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President reaches compromise with anti-abortion Democrats By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent

5Bristol breakthrough Jimmie Johnson gets first victory at track that has been his nemesis SPORTS, Page A8

WASHINGTON — Triumph in their grasp, President Barack Obama and House Democrats demonstrated command of the votes needed to pass landmark health care legislation Sunday night, writing a climactic chapter in a century-long quest for near universal coverage. The House argued its way through a thicket of Republican objections toward a late-evening vote on the bill to extend cover-

age to 32 million Americans who lack it, ban insurers from denying coverage on the basis of preexisting medical conditions and cut deficits by an estimated $138 billion over a decade. The measure cleared a critical early test vote, 224-206, a few hours after Obama and House leaders reached a compromise with anti-abortion Democrats. A shouting band of protesters outside the Capitol dramatized their opposition, and one man stood up in the House visitor’s gallery yelling, “Kill the bill” before

he was ushered out — evidence of the passions the yearlong debate over health care has stirred. Passage of a central health care bill already cleared by the Senate would send it to Obama for his signature. That still would leave one more step, a companion package of changes would go to the Senate. Obama lobbied by phone from the White House, then took the crucial step of issuing an executive order that satisfied a small group of Democrats who demanded that no federal funds be used for elec-

tive abortions. “We’re well past 216” votes, a majority, said Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan, swinging behind the bill after leading the holdouts in a rebellion that had left the outcome in doubt. Democratic aides confirmed his vote count, and Republicans did not dissent. After more than a year of political combat — certain to persist into the fall election campaign for control of Congress — debate on the House floor fell along predict-

Wears Valley Trash Bash 5Having fun with ‘Ol’ Hickory’ Andrew Jackson’s greatgreat-great grandson a judge in Nashville STATE, Page A11

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Host of events on planners’ agenda Pigeon Forge panel meets 3 p.m. Tuesday By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

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the people out here working with us today would say the same thing. I also think they do this because they’re proud of their area and they want to do something to make it look better.” KSB has been doing the pick up for years and has recently joined

PIGEON FORGE — City planning officials will consider a host of special events when they meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall, including one of the areas most popular gatherings and another that is getting a 2010 resurrection. Among the list of nine events, all of which must get approval from the Planning Commission, is the 25th annual Dolly Parton Homecoming Parade and the Pigeon Forge Midnight Road Race, both of which will close part of the Parkway in May and July, respectively. The first is the parade, which, as the name gives away, features favorite local daughter and country music superstar Dolly Parton. The event annually serves as something of an unofficial kickoff for both the tourist season and Dollywood’s summer draw. This year’s festivities are set to kick off at 6 p.m. May 7 and run from River Road to Wears Valley Road. Meanwhile, the road race is proposed to start, again with an obvious hint from the name, at midnight on the morning of

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Sign Master’s Jonathan Wright honored by Chamber of Commerce Page A2

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Litter warriors collect trash along Happy Hollow Road on Saturday during Keep Sevier Beautiful’s biannual Roads and Rivers Day.

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Tonight Mostly cloudy Low: 38° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Emmett Tabor, 52 Lois Hoskins, 77 Clara Zielinski, 93 DETAILS, Page A4

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Dozens gather for Roads and Rivers pick-up By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer WEARS VALLEY — The came by land and by water, a full-on assault against an enemy local law enforcement officials declared war on only weeks ago. They were on a mission and, though they wore uniforms ranging from 4-H green to paint-splattered blue, they took the fight to the fields and trenches of Sevier County. Keep Sevier Beautiful’s (KSB) biannual Roads and Rivers litter pick-up effort Saturday brought hundreds of weekend warriors out to collect tons of trash strewn along local thoroughfares and in water-

“We do all this with the knowledge that in a few days it will probably be just as bad again. It’s very frustrating. But, if you don’t clean it up, it’s only going to get worse and worse.” — Fran Troxler, Roads and Rivers litter pick-up effort organizer

ways. For folks like Fran Troxler, who organized the collection in Wears Valley, the effort is a matter of pride. “To be a volunteer, you’ve got to have something that really rings your bell, so to speak. For me, I hate litter,” Troxler said as she coordinated the combined forces of more than 40 volunteers. “I think

Edwards replica car winner at fundraisers for Children’s Home By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — As the drivers of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series got down to business on the world’s fastest half-mile up in Bristol, a replica of driver Carl Edwards’ No. 99 Ford was revving up in Sevierville. Fortunately, Edwards was driving another car in this weekend’s events in Northeast Tennessee as his show car was in town for a pair of fundraisers for the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home put on by Aflac. “We are taking advantage of the opportunity from Aflac to bring the car to this location so we can hold a special race day event here,” Aflac representative Greta Beeler said. “We did this so we can give a little back to the community because we’ve got to do that See EDWARDS, Page A4

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Racing enthusiasts got a chance to check out a replica of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Carl Edwards drives on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit during an event sponsored by Aflac as a fundraiser for the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home this weekend.

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Jimmy Whetstone of County Meadows Landscaping and Pools, and Kenny Kraemer from Sevier Cleanup are the newest members of Pigeon Forge Professionals chapter of Business Networking International.

PF networking group has three new members Submitted Report

PIGEON FORGE — The Pigeon Forge Professionals chapter of Business Networking International welcomes three new members. J i m m y Whetstone Whitaker of County Meadows Landscaping and Pools,

Jason Whitaker of Farm Bureau Insurance and Kenny Kraemer from Sevier Cleanup have joined the organization. Anyone interested in more information about the chapter should contact either Jim Rechtin at 604-7042 or Dustin Brackins at 453-0873. Meetings are held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at MainStay Suites on Pine Mountain Road.

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Jonathan Wright, left, of Sign Master earned the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce Friendship Award for February, presented by Membership Coordinator Jim McGill.

Sign Master’s Jonathan Wright wins chamber Friendship Award Submitted Report SEVIERVILLE — Jonathan Wright, production manager and graphic designer for Sign Master, earned the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce Friendship Award for February at the recent Coffee Talk event. This is his second Friendship Award; he won his first one in January 2009. On his involvement with the Sevierville Chamber, Wright says, “I talk to people all over the country. When we start talking about marketing and networking I tell them stories about our chamber. This is an extremely

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active organization that does very good work for its members, but like with anything it’s all what you put into it.” Wright received a $100 gift package from Dixie Stampede and a plaque. M e m b e r s h i p Coordinator Jim McGill said, “When Jonathan is doing business in Sevier County he always recommends the Chamber as a means to grow a business. He is always sending me leads or bringing someone to the events.” Friendship Awards are based on points accu-

mulated monthly from attending Chamber functions and volunteering as well as bringing inactive members and potential new members to Chamber events. Monthly points will go towards determining the Friend of the Year Award recipient. The next Chamber Friendship Award will be presented during Coffee Talk on April 20, hosted by Smoky Mountain Palace Theater. Coffee Talk begins at 8 a.m. at the Civic Center. Guests are welcome. For more information, contact McGill at 453-6411.

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GATLINBURG — The Ambassadors of the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce have planned their 2010 season, which will include several all-day canvases of businesses as well as Chamber event support. Ambassadors represent the Chamber to members of the Gatlinburg business community. Ambassadors serve as the greeting arm of the Chamber to promote new member participation and member retention. Ambassadors own or are employed by a Chamber member. Chamber Ambassadors for 2010: Michael Simonis (2009 Ambassador of the Year), Edgewater Hotel; Ashley Webb, Bubba Gump Shrimp

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Submitted Report SEVIERVILLE — Homes & Land, a Sevier County-based provider of real estate media and marketing for over 37 years, recently launched Market Pulse. In February, Homes & Land asked more than 100,000 real estate agents to report their opinions about their local real estate market. The results are published in the Market Pulse Survey Report. Overall, optimism is improving, with most agents reporting an increase in homebuyer interest. However, in states with the highest foreclosure rates, buying appears to be driven by distressed home sales. When asked if President Obama’s Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) “has reduced the rate of foreclosures in your market,” only 10 percent of respondents said yes. Initial details about HAMP became available on March 4, 2009, with the promise

of easing at-risk homeowners. The plan makes available $75 billion in funding for up to four million homeowners, providing a modified interest rate and three months of a probationary period. “Foreclosures and short sales still appear to be driving home sales in several states,” said Eric Adair, business development analyst for Homes & Land. “Unfortunately, the data on the program to date and the responses from our survey show that HAMP has done little to help. Clearly respondents to our survey don’t believe this program is helping to reduce foreclosures.” Only 14 percent of agents reported that the majority of their sales over the last 12 months came from distressed properties. “Almost 5,800 Realtors and agents across the U.S. participated in the Market Pulse survey,” said Adair. The Market Pulse Report is located at www.homesandland. com/marketpulse.

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Kodak Library friends note 15th year

OBITUARIES In Memoriam

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Emmett Allen Tabor, age 52 of Sevierville, died peacefully in his sleep after an extended battle with Multiple Sclerosis on Friday, March 19, 2010. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia and grew up in Flagler Beach, Florida, and St. Augustine, FL. He was preceded in death by brothers, Eddie and Charles, and sister Linda. Survivors: Children: Emmett Allen Tabor, Jr. and Tabatha Tabor of Walden, NY; 3 Grandchildren; Lifelong partner: Starrleen Webb; Brothers: John, Tom, Bobby, Ray, and Lonnie Dale; Sisters: Brenda, Betty Jo, Oleeta, and LaQuita; Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4219 Hillsboro Road, Suite 306, Nashville, Tennessee 37215. Memorial service 4:30 PM Tuesday at Smoky Mountain Baptist Church on Caton’s Chapel Road Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, Tennessee.

Public invited to Tuesday meeting Submitted Report KODAK — Friends Of Kodak Library will mark its 15th anniversary at its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the library, 319 W. Dumplin Valley Road at the entrance to Northview Optimist Park. In addition to the regular business of the annual meeting (election of officers, setting dues and meeting dates for the coming year), the group will present an exhibit case as a gift to the library. The case will house display items from the Kodak Heritage Handcrafted Collection. That collection has been funded entirely by FOKL. Charter members and past

officers will be recognized. They will also honor members who have died since the group was organized and individuals in whose memory a donation has been made to the group. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited. The Kodak Friends group was formed before the library it supports opened. That’s why the group was formed. The Sevier County Library Board had promised to operate a branch, if the community would first provide a building. Efforts to raise money and coordinate a building program were begun by the Northview Community Association and aided by the Northview Optimist Club. After working toward that goal for a few years, it was decided that the best way to

achieve it was to form a separate “friends of the library” group that would have that as its sole project. FOKL’s organizational meeting was held in the library of Northview Elementary School on March 25, 1995. Some of the charter members are still active and involved. “Of course, we’ve had many people join and take roles since then,” said President Emma Ruth Catlett. “And we are always open to new people joining and taking an active role. But it is heartening that there are individuals that continue to be concerned about the needs of the community for this length of time.” Catlett is a charter member and served on the original Board of Directors. It took the group eight

years to raise the funds needed and provide a building. The group then settled into the more traditional role of a friends group. It has held book sales, bought materials, supported children’s story times, summer reading programs and other things to help the branch offer more things for the community. The group has been recognized by both Friends of Tennessee Libraries and the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations of the American Library Association for outstanding practices in fundraising, programs and advocacy. Friends of Tennessee Libraries President Martha Gill will be present at the meeting to swear in the newly elected officers and directors.

tives and Edwards’ car at NASCAR Speedpark, while the group moved to the parking lot at McNellyWhaley Ford, appropriately since Edwards drives a vehicle manufactured by the American auto giant, on Saturday. They came with live music and door prize opportunities that included passes to local attractions. Additionally, two vendors — Sevierville restaurant Cobblers and kettle corn makers Jeff and Jean Zinneman — were on hand offering refreshments, turning their profits over to the Cherish the Child Foundation, the fundraising arm of the children’s home. For them, like for Aflac and

Beeler, the effort was a labor of love for a deserving Sevier County organization. “This is local and we like to support our local agencies as best we can,” Jeff Zinneman said. “With some of these children’s charities, you don’t really hear a lot about them. We like to work with a lot of them and just help out where we can.” In a show of appreciation, a group of young people from the home came out Saturday morning, taking the opportunity both to thank those who put the effort on and enjoy the festivities. “I think that they’re really nice for doing this,” Sarah Klishak said. “They

don’t have to take time out to do things like this, but they do. This kind of thing is kind of what keeps us going.” Though she recently turned 16, Klishak hasn’t started driving yet, admitting with a laugh she’s trying to get over a fear of being behind the wheel through a driver’s education class. Still, she joked she had just one request when it came to the No. 99 car. “I was hoping I’d get to drive it,” she said. “It’s exciting to see it. I’m not really a racing fan, but I used to watch it when I was really young, so it’s cool to see one of the cars.”

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Lois Whaley Hoskins Lois Whaley Hoskins, 77, of Knoxville, died Friday, March 19, 2010. Survivors include her children, Larry Ray Perryman, Mary Joyce Day, Debra Jane Perryman; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Cecil Romines, Lora Boling, Blanche Jarnigan, Hazel Smith; brother, Ben Whaley. Funeral service was Saturday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Roscoe Oxendine and Rev. Jeremiah Parker officiating. Interment 3 p.m. Sunday in Underwood Cemetery.

for our local folks.” The national insurance company holds a policy for the children’s home, which provides shelter for youth in need of new homes. The events Thursday and Friday were an extension of n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com that relationship, as well as an effort to help out the worthy cause, Beeler Clara Zielinski explained. Clara Zielinski, 93, of Sevierville, died Friday, March 19, 2010. “We’re very pleased Survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Karp and huswith how everything has band Kenneth; and five grandchildren. gone,” she said. “We Funeral service 7 p.m. Monday in the East chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Parton officiating. The family will receive couldn’t have asked for better weather and we’ve friends 5-7 p.m. Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. had a great turn-out.” Friday evening found n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com the Aflac representa-

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Saturday, July 31. The race was something of a tradition before it was discontinued several years ago. Operated by the Knoxville Track Club, the event garnered quite a following and, city officials say, it’s in part thanks to that popularity that the race is getting this current rebirth. That event will fill part of the Parkway starting from the Holiday Inn at 3230 Parkway. Also on the agenda for the session is: Special Events n 28th Annual Shades of the Past Rod Run at Dollywood’s Splash Country with alternate activities at Traffic Lights 1 and 8 Sept. 8-12 n March of Dimes March for Babies at Patriot Park

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with local law enforcement to crack down on those who make it necessary. Executive Director Elizabeth Reed has said all the effort it simply intended to protect the beauty of the area. Volunteers in the valley — who gathered at East Tennessee Realty, where Troxler is a Realtor — ranged in age from 6 to 75. They put in three hours effort to make a dent in what Troxler sees as a big problem. “We do all this with the knowledge that in a few days it will probably be just as bad again,” she said. “It’s very frustrating. But, if you don’t clean it up, it’s only going to get worse and worse.” John and Angie Witte said they share some of that frustration, but they’re still determined to be part of the effort to beautify their own neighborhood. They spent Saturday morning combing the woods along Happy Hollow Road, snagging glass bottles and plastic foam plates, then loading them into black trash

of snow and ice that could be melted by floodwaters. And the city held exercises to map out the best routes for trucking sandbags to neighborhoods. The Red River crested Sunday afternoon at just under 37 feet — 19 feet above flood stage — and was on its way down as evening approached. Only some baseball fields, farmland and backyards were submerged. Residents of Fargo and its neighbor across the river, Moorhead, Minn., felt both better prepared and luckier than they did last year, when the river crested nearly 4 feet higher. “The sense is we’ve made it. We’re thankful and let’s have a party,” said Bob Ona, senior pastor at Fargo’s First Assembly of God church in Fargo, where volunteers gathered over the past week before heading out to the city’s so-called Sandbag Central.

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FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The good news was all about things that didn’t happen: No floodwaters pushing aside hastily built sandbag walls, no neighborhoods evacuated, no panicked residents wondering if they’d ever see their homes again. The Red River crested in Fargo on Sunday without doing major damage, and city officials all but declared victory. A year after record flooding forced thousands in the area to evacuate and damaged about 100 homes, officials and residents used a host of lessons learned to prepare for this year’s less intense — but still potentially destructive — rush of water. Thousands of volunteers, including young children, stacked more than 1 million sandbags and crews built miles of clay levees to keep the waters away. Officials gave residents tips on building better sandbag dikes, including clearing the ground

able lines. “The public has been grievously and purposely lied to,” by Republicans in their efforts to defeat the legislation, said Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., a clear reference to GOP accusations that included the claim that there would be death panels for elderly patients. Republicans opposed the measure as a takeover of government health care that would cut Medicare and raise taxes by nearly $1 trillion combined. Rep. David Dreier, R-Calif., criticized the Democrats for their tactics on the House floor, but said, “the greatest outrage has always been for the bill itself.” Over and over, Democrats stressed the historic nature of the day. “Health care isn’t only a civil right, it’s a moral issue,” said Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I. He said his late father, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., had worked his entire career for nationwide health care, and President John F. Kennedy before him. Slaughter, read a message President Franklin Roosevelt sent Congress in 1939 urging lawmakers to address the needs of those without health care, and said Democrat Harry Truman and Republican

Richard Nixon had also sought to broaden health insurance coverage. Obama has said often that presidents of both parties have tried without success to achieve national health insurance, beginning with Theodore Roosevelt early in the 20th century. The 44th president’s quest to succeed where others have failed seemed at a dead end two months ago, when Republicans won a special election for a Massachusetts Senate seat, and with it, the votes to prevent a final vote. But the White House, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., soon came up with a rescue plan that required the House to approve the Senatepassed measure despite opposition to many of its provisions, then have both houses pass a fix-it measure incorporating numerous changes. Under the order of the day, set down by Democrats, the House was voting first on the Senatepassed bill, sending it to Obama for his signature. A final vote on the fix-it bill would follow. Its passage would set up a final showdown in the Senate, where Reid says the votes are in

hand for its final approval. Under the legislation, most Americans would be required to purchase insurance, and face penalties if they refused. Much of the money in the bill would be devoted to subsidies to help families at incomes of up to $88,000 a year pay their premiums. The legislation would also usher in a significant expansion of Medicaid, the federal-state health care program for the poor. Coverage would be required for incomes up to 133 percent of the federal poverty level, $29,327 a year for a family of four. Childless adults would be covered for the first time, starting in 2014. The insurance industry would come under new federal regulation. They would be forbidden from placing lifetime dollar limits on policies, from denying coverage to children because of pre-existing conditions and from canceling policies when a policyholder becomes ill. Parents would be able to keep older kids on their coverage up to age 26. A new high-risk pool would offer coverage to uninsured people with medical problems until 2014, when the coverage expansion goes into high gear.

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Free ice cream helps Safe Harbor

Ben & Jerry’s in Gatlinburg is partnering with Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center by offering a free ice cream cone from noon to 8 pm. Tuesday. Donations received at the Gatlinburg shop will be donated to Safe Harbor. n

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Sevier GOP plans Lincoln Day event

The Sevier County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner will be Thursday at the MainStay Suites. The event begins with a reception at 6 p.m. and continues with dinner at 7. Presentations by Republican candidates in upcoming state and local elections are planned, including from gubernatorial contenders Bill Gibbons, Bill Haslam Ron Ramsey and Zach Wamp. Reservations are required, but payment may be accepted at the door. Tickets are $60 per person and $120 for each couple. Tables for 10 can be purchased for $600. Call 238-0400, 453-1091 or 429-2269. n

SEVIERVILLE

Summer program signups to begin

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting registration for the Summer Adventure Program on March 29. Registration forms are now available at the Community Center. Summer Adventure Program is for children 6 years old through rising seventh-graders. Camp is Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The extended program goes to 5:30 p.m. each afternoon. Program dates are June 7-Aug. 5 (excluding June 28–July 9). For more information, call Deanna Hutchens, recreation supervisor, at 868-1875. n

SEVIERVILLE

Rep. Roe to be luncheon speaker

The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce and Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation have scheduled a luncheon with U.S. Rep. Phil Roe. The event will be held March 29 at Five Oaks Convention Center, 1620 Parkway. Registration begins at 11 a.m., and the program will be from 11:30 to 1:30. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $25 for nonmembers. To attend call to the Gatlinburg Chamber at 436-4178. n

KODAK

Library friends schedule event

Friends Of Kodak Library will mark its 15th anniversary at its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the library. Charter members and past officers will be recognized. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited. n SEVIERVILLE

Child safety seat inspections set

The Sevierville Police Department has scheduled a child car safety seat checkpoint from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Sevier County Health Department, 227 Cedar St. Officers will be available to perform inspections of safety seats, demonstrate proper installation techniques and offer general assistance.

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Woman seeks photos for ’Nam memorial JOHNSON CITY (AP) — A White Bluff woman is trying to gather photographs of the more than 1,300 Tennesseans who died in the Vietnam War. The effort is part of the “Put a Face with a Name” project of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, which maintains a virtual memorial wall on its Web site. The Johnson City Press reports Judy Gorman King approached the paper for help finding the

photographs of about 45 people listed as having lived in Washington County. A recent check of those names on the virtual wall Web site found photographs posted for only four of them. Two were soldiers — Nilon Kay Bacon of Fall Branch and Eugene Delano Franklin of Johnson City — and two were Marines — James David Bowers and Andrew Martin, both of Johnson City. “I want to make sure nobody slips through

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the cracks,” King said. King is a poet who whose visits to the memorial wall in Washington, D.C., have inspired several of her verses. She has a brother who served three tours in Vietnam. He survived unharmed. “I am so thankful for that,” she said. She has contacted the historical societies for each county in the state as well as several newspapers. She has also received help from the veterans group Rolling Thunder. Some have

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“He’s kept Guantanamo open, he’s continued to use indefinite detention. ... (The only real difference is that) Obama’s speeches are better.” — Activist Ralph Nader, at anti-war rally in Washington, D.C., comparing President Barack Obama’s policies for former President George W. Bush.

“The unavoidable challenge is to make sure that size, complexity and interconnectedness do not insulate such firms from market discipline, potentially making them ticking time bombs inside our financial system.” — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, making a fresh pitch Saturday to retain oversight of small banks.

“We worked so hard for this all year, and to have a team that is not better than us come out and beat us, it’s tough.” — Kansas forward Marcus Morris, after the Jayhawks, the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Basketball Tournament, lost to Northern Iowa, a No. 10 seed, on Saturday.

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sent photos from high school year books. King says she can use actual photographs or their digital copies. So far, King has found photographs for about a third of the Tennesseans who died in Vietnam. King says she realizes that digging up old photographs can also dig up painful memories for some families, but she believes in the project. “When I get done I will put copies of all the photos in the Tennessee State Library and Archives,” King said.

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On kids, golf and Mandrell... For the past two months, I have been telling you about a now 16-month-old child that has been living in a very unsafe environment. The child has been temporarily placed with other family members. There is a hearing the end of this month to determine permanent placement. The challenge is that the Department of Children’s Services is not adequately staffed or funded, and sometimes decisions are made that do not take the child’s best interests in to consideration. Children should not be moved from place to place to place. If you take a tree from your backyard and plant it in Knoxville, it will probably survive. If you then uproot that tree and move it again, the tree might not make it. We are dealing with children, not trees. They have feelings, emotions and the need to be nurtured. We need to understand that it is not their fault that the people that birthed them are not capable of being parents. If we take care of them while they are young, they will have a fair chance in life. Otherwise, these children don’t know any better and they often go the wrong way. Then they hurt others, and it costs us more than $4,000 a month to warehouse them in a prison. There is an old saying that where there’s smoke, there’s fire. About four months ago in this column, we questioned some things that were going on with the expansion of the Eagle’s Landing Golf Course. Specifically, the fact that the person in charge did not have the knowledge or experience to get the job done properly. Last Wednesday, former Sevierville Director of Golf Faye Randolph was fired, and an investigation of alleged mishandled funds is being conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. On a lighter and brighter note, Cherish the Child is pleased to welcome home Louise Mandrell. On April 1 at 7 p.m., Louise will be the special guest speaker, along with Aaron Wilburn. Louise had her own theater in Pigeon Forge for seven years and went home to take care of her husband, John, four and a half years ago. While she lived here, Louise was very much a part of the community and was a real giver. As a matter of fact, when she left town, the city named a street in her honor. Now she is coming to share and to give once again. This will be an opportunity for you to catch up with Louise and get to know her even better. Aaron Wilburn has been featured on the Gaither Homecoming Tour and many of the videos. You will laugh as he shares stories about his family and his faith with his unique brand of down-home humor. Joe Jenkins will begin the evening with some music that will rock your socks and bless your soul. This will be an evening that you really don’t want to miss. All seats are reserved and are available at Country Tonite box office, or by calling 423-2193. There are a limited number of VIP seats for $50 each, and you will have the opportunity to meet Louise after the event. All other seats are $25. Cherish the Child supports the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home. Spring is officially here and we want to be sure to welcome our guests with the kind of southern hospitality that our area is known for. God has blessed us with incredible beauty all around us. The Smoky Mountains are one of a kind. We have many varieties of trees, flowers and wildlife. In addition to the natural beauty, we have something for everyone to do: golf, fishing, shopping, whitewater rafting, sightseeing, crafts people at work, artist galleries, Dollywood, the Smokies baseball and the list goes on and on. We are an excellent getaway destination for folks to come and visit. Our responsibility when they do come is to provide the very best experience possible by showing then what “guest astonishment” is all about. If we want people to come back to see us, we must do all we can to show them the best time possible. I’ll see you on April 1 at Country Tonite with Louise Mandrell. — Dave Gorden of Sevierville is a member of the Speakers Hall of Fame, past president of the National Speakers Association and one of the Authors of “Chicken Soup For the Adopted Soul.” E-mail Dave@davegorden.com.

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Bracket racket New high school playoff system has few fans among local coaches It really shouldn’t be this difficult to create a high school football playoff system. At least one the coaches and schools can buy into and support. Yet one Sevier County coach has this to say about the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association’s latest incarnation of a playoff system: “This is the stupidest thing I’ve seen,” said Seymour’s Jim Moore. “I hate it for a lot of programs. They’re now telling 50 percent of the schools in the state that they don’t have a shot. TSSAA has gone from bad to worse.” Wow, such refreshing candor. What provoked it? TSSAA has adjusted its playoff system — after making a bunch of changes last year — that means there still be three regularseason classes in Division I — Class A, AA and AAA — and each of those classes will still have two internal

classes for the playoffs. Class 1A and 2A playoff teams will play in Class A during the regular season, Class 3A and 4A playoff teams will play in Class AA, and Class 5A and 6A playoff teams will play in Class AAA. The number of teams that will make the playoffs also goes unchanged. However, to cut down on the number of teams making the playoffs with losing records — a common complaint — only the top two finishers in each of the three regularseason classes will be guaranteed a spot in the postseason, regardless of playoff classifications. Under last season’s rules, teams that finished in the top half of teams in their playoff class within their regular-season class were guaranteed a playoff berth. The others will get wildcard berths in the playoffs. Once again, call on a teacher in the

math department of your high school to figure all this out. And you thought the BCS was a tough nut to crack. Seymour — the smallest school in District 2-AAA — will likely have to beat one of the two 6A schools in the district, SCHS or Jefferson County, to advance in the playoffs. No Sevier County coach likes this plan. Not one. “What I really think about this,” Moore said, “you can’t print in a newspaper.” “Football is supposed to be about the kids,” said Pigeon Forge coach Lee Hammonds. “This is supposed to be about these kids working hard and making memories and friends that will last their lifetimes.” TSSAA, in its pursuit of money from the playoffs, appears to have forgotten what high school football is supposed to be about.

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Farm Bureau explains position on animal cruelty legislation

Editor: The current legislation dealing with animal cruelty coming before our legislators in Nashville has resulted in a lot of concern and misunderstanding from some regarding Farm Bureau’s position on the bill. The Sevier County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, in no shape, form or fashion, condones the mistreatment of any animal. Farmers care deeply about the health and safety of our animals, and we ensure our animals’ well-being through proper management and shelter. In the past eight years we have seen significant progress in strengthening the animal cruelty statutes in Tennessee, and Farm Bureau, along with the farm community, has been involved in each one of the changes. Tennessee’s animal cruelty laws are already among the strictest in the country. The Animal Legal Defense Fund, an orga-

Public forum nization that has since 1979 fought to protect the lives and advance the interest of animals through the legal system, ranks Tennessee’s animal protection laws in the top tier of the 50 states. We feel the laws we currently have are already strong enough to take care of these deplorable crimes if our courts will just use them. We encourage everyone to get involved into making our laws work as intended. Roger Radel, President Sevier County Farm Bureau Board of Directors

Our Constitution was founded by Godly men with good intentions. The founders believed we were created for God’s pleasure and equal rights for all. If we give up our rights, we say to our servicemen that their lives are given in vain. I am a veteran who was willing to die for all the freedoms we have today. If Washington wants to turn their backs on what’s right by allowing these things that are against the Cross of Christ, they will pay. The wolves walk among our schools, churches and our government to seek and destroy us all. God bless the lives of all our children — our future. They are attacked at school with lies Prayer, dedication to God of evolution and are killed by abortion each year. God knows them all. They shall walk in much needed in the end days his kingdom. Editor: Thank you, Hannah Shave, Lydia Niswonger This letter comes in defense of both County and Becky Niswonger for your support to Mayor Larry Waters and God our Lord. The prayer and dedication to our God is Mayor Waters and your love to our Lord God. both respectful and much needed in these, the You shall have a reward in God’s Kingdom. Thomas H. McFarland end days. Our world is out of control. Pigeon Forge

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Bristol breakthrough

First win at track that has been nemesis sends message to Johnson’s competitors By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer BRISTOL — Jimmie Johnson sent yet another message to his competitors Sunday, winning at a track that has always vexed the four-time defending NASCAR champion. Johnson plowed his way through the field in three laps to grab his first career victory at Bristol Motor Speedway and deny Kurt Busch a chance to gain more ground on the No. 48 championship team. “When we’re winning at tracks that we’re not supposed to, boys better look out,” Johnson warned. “Even that 2 car (Busch) that doesn’t want the 48 to win.” Busch led 278 of the 500 laps and had a decent gap on Johnson when his easy drive to victory was clouded by a debris caution with 17 laps remaining. All the leaders headed to pit road, and Busch and Johnson both took four tires on the final stop. Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart all took two tires, giving them the first four positions on the restart. Busch was fifth, Johnson was sixth and the race resumed with 10 laps to go. Kenseth’s difficulty getting up to speed stacked up traffic behind him, including Busch, who lost his opportunity to leapfrog his way to the front. Not Johnson, though. He weaved through the mess up to second, Stewart moved into the lead, and Johnson needed just over one lap to pick him off, too. Busch, a five-time Bristol winner who hasn’t been to Victory Lane at the bullring since 2006, was irate over his radio at the loss. He settled for third behind

Johnson and Stewart, missing his chance to win his second consecutive race of the season and prove his Penske Racing team has made enough gains to run consistently with Johnson and the Hendrick Motorsports bunch. “I’d rather lose to any of the other 41 cars out there than the 48 car,” Busch said. “I thought we had him beat. I gave it my heart today, but we came up short.” It was Johnson’s third win of the season and 50th of his career. More important, it was his first at Bristol, where his previous best finish in 16 starts was third. Nine of his previous finishes here had been outside the top 16. “It’s about time,” Johnson said. “Been off here over the years, but we focused on what we had to do and overcame it.” At the start of each season, Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus write down their goals and finally grabbing a checkered flag here was a big one. “It was pretty high on his list,” Knaus said. “For him to say that he wanted to focus on that and get better at this racetrack, for us to be able to go out there and do what we did, I think it speaks volumes about the dedication and desire he’s got inside. “We want to win every single event. This one has eluded us. We’re very proud to be able to have it.” Next up for Johnson is Martinsville Speedway, where he’s won five of the last seven races. Biffle finished fourth and was followed by his Roush Fenway Racing teammates Kenseth and Edwards. Dale Earnhardt Associated Press Jr. overcame a speeding penalty to finish seventh, Jamie McMurray was eighth and Jimmie Johnson celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Kyle Busch and Jeff Burton rounded out Sprint Cup Series’ Food City 500 auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol on Sunday. the top 10.

Buckeyes punch ticket to meet Vols in Sweet 16 Tennessee to meet No. 2 seed Ohio State Friday in St. Louis By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer MILWAUKEE — Nobody got a bigger boost than Ohio State when mighty Kansas tumbled and the Midwest Regional suddenly went up for grabs. No way, then, that Evan Turner was going to have another bad game. Turner shook off one of the worst shooting nights of his career by coming within an assist and a rebound of his third triple-double of the season, lifting Ohio State to a 75-66 victory

over sloppy Georgia Tech on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Turner, a leading candidate to add national player of the year to his Big Ten honors, finished with a gamehigh 24 points. “The better he plays,” Ohio State coach Thad Matta said, “the better we play.” The deeper into the tournament the Buckeyes (29-7) play, too. With No. 1 Kansas, No. 3 Georgetown and No. 4 Maryland all eliminated, Ohio State has its best chance of returning to the Final Four since Greg Oden and Mike Conley Jr. took the Buckeyes there in 2007. Ohio State faces sixth-seeded Tennessee on Friday night in St. Louis in a Midwest Regional semifinal. “It’s good to get a win out of the way,”

Turner said. “Now you just have to focus on the next one. You can’t really spend time celebrating.” Jon Diebler added 20 points and David Lighty had 18 for the Buckeyes. ACC Freshman of the Year Derrick Favors, who played just 5 minutes in the first half after picking up two quick fouls, keyed an 11-0 run that cut Ohio State’s lead to 65-61 with 1:47 to play. Turner made two free throws, Lighty converted both of his after an intentional foul and the Yellow Jackets (23-13) never threatened again. Beating the Buckeyes might have been a tall order anyway, but Georgia Tech (23-13) had no chance with Gani Lawal and Favors, their two leading scorers and rebounders, in foul trouble for much of

the game. Favors, who finished with 10 points and four rebounds, fouled out in the last minute. Lawal, who had three fouls before halftime, had 11 points. “It was really tough,” Lawal said. “Took us out of our rhythm.” Turnovers didn’t help, either. The Yellow Jackets had 21 miscues, eight more than they had in Friday night’s victory over Oklahoma State. The Buckeyes weren’t exactly careful with the ball, either. They had 18, nine from Turner. “We were sloppy with it,” Matta said. “For Evan, with the nine, as long as he gets me 24 (points), nine (assists) and nine (rebounds), I’ll live with it. ... When the time was needed, he delivered for us.”

Lady Vols hope to ‘pin’ Dayton tonight UT expects tougher test in second round; tipoff set for 7:06 By BETH RUCKER AP Sports Writer

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Tennessee guard Taber Spani (13) blocks a shot by Austin Peay guard Brooke Faulkner, right, in the first half of a first-round NCAA women’s tournament basketball game Saturday in Knoxville.

KNOXVILLE — When players check in at NCAA women’s tournament sites, they receive pins that commemorate the round in which they’re playing. Tennessee guard Angie Bjorklund got six her freshmen year en route to the 2008 national championship. Last year she got only one, with the Lady Volunteers losing in the first round. “I literally carried around that firstround pin this year,” the junior said. “I put it somewhere where I saw it because that’s all we won last year. Despite what I won freshman year this is whole new squad. I want all six.” The top-seeded Lady Vols (31-2) already have made it one round farther than last season by routing Austin Peay 75-42 in their opener Saturday. They’ll collect their second-round pins tonight when they face No. 8 Dayton (25-7). Tipoff is scheduled for 7:06. For many of coach Pat Summitt’s players, this is their first appearance in the second round. Tennessee has appeared in 29 tournaments and had never lost a first- or second-round

game until its 71-55 loss to Ball State last year. “They’re a very close-knit group,” Summitt said. “They hold each other accountable. We have told them, ’It’s not our team. It’s your team. You have to want it more than anyone in the country.’ They have responded.” As one of only three players who were around for Tennessee’s 2008 national title, Bjorklund occasionally reminds her younger teammates that the teams that succeed in the NCAA tournament are the ones that elevate their play. It was the lesson players like Candace Parker and Nicky Anosike helped her learn as a freshman. “It’s almost like they just flipped on a light switch my freshman year, and it’s like they pulled me through because I didn’t know what it took,” Bjorklund said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re up 10, 15. Any team can come back just like Dayton did the other day.” In their first-round game, the eighthseeded Flyers trailed No. 9 TCU by 18 to with 13:07 left. The Lady Frogs went cold, and Brittany Wilson hit a layup with 1.1 seconds left to give Dayton the 67-66 win.

We knew Tennessee’s assistants were there watching the game, and we wanted to kind of lull them into a false sense of security,” Dayton coach Jim Jabir said. Unlike the Lady Vols, who have appeared in every NCAA tournament, the Flyers are in their first tournament. They gained experience through a tough schedule that included six games against teams that reached the tournament this season. They beat Georgetown, Temple and then-No. 10 Michigan State. The Flyers also credit Jabir, who twice made it to the NCAA tournament opening round as Marquette coach in 1994-95. “Our coaches have done a great job all year of pushing us to our limits and making us work extremely hard,” freshman guard Kari Daugherty said. “These practices have made us ready for this. We’ve been working hard all season, and this is what we came to do.” None of the players appears intimidated by playing on Tennessee’s home court, named for Summitt, in front of 10,000 Lady Vols fans. The teams haven’t met in 23 years, and the Lady Vols won that game at home, 66-40.

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Calipariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Cats on big-time roll By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer

NCA A SUMMARIES Cornell 87, Wisconsin 69 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hey Big Blue, here comes Big Red! Louis Dale scored 26 points, Ryan Wittman added 24 and No. 12 seed Cornell upset fourth-seeded Wisconsin 87-69 on Sunday, becoming the first team from the Ivy League since 1979 to advance to the round of 16. The Big Red (27-8) will play top-seeded Kentucky in the East Regional semifinal Thursday in Syracuse, N.Y., about an hour from Cornellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus. It could be a tough ticket, though, since Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball-crazed fans got a head start when the Wildcats advanced Saturday. Cornell wasted little time taking care of its end. The Big Red controlled things from the opening tip, picking apart Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vaunted defense the same way they did Temple in the opening round. Cornell had a 12-point lead early, a 20-point lead late and very few moments of concern in between. The lopsided affair should make for some interesting conversation this week at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dog Pound,â&#x20AC;? the nickname given to the three-story, off-campus house that 13 players and a team manager call home. Cornell became the lowest seed to advance to the round of 16 in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament and the first Ivy League team to get that far since Penn 31 years ago.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was a really spectacular win,â&#x20AC;? she said. One that seemed to deliver on the promise Calipari made in October, when he admitted it would take time for the Wildcats to grasp the dribble-drive offense and suffocating defense he used to mold Memphis into a national power. Kentucky ran the floor with ease and shot 60 percent from the field while harassing Wake Forest into 33 percent shooting. It was a command performance, though Calipari is doing his best to temper expectations heading into Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional semifinal in Syracuse against surprising Cornell, who dominated Wisconsin on Sunday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still a bunch of freshmen and sophomores,â&#x20AC;? Calipari said. It was â&#x20AC;&#x153;our second NCAA tournament game. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never played in any other games. The guys that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing have never played in it.â&#x20AC;? Not that it has seemed to matter. Freshmen stars John Wall, Eric Bledsoe and DeMarcus Cousins hardly looked at ease playing in the sometimes unnerving crucible the tournament provides. Cousins couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but laugh when asked if Kansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; loss puts any additional pressure on the Wildcats. The 6-foot-11 center was barely able to get out a â&#x20AC;&#x153;nopeâ&#x20AC;? between chuckles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As long as we come out and play the best we can, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all we can control,â&#x20AC;? added sophomore

Kentucky coach John Calipari caught his players staring at the TV in disbelief, watching Northern Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upset bid against Kansas a few minutes before the Wildcats were to face Wake Forest in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday. Calipari immediately hit the power switch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I made them turn the TV off to think about our game (and said) â&#x20AC;&#x2122;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about that game,â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Calipari said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they went out, I was saying, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Wow.â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; After watching Kentucky destroy the Demon Deacons 90-60 to advance to the round of 16 for the first time since 2007, the rest of the country is saying the same thing. Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s startlingly easy wins on the opening weekend of the tournament combined with Kansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; equally stunning departure has made the Wildcats a suddenly trendy pick to collect their eighth NCAA title. Actress and Kentucky native Ashley Judd â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one of Big Blueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most ardent fans â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is back in the stands after a brief hiatus during Billy Gillispieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turbulent two-year tenure. Judd admitted to having flashbacks to 1996 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; when the Wildcats roared to their sixth NCAA crown behind a squad loaded with future NBA players under former coach Rick Pitino â&#x20AC;&#x201D; after watching Kentucky dismantle Wake Forest.

Michigan State 85, Maryland 83 SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Korie Lucious hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap a frenetic finish and give injury-depleted Michigan State an 85-83 victory over Maryland on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA tournament. After star guard Kalin Lucas went down with a leg injury, the Spartans blew a 16-point lead in the second half. Greivis Vasquezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basket put Maryland ahead 83-82 with 6 seconds left, but Michigan State inbounded immediately and pushed up the floor. The ball went to Lucious at the top of the key and he Associated Press drained a 3 just in time, setting off a wild celebration as jubiKentucky guard John Wall (11) celebrates with lant Spartans players streamed off the bench. DeMarcus Cousins (15) and Patrick Patterson â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had an open look. Time was running down. I just shot it (54) near the end of their NCAA tournament and it went in,â&#x20AC;? Lucious said. game against Wake Forest on Saturday. No. 5 seed Michigan State advanced to play ninth-seeded Darius Miller, who poured Their streaky outside Northern Iowa in the Midwest Regional semifinals in St. in a career-high 20 points shooting no longer seems a Louis. The Panthers pulled off the most stunning upset of the against Wake Forest. problem. Bledsoe hit eight tournament Saturday, beating top-seeded Kansas 69-67. When theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at their 3-pointers in an openWest Virginia 68, Missouri 59 best, it appears few teams ing round win over East BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Daâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sean Butler handled Missouriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the country can keep up. Tennessee State, breaking Though Calipari has spent a record held by former pressure defense just fine and led West Virginia into the most of the year trying to star and current assis- NCAA tournamentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s round of 16. Butler accounted for 19 of his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30 points in the downplay his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abili- tant Tony Delk, and the ty, the truth is the Wildcats Wildcats made a respect- first half, then finished with 28 to lead the second-seeded have been able to survive able 7 of 21 3-pointers on Mountaineers to a 68-59 victory over 10th-seeded Missouri. Kevin Jones had 13 points and nine rebounds for the Big despite all their perceived Saturday. flaws. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve struggled at East Conference champions. Michael Dixon scored 15 points for Missouri (23-11), which Their lack of experience times holding onto the â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kentucky starts three ball, particularly Wall, who was undone by an overall poor shooting performance. The freshmen, a sophomore gives it away just over four Tigers went 20 of 61 from the field and were just as bad from and a junior â&#x20AC;&#x201D; hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t times a game and turned it the free-throw line, where they went 12 of 20. West Virginia (29-6) advanced to face No. 11 seed stopped them from win- over five times against the Washington in the East Regional semifinals at Syracuse on ning 34 games. Demon Deacons. Thursday.

Twins, Mauer agree to 8-year, $181 million deal MINNEAPOLIS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joe Mauer is staying home. The AL MVP agreed to an eight-year, $184 million contract extension with Minnesota on Sunday that includes a full no-trade clause, a massive deal that shows the Twins are no longer a frugal small-market club. The deal covers the 20112018 seasons and is the fourth largest â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both in total value and average salary â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in Major League history. Starting next season, the All-Star catcher will make an average of $23 million per season. With the announcement, the entire state of Minnesota can take a deep breath and relax. Mauer, who has won three

AL batting titles and is considered one of the best defensive catchers in the game, was entering the final year of his current contract. Even though both he and the Twins insisted all along that he would be staying in Minnesota, Twins fans were growing more nervous by the day as negotiations dragged on. But agent Ron Shapiro and Twins brass eventually worked out the deal, ensuring that the hometown favorite wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get lured away by one of the many big spenders that were salivating at the thought of adding the sweetswinging lefty to their battery after this season. Then the Twins, who have

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

MONDAY, MARCH 22 Women’s Bible Study

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 23

Cougar Sign-Ups

Cougar football and cheerleading sign-ups 6-8 p.m., Northview Middle School football field. 3881618.

Midway FCE

Midway Family Community and Education Club meets 1 p.m., Mountain National Bank, Kodak. Master Gardener will speak.

G-P Class Reunion

Gatlinburg-Pittman 1980s reunion Aug. 6-7. Planning meeting 6 p.m. Calhoun’s Pigeon Forge. 806-4062, 850-0231 or 654-9166.

FRIDAY, MARCH 26 Kid’s Night Out

Preschool story time 11 a.m., Seymour Library. 573-0728.

Kid’s Night Out 6-10 p.m. Pigeon Forge Community Center. $10 for PFCC members, $15 for nonmembers. 429-7373.

Hot Meals

Kodak Story Time

Seymour Story Time

Hot Meals for Hungry Hearts served 5:30-6:30 p,m. Second Baptist Church, Pigeon Street off Chapman Highway.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Foxtrot Bed and Breakfast, Garrett, Gatlnburg n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers men’s Bible study: n 6:30 p.m., 1328 Old Newport Highway, Sevierville. 908-0591. n 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mt. Drive, Sevierville. (865) 310-7831.

wednesDAY, MARCH 24 First Presbyterian

Traditional Lent services 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 24, First Presbyterian Sevierville. Offering collected will go to help Haiti. 453-2971.

Preschool story time 11 a.m., Kodak Library. 9330078.

Donkey Basketball

Jones Cove School Beta Club presents Donkey Basketball at school gym, 7 p.m. Tickets are $4 for students and $5 for adults before the game. Tickets are $5 and $6 at the door. Concessions available.

Pancakes/Easter Bunny

Pancake supper with Easter Bunny 5:30-7:30 p.m. Flapjacks, Sevierville. $5. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life. Bring camera. 428-3954 or 603-1223.

SATURDAY, MARCH 27 Oratory Contest

Deadline to register for Sevier County Right To Life oratory contest April 1. Contest is April 15. Application/information, 654-7685.

New Center Football

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

New Center Football Little League sign-ups 12:30-4 p.m., Sevierville Community Center, for ages 5-11. Registration fee for football and cheerleading $55; discount for more than one child. 640-5344.

Sevierville Story Time

SUNDAY, MARCH 28

Middle Creek UMC

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

thursDAY, MARCH 25 Hot Meals

Sunday Night Alive

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

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

Boyds Creek Baptist

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

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

Boyds Creek Baptist Church service in song, 7 p.m. Guest singers, Heavenly Sunshine.

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MONDAY, MARCH 29 Women’s Bible Study

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

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Hot Meals for Hungry Hearts served from 5:306:30 p,m. Second Baptist Church, Pigeon Street just off Chapman Highway.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Foxtrot Bed and Breakfast, Garrett, Gatlinburg n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers men’s Bible study: n 6:30 p.m., 1328 Old Newport Highway, Sevierville. 908-0591. n 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mt. Drive, Sevierville. (865) 310-7831.

wednesDAY, MARCH 31 Middle Creek UMC

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

thursDAY, APRIL 1 Democratic Party

Sevier County Democratic Party meets 7 p.m. at courthouse.

First Presbyterian

Maundy Thursday service 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Sevierville. Traditional Communion service. 4532971. 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.

Angel Food orders: n 2-5 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 429-2508.

FRIDAY, APRIL 2 JOY Club

Just Older Youth Club meets at Pigeon Forge Community Center. Bring covered side dishes. Bingo 10:30 a.m. lunch 11:30. 429-7373.

TUESDAY, APRIL 6 Adult Softball

sunDAY, APRIL 4 Sunday Night Alive

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

monDAY, APRIL 5 Women’s Bible Study

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

Photo Society

LeConte Photographic Society meets 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Sevierville. Program by Harold Jerrell. LeContePhotographic.Com for information.

Retired Citizens

Retired Citizens of the Smokies meets 1 p.m., Gatlinburg Community Center. Program by member Don Buehler from his “Country Day” series. 4363010. Prayer In Action meets at 6 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC. Nondenominational.

Gold Wing Riders

Gold Wing Road Riders Assn. meets 6:30 p.m. IHOP Sevierville. 660-4400.

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

Spring adult softball season leagues forming in Sevierville. Registration packets at gym/pool office in Community Center. Deadline April 6. 755-9045 or 453-5441, or e-mail to poxley@seviervilletn.org.

n 6:30 p.m., 1328 Old Newport Highway, Sevierville. 908-0591. n 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mt. Drive, Sevierville. (865) 310-7831.

Alzheimer’s Support

Alzheimer’s Support Group 6-7 p.m. at MountainBrook Village, 700 Markhill Drive.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 4292508.

American Legion

American Legion Post 104 covered dish dinner meeting 6 p.m. at Post Home. 908-4310 or www.amlgnp104tn.org.

Hot Meals

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 Middle Creek UMC

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

Thursday, April 8 Hot Meals

National Assn. of Retired Federal Employees, 6 p.m. first Tuesday at Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge. 453-4174.

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.

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Women’s Bible Study

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Kindness Counts meets 7 p.m. at Sevierville IHOP. 6542684.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Foxtrot Bed and Breakfast, Garrett, Gatlnburg n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

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Gatekeepers men’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

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Andrew Jackson VI having fun with name By JOE EDWARDS Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a comment heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heard hundreds of times after being introduced: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Andrew Jackson?! I thought you were dead!â&#x20AC;? Such is life for Andrew Jackson VI, the greatgreat-great grandson of the seventh president. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get lots of fun out of it,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The trick is not to take it too seriously.â&#x20AC;? Jackson, 54, is a General Sessions Court judge in Knoxville. Before being elected in 2006, he was a prosecutor for 21 years. For sure, Jackson relishes his famous name. On Monday, he gleefully signed fake $20 bills at the Hermitage, the expresidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 190-year-old home just east of downtown Nashville. Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s picture is on the 20. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish I had more,â&#x20AC;? he said with a chuckle in an interview before events celebrating his famous relativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 243rd birthday at the 1,120-acre estate. But, alas, Jackson VI has broken with the politics of the ex-president, a patriarch of the national Democratic Party. Jackson is (gasp) a Republican. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel Republicans are more in line with my own views,â&#x20AC;? he said in his soft Southern accent. His politics didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter to those who lined up to get his signature on the bogus bills after he delivered brief remarks during the ceremony. Visitors crowded into a building on the grounds and stood in line like fans at a book signing or rock concert. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awesome,â&#x20AC;? said Mercy Evans of Nashville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His speech was informa-

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get lots of fun out of it. The trick is not to take it too seriously.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Andrew Jackson VI

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In this photo provided by The Hermitage, Andrew Jackson VI, left, the great-great-great grandson of the seventh president, autographs fake $20 bills at The Hermitage, the home of the former president, in Hermitage, Tenn., last week. tive and enlightening. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very personable and took time out of his schedule to be here.â&#x20AC;? The former president and his wife, Rachel, had no children but adopted her nephew and named him Andrew Jackson Jr. Down through the generations came Andrew Jackson VI. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so proud of his name itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of his e-mail address. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s read most of the Jackson biographies, including the latest

â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White Houseâ&#x20AC;? by Jon Meacham. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was very good and gave a different viewpoint,â&#x20AC;? he said. He visits the Hermitage a few times a year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an 180mile drive one way â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and his picture is in the education building at the estate in a display of Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s descendants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Andy has been unflaggingly generous to the Hermitage, traveling across Tennessee to attend

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events, to assist us in any way we ask, and to represent the Jackson family,â&#x20AC;? said Howard Kittrell, president and CEO of the Hermitage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is tremendously meaningful for our guests to meet a direct descendant of Andrew Jackson when they visit the Hermitage.â&#x20AC;?

Jackson was president from 1829 to 1837 after spearheading a victory over the British at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. He died at the Hermitage in 1845. Jackson VI served briefly in the Marines as the Vietnam War wound down, but he was no war hero like Jackson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compare to what he did,â&#x20AC;? he said. Both Jacksons went into law. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are no written

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opinions of his that I know of,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard he was a good judge. Most people are satisfied with his decisions.â&#x20AC;? Jackson is remembered as feisty and hot tempered. Jackson VI seems engaging and thoughtful. Does he have political ambitions? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am perfectly satisfied with my current position and, outside the judiciary, have no desire to seek or hold public office,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on February 22, 2006, by Global, Acquisitions, LLC, by Patricia E. Boyle to Sevier Title, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book No. 2470, Page 771, (ĂŹDeed of TrustĂŽ); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP; and WHEREAS, BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the ĂŹOwner and HolderĂŽ), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, April 15, 2010, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Situate, Lying and being in the Thirteenth (13th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being Lot 11 of MOUNTAIN VIEW DEVELOPMENT, UNIT II, as the same is shown by plat of record in Map Book 31, Page 48, in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee to which plat specific reference is here made for a more particular description.â&#x20AC; Being the same property conveyed to Global Acquisitions, LLC, by Quit Claim Deed from Robert S. Mechigian, Et Ux, dated December 13, 2004, and of record in Volume 2154, Page 566, in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1952 East Mountain View Way Sevierville, TN 37876 CURRENT OWNER(S):Global, Acquisitions, LLC, by Patricia E. Boyle The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT.â&#x20AC; ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on September 28, 2007, by Lina A. Rivera to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under book 2939, Page 636, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deed of Trustâ&#x20AC;?); and WHEREAS, Suntrust Mortgage Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owner and Holderâ&#x20AC;?), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, April 15, 2010, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Lying and being in the SEVENTEENTH CIVIL DISTRICT of Sevier County, Tennessee, described as follows: Being Lot No. 10 of White Oak Lodge and Resort, a plat of which appears at Plat Book LM8, page 35, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Lina Rivera, by virtue of a deed dated October 3, 2007, from White Oak Lodge and Resort, LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company, of record in Book 2939, page 633, Registers Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. This conveyance is made expressly subject to the restrictive covenants, limitations, and conditions for White Oak Lodge and Resort contained in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for White Oak Lodge and Resort dated April 16, 2007, of record at Book 2797, page 351, et seq. Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee; Affidavit of record at Book 2818, page 524, said Register s Office; and to building set-back lines, utility easements, and other matters as appear on the plat of record at Plat Book LM8, page 35, said Registers Office; and to all restrictions and matters of record in the following instruments of record in said Register s Office, to wit: Deed Book 643, page 87; Deed Book 647, page 30; Deed Book 658, page 334; LM Book 2, page 50; Plat Book 28, page 30; and to all easements of record. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 139 Wite Oak Resort Way Gatlinburg, TN 37738 CURRENT OWNER(S): Lina A. Rivera The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee c/o SBS Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.:432.1005896TN

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699 HOME RENTALS 3BR/2BA w/FP, very near Sev. city limits, $750/mo., $750 dep. Credit check. 865-617-5510. 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 Seymour area: 2 Bd. house, central H/A, W/D hookups, no pets. 453-7842. Triplex-main house 2 B/Râ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and office, 1400 S.F., private, $750.00 mo., includes water/sewer/cable. Credit/ Ref. required. Bonnie (865)908-6000 HUD PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-6699777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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Comics ◆ A17

Monday, March 22, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

Close to Home

Advice

Family growing weary of daughter’s steady who refuses to visit their home

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Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: My husband and I have a 22-year-old daughter who still lives at home. “Ashley” has been dating the same guy for five years, but we can count on one hand the number of times he has come to our house. We go out of our way to make him feel comfortable and have tried to get to know him, but nothing helps. He seems to have a serious social disorder. We are a close family, and Ashley loves our gatherings. Many times she will celebrate with us and then go see her boyfriend later. It seems she is living two separate lives, and they seldom intersect. This young man cannot look us straight in the eye, which makes us worry he has something to hide. At first we thought it was shyness, but after five years, it’s a little tiresome, and it’s becoming more and more difficult to like him. A few times, I’ve brought up the subject with Ashley, being careful not to push the wrong buttons. We thought she would tire of his behavior and move on, but she hasn’t, and now we’re scared to death this might be the guy she ends up with forever. It appears to us that she is not really in love with him, but has simply become comfortable. How do we handle this? -- Desperate for Her To Have a Normal Life Dear Desperate: Ashley has been seeing this guy since she was 17 and may be too scared to end it, fearing she’ll never find anyone else. It might help to discuss the relationship in those terms, letting her know you think she’s a terrific person and want her to be truly

happy. Ask her to tell you what she likes about this young man because you want to appreciate his positive attributes, too. Still, Ashley is an adult now, and you have to let her make her own choices, even if you disagree. Dear Annie: I will be turning 21 in a few months. My friends are pressuring me to do 21 shots and bong 21 beers. I do plan on going to the bars for my birthday, and I do want to drink, but I’m afraid I’ll become sick from that much alcohol. I want to have fun, but don’t want to drink so much that I will never want to drink again. Is there a correct amount to imbibe on your 21st birthday? How do I avoid getting sick? -- Almost 21 Dear Almost: Unfortunately, binge drinking at age 21 has become more common and can lead to serious consequences -- including alcohol poisoning, coma and death. Worse, these so-called friends are encouraging you to drink double the usual amount, which doubles your risk, and there is a strong likelihood that you will end up in the emergency room (or morgue). What is the worst thing that could happen if you refused to drink so much? They would make fun of you? Big deal. And you’d be surprised how many others would admire you for taking a stand. Please put a limit on the booze, and if you are going

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to drink, take precautions. Pace yourself. Eat a big meal beforehand, and continue to nibble throughout the evening. Be sure to have the bartender or server bring you lots of water, and hydrate regularly. Have a trustworthy friend monitor your condition, ensure you drink enough water and help you form the word “no” sooner rather than later. Dear Annie: The letter from “Just for Argument’s Sake” brought back a flood of memories. My late husband would rather argue than eat. He would pick the opposite side of any subject, whether or not he knew anything about it. My family called him The Great Contrarian. When I saw how many lawyers there were in his family, I decided it was genetic. I learned that the way to cut him off was a resigned “yes, dear” that told him I would not debate, even if I did not agree. It worked great. At his memorial service, the only thing I heard was how he argued about everything. I had to remind them of his loving and gentle nature. -- I Had One, Too 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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anders Se S t vie r o er rM t F t en e C d l i a c A

Romeo 1/16 Stephanie & Jairo, Sevierville

Isaiah Lee 1/21 Julie & Anthony, Sevierville

Kaytlynn Louise 1/21 Megan & Joshua, Gatlinburg

Lexus Nicole 1/21 Brittney & Michael, Sevierville

Adilynne June 1/21 Larissa & Matthew, Gatlinburg

Jayden Joshua 1/23 Heather, Sevierville

Kelsey Mae 1/24 Amanda & Matthew, Sevierville

Christina Joy 1/28 Candace & John, Sevierville

Isabella Grace 1/29 Jennifer & Christopher, Knoxville

Angelica Valentina 1/29 Angelica & Anselmo, Sevierville

Nickolas Alexander 1/29 Jessica & Charles, Sevierville

Haley Naomi 1/29 Nicole & Christopher, Cosby

Jacob Stephen 1/29 Christina, Sevierville

Eliza Marie 1/28 Stacey & Joshua, Gatlinburg

Josue Jair 1/30 Driselia & Daniel, Pigeon Forge

Benjamin Mark 1/31 Erika & Benjamin, Sevierville

Julie Anne Presley 2/1 Rachel & Charles, Sevierville

David Christopher 2/1 Angela & James, Sevierville

Anzlee Nicole 2/2 Melissa, Sevierville

Jayden Paige 2/2 Kimberly & Steven, Cosby

Karistiona Lacole 2/3 Cathy & Westley, Kodak

Karson David 2/3 Kelly & Ramsey, Strawplain

Aaliyah Danielle 2/7 Johnnie & Larry, Strawplains

Emily Grace 2/9 Selisa & Fred, Sevierville

Keira Cheyenne 2/10 Tina & Adam, Sevierville

Eros Denaly 2/10 Candice, Sevierville

Laicey Alana 2/10 Kelly & Mark, Sevierville

Eli Lee 2/10 Brittany & Emert, Sevierville

Jake Michael 2/12 Kathy & Sean, Kodak