Sunday, April 25, 2010

The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 115 ■ April 25, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ $1.25

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City set to accept grants

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

5Roosevelt remembrance Pilgrimage luncheon crowd entertained by presidential reprisor Mountain life, Page B1

PIGEON FORGE — As city officials make plans for building a new hub for the trolley system, they’re looking at doing so with 90 percent of the funding coming from federal and state coffers.

On the agenda for the City Commission’s meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday in City Hall is acceptance of a pair of grants that will

help with the site development process for the new transit center.

The money would come from the 5309 Capital Grant and 5311 Rural Transportation Grant funds, cash designated by state and national officials to promote transportation projects, particularly those that encourage mass transit and those in non-urban areas. A total of more than $800,000 is available to the city for the project

through the two funds, with a required city match of 10 percent, totaling about $86,000.

The construction is set to be completed on currently undeveloped land next to the city’s new parking lot on Teaster Lane. The money would be used for the grading and filling at that site, Transit Director Scott Marine said.

“It is my hope and estimate that the two grants combined would fill that site and, in turn,

bring us to a point much closer to one day starting construction on a new building as funds might become available,” Marine wrote in a memo to the board. “I have estimates that it would require around 90,000 cubic yards of fill to level the site with fill and possibly another 20,000 to 20,000 cubic yards to raise it another few feet to a level suggested in talks See grants, Page A2

Local treasures

5Family tradition Tyler Summit hopes to follow in mother’s legendary footsteps

Take a short drive to area sites that are worth the trip

Sevierville Riverwalk Sevier County has a number of jewels outside of the national park that may not be known to all locals.

Managing Editor Bob Mayes had the idea of spotlighting some of these treasures in our community. Here are 12 we know about that you should know about too.

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Sevierville Memorial Greenway

This 1.8-mile walk around the river is a great place for locals to relax or get exercise on a flat surface. It features a walking trail along the Little Pigeon River. There are picnic tables and a gazebo. Benches line the trail. The river includes numerous migratory birds and other waterfowl.

To find it, look for a parking area between the Landmark Inn and Shoney’s on Forks of the River Parkway. A second parking area is just west of the bridge on Chapman Highway, past Walgreens and Farmers Co-op.

Weather Today Partly Cloudy High: 78°

Tonight

Pigeon Forge City Park

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It features two children’s playgrounds, four softball fields, a walking trail, six lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, a soccer area and easy access to the Pigeon Forge Community Center. This city park has numerous pavilions which can be reserved for gatherings by calling 429-7373. Both pavilions are equipped with picnic tables, bathrooms and a large brick grill. For information call 428-3113.

Low: 53° DETAILS, Page A6

Herbert Holt Park

Obituaries

This is a quiet Gatlinburg park on the banks of the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River. The park fea-

Jim Burnside, 72 Carl Owen, 81 Anna Huff, 79 Barbara Chritton, 67 Herman Johnson, 85 David Meyer, 56 Howard Moore, 82 Bruce Ruttenbur, 77 Oma Daniel, 74 Phyllis Barber Maria Cooper, 71 Terry Wadley, 45

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12 treasures in Sevier County Sevierville Memorial Greenway n Covered bridges n Pigeon Forge City Park n Swimming holes n Herbert Holt Park n Douglas Dam n

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The King’s Academy Huskey Center n Walters State cafe n Tennessee Smokies n Foothills Parkway n Arrowmont n n

Harrisburg Bridge

Index

Cades Cove Loop Road reopens

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By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer

Corrections The Mountain Press is committed to accuracy.

Please report factual errors by calling 428-0748 Ext. 214.

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Stephanie and Tim Vollack of Kodak were excited to return to Cades Cove Loop Road on Saturday for a bike ride.

After it closed on March 1 for repairs, the popular Cades Cove Loop Road reopened a month early on Saturday morning.

“It’s been 32 years since construction has taken place on Cades Cove,” said Tom Scott, Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division construction engineer. “I’ve heard this referred to as a facelift, but it’s much more — this was a massive reconstruction.”

Before the full closure, Harrison Construction Division of APAC Atlantic Inc. replaced culverts, rebuilt stone headwalls on culverts and erected thousands of feet of black silt fence along the work area to prevent silt from washing into streams during construction. Scott said

the work since then, which was originally expected to be completed on May 21, involved recycling the existing roadway.

All access to Loop Road as well as the interior of the Loop Road was closed to all visitors, whether by vehicle, horse, bicycle or on foot. Access was also cut off to trails that are reached via the Loop.

“We talked about the impact of keeping part of the Loop open, and we thought it was best to shut it down completely,” Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Dale Ditmanson said. “This is one of our most popular places in the park, and when you look at the park’s economic impact, that’s 14,000 jobs and more than $800 million each year. We want to make sure our park stays

healthy, and to do that you have to have a community that works together.”

Cades Cove is an isolated valley that was home to numerous settlers before the formation of the national park. According to Wikipedia.com, it is the single most popular destination for visitors to the park, attracting more than 2 million visitors each year.

The Cades Cove Historic District is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“I know you wouldn’t be here if you didn’t love the park,” Congressman John Duncan Jr. told the ceremony’s attendees, which included other local elected officials and dignitaries. “I love this part of the park more than any other.

I bring my grandchildren here, and I know a lot of See cades cove, Page A2

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

u Edward Anderson Dellinger, 34, of 838 Burden Hill Rd., Sevierville, was charged April 23 with child abuse neglect. He was being held on $5,000 bond. u Janice Elaine Dellinger, 28, of 838 Burden Hill Rd., Sevierville, was charged April 23 with child abuse neglect. She was being held on $5,000 bond. u Darrell Kraig Driver, 22 of Ethelsville, Ala., was charged April 24 with public intoxication. He was released on $500 bond. u Troy Keith Driver, 26, of Steens, Miss., was charged April 24 with resisting arrest and public intoxication. He was released on $1,500 bond. u Joshua Warren Gheen, 25, of Knoxville, was charged April 23 with violation of probation. He was released on $500 bond. u Shawnee Wenona Gunter, 30, of 459 West Mill Creek, Pigeon Forge, was charged April 24 with domestic violence assault. She was being held on $2,500 bond. u Scott Robert Haver, 35, of 4168 Bent Rd., Kodak, was charged April 23 with violation of probation. He was released. u Anna Elizabeth Holloway, 20 of Jefferson City, Tenn., was charged April 24 on a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. She was being held. u Amber Dawn Kempfer, 22, of Newport, was charged April 24 with violation of probation. She was being held. u James T. Kyte, 25, of 827 Lakeside Way, Sevierville, was charged April 24 with unlawful possession of a weapon, driving without a license, possession of schedule IV drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on $7,500 bond. u Leslie Dawn Ledford, 27, of Cherokee, N.C., was charged April 23 with a warrant from circuit court. She was being held. u John Thomas Picco, 39, of 905 Maryville Hwy., #6, Seymour, was charged April 24 with domestic violence assault, public intoxication and resisting arrest. He was being held on $3,500 bond. u Jack Lamar Pinson, 37, of 1662 Jenkins Rd., Sevierville, was charged April 23 with providing false information to officer. He was being held on $50,000 bond. u Teresa Gaye Ramsey, 42, of 2607 Grassy Loop, Sevierville, was charged April 24 with two counts of general theft and criminal trespass. He was being held on $2,500 bond. u Lyndsey Elizabeth Slothower, 25, of 905 Murphy Rd., Sevierville, was charged April 24 with a warrant from circuit court. She was being held on $3,000 bond. u Martin Edward Stone, 35, of 451 W. Mil Creek #7, Pigeon Forge, was charged April 24 with domestic violence assault. He was being held. u Austin Edward Taylor, 23, of Blaine, Tenn., was charged April 23 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Christopher Adrian Turner, 33, of 231 Gray Slate Circle, Sevierville, was charged April 23 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Douglas R. Walden, 48, of Knoxville, was charged April 24 on an attachment order. He was released. u James Leonard Webb, 43, of 3670 Wilhite Rd., Sevierville, was charge April 24 with driving on suspended license. He was being held. u Kayla D. Webb, 18, of 499 McCarn Circle, Sevierville, was charged April 23 with violation of probation, juvenile. She was released. u Jesse Dean Wolf, 54, of Springville, Tenn., was charged April 23 with three counts of forgery. He was being held.

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Rep. Doug Overbey, left, Congressman John Duncan Jr., Park Superintendent Dale Ditmanson, Maryville Vice Mayor Andy White, Smoky Mountain Visitor Convention Bureau Executive Vice President Herb Handly and Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division Construction Engineer Tom Scott celebrate the reopening of Cades Cove Loop Road on Saturday.

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people who have roots here in the park.”

“Today is a great day,” agreed Rep. Doug Overbey.

“We can be grateful to the National Park Service and the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division for doing

this work and getting it done so quickly, getting it ready for spring and summer. This can only help us with tourism.”

Stephanie and Tim Vollack of Kodak were two of the many cyclists that returned to the popular spot on Saturday.

“I’m originally from Fort Lauderdale (Fla.), but I’ve

been coming here since I was a kid,” Stephanie said. “The Loop is the perfect length for a good ride. It’s so beautiful out here; it’s one of my favorite places.”

Friends of the Smokies is sponsoring a Cades Cove Loop fundraising run for pre-registered runners this morning at the Cades Cove Amphitheater. Awards and

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grants

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with Jason Brady of Gresham Smith and local architect Mike Smelcer.”

At this point the project is still in the permitting and planning stage, Marine said.

During the commission’s first meeting of the month, the group approved purchase of wetland credits to offset the disturbance of a little more than an acre of swampy marsh on the planned site.

In addition to the grants, city leaders will also consider approving: n A list of streets recommended for paving authorized under the current budget n Recommended striping for streets authorized under the current budget n A bid to purchase a truck tire changer for Fleet Maintenance n A bid to purchase a four post lift for Fleet Maintenance n A bid to purchase an air conditioner recovery, recycling and recharging machine for Fleet Maintenance n Purchase of a spare ControlLogix processor for the water treatment plant n A maintenance contract with TDOT for city streets.

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SIS Beta Club helps humane society

T.G.I. Friday’s won first place for ribs from the panel of judges at the ribfest.

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Ribfest & Wings winners announced Submitted report GATLINBURG – The Gatlinburg Police Department claimed the People’s Choice Award for Best Ribs, and Smoky Mountain Brewery captured People’s Choice Best Wings honors in voting at the 2010 edition of Ribfest & Wings.

The city’s Department of Tourism has announced category winners from the event, which drew a crowd of thousands and featured entertainment provided by the Beat Daddys, Soulfinger, Griffin

Brothers and other acts.

Special honorees at the ninth annual event include Gatlinburg Elks Lodge 1925 for the best apron and Bubba Gump Shrimp Company for the best decorated booth.

The event benefits the Gatlinburg Hospitality Association’s educational scholarship fund.

Two-time champion Jaaron Sturgill of Sevierville won the fourth annual Hot Wings Eating Contest.

Other top honors went to: Restaurant n Ribs: First, T.G.I.

Friday’s; second ,Calhoun’s Restaurant; third, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company n Wings: First, Pucker’s Sports Bar & Grill; second, Smoky Mountain Brewery; third, Corky’s Bar-B-Q

Public Safety n Wings: First, Gatlinburg Fire Department; second, Gatlinburg Police Department Civic n Wings: First, Gatlinburg Elks Lodge 1925

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obituaries In Memoriam

In Memoriam

James “Jim� Burnside

James “Jim� Burnside, age 72 of Sevierville, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010. He was retired from Grimes Aerospace Center in Urbana, OH, and he owned and operated Ripplin’ Waters Campground in Sevierville. He was the son of the late Herman Burnside.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Burnside; children, Sherry Dillion of Urbana, OH, Pam Wilkins and husband Kelvin of Cable, OH, Debra Hall of South Portsmouth, KY, James “Jimmy� Burnside and wife Terri of West Liberty, OH, Tamela Haas of Indianapolis, IN; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; mother: Ercel Wise Burnside-Bair of Urbana; and sister, Jane Shambaugh and husband David of Urbana.

Donations may be made in Jim’s memory to Smoky Mountain Children’s Home, 449 McCarn Circle, Sevierville, TN 37862.

Funeral service 3 p.m. Monday in Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel in Pigeon Forge with Rev. Justin Ferguson officiating. Entombment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 2-3 p.m. Monday at Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel, 220 Emert Street, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

Anna Lucille (Houser) Huff Anna Lucille (Houser)Huff, age 79, of Cosby, went to be with the Lord on Friday April 23, 2010 at Mercy West Hospital. She attended New Salem Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by: son, Darryl L. Houser; grandchildren, Mike and Mark Houser; parents, Bert and Dixie Houser; brothers, Tommy Joe, Bert and Paul Houser; and sister, Ruby Houser.

Survivors include: loving husband of 31 years George Huff; children, Tommy (Brenda) Houser, Gene (Lisa) Houser, Fankie (Vickie) Houser, Mike (Sharon) Houser Carroll Glen (Sherry) Houser, Jerry Houser, Vickie (Louie) Webber, and Tabitha Houser; stepchildren, Mike (Penny) Huff, Sherry Stockner, and Janice Kent; 30 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters Mildred Flannigan and Mary Holsenback; and several nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Visiting hours will be on Monday April 26th from 6-8 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 8:00 p.m. at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home with the Rev. David Newman officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at The Huff Family Cemetery for the interment service. Online condolences may be offered at www.mccartyevergreen.com.

David J. Meyer David J. Meyer, 56, of Sevierville, died Friday, April 23, 2010.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Gail Meyer; brother, Richard Meyer; half-brother, Eddie Thomas; step-children, Gerald Cooper and wife April, Melissa Cooper, Anthony Cooper and wife Misty; three stepgrandchildren; sisters-in-law, Debbie Matthews and husband Corky, Rosemary Johnson and husband Bob. Funeral service 7 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. David G. Smith officiating. Family and friends will meet 1 p.m. Tuesday in Union Grove Cemetery for graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

strength coach for GatlinburgPittman High School for 30 years.

Survivors: children, Camela and Maxwell Allen of Sevierville, Brian and AnneMarie Ruttenbur of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Debbie and Tom Abate of Kansas City, Mo.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Carter of Miami.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ruttenbur Memorial Fund at GatlinburgPittman High School, at any Tennessee State Bank location.

The family received friends Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Family

Carl C. Owen

Carl C. Owen, age 81 of Sevierville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. He retired with 26 years of military service in the Air Force and Army. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Education and taught in the Vocational Department at Sevier County High School for seven years.

Mr. Owen attended Smoky Mountain Christian Church and loved to farm and raise cattle.

He was a longtime member of Sevier County Volunteer Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Addie Owen and brother Glenn Wayne Owen.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Owen; sons and daughters-in-law, Carl Jr. and Sharon Owen, Bryan and Celia Owen, Christopher and Bethany Owen, all of Sevierville; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Blanche Stott of Seymour; brother, Eugene Owen and wife Grace of Prairie Grove, AR; and sister-in-law, Faye Owen; several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Sevier County Volunteer Fire Department, 122 Prince Street, Sevierville, TN, 37862 or American Heart Association, Southeast Affiliate, P.O. Box 409410, Atlanta, GA 30384-9410.

Funeral service was held Friday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Wells, Rev. Melvin Carr, Pastor Steve McClure and Pastor Phil Curry officiating.

Family and friends will meet 11:30 a.m. Monday in Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for graveside service and interment. Military honors will be provided. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

Herman Cleo Johnson Herman Cleo Johnson, age 85, of Sevierville, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Jean Johnson.

Survivors: wife, Marie Johnson; sons, Billy Johnson and David Johnson; 7 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 7 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Parton and Rev. Ronnie Reagan officiating. Interment 1 p.m.

Tuesday in Middle Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

and friends gathered 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Greenbrier Restaurant in Gatlinburg to celebrate Bruce’s life. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Howard Moore

Bruce Ruttenbur, 77 of Gatlinburg, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010. He was a retired City of Miami, Florida police officer, veteran of the U. S. Navy, retired Building Inspector with the City of Gatlinburg, and the

Barbara Louise Chritton

Barbara Louise Chritton, age 67 of Sevierville, was called home by God on Friday, April 23, 2010. Barbara was born in Lebanon, Oregon.

She grew up and went to college there, graduating from Pacific University with a degree in speech pathology.

After marrying, she moved to Florida and raised her children and was active in her church. She had a heart for helping women and babies and was executive director of the True Life Choice Women’s Pregnancy Center in Orlando.

After moving to Tennessee, she obtained her real estate license and began a career as a Realtor. She was a member of Evergreen PCA Church, Sevierville, where she was active with her Grace Group and with the Women’s Care Center. Barbara was also a member of the Great Smoky Mountain Association of Realtors and was a charter member of the Great Smoky Mountain Women’s Council of Realtors. She will be loved and missed by many friends and family in Oregon, Florida, and Tennessee. She loved her grandchildren and Camp Grandma will never be the same.

She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Ida Chritton and brother Larry Fuiten.

Survivors include her: sons and daughters-inlaw, Drew Frazier and wife Shea, Tom Frazier and wife Wendy; daughter and son-in-law: Diane Kessluk and husband David; grandchildren, Jonathan and Jonah Kessluk, Patrick, Jenna, Lane, and Isaiah Frazier; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim Fuiten and wife Heidi, Steve Fuiten and wife Lore.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Women’s Care Center, 304 Eastgate Road, Sevierville, TN 37862 or to Evergreen Ministries, 1103 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862.

Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Presbyterian Church with Pastor Brad Bradford officiating. Interment will follow in Burchfiel Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Howard Moore, 82 of Sevierville, died Wednesday, April 21, at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville.

He was well known for his carpentry work and clock work.

Survivors: wife of 61 years Mary Grace Moore; daughters, Shirley Wilson and husband John, Sue Moore and mate Mark Hislop; sons, Charles “Buddy�

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3From Page A1 Moore and wife Monica, David Moore, Earl Moore and mate Sharlene Sutton; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was held Saturday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with the Revs. Floyd Powell and Dallas Moore officiating. Interment 2 p.m. Sunday in Zion Hill Cemetery. Tommy Sutton, Cory Lafollette, Harold Huskey, John Wilson, Travis Robeson, Danny Moore, and Colton Carnley will serve as pallbearers. The family received friends Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Phyllis Harter Barber Phyllis Harter Barber, born May 20, 1922, died April 22, 2010.

Phyllis was the second woman in Ohio to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and served most of her time at Goleta Air Base in California. At this base she met David Barber following his return from duty in the South Pacific, and they were married on March 16, 1945.

Graduating from the University of Tennessee, Phyllis taught elementary education in Florida where she was Title 1 reading teacher at Alva near Ft. Myers until she retired. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors: husband of 65 years, David; sons David III of Sevierville and Jack and his wife Cindy of Russellville, Ark.; daughters Charlotte Comstock and husband Roger of McMinnville, Tenn., and Peggy (Phyllis) Burt and husband Bob of Cleveland, Ga.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

She donated her body to the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. A memorial service sill be held at the Church of Christ on 208 Hicks Drive in Sevierville. Friends will be received at the building from 2 until 4 p.m. Saturday, April 24 with service to begin at 4 p.m.

The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Truth for the World, P.O. Box 5048, Duluth, GA 30096.

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Oma L. Daniel

Oma L. Daniel, age 74 of Sevierville, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010.

Mrs. Daniel was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Troy V. Daniel; parents Sam and Lizzie Hurst; sisters Betty Cate and Cindy Gross; brothers Ralph, Frank, Bill and Harvey Hurst.

Survivors include her sisters Dicie McGill, Mary LaFollette and husband Winfred, Helen Matthews and husband Charles, and Anita Hayslip; seven step-children and several nieces and nephews; special friend Joy McElyea. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff of Amedysis Home Healthcare and Hospice and Dr. William Fry. Funeral service 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Suttles and Rev. Robert Settle officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Monday in Middle Creek Cemetery. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Sevierville, died Thursday, April 22, 2010.

Survivors: husband, Harry Cooper; children, Tania Callahan and Donnie Cooper; grandson, Tyler Callahan; brothers, George Morfin Jr. and Robert Morfin; sisters, Rachel Cervantes, Sylvia Hernandez, Loles Morfin.

Graveside service and interment was held Saturday in Little Cove Cemetery with Rev. Jack Ogle officiating. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Terry Lynn Wadley Terry Lynn Wadley, 45, of New Cumberland, Penn., died Wednesday, April 21, 2010.

He was an Audio Prostologist and owner of Commonwealth Hearing Aid Center and a member of New Life Baptist Church.

Survivors: wife of 24 years Lynn Lautenschlaeger Wadley;

mother, Wanda Sue Maples Wadley McGhee; sons, Jordan Scott Wadley, Nathan Charles Wadley; grandmother, Ethel Louise Maples of Sevler County; sisters, Kim McHugh, Angela Rhines, Stephanie Crawley; eight brothers, Michel Wadley, Shane McGhee, Dustin McGhee, Tony Williamson, Scott Williamson, Gar y Williamson, David Williamson, Danny Williamson; uncle, David Wadley of Newport; special cousins Alisa Johnson of Sevierville and Jeff Wadley of Maryville; many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010, at the Banner Baptist Church in Gatlinburg, Jeffrey Wadley officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift honoring Terry to the Crisis Intervention Program at Holy Spirit Hospital, 503 N 21st Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

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Pigeon Forge FFA chapter officers include, from left, Brad Parton, Hunter Bonner, Emily Hurst, Melissa Darnell and Stefani Stephens.

Pigeon Forge FFA earn honors Submitted report The Pigeon Forge FFA Chapter has earned many awards this year.

It was awarded the National Chapter Silver Award, the State Superior Chapter Award and the Silver PLOW Award (Passing Literacy OnWard) at the 82nd state convention.

This was the Pigeon Forge chapter’s first year receiving the National Chapter Silver award and third consecutive year receiving the State Superior Chapter Award.

The chapter has earned these awards through leadership activities and community development.

The Silver PLOW Award was awarded for the first time. This program aims to help members assist students in need of literacy education.

Members Melissa Darnell, Emily Hurst and Joey Hurst each earned a state degree, the highest degree held in the state.

Darnell placed second in the state in the Outdoor Recreation proficiency.

Joey Hurst won the Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Proficiency. This fall he will be competing at the 82nd national convention in Indianapolis.

Darnell placed second in state and first in East Tennessee as the Star in Agricultural Placement.

The chapter member who

has an outstanding placement in agribusiness or production agriculture and is actively involved in chapter programs, school activities and community development receives this award.

The chapter’s Farm Business Management Team (Hunter Bonner, Emily Hurst and Stefani Stephens) placed third in East Tennessee.

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

—United States Constitution, Amendment One

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commentary

The Nelsons entertaining TV family I was browsing the cheap-DVD bin at Books-A-Million recently and came across a 38-episode collection of old episodes of “Ozzie & Harriet.” If you are over the age of 45 or so, you remember this show about the Nelsons and their real-life sons David and Ricky, but those who do probably haven’t see one in many, many years.

To watch the shows now is not only nostalgic, but charming in its black-and-white splendor.

The TV series began in 1952 when David was 16 and Ricky was 12. It had begun on radio using actors to play the boys’ roles.

The show lasted 14 seasons on ABC. In those days each TV series produced as many as 30 to 35 episodes a season, usually with one sponsor. That’s a lot of shows and a lot of story lines.

Bonnie and I have watched shows with plots as corny as Ozzie spending the day in bed, David taking this parents and girlfriend to a fancy restaurant, Ozzie cleaning out is garage and Ozzie cleaning the gutters. Some include the original commercials for such products as Hotpoint appliances, Kodak film, Aunt Jemima’s pancake mix and Listerine.

Ozzie Nelson, who was a bandleader in real life — Harriet was his band singer — never seemed to have a job on the show.

He was always at home, usually wearing a white shirt and tie. He often visited with his neighbor, Thorny, played for seven seasons

by Don DeFore, who later went on to star on “Hazel.” Thorny usually wore a tie or bowtie.

Harriet was dressed to the nines no matter how early the show’s scenes took place.

At breakfast she had on a clean, white apron and wore earrings, hair perfectly in place.

The boys always said “sir” and ma’am” to their parents.

All TV in the ’50s and ’60s featured family life that was fantasized, but what so many kids wished for in their own lives. We watched Ozzie, Ward Cleaver, Jim Anderson from “Father Knows Best” and Andy Griffith and wondered if people really lived that way. Only on television.

Reality TV it was not, but that doesn’t lessen the entertainment value of the shows.

“Ozzie and Harriet” started out on radio.

Bandleader Ozzie and his singer/wife Harriet worked together in the late 1930s, but wanted to start traveling less. In 1941 they earned a spot as musical guests on Red Skelton’s radio program. In 1944 the Nelsons decided to start their own radio show and portray themselves. Early on, they switched from music to comedy.

The Nelsons signed a contract with ABC in 1949 that gave the network the option to move their program to that fledgling medium of TV. The television program premiered in 1952, focusing on the Nelson family at home.

“Ozzie and Harriet” lasted 14 years, remaining on the air until 1966. In 1957, Ricky sang “I’m Walkin’” on an episode titled “Ricky the Drummer.” Thus began his singing career that made him a pop star for years and enhanced the popularity of the show.

Remember Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand”? Virtually every pop singer appeared on that show — except Ricky Nelson, Ozzie wouldn’t allow his son to sing on Clark’s show, fearing it would hurt their own show’s ratings.

Ozzie Nelson was a powerful force on the TV program. He co-wrote them, directed most of them and produced the show.

The program is remembered for the greeting each Nelson gave the others no matter how often they saw each other. “Hi, Pop.” “Hi Mom.” “Hi, Dave.” “Hi, Ricky.” You sometimes see comedians poke fun at that.

Ricky also was known for his catch phrase, “I don’t mess around, boy.”

The show was filmed, and not with a live audience, so it used a laugh track like most shows did. It was the same laugh track on every joke. Another part of its charm.

I have enjoyed watching the episodes, and they remain at times funny, if incredibly dated and unrealistic. Maybe we need more shows like “Ozzie and Harriet,” that managed to be funny with no sexual innuendo, rude people, meanness, profanity and insult humor. When boys wore ties on dates and used terms of respect to their parents and other adults. Realistic by today’s standards?

No, but surely better than much of what we have today.

— Stan Voit is editor of The Mountain Press.

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Editorial

Denied a chance Rescue Squad wrong to keep Joe Ledbetter from being a full member The Sevier County Rescue Squad was wrong to deny trainee Joe Ledbetter a chance to become a full member. It seems unfair and a bit cruel.

Ledbetter was a trainee for the squad when he was diagnosed with lung cancer last year. His wife, Victoria, was bedridden while carrying their youngest child. The Rescue Squad stepped up and held fundraisers for Ledbetter to help him and the family meet expenses. It was an inspiring story, showing the bond that exists among squad members.

The squad chief at the time, Marvin Rolen, praised Ledbetter as one of the best among the troops, a great guy.

Flash forward to 2010, and that bond is shattered. Those words of praise seem distant and forgotten.

Since the efforts to help Ledbetter, the squad had elected new officers, and Rolen is no longer an officer.

Apparently the new regime has a different opinion of Ledbetter and his

skills and value to the unit.

Ledbetter has been OK’d by his doctor to be a Rescue Squad member.

Being part of this unit would be important to him, to his spirit, to his efforts to fight the cancer that threatens his life.

Someone must get approval of 75 percent of the members to become a full member. Ledbetter didn’t. Why? It’s important to remember that while the Sevier County Rescue Squad meets and keeps its equipment in a building it owns, county government provides financial support, to the tune of $90,000 a year. This is not a wholly private club that can — or should be able to — arbitrarily reject people simple because of a regime change or because a trainee supported someone who was voted out of office. When yiu receive tax money, it makes you accountable for the money and the way you run your agency.

Ledbetter was a supporter and friend of John French, who was the squad’s safety officer but is no longer

with the group. Surely that friendship would not lead the entire squad to be so callous as to deny membership to a cancer victim who otherwise met all the standards, but dared to be a friend of someone out of favor with a majority of the members. It looks that way.

The Rescue Squad’s actions, while appearing to be unfair and unjustified, also makes the unit seem unfeeling as well. Joe Ledbetter’s dream was to be a full-fledged squad member, and despite the cancer he’s been fighting, he worked hard to meet standards and move from trainee to member. To not get enough votes for that to happen looks personal, rather than a decision based on a fair evaluation of his skills and knowledge.

If the Rescue Squad wants to be independent, free of government support, then it should do that, But as long as it gets financial support from the taxpayers, it needs to adhere to rules and regulations that promote inclusion. It looks like the members forgot to do that in this case.

Political view

Public forum So much is being said from those who never looked at Constitution

says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”

Sevier County’s religion is already Editor: The Tennessee State Constitution (arti- established. We don’t want our County Commission and County Mayor prohibited cle 9, section 2), says: “No person who denies the being of God, or a future state from the free exercise thereof. If you were outside the Sevier County Courthouse of rewards and punishments, shall hold Monday night, we were exercising our free any office in the civil department of this right to our religious beliefs. state.”

So much is being said from folks And in Article 1, Section 2, it says: “That that have never even looked at the all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according Constitution. It says nothing about “separation of church and state.” That to the dictates of their own conscience.” phrase was penned by President Thomas Also, the First Amendment originally Jefferson to the Danbury Baptist only applied to the Congress. However, Association in the state of Connecticut, in the 20th Century, the Supreme Court Jan. 1, 1802. It was a reply to their letter held that the Due Process Clause of the dated Oct. 7, 1801, where they were rejoicFourteenth Amendment applies the First ing in him being elected president.

Amendment to each state, including any In the letter, Danbury Baptists mention local government. The First Amendment

Jehovah, and the kingdom of Christ. They ended their letter by saying, “May the Lord preserve you safe from every evil, and bring you at last to his heavenly kingdom through Jesus Christ our Glorious Mediator.”

By the way, Thomas Jefferson wrote on the front of his Bible: “I am a real Christian, that is to say, a disciple of the doctrines of Jesus, I have little doubt that our whole country will soon be rallied to the unity of our Creator.”

Just my opinion: This does not sound like a man that would stop a small community in the mountains of east Tennessee from praying The Lord’s Prayer. WWJD? Can you imagine what a mess America would have been in if our forefathers had not been Christians.

Jim Barrett Pigeon Forge

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SUMMITT The Next Generation Son of legendary Lady Vols coach gets start in AAU

By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

Jason Davis/The Mountain Press

Tyler Summitt, son of Lady Vols head coach Pat Summitt and Sevier County Bank president RB Summitt, coaches the Tennessee Hustle 12-U AAU basketball team Saturday afternoon at Seymour High School.

Summitt, 19, hopes to pursue a career in basketball coaching.

SEYMOUR — Arms crossed, walking the sidelines, the coach watches the game unfold.

Gripped by the competition waging just feet away, the coach makes animated signals to the players, directing their every move.

Then, when things don’t go just right, you see it — the stare.

No, it’s not legendary Tennessee Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt, but it might be the next best thing.

Tyler Summitt, 19, son of the NCAA’s all-time winningest coach and Sevier County Bank president R.B. Summit, has decided to try his hand at coaching.

And after watching just seconds of his Tennessee Hustle team’s game against the Triple Threat, another

area AAU squad, it’s easy to see exactly where his coaching style came from — years of watching one of the best coaches in the business.

And while he’s probably learned more x’s and o’s than people twice his age, Tyler has experienced other things invaluable to a future basketball coach.

“There’s x’s and o’s stuff, which anybody can get, but then there’s being a part of a team,” Summitt said Saturday at Seymour High School, where he was coaching his under-12 AAU team in an AAU tournament. “I went through conditioning workouts, lifting workouts, I was at every practice, so it’s really like I was part of the team.

It’s those team things, the speeches she makes, being in the coaches meetings and with the players — seeing both sides. The whole experience of seeing how a team goes through it, it was great.”

Summitt started his coaching career last fall at the helm of a 7th and 8th grade girls AAU team

AP photo

Tyler Summitt shares many idiosyncrasies on the sidelines with his famous mother, UT Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt.

from Webb School, where he played his high school basketball.

“We ended up doing really well last fall. That’s why I got this job. We had beaten all three of the Team Hustle teams in the fall league, so then they came and asked me to coach for them.”

Tyler’s start in coaching was spurred by a decision last year, his senior year at Webb.

See SUMMITT, Page A9

NFL DRAFT

LOCAL SWIMMING

Indianapolis takes UT’s McClendon in draft day 2

New coach hopes to make a splash with SAC

By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS — Bill Polian is tired of coming up short.

So on Saturday, he went big.

Real big.

After using his first three draft picks exclusively on defenders, the Colts president selected a massive guard and a new blocking tight end to help the Colts start converting those mystifying short yardage and goal-line runs.

“We’ve been looking to improve the run game,” coach Jim Caldwell said Saturday.

Finding a solution to the problem has been the Colts’ top offseason priority.

From the moment Polian criticized the offensive line following the Super Bowl loss, Indianapolis has put most of its energy giving the line a new look.

Longtime coach Howard Mudd retired after the season and was replaced by assistant Pete Metzelaars. Starting guard Ryan Lilja was released in March, and Polian then signed two free agents, guard Andy Alleman and tackle Adam Terry.

Conventional wisdom suggested Indy wanted bigger bodies, a notion Polian downplayed before the draft.

Then Saturday, after choosing three straight defensive players, the dominoes started falling again.

Polian took 324-pound guard Jacques McClendon from Tennessee and 265-pound tight end Brody Eldridge, who served primarily as a blocking tight end, fullback and guard at Oklahoma.

“We think he (McClendon) has the tools to be exactly what Jake Scott was, exactly what Ryan Diem was,” Polian said, referring to two second-day picks who became starters on the line.

See MCCLENDON, Page A9

Jason Davis/The Mountain Press

New SAC head coach Ryan Buechner and assistant coach Stephen Fortney stand poolside at the Sevierville Community Center Saturday morning.

SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier Aquatic Club has a new head coach, and he’s hoping to put several years of experience to help take SAC to the next level.

Ryan Buechner, an Ohio native who’s worked with swimmers from elementary school to the Olympics, was at the Sevierville Community Center Saturday morning meeting with his new club.

Buechner, who is currently finishing up as a teacher and coach in Orangeburg, S.C., will make the move to Sevierville after Memorial Day and will bring with him head coaching experience from the largest swim club in Ohio.

“I’m from Ohio, and coached club swimming in Columbus for about five years at the largest club team in Ohio — the Greater Columbus Swim Team. I have coached a couple of Olympians, I have a lot of work with Junior and Senior Nationals swimmers.

I’ve done a lot of work with different age groups, I’ve gone from little kids ... to the upper-level swimmers.”

One of the Olympians Buechner

mentioned was Adam Ritter, former University of Arizona AllAmerican and NCAA Champion, who’s currently a member of Team USA. “I was one of his coaches for a few years,” Buechner said. “I actually swam with him for a few years and then ended up coaching him.”

Buechner was no slouch in the pool, either.

An honorable mention for AllAmerican at St. Francis Desales in high school, Buechner walked on a Ohio State University before deciding his future was in coaching.

But Buechner knew early on that swimming was his life’s passion.

“I grew up at a summer pool,” Buechner said. “And I worked there over the summers every year, and I just loved the atmosphere of the swimming and the meets. The summer league meets were probably my favorite of all of them. The competition level is not as serious, it’s a lot more fun, and you really get to have a lot more fun with the kids and the parents. It’s more of a team-oriented sport, where club See Sevier aquatic, Page A9

NFL DRAFT

Chargers snatch up Tennessee’s Crompton in draft’s fifth round From staff reports SAN DIEGO — Former Tennessee starting quarterback Jonathan Crompton was taken with a compensatory pick in the fifth round of the NFL draft Saturday by AFC West power San Diego.

Crompton replaces thirdstring quarterback Charlie Whitehurst, who was traded to Seattle last month.

The pick, No. 37 in the fifth round and 168th overall, was compensation for losing unrestricted free agents Mike Goff and Igor

Olshansky after the 2008 season.

Crompton passed for 12 touchdowns with only two interceptions in the Vols’ last five games last season, including a career-best five TD passes with no picks against Memphis. He finished the season with 27 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.

Ahead of him on the depth chart are Pro Bowler Philip Rivers and backup Billy Volek.

Crompton had a career of peaks and valleys at

Tennessee.

He went from much balleyhooed prospect to floundering starter before he was benched for several games under coach Phillip Fulmer.

His struggles continued under coach Lane Kiffin before a great improvement over the last half of his senior season.

Despite not having been invited to the NFL Combine, many scouts viewed Crompton as a legitimate Cobey Hitchcock/The Mountain Press prospect for the next level, Jonathan Crompton calls out a sigthanks to his size and ath- nal under center during the Vols’ letic ability.

Sept. 12, 2009 loss to UCLA.

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“I learned from my high school coach, I learned from my mom and now I want to learn from Bruce (Pearl).�

SUMMITT

3From Page A8

“When I was really trying to decide where I wanted to go to college, I was thinking I could go play a Center College, which is a Division III school in Kentucky, or I could go to Vanderbilt for academics, or I could go to UT, be a practice player and learn from my mom,� Summitt said. “That’s when it really hit me that I wanted to coach. Sophomore or junior year of high school I knew I liked basketball and I had a knowledge for the game — but senior year when I really started looking at my future, I figured out that it is what I was passionate about.�

This fall Summitt will add more to his resume by walking on with Bruce Pearl’s mens team. “I’m going to try-out to walkon for the guys this fall, so I’ll work out with them this summer. Weights, work their camps, go through individual workouts, whatever I need to do. That’s what I need to do. I learned from my high school coach, I learned from my mom and now I want to learn from Bruce (Pearl).�

He also hopes to learn from the Vols players. “Competing against them everyday and making myself better,�

Tyler said. “I just love pushing myself to the limit. My friends might go out and party, and I won’t go, just because I want to get up at 6 a.m. and do that workout knowing I’m getting better than everybody else.�

When it comes to Tyler’s core beliefs about coaching, many of those can be traced directly to Pat, including one he showed Saturday.

Sevier aquatic 3From Page A8

swimming in the winter can be more individualized. “The last three years I’ve actually been a teacher and a coach in South Carolina. They don’t really have much of a swimming program there, and I wanted to get back into competitive swimming.�

That’s what brought him to Sevierville. “I saw this as a great opportunity to get back as a head coach and be the head coach of an entire club instead of just a group. And it’s a town that’s growing and

Tyler Summitt, on his decision to try and walk-on with the Vols mens team this fall

Jason Davis/The Mountain Press

AAU coach Tyler Summitt discusses strategy with one of his players following a foul in their game on Saturday afternoon at Seymour High School. “The biggest thing is keeping everybody accountable. My best two players aren’t starting the game today because one was three minutes late and one was five minutes late. This is sub-state, the biggest tournament we’ve got, and I

has a lot of room to grow and build a program. I really want to try and do that and really increase the numbers. And since they’re improving the facility and making it a little bigger, I’d like to host a club meet here to try and get some revenue-building in the club. I want to talk to them more about their younger kid program and how to build up and get those kids into the competitive levels as they grow.�

Helping Buechner in the transition will be assistant coach Stephen Fortney.

Fortney came to the squad as a coach last May from the University

can’t start them because they were late. Making every single person accountable, whether it’s one of the worst players on our team or the two best players. They’ll be coming off the bench. “Candace Parker missed curfew

of Tennessee, where he majored in Logistics and swam four years.

Both coaches seem really enthusiastic about Sevier Aquatic’s prospects. “I think they’re a great group,� Buechner said. “They seem really quick to learn, really able to ask questions and they want to get better. That’s the biggest thing a coach could ask for, someone who wants to improve their strokes and get better each time they get in the water.� “It’s a great team with great kids and great parents,� Fortney added. mpsports@themountainpress.com

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when (the Lady Vols) were playing at DePaul, and she didn’t play the whole first half. Even in practice, everybody is accountable.�

Tyler also gets some of his coaching personality from his father, R.B.

“Nobody really realizes how competitive dad is cause they always saw mom,� Summitt said with a grin. “He is so competitive. They used to play racquetball together, and they used to just go at us. That competitiveness also comes from him, too. We used to play PIG or HORSE or one-onone together, and he would never let me win. He would always beat me, and it really made me better, (and now) I’m bringing that competitiveness, that drive that he always had.�

As for now, gaining experience is Tyler’s main goal in coaching. “I coached the fall league team, and it was a great experience. I played middle school and high school, I’ve coached girls and guys of different ages, I was with my mom’s team, and I’ll be with Bruce’s team, I’ll go be a graduate assistant somewhere, and you put all that together. It’s a ton of experience.�

As to whether or not he plans on coaching men’s or women’s basketball in the future, Tyler hasn’t really made a decision yet. “That’s what I’m trying to figure out. I think walking on for Bruce will really help me decide where I want be a graduate assistant, and whether it’s going to be men’s or women’s.�

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The Mountain Press ◆ Sunday, April 25, 2010

Steelers’ coach: Raiders add speed, QB on final day of draft Roethlisberger to accept suspension

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer

By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers offered their first tentative show of support for Ben Roethlisberger, with director of football operations Kevin Colbert saying the disgraced quarterback has earned the right to make up for his tawdry behavior.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended the twotime Super Bowl winner for six games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Goodell handed down the punishment after prosecutors decided not to charge Roethlisberger after a 20-year-old college student accused him of sexually assaulting her in a Georgia nightclub last month.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger will issue a statement on Monday concerning the suspension.

“I know he is going to make a comment regarding the discipline of the commissioner on Monday, and I’ll let him do that,” Tomlin said. “My understanding is at this point is he’s ready to meet those challenges and take the necessary steps to move forward with his career.”

Colbert’s ready to support him.

“We can’t defend the behavior or the actions as an organization and we won’t, but we do defend his opportunity to make right, and I think that’s the right thing to do,” Colbert said.

“This guy has helped us win

ALAMEDA, Calif. — For all of the improvements the Oakland Raiders made to their run defense and offensive line in the NFL draft, the biggest move of the weekend came in a trade.

The Raiders acquired former first-round pick Jason Campbell from the Washington Redskins on Saturday for a future draft pick in a move that immediately upgrades the quarterback position.

In other notable moves Saturday, the Raiders drafted offensive lineman Bruce Campbell in the fourth round and traded middle linebacker Kirk Morrison and a fifthround pick to Jacksonville for a fourth-round pick that they used on Clemson receiver Jacoby Ford.

“We’re very excited right now,” coach Tom Cable said.

“We walk out of this place a better football team. So we’ll go to minicamp and we’ll go to work. It’s time to build that football team now. But we’re better and I think that’s the way everybody feels.”

The success of this weekend will likely rest on the performance of Jason Campbell, whose arrival could signal the end of JaMarcus Russell’s tenure in Oakland.

The Raiders had been linked this offseason to possible deals for Donovan McNabb and Ben Roethlisberger. But the trade that finally materialized was for Campbell, who became expendable when the Redskins got McNabb from Philadelphia earlier this month.

Campbell stopped attending offseason workouts after the McNabb trade and didn’t attend the voluntary minicamp last weekend. He was

two world championships.

He’s made some mistakes, but he also deserves the opportunity to rectify those mistakes. And we stand behind his opportunity to do that.”

Colbert said he was speaking only for himself, not for the Steelers or Tomlin.

Steelers president Art Rooney II, who did not talk to reporters on Saturday, has been particularly critical of Roethlisberger.

The quarterback also is being sued by a different woman who says he raped her in 2008 at a Lake Tahoe hotel-casino.

Roethlisberger denies the accusation and was not charged. He has claimed counter-damages in a lawsuit.

On April 12, Roethlisberger apologized for his off-field behavior while reading a minutelong statement and promised to work to regain the trust of his teammates and fans. He has not commented since then, and he did not speak with reporters while practicing for two days last week.

Goodell has ordered Roethlisberger to undergo a comprehensive behavioral evaluation by professionals, and be cleared by the league, before he can resume practicing or any other team activities.

If Roethlisberger is OK to take part in training camp the Steelers must decide which one of their other three quarterbacks — Byron Leftwich, Charlie Batch and Dennis Dixon — won’t attend.

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Jason Campbell throws a pass during theanNFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Landover, Md. Campbell was traded to the Raiders on Saturday. given permission to seek a trade and it finally got done Saturday with the Raiders.

“We can do some good things together,” Campbell told NFL Network. “I see they’re putting together a good draft. They’re putting together a defense that has been outstanding. Last year their defense started to become one of the premier defenses in the league. If we can help out offensively and turn some things around anything is possible.”

Campbell said after talking to the Raiders that he believed he would be the starter. But Cable said there still would be a competition for the starting role.

Campbell started 52 games for Washington since being a first-round pick in 2005. He has thrown for 55 touchdowns, 38 interceptions and has a passer rating of 82.3 in his career. He is coming off his best season, completing 64.5 percent of his passes with 20 touch-

downs and 15 interceptions.

But the Redskins went 4-12 last season.

Campbell has been hurt by constantly changing offensive coordinators and schemes. He had four different offenses in four years at Auburn, then three more in five years with the Redskins.

Now he has to learn a new system with the Raiders.

“It gives me an opportunity to adapt to an offense really quick because I have to learn a lot,” he said. “The only bad part about it is, it doesn’t give me a chance to mature in one offense unless you’re able to take your game to a whole other level because you feel like you’re always starting over.”

Russell has struggled with weight and questions about his work ethic throughout

his career and lost his starting job midway through last season. Russell completed 48.8 percent of his passes, with three touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 50.0 passer rating that was the lowest in the league in 11 years.

Russell has already been paid more than $36 million since being drafted in 2007. The Raiders still owe him $3 million in guaranteed money. If he makes the team, Russell will be paid $9.45 million next season.

Campbell has a $3.14 million contract this season and agreed to a $4.5 million extension for 2011, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the extension had not been announced.

Bruce Campbell was the fastest offensive lineman at the combine, running the 40-yard dash in 4.85 seconds and Ford was the fastest receiver with a 4.28 in the 40. But instead of reaching to take them early in the draft, the Raiders got good value on the third day.

Campbell stands 6-foot-5, 310 pounds but has the speed of a much smaller player. He bench pressed 225 pounds 34 times at the combine and had a 32-inch vertical jump. His arms measured an impressive 36 1/4 inches, which should help ward off speed rushers.

But Campbell has not been able to translate those physical skills to dominating play on the field. He started only 17 games in three seasons at Maryland and didn’t get a vote for the all-ACC first team last season.

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The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader today, April 25, at 2 p.m., which will consist of two seven-inning games.

Fans with tickets to Saturday night’s game can exchange them for admission to a future Smokies’ regular season home game of their choice at the Smokies’ ticket office.

Fans can contact the Smokies front office at (865) 286-2300 for more information.

Following today’s doubleheader, the Smokies and Barons will continue their five-game series through Wednesday at Smokies Park.

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Titans trade away LenDale White, boost D with 6 picks

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE — The Tennessee went defensive in the 2010 NFL draft, and now they hope they plugged some very big holes.

They used six of their nine picks for a unit that was one of the league’s worst in 2009 and also took care of a very big problem on the final day by trading a talkative backup running back with issues. In the process, they got younger, faster and really smart with a Rhodes scholar and an Ivy Leaguer.

The Titans expect defensive end Derrick Morgan, the 16th pick overall, to help immediately. UCLA cornerback Alterraun Verner will push for playing time quickly as well. “Time will only tell how quickly they get on the field as regulars,� coach Jeff Fisher said Saturday after the draft concluded.

The focus on defense came because Tennessee parted ways with four starters from a unit that gave up more yards pass-

ing than all but Detroit in the NFL in 2009. The Titans also ranked 28th in total yards allowed per game and gave up 31 touchdown receptions.

They only got 32 sacks.

With Vince Young and Chris Johnson on offense, that just won’t do for a team that finished 8-8 in 2009 and just missed a third straight playoff berth.

The Titans opened the draft picking Morgan, started the second day drafting Southern California receiver Damian Williams to provide an immediate boost to a woeful return game and concluded with Georgia linebacker Rennie Curran.

Tennessee opened the third and final day Saturday by trading LenDale White and defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson to Seattle all to move up seven spots in the fourth round from No. 111 to 104th overall and nine spots in the sixth so they could nab Verner to start the day. “We just wanted to go get the player,� Fisher said.

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SCHS basketball camp

Sevier County High basketball coach Ken Wright and staff will be hosting a basketball camp April 23-24 for grades 3-6 at Sevier County High School.

For more information call 908-9385.

Basketball spaghetti dinner

The SCHS Basketball Booster Club will have a spaghetti dinner and auction at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 24, to acknowledge the team on their winning of the District 2-AAA Championship this past season.

Smoky Bear 5K scheduled

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They also drafted safety Robert Johnson of Utah (No. 148), Rhodes scholar and Florida State safety Myron Rolle with the final pick in the sixth round at No. 207 and defensive lineman David Howard of Brown from the Ivy League (No. 241).

But the biggest move came by subtraction through the trade.

White had 24 touchdowns in his four seasons here but struggled with being late and his weight.

White’s best weight loss came in the 2009 offseason when he dropped more than 30 pounds to reach 228.

By then, it was too late.

Johnson, the 24th pick overall in 2008, already had taken over as the starter and became only the sixth man in NFL his-

tory to run for 2,000 yards in 2009 as he ran 358 times for 2,006 yards.

Nobody wanted White for the second-round pick Tennessee tendered him at hoping to attract some interest, so he signed his tender on April 15. The Titans started shopping White on Friday and put together the deal with Seattle on Saturday morning with Verner with 13 career interceptions with four returned for TDs still on the board. “It was time for both sides to kind of move on,� general manager Mike Reinfeldt said.

Fisher said Verner will compete immediately to fill the open starting slot at left cornerback. Nick Harper, the starter there the past three seasons who turns 36 in September,

won’t be back. Verner will compete with free agent signee Tye Hill along with Rod Hood, Ryan Mouton and Jason McCourty.

Vickerson also was lost in the pack at tackle where the Titans signed Tony Brown to a threeyear extension Thursday.

They also have Jovan Haye, Sen’Derrick Marks and Jason Jones.

Tennessee didn’t replace White by drafting another running back. Reinfeldt said they were busy trying to sign up to 14 free agents. They also added a third offensive player, drafting Marc Mariani — a friend and former teammate of Fisher’s son, Brandon, at Montana.

The Titans already have Young, Kerry Collins and Chris Simms on the roster.

But they used their first pick in the sixth round — the one nine picks earlier thanks to the Seattle trade — on Florida Atlantic quarterback Rusty Smith.

The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Smith visited with the Titans and impressed with his strong arm and his feet in the pocket, having played under the center most of his career.

Smith is very different from another quarterback at the First Baptist Church in Jacksonville — Tim Tebow, who’s facing questions on whether he can work under center after running the spread offense. Smith said he’s only spoken to Tebow 15 or 20 times. “It’s a very, very, very big church,� Smith said.

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SCOREBOARD T r ansact i ons BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES— Recalled INF/OF Rhyne Hughes from Norfolk (IL).

Optioned INF Justin Turner to Norfolk.

BOSTON RED SOX— Acquired OF Jonathan Van Every from Pittsburgh for a player to be named. Optioned OF Josh Reddick to Pawtucket (IL). Designated RHP Santo Luis for assignment.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS— Placed C Bobby Wilson on the 15-day DL. Recalled C Ryan Budde from Salt Lake (PCL).

MINNESOTA TWINS— Recalled INF Luke Hughes from Rochester (IL).

National League CHICAGO CUBS—Activated LHP Ted Lilly from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Jeff Samardzija to Iowa (PCL).

FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS—Resigned TB Jerious Norwood and P Michael Koenen.

NEW YORK JETS—Released G Alan Faneca.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL—Rescinded the instigator penalty and automatic onegame suspension of Boston D Zdeno Chara at the conclusion of Friday’s game against Buffalo.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Recalled G Corey Crawford from Rockford (AHL).

VANCOUVER CANUCKS— Recalled D Lawrence Nycholat from Manitoba (AHL). COLLEGE MICHIGAN—Named Bacari Alexander men’s assistant basketball coach.

OHIO STATE—Named Mark Osiecki men’s ice hockey coach.

TEMPLE—Announced junior F Lavoy Allen will enter the NBA draft.

MLB BASEBALL National League At A Glance

East Division

W L Pct GB Philly 10 6 .625 — Florida 9 7 .563 1 New York 9 9 .500 2 Washington 9 9 .500 2 Atlanta 8 9 .471 2 1/2 Central Division

W L Pct GB St. Louis 10 6 .625 — Milwaukee 8 8 .500 2 Pittsburgh 7 9 .438 3 Chicago 7 10 .412 3 1/2 Cincinnati 7 11 .389 4 Houston 6 10 .375 4 West Division

W L Pct GB San Diego 11 6 .647 — S.F. 9 7 .563 1 1/2 Colorado 8 8 .500 2 1/2 LAD 8 9 .471 3 Arizona 7 9 .438 3 1/2

——— Friday’s Games Washington 5, L.A. Dodgers 1 N.Y. Mets 5, Atlanta 2 San Diego 10, Cincinnati 4 Houston 4, Pittsburgh 3 Chicago Cubs 8, Milwaukee 1 Florida at Colorado, ppd., rain Arizona 7, Philadelphia 4 San Francisco 4, St. Louis 1

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L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 1-0) at Washington (Olsen 0-1), 1:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Morton 0-3) at Houston (Myers 0-1), 2:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (R.Wells 1-0) at Milwaukee (Bush 1-0), 2:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Penny 2-0) at San Francisco (Cain 0-0), 4:05 p.m.

Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 0-0) at Arizona (R.Lopez 1-0), 4:10 p.m.

Florida (Volstad 1-1) at Colorado (De La Rosa 2-1), 5:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Hanson 1-1) at N.Y. Mets (Pelfrey 3-0), 8:05 p.m.

Monday’s Games L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

San Diego at Florida, 7:10 p.m.

Washington at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

Atlanta at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Arizona at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

Philadelphia at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

American League At A Glance East Division

W L Pct GB New York 12 5 .706 — Tampa Bay 12 5 .706 — Toronto 10 7 .588 2 Boston 7 10 .412 5 Baltimore 2 15 .118 10 Central Division

W L Pct GB Minnesota 12 5 .706 — Detroit 9 8 .529 3 Cleveland 8 9 .471 4 Chicago 7 11 .389 5 1/2 Kansas City 6 10 .375 5 1/2 West Division

W L Pct GB Oakland 11 8 .579 — Seattle 9 9 .500 1 1/2 Los Angeles 9 10 .474 2 Texas 7 9 .438 2 1/2 ——— Friday’s Games Boston 4, Baltimore 3 Toronto 6, Tampa Bay 5 Texas 5, Detroit 4 Minnesota 8, Kansas City 3 Chicago White Sox 7, Seattle 6 Oakland 10, Cleveland 0 L.A. Angels 6, N.Y. Yankees 4 Sunday’s Games Baltimore (D.Hernandez 0-3) at Boston (Wakefield 0-1), 1:35 p.m.

Toronto (Morrow 1-1) at Tampa Bay (Price 2-1), 1:40

p.m.

Seattle (J.Vargas 2-1) at Chicago White Sox (Danks 2-0), 2:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Slowey 2-1) at Kansas City (Bannister 0-1), 2:10 p.m.

Detroit (Porcello 1-1) at Texas (C.Lewis 2-0), 3:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Vazquez 1-2) at L.A. Angels (Kazmir 1-1), 3:35 p.m.

Cleveland (Masterson 0-2) at Oakland (G.Gonzalez 1-1), 4:05 p.m.

Monday’s Games Boston at Toronto, 7:10 p.m.

Detroit at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Seattle at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.

Cleveland at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

TODAY’S MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING—IRodriguez, Washington, .434; Prado, Atlanta, .409; Braun, Milwaukee, .391; Headley, San Diego, .379; Polanco, Philadelphia, .369; Ethier, Los Angeles, .362; CGonzalez, Colorado, .353.

RUNS—Kemp, Los Angeles, 20; Utley, Philadelphia, 17; Furcal, Los Angeles, 16; Weeks, Milwaukee, 16; Maybin, Florida, 15; Polanco, Philadelphia, 15; Headley, San Diego, 14.

RBI—Braun, Milwaukee, 20; Kemp, Los Angeles, 20; Cantu, Florida, 18; Ethier, Los Angeles, 16; Heyward, Atlanta, 16; Howard, Philadelphia, 16; Pujols, St. Louis, 16; Reynolds, Arizona, 16.

HITS—Prado, Atlanta, 27; Braun, Milwaukee, 25; Headley, San Diego, 25; Furcal, Los Angeles, 24; Loney, Los Angeles, 24; Polanco, Philadelphia, 24; Kemp, Los Angeles, 23; IRodriguez, Washington, 23.

DOUBLES—Werth, Philadelphia, 9; KJohnson, Arizona, 8; Edmonds, Milwaukee, 7; Prado, Atlanta, 7; IRodriguez, Washington, 7; GSanchez, Florida, 7; Zimmerman, Washington, 7.

TRIPLES—Morgan, Washington, 4; AEscobar, Milwaukee, 3; Bay, New York, 2; Desmond, Washington, 2; Fowler, Colorado, 2; Furcal, Los Angeles, 2; Inglett, Milwaukee, 2; JosReyes, New York, 2; Venable, San Diego, 2; Victorino, Philadelphia, 2.

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HOME RUNS—Kemp, Los Angeles, 7; Pujols, St. Louis, 6; Reynolds, Arizona, 6; Utley, Philadelphia, 6; Braun, Milwaukee, 5; Ethier, Los Angeles, 5; AdGonzalez, San Diego, 5; KJohnson, Arizona, 5; Rasmus, St. Louis, 5.

STOLEN BASES— AMcCutchen, Pittsburgh, 9; Furcal, Los Angeles, 8; Gomez, Milwaukee, 6; DWright, New York, 6; Bourn, Houston, 5; Headley, San Diego, 5; Morgan, Washington, 5.

PITCHING —Halladay, Philadelphia, 4-0; Jimenez, Colorado, 4-0; Lincecum, San Francisco, 4-0; Clippard, Washington, 3-0; Wainwright, St. Louis, 3-0; Pelfrey, New York, 3-0; DLowe, Atlanta, 3-1.

STRIKEOUTS—Lincecum, San Francisco, 32; Haren, Arizona, 28; Halladay, Philadelphia, 28; Carpenter, St. Louis, 27; JSanchez, San Francisco, 27; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 26; Hamels, Philadelphia, 26; Dempster, Chicago, 26; Zambrano, Chicago, 26.

SAVES—Capps, Washington, 7; Cordero, Cincinnati, 6; Lindstrom, Houston, 5; Franklin, St. Louis, 5; Bell, San Diego, 4; 9 tied at 3.

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING—Podsednik,

Kansas City, .415; FGutierrez, Seattle, .382; Cano, New York, .369; Morneau, Minnesota, .356; JGuillen, Kansas City, .354; MiCabrera, Detroit, .353; Guerrero, Texas, .345.

RUNS—VWells, Toronto, 16; Cano, New York, 15; Crawford, Tampa Bay, 14; RDavis, Oakland, 14; Longoria, Tampa Bay, 14; Morneau, Minnesota, 14; JGuillen, Kansas City, 13; Ordonez, Detroit, 13.

RBI—MiCabrera, Detroit, 21; NCruz, Texas, 17; CPena, Tampa Bay, 17; Cuddyer, Minnesota, 15; Kotchman, Seattle, 14; BUpton, Tampa Bay, 14; 9 tied at 13.

HITS—FGutierrez, Seattle, 26; MiCabrera, Detroit, 24; Cano, New York, 24; Jeter, New York, 24; JGuillen, Kansas City, 23; Cuddyer, Minnesota, 22; HMatsui, Los Angeles, 22; Podsednik, Kansas City, 22; ISuzuki, Seattle, 22; VWells, Toronto, 22.

DOUBLES—AleGonzalez, Toronto, 8; Inge, Detroit, 8; BAbreu, Los Angeles, 7; Bautista, Toronto, 7; MiCabrera, Detroit, 7; Hunter, Los Angeles, 7; VWells, Toronto, 7.

TRIPLES—Granderson, New York, 2; FGutierrez, Seattle, 2; AJackson, Detroit, 2; AdJones, Baltimore, 2; ARodriguez, New York, 2;

GSizemore, Cleveland, 2; Zobrist, Tampa Bay, 2.

HOME RUNS—NCruz, Texas, 7; Konerko, Chicago, 7; VWells, Toronto, 7; JGuillen, Kansas City, 6; AnJones, Chicago, 6; AleGonzalez, Toronto, 5; KMorales, Los Angeles, 5; Pedroia, Boston, 5; Wigginton, Baltimore, 5.

STOLEN BASES—Gardner, New York, 9; RDavis, Oakland, 8; Pierre, Chicago, 8; Crawford, Tampa Bay, 7; Podsednik, Kansas City, 7; Andrus, Texas, 5; NCruz, Texas, 5; Span, Minnesota, 5; Zobrist, Tampa Bay, 5.

PITCHING —Braden, Oakland, 3-0; Pettitte, New York, 3-0; Janssen, Toronto, 3-0; Carmona, Cleveland, 3-0; Pavano, Minnesota, 3-1; Garza, Tampa Bay, 3-1; JerWeaver, Los Angeles, 2-0.

STRIKEOUTS—JerWeaver, Los Angeles, 27; Garza, Tampa Bay, 25; Millwood, Baltimore, 24; FHernandez, Seattle, 24; Matusz, Baltimore, 23; Marcum, Toronto, 23; Sabathia, New York, 23.

SAVES—MRivera, New York, 6; Aardsma, Seattle, 6; Rauch, Minnesota, 6; Valverde, Detroit, 5; Gregg, Toronto, 5; Rodney, Los Angeles, 5; Soria, Kansas City, 4; Papelbon, Boston, 4; RSoriano, Tampa Bay, 4; CPerez, Cleveland, 4.

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tures a covered pavilion with public restrooms. This riverside park is also a designated children’s fishing area. The park features picnic tables and grills as well as a children’s playground. There also is a fishing pier that is handicap-accessible.

This park is also home to Gatlinburg’s trout fish facility which rears fish for release into local waters. To reach the park, turn right just before traffic light #1 coming from Pigeon Forge off the Spur.

Douglas Dam

Lots to do here. The Douglas Reservoir picnic area features public restrooms and views of the lake and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Picnic tables and grills are plentiful.

The dam overlook attracts wedding ceremonies. Trotter Bluff Small Wildlife Area includes walking trails through 30 acres of mature hardwood forest. The lower overlook has a good view of Douglas Dam and the French Broad River basin. To get to this area take Douglas Dam Road (the one closest to I-40) off Highway 66 and follow the posted signs.

The King’s Academy The King’s Academy is a private, Christian, university preparatory school. Located on 67 acres in Seymour off Boyds Creek Highway near Chapman Highway, its history spans the terms of 25 presidents. The school rose from a one-room log cabin to its current attractive campus, with historic buildings in a college-like setting. The school hosts a number of public events, but drive by yourself and see this little gem tucked away off the beaten path.

Covered bridges

There are several in the Smokies, but outside of the mountains the most famous one we have is 83-foot Harrisburg Covered Bridge, south of U.S. 411 (Newport Highway), just off Old State Highway 35. The bridge

spans the East Fork of the Little Pigeon River.

The community of Harrisburg has had a bridge at this location since the mid-1800s. It washed away in 1875, but was rebuilt in a few years. By the 1970s, the bridge had deteriorated; the local chapters of DAR raised funds to repair and maintain it. The county renovated it again in 1983. It reopened for traffic in 2004.

Emert’s Cove Covered Bridge in Pittman Center spans the Middle Fork of the Little Pigeon River. It was built in the 1990s and named in honor of Frederick Emert, a veteran of the American Revolution and early settler in the area. Emert’s Cove Road is located off Pittman Center Road not far from Highway 321.

Swimming holes

Sure, you can swim in a hotel or backyard pool but swimming in the river is a joy experienced by our ancestors.

And we have enough miles of river to have a lot of great swimming holes outside of the Smokies.

Greenbrier, located on Highway 321 east of Gatlinburg, is a popular spot.

The river is filled in summer with children and adults. You also will find folks swimming and lounging in the river at the intersection of Old Newport Highway and Ernest McMahan Road. There is a parking area at McMahan and Snapp; walk down to the river to enjoy this spot under the bridge.

The thing to remember about river swimming is that it is risky. There are no lifeguards, and the currents and depth can change quickly.

Huskey Center

Sixth-graders know about the Eugene W. Huskey Environmental Center. Each sixth-grade class in the Sevier County School System comes to the environmental center for a two-day, one-night visit.

Students are engaged in the application of stream ecology, a study of the plants and animals of the Smokies, as well as experiences with Appalachian culture such as mountain music, arts, and crafts. Hours of operation are

is virtually unused and has great overlooks.

After a few minutes of walking into the abandoned area of the Foothills Parkway, traffic noise from Wears Valley Road disappears and the sound of birds is all that you can hear.

Both sides of this section of the Foothills Parkway are lined by tall trees except for when you cross the bridges.

The bridge crosses Wears Valley Road not far from the commercial center of the valley. Take advantage of it.

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determined by the school calendar. It is not available for use by school groups outside the Sevier County system.

The center is at the old Pittman Center School, 2819 Webb Creek Road. Call 4360029.

Walters State cafe

The Rel Maples Institute for Culinary Arts at Walters State Community College offers opportunities for area residents to enjoy meals prepared by students. We have great restaurants in Sevier County, but to have lunch or a special evening meal prepared by culinary arts students, with the proceeds helping keep the program running, is a special experience.

Special evening meals are held each semester.

The cafe is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday through Thursday when classes are in session.

A different blue plate special and a new sandwich are offered each day, Appearing

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2 killed as tornado strikes Mississippi; others injured

Coast Guard: Oil leaking from well NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Coast Guard discovered Saturday that oil is leaking from the damaged well that fed a massive rig that exploded this week off Louisiana’s coast, while bad weather halted efforts to clean up the mess that threatens the area’s fragile marine ecosystem.

As recently as Friday, the Coast Guard said no oil appeared to escaping from the well head on the ocean floor. Rear Adm. Mary Landry said the leak was a new discovery but could have begun when the rig sank on Thursday, two days after the initial explosion. “This is a very serious spill, absolutely,� Landry said.

Coast Guard and company officials estimate that as much as 1,000 barrels of oil is escaping each day after studying information from remotely operated vehicles and the size of the oil slick surrounding the blast site. The rainbow-colored sheen of oil stretched 20 miles by 20 miles on Saturday — about 25 times larger than it appeared to be a day earlier, Landry said.

Eleven workers are still missing from the Deepwater Horizon rig that sank Thursday about 50 miles from Louisiana’s coast. They are presumed dead, and the search for them was called off Friday.

BP PLC, which leased the rig and is taking the lead in the cleanup, says it’s studying how to stop the leak.

The bad weather rolled in Friday, bringing with it strong wind, clouds and rain that interrupted efforts to contain the oil spill. “We had 8-foot seas and a storm going through, that was a reason for cause and concern,� said Coast Guard Petty Officer John Edwards.

He was uncertain when weather conditions would improve enough for the cleanup to resume. So far, crews have retrieved about 1,052 barrels of oily water, he said.

The sunken rig may have as much as 700,000 gallons of diesel on board, and an undetermined amount of oil has spilled from the rig itself.

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A tornado ripped through the Meehan area in Lauderdale County, Miss. on Saturday, leaving damage to the Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church. of bodies.�

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Straughter, the mayor, estimated about 15 to 20 buildings had been heavily damaged.

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Mountain Life ■ The Mountain Press ■ B Section ■ Sunday, April 25, 2010

Year marks painful anniversary This seems to be year for anniversaries.

Dollywood is celebrating 25 years. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is celebrating 10 years. The Wildflower Pilgrimage has continued for 60 years. The Smoky Mountain Children’s Home will celebrate 90 years this year.

Personally, this marks something less celebratory for me and my family. This year marks the 10th year of my grandmother’s passing. She suffered from both heart disease and cancer, with the heart disease finally taking her from us on Sept. 1, 2000, but the cancer getting its hits in as well.

We buried her on Labor Day, an appropriate day for the woman who worked hard every day of her life, be it in the cotton fields, the home garden or the chicken plant where she last worked.

During her last days, while lost in the haze of a restless sleep and pain medication, her hands would work as her dreams took her back to the cotton fields. My mother recognized the movements of Mema’s hands as that of picking the fluffs of cotton from their husks.

That year, Mema also celebrated her last birthday. She turned 80. By that time she was staying with my aunt, a nurse who was used to taking care of the terminally ill.

Mema was feeling well that day. It was several months before she died, but we knew this would likely be her last birthday.

When I took her photo that day, I knew it would probably be the one we would use for her obituary. I was right.

How I wish Mema were still here, celebrating her 90th birthday in June rather than us marking the 10th anniversary of her death. That’s just one of the reasons I volunteer for The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. I’ve done so for years, even before Mema died, because her death didn’t mark our family’s first experience with cancer.

Like most everyone I know, the disease has been present on both sides of my family. Aunts and uncles, my mother and others all have been touched by the disease. And while only person at a time is diagnosed, it has a domino effect, touching many more people than just the one afflicted with the disease.

Such as my aunt, who took time off work to care for my grandmother. Her siblings, children, nieces and nephews all chipped in when we could to help out and give her time away from the sick bed.

Sometimes, I think we may have been more nuisance than assistance, but she never complained.

Caregivers like my aunt and survivors like my mother are the types of people the Relay For Life of Sevier County Committee want honor on May 8 during the Survivor Caregiver Brunch. The event is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in First Baptist Church of Sevierville’s Family Life Center.

Not to diminish the importance of recognizing survivors, it’s the caregivers who are often overlooked. They share sleepless nights with their sick loved ones, perform tasks many people would rather not do and sometimes giving up jobs and personal lives to care for a loved one.

I can’t imagine how much worse it would have been for our family had we had to go to the hospital to visit my grandmother rather than to my aunt’s home.

There, we weren’t restricted by limits of how many people could visit at once or who could come and see her.

If you are a survivor, bring your caregiver to the May 8 brunch. If you’ve lost someone, bring the person who helped them in their last days. There is no charge, but organizers ask you to RSVP by May 3 to get a count. You can call Alice Grady at 428-5834 or Judy Bales and Teri Newman at 428-1846.

Then, if you’d like, you can also get involved in this year’s Relay For Life, where we are fighting to give people more birthdays. A mini-Relay will be held Saturday at Sevierville Middle School and the main Relay For Life event will be held May 21-22 at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge.

Call the number for Bales or Newman above or check out the event Web site at www.relayforlife.org/seviertn. If you’re feeling especially generous, you can donate to The Mountain Press’ or any other Relay For Life team at that site.

— Gail Crutchfield is the community editor of The Mountain Press. Call 428-0748, ext.

215, or e-mail to gcrutchfield@themountainpress.com.

Peggy Smith and John Celestin entertain those attending the luncheon.

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Roosevelt remembrance

Pilgrimage luncheon crowd entertained by presidential reprisor

By GAIL CRUTCHFIELD Community Editor GATLINBURG — The 60th anniversary of the Wildflower Pilgrimage was kicked off in style last week when the Gatlinburg Garden Club and other sponsors of the event welcomed Theodore Roosevelt reprisor Joe Wiegand as the guest speaker.

Visitors stepped back in time to learn about the 26th president of the United States. “‘It was the best ever,’ I’ve heard that comment,” said club president Teri Pizza at the conclusion of the luncheon held in Mills Auditorium.

R.B. Summitt, president of luncheon sponsor Sevier County Bank, felt it was only fitting the bank continue its support of the event, with the institution celebrating 100 years in business last year, the park — another sponsor of Pilgrimage — and the pilgrimage celebrating 60 years in 2010. Plus, Summitt said, the event is always entertaining and educational.

“It’s such a wonderful event, and every year is unique,” he said.

This year brought a performance by Wiegand, whom Pizza said was brought to their attention by Judy Collier of Great Smoky Mountains Association. ““We felt it was so appropriate, and everyone seems to approve,” Pizza said as the crowd filed out of the hall. Several people stayed behind to speak with Wiegand and have photos made with the actor, whose previous venues has included the White House.

During his performance, he presented B.J. Byars, past president of the Garden Club, with a “Teddy’s Bear.”

The stuffed animal was modeled after him after. On an unsuccessful bear hunting trip, Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear the leader of the hunt had trapped for him.

Wiegand related that and many other stories about the former president, while dressed in the clothing and spectacles so often related to TR. He briefly donned his top hat, but only to make a point in one story where he was often confused with the “Monopoly dude” rather than a former president of the United States.

“But really, all of you who know your history know I’m the anti-monopoly dude,” Wiegand said, his voice mimicking the inflection of Roosevelt’s voice.

Wiegand also took the

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Theodore Roosevelt reprisor Joe Wiegand speaks with staff from the Great Smoky Mountains Association before his performance at the Wildflower Pilgrimage welcoming luncheon.

Gail Crutchfield/The Mountain Press

Members of the Gatlinburg Garden Club listen as Joe Wiegand portrays Theodore Roosevelt during the luncheon celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Wildflower Pilgrimage. opportunity to joke about politics, stating there was no truth to the rumor that Roosevelt came back to life “because former Vice President Cheney needs a hunting lesson. I wouldn’t mind hunting with the former governor of Alaska. I think that would be bully for me.

“No, I am back to celebrate the great things

in America, and is there anything greater about America than the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the people of the National Park Service?” he said.

Of particular interest to the Wildflower Pilgrimage luncheon was the account of Roosevelt’s efforts at n gcrutchfield@themountainpress.com

conservation and the importance of sharing nature, especially with today’s youth.

“So much more important today is that we get the young people outdoors, away from computer screens and digital phones and out to see God’s great nature,” Wiegand said.

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The Mountain Press â—† Sunday, April 25, 2010

Ex-Vol star Bernard King to be banquet speaker Submitted report PIGEON FORGE — Bernard King, four-time NBA All Star, will speak at the Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains 2010 Steak & Burger Dinner May 8 at the Grand Resort Convention Center. Although not inducted this year, King was a finalist for the Class of 2010 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

King was a consensus AllAmerican a t Tennessee in 1977, in addition to being King named to various All-America teams in 1976 and 1975.

Current coach Bruce Pearl has supported King’s inclusion in the

Hall of Fame, saying, “Bernard King honored the game. He honored the game in high school by being an all-city and all-state player. He honored the game the minute he walked onto the court at Tennessee, scoring 40-something against my former team, the University of WisconsinMilwaukee, and leading the league in scoring every year he was here.�

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The dinner is a Boys & Girls Clubs of America signature event, where the attending club members have steak, while the guests dine on hamburgers. In Sevier County, the event raises operating funds to serve almost 1,700 members. “The Steak & Burger Dinner allows us to share our mission with the community,� said Chief

Professional Officer Mark Ross. “If you ever wanted to know what a Boys & Girls Club is all about, then this is the event to be at. You can talk directly to the kids who make use of our services every day and our investors get to see firsthand the impact they have on these young lives.�

For more information on the event, visit www. bgcsmoky.com or call 428-6550.

911 upgrade planned statewide Submitted Report NASHVILLE — The General Assembly’s Fiscal Review Committee recently approved an amendment to a state contract that will allow a planned digital upgrade of 911 service to move forward.

The approval comes on the heels of the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board’s

adoption of a plan to distribute $25 million to local governments to purchase equipment for the upgrade, known as NG 911. “The contract amendment to the NET TN project will facilitate the building of a statewide digital 911 infrastructure,� said Lynn Questell, executive director of the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board.

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Photos by Al Cecere, American Eagle Foundation

Two bald eagle babies recently hatched in an incubator at the American Eagle Foundation’s center at Dollywood. At one day old, the eagle chicks were placed into the nest of non-releasable bald eagle pair for adoptive parent rearing. The captive breeding pair’s own two eggs were determined to be infertile. At six weeks of age, the eaglets will be placed into an artificial nesting tower overlooking Douglas Lake, where they will be cared for with minimum human contact until they are released at 12 weeks of age. The young birds will be named at the time of their release.

Students win at History Day Several local students and teachers won awards at the Tennessee History Day competition.

The winners are eligible to represent Tennessee at the National History Day competition, which will be held in Maryland June 13-17. The firstand second-place finishers automatically qualify for the nationals. Thirdplace finishers are eligible to attend if the firstor second-place finishers in their categories can’t attend.

The list of winners from Sevier County in their specific categories: n History Day Teacher of the Year in the Junior Division: Rebecca Byrd of New Center Elementary n Special awards for Best Projects in Military History: Junior Division, Robert Marshall and Bennett Lapides of Pi Beta Phi School in Gatlinburg for their project on “Bounty Land Warrants: The Making of America� (teacher Suzanne Terrell) n Junior individual exhibit: Second place to Tyler Hounshell of New Center Elementary for his project on “Proving the Past: The Impact of Radiocarbon Dating� (teacher Rebecca Byrd) n Junior group exhibit: First place to Caroline Rader and McKynlea Cable of New Center for their project on “Fight for the Right: The Impact of the 19th Amendment� (teacher Rebecca Byrd) n Junior group performance: Second place to Micki Werner, Makenzie Thomas, Claire Ballentine of Pi Beta Phi for their project on “Smallpox Vaccine� (teachers Beverly Daugherty and Suzanne Terrell) n Junior Web site, individual and group combined: Third place to Robert Marshall and Bennett Lapides of Pi Beta Phi for their project on “Bounty Land Warrants: The Making of America� (teacher Suzanne Terrell) n Senior individual documentary: First place to Hannah Clevenger of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School for her project on “Foxfire: Preserving the Past, Changing the Future� (teacher Rebecca Byrd) Tennessee History

year’s Boys & Girls Club event, which begins at 6 p.m. The dinner features entertainment by club members, as well as a photography exhibit and food from Texas Roadhouse and Collier Restaurant Group. King’s talk will round out the evening.

Table sponsorships and individual tickets are available and can be reserved by contacting Sue Dempersmier at 428-6550 or by e-mail to

Day, which was held in Nashville, attracted more than 200 students from across the state. The participants were all award winners from district competitions.

For more information about the History Day program in Tennessee, visit www.tennesseehistory. org/historyday.htm or historyday@tennesseehistory.org.

“This will allow us to move ahead with our plans to convert 911 in Tennessee to a digital system.�

The NET TN project offers an opportunity for 911 to route calls over an existing private IP infrastructure that is already connected to many 911 call centers, significantly reducing costs and providing statewide uniformity for 911 call-routing.

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Timeless memories in Egypt, Jordan

Engagement

Householder/Wilhite Donald and Janice Householder of Sevier County announce the engagement of their daughter, Mandie Elizabeth (MandieBeth) Householder, to Dustin Cody Wilhite.

The groom’s parents are Clyde and Janie Wilhite of Kodak.

The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Sevier County High School.

The prospective groom is a volunteer firefighter for Northview Kodak Fire Department and he is currently training to become a full-time firefighter.

The wedding will take place June 12, 2010.

Editor’s note: Don and Alice Grady recently returned from a two-week trip to Egypt and Jordan, which included a sevenday cruise on the Red Sea. There were a number of highlights, but probably the two most memorable were going inside the Great Pyramid and climbing up Mount Sinai. Here is Ann Grady’s account of the trip.

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Mandie Elizabeth Householder and Dustin Cody Wilhite are to be wed.

Formal invitations will be sent.

NARFE gathers in Sevier County Submitted report Sevierville Chapter 1678 hosted the 89th convention of Retired and Active Federal Employees (NARFE) at the Oak Tree Lodge.

Convention Chairman Ben King presided. Gene Carpenter, president of the local Chapter of NARFE, welcomed everyone.

Glenda Huff and Annette Carpenter got everyone registered and provided each attendee with a gift bag.

Retired federal employees from across the state attended, with a welcome from Gatlinburg City Commissioner Mike Werner; Leon Downey, Pigeon Forge tourism director; and Dale Carr from the City of Sevierville. Congressman Phil Roe and staff member Bill Snodgrass stopped by.

The Young Marines posted the colors, John Hicks led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Deborah Gillespie sang the national anthem.

Glen Cardwell and Annette Carpenter led a memorial service for the 95 members who died during the past year. Randy Pope, Don Utterback and Philip Hirsch answered questions about how to find places of interest in Sevier County.

Winnie Utterback and Kathleen Pope provided a hospitality room.

Georgiana Harned and Faye Cardwell furnished homemade cookies.

Ray Sellers, Sevierville Alzheimer’s Committee chairman, was present.

East Tennessee Area Vice President Larry Cunningham helped plan this convention and was elected president of the federation.

Damon’s Restaurant provided the banquet meal. Winnie Utterback and Annette Carpenter decorated the convention hall.

Chasity Parrott was convention photographer.

Representatives from Knoxville Post Office Credit Union, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Government Employees Insurance Company were available for questions and furnished information.

Any retired or active Federal Employee wanting more information on how to join NARFE may call Don and Winnie Utterback at 453-4174.

Sevierville Chapter meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge.

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By ALICE GRADY Promised Land. In the Special to The Press book of Exodus, God spoke to Moses from the burnUntil the 19th cening bush and gave the Ten tury, the Great Pyramid Commandments to him on of Khufu, known in Greek Mt. Sinai. as Cheops, was the tallest At the base of Mt. Sinai building in the world. It is is the oldest working the oldest and largest of the monastery in the world. A trio of prominent pyramids chapel was founded on this on the Giza Plateau southAP Photo/DigitalGlobe site in 330 AD

by Empress west of central Cairo.

This is a 61-centimeter, pan-sharpened image Helena, the mother of These magnificent struc- of the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt. The Great Constantine, and a fortitures are the only item Pyramid is estimated to have been built circa fied monastery was added on the list of the Seven 2650 B.C., and was erected as a tomb for

by Emperor Justinian in Wonders of the Ancient the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu of the Fourth the sixth century. It is curWorld still in existence. It Dynasty. Upon the completion of its construc- rently home to 20 Greek is estimated that the Great tion, the Great Pyramid stood 145.75 meters Pyramid contains about 2.3 (481 feet) high, and over the millennia has lost Orthodox monks who oversee the Basilica of million limestone blocks approximately 10 meters (30 feet) off the top. the Transfiguration and a each weighing on average library of rare manuscripts 2.5 tons, although some at and priceless icons. Behind Khan el Khalili Bazaar; pyramids at Giza and less the base may weigh more the Basilica are the Well and the world renowned well known, it is considthan 16 tons. Its area is of Moses and a large bush ered a great achievement large enough to contain St. Egyptian Museum of claimed to be a transplant Antiquities.

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A penitent monk cut second largest city in tional cost of 100 Egyptian Tutankhamen’s tomb and a long flight of 3,750 steps the well preserved mummy Egypt. This “Mermaid of pounds ($20). the Mediterranean� is con- out of rock, called the Steps The climb up a long lad- of Ramses the Great. So of Repentance, to the peak sidered the cultural heart der-like ramp into the cen- many items are in storage of the mountain. A camel that construction is underof the Arab world.

We saw ter of the pyramid to the path requiring an uncomso many wonderful things chamber which housed the way to build a new musefortable camel ride of over um near the Pyramids to here, it will have to be the Pharaoh’s red granite sartwo hours joins up with the open in 2011 or 2012. subject of a future article. cophagus really reinforced last 750 steps. It was my We had a very interWe flew from Cairo to for us the magnitude of physical and spiritual goal esting tour of Saqqara, the Red Sea coastal town the edifice. People were to make it to the top which the burial city of the Old of Hurghada to embark coming up and down the Don and I did with much our ship. From there we ramp at the same time and Kingdom. Fifteen miles difficulty. At the summit southeast of Cairo, it is sailed to Sharm el Sheik the incline was very steep. is a small Greek Orthodox the site of the earliest on the southern tip of It would not be a suitable Chapel of the Holy Trinity tombs dating from the the Sinai Peninsula. This experience for someone built in 1934 on the ruins 1st Dynasty, about 500 triangular-shaped penwith cardiac or respiratory of a 4th century church. years before the pyramids insula is bordered by the problems or claustrophoComing back down was of Giza. One of the most Mediterranean Sea on the bia. even more difficult, but this important monuments north, the Gulf of Suez on We visited many sites was an incredible experiis the Step Pyramid of the west, and the Gulf of in Cairo including the ence that made me feel Djoser (Zoser), built by the Aqaba and Israel’s Negev Citadel — the 12th cenfamous architect Imhotep. Desert on the east. The ter- that if I can climb Mount tury fortress built by the Sinai, I can do anything Though less than half the rain is rocky and desolate famous Muslim leader (with God’s help)! height of the two largest and for years has been priSaladin; the “Hanging Church� — a Coptic Christian church built over a former Roman structure; the Ben Ezra Synagogue — oldest in Cairo; the famous

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By ARNE WALKER As Jesus wept over Jerusalem, He said, “Oh that you would know the things that make for peace.”

We long for and pray for peace in Iraq and Afghanistan and the Holy Land. We know in part one of the pieces of the puzzle that leads us closer to peace. It is an outgrowth of the Biblical words you shall love the Lord your God with your whole mind.

Many know, thanks to “Three Cups Of Tea,” that a failed hike and people in a remote village who were agents of healing for Greg Mortenson, widened our vision. The evident need for education indoors set in motion bringing to fruition the first school building in a remote area of Pakistan. Many are celebrating that that number is up to 131 schools which serve 58,000 students.

Each school is built on land that is donated by the community with labor also provided by the community. The stories of some of these construction projects are found in “Three Cups Of Tea” and the recently published sequel, “Stones Into Schools.”

The stories include one community where it took eight years to receive permission from the leadership before beginning. It also includes the building of a school at the end of the world.

It took the challenge of a dying leader to bring it to completion under unbelieveable severe circumstances. People have come together peacefully around the challenge to provide an education for their children. Let the books surprise you as to who is sitting together making such plans.

This community-based approach has accomplished its goals without any government money.

It has included the expertise of the Chinese in the type of construction that will stand up to an 8.1 earthquake. It has caught the attention of the military right up to the ranks of the Joint Chief of Staff, Mike Mullen. The Pentagon has made “Three Cups Of Tea” required reading by counterinsurgency personnel. Special Forces are now required to read it as well.

Greg Mortenson has taken wisdom learned from his Lutheran Confessing Christian missionary parents. They found it essential as they worked in Tanzania to understand and have a respect for the local culture and leadership.

A single school in Wisconsin (Westside Elementary School in River Falls) started a “Pennies for Peace” program which has expanded to 4,500 schools across the United States.

People of good will are invited to join this endeavor as well. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Newport has just finished filling their first gallon jar of pennies.

The Gatlinburg Rotary Club is challenging its members to do the same.

I am unaware of the participation of any of our local schools.

Bishop Margot Kassmann of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Germany publicly expressed a concern shared by many Germans that weapons do not facilitate peace.

Greg Mortenson promotes books instead of bombs. One guided missile costs $840,000.

Three schools were recently built in Pakistan

for $84,000. You decide regarding the cost effectiveness. We hurt ourselves with the words “collateral damage” in referring to the precious lives of women and children snuffed out by bombs. How would you feel if your son or daughter who was just killed by outsiders were referred in that manner?

Jesus weeps over Afghanistan and Pakistan. I am not a pacifist. I acknowledge the role of that the military must play and am grateful for all who have and are serving. My heart goes out to all who have paid the ultimate price.

Yet after saying this, I want a wider audience to “Three Cups Of Tea” and “Stones Into Schools” as we make multi-pronged efforts to love the Lord with our minds. A mind is a terrible thing to waste and there are 129 million illiterate children in the world so we have our work cut out for us. My pennies will target Afghanistan and Pakistan. God bless you as you expand your vision of the things that make for peace.

— The Rev. Arne Walker is a semi-retired pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America who resides in Gatlinburg.

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The remarkable thing about Elijah is that he attained this greatness while living in a wicked and hostile environment.

Had he lived in Judah during the righteous reign of Hezekiah or Josiah, we might not be surprised at Elijah’s attainments. But he lived instead in Israel during the wicked reign of Ahab. He was subjected to the cruel intents of Jezebel. He was under constant harassment and threat of death. He became so discouraged at one point that he asked to die, but he never denied his God. In this wicked environment Elijah was able to influence others.

The widow of Zarephath was blessed through Elijah (I Kings 17:8-24). The multitudes on Mount Carmel were led to cry, “The Lord, He is God!” through his courageous efforts (I Kings 18:39). Elisha, his successor, must have been greatly influenced by him. And even Ahab was brought to humility on one occasion, clothing himself in sackcloth as a result of Elijah’s rebuke (I Kings 21:27-29). The message of Elijah is clear. You can live a godly life and influence others for good in a wicked and hostile environment.

When one hears the excuses people make today, it is obvious that Elijah’s message is badly needed in this generation. People excuse their failure to teach others the gospel with, “People are so prejudiced around here they just won’t listen”; when the truth is, little effort has been made. If they are approached about their ungodly conduct, they explain that “You just don’t know how terrible the people are that I have to work around every day”. If their children go astray their explanation is, “Our children are faced with pressures that we didn’t have growing up”. Such statements, repeated often enough, become to many a “license” to do wrong and a salve to soothe their troubled consciences.

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community calendar Editor’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.

sunday, april 25 Sunday Night Alive

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

Renewal and Revival

Service of renewal and revival, 6:30 p.m., Middle Creek United Methodist Church. Speaker Rev. Ken Abbott of Tuckaleechee UMC. 216-2066.

Colonial Dames

John Ogle Chapter, Colonial Dames XVII Century, meets 2 p.m., Sevier County Library.

Glenna Julian and Donna Stinett speak on Colonial herbs.

Boyds Creek Singing

Boyds Creek Baptist Church service in song 7 p.m. with the Parton Family.

Jammin’ for Cans

Jammin’ for Cans to help the Second Harvest Food Bank, noon-6 p.m., The Shed, Maryville. Admission: nonperishable food items.

en’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

TOPS

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

Camp Fundraiser

Civitan Jumpsstart Camp fundraiser 5:30 p.m., Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm mini-golf. Proceeds benefit special-needs camp in July.

friday, april 30 Violin Recital

Violin Recital of “The Four Seasons” by Vivaldi, pre-recital talk by musicians Zachary Bradley and Becky Henry, 6:30 p.m., Evergreen Presbyterian, 1103 Dolly Parton Parkway.

Reception to follow.

Scuba Class

Scuba class orientation 6 p.m., Gatlinburg Community Center. $100, includes all equipment.

654-5373.

Optimist Yard Sale

Northview/Kodak Optimist Club yard sale Friday and Saturday, indoors at Optimist Park, Kodak. 8 a.m. both days.

Kodak Story Time

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

Maples Branch Singing

Maples Branch Baptist Church singing 6:30 p.m. with Greg Bullock and wife.

House of Prayer

House of Prayer, Upper Middle Creek Road, singing 10 a.m. with the Washams.

Pilgrim’s Covenant

Pilgrim’s Covenant Church leadership meeting 1 p.m. Worship service 2 p.m., American Legion Building, Sevierville.

monday, april 26 Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study 1 p.m., Gatlinburg Inn. 436-0313.

Hot Meals

Hot Meals For Hungry Hearts 5:30-6:30 p.m., Henderson Chapel Baptist Church, 407 Henderson Road, Pigeon Forge.

Sponsored by Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries.

Seymour Story Time

Preschool Story Time 11 a.m., Seymour Library.

573-0728.

tuesday, april 27 Gym Closing

Sevierville Community Center gymnasium closing 5 p.m. due to event. 4535441.

wednesday, april 28 Middle Creek UMC

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

Blood Drives

Medic blood drives, times and locations: n 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. City of Sevierville, 200 Gary Wade Blvd. n 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Gatlinburg-Pittman High n 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Sevierville Story Time

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

407 Merchants Group

407 Merchants Group meets 1 p.m. at Islamorada (Bass Pro restaurant).

thursday, april 29 Hot Meals

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

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McCarter Reunion

McCarter reunion 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion, 104 W. Main, Sevierville.

Bring covered dish. 453-8660 or 654-8680.

Optimist Yard Sale

Northview/Kodak Optimist Club yard sale 8 a.m., indoors at Optimist Park, Kodak.

Pig Pullin’ Meal

Pilgrim’s Covenant Church “pig pullin’” fundraiser meal, Jones Cove area.

Camp Smoky

Camp Smoky registration 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today and May 8 at camp. Registration ends June 12. Forms at campsmoky.com. 436-5787.

Radio License Class

Sevier County Emergency Radio Service general license class 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at EOC. Testing will follow. 314-0899 or e-mail to n4jtq@live.com.

Pilgrim’s Covenant

Pilgrim’s Covenant Church fundraiser, smoking hog and entertanment, American Legion, Sevierville.

sunday, may 2 Sunday Night Alive

Gatlinburg First UMC,

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monday, may 3 Prayer In Action

Prayer In Action meets at 6 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC. Nondenominational.

Women’s Bible Study

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Gold Wing Riders

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Hot Meals

Hot Meals For Hungry Hearts 5:30-6:30 p.m., Henderson Chapel Baptist Church, 407 Henderson Road, Pigeon Forge.

Sponsored by Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries.

Ruritan

Sevier County Ruritan Club meets 7 p.m. at the County Garage.

Sevier County School breakfast and lunch menus for Monday through Friday are as follows:

Monday

Breakfast: Choice of juice/fruit, cereal (hot/ cold), toast, chicken biscuit; milk.

Lunch: Choice of hot dog/ chili, corn dog, salad bar or bowl; chili with beans, onion, slaw, crinkle cut fries, broccoli with cheese, fruit or manager’s choice; cookie; milk.

Tuesday

Breakfast: Choice of juice/fruit, cereal (hot/ cold), pancakes/waffles, toast, sausage biscuit; milk.

Lunch: Choice of pork roast, salad bar or bowl; mashed potatoes, carrot/ celery sticks, sweet potatoes, green beans, cooked apples or manager’s choice; homemade rolls; fresh fruit; milk.

Wednesday

Breakfast: Choice of juice/fruit, cereal (hot/ cold), sausage/biscuit, toast, eggs; milk

Lunch: Choice of baked potato bar, chili, cheese, chopped ham, salad bar or bowl; combination salad, fruit cup, broccoli or manager’s choice; dessert; milk.

Thursday

Breakfast: Choice of juice/fruit, cereal (hot/ cold), sausage biscuits, toast, Danish/sweet roll; milk.

Lunch: Choice of baked chicken, barbecue chicken, salad bar or bowl; peas/ green beans, crispy green salad, mashed potatoes, fresh fruit or manager’s choice; homemade rolls; peach halves; milk.

Friday

Breakfast: Choice of juice/fruit, cereal (hot/ cold), sausage biscuit, toast, gravy; milk.

Lunch: Choice of pizza, cheese bread sticks, salad bar or bowl; tossed salad, corn nuggets/corn, California vegetables, orange wedges, marinara sauce or manager’s choice; ice cream; milk.

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Judges for the contest included, from left, Pastor Phillip Morris from Parkway Church of God; Wendy Pomeroy, nurse practitioner for Mountain Hope Clinic; and Jessica Davis, director of operations for Tennessee Shindig. Standing is local president Ursula Beckmann.

Submitted report SEVIERVILLE — Sevier County Right To Life recently hosted an oratory contest for high school students.

The event was held at the Sevierville Civic Center.

The judges were Jessica Davis, director of operations for Tennessee Shindig; Wendy Pomeroy, nurse practitioner for Mountain Hope Clinic; and Pastor Phillip Morris of Parkway Church of God. The winner was Lizette Aparicio, a student at Gatlinburg-Pittman, who spoke on euthanasia. Taking second place was Lauren Jenkins of Pigeon Forge High with a presentation on stem cell research, and in third place was Courtney Rolen of G-P with a presentation on abortion.

Members from the RTL Youth Board who sang two songs were Lauren Jenkins, Ariana Hansen, Lizette Aparicio and Corey Astrofsky.

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Relay For Life of Sevier County May 21 at 2 p.m. until May 22 at 2 p.m.

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SALES CLERK 10.00 Hr. Lidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Dollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Light #4, P.F. Sevier County is accepting resumes for the position of Youth Services Administrative Assistant. For a complete job description, contact the Sevier County Juvenile Court Office at (865) 453-9064.

Resumes should be sent to: Sevier County Juvenile Court Office, 125 Court Avenue, Suite 305W, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862. Resumes must be received by 4 pm, April 29, 2010.

Sevier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin.

Sevier County Government An Equal Opportunity Employer

Tattoo artists, Body piercer, Permanent makeup needed.

Must have TN Certifications and BBP Certificate. Competitive pay. Call Eddie 865-4295881 or 803-3178577 UNLIMITED INCOME Home based business opportunity.

Flexible hours.

Start making money next day. Call Michael for details 865-548-8882.

Wanted: Organist and/or Pianist for Worship Services.

Interested musicians contact: Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 1828 Middle Creek Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN 37862. Ursula Ricker (PPR Chairperson) 865-4286332 or Pastor Steve Pross 865609-1072.

WAREHOUSE & STOCK 12.00 HR LIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;L DOLLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIGHT 4 PF

We are seeking friendly, honest and dedicated Associates. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hiring full & part time Associates. We offer a fun & respectful work environment and an excellent compensation plan including: Great starting hourly wages; Flexible scheduling; 401K, Health insurance and Direct deposit plans available; Generous Christmas bonus; Advancement opportunities; Ongoing training; Free family admission to all company attractions. Please apply in person at The Big Castle, Monday-Friday 10am6pm. MagiQuest, 2491 Parkway, Pigeon Forge. Must be 16 to apply.

EOE

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

Yard Mowing & Weedeating Yard Clean up Hauling Trash & Brush Trees Cut & Removal & Trimmed

865-654-0892

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

Washam And Ward

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

Care Service

865-441-0400 or 865-389-5490

680-4827 106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Toll-free employment line: 1-877-581-5800 or homeinstead.com/ 428 We need a FT experienced reservationist.

Some evenings & weekends.

Benefits.

Aunt Bugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cabin Rentals 3121 Veterans Blvd, 9084948 237 HEALTHCARE Medical Assistant A Medical Assistant is needed for a medical practice office located in Sevierville. Position requires excellent clinical skills.

Competitive compensation and benefits with a stable company. Mail resume to: Summit Medical Group, 641 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville, TN 37862 or fax to (865) 428-1625 or e-mail to showell@summithealthcare.com.

(If e-mailing, attachments should be in Word, Excel, or .pdf format).

238 HOTEL/MOTEL An Experienced Desk Clerk & 3rd shift Watchmen/Maintenace needed Best Western Toni Inn 3810 Parkway, PF. Must be able to work any shift. Apply in person M-F 8am-2pm.

Best Western Zoderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inn, 402 ParkwayGatlinburg. Needed Desk Clerk. 3 p.m.-11 p.m. shift.

2 Positions Available: Part-time 3 Days Per Week 22 1/2 hours. Fulltime 5 Days Per Week - 27 1/2 hours. Apply in person. No Phone Calls Please.

Exp. Desk Clerk needed. Apply in person at Colonial House Motel in Pigeon Forge.

Front Desk Clerks and Housekeepers. Apply in person at Red Roof Inn, PF.

MasterCorp Inc., is hiring Housekeepers and Supervisors.

We offer excellent wages, training, and weekly pay.

Must be able to work weekends.

Please apply in person on Mondays and Tuesdays between 10am -2pm. Holiday Inn Vacations 404 Historic Nature Trail Gatlinburg, TN

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Bushhogging-clearing, dumptruck, Grading, backhoe.

Lic & Ins.

Campbell Enterprises 865-850-2078

CART away unwanted items in the Classifieds.

MasterCorp Inc., is hiring Housekeepers and Supervisors.

We offer excellent wages, training, and weekly pay.

Must be able to work weekends.

Please apply in person. Wyndham Smoky Mtns 275 Rainbow Rd. Servierville, TN Overnight Rental Company seeks experienced, detail oriented individual for the housekeeping department. The duties include inspecting, cleaning, some lifting and administrative tasks. Good starting wage and benefits based upon experience.

Please send resume to P.O. Box 667, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868-0067 Part-time Desk Clerk and Housekeeper needed. Apply at Smoky Meadows Lodge, P.F. 865453-4625.

Riverstone Resort & Spa is now hiring a relief Night Auditor.

Apply in person at 212 Dollywood Lane, PF, left at traffic light #8.

General office assistant needed to help busy cabin rental company in obtaining more rental properties for program. Commission based pay or possible salary depending on experience & qualifications. Fax resume to 865-4535749 or send to PO Box 627 Pigeon Forge, TN 37868.

240 JOBS WANTED Retired person wants position as courier, driving vehicles, delivering vehicles or transporting vehicles. Full or part time.

774-9513 Leave msg.

Bojangles Pigeon Forge Now Hiring!

Accepting Applications Online at apply.bojangles.com EOE/ Drug Free Workplace

Apply in Person Front Desk Supervisor Groundsperson Restaurant Supervisor Admin. Assistant Security Officer Marketing Rep (OPC) Kitchen Mgr./Chef Restaurant Servers Restaurant Cooks Housekeepers General Maintenance Front Desk Agents Carpenter Night Auditor Laundry Supervisor Guest Relations Agt. Host/Hostess Telephone Operator Golf Cart Attendant Drug & Smoke Free Workplace EOE

JOB FAIR: at Cracker Barrel, 3960 Pky. P.F. April 27, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Now hiring all positions.

Immediate interviews on site. Jobs for both P.F. stores and Sev. store.

KRYSTAL in Pigeon Forge now hiring Shift Leaders. Apply in person or send resume to: Tommy Hogue, PO Box 10388, Knoxville, TN 37939 or fax to: 865-5844850.

EXPERIENCED OPCs WANTED Looking for honest, hard working, experienced OPCs. Great Locations.

Day and Night Shift Available. Great Pay and Work for a reputable, publicly owned Company.

Call 865-225-1338 Now and ask for Mike.

If you need a babysitter? Call Gwen at 423-327-5288 in Kodak.

Looking for part time sales help. Flexible schedule, nights & weekends req.

Sales exp. a plus.

Apply in person at Xtreme Cellular at 611 Parkway, Gat. 865-430-2416.

Now Hiring Sales Associates - 3 locations - for Billyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Lilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s As Seen on TV Stores. FT/Outstanding customer Service Skills & Prof. Sales ability req. Must be flexible & dependable.

Includes evenings and weekends.

Growth opp. Vacation pay. Employee disc. Apply in person: PF traffic light #7 or 2 locations on Hwy. 66.

Sales person wanted.

To sell grandfather & cuckoo clocks.

Sales experience helpful. Hourly plus commission = 30k to 40k a year possible. Apply in person at The Clock Peddler. 608 Parkway, Gatlinburg

State Licensed 3 Star Home Day care, has openings 6wks - 5yrs. Mon - Fri 7 5:30pm $90/wk, EOA 436-9442 Will Babysit in Home Allensville, Kellum Creek Areas, Reasonable Rates.

Call 865-661-5479 356 STORAGE BUILDINGS

R&E STORAGE Units Available FIRST MONTH FREE Jay Ell Road 429-0948

10X10 or 10X20 SELF STORAGE Convenient Location!

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

429-2962 368 LAWN SERVICES Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lawn Mowing Service. Call for free estimate. 865216-6079. Radford Green.

Lawn mowing, Free Estimates, Call Michael Ogle 6795037.

PRECISION CUTTING â&#x20AC;˘Mowing â&#x20AC;˘Weedeating â&#x20AC;˘Mulch, etc.

423-608-2795

Maintenance Man Needed, Best Western Zoderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inn, Drug Free Work Place, Excellent Starting Pay, Ability to MultiTask, Carpenter Skills/ with own Tools, Plumbing Experience, Electrical Experience, Apply In Person or Send Resume to: 402 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738.

500 MERCHANDISE

Papa Johns Gatlinburg now hiring team members. Apply in person.

Smoky Mtn. Trout House hiring Experienced Wait Staff, 4 days a week.

410 Parkway, Gat. Call 654-9183 or 436-5416.

HELP WANTED Position: Mechanic 1, TEMPORARY/PART-TIME Dept: Fleet Maintenance Department Salary: $9.86/hr

Has an immediate opening for: FRONT DESK /RESERVATIONS POSITION Nights & Weekends a Must Experience Required Great BeneďŹ ts: s %XCELLENT 0AY s + s 6ACATION 3ICK 0ERSONAL 0AY s (EALTH )NSURANCE s ,IFE )NSURANCE s /FFERING $ENTAL 6ISION !&,!# s $IRECT $EPOSIT #HRISTMAS #LUB Apply in person to Joann Ward

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Finest Quality Craftsmanship TENNESSEE CARPENTERS Floating Docks /Int-Ext Finish Remodels / Hardwood Stairs Fencing / Additions / Decks / Siding

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Applications will be accepted until the position is ďŹ lled. The City of Sevierville is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in its programs or activities pursuant to Public law 93-112 or 101-336.

The City of Sevierville does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d.)

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865-654-2223 Credit Cards accepted

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Please submit application and/or resume in an envelope marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mechanic Iâ&#x20AC;? to : City of Sevierville, Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 5500, Sevierville, TN 37864-5500.

Residential/Small Business Monthly/Weekly Call for appt.

The City of Sevierville Fleet Maintenance Department is now accepting applications and/ or resumes for the position of Mechanic I. The essential function of the position within the organization is to repair or maintain City vehicles and/or equipment. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, and the equivalent of 1 year of college or specialized vocational training in automotive repair or closely related ďŹ eld and 1 year of related experience. A valid TN Commercial Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license is required.

Linda Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cleaning Service

865-258-3762

307 CHILDCARE

247 MAINTENANCE Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort 915 Westgate Resorts Rd., Gatlinburg, TN 37738.

Tel: 865-430-4788.

(Across from the Gatlinburg Welcome Center on the Spur. Turn into Little Smoky Road).

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245 SALES

242 RESTAURANT Baskin Robbins Shift Managers and Customer Service Representatives needed for Pigeon Forge Location.

Management experience preferred for Shift Manager position. Applicant must pass background/credit/drug screening for Shift Manager. All applicants must have a stable work history with good references. To apply for these positions please contact Mattie Rolen at Baskin Robbins, 3270 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN. 428-1770.

Huntâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Painting Company

865-428-9010

Home Instead Senior Care

Free Estimates

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

Cell: 865-748-5934

Help brighten the lives of elderly in our community. Provide non-medical companionship and home-care services to help seniors remain at home for as long as possible. To learn more, contact

M&M Lawn

Mowing & Landscaping Any of your maintenance needs inside or out Free Estimates

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Bring a Smile to the Elderly!

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865-206-3294

Bring in cold cash with an ad in the Classifieds!

Call

428-0746

10B Â&#x2039; Classifieds 555 GARAGE & YARD SALES DOLLAR DVD HUGE SALE, ALL DVDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S & VHS. BUY ANY 4 MOVIES GET 5TH ONE FREE. STARTING AT .99 AND UP. WE ALSO RENT/BUY /SELL AND TRADE. ALL DVD RENTALS $1.

PER NIGHT INCLUDES NEW RELEASES. 535 DOLLY PARTON PARKWAY, SEV. 865-428-4620 Moving Sale: 1365 Allensville Rd. 2869446. All goes.

April 22-30.

557 MISC. SALES

36â&#x20AC;? Toro Commercial walk-behind mower with Sulke. $900 OBO. 4289246 or 604-9097.

The Mountain Press Â&#x2039; Sunday, April 25, 2010

605 BUSINESS RENTALS

GATLINBURG Deal!

OFFICE/APT/SHO P water inc. No Pets. 621-3015 Great professional office space for rent.

Must see! 1400 sq ft. Call Joanna 865-774-8885.

EOE M/F/H Retail Shops, Elks Plaza 968 Parkway, Gatlinburg. 865436-7550.

2BD/1BA w/ Garage, Nice area, Refs. $675/mo. 865-6545326

FOR SALE Heavy Duty Bunk Bed Frame, $250; Single bed frame, $125; 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; P/T picnic table, $175; 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; P/T Picnic table, $150; 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; P/T kids picnic table, $125. Five year guarantee Phone Tim 423608-6962

Duplex Gatlinburg 2BD/1BA, Carport, Fully-Furnished $650/$700.mth.

Less than 1 mile from Hard Rock Cafe. Call 865428-9717 693 ROOMS FOR RENT

Happy Jack LiquivicÂŽ: Recognized safe & effective against hook & roundworms by US Center for Veterinary Medicine. SEVIER FARMERS COOP 453-7101. www.happyjackinc. com Poodle Puppies for sale. 2 males, 1 tan & 1 cream. $250. 809-2297.

589 FURNITURE

New 4pc.

Bedroom Group Dresser, mirror, 4 Drawer chest, headboard. $399 Cagles Furniture and Appliances

453-0727

For Sale

A-1 pre-owned dryers, washers, ranges & refrigerators All with warranty.

Cagles Furniture and Appliances

Kodak: 2BR 2BA 1 level No pets. $600 w/$550 dep.

932-2613 Boydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek area.

Apt. for rent $600 mth $600 damage dep.

No pets.

850-5700 Sevierville Town House, 2 large BR, 1.5 BA, covered porch, $

500.00 mo. or visit

www.rentalhouseonline.com LIGHT 6 P.F. DUPLEX

2BD/1BA All Appls. W/D Large Family Rm Wood Floors $550 Mo. 1st/Last/Dep. No Pets 865-898-7925

Weekly Rentals

Includes Phone, Color TV, Wkly Housekeeping Micr./Frig. Available $169.77+

Family Inns West Pigeon Forge 865-453-4905

565 TICKET SALES

581 PETS

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

865-933-9775

4 Tickets to Darlington Race, May 7 & 8th. $225. Local Seller.

Call 847-612-3849

NICE, CLEAN

610 DUPLEX FOR RENT

For Sale Bowflex-Like New-A Steal. Golf clubs, leather baga steal. Call 8516449

Professional Skeet Guns for sale.

Over & under, like new. Call for details.

865-4291883.

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Affordable Housing in Gatlinburg

Now Leasing, New Apartments in Gatlinburg behind GP High School near trolley stop 2 BR / 1 BA $585/mo.

Call (865) 436-3565

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

436-4471 or 621-2941

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

2BR/2BA located in New Center area $500/mo & up $350 damage dep.

Call for appt.

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SEVIERVILLE 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhomes Call 428-5161 2BD apt w/ washer & dryer hook up.

Small pets allowed. 4 miles from town. 865774-1107 865216-5585

698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS Sevierville 2+1 Dwide $500.

Plus Dep. NO PETS. Ref. Call 933-6544.

699 HOME RENTALS $550 to $950+. Wanda Galli Realty Exec.

680-5119 or 7744307.

1100 Sq. Ft. House.

1BR + loft. Beautiful view near Pigeon Forge. $825 mo. 865-696-6900.

3BD/2BA Apt. in Sev. Non smoker/ no pets/ ref. req. $700.mo/ $500 dep. 865-573-3549 or 865-607-3007.

Clean, Quiet 1BR Eff. W/D. All utilities. $620 a mth. Small pets ok. Located on English Mtn. 865-654-1486 CROSSCREEK 2BR/2BA large garden Trolley access $580.00 865-429-2962 Furnished, utilities. $145 wk. 1st, last & dep. No pets.

865-310-9545.

GATLINBURG Trolley rt. 1BR, unfurn.

No pets. Water inc.

865-621-3015.

Large 1BR Water, app furnished. No pets.

Ref. $450 + dep.

680-3078.

NICE, CLEAN IN KODAK

4 BD / 2 BA + GARAGE 4 MILES FROM EXIT 407 $950/MONTH + DEPOSIT. NO PETS. 865-712-5238 Seymour, Van Gilder, very nice 3br/2ba w/garage

$900 mo.

865-933-9775 or visit

Sevierville, Flat Creek Area, 2 family living, 2 separate very nice homes on 2 acres,

$1550 mo.

865-933-9775 or visit

www.rentalhouseonline.com

Murrell Meadows 1BR/1BA $415.00 865-429-2962 RIVERWALK 1BR/1BA TO 2BR/2BA $545.00 to $695.00 865-429-2962 697 CONDO RENTALS

428-5157 599-6215

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2BR/2BA Gatlinburg Rooms for Rent Furnished All Utilities, Cable and Tax included

$100 per week 865-621-2941

For Rent

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

654-7033

2BR/1BA Fridge, stove, dishwasher, W/D hkup. $600.

2BD/1.5BA Condo, $700.

3BD/2BA House $800.

924-4761.

698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

2 & 3BR mobile homes for rent Must have refs.

Call for info 428-3096

453-0727

EfďŹ ciency Utilities Included

Sev. Gatl.

Sevierville Silo Apartments

2BR/1.5BA 865-774-5919 2BD / 1BA House Sevierville Area on Parkway for lease with Side Storage Building

850-2487

Pine Knob Mountain View Swimming Pool

865-933-0504

2BR & 3BR Central H/A. Close to Douglas Lake. $400 & up + deposit. Call 865382-7781 or 865933-5894.

428 Park Rd.

near trolley stop

Includes All Utilities.

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

800-359-8913

Near hospital

2BR 1.5BA Some pets

865-453-1748 (Day) 865-428-3381 (Night)

Near I-40, like new, 3BR/2BA Townhouse. $750/mo.

Call Terri Williams o/a 865-556-4111.

605 BUSINESS RENTALS

Attractive shop for rent on the Parkway in Gatlinburg. Good location and immediate occupancy.

Call for particulars: 423-886-7464

Beautiful 2BR Furn.

Log Cabin for residential rent. Located between Gat. & P.F. $750 month.

Call Business office:423-246-1500/ day or night Gatlinburg: 2BR/1BA, No pets. Credit check, Sec. Dep. required. $600 mth 430-4222.

House for Rent 4260 Booger Town Rd. $550/mo., $300 deposit. 776-9636 I M M A C U L AT E 3BD/3BA, 3 Car Garage Home w/ 1 acre on river w/ boat. Just off rt.66. $1295mth.

Call 388-9656 Large new 3BR/2BA. Mtn. Meadows. $895/mo. Jackson Real Estate & Auc. 865-397-4214,5484213 or 256-7973.

New construction, near hospital & schools.

2BR/2BA, $700/mo 865-963-6146.

Redbud area. 3BR/ 2BA w/storage unit Like new. $800/mo + dep. 428-5212.

3BR/2BA rent to own.

Seymour. $750/mo No pets. 865-7657929.

Very Nice Room for Female, Boyds Creek. $85week + utilities 661-7770.

3BR/2BA Single wide trailer. Located on Pittman Center in Sev. No pets. No smoking. $600/mo. incl, water, 1st & last mo. rent req.

865-366-7045.

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Sevier Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best for 13 years

Affordable accommodations for low income for 1-4 people on Painter Mountain Call 865654-8702 Kodak, Deluxe 2BD/2BA, best mtn. view, quite, no pets, $575mth.

865-429-3082 Nice, clean 2 or 3BR 2BA mobile homes off Interstate 40 Exit 402. Starting at $450 mth. No pets.

865-8502047

Hwy 321 Pittman Center area.

1&2 BR cabin on creek.

Fully furnished.

Utilities included. $225 & $250 wk.

850-2487

Lg. Home on Lake for lease in Kodak Minutes from 407 4 BR / 4+ BA, Lg. Deck, 2 Fireplaces $2,000/mo.

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

850-2483

3BD/2BA central heat/air, no pets, $650mth, $500 dep. New Center Area.

865-7481521 or 865-4533441.

3BD/2BA Lawn Maintance free Incl. $1000.mth / pet friendly.

Kodak area, Also 2 houses in Dandridge Call 865-258-8966 3BD/2BA New Carpettile, carport, no pets. Providence area, $650+dd.

Call 428-7114

710 HOMES FOR SALE

Foreclosure Sale, 3 BD / 2 BA House in Kodak Area Appraised Value $240,000 Selling Price $186,500 Call (865) 436-3565

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2 BR / 2 BA Apts. for Rent in Wears Valley From $650/mo.

12 Mo. Lease Pets Allowed (865) 329-7807

C o m m e r c i a l office/warehouse space. Convenient location near downtown Sevierville. One 1800 sq ft unit with 2 offices, 2BA and 2 garage door entrances. $1200.00 mth. One 900 sq. ft. unit with one office, 1BA and 1 garage door entrance. $650.00 per month. Ask about our move in special. Prestige Development Owner/agent.

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Furn./utilities. $135/wk.

1st, last, dep., 6 mo.lease.NO Pets.

865-310-9545.

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DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE

Townhomes

Available in May 2BD/1BA $565.

Near the river.

Pool access.

865-429-4470

829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES

NEW SINGLE WIDES & DOUBLE WIDES CHEAP PAYMENTS EASY - LOAN BY PHONE

865-453-0086 FSBO: 3BR/2BA in New Center, 1200 sq. ft., hardwood in LR. Storage shed. $149,900.

Call 865-429-0646.

House for Sale Great location in the Heart of Pigeon Forge 1400+ sq ft 3BR/2+BA Real wood floors New tile in bathrooms ***$139,000*** Not for rent or lease Call 865-850-6738 LeConte Landing, Reduced. 3BR 2BA, Brick, May trade smaller home. 865414-0117.

4BR custom built log cabin on a corner lot. Fully furn. $2400 per mth.

Will consider lease/purchase 865-573-6859 A Perfect Location. 2 blocks off Parkway near Walmart.

2BR/2BA w/carport, w/d & water furn. Approx. 1400 SF, non-smoking environment. No pets please. $750 month. Year lease.

Call 865-453-5396.

710 HOMES FOR SALE 1925 sq ft. All brick rancher. Seymour schools. 1 acre lot.

Appliances stay, new roof. 3BR 2BA 428-0664 or 3083770

3BR/2BA, FP, w/d, lg. screened deck, hot tub, in Gat. 1st, last mo. req. 1 yr. lease. $1200/mo.

864-992-0363

HUD PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE

2 & 3 BR Homes

601 TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT

3BD/2BA remodeled farmhouse. Country setting, convenient location. No indoor pets, no smoking. Rent includes lawn maintenance. $1000.00 p/mth plus $500.00 deposit. Prestige Development Owner/agent.

428-5711

710 HOMES FOR SALE

4BR 3BA $1000 mth 2610 Surftide Dr in Dandridge off Exit 407. Lake access, lake view. 865405-1478.

www.rentalhouseonline.com

Gatlinburg: 1BD/1BA, $600/mo. incl utilities/cable, Security $300, 680-7393.

699 HOME RENTALS

New home for sale in P.F. in nice new subdivision. 2BR, 2BA, 1200 sq. ft. $139,900.

3BR/2BA 1400 sq. ft. $159,900.

931863-4336 or 865230-1235.

BANK OWNED Beautiful 1 yr old 2BR, 2BA doublewide in exclusive Keenland Farms.

Rare opportunity for only $85,900!

Bruce Webb SEVIERVILLE - 8 yr old, 3BR, 2BA home on 2/3 acre.

Needs TLC, but only $87,000. Special ďŹ nancing available.

Brittany LeTourneau.

Huge, detached garage w/ this 3 yr old, 3BR, 2BA home on 2.5 acres. need some space?

This is it! Special ďŹ nancing available. $109,900. Bruce Webb Cosby - large 3BR, 2BA doublewide on 1.5 acres. Needs some repairs, so steal it for only $46,900! Bruce Webb 2BR 2BA log home w/ loft, cathedral ceilings, stone ďŹ replace & much more!

Only $75,000!

Ashley Tatum.

By Owner, Log home on Little Pigeon River, 3BD/2BA, 1372 sq. ft.

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1987 Riviera Pontoon Boat. New seats, new carpet, new trailer. 70HP. Runs good.

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1995 Mazda Millenia low mileage, excellent condition, moon roof, leather interior, a/c, full size spare. Been garaged, Ambient thermometer $3995. Call 865932-1745

2002 JAGUAR X-type, 3.0, gray w/black interior. Nice car. $5,000 OBO. Call 865-607-6542.

67 Chevy Impala SS Rebuilt 327 engine & trans. New body work, paint & carpet. Call 865-3569142 Serious inquiries only. Vehicle garaged since body work done.

945 TRUCK SALES 1995 Mazda B3000 Pickup, extended cab, low mileage, new tires, new cooling system, been garaged, 5 speed transmission, new windshield. $2995. Call 865-932-1745 949 AUTOS & TRUCKS WANTED

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16x80 above average.

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1998 Single 2/2 w/FP and appliances. $13,500. $1,000 down $266.72 for 60 months.

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From Submitted Reports Sevier County teachers of the year and the first class of the Education Hall of fame will be recognized April 27 at the annual banquet and ceremony sponsored by Sevier County Bank.

The event will be from 6-9 p.m. at Park Vista Hotel.

A committee has selected the 2009-2010 Teachers of the Year for Sevier County schools. The first class of the Hall of Fame wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be announced until the night of the banquet.

The overall winners among the teacher nominees: n Secondary teacher (grades 9-12): Karen Kelley, Pigeon Forge High n Middle grades teacher (5-8): Debbie West, Seymour Middle n Primary grades teacher (pre-K-4): Cheryl Deaton, Pigeon Forge Primary These teachers were chosen from among applicants by a panel of professional colleagues.

Teachers nominated from each school to compete in system competition: n Kathy Catlett, Catlettsburg Elementary n Sandy Puckett. Catlettsburg Elementary n Joe Headrick, Gatlinburg-Pitman High n Barbara Holt, Jones Cove Elementary n Sharon Balch, Jones Cove Elementary n Clynette Pemberton, Northview Middle n Lynn Underwood, Northview Middle n Kimberly Whaley, New Center Elementary n Elaine Carver, New Center Elementary n Martha Clabo, Pi Beta Phi Elementary n Brenda Bailey-Oakley, Pi Beta Phi Elementary n Kim Graybeal, Sevierville Middle n Amanda Cannon, Seymour Intermediate School n Amy Sims, Pigeon Forge Middle n David Gorman, Pigeon Forge High n Cam Allen, Pittman Center Elementary n Huguette Williams, Sevier County High n James Lawless, Sevier County High n Sarah Green, Sevierville Primary n Nikki Hensley, Sevierville Primary n Noelle Sutton, Sevierville Intermediate n Eric Allen, Sevierville Intermediate n Ginger Clark, Seymour Middle n Mary Manners, Seymour Middle

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PIGEON FORGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An evening aboard the Titanic as a fundraiser for United Way of Sevier County is scheduled for May 20 beginning at 6 p.m.

Guests will experience a progressive wine and cheese tasting tour through the Titanicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20 galleries, which showcase hundreds of priceless artifacts on two decks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so excited about this new, upcoming event and we encourage members of the community to make plans to attend this unique and elegant evening,â&#x20AC;? said Theresa Trentham, United Way board vice chairwoman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a fun way to support the United Way campaign and tour Sevier Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest attraction, Titanic Museum, Pigeon Forge. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an event that you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss.â&#x20AC;?

Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased from a United Way representative, online at www. uwosc.org, by calling 453-4261. They also can be bought at the event, if available. Individuals wishing to attend are asked to purchase their tickets in advance or call United Way, as tickets are limited. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would like to thank John and Mary Joslyn for so graciously donating the ship to United Way of Sevier County for the evening and our additional sponsors for their contributions to make this event possible,â&#x20AC;? said Trentham.

All proceeds will benefit United Way of Sevier County and its community partners.

SafeSitter class scheduled for May 15 at hospital here Submitted report SEVIERVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Does your teenage babysitter know what to do in case of emergency?

Safe Sitter is a program that teaches children ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children.

On May 15, LeConte Medical Center will present a Safe Sitter class from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at the new medical center in Sevierville. This class teaches safe and nurturing child techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies.

Safe Sitter has been recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Additional classes will be held in September and October.

The cost for the course is $20, and includes lunch for participants. They must pre-register for the class, and can do so by calling 446-8210.

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WSCC students honored Submitted report

Wal t e rs St at e Community College celebrated the academic excellence of students recently.

Several Sevier County students were winners or nominees.

Cash stipends were awarded to the top students participating in the general education exit exam for graduating or transferring students. The student who scored the highest on the exam was Mark Donnell of Gatlinburg.

Academic awards were given in the following areas and included the following Sevier County students, some of whom were winners and some were nominees: n Culinary Arts: Ryan Fougnier of Pigeon Forge, nominee n Administrative Office Assistant Winner, Heather Ramsey of Sevierville n Business Administration Careers: Nominees from Sevierville were Michael Sampson, Mihaela Dinca, Ashley Elkins and Maria Gonzalez n Agriculture Nominee, Jennifer Holt of Sevierville n Computer and Information Science Nominee, Marc Johnson of Dandridge n Production Horticulture Winner, Anthony Huskey of Dandridge n Industrial Technology Nominee, Jonathan Rupertus of Sevierville, n Paramedic Winner, Thomas Hollick of Pigeon Forge n Nursing Morristown Campus Nominee, Jacqueline Blackburn and Sarah Rolison, both of Sevierville n Nursing Sevier County Campus, Nominee, Anne McCarter of Sevierville n Medical Transcription, Nominees, Victoria Gamble and Jennifer Dunn, both of Dandridge n Medical Coding Nominees, Belinda Buckley of Sevierville and Tanya Wallin of Kodak

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Coaches will be Michael Aparicio and Oscar Del Valle.

The first practice will be at 5 p.m. Monday at Pigeon Forge Park. A picnic lunch will also be available.

Church or school groups are welcome as a team if previously registered.

Prizes for the winning team will be distributed.

For more information call or text Terry Aparicio at 654-7685.

Sevier County Right To Life is hosting a free Play for Life youth flag football tournament for persons in eighth grade to college.

It will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 22, at a location to be announced.

Four teams are being put together for doubleelimination games. Those without experience can come and get trained.

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