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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 56 ■ February 25, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents

Thursday

Planners OK ‘bikers, beer and babes’

Cleaning up a hackberry tree

INSIDE

Pigeon Forge planners will will closely monitor event

5Celebrities in the news Actor Charlie Sheen checks into rehab once again

By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

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5USA headed to semis Hockey team advances with 2-0 win over Swiss Sports, Page A8

Local

Loop Road to close Monday Cades Cove route will reopen no later than May 21 Page A3

Weather Today Snow Flurries High: 36°

Tonight Snow Flurries Low: 22° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Frank Clabo, 88 Laura Hodges, 80 Johnnie Shults, 68 Arnold McCarter, 66 Ronald Hodges, 72 Wilson Lonas, 90 Leroy Mitchell, 38 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A3 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 Classifieds . . . . . . . A9-11 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A12 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A12

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

Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press

A crew from Clearview Tree Service uses a crane to lower limbs down over the closed lanes of Highway 448 (ultraflow) Wednesday morning as a diseased hackberry tree is removed from Forks of the River Cemetery Park in Sevierville.

PIGEON FORGE — An event at the Grand Hotel that officials say is advertising “bikers, babes and beer” has gotten the attention of the Planning Commission and other officials here. The commission approved plans for the Rumble in the Hills Bike Fest, which is planned for April 30 through May 2 at the Grand Hotel and Convention Center. The first-time event, sponsored by Knoxville radio station WIMZ and Miller Lite beer, will feature concerts by classic rock band Blackfoot, TNA personality Chrsti Hemme and her band, and Classic Rocks, a local band that includes Ken Seaton II, whose hotel is hosting the event. It will also include an appearance by another TNA wrestling “Knockout,” Tracy Brooks, and a Miss Rumble In the Hills bikini contest. Community Development Director David Taylor said his staff learned about the event when someone pointed out an ad in a magazine. It has since met with Seaton and other organizers, who also spoke with police and other officials about the event. “We ad some real concerns in the beginning,” Taylor said. “I think the only way to monitor this is after the fact.” Commissioners said they’d be watching to see if it causes any problems, including issues over beer sales at the complex. “With this being the first event, I guess you’ll be under the microscope,” Chairman Bill Bradley told Seaton. The commission regularly reviews outdoor events See planners, Page A5

38 years later, James Drury still The Virginian By STAN VOIT Editor PIGEON FORGE — It’s been almost 40 years since James Drury last rode a horse as The Virginian, but his connection to that long-running show has never waned. He’s the headliner for this week’s reunion of four cast members of that western. Now 75 and hobbled by sciatica — he can’t ride horses any more — Drury loves talking about his nine years on the program, and while he feels he may have been typecast as a result of his role, he embraces everything about the program. “I loved doing the show and I’d have kept doing it if it hadn’t been canceled,” he said over lunch at Pottery House Cafe & Grill this week. “I’m the luckiest man who ever lived.” While his nine years on TV’s first 90-min-

James Drury in character as The Virginian. ute color western are what he’s famous for, Drury’s career includes roles in films in which Elvis Presley and Pat Boone made their screen debuts. He made his movie debut with a bit part in “Blackboard Jungle,” the iconic 1954 film about gang violence in schools. He’s done Shakespeare and Shaw plays, appeared for years in dinner theater producSee drury, Page A5

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James Drury, left, chats with Pigeon Forge Tourism Director Leon Downey over lunch at the Pottery House Cafe.

He’s hip!

After multiple surgeries, Jim Smith back on stage By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — After back surgery, a hip replacement and a long journey to recovery, Jim Smith is back on stage at the Smith Family Dinner Theater. It’s a Wednesday night before a show, and Smith is backstage wearing a back brace (that he may get to take off next month) — and he’s all smiles. “I’ve been back for three days now,” says Smith, who performs with his brother, Charlie, and nephew, Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press Charlie Bob, nearly every night. “In the last two days, Jim Smith is back on stage at the Smith Family I’ve slept better than I have in a year.” Dinner Theater, performing with brother Charlie and nephew Charlie Bob nearly every See smith, Page A4 night.

Dollywood worker’s prognosis is ‘good’ By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

PIGEON FORGE — Dollywood spokesman Pete Owens said Wednesday the “prognosis is good” for a female employee who fell 25 feet Tuesday while painting a ride. Owens said he See dollywood, Page A5

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Mark Stephen Foster, center, sits with his attorneys, Mark Stephens, right, and Kevin McGee during a preliminary hearing Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 in Knoxville.

Victim: Shooter appeared calm KNOXVILLE (AP) — The elementary school teacher accused of shooting and wounding his two principals appeared to calmly accept a negative evaluation about 10 minutes before the attack, one of the victims testified Wednesday. Inskip Elementary School Assistant Principal Amy Brace told the court that she and Principal Elisa Luna met with fourth-grade teacher Mark Foster on Feb. 10 shortly after students were dismissed because of snow. Brace said Luna refused to meet privately with Foster but did agree to talk with him while Brace was in the office. Foster left the office, then returned soon after. Brace said she was busy handling paperwork when she heard Luna scream, then a gunshot. “I heard Elisa yell and I heard Mark say ’You know all that stuff that they said about me? I guess you should have listened,�’ Brace testified. Brace testified Foster then shot her, stepped over her and shot her again. Foster was ordered held for grand jury action on two counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count of unlawful possession of a gun on school property. He appeared in General Sessions Court with a navy jacket and tie and was represented by Knox County Public Defender Mark Stephens and assistant Public Defender Kevin McGee. Foster had been under

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Six Haitian orphans boarded an airplane to the United States on Wednesday, four days after Haitian police seized them out of fear they were being kidnapped. “They were unbelievably excited to be going home,� said Maria O’Donovan, field director of the orphanage in northern Haiti. She said the children were singing songs — including “Wheels on the Bus� and “B-I-N-G-O� — on the way to the airport. “I was just so relieved to see the plane take off,� she said. “I’m so excited for their parents.� The new parents can take the children home on Thursday, according to Jan Bonnema, the Minnesotabased founder of the Children of The Promise orphanage.

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LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — A teacher tackled a man armed with a high-powered rifle just after two teenage students were shot Tuesday at a suburban Denver middle school that’s just miles from Columbine High School, the site of one of the nation’s deadliest school shootings, authorities said. One male and one female were shot at about 3:30 p.m. outside Deer Creek Middle School in Littleton, Jefferson County Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Jacki Kelley said. Both students were taken to a nearby hospital and were expected to survive. Student Steven Seagraves said he was about 10 feet away when an adult approached students and asked them: “Do you guys go to this school?� When the students said they did, he shot them, Seagraves said. Seventh-grade math teacher David Benke, a 6-foot-5 inch former college basketball player who oversees the school’s track team, tackled the suspect as he was trying to reload his weapon.

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Thursday, February 25, 2010 â—† The Mountain Press

Cades Cove Loop Road to close on Monday

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Will reopen no later than May 21

Editor’s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered. They are listed by date. To place an item phone 4280748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress.com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

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Managers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are preparing to close the Cades Cove Loop Road starting Monday, for a complete reconstruction of the road. They expect to reopen the 11-mile Loop not later than May 21. To get a jump on the project and minimize the duration of the closure, crews from the Harrison Construction Division of APAC Atlantic Inc. have been working at night and along the roadside to get as much done prior to full closure as possible. They have replaced culverts, rebuilt stone headwalls on culverts, and have erected thousands of feet of black silt fence along the work area to prevent silt from washing into streams during construction. Under terms of the contract, the road is scheduled to reopen by May 21. However, the contract includes incentives for completing the work earlier and penalties for late completion. Park Superintendent Dale Ditmanson said, “Every measure possible has been taken to minimize the duration and the impact of the closure of this very popular part of the Park. We will also be working with our partners in neighboring communities to stress that the Cades Cove campground and picnic area will be open throughout the closure. In addition, the Cades Cove riding stable and campground store will be opening on April 1.� During the closure period all access to the loop road as well as the interior of the loop road will be closed to all visitor access. Access will also be cut off to trails that are reached via the loop road. The Park’s Web site has complete information on the Cades Cove project as well as work going on throughout the Park at www.nps.gov/ grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.

Women asked to donate dresses Submitted Report PIGEON FORGE — Women are encouraged to donate one new or nearly new interview suit and career separates to their local dressbarn store as part of its annual Dress for Success S.O.S. — Send One Suit — Weekend. The campaign is designed to give disadvantaged women clothing that gives them the confidence to take the first step towards economic independence. Dressbarn stores across the country, including the one in Pigeon Forge, will collect clothing from customers and donate them to Dress for Success, which serves women seeking career development support. To date, over 230,000 suits and separates have been donated. The donations are distributed to more than 60 Dress for Success affiliates throughout the country. The local dressbarn store is located at Belz Factory Outlet Annex on Teaster Lane.

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

Hot Meals

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

Women’s Bible Study

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

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pi Beta Phi Elementary.

Midway FCE

Midway Family, Community and Education Club meets 1 p.m., Mountain National Bank, Kodak. Senior nutrition program by Linda Hyder.

friday, feb. 26 Consignment Sale

Oak City Baptist Church children’s consignment sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 8-3 Saturday. Visit www.oakcitybc.org or call 603-1388.

Kodak Story Time

Preschool story time 11 a.m. at Kodak Library. 933-0078.

Puttin’ on Ritz

RSVP by today to attend Puttin’ on the Ritz, 6-10:30 p.m. March 6, Sevierville Civic Center. $50, includes meal, dancing, entertainment. 4280846, 397-5556 or 6031223. Proceeds benefit Relay For Life.

Kid’s Night Out

Kid’s Night Out 6-10 p.m., Pigeon Forge Community Center. $10 for center members, $15 for non-members. 4297373.

Wearwood Wrestling

Sevier Attitude wrestlers in action 7 p.m., Wearwood School. $7, age 6-12 $5. Ringside seats $10; pre-event tickets $2 off. Proceeds benefit eighth-grade trip. 4532252.

saturday, feb. 27 Skywarn Class

Sevier County Emergency Radio Service three-hour Skywarn class 10 a.m., Rescue Squad. Free. 429-2422 or e-mail to n4jtq@live.com.

Relay Breakfast

Relay for Life pancake breakfast 7-9:30 a.m., Old Mill Square Pottery House CafĂŠ and Grille.

Literary Festival

Walters State Community College, Sevierville.

Chili Supper/Auction

Pigeon Forge Little League Football Booster Club chili supper/auction 6 p.m. at middle school cafeteria. $5 at door.

Sevier County VFD

Sevier County Volunteer Fire Department, New Center station, to hold meet-and-greet for local political candidates 5:30-9 p.m. Includes $5 chili supper. Proceeds benefit department.

CROSS Volunteers

Christians Reaching Out Serving Seymour volunteer training 10 a.m. to noon, Seymour Heights Christian Church, 122 Boyds Creek Highway. 577-7508.

sunday, feb. 28 Gatlinburg FUMC

Gatlinburg First United Methodist Church offers 6 p.m. fellowship of contemporary music, worship, followed by meal. 436-4691.

Hurst Chapel Benefit

Benefit singing 6 p.m., Hurst Chapel Baptist Church, with Locust Ridge Boys. Proceeds to Randy Ownby for medical expenses.

Boyds Creek Singing

Boyds Creek Baptist Church monthly service in song at 7 p.m. featuring Dumplin Valley Trio.

Colonial Dames

John Ogle chapter of Colonial Dames of the XVII Century meets at 2 p.m., Sevier County Library. Film of national headquarters to be shown.

Maples Branch Baptist Maples Branch Baptist Church singing 6:30 p.m. with Jackie Parton and Parton Family.

Gospel Missionary Singing

Old Time Gospel Missionary Baptist Church singing 6:30 p.m. with Cliff Adkins and New Calvary Echoes. 830 Sugarloaf Lane, Seymour. 584-4837.

monday, mar. 1 Prayer In Action

Prayer In Action meets at 6 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC. Nondenominational.

Gold Wing Riders

Gold Wing Road Riders Assn. meets at 6:30 p.m. at IHOP Sevierville. 6604400.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n Noon-Seymour Heights Christian Church (enter last door on right side), Chapman and Boyds Highway, Seymour n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn, Gatlinburg

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arrests Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed within this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. u Melissa Nicole Ball, 23, of 1963 Lee Proffitt Road in Sevierville, was charged Feb. 22 with violation of community corrections. Shew was released on $5,000 bond. u Neil Raymond Berrier, 31, of 760 Mize Road in Seymour, was charged Feb. 23 with two counts of aggravated domestic assault. He was being held. u Kerri Danielle Brown, 31, of Knoxville, was charged Feb. 22 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. She was being held. u Loren Jerome Brown, 58, of 3386 S. Snyder Road in Kodak, was charged Feb. 22 with driving on a suspended license and traffic violations. He was released on $1,000 bond. u Monica P. Bryant, 20, of 805 Parkway Suite #11 in Gatlinburg, was charged Feb. 22 with violation of pretrial release bond conditions. She was being held. u Douglas Arthur Christenson, 51, of 4335 Snyder Road in Kodak, was charged Feb. 22 with violation of probation. He was being held in lieu of $4,500 bond, u Donald Wayne Greer, 47, of Bristol, Tenn., was charged Feb. 22 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held. u Roth Lee Jenkins, 29, of Newport, was charged Feb. 22 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held. u Jennifer Lashae Johns, 19, of 222 W. Mill Creek Road #19 in Pigeon Forge, was charged Feb. 23 with disorderly conduct. She was being held in lieu of $500 bond. u Alexander Ramirez Q’Quinn, 18, of 147 Mary Lee Drive in Seymour, was charged Feb. 23 with simple possession. He was released on $1,000 bond. u Justin Owen Roe, 20, of 805 Parkway No. 11 in Gatlinburg, was charged

Feb. 23 with misdemeanor filing a false report to an officer. He was released on $2,000 bond. u Kevin Dale Stallings, 41, of 1714 Laurel Lane in Sevierville, was charged Feb. 23 with theft of property. He was released on $5,000 bond. u Gentle Dean Arthur, 52, of 531 Indian Knob Circle in Pigeon Forge, was charged Feb. 24 with DUI, violation of implied consent law and speeding. He was being held. u Kristin Lea Bissonette, 28, of 659 Douglas Dam Road in Kodak, was charged Feb. 23 with theft. She was being held. u Kristopher Ronal Bisonnette, 27, of 659 Douglas Dam Road in Kodak, was charged Feb. 23 with theft. He was being held. u Nikia T’Naha Bowens, 33, of 137 Riverview Lane in Sevierville, was charged Feb. 23 with driving on a suspended license and speeding. She was being held in lieu of $1,000 bond. u David P. Chandler, 20, of 2817 Four Point Lane in Seymour, was charged Feb. 24 with rape. He was being held. u James William Childress, 62, of 1430 S. Delozier Road in Seymour, was charged Feb. 23 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Leigh A. Eimer, 38, of Sewell, N.J., was charged Feb. 24 with DUI and driving on a suspended license. She was being held. u Joseph Fredrick Elie, 19, of 1107 Daniel Drive in Seymour, was charged Feb. 23 with violation of probation. He was released. u Virginia Gail Hansbro, 59, of 106 Jersey Drive Apt. 4 in Sevierville, was charged Feb. 23 with leaving the scene of an accident and driving while revoked. She was released on $2,500 bond. u Norris J. Harvey, 20, of 954 Laurel Lick Road in Pigeon Forge, was charged Feb. 23 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court and driving on a suspended license. He was being held. u David Bryan Mashburn, 27, of Maryville, was charged Feb. 23 with violation of probation. He was

released. u Reyaundra Lashawn Mathis, 32, of Chattanooga, was charged Feb. 23 with driving while revoked, speeding and financial responsibility law. She was released on $3,500 bond. u Jason Courtney Moore, 37, of 620 Fawn Ridge Way in Seymour, was charged Feb. 24 with contempt of court. He was released. u Kelli Jo Nalepa, 33, of Knoxville, was charged Feb. 24 with DUI. She was being held in lieu of $2,000 bond. u Mario Alejuadro Nieves, 37, of 210 Conner Heights in Pigeon Forge, was charged Feb. 23 with violation of probation. He was released. u Claudia Ellen Ogle, 47, of 731 W. Casey Drive Apt. 6 in Sevierville, was charged Feb. 23 with theft and violation of probation. She was released. u Jeffery Lynn Stewart, 30, of 910 Hill Hollow Drive in Sevierville, was charged Feb. 23 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Jeffery Michael Strickland, 22, of 2012 Valley Way in Sevierville, was charged Feb. 23 with theft. He was released on $1,000 bond. u Christopher Moise Tatum, 30, of Budget Inn Hotel #4 in Sevierville, was charged Feb. 23 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was released on $500 bond. u Thomas Patrick Todd, 19, of 725 Ridge Road Apt. 1 in Sevierville, was charged Feb. 24 with violation of probation. He was being held u Nathan Richard Vineyard, 19, of 741 Asheville Highway in Kodak, was charged Feb. 23 with underage consumption of alcohol and evading arrest. He was being held in lieu of $1,750 bond. u Teresa Ann Warner, 41, of 3320 Twin Ridge Lane in Kodak, was charged Feb. 23 with worthless checks. She was released. u Brandi Nichole Williams, 25, of 839 Sylvia Lane in Sevierville, was charged Feb. 23 with disorderly conduct. She was released on $500 bond.

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Frank B. Clabo

Frank B. Clabo, age 88 of Gatlinburg, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Gatlinburg. Mr. Clabo served as a county commissioner for twelve years and was in the service station business for 40 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley Clabo McKay; grandsons, Robert Bryan McKay and Edward Browning Trotter; parents, Pinkney and Viola Clabo, brothers, Shirrill Clabo, Joy Clabo and Armalee Clabo; sister, June Watson; brother-in-law Gene Wood. Survivors: wife of 68 years, Cecil Ogle Clabo; daughter and son-in-law, Dianna and Johnny Farley; son-in-law, Bob McKay; grandchildren, William Douglas McKay and wife Hope, and Thomas Bates Trotter, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Brooke McKay McCoy and husband Adam, Austen Renee Trotter, Jessica Megan McKay, John Douglas McKay, Karson Bates Trotter, Hannah Leigh McKay, Casey Lynn Trotter; great-great grandchild, Ethan Taylor Massey; sisters, Marjorie Galyon and husband Ralph, Edna Wood, Betty Jo Wallwork and husband David, and Louise Motley and husband Earl; brother, Howard Clabo and wife Jeannie. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Gatlinburg, 742 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738. Funeral service 7 p.m. Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Dial officiating. Interment 10 a.m. Saturday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens with full military honors provided by American Legion Post #104. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Ronald Gordon Hodges Ronald Gordon Hodges, age 72 passed away Monday, February 22, 2010. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church where he served as an usher and a greeter. Ronald graduated from Hiawassee College with an associate degree, and the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts in Agriculture and Animal Husbandry. He retired from Tennessee Farmers Coop after 35 years and retired as a Mst. Sgt. from the Tennessee Air National Guard after 38 years service. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Hazen Hodges. Survived by wife, Isabell P. Hodges; daughters, Beth and Susan Sims; sister, Gwendolyn (Lynn) Lowery, New Market; brothers, Dwayne (Clara) Hodges, Sevierville; and Lowell (Becky) Hodges, Kodak; two special nephews, Ray Gordon Hodges and Charlie Mark Lowery; other special nephews, Aaron Lowery, Marty Hodges and Lon Hodges; special nieces Darlene Milks, Sandy McMahan, Cindy Holder; several greatnephews and nieces, great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2010, in the chapel at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, with Rev. Charlie McNutt officiating. The family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Friday and proceed to Beech Springs Cemetery in Kodak for a 2 p.m. graveside. Military honors will be provided by the Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sevier Heights Baptist Church, “A Story Continues� building fund, 3232 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. Pallbearers will be Ray, Lon, Clint and Marty Hodges and Mark and Aaron Lowry. Honorary pallbearers will be The Carroll Reagan Sunday School Class, Bill Cox, David Childress, Jimmy Anderson, Charles Reeder, Michael Crawford, and Wayne Edmonds. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. prior to the service. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.net.

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Laura Helen Hodges Laura Helen Hodges, age 80 of Sevierville, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville. Mrs. Hodges was a member of First Baptist Church in Sevierville and past president of Tampa Bay Women’s Club. She was an LPN for 30 years and after retirement she served as a hospice volunteer. Mrs. Hodges was an animal lover, enjoyed shopping, traveling the world and gardening, especially growing hollyhocks and violets. She had a love of life and found delight in spending time with her girls, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her survivors include husband, Earl Hodges; daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Bill LeVines, Rebecca and John Clark, Ann and Jerry Moser; grandchildren, Allison Becker and husband Jason, Jonathan Moser; great-grandchildren, Sydney and Rocco Becker; sisters, Gladys Cromer and JoAnn Bailey; numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 317 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862 or Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 10088, Knoxville, TN 37939-9910. The family will receive friends 10-11 a.m. Friday with memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Sevierville with Rev. Jerry Hyder officiating. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, TN. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Johnnie M. (Fox) Shults

Johnnie M. (Fox) Shults, age 68 of Maryville, passed away with dignity and grace at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. She was a member of Bakers Creek Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by Late husband, Carl S. Fox; Parents, John & Louart Turpin; Brothers, Earnest, Oscar Lee & Cleo Turpin. She left behind her Husband of 37 years, Don (D.H.) Shults of Maryville; Loving Daughter & Son-inlaw, Tammy (Fox) Caughron & Kevin of Maryville; Dear Son, Chad Shults of New York; Brother & Sister-in-law, Norman & Virgie Turpin of Sevierville; Sister & Brother-in-law, Mary Alice & Troy Gene Caughron; Three Precious Grandchildren, Kiefer, Logan & Larissa all of Maryville; Special friends, Lavonne Ogle and Barbara King of Sevierville. Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2010 at Smith West Chapel. Funeral service will immediately follow at 8 p.m., with Rev. Ron Sabo and Rev. Keith Johnson officiating. Private graveside services for family and close friends will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Bakers Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, (865) 983-1000. n www.smithsmortuary.com

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In Memoriam

Arnold Lee McCarter

Arnold Lee McCarter, age 66, of Pigeon Forge, died February 24, 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Hazel Laney McCarter and Kenneth R. McCarter. He is survived by sister and brotherin-law, Linda and Jerry Rawlings; brother, Michael K. McCarter; nephew, Scott Rawlings; uncle and aunt, Kelly and Velma McCarter; many loving cousins and friends. A memorial celebration will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Banner Baptist Church.

Rev. Wilson M. Lonas

Home followed by the funeral service, the Revs. Lee Fox and Chris Lonas officiating. Family and friends met at Woodlawn Cemetery on Wednesday at 11 a.m. for interment services. Pallbearers were Brian, Shane, and Timothy Lonas; James Chadwick Jr., James Chadwick Sr., Blake McCowan and Justin Fox. Honorary pallbearers, Jimmy and Jacob Perry, Hunter Fox and David Williams. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

The Rev. Wilson M. Lonas, 90, of Knoxville, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. He was a member of Pigeon Forge Community Church. Wilson served many churches as pastor in Texas, South Dakota and Tennessee. He was pastor for eighteen years at Meridian Baptist Church in Knoxville. He was a graduate of Bayor University in Waco, Texas, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors: sons, Sam Lonas and wife Sheree, John Lonas and wife Barbara; 11 grandchildren; many great- and great-greatgrandchildren; son-in-law, James Chadwick Sr.; daughterin-law, Carolyn Lonas; several nieces and nephews. Family received friends Tuesday in the chapel of Berry Funeral

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Leroy Mitchell Leroy Mitchell, age 38 of Sevierville died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced Thursday by Atchley Funeral Home.

Smith has always been active, including playing football in high school. Over the years, he built up a large tolerance for pain. “I was like my daddy — I didn’t want to look weak, so I put up with it. For the last six years, my hips were boneon-bone. The doctor had told me, ‘This doesn’t get better,’� he says. “I had gradually gone into a limp and didn’t even notice it — I had just gotten accustomed to it.� Things started to get worse last year, around the time the theater reopened after adding its dinner option for guests. “I was experiencing this crazy pain in my behind that I would get straightening up after bending over. We reopened on Feb. 14 and I worked until March 13 — the next night I was in the ER. They gave me this stuff to ease the pain and said, ‘We need to get you an MRI — this seems to be more than your hip.’ It turned out that I had a ruptured disk. Ninety percent of people come through that fine, but I was in the 10 percent.� Smith couldn’t sleep, walk, kneel or sit. He went in for a spinal epidural, which helped him “for about five days.� “I did a little swimming and I felt better, but I was still down,� he says. “I decided to get my hip replaced.� When he had his hip replacement in June, he had still not recovered from his back surgery in March. “I went back to work Aug. 7, and in early November, I noticed my back hurting. When I opened my mouth to sing certain notes, there was pain. I felt I had to see a dif-

ferent doctor.� Smith relied on his faith during the trying ordeal, especially when the pain became unbearable. “I would be up at night, reading Scripture. There was one verse that I kept coming back to, Matthew 17:20: ‘I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’ Had I not been a Christian, I wouldn’t have seen a way out.� A friend had told him he had been treated by Dr. Michael Fromke, a neurosurgeon in Knoxville who he highly recommended. Shortly after the conversation, Smith was in Walmart when he was stopped by an older gentleman who was a fan of the show. “He asked me how I was doing, and I told him I was going to see Dr. Fromke. He said, ‘Praise the Lord! Look at what he did for my wife!’� Smith says. “It turned out that other people I knew also knew him and said how wonderful he was.� When Fromke finally saw Smith, he told his patient that he was “completely surprised I hadn’t lost any function below the waist.� He performed back fusion surgery on him on Dec. 14 — and Smith proudly says he has been standing straight ever since. “I give God all the glory, and I am thankful I had such a talented doctor. I’ve had so many cards and calls from people who have wished me well. When you’re down and out physically and mentally, knowing you’re loved is what pulls you through.� n ebrown@themountainpress.com

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Sevierville PD joins the world of Twitter Traffic, other situations, can be checked By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — People here have a new resource for checking on the status of the city’s road projects, as well as on traffic accidents and police situations in the city. The Sevierville Police Department is now tweeting, at http://twitter.com/seviervillepd. “This is just another of our efforts to see we get good, timely information out to the public,� Chief Don Myers said. The page will provide quick updates on traffic delays as well as other emergencies, Public Information Officer Bob Stahlke added. “Probably the thing they would see the most tweets about is the road conditions,� Stahlke said. He noted the Twitter page already showed that work continues on Ridge Road, and reported when work was completed on the North Parkway bypass. “We’ll also do tweets when we have traffic crashes that look like they’re going to delay traffic a significant amount of time, or if we have emergency situations where it looks like we’re going to have a large number of emergency vehicles, to let people know to stay away.� If the city faces a large scale emergency, they will also use the Twitter page as one of many resources to try to keep the media informed. The idea actually came from Myers, Stahlke said. They started considering it

more than a year ago, but waited to see if Twitter would continue growing in popularity. With that interest showing no signs of abating, they decided to begin using the new medium. It will provide instant updates for news media that follow the departments’ site, as well as residents who decide to use it, Stahlke said. Having traffic updates will give people a chance to check on their computers at home or at work before leaving to see if there’s a major backup on their route, and the department hopes it will give them a chance to plan alternate routes. That should help to lessen delays, and also help dispatchers focus on the accident. Myers noted they still receive many calls from people trying to find out why traffic is backed up on city roads during accidents. While people can get Twitter updates or text updates on their mobile devices, Myers and Stahlke cautioned drivers shouldn’t be checking the Twitter page or looking for traffic updates while they’re driving. “We certainly don’t want them to have a wreck while they’re tying to avoid a wreck,� Myers said. The page will also have updates on crimes, Stahlke said. It has been active for a few months, but was not officially announced until Wednesday. “We had it set up for a little bit, to do some testing and see how it was going to work,� Myers said. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

Health care summit unlikely to end logjam WASHINGTON (AP) — Here’s one point on which Democrats and Republicans agree on health care: President Barack Obama’s muchtouted televised summit has virtually no chance of breaking the political logjam, forcing Democrats to find a way to pass an overhaul on their own or face a huge political defeat. Lawmakers from both parties suggested the Obama-hosted meeting Thursday will amount to little more than political theater. No cracks appeared in the GOP’s overwhelming opposition to Democrats’ efforts. And both parties saw the president’s revised far-reaching proposal, released Monday, as a call for Democrats to try to pass the legislation on their own under Senate rules that would bar Republican delaying tactics. “We’re happy to be there, but I’m not quite sure what the purpose is,� Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Tuesday of the daylong summit. “It seems to me the president’s already made up his mind.�

Underscoring his points, McConnell invited some of Obama’s sharpest critics, including 2008 GOP presidential nominee John McCain of Arizona, to join him. None of the GOP moderates who have raised the prospect of bipartisanship on health care, such as New Hampshire Sen. Judd Gregg or Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe, were included. Democrats were equally dismissive of GOP demands that they start from scratch. “This idea that we have to start with a blank sheet of paper is ridiculous,� said Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. Rep. Phil Roe, who represents Sevier County, has been invited to be part of the Republican delegation that will attend. That’s not to say today’s six-hour meeting will play no role in the long-running health care debate. As president, Obama is likely to dominate, but Republicans hope to use the session to criticize the Democratic plan’s scope and cost, and to highlight their more modest alternatives. Democrats are almost

certain to portray the GOP alternatives as flimsy and unworkable. They hope the session will embolden rank-and-file Democratic lawmakers who face reelection this fall amid worries that public opposition to a full-scale overhaul of health care could doom them. Failing to pass a bill would be even worse, party leaders say. Barring an unlikely bipartisan breakthrough, all but a handful of Democrats’ votes will be needed to pass the legislation under Senate budget reconciliation rules, which would disallow GOP filibusters. Democrats control 59 of the Senate’s 100 seats. But they lost their ability to overcome Republican-led filibusters when GOP Sen. Scott Brown won a seat in Massachusetts last month. The reconciliation strategy would require House Democrats to swallow several objections and approve a bill the Senate passed in December. Then Senate Democrats, under budget reconciliation rules, would have to make several changes demanded by the House and White House.

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bers of the Pigeon Forge Fire Department responded to the scene after the woman fell while painting the Tennessee Tornado roller coaster. She was taken to UTMC that day. Owens said she had been working on a low platform

while painting the looping steel roller coaster when she fell at about 3:45 p.m. “All of us at Dollywood are continuing to pray for her and her family,� he said.

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couldn’t reveal the name of the woman because she’s an employee with the park, and couldn’t provide other details about her condition. “She’s still being treated at (The University of Tennessee Medical Center),� he said. “We understand her prognosis is good, and she does appear to be improving.� Paramedics and mem-

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planners planned for the city; Tuesday it approved plans for the Grand Rod Runs, also headquartered at the Grand Resort. That event also came under scrutiny in its early years, but has grown into one of the city’s top draws. Other events approved at the meeting included an agility dog rail for the Samoyed Club of America, several events at Belz Outlets and the grand opening

of Titanic Pigeon Forge. The Shades of the Past Rod Run withdrew the plan for its annual event; it will be reviewed later. Also Tuesday, the commission: n Approved a site plan and variance for a new ground sign at Colonial Real Estate n Recommended rezoning of 44 acres on Pine Mountain Road from low-density residential use to planned unit commercial use n Extended the preliminary plat approval for Covered

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Bridge Resorts phases 4B and 5 n Approved final minor subdivision of lots on the Hansel Ogle Property on Goose Gap Road n Approved final minor subdivision of property on Ellis Lane n Voted to keep the same officers for another year n Deferred action regarding an appeal by Pop’s Catfish of a staff decision regarding modification of the business’s sign n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

What: Gathering of James Drury, Randy Boone, Roberta Shore and Gary Clarke, who stared in the series from 1962-71 n When: This week as part of Saddle Up! in Pigeon Forge n Where: At all Saddle Up! events starting today, as well as a meet-and-greet reception from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the convention center on Jake Thomas Road. Visit http://www.mypigeonforge.com/events_ winterfest_saddleup.aspx for ticket and scheduling information. n

tions across the country, and is ready to act at any time. In his 20s and having been dropped from contracts by two movie studios, Drury was out of work with no prospects when he was signed to a contract by Universal. That led to roles in episodic TV shows and the role on “The Virginian.� “I had no idea they had me in mind for ‘The Virginian,’ or I’d have asked for a helluva lot more money,� he joked. Told he had to lose weight to be considered for the title role, he lost 30 pounds in 30 days, and he and co-star Doug McClure got choice parts — Drury as The Virginian and McClure as sidekick Trampas. “We found out on a Friday and started filming on a Monday,� Drury said. They filmed as many as 30 episodes a year, each 70 minutes long (commercials made it 90 minutes). Each one took about eight days, and they often filmed three or four at one time, sending Drury from set to set. He learned lines quickly. “Faster than you can actually believe,� he said. “I can look at a page of script twice and shoot it. It’s a gift.� Over the course of the series several actors had the role of the boss of Shiloh Ranch, starting with Lee J. Cobb. “He was very friendly with everybody,� Drury said of the star of “Death of a Salesman� and “On the Waterfront.� “But he was unhappy with the way the show was going. He didn’t like the whole format. He gave an interview near the end of the third season in which he said if he had the money, he’d buy up all the film used to make ‘The Virginian’ and make banjo picks out of it. We thought that was kind of inappropriate.� Drury was close to McClure, calling the late actor his best friend. McClure died in 1995 of lung cancer. Drury remembers a lot of famous actors and

actresses making guest starring roles on “The Virginian,� because the 90-minute format allowed for scripts that delved into deeper characters. George C. Scott was one of his favorites, as was a young Robert Redford. Bette Davis guest-starred in the final season, and she befriended Drury and invited him and his wife to dinner several times. Davis took a liking to Drury and called him often to encourage him. Then Joan Crawford, who carried on a feud with Davis for years, guest-starred on the show and invited him and his wife out. When Davis found out she stopped taking Drury’s calls. “As far as I was concerned to Bette, I was a dead person,� Drury said. Owen Wister, who wrote the book “The Virginian,� was careful not to name the title character, and throughout the show Drury’s character was called nothing except The Virginian. “That was a wonderful thing,� Drury said. “You had an automatic aura of mystery when it came to walking into a room. People would say, ‘‘There’s The Virginian.’ I liked it.� The show stayed in the top 20 for eight seasons, but in season nine NBC changed the name to “Men

of Shiloh� and changed the look of the characters. The audience couldn’t find the show with a new name; it dropped off in ratings and was canceled. “It seemed like a good idea at the time,� Drury said of the change. “But ‘Men of Shiloh’ drove us off the air.� The cast reunion this weekend is the first for the show. Drury, Randy Boone, Roberta Shore and Gary Clarke haven’t been together in one place since the show went off the air 38 years ago. DVDs of the first two seasons are out now, and will be for sale at the Saddle Up! events featuring the cast. Drury did some commentary for the DVDs. The show also is aired daily on Encore Westerns channel, part of the Starz premium programming package. A crew from Encore is in Pigeon Forge to film interviews with the cast for airing on that channel. Drury isn’t retired and would love to keep acting. He lives in Houston with his wife and reads at least four books a week. He also is doing some “Virginian� tours as well. He auditions next week for a role in a remake of “True Grit,� starring Jeff Bridges. n svoit@themountainpress.com

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Bluff Mountain Road to close

Bluff Mountain Road will be closed to throughtraffic starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, weather permitting. Traffic going past 1794 Bluff Mountain Road will be rerouted from Waldens Creek Road using Summit Trail. For questions call the Sevier County Highway Department, 453-3452. n

SEVIERVILLE

Swim lessons to be offered

The Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation will be offering swim lessons beginning March 2. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Monday and is limited. The fee of $21 for six group lessons must be paid at registration. For more information, call 453-5441. n Level 1 for ages 4 and 5 will be taught 4:30-5 p.m., and for ages 6-8 years, 5:155:45 p.m. n Level 2 for ages 9 years and up will be taught from 6-6:30 p.m. n

SEVIERVILLE

Skywarn class set Saturday

Sevier County Emergency Radio Service will host a Skywarn class Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Rescue Squad building. Participants who attend will be awarded certificates as “trained spotters” by the National Weather Service in Morristown. The class is open to anyone interested in becoming a trained spotter. There is no fee. Call 429-2422 or visit www.freewebs.com/aresradio for more information. n

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Roe staffers to be in town

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe will send staff to hold office hours in Sevier County from 9-11 a.m. March 2 and March 16 at the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department in downtown Sevierville. Roe’s staff will be available to assist 1st District constituents. No appointment is necessary. n

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Highway 66 work to affect traffic

This week, crews working on Highway 66 will continue to stop traffic in fiveminute increments weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. from Highway 448 to the first Kroger entrance. This is necessary to pull electric lines across 448 and 66 and to pull signal cable. The work is contingent on good weather and may require adjustments in the event of inclement weather. For questions regarding the project, call 429-4509.

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Handgun permit holders in Tennessee would be able to carry their weapons while bowhunting deer under legislation headed to Gov. Phil Bredesen for his consideration. The measure passed the Senate 30-1 on Wednesday after being approved in the House 85-3 earlier in the week. The proposal would allow a person to carry the weapon “during the archery-only deer season.” House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Turner of Nashville says he proposed the legislation after a constituent was robbed in a parking lot after deer hunting.

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Prosecutors target teen pregnancy NASHVILLE (AP) — At 16, Amanda Holzmer’s life seemed to be on track for success. She was a student athlete, playing basketball and soccer for Pope John Paul II High School in Hendersonville. She had a car, a job, a college fund and a busy social life. These days, she can’t afford a cell phone. The car is gone, sold to make extra money. So is the roughly $6,000 she’d saved for college. The 18-year-old senior, who now attends Hendersonville High

School, spent it all on day care, diapers, baby clothes and all the needs of a child that was not planned to come into this world. The teen, who got pregnant at 17 and is now the mother of an 8-month-old son, said she was completely unprepared for the reality of being a teenage mom. “I had no idea it would be this hard,” she said. “I was very naive.” Stories like Amanda’s are going to be highlighted in the coming months at schools across the state by an unlikely group:

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Tennessee’s state prosecutors. It’s part of the district attorneys’ public service campaign “What’s the Rush?” a program aimed at reducing teen pregnancy. “We see the effects of teen pregnancy a lot,” said Guy Jones, deputy director of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference. The DAs enforce child support in more than twothirds of the state. By law, teen parents, whether they have a job or not, are required to pay child

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support. Tennessee has had a 15 percent increase in the number of child support cases from 2005-2008. State officials don’t track the number of teens who pay support, but Jones said youth are definitely part of the increase. But child support is not the only concern of the prosecutors. Jones said the DAs are seeing too many cases of teenagers abusing and neglecting their children, along with the offspring of teen parents growing up to be criminals.

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“Words cannot describe it. It’s hard to be precise. I have no regrets. It was a very nice, warm welcome. Hard to handle, but I appreciate the support. I will remember this forever.” — Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette, who performed admirably at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver on Wednesday night, three days after her 55-year-old mother died unexpectedly of a heart attack.

“We pursued growth over the speed at which we were able to develop our people and our organization. I regret that this has resulted in the safety issues described in the recalls we face today, and I am deeply sorry for any accidents that Toyota drivers have experienced.” — Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda, testifying before Congress on Wednesday about the Toyota recall scandal.

“It doesn’t say anything new. We’ve heard this before. We think that the arrangement that we put on the table in Geneva is the right one. The Iranian response in essence is, in our view, a red herring.” — U.S. State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley on Iran formally setting out its terms for giving up most of its cache of enriched uranium in a confidential document.

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This day in history Today is Thursday, Feb. 25, the 56th day of 2010. There are 309 days left in the year. Locally a year ago:

Members of the newly formed 407 Merchants Association were concerned to hear that property on East Dumplin Valley Road was up for rezoning from commercial to industrial use. Officials with Lisega Inc., selected a site just outside the Sevierville city limits and the owners are looking to have it rezoned as part of the sales agreement. Today’s highlight:

On Feb. 25, 1940, a hockey game was televised for the first time, by New York City station W2XBS, as the New York Rangers defeated the Montreal Canadiens, 6-2, at Madison Square Garden. n

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“Open-mindedness is not the same as emptymindedness. To hang out a sign saying, ’Come right in; there is no one at home’ is not the equivalent of hospitality.” — John Dewey, American philosopher and educator (1859-1952).

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LOS ANGELES — Actor Charlie Sheen checked into a rehab clinic “as a preventive measure,” his publicist said. Sheen will “take s o m e time off” from his acting job on the CBS series “Two and Sheen a Half M e n ” while he undergoes rehabilitation, publicist Stan Rosenfield said. In a joint statement, executives from CBS and Warner Bros. Television and “Two and a Half Men” creator/producer Chuck Lorre said they “support Charlie Sheen in his decision today to begin voluntary in-patient care at a treatment center. We wish him nothing but the best as he deals with this personal matter. Production on ‘Two and a Half Men’ will be temporarily suspended.”

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Pain relief difficult in Nanny State People suffer and die because the government “protects” us. It should protect us less and respect our liberty more. The most basic questions are: Who owns you, and who should control what you put into your body? In what sense are you free if you can’t decide what medicines you will take? Bruce Tower has prostate cancer. He wanted to take a drug that showed promise against his cancer, but the Food and Drug Administration would not allow it. One bureaucrat told him the government was protecting him from dangerous side effects. Tower’s outraged response was: “Side effects — who cares? Every treatment I’ve had I’ve suffered from side effects. If I’m terminal, it should be my option to endure any side effects.” Of course it should be his option. Why, in our “free” country, do Americans meekly stand aside and let the state limit our choices, even when we are dying? Dr. Alan Chow invented a retinal implant that helps some blind people see (optobionics.com). Demonstrating that took seven years and cost $50 million of FDA-approved tests. But now the FDA wants still more tests. That third stage will take another three years and cost $100 million. But Chow doesn’t have $100 million. He can’t raise the money from investors because the implant only helps some blind people. Potential investors fear there are too few customers to justify their $100 million risk. So Stephen Lonegan, who has a degenerative eye disease that might be helped by the implant, can’t have it. Instead, he will go blind. The bureaucrats say their restrictions are for his own safety. “There’s nothing safe about going blind,” he says. “I don’t want to be made safe by the FDA. I want it to be up to me to go to Dr. Chow to make the decision myself.” But it’s not up to Lonegan and his doctor. It’s up to the autocrats of the Nanny State. Terry Toigo of the FDA calmly and quietly explains that such restrictions are necessary to protect the integrity of the government’s safety review process. I said to her, “Why are you even involved? Let people try things!” She replied, “We don’t think that’s the best system for patients, to enable people to just take whatever they want with little information available about a drug.” So people suffer and die when they might have lived longer, more comfortable lives. The FDA’s intrusion on our freedom is supplemented by another agent of the Nanny State. The Drug Enforcement Agency’s war on drug dealers has led them to watch pain-management doctors like hawks. Drugs like Vicodin and OxyContin provide wonderful pain relief. But because they are also taken by “recreational” drug users, doctors go to jail for prescribing quantities that the DEA considers “inappropriate.” As a result, pain specialists are scared into underprescribing painkillers. Sick people suffer horrible pain needlessly. Think I exaggerate? Check out the web site of the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) (aapsonline.org). It warns doctors not to go into pain management. “Drug agents now set medical standards. ... There could be years of harassment and legal fees,” says the AAPS. Today, even nursing-home patients, hardly candidates for drug gangs, don’t get pain relief they need (http://tinyurl.com/yb4ykxg). The DEA told us that good doctors have nothing to worry about. But Siobhan Reynolds, who started the Pain Relief Network (painreliefnetwork.org) after her late husband was unable to get sufficient pain medicine, says the DEA’s cherry-picked medical experts persuade juries that they should jail any doctor who administers higher doses of pain relief than the DEA’s zealots think appropriate. News of those jail terms spreads. Doctors learn to be stingy with paid meds. All drugs involve risk. In a free country, it should be up to individuals, once we’re adults, to make our own choices about those risks. Patrick Henry didn’t say, “Give me absolute safety, or give me death.” He said “liberty.” That is what America is supposed to be about. — John Stossel hosts a show on the Fox Business Channel and is the author of “Myth, Lies, and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel — Why Everything You Know is Wrong.” (C)2009 JFS Productions Inc.

Editorial

Safety first SafeSpace services never more needed than they are now If you read the daily arrests reports in The Mountain Press — and most of you do — you surely notice the alarming number of arrests for domestic violence. During the first two weeks of February there were 30 people charged with domestic violence. The recent murder of a woman on her honeymoon in Pigeon Forge allegedly involved a relationship tinged with domestic violence. Fortunately, law enforcement officers have become better trained in and more aware of such incidents when they answer calls. They know how to handle these situations, which often are the most volatile and dangerous they encounter. We also are fortunate to have SafeSpace operating in our community. The agency serves Sevier, Jefferson and Cocke counties. It operates a newly opened shelter in Jefferson

County that can accommodate up to 30 women and children escaping a violent situation. SafeSpace staff members accompany victims to court, help them find work, give them furniture and clothing and some cash to start a new life, and offer counseling to aid in the transition from domestic violence to peace and freedom. SafeSpace held its annual dinner and auction last Saturday night at First United Methodist Church in Sevierville. The tickets and auction sales generated a record $14,700, and that will come on handy for an agency that sometimes has to scramble to keep funding at current levels. The Park Grill in Gatlinburg generously provided the meal once again. SafeSpace operates on a combination of donations, government appropriations, state money, grants and funds raised at events such as the din-

ner/auction. When times get tough, nonprofit agencies like SafeSpace can find it difficult to maintain funding levels. So they do the best they can with the resources they have. The rising levels of domestic violence perhaps can be traced to the sluggish economy and the money challenges that are hitting households. Whatever the cause, the increase is scary and giving the SafeSpace agency all it can handle to assist the victims. The tremendous support shown the agency at last weekend’s fundraiser is gratifying and appreciated. Most of our nonprofits do wonderful work and provide important services in our community. Having SafeSpace here is a comfort to countless women and their children. SafeSpace can’t stop the violence, but it can help the victims. And it can continue to provide that service thanks to the generosity of its supporters.

Political view

Public forum Supporters of Bill Thomas fundraiser receive thanks

Thank you Mountain Press for your kindness. This is what it is all about: the echo of love. Danny and Patty Hurst Editor: Sevierville The family of Bill Thomas would like to thank all the people who helped and gave with all their hearts to our recent fundraiser Negotiation, consensus do not (Feb. 22 edition of The Mountain Press). We have so many families here who have give us constitutional governing been here for many generations, who are Editor: always there when you need them. Our nation is in serious trouble and The Mountain Press asked a lot about it falls to us to get the nation back on the benefit. In short when our mountain track. Politicians are mortgaging our calls it echoes through the hollers and we future with out-of-control spending and all come together in one place. The next a tax code that is holding America back. generation to grow up here shall know the I have signed up to an online tax echoes of past generations and carry the revolt. This tax revolt is a wake-up call echo on through our mountains and into to everyone in Washington that the our hollers. American people won’t be ignored any For anyone who would like to give a longer. We must stop the government donation, send a card or visit with Bill spending and we must lower taxes and Thomas, the address is 2354 Arch Rock reform the tax code. Entitlements must Drive, Sevierville, TN 37876. stop, now.

This country was founded on hard work and individual responsibility and it is past time to return to that philosophy. There is absolutely nothing wrong with saying no and taking a position against liberal, progressive actions that are coming out of Washington. Negotiation and consensus are not effective. It does not result in constitutional governing. There is a great amount of distrust of politicians in this great country of ours and we are searching for someone to restore that trust. I believe in the Libertarian philosophy of government, and I believe it is reflected in our constitution. For these reasons and more, I urge you to consider supporting the FairTax. If you would like to join the online effort to effect a change to a Fair Tax please visit http:// www.OnlineTaxRevolt.com. Bill Grinstead Sevierville

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G-P senior Shane Latham signed with Lindsey-Wilson College of Kentucky this week in the high school library. Pictured with Latham, front and center, are front row, from left grandmother Barbara Latham, mother Kristen Loveday, Shane, father Steve Latham and grandfather Chuck Latham. Standing behind Shane is his younger brother Brant Loveday. Back row, from left are coach Larry White, G-P principal Curtis Henry, coach Adrian Watson, head football coach Benny Hammonds, strength coach Bruce Ruttenbur, coach Ralph Kidd and defensive coordinator Neal Estes.

G-P’s Shane Latham signs with Lindsey-Wilson By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer GATLINBURG — Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders senior wide receiver Shane Latham signed this week to play football for the LindseyWilson College Blue Raiders this Fall. “I’m really excited, and I’m just glad to have the opportunity to play at the next level,” said Latham. “It’s a really nice school, and they’ve got a lot of money behind (the football program). “They’ve got a brand new artificial turf field, and they just seem to be going in the right direction.” At the minimum, football at Lindsey-Wilson College is heading in a new direction. Latham joins a class of 38 Blue Raider signees for a football program that hasn’t played a varsity down in over 75 years. After recruiting an inaugural class of 65 players last year, Lindsey-Wilson inked 26 players on National

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G-P senior Shane Latham won the best lifter pound-for-pound award as a junior and senior player for the Highlanders. Signing Day before signing Latham and 11 other players this week. And the Blue Raiders say they are still not done signing players to fill out their roster for this Fall. “We are excited about the

12 (newest) additions to the Blue Raider football program,” said Lindsey-Wilson football coach Chris Oliver in a release. “Our recruiting has not come to an end for this class. “But this is a talented

group of players, and there are certainly some guys ... who will be on the field for us this fall.” Latham hopes to be one of those players. “I’m just hoping to get on the field any way that I

can (as a freshman),” said Latham. “I want to help the team in any way that I can, whether that be at wide receiver or punt returner or whatever it is they want me to do.” G-P head football coach believes Latham can make an immediate impact for the Blue Raiders. “He’s going to a program that’s just getting started, so that should be to his advantage as a freshman,” said Hammonds. “Shane is a player with desire and a want-to to play the game, and that’s going to give him a great opportunity.” After winning the Highlanders annual weight lifting meet for two consecutive years as a junior and senior, Latham’s work ethic will give him a leg up on competition even though he lacks size. “Shane has always tried to develop and master his fundamentals as well as he could, and he’s always been a hard worker,” said Hammonds. “He’s a football player because he does

things the right way, and I’m sure he’s going to do a good job and fit in well with (the Blue Raiders) program.” Shane’s parents, Steve Latham and Kristen Loveday, both said they are proud of their son, that they like the school choice and that they’ll be doing a lot of driving to watch LindseyWilson College football this Fall. And even though Latham will see his parents on most Saturdays, with close to a four-hour drive between campus and his home in Sevier County, it will take some time to adjust. “It will definitely be something new,” said Latham. “I’ll just have to get used to being on my own and doing everything for myself for once, without the security of having parents around.” Latham said he plans to major in either history or athletic training. He would like to become a teacher some day and coach high school football. chitchcock@themountainpress.com

OLYMPIC HOCKEY

USA hockey team advances to semis with 2-0 win over Swiss By IRA PODELL AP Hockey Writer VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Zach Parise had shots blocked, stopped, and turned aside by goal posts before he finally pinballed one in off stone-wall goalie Jonas Hiller in the third period. He added an empty-netter in the closing seconds and sent the surprising U.S. men’s hockey team into an improbable place in the Olympic semifinals. Ryan Miller made 19 saves Wednesday to backstop the 2-0 victory and move the Americans within two wins of its first men’s hockey gold medal in 30 years. In front of a full crowd that traded chants for each team, Hiller gave the Swiss a chance to pull off the upset by making 42 saves. He had stymied Parise several times earlier, but couldn’t keep the New Jersey Devils star down all the way. Parise, the top-line forward who struck posts with two other shots, got a stick on Brian Rafalski’s

shot and bounced it off the mask and arm of Hiller before the puck sneaked past his pad and inside the left post 2:08 into the third. The goal came 12 seconds into a power play. He then sealed the win by scoring into an empty net with 11.2 seconds left. The United States has earned two of its four wins in these games against Switzerland, including a tournament-opening 3-1 victory last Tuesday. Until Parise scored, the signature moment in this one was a near goal the U.S. thought it scored to break the deadlock with less than one second left in the middle period. Ryan Kesler’s shot struck Hiller’s blocker and popped in the air. The Anaheim Ducks goalie swatted it with his stick and deflected it off his shoulder before it fell behind him. The puck tantalizingly slid onto the goal line and toward the net as the clock struck 0.0. A video replay confirming no goal sent the Julie Jacobson/AP pool pro-Swiss crowd into jubi- Switzerland goalie Jonas Hiller can’t stop a shot during the second period of a men’s quarterfilation as the teams headed nal round ice hockey game against USA at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British to the dressing rooms. Columbia, on Wednesday. The goal did not count because time had expired, but USA won 2-0.

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

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Mable hutch, table, 4 chairs. 933-7782 592 WANTED TO BUY Motorcycle luggage trailer. Please call 776-3388

Kids’ Consignment Sale at Oak City Baptist Church off Boyd’s Creek Hwy. Feb. 26, 9-5; Feb. 27, 8-3. 603-1388. www.oakcitybc.org

Clerical. Excellent organizational and multi tasking skills required. Apply in person Eden Crest 652 Wears Valley Road or fax resume to 774-1713

Moving Sale. Thurs Fri & Sat. Feb 25, 26 & 27. 8am-2pm. 3150 Laurelwood Ln, Wears Valley behind Century 21. Signs.

693 ROOMS FOR RENT

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Affordable Housing in Gatlinburg

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

Rooms for rent, weekly rates, furn., cable TV.

436-4471 or 621-2941

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

ROOMS FOR RENT Weekly Low Rates $95.00 + tax 436-5179

610 DUPLEX FOR RENT

Greystone Rentals Red Carpet Inn 349 East Parkway Gatlinburg, TN

Duplex available River Trace 2br/1ba 1 car garage $665.00 865-429-4470

Spacious 1BR/1BA $495 per mon., 2BR/2BA $695 per mon. Excl. Cond. C H/A. W/D Conn., D/W Vaulted Ceiling, Front porch, Rear patio, Lawn, Trash & City Water Incl. 705-0387. 693 ROOMS FOR RENT

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE 428 Park Rd.

near trolley stop

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

800-359-8913 Gatlinburg Walking distance to town. Low weekly rates. Furn/cable TV, micro, fridge, phone. 1 person $130 per week. 436-4387

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

Family Inns West Pigeon Forge 865-453-4905

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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

WALK TO WALMART Furn, W/D On Trolley Route Large 3 or 2 Bed Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly 865-789-1427

1BR Apt. near Gat. W/D, DW, $495 mth or $150 week + dep. 556-1929.

2/2 Townhome $

645/mo.

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1500 sf office space/ 1500 sf warehouse space. $1500/mo 2 miles from pkwy. 865-573-6859

Clarion Inn Willow River now hiring Experienced Room Attendants and Housemen. Apply in person 1990 Winfield Dunn Parkway (Hwy 66) Sevierville.

239 OFFICE/CLERICAL

2-STORY BUILDING FOR LEASE 3774 Sq Ft, Next to Bennett’s BBQ River Rd, G’burg 865-603-3884

605 BUSINESS RENTALS

555 GARAGE & YARD SALES

Now hiring Housekeeping. Apply in person Park Tower Inn, 201 Sharon Dr, Pigeon Forge.

605 BUSINESS RENTALS

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238 HOTEL/MOTEL

OfďŹ ce & Storage Space for Lease Different sizes for lease (WY s %AST 'ATLINBURG

850-2487

556 FIREWOOD

Prime Retail Space For Rent

Firewood for sale. All hardwood. $45 rick. 865-977-8903

In Pigeon Forge Parkway with Frontage 1000sf

386-1655

242 RESTAURANT ***FLAPJACK’S*** at 146 Parkway in Gatlinburg is now hiring for all positions. Please apply in person between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM

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Brass Grill & Howards Restaurant hiring Manager/ Bartender and Servers. Apply in person 9am-1pm daily.

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DCC Construction

Taylor Flooring

Residential & Commercial s .EW #ONSTRUCTION s 2EMODELING s 2OOlNG s #ONCRETE s #ARPENTRY s $ECKS Licensed & Insured 865-360-4352

Professional Painter for hire

1st class guaranteed work. Over 25 yrs. exp.

Phone Sam 865-453-6811

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Lic. & Ins.

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Kitchens, Bath, Decks, Windows, Doors, Trim, Sheetrock, Painting, Plumbing & Electrical, Vinyl & Laminate Flooring

ALL REPAIRS 24 HOUR 865-740-7102 755-0178

LAWN MOWER REPAIR Ready for spring? Any small engine repair Very reliable FREE Pickup & Drop off Service

Call Ken

(631) 813-5802

111 HOME & OFFICE CLEANING

All your ooring needs.

Handyman

865-428-6062

Call 428-0746 to place your ad.

Firewood. Call Jack 865-898-7885

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556 FIREWOOD

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Wrecker or Rollback Driver needed. Recent experience a must! Apply in person 701 West Main St

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Reservationist Are you motivated by money? Have Sales Experience? Enjoy working in the cabin rental industry? Able to work flexible shifts? Join our Team today! Apply at Timber Tops, 1440 Upper Middle Creek Rd, Sevierville, OR email resume: kcarpenter@timbertops.net OR Fax: 865-8680836 EOE

WANTED: Housekeeping Team for 25+ cabins. Must have worker’s comp & liability insurance, business license, & resume. Aunt Bug’s Cabin Rentals, 908-4948.

Mike’s Plumbing Specialize In All Phases Of Plumbing Repair & Replacement Including Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal & Heat Water Heater Installation Inside and Out Anytime Day Or Night

Advertise Here! Call 4280746 Today

Needed TN. Licensed Tattoo Artist. 865363-6609.

249 RESERVATIONIST

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

236 GENERAL

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

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The Mountain Press ‹ February 25, 2010 696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

For Rent 2BR 1BA duplex in the Boyd’s Creek area. Close to new school but away from trafďŹ c. nice backyard. $550mo.

865-748-5341

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

BOB RENTS SILO APARTMENTS in Sevierville Offers 1/2 BR Units Pet Friendly

Sevier County’s Best for 13 years

EFFICIENCIES 1 & 2 BR avail. Some Pets OK. $400 UP WATER INCLUDED Murrell Meadows 1/8 mile from Walters State College Allensville Road Walk to lake 2BR/2BA House on a cul de sac, Immaculate cond. $600 WATER INCLUDED

Wears Valley 1BD/1.5BA Pet Friendly

PIGEON FORGE

865-774-5919

Reasonable Rates

2BR Apartments for Rent $475, $500 & $550 a month. 908-7805 or 3681327 2BR 2BA triplex PF. 2BR apt Sev. No pets. Clean & convenient. 453-5079.

654-7033

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

APTS FOR RENT IN KODAK: 2 or 3BR deposit Call Barbara 865-368-5338

Beautiful Newly redecorated 2BR 1BA. Sevierville $550, $400 dep. 712-0254.

CROSSCREEK 2BR/1.5BA $545 2BR/2BA Large Garden apartment $570.00 to $580.00 865-429-4470 Great 1/1 Downtown Sevierville. $450 mth Upstairs 904806-3318.

All Utilities Included

luxury condo 2BR/2BA all extras

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Mountain View Townhome apartment for rent 2BR 1.5BA. Newly remodeled with hardwood flooring & new carpet. Located in Gatlinburg. 1st mth rent & security deposit required. For more information call 865-868-0449 Mon-Fri 8:30am5:30pm or 865356-3015 after hours & weekends

Current Owner(s) of Property: Robert LeBreton and wife, Laura LeBreton Other interested parties: AmSouth Bank and AmSouth Bank The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2109 Quail Run Way, Pigeon Forge, TN 37876, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. 10-000447 February 11, 18 and 25, 2010

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

Rural 2BR 1BA Furn or unfurn. $600 + $300 dep. Utilities incl. 659-8070

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

Street Address: 2109 Quail Run Way, Pigeon Forge, TN 37876

Nice res. area off Hwy 66 2BR 2BA Furn/unfurn. with utilities & laundry. Pets welcome. 1 yr lease $875. 865774-3553

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

LEGALS

Sale at public auction will be on March 5, 2010 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Robert LeBreton and Laura LeBreton, Husband and Wife to Emmett James House or Bill R. McLaughlin, Trustee, on December 27, 2006 at Book Volume 2699, Page 644 conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register s Office. Owner of Debt: Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage 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 Sixteenth (16th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 18 of Bluff Mountain Acres Addition to Section Two, as the same is shown by plat of record in Map Book 28, Page 375 in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is here made for a more particular description.

Newly renovated apt. in the heart of Pigeon Forge near Patriot Park w/access to Trolley station. $595/mo, 1st & last mon. w/$500 sec. dep. due at signing. Free cable & internet incl. Tenant must supply elect. & water before moving in. 865-385-9690.

When you’re looking for a new place to call “HOME�, pick up a Press for the latest listing in Sevier County! OR Call M-F, 8A-5P and place your ad to rent/sell your place!!

View Mt. LeConte from outside your new basement apartment or walk to the Old Harrisburg Covered Bridge. Fully furnished, the three large rooms include a big whirlpool tub and a full bathroom. Just right for the perfect single person with good references, $1000 will move you in with monthly rent then $650. Phone 429-4325 and leave a return number if no answer. 697 CONDO RENTALS

698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

2BR 1BA Close to New Center School. $450 mth. 850-3779

Kodak 3+2 $550 2+2 $450 + dep. No pets. Very nice. 933-6544 Nice 2BR mobile home 10 miles East of Gat. 865-430-9671 or 865-228-7533 699 HOME RENTALS $550 to $950+. Wanda Galli Realty Exec. 680-5119 or 7744307.

*Sevierville, 3BR, 2BA. 28 ft. long family room. Excellent neighborhood! W/D, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher incl. Lg. level corner lot w/ 2 car garage. Professionally cleaned. Includes city trash pick-up. Available immediately! No inside pets. $895. 1st, last, sec. 6075111, 429-5111.

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

NICE, CLEAN IN KODAK

4 BD / 2 BA + GARAGE 4 MILES FROM EXIT 407 $950/MONTH + DEPOSIT. NO PETS. 865-712-5238 3BR 2BA

Large 3BR, fully furn. luxury Condo in Gatlinburg on Cobbly Nob Golf Course. 2.5 BA, jacuzzi, FP, $850/mo Call 654-9490.

Overlooking PF. Fully furn. Jac, Fp, very clean, new Carpet, 2 car gar. 1st, last dam. 865-755-5325 o/a

Small house on Parkway for lease. Great for small business. With living quarters.

850-2487

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2/2 Townhome

1, 2 & 3BR mobile homes. Some furniture. On Price Way. 865-6548702

Some pets ok. Call for pet policy. 865-908-6789

$

645/mo.

RV Sites starting from $285 & UP on

Indian Camp Creek Monthly or Yearly Rentals. Utilities & wiďŹ Bathhouse & Laundromat Furn Near the Park Off Hwy 321 850-2487

710 HOMES FOR SALE For sale or lease. Possible owner finance. Near Dollywood 4BR 3BA 321-695-6161.

1,800 sq. ft. Nicely Furnished 2 Baths, PF/Gat

NO I? 941 SUV SALES

Hwy 321 Pittman Center area. 1&2 BR cabin on creek. Fully furnished. Utilities included. $225 & $250 wk. 850-2487 3BR 1BA House $850, 2BR 2BA $725 in Sevierville 865256-4809 or 865654-6042 3BR/2BA, 1200 sq ft, $850 mth + deposit New Center area. 865-654-0222. 4BR 3BA $1000 mth 2610 Surftide Dr in Dandridge off Exit 407. Near Dam, lake view. 865405-1478. A Perfect Location. 1 block off Parkway, near WalMart. 3BR 1.5BA, garage, full basement and patio. A nonsmoking environment, no pets please. $850 per mth, 1 year lease. 453-5396

2000 Cadillac Escalade $6950. Exc. cond. 4WD 6795024 829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES

2003 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Engine Automatic 10,135 actual miles. Roll bars. $10,500 679-5024

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

944 VAN SALES 1998 Ford Econoline Van-1 owner. 150,000 miles, all power, conversion van. $2750. 865796-4352

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

945 TRUCK SALES 2003 F-250 Lariat Goose Neck Ball Receiver Hitch $15,000 Supercab Short Bed 6795024

2000 Fleetwood 14x70 3BR 2BA comes with skirting. Electrical entrance, central air. Must be moved. $9500. Located at 10207 Alex Bales Rd, Kodak, TN. 931-5447368

2004 Dodge Truck 1 Ton Dually 3500 Crew Cab. $14,000. Automatic Diesel. 679-5024 2006 F-350 Pickup Crew Cab Long Bed King Ranch $25,000. 679-5024

Belle Meadows 4BR/2BA 2 car garage 2200 sq ft +/$1,200 per month 865-429-2962 Gatlinburg 3BR 2BA. Storage bldg. $800 mo + dep. 1st & last. 865-603-0857 Home In Kodak 3BR/2BA with unfinished basement & 2 car garage. Stove, fridge DW & W/D conn Approx 1250 sq ft 865-429-4470 In

698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

831 MOBILE HOME PARK LOTS

1 BR w/small room. $525/mo. 1 1/2 mo. sec. No pets. Ref./credit ck. Sev. 865-388-5655.

Boyds Creek Rent to Own 2BR 2BA. Good condition. $595 mth. No pets. 865-765-7929

(865) 428-0746

email to: class@themountainpress.com

699 HOME RENTALS

Seymour area: 3BR/1BA, water & sewer furnished. $600/mo. + $300 damage dep. No pets. Call 865-6542519.

Kodak 3BR 2BA $850 plus dep. Very nice. No pets. 865933-6544

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 February 3, 2006, by Danny T Ogle and Stella A Ogle AKA Stella Ogle to Robert M. Wilson, Jr., Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book No.2466, Page 1, (“Deed of Trust�); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP; and WHEREAS, BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder�), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, March 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: Being the same property conveyed to Danny T. Ogle and wife, Stella Ogle on 07/29/1999 by deed from C. Rex Teaster and wife, Trula Jean Teaster, filed for record on 8/31/1999 in Book D669, page 152, Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Situate, lying and being in the Sixth (6th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being on the Happy Hollow Road and more fully described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin in the North right of way line of said Happy Hollow Road, the Southwest corner of the lot herein conveyed; thence with said right of way line, South 51 deg. 20 min. East 103 feet to an iron pin, thence leaving said road right of way, North 38 deg. 40 min. East 203 feet to an iron pin, North 69 deg. 50 min. West 96.4 feet to an iron pin; South 42 deg. 30 min. West 179 feet to the Beginning according to survey by James F. Hatcher, RLS. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2673 Happy Hollow Road Sevierville, TN 37862 CURRENT OWNER(S): Danny T Ogle and Stella Ogle KA Stella A. Ogle The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o PLG Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 ( 770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 432.1001888TN

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 September 2, 2006, by James R. Sands aka Jimmy R. Sands and Mandy Sands aka Mandy Sandsto Title Source, Inc., Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, underBook 2625, Page 595 (“Deed of Trust�); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP; and WHEREAS, BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder�), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, March 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: TAX ID NUMBER: 1261-C-001. LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF SEVIER IN THE STATE OF TN. SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN 11TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING ALL OF LOT 2 OF CHALET VILLAGE NORTH SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 18, PAGE 17, IN THE REGISTER S OFFICE FOR SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIPTION. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1151 WILEY OAKLEY DRIVE, GATLINBURG, TN 37738 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1151 Wiley Oakley Drive Gatlinburg, TN 37738 CURRENT OWNER(S): James R. Sands aka James R. Sands and Mandy Sands aka Mandy Sands The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o PLG Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 432.1003803TN February 18, 25 & March 4, 2010

February 18, 25 & March 4, 2010

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.

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The Mountain Press ◆ Thursday, February 25, 2010 Close to Home

Advice

Wife’s family leaves father and son out of functions

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: My wife and I are both 54-yearold professionals. We grew up in the same small town, but didn’t begin a romance until our 30th high-school reunion. We were in a long-distance relationship for four years and then married two years ago. Her children are grown. My 14-year-old son lives with us. The problem is her parents. For some reason, they have decided they do not like me. I am not welcome in their home, nor will they come to our house. My wife is invited to every one of their family events, but my son and I are not. Her three siblings treat me the same way, as does her 28-year-old daughter. We all live in the same town, but I have no contact with any of them. I have never treated any of my in-laws with anything other than the utmost courtesy and respect. I have tried engaging her parents and sister in dialogue, but no one will say a peep. I am convinced her parents are purposely stressing my wife in the hope that our marriage will fail. I could deal with all of this if I felt my wife stood up for, supported and properly prioritized our family. I feel she should not attend functions if we all are not invited. I am hurt and humiliated when she goes without us -- effectively saying it’s OK for her family to treat us poorly. I cannot fathom treating my children as her parents have treated us. I think their behavior is controlling, selfish and borderline abusive. Is it too much to expect my wife to stand up for

her family? -- Ignored Husband Dear Ignored: Of course not. Your wife’s family continues to treat you with disrespect because your wife permits it. She should have the decency to tell them you are a package deal and insist on your inclusion. They will never willingly adjust to your marriage if your wife doesn’t demand they make the effort. Dear Annie: I have a simple question. Our family received an unusual gift last Christmas from an aunt and uncle. Included in the card was a gift receipt, along with a rebate offer for the item and the regular receipt, which is needed to cash in the rebate. My question is, who should benefit from the rebate? Should it be shared with my aunt and uncle? Returned? Kept? -- Beyond my Reasoning in the Midwest Dear Midwest: If the original receipt and rebate offer were included in the card from the givers, it means they intended for you to send in the paperwork and keep the proceeds. (If they had wanted the rebate, they would have sent in the receipt themselves.) Consider it part of the gift. Be sure to thank them. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Loving Dad,” whose 20-year-old daughter doesn’t know

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Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

For Better Or Worse

Tina’s Groove

how to dress to complement her body shape. I, too, had this problem, and my father stepped in. At first I found it offensive and refused to listen, but I soon realized he was right. Too often, I have seen overweight women wear unflattering things, and everyone is too polite to speak up. I am glad my father was willing, because it allowed me to see just how unattractive I looked. My parents were quick with praise, but they were also quick to tell the truth. If something didn’t look good, they said so. It took a while for me to appreciate this, but now, at 28, I dress well and look good. It is incredibly important for a young woman -- especially one with weight issues -- to learn what flatters her. Our society judges on appearance, and this could affect her in many ways. I suggest Dad speak to his wife about how to gently broach the subject. -Eternally Grateful Dear Grateful: Very few people so willingly accept constructive criticism. Your parents handled it well, but you handled it better. Kudos. 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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INVITATION TO BID SEVIER COUNTY SCHOOLS Sealed bids for school supplies and paper will be RECEIVED UNTIL AND PUBLICLY OPENED AT 9:00 AM AND 9:30 AM, FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010 by the Sevier County School System, 311 Bruce Street, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862

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Specifications and bid forms may be obtained by contacting Judy Schultz at the address and phone number below: Teacher Resource Center Attn: Judy Schultz 311 Bruce Street Sevierville, TN 37862

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NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, on the 31st day of January, 2003, Mark A. Meade and wife, Delilah R. Meade conveyed to Edward H. Hamilton, Trustee, the property herein described by Deed of Trust recorded in the Registerís Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, in Book 1615, page 242 and Conditional Assignment of Leases, Rents and Profits in Book 1615, page 247 and First Modification Agreement in Book 2288, page 737 and Modification Agreement in Book 2390, page 119 and Modification Agreement in Book 2956, page 150 for the purposes set forth in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, J. Michael Garner has been appointed Successor Trustee by Appointment of record as Book 3486, page 718 in the Registerís Office for Sevier County, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, Citizens Bank of Blount County, the true and lawful owner and holder of the Note secured by said instrument, has advised me, as Successor Trustee, of default in the terms of said Note and Deed of Trust; NOW, THEREFORE: BY VIRTUE OF THE POWER vested in me as Successor Trustee, under the terms of said Deed of Trust hereinabove referred to, I will on the 4th day ofMarch, 2010, at 10:00 oíclock A.M. at the front door of the Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, proceed to sell the property hereinafter described at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, free from homestead and dower and other exemptions and in bar of all rights including the equity of redemption and statutory right of redemption, the following described real estate: SITUATE in the Eleventh (11th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee and being Lot 25R, Unit 1 of Ski Mountain Plaza, as the same appears on a plat of record in Map Book 33, page 132 at the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT to restrictions, reservations and easements of record in Book 1445, page 601, Book 1611, page 410, Map Book 30, page 390 and Map Book 33, page 132 at the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY conveyed to Mark A. Meade and wife, Delilah R. Meade from CJJS, Inc., by deed dated January 31, 2003 and of record in Book 1615, page 240 at the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. THIS CONVEYANCE is made subject to any unpaid property taxes. THE RIGHT is reserved to adjourn the sale to another date without further publication, upon announcement at the time set forth above. THIS the 8th day of February, 2010. MICHAEL GARNER Successor Trustee February 11, 18 and 25, 2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on M arch 5, 2010 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Bernard Polzin and wife, Rita Polzin to Jerry D. Kerley, Trustee, on December 29, 2003 at Book Volume 1868, Page Page 367 conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register s Office Owner of Debt: CitiMortgage, Inc 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 Sixteenth (16th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 74 of Black Bear Ridge as the same appears on a plat of record in Large Map Book 4, Page 152 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee to which reference is here made for a more particular description. Street Address: 1507 Firefly Trail Way Sevierville, TN 37862 Current Owner(s) of Property: Bernard Polzin and wife, Rita Polzin The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1507 Firefly Trail Way, Sevierville, TN 37862, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any IS discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. S ALE 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 isa debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. 09-023612

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEVIER COUNTY AT SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE

Attorney for Petitioner 528 Grace Avenue Sevierville, TN 37862 (865)453-8584

DOCKET NO:20030233-IV JENNIFER LEIGH KING (BERGERON) PETITIONER VS MAURICE MARCEL FERGERON RESPONDENT AMENDED ORDER OF PUBLICATION This cause came on to be heard upon Petitioner’s Petition for Modification, and the Motion for Publication, and from the record as a whole, from all of which is appears to the Court that the Respondent’s adress is unknown, so that ordinary process be served upon him, it is therefore, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that publication be made for four (4) consecutive weeks, in The Mountain Press, which is a newspaper published and circulated in Sevier County, Tennessee, notifying the Respondent to appear on the 1st day of March, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. to defend against the entry of a judgement by Default. The Honorable O. Duane Slone Sevier County Circuit Court Judge, Part IV Rebecca C. McCoy, BPR#017781

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759 RED BUD LANE, SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862 and the Circuit Court of Sevier County, Tennessee, within 30 days from the last date of publication, exclusive of said last date of publication, or a judgment by default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex-parte as to DEFENDANT, on the 26th day of APRIL, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., before the Honorable RICHARD R. VANCE, Circuit Judge.

consecutive weeks, as required by law, in the MOUNTAIN PRESS, a newspaper published in SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee, in said County, notifying said nonresident Defendant to file an answer with Plaintiff’s Attorney, STEPHANIE MICHELLE COATES, whose address is 906 MIDDLEBROOK COURT SEVIERVILLE, 37862 and the Circuit Court of Sevier County, Tennessee, within 30 days from the last date of publication, exclusive of said last date of publication, or a judg-

ment by default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex-parte as to DEFENDANT, on the 19th day of MAY, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., before the Honorable O. DUANE SLONE, Circuit Judge.

This 26th day of JANUARY, 2010.

NO:2010-0051-Ii IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEVIER COUNTY AT SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE

Rita D. Ellisom Circuit Court Clerk Heather Estabrook Deputy Clerk 02-04-10, 02-11-10 02-18-10, 02-25-10

RONALD DALE JEFFERIES VS KATRINA SUEANN OGLE In the cause, it appearing from the Complaint, which is sworn to, that the Defendant, KATRINA SUEANN OGLE, is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, it is ordered that publication be made for four consecutive weeks, as required by law, in the MOUNTAIN PRESS, a newspaper published in SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee, in said County, notifying said nonresident Defendant to file an answer with Plaintiff’s Attorney, JAMES W. GREENLEE, whose address is

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE NO:2010-0033-IV IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEVIER COUNTY AT SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE STEPHANIE MICHELLE COATES VS ERIK LEE COATES In the cause, it appearing from the Complaint, which is sworn to, that the Defendant, ERIK LEE COATES, is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, it is ordered that publication be made for four

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on December 22, 2005, by Gayle E Louderback and Donald Louderback to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book No. 2433, Page 777, (“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, March 18, 2010, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Situate in the Fourth (4th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being Lot 170, of 80 acres, as the same is shown by plat of record in Large Map Book 4, Page 30 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Also Quit Claimed and transferred without warranty is all of the property described on Tax Map 84 Parcel 128.02 and any property that may belong to the Grantors located North and Northeast of the 81.99 acre tract described above and North and East of the 5.5 acre tract described as Parcel 128.02 on Tax Mao 84 of the Assessor s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Together with an undivided interest in the common elements, and all other applicable matters as set out in the Master Deed of 80 acres, of record in Volume Book 1324, Page 447, and as said Master deed and Declaration may be amended, in said Register s Office. Subject to restrictions, reservations and easements as set forth in Book 1324, Page 447, and Large Map Book 4, Page 30 in the said Register s Office. Also Subject to any and all restrictions, easements and building setback lines as are shown in the records of the said register s Office. being Part of the same property conveyed to Donald R. Louderback and wife, Gayle E. Louderback by Warranty Deed of Jay Holeman, Richard L. Robillard and Art Fisher of record in Book 2433, Page 774 in the said Register s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1868 Billard Way Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 CURRENT OWNER(S): Gayle E Louderback and Donald R. Louderback The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee c/o IMR Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 1115.1003090TN February 25, March 4 & 11, 2010

This 20th day of JANUARY, 2010. Rita D. Ellisom Circuit Court Clerk Heather Estabrook Deputy Clerk 02-04-10, 02-11-10 02-18-10, 02-25-10

LEGALS NOTICE

Volunteer Housing Development Corporation, Inc. plans to submit an application to THDA’s HOME Program for funds to construct 11 units of elderly rental housing in Seymour (Sevier County). Any comments would be appreciated. Contact Joanna Johnson at (865) 774-8885. EOE M/F/H

Who ya gonna call? If you have a problem with the delivery of your morning Mountain Press, please call the Circulation Department at 428-0746, ext. 239 & 231 Monday - Friday and your paper will be delivered to you on the same day. Newspapers from calls after 10:00 a.m. will be delivered with the next day’s paper. On Saturday, Sunday and holidays you may dial 428-0748 extensions 239 & 231. If complaints are received between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., papers will be delivered the same day. Newspapers from calls received after 10:00 a.m. will be delivered with the next day’s paper. This applies to in-county home delivery only. Sevier County’s Only Daily Newspaper

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 August 25, 2008, by James E Perry Jr. and Nicky Jo Perry to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 3176, Page 753, (“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, March 25, 2010, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Situated in the Twelfth (12th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Tract 7 of Byrd Farm Subdivision, as the same is shown on plat of record in Map Book 29, Page 62, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Subject to easements, notations, setbacks, restrictions and right of ways as shown on the map of record in Map Book 29, Page 62, in the said Register s Office. Subject to restrictions of record in Deed Book 591, Page 620, and Deed Book 591, Page 686, in the Register s Office, but omitting any covenants or restriction, if any, based upon race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, martial status, disability, handicap, national origin, ancestry, or source of income, as set forth in applicable state of federal laws, except to the extent that said covenant or restriction is permitted by applicable law. Subject to right of way of record in ROW Book 10, Page 121, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Subject to the uninterrupted flow of Tuckahoe Creek that traverses the above described property. This tract is conveyed subject to the 50 foot right of way of Byrd Way with a 50 foot radius cul-de-sac at the terminus as shown on the above referenced plat and as referenced in the descriptions. The maintenance and upkeep of this road shall be in the joint financial responsibility of all eight (8) tract owners and/or their successors in interest with he majority to control in deciding what to do and how much to spend. Should any tract be subdivided, the number of involved tracts shall increase according with one share of responsibility for all tracts using the road. Being the same property conveyed to James Perry and wife, Tammy Perry, by general warranty deed dated February 13, 1997, from Alfred Newman, Travis McCroskey, Marcus McCroskey and Jeannie M. Williams, of record in Deed Book 591, Page 620, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Also see final judgment of divorce of record in Book 2672, Page 98, in said Register s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 270 Byrd Farm Lane, Kodak, TN 37764 CURRENT OWNER(S): James E Perry Jr. and Nicky Jo Perry The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o LDWatts Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 221.1002291TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com <http:// www.jflegal.com>

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