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■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 76 ■ March 17, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents

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Golf official Randolph investigated

Rock slide repairs

INSIDE

5Tiger’s return It’s official: Woods will be back for The Masters

By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

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5New twist at basic training Army drops bayonets, bust abs in revamp of regimen Nation, Page A16

Entertainment

Celebrities in the news

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Oscar winner Kate Winslet splits with husband of 7 years Page A6

Weather Today Mostly Cloudy High: 56°

Tonight Scattered Showers Low: 40° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Trula Yarberry, 95 Shirley Shults, 78 Columbus Teaster, 84 Mary Barfield, 59 Iva Campbell DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A3 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-11 Classifieds . . . . . . A11-14 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A15 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A15 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . A16 World . . . . . . . . . . . . A16

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

A crew of Blalock & Sons work to put up cast cement panels over the retaining wall on The Spur on Tuesday. The second phase of the rock slide project is moving along with crews giving the wall the appearance of stone masonry.

SEVIERVILLE — Director of Golf Faye Randolph was placed on paid administrative leave Tuesday, and the city has started an investigation into allegations Randolph she mishandled funds at Eagle’s Landing, the city’s golf course. City Administrator Steve Hendrix confirmed Tuesday afternoon that he had placed Randolph on leave, as well as taking her keys to city property and changing locks to doors she had access to. “I can confirm the golf director has been placed on administrative leave pending the completion of an investigation, and it’s regarding some possible financial improprieties,” Hendrix said.

Hendrix said the city became aware of possible misconduct by Randolph within the last month. Police Chief Don Myers first approached Hendrix after learning of allegations, and Hendrix ordered the police to open an investigation. No other employees are currently under scrutiny as part of the investigation, Hendrix added. Once officials confirmed there was a need for a full investigation, they asked District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn to have the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation take over. “I have been asked by the city of Sevierville to request a TBI investigation into this matter and ... actually right now I’m in the process of doing that,” Dunn said Tuesday. “As soon as they have an officer available, they’ll do that. This is a matter we’re interested in, and we’ll be looking into it.” He cautioned that the investigation could take See randolph, Page A4

Commission again denies Watson request By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — The County Commission once again Monday evening told Commissioner Arlie “Max” Watson they don’t plan to hold a work session during an upcoming motions hearing in a lawsuit that Watson and a group he’s associated with filed against the commission. Watson submitted a resolution to the Steering Committee, which sets the agenda for the commission’s monthly session, asking that

the group be called into a workshop at the court proceeding. After that effort failed to find any support, Watson brought the matter up again during Monday’s monthly meeting, though his request to add the matter to the agenda again fell far short, with only he and Commissioner Jimbo Conner, whose mother Peggy Marshall is also a member of the activist group, voting for it. Watson said the motion to add the item to the agenda, for which Conner provided the second, was just a “last attempt” to get the commission to change its mind. The

whole push, he maintained, was spurred by a request he made several years ago for a workshop on the state’s open meetings law following legal action that found officials in Knox County broke those rules. “In 2007, I asked for a workshop on the Sunshine Law,” Watson said, referencing the colloquial name for the regulations. “I have yet to get that workshop. I can see no reason whatsoever we couldn’t all come together for this hearing. Basically it would satisfy me as to a workshop. It would be in everybody’s best interests to learn a little about

the Sunshine Law.” Watson and the Public Spirited Citizens of Sevier County have filed a suit claiming, among other things, phone records that show commissioners and County Mayor Larry Waters speak outside the monthly sessions are proof they’re colluding on votes outside the public forum. The county officials have denied the suggestion and are asking that the suit be dismissed, with that motion set for consideration during the March 26 hearing Watson See watson, Page A4

Mark ‘Miracle’ Miller recounts scary ordeal By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — For all his professional life, Pigeon Forge Public Works Director Mark Miller’s business cards have borne two of the letter M — one for his first and the other for his last name. Now, though, it might be appropriate to add another – for miracle. Miller was all but given up for dead after a tree came tumbling down the mountainside at the site of a rockslide on the Spur Jan. 25 and landed squarely atop his head, sending him crashing to the pavement unconscious and with an inches-long gash in his scalp. See miller, Page A5

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Pigeon Forge Public Works Director Mark Miller talks about the rockslide accident from his office, surrounded by pictures of family and friends and prayer cards he received.

County schools follow first lady’s health initiative By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer First lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign strives to solve the epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation, something on which Sevier County Schools already have a good start. Some of the initiative’s goals include making healthy foods more affordable for families; prompting legislation to examine free and reduced lunch

and make it available for more students; setting higher standards for school lunches; and increasing physical activity. “It’s something we certainly support,” said Don Best, Sevier County Schools health coordinator. “We’ve been working on physical activity intensely for two years now. We’re meeting the state guideline of 90 minutes per week, and some Sevier County schools have been able to work in more.”

Best said that included incorporating exercise into lesson plans (eight arm stretches for the answer “eight,” for example) and “lots of walking.” Programs such as “Girls on the Run,” which promotes exercise and self-esteem to young women, have been a success, as well as Club FIT (Fitness, Intelligence, Talent) programs that invite parents to participate with their children. “We’re trying to change the perception of what

their lifestyle should be like after school,” Best said. “When we started Coordinated School Health (established by the Tennessee Department of Education to improve students’ health outcomes), the obesity rate had tripled, and we were just trying to level off. In the 2008-2009 school year, we were not only able to level off, but to come down 1.9 percent.” Seventy-two percent of county schools have

eliminated sugary snacks and drinks from vending machines and activities (state law requires that carbonated drinks be banned from schools in grades K-8). Each school has a “healthy team,” and staff wellness checks are performed to be good examples for students. “We’re trying to involve all teachers in teaching health,” Best said. “You can talk about good See health, Page A5

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Bradley Lowe running for county mayor as independent Submitted report Bradley K. Lowe, 48, has announced his candidacy for Sevier County Mayor. He is running as an independent in the Aug. 5 general election. “In 1992, I had the opportunity to return to Tennessee from an assignment with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in New Orleans, La., due to my mother’s terminal state. When selecting a home, I knew that I wanted to live in Sevier County because it was the halfway point for work and our family’s farm in Greene County. Both locations held one thing in common: an incredible view of our beloved Smokies.

“Before my injury causing my retirement from DEA, I never really thought much about the operations of Sevier County government. However, Lowe two years ago I was asked to come out of retirement and run for the office of sheriff. This experience opened my eyes to the world of politics. “During that election, many rumors of my faith, health and abilities were the subject of much vile gossip, but more importantly I was given a clear understanding of how much the system needed an overhaul from within. This is

why I am running for the office of mayor. “Additionally, I chose to run as an independent because I wanted every citizen to feel that this office is not just for one party. If elected to this position, there are five critical areas that I would like to change: countywide Civil Service, centralized accounting, term limits, lower or maintain current property taxes with no wheel tax, and review of all government operations to ensure streamlined operations. “Sevier County is operated on the backs and hard work of its taxpayers. I pledge that their money will be accounted for to the penny. Together we can make a difference.�

County clerk faces charges by partner By STAN VOIT Editor Sevier County Clerk Joe Keener II is the target of a complaint filed in Cocke County by his business partner, who alleges income from the sale of properties was mishandled by Keener. William Marvin Keys Jr. of Newport filed the complaint against Keener Keener in Cocke County Chancery Court. Keener and Keys are 50-50 partners in K&K Properties, which the civil action says was formed in 2004 to purchase and develop land. The litigation says that from Jan. 1, 2007, through Dec. 31, 2009, gross income from the sale of properties totaled $2,385,000. All money was “entrusted� to Keener to be deposited into the

K&K account, the litigation says. Keys accused Keener of co-mingling personal and partnership funds, opening a second account on which Keys was not a signatory, forging Keys’ signature on financial documents and deeds, kiting checks between various accounts, not providing Keys any accounting of the partnership’s transactions since 2007, paying personal bills with partnership money and other actions. Keener said Tuesday he and Keys are working things out. He said the partnership still exists. Keener declined to discuss specific allegations in Keys’ lawsuit. Keys is asking the court to require Keener to provide a full and detailed accounting of the money and other financial information. Keys also is asking the clerk and master to do an accounting of the money, and he wants the court to order Keys to be paid any money owed him. n svoit@themountainpress.com

arrests Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed within this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

The intake reports supplied by the jail contianed incorrection information. Adam Daniel Crozier was charged March 12, 20010 with statutory rape. He was being held in lieu of $25,000 bond. u Gentle Dean Arthur, 52, of 531 Indian Knob Circle in Pigeon Forge, was charged March 14 with stalking. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Wesley Morgan Babcock, 39, of Knoxville, was charged March 14 with a second count of DUI, violation of implied consent law and financial responsibility law. He was released on $5,000 bond. u Paul Anthony Beard, 32, of 401 High St. Apt. 6 in Sevierville, was charged March 13 with driving while revoked and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on $1,000 bond. u Anthony Wayne Copeland, 19, of 302 Happy Trails Way in Sevierville, was charged March 13 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held. u Spencer James Ferrenberg, 26, of 2333 Casey Branch Road in Gatlinburg, was charged March 13 with theft of property. He was released. u Donald Kyle Hutchinson, 24, of 337 Porterfield Gap Road in Seymour, was charged March 13 with theft. He was being held in lieu of $20,000 bond. u Julius Amberg Knigge, 54, 1111 Wears Valley Road in Pigeon Forge, was charged March 12 with public intoxication. He was being held. u Rolando Banzn Lopez, 49, of 1208 Allensville Road in Sevierville, was charged March 14 with a circuit court warrant. He was being held. u Latoya Annastaycia McKoy, 22, of 1293 Old Newport Highway #1206 in Sevierville, was charged March 14 with theft forgery (credit card) and forgery. She was being held in lieu of $1,000 bond. u Keila Danielle McLain, 20, of 372 Fallen Oak Circle in Seymour, was charged March 13 with theft. She was being held in lieu of $500 bond. u Samantha Painter, 23,

of Knoxville, was charged March 13 with possession of a schedule III substance. She was being held in lieu of $10,000 bond. u Danny Jack Pemberton, 34, of 1431 Allensville Road in Sevierville, was charged March 13 with public intoxication. He was being held in lieu of $250 bond. u James Robert Reidnaurer, 21, of Greenville, Tenn., was charged March 13 with domestic violence assault. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Brittany D. Rice, 19, of Asheville, N.C., was charged March 15 with aggravated domestic assault. She was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Robert Dean Schooner, 39, of 225 Central Ave. Apt. 5 in Sevierville, was charged March 15 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held in lieu of $1,270.75 bond. u Verlon Dusty Spurgeon, 25, of 3506 Cosey Way in Sevierville, was charged March 14 with possession of a schedule IV substance, possession of a schedule IV substance and driving on a suspended license. He was released on $50,000 bond. u Tommy Joseph Townsend, 27, of 203 County Line Road in Seymour, was charged march 14 with driving on a suspended license. He was being held in lieu of $1,500 bond. u Bryan James Ussery, 31, of 1944 Red Bud View Road

in Sevierville, was charged March 14 with carrying a weapon while under the influence, possession of a schedule IV substance, theft, unlawful drug paraphernalia use and activities and public intoxication. He was released on $10,000 bond. u Justin Campbell Wallis, 32, of Pigeon Forge was charged March 15 with a fifth count of DUI and violation of implied consent law. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u David Wesley Brown, 26, of Morristown, was charged March 15 with a child support warrant from circuit court. He was being held in lieu of $1,380 bond. u Rickey Edwin Campbell, 50, of 206 Seaton Drive Apt. 1 in Gatlinburg, was charged March 16 with driving on a suspended license. He was released . u Michael Henry Cole, 34, of Morristown, was charged March 15 with theft of property and criminal impersonation. He was being held. u Robert Dean Corbin, 38, of Newport, was charged March 15 with violation of probation He was released on $1,000 bond. u Jerri Anita Culbertson, 35, of 1480 Broadview Circle in Sevierville, was charged March 15 with a third violation of probation. She was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Steven Paul Kelly, 48, of Dandridge, was charge March 15 wit theft of property

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worth $10,000 to $50,000. He was being held in lieu of $20,000 bond. u Jennifer Lee Lovegrove, 28, of 155 Zion Hill church Road Lot 2 in Sevierville, was charged March 15 with violation of pre-trial release bond conditions. She was being held. u Ronald Lee Mason, 36, of 345 Happy Trails Way in Sevierville, was charged March 15 with aggravated burglary. He was being held. u Robert Lynn McCarter, 36, of 1146 Powder Mill Road in Sevierville, was charged March 15 with habitual motor vehicle offender. He was being held in lieu of $5,000 bond. u Nathan Lennon McCollum, 27, of 760 Sharp Hollow Road in Sevierville, was charged March 15 with theft of property worth $1,000 to $10,000. He was being held in lieu of $10,000 bond. u Diana Lynn McGraw, 36, of 918 E. Parkway in Gatlinburg, was charged March 15 with possession of a schedule II substance and violation of probation. She was being held in lieu of $31,000 bond. u Joshua Kyle Noland, 24, of 1530 Patricia Hunt in Sevierville, was charged March 15 with violation of

probation. She was being held. u Joshua Todd Ogle, 34, of 1573 Walt Price Road in Sevierville, was charged March 15 with violation of probation. He was released. u Christine Ann Stark, 23, of 260 Riverview Valley Court Apt. 2 in Sevierville, was

charged March 15 with violation of probation. She was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Kevin Lee Warren, 23, of 1528 Church Shiloh Road in Seymour, was charged March 16 with domestic violence assault. He was being held.

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wednesday, mar. 17 First Presbyterian

Traditional Lent Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 24, First Presbyterian Church Sevierville, featuring music. prayer and message. Offering collected will go to help Haiti. 4532971.

Middle Creek UMC

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

thursday, mar. 18 ABWA

American Business Women’s Association meets for networking 6 p.m. with dinner meeting to follow. Cost $13. Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge. RSVP 9334048 www.abwasevier.org.

Care Center Banquet

Women’s Care Center 20-year anniversary banquet 6 p.m. at Wood Grill Buffet, Pigeon Forge. $25. Tickets at the door or call 428-4673.

Radio Service

Sevier County Emergency Radio Service meets at 7:30 p.m., EOC office on Bruce Street. 429-2422. www.freewebs.com/aresradio.

Hot Meals

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

Women’s Bible Study

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

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

Alzheimer’s Support

Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 3 p.m., Wellington Place. New meeting date. 774-2221.

DAR

Great Smokies Chapter of DAR meets 10:30 a.m., Pigeon Forge Library. Discussion of plans for Dolly Parade scheduled. 774-2236.

friday, mar. 19 Church Singing

Waldens Creek Missionary Baptist Church singing 7 p.m.

Forge Cheerleading

Pigeon Forge Little League cheerleader sign-ups 5 to 7 p.m. at high school. Birth certificate required. $75. 253-4910.

Saturday, March 20 Consignment Sale

Annual children’s consignment sale at Seymour Community Christian School 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 640-4016.

Cougar Sign-Ups

Cougar football and cheerleading sign-ups 10 a.m.-noon today; 6-8 p.m. March 25, Northview Middle football field. 3881618.

GHYAA Sign-ups

Gatlinburg Highlanders Youth Athletic Assn. football/cheerleader signups 10 a.m.-noon, Community Center. Birth certificate required. 705-3330 football. 548-4132 cheerleading. Ages 5-11.

USD 1812

Thomas Ogle chapter of USD 1812 meets 2 p.m., Sevier County Library. Program: Discussion of 100th Tennessee State council.

Fire Department Auction

Sevier County Fire Department auction scheduled for today has been canceled. It will be held 5:30 p.m. April 24 at the Fire Department Station 2, 2659 Old Newport Highway. Matt Henderson, 604-5309.

sunday, mar. 21

Gun Carry Permit

Handgun carry permit class 8:30 a.m., Dandridge Police Department. Register by calling (865) 397-8862 ext. 26, or 356-7423.

Angel Food

Angel Food pick-up: n 8-11 a.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 429-2508. n 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245. n 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Basic Life Ministries, formerly TFH. 139 Bruce St., 286-9784, 256-7129. n 10-noon, River Of Life Outreach, 110 Simmons Road, Seymour. 679-6796.

Oratory Contest

Registration deadline for Sevier County Right To Life oratory contest for high school students, April 1. Contest April 15. 654-7685.

Pool Closing

Sevierville Community Center pool closed today and Sunday for open swim. Pool available to lap swimmers in two lanes, and will reopen on Monday. 453-5441.

Historical Society

Historical Society meets 2 p.m. at the courthouse.

Sunday Night Alive

Gatlinburg First UMC, 6 p.m., fellowship of contemporary music and worship followed by a hot meal. 436-4691.

RFL Luncheon

Wears Valley UMC Relay for Life team soup/salad lunch 12:30-2:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. $10 adults, $5 children under 12. Homemade soups, salad, breads, desserts.

Baptist Revival

Revival with John Ownby and Shannon Coleman, 6 p.m., Fellowship Baptist Church in Sevierville. 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday.

monday, mar. 22 Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace Women’s Bible study: n Noon, Seymour Heights Christian Church, Chapman and Boyds Creek Highway

Bobby King announces he’ll run for school board Submitted report Bobby C. (Clark) King has announced his candidacy for Sevier County School Board, District 1, in the May 4 election. King has been married for 27 years to Mary Kay Cox King, both lifelong residents of Gatlinburg. They have two children, Hannah 16, a junior at Gatlinburg-Pittman, and Will, an eighth-grader at Pi Beta Phi. “The topic of separation of church and state that is being discussed now has become a political issue. Why is it that we teach our children about the Constitution? Did our leader take oaths to keep, preserve and defend that document? Why is it that the actions of our leaders are not following the guidelines we teach our children in school? “These are hard questions. However, they get even harder when you talk to any of our school children who are studying the principles of establishment. Those young people are now just learning of the foundation of our nation. “When our very leaders who take an oath, stand in defiance of that oath, what are we telling our children? I think if we do not keep the principles that have long enabled us to be a nation of all people, we are telling them that even a man’s oath before God is not binding. “What I have seen happen in the last few

days is frightening to me: Leaders who turn to religion to validate themselves in a political arena. I want all to know, I am a sinner. But for a wonderful gift, given freely over 2,000 years ago, I would surely perish in sin. “Even so, if I am elected to the School Board, I will not force my religious views upon anyone; I will keep my oath. I will serve all equally

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of golf, she helped oversee the expansion of the golf course as part of the Central Business Improvement District. The course was first set to add another nine holes, then eventually plans called for the city to add a full second course and build a clubhouse. The city recently reviewed findings from an internal audit of the 2008 fiscal year, which included notes that the golf course should “implement appropriate inventory control and reconcile and adjust the general ledger control account for inventory to monthly perpetual inventory reports.� It also noted a golf course employee potentially should have been classified as a contractor. The city and Public Building Authority addressed both concerns after the audit, and Hendrix said the audit did not lead to the current investigation. As part of the response to the audit, Hendrix placed Bob Moncrief, finance director for the Events Center, in charge of golf course finances. That was done, Hendrix said, to consolidate the golf course’s finances with other money that is overseen by the PBA. The PBA took charge of the golf course as part of the CBID.

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several months. Randolph could not be reached Tuesday for comment; she apparently does not have a published phone number in her name. Hendrix declined to reveal how the investigation first started, noting it is still just in its initial stages. “I would rather not say because it’s part of an ongoing investigation,� he said. “It wouldn’t be appropriate to say at this time.� Hendrix categorized the investigation as fast-moving, saying that once the initial information came to light and detectives started looking into it, they began finding additional evidence that created concern. When it became clear the allegations required a fullscale investigation, Hendrix said he asked Dunn to have TBI take over “to ensure the integrity of the investigation.� Randolph has been the city’s director of golf for several years. She was hired in that capacity under the administration of Hendrix’s predecessor, Doug Bishop, who died unexpectedly in 2008. She had been working at the golf course before that, Hendrix said. During her time as director

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motions, not the actual merits of the case, during the hearing. With that said, 21 commissioners voted against Watson and Conner, killing the request to add the matter to the agenda. During the session, the group did vote to approve: n Rezoning a parcel at 314 New Center Road owned by David Connell from R-1 (rural residential) to R-2M (mediumdensity residential) for a triplex or quadraplex n Rezoning a portion of a parcel at 2474 Boyds Creek Highway owned by Yes Companies LLC from A-1 (agricultural) to C-2 (general commercial) for a Dollar General store n Proclamations recognizing the schools in Seymour for their efforts in winning $100,000 in a recent nationwide U.S. Cellular contest n A resolution to appoint Pigeon Forge Police Chief Jack Baldwin, Sevierville Police Chief Don Myers and Gatlinburg Police Chief Randy Brackins to serve four-year terms on the E911 Board of Directors n Authorizing Community Development Partners LLC to apply for and administer the HOME Program for the county n Authorizing the county mayor to sign the HOME application n A resolution declaring old Z TRON radio consoles at the Sheriff’s Department surplus county property ready for sale by sealed bids.

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wants the whole commission to attend. The group has had other similar lawsuits that have already been tossed out by the court. In each, as a member of both the activist organization and the commission, Watson has filed suit against himself. The discussion of Watson’s motion brought out an exchange between him and Commissioner Ben Clabo that elicited laughter from several in the audience. After stating he still doesn’t understand why Watson has sued himself and the rest of the group, Clabo asked why the hearing would be held in a Blount County Chancery Court session. “I don’t know, I didn’t make that decision,� Watson answered. “But you know the attorney who did, Max,� Clabo countered. Clabo also prompted Waters to restate the opinion of the attorney representing the county in the matter, a position Waters gave to the Steering Committee as it considered Watson’s request. Waters told the group the lawyer has advised him it wouldn’t be wise to call the group into session at the hearing, not only because a court proceeding isn’t the proper forum for a government meeting, but also because the judge will only be considering

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obituaries

In Memoriam

Shirley Bruce Shults

In Memoriam

Trula Mae Cardwell Yarberry Trula Mae Cardwell Yarberry, age 95 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010. She was a member of New Prospect Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her husband W.L. Yarberry Sr., parents Robert and Molly Conner Cardwell, brothers and sistersin-law Clyde and Irene Cardwell, Leonard and Alma Cardwell, John and Johnnie Cardwell, and Wayne and Ruth Cardwell, and sisters and brothers-in-law Buna and David Butler and Babe and Homer Ogle. Survivors include her son, W.L. Yarberry, Jr. and wife Katrinka A. Yarberry; granddaughter, Krishna Ann Dossett and husband Chad; great-grandchildren, Tyson and Eliza Dossett; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend. Robert Moore. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Sevier County Humane Society, P.O. Box 976, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868, or American Council of the Blind, 2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 650, Arlington, VA 22201. The family will receive friends 10-11 a.m. Friday with a memorial service beginning at 11 a.m. at New Prospect Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. Graveside service and inurnment 2 p.m. Friday in Shiloh Cemetery. Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Shirley Bruce Shults, age 78 of Sevierville, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010. He was born in the Elkmont community of The Great Smoky Mountains. He was a member of Oldhams Creek Baptist Church where he served as deacon and was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Army. Shirley was preceded in death by his parents Bedford and Relda Brackins Shults, brother and sister-in-law Carl and Dorothy Shults, brothers Ralph and Harold Shults, brother-in-law and sister-inlaw Howard and Vera Wilson, and sisters-in-law Ruby Wilson Trentham, Irene Wilson Bailey, Kate Wilson, and Eula Wilson. Survivors: wife, Christine Wilson Shults; children, Rodney Shults and wife Evelyn, Alvin Shults and wife Sandy, Randy Shults and wife Stephanie, Shirley Botkin and husband David, Artie Shults and wife Michelle; grandchildren, Ashley and Eric Ownby, Alex Botkin, Mary Shults, Chelsea Botkin, Amber, Nicolas, Megan, Tucker, and Jeremy Shults; great-grandchildren, Kasper, Noah, and Cayden Ownby, Zaria Chandler; sister, Jewell Crick; sisterin-law, Faye Shults; brothers-in-law and sisters-inlaw, Clarence Wilson, Jack Bailey, Earl and Hazel Wilson, Sue and Alvin Ogle, Dee Wilson, Linda Ray; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service 7 p.m. Thursday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Dee Wilson and Rev. Mike Beck officiating. Interment 10 a.m. Friday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens with military honors provided by American Legions Post 104. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Columbus Teaster

Columbus Teaster 84, of Townsend, passed away March 15, 2010, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by daughter, Janice Moore; parents, Harmon and Mime Teaster; brothers, Paul, Lynden, Earl, Bill and Leuis Teaster; sister, Pearl Dillinger. He is survived by his daughters and sonsin-law, Judy and David Webb of Walland, and Donna and Ronnie Green of Townsend; sons and daughters-in-law, Jesse and Brenda Teaster of Tuckaleechee, Jerry and Diane, Keith and Mary, Jeff and Loretta, and Jack and Debbie Teaster all of Townsend; 28 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; sisters, Alice Brazil, Esther Teaster, both of Happy Hollow, and Iva McMahan of Sevierville; brothers, Floyd Teaster of Maryville, AC and Katherine Teaster and Jesse and Carolyn Teaster all of Sevierville. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Deaver Shattock and the staff of Blount Memorial Hospital and Dr. Kim Cline. Special thanks to his caregiver, Mary, and many other friends and family. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Friendly Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Fate Green and Rev. Harrison Hill officiating. The burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery. Mr. Teaster will be placed in the church and the family will receive friends all Wednesday until 9 p.m. and until 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Condolences may be sent at the Web site.

Mary Elizabeth Barfield Mary Elizabeth Barfield, 59 of Strawberry Plains, died Sunday, March 14, 2010. She was a member of Timmonsville Church of God for twenty years. Survivors: children, Howie and Jodie Barfield, Brent Barfield and finace Bianca Sammons, Devona and Rock Hayes, and Ericka Barfield and fiancĂŠ Donavan Avin; five grandchildren; brothers and sisters,Howard E. Klein, Jr., Wayne Klein, Chip Klein, and Belinda “DeeDeeâ€? Klein. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, with the Rev. Sherrod Barfield officiating. Interment will follow in Atchley’s Seymour Memory Chapter 7 ,

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Iva Ellen Franklin Campbell

Iva Ellen “Granny� Franklin Campbell, went to her Heavenly Home Monday, March 15, 2010. Funeral service at 7 p.m. Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with the Rev. W. W. Cope officiating. Interment 10 a.m. Saturday in Pigeon Forge Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Atchley Funeral Home. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Polished Professional seminar set March 24; must register by today Submitted Report SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association and the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring The Polished Professional, a seminar for professionals seeking employment or career advancement and for companies that want employees to reflect a standard of excellence. The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 24 at River Plantation Convention Center. Reservations and payment must be made by today. E-mail contact information to tammysj@me.com or call 428-2780. The seminar fee of $50 includes lunch, during which attendees will network with others while learning table etiquette. “First and Lasting Impressions: How to Manage Your Personal Brand with Poise, Presence and Polish� will be the topic of by Jacqueline Whitmore, an expert and author on business etiquette. For information visit www.etiquetteexpert.com. Whitmore has appeared on ABC’s “20/20,� CNN, Fox News and CNBC. Her client list includes government agencies, national business and charitable organizations, and companies such as Office Depot, Sprint, Humana, Citigroup and Merrill Lynch. “How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking� is the topic of by Carole Lyden-Smith of Helix Hair Co. in Sevierville. For information visit www.carolelydensmith.com. An internationally known name in the beauty industry for more than 50 years, she is a frequent lecturer and is famous for her role as L’Oreal International’s “Charisma Coach.� “Master Your Mingle-Ability� is a topic for Whitmore. According to a survey conducted by an independent research firm, half of chief financial officers said their most successful business meetings, outside the office, were conducted at a restaurant. Furthermore, employers say that a person’s table manners may be a deciding factor in securing a signed contract.

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hygiene in between math and other subjects. We’ve started a massive handwashing campaign, and some schools’ bathrooms even have the instructions on the walls.� When it comes to the obesity academic, children may face a shorter lifespan than their parents for the first time in history, according to the “Let’s Move� Web site (www. letsmove.gov). “What she (Obama) is doing is going to enhance our efforts,� Best said. “We’re glad that the nation sees this as a problem.� n ebrown@themountainpress.com

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“I remember walking toward Pigeon Forge on the Spur and I told the park service rangers who had come to meet me to stay over next to the river so the equipment would be between us and the slide,� Miller says, recounting the harrowing evening. “I did not hear. I did not see. The next thing I remember I was in the back of an ambulance.� While Miller isn’t clear on the events that led up to his being in that ambulance, he has been told the story by Ranger Steve Kloster, who was walking behind Miller. “Steve said he looked up and screamed to me, but there was no way I could hear it with the noise out there,� Miller says. “He took off running toward Gatlinburg, but he turned around to see what happened to me. He said the impact was unbelievable. He said it just drove me into the pavement. They thought I was dead.� After the mountainside quit that round of tumbling, Kloster ran up and grabbed Miller by the jacket, dragging him behind a truck to get him out of the way of any more falling debris. Immediately, rangers and police officers who were in the area to address the slide came to Miller’s aid, working to stop the rush of blood spilling from Miller’s open wound and calling for a helicopter to take him to the hospital. “One of the rangers told me he’s never seen anyone lose that much blood,� Miller says. “The hood of my jacket was just full.� When an ambulance arrived, emergency workers strapped Miller to a body board to immobilize him before loading him into the vehicle. Though Miller had been able to communicate with and even name some of his staffers at the site, he says he didn’t really wake up until he was on the ambulance. “I remember waking up and I asked them, ‘What hit me?’� Miller recounts. “If I had woken up in heaven I would have had to ask God the same question. The next thing I asked them is, ‘Am I hurt?’� Miller was rushed to the Pigeon Forge Fire Department to wait for a Lifestar helicopter to take him to the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Unfortunately, the evening’s combination of low cloud cover, intermittent rain and snow, and stiff

winds made flight impossible. “I remember waking up and they told me we were on Chapman Highway, then the next time I woke up they said we were in Seymour and then we were at the hospital,� Miller says. Throughout the ride, emergency officials tending to Miller’s case didn’t know if they should take him to the emergency room at what was then Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center or to the trauma center at the university hospital. All the while, Miller’s family was left in a horrifying holding pattern as they waited to hear if he would survive. “Somebody got my phone and they called my wife. The first call she got was that I had been in an accident and I was being taken to the hospital by helicopter,� Miller recalls. “My daughter absolutely went to pieces and my wife knew if they were taking me to UT in a helicopter it was bad. “They kept calling her and telling her I was going to different hospitals to the point she was almost to Knoxville on the interstate and she turned around when they called. The next time they called she said, ‘What am I supposed to do? I can’t keep going in circles and I’ve got to tell (Miller’s daughter) Caroline something.’� When Miller arrived at the hospital, he still had no idea how bad his injuries were. While his family — his wife and daughter finally found him, as did his two sons — saw him laying in a hospital bed with a massive gash in his head, he joked. “I said something like, ‘It took me doing this to finally get us all together,’� Miller remembers with a smile. Things would soon turn very serious for Miller, though, as he and his family learned there was internal bleeding in his head that threatened to cause further injury if it built up and put pressure on his brain. “They told me, ‘You’re what we call a bleeder,’� he says, laughing. “I didn’t even know what that

meant. They said they might have to do surgery if it kept bleeding.� As if it wasn’t inexplicable enough that Miller survived the accident with nothing more than a head wound, the bleeding suddenly quit on its own and dissipated. “They did another CT scan and it had just disappeared like it’s supposed to do, I guess,� he says. “The neurosurgeon told me, ‘Mark, I’ve had three people this year who were hit by falling trees like you were. One person died, one person was paralyzed — then there’s you. People don’t usually survive that kind of thing.’� Miller credits a lot of divine intervention, and he keeps a stack of cards and letters in his office from those who said they were praying for him. “It was amazing the people who were calling and writing and praying for me. There were a lot of prayers that went up that night,� Miller says. “It’s a miracle. It’s an absolute miracle that I’m here today.� Beyond that, Miller also considers it a mission. “It wasn’t my time. I believe God has a plan for every one of us and he has something he wants every one of us to do here on this

earth,� he says. “I guess I wasn’t done with mine. Maybe it’s to tell people to be ready because life can end really fast. That morning I had no idea I wouldn’t come home that evening. Life can change in an instant. “ Miller says he’s had few lasting effects of the incident, though he jokes he can now simply point to the jagged scar on his skull as an excuse when he forgets someone’s name. As for the other employees in City Hall, they say they’re glad to have “Mark ‘Miracle’ Miller� back on the job. “We are so happy he’s been able to come back to us,� City Manager Earlene Teaster says. “He’s a very important part of this staff and he’s a friend to each of us. I truly believe a lot of prayers were lifted up and heard for Mark. It’s just a miracle.� For his part, Miller says he’s glad he’s back to work, too, though he plans to stay a bit farther back from dangerous situations in the future. “I’ll still go out, I’ll just be at a safe distance,� he says. “Maybe I’ll stand across the road and look at the next slide with binoculars.� n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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The Sevierville Police Department will be participating in Saturday’s Smoky Mountain Thunder fundraiser at the fairgrounds. The following services and personnel will be present from 11A a.m. to 7 p.m.: Child fingerprinting, K-9 officer and dog, and members of the Sevier County Interagency Hazardous Devices Unit. For additional information contact Sgt. Rebecca Cowan at 868-1866.

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Bill would end party primary overrides NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee political parties would lose the right to overrule the results of primary elections under a bill that advanced in the state House on Tuesday. The House Elections Subcommittee cast a voice vote in favor of the measure sponsored by Republican Rep. Frank Niceley of Strawberry Plains, who said the bill would dictate that “if you’re elected and certified, then you’re the nominee.” The measure would also provide for write-in candidacies in primaries that could give House Speaker Kent

Williams of Elizabethton an avenue for running again as a Republican. The proposal is strongly opposed by state Republican Party. “We are totally against any provision that would inhibit our ability to protect the integrity of our elections and ensure that credible nominees appear on our ballot,” said Chairman Chris Devaney. “This is bigger than Kent Williams.” Several committee members cited the example of former Democratic Sen. RosalindKurita,whohadher 19-vote win over Clarksville

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attorney Tim Barnes vacated by the Democratic Party’s executive committee in 2008 after Barnes’ legal team argued there was heavy Republican crossover voting, and because poll workers allegedly directed Barnes supporters to vote in the wrong primary. Many Democrats were angry at Kurita for casting a key vote for Sen. Ron Ramsey in the Blountville Republican’s election as Senate Speaker over the Democratic nominee the previous year. Niceley’s bill found its most vocal support on the

Bluegrass band Rough Edges will perform in the Conner-Short Center at Walters State at 7 p.m. Friday. Admission is free. Chip McLain, head of Walters State’s English Department, plays guitar and sings for the band. He collaborates with Travis Sutton in writing much of the band’s original material. The band’s music can be sampled at www. roughedgesband.net. No tickets or reservations are required for the concert. For more information, call (423) 585-6922.

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“After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I’m ready to start my season at Augusta. The major championships have always been a special focus in my career and, as a professional, I think Augusta is where I need to be, even though it’s been a while since I last played.” — Golfer Tiger Woods, announcing he will return to competition at The Masters next month after a long absence from the game following a sex scandal that tarnished his image.

“We have every contractor we have in the area on a 24-hour shift, preparing dikes, hauling dirt, delivering sandbags.” — Fargo, N.D., Mayor Dennis Walaker as his city braces for possible record-breaking floodwaters.

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“Television is a device that permits people who haven’t anything to do to watch people who can’t do anything.” — Fred Allen, American comedian (1894-1956).

Celebrities in the news n Kate Winslett

LONDON — Oscarwinning actress Kate Winslet has split from her husband, Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes, after almost s e v e n years of marriage, a lawyer for the couple s a i d Monday. T h e Winslett separation happened “earlier this year,” Keith Schilling said. “The split is entirely amicable and is by mutual agreement,” Shilling said. “Both parties are fully committed to the future joint parenting of their children.”

Mountain Views

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peacably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” —United States Constitution, Amendment One

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commentary

Abortion divisions remains Of all the arguments in support of legalized abortion made by elected legislators, the one that bothers me the most is, “While I’m personally opposed to abortion, I cannot vote to impose my views on others ...” This represents the ultimate privatization of beliefs. Thank goodness 19th-century abolitionists did not use this logic to explain their unwillingness to vote to outlaw slavery. Every day, liberals, in whose ranks I count myself, urge legislators to vote to impose our views and beliefs on others when it involves enacting a progressive tax system, guaranteeing gay rights, protecting the environment, or through the federal government, providing health care to millions of Americans who do not presently have it. Some now argue that government can involve itself in social morality — such as ending racial segregation — but butt out when it comes to personal moral decisions. This leads to the kind of convoluted liberalism that, as Father Thomas J. Reese, the Jesuit author, has observed, holds that “government should no longer ban topless dancing, but should ensure that the dancer works in a smoke-free environment.” The separation of church and state has never meant the total divorce of religion from American public life. Generations of timid politicians ducked and dodged the abject immorality of ratifying this nation’s policy of legally sanctioned segregation and discrimination until forced to do so by the organized religious community. The heroic witness of clergy and laity -- Protestant, Jewish and Catholic — led to racial justice being eventually “imposed on” a lot of “others.” In casting their public causes in moral terms, people of faith are simply honoring a great American tradition. The American leader who used the language of the Gospel of Saint Mark to tell us that “a house divided against itself cannot stand” was Republican Abraham Lincoln. It was Democrat Franklin Roosevelt who announced proudly that “the money-changers have fled from the their high seats in the temple of our civilization.” As Washington Democrats scramble around-the-clock to patch together a fragile majority on Capitol Hill to pass President Obama’s health care reform, abortion remains — as it has been for nearly four decades — the most enduringly divisive national issue. What Democratic leaders do not seem to understand are the major changes over the last generation in voters’ attitudes on abortion. When asked in 1995 by the Gallup Poll, “Would you consider yourself to be prochoice or pro-life on abortion?” 56 percent of Americans self-identified as “pro-choice” and just 33 percent called themselves “prolife.” By 2009, those numbers had flipped: 51 percent said they were “pro-life,” while 42 percent answered “pro-choice” — a swing in 14 years of 32 percent! “Do you think abortions should be legal under any circumstances, legal only under certain circumstances or illegal in all circumstances?” Fifteen years ago when Gallup asked that question, while a majority (52 percent) answered “legal only under certain circumstances,” the most pro-choice position — “legal under any circumstances” — got nearly three times as much support (33 percent) as did the “illegal in all circumstances” (13 percent). In the most recent Gallup, the unfettered abortion-rights position had slipped to 21 percent support, just ahead of the outlawing abortion position at 18 percent. So Democrats in general and liberals in particular ought to reflect upon the new political reality that only a small minority of Americans support what has become the party’s absolute orthodoxy on the issue: abortion on demand. That is, termination of pregnancy at any stage for whatever reason. At the same time, polls continue to find strong, majority support for a waiting period and parental consent before an abortion. The argument is not whether all abortions should be illegal. There is no possibility of that happening in the foreseeable future. But there is a serious public debate to be held on whether abortions, as is now the rule, ought always to be lawful. — Mark Shields is a veteran political campaign manager and frequent television talk show commentator. Column distributed by Creators Syndicate. (C)2009 Mark Shields.

Editorial

State of play Tennessee has a strong showing in this year’s NCAA tournaments While most of the attention in the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments rightfully will be focused on Tennessee in our area, let’s not forget what a fine showing state universities made for the tourneys this year. In the men’s division, Tennessee, East Tennessee State and Vanderbilt made the round of 64. On the women’s side we have the Lady Vols, Austin Peay, Chattanooga and ETSU. That’s remarkable and a subject of pride for all who live in this state. The Tennessee men’s team has had a memorable season, marked by splendid wins over No. 1 Kansas and No. 2 Kentucky, but also with the arrest of four players in January that disrupted

the team. That’s in the past. The Vols earned a No. 6 seed and will open the tournament late Thursday night in Providence, R.I., against San Diego State. The CBS telecast likely won’t start until close to 10:30, indicating it won’t end until around 1 a.m. That’s too bad, but all it means is that we’ll see a lot of sleepy workers on the job Friday. The Lady Vols, who earned a No. 1 seed, open play against instate rival Austin Peay on Saturday. The game will start around 12:15 p.m. on ESPN2. There is a lot of optimism about this year’s Lady Vols, after a first-round exit from the tournament last season. Admit it: Aren’t you hoping to see

Tennessee play Connecticut in the Final Four? Summitt vs. Auriemma? Wow, what a match that would be. On the women’s side, ETSU is seeded No. 14 and will play Xavier Sunday. Chattanooga is seeded 13th and will play Oklahoma State on Saturday. On the men’s side Vanderbilt, No. 4, plays Murray State Thursday. ETSU meets No. 1 seed Kentucky that same day. A one-anddone tournament seems likely for ETSU men and women, Chattanooga and Austin Peay, but you never can tell about basketball. While following the University of Tennessee teams, don’t ignore our other entries. Good luck to all of them.

Political view

Public forum Dr. Carter deserves speedy, fair trial by court system

Editor: It’s been a year since Dr. Rodney Carter was indicted for a crime he allegedly committed, but to date the case is still pending. Can you imagine being unable to work for a year without an income? Can you imagine the amount of money he has expended to defend himself? Are his alleged victims aware they can be sued for malicious prosecution? It is the general consensus that this case is solely based on their assumption that they will be able to collect money. What is the holdup? If the court’s docket is full, then perhaps we need an additional judge or two. If the prosecution is delaying the case, for what reason? Are they hoping that facts will be forgotten or witnesses cannot be located? In the meantime, our community is without a doctor who is truly caring and compassionate. It has affected his style of living and his reputation in the area, but it will never affect how his patients trust him. No matter what the final outcome is, his reputation will probably never be as it once was and

he will be questioning his medical decisions once his license is reinstated. Now is the time for his patients (and other practicing doctors who could have this happen to them) to put pressure on the powers that be to get Dr. Carter a speedy and fair trial. The Medical Board should also be put to task to get this resolved. It is in everyone’s best interest. Shirley Wagner Sevierville

Being part of meeting filled this American with much pride

Editor: I was in the spillover crowd at Sevier County Courthouse Monday evening. The commission meeting room and first floor courtroom’s overflow area were filled. I stood in a hallway along with several dozen others. I held a sign with one of the Ten Commandments on it — the one about “not bearing false witness.” I only put my sign down long enough to hold hands to pray the Lord’s Prayer, as most everyone in the courthouse did Monday evening. Pride swelled in me as an American and a

Sevier County resident for over 40 years. I stood on the bedrock of my existence and supported my God. If your Bible contains the Lord’s Prayer and/ or The Ten Commandments, you need to be at the next Sevier County Commission meeting and stand for what you believe. Jim Barrett Pigeon Forge

Flood insurance coverage taking too long to start

Editor: What is the status of the national flood insurance program the Sevier County Commission voted for? Every time I apply for information, the agents say we are still listed as non-participants. I’m deaf and I have use online services to communicate. Why don’t our county officials come into the 21st Century and open online communication for older ones like me that can’t get around or call? Richard Shoemake Sevierville

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■ The Mountain Press ■ A8 ■ Wednesday, March 17, 2010 PROFESSIONAL GOLF

Tiger’s return It’s official: Woods will be back for The Masters By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

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Pigeon Forge hurler Lindsey Vaught first a pitch to Seymour hitter Kerigan Newport. Vaught pitched a 3-0 shutout for the Lady Tigers, striking out eight Seymour batters. PREP SOFTBALL

Lady Tigers shutout Seymour By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEYMOUR — Lindsey Vaught pitched a shutout for the Pigeon Forge Lady Tigers Tuesday night, as the Orange and Black pulled out a 3-0 rivalry win over the Seymour Lady Eagles. “Lindsey was sharp tonight,” coach Jessica Sterling said. “She pitched well for the second game of the year.” Vaught didn’t do it all on her own, though. A couple of nice plays

from center fielder Ashley Wojnowski helped Vaught maintain the jem. In the bottom of the second inning, with Seymour threatening, Wojnowski unleashed a great throw from center after a Sarah Cook single, nailing a Lady Eagle at the plate to end the threat. Later, in the seventh inning, Wojnowski made another great play, this time catching a sharp line drive, to put the brakes on another scoring chance. Vaught helped her own cause in the fifth.

Having a leadoff runner on, Seymour was looking to capitalize, but the Pigeon Forge hurler struck out the side from there. The Lady Tigers took the lead in the third inning as a McKenzie Oliver groundout to first base drove in Wojnowski to put the score at 1-0. Pigeon Forge added two more in the in the seventh. Erica Denny reached on an error to start the inning, and then three-straight singles from Vaught, Megan Kelly and Wojnowski put another

run on the board. A Danielle Rauhuff sacrifice bumped the lead to 3-0, where it would stay. “It was a pretty good win,” coach Jessica Sterling said. “It’s always nice to get a win under your belt. We’ve split every year, and (Lady Eagles coach) Dayna (Carter) was my pitching coach and she helped out on my travel ball team, so it’s a friendly rivalry.” Pigeon Forge will play again on Thursday at Gibbs, while Seymour will host South-Doyle.

“I have undergone almost two months of inpatient therapy and I PALM HARBOR, Fla. am continuing my treat(AP) — Tiger Woods said ment,” he said. “Although Tuesday he will return to I’m returning to competigolf next month at the tion, I still have a lot of Masters, ending a four- work to do in my personal month hiatus brought on life.” There had been reports by a sex scandal that shathe would play the tered his image Tavistock Cup as the gold stanexhibition next dard in sports. week in Orlando, “The Masters followed by the is where I won Arnold Palmer my first major Invitational at and I view this Bay Hill, where tournament with he is the defendgreat respect,” ing champion Woods said in a and a six-time statement. “After Tiger Woods winner. a long and nec“When I finalessary time away from the game, I feel like ly got into a position to I’m ready to start my sea- think about competitive golf again, it became son at Augusta.” The Masters begins apparent to me that the Masters would be the earApril 8. The Associated Press liest I could play,” Woods first reported his plans said. Billy Payne, chairman to return at Augusta of Augusta National Golf National last Thursday. Woods has not com- Club and the Masters peted since Nov. 15 when Tournament, said the he won the Australian club not only supported Masters for his 82nd vic- Woods’ decision to make tory worldwide. Twelve his return there, but days later, he crashed his “additionally, we supcar into a tree outside his port and encourage his Florida home, setting off stated commitment to shocking revelations that continue the significant he had been cheating on work required to rebuild his personal and profeshis wife. “The major champion- sional life.” Already the major with ships have always been a special focus in my career the highest TV ratings, and, as a professional, I this Masters could be the think Augusta is where I biggest yet. The first two need to be, even though rounds are televised on it’s been a while since I ESPN, with CBS Sports last played,” Woods said. on the weekend.

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Tigers sophomore catcher Josh Miller, left, fields a slow-roller and guns down Gatlinburg-Pittman freshman Corbin Lamb at first base in the top of the first inning Monday at Pigeon Forge.

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PREP BASEBALL

Tigers take down Highlanders By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer PIGEON FORGE — The Pigeon Forge Tigers baseball team picked up two District 3-AA wins Tuesday night against visiting county rival Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders. The Tigers won 12-2 in the opener and 10-0 in the nightcap, the first games of the season for both squads. “It was a good first outing,” said Pigeon Forge coach Mike Guinn. “I believe (G-P) coach (Henry) LaFollette does a great job with his guys. He’s got a young team, and you can see that they are going to get better as they go along and get more experience. “We’re young, and we

played a lot of guys, threw a lot of guys, kept everybody’s pitch count down, and just gave some opportunities to some guys to get them used to playing some baseball at the high school level.” Pitching was strong throughout the night for Pigeon Forge. Tigers senior Justin Carter started game one and pitched three innings, surrendering just one hit, striking out five and walking none. Freshman Colt Buchanan came in for 2-2/3 innings of relief work, tallying six Ks while giving up just two hits and no walks. Pigeon Forge pitchers combined for a no-hitter in the nightcap. Senior Bret Gallihugh pitched three innings, struck out five, walked one and

allowed no hits. Senior Trevor Mathews came in for two innings of work, striking out two, walking none and surrendering no hits. Carter went 5-for-9 in the two games with a triple and a double. Gallihugh went 4-for-8, sophomore Titus Berry had five RBIs, freshman Wil Crowe went 2-for-3 with two RBIs in the nightcap, and senior Hayden Whaley and Mathews had a pair of RBIs each in the opener. G-P senior Drew Barton and sophomore Ryan Myers had a double apiece, and junior Dusty Bilbrey led the opening game off with a single for the only Blue-andGold hits of the night. chitchcock@themountainpress.com

Sevier County senior midfielder Thomas Garreau watches his penalty kick sail toward goal with about 5:30 left on the game clock Tuesday night. The shot sailed past the goalie and into the net, giving Sevier County what would turn out to be a 1-0 win over Knoxville Central in their season opener. PREP SOCCER

Smoky Bears win opener 1-0 By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — With just under six minutes left on the clock, senior Thomas Garreau lined up for what would be the biggest shot of the night. The Sevier County midfielder was sighting up for a penalty kick after teammate Nelson Hernandez was fouled by the goalie in the box. Stepping up as a senior should, Garreau drilled his

shot into the top right of the goal, giving the Smoky Bears a 1-0 lead and what would prove to be the game winner. “It was a very fortunate call,” coach Bryan Atchley said of the referee’s calling of the penalty kick. “But we’ll take it.” Up to that point the game had been a physical back-and-forth affair, even though the Bears controlled most of the possession throughout. “It was tighter than I had hoped,” Atchley said. “We

had a number of opportunities in the first half, but we just couldn’t put it away. “We didn’t get enough shots.” Still the coach was pleased with other aspects of the game such as passing and defense. “I saw lots of things we worked on the last week or so,” Atchley said. The Bears will play a district game on the road at Morristown East on Thursday. mpsports@themountainpress.com

Sports â—† A9

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 â—† The Mountain Press PREP FOOTBALL

Smoky Bears’ center signs with Maryville College By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — Five for five. A beaming coach Bill Galloway watched with pride Friday as his fifth and final graduating offensive lineman, Joseph Ruff, signed his name on the dotted line for a shot to play college football. Ruff, a 6-2, 260-pound senior center, inked with the Maryville College Scots in the Sevier County High School library yesterday afternoon, giving all five of Sevier County’s starting offensive lineman a chance at the next level. “This is the first time I’ve had five seniors start for one thing,� Galloway, the Bears’ grizzled offensive line coach said with a smile. “And all five of them have the chance to play somewhere.� Ruff said he was contacted by Maryville about a week after the high school season ended, and the Scots showed more interest than the other schools courting him for his services. “That’s the one I like the most, I like the academics, I like the community and I really, really like the coaches,� Ruff said. Ruff gave a lot of credit to the Sevier County program and the team’s coaches for preparing him for a shot at the next level. “I got better, stronger and smarter. It got me ready,� Ruff said. He also made some great relationships with his fellow Bears, especially his partners on the o-line. “It was great, they’re probably the best friends I’ll ever have, and coach

“He’s smart, he’s got about a 3.9 (GPA). He’s about 260, and he can get bigger. He does a really good job with shotgun snaps and calling a defense, I let him call a few defensive fronts. Center will be a good place for him.� Sevier County offensive line coach Bill Galloway on Joseph Ruff

Galloway is the best coach I’ve ever had,� Ruff said. The memories from this past season will probably stick with him the longest. “Senior year, going undefeated with wins over Dobyns-Bennett and double overtime win against Seymour,� he said when question about his career highlights. Galloway credited Ruff’s intelligence for his shot to play at Maryville. “He’s smart, he’s got about a 3.9 (GPA) — better than what I had,� Galloway said with a laugh. “He’s about 260, and he can get bigger. He does a really good job with shotgun snaps and calling a defense, I let him call a few defensive fronts. Center will be a good place for him.� During camp at McCallie prior to the season, Galloway knew Ruff had improved to the point that he might play at the next level. “He had a real good camp and came out of

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Surrounded by family, Sevier County Smoky Bears’ senior center Joseph Ruff signs a national letter of intent to play football for the Maryville College Fighting Scots. Ruff is the Bears’ fifth linemen to sign with a college, the first time offensive line coach Bill Galloway has had an entire line sign for a chance to play at the next level in his career as a coach. that doing really well,� the coach said. Ruff was playing some on defense as well to start the season, but with the emergence of Robert Whitelaw on the defensive line, he began concentrating almost solely on offense. “He picked way up then,� Galloway said. Now he joins fellow linemen Bryson Maples (University of the Cumberlands), Ross Paul Heatherly (Tennessee Tech), Beau Miller (University of Cumberlands) and Jacob Childs (Carson-Newman) at the collegiate level. “They have a chance to get their education paid for,� Galloway said. “I said ‘you’re going to school to get your education, now if somebody else pays for

it, that’s all the better.’ Carson-Newman is expensive, Maryville is expensive. So if you get somewhere that they’re going to pay for you to get your education and you can play a little football, that’s great for a kid. “I’m going to miss them,� he continued. “Their personalities are great. We had a great time at practice. The biggest thing will be missing them as people, and missing them as football players is going to be pretty bad too. In 30-something years of coaching, I’ve never had five senior starters. But we’ll replace them, if we had to start tomorrow I could throw five more out there that are ready to go. But they’re a great group.� mpsports@themountainpress.com

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Tigers soccer takes down Grace Christian in opener, 7-2 By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer PIGEON FORGE — The Pigeon Forge boys’ soccer team got off to a good start of the season with a 7-2 thumping of visiting district rival Grace Christian on Tuesday night. “I thought our kids played hard, and they wanted it,� said Pigeon Forge soccer coach Billy Moseley. “It was a must win for our district. “We were a little shoddy in the first half ..., but we made some adjustments and the kids popped in three goals in the first five minutes of the second half.� Mohammad Hafeez and Oscar Martinez gave the Tigers a slim 2-1 edge at the half with a goal apiece. But Pigeon Forge opened the second with a quick three-goal flurry by Bryan Velaquez, Miguel Coello and Hafeez again, making it 5-1 just 45 minutes into the game. Chase Travis and Martinez scored a goal apiece down the stretch to make it the final.

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SPORTS BRIEFS G’Burg youth football, cheerleading Gatlinburg Highlanders Youth Athletic Association Football and Cheerleading sign-ups will be Saturday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Gatlinburg Community Center (upper level). Players must by age 5 by August 1, 2010 and no older than 11 by August 1 to participate. A birth certificate copy is required, no mother’s copy. For additional information call John Thomas (football) at 705-3330 or Carrie Hurst at 548-4132.

Fire Chiefs’ Golf Tournament

The Smoky Mountain Fire Chiefs’ 1st Annual Golf Tournament will be April 27, starting at 1 p.m. at Eagle’s Landing Golf Club in Sevierville. The event will benefit the Tennessee Fire Service Coalition and the Sevier County Fire Chiefs’ Association Training Center. For more information contact Matt Henderson (604-5309), Tony Watson (755-4838) or Charlie Cole (654-3782).

Sevier County Jaycees golf tourney The Sevier County Jaycees will host the 7th Annual Tin Cup Golf Tournament at Eagle’s Landing Golf Club on Wednesday, April 7. The individual medal play begins at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start, and only 7-irons and putters will be used. Proceeds from event will sponsor local children to attend Camp Discovery, a summer camp for special needs children, supported by the Tennessee Jaycees. Entry fee for the tournament is $35. For more information, call Col. Bill Etherton at 6808843 daily after 4 p.m.

Northview Little League sign-ups

Northview Little League football and cheerleader sign-ups will be March 20 from 10 a.m.-noon and March 25 from 6-8 p.m. at the football field. Join the 2008-09 Super Bowl Champs for another winning season. For more information, call Chris at 388-1618.

New Center Little League sign-ups

New Center Football Little League will have signups on Saturday, March 27, from 12:30-4 p.m. at the Sevierville Community Center. All children ages 5-11 are invited to come and participate in football and cheerleading. Please bring 2 copies of birth certificate. Registration Fee is $55.00 and we also offer a $5 discount per child if you have 2 or more signing up. For more information, please call Tammy at 640-5344.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on M arch 25, 2010 at 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Stan A. Campbell, an unmarried man, to John Dyer, Trustee, on July 29, 2005 at Book Volume 2305, Page 241conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register s Office. Owner of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the registered holders of Aegis Asset Backed Securities Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-5 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 Third (3rd) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit:Lot 7 of the Re-Subdivision of Lots 10, 14, 15 and part of Lot 12, in the Manning Ridge Subdivision, as the same appears on the plat of record in Map Book 27, Page 327, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which specific map reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Street Address: 2412 Manning Court Sevierville, TN 37876 Current Owner(s) of Property: Stan A. Campbell, a single person The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2412 Manning Court, 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. 10-000271

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on A pril 8, 2010 at 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Diana L. Hawkins, an unmarried woman, to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee, on April 3, 2006 at Book Volume 2504, Page 121conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Registers Office. Owner of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the “Savings Bank”) from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. ß 1821(d) The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Eleventh (11th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, within the corporate limits of the City of Gatlinburg, to wit: Unit 79, of Gatlinburg Falls, a Planned Unit Development, as the same appears on plat of record in Large Map Book 6, Page 187, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for more particular description.The abovedescribed property is conveyed together with and subject to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Gatlinburg Falls, a Planned Unit Development, of record in Book 1643, Page 467, in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, as to the lot appearing on Large Map Book 6, Page 187, Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, and a Declaration of Annexation-Gatlinburg Falls Resort-a Planned Unit Development, annexing the additional area shown on the above described map and recorded in Book 1736, Page 16, and Book 1835, Page 236, Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.The above described property is conveyed together with and subject to the right of way for Houser Road and Gatlinburg Falls Way, of record in Book 1875, Page 297, Book 1875, Page 300, and Book 1875, Page 302, all in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Street Address: 809 Great Smoky Way Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Current Owner(s) of Property: Diana L. Hawkins, single Other interested parties: Citibank, F.S.B.,, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. and CitiMortgage Inc. The street address of the above described property is believed to be 809 Great Smoky Way, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY INTEREST THAT MAY EXIST IN UNRELEASED DEED OF TRUST OF RECORD IN VOLUME 2251 PAGE 398, IN THE REGISTER S OFFICE OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE. 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. 10-001723 March 17, 24 & 31, 2010

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

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G.C.A. Services Group is now hiring general cleaners for part time positions in the Caton’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. 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

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Looking for dependable, detailed and customer service oriented personnel. Now accepting applications for the following full time positions: Room Attendants Accepting applications Thursday & Friday. 1100 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN Four Seasons Motor Lodge in Gatlinburg hiring 2nd Shift Desk Clerk. Apply in person. 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 Housekeeper needed at Maples Motor Inn, Pigeon Forge. Apply in person 9a.m.-3p.m. Now hiring Housekeeping. Apply in person Park Tower Inn, 201 Sharon Dr, Pigeon Forge. P/T Front Desk Clerk needed. Call for appointment 865228-4474 Riverstone Resort & Spa now hiring Front Desk Clerk. Apply in person at 212 Dollywood Ln. Pigeon Forge, left at traffic light #8.

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Must have Venipuncture and IV Experience Long Term Care Experience Preferred Contact Cissy or Lana at (865) 453-4747

The Spa at Riverstone is now hiring a part time experienced Massage Therapist. Must be available weekends. Apply in person at 212 Dollywood Ln., Pigeon Forge, left a traffic light #8. 238 HOTEL/MOTEL

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RECONDITIONED TVS FOR SALE. Call Gene 3826894. 581 PETS

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696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Hay for sale. 80 4x4 rolls. $5.00 per roll. 5 roll minimum. Call 453-4285.

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

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555 GARAGE & YARD SALES Garage sale: Furniture, W/D, TV’s, etc. Sat. 3/20. 8a.m.2p.m. Victoria’s Landing, Sev.

Huge Yard Sale, Multi Family, Adoption Benefit, Indoor. Thurs-Sat 9am. March 17-20. 1386 Dolly Parton Pkwy (1 mile east oh high school)

Beautiful Lab Pups, Champion Petigree AKC black & chocolate. Males Females. 865-3886153.

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

Bichon Frise for sale. 8 weeks old. Call Sharon at 7742877

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

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

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Pomperanian Puppies for sale. 12 wks. old $200 ea. 865932-3004 or 865654-2523.

CURRENT OWNER(S): Roger D. Hall and Hope M Hall 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: Blalock Lumber Co. LP, (2) Palmer Wholesale, Superior Financial Services, Inc., Feesers, Inc. Copeland Properties, LLC 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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WALK TO WALMART 3 or 4 BR’S 2 FULL BA INCLUDES W/D & Ex. Cable Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly 865-789-1427

Businesses for lease: Restaurant 80+ seating + some outside seating. Turnkey ready to open. $1500/mo. Country Store for lease. Turnkey ready to open. $1500/mo. 2BR/2BA Upstairs Apartment for lease. $900/mo. 631 Ski Mtn. Rd. Gatlinburg. Lots of parking. Call 305992-0814. Info at mojitosinthemountains.com

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865-908-6789 Kodak: 2BR 2BA 2car garage No pets. $750/mo.

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

2BR/1BA Apartment, w/carport, 2 miles from Sevierville. Includes cable TV, appliances, W & D, CH/A, water, sewer. No pets. $500.00 Month. First month plus $300.00 damage deposit due at lease signing. References required. Phone 865-6041026. APT FOR RENT IN KODAK: Deposit Call Barbara 865368-5338 Apt for Rent. 2 BDRPigeon Forge Move in Special 865-748-0721. Beautiful Newly redecorated 2BR 1BA. Sevierville $550, $400 dep. 712-0254. CROSSCREEK 2BR/1.5BA $545 2BR/2BA Large Garden apartment $570.00 to $580.00 865-429-4470 Large 1BR Water, app furnished. No pets. Ref. $450 + dep. 680-3078. Pigeon Forge Economy Apt. No pets. Furnished & utilities included. $150 & up. 865-235-7992 or 774-4604 RIVERWALK 1BR/1BA TO 2BR/2BA $545.00 to $695.00 865-429-2962

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

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

Professional office space for rent or lease. 1400 sq ft. For more information call Joanna 865-774-8885 or 1800-586-1494. EOE M/F/H

654-7033

Shop/office space for rent, Arts & Crafts Trail, Gat. 865436-6777.

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610 DUPLEX FOR RENT

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RIVERTRACE 2BR/1BA duplex with 1 car garage. Quiet area $665.00 865-429-2962

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2BR Apartments for Rent $475, $500 & $550 a month. 908-7805 or 3681327.

PIGEON FORGE luxury condo 2BR/2BA all extras

865-774-5919

Sevierville Wow! Look at this one. 2BR 1.5BA $650 mth. 865-654-9826. Sevierville, off Chapman Hwy, 1BR, water & W/D inlcuded. Pets welcome $450 mth, 1st & last. 865774-3553 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. 698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS 2BR 1BA Mobile home water/sewer furn. Off Boyds Creek on Indian Gap Cir. 933-5509 or 7552402 2BR 2BA trailer $600 mth, 1st & last required. Absolutely no pets! 429-4574 or 453-8243. 3BR/2BA $525/mo. + $500 sec. dep. Douglas Dam area no pets. 850-3621. Boyds Creek Rent to Own 2BR 2BA. Good condition. $595 mth. No pets. 865-765-7929

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Nice 2BR mobile home 10 miles East of Gat. No pets! 865430-9671 or 865228-7533

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

436-4471 or 621-2941

699 HOME RENTALS ROOMS FOR RENT Weekly Low Rates $110.00 + tax 436-5179 Greystone Rentals Red Carpet Inn 349 East Parkway Gatlinburg, TN

699 HOME RENTALS $550 to $950+. Wanda Galli Realty Exec. 680-5119 or 7744307.

Hwy 321 Pittman Center area. 1&2 BR cabin on creek. Fully furnished. Utilities included. $225 & $250 wk. 850-2487 2 Bedroom house on beautiful lot. No pets. 453-0883. 2BR 1BA cabin for rent. $550 month No pets. 865-8038210 2BR, hardwood floors, brick, new roof, lg. yard, outside pets ok. Full basement, $750/mo. 1st & last plus damage. Kodak. 865-933-4380 leave message. 3BR/2BA w/FP, very near Sev. city limits, $750/mo., $750 dep. Credit check. 865-617-5510. 3BR/2BA w/garage, + bonus room. In Kodak. $950/mo. + dep. 865-748-2684 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. Belle Meadows 3BR/2BA 2 car garage 2200 sq ft +/$1,200 per month 865-429-2962 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 Gatlinburg 3BR 3BA partially furn 2 story house on Buckhorn Rd. Wrap around porch, central natural gas heat, electric. Cable & water furn. $800 mth + util. 430-9082 or 654-1833 Rent to own: 4BR/3BA, 2800 SF, Sev. New stainless steel appl., fenced back yd. on 1.8 ac. Minimum $8,000 down, $1,200/mo. 865356-4415. HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE

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

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

800-359-8913

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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

3BR 2BA Overlooking PF. Fully furn. Jac, Fp, very clean, new Carpet, 2 car gar. 1st, last dam. 865-755-5325 o/a

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-6699777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

709 TOWNHOUSES FOR SALE New townhome 2BR 2BA. Exc location. Sev. $104,900 K&J 865-365-0913 or 865-387-7717 710 HOMES FOR SALE

3BR/3BA, 2 storypriced below appraisal. Must sell. 865-660-2333.

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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 October 31, 2005, by Roger D. Hall and Hope M Hall to Wesley D. Turner, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 2397, Page 679, (“Deed of Trust�); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-R11, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11; and WHEREAS, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-R11, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11, 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 (having been postponed from the previous sale date of June 25, 2009), 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 Second (12th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being a 5.130 acre tract more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the Eastern right of way of Powdermill Road a common corner with other lands of Verlin C. Watson; thence from the point of beginning and with the line of Watson South 60 degrees, 58 minutes, 27 seconds East 57.58 feet to a point; thence continuing with the line of Watson, South 75 degrees, 46 minutes, 34 seconds East 133.29 S 65 deg. 12 min. 04 sec. E, 111.35 feet ot a point; thens S 70 deg. 42 min. 41 sec. E. 43.58 feet to a point; thence S 78 deg. 49 min. 28 sec. E, 43.70 feet to a point; thence feet to a point; thence South 88 degrees, 03 minutes, 33 seconds East 48.53 feet to a point; thence North 85 degrees, 09 minutes, 17 seconds East 71.25 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right with a radius of 133.38 feet, an arc length of 83.37 feet, a chord bearing of South 76 degrees, 56 minutes, 17 seconds East and chord length of 82.02 feet to a point; thence South 59 degrees, 01 minutes, 52 seconds East, 132.76 feet to a point; thence South 48 degrees, 31 minutes, 12 seconds East 67.77 feet to a point; thence South 37 degrees, 10 minutes, 01 seconds East 62.51feet to a point; thence South 28 degrees, 46 minutes, 31 seconds East 79.09 feet to a point; thence South 20 degrees, 32 minutes, 42 seconds East 64.97 feet to a point; thence South 11 degrees, 50 minutes, 33 seconds East 53.69 feet to a point; thence South 17 degrees, 54 minutes, 01 second East 303.57 feet to an existing iron pin at a 30 inch chestnut oak in the Western right of way of Foothills Parkway; thence leaving the line of the other lands of Watson and continuing with the Western right of way of Foothills Parkway South 66 degrees, 58 minutes, 27 seconds West 57.61 feet to an existing iron pin at a 6 inch hickory; thence South 45 degrees, 31 minutes, 41 seconds West 35.78 feet to monument #114 in the Western right of way line of Foothills Parkway; thence South 44 degrees, 16 minutes, 20 seconds West 34.67 feet to a Monument #115; thence South 67 degrees, 37 minutes, 42 seconds West 343.52 feet to a point marking a common corner with other lands of Verlin C. Watson; thence with the line of other lands of Watson, North 13 degrees, 25 minutes, 04 seconds West 188.52 feet to an iron pin; thence North 13 degrees, 25 minutes, 04 seconds West 282.95 feet to an iron pin set a 16 inch Black Oak; thence North 37 degrees, 14 minutes, 57 seconds West 20.40 feet to an iron pin; thence North 47 degrees, 41 minutes, 27 seconds East 45.36 feet to an iron pin; thence South 38 degrees, 49 minutes, 34 seconds East 45.36 feet to an iron pin; thence South 38 degrees, 49 minutes, 34 seconds East 82.72 feet to an iron pin; thence North 85 degrees, 49 minutes, 56 seconds East 277.64 feet to a point; thence North 11 degrees, 50 minutes, 33 seconds West 46.92 feet to a point; thence North 20 degrees, 32 minutes, 42 seconds West 59.05 feet to a point; thence North 28 degrees, 46 minutes, 31 seconds West 7327 feet to a point; thence North 37 degrees, 42 seconds West 59.05 feet to a point; thence North 28 degrees, 46 minutes, 31 seconds West 73.27 feet to a point; thence North 37 degrees, 10 minutes, 01 seconds West 55.59 feet to a point; thence North 48 degrees, 31 minutes, 12 seconds West 60.11 feet to a point; thence North 59 degrees, 01 minutes, 52 seconds West 129.08 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the left with a radius of 93.38 feet, an arc length of 58.37 feet, a chord bearing of North 76 degrees, 56 minutes, 17 seconds West a chord length of 57.42 feet to a point; thence South 85 degrees, 09 minutes, 17 seconds West 73.63 feet to a point; thence North 88 degrees, 03 minutes, 33 seconds West 54.13 feet to a point; thence North 78 degrees, 49 minutes, 28 seconds West 49.78 feet to a point; thence North 70 degrees, 42 minutes, 41 seconds West 48.34 feet to a point; thence North 65 degrees, 12 minutes, 04 seconds West 109.61 feet to a point; thence North 75 degrees, 46 minutes, 34 seconds West 129.59 feet to a point; thence North 84 degrees, 41 minutes, 13 seconds West 73.99 feet to a point in the Eastern right of way of Powdermill Road; thence with said right of way North 29 degrees, 01 minutes, 33 seconds East 68.44 feet to the Point of Beginning and containing 5.130 acres, more or less, according to a survey by Ronnie C. Wright, RLS TN #1776, Associated Land Surveying, LLC 815 East Pakrway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, dated August 31, 1999 and bearing drawing number 99-125. Being the same property conveyed to Roger D. Hall, a married person by deed from Verlin Watson and Carole Watson dated 9/20/1999 and recorded in Book D 672, Page 12, Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

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Advice

Family trip causes rift between husband and wife

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Dear Annie: I am 28 years old and have lived with the same man for 10 years. We have two beautiful daughters, ages 8 and 4. Last May, “Rob” and I decided to take an extended vacation. We bought an RV and spent the summer traveling and visiting family. While I really enjoyed the sights, some aspects of our trip were truly horrid. I frequently had to act as referee between Rob and the kids. Our older daughter had a bad attitude throughout the trip, and Rob took it personally. What’s more, we rarely made love, and several times we fought. We’re back home now, but have yet to return to any semblance of normalcy. Rob took a temporary job in another state. At first, I was supportive, but he has begun to stay away longer and longer. At the moment, he’s home for a day or two every two weeks. He says he wants to start a business with his brother and thinks we should move there in six months. This puts me in a dreadful situation -- away from professional contacts and a supportive family. I have no idea whether this venture with his brother will work out, and Rob hasn’t bothered to look for a job closer to us. I don’t need to tell you how challenging it is to be a single parent. I am exhausted, sad, resentful and angry. I miss Rob’s help and companionship, but I’m not sure I miss him. Should I endure the next several months and then move? My daughters miss their father, and it would be hard on them if we split up. It is important to keep my family together, but at what cost?

-- Between a Rock in Kansas Dear Kansas: If you and Rob have been together for 10 years, you were both quite young when your relationship began. After the enforced togetherness of the road trip, Rob may be rethinking his domestic situation and enjoying his “freedom.” If you believe he’s going to stay in his new location whether or not his business venture succeeds, you might consider moving so the children can be closer to their father. However, you sound unsure about the relationship and could benefit from counseling. It would be best if Rob would go with you, but if not, please go alone. Dear Annie: My mom and dad were together for 30 years and raised four children. Dad died suddenly at age 60 from an undetected heart problem. Mom was 52 and grieved terribly. Four years after Dad passed away, Mom met a widower. They wanted to travel, but he felt they should get married first. After some time, she agreed. My problem is, I have always viewed the marriage as a betrayal of my father and, to this day, have a problem accepting it. All of these people have passed away, including my mom, who died in December. Are my feelings justified? -- Still Miss Him

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Dear Still: You can’t help how you feel, justified or not. But it was unreasonable and unfair to have expected your mother to remain alone forever in deference to your father’s memory. When children grow up and move away, the remaining parent is left with an empty house and no one to share her life. Please forgive your mother for wanting to recapture the happiness she once had. Dear Annie: I am responding to “Upset in Santa Cruz” about the unexplained bruises on a young boy. A reader suggested he could have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. He could also have leukemia. My sister had bruises all over her body. We thought her small dog had caused them, but later, to our dismay, we discovered she had an aggressive form of leukemia. -- Kathy in Omaha Dear Kathy: How terribly sad. Please know your warning will help others. Dear Readers: An Irish blessing for St. Patrick’s Day: May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators. com.

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The Mountain Press ◆ Wednesday, March 17, 2010

A new twist at basic training

Army drops bayonets, busts abs in revamp of regimen By SUSANNE M. SCHAFER Associated Press Writer FORT JACKSON, S.C. — New soldiers are grunting through the kind of stretches and twists found in “ab blaster” classes at suburban gyms as the Army revamps its basic training regimen for the first time in three decades. Heeding the advice of Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans, commanders are dropping five-mile runs and bayonet drills in favor of zigzag sprints and exercises that hone core muscles. Battlefield sergeants say that’s the kind of fitness needed to dodge across alleys, walk patrol with heavy packs and body armor or haul a buddy out of a burning vehicle. Trainers also want to toughen recruits who are often more familiar with Facebook than fistfights. “Soldiers need to be able to move quickly under load, to be mobile under load, with your body armor, your weapons and your helmet, in a stressful situation,” said Frank Palkoska, head of the Army’s Fitness School at Fort Jackson, which has worked several years on overhauling the regime. “We geared all of our calisthenics, all of our running movements, all of our warrior skills, so soldiers can become stronger, more powerful and more speed driven,” Palkoska said. The exercises are part of the first major overhaul

Fraud charged in Iraqi election BAGHDAD (AP) — The coalition led by Iraq’s prime minister has accused an election official of manipulating vote counts from the country’s parliamentary elections and called for a recount, a candidate from the bloc said Tuesday. It was the latest charge to mar the March 7 balloting, already plagued by a chaotic and slow tally process and fraud allegations. Prime Minister Nouri alMaliki’s faction has a narrow lead in a tight race, according to partial results released by the electoral commission. Ali al-Adeeb, a candidate on al-Maliki’s slate, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the prime minister sent a complaint to the Independent High Electoral Commission and its U.N. advisers. “There was manipulation of the numbers by an official who works in the data entry section,” al-Adeeb said, without naming the official. “This person is working for the benefit of one bloc and manipulating the numbers.” The coalition has also asked for a re-count of the original vote tallies from all the country’s more than 50,000 polling stations, alAdeeb said. Since the nationwide balloting, the counting process has been fraught with claims of fraud, mostly from the opposition. The electoral commission has also been criticized for its chaotic work and slowness in releasing the results. Electoral commission official Saad al-Rawi confirmed the commission had received the complaint from al-Maliki’s bloc but said it was one of many complaints to come in without any concrete evidence. “The complaints against us from the blocs don’t end,” al-Rawi said. “They need to present proof for an investigation to be opened and the judge will decide.”

na t i o n / w o r l d br i efs Fed holds rates at record lows

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve repeats its pledge to hold interest rates at record lows to foster the economic recovery and ease high unemployment. But its decision draws one dissent. Thomas Hoenig, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, for the second meeting in a row opposes keeping the yearlong pledge. The tension illustrates the Fed’s challenge in deciding when to signal that higher rates are coming. Hoenig thinks the economy is strong enough for the Fed to telegraph that rates will rise soon to prevent inflation.

Country fans pick Bryan, Gloriana

NASHVILLE (AP) — Reverse psychology may have done the trick for country singer Luke Bryan. Fans picked him as the Academy of Country Music Awards’ top new solo vocalist. A YouTube video he posted went viral, featuring fellow country singers who jokingly told fans “Don’t vote for Luke Bryan.” Gloriana won top new vocal group, and Joey + Rory won top new vocal duo.

Tour bus overturns, killing 2 Associated Press

Basic training solders battle each other to hone warrior skills, during pugil stick training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., in February. in Army basic fitness training since men and women began training together in 1980, he said. The new plan is being expanded this month at the Army’s four other basic training installations — Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., Fort Sill, Okla., Fort Benning, Ga., and Fort Knox, Ky. Drill sergeants with experience in the current wars are credited with urging the Army to change training, in particular to build up core muscle strength. One of them is 1st Sgt. Michael Todd, a veteran of seven deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. On a recent training day Todd was spinning recruits

around to give them the feel of rolling out of a tumbled Humvee. Then he tossed on the ground pugil sticks made of plastic pipe and foam, forcing trainees to crawl for their weapons before they pounded away on each other. “They have to understand hand-to-hand combat, to use something other than their weapon, a piece of wood, a knife, anything they can pick up,” Todd said. The new training also uses “more calisthenics to build core body power, strength and agility,” Palkoska said in an office bedecked with 60-year-old black and white photos of World War II-era mass

exercise drills. Over the 10 weeks of basic, a strict schedule of exercises is done on a varied sequence of days so muscles rest, recover and strengthen. Another aim is to toughen recruits from a more obese and sedentary generation, trainers said. Many recruits didn’t have physical education in elementary, middle or high school and therefore tend to lack bone and muscle strength. When they ditch diets replete with soda and fast food for healthier meals and physical training, they drop excess weight and build stronger muscles and denser bones, Palkoska said.

CAMPBELLTON, Texas (AP) — A tour bus headed for Mexico carrying 40 people overturned along a southern Texas highway on Tuesday, killing at least two people and injuring an unknown number of others, officials said. The accident happened around 10 a.m. on southbound Interstate 37, about 45 miles south of San Antonio, Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman Tom Vinger said. He said investigators suspect equipment failure may have caused the crash. Some of the injuries were serious, Vinger said.

Serious violence in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hundreds of Palestinians in east Jerusalem set tires and garbage bins ablaze on Tuesday and hurled rocks at Israeli riot police, who responded with rubber bullets and tear gas. The heaviest clashes in months broke out as an American envoy abruptly canceled a visit, deepening a U.S.-Israeli diplomatic feud. The violence spread from Arab neighborhood to Arab neighborhood across the eastern side of the volatile city. Angered by plans for more Jewish housing in predominantly Arab east Jerusalem and unsubstantiated rumors surrounding the rededication of an Old City synagogue, Palestinians clashed with Israeli forces throughout the day.

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