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PIGEON FORGE — City leaders are hoping to drum up more competition for the project to re-roof the wastewater plant with their plans to reject and rebid the effort. During their meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday in City Hall, City Commission members will consider a recommendation from engineers handling the effort to keep

the aging building serviceable for the time being that they nix the current bid process after only one company applied for the job. According to Assistant City Manager Eric Brackins, T.R.A.M. Roofing Company submitted the needed information for a complete bid, but the price apparently was a bit higher than the engineers expected. They’re hopeful the city can send the project back out and get more than one response this

time. If that’s the case, city officials are optimistic that will mean a better price for the work. “We just want more competition,” Brackins said. “We just felt it would be better to rebid it.” The city is looking at two options for the work, one that entails simply building a new roof over the existing one or replacing the covering altogether, Brackins said. The move comes at the insistence of the

engineers, who worry the structure is in serious trouble. “It was a tough decision to replace the roof since the city is hopefully going to replace the wastewater plant in the next few years,” Brackins said. “But the roof that we have there is several years old now and the engineers aren’t sure it’s going to make it until then.” See Project, Page A4

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We’ve come High school seniors reflect on past 10 years, look to next decade a long way 5Mountain man Smokies drew Maddox to career with GSMA Mountain Life, Page B1

*Editor’s note: All Sevier County high schools were contacted for this story. Seymour High School and GatlinburgPittman High School accepted our invitation in a timely manner. By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer

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Weather Today Showers likely High: 63°

Tonight Showers likely Low: 43° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Lois Whaley Hoskins, 77 Joey Lynn Lane, 44 Mark Parker, 42 David Sutton, 55 James Yost, 79 Clara Zielinski, 93 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-11 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 World . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . B8 Classifieds . . . . . . . B9-11

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What has the last decade been like for you? Sevier County’s 2010 high school seniors were only seven- or eightyears-old in 2000, but many remember the beginning of the millennium. “I remember everybody freaking out, thinking the world was going to end,” said Hannah Henry, a Gatlinburg-Pittman High School senior. “We were in the grocery store on New Year’s Eve (1999), getting a cake or something, and everyone was stocking up on groceries.” The year 2000 is also fresh in the mind of fellow GPHS seniors Carly Bucy, Chloe Donley and Ryan Croston: Bucy was attending King’s Academy, Donley was at Sevierville Middle and Croston was a student at Pittman Center Elementary. It was also the year that Bucy got glasses. All of the students interviewed clearly remember a particular date during the next year: Sept. 11. “Security wasn’t at an all-time high before 9/11, and people weren’t as paranoid,” said Tia Collier, a Seymour High School senior. “On that day, I was in gym class. My dad worked at the Y-12 plant in Oak Ridge, and they had an unidentified plane circling the plant. So everyone there left early, and he came to pick me up from school early.” “I was in Florida then, and we actually watched it on TV,” said SHS

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GPHS seniors Hannah Henry, left, Carly Bucy, Ryan Croston and Chloe Donley peruse through an old high school yearbook. senior Erika Carrodeguas. “Everyone was getting picked up at school but me! I asked my parents about that, and they said, ‘We thought you would be safe in school.’” The beginning of the war in Iraq, as well as the presidential elections of 2000 and 2008, will be forever remembered by the group as well. “It was a huge deal when Obama got elected,” Ryan said. “Obama getting elected was kind of cool,” agreed Erika. “It was like we were finally evolving. It was a milestone, regardless of whether or not you wanted him to be president.” At the beginning of the millennium, “technology wasn’t as big of a deal,” Tia said. “I didn’t have a cell phone and I didn’t even care.” “I was a sophomore when I finally got mine, and then I had to share

it with my sister,” Erika added. “How did we get in touch with people before then?” Chloe wondered. Tia said that she feels technology is more about convenience today — but that people are actually less connected than they were years ago. “I remember in the eighth grade, everyone wanted an iPod,” Hannah said. “And there was PlayStation 2...,” Ryan started, “and Game Boy SP,” Chloe added. The teens also recalled that the new millennium brought TV shows like “Survivor” and “One Tree Hill;” musical performers such as Britney Spears, NSync and the Backstreet Boys; and pop culture phenomenons “Harry Potter” and “Twilight.” “Do you remember ponchos?” Hannah asked See Seniors, Page A4

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Seymour High School seniors Tia Collier, left, and Erika Carrodeguas pose in front of old pictures of their fellow classmates in the high school cafeteria.

10-year-olds discuss adventures, trends By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer They’ve only been on this earth for the past 10 years, but it’s been a wonderful life so far for six local elementary school students. Courtney Maines has been active in school plays and Kate Justice has won a science award — and even got a new little brother. Their Catlettsburg Elementary School class-

mates Stone Parker and Collin Roberts have lived their first decade rather daringly. “I’ve been in dangerous situations all my life,” Stone said matter-of-factly. “There was the time that I was climbing up a tree and fell, and then I also got hit with a hockey stick during a game.” “When I was 4, I rode See Trends, Page A4

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Courtney Maines, left, Collin Roberts, Kate Justice and Stone Parker read their favorite books in the Catlettsburg Elementary School library.

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As of March 1, the 1st Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, headquartered in Henderson, has arrived in Contingency Operating Location Q-West, Iraq, where they will reside for the next year with a mission to provide force protection — but not before being trained up by the departing unit. “It has been a long road to reach our new home, but the work is far from over. Our headquarters element and our troops are busy learning from the Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 198th Combined Arms. This process also comes at a critical time with the parliamentary elections taking place. As our predecessors did, we hope to conduct successful and safe missions, as well as foster relationships with the Iraqi army and citizens,� said Lt. Col. Jimmie L. Cole Jr., commander of 1/278th ACR, Cobra Squadron. The process is done to ensure a seamless transition from one command to the next. The outgoing unit must impart as much knowledge as possible to the incoming units. The 1/278th ACR is picking up their force protection mission at a critical time in Iraqi history: during second parliamentary elections in Submitted by DVIDS Iraqi history. The build- Tennessee National Guard members train their replacements in Iraq.

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When Dr. Kenneth Justice of Sevierville recently visited Haiti, he was alarmed at the conditions — and developed a new perspective on life. “They have nothing except for what’s on their backs,� said Justice, who traveled to the poverty-stricken area after the earthquake hit in January. “They really live under the tarp you would cover your boat with. Over here, we take the simple things for granted. Our poor people (in the United States) are not wasting away.� Justice delivered medical supplies with another Tennessee doctor, Steve Hopland, who is also a pilot. “We flew into Jacmel, which sits between two mountains. You really have to know how to maneuver that plane, and Steve has been a pilot for a long time.� Justice had actually gone to the area with intentions of providing medical services, but there was already an abundance of medical professionals at the site. “There were doctors, nurses, EMTs — all kinds of people who gave up their vacation time. I thought it was remarkable. There were other medical personnel like me doing manual labor. If they needed me to swing a hammer, I could do that.�

Justice, a family practice physician, is from Tampa, Fla., but has lived in Sevier County for 11 years. He’s looking forward to traveling more and providing his services, something he did often when he was a medical advisor in the U.S. Army. “Our name is on the list to go to Jimani, which is close to the Dominican Republic.�

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Sevierville Sunrise Rotarians heard about hearing aid technology from audiologist Jan Dungan. Dungan explained the three levels of hearing aids and the features of each unit. She also discussed the advantages of a Bluetooth connection, automatic feedback suppression, automatic telephone amplifier, Tinnitus reduction program, rechargeable hearing aids, sound recover and prevention of hearing loss. She is the owner of Appalachian Audiology.

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arrests Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed within this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. u Christopher Shane Clark, 38, of Maryville, was charged March 19 with violation of a Circuit Court probation. He was being held. u Laiken Crain, 19, of Knoxville, was charged March 19 with aggravated domestic assault. She was released on $2,500 bond. u Daniel Brian Day, 28, of 2174 E. Union Valley Road in Seymour, was charged March 19 with being a fugitive from justice. He was being held. u Allen Ray Doane, 55, of 3115 Sims Road in Sevierville, was charged March 19 with sexual battery. He was being held. u Teresa Gail Flowers, 40, of 1519 Black Oak Drive in Sevierville, was charged March 20 with violation of a General Sessions Court probation. She was being held. u William Allen Ide, 36, of 1310 Park Road in Sevierville, was charged March 19 with being a fugitive from justice. He was being held. u Varion Lashon Johnson, 23, of Newport, was charged March 19 with aggravated robbery. He was being held. u Rick Dwayne Lindsay, 32, of Wards Apartments #2 in Seymour, was charged

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on $500 bond. u Kristin Kara Smith, 23, of 1634 Aaron Way in Sevierville, was charged March 19 with a misdemeanor warrant from General Sessions Court. She was being held. u Charles Franklin Spradlin, 27, of Hiltons, Va., was charged March 20 with DUI. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Tammy Denise Townsand, 44, of 217 Cedar Street in Sevierville, was charged March 20 with DUI, traffic violations and driving on a suspended license. She was being held in lieu of $3,500 bond. u Joseph Louis Whitehead, 31, of Knoxville, was charged March 19 with aggravated burglary, general theft and vandalism. He was being held.

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dents and veterans at any stage of their life. Seeing this reflected through this national recognition is very rewarding,” said President Wade McCamey. McCamey noted that technology now allows students to take advantage of educational opportunities anywhere. “A few years ago, one of our students was enrolled in classes as his U.S. Navy ship sailed to the Middle East.” Jackie Stewart, the Student Government Association’s Sevier County Campus representative, is one of the veterans taking advantage of his educational benefits at Walters State. Stewart retired from the U.S. Army in 2002. A native of Newport, he enrolled in the Rel Maples Institute for Culinary Arts. He’s almost ready to graduate with an associate’s degree, but plans on continuing his education in business. “While I was in the Army, I fell in love with cooking, so this was a natural choice

for me,” Stewart said. “I haven’t had any problems in getting my benefits or my classes. It’s very easy to make the transition to student as a veteran here,” Stewart said. He wasn’t surprised that the college had been named to the list. Like many veterans, Stewart’s first contact as a veteran was with Jim Wilder, dean of student records and the college’s veteran’s service officer. He also serves as an informal advisor to the college’s veterans. A common misconception is that G.I. Bill benefits last forever. Wilder explains that for veterans who signed up under the Chapter 30 program, benefits expire 10 years after their date of release from active duty. Benefits expire 15 years after that date for veterans covered under the Post 9/11 Program. Veterans who are interested in attending Walters State should contact Wilder at (423) 585-2683 or e-mail to Jim.Wilder@ws.edu.

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Clara Zielinski, age 93, of Sevierville, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010. She was preceded in death by parents Jacob & Stenje Groenhof, husband Julian Zielinski, sons Richard Zielinski and James Zielinski, grandson Eric Zielinski, sisters Dena Cheskie and Helen Sander, brothers Henry Groenhof and Jacob Groenhof. Survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Karp and husband Kenneth; grandchildren, Richard Zielinski and wife Toni, Michael Zielinski and wife Anna, Heather Zielinski, Terry Reda and wife Kim, and Alec Zielinski. Funeral service 7 p.m. Monday in the East chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Parton officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

James Hubert Yost James Hubert Yost, 79 of Cosby, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Survivors: wife, Ellen Yost of Cosby; children, James Yost Jr., and wife Donna, of Sevierville, Cheryl Rist and husband, Karl of Cumming, Ga,, Douglas Yost, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Bruce Yost, Kenneth Yost, Sam Yost Sr,, and Sam Yost Jr., all of Cosby; brothers, Larrry Yost of Richmond, Va., Bob Yost of Three Rivers, Mich., and Jerry Yost of Bradenton, Fla.; six grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Manes Funeral Home in charge. Family and friends may sign the guest register online. n www.manesfuneralhome.com

David Greer Sutton David Greer Sutton, 55 of Sevierville, died Thursday, March 18, 2010. Survivors: wife, Charlotte Sutton; sons, Ned Sutton and wife Lois,

Chad Sutton and wife Danielle; three grandchildren; sisters, Delores Eury, Ruby Sutton, Brenda Barnes, Marty Sutton; brothers, Larry Sutton, Dale Sutton, Bruce Sutton; special son, Daniel Maynard; several nieces and nephews; Funeral services were held Saturday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with the Revs. Ralph Morton and Dillard Craig officiating. Family and friends will meet 2 p.m. Sunday in Howards View Cemetery for graveside service and interment. The family received friends Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Mark Parker Mark Parker, 42, of Gatlinburg, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Survivors: daughter, Savanna Parker; sisters, Barbara Phillips, Peggy Barnett and husband Tony, Jennifer Moss; brother, Jimmy Parker; grandfather, Herbert Clabo; significant other, Brandy Owens; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Lois Whaley Hoskins, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents Mary Alice and Lonzo Whaley and sisters Edna Lowe and Zora Wallace. Survivors include her children, Larry Ray Perryman, Mary Joyce Day, Debra Jane Perryman; grandchildren, Angel Rae Sise and husband Sam, Alisha Day, Lori Rhea Daniels and husband Ben, Daniel Joseph Day, Justin Leon Day; great-grandchildren, Jim, Austin, Liston, Christopher, Samantha; 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.

Celebration of life service 11 a.m. Monday at Valley View Baptist Church with the Rev. David Huskey officiating. Interment will follow at Valley View Cemetery. Family will receive friends 10-11 a.m. Monday at Valley View Baptist Church. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Joey Lynn Lane Joey Lynn Lane, 44, died March 18, 2010, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. Survivors: step-father, Paul Cody; sons, Christopher Joe Lane and Jessica, Andrew and Melissa Lane, Joshia and Samantha Lane; daughters, Christy and Eeddie Cline, Stephanie and Eduardo Choc,

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the group. “And there was that Emo (emotional rock music) phase, where people would wear all black, big pants with chains and dye their hair.� As for the next 10 years, most in the group predicted the economy would improve. “Over the next four or five years, the economy will go back up,� Tia said. “Hopefully by the time we get out of college, there will be jobs. I also have a

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feeling about robots and a ton of hybrid cars.� Hannah commented that “things are finally getting better in the world.� “I don’t think so,� countered Ryan. “I personally think things will get worse over the next 10 years, with more countries going to war.� But in every decade, Carly pointed out, “There are worse things and there are better things.� “Hopefully things will get better and settle down,� Chloe said.

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my first rollercoaster at Dollywood — the Blazing Fury,� Collin said. “I almost drowned when I was 6, and when I was riding in an inner tube, I cut my foot on a rock. A Roman candle hit me square in the nose, too.� Joseph Garmany, a student at Caton’s Chapel Elementary School, remembers being rescued by his dog Molly after falling down a hill when he was little. He counts getting a sea horse tank for Christmas as one of his favorite memories, while Caton’s Chapel classmate Emily Manning lists getting her cell phone and getting baptized as hers. TV shows like “Wizards of Waverly Place,� “Sonny With a Chance� and “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody� are favorites among the group, as well as pop

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Obama calls on Dems to pass health care

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Republican Staffers with a chart as the House Rules committee met to discuss the health care legislation on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday.

Papal letter fails to calm anger over Irish abuses DUBLIN (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI’s unprecedented letter to Ireland apologizing for chronic child abuse within the Catholic Church failed Saturday to calm the anger of many victims, who accused the Vatican of ducking its own responsibility in promoting a worldwide culture of coverup. Benedict’s message — the product of weeks of consultation with Irish bishops, who read it aloud at Masses across this predominantly Catholic nation — rebuked Ireland’s church leaders for “grave errors of judgment” in failing to observe the church’s secretive canon laws. The pope, who himself stands accused of approving the transfer of an accused priest for treatment rather than informing German police during his 1977-82 term as Munich archbishop, suggested that child-abusing priests could have been expelled quickly had Irish bishops applied the church’s own laws correctly. He pledged a church inspection of unspecified dioceses and orders in Ireland to ensure their child-protection policies were effective. He also appealed to priests still harboring sins of child molestation to confess. “Openly acknowledge your guilt, submit yourselves to the demands of justice, but do not despair of God’s mercy,” he wrote. But Benedict offered no endorsement of three official Irish investigations that found the church leadership to blame for the scale and longevity of abuse heaped on Irish children throughout the 20th century. The Vatican refused to cooperate with those 2001-09 probes into the Dublin Archdiocese, the rural Ferns diocese and Ireland’s defunct network of workhouse-style dormitory schools for the Irish poor.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Victory within reach, President Barack Obama rallied House Democrats on Saturday for a final health care push, and party leaders appeared confident they had overcome a flareup over abortion funding restrictions in the legislation. Building on Democrats’ momentum, House leaders decided on a straight upor-down vote on Obama’s top priority and the defining issue of his first year in office, backing off a much-challenged plan to vote on the bill indirectly. With the vote scheduled for Sunday, the battle tilted in Obama’s direction as more Democrats disclosed how they would vote. The president decided

to make a final personal appeal with a Saturday afternoon visit to the Capitol. He spoke after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., reassured House rank and file that the Senate will complete the legislation. More than 50 Democratic senators have signed a pledge to do, Reid’s spokesman said. “Is this the single most important step that we have taken on health care since Medicare?” Obama asked lawmakers. “Absolutely.” The legislation, affecting virtually every American and more than a year in the making, would extend coverage to an estimated 32 million uninsured, bar insurers from denying coverage on the basis of exist-

ing medical conditions and cut federal deficits by an estimated $138 billion over a decade. Congressional analysts estimate the cost of the two bills combined would be $940 billion over a decade. Republicans, unanimous in opposition to the bill, complained anew about its cost and reach. One option on abortion emerged Saturday — an executive order from Obama — that would reflect long-standing law barring federal aid for abortions except for cases of rape, incest or when the mother’s life is in danger. Party leaders saw that approach as crucial to winning the support of anti-abortion Democrats for the health care bill.

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At least one hurt in ATV collision

At least one person was airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center after an ATV collision in Sevierville late Saturday. According to Sevierville Police Department spokesman Bob Stahlke, two of the off-road vehicles ran into each other shortly before 6:30 p.m. in a field near Home Depot on Allensville Road. A Lifestar helicopter was called to respond to the scene, though Stahlke didn’t know the extent of the victim’s injuries or if more than one person was hurt. No further details were available at press time. n SEVIERVILLE

Suspect sought in shootings

City and county law enforcement officers Saturday were looking for a man suspected in connection with a pair of recent incidents in which homes were struck by bullets, including one in February in the Shaconage development and another over the weekend in the Harrisburg Mill neighborhood. In the latter shooting, which took place early Saturday afternoon, a resident in the area reported a kitchen window was shattered by a bullet. A witness told dispatchers she saw a man in a red pickup truck who appeared to be doing target practice by tossing beer bottles into the air and shooting at them, though his aim must have been off as he hit at least one house. n

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407 Merchants group to meet

The next 407 Merchants meeting will be Wednesday at Flapjack’s, 3401 Winfield Dunn Parkway. An 11:30 a.m. breakfast buffet will be available for $10. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. with a virtual photography look at the 407 Exit on the agenda. To be part of the meal e-mail to TennesseeBusiness@ gmail.com. n SEVIERVILLE

Summer program registration set

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

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. Monday 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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Rulings on public housing fraud appealed GALLATIN (AP) — A district attorney is asking the Tennessee Supreme Court to let him bring criminal charges against public housing tenants who hide income to get cheaper rent. The Tennessean reports that Sumner County District Attorney Ray Whitley is appealing a judge’s decision to dismiss the case. A state appeals court agreed with the judge that lying about income isn’t theft of a service. Whitley said people lying about their incomes are “getting by with committing fraud against the housing authority, and ultimately against the taxpayers, with impunity.”

Sumner County Public Defender David Doyle said the issue is “whether the theft of services statute covered the activity.” “The question is, does it constitute a criminal offense?” he said. Doyle, who represents three women, said the high court has heard oral arguments. Public housing rent is based on income, court records show. Some tenants also can get their utilities covered. Officials in Middle Tennessee regularly evict tenants for trying to hide income and sometimes sue for rent owed but Gallatin Housing Authority public housing manager Carrie Cook told the newspaper

they are a little more aggressive. “It’s stealing from the taxpayers,” Cook said. Before the ruling in 2007, the courts had allowed Whitley to prosecute dozens of residents who tried to cheat the housing authority. Donna White, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said criminal charges are encouraged in cases that involve a lot of money. “When one misrepresents his or her income, it means these limited (public housing) resources are not going to people who really need it,” she said.

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On Parkway, things are looking good It was such a beautiful Saturday that staying inside was almost criminal. Sunny, 60s, a little breeze, good view of the mountains. Can’t beat it. Earlier in the week when the weather was just as good, only a little cooler — as I like it — I drove the Parkway. Have you done that lately? You should do it from time to time. Start around Boyds Creek Highway on 66 and go all the way into Gatlinburg. This is a perfect time to do it, because the traffic isn’t so bad. Yet. Can you sense it? There is a different feel within our county this spring. After two years of recession, slow business, layoffs and closings, people are smiling again. Folks are washing the windows, sweeping off the sidewalks and parking lots. There is construction going on from one end of the Parkway to the other. Optimism is in the air. And it’s justified. Are there challenges ahead? Yes. Are we back to normal? No. Is the economy still shaky? Probably so. But if you’re a glasshalf-full sort of person, as I am, you have to feel good heading into the 2010 tourist season. Take the drive with me. Construction continues on the 18 additional holes and new clubhouse at Eagle’s Landing. Despite the scandal that rocked the golf course last week, we soon will have two 18-hole courses for locals and guests. Downtown Sevierville has two busy restaurants, both across from the courthouse: Bistro and Cobblers. There is a lot of work going on at the outdoor adventures attraction on the Parkway in Sevierville. Walmart is spending thousands to remodel and redesign the store. It’s not nearly finished and things are a bit disorganized, but the finished product will be an improvement. A sale is pending on the old Chinese acrobat theater. Tanger Five Oaks is nearly full. Crick Center, the strip shopping plaza on the Parkway, has two or three new stores, including a Thai restaurant and a beef jerky outlet. Cross the river into Pigeon Forge and you’ll find work just about completed on the $25 million Titanic attraction. The Miracle Theater has added “Joseph” to its “Miracle” show. WonderWorks continues to thrive and managed a coup by stealing magician Terry Everwood from another theater for a new show at Hoot ‘n’ Holler. It appears all of our theaters are open, except for Showplace. Three Bears has a beautiful new shopping plaza to replace the one that burned down. A new hotel is about to open behind Bullfish Grill restaurant. Mellow Mushroom is replacing Flying Horse, and soon the The Christmas Store will open its restaurant where Bob Evans used to be. Tennessee Shindig is investing a lot of money in two new shows, and owner Jess Davis is remodeling his National Parks Hotel. What about the old Boyds Bear Country/ American Bandstand property? There are rumors that Jack Hanna of animal fame is interested in it as an attraction. Let’s hope so. Don’t forget the movie theater that developer Ned Vickers is putting in at Waldens Landing. He promises five screens by May. Belle Island? Such a waste, but some local investors, including Earl Worsham, are showing some interest in it if they can get it financed. Don’t give up on Belle Island. Travel the Spur over to Gatlinburg and you’ll see that multimillion dollar Gateway project under way by some Knoxville developers. Ripley’s is adding a penguin exhibit due to open in April. The Carousel commercial center looks great, replacing the burned out structure that used to house the Jim Gray gallery among other businesses. Brownlee Reagan deserves much credit for how he’s brought this back. A new phase of undergrounding is due to start; what’s been done looks tremendous. Downtown Gatlinburg has a few empty stores, but what downtown doesn’t? The new Hollywood Wax Museum is growing in popularity, Mills Auditorium and the convention center seem occupied every weekend — Mills is a stunningly beautiful facility, by the way — and don’t miss the Nantahala Outdoor Center in what used to be the Open Hearth restaurant at the edge of the national park. It opens Easter weekend. A lot of money is being invested in our community. This should be a great year for tourism, and thus for all of us. It’s about time. — Stan Voit is editor of The Mountain Press. His column appears each Sunday. He can be reached at 428-0748, ext. 217, or e-mail to svoit@themountainpress.com.

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A heavy load It’s time for all of us to get serious about childhood obesity Here’s something to ponder over your breakfast: Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. Obesity among children 6 to 11 years old increased from 6.5 percent in 1980 to 19.6 percent in 2008 — that’s one in five children. The prevalence of obesity among kids 12 to 19 increased from 5 percent to 18.1 percent — again, almost one in five. Children are eating too much, choosing the wrong things to eat and not exercising enough. They are living sedentary lives, preferring a BlackBerry or Wii to a playground or outdoor activity. Obese children are more likely to have risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. They are at greater risk for bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and social and psychological problems such as poor self-esteem. And here’s

the scary part: Obese children are more likely to become overweight or obese adults, and therefore more at risk for adult health problems. That information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control needs to be a wake-up call to parents, concerned adults and our schools to get serious about this growing problem of overweight children. Children spend seven or more hours a day in school. It seems reasonable that school should be a place to educate youngsters on more than just reading, writing and arithmetic, at least for a part of the day. The Coordinated School Health program in Sevier County Schools is trying to make a difference. Northview Middle and Primary schools recently hosted a health fair. Students created displays that included, among other things, healthy alternatives at fast-food restaurants. Dieticians for

our schools can and should prepare healthy meals that kids will enjoy. And recess has got to be a planned, structured activity that gets children moving in a fun but productive way. You think this debate over health care has gotten tough? Wait until overweight children start reaching adulthood. The pressure on our health care system could be overwhelming, especially when combined with the number of baby boomers hitting senior citizen status. Fixing the problem of obese children is doable, but it will take determination, parental involvement and some hard choices. Billboards, TV commercials and grocery stores push food items that are not necessarily healthy for us. Spurning such options in favor of healthier choices will not be easy. But it’s a matter of life or death.

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Experience at new hospital ER leaves her with many questions

Editor: My 12-year-old son was hurt at baseball practice. His permanent top front tooth was knocked out. It was after hours on the weekend. We took him to the new emergency room at LeConte. Once the doctor arrived, we were informed that the tooth should have been kept in milk. She hurried off and returned with milk. No one up that point had done anything but look at the tooth I was holding. The doctor explained that time was critical with this type of injury. She also told us that the tooth had to be put back in. She stepped out to call Children’s Hospital. When she returned, she told us she was transferring my son there. She said they told her the tooth had to be put back in. She proceeds to do this by having us hold my son’s head

Public forum while she shoves the tooth in. She finally stops. She gives him gauze to bite down on. Then she decides he might need something for pain. I laughed. I couldn’t help it. My 12-year-old is sitting there with tears running down his face, blood running down his chin and bloody gauze hanging out of his mouth. She asked if he would swallow a pill. I asked about liquid pain medication. She told me we needed to hurry to Children’s and not stop to get liquid Tylenol or such. Timing is critical. I had asked about a dentist here. She stated that “no dentists in the county or even Knoxville have privileges at the hospital.” We left and went to Children’s Hospital. I am left to wonder why there is not a single dentist in our county that would be willing to at least be called for a phone consultation in situations like this. I have no complaints about the new hospital ER. They simply are not equipped to han-

dle my son’s situation. They did the only thing they could by transferring him to Children’s Hospital. It was difficult for me as a mother to stand by helplessly and watch my son go through that kind of pain. We wasted a little over an hour and a half by stopping at LeConte Hospital. I have bills for two hospital emergency room visits. I have to remind myself that hospitals are businesses just like the gas stations and restaurants. Does it all come down to insurance payments and money? LeConte could have told me at check-in that a dental emergency could not be handled there. It is frustrating to look back and see the error in judgment I made by thinking that since a new hospital had been built, it had the doctors needed to run it. Susan Canady Sevierville

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Just one year removed from SCHS, Kendal Baxter is proving to be one of the nation’s biggest players from

Long distance By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — One year after capping off a great career with the Lady Bearettes, Sevierville native Kendal Baxter is starting another career off with a bang. A former three-time alldistrict and all-county selection for the Puple and White, Baxter is making quite an impression on the womens college basketball scene with the Tusculum Lady Pioneers (23-9). As the Tusculum squad is making history, cruising to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight, Baxter is making a name for herself with her uncanny ability to torch opponents from beyond the 3-point line. Baxter is currently ranked sixth nationally in NCAA Division II, making 3.3 triples per game. Her outside shooting prowess helped to achieve a spot on the Southern Athletic Conference’s All-Freshman team as she led the league in 3-pointers per contest. That shooting helped her to generate some incredible feats as the Pioneers’ season went on. • Baxter scored 19 points in her college debut against King, netting five 3-balls. • She scored over 20 points three times in her freshman season, and topped the 12-point mark on 15 occasions. • Baxter made at least one 3-pointer in 30 of the 31 games she’s played for the Pioneers, and made at least two long-range shots in 27 of 31 games. If that’s not enough she made four or more treys in 13 games. • 84 percent of her 368 points have come from beyond the arc, while only 6 percent have come from two-

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Last year Kendal Baxter was an all-district and all-county selection for the Smoky Bearettes. She logged over 1,000 career points for SCHS. point territory (the other 10 percent are free throws). • Baxter became only the third Pioneer woman to make more than 100 3-pointers in a season, and she did that as a freshman. • Baxter is leading all Division II freshman players in 3-pointers per game. • Most importantly, she made five second-half 3-pointers in the Pioneers SAC championship game against Newberry. Those are lofty accomplishments for a player just one year removed from starring for the Bearettes at Sevier County High School. Now she’ll try and help her team make the Final Four on Tuesday with a win over No. 1-ranked Gannon (36-0). While it seems improbable for the seventh-seeded

Lady Pioneers to make the Final Four, Tusculum fans have grown accustomed to their team exceeding expectations. The Lady Pioneers already won the SAC Conference Tournament as a four-seed and then shocked everyone with a 70-63 win over top-seeded Lander in the Southest Regional championship last Monday night. In that game Baxter scored nine points on 3-of-6 from 3-point range to supplement Tusculum All-American guard Jasmine Gunn, who fired in 30 points. Tuesday night the Lady Pioneers will need the best of every player on the team. They tip off at 7 p.m. at the St. Joseph Civic Arena in St. Joseph, Missouri. mpsports@themountainpress.com

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This season Kendal Baxter became only the third Pioneer womens player to net over 100 3-pointers in a season. WOMENS NCAA TOURNAMENT

Round 1 to Lady Vols By BETH RUCKER AP Sports Writer

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Tennessee's Melvin Goins (21) drives against Ohio's D.J. Cooper, rear, during the first half of an NCAA second-round college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Saturday. MENS NCAA TOURNAMENT

Vols heading for Sweet 16 By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — J.P. Prince scored 18 points, and Brian Williams and Wayne Chism had 12 rebounds apiece on Saturday to lead sixthseeded Tennessee to an

83-68 victory over No. 14 seed Ohio on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA tournament. It’s the third time in four years Bruce Pearl’s Volunteers have reached the NCAA’s second weekend. Tennessee (27-8) will play the winner of Sunday’s

Ohio State-Georgia Tech game in the Midwest Regional semifinals in St. Louis. Tommy Freeman scored 23 points for Ohio, which was the lowest seed to get out of the first round. But See VOLS, Page A10

KNOXVILLE — When Tennessee lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament last year, coach Pat Summitt sent the team to the practice court immediately. That extra work helped the Lady Vols secure a No. 1 seed this season and return to their winning ways with a 75-42 victory over No. 16 seed Austin Peay on Saturday in the opening round of the NCAA women’s tournament. “They were confused why would we go right back to practice. They thought it was punishment,” Summitt said. “I said, ’No, it’s an opportunity for this basketball team to get better.” The Lady Vols (31-2), playing in their NCAArecord 29th first-round game, had advanced out of the opening weekend every season until last year’s 71-55 loss to Ball State in the first round as a No. 5 seed. They’re now 43-1 in the first two rounds. The Lady Vols’ work ethic wasn’t the only difference in the two games. This time Tennessee played at “The Summitt” and in front of mostly orange-clad fans. Summitt said her players were also more committed playing

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Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt talks with guard Briana Bass in the second half of an NCAA first-round college basketball game against Austin Peay Saturday in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 75-42. well. “(It’s) just a little bit different,” Tennessee’s Angie Bjorklund said of the atmosphere of the arena and the postgame locker room. Tennessee also lost Kelley Cain in the first half of last year’s tournament game to a knee injury.

This time, Cain had 18 points and 12 rebounds and hit a jumper 30 seconds into the game. The Lady Vols scored the first 15 points before Austin Peay hit a basket. Austin Peay coach Carrie See LADY VOLS, Page A9

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Sunday, March 21, 2010 â—† The Mountain Press NASCAR SPRINT CUP

Speed and Menard enjoy view from the top By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — A quick scan of the top drivers in NASCAR shows the usual suspects — the likes of Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin — holding down the top eight spots. Then it gets interesting. Paul Menard and Scott Speed made their first appearances this week inside NASCAR’s coveted top-12 rankings, and both drivers clearly liked the view from the top tier of the standings. Menard goes into Sunday’s race ranked ninth, while Speed is 11th. “It feels good for everyone, mostly because we’ve come a long way and we can see how much progress we’ve made since we started,� said Speed, a former Formula One driver. Neither driver is accustomed to being so high in the standings. Menard, in his fourth full season, had a best finish of 26th in 2008 when he drove for Dale Earnhardt Inc. He finished 31st in the final season standings last year with Yates Racing, where he failed to notch a single top-10 finish. But Menard is coming off a fifth-place finish two weeks ago at Atlanta — only his second career top-five and his first since 2008 — and has a strong outlook this season. Yates Racing merged with Richard Petty Motorsports during the

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Daniels said the Lady Govs had experience with players who were bigger them but hadn’t seen anyone quite like the 6-foot-6 Cain. “Prior to this game we brought out broomsticks and made the players shoot over them to simulate,� Daniels said. The Lady Govs (15-18) got their first points when Ashley Herring hauled in a rebound off Brooke Faulkner’s missed jumper and hit a jumper with 13:14 left in the first half. “At the start when shots aren’t just aren’t falling, what can you do?� Herring said. Herring scored 21 points for Austin Peay, which worked its way into tournament as only the eighth team in history with a losing record by winning the Ohio Valley Conference tournament. By halftime, the Lady Vols had expanded their lead to 37-16 and that margin grew to 38 points in the second half off a 3-point shot by Taber Spani that made it 73-35 with 3:45. Austin Peay turned the ball over 14 times in the first half, leading to 17

offseason, and Menard is pleased with his progression. “We’ve come out of the box pretty strong and we’re working on a lot of things to make the cars even better so we can hopefully improve throughout the year,� Menard said. “I could definitely get used to this. It’s only four races in, so a lot can happen obviously. But we’ve had fast cars.� Speed, in his second full season, was 35th last year with Red Bull Racing. But he’s benefited this year from some calculated pit calls that have put him out front for 19 laps — equaling the 19 he led all of last season — and his 22nd-place finish at Las Vegas is his lowest of the season. A year ago, Speed had just six fin-

ishes better than 22nd. “Listen, we’re going to make mistakes, there’s no question,� Speed cautioned. “I think it’s not exactly super realistic that we’re going to stay here (in the top 12) for very long. But it certainly shows how much progress we’ve made, and we’ve still got more to make.� ——— WALTRIP RETURNS: Retirement was short-lived for Michael Waltrip, who returned to the track this weekend as a driver a mere three races after giving up full-time racing. Waltrip hired Martin Truex Jr. this season to drive for Michael Waltrip Racing, a personnel move based on his desire to plan for the future of his organization. Although the sea-

Tennessee points. Despite being smaller at every position, the Lady Govs found success in the paint against the imposing Lady Vols posts and scored all but two of their first-half points in the lane. They finished with 20 points in the paint. And Austin Peay’s loss still wasn’t as bad as the last time it visited Knoxville, when it lost 80-38 to Tennessee in the opening round of the 2001 NCAA tournament. Tennessee went every-

where to score, putting up 36 points in the paint and getting 14 points from Angie Bjorklund around the perimeter. On Monday, the Lady Vols will face No. 8 Dayton, which beat No. 9 TCU 67-66 in the second game in Knoxville. With a win, Tennessee will get the privilege of staying in state to play in the semifinals of the Memphis regional, 350 miles away from its campus but still saturated with Lady Vols fans.

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son-opening Daytona 500 was initially scheduled to be his only race of the year, he quickly put together a deal to race next month at Talladega Superspeedway. Then came the opportunity to run this weekend at Bristol. Waltrip agreed to help Prism Motorsports by qualifying the car for Sunday’s race. He got in with the 39th spot, but the team doesn’t have enough money to run the entire race. Waltrip said qualifying the car for the race means a check for team owner Phil Parsons that can be used toward bolstering that operation. Prism, who will field Waltrip’s car at Talladega, buys used cars from MWR. “I’ve gone from two Daytona 500 championships to a start-and-park deal,� Waltrip joked. “We didn’t have the money to race here and Michael McDowell usually drives it and he’s bouncing backand-forth from Nationwide and doesn’t have a lot of experience here. We thought maybe our best chance to make it was with me. “It was just a chance for me to say hi to my team and get used to the guys calling the shots so we have the best chance (at Talladega).� Waltrip said he watched the race two weeks ago from atop an MWR pit box, and quickly realized he doesn’t miss full-time

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racing. “They threw the green flag at Atlanta and I’m on the pit box with a headset on and I’m happy,� Waltrip said. “My cars were running good. They threw the green flag and they flew down into Turn 1 and I said, ’Why are they in such a hurry?’ “They act like they’re going to throw the checkered (flag) off of 2. What the hell? Why don’t they calm down?� ——— PETTY’S TAKE: Richard Petty has a solution for feuding drivers that doesn’t include on-track retaliation. Petty, the seven-time NASCAR champion and a member of the inaugural Hall of Fame class, raised his fist to show how drivers

resolved arguments during his racing years. “If that would have been in our day, the two parties would have penalized each other before it was all over with,� Petty said, holding up his fist. Petty offered his opinion in the wake of Carl Edwards’ deliberate wreck with Brad Keselowski two weeks ago in Atlanta. Petty felt Edwards’ action was excessive, but believed if Keselowski’s car had not gone airborne, no one would be upset about the incident. “NASCAR told them at the beginning of the year they could beat and bash on each other,� Petty said. “And if (Keselowski) had just spun out and hadn’t turned over, it would have just been a no-event deal.�

NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES

Allgaier holds off Keselowski for 1st win

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Justin Allgaier grabbed the first win of his NASCAR career Saturday by passing teammate Brad Keselowski on a late restart, then holding him off over the closing laps at Bristol Motor Speedway. Allgaier, last year’s Nationwide Series rookie of the year, had to hold his line over the final 27 laps to keep Keselowski from passing him. “That battle with Brad at the end was awesome, and I couldn’t have been happier at the end to see two Penske cars up there running for the win,� Allgaier said in his first visit to Victory Lane. The win was the first for Dodge at Bristol since Aug., 2007.

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Sevierville baseball sign-ups

The Sevierville Smoky Mountain Youth Baseball Association will have 11-12-year-old baseball signups on Tuesday, March 23, from 6-8 p.m. at the Sevierville City Park concessions stand. For more information, call Bart at 607-7819.

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. 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.

Seymour Booster Club golf tourney

The Seymour Football Booster Club will have its 1st Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 15, at 2 p.m. at Eagle’s Landing Golf Club. The best-ball tournament will support Seymour Eagles Football. There will be cash prizes for the first three placing teams, and players have a chance to win $10,000 for a hole-in-one. There will also be door prizes for participants. Price to play is $75 or $300 per team. The tournament is currently seeking hole sponsors for $100 per hole, with sponsor signs provided. For more information, call Tony at 577-7040.

Bears top Powell, Bearden

Flynn homers twice in 11-10 win over Bulldogs By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor OAK RIDGE — A day after losing a tough one to CAK at Hardin Valley, the Smoky Bear baseball team stormed back with two huge wins over Knoxville powers Bearden and Powell Satuday at Oak Ridge. The Bears started their great day of baseball with a 10-6 win over the Panthers of Powell. SCHS got out to an early 1-0 lead on a Kyle Pope RBI-single, but Powell touched up Bears’ starter Brandon Houser for four runs in the bottom of the frame. Trailing 4-1 Sevier County came roaring back in the second with three runs of their own. After a Houser single and Zac Cate drag bunt single, Houser found the plate on a Panther error. A Zach Flynn sacrifice fly later in the inning and a

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he got little help from Armon Bassett and freshman D.J. Cooper, the guards who starred in the first-round victory over third-seeded Georgetown but combined for 23 points on 7-of-23 shooting against Tennessee. Each of Saturday’s games in Providence matched a double-digit seed against a team from a power conference. But one-half hour after tiny Saint Mary’s knocked off Villanova — a No. 2 seed and a Final Four participant in 2009 — Ohio failed in its attempt to be just the third No. 14 seed to reach the Sweet 16 since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985. The Bobcats (22-15) trailed by six points midway through the second half

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Charlie Fields RBI-single knotted the score at 4-4. By the bottom of the fourth, however, Powell had pulled back ahead 6-4. But Sevier County reliever Austin Sisk would shut down the Panther attack from there, pitching 3 1/3 scoreless innings while giving up just one hit. Offensively, the Bears would take care of their pitcher, scoring six runs in the top of the fifth to give him the lead for good. before the Vols went on a 10-1 run to put it away. Scotty Hopson scored 17 points, and Bobby Maze had nine assists for Tennessee, which continues its remarkable run since four players were arrested on New Year’s Day — three of them were suspended, and starter Tyler Smith was kicked off the team — in a traffic stop that resulted in gun, drug and alcohol charges. Two games later, with six scholarship players and three walk-ons, the Vols beat No. 1 Kansas. The Bobcats earned their underdog status honestly: They were 7-9 in the MidAmerican Conference this year and a No. 9 seed in the 12-team league tournament. But they swept through though the MAC postsea-

In that inning Charlie Gavaghan and Michael Farragut each drilled tworun singles, to go with a Dillon Cate RBI-single and a Houser RBI on a hit-bypitch. The Bears would have a similar back-and-forth battle in their next game before toppling Bearden 11-10. That game would see a Flynn solo homer and Pope 2-out RBI-single put the Bears up 2-0 by the end of the first half inning. But in a re-run of the Powell game, the Sevier County starting pitcher got roughed up early. This time it was Charlie Fields giving up three runs to the Bulldogs to find himself trailing 3-2 at the end of one. By the Bears raps in the bottom of the third, they were down 4-2. Another Pope RBI-single cut the lead to 4-3, but the Bulldogs added three more

in the fifth off SCHS reliever Michael Farragut. But in the bottom of the fifth inning Bearden brought in ace hurler Dakota Stallings, and the SCHS offense caught fire. Flynn started the scoring rally with a two-run homer, his third of the season. Several batters later Houser took another one for the team for another bases loaded RBI on a hitby-pitch. After Gavaghan, Farragut and Kelby Carr added RBIs, Flynn came back up and drilled an RBI double to push Sevier County to an 11-7 lead. From there things did get dicey for SCHS as they gave up three in the top of the sixth, but Austin Solomon shut down the Bulldogs in the seventh, retiring them 1-2-3 for his first save of the season. The Bears host Cocke County Monday night at 5 p.m. at Cliff Davis Field.

son and then dispatched the Hoyas 97-83. The Vols took the lead with an 18-2 run that started with 12 minutes left in the first half, turning a two-point deficit into a 14-point lead. Ohio kept firing 3-pointers — they tried 26 in the game, making 10 — but never got any closer than 50-45 on Freeman’s 3-pointer with 13

minutes to play. It was 55-49 when the Vols scored 10 of the next 11 points. Ohio shot 35 percent in the first half, with regularseason leading scorer Bassett missing all five shots. But Freeman had 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting at the half, making four of his five 3-point attempts.

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SCOREBOARD Arizona vs Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Kansas City (ss) vs Chicago Cubs (ss) at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Major League Baseball L.A. Dodgers (ss) vs Texas at Spring Training Glance Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Oakland (ss) vs Cleveland at AMERICAN LEAGUE Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. W L Pct Cincinnati vs San Francisco at Tampa Bay 12 4 .750 Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Cleveland 9 5 .643 Chicago Cubs (ss) vs Oakland Toronto 8 6 .571 (ss) at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Detroit 10 8 .556 L.A. Angels vs Colorado at Kansas City 7 6 .538 Tucson, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Boston 9 8 .529 San Diego (ss) vs L.A. New York 8 9 .471 Dodgers (ss) at Glendale, Minnesota 7 8 .467 Ariz., 10:05 p.m. Sunday’s Oakland 7 8 .467 Games Chicago 6 8 .429 Washington vs Florida at Texas 6 9 .400 Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Baltimore 7 11 .389 Houston (ss) vs Boston (ss) at Seattle 5 10 .333 Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Los Angeles 4 9 .308 Tampa Bay (ss) vs Minnesota NATIONAL LEAGUE at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. W L Pct Detroit vs N.Y. Yankees at Atlanta 11 5 .688 Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. SF 12 6 .667 N.Y. Mets vs Houston (ss) at Chicago 10 6 .625 Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. New York 10 7 .588 Boston (ss) vs Toronto at Colorado 11 8 .579 Dunedin, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia 8 6 .571 St. Louis vs Atlanta at Florida 10 8 .556 Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee 10 8 .556 Tampa Bay (ss) vs Pittsburgh Houston 8 7 .533 at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Arizona 9 8 .529 Baltimore vs Philadelphia at Cincinnati 7 7 .500 Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Los Angeles 5 7 .417 Seattle vs L.A. Angels at San Diego 6 9 .400 Tempe, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. St. Louis 5 10 .333 Texas vs San Diego at Peoria, Pittsburgh 5 11 .313 Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Washington 3 13 .188 Cincinnati (ss) vs Oakland at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. NOTE: Split-squad games Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati count in the standings; games (ss) at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 against non-major league p.m. teams do not. Chicago White Sox vs ——— Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 Friday’s Games p.m. Florida 7, St. Louis (ss) 6 Colorado vs Kansas City at Pittsburgh 9, Boston 7 Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (ss) 6, Detroit San Francisco vs Arizona at (ss) 2 Tucson, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Houston 2, Toronto 0 Cleveland vs L.A. Dodgers Minnesota 7, N.Y. Mets 3 at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Kansas City 24, Arizona 9 Monday’s Games Chicago Cubs 8, Chicago Boston (ss) vs St. Louis (ss) at White Sox 4 Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels 10, Milwaukee 5 N.Y. Mets vs Washington at Cleveland (ss) 12, Texas 2 Viera, Fla., 1:05 p.m. San Francisco 7, Cleveland Tampa Bay vs Boston (ss) at (ss) 6 Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Colorado 10, Oakland 4 Detroit vs Toronto at Dunedin, Atlanta 4, Detroit (ss) 4, tie, Fla., 1:05 p.m. 10 innings N.Y. Yankees vs Philadelphia Tampa Bay 6, N.Y. Yankees at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. (ss) 2 St. Louis (ss) vs Houston at Washington 13, St. Louis (ss) Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. 5 Oakland vs Seattle at Peoria, Baltimore 2, Philadelphia 0 Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati 6, Seattle 2 Texas vs San Francisco at San Diego 9, L.A. Dodgers 4 Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Saturday’s Games L.A. Angels vs L.A. Dodgers Boston 6, Baltimore (ss) 0 (ss) at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 Minnesota vs Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. p.m. Diego vs Arizona at Atlanta vs Toronto at Dunedin, San Tucson, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Fla., 1:05 p.m. Cleveland vs Chicago Cubs at N.Y. Yankees vs Houston at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs Kansas Baltimore (ss) 5, Pittsburgh 2 City at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 Florida 5, Washington 3 p.m. Detroit 3, Philadelphia 0 Colorado vs Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets vs St. Louis at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Dodgers (ss) vs Kansas City (ss) vs Milwaukee L.A. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. p.m. San Diego (ss) vs Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

MLB

NBA National Basketball Association At A Glance EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 44 24 .647 — Toronto 33 34 .493 10 1/2 New York 25 44 .362 19 1/2 Philly 24 45 .348 20 1/2 New Jersey 7 61 .103 37 Southeast Division W L Pct GB x-Orlando 49 21 .700 — Atlanta 44 24 .647 4 Charlotte 35 33 .515 13 Miami 35 34 .507 13 1/2 Wash 21 46 .313 26 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB y-Cle 55 15 .786 — Milwaukee 37 30 .552 16 1/2 Chicago 31 37 .456 23 Detroit 23 46 .333 31 1/2 Indiana 23 46 .333 31 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Dallas 46 22 .676 — SAntonio 41 26 .612 4 1/2 Houston 35 32 .522 10 1/2 Memphis 36 33 .522 10 1/2 NOrleans 33 37 .471 14 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Denver 47 22 .681 — Utah 44 25 .638 3 Okla City 42 25 .627 4 Portland 42 28 .600 5 1/2 Minnesota 14 56 .200 33 1/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Lakers 51 18 .739 — Phoenix 43 26 .623 8 Clippers 26 43 .377 25 Sacramento 23 46 .333 28 Golden State 19 49 .279 31 1/2 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division ——— Friday’s Games Indiana 106, Detroit 102 Oklahoma City 115, Toronto 89 Atlanta 93, Charlotte 92, OT New York 92, Philadelphia 88 Cleveland 92, Chicago 85 Boston 94, Houston 87 San Antonio 147, Golden State 116 Milwaukee 114, Sacramento 108,2OT Portland 76, Washington 74 Phoenix 110, Utah 100 L.A. Lakers 104, Minnesota 96 Saturday’s Games Chicago at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Toronto at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Golden State at Memphis, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Denver, 9 p.m. New Orleans at Utah, 9 p.m. Boston at Dallas, 9 p.m. Sunday’s Games Houston at New York, 1 p.m. Oklahoma City at Indiana, 2:30 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m.

Detroit at Cleveland, 6 p.m. San Antonio at Atlanta, 8 p.m. Washington at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. Portland at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. Monday’s Games Orlando at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Miami at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Houston at Chicago, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Dallas at New Orleans, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Boston at Utah, 9 p.m. Memphis at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Phoenix at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX— Agreed to terms with LHP Alan Embree on a minor league contract. CLEVELAND INDIANS— Optioned INF Wes Hodges and INF Jason Donald to Columbus (IL). Reassigned INF Lonnie Chisenhall to their minor league camp. DETROIT TIGERS— Optioned RHP Alfredo Figaro to Toledo (IL). Assigned RHP Cody Satterwhite, LHP Andy Oliver, C Mike Rabelo, INF Kory Casto and INF Gustavo Nunez to their minor league camp. National League NEW YORK METS— Released RHP Josh Fogg. WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Optioned RHP Stephen Strasburg to Harrisburg (EL) and LHP Matt Chico to Syracuse (IL). Re-assigned RHP Drew Storen, LHP Doug Slaten and C Jamie Burke to their minor league camp. FOOTBALL National Football League INDIANAPOLIS COLTS— Named Ron Turner wide receivers coach and Ron Prince assistant offensive line coach. HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Recalled C Trevor Frischmon from Syracuse (AHL). MINNESOTA WILD— Reassigned G Wade Dubielewicz to Houston (AHL). American Hockey League MANITOBA MOOSE— Signed C Jordan Schroeder. ECHL ELMIRA JACKALS— Loaned F Yannick Trifu to Binghamton (AHL).

Atlanta 10:30 p.m. ESPN — Portland at Phoenix NHL HOCKEY 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 21 NBC — N.Y. Rangers at AUTO RACING Boston Noon TENNIS FOX — NASCAR, Sprint p.m. Cup, Food City 500, at Bristol, 3FSN — ATP/WTA Tour, Tenn. BNP Paribas Open, men’s BOWLING and women’s championship 1 p.m. matches, at Indian Wells, ESPN — PBA, Go RVing Calif. Match Play Championship, at WOMEN’S COLLEGE Norwich, Conn. BASKETBALL GOLF Noon 10 a.m. ESPN2 — Regional coverage, TGC — European PGA Tour, Division I tournament, Hassan II Trophy, final round, NCAA first round, Ohio State vs. at Rabat, Morocco St. Francis, Pa. at Pittsburgh; 3 p.m. Vanderbilt vs. DePaul at NBC — PGA Tour, Cincinnati; Connecticut vs. Transitions Championship, Southern U. at Norfolk, Va.; final round, at Tampa, Fla. Wisconsin vs. Vermont at MEN’S COLLEGE Notre Dame, Ind. BASKETBALL 2:30 p.m. Noon ESPN — Regional coverage, CBS — Regional coverage, Division I tournaNCAA Division I tournament, NCAA ment, first round, Mississippi second round, tripleheader, State vs. Middle Tennessee at teams TBA, at Jacksonville, ETSU at Xavier; Fla; Buffalo, N.Y.; Milwaukee; Pittsburgh; Temple vs. James Madison at or Spokane, Wash. Norfolk, Va.; Cleveland State MEN’S COLLEGE at Notre Dame. HOCKEY 7 p.m. 11:30 a.m. ESPN2 — Regional coverage, ESPN2 — NCAA Division I Division I tournatournament Selection Show, at NCAA ment, first round, Nebraska vs. Bristol, Conn. Northern Iowa at Minneapolis; MIXED MARTIAL ARTS San Diego State at Texas; 9 p.m. Georgia Tech vs. ArkansasVERSUS — Heavyweights, Little Rock at Norman, Okla.; Cheick Kongo (24-6-1) vs. Virginia vs. Wisconsin-Green Paul Buentello (25-11-1); Bay at Ames, Iowa. 9:30 p.m. heavyweights, Junior Dos ESPN2 — Regional coverage, Santos (10-1-0) vs. Gabriel NCAA Division I tournament, Gonzaga (11-4-0); light first round, UCLA vs. N.C. heavyweights, Brandon Vera at Minneapolis; West (11-4-0) vs. Jon Jones (9-1-0), State Virginia vs. Lamar at Austin, at Broomfield, Colo. Texas; South Dakota State at NBA BASKETBALL Oklahoma; Lehigh at Iowa 8 p.m. State. ESPN — San Antonio at

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Glimpse does not leave good impression Did you know that you can watch live video of our legislators conducting the state’s business? I was watching just such a broadcast not long ago during the special session called to discuss education and found it to be quite, well, educational. The process, for one, seems to move along rather well. The qualifier to that sentence would be when it’s moving at all. When I logged on to the Tennessee State Legislature’s Web site (www.legislature.state.tn.us), I saw the link on the right side of the page. It reads Live Video. What’s in Progress Now? Since I was working the desk that night and wanted to get a head’s up on when the House voted on the bill forwarded from the Senate earlier that day, I decided to tune in. The screen that popped up showed the House chamber with its members milling about. The banner superimposed on the bottom of the image informed me the House was in recess until 5 p.m. That would 6 p.m. our time. OK, I thought. I can wait to see what’s going to happen. I played around with the fast-forward and reverse buttons a little and dragged the toggle switch underneath the video back and forth a little bit to amuse myself. It’s fun to see people quickly walking forward and in reverse. So, I waited. About 10 minutes after the designated time the recess was to have ended, the Speaker of the House called the members back into session. A few minutes later, it was decided the House records should indicate the session was restored on time, even though they were about 10 minutes late calling themselves back into order from the 15-minute-turned-25-minute break. The Speaker noted the discrepancy with a humorous tone. The House then got down to business, acknowledging those House members who had a bill up for vote. Discarding an amendment to said bill. Acknowleding questions and then voting on said question. Add in a few other comments here and there and they probably took up about 30 minutes. Add another five minutes of silence from the podium as the legislators talked among themselves about who knows what. Maybe it was business. Maybe it was about their kids’ basketball game last night. Out of the goodness of my heart, I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt and say they were all discussing state business. But then the Speaker steps back up to the microphone and announces that as the members continue to “caucus” they’ll take another break. This one until 6:30. Let’s add this up. The lawmakers WE pay to conduct OUR state business has just returned from a 15-minute break which stretched into 20 minutes. They conducted about 30-40 minutes of business and decided, hey, I need another break. Am I the only one who sees a problem here? To be fair, I did not watch every move the House made since they gaveled into session that day. They could have been working feverishly all day and I just caught them at a bad time. Does observing someone’s actions for a couple of hours give a you a true account of how they are the rest of the day? Maybe, maybe not, but I know that if I conducted myself in such a manner, my employers would have something to say about that. I would feel bad that I didn’t give my employer the full hour they’re paying me for. Sure, legislators are considered parttime employees, but I didn’t think that meant only the part of the time they’re in session. I know, basing an opinion off a few hours observance doesn’t give you the whole picture, but the parts of it I see aren’t too pretty. By the way, it’s now 10 minutes after the last recess was supposed to end. There’s no sign the gavel’s about to fall anytime soon. — Gail Crutchfield is the community editor of The Mountain Press. Call 4280748, ext. 215, or e-mail to gcrutchfield@themountainpress.com.

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The GSMA received three first place awards and two honorable mentions during the Association of Partners for Public Lands convention. From left are, Joe Luttrell, product support director; Wayne Shepherd, board chair; Terry Maddox, executive director, Cathy Cook, chief, Resource Education, GSMNP; David McGuire, board member; Kate Welch, board member; Dan Lawson, board member; Warren Bielenberg, board secretary; Ann Froschauer, 75th anniversary coordinator, GSMNP; Steve Kemp, interpretive products and services director. The first-place awards were presented in the Theme Related Items, Multi-media Program/ Project and Commemorative Project or Program categories. Honorable mentions were presented in the Education Program Project and Membership and Fundraising Materials categories.

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Smokies drew Maddox to career with Great Smoky Mountains Association By GAIL CRUTCHFIELD Community Editor

GATLINBURG — Terry Maddox arrived in the Smoky Mountains with feelings like many transplants — a love of the area and the desire to live here. Luckily for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it led him to the private, nonprofit organization which helps support the Smokies. Maddox is executive director of Great Smoky Mountains Association and was awarded the 2010 James V. Murfin Award for Partnership Excellence at the recent annual convention of the Association of Partners for Public Lands. The award, presented by National Park Service Director Mickey Fearn, recognizes an individual who has made a “significant and lasting contribution to the partnership between the National Park Service and cooperating associations” like GSMA. A cooperating association describes organizations like GSMA and Friends of the Smokies that work to raise funds for specific parks, as well as educate about and help preserve the parks. The association got its start in 1953, said Maddox, who has spent the last 20 years with it. “The park service itself, its staff in its wisdom, realized pretty quickly after the park service was formed that they needed a partner to help with their educational mission, to help provide materiels to help educate

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Terry Maddox, executive director of Great Smoky Mountains Association, is proud of the award he was presented during the recent Association of Partners for Public Lands convention.

the public about that particular park or area from all perspectives,” Maddox said. The GSMA was actually chartered and run by park staff until the late 1970s when the park system decided to hand it over to others outside of the government to avoid conflicts of interest. “These are wonderful organizations, but the government employees needed to get out of the operation of these and have an independent board of directors,” Maddox said. The park staff can serve as advisors, but don’t have any input in day-to-day duties. “The transition to being privately run with an independent board of directors had been going on about 10 years when I go here,” Maddox said. Maddox, a North Carolina native, arrived by way of Georgia. “I grew up on the east coast of North Carolina,” Maddox said. “Elizabeth City. It’s just about as far as you can be from here and still be in North Carolina.” After attending the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, he worked at UNC for several years before becoming business manager at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga. “I was approaching my 40th birthday and had that itch to do something different,” Maddox said. “I enjoyed what I was doing, but I was wanting to live and work in the mountains.” He said became fascinated by mountains as a child when his family visited the area on one of their annual two-week vacations. They stayed at Smokemont Campground and explored Elkmont, Cades Cove and other areas. “And as a little boy who grew up where the land is as flat as this floor and is six feet above sea level, mountains were pretty aweSee maddox, Page B8

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Terry Maddox and his wife Sue on their wedding day in 1997 at Mt. LeConte.

Sue and Terry Maddox at Max Patch Bald on the Appalachian Trail.

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The Mountain Press â—† Sunday, March 21, 2010

Carrolls to receive honor from Junior Achievement Submitted Report Two local business leaders will receive Junior Achievement’s highest honor on April 8 at the 22nd annual Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame banquet in Knoxville. Junior Achievement of East Tennessee will be honoring five professionals who have mentored individuals. They include William (Bill) Carroll Sr. and William (Billy) Carroll Jr., both of SmartBank. Carroll Sr. is a 47-year veteran of the banking industry. He spent 32 years at Citizens National Bank of Sevierville, from which he retired as chairman and CEO in 2005. He and his son, Billy, then founded and organized SmartBank,

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based in Pigeon Forge. SmartBank opened in January 2007 and has since opened branches in Sevierville, Gatlinburg and Knoxville. Carroll Sr. serves as its chairman. He serves on the University of Tennessee’s board of trustees, and is serving his third term on the board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati. Billy Carroll began his career in 1990 as a staff accountant with Kraft CPAs

in Nashville. He joined Citizens National in 1992, serving as executive vice president and chief financial officer, as well as on the bank’s board of directors. Carroll Jr. serves on the boards of the Sevierville Planning Commission, the Sevier County High School Alumni Association, the University of Tennessee Sevier County Alumni Association, Sevier County Economic Development Council and the Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains. He also serves on East Tennessee State University’s Banking Advisory Board. An organizer and director of SmartBank, he serves as the bank’s president and CEO.

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The cast of Country Tonite awaits the theater’s 14th season Tuesday. Showtimes are at 8 p.m., with shows at 3 p.m. on selected dates. For information and reservations call 453-2003 or visit www.countrytonitepf.com.

Country Tonite set to begin 14th season in Pigeon Forge Submitted Report PIGEON FORGE — Country Tonite begins its 14th season on Tuesday “with a brand new and exciting show that promises to surpass all expectations,� said sales and marketing director Laurie Taylor. The show features stateof-the-art lighting effects, comedy, choreography and a cast of singer and dancers. In addition to showcasing country songs, Country Tonite is a variety show at heart, featuring gospel music, bluegrass and patriotic tunes. Ten-year-old Kassadi Mace and 11-year-old Skyler McAllister join the adults in the cast. The band performs live on stage throughout the show, with longtime band member Mike Caldwell

and his harmonica. Host Kevin Wilson keeps the show flowing with his vocals and audience rapport, while the two female vocalists, Melinda Hyder and Tryphena Denton, perform musical hits. The cast also includes comedian Bubba the Redneck Ranger. Although there are plenty of new elements, the quality of the show remains unchanged. The production, now in its 14th season

in the Smokies, has been named “Country Music Show of the Year� by the NACMAI and “Best Live Country Show in America� It has also been voted “Best Show in the Smokies� in the local Readers’ Choice poll. Showtimes are at 8 p.m., with shows at 3 p.m. on selected dates. For more information and reservations, call 453-2003 or visit www.countrytonitepf. com.

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Citizens National Bank is offering consumers advice on how to safely use mobile banking applications, as part of National Consumer Protection Week. “Mobile banking, one of the fastest growing trends, gives our customers flexibility and the chance to manage their finances any time, anywhere,� said Mike Comer, senior vice president of CNB. The bank offers these tips for consumers on the safe use of mobile banking applications: 1. Never provide personal identification or banking information over your mobile device unless you initiate the contact and you know that you’re dealing directly with your bank. 2. Remember, your bank would never con-

tact you asking for personal or banking information. Assume any unsolicited text request is fraudulent. Giving this information places your finances and privacy at risk. 3. Avoid sharing your password, account number, PIN and answers to secret questions. Don’t save this information anywhere on your phone. 4. Don’t set the Web or client-text service to automatically log you in to your bank account.

If your phone is lost or stolen, someone will have free access to your money. 5. Set the phone to require a password to power on the handset or awake it from sleep mode. 6. Immediately tell your bank and your mobile operator if you lose your phone. Citizens National Bank is a locally owned community bank with $833 million in assets.

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The Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Great Smoky Mountains will be April 21-25. Online registration is now open at www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org.

Wildflower Pilgrimage scheduled in Gatlinburg Submitted Report NATIONAL PARK — Every spring for the past 59 years, hundreds of nature lovers have descended upon the Great Smoky Mountains as part of Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage. The event, which began with botanists from the University of Tennessee, now involves as many as 1,000 participants. This year’s pilgrimage — a fiveday exploration of plant and animal life — will be April 21-25. Online registration is open at www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. Tickets are $75 per person for two or more days. Singleday tickets are available for $40. Student tickets are $10. For more information, call 436-7318, ext. 222, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays or visit www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. UT Interim President Jan Simek will speak at 7:30 p.m. April 23 at Mills Conference Center in Gatlinburg. His talk, “Prehistoric Art in Tennessee,” will explore how prehistoric people in this area decorated their landscape with religious symbols. This year’s celebration will also include a welcoming luncheon and salute to Theodore Roosevelt in honor of his role in founding Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is celebrating its 76th anniversary this year. The pilgrimage’s roots sprang from professors Fred Norris and Royal Shanks, who worked closely with the park naturalist Art Stupka and the city of Gatlinburg to provide an educational com-

ponent. The first pilgrimage included a hundred participants. Within 30 years, it grew to include more than a thousand participants from over 30 states, explained Ken McFarland of UT Knoxville’s ecology and evolutionary biology department. “From the beginning, the botany and now the ecology and evolutionary biology departments, have been an integral part in directing this event to its current 152 programs over five days with 115 leaders,” said McFarland, chairman of the pilgrimage organizing committee. “Over the past 59 years, many of the hike leaders have been UT Knoxville faculty and their graduate students, and the graduate students of these graduate students.” The Wildflower Pilgrimage is a joint venture of the UT Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, the Gatlinburg Department of Tourism, Friends of the Smokies, Gatlinburg Garden Club, Great Smoky Mountains Association, the park, Tennessee Valley Authority andtheSouthernAppalachian Botanical Society. Along with outdoor programs and tours, the Mills Conference Center — the registration site in Gatlinburg — will feature art exhibitions, merchants and related activities.

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First sign of spring is edible Well, this past week I was looking down into the holler toward Webb’s Creek thinking about the first sign of spring; edible birds that can’t fly. They taste great when eaten raw, microwaved, or even after being left out in the open for a month. Some folks eat them frozen while others prefer stale. I prefer to eat them as I exit the store. I know it is springtime because as sure as spring beauties are popping up along Porter’s Creek, store shelves are loaded with millions of little marshmallow chicks. Easter hams and Easter eggs ain’t got nothing on the most famous sign of spring. Peeps. Yep, it is peeptime in the Smokies! It is hard to believe that mankind once survived in a Peep-less state. Sam Born, Russian candy maker, was only looking to buy a jellybean company when he stumbled across a marshmallow baby bird that was hand squeezed through a tube. The eyes were painted on one at a time back then. Sam knew he was on to something. Wait a minute! Hold on to your Peeps. Let’s roll back to the beginning. Sam Born was a Russian who emigrated from France to the U.S. in 1910. He opened a chocolate store in 1917 and placed a special sign in his store window whenever he had freshly made chocolates just out of the oven: “Just Born.” He named his company Just Born Candies and moved it to the little town of Bethlehem, Pa., in 1932. It was in 1953 that he came across the little marshmallow chick with the hand-painted eyes. He figured out how to make more than one at a time, and today 3,500 Peeps are born every minute in in his Peep factory still located in

Bethlehem. The town once hung a giant Peep high on a crane and lowered it to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Yellow is still the best selling Peep color, and more than a billion Peeps are eaten each year. We will eat enough Peeps this spring to circle the planet. They only have 32 calories and are totally fat free. That makes them practically a vegetable! The albino (white) Peep still represents 4 percent of sales, and new colors including pink, orange, lavender and blue offer a broad choice for the more sophisticated peep eaters. Peeps have a shelf life of two years, but many believe they can be handed down like heirlooms. Peep celebrations regularly occur throughout the United States. A movie, “The Power of the Peep,” was released in 2009. In that same year the first store dedicated to selling only Peeps opened near Washington D.C., called Peeps & Co. It might be helpful to know that the current record for eating Peeps is 102 — in 20 minutes. It has been observed that if you sit a Peep on your window sill, it will attract an anole lizard

spring than stuffing a box of Peeps in your backpack and heading out on the trail? Today is a new day, and somewhere there is a box of Peeps waiting just for you. Dollywood will open soon, and millions of folks are packing up to come down and visit us here in the Smokies. In the meantime: Relax and grab a box of Peeps, available everywhere. That is just how it looks from my log cabin. — John LaFevre is a local speaker and coauthor of the interactive national park hiking book series, Scavenger Hike Adventures, Falcon Guides, Globe Pequot Press. E-mail to scavengerhike@aol.com. G. Webb of Pittman Center does the artwork3/9/10 for the 1:00:59 column. -2.pdf PM Visit Gwebbgallery.com.

that will change colors and perform mating maneuvers to impress your little marshmallow friend. A few of you might not have known that. Two peeps armed with toothpicks will joust when placed facing each other in a microwave for 30 seconds. A Peep is arguably the most versatile candy ever created by man. Spring is a time of change and a new awakening as the sun’s warmth reaches down all the way to the rocky flats along the creek. Is there Heritage Closing BW ad a better way to celebrate

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The Mountain Press ◆ Sunday, March 21, 2010

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High self-esteem causes us to take advantage of others By DR. ALDEN MARShALL Those with the highest self-esteem are in prison (or should be). It is not a low self-image that makes someone rob or mug another person. It is pride and arrogance that makes us feel that we are special, and that others are worthless, and that we deserve to take their money or lives away from them. God says in Isaiah 66.2, “This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.” Those with high esteem do not tremble at the Word of God, unless they are convulsing in mockery. They are not afraid to sin by harming another person through lying or stealing or otherwise taking advantage of another. God is far from us when we feel we deserve to take revenge for a real or perceived insult, or have a sense of entitlement so that we steal from another. It is pride and arrogance, not low self-esteem, that makes us want to bring honor to ourselves and dishonor to others. A high self-esteem causes us to take advantage of others so that we benefit at their expenses. But the higher esteem we have of God, the more we try to honor him and the less we try to elevate ourselves. All people have great worth and value, not inherently, but because God created us and loved us enough to die on the cross as a substitute for our sins. Not one of us deserved that. It is not

because we deserved it but only because of the great love of God that he offered us salvation. But a high self-image makes us think that we do not need it, that all we have is because of our own doing. “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” That is a line from Invictus, written by a person who was admired for having such a high self-image. High self-image makes us feel that we deserve the favor of God in terms that we understand and appreciate. “Why did you not let me marry that person/get that promotion/avoid losing my shirt in Dubai or to Madoff or to a local Madoff?” Such arrogance causes us to feel that God and society and our friends and spouses owe us more breaks/favors/ pampering. One may object, “So we should see ourselves as miserable sinners who need to repent?” Well, yes. If we do not, we will have much more miserable lives, since Jesus said that he came to give life and to give it more abundantly. Otherwise we will have a shallow life, with trivial meaning and purpose. Love, beauty, money and health, and status jobs help some of us to cover up for awhile the emptiness of living without loving and obeying God. King Solomon, for example, was king of Israel, and had many wives, many beautiful buildings and great glory. He developed a self image so great that he turned his

back on God, and then proclaimed, “All is vanity.” That is a very logical statement, unless we walk with the one who said, “I and my Father are one.” So skip all those books (many are found in Christian bookstores) that urge you to buy them in order to build up high selfesteem. The Bible never speaks of high or low selfesteem, and it is not because it is deficient in psychology. Psychology simply means study of the soul, and these books contradict the teaching of the Bible that we are to be humble and contrite and to tremble at his word/ teaching. We do not scream at each other or mock or insult or otherwise try to harm others because we have low selfesteem, but because we are proud and see ourselves as little gods to be worshipped. Let us not make excuses for our sins by labeling them as the effects of a wounded personhood or low selfimage, buying into pop psychology that denies the teachings of the Holy Spirit in the Bible. Instead, let us pray to have our worth and value based on following the one through whom all things were created, and for whom all things were created; Jesus Christ. When we do that we will not be perfect, but we will then treat others as we want to be treated, and be convicted of sin (not a high or low self-image) when we do not. — Dr. Alden Marshall is a Presbyterian minister who lives in Gatlinburg.

Romans Bible class planned Submitted Report SEYMOUR — Mark Martin, coordinator of The Bible Training Center of Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy/The King’s Academy, announces an upcoming class available to the public. The class, entitled “Romans,” is the study of the biblical book written by Paul the Apostle. The objective of the course is to gain an understanding of Paul’s exposition of salvation by faith. It was Martin Luther who said of this book, “It is the chief part of the New Testament and the perfect gospel.” The class will meet Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, March 27 through May 15, in the academy’s Clark Library. Participants may obtain application forms and bring them to the first class. Tuition and fees are $145 for each course, plus textbooks. Need-based financial assistance for tuition and fees is available. The textbook is Tyndale Commentary: Romans, F.F. Bruce ($14).

Martin approaches biblical training like the preparation for an athletic event. “Those of us who are called to preach and teach God’s Word,” Martin says, “should look at biblical education (like Olympic athletes). We work hard, day in and day out, honing our skills, digging deeper and deeper into the Scriptures so that when we are faced with a moment of truth we will meet the challenge without faltering.” Regarding the recently finished Bible Training Center class on pastoral care, Martin adds, “We had a great time of fellowship and interaction. When we finished up our class, the students were challenged to look at their

“BETTER TO GO TO THE HOUSE OF MOURNING ...” “Better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, For that is the end of all men; And the living will take it to heart. Sorrow is better than laughter, For by a sad countenance the heart is made better. The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, But the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise Than for a man to hear the song of fools. For like the crackling of thorns under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity.” (Ecclesiastes 7:2-6) In this passage, Solomon is telling us that one thing is better, more valuable than another. It would not seem so among men in the world today -- but it is better to go to a funeral than a party. Solomon is not saying -- you should never go to the house of feasting; this is not a wholesale condemnation of all parties (though those involving sin should be shunned). But there is more personal value for us -- to attend a funeral! The reason might be explained this way. I’ll express this through a question: Typically, when we attend a party, do we go home and think about our spiritual lives, God and eternity? No -- typically, when we go to a party and have a good time; we come home tired, laughing and our stomachs are bloated. However -- when we attend a funeral, that event tends to generate sobriety, not levity. A funeral brings us face to face with the reality of death and it is good to think about death! And a funeral is one of the few occasions where there is this sober focus on death. Can you imagine - having a few friends over to eat sandwiches and talk about death? That’s not what we do. It takes a funeral for us to take the time to contemplate where we are all headed, and hopefully think about whether we are ready to die. Solomon says here, “death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart.” A funeral may leave us with a sad face - but the thoughts we must entertain about death MAY DO OUR HEARTS GOOD. “The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.” Now - along this same line - Solomon wants us to know - there is something else that may be unpleasant, but can do us good: It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools! At a funeral -- ideally -- you hear the rebuke of a wise man (take note, preachers!). At the party -- you hear the song of fools. Obviously -- the funeral is better for us than the party. “Like the crackling of thorns under the pot, so is the laughter of fools. This too is meaningless.” I’m sure most of you will know what I mean, when I use the word “kindling.” When you start a fire -- you gather up some dry twigs, and use them to get the fire going. What happens is, the kindling makes a loud popping noise or crackling sound... but it doesn’t last very long. That’s the way Solomon describes the laughter that is typical of parties -- LOUD AND ENTERTAINING, but TEMPORARY. Of course, there is more permanence and value in the funeral -- and the thoughts generated by the reality of death can do more for us than the laughter of fools. Let is take this to heart, and do what Solomon recommends at the end of this marvelous book: FEAR GOD, AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS.

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Teaching safety

Tractor Supply store shows support for 4-H Submitted report

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Area schools were visited recently by Crash Test Dummies Vince and Larry, who encouraged students to wear their seat belts when riding in a vehicle. Schools visited included Pigeon Forge Primary, Middle and High schools and New Center School. That’s Deputy Sheriff John Mossburg in front of New Center with one of the dummies. Pigeon Forge police officer Donnie Mashburn helps coordinate the Click It or Ticket program for the county.

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Tractor Supply Co., which has a store in Sevierville, will offer shoppers the opportunity to support 4-H youth programs through $1 donations at the register. In exchange, customers will receive paper clovers to sign and post in store windows. The program is scheduled to run from March 26 through April 18. “Many of our stores have been involved with 4-H clubs for years. Now, Tractor Supply Co. is proud to have an official chain-wide relationship with 4-H,� said Chairman and CEO Jim Wright. “For us, this is an outstanding way to support our current and future customers and future team members, and it’s a way to give back to the 900-plus unique communities we serve.� 4-H is a community of six million young people and has been in existence since the start of the 20th century. 4-H programs are designed to provide practical, hands-on learning opportunities. Tractor Supply operates more than 900 stores in 44 states. The Sevierville store is on West Main Street next to Big Lots. 4-H programs, including the one in Sevier County, are implemented by the 106 land-grant universities and the Cooperative Extension System through 3,100 local Extension offices in every county.

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Tennessee’s first lady visitor to Safe Harbor Submitted report SEVIERVILLE – Tennessee first lady Andrea Conte visited Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Centers in Sevierville and Newport on Wednesday to learn about the agency’s plans to expand to better serve the state’s 4th Judicial District. Safe Harbor provides a child-friendly environment for children and youth subjected to sexual or physical abuse or neglect. It serves Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson and Sevier counties. Executive Director Donna Koester recently announced that Safe Harbor is expanding by opening centers in Newport and Jefferson City. The Newport center is expected to open on a part-time basis by the first of May. The Jefferson City center is expected to open by mid-summer. “First lady Conte is a strong advocate for victims and her support of Tennessee’s child advocacy centers has really made a difference,” Koester said. “We were thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce her to our board, staff and community partners, and talk with her about the new centers we’ll be opening this spring and summer so we can serve children and their families closer to home. “We are appreciative of the community support across our district,” Koester said. “We are also very appreciative of the support the governor and first lady have shown the child advocacy center movement in Tennessee during their tenure.” Conte, a longtime advocate for victims’ rights issues, made promoting and providing support for Tennessee child advocacy centers a priority when she became first lady in 2003. One goal was to help establish a CAC in each of the 31 judicial districts across the

KNOXVILLE – More than 200 business leaders from across Tennessee, including eight from Sevier County, have endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Haslam. Those from Sevier who endorsed the Knoxville mayor are Jim Blalock, Bill Carroll, Billy Carroll, Alex Johnson, Eric Lambert, Jeff Monson, Linda Ogle and David Verble. The announcement of “Business Leaders for Haslam” came during Haslam’s three-week jobs tour. “Crissy and I are incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received over the last 14 months,” Haslam said. “It’s support like this — for our plans such as creat-

SMARM Rescue Run to be May 1 The 5K in May Rescue Run to benefit Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries will be May 1. The run will begin on Veterans Boulevard near the main entrance to Dollywood. Registration opens at 7 a.m.; the race starts at 8. It will be an out-and-back course with a fast downhill finish. Registration is $25 in advance (postmarked by April 23) and includes a race T-shirt. Late registration is $30. Awards will go to the top three males and females in the overall cat-

egory, and to the top male and female in these categories: master, grand master and veteran. In addition the top three males and females in these age categories will receive prizes: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and above. To enter call SMARM at 9083153 or visit www.smarm.org or www.5kinmayrescuerun.com. SMARM serves individuals and families in need. It is a faith-based, nonprofit corporation.

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First lady of Tennessee Andrea Conte receives the framed print “Journey to Healing,” created by one of Safe Harbor’s child victims and presented by Clinical Director Sharmian McCoy. Unframed prints are available for $20.

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On hand for the visit by Andrea Conte to Safe Harbor are, from left, Donna Koester, executive director; Sharmian McCoy, clinical director; and Conte. state. In 2003, there were 25 centers in Tennessee. Today, there are 43. “Child advocacy centers provide comprehensive support programs for children who are the victims of sexual or severe physical abuse and their families,” Conte said. “These organizations work dili-

gently every day on behalf of children, and I hope all Tennesseans will support the important work of Safe Harbor and other Child Advocacy Centers across Tennessee.” Learn more about Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center at http://safeharborcac.com/home.htm.

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GATLINBURG — In 1976, Luther and Stella Ogle stopped in Port-auPrince, Haiti while on a cruise. They were struck by the poverty they saw there. Luther Ogle felt a calling to help the people of Haiti. He began to visit Haiti three or four times a year as long as he was able to travel. Ogle always held a special place in his heart for all children, and it was his will to provide the Haitian children with Gospel, education, food, shelter and medical services. Over the years he came to love the Haitian people and formed many lasting friendships. The first church he helped to build, in 1977, was located in Port-au-Prince. An orphanage and school soon followed. The Luther and Stella Ogle Foundation, a non-

Herb/Wildflower Day is scheduled Submitted Report TOWNSEND — The Smoky Mountain Convention and Visitors Bureau once again is hosting Herb and Wildflower Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 3. The Townsend Visitors Center is located at 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway. For more information, call 800-5256834, (865) 448-6134 or visit www.smokymountains.org. Visitors and locals can learn about and enjoy some of the more than 1,500 kinds of wildflowers and flowering plants.

profit organization, was established soon after. Through the years, helped to build about 60 churches (most of which are supported by their congregations), five orphanages, nine clinics and several schools. There is still a need for food, water, medical supplies and temporary shelter. The foundation hopes to begin to rebuild the churches, orphanages, clinics and schools in the near future. The mission work in Haiti will continue for many years to come. Donations for Haiti may be sent to Luther & Stella Ogle Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 648, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Twenty-eight of the churches, in addition to two orphanages, nine clinics, and 28 schools, are still supported by the foundation. The Ogle family has continued the work

started by their father in Haiti and Jimani, which is just across the border in the Dominican Republic. In Jimani. the foundation helped to build a hospital that has cared for thousands of Haitians in the aftermath of the recent earthquake. On the last trip to Haiti, a team of doctors, nurses, paramedics and other volunteers took approximately 2,000 pounds of medical supplies to the hospital and clinics. They were also able to distribute food and water to the orphanages in Port-au-Prince and hang tarps for shelter as the buildings were either destroyed or are no longer safe in which to live.

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s en i or e v en t s By JANE FORAKER In an effort to encourage spring to get here in a hurry, we’ve planned two trips this week to the Townsend area to view Foothills Scenic Parkway, take a visit to a local antique shop, and enjoy a picnic with homemade fixins’. The trips are planned for Tuesday and Thursday, so be sure to be here by 10 a.m. if you’ve signed up. There are a couple of spots left on the Tuesday outing. Many of you have probably heard of our Antique Appraisal and Collectibles Day coming up April 8. This event is sponsored by Thompson Carr and Associates and the Sevier County Sparklers Club. Our friends from Thompson Carr, Kelly White and Tina Ribich, will be here Wednesday to register the items that will be appraised on April 8. To register, participants will need to call and make an appointment by Tuesday. During our Road Showstyle Antique Appraisal and Collectibles Day on April 8, the appraisers will reveal what your antique is worth and other information. Again, if you are interested in having your antique item appraised, you must call the office for an appointment. The first item is free and the second item is $2. The community is invited. Our monthly birthday/ anniversary luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m Friday. Enjoy an afternoon of food, music and bingo. Be sure

to bring a covered dish to share. A new scrapbooking club has started at the center and will meet on Friday at 5 p.m. Feel free to bring your scrapbooking materials and photos. Senior Center menu for the week: Monday, pot roast, potatoes and carrots, dinner roll, peach cobbler; Tuesday, fruit, cheese and crackers, peanut butter sandwich, chocolate cake with chocolate frosting; Wednesday, ground beef steak with onions and peppers, mashed potatoes, corn bread, sugar cookie; Thursday, ham slices, macaroni and cheese, green beans, roll, cheesecake; Friday, pot luck Birthday/ Anniversary Luncheon. Be sure to bring a covered dish. Please note that beverage is included with each meal. Meal costs $4 per person. Have a wonderful week! Friendly Bridge scores: Eline O’Leary, 5,480; Cindy McCann, 4,940; Pat Leatherman, 4,420; Peggy

Roddy, 4,210. Weekly Schedule: Mondays: Piecemakers Quilt Guild 9 a.m.; painting with LaViolet Bird 9 a.m.; 50+ Fitness 10 a.m.; blood pressure checks 11 a.m.; Sit B Fit (gentle exercise) 11 a.m.; Bible study, noon; and bingo, 1 p.m.. Tuesdays: Woodshop and painting; 10 a.m. pottery class; 1 p.m. Friendly Bridge Group and cards/games. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. 50+ Fitness and Stitch and Chatter Club; 12:30 p.m., rummy, pinochle, poker and movie party; 2:30 p.m., games/cards. Thursdays: Woodshop opens at 9 a.m.; Sit B Fit 11 a.m.; duplicate bridge 12:30 p.m.; 1 p.m. ballroom dance class; tripoley 1 p.m. Fridays: Ceramics 9 a.m.; 10 a.m.- 50+ Fitness; yogapilates class is offered at 11 a.m.; 12:30 p.m. pottery class; — Jane Foraker is program coordinator at Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center. She may be reached at 453-8080, ext. 108.

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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: 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.

sunday, mar. 21 Historical Society

Smoky Mountain Historical Society meets at 2 p.m. at the courthouse. Stephanie Rainwaterto speak on William Blount and his impact on East Tennessee. Refreshments follow. 4531911.

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.

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Middle Creek UMC

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Sevierville Story Time

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

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT has been made in the terms, conditions and payment provided for in that certain Promissory Note dated September 1, 2006 (the ìNoteî) and payable to Washington County Bank, A Greene County Bank Officeî (ìWCBî), which Note WCB assigned to New Peoples Bank, Inc., the owner and holder of said Note (the ìBankî), and the Bank therefore has declared the entire unpaid principal balance of said Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, fees and costs, due and payable in full, as provided in said Note, which Note is secured by that certain Deed of Trust dated September 1, 2006, executed by DaySprings, LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company (the ìCompanyî), as modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement dated May 7, 2008, also executed by the Company, of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sevier County, Tennessee, in Book 2610, page 343, and Book 3088, page 511, respectively, conveying the property therein and hereinafter described (collectively the ìDeed of Trustî). NOW, THEREFORE, at the direction of the Bank, notice is hereby given that Hale & Lyle, A Professional Corporation, the undersigned Successor Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and conferred upon it, by the Deed of Trust, will on April 12, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. local time, at the front door of the Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862, offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, free (except as otherwise noted) from all legal, equitable and statutory rights of redemption, exemptions of a homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which have been waived in the Deed of Trust, that certain real property located in the Fifth (5th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: (1)That certain parcel of property containing 10.518 acres, more or less, (identified as Tract I on Exhibit A to the Deed of Trust) being the same property conveyed to DaySprings, LLC by Gary L. Sanders a two-thirds (2/3) undivided interest and Billy O. Proffitt a one-third (1/3) undivided interest, as tenants in common by Deed dated September 1, 2006, of record in the Registerís Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, in Deed Book 2610, page 339; (2)That certain parcel of property being Lot 15 and a portion of Lot 16 of McMahan Addition No. 2 and a parcel of the Runion property (identified as Tract II on Exhibit A to the Deed of Trust) being the same property conveyed to DaySprings, LLC by Elsie Kirkland and husband, Gaines Kirkland, by Warranty Deed dated April 7, 2006, of record in the Registerís Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, in Deed Book 2506, page 393; and (3)That certain parcel of property being all of Lot 42 and adjacent unnumbered lot to the northeast in Dott McMahan Addition (identified in numbered paragraph 2 of the Loan Modification Agreement dated May 7, 2008) being the same property conveyed to DaySprings, LLC by Sam O. Lamon and Dorothy Lamon by Warranty Deed dated May 7, 2008, of record in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, in Deed Book 3088, page 507; The addresses of the property are Mountain View Lane, Day Springs Rd. 311, Day Springs Rd. 313, Day Springs Rd. 321, Day Springs Rd. 322, Day Springs Rd. 322, Day Springs Rd. 323, Mountain View Lane, and Mountain View Lane 556, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and their tax identification numbers are Control Map 095I, Group B, Parcel 23; Control Map 095I, Group B, Parcel 23, Lot 3-A; Control Map 095I, Group B, Parcel 23, Lot 3-B; Control Map 095I, Group B, Parcel 23, Lot 3-C; Control Map 095I, Group B, Parcel 23, Lot 3-D, Control Map 095I, Group B, Parcel 23, Lot 3-E; Control Map 095I, Group B, Parcel 23, Lot 3-F; Control Map 095I, Group B, Parcel 21; Control Map 095I, Group B, Parcel 20; and Control Map 095I, Group C, Parcel 26.01, Lot 42. Reference is made to the Deed of Trust for a more particular description of the property. On October 14, 2009, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue filed a notice of state tax lien in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sevier County, Tennessee, in Book 3432, page 617, with respect to which the provisions of T.C.A. ß 67-1-1433(b)(1) require notice to be given to the state in order for the sale of the property not to be subject to such liens or claims of lien of the state. The notice required by T.C.A. ß 67-11433(b)(1) to be given to the state with respect to such liens has been timely given. The sale of the property will be subject to the right of the State of Tennessee to redeem the property as provided for in T.C.A. ß 671-1433(c)(1). The interested parties in the property pursuant to T.C.A. ß 35-5-104 are State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, DaySprings, LLC, DaySprings Condominiums, Rainscapes Construction, Inc., Cherokee Group, LLC, Integrity Lawn and Landscaping, Inc. Sequatchie Concrete Service, Inc., American Lighting, Inc., A & W Ready Mix Concrete, LLC, Kiser Supply, Inc., Southern Burglar Alarm Co., Inc., and Rocky Tops Marble & Granite, Inc. The property will be sold ìAS ISî subject to all existing highway, roadway and utility easements, all easements and restrictions of record, statutory or other rights of redemption not waived by the terms of the Deed of Trust, any and all other rights not waived by the terms of the Deed of Trust, applicable building and zoning regulations, such state of facts as a reasonable inspection of the premises would reveal, such state of facts as an accurate survey would disclose, all unpaid taxes, all mechanicís and materialmanís liens; and prior superior liens, judgments, deeds of trust or other encumbrances. The right is reserved to postpone the sale to another day certain without further publication upon announcement at the time set forth above. Dated this the 12th day of March, 2010. H ALE & L YLE , A P ROFESSIONAL C ORPORATION , Successor Trustee

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236 GENERAL staff and overall facility maintenance. Acts as Manager on Duty in the absence of the General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary. Ideal candidate will have a BS in a related management field or 4 years relevant job experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Position offers competitive pay and benefits. Submit resume to HR Manager via fax (865)453-0294 or email at kimh@dixiestampede.com AA/EOE

Dixie Stampede Upper Level Management Position Position requires strong "hands on" approach to overseeing daily operational aspects of the entire facility. Assists in ensuring success of Absolute Customer Success incentive program. Has direct responsibility for the maintenance

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Aggressive individual to fill the position of Accounts Manager. Must have valid TN drivers license. Apply in person Rental Depot, Kmart shopping center.

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Cabinet manufacturer, based in Sevierville, is now hiring experienced cabinet makers. Call 865-774-7441.

Cobbly Nob Rentals now hiring Housekeepers. Apply in person. 3722 East Parkway, Gatlinburg. Drug free workplace.

Ridgecrest/Pinecrest Condos Two Positions Open-Perm. Laundry & Housekeeping. No Lay Offs-Call 428-3166 for Appointment

Get $500 in free grocery reimbursement. Get paid to shop. Call 1-877696-8561.

Dental Assistant Needed High end dental practice in Sevierville seeking energetic, professional C.D.A., R.D.A. Mail resume to 123 N. Henderson Ave, Sevierville, TN 37862.

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

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.

Hiring for a high energy, cust. service oriented person. Applicant must be 18 or over, dependable, flexible. schedule including nights & weekends. Apply in person at Old Time Photo, 3059 Pkwy., PF light #5.

HELP WANTED Supervisor, Cashier and Stock positions available. Apply at Golden Eagle Headquarters in Sevierville (KMart Shopping Center), ask for Don.

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

Hiring for evening & weekend hours Sales Clerks/Reservationist for Cabin company. Fax resume to 865453-6160 LAZERPORT is now hiring in position Assistant Managers. Night & weekend availability required. Pay based upon experience. 865-654-3709. Local cabin company taking applications for Reservationist, Assistant Manager, and Cleaners. Apply in person at: 333 Ski Mtn. Rd. Gatlinburg. NOW HIRING Currently seeking a web designer and sales person for our online website. Candidate must have good experience in web design and graphics. Knowledge of HTML, Front Page, Photoshop, PSP and Shopping Cart programs are a must. Portfolio and resume required for interview. Please send resume in Word or Word Perfect to resumes@pricerightmall.com or deliver in person to Don at Golden Eagle Headquarters in Sevierville. No Phone Calls Please. NOW HIRING!! CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS Training begins April 5th. Full time career oppty with large INBOUND call center or retail, hotel, restaurant. Intermediate computer knowledge req. Qualifying process includes FBI bkg check. Starting payrate $9.25 hrly with increases during training program. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k plans. Email resume to tyearwood@tempsystems.com or apply in person. TEMP SYSTEMS, INC. Papermill Rd. 670-1555.

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A&J’s Tree Experts

GUFFEY’S LAWN SERVICE

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Trees trimmed/ cut/removed/ landscaping Our Price will not be beat! Full insured. 14+ years exp.

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Fence Builders and Repair Specializes in over 10 types of fences.

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SALES CLERK 10.00 Hr. Lid’l Dolly’s Light #4, P.F. Sevier County Health Care Center Full Time Registered Nurse Position Available 11-7 Shift for Skilled Wing Must have Venipuncture and IV Experience Long Term Care Experience Preferred Contact Cissy or Lana at (865) 453-4747

The following position is available at Douglas Cherokee Head Start Bus DriverSevier County High school diploma or GED required, experience working with preschool aged children preferred. Will drive the bus and assist in the classroom as duties are assigned by the center teacher. Must have vehicle liability insurance; be at least 21; have a valid TN drivers license and been driving for 5 years; able to pass a DOT physical; and able to obtain a commercial drivers license (CDL) following employment. Full-time, averages 30-35 hours per week during the school year. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave and paid holidays; partially paid health insurance, and paid educational opportunities. Pay is based on education and experience. EEO. Cutoff to apply is 4:30 PM, Monday March 26, 2010. Apply in person at:

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RN Leadership opportunities available previous long term care exp preferred RN Weekend Supervisor - 12 hour shifts (7a-7p/8a-8p) Incentive pay for working Sat/Sun depending upon experience RN / LPN - PRN positions Medical Records (LPN) - previous medical records exp. Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Nurse aides - FT (8a 8p) / PT (6a-2p/2p10p) OTR Housekeeping Dietary Interested candidates please apply in person at our facility Pigeon Forge Care and Rehab 415 Cole Drive, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 Phone: 865-428-5454 / Fax: 865-4295616 Please plan on joining us at our JOB FAIR - Thursday, 3/25/2010 from 11:00A - 7:00PM! For additional information please contact: Cara Solitario at 888-364-8013 or e m a i l csolitario@signaturehealthcarellc.c om

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Medical Laboratory Technician Talbott F u l l - Ti m e - F l e x i b l e work hours, including evenings and some Saturdays may be required. At least one year training in approved school of Medical Laboratory Technology required. Applicant must have a valid license under the Laboratory Licensing Law of the State of Tennessee required. ASCP certification preferred.

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

Riverstone Resort & Spa now hiring Front Desk Clerk. Apply in person at 212 Dollywood Ln. Pigeon Forge, left at traffic light #8.

MasterCorp Now Hiring P/T Housekeepers, Supervisors & House persons Training provided. Must work weekends. Weekly pay. Apply in person Gatlinburg Town Square Housekeeping Office; 414 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN. No calls please.

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Now hiring Front Desk Clerk. Apply in person at Park Tower Inn, PF.

To download the required application, visit our website at w w w. c h e r o k e e health.com. Fax: 865-934-6783. EOE. Smoke-free health environment

Looking for dependable, detailed and customer service oriented personnel. Now accepting applications for the following full time positions: Front Desk Clerk Breakfast Attendant Excellent wages, bonus and benefits! Please apply in person M-F, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1100 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN

Security Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Admin. Assistant Security Officer Marketing Rep (OPC) Kitchen Mgr./Chef Restaurant Servers Restaurant Cooks Housekeepers General Maintenance Front Desk Agents Electrician Shuttle Driver Night Auditor Guest Relations Mgr. Guest Relations Agt. Host/Hostess Drug & Smoke Free Workplace

Triage Phone LPN/ CMA Seymour Full-Time-Responsible for providing direct clinical nursing services to patients who call in with emergencies, promptly recognizes emergencies and takes appropriate action. Active license in the State of Tennessee as a Practical Nurse or Certifica-

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Now hiring person part time with excellent people skills & computer skills to take reservations for a growing cabin rental company. Please apply in person 4301 E. Parkway, Gat. 865436-4944.

We provide year round employment, health beneďŹ ts, and paid days off. All positions require a drug screen and background check and ability to work evenings and weekends. A valid drivers license, auto insurance and a reliable truck, van or SUV required for cleaners. Apply at Timber Tops LLC, 1440 Upper Middle Creek Rd., Sevierville 37876. Email: kcarpenter@timbertops.net, Fax to (865) 868-0836 or call (865) 429-0831, x1185. EOE

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Cobbly Nob Rentals now hiring Front Desk Reservationist. Must have resume. Apply in person at 3722 E. Pkwy. Gat. Drug free workplace.

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B2B Acct Exec wanted for merchant processing sales in Gatlinburg & surrounding areas. Comprehensive Comp Plan incl. benefits, residuals. Industry Exp preferred. Send resumes to steve.trovillo@usapaymentservices.com or call 615-255-1000.

Where Your Work Is Appreciated! Timber Tops Luxury Cabin Rentals has openings for the following positions:

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Papa John’s of Pigeon Forge and Papa John’s of Seymour are now hiring drivers and managers. Apply at either store.

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Now hiring experienced night servers and hostess. Year round employment. Apply in person. Cracker Barrel, Sevierville. 908-3202.

P/T Front Desk Clerk needed. Call for Full/part time sales appointment 865help wanted, good 228-4474 wage some benefits. Small cabin for rent for outdoor crafter. Paul Murray Gallery Glades Westgate Resorts Rd. (865)436-8445 915 Westgate Resorts Rd., Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Outside sales people Tel: 865-430-4788. for marketing/ad(Across from the Gatvertising covering linburg Welcome PF, Gat., & Sev. Center on the 865-607-3470 865Spur. Turn into Lit582-1017. tle Smoky Road). 249 Apply in Person RESERVATIONIST

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Log Cabin Pancake House Gatlinburg accepting applications for Servers & Hostess. Apply in person Mon-Fri 7am-2pm. 327 Historic Nature Trail.

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Patient Service Representative Morristown F u l l - Ti m e - P r o v i d e s support with the daily activities of a medical office in order to provide the best in patient care. This will include filing, telephone coverage, appointment scheduling, registration, and patient referrals. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bilingual are encouraged to apply, must be able to communicate verbally and in written form both English and Spanish.

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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.

Looking for the Best Complete Lawn Care Service? A&M Brothers

Tree & brush removal, Pruning, Mulching, Weeding Free Estimates References

Riverwalk Apartments is looking for a full time leasing consultant. Must be a people person and highly self-motivated. Job would include: general office duties, answering the phone, light computer, show and lease Apts. Must work weekends. Please call 865-429-2962.

We’re looking for retired, teacher, poster workers, police officers, or military to work with a Bail Bond Company. If you are 21 and older with a concern interest in this area call 865237-2971 for appt. and background check as required by law. Looking to hear from you.

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The Mountain Press ‹ Sunday, March 21, 2010 250 BARBER/BEAUTY Nail Techs needed for new salon in PF. Guaran. $600 wk. 865-774-3300. Also Hair Stylist.

557 MISC. SALES 12x30 Intek Pools. 1/2 price. 100 gal. gas water heater $100. 314-2504.

605 BUSINESS RENTALS

581 PETS

AKC Lab Pups, Champion Bloodlines. Chocolate & black. $250. 865556-8879

693 ROOMS FOR RENT $400/mth + 1/2 util. Nice house, neighborhood. Refs. 865-774-9118.

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Includes All Utilities. Bichon Frise for sale. 8 weeks old. Call Sharon at 7742877 307 CHILDCARE Little Friends Childcare Quality care for your infant/toddler in my Sev. home childcare. Safe, clean environment. Sm. group. 654-4977. My name is Marlene Grey. I keep children in my home, ages 2 to 5 years old. I have 2 openings. Please call 453-3325. 308 ELDERLY CARE Elderly Caregivers. Experienced w/references. 865-5776691 or 681-4302.

Free to a good home 2 purebred Basset Hounds. Male & Female. Female is spayed. 389-0536. Free to good home 2 8 mo. old Shepherd mix puppies. 865-207-9464. 589 FURNITURE

Convenient Location! 411 South, left on Robert Henderson Rd., 1/4 mil on right at Riverwalk Apts.

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

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

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

453-0727

610 DUPLEX FOR RENT

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

453-0727

429-2962

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

Gatlinburg Glades 3BR 2BA fireplace, jaccuzi. No pets. $900 mth 4284073 Mountain Setting Log Cabin furnished 1BR $675/mo 6214011 or 621-4010. New 2BR 2BA 1 level $795 mth, water included. Call 865963-6146 Pigeon Forge 1BR 2BA Fully furnidhed. 865-640-8716

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

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

Traditional townhouse 2BR 1.5BA Smoke free & pet free. $550 mth + $550 dep. Call 4285781.

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Really Nice 2BR 1BA Close in. Fully furnished. Fp, on river Nice lawn. $800 month 865-4535363 Seymour Country Setting 2BR/1BA w/loft. No Pets $650 mo 428-4073

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BOB RENTS EFFICIENCIES All Utilities Included

PIGEON FORGE 4BA/3BA REDUCED LOW RENT

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

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

2 BR Apt

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

Kellum Creek Townhomes 1 & 2 Bedroom Units

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Kodak: 2BR 2BA 2car garage No pets. $750/mo.

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2BR 1BA Fridge, stove, dishwasher, W/D hkup. $575 924-4761. 2BR Apartments for Rent $475, $500 & $550 a month. 908-7805 or 3681327. 2BR/1BA Apt. for rent. $600/mo. $550 deposit. Pet friendly, Boyds Creek area. 865-712-5823. 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.

850-2487

Sevierville 3BR/2BA Garage/basement Swimming Pool

Flat Creek 3 acres perfect for 2 families, cedar/stone house. 3BR/2BA. $900. 3BR/2BA Doublewide $650. Both like new w/wrap around decks, private wooded. Call (865)933-9775.

Convenient to Knoxville Large 2BR/1.5BA apt. w/covered porch. $500 a month Call (865) 933-9775 or visit www.rentalhouseonline.com

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Large single wide, large lot, 3BR/2BA for $400/month Call (865) 933-9775 or visit www.rentalhouseonline.com

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

On Lake! 1BR Townhome. Elect./H2O incl. $150 wk + dep. 865-640-8751

4-5 BR; 2 full baths full basement $1000 636 Park Rd, Sev 453-3756 or 5482182

697 CONDO RENTALS Lux PF furn condo 2BR/2BAspa tub,W/D Mtview balc/cable/pool No pets or smoking/ $1250 Monthly or L/T 877-856-7680 698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

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2BR, 2BA, 3 porches. W/D hookups. Fish from deck. Landscaped, extra storage. No pets. Call 954-288-9020. 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

2 & 3 BR Homes

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Brand new 4BR/2.5BA home for lease. Lakeside Estates. Call for more information & pictures. $1200/mo. 865250-0212.

2BR 2BA Good condition. No pets. East of Kodak $500 mth + $500 dep. 865-397-7140.

Exec Type 3BR 2BA on river. Close in. Fully furnished. Nice lawn. Cable inc. $1000 mth 453-5363

Pine Knob Mountain View Swimming Pool

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.

Call 428-5161

2 Bedroom house on beautiful lot. No pets. 453-0883.

5 Listings - 5 Lines - 14 Days ........... $120.00

For more information please contact the ClassiďŹ ed Department at 865-428-0746 or email: class3@themountainpress.com or class@themountainpress.com

2BD / 1BA House Sevierville Area on Parkway for lease with Side Storage Building

Mountain View Townhome apartment for rent 2BR 1.5BA. Newly remodeled with hardwood flooring & new carpet. Located in Gatlinburg. $650 mth 1st mth rent & security deposit required. For more information call 865-868-0449 Mon-Fri 8:30am5:30pm or 865356-3015 after hours & weekends

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

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

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

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

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

Room for female in res. W/D, TV., Grt. Kit., yard, quiet, safe. $115 wk., incl. util. 661-7770.

Weekly Rentals

601 TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT Near I-40, like new, 3BR/2BA Townhouse. $750/mo. Call Terri Williams o/a 865-556-4111.

River View Inn, Sev. Weekly: $150+ tax. Refrig., microwave, hair dryer, balcony on river. 865-4286191.

*WEARS VALLEY 1BR/1BA $500/mo. + Dep. Walk-in closet All kit appl + W/D conn Some Pets OK. 865-654-6507

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$300 mo. + 1/2 util Nice house, Sev, near Seymour. 865-365-1089.

Pigeon Forge 865-453-4905

Moving Sale: 619 Haggard Dr., Sev. Sat. & Sun. 8-? Fishing equip. & tools.

Edge Park Motel, downtown. Weekly: $139 + tax , no pets, refrigerator, microwave, 2 dbl. beds. 865-4364164.

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Family Inns West

555 GARAGE & YARD SALES

699 HOME RENTALS

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

3BR/2BA $525/mo. + $500 sec. dep. Douglas Dam area no pets. 850-3621.

699 HOME RENTALS

NEW YEARS SPECIAL

356 STORAGE BUILDINGS

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

698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

710 HOMES FOR SALE BANK OWNED – SEVIERVILLE – 8 yr old, 3 br, 2 ba home on 2/3 acre. Needs TLC, but only $87,000. Special financing available. Brittany LeTourneau, 9225500. Webb Properties.

BY OWNER: 2 story, 4BR/2.5BA, 1920 SF, .75 ac., lg. deck, micro. range, refrig., w/d, new carpet & paint, incl. newly constructed 12x36x18 ft. bldg., perfect for workshop & storage,+ sm. storage shed., near exit 407, 470 Klondike Cr., Kodak $189,900. Call 865-932-6734. LeConte Landing, 3BR 2BA, Brick, Sale, Lease, may trade smaller home. 865414-0117. New 3 bd, 2 ba, basement rancher, 2 cg, beautiful mtn views! $159,900. O/A.865.599.2886. REALTY PLUS * Lot - .70 ac. $19,900 Exit 415 Dandridge *Maintenance Free Livin New Townhomes 2BR, 2 BA VIEWS $104,900 * Owner Financing 2 Cabins next to Dollywood 2BR, 2BA $10,000 Down $265,000 *New Construction Home Sevierville Level Lot 3BR, 2BA 1400 SF $169,900 *Gatlinburg -2BR Chalet Private Setting -1600SF $145,000

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. BANK OWNED – 2 br, 2 ba 3 yr old cabin in gated development. Many features. $170,000. Nancy Webb, 865/922-5500. Webb Properties. BANK OWNED – 2 br, 2 ba cottage on wooded lot. Special financing available. $87,000. Bruce Webb, 9225500. Webb Properties. BANK OWNED – 2 br, 2 ba w/fenced yd. Needs some repairs, but reduced to only $65,800! Special financing available. Brittany L e To u r n e a u , 865/922-5500. Webb Properties. BANK OWNED – Huge, detached garage w/ this 3 yr old, 3 br, 2 ba home on 2.5 acres. Need some space? This is it! Special financing a v a i l a b l e . $144,900. Bruce Webb, 922-5500. Webb Properties

*Custom Built Craftmans Home 4BR 3.5 Baths Covered Outdoor Living Sevierville VIEWS! 3 Car Garage & Rec. Rm $969,000

829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES

4 NEW DOUBLEWIDES SET UP W/LAND SEVIER & Jefferson CO. EASY LOAN BY PHONE

865-453-0086 1st TIME BUYERS New Singlewides Low Down Payment Cheap Monthly Payment Credit Hotline 865-453-0086

BANK OWNED – Beautiful 1 yr old 2 br, 2 ba doublewide in exclusive Keenland farms. Rare opportunity for only $89,900! Bruce Webb, 9225500. Webb Properties.

Nice singlewide in Rivers Edge Park behind SCHS. $24K. Lot rent $215 mo. 4BR 2BA. Lg front porch & covered back porch w/ new roof. 719-6951 or 414-6800 831 MOBILE HOME PARK LOTS

RV Sites starting from $285 & UP on

Indian Camp Creek Monthly or Yearly Rentals. Utilities & wiďŹ Bathhouse & Laundromat Furn Near the Park Off Hwy 321 850-2487 838 CAMPER RENTALS

Camper lots for rent on Price Way. Prices start at $250 mth. May have pets. 865-654-8702

* Sevierville's Finest 6000 SF 4BR 4.5 Baths Exercise RM, Office Pool, Keeping Room, All Room Sound/TV S y s t e m $1,300,000 __________________ Can't Sell your Home? Let us Rent It! Full Service Property Management-Call Joe 865-696-7926 __________________ CALL RENEE' WEISS 865-428-8155 865680-5564 cell. 711 CONDOS FOR SALE 2BR/2.5BA, 1,058 SF, 1 car garage, all appliances, W/D, gas log FP, Sev. $125,000 unfurn., $128,000 furnished., 865-286-5019, or 601-507-0471. 714 LOTS FOR SALE 0.59 ac. lot off Douglas Dam Road, Sevier County parcel # 012-015.02, reference 1270755921. Contact Michelle 888-285-0008. 720 LAKE & RESORT PROPERTY Campsites near Douglas Lake. All hookups. $275 mth 382-7781 or 9335894.

941 SUV SALES

1997 Factory RHD Jeep Cherokee 4x4, 155K miles, brand new transmission at 118k miles, great for mail or newspaper delivery, $5,000 OBO. 865-4281318. 2003 Tahoe LT 4x4 128K miles. Completely loaded. Everything but navigation. $13,500 or best offer. 865640-0839. 943 AUTOMOBILE SALES

06 Cadillac DTS Luxury Package II Leather, heated & a/c seats, much more. 44,200 miles. $19,950. 865-856-5493 1986 Saab 900 Turbo Too many new parts to list. $3000.919-2461 949 AUTOS & TRUCKS WANTED

We buy junk cars. 9086207

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tunities offered. 4-H also supports the community through service projects, like the one the Clements siblings are coordinating. Members also support Coats for the Cold, Sevier County Food Ministries, and Roads and Rivers Clean-Up Days. From March 26 through

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April 18, Tractor Supply in Sevierville will be selling $1 clovers. All proceeds go to 4-H, and 60 percent of that goes directly to Sevier County. For more information regarding Sevier County 4-H, contact Glenn Turner, Extension agent, at 4533695.

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Bass Pro plans events for Easter SEVIERVILLE — Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World plans free Easter-related activities from March 27 through April 4. There will be crafts for the children and a free photo opportunity for them as they visit the Easter Bunny. There also will be an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt. March 27-28 and April 3-4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a free 4by-6 photo can be taken taken with the Easter Bunny. Pictures may also be taken Monday through Friday, March 29 through April 2, from 6-8 p.m. The egg hunt for ages 8 and under will be held March 27-28 and April 3-4 from 2-3 p.m. Children also can participate in crafts like making an Easter sun catcher beginning at noon March 27 and 28. On April 1 beginning at 6 p.m. and April 3 and 4 beginning at noon, they will make Easter decorations, while supplies last. Visit www.basspro.com/ easter for more information.

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