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Workshop begins at 4 p.m. today, meeting at 7 5Vols learn NCAA fate Losing in SEC semis, Tennessee falls to a 6 seed; will play SD State sports, Page A8

the remaining items from its annual retreat during a workshop this afternoon before its regular meeting. The retreat ended early By JEFF FARRELL due to inclement weather; the main items left conStaff Writer cerned the Public Building SEVIERVILLE — The Authority and finds for Board of Mayor and the Central Business Aldermen will finish off Improvement District.

That is expected to be the main item reviewed at the workshop, which begins at 4 p.m. in the Civic Center. The meeting, which starts at 7 p.m., will include discussion of a contract for repairs to Ridge Road. Part of the road has been closed since it was undermined during heavy rains last month.

It will also feature a public hearing on a request to close part of Lonesome Valley Road. Developers have proposed a plan to relocate a section of the road that runs through their property. The board could consider first and second reading of the ordinance tonight as well. Ordinances must

More Santas than you can shake a candy cane at join annual parade By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

Terry Maddox feted by Association of Partners for Public Lands BUSINESS, Page A3

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Santas with reindeer, with a part-wolf, Santas on motorcycles, Santas playing bagpipes and Father Christmas all took part in the Holly and Shamrock Parade in downtown Gatlinburg on Saturday. The event kicked off the annual Celebrate Festival that runs through Tuesday.

Partly cloudy Low: 38° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Ronald Chapman, 77 Anna Tipton, 96 Herbert Chambers, 79 Jerry Cate, 67 DETAILS, Page A4

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be approved on three readings, meaning it will still have to be approved one final time at the next meeting. The board will also consider second reading of an ordinance to annex property on East Mount Road.

GATLINBURG — Yes, Virginia, that really was Santa Claus walking down the Parkway. And Father Christmas. St. Nick. Kris Kringle. A couple of camels, a couple of reindeer and a ... wolf? Well, part wolf. They were all part of the Holly and Shamrock Parade, which kicked off the Celebrate Santa Festival. Seeing a parade of Santas came a surprise for most of the people along the sidewalk, but they quickly got into the spirit. “It’s actually excieting,” said Erin Mundy, who was visiting from Charlotte, N.C., with friends. “We thought it was funny at first, but we decided to stay and now we’re actually excited.” Neal Cratzer was visiting from Jasper, Ala., with his family. He was happy that one of the “Santas” explained to his children why so many of them were in the same place. “He said ‘Remember, Santa’s got lots of helpers, but the real Santa’s here and it’s your job to figure out which one he is,’” Crazter said. “I thought that was nice.” Celebrate Santa brings together people who enjoy portraying Santa. It lasts until Tuesday and includes worshops and showcases for Santa portrayers — so be on the lookout for Santa this week in Sevier County. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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Carol Knight serves up country cookin’ and hospitality By BOB MAYES Managing Editor NEW CENTER — The breakfast special — one biscuit and gravy with bacon or sausage: $2.49. Lunch specials, Monday through Friday, one meat, two veggies and bread: $5.49 to $5.99. Carol Knight’s brand of hospitality at the establishment she has owned at the corner of Old Newport Highway and Jones Cove since 1991: Priceless. That’s how it is at Carol’s Grill and Market which, regular customers will tell you, is literally the pulse of the overlapping New Center and Jones Cove communities. It’s where you can sit a spell and have a cup of coffee with your friends to catch up on world news or local gossip, buy what Knight calls “yardsale” clothing, fill your tank with gasoline or dig in to some of the best home cookin’ around. A flier for the store claims “Carol and (husband) Bruce and all the staff will always welcome you with Michelle Robertson/The Mountain Press a smile.” And for Carol, mother of three, grandCarol Knight has owned Carol’s Market & Grill at the corner of Old Newport Highway and Jones Cove since 1991. See NEIGHBOR, Page A4

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Vietnam. He has his own transport business in Kodak. Huffaker has been a reserve officer with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department for the past several years, during which he has completed all the in-service training with the sheriff’s department. He and his wife, Judy Denton Huffaker, have

been married for 39 years. They have one son, Brad Huffaker, who owns Mustang Performance in Kodak. Huffaker is a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church in Kodak. “As constable, my door will always be open to the citizens of Sevier County for any help that I could provide,” he said.

David Huffaker is announcing his candidacy for constable in the Third District, Seat A. Huffaker has lived in the Kodak community all his life. “We have watched our county and community grow tremendously in the past few years. This is one reason I am running for constable, because I feel the job Do You Have The Messiest Closet? of constable can be a real asset to our law If you do or someone you know does we can help enforcement commuEnter your Reach-In Closet in Messiest Closet Contest nity. If elected I will HOW TO ENTER: Must enter photo, names, address & phone number always be available By Email: inspirationwindow@charter.net for the people of the By Mail: 1372 Dolly Parton Pkwy. Sevierville, TN 37862 Third District along In Person: at address above (in Splendor Oaks Plaza) with Sevier County,” he said. Hurry contest ends 4/30/10 Huffaker graduWindow Coverings & Closets ated from Sevier 1372 Dolly Parton Parkway (in Splendor Oaks Plaza) County High School Sevierville, TN 37862 • 865-908-6935 and Walters State Community College with an associate’s degree in criminal justice. He spent four years in the U.S. Navy with one year in Submitted

The most recent issue of Tennessee Utility News, the quarterly publication of the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts, features a winter shot of the Greenbrier River in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The photo was taken by Sevier County professional photographer Gordon Brugman. The magazine is distributed throughout Tennessee.

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Wisconsin couple say ‘cheese’ with a new store in Gatlinburg 27 kinds of cheese among bevy of items being sold Submitted report

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National Park Service Deputy Director Mickey Fearn presents Terry Maddox, executive director of the Great Smoky Mountains Association, with the 2010 James V. Murfin Award for Partnership Excellence.

Terry Maddox wins Murfin Award at public lands partners convention Submitted Report Terry Maddox, executive director of the Great Smoky Mountains Association, has won the James V. Murfin Award for Partnership Excellence. He received the award at the annual Association of Partners for Public Lands convention in San Diego. The award recognizes an individual who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the partnership between the National Park Service and cooperating associations. Maddox has served the Great Smoky Mountains Association since February 1990. “With 20 years of cooperating association experience under his belt, the park’s longtime partner has made substantial contributions to the management and growth of the Association and is a respected advocate for the park in advancing our interpretation, education and visitor experience goals,” said Park Superintendent Dale Ditmanson. The association, generating revenue from management of bookstores and online services and memberships, provides cash to support educational and scientific programs such as Parks as Classrooms, elk restoration and hemlock woolly adelgid control. The nonprofit organization has grown from a small retailer of educational books produced by other publishers to a major producer of books and merchandise.

The creation of an in-house publications/graphic design program has significantly increased annual revenue — from over $350,000 in 1990 to almost $2 million in 2009, totaling about $22 million of support to the park. Several welcome centers host an association bookstore, furthering the park’s outreach. In connection with the park’s 75th Anniversary, Maddox established a relationship with Dollywood Theme Park. As a result, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be represented at Dollywood in 2010 through a sales/information center housed at the theme park. A milestone project, funded by the association, is the construction of a new visitor center at Oconaluftee in the North Carolina area of the Park, with completion expected in spring 2011. Maddox is known for the association’s advances in Web site technology and the social networking applications available for Facebook, YouTube, iTunes and Twitter. The Web site experienced over three million page views in 2009. “It was only appropriate that Terry’s clever and effective business acumen be recognized by this prestigious award and was exampled in the memory of James V. Murfin who in the 1970s initiated the untapped potential of association publishing projects to reach major audiences and educate people about public lands,” said Ditmanson.

GATLINBURG — Bug’s Wisconsin Cheese Co. has opened at 511 Parkway, Suite 107 in River Bend Mall. Victor Church and his wife began visiting the Smoky Mountains in 2005, exploring shops in the area. “Being from Wisconsin, we’re always asked if we brought any cheese with us,” he said. “This happened every

Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed within this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. u Steven Glen Parton, 28, 3989 Old Engletwon Road in Sevierville, was charged March 12 with evading arrest, a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court and violation of parole. He was being held. u Jospeh Wilgus Riley, 21, of 122 Ford Hill Lane in Seymour, was charged March 12 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held. u Martin Edward Stone, 35, of 451 W. Mill Creek #7 in Pigeon Forge, was charged March 13 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held. u Andrew Logan Thomason, 19, of Maryville, was charged March 13 with criminal trespass. He was

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group at lunch and another at dinner — some folks are 3From Page A1 there more than once a day congregating at the two tables, dozen booths or lunch mother of five and greatcounter. grandmother of two, it’s a “I know (most of) my cusway of life, not an empty tomers’ names,” Carol says, promise. estimating that 90 percent “I’ve tried to make it a family store,” she said, taking are regulars. “I know most of them well enough that a break between the breakfast and lunch crowd one day when I see them pulling up last week. “Women can come in the parking lot I know Anna L. Davis Tipton age 96 of Seymour, TN in here and not worry about what they’re going to order. We put their food on so that passed away on March 14, 2010 at Fairpark someone saying something when they walk through the Healthcare Center in Maryville, TN. nasty to them, and the men door they don’t have to wait. She was preceded in death by her husband, have a place where they can “A lot of my customers Jake M. Tipton; daughters, Emma Rachel Tipton sit and talk.” are like family. I feel real Garner and parents, “Short” John and Elizabeth But Carol’s is much more comfortable with them and Davis and sister, Rebecca Smelcher and brother, than that. I want them to feel comfortFrank H. Davis. There are gas pumps able when they’re here.” She is survived by her son and daughter-inoutside. Inside, are the To that end, Carol’s up law, Johnie and Louise Tipton also of Seymour; racks of “yard-sale” clothing. at 2 a.m., at the store — she granddaughter, Janet Tipton Vaden; great grandCustomers can buy grocery and Bruce live a vacant lot daughter, Kara Lee Vaden Davis and husband, items, cigarettes and all the away — by 3 and ready for it Rev. James Davis all of Seymour; granddaughter, essentials — but no alcoto open at 4. She’s there five, Diana and Alan Lyle; grandson, Michael and hol. Carol says she’s never Mellissa Garner; great grand children, LeAnna applied for an alcohol permit six and even seven days a week. Her husband, a former Garner, Billy Garner and son-in-law, Herman — “There’s no place for that construction business owner, Garner. Survived by sister, Virginia Reagan in a my store.” is there just about as much. and brother, Elmer Davis and George and Betty And then there’s the deli. There’s an emphasis on the Cutshaw Davis and a host of nieces and nephews When Carol bought the and friends. place, she put in a small grill, employees and store being clean and neat. She was a member of Old Chilhowee Baptist but the demand grew so And there’s no rushing Church. She spent her last days at Fairpark quickly that she added a big folks out after they’ve finHealth Care center where she received the best grill. Breakfast, lunch and ished their meal. Many of the of care. No one could ask for more. I thank the supper are served and, she men linger to discuss events health care center for being so good to my mothsays proudly, everything is near and far. er. “Thanks” made from scratch. “Every problem in the The body will be at Rawlings funeral home in Country cooking is the world has been solved in this Sevierville, TN. You may call at your convenience. fare. The breakfast specialty store,” Carol says with a wide The funeral service will be Monday, March 15, 2010, is homemade gravy and at 7:00 p.m. in Rawlings chapel with the Rev. Jack biscuits, and there are differ- grin. “They sit, they drink coffee and they eat. There Hitch and Rev. James Davis officiating. ent hot-plate specials every are so many people now that Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March day of the week. One day it they fill up both tables, all the 16, 2010 at Old Chilhowee Baptist Cemetery. might be soup, beans and booths and the bar. ... cornbread, another it could “We have good prices, n www.rawlingsfuneralhome.com be beef stew, chicken ‘n’ dumplin’s, hamburger steak good portions and good food. We don’t let anybody go or meat loaf, all served up away hungry.” with greens. Oh, and don’t But the real draw is the forget the broaster’s chicken, hospitality. which Carol says is “better And that, again to parathan KFC.” phrase the commercial, is The breakfast crowd acre woods is aimed at pressurized and highly priceless. starts arriving around 7 and preventing groundwater flammable fluids. pollution and to ensure Funding for the doesn’t thin out until around n bmayes@themountainpress.com public safety. National Park Service’s 10. Then there’s another According to an envi- efforts comes from the ronmental study, many American Recovery and QUALITY EYEWEAR AT AMAZINGLY LOW PRICES! QUALITY EYEWEAR AT AMAZINGLY LOW PRICES! of the park’s abandoned Reinvestment Act. wells could cause injuries No new wells have been Buy ONE Complete Pair of Single and property damage by drilled in the Big South Vision Glasses and Get One FREE spontaneously releasing Fork since about 1990. INCLUDES

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Ronald Glenn Chapman, age 77 of Sevierville, formerly of Joliet, IL, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on March 13, 2010. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. after 30 years of employment, before moving to the Great Smoky Mountains. Ron loved his Harley, being outdoors, and was an avid bird-lover. In addition to his parents, Ron is preceded in death by his brother, William. Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Faith Ann Chapman; son, Rex Chapman; daughters and sons-inlaw, Ronette and Mark Curtis, Becky and Ralph Cavette. Ron was blessed with six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews, one sister, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. In his last days, he was surrounded by his family and devoted hospice workers with whom he shared his faith and love for God. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Caris Health Care and Hospice, 9041 Executive Park Dr., Suite 275, Knoxville, TN 37923. Funeral service 7 PM Tuesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Dr. Pat Corn officiating. Interment 11 AM Wednesday in Middle Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4-7 PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Democrats admit lacking health care votes By LIBBY QUAID Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — The House’s chief Democratic headcounter said Sunday he hadn’t rounded up enough votes to pass President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul heading into a make-or-break week, even as the White House’s top political adviser said he was “absolutely confident” in its prospects. The administration gave signs of retreating on its demands that senators jettison special home-state deals sought by individual lawmakers that have angered the public. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs predicted

House passage this week, before Obama travels to Asia, a trip he postponed to push for the bill. “This is the week where we will have this important vote,” Gibbs said. “I do think this is the climactic week for health care reform.” Political strategist David Axelrod said Democrats will persuade enough lawmakers to vote “yes.” The House GOP leader, Ohio Rep. John Boehner, took up the challenge, acknowledging Republicans alone can’t stop the measure but pledging to do “everything we can to make it difficult for them, if not impossible, to pass the bill.” Republicans believe

they may get help from Democrats facing tough re-election campaigns. Axelrod said it will be a struggle, taking aim at insurance industry lobbyists who “have landed on Capitol Hill like locusts” and Republicans who see being on the losing side of the vote as a political victory. “I am absolutely confident that we are going to be successful. I believe that there is a sense of urgency on the part of members of Congress,” given recent news about insurance plan rate increases, Axelrod said. A dose of reality came from Rep. James Clyburn, the third-ranking House

Democrat and main vote counter. “No, we don’t have them as of this morning, but we’ve been working this thing all weekend,” said Clyburn, D-S.C. Clyburn said he was confident the measure would pass, echoing comments from Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Saturday. Axelrod also indicated the White House was backing down on an attempt to get senators to rid the legislation of a number of lawmakers’ special deals. Taking a new position, he said the White House only objects to state-specific arrangements, such as an increase in Medicaid funding for Nebraska, ridiculed as the “Cornhusker

Kickback.” That’s being cut, but provisions that could affect more than one state are OK, Axelrod said. That means deals sought by senators from Montana and Connecticut would be fine — even though Gibbs last week singled them out as items Obama wanted removed. There was resistance, however, from two powerful committee chairman, Democratic Sens. Max Baucus of Montana and Chris Dodd of Connecticut, and the White House has apparently backed down. “The principle that we want to apply is that are these: Are these applicable to all states? Even if they do not qualify now, would

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Flights at Newark Liberty International Airport were delayed by as many as four hours Saturday. LoganInternationalAirport in Boston received nine overseas flights bound for New York because the planes no longer had the fuel to wait for clearance to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport, said Massport spokesman Matthew Brelis. Among the planes diverted because of heavy rain and high winds was the doubledecker Airbus A-380, the biggest commercial passenger jet in the world. 2nd location in the Gatlinburg Space Needle!

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‘Schmaltz’ to perform here

Walters State Community College will host the musical group Tennessee Schmaltz. The band includes a keyboard, an accordion, two clarinets and a washtub bass. The group will perform at the Sevier County campus at 1:15 p.m. March 25. The performance is free and open to anyone. The band describes its style as klezmer music with a flavor of southern Appalachian and jazz. Their repertoire represents a variety of Jewish music from around the world. n

SEVIERVILLE

Heritage book entries sought

Sevier County Heritage book committee is accepting entries for volume 2 of its heritage book. The final date for submission is today. Submit in person at Sevier County Public Library System History & Genealogy Center, 315 Court Avenue, or e-mail to tfisher@sevierlibrary.org. Copies of the limited edition books can be preordered for $55 until Monday. For more information contact Tim Fisher at 908-7988. n

Sparkle Days is scheduled for today through March 26. The Sanitation Department will pick up, free of charge, items not normally included in garbage collection. This week is set aside for collection of commercial debris. Residential collection takes place March 22-26. Anyone interested in scheduling a pick-up time should call 436-5959. Litter pick-up groups can obtain garbage bags through the recreation department. Call 4364990. PIGEON FORGE

Tourism topic of candidate forum

The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Sevierville Chamber of Commerce will present a gubernatorial forum on tourism Friday at 6:45 p.m. in the Showstreet Palace Theatre at Dollywood. Doors will open at 5:45. The public is welcome, and no reservations are required. Those attending the event may park in lot A, but will have to walk to the park entrance. For more information call 436-4178 or 453-6411.

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State readies for Next Generation 911 Associated Press The Tennessee E m e r g e n c y Communications Board is aiming for the technology to make local emergency centers across the state ready for Next Generation 911 beginning in early 2011. To help make NG-911 a reality, the state communications board will spread $25 million across the state to fund technology upgrades at local E-911 centers. The board collects millions of dollars annually

in 911 cell phone tariffs and redistributes those funds to local E-911 centers through grants and population formulas. “We need NG-911 to handle the emerging technologies like Internet phone service and the many capabilities of today’s cell phones,” said Lynn Questell, executive director of the board. NG-911 involves developing a digital wireless emergency network that uses Internet protocol and is supported by fiber optics statewide. Not only does the technology provide quicker

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emergency responses, it also enables interactivity between emergency service providers and those needing the services. NG-911 will offer automatic crash notification to E-911 centers on cars equipped with the technology and will allow texting between the public and E-911 centers. It also will allow various emergency agencies to talk to one another and allows E-911 centers across the state to coordinate efforts. The technology also can let different states communicate in emergencies.

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10,000 dead voters purged

The Tennessee Secretary of State says more than 10,000 dead voters have been removed from as part of an effort to clean up the election rolls. Secretary of State Tre Hargett told a group hosted by the Bristol and Johnson City/Jonesborough/ Washington County chambers of commerce on Friday that Tennessee has connected with 14 states to share voter registration information and see if some voters are also casting ballots in other states The Kingsport TimesNews reports that the effort to purge dead people from voter rolls began when the GOP took over control of the Tennessee General Assembly last year.

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“This is the week where we will have this important vote. I do think this is the climactic week for health care reform.” — White House spokesman Robert Gibbs, as the health care reform bill debate nears a climax before a final vote.

“Everyone can just leave us alone. Jim didn’t get hurt. There’s no intent at all to sue Toyota. If any good can come out of this, maybe they can find out what happened so other people don’t get killed.” — Patty Sikes of San Diego, whose husband called 911 on Monday to report losing control of his Prius as the hybrid reached speeds of 94 mph.

“They do have a lot of income ... they are high-spending consumers,” said Aditya Baral, spokesman for the Nepal Tourism Board. “If they behave well, if they have money, we don’t discriminate.” — Nepal Tourism Board spokesman Aditya Baral as that country embarks upon a campaign to attract gay tourists.

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In 1767, the seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson, was born in Waxhaw, S.C. In 1975, Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis died near Paris at age 69.

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In February the board said it would pay each of the 100 emergency communications districts statewide $120,000, plus an additional amount based on the population served by the E-911 center, to help finance the costs to upgrade to the digital NG-911 system. For Joe Wilson, executive director of the Bradley County E-911 Center, that means his district will get $319,000 for the NG-911 upgrade. Wilson also is president of the Tennessee Emergency Number Association.

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Former WorldCom chief Bernard Ebbers was convicted in New York of engineering the largest corporate fraud in U.S. history. (He was later sentenced to 25 years in prison.) n

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“People are, if anything, more touchy about being thought silly than they are about being thought unjust.” — E.B. White, American author and humorist (1899-1985).

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“Alice in Wonderland”

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alice is still ruling the movie palace. Johnny Depp and Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” easily remained the No. 1 weekend draw with $62 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Disney fantasy has climbed to a $208.6 million total domestically, becoming the first $200 million hit released this year. A rush of new movies had so-so openings, led by Matt Damon’s Iraq War thriller “Green Zone,” which debuted at No. 2 with $14.5 million domestically. “Alice in Wonderland” added $76 million overseas to bring its international total to $221 million and its worldwide gross to $430 million.

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commentary

No place quite like Key West I woke up in Key West last week. When I looked out of my condo window I saw a most beautiful blue ocean with Palm trees everywhere and coastal seabirds soaring through the breeze. I got in late the night before and couldn’t see any of the beauty until the morning. I actually heard the ocean that morning before daylight as the sound echoed through the windows and made me realize that I wasn’t in the mountains anymore. As the sun rose on the East end of the island, everything became clearer; I was in paradise. They actually have that printed on their city vehicles: Protecting Pardise. This was my first trip to the Keys and I love them. It’s my understanding that many of our county residents also make the trip on occasion. I met a family many years ago in Gatlinburg, when I first arrived, that I got to know through work. They were from Florida and moved back to Marathon (one of the cities in the Keys) back in 2001 after having a business in Gatlinburg for 15 years. They opened a new one here in the Keys which is where I found them once more. It was a nice reunion after so many years. The island people here — well, many of them — have that ’60s hippy look going on. Apparently it never goes out of style. I never could get an accurate answer as to how many people live on the island because everyone gave me a different number. The population grows at spring break and for other festivals. It seems they have a festival every month. I won’t tell you about the one in October. In our Hyatt condo parking lot was a car with Blount County licence plates; wonder who that was. Actually, I saw several other Tennessee car tags from various other counties here on vacation as well. One of the ways to get information about what you might want to write about or research is to visit the local watering hole — that would be the tavern or bar. It’s where you get the word on the street, as they say. One of those places where I enjoyed a pint was Captain Tony’s. Captain Tony’s at one time was called Sloppy Joe’s. This place used to house the city morgue, and also the place where they hung convicted prisoners. As a matter of fact, the building was built around the hanging tree which is in the middle of the bar and sticking through the roof. The local ordinance stipulated that the tree could never be cut down or destroyed. Well, I found out a lot of information about Key West, and that Ernest Hemingway had a few pints of his own in this very same establishment. The most prolific writer in American literature had spent about 12 years in Key West and owned a home there in the 1930s, which I visited twice. They have turned his home into a museum. I swear you could feel him in the rooms as you passed through and stood and walked in the places where he wrote some of his classic novels. Some people can’t stand the beach life, while others like it only on vacation, and are then ready to come home after a week or so. I, on the other hand, love the beach life and hate to leave at the end of my stay. I think it may be due to the fact that I got a late start in life with going to the beach and never had the opportunity as a child. I seem to want to make up for lost time. While talking to the locals in Key West, I found out that they were really not native born; they were transplants like some of us here in Sevier County, including me. After a certain time period goes by though, you’re a local by other visitor standards. I was amazed by the number of TLs (transplanted locals) I had been talking to. I have to disagree with the old notion about the grass being greener on the other side: sometimes it is. I was hoping to run into Jimmy Buffett while down there, but no such luck. I did see a wrist bracelet with the initials WWJBD. (What Would Jimmy Buffett Do). I’ll close with these words of Buffett: “The weather is here, wish you were beautiful.” — Dan M. Smith is a Cincinnati native and Gatlinburg resident. He is the author of the forthcoming book “So Far from Forfar.” His son is serving in the Air Force. E-mail to dan0729@yahoo.com.

Editorial

Not a gamble at all

Las Vegas Night a fun evening and a very worthy cause Whoever thought that playing real Las Vegas type games with play money could be so much fun? And whoever thought such an evening could be so beneficial to our local health care providers. The 17th annual Las Vegas Night fundraiser for the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation is set for Saturday night at Music Road Convention Center in Pigeon Forge. It’s an evening of play gambling, a meal, an auction, dancing and live music. And this year the fundraiser will celebrate the completion of a $10 million community campaign. When Covenant Health, owner of Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center, announced plans to build a new campus across the street, the Thomas Foundation stepped up to help the cause. The foundation set its sights on raising money to pay

for items not funded by Covenant on the new campus. We are all proud of LeConte Medical Center, as fine a hospital facility as you’ll see in this state. But the extras, the things Covenant couldn’t pay for right away, are the things the foundation sought to provide. For example, newly generated funds will be used to purchase equipment needed to perform on-site fetal fibronectin screenings. This screening test is performed on pre-term labor patients who come into the medical center having contractions. The results of the screening test help physicians identify patients at risk for early delivery. Tests currently are sent to a Knoxville lab for interpretation, and the new equipment will allow tests to be evaluated at LeConte Medical Center. Many people made donations to

come up to $10 million. Local government, local businesses and individuals did their part, either with direct donations or by attending the fundraisers hosted by the foundation, such as Las Vegas Night and the summer dress-up ball in Gatlinburg. Your $50 ticket to Las Vegas Night helps the foundation continue its work of supporting health-related agencies in our community. For your ticket you’ll get some guaranteed entertainment, and a chance to pay craps, roulette and 21 without fear of breaking the law. Everyone who attends gets some play money to start with, and then you can gamble it in any way you’d like. Support the foundation. Support medical care at LeConte. Support the addition of equipment and services ahead of schedule. To attend Las Vegas Night, call 446-9628.

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MO U NTAIN M U S IN G S

Auction of Bolze mansion once again delayed Editor’s note: The Mountain Press is occasionally offering an eclectic mix of newsy tidbits, anecdotes and oneliners: The auction of Dennis Bolze’s palatial Gatlinburg home has once again been delayed, according to the trustee handling the matter. The new date is set for April 5, though after so many postponements, it remains to be see if it’ll proceed this time. The court battle over who should get the money from the sale continues. ... It is quite possible we’ve finally seen the end of what has been a snowy winter ... but it’s worth noting that the Blizzard of 1993 occurred at about this time of the year. On March 12-13, the “storm of the century” blanketed the eastern U.S., dumping a reported 60-inches or more at Mt. LeConte, upwards of 20 inches and Gatlinburg and foot-high snow across the valley. ... Terry Evanswood, performing his

world-renowned show at his new home at the WonderWorks Theater in Pigeon Forge, recently shared with his audience how he decided on his career. Seems his dad had taken him to see his first magic show at about age 9. “I turned to my dad and said, ‘When I grow up I’m going to be a magician,’” Evanswood recounted. “My dad said, ‘Son, you can’t do both.’” ... Leadership Sevier has leased the old Thoughts and Things space on Bruce Street in downtown Sevierville for its new headquarters. The space will be used for offices, work rooms and a board room. Several board members have started a building fund to pay for renovations... Census questionnaires will be arriving at your homes this week. The U.S. Census Bureau says it will take 10 minutes to answer 10 questions and mail back the forms. They should arrive by Wednesday. … The new Nantahala Outdoor Center

in Gatlinburg allowed the Celebrate Santa organizers to use the store’s parking area for its VIP seating and parking on Saturday. Store manager Brian May says more people are being hired for the store’s operations. The NOC is scheduled to open next month. … Melinda Doolittle is phenomenal as the singing narrator in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at The Miracle Theater! The rest of the cast is also excellent. You don’t want to miss it. ... Make a habit of recycling. Places like Kroger in Seymour have bins to dump old newspapers and magazines, and First Baptist Church of Seymour has a container in its parking lot for empty soda cans. ... Do you honestly know of one University of Tennessee football fan who is unhappy about Lane Kiffin bolting after one tumultuous year and going back to Southern California? ...

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Wildcat Wall too much for MSU Fantastic Kentucky frosh lights it up in overtime By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer

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Kentucky guard John Wall (11) is congratulated by teammates Perry Stevenson and Josh Harrellson, top left, after they defeated Mississippi State 75-74 in overtime to win the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament on Sunday in Nashville.

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NASHVILLE — John Calipari only had questions once he and his Kentucky Wildcats finished celebrating their Southeastern Conference tournament championship. “How did we win this game? How did we go to overtime? I don’t know,” Calipari said. Credit his fantastic freshmen who scored to get them to overtime and then won the game, even if they celebrated a little prematurely. John Wall scored seven of his 15 points in overtime, and No. 2 Kentucky rallied from five down with 2:28 left in regulation to beat Mississippi State 75-74 on Sunday. The Wildcats rewarded their faithful by adding their 26th SEC tournament championship and an automatic berth to the NCAA tournament to their 44th regular season title. Two down, one to go? That might be why the Wildcats ran around the arena waving and yelling with their fans without ever cutting down a net. “We will cut down nets,” Calipari promised. “It’s just not the SEC tournament nets. Maybe hopefully in the NCAA tournament somewhere, but I think these guys they have a big picture. ... This is a game we should’ve lost.” The Wildcats (32-2) blew earlier chances with freshmen Wall and DeMarcus Cousins missing free throws and making youthful mistakes. But they came through over the defending tourney champs as Cousins’ layup off Wall’s missed 3-pointer from the right corner beat the regulation buzzer to give them some extra time. Wall did miscalculate. He thought the Wildcats had won on Cousins’ shot and tackled the 6-foot-11, 270pound forward to the court near the press table, celebrating a wee bit early. “I was so excited,” Wall said. “When I went to the bench, Coach said, ‘It’s overtime.’ I was like, ‘Whew.’ I was tired. I knew we fought hard. I didn’t play a great game, but I did a great job of leading my team.” Cousins knew he had forced overtime even if his teammates didn’t as they followed Wall’s lead and swarmed him on the floor. “So I got kind of beat up at the end thanks to John,” Cousins said with a smile. Now Kentucky can celebrate its first SEC tournament title since 2004, ending an interminable drought for their fans who now expect another national championship. Mississippi State (23-11) lost for the second time to the Wildcats this season after leading late in regulation. The Bulldogs blew a seven-point lead on Feb. 16, See KENTUCKY, Page A9

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1 Kansas (32-2) 16 Lehigh (22-10) Oklahoma City – March 18

Second Round

First Round 1

Kentucky (32-2)

E. Tenn. St. (20-14) 16 New Orleans, La. – March 18 8

8 UNLV (25-8)

Texas (24-9)

9 Northern Iowa (28-4)

Wake Forest (19-10) 9

5 Michigan St (24-8)

Temple (29-5)

Cornell (27-4)

12 N.M. St. (22-11) Spokane, Wash. – March 19 4 Maryland (23-8)

Jacksonville, Fla. – March 19

St. Louis

13 Houston (19-15)

Syracuse, N.Y.

MIDWEST 11 San Diego St. (25-8)

An injury hurts as much as a loss in the days before the brackets are drawn up for March Madness. Syracuse endured both and will have to rack up some major frequent flier miles to make a run to the Final Four. Kansas, Kentucky and Duke won their conference tournaments and the top seeding that goes with it when the selection committee rolled out its 65-team bracket Sunday. Coach Bruce Pearl’s 25-8 University of Tennessee Volunteers, who entertained notions of being a No. 3 seed before being routed by Kentucky in the SEC Tournament semifinals, found themselves falling all the way to a No. 6 seed and will play 11th-seed San Diego State in Providence on Thursday. Two other Tennessee teams also made the tournament. Vanderbilt, 24-8, is a No. 4 seed and will play Murray State in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, while East Tennessee State, 20-14, figures to likely be a oneand-out, playing top-seeded Kentucky. The Orangemen, meanwhile, were ranked fourth of the four No. 1 seeds and sent West after losing early in the Big East tournament after center Arinze Onuaku injured his right quadriceps. Their road to the Final Four, set for April 3-5 in Indianapolis, will have to go through Salt Lake City. No team has lost its first game in a conference tournament and gone on to win the national title. “We’re proud to be a No. 1 seed,” Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said. “This team has worked extremely hard, been consistent all year. Obviously, the tournament is always going to be challenging. It’ll be challenging right off the bat.” America’s largest, three-week office pool starts getting sorted out Tuesday with an opening-round game between Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Winthrop. The tournament goes into full swing Thursday, with Kansas the No. 1 seed. The Big East led the field with eight teams, which tied its own record and is the third time the conference has put that many teams in the tournament. But winning the toughest conference’s regular-season title wasn’t the accomplishment it might have been for Syracuse. The Orangemen (28-4) lost to Georgetown in the Big East tournament quarterfinals. That pushed

3 Georgetown (23-10)

Wofford (26-8)

Marquette (22-11)

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6 Tennessee (25-8)

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Wisconsin (23-8)

Washington (24-9) 11

Providence, R.I. – March 18

San Jose, Calif. – March 18

Championship Game

14 Ohio (21-14)

Indianapolis 7 Oklahoma St. (22-10)

April 5

10 Georgia Tech (22-12) Milwaukee – March 19

New Mexico (29-4)

Montana (22-9)

Clemson (21-10)

Missouri (22-10)

Buffalo, N.Y. – March 19

2 Ohio St. (27-7)

NATIONAL CHAMPION

15 UC Sta. Barb. (20-9)

Indianapolis

West Virginia (27-6) 2 Morgan St. (27-9)

April 3

1 Syracuse (28-4)

Indianapolis April 3

16 Vermont (25-9) Buffalo, N.Y. – March 19

Duke (29-5)

Ark.-P.B./Winthrop

Jacksonville, Fla. – March 19

8 Gonzaga (26-6)

California (23-10)

9 Florida St. (22-9)

Louisville (20-12)

5 Butler (28-4)

Texas A&M (23-9)

Utah St. (27-7)

12 UTEP (26-6) San Jose, Calif. – March 18 4 Vanderbilt (24-8)

Spokane, Wash. – March 19

Salt Lake City

13 Murray St. (30-4)

Houston

Old Dominion (26-8) 11

Milwaukee – March 19

New Orleans, La. – March 18

3 Pittsburgh (24-8)

Baylor (25-7)

Sam Hou. St. (25-7) 14

14 Oakland (26-8)

Play-in-game

7 BYU (29-5)

Dayton, Ohio – March 16 Ark.-P.B. (17-15)

2 Kansas St. (26-7) 15 North Texas (24-8)

Notre Dame (23-11) 6

11 Minnesota (21-13)

Oklahoma City – March 18

Siena (27-6)

SOUTH

WEST 6 Xavier (24-8)

10 Florida (21-12)

Purdue (27-5)

Winthrop (19-3)

Richmond (26-8) Providence, R.I. – March 18 Villanova (24-7)

Saint Mary’s (26-5) 10 2

Robert Morris (23-11) 15 AP

them down, below Duke, which was expected to vie its NCAA-leading string of appearances snapped at 25 with West Virginia for the final 1M spot. years. <AP> No. NCAA BRACKET 031410: Bracket for the 2010 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship; 4c x 1/4 inches; 195.7helped mm x 184 vault mm; with related stories; CO; ETA Winning the conference 7tournament It will mark the8 p.m. first</AP> time since 1966 that all five Editor’s Note: It is mandatory to include all sources accompany this graphic when repurposing or editing publication Duke over Syracuse. ofthatthose big-name schools failed toit formake the tourna“Once again, we’re talking about the entire season,” ment. selection chairman Dan Guerrero said. “We place value According to the committee, Kansas (32-2) is the on that. Obviously, the big center for Syracuse got favorite to win its second national title in three years. banged up. That’s an issue to some degree.” Leading the Jayhawks in the Midwest Region are Before the committee even met, there was no ques- Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich, two key pieces in the tion there will be a new national champion. team’s 2008 title run. The Jayhawks earned the overall Defending titlist North Carolina was on a long list No. 1 seed based on an 18-1 record against Big 12 foes, of traditional powerhouses that didn’t receive spots which includes three wins over Kansas State, a team in in this year’s tournament. That list also included the mix for a top seed until falling to KU in the conferUCLA, Indiana, Connecticut and Arizona, which saw ence final Saturday.

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BRIEFS Sounds want downtown stadium

NASHVILLE (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The minor league Nashville Sounds baseball team is pushing for a new downtown ball park, three years after the a deal to build a facility fell apart. The Nashville Tennessean reports that the Triple-A teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new ownership have brought on Nashville real estate attorney Tom White, Seigenthaler Public Relations and Hastings Architecture, which already has renderings of a new ballpark to be located at the riverfront Thermal Transfer Plant site. The team currently plays in 32-year-old Greer Stadium, which underwent a renovation after MFP Baseball bought the Sounds in 2008. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous ownership had a $40 million deal for a new ball park in place in 2007, but that agreement fell apart.

Browns trade QB Brady Quinn

CLEVELAND (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Cleveland Browns have traded quarterback Brady Quinn to the Denver Broncos for fullback Peyton Hillis and a 2011 draft pick. The teams announced the trade Sunday and said the deal is pending physicals. Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s departure comes one day after the Browns agreed to terms with free agent Jake Delhomme on a two-year contract. Quinn went 3-9 in 12 starts for Cleveland, which acquired him in the first round of the 2007 draft.

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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jon Lester isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t making comparisons between his cancer battle four years ago and Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmorelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent brain diagnosis. Boston announced Saturday that the 19-year-old outfielder will have surgery Tuesday for a cavernous malformation in his brain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if you can compare what (I) went through to that,â&#x20AC;? Lester said Sunday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I mean youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about a brain, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little different situation. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely in a good organization as far as doctors and people thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take care of him. As far as that goes, we got a lot of good resources here.â&#x20AC;? Lester was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma in August 2006 during his first majorleague season. The pitcher has been cancer-free since his treatment that year. Westmoreland was recognized as the best prospect in the Red Sox system by Baseball America this offseason. A cavernous malformation is a cluster of abnormal or dilated blood vessels that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms can include bleeding in the brain, seizures and headaches.

Power wins IndyCar opener SAO PAULO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Will Power made a late overtaking move to take the lead from Ryan Hunter-Reay to win the rain-shortened IndyCar season opener on the streets of Sao Paulo on Sunday. The Australian passed the American with three laps to go, clinching the inaugural Sao Paulo Indy 300 for his second career victory. Power crossed the line 1.858 seconds ahead of Hunter-Reay when the race ended at the two-hour time limit with only 61 of the 75 scheduled laps completed. The race had to be redflagged near its halfway point after heavy rains made track conditions unsafe, marking another setback for the track which was initially being hailed as one of the highlights of the

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season but faced problems throughout the weekend. Danica Patrick lost control of her car as it started raining, finishing 15th. Power, whose other victory was last year in Edmonton, got out of his car and celebrated with the thousands of fans packing the grandstands of the stadium-like Sambadrome where the race took place.

and lost that game 81-75 in overtime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any person watching that game, how could you not be just absolutely amazed what these guys did against one of the most talented teams in the country?â&#x20AC;? Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had our opportunities to close it out. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the game. ... And I can promise you, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not one ounce left in them.â&#x20AC;? This time, the Bulldogs led 62-57 on Ravern Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3 with 2:28 left. That set up a furious finish to a game that had gone back and forth from the opening tip. Barry Stewart, a senior from nearby Shelbyville, Tenn., hit both free throws with 8.2 seconds left to push the Bulldogs â&#x20AC;&#x2122;lead to 64-61. He fouled out, sending Eric Bledsoe to the free throw line. He hit the first, missed the second and Wallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-point attempt was well short. But Cousins put it back, getting the shot off before the buzzer. Officials immediately signaled that the shot counted, and Wall and Cousins celebrated with their teammates piling on as if they had won. They finally went back to the bench while officials reviewed the play.

Ohio State tops Minnesota in Big 10 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Evan Turner didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need any lategame heroics on Sunday. When it appeared there was nothing more he could do to make his Big Ten tournament performance better, the junior had 31 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 5 Ohio State over Minnesota 90-61 on Sunday in the championship game. Turner hit a 37-foot shot at the buzzer to beat Michigan in the quarterfinals, then scored 12 of his 31 points after regulation in a double-overtime win over Illinois in the semifinals. On Sunday, he set the tournament record for points in a championship game.

who were trying to become the first team in tournament history to win four games in four days. Duke has won nine of the past 12 ACC tournaments and was in prime position to grab a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. Freshman Derrick Favors had 22 points and

11 rebounds to lead the Yellow Jackets, who were trying to become the lowest-seeded team to win the tournament. Georgia Tech fell behind 8-0 and trailed 52-41 after Scheyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-pointer with 6:19 to play. But the Yellow Jackets ran off nine straight points to get within 60-59 on Favorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Time never ran out seemed like,â&#x20AC;? Stewart said of the end of regulation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Longest 4.9 seconds of my life.â&#x20AC;? As the Bulldogs slumped and Kentucky celebrated, overtime seemed destined to go the Wildcatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; way. Even then, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy. Bledsoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jumper put them ahead to stay at 71-69 with 1:20 left, and Wallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone 3-pointer of the game pushed it to 74-71 with 26 seconds remaining. Cousins hit two free throws with 5 seconds to go that wound up the winning margin as Riley Benock hit a 3 just before the buzzer to start the celebration fans had been waiting for since Calipari was hired last spring. It was the first time since 1952 that the SEC championship had been decided by one point. Bledsoe, another member of Calipariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first recruiting class, finished with 18 points. Patrick Patterson had 15, and Cousins finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Johnson scored 20 points to lead Mississippi State. Jarvis Varnado added 18 and spent much of the overtime upset at the lack of foul calls as he tried to drive to the basket. Dee Bost had 16 points,

and Stewart added 11 points and 10 rebounds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get when you play against Kentucky,â&#x20AC;? Varnado said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got some big guys (Daniel) Orton, Patterson and Cousins.â&#x20AC;? Mississippi State came to this event for a second straight

dunk with 47.9 seconds left. But Scheyer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who was just 1 of 8 from behind the arc to that point â&#x20AC;&#x201D; lost Glen Rice Jr. around a screen and swished a 3 from the right side to push the lead back to four points. Then, after a driving basket from Iman Shumpert, Singler knocked down two free throws with 9 seconds left to make it a two-possession game and essentially seal the victory. It was fitting that Duke punctuated the game at the free throw line. The Blue Devils made 24 of 28 free throws, including 21 of 23 in the second half to offset a 6-of-22 (27 percent) shooting performance after the break and keep the Yellow Jackets in catch-up mode almost all game.

year knowing the best â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and likely only â&#x20AC;&#x201D; way of earning an NCAA tournament trip was by winning the automatic berth. The Bulldogs did it last year by winning four games in four days, and this season they had a bye to keep them even more rested for the final.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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.

MONDAY, MARCH 15 Women’s Bible Study

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tueDAY, MARCH 16 Crewettes

Sevier County Crewettes meet 7 p.m., Rescue Squad. 453-3861 or 453-8572.

Garlands of Grace Women’s Bible study: n Noon, Seymour Heights Christian Church, Chapman and Boyds Creek Highway n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn

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Angel Food orders: n 2-5 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 429-2508. n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245. n 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Kodak UMC, 2923 Bryan Road. 933-5996. Credit card and EBT orders may be submitted online at www.angelfoodministires.com. n 10-12:30 p.m., River Of Life Outreach, 110

Sevier County Republican Party meets 6 p.m., courthouse. 453-3882 or 3683833.

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Angel Food

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Sevier County Emergency Radio Service, 7:30 p.m., EOC office on Bruce Street.

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

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428-0746 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE This will serve as legal notice that a public hearing has been scheduled to receive any public comment on the matter of placing the C-4, Arterial Commercial Designation upon property on E. Mount Road (Property included in annexation Ordinance No. O-2010-002.) The public hearing will be Monday, April 5, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., in the Council Hall of the Sevierville Civic Center, 130 Gary R. Wade Boulevard, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862. Further information on this proposed abandonment and relocation may be obtained prior to the Public Hearing by contacting the Office of Planning & Development at Sevierville City Hall at 453-5504 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Lynn K. McClurg, City Recorder

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE This will serve as legal notice that a public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, April 5, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. at the Regular Meeting of the Sevierville Board of Mayor and Alderman, in the Council Hall of the Sevierville Civic Center, 130 Gary Wade Boulevard, Sevierville, Tennessee. These public hearings are to receive any public comment on the adoption of the Plan of Services for the proposed annexation area, and proposed Ordinance O-2010-002, (property on East Mount Road), which seeks to annex the identiﬁed are and to incorporate same within the corporate boundaries of the City of Sevierville, Tennessee. Further information on this annexation and plan-on-services may be obtained prior to the public hearing by contacting Sevierville City Hall at 453-5504 during regular ofﬁce hours, Monday through Friday. Copies of the Plan-of-Services are available at three location: the Sevierville Community Center (200 Gary Wade Blvd.), Sevierville City Hall (120 Gary Wade Blvd.) and the Sevierville Police Department (300 Gary Wade Blvd.) Lynn K. McClurg, City Recorder

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 February 25, 2008, by Michael B Hartsfield Sr and Cherrill Hartsfield to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 3027, Page 428, (“Deed of Trust”); 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, April 15, 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 Sixth (6th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Tract 3 of the Daniel H. Klug and Sol Maria Klug Property, as the same is shown on a plat of record in Map Book P34, at Page 265, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with a 40 foot right of way for ingress and egress over and across adjoining property, said easement being more particularly shown in Map Book P34, at Page 265 in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. This conveyance is subject to easements, restrictions, reservations, setbacks, notations of record in Map Book P34, at Page 265, in the said Register’s Office. Being the same property conveyed to Michael B. Hartsfield, Sr. and wife, Cherrill Hartsfield from Sol Maria Klug, single and Daniel H. Klug, single by deed of record in Book 2877, at Page 760, in the said Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2870 Indigo Lane, Sevierville, TN 37862 CURRENT OWNER(S): Michael B. Hartsfield Sr. and Cherrill Hartsfield 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 Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 221.1005872TN Web Site: www.jflegal.com <http://www.jflegal.com>

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Sevier County Sheriff’s Department is soliciting sealed bids for perishable and nonperishable food items to be used by the Sevier County Jails Food Service Department. Bids must be received at Sevier County Mayors Office, 125 Court Avenue, Suite 102E, Sevierville, TN, 37862 until 10 a.m., April 1, 2010 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bid packages, which include food classifications and bid procedures, may be obtained from June Parrott at the Sherriff’s Office, 106 W. Bruce Street, Sevierville, TN 37862, 865.453.4668 or Wayne Huskey at the Sevier County Jail, 137 Commerce Street, Sevierville, TN 37862, 865.453.4668. The Bidder’s name, address, bid opening time and the quotation "Sevier County Jail Food Bid" must be printed on the sealed opaque envelope containing the bid. Sevier County and Sevier County Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to accept or reject any/or all bids and to accept the bid deemed most favorable to the interest of Sevier County.

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Estate of JEAN ADELE BIRCHFIELD Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 23 day of FEB 2010,Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of JEAN ADELE BIRCHFIELD deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.

428-0746

issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.

This 24 day of February, 2010. (Signed) Ralph Huskey Ronnie Smith Co-Executors Estate of LYDIA MAPLES HUSKEY By:Jeffrey R. Murrell Attorney By: Joe Keener County Clerk

(Signed) John H. Fowler Executor Estate of JEAN ADELE BIRCHFIELD

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

By:none Attorney

Estate of JUANITA B. OWNBY

By: Joe Keener County Clerk

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LYDIA MAPLES HUSKEY

Notice is Hereby Given that on the 24 day of FEB 2010,Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of LYDIA MAPLES HUSKEY deceased, were

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Sale at public auction will be on M arch 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Earnest A. Dufau and Kathy Dufau, husband and wife, to Fidelity National Title Insurance Co., Trustee, on June 20, 2007 at Book Volume 2850, Page 71 conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: OneWest Bank, FSB 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 Fourth (4th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 46 of the East Gate Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Map Book 13, Pages 76 and 77, in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, to which map reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Street Address: 2321 Arch Rock Drive, Sevierville, TN 37876 Current Owner(s) of Property: Earnest A. Dufau and Kathy Dufau

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

Late of Sevier County, Tennessee

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Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the of FEB 24day 2010,Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of JUANITA B. OWNBY deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee.

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2321 Arch Rock Drive, Sevierville, TN 37876, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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. 10-001017

FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made by failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain Deed of Trust dated O ctober 29, 2002, executed by B urton A. Compton and Melissa G. Compton, husband and wife, recorded in B ook 1555, Page 616, Registerís Office for S evier County, Tennessee, and wherein the said B urton A. Compton and Melissa G. Compton, husband and wife, conveyed the property therein described to W illiam C. Ford, Trustee, to secure the indebtedness therein described, and the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust and note, and payment not having been made as demanded; and the undersigned, J oel E. Jordan, of 3326 Aspen Grove Drive #604, Franklin, Tennessee 37067, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of W illiam C. Ford, Trustee, said appointment being set forth in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, notice is hereby given that I, J oel E. Jordan, Substitute Trustee, having been requested so to do by the lawful owner of said indebtedness, will on W ednesday, March 31, 2010, at 11:00 A.M. the F ront door of the S evier County Courthouse, S evierville, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, free from equity of redemption, homestead and dower, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, the following described real estate in S evier County, Tennessee: SITUATE in the Fourth (4th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee and being all of LOT 9 of Dwight Allen Property, as the same appears in plat map of record in Map Book 30, Page 163 in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. SUBJECT to the restrictions, conditions, easements, map notations and all other issues of record in ROW Book 6 Page 226; Map Book 30, Page 163 both in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Burton A. Compton and wife, Melissa A. Compton by General Warranty Deed from Daniel E. Hanlon and wife, Melissa H. Hanlon, of record in Book 1555, Page 614, Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Included in this conveyance is a 2003 Buccaneer mobile home, Serial #BC03AL0132144BA. This is improved property known as: 2194 Mabels Lane Sevierville, TN 37862 The 2009 taxes are currently due and payable. The following person(s) or entity(ies) hold a Deed of Trust, lien or other encumbrance on the above described property: Beneficial Tennessee, Inc. Deed of Trust Book 2486, Page 419 Said sale is subject to any and all unpaid taxes and any other prior claims, liens, easements, set back lines and restrictions. 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. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER.

JOEL E. JORDAN Substitute Trustee STELTEMEIER & WESTBROOK, PLLC 3326 Aspen Grove Drive, #604 Franklin, Tennessee 37067

March 8, 15 & 22, 2010

March 1, 8 and 15, 2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on M arch 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Jay A. Lawrence and Sherry G. Lawrence, to Alliance Title Services, Inc., Trustee, on April 19, 2007 at Book Volume 2805, Page 312 conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP 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 First (1st) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: An unnumbered tract within the Settler s Trace Subdivision, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a calculated point in the approximate centerline of Matthews Branch Road, said point being approximately 0.9 miles southwest of the intersection of Rocky Flats Road and Matthews Branch Road, said point also being common corner to Lot 18, Settler’s Trace Subdivision; thence from said point of beginning and with the line of Lot 18, South 39 degrees 48 minutes 02 seconds East 238.89 feet to a calculated point at the edge of a dirt road, a common corner to Lot 17, Settler s Trace Subdivision; thence leaving the line of Lot 18 and with the line of Lot 17, South 29 degrees 54 minutes 00 seconds West 314.18 feet to a calculated point; thence South 64 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds West 206.70 feet to a calculated point at the intersection of Bobcat Ridge Way and said dirt road; thence North 84 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds West 150.12 feet to an iron pin set within the 50 foot right of way of Matthews Branch Road; thence North 17 degrees 05 minutes 03 seconds East 187.31 feet to a calculated point; thence North 28 degrees 35 minutes 03 seconds East 317.90 feet to a calculated point; thence North 61 degrees 50 minutes 03 seconds East 150.96 feet to the point of beginning. SUBJECT TO the 50 foot right of way of Matthews Branch Road. SUBJECT TO a right of way easement shown in Map Book 20, Page 81, in the Sevier County, Tennessee, Register’s Office. LOCATED UPON THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY is a 1995 Franklin/Rockwood manufactured home, Serial Number ALFRA3489752A/B, which is believed to be permanently affixed to said property. Street Address: 468 Bobcat Ridge Way, Cosby, TN 37722 Current Owner(s) of Property: Heirs of Jay A. Lawrence Other interested parties: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, assignee of Providian National Bank The street address of the above described property is believed to be 468 Bobcat Ridge Way, Cosby, TN 37722, 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. A 1995 FRANKLIN/ROCKWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME, SERIAL NUMBER ALFRA3489752A/B, IS BELIEVED TO BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE REAL PROPERTY. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER TO UNDERTAKE ANY AND ALL LEGAL STEPS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE TITLE TO SAID MOBILE HOME. 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. 09-016497 March 1, 8 and 15, 2010

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(or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.

SUE S. PARTON deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 24 day of February, 2010. (Signed) Patricia Compton Executrix Estate of JUANITA B. OWNBY By:none Attorney By: Joe Keener County Clerk

03-08-10 03-15-10

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 22 day of February, 2010. (Signed) Joel D. Parton Executor Estate of SUE S. PARTON By:none Attorney

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CARL D. PARK Late of Sevier County, Tennessee

Notice is Hereby Given that on the 24 day of FEB 2010,Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of CARL D. PARK deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee.

By: Joe Keener County Clerk

03-08-10 03-15-10

This is a notification of sale on March 31, 2010 at 8:00 AM for personal property belonging to: Walter/Leianne Smith Unit C-4 Joey Venable Unit 2 Ruben Villarreal Unit C-7 Michael McGill Unit G-19 Powder Springs Mini Storage, 2229 Douglas Dam Rd, Sevierville, TN 03/15/2010 03/16/2010 03/17/2010

Estate of CARL D. PARK

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SUE S. PARTON Late of Sevier County, Tennessee

Notice is Hereby Given that on the 22 day of FEB 2010,Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of

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All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

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110 SPECIAL NOTICES

107 LOST & FOUND

238 HOTEL/MOTEL

Caregiver with 15+ years exp. available for work. Excellent ref. Call 679-6796.

Front Desk Clerk Looking for friendly person with excellent people skills and some computer experience. Year round position w/benefits. Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends. Tree Tops Resort of Gatlinburg 865-436-6559

Dunkin Donuts is looking for friendly outgoing people to join our team. Interviews at 3422 Winfield Dunn Pkwy. Tues/Wed March 16-17 9am to 2 pm. G.C.A. Services Group is now hiring general cleaners for part time positions in the Catonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel/Catlettsburg areas. Work M-F, part time evenings, must pass background check and drug screening. Please call 588-8063 ext. 511 & leave name & number. EOE. HARDWORKING all around honest, reliable help needed to drive, dig, lift, paint and hustle. Entry level good advancement potential for exceptional performance. Call 429-1934 8-11 A.M. ONLY High end custom cabinet shop has 2 positions available: Installation & Laborer. Must have valid TN drivers license. Drug free environment. For further information call 429-4970 MonThurs 1-4 only Now hiring full time and part time HOUSEKEEPERS. Tree Tops Resort of Gatlinburg. 865436-6559. OPCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Needed. License a must or will train the right person. Top pay, best spots, signon bonus after 60 days. Call Vennessa 865-228-2825. Quality Control Earn up to $100 per day. Evaluate retail stores. Training provided. No experience required. 1-877-696-8561. 237 HEALTHCARE Needed part-time Weight Loss Counselor. 20-25 Hours per week with 6 hours clinic pay @ $14.45 per hour. Fax resume to 865-429-0247. 238 HOTEL/MOTEL Four Seasons Motor Lodge in Gatlinburg hiring 2nd Shift Desk Clerk. Apply in person.

Front Desk Clerk 3pm11pm shift. Must have 1 year exp. Apply in person 3709 Parkway, PF. 428-1299.

Dog found near Thorngrove Pike. 4282235.

110 SPECIAL NOTICES

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236 GENERAL

Now hiring Housekeeping. Apply in person Park Tower Inn, 201 Sharon Dr, Pigeon Forge. 240 JOBS WANTED Wanted: Gardens to till and small bush hog. 865-429-0523 or 865-712-0003 242 RESTAURANT Log Cabin Pancake House Gatlinburg accepting applications for Servers & Hostess. Apply in person Mon-Fri 7am-2pm. 327 Historic Nature Trail.

Now Hiring: All positions. Apply in person at: Blaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grill & Bar light #8 Gatlinburg, No Way Joseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Light #5, Gatlinburg, No Way Joseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Pigeon Forge Waldens Landing Mon-Fri 11:30am3pm 245 SALES Now Hiring Sales Associates. Basic computer skills necessary, must be able to work nights and weekends. Apply in person on Tues. or Wed. at Sweet Peas in Waldenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing, 2530 Parkway in Pigeon Forge.

500 MERCHANDISE

557 MISC. SALES RECONDITIONED TVS FOR SALE. Call Gene 3826894. 581 PETS Beautiful Lab Pups, Champion Petigree AKC black & chocolate. Males Females. 865-3886153. 586 FARMERS MARKET Hay for sale. 80 4x4 rolls. $5.00 per roll. 5 roll minimum. Call 453-4285. 589 FURNITURE

NEW YEARS SPECIAL 2 new recliners $398 Cagles Furniture & Appliances 2364B Pittman Center Rd.

Elderly Caregivers. Experienced w/references. 865-5776691 or 681-4302. 356 STORAGE BUILDINGS

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

429-2962

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Office 1 block off Parkway. $475 mo. S. Boulevard Way. 933-6544

Affordable Housing in Gatlinburg

$495 mth. Water/Sewer incl. Great mtn views from patio. 908-2062.

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

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

436-4471 or 621-2941

610 DUPLEX FOR RENT

ROOMS FOR RENT Weekly Low Rates $110.00 + tax 436-5179

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680-4290 or 428-1297

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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

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693 ROOMS FOR RENT

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

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

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PIGEON FORGE luxury condo 2BR/2BA all extras

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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236 GENERAL Activities Assistant Large resort looking for person who is active, friendly, and enjoys working with people to help with Activities program. Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends. Tree Tops Resort of Gatlinburg 865-436-6559

693 ROOMS FOR RENT

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605 BUSINESS RENTALS

307 CHILDCARE

605 BUSINESS RENTALS

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 28, 2007, by Lina A. Rivera to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under book 2939, Page 636, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deed of Trustâ&#x20AC;?); and WHEREAS, Suntrust Mortgage Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owner and Holderâ&#x20AC;?), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Registers 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, April 15, 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: Lying and being in the SEVENTEENTH CIVIL DISTRICT of Sevier County, Tennessee, described as follows: Being Lot No. 10 of White Oak Lodge and Resort, a plat of which appears at Plat Book LM8, page 35, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Lina Rivera, by virtue of a deed dated October 3, 2007, from White Oak Lodge and Resort, LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company, of record in Book 2939, page 633, Registers Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. This conveyance is made expressly subject to the restrictive covenants, limitations, and conditions for White Oak Lodge and Resort contained in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for White Oak Lodge and Resort dated April 16, 2007, of record at Book 2797, page 351, et seq. Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee; Affidavit of record at Book 2818, page 524, said Register s Office; and to building set-back lines, utility easements, and other matters as appear on the plat of record at Plat Book LM8, page 35, said Registers Office; and to all restrictions and matters of record in the following instruments of record in said Register s Office, to wit: Deed Book 643, page 87; Deed Book 647, page 30; Deed Book 658, page 334; LM Book 2, page 50; Plat Book 28, page 30; and to all easements of record. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 139 Wite Oak Resort Way Gatlinburg, TN 37738

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CURRENT OWNER(S): Lina A. Rivera 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 rxk Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 221.1005873TN March 15, 22 & 29, 2010

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696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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697 CONDO RENTALS Large 2BR, fully furn. luxury Condo in Gatlinburg on Cobbly Nob Golf Course. 2.5 BA, jacuzzi, FP, $750/mo Call 654-9490.

2BR 2BA trailer $600 mth, 1st & last required. Absolutely no pets! 429-4574 or 453-8243.

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BR/1.5 BA Sev. Clean, patio, partly furn. $475 to $625 + dep. 453-5079.

2BR Apartments for Rent $475, $500 & $550 a month. 908-7805 or 3681327. APT FOR RENT IN KODAK: Deposit Call Barbara 865368-5338 Apt for Rent. 2 BDRPigeon Forge Move in Special 865-748-0721. CROSSCREEK 2BR/1.5BA $545 2BR/2BA Large Garden apartment $570.00 to $580.00 865-429-4470

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3BR/2BA w/garage, + bonus room. In Kodak. $950/mo. + dep. 865-748-2684

Nice 2BR mobile home 10 miles East of Gat. No pets! 865430-9671 or 865228-7533 699 HOME RENTALS $550 to $950+. Wanda Galli Realty Exec. 680-5119 or 7744307.

1100 Sq. Ft. House. 1BR + loft. Beautiful view near Pigeon Forge. $825/mo., $500 deposit. 865-6966900.

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A great location. 2 blocks off Parkway near Walmart. 2BR/2BA w/carport, w/d & water furn. Approx. 1400 SF, non-smoking environment. No pets please. $750 month. Year lease. Call 865-453-5396. Beautiful 2BR Furn. Log Cabin for residential rent. Located between Gat. & P.F. $750 month. Days: 423-2461500, Nights: 423349-0222.

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FULLY FURNISHED 1440sf HOUSE 4 min from Walden's Landing off Wears Valley Rd convenient to all the back roads. Cedar cottage, picturesque views from covered deck with hot tub. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan. Fully furnished with cabin decor. Huge master suite with corner Jacuzzi, queen bed, and fireplace. Knotty pine walls and hardwood floors in main area. (Propane heat, central air, Comcast broadband available. Maid service available.) Sorry, no smokers, cats, or large dogs. $900 and worth it. 865-862-8769. Pics at cabin.hotslap.com

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For sale or lease. Possible owner finance. Near Dollywood 4BR 3BA 321-695-6161. New 3 bd, 2 ba, basement rancher, 2 cg, beautiful mtn views! $159,900. O/A.865.599.2886. 720 LAKE & RESORT PROPERTY Campsites near Douglas Lake. All hookups. $275 mth 382-7781 or 9335894.

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CURRENT OWNER(S): Carlos Ortiz and Natalia Ortiz 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.

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WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on November 2, 2007, by Carlos Ortiz and Natalia Ortiz to Larry A Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 2590, Page 564, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deed of Trustâ&#x20AC;?); and WHEREAS, Suntrust Mortgage Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owner and Holderâ&#x20AC;?), 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, April 8, 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 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 409 Forrest Springs Drive, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Situate in the Eleventh (11th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and within the corporate limits of the City of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and being all of Lot 8, of FOREST SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT, SECTION ONE, as the same appears in the plat map of record in Map Book 14, page 37, in the Register s Office for Sevier county, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Subject to the restrictions, conditions, easements, map notations, and all other issues of record in Misc. Book 32, page 154, as amended in Misc. Book 360, page 723, and Misc. Book 361, page 300, and all notations appearing on plat of record in Map Book 14, page 37, Sevier County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Carlos Ortiz and wife, Natalia Ortiz, by Quit Claim Deed from Smoky Mountain Investments, LLC, a Louisiana Limited Liability Company, with Natalia Ortiz being owner of 45% and Carlos L. Ortiz being owner of 55% dated October 5, 2007, recorded in Book 2931, page 310, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. FURTHER REFERENCE ALSO BEING the same property conveyed to Smoky Mountains Investments, LLC, a Louisiana Limited Liability Company by Warranty Deed from Eagle Cove Development, LLC, a Tennessee Limited Liability Company, by and through its Member and authorized signatory, Tom Malone, by the amendment to the corrected Artivles or Organization of Eagle Cove Development, LLC, dated December 12, 2002, dated March 26, 2004, recorded April 02, 2004, in Book 1944, page 129, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The above description is the same as found in prior deed of record as a boundary line survey was not done at the time of this conveyance.

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Dear Annie: Six years ago, my sister’s exboyfriend found out I was divorced. He called and invited me for a drink. I accepted with some reluctance, as I didn’t think my sister would approve, but I needed some lighthearted company after the dark days surrounding the end of my marriage. “Jim” and I had a nice time and began seeing each other. My sister dated Jim for eight years before they split up. At the time I began seeing him, she had been happily married to a wonderful man for quite a few years. After Jim and I had been dating for a couple of weeks, I tried to tell my sister, but she immediately shut me up and refused to discuss it. I wrote an e-mail explaining the situation and my feelings, but she didn’t reply. Jim, along with my sister’s friends and relatives, all agreed she would get over it in time, but she hasn’t. She has not spoken to me in six years. I have sent her Christmas cards, get-well cards, etc. One birthday card came back marked “Return to Sender.” My father once asked her why she had a problem with me, and she told him she didn’t. Annie, why can’t she get over this? -- Crying in California Dear Crying: We suspect that while your sister was dating Jim, she thought he had “a thing” for you. (And if she didn’t then, she certainly does now.) There is the additional possibility that she might not be able to deal with seeing him at family functions. Her refusal to deal with it shows a lack of maturity, and she may not want to

consider that she is also jealous. However, you knew dating her ex was going to cause a problem and you did it anyway. Try apologizing for your lack of sensitivity. Tell her you miss her, and ask for another chance. You might also see if a family member can intercede on your behalf and broker a truce. Dear Annie: My brother and sister, both in their 60s, have decided to move into a small apartment together. I find this inappropriate, and I told my brother it doesn’t look right. He disagreed. Am I wrong? -- Bad Move Dear Bad Move: Many siblings who are single choose to live together in order to share expenses with someone they are comfortable with. We assume they aren’t sharing a bedroom, so unless something else is going on, we wouldn’t worry about it. It only becomes a problem if one sibling becomes involved with a person who objects. At that point, they can rethink the arrangement. Dear Annie: You told “Tennessee” to let sleeping dogs lie when it came to getting a DNA sample from a grown daughter he suspected wasn’t his. I was adopted as a baby and couldn’t find peace until I located my birth parents. “Tennessee” is already being eaten up by this secret, or he wouldn’t have written you. And if the difference in appear-

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