January 18, 2010

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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 18 ■ January 18, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents

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New generation learns of dream

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Gatlinburg officials pass King legacy down to 4-, 5-year-olds By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

5Heartbreaker for Highlanders No. 3-ranked GP suffers six-point loss to No. 2 Fulton SPORTS, Page A8

GATLINBURG — They may never experience the true peace he preached, but they’re assuredly the beneficiaries of his dream, no matter the color of their skin. As the only U.S. national holiday celebrating a black man approached, some local children got what may be their first

day event ever held in Gatlinburg. Organized by Gatlinburg Special Today’s celebration Events Coordinator Sandra Donohoo and Jamesena Miller, Today’s Martin Luther King Celebration will begin at 10 a.m. with prayer in the First Baptist Church Sevierville parking lot, followed by a both of whom serve on the counmarch to the Sevier County Courthouse. Refreshments will be served at ty’s Martin Luther King Day 10:45 a.m. at the church, and the commemoration service will begin in Steering Committee, the gatherthe sanctuary at 11:15 a.m. ing drew a small but attentive group of youngsters. “What a joy to be able to introduction to the Rev. Martin Public Library. address the 4- and 5-year-old Luther King’s message of equalThe new facility’s fire-lighted See DREAM, Page A5 ity Saturday at the Anna Porter reading area hosted the first King

Attention now turns to higher education

5Praising God, asking for help

Legislature trying to ‘Race to the Top’

Recovery continues in aftermath of Tuesday quake in Haiti WORLD, Page A5

Local

New doctor in town General surgeon Michael Rothwell opens Seviervile practice Page A2

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Cyndi Schmalenberger, Melissa Bowman and Avis Campbell of Rocky Tots Learning Center add to their collection of Cell Phones for Soldiers on Friday afternoon.

Overseas calling

New business participating in Cell Phones for Soldiers

High: 57°

Tonight Partly cloudy Low: 36° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Charles Butler, 80 William Haldeman, 90 William Russell, 72 Kate Maples, 92 Sam Huff, 86 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . A1-A4,A6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A2 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8,A9 Business . . . . . . . . . A2,A3 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A15 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A15 Classifieds . . . . . A12-A14 World . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5

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

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer Recycling your cell phone is not only good for the environment, but it could also help military personnel. Rocky Tots Learning Center, located off of Dolly Parton Parkway on Long Springs Road, is serving as a drop-off spot for old cell phones to be recycled through the Cell Phones for Soldiers program. “We started participating in this not too long ago, when we were trying to find something we could do for the community,” said Melissa Bowman, co-owner/assistant director/office manager of the learning center, which opened last month. The phones are sent to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each donated phone — enough

Want to participate? For more information on the program, visit www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.

to provide an hour of talk time to soldiers overseas. Cell Phones for Soldiers was actually founded by teens Robbie and Brittany Bergquist of Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501c3 nonprofit organization has raised nearly $2 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving abroad. ReCellular sends participants such as the learning center prepaid mailing labels to send the phones. Once ReCellular receives the phones, it recycles the materi-

als into gold, silver and platinum from circuit boards; copper wiring from phone chargers; nickel and iron from battery packs; and plastic from cell phone cases and accessories. Through increased fundraising efforts, the Bergquist family hopes to raise more than $9 million within the next five years to fund new programs, such as providing video phones with prepaid service for the soldiers and their families. “My dad has been in the military since I was young, and my mom’s family and stepfather have also served in the military,” Bowman said. “If this can help the soldiers and their families out, then that’s great. We’ve already gotten quite a few — everybody has old cell phones laying around.” n ebrown@themountainpress.com

NASHVILLE (AP) — Lawmakers and education officials say Gov. Phil Bredesen’s proposed changes in higher education will benefit the state longterm despite challenges to some colleges and universities. The changes are part of a special session the governor called to also make changes in K-12 education policy, which he said was needed to strengthen the state’s application for $485 million worth of federal “Race to the Top” money. Lawmakers approved those changes last week before the Jan. 19 deadline. Now, lawmakers will focus on proposed higher education changes, including changing the state’s funding formula to emphasize graduation rates instead of enrollment size. Bredesen said the graduate rate at four-year schools in Tennessee is 44 percent, while that rate drops to 12 percent at community colleges. “You’re talking to somebody who is very sympathetic to the challenges of somebody changing their whole world around at the time that they’re 18, and trying to deal with the academic issues and everything else,” the governor said. “I think we can do a lot better job using community colleges and the higher education of helping these kids get through.” Bredesen said he also wants to spur more dual enrollment, delegate remedial coursework to twoyear schools and create a statewide transfer program See LEGISLATURE, Page A4

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Florida transplant Vickie Kelly at home at Sevierville library By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — Vickie Kelly, Sevier County Public Library assistant who works with the Sevierville Branch children’s programs, is right where she wants to be. “I’m very much a people person, and I especially love children,” she said. “I’m the youngest of four, but I always felt like the Mother Goose of the bunch. I used to say I would own a day care center Ellen Brown/The Mountain Press some day.” Vickie Kelly, a library assistant who works in children’s services Kelly is going on her second at the Sevierville Public Library, points out the recently updated year with the Sevier County bulletin board in the library’s children’s room. Public Library system. Prior to

moving to Tennessee, she had worked for the Brevard County Public Library in Florida for nine years. “They had 17 libraries, so it’s been a little bit of a change,” she said. Kelly had also worked in banking and as a caregiver for her parents. When she began working in one of Brevard County’s libraries, she did “a little bit of everything” since it was a small branch. She eventually became the children’s service specialist, “and that’s where I belong.” When her father-in-law See NEIGHBOR, Page A4

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Submitted report SEVIERVILLE — Dr. J. Michael Rothwell, a general surgeon, has opened a practice at 744 Middle Creek Road, Suite 208, of the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Professional Building on the LeConte Medical Center campus. He is accepting new patients. Rothwell is board-certified in genRothwell eral surgery. He received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his residency at Mercer University School of Medicine. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 446-9700.

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Hot Meals for Hungry Hearts served from 5:30 to 6:30 p,m. Tuesdays at Second Baptist Church, Pigeon Street just off Chapman Highway.

Republican Party

Sevier County Republican Party meets at 6 p.m. at courthouse. 453-3882 or 368-3833.

Crewettes

GateKeepers men’s community Bible study, 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mt. Drive, Sevierville. (865) 310-7831.

Sevier County Crewettes meets at 7 p.m. at Rescue Squad. 453-3861 or 4538572.

Women’s Bible Study

Medic blood drive 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Farmers Insurance/David Owenby Agency/Advance Auto Parts, 501 Parkway.

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church (enter last door on right), Chapman and Boyds Highway n 1 p.m., Gatlinburg Inn Bariatric Surgery Support Group will not meet January and February. Next meeting at 7 p.m. March 15 at Echota Resort Clubhouse on Highway 66. 453-6841 or 712-3287.

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Women’s Bible study 10 a.m. in Room 201, Seymour UMC. 573-9711.

Seymour Story Time

Preschool story time at Seymour Library canceled and library closed due to Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Food City, Kodak.

Tuesday, Jan. 19 GateKeepers

GateKeepers men’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m. 1328 Old Newport Highway,

Blood Drive

Wednesday, Jan. 20 Middle Creek UMC

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

Seymour UMC

Celebrate Recovery meets at Seymour UMC, Chapman Highway at Simmons Road. Call 573-9711 for details.

Sevierville Story Time

Preschool story time 10:30 a.m. Sevier County Library, 321 Court Ave. 453-3532.

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 2-8 p.m., WonderWorks, 100 Music Road, Pigeon Forge.

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TOPS

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

ABWA

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DAV

Chapter 94, Disabled American Veterans and DAV auxiliary meet at Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center. Potluck dinner 6 p.m., meeting 7.

Golden Agers

Golden Agers gather at 11 a.m. at Seymour UMC for travel to lunch at Gondolier. 573-9711.

Human Resource Assn.

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Ogle, Taboas pass national certified bookkeepers exam PIGEON FORGE — Barbara A. Ogle and Susan K. Taboas have passed the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers exam to become certified public bookkeepers. They are among the first in Sevier County to reach such certification. Ogle and Taboas own and operate Data Power LLC. in Pigeon Forge, a

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Event scheduled for Thursday at Edgewater Hotel Submitted report GATLINBURG — Social media expert Bill Seaver will be the speaker during an educational luncheon on Thursday at the Edgewater Hotel. Seaver, who is the founder of MicroExplosion Media and author of the “MicroExplosion� blog, has consulted numerous organizations to help them understand and apply social media into their marketing initiatives. Lunch will be served by the Brass L a n t e r n Grill. Seaver T h e Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce is hosting this event. Advance reservations are required. Sign-in Thursday begins at 11 a.m., and the program should end around 1 p.m. Cost is $15 for Chamber members, and $25 for others. Call 4364178 by Tuesday. Seaver has led seminars, corporate training sessions and numerous social media campaigns. Such campaigns include blog strategy and development, Google AdWords, podcasts, online video strategy widget development, social media marketing campaigns, blogger networks and social networking campaigns. As an executive at two marketing firms, Seaver saw how new media could supplement traditional marketing.

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The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce announces recently elected board officers for 2010: president, Logan Coykendall, Hampton Inn and Hilton Garden Inn; president-elect, Chad Reagan of Mountain National Bank; treasurer, Robert Montgomery of Old Gatlinburg Golf & Games; secretary, Jackie Leatherwood of Greystone Lodge at the Aquarium; and parliamentarian, Sidney R. Maples of Sidney James Mountain Lodge. From left are Coykendall, Montgomery, Reagan, Maples and Leatherwood.

Estes named BB&T market leader, head of Sevier commercial banking Submitted report SEVIERVILLE — BB&T has named Robert Estes as the bank’s market leader and head of commercial banking in Sevier County. His appointment was made by Missy Wallen, BB&T Tennessee president. He replaces David Howard, who has moved to BB&T’s Knoxville office to become a regional credit administrator. “Sevier County is an important part of BB&T’s present and future,� Wallen said. “Robert Estes brings to Sevier County his own special brand of energy, enthusiasm and effectiveness in meeting the needs of BB&T’s clients.� Estes, 36, comes to Sevier County after serving as market leader in the Copper Basin area, which includes BB&T financial centers

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Sevierville — The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce recently introduced its newest event, Speed Networking. The invitation-only event is limited to 30 people per event, but offers those who attend an opportunity to make business connections, gather leads and generate new business. Chamber members were invited to attend the event by e-mail and spots were given to the first 30 people to reply. The structured “speed dating� style networking event allowed each participant one minute to provide an overview of his or her business, one thing specific about that business, an example of a good referral and a “memory hook� to help the listener remember that person and business. “In this economy, it’s more important than ever to help our members connect with one another and forge more business relationships,“ said membership coordinator Jim McGill. “Large networking events like Coffee Talk and Business After Hours have been very successful for the Sevierville Chamber, but the Membership Committee also wanted to create a more structured way for members to connect. We believe the first structured networking event has proven itself very effective for this. It’s all business.� Robert Hewgley of Advanced Office Systems agreed, saying, “The concept was successful; the best Chamber event ever.� Diane Hall of MountainBrook Village said, “It was a wonderful outreach to help us present all we do in our business to a lot of people in a short time.� A schedule of 2010 structured networking events will be released soon to Chamber members. For more information contact McGill at 453-6411.

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William Frank “Bill� Russell

In Memoriam

William Albert Haldeman

William Albert Haldeman, age 90 of Knoxville, formerly of Sevierville, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2010. He was a graduate of Newark College of Engineering. Mr. Haldeman was born and lived in New Jersey before retiring to the Smoky Mountains in 1983. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Gatlinburg and was active in the Retired Citizens of Gatlinburg and served as President in 1986. He helped lead several wildflower hikes in the Smokies. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served in General Patton’s 3rd Army with the 87th Golden Acorn Infantry Division. In May of 2008, he had the privilege to fly to Washington, DC to visit the World War II Memorial, courtesy of Honor Air-Knoxville. Mr. Haldeman was an avid hiker and lover of the outdoors. He hiked many of the trails in the White Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains, including Mt. Washington and Mt. LeConte. He had a great sense of humor and love of family. He declared on Christmas Eve 2009, that he indeed had lived “a wonderful life�. Mr. Haldeman was preceded in death by his brother Edward Haldeman and his wives Amy Granger Haldeman and Martha MacMahon Haldeman. Survivors: children: Charlotte Haldeman Klieman, James Albert Haldeman and wife Margo, Bibi Haldeman Burnett and husband Lindell; grandchildren: Lee Klieman and wife Hajnalka, David Klieman, Patrick Haldeman and wife Heather, Ryan Haldeman, Meghan Haldeman, Lauren Burnett, Jesse Burnett Great-grandchildren: Joey, Tommy, and Peter Klieman; step-children: Linda Cairns, Charlotte Alberola, Tom Loughlin; six step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Mary’s Residential Hospice and the staff and residents of Parkview Independent Living in Fountain City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Honor AirKnoxville, 7536 Taggart Lane, Knoxville, TN, 37938. A memorial service will be held 3 PM Saturday, January 23 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Gatlinburg. Father Charles Livermore will officiate. Interment to follow in the St. Francis Garden. A reception will follow the service at the church. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

simple growth,� said interim University of Tennessee President Jan Simek. Rep. John Deberry said he’s particularly fond of the governor’s proposed statewide transfer program between community colleges and four-year schools after hearing complaints from students who “do everything that they’re asked to do� only to find out their credits don’t transfer. “A lot of them quite frankly have just given up because it’s taken them so long, because they’ve got to go back and retake courses at various institutions,� said the Memphis Democrat. “So I like that change.� The governor is also proposing a program called the UT Energy Campus at Oak Ridge in which the state would make up to 200 faculty appointments among existing researchers at Oak Ridge National Lab. Bredesen said the faculty expansion will create demand for up to 400 new graduate assistants and could help boost the University of Tennessee in the top 25 public research institutions in the country. The proposal has drawn criticism from some lawmakers who say the governor is neglecting other higher education institutions. “We have really so many research opportunities in Memphis, and I feel like they’re totally ignoring that part of Tennessee,� said Sen. Beverly Marrero, D-Memphis.

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William Frank “Bill� Russell, 72, of Kodak died Friday Jan. 15, 2009 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was of the Baptist Faith and served in the U.S. Air Corps during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: Kolita Labonte; son William Frank Russell; 4 grandchildren; sisters Elsie Argo of Canton GA, and Elizabeth Hale of Americus, GA; and niece Robin Hartzog; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other family members. The funeral service will be on Monday at 1 p.m. at McCartyEvergreen Funeral Home with the interment to follow in Pollard Cemetery. The Rev. Ronnie White will conduct the services. McCarty-Evergreen is in charge of the arrangements. 865-6377955.

Kate Shields Maples Kate Shields Maples, 92 of Sevierville, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Maples was a retired school teacher and was a member of Gatlinburg Garden Club, Smoky Mountain Academy Alumni and Sevier County Retired School Teachers Association. Her hobbies included gardening, crafts,

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became ill, the family moved to Tennessee to be closer to him. “We had always vacationed here,� Kelly said. “I like the seasons here. In Florida, the seasons were always, ‘Hot, hot and hot.’ I also really like the family togetherness of the area.� Kelly’s husband, Jeffrey, works for Sevierville’s Parks and Recreation Department, and daughter Rebecca works

genealogy, cooking and she always enjoyed having company. Survivors: grandchildren, Scott and Pam Hensley, Veronica and Tim Hardin; great-grandchildren, Reegan, Riana, Holt and Halle Hensley and Burke, Branton and Bella Hardin; sisters-inlaw, Rubye Shields and Nelle Spence. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Caton’s Chapel School, 3135 Caton’s Chapel Rd., Sevierville, TN 37876 or Richardson Cove Baptist Church, 3107 Pittman Center Rd., Sevierville, TN 37876. Funeral service was 4 p.m. Sunday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Carr and Rev. David Ayers officiating. Graveside service and interment 10 a.m. Monday in Middle Creek Cemetery. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Sam C. Huff Sam C. Huff, age 86, of Sevierville, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010. Funeral service 7 PM Tuesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet 10 AM Wednesday in Huff Cemetery for graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

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Haitians pray, cry for help in the ruins from quake By MICHELLE FAUL Associated Press Writer PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Prayers of thanksgiving and cries for help rose from a roofless cathedral and the huddled homeless Sunday, the sixth day of an epic humanitarian crisis that was straining the world’s ability to respond and igniting flare-ups of violence amid the rubble. A leading aid group echoed complaints about the supply bottleneck and skewed priorities at the U.S.-controlled airport. The general in charge said the U.S. military was “working aggressively� to speed up deliveries. In the ruins of the Port-AuPrince cathedral, gathered beneath shattered stained glass for their first Sunday Mass since Tuesday’s earthquake, survivors were told by their priest, “We are in the hands of God now.� But anger mounted hourly that other helping hands were slow in getting food and water to millions in need. “The government is a

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children who attended. Their interaction with Jamesena and myself was wonderful,� Donohoo said. “Of course, this is where it begins — with the young people.� Indeed, as King fought for civil rights and equality for people of all races several decades ago, his most famous speech — commonly known as the “Mountaintop� or “I have a dream� speech — references black and white children joining hands peacefully. Donohoo and Miller both continue to share the belief that the future of equality in America depends on teaching the youngsters about folks like King. Donohoo sees special importance in teaching the children of Gatlinburg

joke. The U.N. is a joke,� Jacqueline Thermiti, 71, said as she lay in the dust with dozens of dying elderly outside their collapsed nursing home near the airport. “We’re a kilometer (half a mile) from the airport and we’re going to die of hunger.� Water was delivered to more people around the capital, where an estimated 300,000 were living in the streets, but food and medicine were still scarce. Pregnant women gave birth in the streets. The injured arrived in wheelbarrows and on people’s backs at hurriedly erected field hospitals. Authorities warned of looting and violence. In downtown Port-au-Prince, where people set bonfires to burn uncollected bodies, gunfire rang out and bands of machete-wielding young men, their faces covered with bandanas, roamed the streets. “This is one of the most serious crises in decades,� U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said as he flew

about King’s life and message. That’s not just because of her post in a city office or even the fact she claims ancestry from the first African American settlers of the mountain village, but also because she worries local students aren’t learning the full extent of King’s message. “My goal is to raise more awareness in this community,� Donohoo said. “I would like to change the opinion that most of this community has that King only stood exclusively for the civil rights for the African American man. When researching his journey you will find that this is not true.� King’s journey certainly changed the course of American history, with historians crediting his efforts and those of other giants of the civil rights movement such Rosa Parks with helping

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A woman prays during Mass held outside of the city’s main cathedral in Port-au-Prince on Sunday. About one hundred people celebrated Mass Sunday morning on one side of the cathedral, which was destroyed.

once-proud pink-and-white cathedral, now a shell of rubble where a rotting body lay in the entrance, the Rev. Eric Toussaint preached of thanksgiving to a small congregation of old women and other haggard survivors assembled under the open sky. “Why give thanks to God? Because we are here,� Toussaint said. “What hap-

into the Haitian capital. “The damage, destruction and loss of life are just overwhelming.� A reliable death toll may be weeks away, but the Pan American Health Organization estimates 50,000 to 100,000 died in the 7.0-magnitude tremor, and Haitian officials believe the number is higher. Celebrating Mass at the

possible that those “little black boys and little black girls� King spoke about can do anything their white peers can, as can children of any other race. Still, there’s plenty of work to be done to truly fulfill King’s dream, Donohoo said. “Looking at what is going on in today’s world, there’s never been a better time than now to unite together,� she said.

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The annual Sevier County observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday/holiday will be today in downtown Sevierville. A walk from the courthouse to First Baptist Church will begin at 10:30 a.m. The program in the church will start at 11:15. Guest speaker will be Marjorie Stewart of Selma, Ala., who participated in civil rights demonstrations in the 1960s. The program also will include music, dance and other activities.

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Citizen and business community participation and input are encouraged when the city hosts a second public workshop to discuss the next steps in the development of the Greenways Trail System master plan, including preliminary cost estimates and phasing recommendations. Gatlinburg staff and representatives of Barge, Wagonner, Sumner and Cannon Inc. will conduct the informational workshop at 5 p.m. Jan. 26 at City Hall. For more information, contact Marty Nicely at 436-4990.

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The Sevier County Public Library System, which includes the Main Library and History Center at 321 Court Ave. in Sevierville, the Seymour Library and the Kodak Library, will be closed today for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. All locations will be open for regular hours on Tuesday.

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Funds drained for Chickamauga lock CHATTANOOGA (AP) — Funds for a new lock at Chickamauga Dam are being drained by declining fuel use by barge operators combined with rising construction costs for other dam projects. Industry officials say it threatens the future of the project and use of the Tennessee River. W i t h o u t Congressional action, work may be suspended within the next year on the lock, one of Chattanooga’s biggest construction projects.

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In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the Sevier County Courthouse and all county comvenience centers will be closed today. All will reopen on Tuesday.

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The City of Sevierville will observe today’s Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with the following schedule: n Closed: City Hall, Civic Center, police records division, Water and Sewer Department n Garbage: Bulk waste/junk collection services will not be available. Commercial garbage Dumpster service will take place as usual. n

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quote roundup “For the United Nations, this is the gravest and greatest single loss in the history of our organization.” — U.N. Haiti mission chief Hedi Annabi, noting that the organization had itself lost 40 members in the wake of the 7.9 magnitude earthquake last week.

“We are going to have to address the situation of security. We’ve had incidents of violence that impede our ability to support the government of Haiti and answer the challenges that this country faces.” — Lt. Gen. Ken Keen of the U.S. Southern Command, overseeing American relief and rescue efforts in Haiti.

“Our predecessors were never so consumed with theoretical debate that they couldn’t see progress when it came. Sometimes I get a little frustrated when folks just don’t want to see that even if we don’t get everything, we’re getting something.” — President Barack Obama, speaking to some 300 parishioners at Washington’s Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, founded in 1866 by former slaves.

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Sevier County Choral Society rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church. Membership is open to singers with no audition is required. Music is supplied. Spring concerts will be held in May. Contact Sandra Pinkoski at 429-0252 for more information.

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This day in history Today is Monday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2010. There are 347 days left in the year. This is the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Locally a year ago:

When the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. said he hoped that one day people would be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character, he may have had in mind a place called Sevier County. A county that is 98 percent white, it will cap a week of activities with the fourth annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration that includes a walk from the church to the courthouse and back, speakers and music.

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“The compensation of growing old was simply this: that the passions remain as strong as ever, but one has gained — at last! — the power which adds the supreme flavor to existence, the power of taking hold of experience, of turning it round, slowly, in the light.” — Virginia Woolf, English author (1882-1941).

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Cameron’s “Avatar” had a $41.3 million weekend to shoot past “Star Wars” as the No. 3 movie on the all-time domestic box office charts. Next stop, “The Dark Knight.” No. 1 for the fifth-straight weekend, Cameron’s scifi saga raised its domestic total to $491.8 million and should top $500 million after revenues are counted on Martin Luther King Day, according to studio estimates Sunday. Worldwide, 20th Century Fox’s “Avatar” lifted its total to $1.6 billion, second only to Cameron’s last movie, 1997’s “Titanic,” at $1.8 billion.

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Wilderness week proves to be a delight This past week we had the privilege of having Wilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge again. This was the 20th anniversary of the event, which was inspired by Ken Jenkins. Ken operates the Beneath the Smoke gallery in Gatlinburg, which consists of outdoor gear, books and his speciality, nature photography. His photographs are truly beautiful and inspiring. There were a lot of experts that volunteer their time to participate in this free annual event, and I would run out of room if I mentioned them all. Some of them are in such fields as animal sanctuaries, biology, speakers and writers, photographers, naturalists, retail owners, park rangers, gardeners, teachers, and just plain old local natives to the Great Smoky Mountains area. One of the great things about this event is that you don’t have to be able to actually hike. Some people may have physical disabilities that prevent them from taking to the trails on some of the many numerous hikes. For these there are plenty of indoor events to attend where you can stay comfortable and listen to talks on nature in such venues as history; how to identify animal tracks; fishing in the Smokies; identifying your local heritage; bird identification; and even learning about dowsing (finding water with a stick). Keeping with the theme of the week were musicians. Music was, and still is, a big part to what makes this local culture flourish. Some of the bands that performed: The Lost Mill String Band, Boogertown Gap, Carolina Bluegrass Boys and Tony Thomas & Friends — all excellent. Of course, there was other music demonstrated: Old Harp singers, heart songs of the Smokies and learning the acoustic guitar. If you think about it, singing and playing homemade music was the main entertainment back in the 1800s. They didn’t have TVs or opportunities to go to movies; no computers or cell phones to play with. You were responsible for making your own music and ways to keep entertained. It also kept the family system closer. People ate together and, in most cases, worked together. As you wander the halls of the convention center, you see all kinds of people there to do the same thing: enjoy and learn more about the great outdoors. Even though they went about it from many different angles, they were one in the sense of sharing and teaching about the mountain culture and learning how things used to be and where it all was heading. I guess the only sad thing is, it just lasts a week. It’s hard to take in everything in such a short period when times conflict with more than one event that you might want to take part in. One of the people that I knew was a regular attendee of Wilderness Wildlife Week is Jerry Drown, who passed away last March. He was a photographer of wildflowers and a program presentator. He was best known for his association with Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts where he was a woodturner. There is a gallery there in his name. Here’s a short story about Jerry and his woodturning. Back in the late ’90s, Jerry was looking for some good oak tree wood to use in class. I had recently cut down an old oak in my yard that I thought was dead or at least dying. I was afraid it might come blowing down on my house in a strong wind storm so down it came. Come to find out, it was stronger than I thought and shouldn’t have been cut. The way it turned out, though, Jerry came over and I loaded his car with several big chunks of wood that he used in his class. After he was finished with it, he had turned it into a most beautiful bowl which I believe won a prize at the school and was on display in their gallery. After I seen the final outcome of this “dead” oak, I was not sorry I had it cut down. Jerry had a wonderful wooden bowl which showed his artistic hand, and I had plenty of firewood to burn in the winter. We all miss him very much. I noticed on the program guide that they had snakes listed as one of the scheduled events. I don’t do well with snakes. One program was called “Snakes — Do They really Do That?” My answer is, yes, they do. Another was “Serpent Handlers.” Nope, not picking up even a religious snake. I moseyed on over to “Gardening for Monarchs” and “Bluebirds for Everyone.” Those I could handle. But just to be on the safe side, I decided to just try and find water with a stick. — 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 danmakgow@ bellsouth.net.

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As Dr. King envisioned... Monday’s celebration surely what the late civil rights leader worked so hard to attain Sevier County is planning its fifth annual Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration today. That’s remarkable. This community of very few black people has recognized the importance and significance of the great Dr. King and created a celebration of his life that is truly inspiring. The event draws hundreds to downtown Sevierville. It is a county celebration featuring a diverse group of participants and many elected officials. Whites and blacks work together to plan the activities. We do so much more here than other communities with similar demographics. Those places that ignore the holiday’s relevance, who merely use it as a reason not to open government offices, are failing their communities.

So much of the credit for Sevier County’s annual event goes to Joseph McMahan. He pushed for a long time to get local officials on board with his dream of an observance that honors the late civil rights leader. Health challenges limit his role in the celebration now, but his spirit hovers over everything. He almost singlehandedly put together Sevier County’s first observance. Now others have stepped up to fill the void. What makes our observance so special is the inclusion of many public and elected officials. First Baptist Church hosts the program following the walk from the courthouse. IN his time Dr. King wouldn’t have been allowed in most southern churches. The progress our society has made in race relations

is remarkable. Surely today’s celebration is what the Rev. Dr. King had in mind when he preached tolerance, inclusion and equality. It’s important that all of us, especially young people, remember Dr. King — his work, his philosophy, his contributions to society, his powerful words and eloquence. It’s not enough that schools and government offices be closed. Special recognition of Dr. King is needed and deserved. In Sevier County, that is available. Here’s hoping many people will participate in the Sevier County observance today. The procession leaves First Baptist at 10:30 a.m. The program at the church starts at 11:15. Keep hope alive by being part of it.

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Contractors working on Debbie Reynolds museum structure Editor’s note: The Mountain Press staff is occasionally offering an eclectic mix of newsy tidbits, anecdotes and one-liners. The bank that owns the Belle Island property has hired a contractor to work on the Debbie Reynolds museum structure because, in its unfinished state, the building was becoming a haven for birds. Hundreds of birds had made a home inside the building, causing the bank to have to pay a contractor to go in and close up the holes. ... Bill Haslam, mayor of Knoxville and candidate for governor, attended the recent announcement at Ripley’s Aquarium of the new penguin exhibit opening in March. Haslam, noting the Ripley company opened its first attraction in Gatlinburg in 1970, said he had his 13th birthday there that year and, about eight years ago attended a sleepover in the aquarium with his daughter. ...

Magician Terry Evanswood has left Magic Beyond Belief in Pigeon Forge, officials confirmed. A woman who answered the phone at WonderWorks said Evanswood is expected to come on board with two afternoon shows at the upside building in early March. ... Move over, Morton — the salt used by the Sevier County Roads Department to keep traffic arteries passable during icy and snowy conditions costs $70 to $80 per ton, says Road Superintendent Jonas Smelcer. No word on whether it would be usable as a tabletop seasoning. ... The snow sure is pretty, but doesn’t it make our cars, trucks and SUVs filthy? Bet the owners of the automatic car washes really like that. ... One of our ace pressmen muses that he would like to see another Arby’s in the county — preferably in Sevierville. ... Have you ever noticed that on Friday

and Saturday nights in the same vicinity, when the “hot doughnuts” sign is flashing at Krispy Kreme, the line backs up all the way to the Burger King, causing quite a traffic snarl? ... Considering the brutally cold weather in the area the last several weeks, it’s hard to believe professional baseball season is already on the horizon. The Smokies, Class AA/Southern League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, open their 2010 season at the Mississippi Braves on Thursday, April 8, with their home opener April 14 against the Chattanooga Lookouts. ... ESPN.com’s Pat Forde blasted former UT football coach Lane Kiffin in a column on that Web site. But ... he wrote “maybe he preferred the beach to the boonies. ...” Perhaps the esteemed Mr. Forde does not realize the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Parks and the Sevier County attractions draw millions of visitors every year. ...

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Four-TD Farve leads Vikes to NFC title game By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer

MINNEAPOLIS — “This is what I came back for.” For the adrenaline rush. For the in-your-face touchdown. For another shot at the Super Bowl. Brett Favre wanted all of it, and now he’s got it. Four — count ’em, four — touchdown passes from Minnesota’s 40-year-old quarterback sent the Vikings to the NFC championship game with a determined 34-3 rout of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. “Probably the most fatigued I got today was celebrating,” Favre said, smiling. The Vikings (13-4) will take on the Saints next Sunday at New Orleans (14-3), with the winner going to the Super Bowl in Miami — the only reason Favre put retirement on hold for a second straight season. Favre found Sidney Rice for three scores and put an exclamation point on the final one when his fourthand-3 pass from the 11 was caught in the end zone by Visanthe Shiancoe after the 2-minute warning. Never in 22 previous playoff games had Favre thrown for four scores, and never before had he beaten Dallas in the postseason after losses to the Cowboys ended his first three playoff experiences with Green Bay. Favre finished 15 for 24 for 234 yards without a turnover, slapping fives with anyone in reach and rapidly pumping his right arm after each score. “I feel like I’m playing the same way. I have the same enthusiasm,” Favre said. “As long as I’m out there, the See FAVRE, Page A9

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Minnesota Vikings’ Brett Favre talks to Dallas Cowboys’ Tony Romo (9) after the Vikings defeated the Cowboys 34-3 on Sunday.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — New York is halfway toward that Super Bowl parade promised by coach Rex Ryan after rookies Mark Sanchez and Shonn Greene led the Jets to a stunning 17-14 upset of the San Diego Chargers in the divisional playoffs Sunday. Sanchez threw a goahead, 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dustin Keller three plays into the fourth quarter, then Greene gave the Jets some breathing room with a 53-yard scoring run on their next possession. The upstart Jets (11-7), who have won seven of their last eight games, advanced to the AFC championship game at top-seeded Indianapolis next Sunday.

Indy ‘D’ delivers a playoff gem against Ravens By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer

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G-P junior Jose “Joshy” Agosto leaves his defender in the dust and glides to the basket for two points to tie the score at 44 in the fourth quarter Saturday night against visiting Fulton Falcons. Agosto led all scorers with 23 points.

Highlanders’ heartbraker

No. 3 G-P battles gamely, but falls shot against No. 2 Fulton By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer GATLINBURG — The No.3 state-ranked Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders boys’ basketball team kept battling back against visiting District 3-AA rival and No.2 stateranked Fulton Falcons on Saturday night, but the Blue and Gold could never quite get over the hill en route to a 60-54 heartbreak. After trailing by nine points, 29-20, at halftime, the G-P boys (14-2, 3-2) got back into it in the third quarter. G-P senior McKinley Maples sniped a trey from the corner with 6:21 in the third to cut it to 33-25, and Jon “J-Mac” McCroskey put up three points on the ensuing possession with a drive to the hoop and a foul, making it 33-28 with 5:54 in

the quarter. G-P junior Jose “Joshy” Agosto put up the next five points with an underhanded fingertip roll from about seven feet with 5:29 in the third and a drive to the basket plus a foul with 3:19 in the quarter to knot the affair at 33s. Fulton (13-2, 6-0) answered with a 7-0 spurt, but Maples drained a seven footer and Agosto added a pair of charity shots to close the quarter with G-P trailing by just three points, 40-37. The fourth quarter went much the same way. Maples hit from 10 feet with 7:44 in the game to cut the Falcon lead to 40-39. Agosto hit an eight-foot pull-up shot plus a foul with 6:06 left to cut the Fulton edge to 44-42 and then tied it at 44 on the ensuing

possession, when Agosto used his defender with a quick move to the right and then in for an uncontested layup with 5:43 on the clock. Fulton hit a trey on the next possession, but Agosto again went to the basket on a sweet assist from Maples with 4:42 to cut the Falcon lead to 47-46 with 4:42 in the game. Fulton outscored G-P 13-6 over the next four-plus minutes, however, to gain a 60-52 lead with just 8.65 seconds remaining, ending the Highlanders’ night in heartbreak. But the Blue-and-Gold team won’t be down long. “We’re disappointed in a way, but I’m very proud of the kids for the way they responded after being down nine at the start of the third See HIGHLANDERS, Page A9

G-P girls come up 3 points short By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer GATLINBURG — The GatlinburgPittman Lady Highlanders’ game against visiting District 3-AA rival Fulton Lady Falcons was a foreshadowing of the boys’ game on Saturday night. Despite giving it their best effort, the Blue-and-Gold girls (8-6, 2-3) came up just short in a 51-48 loss to Fulton (7-5, 4-2). “The girls all played very hard,” said G-P coach Mike Rader following the

loss. “I’m just so proud of how hard they played and the kind of effort they displayed (Saturday night) against a tough Fulton team.” G-P’s Lacee Tinker led all scorers by far with 19 points in the loss. “I knew Lacee was playing well all night,” said Rader. “I just didn’t realize how well until I looked at the book after the game. She had a very nice night.” G-P’s Morgan Dodgen and Stephanie Taylor added eight points apiece, Karsen Sims had five, and Beka Owens and Macy Shults scored

a deuce apiece in the losing effort. G-P senior Caroline Conner, who has been the leading offensive force for the Lady Highlanders squad the past few seasons, returned to the team for the first time this regular season, although she did not see any playing time. G-P next plays at West Greene tonight and at district rival Knoxville Carter on Tuesday night before hosting district and county rival Pigeon Forge Lady Tigers on Friday. n chitchcock@themountainpress.com

INDIANAPOLIS — Colts coach Jim Caldwell put a premium on speed for the playoffs. He wanted his defense to play faster — even if it meant giving up a shot at perfection, taking a few extra days off and perhaps missing a couple of assignments. Mission accomplished. Indianapolis’ defense dominated Baltimore on Saturday night, limiting the run-first Ravens to just 87 yards and two first downs on the ground while keeping them out of the end zone. “That was one of our goals,” Caldwell said Sunday when asked if the Colts looked as fast on video as they did in person. “I really believe in speed, particularly at a time of the year when maybe you can gain a step or two. I’d rather give up a little in preparation if you can pick up a step or two because you can make up for a mistake.” For the Colts, it went against all expectations. Indy (15-2) finished the regular season ranked No. 24 against the run and No. 18 overall in defense. The Ravens (10-8) were supposed to play ball-control against the Colts, a week after running for 234 yards at New England. Instead, the Colts had a nearly eight-minute advantage in time of possession. It was a major improvement over last year, when San Diego’s Darren Sproles shredded the Colts for 328 all-purpose yards and almost single-handedly beat them in overtime. The reason for the change, Caldwell believes, is a shift in philosophy. When Caldwell met with players last March, he said he wanted them fresh at the end of the season — no matter the cost. So when the Colts wrapped up the AFC’s No. 1 seed with three games still to play, Caldwell decided to give his players more rest over the 28-day span between meaningful games while increasing the intensity of practice to stay sharp. The result was evident even before the Colts stepped on the field Saturday night. “I remember last week (assistant head coach) Clyde (Christensen) and I were talking at practice and I said, ’Did that (practice) seem fast out there today?”’ Caldwell recalled. “He said, ’I think so.’ I think the practices we had gave them a taste of what was going to happen on game day.” Things went so well that Caldwell is sticking with the plan this week. He gave the Colts an off day Sunday, as they wait to see whether they’ll play San Diego or the New York Jets in next weekend’s AFC championship game.

Dooley adds 2 to UT staff

KNOXVILLE (AP) — Tennessee coach Derek Dooley has added two former assistants to his new staff. Terry Joseph and Eric Russell were named to the Volunteers’ staff on Sunday. Their duties with the Vols have not yet been determined. Joseph has worked for the past three seasons under Dooley at Louisiana Tech as the Bulldogs’ secondary coach and recruiting coordinator. Russell spent two seasons under Dooley at Louisiana Tech and 13 seasons at North Texas before joining Texas Tech as special teams coach. Offensive line coach James Cregg and quarterbacks coach David Reaves have reportedly left the Vols, though a Tennessee spokesman would not confirm the move. Wide receivers coach Kippy Brown will join the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks staff.

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enthusiasm and the passion that you see is real. And I know the guys feed off of that. Fans enjoy that, because it is real and genuine.� Favre even added another accomplishment as the first 40-year-old quarterback to win a playoff game. “Today was like this season: It’s been wonderful,� said Favre, whose only championship came 13 years ago with the Packers. The Vikings, who had last week off while the Cowboys whipped Philadelphia, were bothered by all the people picking Dallas to win. “The Tasmanian devils were coming from Dallas that were about to bombard the state of Minnesota and run through us like Sherman through the South,� coach Brad Childress said, exaggerating the popular opinion about this game. “All of us felt it quite palpably.� Fans, too, remembered Drew Pearson’s alleged push-off in that 1975 playoff game and the Herschel Walker trade that fueled the Dallas dynasty of the ’90s. So maybe this game meant a little more to the guys in purple than simply moving on to the semifinal, if not for the players then for the people who have cheered for the purple for 49 years without a championship. Cowboys linebacker Keith Brooking balked at the late touchdown, confronting Childress on the sideline. “I think it was totally classless and disrespectful,� Brooking said. Childress and Favre both chalked it up to staying aggressive to the end. “That wasn’t rubbing it in. It’s just taking care of business,� the coach said.

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quarter,� said G-P coach Raul Placeres. “We battled hard and we played so dang hard, but it came down to who executed down the stretch. “Fulton made shots, and we didn’t. But we had great looks, and that’s all you can ask for in a big game like this. It was a great ball game, and we played pretty darn tough. It was a heavyweight fight, and (Fulton) took Round One. Hopefully, if we continue

Ray Edwards led the Minnesota defense’s harassment of Tony Romo, who sat stone-faced on the bench between possessions in the second half after a three-turnover game against one of his childhood favorites. “Any time you come in with the expectations and goals we set and don’t accomplish them, No. 1, it’s frustrating,â€? Romo said, taking a long pause. “Right now, it’s just hard to think the season is over.â€? Romo was sacked six times, three by Edwards, lost two of his three fumbles and threw an interception right to Ben Leber deep in his own end late in the third quarter to set up a Vikings field goal. After gaining 118 yards in the first quarter, the Cowboys got only 130 the rest of the way and watched the buzz from their first playoff win in 13 years last week fizzle out. “It’s like the elevator falling from the top. It’s tough when it’s over. If you don’t win it all, you have not reached your goal,â€? coach Wade Phillips said. Romo went 22 for 35 for 198 yards, but for all the strides he made this season his lack of poise in the din of the Metrodome will be remembered well. The last time Dallas won a playoff game on the road was the NFC championship after the 1992 season. “We took some steps in the right direction with this football team,â€? Brooking said, adding the qualifier: “I don’t consider this a successful year. We play this for one reason, and one reason only.â€? Which is, again, just why Childress the Vikings made such a fuss over Favre this summer while he was trying to make up his mind. to play well, there may be four or five rounds against (the Falcons) this year. “But now we’ve got to move on. We’ve got a game (tonight), Tuesday and Friday (this week), and two of those games are against district opponents. That‘s the beauty of high school basketball ‌, we don‘t have to wait long to get back to work.â€? The Highlanders travel to West Greene tonight for non-district action before traveling to Knoxville Carter on Tuesday night and then hosting Pigeon Forge on Friday night. G-P

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Bears’ DE Gaines Adams dies at 26 GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — Gaines Adams, an AllAmerican defensive end at Clemson whose career never blossomed in the NFL with Chicago and Tampa Bay, died Sunday after going into cardiac arrest. He was 26. He died at Self Regional Hospital after going into cardiac arrest about an hour before at his family’s home in Greenwood, said Marcia Kelley-Clark, chief deputy coroner for Greenwood County. An autopsy showed an enlarged heart, a condition that can often lead to a heart attack, Kelley-Clark added. She said relatives were unaware of any medical condition. Toxicology tests are being run by the State Law Enforcement Division, though drug use is not suspected. The results probably will not be available for at least two months, KelleyClark said. Adams, 6-foot-5 and 258 pounds, spent three seasons in the NFL, two with the Buccaneers and part of this season with the Bears. “He was a true team player and a positive influence to everyone he met,� Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris said. Adams was selected fourth overall in the 2007 draft by Tampa Bay. He had not been able to live up to expectations that he would revive the Buccaneers’ once-feared pass rush, and had just 17 tackles and one sack in 15 games — 10 with Chicago — this season. He was traded to the Bears in October for a second-round pick in the 2010 draft. “Gaines was a quiet, humble kid and is far too young to be gone,� Buccaneers

cornerback Ronde Barber said. “He had so much potential that had yet to be achieved.� Buccaneers defensive tackle Chris Hovan said he took Gaines under his wing when he came to Tampa Bay. “I considered him my little brother and that’s how I will always remember him,� he said. “This is all so unreal and it hasn’t really hit me yet.� “Monday Night Football� analyst Jon Gruden drafted Adams in 2007 while coaching the Buccaneers. He called him a “great teammate� with a “tremendous future.� Morris said at the start of training camp that Adams would be considered a “bust� if he didn’t reach double digits in sacks. Adams fell short of the benchmark, although he welcomed the challenge. “In football you need that,� Adams said in August. “Players tend to get in their own element and do things that they want to do. They need to be called out sometimes. He’s the coach. Whatever he says goes.� Morris criticized Adams after lackluster performances in the first three games. With the Bears, Adams played brief stints on defense. He made five tackles. Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher told the Chicago Tribune he didn’t know Adams well because he arrived during the season. “But I did know him,� he said. “I still saw him every day when I went into work. It’s just weird.� Clemson fans recall Adams’ performance in a 2006 victory over Wake Forest in which he broke up a field goal try and returned

lost to Carter 66-58 earlier this season, which was the Highlanders’ lone loss of the season until Saturday night. Agosto led all scorers on Saturday with 23 points, and Maples was the other

Highlander in double digits with 11 ticks. McCroskey had nine, Morrease “Mo� Barber had eight and Garrett Buckner had three in the losing effort.

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Sale at public auction will be on January 26, 2010 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Richard David Hubbs, a single man to First American Title Insurance Co. of NY, Trustee, on January 26, 2007 at Book Volume 2727, Page 312conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register s Office. Owner of Debt: Southstar III, LLC The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Eleventh (11th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, in the City of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to wit:Lot 31, Block M, Section 4, Tyrolea Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Map Book 13, Page 38, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particularly description, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an existing iron rod at the common corner of the subject property and Lot 8, said rod being along the Western edge of a cul-desac in the 50 foot right-of-way for “Heiden Court”; thence from the point of beginning, and leaving the line of said cul-de-sac, and with the line of the said Lot 8, South 66 degrees 14 minutes 00 seconds East, passing through the common corner of the subject property and the said Lot 8 and Lot 23, 168.39 feet to a new iron rod at the common corner of the subject property and Lot 23 and Lot 3; thence leaving the line of the said Lot 23, and with the line of said Lot 30, South 70 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds West, 132.04 feet to an existing iron rod at the common corner of the subject property and the said Lot 30 and Lot 34, South 62 degrees 06 minutes 33 seconds West 108.29 feet to an existing iron rod at the common corner of the subject property and the said Lot 34 and the subject Lot 32; thence North 08 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds East 141.35 feet to a new iron rod at the common corner of the subject property and the subject Lot 32, said rod being along the of the southern edge of said cul-de-sac; thence leaving the line of said Lot 32, and with the line of the said cul-de-sac, and curving in a concave posture, with an arc of 55.01 feet and a radius of 40.0 feet, North 63 degrees 09 minutes 19 seconds East, 50.78 feet to the point of beginning.LESS AND EXCEPT the following property being conveyed to the City of Gatlinburg: BEGINNING on an iron pin in the margin of a 40 foot cul-de-sac in Zurich Court, a corner to Lots 30 and 34, Block M, Section 4 of Tyrolea Subdivision; thence with the arc of the cul-de-sac and Lot 30 and a curve to the right having a radius of 40 feet, a distance of 66.14 feet to an iron pin, a corner to Lots 29 and 30; thence with a curve to the left having a radius of 68.55 feet, a distance of 44.68 feet to a point; thence North 25 degrees 53 minutes West 24.93 feet to the point of beginning.

SALEWHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on September 20, 2005, by Belinda Olmos-Woodbury to Quality Title, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 2357, Page 252, (“Deed of Trust”); andWHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-CB8; and WHEREAS, The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005CB8, 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, February 11, 2010, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit:Situate in the Fifth (5th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of LOT 35 OF RIVER POINTE SUBDIVISION, as the same appears in plat map of record in Large Map Book 3, Page 153, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description.SUBJECT to the restrictions, conditions, easements, map notations and all other issues of record in Book 1277, page 420; Book 1280, Page 373; Book 1330, Page 575; Large Map Book 3, Page 153, and Map Book 32, Page 276, all in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.ALSO SUBJECT to any and all applicable restrictions, easements and building setback lines as are shown in the records of the said Register s Office.Being all of the property conveyed to Belinda Olmos-Woodbury, a single woman, from Gordon J. Clark, single man, by General Warranty Deed of record in Book 2357, Page 250, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.

Street Address: 904 Heiden Court Gatlinburg, TN 37738

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 808 Plantation Drive Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Current Owner(s) of Property: Richard David Hubbs, a single man The street address of the above described property is believed to be 904 Heiden Court, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

CURRENT OWNER(S): Belinda Olmos-WoodburyThe sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N orth Star Capital Acquisitions, LLC and Riverpoint Homeowners Association OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/AAll right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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3BR/2BA rent to own. Seymour. $595/mo No pets. 865-7657929.

Affordable Housing in Gatlinburg

436-4471 or 621-2941

2BD/2BA APARTMENT

New Center 3BR/2BA Garage, Pet Friendly

Sevierville Weekly Rentals Includes Phone, Color TV, Wkly Housekeeping Micr./Frig. Available $169.77+

Family Inns West

5BD/4.5BA Fully furnished, w/hot tub, washer, dryer, etc.

Wears Valley 1BD/1.5BA Pet Friendly

Pigeon Forge 865-453-4905 •

2BR 1BA apt. $595 mth Call 428-1514.

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE

428 Park Rd. near trolley stop CHEAP$100 weekly Includes All Utilities. Cable, Laundry, Kitchens, Clean Rooms, NO PETS.

800-359-8913

Gatlinburg Walking distance to town. Low weekly rates. Furn/cable TV, micro, fridge, phone. 436-4387

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT *WEARS VALLEY 1BR/1BA $525/mo. + Dep. Walk-in closet All kit appl + W/D conn Some Pets OK. 865-654-6507

1BR Studio apartment on trolley route, walking distance to downtown for rent in Gatlinburg TN, first mth rent of $500, security deposit of $150 Water & sewer included 865-436-5691

699 HOME RENTALS

699 HOME RENTALS

1BR home Gatlinburg. No pets. $400 mth. 453-8852.

Seymour Hinkle Sub 3BR 2BA $975 mth. + dep. 6801032

2BR 1BA-No pets. Sevierville area. $500 mo $250 security. 453-2229. 3BR 1.5BA Newly renovated. Sevierville. Garage. $950 mth + dep. 654-0222. 3BR 2BA Pittman Center area. $750 mth. Damage dep $375. 865-453-8818 Beautiful 3BR Log Home. Private wooded mountain type setting, fireplace, jacuzzi, CH/A, water furnished. $850 + dep. 933-5894 or 382-7781. Belle Meadows 4BR/2BA 2 car garage 2200 sq ft +/$1,200 per month 865-429-2962

2BR 2BA triplex PF. 2BR apt Sev. No pets. Clean & convenient. 453-5079. 2BR Apartments for Rent $475, $500 & $550 a month. 908-7805 or 3681327 3BR 2BA 1400+ sq ft. Pigeon Forge. Large private back porch on creek. Triplex unit. $950 a month + deposit. Call 865-654-2077. 922 Burden Hill Rd (Triplex) 3 minutes to downtown Sevierville. Clean 1BR 1BA, city view, $450. Pets ok. 865-286-5070 Commerical/2BR apt on Dolly Parton Pkwy downtown Sevierville for rent. 1150 sq ft $500 mth + utilities. Call 865-368-8301. CROSSCREEK 2BR/1.5BA $545 2BR/2BA Large Garden apartment $570.00 to $580.00 865-429-4470

Nice 2BR 2BA with cathedral ceilings, fresh paint, nice yard, near Sevierville. No pets. $575 mo. 1st, last, dep. Call Rebecca 6216615. 699 HOME RENTALS

New Homes for Rent. 3BR/2BA starting at $700 - $850 & $1000 per month. No pets. 865-850-3874

NICE, CLEAN IN KODAK

3 BD / 2 BA 4 MILES FROM EXIT 407 $700/MONTH & DEPOSIT. NO PETS. 865-712-5238, 865-705-9096

3BR 2BA in Red Bud Subdivision. Appliances included. $750 & up + deposit. 428-5212

Nice Homes in Kodak. 2 BR 1 BA $385 2BR 2BA $465 Each has C H/A, deck appliances. No pets.

865-368-6602 3 BR 2 BA house for rent with carport.

Boyds Creek Community

$600 mth $600 damage deposit.

850-5700 Boyds Creek 3BR, 3BA. Large rooms & other amenities. Appliances included, $900 + dep.

428-5212

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

Small 1BR cottage furn. $385 + $200 dep. 680-3078 No pets. HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-6699777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

Commercial or Residential 3 B R / 1 B A house in downtown PF. 2 car garage. $1000/mo.+dep. 865-254-0000. For rent: 2BR house $400 mth $400 dep. No pets. Suitable for small family. Call 453-3958 between 8am-5pm. Great Location. 2 blocks from WalMart Sevierville 313 Lynn Dr. 3BR 1.5BA home. Immaculate. Laundry room with W/D. Quiet neighborhood, large yard, carport, city water, sewer & garbage pick up, central H/A. 1 year lease. $850 mth. 1st, last & $300 sec. dep. No pets/smoking. Call 429-1335 or 654-6623 Home In Kodak 3BR/2BA with unfinished basement & 2 car garage. Stove, fridge DW & W/D conn Approx 1250 sq ft 865-429-4470

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

Rooms for rent, weekly rates, furn., cable TV, same rent all year.

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

Pigeon Forge Condo Close to Parkway 2br 2ba No pets. $650 mth. Call 865-712-8333.

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House 2BR Close to Sevierville. Sewer & water furnished. C/H. W/D hook up. $600 + dep. No pets. 453-9269 or 382-1966 LONG TERM RENTAL, VACATION PERKS 4 min from Walden's Landing off Wears Valley Rd. Cedar cottage, picturesque views from covered deck with hot tub. 1440sf, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan. Fully furnished with cabin decor. Huge master suite with corner jacuzzi, king bed, and fireplace. Knotty pine walls and hardwood floors in main area. Live every day like you're on vacation! (Propane heat, central air, Comcast broadband available. Maid service available. Sorry, no smokers or cats.) $900 and worth it. Call for details 865-8628769. Sevierville Doublewide 2BR $500 mth + deposit. No pets. Ref. 933-6544

721 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Building for lease formerly Creekside Wedding Chapel. Parkway Gatlinburg 850-2004. 722 BUSINESS BUILDINGS

OWNER FINANCE $2,200 per month Sale or Lease Option, New 5000 sf warehouse/ ofďŹ ce/storefront with loading dock, 1/2 acre plus parking, will ďŹ nish inside to suit, Kodak, near interstate, 865-654-6691 4 office rentals + large garage. S. Blvd Way $249,000. 933-6544

Office Space for Rent 119 South Blvd Way. Formerly used as Beauty Shop 933-6544

829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES

NEW HOME 710 HOMES FOR SALE **Historic Home For Sale** 3BRHardwoodFloors, 8ft.ceiling,crown molding,sunroom, garage,basement, mature plantings Large fenced corner lot, Downtown Sevierville, close to schools.654-7907 **************************

1900 Sq. Feet 1/2 Acre-Ready Easy- Loan by Phone 865-453-0086

First Time Buyers Your Job is Your Credit New Single Wides & Double Wides CREDIT HOTLINE 865-453-0086

2704 WEARS VALLEY RD. By owner, 2 story Farmhouse, 3BR, 1.5 BA, Outside ofďŹ ce, 1acre Z-comm, Rmdl $179,500 Inspection Sat-Sun. 10-5 HOUSE WILL BE SOLD SUNDAY NIGHT TO HIGHEST BIDDER

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943 AUTOMOBILE SALES

1987 FORD ESCORT. $700 cash. 865604-7495.

950 MOTORCYCLE SALES

1996 Hayabusa LTD. White many extras Only 3000 miles. Call 654-6299

Comics ◆ A15

Monday, January 18, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

Close to Home

Advice

Be understanding of germaphobic sister-in-law obsessed with bleach

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: My sister-in-law is overly obsessed with bleach. She uses it to wash dishes, and within minutes before she bathes her two small children, she wipes down the bathtub with it. I have told her that the fumes are not good for anyone. She says germs freak her out and this is what her mother did. I informed her that there are eco-friendly products on the market and even dish soap with bleach, but she is not open to change. Should I just leave her alone and mind my own business, or should I keep on making the effort for the sake of her kids? -- Just Wondering in Southern California Dear Wondering: It’s possible your sisterin-law is watering down the bleach sufficiently so it is not hurting her children. Bleach can be toxic if undiluted and swallowed, inhaled or allowed to touch the skin. It can also be damaging to the environment. Your sisterin-law should never use it on items where her children will come into immediate contact. Try to be understanding of her germophobia, while explaining that she might want to switch to white vinegar for the tub and dishes. Vinegar also kills germs, but is more benign. If she refuses, tell her to please be careful and watch her children for signs of toxicity -- stomachaches, coughing, irritated eyes or skin. She should never mix bleach with ammonia, and if something should happen, make sure she has the number of the National Capital Poison Control Center at

1-800-222-1222. Dear Annie: We have six grandchildren and talk, e-mail and text often with four of them. They always thank us for the gifts we send for birthdays and holidays. The same, however, is not true for the other two, who live out of state. They are both teenagers and quite capable of acknowledging gifts, but they don’t. When we ask the parents if the children received their gifts, the answer usually is, “I think so, but I’m not sure.” Our children were raised to be properly grateful, but for some reason, our son doesn’t feel his children need to follow rules of any sort. We sent money to the kids for Christmas and never heard a word. I sent an e-mail to their mother asking if they got their cards, but she didn’t reply. Our son believes it’s up to the kids to say thank you and if they don’t, we should accept it. He says we are expecting too much. My first instinct is not to give them anything for birthdays and holidays this year. I wonder if they’d even notice. We are both retired and live on a fixed income. Should I stop sending gifts? Should I donate their share of birthday and holiday presents to the needy who would appreciate them? -Very Disappointed Grandmother Dear Grandmother: Your son and his wife

t o d ay ’ s p u z z l e

Garfield

Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

For Better Or Worse

Tina’s Groove

apparently don’t believe their children should be responsible for even the most basic courtesy. Use this as an opportunity to educate these misguided grandchildren. Send each an e-mail and explain why you expect some type of acknowledgment for any gift, and that if they don’t thank you, you will assume they no longer want your presents. If you wish instead to make a donation to charity in their names, by all means, do so. Dear Annie: I take exception to your advice to “Indianapolis,” the in-store pharmacy customer. As a pharmacist, I treat each customer the same whether they are on the phone or in the store. They each deserve the same amount of consideration. A phone call is the only means by which a housebound customer can reach a pharmacist. Maybe you should have preached the virtues of patience. We always joke that everybody should have to work one week in a busy pharmacy and then they will never complain again about having to wait for their prescriptions. -Pittsburgh, Pa. 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, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. 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 â—† Monday, January 18, 2010

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Ryan Craig 11/19 Megan and Roger, Sevierville

Haiden Hennessee 11/26 Colleen and Billy, Gatlinburg

Miranda LeAnn 11/27 Amanda and William, Sevierville

Makenzie Lachelle 11/30 Kayla, Seymour

Keegan Riley 11/30 Amanda and Michael, Sevierville

Asher Blayze 11/30 Miranda, Kodak

Hannah Rose 11/30 Martina and Chad, Sevierville

Jacoby Ray 12/1 Haley, Cocke

Jensen Blake 12/2 Gwendolyn and Michael, Sevierville

Briana True 12/2 Shannon and David, Sevierville

Colton John 12/2 Brittany and Patrick, Sevierville

Sage Vaughn 12/3 Jessica and Robert, Sevierville

Landon Truth 12/4 Cindy, Sevierville

Jayla Brooke 12/4 Stephanie, Newport

Emma Natalia 12/5 Marta and Daniel, Sevierville

Abbigail Octavia 12/6 Nicole and Milford, Sevierville

Harmony Jiselle 12/7 Tiffany and Brent, Sevierville

Kassidy Cheyenne 12/7 Amber and Cody, Sevierville

Arrienna Sky 12/8 Roberta, Sevierville

Abbagail Lea 12/9 Jessica and Aaron, Sevierville

Kaylei Diane Rose 12/9 Nyiah and Raymond, Gatlinburg

Kensley Paige 12/9 Tiffany and Coda, Sevierville

Jacob Ryan 12/10 Aretta and Eric, Pigeon Forge

Grayson Lee 12/11 Emetta and Daniel, Dandridge

Kierra Elaine 12/11 Shawna and Travis, Sevierville

Bayden Paul 12/11 Talina and Jason, Kodak

Sean Wyatt 12/12 Melody and Sean, Sevierville

Skylar Cloud 12/14 Jessica and Steven, Sevierville

Jordan Layne 12/14 Alesia and Joshua, Sevierville

Jesse Lee 12/15 Betty and Bobby, Cosby

Brookelynn Shyann 12/15 Courtney and James, Kodak

Leah Jordan 12/15 Kacie and Shawn, Sevierville

Hayden James 12/16 Atlanta and Brandon, Sevierville

Eli Benjamin 12/16 Shanna and Bryan, Pigeon Forge

Caleb Bauer 12/17 Shelby and Michael, Sevierville

Brailan Douglas 12/17 Tracy, Cocke

Abigail Marie 12/17 Amanda and Jason, Cosby

Logan Lynn 12/18 Jessica, Cocke

Creed Baron 12/18 Meredith and Lee, Sevierville

Allie Ann 12/20 Ashley and Brandon, New Market

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