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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 84 ■ March 25, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents

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Held on $35,000 bond after 12 prior convictions By JEFF FARRELL Staff writer

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SEVIERVILLE — Police here have arrested a 46-year-old New Market man for what could be his 13th count of driving under the influence. Hobart William Reagan is

charged with driving under the influence, habitual motor vehicle offender violation, driving on a revoked license and violation of implied consent. He is in the Sevier County Jail, where he’s being held in lieu of $35,000 bond. According to police records, Reagan has 12 prior convictions for driving under the influence, mostly for incidents in Sevier County, Knox County and Jefferson County.

His latest incident happened March 18, when a Sevierville officer saw him at a service station at West Dumplin Valley Road near the interstate. “He was unsteady on his feet while walking to a 1994 HarleyDavidson motorcycle,” said Bob Stahlke, public information officer for the city. Officer Stephanie Quigly saw Reagan’s behavior and went to question him before he could leave, Stahlke said. When she

approached, she noticed a strong odor of alcohol emanating from Reagan. He confirmed that he had driven the motorcycle to the gas station, and then failed a field sobriety test. He also submitted to a Breathalyzer, but refused a blood alcohol test, resulting in the charge of violation of implied consent, Stahlke explained. See dui, Page A5

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At Advocacy Center, children come first By JEFF FARRELL Staff writer

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Free concert this Saturday Gatlinburg Baptist Church to host Ugandan children’s choir Page A3

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Obituaries Rose Strickland, 77 Fred Ogle, 66 Nell Ramsey, 76 Wanda Sawyer, 76 Katherine Mahar, 63

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Index Local & State . . . . A1-13 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A3 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-11 Classifieds . . . . . . A13-17 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A18 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A18

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

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Forge annexation denial leads to lawsuit By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

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SEVIERVILLE — If a person were feeling generous, they might describe the quarters at Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center as “cozy.” After a tough day, the staff might call them “cramped.” One staff member sits at a small desk in the kitchen of the small bedroom house that was converted into offices for the center, which coordinates services in a four-county area for children up to age 18 who are involved in abuse cases. That’s a pretty big mission to take on from a small base. And at 1,400 square feet for six full-time staff members and two children’s service officers, they have limited room and limited parking. Forensic interviewer Jenny Stith is among the first people many families will encounter at the center. Her job is a relatively new one, based on the sad necessity of having a person who can make children comfortable while talking about abuse and at the same time conduct the interview so that the information can be used in court. It also means determining when a child is exaggerating, or even outright lying. “This is a new profession,” she said. “We put the truth first and the children first.” She conducts her interviews in one room of the house equipped with dolls, drawing materials and other items she

KNOXVILLE — A local developer and his wife are asking a federal court to order the city of Pigeon Forge to pay them at least $1.9 million in damages after officials refused to annex a campground they’re building. Tony L. and Alison Rast filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court, insisting city officials were biased against the couple in denying a request to bring their 10.5 acres into the city limits. City officials, meanwhile, maintain nothing improper was done, that the decision to deny the

request was made based on wastewater capacity limitations and that there is no law requiring them to annex any property. The case is fairly unusual in that generally people sue when they’re annexed, not when they’re left outside the corporate limits. In fact, Knoxville attorney Robert Watson, who represents the city, has reportedly told city officials his interest was piqued because this is the first time he’s ever seen a suit filed on the grounds the Rasts are using. The couple claims city officials made “arbitrary and capricious decisions” in regards to their property, thereby violating their constitutional rights. The suit, in which

the Rasts intend to represent themselves, alleges a pattern of discrimination by city officials that proves they are out to hurt the couple simply because they don’t like them. “For a period of five years, plaintiffs have been requesting that their property be annexed into the city limits in order to connect to the city wastewater system and obtain eligibility for flood insurance,” the suit contends. “Defendant city’s arbitrary and capricious actions during the site plan approval process by and through (Chief Planner David) Taylor, and in its biased decisions to not annex or allow plaintiffs sewer connection, motivated by malice against plaintiffs

and/or a concerted effort to limit competition, effectively deprived plaintiffs of their property rights.” Acting on the city’s behalf, Watson filed a response earlier this month denying all the Rasts’ claims. He insists none of their rights were violated and denies the suggestion there’s some over-arching conspiracy among city officials to hurt the couple. “It is affirmatively maintained that the city of Pigeon Forge has no obligation to annex the property of the plaintiffs,” Watson wrote. “It is further maintained and denied by the city of Pigeon Forge that See lawsuit, Page A5

‘Super Safety Chick’ gives kindergartners lessons in protection By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — Leia Loveday is usually known around Sevierville Primary School as its popular school resource officer — but for the past month, she’s also been “Super Safety Chick.” Before she heads to Heather Huskey’s kindergarten classroom Wednesday morning, she changes into a green t-shirt and feather boa with lopsided jeans, green-and-white striped socks and oversized sunglasses. “The kids have a short attention span, so I have to dress goofy,” she explained. Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press It’s all been part of the Stranger Safety Curriculum developed by anti-crime activist John Walsh and endorsed by Sevierville Primary School Resource Officer Leia Loveday, aka Super Safety Chick, engages students with fun activities as they learn valuable See protection, Page A4 lessons about stranger safety.


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Kim Pierce announces candidacy Oakes seeks re-election to as Democrat in race for sheriff seat on County Commission Submitted report Kim Pierce, a former corporal in the sheriff’s office and current owner of Dollar DVD-Salvage in Sevierville, is the Democratic candidate for sheriff. Pierce, a lifelong resident of Sevier County, grew up near and attended Walnut Grove Baptist Church as a child; she attended Sevier County High School and currently resides on Pullen Road near Sevierville. Pierce is working on finishing her degree in public safety, and was the first female graduate of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy in Donaldson. Pierce has attended specialized EMT and law enforcement courses. In her desire to be sheriff of Sevier County, Pierce says she draws her will, determination and

work ethic from her parents, Jim and Jane Pierce of New Center. M o s t i m p o r Pierce tantly, she says, she received the gifts of caring and giving from her great-grandmother, Edna Loveday Kear. “Granny showed me that a person’s word, character and trustworthiness were more valuable than gold,” Pierce said. “This is why as sheriff I would extend a helping hand to the victims of crime, as well as give hope and attempt to change the behavior of a criminal in order that they would not offend again. After all, that is what our goal should be. “Without question, I would operate a department that has an open-

door policy for all Sevier Countians. In fact, my favorite phrase is ‘respect will most always be met with respect, but disrespect will almost always be met with disrespect.’ My reputation personally and professionally is simple: fair but firm. “Finally, I want the people of Sevier County to understand that as their sheriff I will operate a modern, well trained, well equipped, and professional department with an emphasis placed on major crimes and a professional demeanor toward the public. I will not tolerate rudeness within the ranks toward the public. A well run sheriff’s department is a cooperation of department employees, the public and the courts, and without one of these elements; then the department is flawed,” she said.

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 Michael Alan Baio, 25, of 2267 Douglas Dam Road in Sevierville, was charged March 23 with domestic violence assault. He was being held. u Robert Earnest Coehick III, 31, of 1433 Shannon Circle in Sevierville, was charged March 24 with DUI. He was being held. u Barbara Davis, 64, of 2829 Holiday Hills Road in Kodak, was charged March 23 with theft over $10,000. She was released on $25,000 bond. u Ryan Elliott Gradomski, 29, of 1820

Middle Creek Road in Sevierville, was charged March 24 with domestic violence assault. He was being held in lieu of $1,500 bond. u Aaron Ray Nelson, 25, of 1867 Allensville Road in Sevierville, was charged March 23 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held. u Chad Michael Nicol, 29, of 249 Gray Stone Heights in Gatlinburg, was charged March 23 with theft and a circuit court warrant. He was being held. u Kathleen Ellen Radek, 47, of 3002 Six Point Way #83 in Sevierville, was charged March 24 with

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assault. She was released on $3,500 bond. u Keauna Marceia Strickland, 20, of Franklin, Ohio, was charged March 23 with underage consumption of alcohol. She was being held in lieu of $1,000 bond. u Florence Addie Terry, 44, of 2202 Maples Drive in Sevierville, was charged March 24 with public intoxication and violation of probation. She was being held. u Sharon Lea Wallace, 48 , of Sweetwater, Tenn., was charged March 24 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. She was being held.

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the movement for a new Sevier County library, the realization of a Seymour branch Oakes library, completion of the Agricultural Extension office, and the latest renovation of the Sevier County Courthouse.” Oakes says he has represented the district in areas such as zoning issues, beer sales, road/traffic issues, storm water problems and early voting opportunities. “I have been the voice of Seymour and have taken your concerns in safety, zoning, education and prudent use of tax dollars to the Sevier County Commission,” he said. Oakes is past chairman and member of the Sevier County Council on Aging. “In this position, I have

Bill Oakes has announced his candidacy for re-election to the Sevier County Commission in District 6, Seat A. “I have enjoyed serving the citizens of Sevier County and representing the Seymour community on County Commission. During this time, I have been involved in many aspects of our county government. I have served as chairman of the Government Operations Committee, which has worked to make our solid waste centers more convenient, with longer hours of service and the addition of compactors. “I have also served as chairman of the Beer Board. On this committee I have worked hard to uphold the state and county alcohol privilege laws. I have served on the Inter-Governmental committee. This position has allowed me to be part of

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Frank Parton announces bid for seat on County Commission Submitted report Frank Parton is a candidate for the 5th District County Commission seat in the May 4 Republican Primary. “When elected, I pledge to serve the people of the 5th District to the best of my ability,� he said. Parton served as alderman for the City of Sevierville, served as board member to the Sevierville Water Department and is currently serving as board member of the Sevierville Housing

Authority. “As your 5th District commissioner I have the experience needed to help supParton port and grow the county’s water department, to support the continued improvements of the school system facilities, and the positive improvements of our rural roadways by our current road superin-

tendent and his department,� he said. Parton is a graduate of Sevier County High School and lifelong resident of Sevierville and Sevier County. He and his wife Barbara are members of the First Baptist Church of Sevierville. Their children are Frankie Ownby, Lisa Turner, Randy Parton, and stepchildren Jeff Bush, Tim Bush and Marisa Linginfelter. They also have 10 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

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

thursday, mar. 25 Hot Meals

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

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Gatlinburg Baptist church to host Ugandan children’s choir Saturday Submitted report The Watoto Children’s Choir will present a free concert at 6 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Gatlinburg. The touring choirs are an integral part of the Watoto story. Here is that story: It was a simple encounter between an elderly African woman and a young American man. But what happened that day reverberated across time and continents to change thousands of lives over the last 22 years. That it happened in a place most will never visit reminds people that one moment half a world away can still changes lives. “She voiced a collective cry for all of Africa,� said the American, Gary Skinner. Walking among the graves of her six children, knowing that her seventh and last was also dying of HIV/AIDS, surrounded by her 23 grandchildren, the 79-year-old said, “I am old and will die soon. Who will care for our children?� From that question, a Ugandan ministry was born. Skinner and his wife Marilyn had moved to Uganda in 1983 to plant a church in Kampala. By 1988, Watoto Church was ready to begin a second church in the village of Luwero, north of For Tickets

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

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

saturday, mar. 27 Oratory Contest

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

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

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The Watoto Children’s Choir of Uganda will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Gatlinburg. The children also will be selling crafts and CDs.

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

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

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

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Cassie M. (Rose) Strickland

Cassie M. (Rose) Strickland, age 77 of Sevierville, Tennessee, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church, Pigeon Forge. She retired from Dollywood in 1996. Mrs. Strickland was preceded in death by her husband Frederic E. Strickland. Survivors: Significant mate, Joseph Boulian; sons, Matthew (Linda) Strickland of Sevierville, TN, Samuel (Tina) Strickland of Orange Park, FL, Joseph Strickland of Sevierville, TN; daughters, Judith (Charles) Williams of Sevierville, TN, Chandra (Larry) Coleman of South Carolina, Addrinna Crigger of Maryville, TN; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Addrinna Howell of Lucedale, MS; several nieces and nephews; loving and wonderful church family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association, Tennessee Affiliate, 211 Center Park Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922. Funeral service 12 noon Friday, March 26, 2010, at Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel with Rev. Bobby Barton officiating. Interment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 10 a.m.-12 noon Friday at Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel, 220 Emert St., Pigeon Forge, TN. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Wanda Sawyer Wanda Sawyer, age 76 of Sevierville, TN, formerly of Manchester, KY, departed this life to join her loving Saviour on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Preceded in death by her most precious gift and love of her life Fred Sawyer; parents, Clarence Smith and Mallie Collins Smith; brothers, Albert Smith and Alvis H. Smith. Memaw was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors. She loved God and served Him by teaching Sunday school and anyone around about God’s amazing Sacrifice. She was a member of Pigeon Forge First Baptist Church for the past 37 years and especially loved her Sunday school class. She leaves to cherish her memories and continue her plight to bring others to her Lord and Saviour: Her children, the light of her life, Joselyn Keener and husband Robert, Jeffrey Sawyer and wife Becky, Nathan Sawyer and wife Debbie, Gerald Sawyer and wife Becky, Penny Sawyer, and Doug Sawyer (he’s the baby got to love him); grandchildren, Brad Sawyer and wife Courtney, Megan Sawyer and fiancÊ Josh Smith, Aimee, Kristy, and Joshua Keener; Stephanie Doolittle and husband James, and Ben Sawyer; great-grandchildren, Memaw’s little angels, Gabriel, Emma, and Kaylee Sawyer; sister, Twyla Strong and special brotherin-law Henry; brothers, Maurice Smith, Clarence Smith, and special friend Bob; loving caregiver, Pam Daugherty. The family would like to thank the local pastors, friends, church family, and UT Hospice for their prayers, visits, and support during her illness. Funeral service 1 p.m. Saturday at Pigeon Forge First Baptist Church with Dr. Morris Anderson and Rev. David Huskey officiating. Interment will follow at Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. Serving as pall bearers will be Brad and Ben Sawyer, Joshua Keener, James Doolittle, Josh Smith, and Michael Walston. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Friday at Pigeon Forge First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home.

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Fred Albert Ogle Fred Albert Ogle, age 66 of Sevierville, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Mary Ogle and brother Carl H. Ogle. Survivors: brothers, George and Betty Ogle, Dwight and Violet Ogle, Ernest Ogle, and Ralph Ogle; sisters, Jane and David Beason, Pauline and Harold Spicer, Ruth and Carl Loveday and Kate Stinnett; several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews; his special friends of the New Era and White’s School communities. Funeral service 7 p.m. Friday in Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel with Rev. David Beason officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Saturday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday at Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel 220 Emert Street, Pigeon Forge, Tn. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Nell M. Ramsey Nell M. Ramsey, age 76, of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010. She was a member of Oak Street Church of God. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, flowers, quilting and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry H. Koon; mother, Lila Koon; sister, Virginia Driggers; and brothers, Eugene Koon and James W. Koon. Survived by: husband of 55 years, Earl R. Ramsey; sons, Dwight Ramsey and Kenneth Ramsey and wife Brenda; brothers, Buck Koon and wife Doris, and Joel Koon; sister-in-law, Lorraine Koon; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral service 7 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, with Rev. James McFalls officiating. Interment 10:30 a.m. Friday in Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Katherine Juanita Mahar Katherine Juanita Mahar, 63 of Seymour, died March 19, 2010. Survivors: son, Paul L. Booth; daughters, Vivian and son-inlaw Rick Hoenshell, Kathy and son-in-law Jim Mathias, Cheryl Booth; one grandson; two granddaughters. Memorial service Thursday, March 25, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Seymour, Chapman Highway. Visitation 6-7 p.m. with service at 7 p.m., the Rev. Bruce Yates officiating.

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Knox schools shooting suspect enters no plea at arraignment KNOXVILLE (AP) — A Knox County teacher charged with trying to kill two school administrators did not enter a plea at his arraignment on attempted first-degree murder charges. It was reported a Dec. 6 trial date was set at a Wednesday morning hearing for Mark Stephen Foster in Knoxville. Foster is accused of shooting Inskip Elementary School Principal Elisa Luna

and Assistant Principal Amy Brace on Feb. 10 at the school. Authorities said the 48-year-old Foster was angry after just learning his teaching contract for next year would not be renewed. He was arrested minutes after the shooting when his car was caught in traffic at a road construction site. Both victims survived the shooting.

‘I Spy’ star Robert Culp dead at 79 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Culp, the actor who teamed with Bill Cosby in the racially groundbreaking TV series “I Spy” and was Bob in the critically acclaimed sex comedy “Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice,” died Wednesday after collapsing outside his Hollywood home, his agent said. Culp was 79. His manager, Hillard Elkins, said the actor was on a walk when he fell. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead just before noon. The actor’s son was told he died of a heart attack, Elkins said, though police were unsure if the fall was medically related. Los Angeles police Lt. Robert Binder said no foul

play was suspected. Binder said a jogger found Culp, who apparently fell and struck his head. Culp had been working on writing screenplays, Elkins said. “I Spy,” which aired Culp from 1965 to 1968, was a television milestone in more ways than one. Its combination of humor and adventure broke new ground, and it was the first integrated television show to feature a black actor in a starring role. Culp played Kelly

Robinson, a spy whose cover was that of an ace tennis player. (In real life, Culp actually was a top-notch tennis player who showed his skills in numerous celebrity tournaments.). Cosby was fellow spy Alexander Scott, whose cover was that of Culp’s trainer. The pair traveled the world in the service of the U.S. government. The series greatly advanced the careers of both actors. Cosby, who had achieved fame as a standup comedian, proved he could act. Culp, who had played mostly heavies in movies and TV, went on to become a film star.

More than 1 million baby slings recalled WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 1 million baby slings made by Infantino were recalled Wednesday after claims linking them to three infant deaths. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said babies could suffocate in the soft fabric slings. The agency urged parents to immediately stop using the slings for babies under 4 months.

The recall involves 1 million Infantino “SlingRider” and “Wendy Bellissimo” slings in the United States and 15,000 in Canada. Infantino President Jack Vresics said the company has been working closely with the commission on its sling concerns. “Our top priority is the safety of infants whose parents and caregivers use our products,” Vresics said

in a statement. He said the company would offer a free replacement baby carrier, activity gym or shopping cart cover to any affected consumer. The slings wrap around the chest so on-the-go parents can carry their babies or just stay close as they bond with their infants. Earlier this month, CPSC issued a broad warning about sling-style baby

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for bribery of a public official; on April 2, 2001, a judge sentenced him to serve a total of six years for that crime, and he remained in the Jefferson County Jail from June 17, 2002 until July 23, 2002. He apparently got in trouble with the law again quickly; records show on July 26, 2002, he was charged with yet another DUI in Sevier County. A judge issued a three-year sentence for that crime on Dec. 2, 2004; that was the last DUI conviction listed in his DOC records and he served time in the Sevier county Jail from Dec. 2, 2004, until March 14, 2005. On Sept. 14, 2005, he was charged with possession of less than 1/2 gram of cocaine and possession of a schedule IV substance in Jefferson County. He was sentenced to serve four years for that crime on Nov. 7, 2005. He was released on probation from that charge after serving time at the Jefferson County Jail from Sept. 26, 2005 until Aug. 16, 2006, but apparently violated his probation, as he returned to the Jefferson County Jail from Nov. 6, 2006, until July 23, 2007, when he was transferred to Brushy Mountain Prison and then West Tennessee State prison to finish his sentence for that crime. He was paroled Feb. 18, 2009. State records didn’t show whether his other DUI convictions had been reduced to other charges or what the disposition was for those crimes; the DOC records only include felony convictions. Based on the record of his felony convictions, he spent 33 months, or almost three years of the past decade in jail or in prison. That appears to include about 10 months in local jails for four

felony DUI convictions. District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn said he has staff looking over Reagan’s records; they are awaiting certified copies of his convictions to confirm the number and determine if any enhancing factors might apply should he be convicted of the latest offense. “We’ll file our enhancements as appropriate,” he said. With his license taken away, it isn’t clear what more can be done to keep Reagan from driving when he’s not incarcerated, Dunn said. “You can pass all the laws in the world, but once he’s got his freedom, he’s going to drive,” Dunn said. “I don’t know the solution.” That’s not an answer that sits well with people confronted with repeat offenders, especially people who have lost loved ones to drunken drivers. Dunn understands that; he lost a relative that way himself. “The system we have isn’t perfect, but it’s better than most,” he said. “That’s no solace to a person who’s lost a relative to a drunk driver.”

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any action on its part deprived the plaintiffs of any of their rights. ... The city maintains that there is nothing in the United States Constitution, state laws or local laws that require the city to annex a person’s property and/or requires the city to connect a person’s property to the city sewer if the property is located outside the city limits.” In counts against the city, the Rasts allege their property rights were unlawfully taken by the city’s refusal to annex their land or allow them to tie on to a municipal sewer line that runs near their property, despite the fact they spent $95,700 to extend the line to their property. Further, they

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dren, and the number of calls received in a week continues to grow. And while she’s the person children see for those first interviews, she’s not the only one working with the children in the small offices. Sharmian McCoy is the clinical director at Safe Harbor. She helps them overcome their trauma once authorities confirm they’ve been victimized. “I’d say I have the best job here,” she said. “I get to play with children all day and watch them heal.” She tries to tailor her programs to the children. Dealing with trauma for youngsters takes more than just leaning back in a chair and asking them to talk about their feelings. “I don’t do cookie-cutter therapy,” she said. She tires to find out what they like to do — whether it’s painting, or photography, or music, or chess — and engage them. How they behave while they’re doing something like that can often give insight into what they’re going through, or give her a chance to suggest different ways to accomplish a goal. “I can make almost anything therapy,” she said. Most of the children she sees are referred to her though the Department of Children’s Services, and many are referred through Safe Harbor. The center provides the service for free, but they must confirm that abuse took place and that it was reported to the proper authorities first. Her room is also small,

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although filled with toys, arts and crafts items, a keyboard and other items. She tries to take kids outside when she can. Safe Harbor didn’t originally plan to stay in the house for long. In fact, the center has a long-term lease for property near the Sevierville Boys & Girls Club. With Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center turning its old facility over to the county as it moved to LeConte Medical Center, Director Donna Koester saw a chance to use some of the space that became available there. She knows she’s not the only local agency that had the same idea. They have been negotiating with the county, but she said it looks like it could cost too much to move there. “It seems to me it makes so much sense to move into the old hospital,” she said. “With the number of children we’re seeing, we need a larger facility and we needed it six months ago.” She said they could consider moving the main facility to another county if they can’t get space here. Wherever it’s located, District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn said Safe Harbor does important work. “The Child Advocacy Center has my utmost support,” he siad. “We try all we can to lessen the impact of abuse on children ... (and) were trying to lessen the number of people who interview them.”

can use to get a child to show or tell her what happened. Unobtrusive cameras allow detectives and others to watch the interview and record it for use in court or in confronting suspects with evidence outside the courtroom. One of the major legal issues that investigators can face in pursuing charges involving physical or sexual abuse of children is that children just learning to talk have their own peculiar vocabulary. Stith has to elicit their description so it’s clear to everyone what a child means when he or she uses their own turn of phrase to communicate they were hurt or molested. “I ask questions to get them to tell me their story in their words,” she said. “That’s part of my job, to understand the child’s language.” She may also face the task of getting a child to relate events from years earlier. A child victimized early in life might not immediately know that what happened to them was wrong. Eventually, though, they do. It can take the form of acting out — what Stith called an “outcry” — and, if the adults around the child correctly diagnose it, the child winds up with someone like Stith. They may also have been told by their abuser that they’d be hurt or a parent or loved one would be hurt if they told, n jfarrell@themountainpress.com or just be embarrassed, she said. Safe Harbor serves the Fourth Judicial District — Do You Have The Messiest Closet? Jefferson, Grainger, Cocke If you do or someone you know does we can help and Sevier counties. Since July 2008, Stith has interEnter your Reach-In Closet in Messiest Closet Contest viewed more than 350 chilHOW TO ENTER: Must enter photo, names, address & phone number

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The Gatlinburg Recreation Department’s fourth annual Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon will start at 8:30 a.m. April 10 at the Community Center. The individual event is open to anyone 14 years and older that is capable of swimming one-half mile, biking 20 kilometers, and running five kilometers consecutively. A team relay event will also be offered, and is open to athletes 8 years and older (the bike portion must be completed by someone 14 years or older). All participants must preregister by April 6. For more information, call 4364990. n

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‘Schmaltz’ to perform here

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

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Sevier GOP plans Lincoln Day event

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

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From 1979 to 1983 a Minneapolis-based TV station regularly produced a 30-minute program called “Country Day.” For five years the program aired five mornings a week on 65 stations from Oregon to Pennsylvania. Don Buehler, a member of the Retired Citizens of the Smokies, will be showing five of the reels he’s produced at the Retired Citizens program on April 5. Retired Citizens of the Smokies will meet at 1 p.m. at Gatlinburg Community Center. The program is free and guests are welcome. n SEVIER COUNTY

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853 state workers get pink slips NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee will begin mailing out layoff notices this week to 853 state employees, Gov. Phil Bredesen said Wednesday. The Democratic governor said another 317 layoff notices will be sent out over the next six months as the state shuts down the Clover Bottom long-term care facility for the mentally disabled in Nashville. Bredesen said the first round of layoffs are being made for “business

reasons” amid budget pressures, mostly in the intellectual disabilities and children’s services fields. “It’s unfortunate this has to happen, but I’m just trying so hard to guide the state through this very difficult economic time,” Bredesen said. “To do that we’ve got to keep our expenses matched to the revenues that come in.” Workers will be given three months notice that their jobs are being eliminated. They will also be

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Employees Association said the group did not want to comment until after a meeting with state Human Resources Commissioner Deborah Story on Wednesday afternoon. House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Turner of Nashville said he will work over the next 90 days to try to avert some of the cuts, but warned that opposition from Republicans to Bredesen’s revenue proposals could lead to even more layoffs.

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One cabin and 30 acres burned as Sevier County firefighters fought a brush fire in the Waldens Creek area near Pigeon Forge that spread from a burning cabin. The Tennessee Division of Forestry got a helicopter from Cherokee National Forest to help drop water on the blaze where it was too hot for firefighters to approach. About 10 other structures nearby were not damaged.

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On March 25, 1965, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. led 25,000 marchers to the state capitol in Montgomery, Ala., to protest the denial of voting rights to blacks.

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paid $3,200 in severance and be eligible for college tuition credits. “So much of this stuff has been deferred because of things like the stimulus,” Bredesen said. The layoff notices have to be sent out now so the positions will be vacant by the time the state’s next budget year begins on July 1, he said. Tennessee employees about 45,000 full-time workers. A spokesman with the Tennessee State

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“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for something you are not.” — Andre Gide, French author and critic (1869-1951).

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NEW YORK — A Web site says Paula Abdul may be headed back to television. According to TheWrap.com, the former “American Idol” judge is reportedly in talks with NBC for “dancethemed series” to be helmed by choreAbdul ographer K e n n y Ortega. The pair share a connection of sorts: Abdul used to be choreographer for Janet Jackson when the singer first hit it big, and Ortega was creative director of choreography for Michael Jackson’s illfated This Is It Tour.


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commentary

Architects of welfare state leave a mess

Bernie Madoff took money from people who thought he’d invested it, gave some to others who thought it was a partial return on their earlier investments and kept much for himself. That’s called a Ponzi scheme, and his $50 billion fraud was called the biggest ever. But it wasn’t the biggest. Social Security and Medicare are much bigger ones. These are trillion-dollar scams. Medicare has a $36 trillion unfunded liability. Social Security’s is $8 trillion. There’s no money to keep those promises. But Congress isn’t investigating this scam. Congress runs it. That FICA money you thought government had saved for your retirement is gone. There’s nothing left but IOUs backed by nothing. Your money was spent not only on current retirees but on wars, welfare, corporate bailouts, earmarks and all the other stuff Congress wants. For years, this was possible because the FICA tax brought in surpluses that allowed government to pay retirees more than they contributed and still help buy those other things. Those days are gone. The huge group of baby boomers has started to retire, and that means trouble. In 2008, for the first time, Medicare paid out more than it took in. So instead of filling the government’s coffers and hiding the real size of the budget deficit, the entitlement programs have now begun to drain the treasury. Part of the “problem” is that we live longer. When Social Security started, most people didn’t live to 65. Now we average 78. This means that baby boomers like me who expect to collect Social Security and Medicare are basically stealing from children. Think of the burden: When I was a kid, there were five workers for every retired person. Now, there are only three. And soon there will only be two young workers to fund each baby boomer’s Social Security and Medicare checks. Veronique de Rugy, an economist at the Mercatus Center, points out that Social and Medicare right now consume almost half the federal budget. In coming years, if nothing changes, they will swallow nearly the whole thing. But since Congress will want to spend money on all the other things it now buys — not to mention a new medical entitlement — the government will either have to raise taxes to stratospheric heights, borrow like crazy or inflate the dollar. Whichever it chooses, we’ll have serious problems. Higher taxes are not a good solution because taxation suppresses economic activity by transferring capital to politicians. Yet our only hope is a sustained economic boom. As Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., points out: “You literally cannot tax your way out of this problem. It’s not mathematically possible. ... You wipe out the middle class.” Well, how about borrowing? That might mean raising interest rates, which, again, would depress economic activity. Even then, lenders such as China may soon be too nervous to lend Uncle Sam more money. Moody’s recently announced it might downgrade America’s credit rating. The most likely outcome is that the Fed will print more money, inflating the currency, so that the creditors are paid with less-valuable dollars. Our purchasing power will disappear. The architects of the welfare state sure have left us a big mess. Yet hardly anyone talks about entitlements, except to add new ones. De Rugy asks: Why can’t people take care of their own retirement by investing the money government now takes? Had we done this all along, the looming problem would have been averted. Instead, “We’re about to witness the biggest, most massive transfer of wealth from the relatively young and poor people of society to the relatively old and wealthy people in society.” Our forefathers would be appalled. After the American Revolution, when the new government was debating how to pay its bills, George Washington said this about a national debt: “We should avoid ungenerously throwing upon posterity ... the burden we ourselves ought to bear.” Well, we sure are dumping my generation’s debt onto posterity. I wish we had more politicians like George Washington. — John Stossel hosts a show on the Fox Business Channel and is the author of “Myth, Lies, and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel — Why Everything You Know is Wrong.” (C)2009 JFS Productions Inc.

Editorial

Write on Young Authors’ Conference nurtures talents in children Nurturing a student’s talent ought to be the aim of a school system. Yes, the basics are what matter, but finding that special gift in each student, whether it’s in sports, music, drama, art or something else, is important as well. This week the Sevier County school system held its annual Young Authors’ Conference, a program to encourage writing skills and creativity in elementary school youngsters. Headlining the event was children’s author Mike Artell, whose book “Pee Yew!” explores, in a fun way, the smelly animals and plants in our world. He spoke during assemblies at Pigeon Forge Primary, then headlined the evening conference bringing together young writers from throughout the school

system. The 18th Young Authors’ Conference was the

next great journalist lives in our community and only needs the right encourageculminating activity for year-long writing proj- ment and attention to blossom. ects in grades one through four. All schools were There were approximately 500 stuinvited to send two young authors from each dents participating in the Young Authors’ classroom to the conference. There, children Conference. But whether a student was heard Artell and participated in small group part of it or not, writing is something they book-sharing sessions. The purpose of the conference was to all can and should be doing. It can be through introspective poetry, a journal or promote writing as a life skill and as a source of enjoyment and communication. diary, a book report or merely thoughts on a book or magazine article. Tapping That’s as worthy goal. Besides stimulatinto that talent may only take a word or ing one’s intellect and curiosity, Sevier two from a teacher or an outlet such as County may also be home to the next the Young Authors’ Conference. great writer. Maybe the future Stephen Thanks to all who made the conference King, Danielle Steel, Jane Austen, John possible, and to the students who took Steinbeck or F. Scott Fitzgerald is enrolled part. in a Sevier County school. Perhaps the

Political view

Public forum Get ourselves, friends involved in local issues

Editor: We must go to where people are and reach them with the word of God, which teaches us how to be free. Let’s start in our own backyard, in our own community. Government leaders will never change until those who elect them change. Rarely has anyone ever been permanently won to a cause by the mass communication media of television, publications or large public meetings. These media are great for the inspiration of those who are already converts to the cause, but people are won by personal contact. Let’s stop wasting our time, efforts and energy trying to influence government officials on state and federal levels, We must get ourselves and our friends involved in local situations where we can show how the Constitution and God’s word can be made living and real in individual lives and community affairs. Attend local council meetings. Protest unconstitutional actions of local

income tax, illegal use of funds and irregular election procedures. We must learn to go to court in defense of our constitutional rights. We must not surrender our rights out of cowardice, stupidity or apathy. Whenever the chosen government officials take the law into their own hands by violating the provisions of the Constitution, it is the right and responsibility of Christian patriot citizens to take whatever measures are necessary, acting within the framework of the established government as long as it is lawful, to restore the Constitution as the supreme law of the land in practice and not in words alone. We must attend local school board meetings and take a stand regarding the curriculum and materials used in the local schools. Get a copy of the curriculum and a list of the textbooks used. Make a study and report the findings of any objectionable material to the neighbors and get their help to get necessary changes made. Write letters to the editor of the local newspaper expressing an honest view concerning specific local issues. When people are ignorant of the precepts of

the accurately divided word of God, believers have the right and responsibility to offer them the privilege of believing and accepting the freedom and deliverance available to them by God their Maker. Let’s witness God’s word to our neighbors. Show them God’s love. That is where we must work to save America. We must learn to help each other instead of depending on the government for help. Avoid whatever clouds your thinking ability such as drugs, alcohol, fluoride and all sorts of preservatives. Even losing your temper fogs your brain and distorts your thinking. Be sharp mentally at all times because, if you don’t think for yourself there are others who are anxious to think for you and use you for their own selfish advantage. God’s children, who know who they are as sons of God, do not take advantage of others. Anyone can call themselves Christian and born again, and it does not mean a thing unless that person performs according to God’s laws. William A. Vuto Pigeon Forge

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■ The Mountain Press ■ A8 ■ Thursday, March 25, 2010

UT puts on an offensive show

WOMEN’S HOOPS

By BETH RUCKER AP Sports Writer

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Tennessee guard Taber Spani (13) passes over Dayton’s Brittany Wilson (42) in the second half of an NCAA second-round college basketball game Monday in Knoxville. Spani scored 17 points as Tennessee won 92-64.

KNOXVILLE — Pat Summitt loves to remind her Tennessee players that defense and rebounding wins championships. However, the Lady Volunteers are making headlines with their offense in the NCAA tournament. Junior sharpshooter Angie Bjorklund has been more open to take shots from behind the 3-point line. Freshman Taber Spani and sophomore Alicia Manning are scoring more, too. “The balance we have been able to have from an offensive standpoint is very encouraging,” Summitt said Wednesday. No. 1-seeded Tennessee averaged 83.5 points and shooting 50.3 percent from the field in wins over Austin Peay and Dayton in the first two rounds of the tournament, well over its average of 74 points and 46.2 percent shooting. Sure, the Lady Govs at 15-18 may not have been quite the caliber opponent that the Lady Vols are used to in their tough schedule, but it was the Flyers (25-8) who got the brunt of the offensive production.

Maybe it was a little extra motivation from assistant coach Dean Lockwood, who likes to be silly this time of the year in an effort to keep the players upbeat. Claiming he was tired of hearing about Tennessee’s loss to Ball State in the tournament’s first round last season — the only in program history — Lockwood smashed up a video tape of the game in the locker room before the Lady Vols faced Dayton. Spani hit her first seven shots, including three 3s, and missed her only field goal with 6:02 left, well after the game was decided. Manning was 8 of 16 from the field and scored a careerhigh 17 points. Bjorklund was 3 of 4 from 3 range. All five players who scored in double digits shot over 50 percent — and from all over the floor — and Tennessee won 92-64. “Everyone who’s out on the floor needs to make their minutes count,” Spani said. “So I know when I go in, I need to make an impact right away.” Spani said hitting that first shot makes her a little more confident but missing won’t keep her from aggressively looking for more shots. “I’m still going to try to be

aggressive, so it’s not drastic but it always helps,” she said. The success on the perimeter has especially helped sophomore center Kelley Cain, who often finds herself the focus of opponents’ defenses. “You can’t just concentrate on one person. We have multiple people. You need to guard everybody,” she said. “You can shut down one person, but somebody else is going to step up.” The extra offense also couldn’t hurt as Tennessee prepares for a rematch against fourth-seeded Baylor in the semifinals of the Memphis regional. The Bears are averaging 71.3 points per game. They’re also doing a good job of crashing the boards, grabbing an 43.1 rebounds per game. “I just have this thought in my head that I am going to go and get everything that comes off the glass,” Baylor senior forward Morghan Medlock said. And that’s what worries Summitt. “I didn’t think we hit the boards as hard as we needed to,” Summitt said of the first two rounds. “That’s going to be a great point of emphasis for us.”

NCAA HOOPS

Buckeyes wary of being next top seed to fall By RUSTY MILLER AP Sports Writer

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Northern Iowa crumpled up and tossed America’s brackets in the trash by knocking off top-seeded Kansas last week, it figured to benefit someone. The Ohio State Buckeyes, the No. 2 seed in the Midwest Regional, hope it works to their advantage somewhere down the road. For now, however, they have their hands full with sixth-seeded Tennessee in the round of 16 on Friday night in St. Louis.

“We definitely thought it was crazy that it happened,” star guard Evan Turner said of the Jayhawks’ shocking 69-67 upset loss in the second round. “But it kind of got us geared into thinking it can happen to anybody. Definitely, anybody can lose. We just really focused on ourselves. We weren’t like, ‘Yes! Kansas is out!’” With only 16 teams left, there aren’t any pretenders. Ninthseeded Northern Iowa meets No. 5 Michigan State in the other half of the St. Louis bracket. Still, Ohio State coach Thad Matta conceded that the Jayhawks’

absence might come to mind if his team makes it to the regional final. “If you get to that position on Sunday, maybe you allow yourself to say, ‘Kansas isn’t here,’” he said Wednesday. “But you’re still playing a team that beat Kansas, or the team that beat the team that beat Kansas. So they have to be pretty good, too.” And the Buckeyes know they can’t afford to worry about what’s going on elsewhere. “If you’re going to win a national title, you’ve got to beat the best of the best,” Turner said. “We

just have to take care of business. Northern Iowa played a great game. They showed up for 40 minutes and got the job done.” Kansas’ defeat is a cautionary tale for most of the top teams. That could have been US, they’re thinking, just happy to have survived the first weekend of the tournament. So far, Ohio State has had blinders on in the NCAAs. “Our team’s been really good at that so far,” shooting guard Jon Diebler said. “Because with what has happened in the tournament, anyone can beat anybody on any given night. So, again, we know

we have a great opportunity right now, but at the same time we have a great team that we have to play against to get there.” Much like the past couple of months, the Buckeyes appear to be calm and loose headed into their fourth game with the Volunteers in the last four seasons. The two teams battled it out in a classic regional semifinal game during the Buckeyes’ run to the national championship game in 2007. Tennessee led by 17 points at halftime, only to have Ohio State — led by freshmen Greg Oden and Mike Conley Jr. — roar back to win 85-84.

LOCAL SWIMMING

PREP HARDBALL

Eagles drop 2nd straight By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer SEVIERVILLE — The Seymour Eagles dropped their third game of the season 6-4 Tuesday night against District 2-AAA rival Morristown East Hurricanes. Despite committing eight self-inflicted mistakes, Seymour (5-3, 1-2 in 2-AAA) actually had a chance to tie the game in the bottom of the seventh. With runners at second and third, Seymour’s Ben Whisler hit one out of the park in the seventh that would have knotted the contest at 6s at the time. But the ball hooked six inches foul of the pole in right field instead. “We just couldn’t quite get the big hit we needed to tie the game up,” said Seymour coach Scott Norman. “But Morristown East has a very good baseball team. “When we make eight mistakes, we’re not going to win against a team like that.” For the most part, the Eagles played well enough to win. Seymour outhit the Hurricanes’ Ace pitcher 10-7 in the game, and Eagles pitcher Brandon Timmerman was on top of his game on top of the mound. “We had an excellent performance by Brandon Timmerman,” said Norman. “He threw the

ball really well. He hit his spots, threw all his pitches for strikes. “Our biggest breakdowns were four base running mistakes, and we had four fielding errors.” Frustrating mental errors cost Seymour its second district loss of the season, but there is still some hope left for the Eagles this season. “From a standpoint of where we’re at, we’ve got some things that I think are fixable,” said Norman. “We’ve just got to fix them. “We haven’t spent a lot of time on things like base running. We’ve been a little more concerned about the meat and potatoes, the pitching and hitting. But we’ve got to shore up the little things.” “We’ve got a long way to go. We’re hopefully getting better. Hopefully when May comes around, we’ll have our best line-up on the field and shore up the little areas where we’re lacking right now.” The Eagles will look to get back on track with two home games on the slate for tonight. First, will visit Seymour for a 5 p.m. rematch before Maryville comes to town for a 7:30 p.m. nightcap. “Hopefully this weather holds off, and we can get in some good baseball,” said Norman. chitchcock@themountainpress.com

Sevier County High School senior Zack Burnett competes with the Sevier Aquatic Club Stingrays.

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Burnett looks to make splash with Vols SEVIERVILLE — Sevier County High School senior Zack “Swimmer” Burnett recently committed to swim next year for the University of Tennessee Volunteers. Burnett, who intends to study electrical engineering at college, has been a standout for the Sevier Aquatic Club Stingrays since the age of 12, and he first began his swimming career at the age of eight with the Pigeon Forge Tiger Sharks. A natural at the breaststroke event, Burnett’s swimming career is full of accomplishments. Burnett was selected for a team of seven 12-year-olds in the Southeast Zone, which includes all of Tennessee, Alabama and the panhandle of Florida. That team battled boys from

15 other states at the University of Houston in Texas. Burnett finished third in the 50-yard breaststroke and was a member of the winning 200yard medley relay team. By the age of 14, Zack Burnett had his Burnett sights set on becoming a Division I athlete, preferably in the Southeastern Conference. Burnett began to work out with Charlie Burgess of Shapers in Sevierville, increasing his strength and stamina in the sport of swimming.

Burnett went on to a stellar high school career, setting a new 100-yard backstroke record at the Knox-Area Interscholastic Swim League City Meet at the age of 16, also placing fifth at the state meet in Nashville, earning All-American honors in the process. Burnett finished third in the 100 breaststroke at the state meet this season, also achieving a second AllAmerican honor and a seventh-place U.S. National ranking ... achievements that helped him realize his college dreams with a spot on the UT Vols swim team. “It’s been exciting to watch Zack’s years of swimming and competing unfold,” said his mother, Cristen Burnett. “God has given him a special talent.”


Sports â—† A9

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

Tigers travel to Newport

PREP TRACK AND FIELD

By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer

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Pigeon Forge’s Michael Hutchens long jumps

NEWPORT — The Pigeon Forge Tigers track team traveled to Cocke County on Tuesday for a three-way meet against the homestanding Roosters and the Greeneville Greene Devils, bringing up the rear in both boys’ and girls’ contests. It was the first meet of the season for the Orange-andBlack squad after their first was cancelled due to inclement weather. The Tigers saw one new school record set in the girls’ long jump by Courtney Clabo with a distance of 13 feet. The Pigeon Forge girls also won the 4X200 relay with a time of 1:59.38, recorded by Shante Clark, Kesha Hooker,

Catherine Carr and Aerica Craehmer. The same group of girls also finished second in the 4X100 event. Katherine Lenhart won the discuss with a throw of 104-feet, 1-1/2 inches. Lenhart also finished third in shot put. Freshman Briley Shinlever got second in 200 meter, followed by teammates Hooker and Carr in third and fourth respectively. The boys’ 4X100 relay finished third with Josh Peak, Matt Bodder, Logan Parton and Cameron Faulkner. And the boys’ 4X200 team finished with a time of 1:45.59, recorded by Jesus Munioz, Peak, Bodder and Faulkner. The Tigers next host a Cobey Hitchcock/The Mountain Press 4:30 p.m. meet today against Pigeon Forge’s Carrie Ogle follows through on a Cocke County and G-P. shot put throw at Cocke County on Tuesday.

PREP ROUNDUP

County soccer programs post recent triumphs By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor Sevier County tops Powell to climb to 3-1

KNOXVILLE — Coming off a tough 4-0 loss to powerhouse Webb, the Sevier County boys soccer team rebounded with a hardfought 2-1 win over the Powell Panthers on Tuesday. After getting down 1-0 early thanks to a defensive breakdown, the Smoky Bears quickly regrouped an exerted their will against the hometown

Panthers. Freshman Nelson Hernandez equalized the score at 1-1 late in the first half, bashing a corner pass from senior Thomas Garreau into the back of the net. While the team continued to dominate play, coach Bryan Atchley said they were really having trouble scoring the ball. “We absolutely could not finish,� Atchley said. “We were playing really hard, winning the balls in the air — we just couldn’t finish.� But the Bears still came

out on top, thanks to another Hernandez goal in the second half. That score came on the downfield passing efforts of Garreau and Caleb Knight. “We’re playing real well right now,� Atchley continued. “We’re just not finishing. If we can start doing that I think we’ve got a real chance to start lighting up the scoreboard.� The JV team finished in a 0-0 tie with the Panthers, while also playing well in a 1-1 tie with Webb.

Tigers squad stays perfect with pounding of Fulton

Pigeon Forge (3-0, 2-0 in district). KNOXVILLE — The The Tigers will play at Pigeon Forge Tigers Jefferson County today at soccer team continued 5:30 p.m. their strong early season TKA Lions down Karns to Tuesday night with a 6-2 go to 2-0 KNOXVILLE — The win over Fulton. Oscar Martinez led the King’s Academy Lions way for the Orange and improved to 2-0 on the Black with two goals and young season late last week with a 3-2 win over three assists. Adding goals for Tigers Karns High School. “It was a real tight were Bryan Velasquez, Miguel Cuello, Jared game,� TKA coach Paul Cantrell and Mo Hafeez. Mobley said. “They actuCuello also had a pair of ally outshot us 23-18.� TKA got out on top early assists. Goalie Corey Lucas had with a Jeff Eichinger goal, seven saves in goal for but the Beavers tied the

PREP TRACK AND FIELD

Eagles track team dominates 4-way By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEYMOUR — The Lady Eagles track team dominated a meet hosted by Seymour High School last week, finishing ahead of guests Cocke County, Gatlinburg-Pittman and Sequoyah by over 40 points. The homestanding boys team didn’t do as well, but still finished a respectable second behind the Fighting Cocks. Seymour’s girls tallied 130 points in winning the meet. Cocke County was second with 89, followed by G-P with 68 and Sequoyah with 61. Seymour’s boys finished behind Cocke County’s 167 with 80 points, while G-P was third with 59. Sequoyah (27 points) and Tennessee School for the Deaf (17 points) brought up the rear in the meet. Individually several local athletes performed well. Seymour’s Samantha Ferguson was first in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 18.8. Teammate Elizabeth Cody brought home top honors in the 100-meter dash at 13.3. Lady Eagle Jasmine Hickman ran the 300-meter hurdles to a first place finish in 55.9 seconds. Seymour’s Amanda Smith finished first in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:56. Other Lady Eagles taking first-place finishes were Haley Clark (high jump) and Shaelyn Brown, who

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was impressive in winning both the shot put (29’) and discuss (85’1�) in her first year with the track team. The Lady Eagles also took wins in two relay events — the 4x100 meter and the 4x200. County rival GatlinburgPittman won the 4x400 and 4x800, while long distance runner Makenna Lewis took first place for the Lady Highlanders in the 1600-meter. With Cocke County commanding the boys side of the meet there were fewer

local individual champs in boys events, though several did still win their events. Chase Ketron of Seymour won the 100-meter (11.41), followed closely by third place winning Highlander Colin Meier (11.6). Ketron and Meier also did well in the 200, finishing one and two, with Ketron running the course in 23.69 for first. Seymour’s Houston Hammer won the 300meter hurdles (47.3), and teammate Nick Smith won the shot put with a dis-

tance of 39’9�. G-P’s 4x200 relay team took first place, and Ron Durbin also had a good meet for the Highlanders, conquering the discus (113’9�) and the triple jump (39’3�).

score at 1-1 just before halftime. The Lions came out strong in the second half, however, as Young-Woo Cha booted in a direct kick for the lead and teammate Jordan Smith gave the squad some breathing room with a score of his own minutes later. The Beavers closed the gap to one in the final minutes, but couldn’t even the score, allowing TKA to leave Karns with the win. mpsports@themountainpress.com

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NASCAR SPRINT CUP Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 Site: Martinsville, Va. Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.), qualifying (Speed, 3-4:30 p.m.); Saturday, practice (Speed, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.); Sunday, race, 1 p.m. (FOX, noon-5 p.m.). Track: Martinsville Speedway (oval, 0.526 miles). Race distance: 263 miles, 500 laps. Last year: Jimmie Johnson won the first of his seven 2009 victories en route to his record fourth straight series championship. Johnson nudged Denny Hamlin aside in the third and fourth turns with 15 laps left to take the lead. Last week: Johnson won for the first time at Bristol Motor Speedway, powering from sixth to first in three laps after a late four-tire stop. Tony Stewart was second, and Kurt Busch was relegated to third after leading 278 laps. Johnson has three victories in five races this season after winning four of the final nine last season. Fast facts: The race marks the switch to the traditional spoiler from the rear wing that was introduced in 2007. NASCAR decided during the offseason to go back to the spoiler, partly in a hope that it improves competition. Martinsville was the earliest the change could be made because of the planning needed for such a technical change. ... Johnson has won five of the last seven races at the track and six of the last 11. He has 50 Cup victories to tie Ned Jarrett and Junior Johnson for 10th place on the career list. ... Denny Hamlin won the 2008 spring race and 2009 fall event at Martinsville. ... Kevin Harvick leads the series standings with 774 points, one more than Matt Kenseth. Johnson is third, 14 points behind Harvick. ... Richard Petty won a record 15 Cup races at the track, four more than Darrell Waltrip. Jeff Gordon leads active drivers with seven Martinsville victories. Next race: Subway Fresh Fit 600, April 10, Phoenix International Speedway, Phoenix. On the Net: http://www.nascar. com ——— CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS Kroger 250 Site: Martinsville, Va. Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 1-2 p.m.), qualifying (Speed, 4:30-5:30 p.m.); Saturday, race, 2 p.m. (Speed, 1:30-4:30 p.m.). Track: Martinsville Speedway (oval, 0.526 miles). Race distance: 131.5 miles, 250 laps. Last year: Kevin Harvick won the rain-delayed race in a Monday finish for the first of his three 2009 series victories. He took the lead from Kyle Busch with just over nine laps left and held on through an abbreviated final restart. Last race: Harvick won at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 6. The Sprint Cup driver has won three straight starts in the series and five of his last nine. Fast facts: Harvick finished last season with consecutive victories at Phoenix and Homestead-Miami, then skipped the season-opening race at Daytona. He has seven victories in 102 Trucks starts. ... Johnny Benson, the 2008 series champion, is driving the No. 15 Toyota for Billy Ballew Motorsports. Benson won the 2008 fall race at Martinsville for the last of his 14 series victories. ... Former Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan is making his Trucks debut. The first series driver from India, Karthikeyan will race the No. 60 Chevrolet for newly formed Starbeast Motorsports. ... Rick Crawford is making his series-record 325th start, all for Tom Mitchell and Circle Bar Racing. Crawford has five victories, including the 2004 Martinsville spring race. ... Todd Bodine leads the season standings with 340 points, four more than Daytona winner Timothy Peters. ... Peters won the October race at Martinsville. ... Toyota has won six of the last eight races at Martinsville. Next race: Nashville 200, April 2, Nashville Superspeedway, Nashville, Tenn. On the Net: http://www.nascar. com ——— NATIONWIDE Next race: Nashville 300, April 3, Nashville Superspeedway, Nashville, Tenn. Last week: Justin Allgaier raced to his first NASCAR victory, holding off Penske Racing teammate Brad Keselowski at Bristol Motor Speedway. Allgaier and Keselowski gave Penske Racing its first 1-2 finish in the Nationwide Series. On the Net: http://www.nascar. com ——— IZOD INDYCAR Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Site: St. Petersburg, Fla. Schedule: Friday, practice; Saturday, practice, qualifying; Sunday, race, 3:45 p.m. (ABC, 3:30-6 p.m.) Track: Streets of St. Petersburg (street course, 1.8 miles). Race distance: 181 miles, 100 laps. Last year: Ryan Briscoe won the season-opening race, outdueling Ryan Hunter-Reay and Justin Wilson for the first of the Penske driver’s three 2009 victories. Last race: Australia’s Will Power won the rain-shortened season opener on March 14 in Sao Paulo, passing Hunter-Reay with three laps to go. The race ended at the two-hour time limit with only 61 of the 75 scheduled laps completed. Fast facts: Dario Franchitti is making his 200th major openwheel start. He has 23 victories, 13 in 84 IndyCar races. ... Helio Castroneves won at St. Petersburg in 2006 and 2007. ... Danica Patrick was 15th in Sao Paulo. Next race: Indy Grand Prix

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auto racing at a gl ance of Alabama, April 11, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Ala. On the Net: http://www.indycar. com ——— FORMULA ONE Australian Grand Prix Site: Melbourne, Australia. Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 1:30-3 a.m.); Saturday, practice, qualifying (Speed, 1-3:30 a.m.); Sunday, race, 2 a.m. (Speed, 1:30-4 a.m.) Track: Albert Park (road course, 3.3 miles). Race distance: 191.12 miles, 58 laps. Last year: England’s Jenson

Button led Brawn GP to a 1-2 finish in the season-opening race. Brazil’s Rubens Barrichello was second. Button went on to win six of the first seven races and took the world championship. Last race: Spain’s Fernando Alonso led Ferrari to a 1-2 finish March 14 in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Seventime world champion Michael Schumacher was sixth in his first race in three years. Fast facts: Schumacher is driving for Ross Brawn-led Mercedes GP. The 41-year-old German star has won a record 91 races, four at Albert Park. ... Button is driving for McLaren. Button

was seventh in Bahrain, while new teammate Lewis Hamilton was third. ... Teams are no longer allowed to refuel during races, forcing them to start with about 330 pounds of fuel. Next race: Malaysian Grand Prix, April 4, Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. On the Net: http://www.formula1.com ——— NHRA FULL THROTTLE NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Site: Concord, N.C. Schedule: Friday, qualifying; Saturday, qualifying (ESPN2, 7-9 p.m.); Sunday, final elimina-

tions (ESPN2, 10-10:30 a.m., 5-7:30 p.m.). Track: zMAX Dragway. Last year: Inaugural event. Last event: Six-time defending series champion Tony Schumacher won the Gatornationals on March 14 for his first Top Fuel victory of the year. Tim Wilkerson (Funny Car), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won. Mike Edwards won the rain-delayed Arizona Nationals Pro Stock event in Gainesville. Fast facts: The event is the first in NHRA history with racing in four lanes instead of the tradi-

tional two. A center wall separates the second and third lanes. ... Schumacher leads the Top Fuel standings. ... John Force, the Funny Car leader, won the season-opening race in Pomona, Calif., to end a 20-month victory drought. The 60-year-old Force has an NHRA-record 127 victories and 14 season titles. ... The series will return to zMAX Dragway in September for the Carolinas Nationals. Next event: O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals, April 9-11, Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, Texas. On the Net: http://www.nhra. com


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

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

Rep. Roe to address Monday luncheon

Adoptable pets

Submitted Report SEVIERVILLE — The Sevierville and Gatlinburg Chambers are teaming up to hold a luncheon with U.S. Phil Roe. The event will be held Monday at Five Oaks Convention Center, 1620 Parkway. Registration begins at 11 a.m.; the program will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $25 for nonmembers. Current chamber members and those who are not yet members are

welcome to attend. Call 436-4178. The luncheon will offer those who attend an opportunity to ask questions and gain insight into current Washington happenings. “We are pleased that Congressman Roe will provide our area’s businesses an overview of the last year in Washington,� said Vicki Simms, executive director of the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce. “We have seen through his actions that Congressman Roe is supportive of the business community and we look forward to hearing his thoughts

and ideas.� Brenda McCroskey, Sevierville Chamber chief executive officer, said, “This luncheon is a continuation of the excellent cooperation between the Sevierville and Gatlinburg Chambers of Commerce in an effort to provide area businesses and community members an opportunity to hear directly from their elected officials and voice questions and concerns.� Legislative luncheons are part of the Two Chambers One Voice initiative that started in 2009.

Park proposes work on Newfound Gap Road Submitted Report

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Daniel is a 9-week-old Chow Chow mix. Jane and Janice are 12-week-old dilute calico kittens. Adoption fee for cats and dogs is $100 and covers the first set of vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip. The Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

The National Park Service proposes to rehabilitate 14.5 miles of Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) on the Tennessee side of the park and to reconstruct many of its stone masonry guardwalls. The work area runs from the Gatlinburg entrance and the North Carolina state line at Newfound Gap. Work is scheduled to begin in November and be completed in phases over about six years. The NPS is soliciting public comments in response to an Environmental Assessment. Park Superintendent Dale Ditmanson said, “This action is needed to address the deterioration of the pavement, safety concerns, circulation and parking prob-

lems. In addition, the cut stone guardwalls, most of which were constructed about 70 years ago by the Civilian Conservation Corps, are deteriorating with age, impacting the historic character of Newfound Gap Road. All these factors have been increasing the Park’s routine maintenance and intermittent repair costs as well as posing safety hazards.� The assessment examines two alternatives; no action and the NPS preferred alternative, which consists of improving the safety of Newfound Gap Road, improving the condition of the road and its features, and maintaining the integrity of park resources. Specific activities under the proposed action: rehabilitation of the road surface, reha-

bilitation of road shoulders, reconstruction of settled sections of roadway, rehabilitation of existing stone masonry guardwalls, reconstruction of guardwall sections, and adding new guardwall and/or guardrail extensions. Comments may be submitted online at parkplanning.nps.gov/ grsm. Written comments may also be submitted to Rehabilitation of

Newfound Gap Road — EA Comments. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Comments must be received no later than April 21.

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Youth baseball SPD child safety program is Saturday opening ceremonies Saturday at City Park Submitted Report

Submitted Report SEVIERVILLE — Opening ceremonies for Smoky Mountain Youth Baseball Association’s inaugural year will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at City Park. Sevierville Mayor Bryan Atchley and Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters will welcome guests. Kodak Boy Scout Troop 582 will present the colors. The national anthem will be sung by Skyler McCallister of Country Tonite. Bryan Walker, an “American Idol� contestant and Sevierville police officer, will lead the singing of “Rocky Top� and throw out the first pitch. Activities in additon to games will include bounce houses, a police ID booth for children, and the mascot for the Smokies baseball team. The concession stand will be open. Tournament games will begin at 11 a.m. Tournament awards will be presented Sunday. SMYBA officers: Andy Moore, president; Bart Scott, vice president; Monica Walker, secretary; and Flo Harris, treasurer. Melissa DeRosia heads up the concession and along with her husband Steve. Sponsors and organizations that have been instrumental in the association include Collier Restaurant Group, Volunteer Chevrolet, The Mountain Press and MIXX 105.5. SMYBA hopes to increase the age groups and expand enrollment. The Wee Ball division is a first for the area. Sign-ups for 16-year-olds is on-going and their season play will begin one month later than the rest of the league. Ages 13 through 16 may continue to sign up. Entry fee is $30. The league would like to add 17- and 18-year-old players eventually. Four to five more 11- and 12-year-old players are needed to complete the Major Division enrollment. The first to contact the league will be enrolled, at which point no more players in that age group will be added. For more information call 388-7672, 548-8555, or e-mail to smyba1@hotmail.com. Organizers said they are thankful for the Sevierville City Parks and Recreation Department for its part in this transition year.

SEVIERVILLE — The Sevierville Police Department will offer several free child safety services at City Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The following services will be available: n Child fingerprinting: Officers will fingerprint children of all ages and provide parents with an ID kit that can include the fingerprints, DNA, photograph, dental records

and other personal information. Law enforcement officials recommend that parents keep this type of information on hand, so that they can be used in the event their child is lost or abducted. For divorced parents, police recommend that each parent keep this information at their residence. n Free gun locks: As part of the national ChildSafe program, free cable-style gun locking devices will be available. The purpose of Project ChildSafe is to promote safe fire-

arms handling and storage practices. n Stranger Danger program: Over 750,000 children are reported missing each year in the United States. Stranger Danger seeks to educate children and parents about strangers, how they may attempt to abduct a child and what to do if an attempted abduction or abuse occurs. For additional information on any of these services, contact Sgt. Rebecca Cowan at 868-1866.

Friends of NRA dinner, auction set for April 10 Submitted report PIGEON FORGE — The Smokies Friends of NRA Committee will hold its sixth annual dinner and auction at Mainstay Suites, 410 Pine Mountain Road, Pigeon Forge, at 6 p.m. on April 10. Tickets may be purchased by calling Sevier Indoor Range at 774-6111, Tom Ressler at 604-1026,

or e-mail to tomressler@ worldnet.att.net. “We’re planning another exciting funfilled evening for the whole family. We’ll have a wide array of highquality auction items that will be appealing to the men and the ladies,� said Committee Chairman Tom Ressler. “Come and Join us for a great meal, catered by a well known local com-

pany.� Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the NRA Foundation, which promotes such projects as youth firearms safety and education,

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Substitute Trustee’s Notice of Sale SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on August 15, 2007, by Ricky L Johnson and Donna B. Johnson to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 2893, Page 378, (“Deed of Trustâ€?); and WHEREAS, Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holderâ€?), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Registerďż˝s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, April 8, 2010, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Situate in the Sixteenth (16th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lot 3, Section 16G, in the Mountain States Development Corporation Shagbark Subdivision, as the same appears in the plat map of record in Map Book 19, at Page 43, in the Sevier County, Tennessee Register of Deeds Office, to which reference is hereby made for more particular description. Being the same property conveyed to Ricky L. Johnson and wife, Donna B. Johnson by warranty deed of Pam Ivy, single, dated April 10, 2007, recorded on April 16, 2007, of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sevier County, Tennessee in Book 2797, Page 246. For further reference, see quitclaim deed of Mary Moore to Pam Ivy, dated February 8, 2007, recorded on March 6, 2007, of record in Book 2760, Page 786 and warranty deed of Richard Whiman and wife, Ruby Whisman to Mary Moore, dated April 6, 2005, recorded on April 9, 2005, of record in Book 2217, Page 447, in the aforesaid Registerďż˝ s Office. Subject to easements, restrictions, reservations, setbacks notations of record in Map Book 19, at Page 43, Misc. Book 30, at Page 349; Misc. Book 331, at Page 39 and Misc. Book 331, at Page 45, all in the said Registers Office. The source of the above description is prior deed of record in Book 2797, Page 246, in the Register of Deeds for Sevier County, Tennessee, no recent boundary survey having been obtained at the time of this conveyance. This conveyance is made subject to applicable restrictions, building setback lines, all existing easements, and to all conditions as shown on the recorded map. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3316 Sugar Maple Loop Sevierville, TN 37862 CURRENT OWNER(S): Ricky L. Johnson and Donna B. Johnson The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee c/o Amy Gonzalez Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 221.1004678TN March 11, 18 & 25, 2010

WHEREAS, Nayer Fard delivered to T. Mike Estes, Trustee, a certain Deed of Trust dated June 24, 2008, found of record in Book 3130, s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to secure a page 109, Register� certain indebtedness fully described therein; and WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the secured indebtedness and the beneficial interest under the Deed of Trust is Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA WHEREAS, on January 29, 2010, the holder of the note securing the indebtedness, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA executed an Appointment of Substitute Trustee, nominating and appointing A. KEITH LIVINGSTON as Substitute Trustee, instead of the said T. Mike Estes, same being found of record in Book 3486, page 579, Register� s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee; WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness and the same has become due and payable, and the owner and holder of said indebtedness has instructed the said Trustee to foreclose said Deed of Trust and to advertise and sell the property herein described upon the terms and conditions set forth in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I will, on the 9th day of April, 2010, at 10:01 a.m., prevailing standard time, at the Courthouse door in Sevier County, Tennessee, sell at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder, and in bar of the equitable and statutory rights of redemption, and subject to any and all taxes and any and all assessments, any and all prior encumbrances, if any, the following described real estate as set forth in said Deed of Trust, to-wit: Situate in the 2nd Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, without the corporate limits of and municipality and being more particularly described as follows: Being dnated as Lot 17, 21 and 22 (a/k/a 22R), Treehouse Cabins And Resort Subdivision, as shown on the plat of same of s Office record in Slide Large Map Book 5, Slide 190, in the Register� for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Subject to a Ï50 ft. joint use access easementÎ on Lot 17 as shown on recorded plat. This property is subject to all applicable easements, permissive use agreements and restrictions of record in the Register�s Office. Also conveyed are all rights in easements and permissive use agreements of record. Being the same property conveyed to Nayer Fard, by deed from Sharooz M. Fard and wife, Loudes Fard, dated June 24, 2008, recorded July 2, 2008, in Deed Book 3130, page 107, in the Register� s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The proceeds derived from the sale of said property will be applied toward payment of the indebtedness, including interest and attorney�s fees secured by said Deed of Trust, and the balance, if any, to be paid to the parties legally entitled. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor-Trustee� s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. Dated this 3rd day of March, 2010. A. KEITH LIVINGSTON Substitute Trustee 114 South Main St., Greeneville, TN 37743

The address of the subject property is believed to be: 2620 Treehouse Lane (Lots 17, 21 & 22 (a/k/a 22R), Treehouse Cabins Resort Subdivision, Gatlinburg, TN 37738.

In case of

discrepancy between the address and the legal description, the legal description shall control. March 18, 25 & April 1, 2010

Classifieds 428-0746 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on April 8, 2010 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Christopher Smith and wife, Vickie Smith, to Wesley D. Turner, Trustee, on October 17, 2002 at Book 1550, Page 279 conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Registers Office. Owner of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee on behalf of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2002-D, Asset-Backed Certificates The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Ninth (9th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 65, Eagle Den Subdivision, Unit Number 2, as the same appears of record in Map Book 24, Page 381, in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Street Address: 917 Eagle Den Drive Seymour, TN 37865 Current Owner(s) of Property: Christopher Smith and wife, Vickie Smith The street address of the above described property is believed to be 917 Eagle Den Drive, Seymour, TN 37865, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLc 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 41 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. 10-001643 March 18, 25 & Apri; 1, 2010


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428-0748 LEGALS

LEGALS

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on A pril 1, 2010 at 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Michael C. Hofer and Beth M. Hofer, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants, to Guaranty Land Title Company, Trustee, on July 26, 2005 at Book Volume 2305, Page 48conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Registers Office. Owner of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-AR15, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-AR15 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated May 1, 2006 The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the First (1st) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Tract 19, of Camp Hollow Acres, as the same is shown by plat of record in Large Map Book 4, Page 90 in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Street Address: 4292 Wesley Way 4359 Wesley Way (per Assessor) Sevierville, TN 37876 Current Owner(s) of Property: Michael C. Hofer and wife, Beth M. Hofer The street address of the above described property is believed to be 4292 Wesley Way, 4359 Wesley Way (per Assessor), Sevierville, TN 37876, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. 10-001393

March 11, 18 & 25, 2010

LEGALS

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on A pril 15, 2010 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Jeremy L. Bohanan and Chasidy Bohanan, to Lenders Title & Escrow, Trustee, on November 16, 2007 at Book 2963, Page 561 conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Registers Office. Owner of Debt: BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Fourteenth (14th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee to wit: Lot 29, of Keenland Farms, as seen on Plat of record at Large Map Book 4, Page 35, in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which map specific reference is here by made for a more particular description of said property. THERE MAY BE A MANUFACTURED HOME LOCATED UPON THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO SAID PROPERTY. IN THE EVENT IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE MANUFACTURED HOME IS NOT PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE PROPERTY, IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER TO UNDERTAKE ANY AND ALL LEGAL STEPS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN TITLE TO SAID MANUFACTURED HOME. Street Address: 2505 Bay Meadows Way Sevierville, TN 37876 Current Owner(s) of Property: Jeremy L. Bohanan and Wife Chasidy Bohanan Other interested parties: Keenland Farms HOA The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2505 Bay Meadows Way, Sevierville, TN 37876, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. SALE IS SUBJECT TO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION LIEN HELD BY KEENLAND FARMS, OF RECORD AT BOOK 3373, PAGE 53, IN THE REGISTERS OFFICE OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. 09-016434 March 25, April 1 & 8, 2010

LEGALS

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on July 24, 2006, by George Doddridge to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 2584, Page 719, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, Suntrust Mortgage Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, April 15, 2010, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Situate in the Sixteenth (16th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of LOT 90 OF BLUFF MOUNTAIN ACRES, SECTION SIX, PHASE TWO, as the same appears in plat map of record in Large Map Book 3, page 88, in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. SUBJECT to the restrictions, conditions, easements, map notations and all other issues of record in Book 1192, Page 193 and Large Map Book 3, Page 88, both in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. SUBJECT to shared Well Agreement in Book 2215, Page 768, in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Being all of the property conveyed to George A. Doddridge, single from A. Franklin Johnston and wife, Patricia Diane Johnston, by General Warranty Deed dated July 24, 2006, of record in Volume Book 2584, Page 717, in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1714 Bear View Road Sevierville, TN 37862

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on December 13, 2007, by Michael Miller aka Michael F. Miller to Roger B. Tipton, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 2981, Page 199, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc; and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, April 1, 2010, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Situate, lying and being in the Sixth (6th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being Lot 11C of the re-subdivision of Lot 11R and 12 of Wears Cove Acres as the same is shown by plat of record in Map Book 34, Page 258, in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is here made for a more particular description. But this conveyance is made subject to the restrictions, easements and building setbacks of record in Misc. Book 144, Page 791, Map Book 26, Page 9, and Map Book 34, Page 258, all in said Register s Office. The source of the above description is prior deed of record in Book 2222, Page 133, in the Register of Deeds for Sevier County, Tennessee, no recent boundary survey having been obtained at the time of this conveyance. Being the same property conveyed to Michael F. Miller by warranty deed of Gerald L. Miller and wife, Karen L. Miller, dated April 12, 2005, of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sevier County, Tennessee in Book 2222, Page 133. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4007 Wears Cove Road Sevierville, TN 37862

CURRENT OWNER(S): George Doddridge The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee c/o rxk Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 221.1006152TN

CURRENT OWNER(S): Michael F. Miller The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: Superior Financial Services, Inc. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee c/o rxk Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 221.1004451TN

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on November 19, 2007, by Larry W. King to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 2960, Page 588, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, April 8, 2010, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Situated in the 9th Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and without the corporate limits of any municipality in the State of Tennessee and being known and designated as all of Lot 70, Richview Acres, as shown by plat of record in Map Book 20, Page 21, Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is here made for a more particular description thereof, and also shown by survey of Eddy R. Garrett, RLS 1544, dated 5/26/1993. No boundary line survey was performed at the time of this conveyance. Subject to restrictions, easements, setback lines and other conditions recorded in Deed Book 212, Page 449, and Misc. Book 32, Page 277, Map Book 20, Page 21, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Larry W. King, unmarried, by Warranty Deed dated 11/19/ 2007 and recorded in Book 2960, Page 586, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 406 North Knob Creek Road Seymour, TN 37865 CURRENT OWNER(S): Larry W. King The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee c/o Amy Gonzalez Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 File No.: 221.0816266TN March 11, 18 & 25, 2010

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on A pril 8, 2010 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Debra L. Butenko, A Married Woman, to Larry N. Westbrook, Esq., Trustee, on March 3, 2004 at Book Volume 1925, Page 118 conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: PHH Mortgage Corporation The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Tract One: Described property located in the Tenth (10th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, being bounded on the North by Reagan Springs Road, on the East by Mayo and on the South and West by the remaining property of Loveday, more particularly described as follows: Beginning in the Northeast corner of the property hereinafter described at an iron pin a common corner to Mayo at the right-of-way of Reagan Springs Road, said point of beginning being located 750 feet, more or less, from the point of intersection of Reagan Springs Road with Dupont Road; thence from said point of beginning and with the line of Mayo, South 30 degrees 48 minutes 24 seconds West (crossing a branch) 343.74 feet to an iron pin a common corner to Loveday; thence leaving the line of Mayo and with the line of Loveday, North 29 degrees 32 minutes 26 seconds West, 120.04 feet to an iron pin; thence North 40 degrees 53 minutes 59 seconds East (crossing a branch) 295.59 feet to an iron pin at the right-of-way of Reagan Springs Road; thence leaving the line of Loveday and with the road right-of-way South 51 degrees 57 minutes 14 seconds East 52.94 feet to the point of beginning. Tract Two: Described property located in the Tenth (10th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, being bounded on the North by Reagan Springs Road, on the East by a 20 foot right of way, on the South by Valentine and on the West by the remaining property, more particularly described as follows: Beginning in the Northernmost corner of the property hereinafter described at an iron pin a common corner to Loveday at the right of way of Reagan Springs Road, said point of beginning being further located 750 feet, more or less, from the point of intersection of Reagan Springs Road with Dupont Road; thence from said point of beginning and with the right of way of Reagan Springs Road, South 53 degrees 01 minutes 13 seconds East, 147.92 feet to an iron pin at the point of intersections of Reagan Springs Road with a 20m foot right of way; thence leaving the road with of way and with approximate Western boundary of a 20 foot right of way, South 00 degrees 41 minutes 08 seconds West, (crossing a branch) 100.21 feet to an iron pin; thence South 19 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds West, 155.44 feet to an iron pin at a twin 8-inch walnut a common corner to Valentine; thence leaving the edge of the right of way and with the line of Valentine, North 76 degrees 38 minutes 55 seconds West 203.89 feet to an iron pin; thence South 81 degrees 04 minutes 15 seconds West, 43.07 feet to an iron pin at a 15 inch walnut a common corner to Loveday; thence leaving the line of Valentine and with the remaining property of Loveday, North 30 degrees 48 minutes 24 seconds East, (crossing a branch) 343.74 feet to the point of beginning. THERE MAY BE A MANUFACTURED HOME LOCATED UPON THE ABOVE- DESCRIBED PROPERTY WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO SAID PROPERTY. IN THE EVENT IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE MANUFACTURED HOME IS NOT PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE PROPERTY, IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER TO UNDERTAKE ANY AND ALL LEGAL STEPS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN TITLE TO SAID MANUFACTURED HOME. Street Address: 733 Reagan Springs Road, Seymour, TN 37865 Current Owner(s) of Property: Debra L. Butenko, a married woman Other interested parties: Arrow Financial Services LLC c/o Buffaloe & Associates The street address of the above described property is believed to be 733 Reagan Springs Road, Seymour, TN 37865, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. 10-001038

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on A pril 1, 2010 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Sheila J. Fields, A Married Woman, Tony K. Fields, A Married Man, to Wesley D. Turner, Trustee, on January 18, 1999 at Book T751, Page 363 conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Registers Office. Owner of Debt: The Bank of New York Mellon, successor Trustee for Asset Backed Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust 1999-LB1 The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Seventh (7th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Lots 1 and 2, which is a resubdivision of Tract 7 of Vista Meadows Subdivision and of record in Map Book 29, Page 168 (see also Map Book 21, Page 181), in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin at the intersection of Creekside Way and Fair Valley Drive; thence with the edge of Creekside Way, North 21 degrees 09 minutes 10 seconds East 185.45 feet to a point; thence with the arc of a circle curving in a Northeasterly direction having a delta of 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds (R=295.90, T=40.40) a distance of 80.31 feet to a point; thence North 36 degrees 42 minutes 10 seconds East 92.31 feet to a point; thence with the arc of a circle curving in a Northeasterly direction having a delta of 10 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds (R=426.44, T=40.44) a distance of 80.63 feet to a point; thence North 47 degrees 32 minutes 10 seconds East 51.34 feet to a point in the line of Lot 2; thence North 47 degrees 32 minutes 10 seconds East 51.34 feet to a point; thence with the arc of a circle curving in a Northeasterly direction having a delta of 04 degrees 53 minutes 55 seconds (R=1064.19, T=45.52) a distance of 90.98 feet to an iron pin in the line of Lot 5; thence leaving the edge of Creekside Way and with the line of Lot 5, South 43 degrees 47 minutes 31 seconds East 132.13 feet to an iron pin in the line of Lot 3; thence leaving the line of Lot 4 and with the line of Lot 3, South 23 degrees 36 minutes 58 seconds East 167.70 feet to an iron pin in the edge of Fair Valley Drive; thence leaving the line of Lot 3 and with the edge of Fair Valley Drive with the arc of a circle curving in a Southwesterly direction having a delta of 09 degrees 51 minutes 30 seconds (R=647.93, T=55.88) a distance of 111.48 feet to an iron pin in the line of Lot 1; thence South 77 degrees 27 minutes 30 seconds West 31.89 feet to a point; thence with the arc of a circle curving in a Southwesterly direction having a delta of 08 degrees 28 minutes 15 seconds (R=676.37, T=50.09) a distance of 100 feet to a point; thence with the arc of a circle curving in a Southwesterly direction having a delta of 20 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds (R=676.38, T= 124.79) a distance of 246.81 feet to a point; thence South 48 degrees 04 minutes 50 seconds West 42.03 feet to a point; thence with the arc of a circle curving in a Southwesterly direction having a delta of 14 degrees 20 minutes 03 seconds (R=218.28, T=27.45) a distance of 54.61 feet to the point of Beginning. Street Address: 1240 North Creekside Way Sevierville, TN 37862 Current Owner(s) of Property: Sheila J. Fields Other interested parties: Sevier County Electric System and Robert Vest and Linda Vest c/o R.W. Brooks, Esquire The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1240 North Creekside Way, Sevierville, TN 37862, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. SALE IS SUBJECT TO UCC FINANCING STATEMENT HELD BY SEVIER COUNTY ELECTRIC SYSTEM, OF RECORD AT BOOK 1473, PAGE 60 CONTINUED AT BOOK 2854, PAGE 385, IN THE REGISTERS OFFICE OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. 10-001746

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A page featuring Your Special Bunny Will Be Published Sunday, April 4, 2010 in The Mountain Press $18.75 per photo prepaid - 1 child per photo please. All photos must be in our office by 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2010 I give my permission to publish the enclosed picture and information in The Mountain Press 2010 “Easter Bunnies”

Message to your child in 20 words or less ____________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________ Relationship to child____________ Child’s Name ____________________________________________ Boy/Girl Parent’s Name______________________________ Day Phone____________ Address _____________________________ City________________________ Enclosed Check_________________ Visa______________________________ Master Card ___________________ Discover__________________________ American Express __________________________ Expiration Date________

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LEGALS

NOTICE OF CONDOMINIUM TIMESHARE ASSESSMENTS FORECLOSURE SALES Default having been made in the payment of assessments, dues, interest, debts and obligations owing The Bent Creek Golf Village Condominium Association, Inc., sales at public auction will be on A pril 15, 2010 beginning at 12:00 PM and continuing until all have been called, at the front door, Court Avenue Side, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, pursuant to various Notice of Homeowner Association Liens. The foreclosure sales will be conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP, Appointed Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Registers Office. The street addresses of the timeshares are believed to be as described in each exhibit in Sevierville, Tennessee, but such addresses are not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Liens, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sale and convey only as Appointed Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn day of sale(s) to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sales set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. These properties are being sold with the express reservation that the sales are subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. The sale(s) may be rescinded at any time. SALES ARE SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Each of the following real estate timeshares located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: S&K#09-014341 Present Owner(s): Sharon R. Luttenberger and Heirs of Roy D. Luttenberger HOA Lien recorded at Book 3363, Page 207, Corrected at 3511, Page 479, Sevier County, Tennessee, Reg isters Office Described property located in the City of Pittman Center, Seventeenth (17th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Time Share Week 9 in Time Share Unit 11102AB in the Bent Creek Golf Village Horizontal Property Regime established by a Master Deed of record in Deed Book 612, Page 1, et. seq., in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sevier County, Tennessee, and any amendments thereto, in said Register s Office, and as the same may be further amended from time to time, together with the interest in Common Elements provided in said Master Deed with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereto appertaining, to have and to hold the said premises to Grantee, and Grantee s successors and assigns forever. Designated Season: White Street Address: 3919 East Parkway, Unit 11102AB, Week 9, Annually, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 S&K#09-020063 Present Owner(s): Mike R. Hilliard and Pam D. Hilliard, tenants by the entirety HOA Lien recorded at Book 3511, Page 475, Sevier County, Tennessee, Registers Office Described property located in the City of Pittman Center, Seventeenth (17th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: 1 Timeshare Interest(s) consisting of 1 undivided one fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use and occupy an Assigned Unit of the same Unit Type described below within Bent Creek Golf Village Horizontal Property Regime (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during the Vacation Week or one (1) or more Split Vacation Periods (up to a maximum of seven (7) days and nights) in the Designated Season identified below, as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Bent Creek Golf Village Condominium Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Master Deed of Condominium for Bent Creek Golf Village Horizontal Property Regime, duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Sevier County, Tennessee, in Book D612, at Page 1, as thereafter amended (the “Master Deed”). Unit Number: 2102B Vacation Week Number: 14-ODD Designated Season: Platinum Unit Type: one bedroom Initial Occupancy Year: 1999 Timeshare Interest: Bi-Annual Timeshare Interest Street Address: 3919 East Parkway, Unit 2102B, Week 14, Odd Years, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 S&K#09-020071 Present Owner(s): Michael G. Blair and Deborah L. Britton HOA Lien recorded at Book 3511, Page 480, Sevier County, Tennessee, Registers Office Described property located in the City of Pittman Center, Seventeenth (17th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Time Share Week 28, in Time Share Unit 11101, in the Bent Creek Golf Village Horizontal Property Regime established by a Master Deed of record in Deed Book 612, Page 1, et seq., in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sevier County, Tennessee, and any amendments thereto, in said Register s Office, and as the same may be further amended from time to time, together with the interest in Common Elements provided in said Master Deed with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereto appertaining, to have and to hold the said premises to Grantee, and Grantee s successors and assigns, forever. Street Address: 3919 East Parkway, Unit 11101, Week 28, Annually, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 S&K#09-020084 Present Owner(s): Sandra Sabelhaus HOA Lien recorded at Book 3511, Page 477, Sevier County, Tennessee, Registers Office Described property located in the City of Pittman Center, Seventeenth (17th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Time Share Week 17, in Time Share Unit 2103B, in the Bent Creek Golf Village Horizontal Property Regime established by a Master Deed of record in Deed Book 612, Page 1, et seq., in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sevier County, Tennessee, and any amendments thereto, in said Register s Office, and as the same may be further amended from time to time, together with the interest in Common Elements provided in said Master Deed with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereto appertaining, to have and to hold the said premises to Grantee, and Grantee s successors and assigns, forever. Street Address: 3919 East Parkway, Unit 2103B, Week 17, Annually, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 S&K#09-020285 Present Owner(s): Tommy and Katherine Wynette Ray, husband and wife, tenants by the entirety HOA Lien recorded at Book 3511, Page 478, Sevier County, Tennessee, Registers Office Described property located in the City of Pittman Center, Seventeenth (17th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Time Share Week 5, in Time Share Unit 11203, in the Bent Creek Golf Village Horizontal Property Regime established by a Master Deed of record in Deed Book 612, Page 1, et seq., in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sevier County, Tennessee, and any amendments thereto, in said Register s Office, and as the same may be further amended from time to time, together with the interest in Common Elements provided in said Master Deed with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereto appertaining, to have and to hold the said premises to Grantee, and Grantee s successors and assigns, forever. Street Address: 3919 East Parkway, Unit 11203, Week 5, Annually, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP, Appointed Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. Large 19 March 25, April 1 & 8, 2010


16‹ Classifieds LEGALS BRANDY DENISE OGLE 770 Driftwood Circle Sevierville, TN 37876 Respondent/Mother & RICHARD WHITTLE 770 Driftwood Circle Sevierville, TN 37876 Respondent/Father IN THE MATTER OF: JAYDEN BRIAR WHITTLE DOB: 11/07/2007 A minor child under the Age of 18 Years ORDER FOR PUBLICATION

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428-0746

LEGALS IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE DOCKET NO: 9536 JESSICA OGLE 1193 Parrotts Chapel Rd Sevierville, TN 37876 Maternal Aunt/ Petitioner, vs.

LEGALS petition filed against you. A copy of the petition may be obtained at the office of the Juvenile Court of Jefferson County, Tennessee, at Dandridge, Tennessee. This notice will be published for four (4) consecutive weeks. The last date of publication will be March 25, 2010. Your Answer must be filed within thirty (30) days after that date. If no answer is filed, a default judgment will be taken against you on April 27, 2010, and a hearing to terminate your parental rights will be set without further notice to you. DATED: 3-3-2010

This matter is before this Honorable Court upon the Motion for Service of Process by Publication and the affidavit of the Guardian Ad Litem, Candice K. Mendez, from which this Honorable Court finds that the whereabouts of the Respondents, Brandy Denise Ogle and Richard Whittle are unknown and that ordinary process of law cannot be served on either named Respondent. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the Respondent be served by publication of the following for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Mountain Press, a newspaper published in Sevier County, Tennessee: TO: Brandy Denise Ogle (Mother) and Richard Whittle (Named Father)

HONORABLE A. BENJAMIN STRAND, JR., Juvenile Court Judge 03/04/2010 03/11/2010 03/18/2010 03/25/2010

110 SPECIAL NOTICES

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does not recommend or endorse any product, service or company. For more information and assistance regarding the investigation of FINANCING, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND WORK AT HOME OPPORTUNITIES, this newspaper urges its readers to contact the Better Business Bureau, 2633 Kingston Pike, Suite 2, Knoxville, TN 37919, Phone (865)692-1600.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Directors of Sevier Solid Waste, Inc. will meet for a budget workshop session on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be held in Meeting Room “A� of Pigeon Forge City Hall Annex, 225 Pine Mountain Road, Pigeon Forge, TN.

The Guardian Ad Litem has filed a Petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights to Jayden Briar Whittle on the grounds that you have willfully abandoned said child. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are, therefore, ordered to respond by filing an answer to the

Sevier Solid Waste, Inc. Tom Leonard, Manager

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on October 27, 2006, by Robert R Rippeon and Doreen Creamer Bruder to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book No. 2652, Page 791, (“Deed of Trust�); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc; and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder�), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Registers Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, April 8, 2010, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Situated in the Fifth (5th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, within the City of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and being all of Unit 227 of that certain condominium known as Riverstone Resort Condominium being designated and described as recorded in Large Map Book 7, Page 106 in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, and more particularly described in that certain Master Deed for RiverStone Resort Condominium of record in Book 2578, Page 357 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is here made for a more particular description.†The land upon which the buildings are situated is described in Exhibit “A� of the Master deed, the units are designated in attached exhibits and parking and storage spaces are designated on Exhibit “C� of the Master Deed.†The condominium unit is conveyed subject to and together with the rights and privileges, restrictive covenants and conditions set out in the Master Deed for Riverstone Resort Condominium of record in Book 2578, Page 357 in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.†The developer and every owner, occupant, and any other person or entity at any time having, taking or acquiring any right, title, claim or leasehold interest in and to any unit or any part of the property and premises dealt with and/or described herein shall be bound by and shall be deemed to have agreed to be bound by the Master Deed for Riverstone resort Condominium, the Bylaws of the Riverstone Resort HOA, Inc. and the Club at RiverStone Rules and Regulations, and such other rules and regulations as may from time to time be promulgated under the terms of the Master Deed, as such ma or might be amended or modified.†The Master Deed for Riverstone Resort Condominiums, the Bylaws, and all such rules and regulations shall constitute covenants running with the land and shall bind any person having at any time any interest or estate in the Unit, as though recited and stipulated at length herein; and shall be deemed to be incorporated into this instrument evidencing ownership.†The g6rantee accepts and ratifies the provisions of the Master Deed, the Bylaws, the Club Rules and Regulations (and any other Rules and Regulations adopted under the Bylaws) and agrees to comply with all the terms and provisions thereof.†Being the same property conveyed to Robert R. Rippeon, a 1/2 undivided interest and Doreen Creamer Bruder, a 1/2 undivided interest by deed from 212 Dollywood Lane, LLC dated October 27, 2006 and recorded in Book 2652, Page 789, in the registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Which has the address of: 212 Dollywood Lane Unit 227, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 PROPERTY ADDRESS: ` 212 Dollywood Lane, Unit 227 Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 CURRENT OWNER(S):†Robert R Rippeon and Doreen Creamer Bruder The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: SunTrust Mortgage Inc. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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

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.

Cove Mountain Resorts has the following positions open: Cabin Cleaner/ Housekeeper This is a contract position which requires applicant to provide their own transporation and vehicle insurance. Hotel/Cabin cleaning experience preferred . Applicant must be self motivated, detail oriented. Reservations clerk This position requires: excellent communication skills, experience in the hospitality industry a plus. Grounds Keeper Lawn mowing-landscaping maintenance-trash removal-position requires self motivation-ability to work with limited supervision. Please stop by to fill out application at 3202 Wears Valley Rd located in the Century 21 office building. No phone calls please. Finished carpenters needed. Must be fully insured & have own tools. 389-0536 Get $500 in free grocery reimbursement. Get paid to shop. Call 1-877696-8561. 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.

Mechanic Needed. Experience required. Must have own tools. Please call 654-7923

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.

WAREHOUSE & STOCK 10.00 HR LID’L DOLLY’S LIGHT 4 PF

SALES CLERK 10.00 Hr. Lid’l Dolly’s Light #4, P.F. 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. We are looking for friendly outgoing people with smiling faces. Apply in person at Paws ‘n Claws, Mtn. Mall, Gat. Full time or part time. Start pay $8.50 & up. We offer free parking, paid. vacation & a fun place to work. 237 HEALTHCARE Administrative/H.R. Clerical position available for a growing Home Health Agency. Clerk will have experience in Human Resource principals and software applications such as Microsoft Office. Time management, organizational skills, Supervisory experience required. Please contact Girling Homecare at 865428-3345 for application. At

Signature HealthCARE, we foster an environment of residentcentered care where sharing the joy of life is as important as caring for it. We are an innovative leader. We are currently recruiting for the following positions in Pigeon Forge: 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 con-

237 HEALTHCARE tact: Cara Solitario at 888-364-8013 or e m a i l csolitario@signaturehealthcarellc.c om Care Redefined! www.signaturehealthcarellc.com <http://www.signaturehealthcarellc.c om/> EOE

I need someone to stay with lady in her home Fridays from 7:30 p.m. until Saturday. 7:30 p.m. References required. Could turn into full time if interested. Please call Benny at 865-6076542.

249 RESERVATIONIST

555 GARAGE & YARD SALES

Experienced Reservationist needed for established cabin rental company. Good pay + benefits. Please send resume to 4808 Deanbrook Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920

BIG GARAGE SALE. Everything must go. Tools, 6 elect. wheelchairs. 1976 MG Migi II. Sat. & Sun. 9a.m.-3p.m. Go 411 to propane gas co., right on Thomas Crossroad 1.6 mi. on right.

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.

ESTATE YARD SALE: Selling contents of house to pay funeral expenses. Everything must go. No reasonable offer refused. 3/19? 774 Harvest Meadows Dr., Kodak, Follow signs. 8a.m.-5p.m.

Reservationist/Office Work. Part time to full time. Call 865868-1470.

555 GARAGE & YARD SALES

238 HOTEL/MOTEL 3rd Shift Desk Clerk needed. Apply at Smoky Meadows Lodge, P.F. 865453-4625. Desk Clerk needed. Experience preferred. Apply in person 8am-2pm at Rodeway Inn Skyland Motel 865436-5821 242 RESTAURANT Immediate Opening for Servers/Cooks/ Cashiers. Apply in person at the New Wood Grill Buffet located at traffic light #1 in Pigeon Forge between 9am and 3pm Monday-Friday. Miss Lilly’s Cafe, in Townsend seeking servers, line cook, dishwashers. Call 865-448-1924. Papa John’s of Pigeon Forge and Papa John’s of Seymour are now hiring drivers and managers. Apply at either store.

Huge 3 Family Yard/Carport Sale. Rain or shine. Friday March 26th & Saturday March 27th. 2511 Chapman Hwy, Sevierville between Ingle Hollow and New Penacostle Church where old Smoky Mtn Clinic used to be. From 10am6pm both days. Everything will be priced to go. New Emeril food processor, Kitchenaid mixer, curtains, housewares, area rugs, jewelry, name brand shoes, ladies cowboy boots, Coach purses, B. Makowsky purses, no fakes, antiques & furniture, plus size womens clothing size 14-22, leather jackets with tags, Mr Christmas music boxes and white flocked Christmas tree w Cracker Barrel decorations, antique McCoy cookie jars $5, lamps, too much to mention. You wont be disappointed at selection or price 865Call 300-5347 for directions or questions.

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

429-2962

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245 SALES Outside sales people for marketing/advertising covering PF, Gat., & Sev. 865-607-3470 865582-1017. 247 MAINTENANCE Experienced MAINTENANCE personnel needed Apply in person at Grand Smokies Condo Lodge, Pigeon Forge, located between traffic 1& 2 Must be able to work on Restaurant equipment and HVAC Fax resume to 865-4290159 249 RESERVATIONIST 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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Experienced Front Office Clerk for cabin rental company. Must be able to work nights & weekends. Looking for a people person with strong selling ability. Must have neat appearance and good work ethics. Apply in person at Parkside Cabin Rentals, 125 Dudley Creek Rd., Gat. Mon.-Thurs. 9a.m.4p.m.

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Are you looking for a position that offers competitive wages, year end bonus and a unique and friendly environment in which to work? Twin Mountain Properties located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge has openings for desk clerk/ reservationist in a multiple property rental office. We prefer someone with desk clerk experience, has a basic knowledge of the computer, dependable transportation and is available for any shift. Call 453-4444, Monday through Friday, 10AM to 4PM to schedule an interview.

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

ORNL Federal Credit Union is seeking a part-time teller for our Sevierville Branch located on Dolly Parton Parkway. Banking or retail experience preferred. Must have a strong sales and customer service focus as well as excellent communication skills. Must be goal and team oriented. Part-time beneďŹ ts are available. Please fax resume to 865-425-3303, email stafďŹ ng@ ornlfcu.com or complete an application at our Sevierville Branch. Please include salary requirements. EOE.

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The Mountain Press ‹ Thursday, March 25, 2010 555 GARAGE & YARD SALES

605 BUSINESS RENTALS

693 ROOMS FOR RENT

Garage Sale Rain or shine Thurs-Sat 8am-5pm. 2845 Yarberry Edge Ln

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

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

Wears Valley Garage Sale Quality decor, antiques, plants 96 F-S-S Rain/ shine. Cash only. 3409 Mattox Cemetery Rd. Yard Sale Furniture & lots of baby clothes. 1342 Deer Meadows Rd, Sevierville. Thurs & Fri 7:30-2pm 557 MISC. SALES ESTATE SALE! EverythingMust Go. Lots of goodies & ladies clothes 1018 shoes 8-9. Make offers 331 Reagan Dr #7 Gatlinburg 436-6801 or 307-0700 573 BEDDING 2010 Mattress sets New, still in plastic. Being sold at wholesale warehouse. Full sets$125 Queen sets$150 King sets$225 1st come 1st serve 865-6961819 581 PETS AKC Lab Pups, Champion Bloodlines. Chocolate & black. $250. 865556-8879 Free puppies to good home. 8 wks old. Dewormed. Mother is rottweiler mix. Call 654-1528 or 1520 FREE to a good home, 2 female Pit Bulls. 1 yr. old. 453-6758 or 207-5700. 589 FURNITURE

NEW YEARS SPECIAL

Office 1 block off Parkway. $475 mo. S. Boulevard Way. 933-6544 Retail Space/Arts & Crafts Comm. on Glades Rd in Gatlinburg. No cam chgs, no overage chgs, flat base rent only. Water & sewer incl. Great rates. 428-3482 or 6540769 610 DUPLEX FOR RENT 3BR duplex $700 mth + deposit Call Barbara 865-368-5338 Kodak: Lg. 2BR, w/d conn., $525/mo. includes water. 865428-6356. RIVERTRACE 2BR/1BA duplex with 1 car garage. Quiet area $665.00 865-429-2962

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

654-7033

1 bdrm apt Private patio entrance. Mtn view. 15min to Sev. Elec, water & TV included. $450 mth $250 damage dep. No pets or drugs. 429-6059

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

436-4471 or 621-2941

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

Sevier County’s Best for 13 years

2 BR Apt

Now Leasing, New apartments in the Gatlinburg area. 2 BR / 1 BA $585.00/mo. Call (865) 436-3565

KELLUM CREEK TOWNHOMES 1 BD Apartment Available Immediately $450/mo. + Security

865-908-6789

428 Park Rd.

near trolley stop

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

605 BUSINESS RENTALS

800-359-8913

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

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

A&J’s Tree Experts

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

865-774-1253

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

698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS 1BR Trailer, Zion Hill area $400/mo. First and last. 4538847 or 809-1375.

NICE, CLEAN 1 BR / 1 BA IN SEVIERVILLE $380.00 + DEPOSIT NO PETS 865-712-5238

Kodak

BOB RENTS EFFICIENCIES All Utilities Included

4BA/3BA REDUCED

2BR/2BA LOW RENT

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2BR/2BA $475 2BR/1BA $385

NICE, CLEAN IN KODAK

4 BD / 2 BA + GARAGE 4 MILES FROM EXIT 407 $950/MONTH + DEPOSIT. NO PETS. 865-712-5238 2BD / 1BA House Sevierville Area on Parkway for lease with Side Storage Building

850-2487

or visit www.rentalhouseonline.com

Large single wide, large lot, 3BR/2BA

2br 1ba PF C H/A W/D conn. No pets. $475 mth $475 dep. 654-1117 Kodak $400 mth 2BR No pets. Ref. 7402525 Nice 2BR 2BA with cathedral ceilings, fresh paint, nice yard, near Sevierville. No pets. $575 mo. 1st, last, dep. Call Rebecca 6216615. 699 HOME RENTALS 1100 Sq. Ft. House. 1BR + loft. Beautiful view near Pigeon Forge. $825 mo., $500 deposit. 865-696-6900.

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

5BR/3BA Log Cabin, indoor jacuzzi, decks, pets under 35 lbs., water incl., no smoking. $1000 mo. + dep. Call Kerry at 865-3225872.

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Jim Loveday & Son

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Lic. & Ins. 865-696-2020

great finds in the Classifieds.

Home 453-1328 Cell 604-6707

428-4210

25 years exp Our estimates will not be beat.

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

865-318-6405

Free Estimates YRS EXP s )NSURED

A&M Brothers

Call

428-0746

Appraised Value $240,000 Selling Price $186,500 Call (865) 436-3565

3BR/3BA, 2 storypriced below appraisal. Must sell. 865-660-2333. LeConte Landing, 3BR 2BA, Brick, Sale, Lease, may trade smaller home. 865414-0117.

Owner Finance 4BR 3BA almost 2 acres. 2 master suites, mtn views, 2800 sq ft. Minimum down payment req. Monthly pmt $1200. $239,900 3564415

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Quality and Professional Service Additions, Remodeling, New Construction For Free Estimates Call:

Jim 865-680-4290 Day or 428-1297 Night

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

941 SUV SALES 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

1997 Toyota Camry, good cond., low miles, 2nd owner. AT, sunroof, 4dr., 3 disc CD player, a/c, leather seats.. Sacrifice - $5,000 cash. Call 2014902.

2008 TOYOTA Avalon, LTD, 27,800 miles, fully equipped. Heated/cooled leather seats, factory warranty until Aug. 2010. 9335021. 85

Chevy Corvette New paint, motor & transmission, body kit, too many parts to mention. $9000 invested asking $5800 OBO. Call 865-654-7923

94 Jaguar XJS convertible, new paint, more. Asking $4500. 72 Custom Monte Carlo over $10,000 invested asking $8000 obo Call 865-654-7923

Tennessee Licensed General Contractor With all applicable insurances

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

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

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20 yrs experience

949 AUTOS & TRUCKS WANTED

We buy junk cars. 9086207

950 MOTORCYCLE SALES

2005 Yamaha 650 VStar classic. Many extras. $3800. 865-654-9783.

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1970 Ford F-100 Ranger CLT turquoise 360 engine 4 spd Original 8 track, am radio, brakes booster, original paint, long bed. 42,700 original miles. $7500 908-5470 or 7651609

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DCC Construction

All work is guaranteed Free Estimates

945 TRUCK SALES

Call Kelly-Verizon 631-786-6975

865-322-2400

Lincoln Towncar Asking $1500. 88 Mercury Cougar, runs & drives good. Rebuilt transmission. Asking $1250. Call 865-654-7923

Reasonable Rates TN & NY CertiďŹ ed HS Teacher

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

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Quality work at very Reasonable prices. Plenty of local refs. Pressure washing

Custom Homes, Remodeling, Renovations & Log Home Restoration. 27 years experience, quality workmanship We do it all from footers to ďŹ nish.

829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES

C&S Painting

Call today

Business & Residential

GUFFEY’S LAWN SERVICE

Foreclosure Sale, 3 BD / 2 BA House in Kodak Area

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.

BIG CITY CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

710 HOMES FOR SALE

3BR/2BA Rural. Washer/Dryer, FP in Maser, Lg. garage w/workshop, walk to lake. No pets, no smoking. $800 mon. + $400 dep. 865-428-2944.

Quality Building Concepts LLC

865-318-6405

New townhome 2BR 2BA. Exc location. Sev. $104,900 KJ Real Estate 865365-0913 or 865387-7717 Kim

3BR/2BA Boyds Creek area. $850 month. 865-209-2201.

KELLY’S HOME

Call Ty 368-2361

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

709 TOWNHOUSES FOR SALE

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

• Carpentry • Electrical • • Plumbing • Kitchens • • Bathrooms • Painting •

New 3 bd, 2 ba, basement rancher, 2 cg, beautiful mtn views! $159,900. O/A.865.599.2886.

for $400/month

AFFORDABLE LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING

Home Inspections New Construction Remodeling Additions Repairs & Cabins

838 CAMPER RENTALS

Call (865) 933-9775 or visit www.rentalhouseonline.com

Incl. Appl., C H/A, Deck

865-368-6602

710 HOMES FOR SALE

CALL RENEE' WEISS 865-428-8155 865680-5564 cell.

Sevier County

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

382-5527

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.

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

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Licensed & Insured

HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

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.

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YEARS EXP s &REE %STIMATES Our estimates will not be beat.

Seymour area: 2 Bd. house, central H/A, W/D hookups, no pets. 453-7842.

Call 428-5161

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IMPROVEMENT

Buy like Rent. Most credit ok! Christina 865-640-0882 Rocky Top Realty 865-246-0300

3BR/2BA Garage/basement Swimming Pool

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

Quality Work - Reasonable Prices

Beautiful 2BR Furn. Log Cabin for residential rent. Located between Gat. & P.F. $750 month. Days: 423-2461500, Nights: 423349-0222.

Sevierville

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

699 HOME RENTALS 3BR/2BA Log Cabin on river. 2 story, jetted tub, w/decks water incl., no smoking. Pets allowed under 35 lbs. with deposit. $800/mo. Call Kerry 865-322-5872.

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

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PIGEON FORGE DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE

Large 1BR Water, app furnished. No pets. Ref. $450 + dep. 680-3078.

697 CONDO RENTALS

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

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

Affordable Housing in Gatlinburg

DOLLYWOOD AREA 2BR, util. furn. 865-428-1084 or 654-6265

Sevierville 2BR/1BA $550/$300 dep. 712-0254

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

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

699 HOME RENTALS

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

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

Pigeon Forge 865-453-4905

For Sale

BEDROOM SUITE, w/Kingsize headboard, night stand & dresser w/mirror. Excellent cond. $500. 774-2570.

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

693 ROOMS FOR RENT

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696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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Unfurnished 1BR duplex. $425 mth Security & electric dep. 865-453-0602

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

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

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

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Thompson Brother Construction Licensed & Insured 30 yrs in business Excavating, Tree Cutting, Septic Installation, etc. 865-908-7181 or 865-382-8171


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

Advice

Wife hurt by husband’s decision to take vacation without her

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Dear Annie: Once again, my husband is taking a vacation without me. We both work. My job, however, is part time with no paid vacation, and after taxes and paying my student loan, my annual income is $10,000. With that money, I pay a couple of household bills, feed and care for our pets, and provide all of our household necessities. My husband had a free ride to college and now has generous earnings and benefits. At home, I do all of the chores while he runs off to play with his friends. He thinks housework is a woman’s job. His job is to pay the mortgage and utilities. I feel like a live-in maid. My company would give me unpaid time off for a vacation, but my hubby says it is up to me to pay my own way. So I cannot afford to go with him. I am hurt and angry and feel abandoned. I have conveyed these feelings to him, but it makes no difference. He seems to think this is normal and isn’t willing to go to counseling with me. He does read your column, though, so please help. -Exhausted Wife Dear Wife: This is not a healthy marriage. Your husband treats you like a distant roommate whom he expects to clean up after him. He’d rather go away without you than help pay for your expenses so you can enjoy a vacation together. Unfortunately, the disparity in your incomes makes it unlikely that he will ever consider you an equal partner, since he doesn’t value the other attributes you bring to the marriage. This is a recipe for divorce. Please

get counseling -- with or without him -- and figure out what, exactly, you are getting out of this arrangement. Dear Annie: We have two highly intelligent, charismatic grandsons. Their father could not possibly afford to send them to college, so I promised I would pay for their education and buy them each a car for transportation. The older grandson spent two weeks in college and dropped out. Over the next two years, he put 125,000 miles on the car, got into two accidents and turned it into a piece of junk. He finally decided to get a job and go back to college (at his own expense) and did extremely well. However, he won’t return a telephone call or answer an e-mail. We see him about once a year. We invited him for Christmas dinner, but he never replied. Our other grandson finished college with a 3.8 GPA and is now teaching school in China. He answers my mail and calls his mother whenever possible. I have told both grandsons that my will gives them $10,000 each. I have no problem doing this for the second grandson, but am no longer in favor of giving so much money to the older one. Should I avoid giving money to either, or do I give the younger boy the money and not his brother? -- What To Do

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Tina’s Groove

Dear What: You can do whatever you like with your money. However, you made a promise to these boys, and now you’ve decided to add strings. If getting the money is contingent upon their behavior, you need to tell them so there won’t be any surprises. You might also keep in mind that it throws a wedge into their sibling relationship when one becomes “Grandma and Grandpa’s favorite.” Dear Annie: I had the same type of relationship with my daughter as “Just for Argument’s Sake,” beginning with her teen years. Last year, at age 22, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It is usually not diagnosed until children are in their late teens or early 20s. Please pass this on. Perhaps it will save someone else the heartache and tears I suffered through. -- BTT Dear BTT: Sometimes argumentativeness can be a symptom of bipolar disorder, especially if it is accompanied by mood swings. But in many instances, taking a contrary position is simply a personality trait and nothing more. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.


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