November 8, 2010

The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 312 ■ November 8, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents

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Forge ready to welcome winter 21st Fest kicks off Tuesday afternoon

5An upgrade in assisted living MountainBrook Village opens refurbished building BUSINESS, Page A2

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — City officials are set to flip the switch that will help Pigeon Forge sparkle through the holiday season during Tuesday’s Winterfest kickoff festivities.

Coming into its 21st year, the popular annual celebration will turn back to local talents after attracting some national star power in reality show family the Duggars last year. Starting in the afternoon and running into the evening, a steady stream of performers from Pigeon Forge, including a full slate of school groups, will take the stage, with all the hoopla leading up to the energizing of the city’s millions of twinkling light displays.

Special Events Coordinator

of another Winterfest.

“It’s a good lineup,” Helton Sevierville kickoff today says. “I think people are going to really enjoy it.”

Sevierville will become the first Groups from to city schools will city in the county to kick off its open the festivities at 4 p.m. the Winterfest with its Music, Lights and Magic event from 3 to 8 p.m. dance team, show choir and honor at the Municipal Complex. band from Pigeon Forge Middle School are set to perform, as are the high school’s dance team, Butch Helton says he believes the chorus and marching band. schedule will offer a wide range They’ll be followed by the of entertainment as residents and Pigeon Forge Community Chorus visitors of Pigeon Forge gather in See FORGE WINTER, Page A5 Patriot Park to celebrate the start

7 miles of shopping fun Thousands enjoy what may be county’s largest-ever yard sale

5Showing the way Reba McEntire a model for young acts’ success

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

State, Page A11

Sports

As the Tide tumbles Loss to LSU sends Bama to 11th in poll, out of title contention Page A10

Weather Today Sunny High: 66°

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Shoppers browse the myriad offerings during a massive yard sale stretching seven miles from the Sevierville city limits east on U.S. 411.

SEVIERVILLE — With the persistence of the mailman, thousands of people were undeterred by rain, sleet and even a bit of snow as they snaked their way through what may well be the biggest yard sale the county has ever seen Saturday.

Starting at the Sevierville city limits and running east on U.S. 411, the paradise for the rummaging set stretched a full, though not uninterrupted, seven miles. There were booths at banks and homes, furniture shops and storage units, offering every kind of treasure one might hope to find at second-hand sales.

“It’s really great,” said Sonnie Hughes, who along with her husband Orville was making the event into a 14-mile one by covering all the stands on one side of the road before turning around to hit the others as they came back into town. “I’ve always wanted to go to that really big one they have over in Middle Tennessee, but he won’t take me over there. I figured I could get him to come to this one.

Hughes, a regular yard-sale shopper, said she found a few treasures as she made her way through the miles-long market, including a Christmas wreath and a syrup pitcher.

The only thing she said she would have changed about the event is the weather.

“If we had better weather it would have been great. It’s cold,” she said as she hugged her arms close to her warm vest, quickly adding, “But I’m not done yet.”

Hughes was chilly, but what she felt in pursuit of the deal was nothing, vendor Sara Lera said, compared with what those who were doing the selling experienced.

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DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Alice Breazeale, 81 Grant Mayo, 15 Coy Millsaps, 87 Nancy Palmer, 71 Earl Hodges, 88 Bryant Conley, 80 Mary Phillips, 81 LeRoy Blackburn, 78 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . A1-A6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . A11 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . A8-A10 Business . . . . . . . . . A2,A3 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A17 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A17 Classifieds . . . . . A14-A16 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . A11 World . . . . . . . . . . . . A18

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Live-It ministry reaching out across the community

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — Some folks who are dedicating their efforts and time to living out the Biblical command to, “Love thy neighbor,” are working hard to raise money to support their work.

The organization Live-It was founded in January with a mission of offering hope to local residents in need, particularly the elderly and children. They’re holding monthly “Love Your

Neighbor Days” to work on projects that help better the lives of those folks, but they need help to continue their work, organizers say.

The group held a yard sale Saturday and is planning an event at Bistro 109 in downtown Sevierville today in which those who dine at the restaurant from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. will have the chance to learn about the ministry, and all tips will be contribSee LIVE-IT, Page A5

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Volunteers with the Live-It ministry, an effort billed as a way to live out the Biblical command to, “Love thy neighbor,” organized a yard sale at Evergreen Church Saturday to help raise money for projects to help local residents in need.

ACS comes up with classic idea for fundraiser ‘Wizard of Oz’ skit Friday at River Plantation

By GAIL CRUTCHFIELD Community Editor The Smoky Mountain Cancer Support Group has hit on a unique way to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Sevier County, and it was inspired by a classic story.

The group will host “The Wizard of Oz: Follow the Road to Recovery” from 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday night at River Plantation

conference center. The event includes a buffet dinner, silent auction and an original skit based on the classic movie starring Judy Garland.

“Althea Horn came up with the whole idea,” said Alice Grady. A former caregiver and member of the group for about three years, Horn ran with the idea and created a skit that centers around Dorothy and her three friends as they battle the Wicked Witch of the East, who represents cancer.

“Dorothy follows the purple brick road to a cure,” Grady said.

Her traveling companions on this adventure each represent

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Call Alice Grady at 354-9280 for ticket information.

the battle cry of Relayers to “Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back.” The Scarecrow represents Celebrate, the Tin Man represents Remember and the Lion represents Fight Back.

The cast members portraying these characters include group member Carlene Maples as Dorothy, Sevierville Middle School student Trevor Maples

as the Scarecrow, Relay For Life committee member Wayne Knight as the Tin Man and event co-chair Billy Worsham as the Lion. Committee member Judy Bales will play the Wicked Witch of the East.

The finale of the skit includes a rendition of “Over the Rainbow” with new lyrics written by Horn and performed by Monica Corn.

Tickets are $25 each. The deadline to reserve seats is Tuesday. Call Grady at 354-9280 for ticket information. n gcrutchfield@themountainpress.com

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MountainBrook Village opens refurbished building Floors, lighting, railings upgraded

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — MountainBrook Village staff and the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce celebrated the addition of a new assisted living facility in the retirement community on Tuesday.

Although the actual building had been on the property (located at the back of the community) since 1994, it had been vacant for several years before it was refurbished.

It now has new furniture, floors, lighting and railing.

“The residents’ needs were carefully considered,” MountainBrook Village executive director Peggy Lilley said of plans for the facility.

“We knew we had some plan for (the building), but we didn’t know what at first,” added MountainBrook Village owner John Watson. “We think this concept is going to explode.”

Watson said the facility offered residents more of a “homey” than “institutional” environment.

“Assisted living facilities usually have one big room with activities and smaller bedrooms,” Lilley said.

“The (common space) here

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Mayor Bryan Atchley cuts the ribbon on the remodeled building at MountainBrook Village last Tuesday in Sevierville. is smaller, which makes it cozier.”

The bedrooms have adjoining living areas, including couches and a flatscreen TV, along with a kitchen with cabinet and counter space and a refrigerator. A nurse and caregivers are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Eight residents planned to move into the newly renovated building on Wednesday.

“We have a waiting list for the assisted living portion of MountainBrook,”

Lilley said. “The need is pretty great in this county.

We think this is going to expand pretty quickly — we’re already looking at another building.”

Renovations for the building were completed in three months.

“We want to thank our employees for working hard on this,” Watson said.

“We’re very excited — this gives us something new to market, and it gives the residents a new sense of freedom,” MountainBrook

Village marketing director Dianne Hall said.

Lilley, whose background is in business finance and nursing, has been with MountainBrook Village since 2006. She has served as executive director for two years.

“We’re really proud of this,” she said.

“We’re a team here at MountainBrook, a family.

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There are eight units in the wing, each with their own living room with flat screen TV.

Lisega in Newport gets $24,000 grant for leadership training Submitted Report NEWPORT — The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has awarded $24,000 to Lisega Inc. in Newport. The grant will provide training to 10 employees in S.T.A.R. Leadership

and Lean Manufacturing.

“Job training to upgrade the skills of Tennessee’s workers is one of the best things we can do for our economy,” said Gov. Phil Bredesen. “Now more than ever, it is important to continue training our workforce to keep employees and com-

panies competitive.”

Lisega is building a new production facility in Sevierville and expects to relocate in the spring.

Over the past six years, Incumbent Worker Training grants have totaled more than $11 million to assist more than

40,000 employees.

Walters State Community College played a key role in awarding the grant to Lisega Inc. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development administers the Incumbent Worker Training program.

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Greg Davis joins SmartBank board Submitted Report PIGEON FORGE — Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Greg Davis has joined the SmartBank Board of Directors.

“Greg was the first management member to join the bank when we were still organizing in March 2006, and has been instrumental in the growth we have experienced from day one,” said Bill Carroll, chairman of the board. “His experience and expertise along with his passion for SmartBank is invalu-

able to our organization.

Greg has worked closely with our board and has done an outstanding job leading the lendDavis ing area of the bank managing a loan portfolio that has grown to $237 million since opening in January 2007. It’s a natural fit for him that is well-deserved.”

Davis, a Sevier County native, started his career

with the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions as a bank examiner and has over 20 years leadership experience with both community banks and larger regional banks. He is a 1988 graduate of the University of Tennessee with a B.S. with Honors degree in finance.

Davis has also attended numerous banking schools conducted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the Tennessee Bankers Association.

Davis serves on the Board of Directors for the Areawide Development Corp. and is a member of the Loan Approval Committee. He also serves as the vice president of the Sevier County High School Alumni Association and is a member of First Baptist Church of Sevierville.

Founded in 2007, SmartBank has more than $300 million in assets and currently serves customers in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Knoxville. For more, visit www.SmartBank. net.

Wyndham golf tourney benefits Shiloh Riders Submitted Report SEVIERVILLE — Wyndham Vacation Resorts, which has two properties in Sevierville, hosted a charity golf tournament recently at River Island Golf Course to benefit the Shiloh Riders Association’s 19th annual East Tennessee Toy Run. The Shiloh Riders, a local nonprofit organization comprised of motorcycle enthusiasts, hosts an annual toy collection drive and

fundraiser to benefit underprivileged children in East Tennessee during the holiday season.

In addition to the golf tournament, local Wyndham associates also hosted bake sales and raffles, and the company donated stays at Wyndham Smoky Mountains to the Shiloh Riders Association Toy Run auction. As a result of their efforts, Wyndham was able to help generate more than $2,000.

“We are honored and grateful that we were selected as the recip-

ients for the charity golf tournament event,” said Jim White, the Santa of the Shiloh Riders.

“Furthermore, we are fortunate to have Wyndham as a committed partner.”

Wyndham employees selected Shiloh Riders Association as their charity of choice for 2010.

“We are proud to be a part of the Sevierville community and want to do our part to help those less fortunate,” said Terry Godfrey of Wyndham.

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 Joseph James Faircloth, 30, of 1614 Old Newport Highway Apt. 3 in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 5 with harassment (non-verbal/oral threat). He was released on $250 bond. u Robert Michael Farmer, 54, of New Market, was charged Nov. 5 with reckless endangerment. He was released on $3,500 bond. u Jordan Scott Lowe, 25, of 1313 Goose Gap Road in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 5 with violation of a General Sessions Court probation. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Jacob McCarron, 18, of 114 Mountain View Drive in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 5 with contempt of court. He was released on $3,500 bond. u Stephanie Marie McCurnin, 42, of 315 Circle Drive #8 in Gatlinburg, was charged Nov. 6 with public intoxication. She was released on $250 bond. u Joshua Allen Moore, 23, of Knoxville, was charged Nov. 6 with driving on a suspended license and traffic violations. He was being held in lieu of $1,500 bond. u Seth Edward Newman, 19, of 619 Crescent Drive in Gatlinburg, was charged Nov. 5 with aggravated burglary. He was being held in lieu of $55,000 bond. u Rusty Alan Potter, 20, of 4059 West Mill Creek Road in Pigeon Forge, was charged Nov. 5 with violation of a General Sessions Court probation.

He was being held. u Linda Joyce Proffitt, 52, of 1709 Myers Road in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 5 with DUI. She was released on $1,000 bond. u Gary Lee Scott, 53, of 1297 Old Newport Highway #906 in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 5 with theft of property. He was released on $1,700 bond. u Wesley Glenn Teaster, 23, of 3104 JH Headrick Drive in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 5 with violation of a Circuit Court probation. He was released.

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Ober Gatlinburg bringing snow to feeder cities Submitted Report GATLINBURG — The Gatlinburg Department of Tourism brought snow to the South through events in two southern feeder cities during the month of October.

On Oct. 23 at the Mall of Georgia in Buford, more than 1,000 people enjoyed snow tubing on the manmade snow slide sponsored by

Gatlinburg, while many others watched live ski demonstrations from Ober Gatlinburg representatives. Guests also enjoyed free samples of taffy, courtesy of Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen, and hot chocolate, provided by Coffee and Company.

All four Atlanta TV stations and other media outlets covered the event, achieving more than 36

million impressions with an estimated advertising value of more than $47,000, Gatlinburg officials said.

The Peritus team combined with Gatlinburg, Ripley’s Entertainment and Ober Gatlinburg to produce the same event on Oct. 30 in Nashville at Cool Springs Galleria, with similar results and added exposure for Gatlinburg as the winter

ORNL Fed Credit Union moving Submitted Report SEVIERVILLE — ORNL Federal Credit Union has scheduled a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Sevierville location at 699 Parkway No. 5 in the River Place Shopping Center.

The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 15. Sevierville Chamber of Commerce

officials as well as credit union officials will be on hand. Branch Manager Lori Branam will cut the ribbon.

Open since 2005, the current branch at 502 Dolly Parton Parkway will be close Friday at the end of the business day. Credit union service will continue on Nov. 15 at the new location with a full service lobby that offers

teller and lending services, safe deposit boxes, a drivethrough teller and an ATM for after-hours service.

ORNL Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative locally owned and operated by its members. Established in 1948 with 10 founding members, its assets have grown to over $1 billion.

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Gatlinburg will bring snow to Alabama on Nov. 13 as well when Peritus leads the team to the University of Alabama for an event prior to the Mississippi State football game in Tuscaloosa.

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OBITUARIES In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Alice Teaster Breazeale

Alice Teaster Breazeale, age 81 of Sevierville passed away Saturday November 6, 2010. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harmon and Mamie Teaster; infant daughter Stella; brothers,Louis, Bill, Columbus, Earl, Paul and Lindell Teaster and sister Pearl Dellinger.

Survivors: Sons: Stanley Breazeale and wife Therica, Willie Breazeale and wife Sherri, Daniel Breazeale and wife Susan; Daughters: Pamela Caughron and husband Herb and Kim Roberts; Grandchildren: Adam, Laura, Casey, DJ, Andrea, Courtney, Josh and Brandon; Great-Grandchildren: Gabe, Taulbie and David; Brothers: Junior Teaster and wife Carolyn, A.C. Teaster and wife Katherine, Floyd Teaster; Sisters: Esther Teaster, Iva McMahan Funeral service 7 PM Monday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Teaster officiating. Interment 11 AM Tuesday in Headrick’s Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

Grant Thomas Mayo Grant Thomas Mayo, age 15 of Sevierville, TN, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2010 after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Grant was a huge sports fan. He had an amazing love for animals. Grant admired his sister and lived through her athletic prowess — she truly was his hero.

Grant’s ambition was to become a sports broadcaster. Being an organ donor, Grant was able to share the gift of life to five recipients. The family would like to thank SCHS for all their support in our time of need. Special thanks goes out to his school attendant Jared Maples and all their staff. Lil’ Man, you will be missed immensely!

He was preceded in death by his six great-grandparents.

Survivors include his: Father: George Mayo; Mother and stepfather: Annie and Brian Shaw; Sisters: Jessica and Sydney Mayo; and His loving grandparents, uncle, and cousins, and of course his dog “Molly.�

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Tennessee State Bank, c/o Ann Marie Mayo-Shaw, 642 Dolly Parton Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37862, for a scholarship fund to be raised in Grant Mayo’s name.

The family will receive friends 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday with a funeral service beginning at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Sevierville with Rev. Scott Carter officiating. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

In Memoriam

Coy Millsaps

Nancy Major Palmer

Coy Millsaps, age 87, of Sevierville, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010. Mr. Millsaps was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Atchley Millsaps; parents, Jesse and Susan Millsaps; brothers, Worth, Gib, Hubert Owen, Fred, Lee and Herschel Millsaps; sisters, Nora Anthony, Lora White and Grace Paul.

He is survived by his brother Von Millsaps and several nieces and nephews Graveside service and interment 11 a.m.

Wednesday in Jones Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Danny Murr officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

Nancy Major Palmer, age 71 of Seymour, passed away Friday November 5, 2010 at her home after a brief courageous battle with brain cancer. She is survived by her teenage sweetheart and loving husband of 52 years, Jack Palmer. She was a majorette at Central High School and graduated in 1956. She worked with the phone company and then followed her husband’s career to Alabama, New York, Florida, Texas and returned to Knoxville in 1980 where she enhanced her love for travel and became the Tour Director for AAA. Retiring in 1991 wherein she and her husband enjoyed traveling in their motor home, meeting lots of people and participating in Trade & Specialty Shows d/b/a Affordable Elegance.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Sarah Major, her mother-in-law, Aileen Palmer, and her grandson, Gregory Keith Palmer.

She is survived by husband Jack Palmer; sons, Greg Palmer of Pigeon Forge and Doug Palmer of Tuscon, AZ; grandchildren, Hunter Palmer and Blake Palmer of Tuscon AZ; father-in-law Hobart Palmer; sister and brother-in-law Vickie and Dennis McGaha; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike and Sherry Major, Don and Lois Major; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Howard Williams and brother-in-law and sisterin-law Steve and Cammie Palmer; several nieces and nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends.

She was an active and devoted member of First Baptist Church of Sevierville and love being involved with her Sunday school class and “Triple L� group of Christian friends.

Nancy was a special Christian lady who lived her life to the fullest and blessed the lives of everyone she met. She had a tremendous love for traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Her warm smile, sense of humor and outgoing personality will truly be missed.

A celebration of her life for family and friends will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Hyder officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Tuesday in Roseberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m.

Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

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Earl E. Hodges

Survivors: wife, Mildred Ivey Conley; daughters, Debra Conley, Earl E. Hodges, (Major, U.S. Army, Sherry Matthews and husband Tim; Ret.), 88 of Sevierville, died Thursday, grandchildren, Lauran Mikels and Nov. 4, 2010. Mr. Hodges served Lindsey Matthews; brother, Robert in the Pacific during World War II J. Conley and wife Linda. with the 77th Infantry Division. He Funeral service were Sunday at received the Silver Star, Bronze Star Atchley’s Seymour Chapel with and Purple Heart Pastor Bill Sims officiating. Interment Medals. He was followed at Providence Cemetery. a member of First Baptist Church in Sevierville and Mary Jeanette (Hall) spent 35 years as Phillips a sales represenMary Jeanette (Hall) Phillips, 81, tative for Pet Milk Company.

Survivors: daughters and sons-in- of Seymour died Nov. 4, 2010. law Sherry and Bill LeVines, Rebecca She was a member of Valley Grove and John Clark, Ann and Jerry Baptist Church where she served Moser; grandchildren, Allison Becker in the past as organist. She retired and husband Jason, Jonathan from the University of Tennessee.

Survivors include: devoted husMoser; two great-grandchildren; brother Howard Hodges and wife band of 43 years, J. T. Phillips; Joyce; sisters Dorothy Johnson and daughters, Brenda Cornell and husband Arnold, Mary Ann Wood husband Ray, Joyce Haggard and all of Knoxville; several nieces and husband Claude; sons, Jack David Tipton and wife Debbie, Harold nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations may Tipton and Wayne Tipton and wife be sent to First Baptist Church, 317 Glenn; seven grandchildren and four Parkway, Sevierville, TN, 37862 or great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at American Legion Post #104, P.O. Box 4242, Sevierville, TN, 37864. Highland South Memorial Funeral The family received friends Sunday Home on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 with memorial service following at from 1 to 2 p.m. with the Funeral at First Baptist Church, Sevierville, at 2 p.m. and the burial to folthe Rev. Jerry Hyder officiating. low. Officiating will be Reverend Family and friends will meet 1:30 Steve Evans. Please sign the online p.m. Tuesday in Tennessee Veterans guestbook at www.highlandmeCemetery, Knoxville for interment. morialparks.com. Highland South Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Memorial Funeral Home, (865) 573-7300.

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Bryant Elwood Conley Bryant Elwood Conley, 80, of Seymour, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010. He was a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church and retired from UT Medical Center.

LeRoy Edward Blackburn LeRoy Edward Blackburn, age 78 of Sevierville, died Friday, November 5, 2010. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Atchley Funeral Home.

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and a presentation called Appalachian Christmas, performed by entertainers from Dollywood. Capping off the evening’s entertainment will be Jimbo Whaley and Greenbrier, a band Helton calls “local favorites” that performs bluegrass and country music, including songs about lead singer Whaley’s childhood in Pigeon Forge.

Throughout the gathering Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be present, along with their reindeer, for children who want to get a jump on getting their requests in to the jolly old elf. There will also be games for the youngsters, Helton says.

Scattered across the park will be vendors offering food, with proceeds from their sales going to help the

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“We’ve been out here since 5:30,” Lera said. “Freezing and all, but it’s worth it. Oh yes, we had some snow and some sleet this morning, but here we are.”

Lera saw the event as part of the great American tradition of unloading a few things through a yard sale, with the added benefit of an almost guaranteed — and, at times, seemingly limitless — flow of customers. Indeed, as the precipitation ebbed, there were traffic jams up and down the seven-mile stretch of one of the county’s main thoroughfares as shoppers made their way in and out of each stop.

“I really enjoy doing

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uted to it. The proceeds raised will help buy things such as plaster board, sinks and shingles to be used in the minor renovations Live-It volunteers are working on for Sevier County residents.

“We go out and try to help the folks who can’t help themselves,” explains Terri Danis, who started the program with husband Paul.

“We’re hoping this will be a movement that will spread across the community and across the world.”

Through its regular Love Your Neighbor Days, the group has assisted widows, children and even a family where the mother, limited by cancer, needed help fixing up her home in advance of her husband’s return from service in Afghanistan, where he was paralyzed by the explosion of a bomb.

“These are people with amazing stories who really need someone to just give them some help,” Danis says. “We try to do whatever they need done, whether that’s putting in a wheelchair ramp or fixing a roof.

There are a lot of leaky roofs in this area.”

In return, the group asks the recipients of its help to do what they can for someone else in need, whether that means offer-

In Kolb’s place, city officials including City Manager Earlene Teaster and the City Commission are expected to take the lead on energizing the city during the 7 p.m. ceremony.

Finally, the Pigeon Forge Fun Time Trolley system will once again offer free trips around the city to observe the displays on its Trolley Tour of Lights.

The evening is the only time the ride, which takes participants on a circuit through the city, is offered without charge.

“There’s a little something for everybody in this year’s Winterfest kickoff,” Helton says. “We think everyone is really going to have a great time.”

For more information, call the Special Events office at 453-8574.

American Legion, Pigeon Forge High School, Pigeon Forge High School Band Boosters and Pigeon Forge First Baptist Church’s youth ministry.

Capping off the evening, of course, is the illumination of those five million lights that fill snowflakes on light poles, Christmas displays in the Parkway median and patriotic symbols in, appropriately, Patriot Park. While the job of flipping the switch is usually reserved for the city’s volunteer of the year, this year the winner of that honor, Lorraine Kolb, can’t participate because she will be out of town.

“It’s really unfortunate she won’t be able to be a part of that,” Helton says. “She and her husband, who has also won the volunteer of the year award, are great people and they’ve done a lot of good work for the city.”

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this,” Lera said. “We’ve gotten to meet a lot of people and I like that.

We’ve had people from Indiana and Ohio. They said they loved it. They wanted to know if we do this all the time. Then, we’ve also gotten to see a lot of people we haven’t seen in a long time.”

The event proved attractive not just to individuals like Lera, but also to groups such as New Center Baptist Church, which offered items donated by members in an effort to raise money to send four of their young folks to an upcoming statewide gathering.

“We just figured this would be a great way to help them get over to the convention in Gallatin,” Pastor Tony Sutton

explained. “It’s going pretty well. I think the cold weather kept a lot of people at the house today, but I’m still impressed with how many are out here.”

A self-confessed socializer, Sutton also saw the event as a chance to meet some new folks and maybe even find a few new members.

“It’s fun because you get out here and you get to meet a lot of people,” he said. “I just like people and I like to talk, so I’m enjoying this.”

More than just a fundraiser for those nonprofits that took part, the event also helped bring in some money for the Salvation Army and the Shriners, with the $10 fee each vendor paid for booth space

ing a hand-knitted blanket or simply a warm hug. It’s a concept they call, “Love it forward,” a play on the idea from, “Pay it Forward,” a movie released in 2000 in which the main character encourages those who benefit from a positive action to help others in return.

To help keep their work going, volunteers with Live-It are presenting their concept to local churches almost every week, asking for donations and volunteers who can do the sort of skilled labor their projects often involve.

“Our biggest thing right now is just raising money,” Danis says. “We are extremely excited about the response we’ve gotten from the churches and community.”

Included in that response is the donation of warehouses full of personal items out of local folks’ homes, everything from

candles to hair dryers.

While Live-It has stored items they can use like sinks and countertops, they offered some of the smaller things in Saturday’s yard sale, which was organized by volunteer coordinator Beverly Goldstein.

“We have gotten so many donations and we just didn’t know what to do with all of it, so we thought this would be a good way to use them to make some money,” Goldstein explained Saturday. “My family loves being involved in this ministry. Our hearts are in to helping others.”

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Garth is gonna be busy

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Garth Brooks performs during a charity concert in Los Angeles, to benefit the Southern California 2008 Fire Intervention Relief Effort.

Brooks is going to be very busy in December. Brooks sold more than 140,000 tickets Saturday morning, and his benefit concert for Nashville flood relief ballooned from one show to nine. going to those two organizations. Those contributions were the idea of the organizers.

“We knew we didn’t need that money, so we wanted to give it to someone who does,” said Clint Carnley, who put the event together with the owner of Foothills Wholesale Furniture. “We thought this would be a great way to get folks out here and raise some money to help others out.”

Carnley helped plan the sale before fire destroyed the restaurant that bore his name last month. In the parking lot in front of the hole where the building once stood, which is still surrounded by black ashes but is also showing signs of new life in the form of a large pile of

concrete blocks, Carnley hosted a number of vendors including the New Center Baptist booth.

Ironically, one of the reasons he thought the event would be good for the area is because it would draw locals who might otherwise not venture past the city limits out the highway to see the host of businesses on U.S. 411. Now, even with his own enterprise struggling to rise from the rubble, Carnley said he’s happy to help others in the area even as he makes plans for his own return.

“Overall, we’ve really had a great turnout even despite the weather and I think that’s going to help everybody out here,” he said. “So many times we would have people tell us,

‘We never knew you were out here. I don’t know how long it’s been since I’ve driven out this way.’

This was our attempt to change that.

Carnley said he’s working with the Health Department on getting approval of a temporary facility that would allow him to offer smoked turkeys and desserts for Thanksgiving. He’s also still planning to host a Dec. 18 event for children served by that Salvation Army, and is looking for volunteers to serve food and folks to contribute toys for those youngsters.

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City buildings to close early

Sevierville City Hall and Community Center will close at noon today because of the Winterfest kickoff event.

Winterfest kickoff will be from 3-8 p.m. at the Municipal Complex.

City employees and Chamber of Commerce staff will be hosting the annual event.

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Military chaplain exhibit now open

First Presbyterian Church in Sevierville will present its second annual “Faith and Courage Exhibit” recalling the service of military chaplains through Nov. 24.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; evenings and weekends by appointment. The church is at 500 Belle Ave. A special worship service to recognize the service of veterans is set for 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, with preaching

by Thomas Chadwick, retired Navy chaplain.

For more information call Brenna Smith or Pastor Terrye McAnally at 453-2971.

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The Sevier County Courthouse, all county convenience centers for garbage and the sheriff’s department administrative office will be closed Thursday for Veterans Day. All will reopen on Friday.

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Veterans Day ceremony set

The city will have its annual Veterans Day event at 11 a.m.

Thursday at Ripley’s Aquarium plaza.

Brig. Gen. Robin B. Akin will be keynote speaker. Akin is the commander of 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) based at Fort Knox, Ky. Other activities will include recognition of veterans, patriotic music, a military flyover and a bald eagle presentation.

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Kickoff today for Winterfest

Sevierville will be the first to kick off Smoky Mountain Winterfest with the annual Music, Lights & Magic event fr0m 3-8 p.m. today at the Municipal Complex.

This year’s Music, Lights & Magic event will again include Santa’s Workshop for children, lighting displays and fireworks.

Other event highlights include photo opportunities with Santa Claus.

Sevierville city services will also provide children’s activities.

Winterfest is celebrated throughout Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

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McWherter doesn’t regret run JACKSON (AP) — After losing the gubernatorial race to Republican Bill Haslam, Democratic nominee Mike McWherter took Wednesday off from work to spend time at home.

“I slept late, built a fire in my fireplace, watched television and talked to a lot of people on the phone,” said the Jackson businessman while sitting in his office last week. “But I’m back to work now.”

McWherter, 54, said he was very disappointed with the loss in the election.

“I felt bad for my staff

and for my family,” he said.

“They were more hurt than I was. I was surprised by how hard they took it. My wife’s glad to have me back home, but she was disappointed.”

Looking back on his decision to run and the months on the campaign trail, McWherter said he doesn’t have any regrets.

“I’m content with the campaign that we ran,” he said. “I don’t think that I said anything untruthful. It was a year that Democrats didn’t fare well in the state.”

McWherter’s bid to

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become Tennessee’s next governor was his first time in the political arena, although he’s made many appearances on behalf of his father, former Tennessee Gov. Ned Ray McWherter.

McWherter believes there were two factors that affected his loss in the election — money and the lack of a primary opponent.

“I was outspent 6 to 1,” McWherter said. “Haslam’s campaign raised $18 million, and my campaign raised $3 million. I’m not whining, but I feel like our message was drowned out.”

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The Sevier County Public Library System which includes the King Family Library, the Seymour Branch and the Kodak Branch, will be closed for Veterans Day on Thursday.

All locations will be open for regular hours on Friday.

McWherter said not having a primary opponent for the Democratic ballot hurt his campaign.

“In retrospect, I feel like I would have been better served if I had an opponent,” he said. “I think it makes you a better candidate. My father had a contested primary, and Haslam had a vigorous primary and I think that helped him.”

McWherter hit the campaign trail in all 95 counties, logged more than 100,000 miles on a GMC Yukon during his travels and stayed at moderately priced motels.

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“I think this week’s election was a historic rejection of American liberalism and the Obama and Pelosi agenda. The American people are tired of the borrowing, the spending, the bailouts, the takeovers.”

— Rep. Mike Pence, the Indiana Republican who is stepping down from his post in GOP leadership.

“In just the six weeks that we had, if we didn’t have that network, that machine, mechanism to plug into like other candidates did, we had to spend the time rebuilding that, establishing the grass-roots network to get out the vote. And also defending the accusations that even my own party was putting out. So it was too heavy of a lift for one entity.”

—Delaware’s Christine O’Donnell, blaming Washington Republicans for his defeat to Chris Coons in a U.S. Senate race

“Well, if I had my choice it would have been a little easier. I just think some of these kids now know what it takes to get it done and to me, that was the important thing.”

— Penn State’s Joe Paterno, after his team came from three touchdowns behind to beat Northwestern and give him the 400th win of his coaching career

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Ferrell’s plot to take over the weekend box office has succeeded.

Ferrell’s animated super-villain comedy “Megamind” debuted as the No. 1 movie with $47.7 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

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Oldest town Jonesborough worth a visit As fall comes to an end this year, I decided to take a drive to a place that I hadn’t visited in a while; Jonesborough. I wanted to see the fall foliage and what was new in the oldest town in Tennessee.

It’s always a pleasant drive up that way through Greeneville, Limestone and into Jonesborough. You can go up I-40 to I-81, or take route 321 all the way for a more scenic drive.

I wasn’t disappointed, as the colors were trying to peak and give off their usual coat of many colors.

Fall is one of my favorite seasons, as it is for many of us. I think the color change this year was a bit delayed as there are still many trees with color.

Jonesborough is a very historical town.

Apart from being the oldest in Tennessee (1779); it has other historical buildings worth exploring. The Chester Inn is the oldest continuosly occupied inn in Tennessee and is part of the historic district in Jonesborough.

Some of the U.S. presidents who have stayed there are Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson. Although not a president, Gov. John Sevier stayed there as well.

Sevier served in the Revolutionary War as a colonel, and became the only governor of the State of Franklin before serving as the first governor of Tennessee. He was very involved in politics in many capacities and remained so until his death.

There is a stone monument in front of the courthouse in Jonesborough which reads: “Washington District — The 1st Governmental Division ever named in honor of George Washington — Washington County 1776. Jonesborough established by N.C. Act of 1779 — Laid out 1780. Capital of the State of Franklin 1784-1785 Judicial Capital Washington District Territory South of the River Ohio 1790-1796.”

On the back of the monument it talks about a man named Jesse Walton, who served under John Sevier and was also his friend. Jesse was the largest land owner in Jonesborough and was instrumental in getting Jonesborough on the map. The town was actually named after a man named Willie (Wiley) Jones.

I’ve always found it interesting how a town or area gets its name. Our own city of Gatlinburg was named after Radford Gatlin who owned a general store and had a post office established here.

One of the older buildings is the Jonesborough Presbyterian Church, founded in 1790 and rebuilt in 1845. There is also a Jonesborough Methodist Church built around 1845.

Jonesborough was at the front of the Abolitionist Movement with a publication called “The Emancipator” around 1820. It was the first publication in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the abolition of slavery. The building that housed this publication is still in the downtown area.

There is a lot more history about this town, but I wanted to talk about a newer addition to Jonesborough: the National Storytelling Festival and the International Storytelling Center. The first festival was held in 1973 around an old farm wagon by a Jonesborough journalism teacher and some neighbors in the courthouse square. This event was recognized as the world’s first public event devoted to storytelling.

In 2002, a three-acre facility was built, the first of its kind in the world, devoted solely to the tradition of storytelling. It’s named after a lifelong resident of Jonesborough, Mary B. Martin and her husband, James C. Martin.

The facility is truly a remarkable complex.

It also has a second-floor room called the Sara Hickey Keys Room, where you can hold meetings and weddings and other special events. Sara Hickey Keys was one who helped enrich of lives of children around the world.

I want to thank Susan Denton, project manager of the International Storytelling Center, for taking time to talk with me about the center and answer some of my questions concerning the facility. The center’s motto is “Connecting the World through the Power of Storytelling.”

Take the family to Jonesborough for the day and show the kids something they will come back to see in the years to come. If they get tired of the history lessons, treat them to The Old Sweet Shop or maybe even The Lollipop Shop right on Main Street. You might enjoy an ice-cream cone yourself.

— Dan M. Smith is a Cincinnati native and Gatlinburg resident. He is the author of the forthcoming book “So Far from Forfar.” His son is serving in the Air Force. E-mail to dan0729@ yahoo.com.

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GOP gains thankfully ensure we won’t have Kent Williams back in speaker’s chair In 2008, Rep. Kent Williams alienated almost everyone in the Republican Party when he snatched the job of speaker of the House by forming an alliance with all of the Democrats.

He became the surprise winner of the speaker’s job, a Republican on the outs with his own party. Not a pleasant two years for the Tennessee House.

That won’t happen again. Williams has decided not to seek the speaker’s chair, and that’s a good thing.

The Elizabethton resident says the Republican party has picked up too many seats to make such an arrangement successful again.

And so we’ll have a true, dedicated Republican in the chair starting next year, thanks to a loss of 14 Democratic seats and the lessons learned from

Williams’ sneaky way of winning two years ago.

So who will be the new speaker?

Williams says he will support Rep. Beth Harwell, R-Nashville. Others considering a run include Republican Caucus Chairman Glen Casada of Franklin and Reps. Harry Brooks of Knoxville and Charles Sargent of Franklin. House Republicans are scheduled to select their candidates for leadership on Dec. 8. Casada said the caucus would be unified regardless of who the speaker’s candidate is.

Whomever it is, it’s for sure we won’t see a divided party and animus directed at the speaker as we did with Williams. Both the House and Senate are controlled by Republicans, and starting next year so will the governor’s

office. That is no guarantee that good legislation will be the result, but it does guarantee that Republicans are likely to be together in their initiatives.

Williams said he hopes to be appointed to a position of influence under the new speaker. “I’ve shown my leadership abilities,” he said. “It would be a discredit to the people of Tennessee if I’m not in some sort of leadership role on some of the committees I’ve been on in the past.”

He shouldn’t be waiting by the phone. Hard feelings linger over how he got the position, so giving him a key leadership role in the GOP would be a shock. Maybe Reps. Richard Montgomery and Art Swann, our two House members, will be in line for key positions.

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Public forum Kodak residents thanked for offering to assist motorists

Editor: Recently my husband and I were visiting our family, Glenna and Dub Julian, After our visit, we were driving down Kodak Road and all of a sudden our car started jumping and we realized that we were out of gas.

We immediately called the Julians and they said they would bring us some gas to last until we could get to a station. As we waited, we were absolutely amazed at the number of people who stopped and offered to help us. There were between 15 and 20 different people who stopped.

veteran, I can understand and appreciate the hardship that you have endured while serving our country.

I, and I am sure many, many American citizens, will remember your outstanding courage and commitment to freedom. I am always proud and thankful for the fine Americans that serve and give so much to our great country.

Please know on the special day set aside for veterans, Nov. 11, I will support you and be Service to country by veterans thinking of you. We will never forget you and remembered by grateful Americans your service to our country.

Be a proud American. Fly the American Editor: flag.

I wish to thank all the U.S. veterans that Ray Cook have served our country. Being an Army Sevierville You can be proud of your community and just wish there were many more like you.

Guane brought us some gas and then we filled up later and were off to our home in Chattanooga.

Thanks again Kodak citizens, for being so generous.

Agnes and Ferd White Chattanooga

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Tennessee’s Prentiss Waggner (23) picks up Memphis’ Cannon Smith’s (not shown) fumble during first-half of the Volunteers’ 50-14 victory over the Tigers in Memphis on Saturday.

Bray, Volunteers finally have some fun MEMPHIS (AP) — Tyler Bray looked more like a seasoned veteran than a freshman starting his first game at quarterback for Tennessee.

Bray threw for 325 yards and five touchdowns Saturday night to lead the Volunteers to a 50-14 victory over Memphis.

“I was just out there trying to have as much fun as possible,” Bray said.

The victory snapped a fourgame losing streak for Tennessee (3-6), which was never threatened after the first quarter. Bray, who took over last week from junior Matt Simms, picked apart the young Memphis secondary from the start.

The Tennessee receiving corps said they like the freshman’s demeanor and coolness during the game.

“He really didn’t say too much today,” said Gerald Jones, who caught a 9-yard scoring pass from Bray. “He just kind of joked around. He just jokes around and has fun. And I like that.”

The Vols would end the night with 510 yards of offense, including 379 through the air.

Tauren Poole rushed for 101 yards, and scored twice — once on a 21-yard run and another on

“We outmatched them, and that’s what we should do. That was good. So, that was a good win. It’s been awhile since we got a win, so it was a nicer scene in the locker room.”

— Tennessee coach Derek Dooley

a 9-yard pass from Bray.

The 50 points matched Tennessee’s largest scoring output of the season.

“We outmatched them, and that’s what we should do,” Tennessee coach Derek Dooley said. “That was good. So, that was a good win. It’s been awhile since we got a win, so it was a nicer scene in the locker room.”

Memphis (1-8) lost its sixth straight. It marked the fifth straight game where the Tigers, ranked 118th out of 120 teams in scoring defense, have surrendered at least 40 points.

Memphis led 7-0 after scoring on a 4-yard pass from Ryan Williams to Marcus Rucker on the Tigers’ first possession. Rucker would catch another touchdown pass from Williams late in the fourth quarter, this time for 38 yards.

“They went right down the field,” Dooley said of Memphis’ first score. “We were a little

bit rattled. I had to calm them down. They were starry-eyed and jumpy.”

Williams completed18 of 27 passes for 221 yards for Memphis.

The bulk of Bray’s statistics came in the first half as he completed 17 of 28 passes for 308 yards and all five of his touchdown passes.

That helped the Vols carry a 40-7 lead into halftime.

“We planned on throwing the deep ball and trying to get behind their defense,” Jones said, “but we also ran the ball a lot.”

He added that the Vols “just threw the ball because that’s what Tyler’s best at. No disrespect to Memphis. They fought their hearts out, but Tyler made the game easy. We didn’t really have to make a hard catch or anything.”

And the Tigers were as pitiful on both sides of the ball as the score indicated.

“I thought my kids fought,” Memphis coach Larry Porter said, “but we just couldn’t get in rhythm and couldn’t get anything going.”

Tennessee already had 398 yards of offense at the break. Bray was spreading out the scoring passes, hitting Poole and Justin Hunter (42 yards) for touchdowns in the first quarter.

The second-quarter scoring passes were to Denarius Moore (14 yards), Da’Rick Rogers (22 yards) and Jones (9 yards).

Michael Palardy added field goals of 24 and 32 yards for Tennessee, which scored on every possession, except its first, in the half.

“It was just different route combinations,” Bray said of the firsthalf success. “We didn’t just shoot down the field. We like to spread it out.”

The Vols held the Tigers to 117 yards of offense, including only 8 yards rushing in the first half.

Memphis finished the game with 308 yards of total offense.

Midway through the third quarter, Simms replaced Bray and was 3-of-5 for 54 yards.

In addition to Poole’s 21-yard scoring run, Palardy added his third field goal of the night from 33 yards in the second half.

Favre brings Vikings back from extinction MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Even Brett Favre thought the Minnesota Vikings were done — for the game, and quite possibly the season.

Down 14 with less than five minutes to play against Arizona. Chants of “Fire Childress!” filling the Metrodome. A Super Bowl-or-bust season on the brink.

Suddenly, Favre conjured the kind of magic that simply hasn’t been there all season, engineering another jaw-dropping fourth-quarter comeback that may have not only saved the Vikings’ season, but coach Brad Childress’ job as well.

Favre threw for a careerhigh 446 yards to rally the Vikings from 14 points down in the final four and half minutes and Ryan Longwell’s 35-yard field goal in overtime lifted them to a 27-24 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday.

“There was a point in that game where I think everyone in the building thought this is not going well. We

don’t stand a chance,” said Favre, who has 46 career fourth-quarter comeback wins. “But we did.”

Favre threw a 25-yard touchdown to Visanthe Shiancoe with 27 seconds to play in regulation, then hooked up with Bernard Berrian on a 22-yard pass in overtime to move the Vikings into position for an improbable victory.

The 41-year-old quarterback completed 36 of 47 passes with two touchdowns and two interceptions in easily his best performance of the season. Percy Harvin had nine catches for a careerhigh 126 yards and Adrian Peterson racked up 144 total yards and two TDs for the Vikings (3-5), who were dogged by questions about Childress’ job security all week long.

Asked if he felt he was playing for Childress’ job, Favre said, “I felt like I was playing for mine. I’m just being honest. ... Have I always got along with my coach, head coach, quarter-

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Quarterback Brett Favre leaves the field after Minnesota defeated the Arizona Cardinals in overtime, 27-24, on Sunday. Favre threw for a career-high 446 yards as the Vikings came from 14 points behind in the fourth quarter. backs coach, offensive coordinator? No. Do I always agree with the plays that are called? No. Why should that factor into me wanting to be the best player I can be?”

LaRod StephensHowling returned a kick 96 yards for a touchdown and

Michael Adams returned a fumble 30 yards for a score for the Cardinals (3-5), who appeared to have the win sealed after stopping the Vikings on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line with just over six minutes to play and a 24-10 lead.

But Favre directed scor-

ing drives of 40 and 77 yards in regulation, quickly turning chants of “Fire Childress!” to “Let’s Go Vikings!”

“I think they came expecting to see an execution,” Childress said. “And it ended up a pretty good football game at the end.”

ATLANTA (AP) — With a powerful running back, a balanced passing game and a gutty goal-line stand, the Atlanta Falcons showed they’re the best in the NFC South.

At least for this week.

The Falcons overcame a dismal display on special teams and the boasts of Tampa Bay coach Raheem Morris, coming up with a huge defensive stop in the closing minutes to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-21 Sunday and take over sole possession of first place in the NFC South.

Michael Turner rushed for 107 yards and two early touchdowns, and the Falcons (6-2) compensated after Roddy White went out for a while with a knee injury. Tony Gonzalez had eight catches and undrafted rookie Michael Palmer scored his first career TD. “We know how to win,” cornerback Dunta Robinson said. “This team has done a great job of finishing. When our backs are against the wall, we can find a way to win the football game.”

Their backs were certainly against their own goal line when the Buccaneers (5-3) drove down to the Atlanta 2 with less than 3 minutes left, facing fourth-and-1.

Josh Freeman faked a handoff to Ryan Purvis, a tight end lined up at fullback, and then gave it to LeGarrette Blount for a run over right tackle. But safety Thomas DeCoud charged up to stuff the slow-developing play, and Coy Wire finished off Blount to make sure he couldn’t stretch out for the first down.

“I told the defensive line, ’Get penetration, get penetration,’ and the guys in the back will come up to make the play,” linebacker Mike Peterson said.

That’s just what happened. The ball went over to the Falcons, who ran out the clock after Turner picked up the necessary first down with three straight runs totaling 14 yards, leaving him with 24 carries and his fourth 100-yard performance in the past six games.

Give the Bucs credit.

Morris had proclaimed his team the best in the NFC, and it looked like Tampa Bay might back him up. Michael Spurlock returned a kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown in the final minute of the third quarter and Freeman threw a pair of touchdown passes.

The Falcons held at the end, though.

“They’re a good football team, make no mistake about that,” Morris said.

“We were big-time resilient against a big-time team.”

The Falcons thoroughly dominated much of the game and Freeman — who had been doing a good job not turning the ball over — had a pair of interceptions. Spurlock was Tampa Bay’s most dangerous weapon, also returning a kickoff 66 yards to set up Freeman’s first TD pass.

“We lost by a yard,” Bucs rookie Gerald McCoy said.

“That’s what this league is about.”

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NFL CAPSULES Browns 34, Patriots 14 CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie quarterback Colt McCoy scrambled for a touchdown, Peyton Hillis ran for a career-high 184 yards and two scores and the Browns pounded the New England Patriots 34-14 on Sunday.

Two weeks after stunning New Orleans, the Browns (3-5) pulled off another shocker. Well rested after their bye week, they ended New England’s five-game winning streak and did it decisively, outplaying one of the NFL’s top teams for all 60 minutes.

This was no fluke. The Patriots (6-2) were battered, baffled and beaten badly.

It had to be particularly satisfying for Browns coach Eric Mangini, who defeated Bill Belichick, his former friend and mentor. The pair’s relationship was damaged years ago and they ignored each other during pregame warmups despite being just a few feet apart.

After the game ended, Mangini, his jacket drenched from a late-game Gatorade shower, shared a brief handshake with Belichick.

Jets 23, Lions 20 OT DETROIT (AP) — Mark Sanchez threw a 52-yard pass to Santonio Holmes to set up Nick Folk’s gamewinning 30-yard field goal 2:18 into overtime.

Sanchez scored on a quarterback sneak with 2:46 left in regulation and led a nine-play drive that set up Folk’s 36-yard kick to send the game into OT. Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score to give Detroit a 10-point lead before re-injuring his right shoulder and leaving the game with 5:19 left.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz gave Sanchez extra time to work with on the game-tying drive when he called a pass on third down and Drew Stanton threw an incompletion, giving the Jets the ball with 1:40 left.

The Jets improved to 6-2; the Lions are 2-6.

Saints 34, Panthers 3 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Drew Brees threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, Jabari Greer returned an interception for a touchdown and New Orleans became the latest team to shut down Carolina’s NFLworst offense.

The Saints (6-3) overcame the loss of tight end Jeremy Shockey to a rib injury after his touchdown catch to keep pace in the competitive NFC South.

Rookie tight end Jimmy Graham caught his first NFL TD in Shockey’s absence and the Saints held Carolina to 195 yards.

Things just keep getting worse for the Panthers (1-7). They lost quarterback Matt Moore and running back Jonathan Stewart to first-half injuries.

Rookie QB Jimmy Clausen was later benched and the Panthers finished with 195 yards.

Bears 22, Bills 19 TORONTO (AP) — Jay Cutler threw two touchdown passes, including one to Earl Bennett late in the fourth quarter to give Chicago a win and keep the Bills winless.

Chester Taylor also scored on a 1-yard plunge for the Bears (5-3), who came out of their off week to end a two-game skid. Tim Jennings’ interception came early in the fourth quarter, and with Chicago trailing 19-14.

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Denny Hamlin raises the trophy after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday.

Hamlin does Texas two-step; passes Johnson FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Denny Hamlin won at Texas for the second time this season to take over the lead in the closest three-way Chase for the Sprint Cup yet with two races left.

Hamlin moved in front with 29 laps to go, then got a push from Matt Kenseth on the final restart with three laps to go Sunday. Kenseth pushed ahead momentarily before Hamlin got right back in front and went on to his series-best eighth victory of the season.

For Jimmie Johnson, it was more Texas trouble and a bump in his drive for an unprecedented fifth consecutive title. He carried a 14-point lead into Texas, but leaves in second place — 33 behind Hamlin. Kevin Harvick is third, 59 points behind Hamlin.

Johnson lost the points lead with a ninth-place finish in a race where he lost ground on two troublesome pit stops. Despite an unusual crew change late in the race, it was too late to get Johnson back ahead of Hamlin and Harvick.

“It was just a long day,” Johnson said. “I had speed in the car. We worked our way forward and had issues on pit road. ... We gave away so much track position from the beginning. It’s tough to get back where we needed to.”

The crew for Hendrick teammate Jeff Gordon took over in the No. 48 pit with Johnson after Gordon was hit and crashed during a caution period.

An angry Gordon hit Jeff Burton with a hard twohanded push after Burton sent Gordon’s car crashing.

After getting out of his No. 24 car, Gordon walked from the top to the bottom of the track to confront Burton.

Gordon shoved Burton, then took some swings before they were separated by two NASCAR safety officials.

Hamlin won at Texas in April less than three weeks after surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. His first race after the surgery was a 30th-place finish at Phoenix, where the next race is.

Kenseth finished second Sunday, and Mark Martin was third. Harvick was sixth.

Gordon shoves Jeff Burton after tangle on track FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — An angry Jeff Gordon hit Jeff Burton with a hard two-handed push after Burton sent Gordon’s car crashing into the outside wall during a caution period Sunday.

After getting out of his No. 24 car, Gordon walked from the top to the bottom of the track to confront Burton.

Gordon shoved Burton, then took some swings before they were separated by two NASCAR safety officials.

“Thankfully, I had a long walk to him down the backstretch because I did about the least amount I was going to. I wanted to do a whole lot more to him,” Gordon said.

“You know, I like Jeff, he’s a guy that’s usually very rational and I respect his opinion and he apologized, said it was his fault, said he didn’t mean to do it, and whatever.

It’s over.”

The drivers then rode together in ambulance to the infield-care center.

“I didn’t want to be in the ambulance with him,” Gordon said. “I’ll tell you that.”

Burton took full responsibility for the accident — “100 percent, it was my fault,” he said — and had no problem with what Gordon did.

Gebremariam, wins marathon

NEW YORK (AP) — Gebre Gebremariam won the New York City Marathon in his debut at the distance, an unexpected Ethiopian champion on a day when his favored countryman, world-record holder Haile Gebrselassie, dropped out because of injury.

Kenya’s Edna Kiplagat was another surprise winner.

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Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick went 31 of 51 for 299 yards with a touchdown to Roscoe Parrish and two interceptions. Fred Jackson also scored for the Bills (0-8), who are off to their worst start in 26 years.

Chargers 29, Texans 23 HOUSTON (AP) — Philip Rivers threw four touchdown passes against the NFL’s worst pass defense, and San Diego earned its first road win of the season.

Rivers completed 17 of 23 passes for 295 yards. He used eight different receivers in the absence of tight end Antonio Gates, who was out with a right foot injury.

Rookie Seyi Ajirotutu and backup tight end Randy McMichael caught two touchdown passes apiece.

Ajirotutu was just moved up to the active roster Oct. 23, when linebacker Kion Wilson went on injured reserve.

The Chargers (4-5) have won two in a row for the first time this season.

Arian Foster rushed 27 times for 127 yards and two touchdown for the Texans (4-4), who have lost three of their last four home games.

Ravens 26, Dolphins 10 BALTIMORE (AP) — Billy Cundiff made four field goals, and Baltimore cranked up the defense after halftime to hand Miami its first road loss.

Baltimore (6-2) won its seventh straight at home behind Cundiff and a defense that blanked Miami (4-4) in the second half. Cundiff connected from 26, 39, 20, 24 yards, and the Ravens held the Dolphins to 24 yards rushing over the final 30 minutes.

Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne went 22 for 34 for 231 yards and three interceptions. Miami came in 4-0 on the road.

Joe Flacco completed 20 of 27 passes for 266 yards and two touchdowns for the Ravens, who are 6-0 at home since 2001 after a bye.

Giants 41, Seahawks 7 SEATTLE (AP) — The first half was all the New York Giants needed to put away the Seahawks and memories of past losses in Seattle.

Eli Manning picked apart Seattle’s secondary for 232 yards and three touchdowns and Ahmad Bradshaw added two TDs — all in the opening half — and the Giants routed the Seahawks 41-7 on Sunday.

Coming off its bye, New York (6-2) won its fifth straight game and is among the NFL’s top teams halfway through the season.

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Tide tumbles out of national title contention BATON ROUGE, La. — It was all falling into place for Alabama, at least until the Crimson Tide fell flat on the bayou.

Alabama arrived in Baton Rouge this past weekend still in the hunt to defend its national title. If the Tide could beat LSU on the road, then win at home against Mississippi State and Auburn, they would play in the Southeastern Conference championship game. If they could win in Atlanta, a berth in the BCS title game might have awaited.

Few doubted Alabama could do it.

LSU was even a 6 1/2-point underdog in Tiger Stadium.

All the talk unsettled Alabama coach Nick Saban, who worried that preoccupation with the SEC and BCS standings would distract players from focusing on the fundamentals.

Turns out he was right to worry.

As darkness descended on Death Valley on Saturday night, the Tigers started stringing together big plays — with a little of coach Les Miles’ trademark trickery — and pulled out an emotional 24-21 win.

“I’ve always talked about playing to a standard. It’s a matter of being able to answer the question, ’Did I

play as well as I can play, am I as good a player as I can be, am I the best competitor I can be, did I execute my job with the discipline that it takes to play winning football?

Those are the things we need to improve on,” Saban said afterward.

“It’s up to every player to make the commitment to do that.”

Miles, by contrast, said he was proud of how his players responded not only to a season-changing loss at Auburn two weeks ago, but also to hearing prognosticators dismiss one-loss LSU as a legitimate contender while including one-loss Alabama in every national title discussion.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD EAST Air Force 42, Army 22 Albany, N.Y. 35, Sacred Heart 23 Bryant 48, St. Francis, Pa. 10 Colgate 24, Lafayette 14 Dartmouth 28, Cornell 10 Davidson 28, Marist 21 Delaware 48, Towson 0 Fordham 33, Bucknell 21 Harvard 23, Columbia 7 Lehigh 34, Holy Cross 17 Louisville 28, Syracuse 20 Massachusetts 39, Maine 24 Penn 52, Princeton 10 Penn St. 35, Northwestern 21 Rhode Island 17, Villanova 14 Robert Morris 42, Cent.

Connecticut St. 24 Wagner 31, Monmouth, N.J. 20 William & Mary 13, New Hampshire 3 Yale 27, Brown 24 SOUTH Alabama St. 32, Jackson St. 30 Alcorn St. 41, Alabama A&M 24 Arkansas 41, South Carolina 20 Auburn 62, Chattanooga 24 Bethune-Cookman 23, Hampton 18 Boston College 23, Wake Forest 13 Campbell 56, Valparaiso 14 Clemson 14, N.C. State 13 Coastal Carolina 31, VMI 3 Delaware St. 29, N.C. Central 7 Duke 55, Virginia 48 E. Illinois 31, Tennessee St. 28, OT E. Kentucky 49, Jacksonville St. 37 Elon 27, The Citadel 16 Fla. International 42, Louisiana-Monroe 35, 2OT Florida 55, Vanderbilt 14 Florida A&M 22, N. Carolina A&T 19, OT Florida Atlantic 17, W. Kentucky 16 Fresno St. 40, Louisiana Tech 34 Furman 31, W. Carolina 17 Georgia 55, Idaho St. 7 Georgia Southern 21, Appalachian St. 14, OT Georgia St. 23, Lamar 17 Grambling St. 35,

Concordia-Selma 0 Kentucky 49, Charleston Southern 21 LSU 24, Alabama 21 Liberty 40, Gardner-Webb 14 Marshall 31, UAB 17 Miami 26, Maryland 20 Mississippi 43, LouisianaLafayette 21 Murray St. 44, Tennessee Tech 13 Navy 76, East Carolina 35 Norfolk St. 37, Morgan St. 25 North Carolina 37, Florida St. 35 Northwestern St. 35, SE Louisiana 16 Old Dominion 57, Savannah St. 9 Richmond 13, James Madison 10, OT S. Carolina St. 54, Howard 14 Southern Miss. 46, Tulane 30 Stephen F.Austin 48, Nicholls St. 13 Stony Brook 37, Presbyterian 7 Tenn.-Martin 28, Austin Peay 12 Tennessee 50, Memphis 14 Texas Southern 54, Southern U. 7 Wofford 10, Samford 3 MIDWEST Ball St. 37, Akron 30, 2OT Cal Poly 38, South Dakota 24 Dayton 31, Drake 25 Illinois St. 41, Youngstown St. 39 Iowa 18, Indiana 13 Jacksonville 24, Butler 16 Kansas 52, Colorado 45 Kansas St. 39, Texas 14 Michigan 67, Illinois 65 Michigan St. 31, Minnesota 8 N. Dakota St. 20, S. Illinois 6

N. Iowa 30, Indiana St. 20 Nebraska 31, Iowa St. 30, OT S. Dakota St. 31, Missouri St. 10 SE Missouri 40, SW Baptist 14 Temple 28, Kent St. 10 UC Davis 35, North Dakota 16 Wisconsin 34, Purdue 13 SOUTHWEST Ark.-Pine Bluff 49, MVSU 20 Cent. Arkansas 49, Texas St. 17 McNeese St. 33, Sam Houston St. 28 Oklahoma St. 55, Baylor 28 Texas A&M 33, Oklahoma 19 Texas Tech 24, Missouri 17 Troy 41, North Texas 35 Tulsa 64, Rice 27 UTEP 28, SMU 14 FAR WEST BYU 55, UNLV 7 Boise St. 42, Hawaii 7 California 20, Washington St. 13 Montana St. 24, Weber St. 10 N. Arizona 21, N. Colorado 14 Nevada 63, Idaho 17 New Mexico 34, Wyoming 31 Oregon 53, Washington 16 Sacramento St. 28, Portland St. 15 San Diego 34, Morehead St. 0 San Diego St. 24, Colorado St. 19 Southern Cal 34, Arizona St. 33 Stanford 42, Arizona 17 TCU 47, Utah 7 UCLA 17, Oregon St. 14 Utah St. 27, New Mexico St. 22

Frogs move up to No. 3 NEW YORK (AP) — TCU’s impressive victory over the weekend not only lifted the Horned Frogs to No. 3 in The Associated Press poll, it caused Auburn to move up behind top-ranked Oregon and Boise State to fall two spots to No. 4.

The Horned Frogs won 47-7 at Utah on Saturday in a matchup of unbeaten Mountain West Conference teams. With that thoroughly dominant performance, TCU drew so much support away from Boise State, it caused movement in the top four for the first time in three weeks.

Oregon received 49 first-place votes and 1,484 points, only three points less than last week.

Auburn received the exact amount of first-place votes (two) and points as last week.

TCU received two firstplace votes, same as last week, but jumped 41 points to 1,391.

down to 11th.

LSU hardly seemed shocked by that development.

Despite giving up 440 yards rushing at Auburn — half of that on runs by quarterback Cam Newton — the Tigers entered the game with one of the SEC’s top defenses. The speedy, hard-hitting unit lived up to its billing against the Tide’s talented running back duo of Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson.

Slammed down hard by Patrick Peterson on a short touchdown catch, Richardson got up with a sore knee and managed only 28 yards on six carries.

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“For 2 weeks, all they did was talk about other teams ... and it insulted us,” Miles said. “It insulted the hard effort and work and the abilities that our football team has and it allowed us to (find) a reason, a greatest reason, to play our best. And that’s what we did.

“To think that anybody would minimize this football team in it’s own stadium? It’s a mistake,” Miles said. “Oh my gosh. Can you imagine being underdogs, LSU being underdogs, in Tiger Stadium? It’s not possible.”

The new reality is that LSU (8-1, 5-1) is up to No. 5 in the rankings, while Alabama (7-2, 4-2) has slid

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Reba a model for young acts’ success

By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE — Think of this as the Reba McEntire edition of the Country Music Association Awards.

Country music’s most recognizable woman is up for just one award, but she inspired and led the way for the new generation of female talent that swept through nominations this year.

Young singers like Miranda Lambert, Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood admit they owe a debt to stars like Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton — as do all female country performers. But it was Reba who was front and center during their childhood, pointing the way.

She won the CMA’s entertainer of the year in 1986 — around the time Lambert turned 3 and Scott was a few months old — and a quarter of a century later at 55, she’s still as vibrant and active as ever. She’s up for female vocalist of the year Wednesday night and is poised to release her 34th album, “All The Women I Am,” the day before.

“I think Reba has really shown what a woman’s career should look like,” said Lambert, who leads all nominees with nine. “She’s just a mogul. She works so hard and she looks better than she ever has and her music’s great still, it fits in no matter what.”

Mogul might just be the perfect word to describe McEntire. There’s been nothing one-dimensional about her career. Her albums come out like clockwork and each is peppered with hit songs she’s worked tirelessly to find, listening to thousands of submissions.

She is among country music’s top touring draws. She’s the longtime host of the Academy of Country Music Awards and her surprise hit TV show remains

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Reba McEntire performs during the CMA Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville in June.

in heavy rotation in syndication. She’s even done Broadway. And don’t forget her clothing and product lines.

She’s created the ideal country music career that everyone is striving for, and it’s been that way for as long as Scott remembers. The 26-year-old singer’s mother, Linda Davis, was a member of McEntire’s band and Scott grew up watching McEntire up close.

“Her presence and what she represents has never wavered for me,” said Scott, whose group is up for five awards. “It’s still like: She is Reba.

She’s accomplished so much and she’s succeeded in every endeavor she’s went for. I think what I’ve learned from her, when she wants to do something and she wants to go for it, she goes for it.

She puts her whole heart and soul and effort into it.”

One of the highlights of Scott’s young career was watching McEntire’s reaction to Lady A’s performance on the CMA Awards last year.

“I say this a lot, but one thing that’s really important to me is making her proud,” Scott said. “And whenever we were watching the CMAs after our performance and it shot straight to her and she had tears in her eyes, it was just the most overwhelming feeling in the entire world to see that because what she thinks is really important to me.”

McEntire relishes the role she plays for young performers. She’s pulling for all the women nominated and believes the genre needs more women both in front of the microphone and behind the scenes to truly thrive. She says she pays close attention to the genre’s women, and has had her eye on Lambert.

“I watch it,” she said. “I watch the charts. I watch the videos. I see what the younger acts are doing. They’re my competition but they’re also my friends and my peers that I’m working with, and I’m very proud of Miranda. She has struck gold this year with the songs she’s selected ... I am very anxious to see how she maintains this, what she comes out with next and how she handles it.”

Just as the kids of today remember Reba at important times, Lynn, Parton, Barbara Mandrell, Kitty Wells and Anne Murray are never far from her thoughts.

“They broke down a lot of doors and barriers and were not going to sit over on the stool and be patted on the head and told when to sing and when not to sing,” she said. “They were the ones who opened the doors and kicked down the doors for me.

I said when I won my first female vocalist of year award: ’My boot’s in the door ... and I’m going to do everything I can for country music and carry the banner for it all,’ and I have almost all over the world.”

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Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Kodak United Methodist Church, 2923 Bryan Road. 933-5996. n 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road

friDAY, NOV. 12 MOPS

Mothers of Preschoolers Anna Porter Public Library through kindergarten and and Community Center provide free computer classes for adults, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 7. Registration 4365588.

Computer Classes

expecting, 9:30-noon, first and third Friday. Childcare provided. Evergreen Church. 428-3001.

Caton’s Chapel Volunteer Fire Department; $3 shot; $10 round. 314-0985.

Relay Fundraiser

Smoky Mountain Cancer Support Group Christmas party at Damon’s, 6 p.m.

428-5834 or 654-9280.

Wal-Mart Relay For Life team selling chili, tacos, baked goods, T-Shirts today and Nov. 13. E-mail to earl1969@charter.net.

Road To A Cure

“Wizard of Oz-Follow the Road to a Cure,” sponsored

by Smoky Mountain Cancer Support Group, River Plantation. $25. E-mail to agrady428@yahoo.com or 654-9280.

Bake/Yard Sale

Dr. Charles Bozeman team bake/yard sale 9 a.m. today and Saturday, Burchfiel Medical Park, 629 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville. For Relay for Life.

Thanksgiving Meal

Woodmen of The World Lodge 101 Thanksgiving dinner 6:30 p.m. at Mountain View Baptist Church. Bring covered dish. 429-3227 or 453-3233.

saturDAY, NOV. 13 Fran Morse Benefit

Fran Morse benefit starts at 9 a.m., fairgrounds.

Includes rummage/bake sale, Freedom Walk, children’s activities, food, entertainment and auction.

Bank account at Mountain National for donations.

(828) 545-7715 or e-mail to suzyboot@gmail.com.

Christ Covenant Anglican and Pilgrim’s Covenant Baptist joint rummage/ bake sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 1435 Cherokee Drive, Sevierville.

Turkey Shoot

Turkey shoot 2 p.m.,

ReNu Health & Weightloss

NOW OPEN Now accepting new clients.

Gourmet class

Megan Ownby will demonstrate dishes and garnishes, 7 p.m., Anna Porter Public Library, Gatlinburg. 436-5588.

Bethel Baptist Concert Bethel Baptist Church hosts free concert 7 p.m., with Southern Gospel Music Singing Saints, senior adult choir from Meridian Miss.

LIPO INJECTIONS $15 BUY 4 GET ONE FREE

NEW CLIENT SPECIAL

$69.99 INCLUDES

• Consultation • Lipo Injection • 1 Month Supply of Phentermine FREE GIFT

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 1-6 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road

NURSE PRACTITIONER AVAILABLE 4 DAYS A WEEK. 865-365-3098 Hours: Mon 10am-5pm • Tues 11am-7pm • Wed 10am-5pm Thurs 10am-5pm • Fri Closed

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT:

Karen Phillips MSN Supervising Physician Ronald Fejeran

Bake/Yard Sale

Dr. Charles Bozeman Relay team bake/yard sale 9 a.m., Burchfiel Medical Park, 629 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville. For Relay for Life.

sunDAY, NOV. 14 Basketball Challenge

Basketball event for ages 7-12, 3 p.m., Pigeon Forge Community Center. 4297373 or nba.com/nbafit.

MONDAY, NOV. 15

Hugging-record teacher resigns

MURFREESBORO (AP) — A Tennessee teacher who broke the world record for most people hugged in an hour has resigned while law enforcement investigates claims of inappropriate behavior with female students.

The Tennessean reports that Warren Johnson quit his position as a history teacher Blackman High School near Murfreesboro. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office probing the allegations and asking parents and students with any information to contact law enforcement.

Johnson broke the Guinness world record, hugging 1,935 people in an hour and raising $17,000 during a Hugs for Haiti fundraising event earlier this year.

Johnson City opposes consolidation

JOHNSON CITY (AP) — An eastern Tennessee city is opposing a proposal by the Census Bureau to consolidate parts of two municipalities into a single, large urban area that could cost Johnson City about $1.2 million in federal public transportation funding.

Johnson City Manager Pete Peterson said that if adopted as proposed in a Department of Commerce report published in the Federal Register in August, the consolidation of Johnson City and Kingsport will have a “devastating” impact on the city’s public transportation system.

Under the proposal, Kingsport could lose as much as $800,000.

U.S. drones strikes kill 14 militants

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP)— A pair of American drone strikes killed 14 suspected militants in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, local intelligence officials said, in the latest attacks against al-Qaida and Taliban militants seeking sanctuary in the region.

The missiles struck an hour apart in the North Waziristan — the area that has seen the overwhelming majority of drone strikes over the last two months. The rugged region is home to hundreds of Pakistani and foreign militants, many belonging to or allied with al-Qaida and the Taliban.

In the first strike, one American missile slammed into a house and another hit a vehicle in the town of Ghulam Khan just north of Miran Shah, the main town in North Waziristan, the two officials said.

Nine insurgents were killed.

Paul: GOP must consider military cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen.-elect Rand Paul says GOP lawmakers must be open to cutting military spending as Congress tries to reduce government spending.

The tea party favorite from Kentucky says compromise with Democrats over where to cut spending must include the military as well as social programs.

Paul says all government spending must be “on the table.”

Paul tells ABC’s “This Week” that he supports a constitutional amendment calling for a balanced budget.

Biden goes to Texas for wedding

CLEBURNE, Texas (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden made an unscheduled visit to Texas on Saturday to attend a staffer’s wedding.

The vice president flew in from his home in Wilmington, Del., to this central Texas town of 30,000 for the wedding of press secretary Elizabeth Alexander.

The Texas native was marrying David Wade, chief of staff to Sen. John Kerry.

Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery Support Group will no longer meet at Echota Resort Clubhouse.

453-6841 or 712-3287 for information.

Fall Festival

Pilgrim Heirs worship Center Fall Festival 5 p.m., 2694 Old Newport Highway.

Includes gospel singing, dinner and dessert for $5, and Hayride following dinner.

tuesDAY, NOV. 16 Al-Anon Group

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

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Rummage Sale

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STATE/NATION/WORLD

865-365-3098 • 248 Collier Dr. Sevierville, TN 37862 (IN GOVERNOR’S CROSSING BESIDE THE SCRAPBOOK SUPERSTORE)

Sevier County Humane Society 2010 Champagne Auction Saturday, December 4th, 2010 at the Sevierville Civic Center Preview at 1:00 p.m. and Auction at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are a $10 donation and available by calling the shelter 453-7000 or available at the door.

MANY GREAT CHRISTMAS ITEMS, INCLUDING BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY BASKETS & DECORATIONS, FINE ART AND MANY CERTIFICATES TO FAVORITE RESTAURANTS, THEATERS, AND HOTEL WEEKEND PACKAGES.

This is a great opportunity to find gifts and give the gift of hope to a homeless animal.

100% of the proceeds go to the animal shelter.

Please join us for an afternoon of food and fun!

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Cats/Dogs/Pets

2 male long-haired Chihuahuas puppies for sale. $100.

865-803-1857 Golden Retriever Pup's Blond Beauties ready 11/20. $450.

Taking deposits 423-768-1818

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Professional

Unhappy in your current position? No room for advancement? A local finance company is expanding in your area and is looking for Management Candidates. Collection experience a plus. Fax resume to: 1-423-542-6092.

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Accounting

Experienced Bookkeeper Peachtree, Accts payable, GL, Excel. 40 HRS wk.

Insurance, Apply in person @ Lid'l Dolly's traffic light#4.

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Household Goods

New Mattresses, Twin, & Queen. $80 and up 865-429-0744, 931-980-9297

0563 Misc. Items for Sale

Convington Credit of Sevierville is seeking Customer Service Representatives. Customer service experience and knowledge of computers a plus. Apply in person at 907 Dolly Parton Pkwy. Unit 907 Sevierville, TN 37862.

Looking for a motivated self-starter, cash management skills a plus. Fax resume to 865-670-3996 Old Navy is now hiring for stock & sales. Apply at www.gapinc.com/jobsearch Papa John's now hiring drivers in Seymour. Please apply within. Ask for Zach.

865-609-9990 Riverstone Resort & Spa is now hiring for Housekeeping.

Apply in person at 212 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, left at traffic light #8.

Self Motivated Maintenance Supervisor with seven-ten years experience in supervision of personnel and all aspects of maintenance for a fast paced rental company. Salary negotiable with benefits available. Mail resumes to PO Box 4810-B12, Sevierville, TN 37864.

WAREHOUSE & STOCK 10/hr. LID'L DOLLY'S LIGHT 4 PF

Hotel/Motel

Award winning Clarion looking for Night Auditor. Please apply in person Mon.-Fri. 10a.m.-4p.m. Clarion Inn & Suites, 1100 Parkway, Gat. NOW HIRING for Experienced Front Desk Clerk. Apply in person at Red Roof Inn, Pigeon Forge.

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People Seeking Employment

Seamstress, alterations and repairs.

865-654-8266

Business Opportunity

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453-0727

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Unfurnished Apartments

2 bedroom apartments in Sevierville. $475, $550 & $600. 908-7805 or 368-1327

2BR/1BA Apt. Seymour. $625 mo, $600 dep. Some pets w/extra dep. 865-389-4474.

3BD/2BA Luxury Apartment for rent in Pigeon Forge.

818-613-9391

Townhouse Newly Updated 2BR/1.5BA Covered Parking 7 $ #ONN s MTH

#ALL OR *WEARS VALLEY 1 BR/1BA $525/ Mo. + Dep. Walk-In Closet All kit. Appl. + W/D Conn.

Some pets okay (865) 654-6507

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SEVIERVILLE 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhomes

Call 428-5161

FINCHUM PROPERTIES

FOR SALE

Local owner, will facilitate the transfer.

Joseph at

(865) 548-1461

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Unfurnished Apartments

1 & 2 BR avail.

Some Pets OK. 50 s 7!4%2 ).#,5$%$ Murrell Meadows 1/8 mile from Walters State College Allensville Road s Walk to lake 2EASONABLE 2ATES s 654-7033

Available November 1st: 2 BDR/ 2 BA, 1,200 Sq. Ft, one level, 1 mile off Pkwy. $700 MO, $700 Dep. (865) 429-8293 CROSSCREEK 2BR/2BA garden $570.00 per month 865-429-4470 Gatlinburg Dwntwn, 1BD/1BA walk to work. Incl Appl, No pets. 1st+sec. 865-430-3271

Your Home for the Holidays

RIVERWALK - SEVIERVILLE Lower your winter heating bills with our TVA energy efficient Luxury Apartments

1 BR Starts at $545 2 BR/2 BA Starts at $675 * Washer/Dryer Hook-Up * Small Pet OK- Inquire CLOSE TO STORES AND RESTAURANTS

On Robert Henderson Rd. off Dolly Parton Pkwy. behind Ford dealer

Phone: 429-4470

www.seviervilleapartments.com Large 1BD unit. 1 mi off Dolly Parton Pkwy. For more info 865-207-5700 Large 1BR. Water & appliances furnished. No pets. Ref. $450 + dep. 680-3078 Murrell Meadows 1BR/1BA, w/d hkps., $415.00 mo.

865-429-4470 On Lake! 1BR Townhome.

Electric/H20 included. $150 wk+dep. 865-307-2882 TAKE A LOOK!!

1BR $395, 2BR $495 Water, Views Incl 908-2062 Triplex- 2BR/2BA PF. plus Apt. Patio, W/D connection No Pets $525-600 + dep. 453-5079

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Furnished Apartments/Houses

Weekly Special! Big Bear Suites. I-40 exit 407. Weekly rates start at $199.

865-225-1719

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Homes for Rent

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Homes for Rent

A LARGE HOUSE IN SEYMOUR FOR RENT: 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, LR, Kitchen/Dining, 2 Dens, Laundry Room, Carport, Storage Bldg. NO PETS! NO SMOKING! References required. $850/mo. + $700 damage deposit required. Near Seymour schools off Boyd's Creek Hwy. 307 Perry Lane, Seymour.

(Corner lot) Call 865-577-3869 after 5:00 p.m. Anytime on weekends.

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Condominiums for Rent 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

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Near the River! 2BR/1BA duplex New carpet/ vinyl $495.00 per mo. 865-429-2962

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2BR/2BA partially furn 2-story chalet, hot tub, jacuzzi, fp, HP, $975 mo, 1st & last.

828-226-2205 3/2 Log Cabin, Wears Valley on 1 acre, Very clean, HT, FP, WD, $995 Mo. 640-7803 4BR/3.5BA, 2000 sf. New Center, Big Yard, $1100 + dep. 865-654-0222 Beautiful 2BR furnished cabin for rent. Located between Gat & PF. $750 mo. Call 423-246-1500 business office, leave msg after 4:30.

Belle Meadows 3BR/2BA, with 2 car garage Large lot $1,200 865-429-2962 Heart of PF. 3BD/1.5BA, $800 mo. No pets. Credit check & references. 865-335-3191

Duplexes for Rent

Rooms for Rent

Gatlinburg/Dudley Creek

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

Call for appt.

865-429-2962

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE 428 Park Rd.

near trolley stop

Includes All Utilities.

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

405-2116

Gatlinburg Rooms for Rent Furnished, all Utilities, cable, tax included $100 per week Rooms with Kitchens $120 per week

865-621-2941

**NICE, CLEAN**

3 BR / 2 BA IN KODAK 5 MILES FROM I-40

Low Weekly Rates $110.00 plus tax

$700 + DEPOSIT

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Rooms for Rent Greystone Rentals Red Carpet Inn

NO PETS 865-712-5238 Kodak 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage with un-finished basement. Approx. 1250 sq ft. $895.00 per mo 865-429-4470

NEW HOMES FOR RENT

349 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN

0670

3 Offices- 510 ($450), 846 ($550) & 1356 ($1000) sq. ft.

S. Blvd. Way. (865) 933-6544

OFFICE SPACE $650 - $900 month

$650-$1,000 Monthly

865-850-3874 Downtown Sevierville For Rent or Sale 1,400 Sq. Ft. with kitchen & bath. Excellent location & condition. $950 Mo. 654-6636 or 654-1582

865-850-3874 0625

Business Places/ Offices

Condominiums for Rent

3BR, 2BA, Homes in

2BR/2BA, furnished upscale condo. Walk to Gat. $875 mo 1 yr lease. 865-771-9600

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

$775-$875 + deposit

Studio condo on Pkwy, furn, util inc., wifi, cbl, indr pool $200/ wk 540-397-4977

Office/ Retail Space Available for Lease. Located 1338 Pkwy.

Sevierville. (865) 414-5959

Red Bud & Boyd’s Creek

865-428-5212 0232

General Help

Leasing 1 & 2 BR apts.

Hardwood floors, plus many extras, 1 year lease, no pets.

TVA energy efficient

s finchumproperties.com

Quiet country setting

2BR/1BA, all kitchen appliances, plus dishwasher, disposal & microwave. W/D Hook-Up, Clubhouse, Pool, picnic area, video and reading library.

24 hour maint. year lease.

Behind SCHS. Dog OK w/Deposit.

GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!

428-5227

Candy Vending Business Established location in P.F. & Sev.

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Business Places/ Offices

Retail space for rent. $1200 mo. approx 900 sq ft. Next to very active retail shops on Dolly Parton Pkwy.

865-868-0449.

Seymour. 12,000 sf. $5,000 mo. + dep. 18 Ft. ceil, clear span, gas heat w/ Divide.

6,000 sf. w/loading dock $2,700 or drive in door $2,700 avail now. Owner agent (865) 250-9209 or 908-5503

0675

Mobile Homes for Rent

3 BDR/ 2 BA, W/D hookup, doublewide, large lot, 865-654-8702 3BR/2BA DW trailer $600 mth.

1st & last req. Absolutely no pets! 429-4574 or 453-8243.

Beautiful 2BD/2BA in Kodak.

No pets. New ceramic tiled baths. New broadloom. Cent H/A. Appl & deck. $500 plus dep. 865-607-0392 Camper for rent. Elect & water. $385mo. or work to reduce rent. Private lot. 865-323-1007 Forty foot mobile home with room built on for rent.

865-654-8702

2 & 3BR mobile homes for rent Must have refs.

No Pets. Call for info

428-3096

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Mobile Homes for Rent

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

908-8629

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Homes for Sale

4BR/3BA wrap around deck in PF. Hot tub. Range, refrig, micro, W/D. Bought new Jan 08. $190,000. 731-297-3875

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Condominiums for Sale

New condos for sale. Owner Financing Available. $189,000, 1,700sf Living, 2 car gar, Jacuzzi, Fpl, Hardwood, All Appl.

Tile in wet areas 865-654-3667, 865-429-5065

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0856 Sport Utility Vehicles Jeep Wrangler 1989 4x4 automatic 55k miles - $2,300 - MCVIL2@AOL.COM

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Pickup Trucks for Sale

1994 Ford F150 XLT ext. cab, too many new parts to list, good truck, $3,500.

865-429-2279.

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Cars for Sale

1966 Chevrolet Elcamino, All original $5,500. 1967 Mercury Cougar 351 eng, auto, new wheels/tires. $7500. (865) 908-0584 or (865) 850-3846.

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Legals

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Default Provision Chapter 717 Public Act of Tennessee the contents of leased space unit(s) #1, 6, 9, 11, 23, 24, 90, 94, 95 will be disposed of to satisfy the owner's lien.

Dynamite Mini Storage.

11/04/10, 11/08/10 INVITATION TO BIDDERS The City of Gatlinburg will receive sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of concrete to various locations within the City of Gatlinburg. The City reserves the right to extend this agreement for one (1) additional year.

Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. November 18, 2010 at which time they will be opened and read aloud.

Bids shall be sealed in an opaque envelope with the bidder's name, address, bid Legalsopening time and date, and the quotation "Bid on Concrete" stated plainly on the outside of the envelope. specifications and/or information may be obtained from Robert L. Holt, Treasurer, Gatlinburg City Hall, 1230 Parkway East, Suite 2, P.O. Box 5, Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738, Telephone (865) 436-1404.

No bid may be withdrawn for thirty (30) days from the date bids are opened.

The City of Gatlinburg reserves the right to qualify bidders, to waive any informalitiies, to reject any and/or all bids, and to accept the bid deemed in the best interest of the City.

Bids shall be sealed in an 0955 envelope with the Legals opaque bidder's name, address, bid opening time and date, and the quotation "Bid on Concrete" stated plainly on the outside of the envelope. specifications and/or information may be obtained from Robert L. Holt, Treasurer, Gatlinburg City Hall, 1230 Parkway East, Suite 2, P.O. Box 5, Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738, Telephone (865) 436-1404.

linburg City Hall, 1230 Parkway East, Suite 2, P.O. Box 5, Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738, Telephone (865) 436-1404.

0955 Legals No bid may be withdrawn for thirty (30) days from the date bids are opened.

The City of Gatlinburg reserves the right to qualify bidders, to waive any informalitiies, to reject any and/or all bids, and to accept the bid deemed in the best interest of the City.

ders, to waive any informalitiies, to reject any and/or all bids, and to accept the bid Classifieds  A15 deemed in the best interest of the City.

0955 Legals The bidder agrees to notify the City, in writing, within thirty 0955 Legals (30) days, by registered mail, at the City's address as stated in this agreement, of any claim against the bidder on the obligations indemnified against.

It is the policy of the City of Gatlinburg not to discriminate on the basis of race,, color, naThe bidder agrees to notify the tional origin, age, sex, or disCity, in writing, within thirty ability in its hiring and employ(30) days, by registered mail, ment practices, or in admisNo bid may be withdrawn for at the City's address as stated sion to, access to, or operation thirty (30) days from the date in this agreement, of any claim of its programs, services and bids are opened. against the bidder on the obliactivities. with regard to all as0955 gations indemnified against.Legals pects of this contract, contracThe City of Gatlinburg retor certifies and warrants it will serves the right to qualify bidIt is the policy of the City of comply with this policy. ders, to waive any informaliGatlinburg not to discriminate tiies, to reject any and/or all on the basis of race,, color, na11/8 bids, and to accept the bid tional origin, age, sex, or disWHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of deemed in the best interest of ability in its hiring and employTrust dated October 17, 2007, executed by RUBLE D DOUGLAS, AN UNMARRIED MAN, conveying certain thereal City. ment practices, or in admisproperty therein described to ROBERT M WILSON, JR. as same appears of record in the Register’s sion to, access to, or No. operation Office of Sevier County, on October 17, 2007, as Instrument 07060096, in Book 2936, at Page 783; and The bidder agrees to notifyinterest the ofofsaid its programs, services WHEREAS, the beneficial Deed of Trust was lastand transferred and assigned to BAC HOME City, in writing, within thirty activities. with regard to all asLOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, who is now the owner of (30) days, registered mail, pects of this contract, contracsaid debt;by and at WHEREAS, the City's address tor certifies and warrants Notice ofas thestated Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was givenitinwill compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy ofofthe Notice partieswith at least (60) days prior to the first publication of the in this agreement, any claimto thecomply this sixty policy.

Substitute Trustee’s WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been against the bidder on Sale. the obliappointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed gations indemnified against.

11/8for record in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee.

THEREFORE, notice It isNOW, the policy of the City of is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly Gatlinburg not to discriminate appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute on the basis of race,, color, naTrustee will, on November 23, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Sevier County courthouse door where the foreclosure tional origin, age, sex, or dissales are customarily held At the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry ability in its hiringand andbest employto the highest bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, ment practices, admis- in the Fifth (5th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee and within the Tennessee, to or wit:in SITUATE sion to, access corporate limitsto, of or theoperation City of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and being all of Lot 15 OF MOUNTAIN PARK, a of Planned its programs, services and Unit Development, as the same appears on a plat of record in Large Map Book 7, Page 112 in the activities. with regard to all asRegister’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is here made for a more particular pects of this contract, description.

SUBJECTcontracto the Master Deed and Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and for Mountain torEasements certifies and warrantsPark it willrecorded in Book 2569, Page 110 in the Register’s Office for Sevier Coun ty, Tennessee, andpolicy. restrictions for Country Oaks Subdivision of record in Misc. Book 114 Page 261 in the comply with this Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.

SUBJECT to11/8 any notes, easements, right-of-way, restrictions, utility and drainage easements shown on map of record in Map Book P37, Page 372 and Large Map Book 7, Page 112, both in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.

The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a par ticular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

The bidder agrees to notify the City, in writing, within thirty (30) days, by registered mail, at the City's address as stated in this agreement, of any claim against the bidder on the obligations indemnified against.

It is the policy of the City of Gatlinburg not to discriminate on the basis of race,, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in its hiring and employment practices, or in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services and activities. with regard to all aspects of this contract, contractor certifies and warrants it will comply with this policy.

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WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 15, 2006, executed by JAMES D HUTCHISON, UNMARRIED MAN, conveying certain real property therein described to TODD JACKSON as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, on August 18, 2006, as Instrument No. 06036823, in Book 2598, at Page 59; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-18, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on November 23, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Sevier County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Rutherford County, Tennessee, to wit: SITUATED in the Fifth (5th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lot 39, Sugar Mountain Subdivision, as shown on map of record in Map Book 21, at page 171 in the Sevier County, Tennessee Register’s office, to which reference in here made for exact legal description.

TOGETHER with that portion of Lot 37 of Sugar Mountain Subdivision, as shown on map of record in Map Book 21, at page 171, in said Register’s office, which is further described as a right of way over that portion of Lot 37, where existing driveway runs from Lot 39 to the public road as shown on the plat dated January 19, 1987 by Howard T. Dawson, RLS, and recorded as Exhibit A, to that certain Warranty Deed of record in Warranty Deed Book 383, at page 116, in said Register’s Office.

In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on July 22, 2005, by Sean R. Bohrer to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 2304, Page 401, (“Deed of Trust�); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.; and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder�), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, December 9, 2010, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Te nnessee, to wit: SITUATED in District Number seventeen (17) of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lot No. 13 of OLD HICKORY SECTION OF THE VILLAGE OF COBBLY NOB as the same appear on plat of record in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, in Map Book 19, Page 14, to which further reference is hereby made for further description. THIS CONVEYANCE is made subject to the restrictions and easements applicable to said property as shown of record in Misc. Record Book Volume 26, Page 429, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. BEING part of the same property conveyed to Sean R. Bohrer, single, from Gilda Maclellan and husband, Greg Maclellan, by General Warranty Deed dated July 22, 2005 of record in Book 2304, Page 399, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.

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Monday, November 8, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

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Dear Annie: I am a 45-year-old woman, married to a wonderful man for 23 years. But for the life of me, I cannot get over meeting “Ted” through my husband’s business 16 years ago.

The second I shook hands with him, fireworks went off. It was as if I had known him all my life. I was so blown away that I met him for lunch a few times. (Nothing else.)

My husband soon left that job, and although I often thought about Ted, I never went out of my way to find him. Then, as luck would have it, my husband took a position at another company, and guess who else works there.

For the past couple of years, Ted and I contacted each other only through e-mail. But I saw him at a co-worker’s birthday party, and it was as if we were never apart. My friends told me that his face (and mine) glowed when we saw each other.

I know Ted has feelings for me. Neither of us has children. How do I tell him I believe we are soulmates? Or should I tell him at all? I love my husband, but this is a force I have never felt before.

What do I do? Please help. I feel like a stupid little schoolgirl. -- Lost Dear Lost: It’s obvious that you are swooning, but please put your adult brain in gear and consider the consequences. What do you hope to get out of this? An affair?

A divorce? A powerful attraction is no guarantee that there is a solid relationship underneath it.

Are you willing to gamble your marriage on a fling?

Your husband has done nothing to deserve the pain you are contemplating.

The idea of finding your “soulmate” is romantic in the movies, but in real life, the situation is messy and complicated, and may be nothing like you imagine.

Either be honest with your husband and ask for a divorce so you can pursue another man, or seriously adjust your attitude to convince yourself that Ted is not so desirable, and recommit to your marriage.

Dear Annie: Multiple acquaintances and family members (including my mother) are frequent smokers. Thankfully, they all go outside to smoke, but the problem occurs when they return to socialize inside. I dislike talking to anyone who has such a strong odor on their breath and clothes that I can smell it from five feet away.

It is becoming difficult to continue breathing in those noxious fumes and keep a straight face while listening to whatever it is the person is saying. Do I offer them some chewing gum, or do I excuse myself from all conversation? -- Gagging in California Dear Gagging: Smokers cannot smell cigarette odor on themselves. So be diplomatic, but honest. Tell them so sorry, but you have

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Then politely excuse yourself. Even though it is difficult to hear, most smokers would prefer to know the reason you are avoiding them.

Dear Annie: I would like to add my personal experience to the letters you’ve printed regarding photographs being taken of loved ones in caskets.

My mother tried to get all of her children to line up in front of our father’s casket for a group picture. We let her know we disapproved, but months later, she presented each of us with a framed photo of our father in his casket with us in front. It was her idea of a loving gift.

We were all extremely upset. What do you think of this, Annie? -- Miss Dad Dear Miss Dad: Obviously, your mother is one of those people who believe such pictures are a caring tribute to a loved one. But it would be nice if she were sensitive to the fact that not everyone shares her opinion.

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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The Mountain Press ◆ Monday, November 8, 2010

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Dead from volcano buried in mass grave MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia (AP) — One by one the bodies of dozens killed by Indonesia’s most volatile volcano — some too charred to ever be identified — were placed into a mass grave Sunday, as people terrified that another eruption was coming fled the city at the foot of Mount Merapi.

As relatives wept and men recited traditional Islamic prayers, villagers and policemen unloaded the corpses — some in plain wooden coffins, others still in the morgue’s yellow body bags — from ambulances. They were placed into a massive trench, dug into a large green field in the shadow of the volcano, which has claimed 138 lives in the past two weeks.

The notoriously unpredictable mountain unleashed its most powerful eruption in a century Friday, sending hot clouds of gas, rocks and debris avalanching down its slopes at highway speeds, smothering entire villages and leaving a trail of charred corpses in its path.

Concerns over the ash it spewed prompted international airlines to cancel flights to the capital of Jakarta just days before President Barack Obama’s planned trip to Indonesia — his second stop in a 10-day Asian tour.

With more than 90 killed, Friday was the deadliest day at Merapi since 1930.

Islam mandates that the dead be buried quickly, so authorities gave relatives three days to identify their loved ones. To speed up the process, most families chose to have their relatives interred in a mass grave — a common practice in Indonesia following a disaster.

About 30 bodies were taken by relatives to be buried elsewhere.

Those that were identified were put in plain wooden coffins and slipped into the ground. Those that were not claimed were buried in their body bags.

Merapi, meanwhile, showed no signs of tiring Sunday, sending out thunderous claps as it shot ash up to four miles into the air, dusting windshields and rooftops hundreds of miles away. The ash hung so thickly in the air that breathing became painful and clothes stunk of smoke after any time spent outdoors.

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