Wednesday, April 14, 2010 by Shawn Breeden

The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 104 ■ April 14, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents

Wednesday

Hoteliers ask legislators bite breakfast tax

Rod run pollen patrol

INSIDE

5Play ball! First-place Smokies open home slate tonight

Local association sends letter to Sevier delegation in Nashville

Sports, Page A8

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

5Celebrities in the news Leno music director Kevin Eubanks leaving “The Tonight Show” Page A6

Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press

Local

1st District Seat B up for grabs Commission candidates respond to questions Page A2

Kurt Vogler hoses down a 1950 Chevy 2-door coupe, which belongs to local Gerald Houser, who brought five cars to show along the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. This weekend is the Grand Spring Rod Run and with a high pollen count car owners are having to either cover cars or keep cleaning them.

Today Mostly Sunny High: 67°

Tonight Mostly Clear Low: 43° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Sharon Gibbs, 65 Larry Hill, 65 Edith Morris, 96 Elmer Ogle, 79 Ruth Young, 88 Jimmie Mellinger, 69 Larry Watson, 60 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . A1-12 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A3 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-11 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . A12 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A13 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A13 Classifieds . . . . . . A14-17

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

See tax, Page A5

Officials debate how to use criminal fee By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

Weather

SEVIERVILLE — In their battle to defeat a proposal that would put a tax on hotel continental breakfasts in Tennessee, local lodging owners are working to enlist some help from the three men who represent Sevier County in Nashville. According to Sevierville Lodging Association President Henry Piarrot, his group has sent a letter to those lawmakers asking them to fight against the tax, which the association says amounts to double taxation. “On behalf of the members of the Sevierville Lodging Association, we are writing you to voice our concern about an unfair and unjust taxation on the so-called ‘complimentary’ [sic] breakfasts served by hotels to their paying guests,” reads the correspondence, which is signed by all nine members of the SLA board. “This threatens to undermine our state’s tourism efforts.” Facing a projected $1 billion budget shortfall, officials with the Tennessee Department of Revenue have proposed the new tax to raise an estimated $2 million annually. They argue the move is fair because the hotels aren’t paying taxes on the meals. They don’t have to pay a levy when they buy the food because they’re doing that for resale, but they’re not charging customers separately for the meals. The state argues that means the hoteliers aren’t paying

SEVIERVILLE — Local officials are debating how to handle a state law that allows local governments to impose a $45 penalty on criminals, with the money from the fee used to fund programs that assist victims. The County Commission last year approved assessing the levy on people convicted in Circuit Court, at the request of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center Director Donna Koester. Since then, leaders from

SafeSpace, which provides services to both women and children, have asked for a share of the cash, helping to spur state lawmakers to change the law to allow the money to be split between two agencies. Koester is asking to put the fee in place for General Sessions Court, as well. That effort, though, has ignited a debate that involves the victims assistance programs, local judges and county commissioners, all of whom discussed it during a session this week. Both of Sevier County’s General

Sessions judges spoke against the move, arguing it could actually contribute to the crime rate and affect funding of the local judicial system. They maintain General Sessions Court handles more of the “common criminals,” those accused of things such as petty theft. Their experience tells them many of those people can’t afford to pay the existing levies related to their crimes. “We already struggle to collect court costs as it is,” Judge Dwight Stokes argued. “Adding an additional financial burden for these individuals, I think, is a bad idea. It

could lead to a greater risk of recidivism, that is make them more likely to commit additional crimes to try to get the money. “They’ll probably be less likely to reimburse their victims in cases where they’re ordered to do that for their damages and it would reduce the chance we’ll get paid for the court costs.” While both judges insist they support the two agencies, they believe the fee is better suited for Circuit Court. Additionally, adding the See fee, Page A4

‘Generic’ plans for Northview schools reviewed by board By JEFF FARRELL Staff writer SEVIERVILLE — Although no site has been purchased yet, the Sevier County Board of Education reviewed “generic” plans for Northview Junior and High School Academy. Director of Schools Jack Parton said officials are getting close to buying property for the new school after reviewing more than a dozen possible locations. In the meantime, they have completed plans for a junior high and high school that would be on the same campus, linked by a common kitchen that would serve cafeterias for both. The schools would be considered “academies” because they teach additional subjects besides the See plans, Page A5

Submitted

An architect’s concept of what the fifth high school in Sevier County might look like. It will be in the Northview area.

Taskforce approves hillside development regs By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — Maybe it was the year an engineering firm spent on it, or the two years an appointed task force spent on it, or the nearly a year its own Rules and Regulations Committee spent on it. Whatever it was that reassured the county Planning Commission the proposed rules on Hillside development before it Tuesday were OK,

it did it fully. The three folks from the county’s Hillsides Taskforce who turned out for the session expected a fight to get the suggestions they’ve worked two years on past the Planning Commission on Tuesday. Instead, they got a unanimous vote in their favor after no discussion. The tally means only that the next steps in the journey are taken with the unanimous backing of the planners. That means the propos-

als come before each of the four city planning commissions and, likely in June, the County Commission with a recommendation in their favor from the Planning Commission, its Rule and Regulations Committee and the task force itself. The hillsides group boiled down a booklet of suggestions made by engineering firm Saratoga Associates after that group was brought in by the cities and the county to consider development

on local sloped property. What it has done amounts to imposing stricter regulations on construction that occurs on land pitched at 30 percent or greater by creating what it has called a Critical Slope Overlay Zone. Additionally, the group recommended approval of changes to the existing Subdivision Regulations to bring them in line with the proposed rules. See taskforce, Page A4

A2 â&#x2014;&#x2020; Local

The Mountain Press â&#x2014;&#x2020; Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Commission candidates respond to questions 1st District, Seat B

0IANO ,ESSONS

3NELLING 3TUDIOS !LL !GES

Ă&#x161;4HE-OUNTAIN 0RESS @

/"1 " Ă&#x160;* -/-Â°Â°Â° -9Ă&#x160;" 9"1t {xĂ&#x17D;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x2021;xnĂ&#x2021;

ÂnĂ&#x2C6;xÂŽĂ&#x160;

Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Â°Â?Â&#x153;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;ÂŤiĂ&#x192;Ă&#x152;VÂ&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Â?Â°VÂ&#x153;Â&#x201C;

Jim Bishop

Greg Bullock

Arlie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maxâ&#x20AC;? Watson

Tommy Watts

n Address: 2327 Red Bank Road, Sevierville n Age: 57 n Occupation: Marketing coordinator, Pigeon Firge/ Sevierville Public Transportation System n Family: Single n Education: Attended the University of Tennessee n Community/civic involvement: Last November ran a one-man â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks for Votingâ&#x20AC;? drive, sending every voter in 1st District an Indian head penny for voting in the February 2008 local primary

n Address: 4136 Locust Ridge Road, Sevierville n Age: 42 n Occupation: Selfemployed, insurance agent/real estate agent/ landscape contractor n Family: Wife Jan Knight Bullock, daughter of Janella Allen Knight and the late Preacher Ben Knight n Education: B.S. degree in elementary education with teaching license in Tennessee K-8; masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in administration and licensed in state of Tennessee to be a school principal n Community/civic involvement: Member of Evans Chapel Baptist Church, leader of music; traveling and singing with Locust Ridge and Inspiration Quartet; sponsor of athletic teams in different communities

n Address: 4028 Pearl Valley Road, Sevierville n Age: 59 n Occupation: Retired disabled Vietnam veteran n Family: Wife of 37 years Wanda Ownby; son Arlie Max Watson â&#x20AC;&#x153;Juniorâ&#x20AC;? and his wife Cindy Lamon; grandchildren Daniel, Haily and Benjamin n Education: High school gradute, six months T&T, Oak Ridge n Community/civic involvement: Former community club president; soccer, basketball and baseball coach at Catons Chapel School; assistant Boy Scout leader of Troop 211, Richardson Cove Baptist Church; member Pearl Valley Baptist Church; adjutant and treasurer of Chapter 94, Disabled American Veterans; member Post 104, American Legion; member Veterans of Foreign Wars; 12 years on the County Commission

n Address: 2040 Maples Branch Road, Sevierville n Age: 38 n Occupation: Sevier County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department; owner/operator 416 Car Wash; comanager, 416 Mini Storage n Family: Wife Joann Watts; children Dillon, Bo, Will and Lexi n Education: Sevier County Hig School; Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy; KPD First Line Supervisor School n Community/civic involvement: Relay For Life, American Cancer Society, Cherish the Child Foundation, American Humane Society, FOP Lodge 31, member Maples Branch Baptist Church, Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited

the jobs to other counties. MAX WATSON: Yes, even though our economy is slow we must not rely on tourism totally. This county has a good bond rating. I would think buying land for an industrial park could be a good investment if it were located in such a place to be convenient and logical, for industry wanting to locate in Sevier County. Being ready for industry to move here would look good to potential companies looking for a new place to locate. TOMMY WATTS: If the county has a contract with a company to use the property for a set period of time and there is no other areas that the county owns that can be used or modified to fit the need at hand.

Lisega out. I was visiting at the house of a very gracious and intelligent lady in Jones Cove who told me about a job she had at Electrolux that she enjoyed very much. She hated to see them leave the area. Many other people in Sevier County had good paying jobs at Cherokee Mills. We must attract and retain good paying jobs. GREG BULLOCK: Back to question 2. We need to entice more industries to come to us to build their companies here to keep jobs available for our Sevier Countians. Remember when Dan River was closed; just think how many people here in our County that affected. We need more industry. MAX WATSON: Attracting more industry would help. We have a work force able and willing within the county to fill needed jobs. The growth of this county over the last 15 to 20 years has been overwhelming. It is going to take a long time to over-

2. Do you support purchasing more industrial property, even in a slow economy? JIM BISHOP: If we are going to need more industrial property in the next 25 years we should consider buying it while land prices are at a historic low. The county needs to develop a 25-year plan instead of continuing to react to every issue on a month to month basis. We, however, do not need to pay inflated prices to bail-out some local landowner by giving them preslump prices when land was at a record high. If we want a more year-round economy then we may in fact need more industrial tracts. First district has an opportunity to really make a difference. GREG BULLOCK: Actually in a slow economy would be the best time to buy more industrial property because of the price being lower now. We need to always have a vision for the future, we need to be good stewards with the money we have. Buy while property is low, for if we have to land parcels to entice the larger industries to come to us we will forfeit

3. What do you think Sevier County should do to give itself a more year-round economy? JIM BISHOP: It is obvious that we need good paying jobs like the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga. Those jobs do not just come along without lots of help from state and local government and our current Commission nearly kept

come the recession we are in now, with patience we will recover over time. TOMMY WATTS: Actively seek out companies and offer incentives to bring them to Sever County. 4. Some counties in the state are facing financial challenges that may lead to cuts. What is your assessment of Sevier Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial situation? JIM BISHOP: We spend too much taxpayer money on questionable projects. The county needs a new kind of county commissioner that asks important questions. I asked the Director of Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lawson McGhee Library the number one reason people used their library. She told me about 97% of visitors only use the comSee questions, Page A12

BEGINNING KNITTING 4HURSDAYS !PRIL -AY s P M

(includes all materials)

Come learn the basics of knitting!

$OLLY 0ARTON 0ARKWAY 3EVIERVILLE s -ON 3AT www.terrisyarnsandcrafts.com

FJ6A>IN :N:L:6G 6I 6B6O>C<AN ADL EG>8:H FJ6A>IN :N:L:6G 6I 6B6O>C<AN ADL EG>8:H

Buy ONE Complete Pair of Single Vision Glasses and Get One FREE INCLUDES EXAM

109.95

2 Boxes of Disposable Contacts INCLUDES EXAM

109.95

Dr. Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Payless Optical

HEA:C9DG D6@H EA6O6 Â&#x2122; &(*) 9daan EVgidc E`ln# HZk^Zgk^aaZ

-+* )'-"',,-

FJ6A>IN :N:L:6G 6I 6B6O>C<AN ADL EG>8:H

1. What do you think the biggest issues facing the county will be in the next four years? JIM BISHOP: The stock politician answer: the economy, jobs and education. These are merely symptoms. The biggest problem: politicians refuse to listen to the voters. Washington has raised the deficit, bailed out banks, and forced unwanted legislation for Special Interest Groups. They only need us for votes. County commissioners are no better. They only ask the insidersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opinions about issues. When was the last time your commissioner asked for your opinion? I will spend two Saturdays a month in Jones Cove and Catonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel listening to your ideas and concerns. With me as your county commissioner you will be heard. GREG BULLOCK: I think the biggest issue we will face as a county will be, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s see where do I start. As always traffic will be an issue, but a good problem; without our guests every weekend our economy will not flourish. Another big problem will be zoning and proper land use, and as always budgeting and education. MAX WATSON: I believe property tax increases could be a big issue because of the shrinking economy. Sevier Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax base is large, but we depend on our sale tax revenue for a very large part of our budget. If the economy doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get better and tourists donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t travel to Sevier County then we could have a shortfall in our budget. TOMMY WATTS: To try to bring more full-time jobs with benefits to our county and advertise our county as the place to set up new industries, to keep taxes as low as possible and still keep services availed to our citizens that they deserve.

1st district seat b

FJ6A>IN :N:L:6G 6I 6B6O>C<AN ADL EG>8:H

EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE: This is the first in a series on candidates for the Sevier County Commission. The same set of questions was sent to all candidates in contested races in the May 4 primary. Answers are published in their entirety. District 1 includes the Jones Cove and New Center areas.

Re-elect

VOTE ( ( (

BRYAN LEE

OGLE

Experienced Qualified CONSTABLE Accessible

# &$ )

YOUR FRIEND IN LAW ENFORCEMENT SINCE 1986 Your vote and support will be appreciated Paid for by Bryan L. Ogle

/ Ă&#x160;Â&#x203A;Ă&#x2C6;nĂ¤

i X Z a : IDBBN L6IIH ]i \ ^ Âťh G Y i V L] dj Vc ^in d 9 g N c ;d dbbj g 8 j d N

!##! $ ** ()&% () & ( ! # % * ' % !## ( . !* *& %%&+% * !*!&% & ( !##! $ ** ()&% *& &%* ( !&#& / ))& ! * ) &( / () * $!#! ) & ,! ( &+%*/ % * )+((&+% !% ( , *(+)* ( ** ()&% &( * !( ( % - ( '# ) *& %%&+% !) ))& ! *!&% -!* &+( (&+' +( (&+' !) +(( %*#/ '*!% % - ' *! %*) )& &( &+*)* % !% (* ( #!, ( #&) *& &$ '# ) ## &+( & 0 *& / *

LIFETIME SEVIER COUNTY ( RESIDENT ( FAMILY MAN BUSINESS OWNER ( 19 YEARS SERVICE SEVIER CO. SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DEPT. ( EARLY APRIL 14-29, 2010 ELECTION DAY:

MAY 4, 2010 VOTING

Paid for by Citizens For A Better County Government Jeff T. Sims Treasurer

&%* ( !&#& / ))& ! * ) ! # ( " & +!* ,! (,!## %% ))

( (

Local â&#x2014;&#x2020; A3

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 â&#x2014;&#x2020; The Mountain Press

community calendar Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Items must be submitted at least five days in advance. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered. To place an item phone 4280748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress. com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

Pullen Road. Baked good and drinks available.

Sevierville Story Time

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

Sevierville Garden Club

Sevierville Garden Club meets, noon at Sevier Senior Center. Speaker Liz Ballard on junior gardeners. Board meeting 11 a.m.

thursdy, april 15

wednesday, april 14

Hot Meals

Middle Creek UMC

Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:15-6:30 p.m., Sevierville First United Methodist Church and Kodak United Methodist Church. 933-5996

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

Head Start

Countywide Head Start open house 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sevierville Community Center. Bring childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth certificate; shot record; Social Security card; insurance card; proof of household income.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study: n 9 a.m. UMC Pigeon Forge n 2 p.m. Blue Mountain Mist B&B, Pullen Road n 6:30 p.m. Sevierville UMC, Conference Room

St. Paul Lutheran

Benefit yard sale, rain or shine, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610

TOPS

TOPS weight loss chapter meets at 6 p.m.,

Parkway Church of God in Sevierville. 755-9517 or 429-3150.

Radio Service

Sevier County Emergency Radio Service, 7:30 p.m., EOC office on Bruce Street. 314-0899. www.freewebs. com/aresradio.

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group begins today, third Thursday, 3 p.m. at Wellington Place, 3 p.m. Sherry Woten, 774-2221.

Submarine Veterans

Smoky Mountain submarine vets meet at 6 p.m., Islamorada Restaurant at Bass Pro, Exit 407. www. SmokyMountainBase.com, 429-0465 or 692-3368.

Good Age Group

Good Age group meets 11 a.m. for trip to Alcoa. Seymour UMC corner of Chapman Highway and Simmons Road. 573-9711.

Football/Cheer Practice New Center Football Little League cheer practice, 6-8 p.m., April 15, 27, 29 and May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, New Center School. 654-7789.

arrests Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Cecil Casto, 40, of Harts, W.Va., was charged April 13 with DUI. He was released on $1,500 bond. u Von S. Cox, 54, of 1506 Parrotts Chapel Road in Sevierville, was charged April 13 with a misdemeanor warrant form general sessions court and driving while revoked. He was being held. u Terry Edward Floyd, 46, of 1426 Floyd Road in Sevierville, was charged April 12 with violation of probation. He was released. u Judith Lynne Grant, 30, of Knoxville, was charged April 12 with public intoxication. She was released on $250 bond. u Anthony Franklin Hill, 27, of 4120 Hillcrest Drive in Sevierville, was charged April 12 with sex offender registration. He was released on $5,000 bond. u Shannon Alyssa Horton, 36, of White Pine, Tenn., was charged April 12 with a second count of violation of probation. She was being held.

HVadc HeV

>iXe[ Fg\e`e^ ..+$**''

u Isiah Ray Kemp, 23, of 102 River Parkway in Sevierville, was charged April 12 with reckless endangerment, aggravated assault, aggravated robbery and criminal impersonation. He was being held. u Crystal Leigh Matthews, 27, of 4128 A Dolly Lane in Sevierville, was charged April 13 with violation of probation. She was released. u Nicholas North, 27, of Apple Gate, Miss., was charged April 12 with public intoxication. He was being held. u James Michael Ogle Jr., 31, of 3346 Whaley Road #1 in Sevierville, was charged April 12 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court and two counts of forgery. He was being held. u Barbara Marie Osteen, 29, of Knoxville, was charged April 12 with harassment. She was released on $500 bond. u Joshua Edward Owens, 20, of 3506 Cozy Way in Sevierville, was charged April 12 with violation of probation. He was

released. u Joseph Paul Roy, 43, of 1037 Voncannon Way in Sevierville, was charged April 12 with cruelty to animals. He was released. u Sean Richard Skehan, 44, of 313 Merryweather Way in Pigeon Forge, was charged April 12 with DUI. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Ashley Elizabeth Smith, 24, of Nashville, was charged April 12 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. She was being held. u Christine Maples Tate, 49, of 315 Club Drive in Sevierville, was charged April 12 with public intoxication. She was released on $500 bond. u Jennifer Lorraine Wilds, 36, of Knoxville, was charged April 12 with theft of property and criminal trespass. She was being held in lieu of $3,500 bond. u Ronald Dean Wilson, 44, of 8820 Kodak Road in Knoxville, was charged April 12 with contempt of court. He was being held.

Titanic opening weekend draws more than 20,000 Submitted Report PIGEON FORGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The new Titanic Museum Attraction drew more than 20,000 during its opening weekend that featured Regis Philbin, numerous descendants and family members of those on board the Titanic and a christening of the ship. The weekend-long event included special grand opening ceremony hosted by Philbin, a free concert by Neal McCoy, a free concert by Beatles cover band Liverpool Legends, nightly fireworks displays and more. More than 20,000

guests from all parts of the nation visited the attraction during its opening weekend, officials said. Titanic Museum Attraction is a half-scale, permanent, three-deck re-creation of the ship. The museum houses 20 galleries to display nearly 400 Titanic artifacts. In addition, the attraction is interactive and offers a hands-on experience. A two-hour selfguided tour gives guests the sensation of sailing on the original shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1912 maiden voyage. The Titanic Museum Attraction is open every day from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Submitted

Nightly fireworks displays were part of the first weekend of the new Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge.

Tickets are available at www.TitanicPigeonForge. com or by calling 800381-7670.

Sevier County teachers receive tenure Staff The Sevier County School Board accepted the following teachers for tenure: n Alternative Learning Center: Jason Kerly n Boyds Creek: Hailey Huskey, Kim Lawrence, Debbie Sims, Megan Stinnett, Heather Ward n Catlettsburg: Kim Debusk, Jessica Justice, Karen Kerr, Kayla McCord n Gatlinburg-Pittman: John Terrell, Paige Yates n Jones Cove: Jelayne Moore n Northview Primary: Summer Bohanan, Stacey Fox, Heather Miller n New Center: Diane McGhee n Pi Beta Phi: Carrie Crain, Sarah Dunn, Kerri Heinrich n Pigeon Forge Primary: Charlie Bradford, Yanci Dennis Jennifer Huskey, Amanda Johanson, n Pigeon Forge Middle: Denise Ward n Pigeon Forge High: Mike Guinn, Keith Henegar, Jon Hutchins, Bard Parton, Casandra Sharp n Sevier County High:

Megan Coates, Shane Cole, Lori Hill, Jill Kroll, Heather Overbay, Suzanne South, Zach Weaver n Sevierville Primary: Heather Huskey n Sevierville Intermediate: Rhonda Gossett, Keith Graybeal n Seymour Primary: Tina Bull n Seymour Intermediate: Teresa Gideon, Susan

Henry n Seymour Middle: Megan Rader n Seymour High School: Tracy Ballew, Cassi Cardiel, Jon McBrayer n Special education: Jill Hale n Elementary PE: Jack Boyles, Jaimee Collier n Others: Amy Julian, Leslie Miekle, Toni Hughes, Shelley Warner

CLINTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

BBQ & Country Cookin Now Serving Breakfast Sat. & Sun. 8am-11am.

865-453-5150

LIVE MUSIC EVERY TUES. THURS. AND SAT. NIGHT AT 6PM.

((( Re-Elect (((

MAX WATSON

County Commissioner 1st District Seat B I seek to control unnecessary spending to avoid increased property taxes.

Experienced and Qualified Paid for by Candidate

Baseball time in Sevier County!

ORDER YOURS TODAY! 3TERLING 3ILVER

"ASEBALL 0ENDANT

ONLY

Personalized FREE with initials or number by Larry (Kalebâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Papa)! A forever keepsake, also available in 14K Gold. Charms for Bracelets

Team Pride for Players Pround Parents or Grandparents Show you support Handcrafted Jewelry for 45 years! Have a great season!

Newport, TN

Just call or come by

'OLD . -EMORIES

Old Forge Plaza 178 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, Stoplight #7

774-9141

SALE-A-THON 5

www.goldnmemoriesonline.com

NOW THROUGH MAY

2010 Challenger

EACH to choice from.

2007 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD OIL BASED PAINT

Only

$189/

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS AUTOMOTIVE AND MARINE PRODUCTS MEDICAL / BIOLOGICAL s OIL AND FUEL ADDITIVES s GREASE AND RUST SOLVENTS s NEEDLES AND SHARPS s INFECTIOUS WASTES s DEAD NAVAL JELLY s CARBURETOR AND FUEL INJECTOR CLEANERS ANIMALS s ANY WASTE FROM A DOCTOR S OFlCE CLINIC OR s STARTER mUIDS s BODY PUTTY s ANTIFREEZE COOLANT VETERNARIAN S OFlCE s GASOLINE HOME MAINTENANCE / IMPROVEMENT EXPLOSIVES / AMMUNITION PRODUCTS s lREWORKS s MILITARY ORDNANCE s GUN POWDER s AM s OIL BASED PAINT s USED STRIPPERS AND THINNERS MUNITION s ADHESIVES s DRIVEWAY SEALANT s ROOlNG TAR RADIOACTIVES s WALLPAPER REMOVER s STAINS AND VARNISHES s SMOKE DETECTORS s RADIUM PAINT HOME LAWN AND GARDEN PRODUCTS BUSINESS / INSTITUTIONAL WASTE s PESTICIDES s FERTILIZERS s WOOD PRESERVATIVES s NO BUSINESSES LARGE OR SMALL s NO COLLEGES MISCELLANEOUS OR UNIVERSITIES s NO SCHOOLS s NO HOSPITALS s POOL CHEMICALS s PHOTO PROCESSING CHEMICALS s NO HOME IMPROVEMENT OR PAINTING CONTRACTORS s MEDICINES DRUGS s AEROSOLS COMPRESSED GAS s NO AGRIBUSINESS s MERCURY THERMOSTATS AND THERMOMETERS MISCELLANEOUS s mUORESCENT TUBES s COMPACT mUORESCENT BULBS s EMPTY CONTAINERS OF ANY KIND s AUTOMOTIVE GAS %,%#42/.)#3 #05 S TANKS s LABORATORY CHEMICALS s COOKING OIL s ALKALINE s 46 S CONSOLE 46 S MUST BE DISMANTLED s MONITORS BATTERIES SHOULD BE THROWN AWAY IN THE TRASH s PRINTERS s KEYBOARDS

$175/mo*

2002 Dodge Durango SLT #10061A Local trade 3rd row seat

Only

Was $8,995

$172/mo*

1999 Chevy Astro Conversion Van #10137A 1 Owner, TV, Loaded

$5280*

2007 Pontiac G5

#P18277A Sunroof, Auto

We Sold It New

$6480*

Was $7,995

2006 Chrysler Sebring Convertible #P57667 Touring Edition

#P98241

mo*

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time again! Do your spring cleaning and BRING YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ITEMS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL TO SEVIERVILLE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 120 Gary Wade Blvd. Sevierville in front of Sevierville City Hall 3ATURDAY !PRIL s A M P M #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

2010 Camaro

2004 Dodge Stratus SXT #29087B Automatic, Air, Local Trade Was $7,995

$4870*

We Have â&#x20AC;&#x153;CREDIT REPAIRâ&#x20AC;? We honor all GM and Chrysler Factory warranties, including Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, Hummer, Saturn, Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep. Give us a call we want your business! Disclosure: All Prices & Payments excludes taxes and tags. Short term ďŹ nancing 72 mo. 5.45APR with approved credit and $500 Cash Down. See store for details. Expires 5/31/10

Costs are paid for by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation

1041 West Hwy 25/70 Newport, TN 37821 Exit 432 off I-40

Plus we will be collecting Prescription Medications. If you are no longer taking a medication or it is out of date this will be a safe way to dispose of those items. We are also having a used clothing drive during the event. Small amounts of latex paint can be dried until solid and thrown away in the regular trash.

CALL:

865-673-8590

WWW.STINNETTAUTO.COM

A4 ◆ Local

The Mountain Press ◆ Wednesday, April 14, 2010

taskforce

obituaries In Memoriam

Sharon Elizabeth Martin Gibbs Sharon Elizabeth Martin Gibbs, age 65 of Sevierville, TN, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010. She was a member of Abundant Life Christian Church who found great joy in gardening and working as a teacher’s assistant with the children of the Headstart program at Wearwood Headstart. She graduated in 1966 as an English major from Lamar University in Texas and received a Master’s degree in 1994 as a Substance Abuse Counselor from the University of South Alabama. Sharon was married to her husband James for 47 years and was a wonderful grandmother. Survivors include her husband, James D. Gibbs (66); sons, James D. Gibbs, Jr. (43) of Sevierville, Michael C. Gibbs (36) of Laguna Niguel, CA, Jon M. Gibbs (41) of Costa Mesa, CA; daughter-in-law, Tanaz J. Gibbs (33) of Laguna Niguel, CA; grandchildren, Nelson A. Gibbs (9), Mathew A. Gibbs (7); and special friends (daughter-in-law’s parents), Gool and Noshir Jerung of Huntington Beach, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Abundant Life Christian Church, 236 E. Main Street No. 151, Sevierville, TN 37862. Memorial service 7 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Noel Kirk officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Edith Mary Morris

daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Cary Courtney, Mary and Charles Ingle; four grandsons; five granddaughters; eighteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers, James, Clon and Bill Ogle; sister Helen Guy. Funeral service was held 7 p.m. Tuesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Burkett officiating. Family and friends will meet 11 a.m. Wednesday in Boyd’s Creek Cemetery for interment. The family received friends 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

Edith Mary Morris, 96 of Sevierville, died Sunday, April 11, 2010. She had been a member of First Baptist Church, Sevierville since 1973. A retired employee of the FBI, she was a lifetime volunteer at Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, David and Linda Morris; daughter, Constance Barrett; three grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Family and friends will leave Atchley Funeral n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com Home at 2 p.m. in procession to Shiloh Cemetery for graveside service and interment. Ruth Ella Young Arrangements by Atchley Ruth Ella Young, 88, of Funeral Home, Sevierville. Pigeon Forge, Tenn., died Monday morning, April 12, n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com 2010. She was a 30-year employee of General Motors in Elmer B. Ogle Detroit, Mich. Upon retirement Elmer B. Ogle, 79 of she moved to Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, died Monday, April Tenn. 12, 2010. Survivors: nieces, Cynthia Survivors: wife, Joy Faye Engle and husband Leonard Ogle; son and daughter-in- of Grosse Pointe Woods, law, Stanley and Kathy Ogle;

3From Page A1

In Memoriam

Larry Allen Hill Larry Allen Hill age 65 of Sevierville, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Sevierville and was owner of Larry Hill GMC and coowner of Thomas-HillBurgin. Mr. Hill was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed activities with his family. He was preceded in death by his father J. Lynn Hill and brother Roy L. Hill. Survivors include his wife Karen S. Hill; sons Christopher A. Hill and wife Pam, Geoffrey K. Hill and wife Debbie, Nicholas G. Hill and wife Lori; daughter Laura K. Boling and husband Andrew; grandchildren Cameron Cox and wife Shay, Chesney B. Clure and husband Mitch, Dane Hill, Zachary Boling, Katie Hill, Bryce Hill, Eli Hill, and Lakelyn Hill; great-grandchildren Brandt Cox, and Ashlyn Cox; mother Irene Hill; brother Jim Hill; sister Ann Mowery and husband Wayne, and many special nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Breakthrough (a non-profit organization for adults with autism), 1805 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. Funeral service 7 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Sevierville. Dr. Randy Davis, Dr. Tim Alexander and Dr. W. W. Cope officiating. Family and friends will meet 11 a.m. Thursday in Trentville Cemetery, Strawberry Plains for interment. The family will receive friends 1-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Mich., Kimberly Moran and husband Richard of Sterling Heights, Mich. A memorial service will be held in Michigan at a later date. Local arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Jimmie L. Mellinger Jimmie L. Mellinger, 69 of Seymour, died Monday, April 12, 2010. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Atchley Funeral Home Seymour. 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865 (5772807). n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Larry Charles Watson Larry Charles Watson, 60 of

fee

3From Page A1

fine could serve as even more of a punishment for those who appear in the higher court, which hears felony cases, and it would be more likely to be assessed to those who perpetrate crimes against people, rather than victimless ones, the judges said. “I don’t think it’s all or nothing. I think you could continue to have it in Circuit Court without being obligated to institute it in sessions court,” Judge Jeff Rader said. Some pointed out the state law allowing the fee does stipulate it’s for both Circuit and General Sessions courts. Either way, Koester and SafeSpace Director Van Wolfe argue the fee wouldn’t be an undue burden for offenders in the lower court and could help put the cost for investigating the crimes and counseling the victims on the criminals. Wolfe pointed out the fee is already assessed in both courts in Jefferson and Cocke counties, both of which are covered by the two agencies. In those areas, the fee is providing much-needed funding to the non-profits. Koester sees only positive from imposing the fee on all. “It’s the opportunity to put the burden on the backs of the people who commit these crimes,” she said. She and Wolfe seemed to be making some headway with county leaders, a few of whom expressed their support for adding the fee in General Sessions Court. “It sounds to me like we should have been collecting it all along,” Commissioner Kent Woods said. Commissioner Gary Cole agreed, saying the group should take a new look at their action to enact the levy only in Circuit Court. “The resolution we’ve got is flawed,” Cole said. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

$200 off first months rent Adult Day Care 7 Days Per Week After Surgery Care New Center area

865-908-8880 865-654-0298

Elizabethton, TN, formerly of Sevierville, died Monday, April 12, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents Flossie and Charlie Watson. Survivors include his: daughters and sons-in-law, Tonya and Randy Houk, Tanya and Jeff Livingston, Tonia and Robert Franklin; son and daughterin-law, Avery C. Watson and Ashton; grandchildren, Courtney Livingston, R. J. Franklin, Ami Jo Franklin, Charlie Houk. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to benefit the family. Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

“This has been in the works for quite a while,” County Planner Jeff Ownby said. “There’s been a whole lot of discussion. There’s been some heated discussion and some give-andtake – some compromise. They’ve been working to make this short and sweet enough to be able to understand it.” The process has sparked plenty of debate. Among the task force members, spirited discussion have been spurred by everything from road slopes to paint colors. In the end, the group worked to come up with rules that will make sense in application in Sevier County, group Secretary Peter Bush said. The rules would regulate how much of a lot can be disturbed during building, how steeply roads can be graded and how utilities must be installed, among other things. Task force member Sam Hassen couldn’t control his excitement after the vote. He’s one of those who came ready to watch a debate and possibly defend the proposals, but instead found himself jumping out of his seat after the tally was made and vigorously shaking the hands of the other two group members present. “I’m excited. I’m amazed,” he said after the meeting. “I’m thrilled to death that we just finally got someplace with it.” Even now, Hassen said he still isn’t convinced some of those same Planning Commission members who also serve on the County Commission won’t vote against the proposals when they come before that latter

group. Like Hassen, task force participant Kristi Flohe said she knows the vote is far from the end of the journey, but is at least one step closer. “There’s one battle won. Now if we can just win the war,” Flohe said. Even Ownby commented on the historic nature of the moment as he spoke to the group. “We’re looking at probably in the next two months having regulations on the books to protect the hilltops and ridges of Sevier County,” he said. “It’s a pretty significant step.” The city groups, which must vote on the proposals because the new rules would govern their planning regions, are expected to act on the matter in the next few weeks. The County Commission will then schedule a public hearing and possibly a work session on the matter before it votes. That will probably mean that action won’t come until June because of required public notification, Ownby explained. During the session, the group also voted to approve. Concept Plat Review n Autumn Ridge, a revised plan for a 22-lot development on 55.82 acres off Jones Cove Road Design Plat Review n Mountain Scapes Road, a paved surface for access to the Mountain Scapes subdivision off Thomas Cross Road Site Plan Reviews n Foxfire Adventure, a zipline project on Thomas Lane n Climbworks, a canopy tour project on Branam Hollow Road. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

Local/Nation/Money ◆ A5

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS

DOW JONES

NASDAQ

STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST

Name

Last

AFLAC INC ALCOA INC ALCATEL LUCENT ALLSTATE CORP ALTRIA GROUP INC APPLE INC AT&T INC BANK OF AMERICA BB&T CORP BOEING CO BRISTOL-MYERS CRACKER BARREL CHEVRON CORP CISCO SYSTEMS INC COCA-COLA CO CONEDISON INC DUKE ENERGY CORP EASTMAN CHEMICAL EXXON MOBIL CORP FIRST HORIZON FORD MOTOR CO FORWARD AIR CORP GAYLORD ENT GENERAL ELECTRIC HOME DEPOT INC IBM INTEL CORP

55.47 14.34 3.27 33.06 21.10 242.43 26.20 18.67 33.51 71.19 25.98 50.93 80.21 26.44 55.02 44.76 16.22 65.84 68.66 14.96 12.79 25.92 30.21 18.95 34.34 129.03 22.77

tax

Chg %Chg

Name

-0.09 -0.23 0.06 0.02

JC PENNEY CO INC 30.90 JPMORGAN CHASE 45.87 KELLOGG CO 53.12 KRAFT FOODS INC 30.65 KROGER CO 22.67 MCDONALD’S CORP 68.92 MICRON TECHNOLOGY 10.76 MICROSOFT CORP 30.45 MOTOROLA INC 7.41 ORACLE CORP 26.35 PHILIP MORRIS 52.46 PFIZER INC 17.18 PROCTER & GAMBLE 63.00 REGIONS FINANCIAL 8.34 SEARS HOLDINGS 106.42 SIRIUS XM RADIO INC 0.96 SPECTRA ENERGY 23.15 SPEEDWAY MTRSPTS 15.69 SPRINT NEXTEL CORP 4.15 SUNOCO INC 30.34 SUNTRUST BANKS 29.02 TANGER OUTLET 44.16 TIME WARNER INC 32.77 TRACTOR SUPPLY CO 66.82 TRW AUTOMOTIVE 31.59 WAL-MART STORES 54.72 YAHOO! INC 18.18

UNCH

0.14 -0.18 0.01 -0.54 -0.73 -0.31 0.50 -0.22 -0.09 0.26 -0.27 -0.04 -0.18 -0.05 -0.07 0.02 0.18 0.22 0.24 0.86 0.67 0.23

-0.16% -1.58% 1.87% 0.06% 0.00% 0.06% -0.68% 0.05% -1.59% -1.02% -1.18% 0.99% -0.27% -0.34% 0.47% -0.60% -0.25% -0.27% -0.07% -0.47% 0.16% 0.70% 0.73% 1.28% 2.57% 0.52% 1.02%

Last

3From Page A1

Chg %Chg

-0.06 -0.27 0.04 0.31 0.14 0.39 -0.06 0.13 -0.01 0.15 -0.49 -0.11 0.30 -0.40 0.36 -0.01 -0.18 -0.21 UNCH

0.16 -0.42 1.24 0.07 0.52 -0.11 -0.30 0.54

-0.19% -0.59% 0.08% 1.02% 0.62% 0.57% -0.55% 0.43% -0.13% 0.57% -0.93% -0.64% 0.48% -4.58% 0.34% -1.10% -0.77% -1.32% 0.00% 0.53% -1.43% 2.89% 0.21% 0.78% -0.35% -0.55% 3.06%

Obama says nuke summit made world more secure WASHINGTON (AP) — In full accord on a global threat, world leaders endorsed President Barack Obama’s call for securing all nuclear materials from terrorists within four years at a 47-nation summit on Tuesday. They offered few specifics for achieving that goal, but Obama declared “the American people will be safer and the world will be more secure” as a result. Obama had called the summit to focus world attention on keeping dangerous materials out of terrorist hands, a peril he termed the greatest threat facing all nations and a “cruel irony of history” after mankind had survived the Cold War and decades of fear stoked by a U.S.-Soviet arms race.

Guns in bars legislation advancing in state Senate NASHVILLE (AP) — Legislation is advancing in the Senate that would allow handgun permit holders in Tennessee to carry weapons where alcoholic beverages are served unless posted otherwise. The measure, co-sponsored by Democratic Sen. Doug Jackson of Dickson, was approved 7-2 by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday and will now be scheduled for a vote on the Senate floor. A judge ruled last year that the guns in bars law is unconstitutionally vague. Critics say it’s unclear where patrons can carry their weapons. But proponents say the new legislation solves the problem by allowing individuals to carry guns where alcoholic beverages are served “unless it’s posted” that they cannot.

TVA head: No forewarning of Kingston ash dike failing KNOXVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Valley Authority’s top executive says in a sworn court filing that before the December 2008 coal ash spill, he had no forewarning a dike failure at the Kingston Plant was “likely or imminent.” Responding to federal lawsuits against TVA related to the huge spill, Tom Kilgore is battling requests for a deposition. Kilgore’s affidavit, filed electronically Sunday in Knoxville, says he “never had any hands-on involvement” in personnel decisions about who inspected the Kingston ash facilities. Kilgore said he could not recall discussing or deciding any capital improvement item for the dike. Plaintiff attorney Elizabeth Alexander of Nashville said Tuesday that a response will be filed and “we are going to continue to seek his deposition.”

Liberty Market & Grill Mini Storage

taxes on the breakfasts. So far, that has meant audits of a number of hotels, including those owned by Pigeon Forge businessman Kenny Maples. Maples says he has since received an almost $70,000 bill for what the auditors say are past due taxes for three years at two properties. Maples appealed the charge, a process that took him to a hearing before a Department of Revenue official who was asked to impartially decide if his own agency improperly charged Maples. Maples lost. “Probably within the next seven to 10 days we’re going to be filing a lawsuit asking the courts to order the Department of Revenue to follow the law, not the law as Commissioner (Reagan) Farr interprets it,” Maples said Tuesday. Farr wants the General Assembly to require hoteliers to break out the cost of the meal separate from the room rate and charge the necessary tax. Maples, meanwhile, argues the move would actually lose money for governments, not to mention the businesses, by prompting people to avoid the meals. He and the folks in the SLA maintain taxes are already paid on the food

service. Though they’re advertised as free, a charge for the breakfasts is actually built into the room charge. “We’d be crazy not to add that into that cost,” Maples said. On that rate, taxes are levied by both state and local governments. The SLA argues that means the state already is getting its fair share at breakfast. “When a customer pays for his room, he is also paying for the breakfast and for the sales tax,” the SLA letter continues. “It would be a double taxation to charge the customer a second time for sales tax on their breakfast.” The group points out the Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled on the hotels’ side in the past, shooting down other attempts to collect a tax for the meals. They ask the local lawmakers not only to work to defeat the current proposal, but to demand that situations like the one Maples face be stopped. The letter was aimed only at Reps. Richard Montgomery and Joe McCord and Sen. Doug Overbey, who represent Sevier County and already vowed to fight the effort. “They’ve all been very helpful and very supportive,” Maples said of the trio. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

Elect Andy

Moore

SEAT B 8th District County Commissioner s 9EAR 3EVIER #OUNTY 2ESIDENT s !CTIVE )N 4HE #OMMUNITY s )NTEREST )N 4OMORROW S &UTURE

plans

3From Page A1

regular classes. That could include health science, marketing, agriculture, trade and industrial technology, consumer science, technology engineering and business technology. It would also have equipment for “distant learning,” meaning students could take part in courses via the Internet. “We’re really excited about these,” Parton said. The school system has been planning a school on the north side of the county for years. It is expected to relieve overcrowding at other schools. The work will be paid for with funds from a tax increase voters approved last year. The new school was the main part of an ambitious building program for the system, which needs new schools to handle the county’s rapidly growing population. It was a central part of the school board’s pitch to the public for the tax increase, which was defeated the first time it came up for a vote as a referendum. Grades 7, 8 and 9 would be in one side at the junior high academy. School systems had gotten away from the junior high designation in favor of middle schools that house grades 6-8, but some have started reconsidering junior highs, and Parton said he believed that split makes more sense. He told the board he’d

Chapter 7 ,

n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

SUBSCRIBE TODAY get the full story everyday!

865-428-0748 ext. 230

BANKRUPTCY , Chapter 13

FREE CONSULTATION / PAYMENT PLANS STOP:

RELIEF:

FORECLOSURES

SAVE HOME-AUTO

LAWSUITS / COLLECTIONS

GET A FRESH START

REPOSSESSIONS DEBT

ELIMINATE & CONSOLIDATE

PAYCHECK GARNISHMENT

DEBT

CREDITOR CALLS

(865)428-4794 428-5263 (865) www.GoBankruptToday.com

320 Wears Valley Road Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Paid for by Andy Moore

rather have sixth-graders mixing with ninth-graders than have ninth-graders mixed in with 12th-graders. “There’s a difference in maturity there,” he said. While the buildings would all be interconnected, the only way to get from the junior high to the high school would be by going outside or through the kitchen, he said. With both campuses on the same site, they expect to save money by having one kitchen to serve both schools. The design for the junior high campus features a library and a fine arts wing, along with its own gym and administrative offices. Each grade would have its own separate wing. The senior high school campus would have a gym and fine arts wing, along with a vocational and science wing, math and technology wing, offices, a library and a wing for language arts and family and consumer science. They would share tennis courts, a track, soccer fields, football fields and baseball fields.

Catherine B. Sandifer, Esq. admitted in Tennessee & Florida

“We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code”

RE-ELECT GEORGE W.

LAWSON CONSTABLE

5th District Seat A FORMER DRUG ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FORMER DEPUTY SHERIFF DEDICATED TO THE CITIZENS My services as your Constable are always as close as your telephone. 640-7789 Paid for by George W. Lawson, Candidate

IT’S HERE & IT’S HALF PRICE

FOR ALL TENNESSEE RESIDENTS (ID Required)

April 12th - 16th

Rent 2 months get 3rd month

FREE!

Any Size Storage Unit 264 Old Mill Ave., Pigeon Forge

865-453-7019

Ultimate Elvis Grand Champion

Kevin Mills

A6 ◆

The Mountain Press ◆ Wednesday, April 14, 2010

sunrise in the smokies

TODAY’S Briefing Local n

SEVIERVILLE

Road to close in Sevierville

The Department of Public Works announces the temporary closure today of a section of Middle Creek Road near Saint Ives Road. The project consists of replacing a drain tile. Middle Creek Roadwill be closed to thru-traffic from Veterans Boulevard to Fox Meadows Boulevard beginning at 7 a.m. Weather and other conditions permitting, the road will be reopened in the evening. Motorists can expect delays. n

SEVIER COUNTY

Early voting set in two locations

Early voting for the May 4 primary elections starts today at the Voting Machine Warehouse on Dolly Parton Parkway. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon Sundays. Voters in and around Seymour can do early voting at the public library Thursday through next Tuesday, then again April 24. Hours there will be 11-6 weekdays and 11-2 on both Saturdays. For questions call the Election Commission at 453-6985. n

Barbecue dinner served starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Seymour Primary. County Commission candidates in Districts 6, 9 and 10 will be introduced. The cost of the meal is $7 for adults, $3 for ages 4-12, free for ages 3 and under. The food will come from Cades Cove BBQ. Advance meal tickets sold at school are $5. PIGEON FORGE

Volunteers sought for UW fundraiser

Representatives of United Way of Sevier County will be parking cars Friday and Saturday at Riverwalk Development in connection with the Spring Rod Run car show. Call the United Way office at 453-4261 to volunteer. Shifts are for two hours from 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. each day. There are a variety of volunteer roles available. n

SEYMOUR

New Head Start center to open

Douglas Cherokee Head Start has started recruiting preschool children for the new Seymour class. The center will be located one mile off of Chapman Highway on Wye Road. Applications will be taken on children 3 to 5 years of age. Children must be 3 by Sept 30, and cannot be ageready for kindergarten. Applications will also be taken from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Sevierville Community Center for all Sevier County Head Start classes. n

Lottery Numbers

Another 450K at risk for ID theft CHATTANOOGA (AP) — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee said almost twice as many customers’ personal information than first thought could be at risk after the theft of computer hard drives. Company spokeswoman Mary Thompson is quoted by the Chattanooga Times Free Press as saying BlueCross is notifying an additional 447,549 people that they could be at risk for identity theft. “We continue to try to be proactive in notify-

ing those who may have had some type of record on these computer hard files,” Thompson said. The newspaper reports there are no documented cases of identity theft or credit fraud as the result of the hard drive thefts discovered last October. Thieves entered a locked computer room at an office complex during a time when BlueCross was moving personnel to a different location. Police reports stated the 57 hard drives were stolen on Oct. 2 and the

TODAY’S FORECAST

LOCAL:

theft was discovered the following Monday when work crews returned to the office. Chattanooga Police Department and FBI investigations are still active, the newspaper reported. BlueCross is offering free credit monitoring services for the next year and access to a Kroll ID TheftSmart program for any customers who could be affected. Thompson said BlueCross spent $7 million through January on investigations, notifying

NATIONAL PARK

Junior Ranger Day scheduled April 24

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrate the fourth annual National Junior Ranger Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24. There will be a variety of free, hands-on activities at Sugarlands; Mills Conference Center in Gatlinburg; and Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee, N.C. Children can earn their Junior Ranger badge by completing three of the activities. A booklet is also available, for those who would like to explore the park in more depth.

customers of the theft and paying for credit restoration services. While no new cost estimates were available, she said just sending the additional cautionary letters would cost $200,000. Nearly one-third of the company’s customers have received or will be getting the warning letters. The company has declined to talk about security details during the office move, including cameras, staffing or alarm systems.

Today's Forecast

City/Region High | Low temps

Forecast for Wednesday, April 14

Sunny

Chicago 76° | 47°

Washington 63° | 43°

High: 81° Low: 47° Memphis 83° | 58°

Windy

Chance of rain

Raleigh 65° | 52°

20%

Atlanta 81° | 49° ■ Thursday Sunny

High: 80° Low: 53° ■ Friday

Miami 81° | 68°

■ Lake Stages: Douglas: 979.0 U0.5

Primary Pollutant: Ozone

Showers Rain T-storms Flurries Snow

Ice

Cautionary Health Message: No health impacts are expected in this range.

Sunny Pt. Cloudy Cloudy Weather Underground • AP

nation/world quote roundup “Germany is responsible for the fact that I have lost for good my whole reason to live, my family, my happiness, any future and hope.” — Accused death camp guard John Demjanjuk, who turned 90 earlier this month and is standing trial on 27,900 counts of being an accessory to murder on allegations.

“My mother’s passion for history guided and informed her work in the White House. She believed in my father, his vision for America, and in the art of politics, and felt it was important to share her knowledge and excitement with future generations. It is a privilege for me to honor the memory of my parents by making this unique history available.” — Caroline Kennedy after it was revealed transcripts of interviews with her mother, late first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, will be published in 2011.

“I thought about this and it wasn’t that difficult. After 18 years of playing America in to commercials, I’m gonna go somewhere where I can finish a song.” — Kevin Eubanks, on his decision to leave after18 years as late-night TV host Jay Leno’s music director.

The Mountain Press (ISSN 0894-2218) Copyright 2008 The Mountain Press. All Rights Reserved. All property belongs to The Mountain Press and no part may be reproduced without prior written consent. Published daily by The Mountain Press. P.O. Box 4810, Sevierville, TN, 37864, 119 River Bend Dr., Sevierville, TN 37876. Periodical Postage paid at Sevierville, TN.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Midday: 4-7-6-2 Evening: 2-6-8-7

19 23

Monday, April 14, 2010

This day in history Today is Wednesday, April 14, the 104th day of 2010. There are 261 days left in the year. n

Subscriptions

Locally a year ago:

Tennessee Valley Authority officials say Douglas Lake is “on track” to reach its usual maximum fill level by June 1, even though the area is still experiencing lower-than-normal rainfall. Severe drought conditions run as far back as December 2006. Runoff from precipitation is down about 31 percent, yet TVA officials insist they must prepare for the potential for spring floods even in the middle of drought.

■ Air Quality Forecast:

Publisher: Jana Thomasson Editor: Stan Voit Production Director: Tom McCarter Advertising Director: Joi Whaley Business Manager: Mary Owenby Circulation Distribution Manager: Will Sing

13 11

Today’s highlight:

In 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth during a performance of “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theater in Washington.

New Orleans 79° | 61°

High: 79° Low: 53°

Staff

Midday: 6-5-2 Evening: 1-1-9

Partly Cloudy

Mountains: Good Valley: Good

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

13-20-26-28-36

SEYMOUR

Barbecue to feature music, candidates

top state news

How to Subscribe Just mail this coupon in with your payment to: The Mountain Press P.O. Box 4810 Sevierville, TN 37864-4810 0r Phone 428-0746 ext. 231 Ask about Easy Pay. . 55 or older? Call for your special rates In County Home Delivery Rates 4 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 11.60

13 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 37.70 26 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 74.10 52 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 145.60

Name: _________________________ Address: _______________________ City: _______________St: ____ Zip: ____ Phone: ________________________

“A UT-TPA Prize Winning Newspaper”

How to Reach Us:

Carrier Delivery (Where Available): $11.60 Phone: (865) 428-0746 per 4 weeks Fax: (865) 453-4913 In-County Mail: $13.08 per 4 weeks P.O. Box 4810, Out-of-County Mail: $19.60 per 4 weeks Sevierville, TN 37864 Postmaster: Send address changes to The Mountain Press, P.O. Box 4810, Sevierville, TN Departments: 37864 News: Ext. 214; e-mail: editor@themountainpress. com Office Hours: Sports: Ext. 210; e-mail: mpsports@themountain8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays press.com Located at 119 Riverbend Dr., Sevierville, TN Classifieds: Ext. 201 & 221 37876 Commercial Printing: Ext. 229

On this date:

In 1902, James Cash Penney opened his first store, The Golden Rule, in Kemmerer, Wyo. In 1912, the British liner RMS Titanic collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic and began sinking. n

Ten years ago:

On Wall Street, stocks plummeted in heavy trading, with the Dow industrials down 617 points and the Nasdaq composite index falling 355 points. n

Five years ago:

The House passed and sent to President George W. Bush legislation making it tougher to erase obligations in bankruptcy. n

Thought for today:

“As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.” — Abraham Lincoln, 18091865.

Celebrities in the news n

Kevin Eubanks

LOS ANGELES — After 18 years as Jay Leno’s m u s i c director, K e v i n Eubanks has confirmed he will be leaving ‘The Tonight Eubanks S h o w ’ on May 28. After doing his “Headlines” segment, Leno called Eubanks to the stage and said, “We have one more headline to get to and it involves our very own Kevin Eubanks.” “After 18 years, I just need a change of pace and see what else is going on,” Eubanks said. Back in February, NBC confirmed that Eubanks was ready leave.

Mountain Views

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

■ The Mountain Press ■ Page A7 ■ Wednesday, April 14, 2010

commentary

Leaders can stand up to gun lobby Just consider this: In all the wars the United States fought in the 20th century — two world wars, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf war — 659,783 Americans died. But just since March 30, 1981, when a deranged man tried unsuccessfully to assassinate President Ronald Reagan but did shoot and wound Mr. Reagan, presidential press secretary Jim Brady, Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy and Washington police officer Thomas Delahanty, more than 833,000 persons have died from firearms in the United States. Of all the deaths from firearms in the 26 developed nations of the world, 86 percent of those deaths occur right here in the U.S.A. Nostalgia can airbrush our memories, convincing us that there was a golden time, not that long ago, when neighbors were more friendly, children were more respectful of their elders, the beers was colder and our leaders were more deserving of our respect. But it is true that, not that long ago, we did indeed have national leaders who dared to stand up to the powerful gun lobby and publicly support a federal ban on the manufacture, sale and possession of semiautomatic assault weapons. That’s right -- like AK-47s and Uzis, and their equally lethal copycat models. These particular leaders were four presidents, two Republicans and two Democrats: Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. The Congress would respond to the four chief executives’ message and vote to impose a federal ban on assault weapons. That federal ban expired in 2004, when President George W. Bush preferred to ignore the pleas of more than 1,100 chiefs of police and refused to ask his Republican Congress to keep these weapons, some capable of firing over 120 rounds per minute, out of the hands of criminal gangs. Carter has publicly spoken of his personal ownership of “two handguns, four shotguns and three rifles.” Both Clinton and Ford were hunters. Ronald Reagan was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Reagan, the conservative icon, also publicly lobbied for the Brady law to establish a seven-day waiting period during which law enforcement officials could do a background check of the purchaser of a handgun before the firearm could be delivered. To their credit, these four leaders did not cringe at the Washington wise-guy line that holds: Guns don’t kill incumbent politicians; the gun lobby does. When leaders do lead, they can make a difference. This may help to explain why, in May 1991, when the NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll asked, “Do you favor or oppose a law to ban the sale of assault weapons and semiautomatic rifles,” 75 percent of those surveyed answered that they did favor such a ban. But by late 2009, with no leadership from the White House on the issue for eight years, when the identical question was asked, 49 percent favored the ban on assault weapons, while 45 percent opposed. To give the devils their due, the gun lobby -- by both relentless organizing and the use of intimidation as a political weapon -- has silenced many wouldbe opponents. You have to acknowledge the gun lobby’s effectiveness in being able to convince otherwise rational people that police chiefs who seek to ban semiautomatic killing machines from their city streets, where they can overwhelm the cop on the beat, are somehow part of a diabolical conspiracy to take hunting rifles out of the hands of sportsmen. On this issue of domestic arms control, the majority Democrats — including the top Democrat in the White House — have hardly been Captains Courageous. Many chosen to seek political safety through their silence. As somebody wise once noted, nostalgia ain’t what it used to be. But it is true that we did once have leaders named Ford, Clinton, Carter and Reagan who actually did lead and who dared to stand up to the power of the gun lobby. — Mark Shields is a veteran political campaign manager and frequent television talk show commentator. Column distributed by Creators Syndicate. (C)2009 Mark Shields.

Editorial

Play ball!

Support our Smokies with attendance at games during season There is a lot going on in Sevier County, with the new Titanic attraction, Dollywood’s 25th season, penguins at the aquarium in Gatlinburg and all our theaters back in action. However, tonight you have a chance to welcome another attraction, one that deserves greater support and attendance than it sometimes gets. The Tennessee Smokies open their home season with a game against Chattanooga, starting at 7:15. There will be opening ceremonies, a toss of the first pitch and the game itself. The Smokies are off to a great start, with only one loss so far. Under new manager Bill Dancy, the Double-A Smokies look to be strong and competitive. The Smokies are Sevier County’s team. Since some local and area business people managed to steal the team away from Knoxville in 2000, moving into a beautiful ballpark built with a public-private partnership, the team has been a success. But local support of the Smokies could always be stron-

ger. Sometimes, with all of our entertainment options, we forget we have professional baseball right here. Some of the players you see, both on the Smokies and on their opponents’ rosters, will make it to the Show, to be part of a major league ballclub. Many former Smokies are on big-league rosters, as are players on other teams who passed through here. The caliber of play is top-notch. All of the players want to be big-leaguers so their drive and spirit never wane. The Smokies deserve the support of the Sevier County community, and the team shows its appreciation for the local residents with special promotions. Ticket prices are reasonable. Season tickets are $500 and come with many bonuses and added features. Adult field-level and bleacher-level seats cost $10 and $8, respectively. Field-level and bleacher-level seating for children (12 and under) and seniors (55 and older)

are $9 and $7, respectively. Fans can take advantage of an advanced-sale discount of $1, if they order tickets at least four hours in advance of game time. The team has held the line on ticket prices. The 2010 homestand begins with “Wacky Wednesdays” and an Ugly Sweater Night theme. Feel free to pull out the tackiest hand-knitted sweater you’ve got and dress to impress at tonight’s game. And for locals, Wednesday this year at Smokies Park is Sevier County Night, where all residents and employees of Sevier County get $2 off their walk-up ticket purchase at the stadium. Last year was special with Hall of Fame player Ryne Sandberg as manager, He’s moved up to AAA, and Bill Dancy, a former major league player, has taken over. The players are hungry for attention and acclaim, as they continue their quest of a career in the big leagues. Help them with your attendance during the season.

Political view

Public forum Questions about candidates for county offices need answers

Editor: With Sevier County elections looming, there is some information that should be available to all voters. Since county commissioners are supposed to be answerable to the citizens they serve rather than their county bosses, we need to know which commissioners running for reelection work for the county and which have immediate family members working for the

county. We also need to know whether they and their relatives received their employment before or after they were elected. We also need to know which commission candidates work for the county or have close relatives working for the county. We also need to see some specific platforms from these candidates. We all know they are for God, motherhood, apple pie, better schools, better roads and no new taxes, but specifically why are they running for office and what do they hope to accomplish. As a resident of Seymour, where all taxes

flow to the county and none to a city, I would like to know whether any Seymour commission candidates will push for sidewalks around the Seymour schools. It is unconscionable to see walking students dodging increasing traffic, mud, gullies and tall grass. Ideally, the sidewalks should extend from at least Old Sevierville Pike to Chapman Highway and include a pedestrian overpass at the schools, but I’m sure that will happen when pigs fly. Lois Thomas Seymour

Letters to the editor policy and how to contact us: ◆ We encourage our readers to send letters to the editor. Letters must contain no more than 500 words. No more than one letter per person will be published in a 30-day period. Letters must be neatly printed or typed and contain no libel, plagiarism or personal attacks. All letters are subject to editing for style, length and content. Statements of fact must be attributed to a source for verification. All letters must be signed and contain a phone number and address for verification purposes. No anonymous or unverified letters will be printed. No letters endorsing candidates will be considered. The Mountain Press reserves the right to refuse publication of any letter. E-MAIL LETTERS TO: editor@themountainpress.com or MAIL LETTERS TO: Editor, The Mountain Press, P.O. Box 4810, Sevierville, TN 37864. For questions, call (865) 428-0748, ext. 214. The Mountain Press and its publishers do not necessarily agree with the opinions expressed in letters and columns on this page.

Editorial Board:

State Legislators:

Federal Legislators:

◆ Jana Thomasson, Publisher ◆ Stan Voit, Editor ◆ Bob Mayes, Managing Editor ◆ Gail Crutchfield, Community News Editor

◆ Rep. Richard Montgomery

◆ U.S. Sen. Bob Corker

1-800-449-8366 Ext. 1-5981; 207 War Memorial Bldg., Nashville TN 37243 rep.richard.montgomery@capitol.tn.gov

◆ Rep. Joe McCord

(202) 224-3344; 185 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg., B40A, Washington, D.C. 20510

◆ U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander

(202) 224-4944; S/H 302, Washington, D.C. 20510

1-800-449-8366 Ext. 1-5481; 207 War Memorial Bldg., Nashville TN 37243 rep.joe.mccord@capitol.tn.gov

◆ U.S. Rep. Phil Roe

1-800-449-8366 Ext. 10981; 320 War Memorial Bldg., Nashville TN 37243 sen.doug.overbey@capitol.tn.gov

◆ U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr.

◆ Sen. Doug Overbey

(202) 225-6356; 419 Cannon House Office, Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5435; 2267 Rayburn Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20515

Sports

Visit: The Mountain Press.com View/Purchase Sports & News Photos

■ The Mountain Press ■ A8 ■ Wednesday, April 14, 2010

PREP HARDBALL

Pigeon Forge baseball earns District 3-AA win By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer PIGEON FORGE — The Pigeon Forge Tigers baseball team continued its solid play with a 10-1 win Tuesday night over visiting District 3-AA rival Carter Green Hornets. Pigeon Forge senior pitcher Justin Carter picked up the win with six innings of solid three-hit work, allowing just one run in the top of the second inning. He struck out eight and walked four. Tigers senior Trevor Matthews closed the affair in the top of the seventh, allowing one hit and no runs. Pigeon Forge senior Hayden Whaley was 1-for-1 with four RBIs and a run scored. Tigers freshman Wil Crowe was 2-for-2 with three RBIs and a run. Orange-and-Black freshman Colt Buchanan was 2-for-2 with a run, and Carter helped his pitching cause with a 1-for-1 night and three runs scored.

Cobey Hitchcock/The Mountain Press

Pigeon Forge senior Justin Carter (24) slides in safely to home plate after senior Hayden Whaley’s RBI SAC fly to right field Tuesday night against visiting District 3-AA rival Carter Green Hornets.

PREP SOCCER

PREP HARDBALL

PF Tigers tie Gibbs in 3-AA soccer 1-1

Jenkins delivers walk off single for Eagles By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer PIGEON FORGE — The Pigeon Forge Tigers soccer squad battled visiting district rival Gibbs Eagles to a frustrating 1-1 tie Tuesday evening. The Tigers (6-1-1) drew first blood about 25 minutes into the first half, when senior midfielder Oscar Martinez shaped a backwards header past the Gibbs goal keep for a 1-0 Orangeand-Black lead. The Eagles answered with a fluky free kick from midfield that took a perfect bounce over the Pigeon Forge keeper and into the net with about 10 minutes remaining in the first half, making it the eventual final. Cobey Hitchcock/The Mountain Press The Tigers next play Anderson County 6 p.m. Tigers junior Jared Cantrell (4) fires off a cannon of a shot Tuesday Thursday at the SCHS Soccer night against visiting district rival Gibbs Eagles. Cantrell’s bullet was stopped at the goal, however, in the first half of the eventual 1-1 tie. Complex.

SEYMOUR — The Seymour Eagles completed the regular season sweep of the Jefferson County Patriots Tuesday night at Don Doyle Field with a heart-pounding 4-3 walk-off victory. Sophomore leadoff man Logan Jenkins delivered when it mattered most, stroking an 0-2 pitch just over second base to drive in the game winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. With the score tied 3-3, senior Corbin Weaver led off the inning with a fourpitch walk. With a pinch runner in for Weaver and the hit and run on, Tyler Crawford hit a high chopper between second a short that confused the infield, and when the dust cleared, everyone was safe. Playing for the win, coach Scott Norman made a strategic decision then, opting to have Zack Cook

lay down his second sacrifice bunt of the game. The bunt worked perfectly, moving the runners to second and third and thus killing the chance for a rally-killing double play. With the speedy Jenkins at the plate, Norman went into his bag of tricks again, as Jenkins went for the squeeze play on an 0-1 count. But the bunt sailed foul and the sophomore was down 0-2. That’s when he made an excellent adjustment, stretching to protect the plate and lining a soft shot over second to drive in the pinch runner for the winning run. The victory improves Seymour to 7-2 in the IMAC Conference, which keeps them in the hunt for first place. Results from the Sevier County/ Morristown West game, which also has a strong bearing on the race for first, were not available. mpsports@themountainpress.com

SOUTHERN LEAGUE BASEBALL

First-place Smokies open home slate tonight By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

SEVIERVILLE — The first-place Tennessee Smokies will open their 2010 home schedule tonight at 7:15 p.m. at Smokies Park against the visiting Chattanooga Lookouts, double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Smokies, behind manager Bill Dancy, opened the season in Mississippi toppled the Braves four games to one in their opening series. Now the Smokies will bring their game home to Sevierville to face the Lookouts. Chattanooga will bring the L.A. Dodgers’ top two prospects to Smokies Park. Shortstop Dee Gordon is the Dodgers’ top minor leaguer according to

Baseball America, Tonight slugging percentand he turned in an age at .545. He’s Tennessee eye-popping seaalso swiped three son last year in the Smokies vs. bases and banged Midwest League, Chattanooga out two triples in Lookouts hitting over .300 the team’s first 7:15 p.m. and stealing 73 five games. Smokies Park bases. Teammate The Dodgers’ top Ty Wright has pitching prospect, the squad’s only Chris Withrow, is also on homer so far, and he’s hitthe Lookouts roster, and ting .318 coming into today the 2007 first-round draft with a team-high 12 RBIs. pick is scheduled to start He’s also been Casto’s equal for the team on the mound slugging at .545. tonight. Outfielder Tony So far this season for the Campana, who’s among Smokies, Starlin Castro has the fleetest of foot in the been the team’s top hitter, Cubs’ organization, is well batting at a .364 clip. on his way to equalling last Castro, who’s widely year’s stolen base total of 55 regarded as the Chicago at Daytona. He’s already Cubs’ no. 1 prospect, has stolen four bases in five played like it so far. games, and he’s getting on In addition to leading base nearly 53 percent of the team in hitting, Castro the time, an amazing stat. is tied for the team-high In just 19 trips to the plate, in total bases with 12 and Campana has reached 10

times, five by hits and five by way of a bases on balls. On the mound the Smokies have gotten good outings from starters Craig Muschko, Hung-Wen Chen, Austin Bibens-Dirkx and Andrew Cashner. Cashner, altough he received no decision, struck out 10 over 4 1/3 innings at Mississippi last week, including the first seven Braves hitters. The bullpen has also performed well, as Marcos Mateo, David Cales, Marco Carrillo, Alex Maestri, Jake Muyco and Ryan Buchter have all turned in good performances on the mound. Tickets for tonight’s game can be purchased at the Smokies box office or online at www.smokiesbaseball.com. mpsports@themountainpress.com

SPORTS TODAY Minor League Baseball

Batting leaders Batting: Starlin Castro .364

Regular season n Tennessee Smokies host Chattanooga Lookouts Prep Baseball

Regular season n Gatlinburg-Pittman at Gibbs Prep Softball

Regular season n Sevier County at Jefferson County

Home Runs: Ty Wright 1

RBIs: Ty Wright 12

Due to rainouts/ cancellations, schedules are subject to change without notice.

Sports â&#x2014;&#x2020; A9

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 â&#x2014;&#x2020; The Mountain Press RACING WITH RICH

NFL GRIDIRON

NCAA should learn from NASCAR You never know what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got until itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone

The NCAA Basketball Tournament is one of the great events in all of sports. It is one of the few things that is seemingly perfect. Each year 65 teams live out their hopes, dreams and disappointments right before the eyes of an enthralled college sports public. However, if rumors are to be believed, the tournament is about to undergo a transformation. Apparently, there are about to be 96 teams living out those hopes, dreams and disappointments. Surely if the 65 team field is perfect then a 96 team field will be more perfect, right? Before the NCAA makes the move to expand its tournament they might want to consider what happened when NASCAR decide to expand its reach and

people will be watching, right? Well, in NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case that was wrong. Taking the sport to Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami at the expense of places like North Wilkesboro, Darlington and Rockingham did not change something that suddenly bring in huge was working pretty well. numbers of new fans. In the 1990s NASCAR Now, in those new places began to leave tracks and NASCAR often stages locales that had been races in front of more a part of the sport for empty seats than filled many years in order to ones. establish a niche in more And more, just like glamorous and more the scorned girlfriend populated areas. Like who was left at the dance the NCAA, they wanted when the boy decided to to include more people try and dance with the believing that doing so prom queen, NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s would create more inter- old fan base has moved est and thus bring in on to other things. more dollars. Television ratings have Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s logical to think been in a steady decline that by moving into a since the mid 2000s previously untapped indicating many fans market more people will felt as though they were be exposed to the sport abandoned. and eventually more While the NCAA

Tournament situation may not be an exact parallel, it is close enough that the comparison may well have some credibility. Taking a product that is working well and trying to make it bigger and better can backfire. NASCAR had a product that was working well when it stayed close to its roots. Now, they are reaping the harvest of a poorly sown crop. In the fervor of last Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting championship game and the improbable tournament run of an underdog, this may seem to be the opportune time to make a change. The NCAA may think it is logical that adding to something that is perfect will make it more perfect. That is not always the case. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Contact me by visiting my website at RacingWithRich.com.

PREP HARDBALL

Gallihugh sits down 16 in 3-0 Tigers win By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer PIGEON FORGE - Just call him Dr. K. Pigeon Forge Tigers senior pitcher Bret Gallihugh was dominant on the mound in a 3-0 win at District 3-AA rival Knoxville Carter on Monday night, striking out at least two batters every inning for a total of 16 Ks on the night. Gallihugh picked up the win in the shutout, going the distance and allowing no runs, no walks and just three hits in seven innings of work against the homestanding

Ben Roethlisberger

Roethlisberger, Goodell meet in NY

NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The NFL is weighing possible disciplinary action against Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who met with league commissioner Roger Goodell one day after learning he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be charged in the alleged sexual assault of a Georgia college student. Roethlisberger described the Tuesday afternoon meeting in Manhattan as â&#x20AC;&#x153;very productive,â&#x20AC;? but gave no hint whether he expects to be suspended or fined for several off-field incidents that damaged his reputation and angered the franchise heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s led to two Super Bowl championships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very serious matter, one we take serious,â&#x20AC;? Roethlisberger told ESPN as he and his representatives left the meeting with Goodell. While Roethlisberger faces no criminal charges after being accused of assaulting the 20-year-old student in a nightclub bathroom, in a separate case he also is being sued in civil court by a former Nevada hotel employee for an alleged sexual assault in 2008. No criminal charges were filed in that case.

t Elec

MARK

Green Hornets. Tigers senior Trevor Matthews gave Pigeon Forge its first lead of the night with a solo shot over the left field fence in the top of the fifth. Pigeon Forge freshman Drake Byrd made it the eventual final with a two-run homer over left field fence on a 1-2 curve ball, driving in Colt Buchanan who doubled down the left field line to set the plate for Byrd. Pigeon Forge next travels to Knoxville on Thursday for Cobey Hitchcock/the Mountain Press file Bret Gallihugh pitches the Sports Belle tourney. at the state baseball chitchcock@themountainpress.com tournament last year in Murfreesboro.

STRANGE 3rd District School Board Paid for by Friends to Elect Mark Strange Kellie Strange - Treasurer

STANLEY FENCING 34!.,%9 &%.#).' and Landscaping

AND ,ANDSCAPING

All Types of Fencing: DISC PADS OR BRAKE SHOES

starting at

FREE TOWING WITH REPAIR

2 wheels

Labor not included. Most U.S. cars.

908-7814

Now Accepting Mowing Contracts for 2010 (Monthly Billing can be arranged!)

DONE RIGHT AUTOMOTIVE .EWPORT (WY s 3EVIERVILLE

s 3TUMP 'RINDING s ,AND #LEARING s &RENCH $RAINS s 2ETAINING 7ALLS

s #HAIN ,INK &ENCES !LL 4YPES OF &ENCING s "OBCAT 7ORK s (YDRO3EEDING s 7OOD 0RIVACY &ENCES s 4REE 3HRUB 4RIMMING #HAIN ,INK &ENCES s 7OOD 0RIVACY &ENCES s 0ICKET &ENCES s !LL 9OUR ,AWN #ARE .EEDS s 0ICKET &ENCES s 7% $%,)6%2 -ULCH 4OP 3OIL ,ANDSCAPE $ESIGN AND )NSTALLATION

865-254-3844 !LL WORK GUARANTEED ,ICENSED )NSURED

!LL WORK GUARANTEED ,ICENSED )NSURED s .OW ACCEPTING ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

Tax Relief Weekend SC Bass Anglers at it again at Foothills Furniture LOCAL FISHING

WATTS BAR LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Sevier County Bass Anglers held their second tournament of the season this past weekend on Watts Bar Lake. First-place winners were the Rick Starling and Michael Cole team with 13.25 pounds. Second place went to the team of Billy Mosely and Jason Smith with 12.5 pounds. And a third-place finish went to the Gary Johnson and Rodney Hardin pairing with 12.45 pounds. The Largemouth

SUBSCRIBE TODAY get the full story everyday!

865-428-0748 ext. 230

Lunker winners were the Billy Mosely and Jason Smith team with 5.5 pounds. Mosely and

Smith made it a clean sweep by also earning the Smallmouth Lunker award with 5.15 pounds.

INSULATED RODENT PROOF *STORAGE BUILDINGS*

Starting at $995

All sizes, styles, quick delivery

40 MODELS ON LOT!

www.flatcreekvillage.com 865-428-4450 865-548-7712

/JC: >CID .EG>C< L>I= -:6<6CH #:6I>C< 6C9

HVkZ Je Id '*%% Dc CZl HnhiZbh

#.*

3PRING 4UNE 5P 3PECIAL

April 15, 16 & 17th Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Pay the Sales Tax! ENGLANDER MATTRESS SETS Your choice of pillowtop or firm

$399 Queen Sets $599 King Sets

s #OMPLETE 3YSTEM #HECK s #LEAN #OILS s 4OP OFF &REON UP TO LBS

RECLINERS

%XPIRES

2EAGAN (EATING AND ! #

$299

/VER 9RS %XPERIENCE s

OPENING NIGHTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TONIGHT AT SMOKIES PARK!

BIG MAN RECLINERS

$349

Your Tennessee Smokies kick off their 2010 home schedule tonight at Smokies Park! _______________________________________ TONIGHT @ 7:15 p.m.

Our ďŹ rst â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wacky Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;? of the season is bringing you â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ugly Sweater Night,â&#x20AC;? so dress appropriately! J And all Sevier _______________________________________ County residents & employees get $2 off their ticket at our ticket window!

Thursday, April 15 @ 7:15 p.m.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids Eat Freeâ&#x20AC;? promo tomorrow! And after the game kids 12-and-under get to run the bases! _______________________________________

Friday, April 16 @ 7:15 p.m.

Fireworks after the game! First 1,000 fans 21+ in with paid admission get a 2010 Smokies keychain!

www.smokiesbaseball.com I (865) 286-2300

Register to win a Snapper riding lawn mower from Wayne Blalockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Center to be given away on June 18th and receive a free gift this weekend with every purchase! Values up to $50 from your favorite shopping & dining destinations and more!

Free Lunch on Thursday from 11:30 to 1 pm during our live remote with the MIXX! (865) 429-8400

Located 4-5 miles from Sevier County High School

Open Mon.-Fri. 9-6 Sat. 9-4 2509 Newport Highway Sevierville, Tennessee

A10 â&#x2014;&#x2020; Sports

The Mountain Press â&#x2014;&#x2020; Wednesday, April 14, 2010

PREP TENNIS

PF AAU wrestlers do well from local to national competitions PIGEON FORGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This years AAU youth wrestling has been a great success for the Pigeon Forge Tigers. They were able to have over 75 boys and girls competing in all age groups starting with 1st graders all the way through middle school. The youth wrestling season started in January and finished in April with the MS National Duals in Iowa. The boys and girls where able to compete at the local, regional, state and national levels. The grade school wrestlers where coached by Pigeon Forge HS coach Greg Foreman, Brian Whaley and other high school wrestlers. The Middle school team was coached by Don Barnett, Keith Swaney, Derrick Metcalf and other high school wrestlers. Pigeon Forge had five wrestlers compete at the Spring Youth Nationals which had 500 wrestlers competing from 20 different states. These wrestlers not only competed at the nation level but also did outstanding in their weight classes and divisions. They were as follows: â&#x20AC;˘ Riley Franklin â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2nd place, Tot Division, 55lb. Class â&#x20AC;˘ Hunter Davison â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 8th place, Midget Divison, 75lb Class â&#x20AC;˘ Nate Croley â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4th place, School boy Division, 125lb Class

â&#x20AC;˘ Trevor Reed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5th place, Scholl boy Divison, 140 lb. Class Hunter â&#x20AC;˘ Sam Davidson Swaney â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5th place, Novice Division, 120lb Class Swaney was also a TN Top 100 Belt Series Nate Croley Championship Placer. In addition to placing at the Spring Youth Nationals, Riley Franklin two wrestlers from the Pigeon Forge Middle School wrestling team where chosen for Sam Swaney a National Team competition by Team Tennessee. Nate Croley was chosen as an Trevor Reed alternate at 125lb. class and Trevor Reed was chosen as a starter at the 135lb. class to represent Team Tennessee and compete at the MS National Duals

held in Des Monies, Iowa on April 18 and 19. The MS National Duals have 32 teams of 25 wrestlers each from all over the nation in competition. Both boys have been competing in youth AAU wrestling for at least 4 years. Both have placed in the top three at state in previous years. This year both Trevor and Nate placed third at state only losing to the first place wrestler winner by 1 point. While Nate had a record of 32-5, Trevor had broken his arm just before season and was just getting back into competition at the end of the season with a 13-5 record. Nate was able to compete in four matches while in Iowa and won two of them. He enjoyed seeing and competing at the highest team competition level for AAU. Trevor was able to compete in eight matches. After losing the first two matches, he decided not to worry about losing and really opened up his style and improved as a wrestler to finish strong going 3-2 in his last five matches. His coach, Don Barnett, said he really enjoyed seeing Trevor open up and wrestle hard. Also coach Barnett said that both boys will one day make the Pigeon Forge High School team and be known as tough competitors. From submitted reports

PREP TENNIS

Tigers tennis splits with Black Knights PIGEON FORGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Pigeon Forge Tigers boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tennis squads split a pair of matches against visiting ChuckeyDoak on Monday. The Orange-and-Black boys came out on top 7-2 against the Black Knights, while the visiting ChuckeyDoak girls triumphed over the Lady Tigers by the same 7-2 margin. The Pigeon Forge boys (4-1) had four individuals win matches, including Ben Cave, Tyler Helton, Brandon Rutledge and Gabe Camacho.

BANKRUPTCY Chapter 7 & 13 Free Consultation! Call Today!!

Brackett & Strunk, PLLC

The Orange-and-Black boys also swept all three doubles contests, including the teams of Cave and Camacho, Rutledge and Jay Patel, and Evan Huskey and Caleb Ownby. The Pigeon Forge girls (3-2) didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have such good fortunes, however, with just one individual

and one doubles victory. Lady Tiger Holly Woods was the lone Pigeon Forge winner, while the doubles team of Olivia Frost and Michelle Kelly also picked up a win. The Orange-and-Black squads next host county and District 3-AA rival Gatlinburg-Pittman noon Thursday.

PEST & TERMITE CONTROL DISCOUNTS Pest: Receive 25% off initial service Commercial & Residential Termite: Receive 15% off of initial service Commercial & Residential

Lady Tigers look of intensity ...

Cobey Hitchcock/The Mountain Press

Pigeon Forge pitcher Lindsey Vaught had another impressive night from the mound, despite suffering a 4-2 loss to visiting District 3-AA rival Gibbs on Tuesday. Vaught gave up two earned runs on five hits, striking out seven and walking two in seven innings of work. PF senior Danielle Rauhuff had a two-RBI triple for the Lady Tigers, and junior Ashley â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wojoâ&#x20AC;? Wojnowski had half of the Pigeon Forge hits with a double and single in the loss.

12 Months NO INTEREST

Fix Your Car Nowâ&#x20AC;ŚPay Next Year* *wac

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

TRANSMISSION SERVICE

49.95 includes FREE DIAGNOSTIC

(on most domestic vehicles) Expires 4/30/10

Includes: Fluid, Filter, Retorque the valve body to spec, band adjustments

We Fix It Right - Guarantee Family Owned & Operated

178 West Main St.Sevierville, TN 37862

get the full story everyday!

429-1399

865-428-0748 ext. 230

UT Extension Service & Sevier County Area Master Gardeners Association www.scamga.org

Flower and Garden Show & Sale April 17, 2010 9am-4pm Sevier County Fairgrounds, Sevierville Come rain or shine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inside! &LOWERS s 0LANTS s 3HRUBS s 4REES s 9ARD !RT s ,AWN 'ARDEN %QUIPMENT +IDS #RAFTS s !UCTION s 3PEAKER #LINICS s%NTERTAINMENT s 2EFRESHMENTS

$1 OFF Admission with this coupon or nonperishable food item for Sevier County Food Ministries Kids Under 12 Free

RE-ELECT

(865) 688-0868 In Knoxville on Merchants Dr. (865) 983-4222 In Maryville on Ellis Ave. Take control of your finances -

We Can Help!

We are a Debt Relief Agency. We help people file bankruptcy.

PEST SOLUTIONS

Licensed â&#x20AC;˘ Bonded â&#x20AC;˘ Insured Charter 4352

Call 865-680-5250 or 865-680-5002

All Night Skate! Saturday, April 17th

> ,9/ > =0>> %3080 Games, Races, Movie, Guitar Hero Contest, Cash Prize for Best Dressed â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s, Break out the Tye Dye and the Bell Bottoms!

20 6PM to 7AM

ly n O

IN THE SEVIER COUNTY REPUBLICAN PRIMARY Early Voting: April 14 - 29, 2010 Election Day: May 4, 2010 Vote for Experience, Qualifications and Dedication Remember: If you like what you have, vote to re-elect Sheriff Ronald L. (Hoss) Seals as your Republican Candidate

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Experience Countsâ&#x20AC;?

$10.00 6 PM to 12 AM Coming Soon Live Music Night at Spin City!

Paid for by committee to re-elect Ron Seals Earl Clinton Treasure

Sports â&#x2014;&#x2020; A11

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 â&#x2014;&#x2020; The Mountain Press

SCOREBOARD American League East Division

t v s p o rt s Today

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 8 p.m. ESPN2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Houston at St. Louis NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. ESPN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Memphis at Oklahoma City 10:30 p.m. ESPN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Phoenix at Utah NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. VERSUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, Game 1, Ottawa at Pittsburgh 10 p.m. VERSUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, Game 1, Detroit at Phoenix 12:30 a.m. VERSUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, Game 1, Colorado at San Jose, joined in progress SOCCER 2:55 p.m. ESPN2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Premier League, Tottenham vs. Arsenal, at London

local bowling Gatlinburg Bowling Center League results through Tuesday. Tuesday Night Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League High game/series: Allen Cox, 237/615

p r o ha r d b all National League East Division

Philadelphia Florida Atlanta Washington New York

W 6 4 3 3 2

L 1 3 4 4 4

Pct GB .857 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .571 2 .429 3 .429 3 .333 3 1/2

St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee Pittsburgh Houston

W 5 4 3 3 3 0

L 2 3 4 4 4 7

Pct GB .714 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .571 1 .429 2 .429 2 .429 2 .000 5

San Francisco Arizona Colorado San Diego Los Angeles

W 6 4 3 3 2

L 1 2 3 4 4

Pct .857 .667 .500 .429 .333

Central Division

West Division

GB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 1/2 2 1/2 3 3 1/2

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Chicago Cubs 9, Milwaukee 5 Philadelphia 7, Washington 4 St. Louis 5, Houston 0 San Diego 17, Atlanta 2 Cincinnati 6, Florida 5, 10 innings San Francisco 9, Pittsburgh 3 Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Florida, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Pittsburgh at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Milwaukee (Bush 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (R.Wells 1-0), 2:20 p.m. Pittsburgh (Morton 0-1) at San Francisco (J.Sanchez 0-0), 3:45 p.m. Washington (Stammen 0-0) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 0-0), 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati (H.Bailey 0-0) at Florida (Volstad 0-1), 7:10 p.m. Houston (Myers 0-0) at St. Louis (Penny 0-0), 8:15 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Niese 0-1) at Colorado (Cook 0-1), 8:40 p.m. Atlanta (Hanson 0-1) at San Diego (Richard 0-1), 10:05 p.m. Arizona (R.Lopez 1-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 1-0), 10:10 p.m. Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Houston at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 3:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. Atlanta at San Diego, 6:35 p.m. Cincinnati at Florida, 7:10 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

For Tickets

Call:

865-453-0833 or 888-513-1403

Please Vote For

Howard "Howey" Reagan, Jr.

For Sevier County Mayor Cell: (865) 659-7379

Early Voting: April 14-29, 2010 Election Date: May 4th, 2010 hreaganjr2010@aol.com Paid for by: Howard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Howeyâ&#x20AC;? Reagan, Candidate

Toronto New York Tampa Bay Boston Baltimore

W 5 4 4 3 1

L 2 2 3 4 6

Pct GB .714 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .667 1/2 .571 1 .429 2 .143 4

Minnesota Detroit Chicago Kansas City Cleveland

W 6 5 3 3 2

L 2 2 4 4 5

Pct .750 .714 .429 .429 .286

Central Division

West Division

GB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 3 1/2

W L Pct GB Oakland 6 2 .750 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Texas 4 3 .571 1 1/2 Los Angeles 2 5 .286 3 1/2 Seattle 2 6 .250 4

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Kansas City 10, Detroit 5 Texas 4, Cleveland 2, 10 innings Minnesota 5, Boston 2 Oakland 4, Seattle 0 Tampa Bay 5, Baltimore 1 Chicago White Sox 8, Toronto 7, 11 innings Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Kansas City at Detroit, 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Oakland at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Kansas City (Davies 0-0) at Detroit (Porcello 1-0), 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Pineiro 0-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Vazquez 0-1), 1:05 p.m. Boston (Lackey 0-0) at Minnesota (Slowey 1-0), 1:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Price 1-0) at Baltimore (Bergesen 0-0), 1:35 p.m. Texas (C.Wilson 0-0) at Cleveland (Masterson 0-0), 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Danks 0-0) at Toronto (Morrow 0-0), 7:07 p.m. Oakland (G.Gonzalez 1-0) at Seattle (J.Vargas 0-1), 10:10 p.m. Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Texas at Cleveland, 12:05 p.m. Boston at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Baltimore at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

Southern League North Division

W L Carolina (Reds) 4 1 Tennessee (Cubs) 4 1 Huntsville (Brewers) 3 2 West Tenn (Mariners) 3 2 Chattanooga (Dodgers) 2 3

Pct. GB .800 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .800 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .600 1 .600 1 .400 2

W L Montgomery (Rays) 3 2 Jacksonville (Marlins) 2 3 Mobile (Diamondbacks) 2 3 Birmingham (White Sox) 1 4 Mississippi (Braves) 1 4

Pct. GB .600 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .400 1 .400 1 .200 2 .200 2

South Division

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Jacksonville 2, West Tenn 1 Birmingham 7, Carolina 3 Mississippi 5, Tennessee 4, 10 innings Montgomery 3, Mobile 2 Huntsville 7, Chattanooga 4

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games No games scheduled Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Jacksonville at Huntsville, 8 p.m. Birmingham at Mobile, 8:05 p.m. Mississippi at West Tenn, 8:05 p.m. Montgomery at Carolina, 7:15 p.m. Chattanooga at Tennessee, 7:15 p.m.

Cleveland at Atlanta, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Boston, 8 p.m. Chicago at Charlotte, 8 p.m. Indiana at Washington, 8 p.m. New York at Toronto, 8 p.m. New Jersey at Miami, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Orlando, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Golden State at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Phoenix at Utah, 10:30 p.m.

nba hoops

nhl p uck s

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

Playoff Glance FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Washington vs. Montreal Thursday, April 15: Montreal at Washington, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 17: Montreal at Washington, 7 p.m. Monday, April 19: Washington at Montreal, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21: Washington at Montreal, 7 p.m. x-Friday, April 23: Montreal at Washington, 7 p.m. x-Monday, April 26: Washington at Montreal, 7 p.m. x-Wednesday, April 28: Montreal at Washington, TBD New Jersey vs. Philadelphia Wednesday, April 14: Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 16: Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 18: New Jersey at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20: New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. x-Thursday, April 22: Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7 p.m. x-Sunday, April 25: New Jersey at Philadelphia, TBD x-Tuesday, April 27: Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo vs. Boston Thursday, April 15: Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 17: Boston at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Monday, April 19: Buffalo at Boston, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21: Buffalo at Boston, 7 p.m. x-Friday, April 23: Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m. x-Monday, April 26: Buffalo at Boston, 7 p.m. x-Wednesday, April 28: Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa Wednesday, April 14: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Friday, April 16: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 18: Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20: Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 7 p.m. x-Thursday, April 22: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. x-Saturday, April 24: Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 7 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 27: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

y-Boston Toronto New York Philadelphia New Jersey

W L Pct GB 50 30 .625 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 39 42 .481 11 1/2 29 52 .358 21 1/2 27 54 .333 23 1/2 12 69 .148 38 1/2

y-Orlando x-Atlanta x-Miami x-Charlotte Washington

W L Pct 58 23 .716 52 29 .642 46 35 .568 44 37 .543 25 56 .309

z-Cleveland x-Milwaukee Chicago Indiana Detroit

W L Pct GB 61 20 .753 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 45 36 .556 16 39 41 .488 21 1/2 32 49 .395 29 26 55 .321 35

y-Dallas x-San Antonio Houston Memphis New Orleans

W L Pct 54 27 .667 50 31 .617 42 39 .519 40 41 .494 36 45 .444

GB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4 12 14 18

W L Pct x-Denver 53 28 .654 x-Utah 52 28 .650 x-Portland 50 31 .617 x-Oklahoma City 49 32 .605 Minnesota 15 66 .185

GB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1/2 3 4 38

Southeast Division

Central Division

GB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 6 12 14 33

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

Northwest Division

Pacific Division

z-L.A. Lakers x-Phoenix L.A. Clippers Golden State Sacramento

W L Pct GB 56 24 .700 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 52 28 .650 4 28 53 .346 28 1/2 25 55 .313 31 25 56 .309 31 1/2

x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Orlando 118, Indiana 98 Miami 107, Philadelphia 105 Toronto 111, Detroit 97 Charlotte 105, New Jersey 95 New York 114, Washington 103 Atlanta 104, Milwaukee 96 San Antonio 133, Minnesota 111 Denver 123, Memphis 101 Houston 117, Sacramento 107 Portland 103, Oklahoma City 95 Dallas 117, L.A. Clippers 94 Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Boston at Chicago, 8 p.m. Utah at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Denver at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games San Antonio at Dallas, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Houston, 8 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE San Jose vs. Colorado Wednesday, April 14: Colorado at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 16: Colorado at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, April 18: San Jose at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20: San Jose at Colorado, 10 p.m. x-Thursday, April 22: Colorado at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. x-Saturday, April 24: San Jose at Colorado, TBD x-Monday, April 26: Colorado at San Jose, TBD Chicago vs. Nashville Friday, April 16: Nashville at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 18: Nashville at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20: Chicago at Nashville, 9 p.m. Thursday, April 22: Chicago at Nashville, 8:30 p.m. x-Saturday, April 24: Nashville at Chicago, 3 p.m. x-Monday, April 26: Chicago at Nashville, TBD x-Wednesday, April 28: Nashville at Chicago, TBD Vancouver vs. Los Angeles Thursday, April 15: Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Saturday, April 17: Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Monday, April 19: Vancouver at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 21: Vancouver at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. x-Friday, April 23: Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m. x-Sunday, April 25: Vancouver at Los Angeles, TBD x-Tuesday, April 27: Los Angeles at Vancouver, TBD Phoenix vs. Detroit Wednesday, April 14: Detroit at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

Friday, April 16: Detroit at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Sunday, April 18: Phoenix at Detroit, 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 20: Phoenix at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. x-Friday, April 23: Detroit at Phoenix, 10 p.m. x-Sunday, April 25: Phoenix at Detroit, 2 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 27: Detroit at Phoenix, TBD

na s ca r NASCAR Sprint Cup Leaders Points 1, Jimmie Johnson, 1,073. 2, Matt Kenseth, 1,037. 3, Greg Biffle, 981. 4, Kevin Harvick, 961. 5, Jeff Gordon, 948. 6, Clint Bowyer, 885. 7, Jeff Burton, 873. 8, Carl Edwards, 873. 9, Tony Stewart, 869. 10, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 866. 11, Joey Logano, 862. 12, Kyle Busch, 855. 13, Mark Martin, 844. 14, Kurt Busch, 834. 15, Paul Menard, 811. 16, Ryan Newman, 802. 17, Brian Vickers, 786. 18, Denny Hamlin, 783. 19, Martin Truex Jr., 780. 20, Jamie McMurray, 745.

Money

1, Jamie McMurray, $2,274,457. 2, Jimmie Johnson, $1,777,935. 3, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $1,701,204. 4, Kevin Harvick, $1,642,559. 5, Greg Biffle, $1,455,154. 6, Jeff Gordon, $1,357,336. 7, Matt Kenseth, $1,330,936. 8, Clint Bowyer, $1,256,445. 9, Kasey Kahne, $1,221,244. 10, David Reutimann, $1,219,672. 11, Kurt Busch, $1,217,740. 12, Kyle Busch, $1,195,721. 13, Jeff Burton, $1,191,359. 14, Joey Logano, $1,189,785. 15, Juan Pablo Montoya, $1,179,546. 16, Tony Stewart, $1,167,240. 17, Carl Edwards, $1,145,590. 18, Ryan Newman, $1,143,382. 19, Brian Vickers, $1,094,940. 20, Mark Martin, $1,081,764.

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE 2 SIGN UP FOR THE PRICE OF 1 NEW CLIENTS 1ST MONTH

REZULTS FITNESS

UĂ&#x160; vvÂ&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;`>LÂ?iĂ&#x160;/Ă&#x20AC;>Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;} UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022;ÂŤĂ&#x2030;*Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x203A;>Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x160;/Ă&#x20AC;>Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;} UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160; Ă&#x152;Â&#x201C;Â&#x153;Ă&#x192;ÂŤÂ&#x2026;iĂ&#x20AC;i UĂ&#x160;9Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x160;>Ă&#x20AC;iĂ&#x160;Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â?Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;vÂ&#x153;VĂ&#x2022;Ă&#x192; UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;>Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;>LÂ?iĂ&#x160;}Â&#x153;>Â?Ă&#x160;Ă&#x192;iĂ&#x152;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}

What you get:

UĂ&#x160;7iÂ&#x2C6;}Â&#x2026;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;Â?Â&#x153;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x192; UĂ&#x160; Â?iĂ?Â&#x2C6;LÂ&#x2C6;Â?Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x17E; UĂ&#x160;/Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;} UĂ&#x160;-Ă&#x152;Ă&#x20AC;iÂ&#x2DC;}Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026; UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;>Â?Ă&#x160; Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2C6;`>Â&#x2DC;Vi

Splendor Oaks Plaza 1358 Dolly Parton Pkwy. Sevierville, TN 37862

865-680-8745

Space is limited. Please call & reserve your spot today!

Smoky Crossing s 0ETS 7ELCOME s 7ALKING 4RAIL s (OUR &ITNESS #ENTER s 7Il AT 0OOL AND #LUBHOUSE

$150 OffOffer Your First Months Rent expires April 30, 2010. Where you live does matter

s WWW 3MOKY#ROSSING COM

Comics ◆ A13

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

Close to Home

Advice

Woman fed up with insults from her daughter-in-law

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: Ever since my son met his wife 12 years ago, he has allowed her and her family to insult me. For example, her family held a party for my grandson’s first birthday at their home and included the entire family, plus my ex-husband and his fifth wife. Because the fifth wife doesn’t like me, I wasn’t invited. They did, however, have a second, tiny party so I could bring my grandson a birthday present. My son went along with this insult. They live 45 minutes away, and I am not permitted to stop by and visit. I must phone with a specific date and time, and my son will call back after he has checked to see whether it is OK with his wife. Every holiday is spent with her family. The grandkids have never been to my house on Christmas Day. They are with her parents and then at her aunt’s. Two years ago, I had triple bypass surgery two days before Easter. My son and daughter-in-law stopped by the hospital to visit, and her parents called and said to hurry up because they were holding Easter dinner. Unbelievable. They have Caller ID, and my daughter-in-law never picks up when I phone. I do, however, get calls from them when they want money. I recently posted a comment on Facebook that was directed at my son. Her aunt had the nerve to respond, so I wrote back that she should MYOB. Now my son says I am no longer allowed to see the grandchildren or come to their house. How do I deal with this? -- Devastated and Frustrated Dear Devastated: We realize you don’t have a great relationship with

your daughter-in-law, and although much of that may be her fault, you are not blameless. No one should drop in on the kids without calling first. Any comment posted on Facebook is fair game, and telling her aunt to MYOB was asking for trouble. You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar, Mom. Stop antagonizing your daughter-in-law and looking for reasons to be angry. Instead, find something to like about this woman and focus on it. Apologize for upsetting her. Respect their privacy. Play nice even if it kills you. It’s the only route back into their lives. Dear Annie: My father recently died of cancer. During the interment, my husband’s uncle coincidentally was visiting a grave at the same cemetery. When he saw us, he walked over and interrupted my father’s service to argue with the funeral director. Why? Because my father was not from this state and “Uncle Buck” felt Dad was taking a space that should go to a resident. As the funeral director was guiding my mother to my father’s gravesite, Buck stepped right between them. Afterward, he stood watching us, glaring and shaking his head. I am terribly hurt and angry with this man. Am I wrong? -- Still Grieving Daughter Dear Still: Uncle Buck was amazingly insensitive and rude. Even if the cemetery has a provision to give preferential treatment to local

t o d ay ’ s p u z z l e

Garfield

Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

For Better Or Worse

Tina’s Groove

residents, he should have had the decency to discuss it after the service. The man is a clod and a boor and doesn’t deserve another thought. Our condolences. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “At My Wits’ End,” whose daughter has bipolar disorder, but her husband “doesn’t believe it’s a true illness.” Please inform her that the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers family support groups, a free 12-week family-to-family education course and a free 6-week NAMI basics course (the latter for parents and other caregivers of children living with a mental illness). She and her husband could attend these programs, and if her husband cannot go, she should go anyway because the information and support are invaluable. To find out whether these programs are offered in her area, she can check nami.org and click on “Support and Programs.” -- Guy Beales, President, NAMI North Central Massachusetts, Board of Directors, NAMI Massachusetts Dear Guy Beales: We have recommended NAMI numerous times in the past. Thanks for reminding our readers of this wonderful organization. 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.

12 â&#x2014;&#x2020; Local/Nation

The Mountain Press â&#x2014;&#x2020; Wednesday, April 14, 2010

questions 3From Page A2

puters. We spent millions on a new three-story library when all we needed was more computers in our current library. With poor planning, no one foresaw the new library needing to close an extra day each week due to the extra staff needed to run the new library and coffee shop. GREG BULLOCK: This will in time be one of our biggest challenges as a county that we will have to go through. Sometime cuts are inevitable. Cutting jobs is the last place I would look to save money. I would take tightening the belt and trimming the fat from the top down to the bottom. Take for instance Mr. Smelcer our road superintendent. Uses his vehicles and equipment for long periods of time to get the most service out of them. We as a county government can do that all across the board just for starters. MAX WATSON: Good, but could be better by reducing waste and abuse. This county should implement centralized accounting and purchasing departments. It has long been recommended by the state comptrollerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. For instance we have $40,000 vehicles in service when $20,000 or less vehicles would have been just as good. TOMMY WATTS: Were in bad shape we have a 14.10 percent unemployment rate and sales receipts are down all over the state with budget cuts on the horizon. 5. The county has no nepotism policy or a policy that limits county employees from holding office. Should there be a policy that addresses this issue? JIM BISHOP: County employees serving on the commission should abstain from voting on their own pay raises and their own departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget. They never do. No commissioner should ever be personally enriched by his or her own vote. The News Sentinel reports that there are currently six commissioners who work for the county. And they have in fact voted for their own pay raises. I can tell you that Pigeon Forge doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow this and also does have a nepotism policy. As long as the voterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speak up against the current system it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change. GREG BULLOCK: Absolutely! I think that guidelines should be set and enforced regarding county employees holding a public office where he or she will be in a sense their own boss and

be unbiased when making crucial decisions. For instance, a school teacher would not be allowed to run for school board. Why should a county employee be allowed to run for county commission and get two paychecks from the same employer? MAX WATSON: This county should have a nepotism policy in place immediately. Too many wives, husbands, dads and children of elected officials and department heads hold high-paying jobs in this county. The county should be run more like a business than big government. Quite frankly some of those high-paying jobs with furnished vehicles could be eliminated altogether. TOMMY WATTS: I feel that jobs and offices should be open to the best-qualified person; no person should he discriminated against because of relation or occupation. 6. The county may be sued and have to spend thousands of dollars to defend the use of the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayer at meetings. Is there a way to avoid spending this money through compromise or change? JIM BISHOP: When I attended the recent commission meeting, just prior to the notice from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Americans Unitedâ&#x20AC;? to cease and desist the practice of praying out loud, I stood and joined in with the audience as we prayed the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayer. I personally was not offended by being asked to pray. I did have a voter in the First District, while not offended, comment that the mayor should pay the legal fees out of his own pocket if he feels so strongly about the issue. Others who talked to me were in full support of the practice and the county mayor. GREG BULLOCK: There is never a place for compromise when it comes to issues regarding the Lord and prayer. That is the foundation we were built on long ago. As for money being spent there is a fund called The Alliance Defense Fund. This was founded by a group of lawyers trained specifically to defend such cases of separation of church and state. They challenged the movement to remove such acts as â&#x20AC;&#x153;meet you at the poleâ&#x20AC;? and Fellowship of Christian Athletes to be removed from our schools. They won the challenges. I understand they would be glad to support our Mayor and our Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stand on keeping the prayer and Ten Commandments as they are. Backbone â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that is what we need more of. MAX WATSON: The people of the 1st District,

Charles Poole

AND ASSOCIATES, PLLC Welcomes

including myself, overwhelmingly support prayer before government meetings and the Ten Commandments. If there are ways to keep prayer before or during our government meetings and the Ten Commandments on our courthouse walls, other than lawsuits, I could support that. I personally pray and it would suit me if the Ten Commandments were posted on every building in the county. TOMMY WATTS: I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see ether side backing down or any way to avoid doing the right thing for our community. 7. New rules on hillside development are about to come before the County Commission? What is your take on those rules, and should the county do more or less land-use regulation? JIM BISHOP: We do not need another commissioner with a personal agenda, nor do we need another â&#x20AC;&#x153;yes manâ&#x20AC;? for the county mayor. While I am much opposed to developments like the one in my district on Legacy Mountain, I will vote according to the will of my constituents. If you vote in the primary, you will have a voice. If you do not vote in the primary, unless you have a very good reason, you will not have a voice and you will not be heard. As it is said, if you do not vote, you have no right to complain. GREG BULLOCK: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the issue of using the land it is the miss â&#x20AC;&#x201D; using of the land and not putting back what has been stripped from it. For the lack of better words â&#x20AC;&#x153;causing an eyesore.â&#x20AC;? If you build in Sevier County, more than likely you will build on a hillside especially in my District 1. MAX WATSON: The slow economy by itself solved some of our problems. The thought of telling people that they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have red roofs or shiny windows saddens me as an American. Less regulations, but sound sensible regulations seem the best way to go for me. TOMMY WATTS: I would like to see the new rules and set regulations to be able to make a decision that will best serve my district, also be able to meet and discuss the rules with my district to be able to make a group decision on the issue.

Groups look for tea party support on court nomination WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Conservative groups preparing to fight President Barack Obama over his next Supreme Court nomination are trying to recruit tea party activists to their cause, hoping their enthusiasm will help them beat back any nominee that could be too liberal for their taste. Bringing in the tea party movement â&#x20AC;&#x201D; known for its high-energy rallies and protests calling for small government, lower taxes and less spending â&#x20AC;&#x201D; would be a coup for conservatives, who were not able to stop the confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor last year. Obama promises to move quickly in naming a nominee to succeed Justice John Paul Stevens, who announced last week that he is retiring. In an important matter of political protocol, Obama is meeting on April 21 at the White House with senators who will help shape the

tone and timing of the confirmation review ahead. The White House announced Tuesday that Obama will meet with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.; Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky; Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee; and Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama, the top Republican on Judiciary. Obama is considering about 10 candidates for the court, including a new name, federal appeals court judge Sidney Thomas of Montana. Also in the mix are former Georgia Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears, federal appeals court judges Diane Wood and Merrick Garland, Solicitor General Elena Kagan, Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.

Boy Scouts found negligent in sex case PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jurors on Tuesday found the Boy Scouts of America negligent and awarded $1.4 million to a former Portland man who was abused by an assistant Scoutmaster in the early 1980s, following a threeweek trial in which secret Scout â&#x20AC;&#x153;perversion filesâ&#x20AC;? were used as evidence. The jury also decided the Irving, Texas-based Scouts organization was liable for punitive damages that will be decided in a separate phase of the trial. That would be in addition to the $1.4 million. The Scouts denied allegations of negligence and said the files actually helped them keep child molesters out of their ranks. Lawyers for Kerry Lewis, the victim who filed the lawsuit, argued the Boy Scouts organization was reckless for allowing former assistant Scoutmaster Timur Dykes to continue to associate with the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scout troop after

"#!)#0_1 !-', !300#,!7

Dykes acknowledged to a bishop for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints early in 1983 that he had molested 17 Boy Scouts. The church was the charter organization for an estimated third to one half of the Boy Scout troops in the nation in the 1980s. The church settled its portion of the Portland case before trial, but the jury ordered it to pay 25

percent of the $1.4 million in noneconomic damages, or $350,000. The Boy Scouts of America must pay 60 percent, or $840,000, while its Cascade Pacific Council must pay 15 percent, or $210,000. Dykes was later convicted three times of various abuse charges involving boys and served time in prison. Shortly before trial, he admitted in a deposition to abusing Lewis. 2nd location in the Gatlinburg Space Needle!

The BEST NY Style Pizza and homemade Italian Food in Town!

JH@ DI <I? @IEJT JPM >JUT A<HDGT <OHJNKC@M@ ,DUU< GPI>C =PAA@O R@@F?<TN <H KH <DGT ?DN>JPION <I? NK@>D<GN @GDQ@MDIB OJ ,DB@JI "JMB@

(J><O@? <O 0C@ $JR<M? &JCINJIÂ&#x2022;N JI OC@ *JMOC=JPI? ," ,<MFR<T =@OR@@I GDBCON American Owned and Operated.

JG Supplies OUTDOOR LIGHTING SYSTEM

The East Tennessee distributor for the rugged and field proven Cast low voltage system.

JG Supplies 1717 Boyds Creek Hwy Seymour, TN 37865 865-365.5426 sales@jgsuppliestn.com

Tim Gudmundson Tim Gudmundson has joined Charles Poole & Associates, PLLC to provide representation in the General Practice of Law including Divorces, Juvenile & Family Matters, Contracts, Wills & Business Matters

Celebrating our 13th Anniversary 13% off all merchandise! Thousands of craft patterns $-# &LOSS s &ABRIC #HILDREN !PRON AND (ANDBAG 0ATTERNS

3OUTH S LARGEST PATTERN SUPPLY COMPANY

428-1361

/LD -ILL !VENUE 4RAFlC ,IGHT

RetireToTennessee.com A Service of Homes & Land Magazine

and HomesAndLand.com

! ! " ## !

! ! "

Call 1-800-277-7800 ! "# ##" $ $% for FREE COPY!

For Advertising Information, Call Russ 865-556-4074. Proud to be Part of the Progress for the Past 27 Years.

.+ ) + +-$5 *#2,$ $ (, # / * +!)+' ')+ -# ( ,.+" +$ , 3 ')+ -# ( (2 "+).* )! *#2,$ $ (, $( -# + ( ,.+" +2 $, * +!)+' - +%0 ,- $ & (- + 3 +$ -+$ .+" +2 (- + )! 1 && ( +( ).- -# !+ )' )! * +' ( (- 0 $"#- &),, % )(-+)& )! 2).+ 0 $"#- ( 2).+ # &-# 2 * +-( +$(" 0$-# -# + , ,. ,,!.& 0 $"#- ' ( " ' (- (- + &&

)+- ( +, ,- &/ .$& $(" ( .$- 4 ()1/$&&

Se Habla EspaĂąol (865) 453-5000 lawpoole@hotmail.com charlespooleandassoc.com

A18 ◆

The Mountain Press ◆ Wednesday, April 14, 2010