-7 in favor of a much-improved Gibbs team. The third quarter featured the Tiger’s as-of-yet worst 10 minutes of play this 2010 campaign. In that timeframe, the hosting Eagles stretched the score to 48-7. For all intents and purposes, the game was already over. But, for the second week in a row, Pigeon Forge closed the contest courageously. Sophomore QB Cory Fox led two consecutive scoring drives down the field for late TDs, the second of which ended with a beautifully thrown touchdown bomb from 57 yards out. The Tiger’s regained the ball when junior wideout Miguel Coello smashed into the Gibb’s return man and forced a fumble on the ensuing kick. It was one of the best hits of the night, but in the end it didn’t matter. As the final whistle blew, the scoreboard showed a 27-point Pigeon Forge loss. The Tigers will stay on the road next week when they travel to Cosby, where they hope to have their phenom runner Chase Travis back in the lineup and completely healed from a preseason high-ankle sprain.

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NCAA rules QB Masoli eligible, can play immediately for Rebels By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer

OXFORD, Miss. — In another surprising twist to a month-long saga, Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has been cleared to play football just one day before the start of the season. Three days ago, the NCAA ruled that the former Oregon quarterback had to sit out a season after enrolling at Mississippi. But the university appealed that decision and announced Friday that the NCAA Division I Subcommittee for Legislative Relief had overturned the first ruling. Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt said he couldn’t talk about specifics of Friday morning’s appeals hearing, but was thrilled with the

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Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli smiles when asked about adjusting to the heat during his first NCAA college football practice at the Oxford, Miss., school earlier this month.

committee’s decision. “It’s a big lift for us and the team’s really excited,� Nutt said. “We feel very fortunate. Jeremiah and his family were in tears they were so happy afterward. “It’s a great feeling.� Masoli is expected to be the Rebels’ starting quar-

terback this season, though Nutt said sophomore Nathan Stanley will start against Jacksonville State on Saturday because of the short notice. Masoli played for Oregon the past two seasons, leading the Ducks to the Rose Bowl in 2009. But he was kicked off Oregon’s team earlier this summer after two runins with police. He pleaded guilty to a second-degree burglary charge and was also cited for misdemeanor marijuana possession. Masoli had already received an undergraduate degree from Oregon, and decided to transfer to Ole Miss where he entered the Parks and Recreation graduate program. The NCAA will often waive a one-year residency requirement for athletes who enter a graduate program not offered at the

previous school, but initially didn’t clear Masoli because “the waiver exists to provide relief to student-athletes who transfer for academic reasons to pursue graduate studies, not to avoid disciplinary measures at the previous university.� Obviously, the NCAA subcommittee disagreed, and the Rebels’ offense is likely better for it. “We would like to thank the NCAA staff and subcommittee for approaching this case and all of its details with diligence and fairness,� Ole Miss athletic director Pete Boone said in a released statement. Masoli accounted for 51 total touchdowns over two seasons at Oregon, and is considered one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the country.

SPORTS BRIEFS Roethlisberger suspension 4 games

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger’s suspension has been reduced from six games to four by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ star quarterback met with Goodell early Friday and was told he could return on Oct. 17 against Cleveland. When Roethlisberger was suspended in April for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, Goodell said he would review the player’s behavior over the next few months. Goodell was satisfied that Roethlisberger has followed the league’s guidelines and stayed out of trouble. Roethlisberger was accused of sexually assaulting a Georgia college student following a night of drinking in a Milledgeville, Ga., bar on March 5. He was not charged by Georgia authorities.

Steelers’ Leftwich to miss start

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger isn’t the only Steelers quarterback who might be out for four weeks. Byron Leftwich’s strained left knee ligament could sideline him for most or all of the first month of the season, leaving the Steelers with only two healthy quarterbacks — Dennis Dixon and Charlie Batch — for their Sept. 12 opener against Atlanta. Given how secretive coach Mike Tomlin was while refusing to announce a starter for any preseason game, it isn’t certain when he’ll disclose his starting quarterback. The Steelers don’t practice again until Monday. Dixon was taken out of Thursday’s game against Carolina after throwing a single pass, for a touchdown — a strong indication he was being protected for the opener. Batch played the final 2 1/2 quarters, throwing only four passes.

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Knee injury ends season for Browns rookie Hardesty By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND — The Browns couldn’t wait to see what rookie running back Montario Hardesty could do on the field. He won’t be out there again this season. Hardesty tore his left anterior cruciate ligaHardesty ment in his NFL debut on Thursday night and will be out for the year, a cruel twist for the second-round pick, whose career has been slowed by serious knee injuries. The Browns placed Hardesty on injured reserve Friday, and waived six players, including defensive back Coye Francies, who played in five games last season. After missing all of training camp with a bone bruise in his right knee, Hardesty was finally in Cleveland’s backfield for the final exhibition game against Chicago. The team was eager to get a good look at the powerful 23-year-old before the Sept. 4 opener at Tampa Bay, and Hardesty didn’t disappoint by running for 23 yards and a touchdown on his first six carries. However, his seventh was his last in 2010. Taking a handoff from rookie quarterback Colt McCoy, Hardesty picked up two yards on the left side before being tackled. It seemed to be a routine play, but Hardesty didn’t get up and as trainers worked on his left leg, his face couldn’t hide his fear or disappointment. He left Browns Stadium

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on crutches and an MRI confirmed the torn ACL — the same injury he suffered as a freshman in 2005 at Tennessee. The Browns knew there was a risk in Hardesty playing without much practice time, but after talking it over with team president Mike Holmgren, coach Eric Mangini felt it was important to get him carries with the season opener approaching. “It’s a tough decision,” Mangini said following Thursday’s 13-10 win over the Bears. “You want to be able to see a guy, you want to make sure that he’s prepared to play in the opener and do the things that he needs to do. You’re also concerned about the volume of work he’s been able to have up to that point. “As we talked about it, we decided that this was going to be his last opportunity to get that work, so we thought it was the best idea to do that.” Despite Hardesty’s history of injuries, the Browns traded a third-round pick and two fifth-rounders to Philadelphia to move up into the second round and select him at No. 59 overall. He was so impressive during the Browns’ offseason minicamp that the team was confident Hardesty could start in his first year as a pro. But he hurt his right knee during a 1-on-1 tackling drill in the week leading up to the opening of camp and only recently returned to practice. With Hardesty no longer an option, Jerome Harrison will likely be Cleveland’s starter with Peyton Hillis and James Davis in the running-back rotation.

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Garage Sale SATURDAY ONLY 8am-2pm, Snappwood 2 off Pullen Rd. on Barton Field Dr. Abundance of children's clothes & shoes, & household stuff. Garage Sale today. Turn on Hardin Lane to Broadview Drive. Huge Garage Sale-1879 Pittman Ctr Rd. Sept 2, 3, 4 & 5, 8-? Furn, lots of clothes, gas range, much, much more. Benefit Sale.

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TENT SALE at Diane's Resale Shop. Anything under the tent will be $1.00. Lots of fall and winter clothes, dishes, knick-knacks, toys, tools and more. New stuff added daily. Come check us out at 2829 Veteran's Blvd, just down from the Dollywood entrance. Sat & Sun, 10-6. Multi-Family Garage Sale Fri, Sat & Mon 8-? Infant clothes & items, junior boys size 7 & adult clothes, household items & misc. 1108 Hilltop Circle

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Yard Sale Fri & Sat, Furniture, desks, small appliances, toys, childrens and adult clothing 629 Southview Circle in Kodak, follow signs from Douglas Dam Rd. to Kyker Ferry Rd. to Southview Circle. Sale starts at 7:30. 5 Family Garage Sale Friday & Saturday 7:00 a.m.-? Clothes (infant to adults), Furniture, Toys, Electronic Games, Etc. Truck GMC Sierra Classic. 230 Loop Road in Gatlinburg, TN. Just off Roaring Fork

THE CITY OF SEVIERVILLE IS SEEKING QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF Reserve Police Officer Excellent Training Program An Internationally “Accredited Agency.” Please see www.seviervilletn.org for details on the position. You may submit a resume or pick up an application at the Sevierville Police Department, located at 300 Gary Wade Boulevard, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862, or have an application mailed to you by contacting Ms. Lou Webb at (865) 868-1762 or e-mail at Lwebb@seviervilletn.org. Your completed application or resume MUST be received no later than Monday, Sept. 13th at 4:30 p.m. at the close of business. Written Test & Physical Fitness Test will be given on: September 22nd at 9:00 a.m. at the Sevierville Civic Center, 130 Gary Wade Blvd., Sevierville, TN 37862. Additional Requirements: Drug Screen; Medical Examination; Oral Interview; Background Investigation; Psychological Exam. The City of Sevierville does not discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in its programs or activities pursuant to Public Law 93-112 or 101-336. The City of Sevierville does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d.) The City of Sevierville is a Drug-Free Workplace.

CITY OF SEVIERVILLE HELP WANTED Kitchen Manager/Chef full-time $34,064-$58,771 annually + benefits The Eagles Landing Golf Course is now accepting applications and/or resumes for the position of Kitchen Manager/Chef. Job duties for this position include but are not limited to managing the kitchen/restaurant for the new Club House. Please see www.seviervilletn.org for details on the position. This position requires a high school diploma or GED with specialized training, Basic Food Handlers Training Certification, must have at least 5 years proven food management experience in a high-quality food service operation, experience in supervision, menu costing, preparation and costing, inventory controls ordering and quality food preparation and presentation is required. Understanding of banquet and event food preparation and service is preferred. Please submit application and/or resume in an envelope marked “Kitchen Manager/Chef” to: City of Sevierville, Attn: Human Resources, P. O. Box 5500, Sevierville, TN 37864-5500; or fax resume to 865-453-5518 or email to kinman@seviervilletn.org. The closing date for applications is Monday, September 13, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. The City of Sevierville is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in its programs or activities pursuant to Public Law 93-112 or 101-336. The City of Sevierville does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d.)

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HUGE Estate & 4Family Yard Sale Sat.Sun.Mon.8am-4pm Furniture,Tools,Building Materials,Motorcycle Equip,Home Deco,Statues,Kitchen Equip,Freezer,Clothes, Exercise Equip,Electronics,Commercial Pool Heater,Antiques. Way to much to list! EVERYTHING MUST GO! off Hwy 92 go 2 miles past Bush Bean Factory on the LT 101 Lake Breeze Dr. Dandridge Lrg 4 Fam garge sale, Variety of kids clths & much more 303 Two View Rd PF. Fri & Sat. Multi-family yard sale, HWY 321 at Maples Bros Bldg. Gat. Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon 9-? Multi-Family Yard Sale-Fri thru Mon, 2305 Pond Court off Redbud Lane. 8-?

Sat 8-4, Lawn & Garden tools, hshld items, 3250 Valley Home Rd. Wears Valley. Turn at Exxon follow signs.

Sat Sept 4th from 7-1, Furn. kit. h.hold & misc. 574 Golden Harvest Circle in Seymour Warehouse Sale Fri & Sat from 8-? off Powderspring's Rd, follow signs.

Yard Sale Saturday Only 8-2 at 1309 William Holt Blvd. off Ernest McMahan, Clothing, Furniture, Household Items 5 Family Yard Sale Sat Only 8-? Douglas Dam Rd. behind Providence Baptist Church Yard Sale Fri & Sat 8-4, (865) 441-2098, 1330 Willow Creek Lane Unit 6 Sevierville

Yard Sale, baby clothes, toys, furn. Fri & Sat, 8-? 1511 Snapp Rd. Sev

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Yard Sale, Saturday, Bealwoods Subdiv. Live Oak Lane. Behind McNelly Whaley Ford.

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Dental Assistant needed for high tech/high quality office. Must have excellent clinical and computer skills. Please send resume to PO Box 516, Seymour, TN 37865. General Surgery Practice seeking PT Medical Assistant. Please Fax Resume 865-446-9701 Attn: Office Manager Managing position & billing specialist needed at a busy medical practice in Morristown. Fax resume 423-318-1015

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Dump Truck & Small Equipment driver needed. CDL Required. Year-round employment. Drug test Required. Apply in person at 2140 New Era Rd. 865-428-1888 Full Time position available for Office Support Staff for up and coming retail store, must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Quickbooks with the ability to multi-task in quick paced environment. Salary based on experience. Light bookkeeping experience a plus. Email Resume officex.position@gmail.com Higher Assist Mgr, Reservationists Laundry, Hskpg & Maintenance. Apply in person at 333 Ski Mtn Rd., Gat NOW HIRING Gatlinburg Package Store. Sale/Stock position. Full time. Year round. Please call 436-7806 to apply in person between 10am-4pm.

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Local Title Company looking for experienced Office Coordinator. Prior Title Company experience REQUIRED, Salary DOE. Please fax resume to 908-8308 or email it to titlecompany@charter.net. NO PHONE CALLS. Maintenance Technician Full time experienced maintenance person with at least 3 years related work experience needed for a local attractions company. Typical duties involve maintenance of interactive exhibits, A/V equipment, minor electrical and all other general maintenance. We offer a fun and respectful work environment and an excellent compensation plan. Please fill out an application and submit any resumes, M-F 10-6. MagiQuest, 2491 Parkway, Pigeon Forge. EOE Papa John's of Pigeon Forge is now hiring Management and Drivers. Please apply at the store. SEAMSTRESS NEED EXP IN FACTORY SEWING 9-5:30 LID'L DOLLY'S LITE #4 WAREHOUSE & STOCK $10/hr. LID'L DOLLY'S LIGHT 4 PF

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Front Desk Clerk Looking for friendly person with excellent people skills and some computer experience. Year round position with benefits. Tree Tops Resort of Gatlinburg 865-436-6559 Music Road Hotel now hiring honest, mature, experienced front desk & maintenance & engineering with experience. Please apply in person 303 Henderson Chapel Rd.

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Local resort now hiring skilled Maintenance Technician's and Housekeeping Inspectors, must work weekends, competitive wages, medical, dental and vision benefits offered, no phone calls please apply at 110 Mountain Loft Drive Gatlinburg, TN 37738.

Cabins Home Repair

We do everything from 1162 Home Improvement & decks to building your house Repair All work guaranteed The p/up #, 250451, is not in our system. No job too small Please give valid&p/up Painting/Remodeling 363-8555 or attachSeRvice pdf of ad. Handyman Thanks. no Job too Small call derich 865-599-1258

Leading Rental Company in Sevierville/Pigeon Forge Area Now Hiring For Multiple Positions Maintenance Housekeeping Front Desk Call Center/Reservations All Positions offer Full-Time Employment With Benefits Apply in person at: 100 E. Main St. Suite 402 Sevierville, TN 37862 Resumes May be Faxed to: (865)365-0434 Attn: Human Resources

0248

SPECTACULAR FAMILY HOME FOR SALE!

AIR CONDITIONING

General Help

SALES CLERK $10/hr. Lid'l Dolly's Light #4, PF

Old Newport Hwy., Sevierville, TN 428-5186

1156 Heating/Cooling

0232

KELLY’S HOME IMPROVEMENT

Quality Work - Reasonable Prices Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing Kitchens • Bathrooms • Painting Licensed & Insured

Call Ty 368-2361

Call 430-2599

0256

Hotel/Motel

Front Desk/Reservations Position Available-Cabin Fever Vacations is looking for a full-time front desk/reservations team member. Must have good customer service skills and professional appearance. Competitive pay, Full-Time Benefits include: Vacation Time and Full Health Insurance available. Please fax resume to 908-9505, and/or call 712-4683 and ask for Shaun to set up interview.

0260

Restaurant

Blaine's Bar & Grill & No Way Jose's now hiring Exp Servers & hosts. Please apply in person at stop light #8 or #5, Gatlinburg & Walden's Landing, Pigeon Forge Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30

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0320

Cats/Dogs/Pets

chihuahuas for sale, 2 females and 1 adult. Call 865-428-4685 or 865-385-2647.

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ERCHANDISE

0506

Antiques/Art

HUGE ESTATE & ANTIQUE AUCTION SWEETWATER, TN SATURDAY, SEPT 11th 10am 600+ Lots to include period & antique furniture, corner cabinets, butler desk, wardrobes, secretaries, sideboards, bed & dining sets. Victorian bookcases, sofas & chairs, acanthus furniture, stands, china cabinets, chests, many odd tables, vanities, dressers, washstands, rockers, cedar chests, glassware, pottery, pictures, Bohemian, antiques, lamps, Oriental rugs & more! Visit auctionzip.com ID#19682 for pictures & more info. Located at Davis Auction Co. 1120 N Main St (423)614-0128

0509

Household Goods

For Sale-Leather & fabric easy chair. Custom made. A Must See- $300. 4 green glass-top tables, very nice-$50 ea. 2 sea grass rugs, green brdrs, 6x9-$75, 3x5-$50. 865-908-2352

0518

Electronics

For sale computer, printer, cabinet, electric typewriter, Singer Surger, Singer Sewing Machine, sewing machine cabinet. (865) 258-0411

0533

Furniture

away unwanted items in the Classifieds.

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

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453-0727

EAL ESTATE FOR RENT

0610

1 & 2 Bedroom near G’burg

$450 & up Discount on 1st month’s rent. 865-430-9671 865-228-7533 423-276-5678 2BR/1.5BA C/H, stove, frig, furn. Sevierville NO PETS, patio -$500+. 453-5079

Gatlinburg 2 BDR Apartments, $700-$800 mo. 1st, last & damage (865) 436-7024

Kodak, New 2BR 1BA house. C H/A No pets. 1 yr lease. $495 mth $400 dep. 254-3269 RIVERWALK - Sevierville

AFFORDABLE LUXURY APARTMENTS

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

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

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

Quiet country setting

2 BR & 2 1/2 BA

Call 865-384-4054

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

428-5227 Apartment available new 2BD/1BA w/d hook-up. 1,000 sq ft. Sevierville. 429-3201

Nice, cleaN 1 Br / 1 BA in SevierviLLe $380.00 + DepoSit no petS 865-712-5238 Nice, River-front Apartment 2 BDR/2 BA, W/D hook-up, 1 year lease, No Pets $550 Month, $550 Deposit

932-2613

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

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

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SEVIERVILLE 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhomes

BOB RENTS

APARTMENT LOG CABIN

5 BR & 4 1/2 BA BEAUTIFUL NEAR RIVER SEVIERVILLE

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

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Furnished Apartments/

1BR Furnished Apt. Utilities included, 1 person, non smoker, No pets, proof of employment. Very nice. Refs. required. $150 wk + $400 dam. dep. Call: 428-2190

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

New 1BR/1BA Kit & L.R. Private, in PF. Util & Cable incl. 1 person, nonsmoker, no pets. Proof of empl. $500mo $500dep. 865-389-5465

0620

Homes for Rent

1026 HILLVIEW DR., DANDRIDGE: 3BR/3BA, 2,000 SF home. Full basement, partially finished. Beautiful views of lake & mountains. No pets. $975/mo. Call Mark Jackson, 865-548-4215 for info. Jackson Real Estate & Auction 865-397-4214.

Beautiful 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Apartment Unit in Gatlinburg 1200 sf with washer/dryer hookup. $700.00 mo. Call 865-654-0218 George for apt.

Oak Dining Room Suit for sale with China Cabinet $650 (865) 908-3042

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

3 BD/2BA House for rent in Kodak, like new, two car garage, $800 MO. $800 Dep. (865) 323-3457

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New 4pc.

Bedroom Group

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

453-0727

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

McKinney Lawn Service Landscaping, All Drain Work, Mulching, Mowing, Pressure Washing. We Do It ALL. Quality Work. Senior Discount 20 yrs exp.

Call 428-5161

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

A&J’s Tree Experts Trees trimmed/ cut/removed/ landscaping

Our Price will not be beat! Full insured. 14+ years exp.

654-9078

865-774-1253

Lawn Care and Maintenance

RDC

865-621-7847

We treat your yard as if it was our own.

CAMPBELL ENTERPRISES 865-850-2078

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

Unfurnished Apartments

Townhouse Newly Updated 2BR/1.5BA Covered Parking W/D Conn • $625 mth

Bushhogging-Clearing, DumptruCk graDing, BaCkhoe. Lic. & ins.

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

Classifieds ♌ A13

Unfurnished Apartments

All for Your Cabin Caulking, Re-staining, Pressure Washing, Carpentry, Floors, Remodeling High Quality, Good Price 1198

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2 Homes For Rent: Each one 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. One is near Five Oaks Mall and the other is near the Old Mill. No pets, 1 year lease, $800/mo. Call Mark between 7:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. 865-453-5500.

Mowing, mulching, weed-eating, planting, pressure washing, clean gutters, fall leaf removal and much more.

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Roofing

Call for a free estimate 556-4952

METAL ROOFING 247-6044 All types of Roofing Commercial Roofing Rubber Roofing Roof Leak Experts Metal Roofing

247-6044 1306

Services

1342 Storage, Indoor/ Outdoor

865-654-0892

Roofing

House cleaning-17 yrs exp. Weekly or bi-weekly. Call Kathy 865-428-1724

25 yrs exp.

24 Hour Emergency Service

CART

Misc. Items for Sale

For Sale

Farm Market

Concord Grapes, for table, wine, jelly. Morning Glory Farm 865-217-4082.

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PITCH your unwanted items in the Classifieds.

10X10 or 10X20 SELF STORAGE Convenient Location! 411 South, left on Robert Henderson Rd., 1/4 mile on right at Riverwalk Apts.

429-2962

0620

Homes for Rent

3BR/2BA Behind SCHS, 2-car garage. $850mo/$500 dep. 1yr lease. 865-603-1592 Belle Meadows 3BR 2BA w/ 2 car garage Approx. 1800 Sq ft. $1200 865-429-2962

0670 Business Places/ Offices

Nice Office with Warehouse Bay. Sevierville Reasonable Rent 453-6289 or 548-6838

0675

Mobile Homes for Rent

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

$925 + deposit 865-428-5212

Field Crest Subdivision 3BR/2BA w/2 car garage Large lot, approx. 1500 sq ft. $1,095 mo. 865-429-4470 Home on hill with a view, by woods, 4BDR/3 BA, 3 car gar. 2 decks, Screen Porch, $1,500 Month, No Pets 865-805-6598 House in Seymour: 3BR, 1BA, LR, kit., laundry room. Located on dead end street. Quiet neighborhood. No Pets! No smoking. $600/mo. + $500 damage deposit. References required. Please call 865-577-3869.

**Nice, cleaN**

3 BR / 2 BA with GARAGe in KodAK AReA

$950.00/mo. + dep. no pets.

865-712-5238

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

865-850-3874

On the river in Kodak: 2BD/1BA, clean, No Pets, $625 Mo. + Dep 865-680-9443

REDUCED: Brand new 4 BR/2.5 Bath upscale home for rent located in prestigious Lakeside Estates, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, large closets. $1,199/mo. 250-0212.

Rent a 3BD & a large 1BD & a studio apt. with 4-car over-sized garage. 5BD in all with separate elect meter for $1500mo. 321-576-3144

0625

Condominiums for Rent

Furnished, 2 & 2 Condo, Pool, Porch, Parking Space, 1 yr. lease, $1,800 mo. 406-7075

Want to Live in Luxury?... Call Today! 3BR/3BA Executive Condos in Sevierville, 3100 sq. ft. swimming pool, pets welcome, loaded with all amenities.

Call 865-428-5161

Gatlinburg 2BR/2BA Furn. Pool. Rent includes water & cable w/ HBO. No pets. Great location. $875 mo. 1 yr lease. (865)323-0181

RESORT CONDO FOR RENT. 1 BR and 2 BR furnished and unfurnished. Includes W/D, water, cable, WIFI, local phone, indoor/outdoor pool. From $550/month + deposit. 865-908-1342

0630

Duplexes for Rent

Like New Duplex 2 BDR/ 1 Bath, All Appliances, W/D include Between P.F. & Sev. off Veteran's Blvd. $625 Mo. $500 Damage Deposit. 654-6505

Spacious 2BR/2BA $695/mo. Excl cond. CH/A, W/D conn., D/W, vaulted ceiling, front porch, rear patio, lawn, trash & city water incl. 705-0387.

0635 Rooms for Rent

For Rent

Beautiful Creekside Rooms in Gatlinburg

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

2BD/1BA mobile home, Seymour $400dep/$485mo with water incl. No pets. 388-3119. 2BD/2BA partly furn, no pets, $550 mo + $300 dam dep. 865-428-1724 2BR/1BA Mobile Home. water/sewer furn. Off Boyd's Creek on Indian Gap Circle. 755-2402 or 933-5509. 40 footer with room built on. Also year round camper lots. Call 865-654-8702 Camper for rent. Elect & water. $385mo. or work to reduce rent. Private lot. 865-933-8955 Clean & Quiet, 2BR 2 BA, large master, W/In Closet, sep.laundry rm, Stove, fridge, D/W. Mowing included. No pets. Close to Sev. $575 mo. First, last & deposit. Call Rebecca 865-621-6615

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

428-3096

3BR/2BA $500-$700/mth Boyds Creek Area No pets. 908-8629 Sevierville-DW, 2BD/1BA. No Pets. Ref. $500 + dep. 865-933-6544

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0710

Homes for Sale

2BR/2BA jacq tub, FP, stove, refrig, microwv, dshwshr near schools & hospital. $98,900. 865-984-0141 or 919-4023. 3BR/2BA House for Sale. Mountain views. $89,000. 1639 Ridge View Drive 865-640-9794 3BR/3BA Planned unit dev. in gated, golf course community off Boyd's Creek Rd. built in 2005, immaculate condition. $259,900 (865) 254-0337 FSBO Owner Financed 4%, $750 per month, Seymour 3 BR/1.5 BA, large family room, eat in kitchen, central A/C, $3K down (865) 603-2894 Furnished cabin on 2.5 Acres with detached 2 car garage, workshop & hook up for motor home. Just $120,000 Call Elaine at Homes R Us 865-453-6923 Grandview Estates, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Brick Ranch, 2 car garage plus detached 2 car garage/workshop $225,000. for more information call 865-755-1708

Owner/Agent Moving Sale. Must Sell. 2800 SF Home in Pigeon Forge great subdivision. City water, paved road, 3 miles from Parkway, more information call Joe Acosta 865-428-6115 or 305-776-6206. Brokers Welcome extra 2% commission to seller agent. Developer close out: Beautiful home sites. Utilities, paved road. 2 miles Chapman Hwy. 1.41 ac. $31,000.00. Call Joe Acosta: 865-428-6115 or 305-776-6206. Brokers Welcome extra 2% commission to seller agent.

0715

Condominiums for Sale

Gatlinburg/Dudley Creek

865-429-2962

1986 Mays-Good condition, presently occupied. You move. $6500 OBO. 428-1297

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

Private Motel Room Great for 1 person! 1 bed, full size frig. microwave, cable TV $120 weekly $50 deposit 436-7745 • Gatlinburg

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE 428 Park Rd.

near trolley stop

Includes All Utilities.

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

405-2116

Room for Rent, weekly $140-$165. 1 to 2 person. For info call 865-436-4561

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

$100 per week 865-621-2941

Cars for Sale

2009 CONVERTIBLE VW BEETLE. Loaded. Excellent condition. Beige with tan top. 24K. $18,500. 654-4544.

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

865-621-2941

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Mobile Homes for Sale

RANSPORTATION

0804

Boats for Sale

1999 20 ft pontoon. 40 HP, 4 stroke Mercury, $3500 firm. 865-774-3396

0856

Sport Utility Vehicles

2003 GMC Yukon V8 SLT 4WD. Rear ent ctr. 107000mi, $13,000. 865-621-2578

0868

Cars for Sale

2001 Toyota Corolla CE, excel cond, new tires, brakes, Jensen AM/FM CD, 2nd owner 73,400 act mi. $5600. 865-310-9544, 865-292-8363.

2002 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 cyl., AT, AC, 4 Dr., black w/gray interior. 110,000 miles. $3600. Call Benny 865-607-6542.

Legals

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE No. 10-001012,10-001013 STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERICES Petitioner, vs. ASHLEY RAMSEY, Mother And MATTHEW WATSON, Father of Gavin and BRANDON PAYNE, Putative father of Trysten Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF: GAVIN MATTHEW RAMSEY, d.o.b: 11-28-2006 TRYSTEN JADEN RAMSEY, d.o.b: 01-22-2008 CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE AMENDED ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights, the returned summons, showing no service, and the Affidavit of Diligent Search that the whereabouts of the Respondent, Ashley Ramsey, are unknown nd cannot be ascertained by diligent search, therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Ashley Ramsey, It is therefore, ORDERED that said Repondent be served by publication of the following Notice for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Mountain Press, a newspaper published in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It is further ORDERED that if the Respondent, Ashley Ramsey, does not enter an appearance or otherwise Answer the Petition, further personal service or service by further publication shall be dispensed with and service of any future notices, motions, orders or other legal documents in this matter may be made upon the Respondent, Ashley Ramsey, by filing same with the Juvenile Court Clerk for Sevier County, Tennessee NOTICE TO THE RESPONDENT: ASHLEY RAMSEY The state of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services, has filed a Petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights to Gavin Ramsey & Trysten Ramsey. It appearing that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Daniel Smithwick, Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children's Services, 115 Allensville Rd., Suite 105, Sevierville, TN 37876, Phone No: (865) 429-7012, an Answer to the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights filed by the Tennessee Department of Children's Service, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication of this notice, which will be September 24, 2010, or appear personally in the Juvenile Court of Sevier County, Tennessee, at 125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, Tennessee, 37862, on the 3rd Day of November 2010 at 9:00 a.m., to personally answer the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights. Filing to appear for the hearing on this date and time, without good cause, pursuant to Rule 39(c) of the Tenn. R. Juv. P., will result in the loss of your right to contest the petition to terminate your parental rights to the child listed above. You may view nd obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Juvenile Court Clerk's Office, 125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862. ENTERED this 24 day of August, 2010. HON. DWIGHT STOKES SEVIER COUNTY JUVENILE JUDGE PREPARED FOR ENTRY: Daniel Smithwick, BPR #, 023900 Assistant General Counsel Department of Children's Services 115 Allensville Rd., Suite 105 Sevierville, TN 37876 (865) 429-7012 9/4, 9/10, 9/17 & 9/24, 2010 IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE No. 10-001012,10-001013 STATE OF TENNESSEE

No. 10-001012,10-001013

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STATE OF Legals TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERICES Petitioner, vs.

ASHLEY RAMSEY, Mother And MATTHEW WATSON, Father of Gavin and BRANDON PAYNE, Putative father of Trysten Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF: GAVIN MATTHEW RAMSEY, d.o.b: 11-28-2006 TRYSTEN JADEN RAMSEY, d.o.b: 01-22-2008 CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE AMENDED ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights, the returned summons, showing no service, and the Affidavit of Diligent Search that the whereabouts of the Respondent, Brandon Payne, are unknown nd cannot be ascertained by diligent search, therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Brandon Payne, It is therefore, ORDERED that said Repondent be served by publication of the following Notice for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Mountain Press, a newspaper published in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It is further ORDERED that if the Respondent, Brandon Payne, does not enter an appearance or otherwise Answer the Petition, further personal service or service by further publication shall be dispensed with and service of any future notices, motions, orders or other legal documents in this matter may be made upon the Respondent, Brandon Payne, by filing same with the Juvenile Court Clerk for Sevier County, Tennessee

Further information may bePress ob- ♦ Saturday, September 4, 2010 The Mountain tained prior to the Public Hear0955 Legals 9999 filler ads ing by contacting the Department of Parks & Recreation 453-5441 during regular office HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE hours, Monday through Friday. All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Lynn K. McClurg, Housing Act, which makes City Recorder it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination 09/04/10 based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin, Pursuant to TCA 5-5-105, the or intention to make any such preferences, County Mayor is calling a Spelimitations or discrimination. State laws cial Session of the Sevier forbid discrimination in the sale, rental County Commission on Thursor advertising of real estate based on day, September 9, 2010 at factors in addition to those protected under 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the Sevier County Courtfederal law. We will not knowingly accept house. The Special Session any advertising for real estate which is will include items listed below: in violation of the law. All persons hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are Sevier County Commissionavailable on an equal opportunity basis. Special Called MeetingThursTo complain of discrimination, call HUD day, September 9, 20106:00 Toll-free at 1-800-669-9777, The Toll-free P.M. telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. I. Call to order II. Prayer III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Roll call V. Consideration of minutes from previous meeting. VI. Public Comment VII. Consideration of a resolution to accept the resignation of County Clerk Joe Keener. VIII. Consideration of a resolution declaring a vacancy in the County Clerk's Office

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IX. Consideration of a resolution confirming the succession and interm appointment of Karen Cotter as County Clerk.

To The Classifieds!

X. Consideration for a resolution approving the bond for interim County Clerk Karen Cotter

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XI. Other Business

428-0746

XII. Notaries XIII. Adjournment 9/4

NOTICE TO THE RESPONDENT: Brandon Payne The state of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services, has filed a Petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights to Trysten Ramsey. It appearing that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Daniel Smithwick, Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children's Services, 115 Allensville Rd., Suite 105, Sevierville, TN 37876, Phone No: (865) 429-7012, an Answer to the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights filed by the Tennessee Department of Children's Service, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication of this notice, which will be September 24, 2010, or appear personally in the Juvenile Court of Sevier County, Tennessee, at 125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, Tennessee, 37862, on the 3rd Day of November 2010 at 9:00 a.m., to personally answer the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights. Filing to appear for the hearing on this date and time, without good cause, pursuant to Rule 39(c) of the Tenn. R. Juv. P., will result in the loss of your right to contest the petition to terminate your parental rights to the child listed above. You may view nd obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Juvenile Court Clerk's Office, 125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862. ENTERED this 24 day of August, 2010. HON. DWIGHT STOKES SEVIER COUNTY JUVENILE JUDGE PREPARED FOR ENTRY: Daniel Smithwick, BPR #, 023900 Assistant General Counsel Department of Children's Services 115 Allensville Rd., Suite 105 Sevierville, TN 37876 (865) 429-7012 9/4, 9/10, 9/17 & 9/24, 2010 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE This will serve as a legal notice that a public hearing has been scheduled to receive any public comment on the matter of the Hospital to East Gate Greenway- Phase II. The public hearing will be Monday, September 20, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., in the Council Hall of the Sevierville Civic Center, 130 Gary R. Wade Boulevard, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862. Further information may be obtained prior to the Public Hearing by contacting the Department of Parks & Recreation 453-5441 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday.

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Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

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Saturday, September 4, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

Close to Home

Advice

Let co-worker know you’re concerned how relationship will affect her future

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: My married boss is having an affair with one of my co-workers. We work in a very small office with few employees. We have all been here for many years and have become close, but now the tension is unbearable. The affair is the big pink elephant in the room that no one will admit is there. I find what they are doing very unprofessional, and it has created some distrust toward the boss and this co-worker. I think it is affecting everyone’s work performance. My dilemma is: Do I tell his wife? Should I say something to the coworker? I don’t want to jeopardize my job, but I’d like them to know how disgusted I am. — Needing Advice Dear Needing: Take your co-worker aside privately, and tell her everyone in the office is aware of what’s going on and it’s only a matter of time before the wife finds out — at which point, the co-worker is likely to be fired. Say it in a way that indicates you are concerned for her. You and some of your other co-workers also can notify the boss that office morale is down and you are worried that his relationship with your co-worker is partially responsible. It is best to register your disapproval in professional terms. Dear Annie: I married a widower with two adopted children who don’t seem to care about their father except for the money. My husband has been in and out of the hospital 13 times in the past 10 years, and neither child ever called to find out how he was. The son

doesn’t bother to help his father unless we call and ask. The daughter lives out of state and often invites herself to stay here for a visit. But when we went there for the grandchildren’s graduation party, we had to stay in a hotel. We were not invited to the party after, and they didn’t even save us a seat at the commencement. When I hinted that we’d like to spend a few days with them, I was told the two empty bedrooms were for the kids when they visited. When her son got married, her father was not put in one single wedding photo. We offered to stay and help clean up and were told, “That’s not necessary. Have a safe trip home.” We saw them for all of three hours, and it really hurt. How do I let her know my extra bedrooms are no longer available? I don’t like to lie, but I am sick of this one-sided business. — Stepmother Who Feels Like the Wicked Witch Dear Stepmother: Please don’t do anything unless your husband agrees. These are, after all, his children, and you do not want to get in the middle of his relationship with them. We know it is frustrating to deal with such inconsiderate people, but we don’t believe escalating the hostilities

will help. Dear Annie: I’m responding to “Wanda and Worried,” the 75-year-old woman who needs to forget George and “move on.” It grinds me to no end when people say “move on.” That woman’s whole world is devastated, and those words seem so callous. Yes, we all have to go on after a breakup, divorce or death, but being told to “move on” makes it sound as if our trauma is trivial. Thankfully, when my boyfriend and I broke up last year, I found awesome support through the website dailystrength. org. Please pass this on to Wanda and everyone else needing support in their lives. — Been There Dear Been There: Most people don’t intend “move on” to trivialize anyone’s experience, but rather to encourage them. But each person is different and must get past their difficulties in their own time. Thanks for the website. Our readers will appreciate the online assistance. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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