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By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer
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With every major road into the area now open and several popular areas in the national park also accessible again now or soon after rehabilitation work, local tourism officials are optimistic the area is headed to a good spring and summer. Folks who manage a host of businesses here made their hope for the visitation season clear last week when they looked at the shiny side of the penny during the monthly Area Attractions Luncheon. That was before Interstate 40 reopened, a move those who oversee marketing operations for the cities believe will giver further hope for the area’s having a better year economically than the last two.
Approximately 30 miles of the road that connects Wilmington, N.C., to Barstow, Calif., were closed near the state line since October 25, a fact many feared would take a huge chunk out of the local tourism industry. “It had to have an effect,” Gatlinburg spokesman Jim Davis says. “I think the weather this winter probably hurt us more than anything by shutting down that entire eastern corridor a few times, but it certainly wasn’t good news to have all these road closed over here.” Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism Director Leon Downey is likewise confident the closure, forced by a massive rockslide and prolonged by another smaller one in January, had a crippling See i-40, Page A4
By JEFF FARRELL Staff writer PIGEON FORGE — Police are investigating a stabbing that left one man wounded at the Walgreens on Jake Thomas Boulevard. The incident was called in at about 4 p.m. Tuesday when a caller told dispatchers there was a man bleeding at the store. Police and emergency responders converged on the scene, and Pigeon Forge Police Chief Jack Baldwin confirmed a man had been found with a knife wound at the location. The victim was transported to an area hospital, he said. Officers were searching the area for the suspect Tuesday, and were interviewing the alleged victim. They did not release further information Tuesday evening. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com
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Boot Camp gives grill guidance to ‘chefs’
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Obituaries Helen DeLozier, 85 Richard Ownby, 56 Eula Cox, 79 Harley Lennon, 84 DETAILS, Page A4
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SEVIERVILLE — Spring is here, and in Sevierville that means it’s about time for the Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival. This year’s festival will be held downtown in the area around the Sevier County Courthouse on May 14 and 15. It will feature the usual top barbecue vendors, competition for a barbecue championship, and bluegrass music including the penultimate performance of the Dan Tyminski Band. “This is the second to last time to see the Dan Tyminski Band live,” said Amanda Maples Marr, marketing director for the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce and organizer of the Derek Hodges/The Mountain Press event. “They’re about to go their separate ways, Mike Davis, 2008 World Barbecue champion, talks about the classes and this time it’s free, he will teach during the BBQ Boot Camp at Walters State Community College the week of Sevierville’s Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass See barbeque, Page A5 Festival.
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County students, teacher make own history in competition
PF officials ‘serve’ time for charity By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — The jokes about it being nice to see city officials working for a change came easily for plenty of folks who ate at Bullfish Grill a week ago and found themselves served by a trio of new waiters. Late last summer, restaurant owners Darby Campbell and Bob McManus won a few hours of servitude from Mayor Keith Whaley, Vice Mayor Kevin McClure and Commissioner David Wear in an auction benefiting United Way. While those purchased in the auction in years past have done everything from cleaning bathrooms to mucking out horse stalls, the three men found themselves charged with serving guests at the eatery.
SEVIERVILLE — People interested in perfecting their backyard barbecue technique, entering competition, or in learning to make better desserts, should mark their calendars for May 11, 12 and 13. That’s when the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce hosts its second annual BBQ Boot Camp, heading into the Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival May 14 and 15. Participants can get instructions on grilling and barbecuing the first two nights from 2008 World Barbecue champion Mike Davis, and the last night they can learn about summertime deserts from Chef Catherine Hallman of Walters State Community College’s Rel Maples Institute of Culinary Arts. Both taught similar courses during last year’s event. “Last year, we had a packed house,” Davis said.
By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer Derek Hodges/The Mountain Press
Pigeon Forge Vice Mayor Kevin McClure and Commissioner David Wear deliver drinks to Bill and Judy Conner of Alabama during the city officials’ two hours of servitude at Bullfish Grill last week. The benefit of Campbell’s and McManus’ generosity didn’t just accrue to United Way, though. In a unique twist, the two decided to let their new hires help raise money for another nonprofit, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Smoky Mountains. The decision likely came at the urging of Tom Horn, the director of operations for Bullfish and a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Board of Directors. As the three men
gave their two hours of work assisting the real staffers in their regular duties, all the proceeds from food sales during the time were collected and donated to the youth organization. Additionally, the group set up a table in the restaurant’s entryway to collect donations and spread some knowledge. “Anytime we have an event like that it’s not just a chance to raise some money, but it See charity, Page A4
After excelling in the Tennessee History Day competition, held in Nashville on April 17, seven Sevier County students will be attending National History Day at the University of Maryland from June 13-17. Caroline Rader and McKynlea Cable of New Center Elementary School placed first in the Junior Group Exhibit for their project “Fight for the Right: The Impact of the 19th Amendment,” while Hannah Clevenger of Gatlinburg Pittman High School won first place in Senior Individual Documentary for “Foxfire: Preserving the Past, Changing the Future.” Tyler Hounshell of New Center Elementary placed second in the Junior Individual Exhibit for “Proving the Past: The Impact of Radiocarbon Dating,” and Micki Werner, Mackenzie Thomas and Claire Ballentine won second place in Junior Group Performance for “Smallpox Vaccine.” “I was up on the stage by the time they called my last name,” McKynlea said with a laugh. “I was so excited — I told Caroline, ‘That’s us, let’s go!’” “I was shocked,” Caroline said. Hannah, who attended the national competition last year, was pleased that she’ll be able to return this year. “After the first round, I couldn’t tell who would be moving on because everything was so good,” she said. See competition, Page A4
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County Commission candidates quizzed on issues EDITOR’S NOTE: This is another in a series on candidates for the Sevier County Commission. These are candidates for District 9, Seat B. The same set of questions was sent by The Mountain Press to all candidates in contested races in the May 4 primary. Answers are published in their entirety. District 9 includes the Seymour area.
county court with the all situations. Lord’s Prayer since I have been serving as 7. New rules on a commissioner. The hillside development Judy Godfrey Gerra (Davis) Mary people of Sevier County are about to come n Address: 409 Pearl Road, n Address: 558 N. Knob Creek have sent a strong mesbefore the County Seymour Road, Seymour sage of support for us to Commission? What n Age: 62 n Age: 71 continue with opening is your take on those n Occupation: n Occupation: with the Lord’s Prayer. I rules, and should the Library Hospital assistant administrawould not like to see any county do more or at Seymour tion; director change. less land-use regulaMiddle School UTMC Home GERRA MARY: First, tion? for 20 years Care Services, director of 5. The county has I am a Christian and JUDY GODFREY: n Family: Hospital Husband Ray no nepotism policy believe in Prayer and New regulations on local Affiliate (deceased), or a policy that limcertainly the Lord’s hillsides and ridges are Services; married for 37 years; children registered nurse, retired from its county employees Prayer, as it was a needed in order to mainChuck, Billy and Lori; grand9th District, UTMC children Danielle, Alex, Julie, from holding office. model prayer from tain and preserve the Keely, Brad, Madelyn and n Family: Husband of 51 years Should there be a polJesus to His Disciples natural beauty of our Seat B Tucker Ben C. Mary; three children, icy that addresses this and to us as believers. area and provide safe all married and graduates of n Education: Graduate of UT; eight grandchildren, ages issue? Second, I think it is in development of the land. South High School, Knoxville 1. What do you think 26 to 7 JUDY GODFREY: I order to begin County GERRA MARY: I n Community/civic involvethe biggest issues facn Education: High school, ment: Leader with Boy Scouts feel any citizen of Sevier Commission or any other recently spent a weeking the county will be ETBH School of Nursing and Girl Scouts; actively County that meets the meeting with prayer. Are end in a cabin off Wears n Community/civic involvein the next four years? involved in Seymour schools; qualifications for office we praying or reciting Valley road that was charter member of Seymour ment: Member of Sevier JUDY GODFREY: The Grange which raised money Heights Baptist Church for 40 has the right to represent the Lord’s Prayer? Is this beautiful on the inside. most pressing issues that to purchase land for Seymour years, Sunday School teacher their community and because of habit or are The mountain/land is facing our county is Community Park; worked and department director; county if elected by the we seeking guidance as around the cabin looked with citizens of Seymour to member of Seymour Business continuous growth and lobby state for traffic light at Association; member Eastern people. we make decisions. If so, like a war zone. The the economy. intersection of Highways 441 Star, OES Acadia-May No. 362 GERRA MARY: There how can there be corrupclear cutting of trees, the GERRA MARY: I and 411 and to lower speed definitely should be a tion or under the table lack of vegetation, the limit and add turn lanes on think the biggest issues countywide policy that deals for personal gain exposed “stilts� called Chapman Highway; memfacing Sevier County ber of Sevier County Library addresses nepotism and in our county governfoundations and the in the next four years Board and Sevier County Fair cronyism and a mechament? Could local minnumbers of other cabins Board; member of Providence are financial shortfalls, nism to enforce it. As isters, clergy, priests, built the same way was Missionary Baptist Church illegal immigration mentioned previously, rabbis, lay persons, shocking and sickenand the unemployour county has over chaplains be invited to ing. I certainly think ment rate. These are 84,000 people and ceropen the meetings with the County Commission intertwined and have if it is for industry, manfor a year-round economy. tainly should be able to prayer? The mayor could should do more regubecome a complex situufacturing or other comemploy qualified person- certainly be added to lating of these type ation which should be mercial businesses that 4. Some counties nel for any position. The the schedule. This would structures or ban them investigated with the will bring employment in the state are facposting and advertising meet the need for prayer altogether. How many citizens of Sevier County opportunities to the citi- ing financial chalof available positions and be a change that geological studies or being foremost in any zens that will pay above lenges that may lead and qualifications for would meet the requireenvironmental impact actions taken. I believe minimum wage. There to cuts. What is your the positions should be ments of the Law of the studies have been done that Sevier County purse may be those who would assessment of Sevier mandatory and included Federal Government. I to support building these strings can be manargue that service jobs County’s financial in a nepotism policy. stand for and by Jesus in structures? aged more efficiently — hotels, restaurants, situation? The federal law known and accounted for more etc. I would like to see JUDY GODFREY: We as the Hatch Act should INSULATED RODENT PROOF realistically through jobs that pay well above are no different than other be followed without *STORAGE BUILDINGS* a Central Accounting minimum wage and help counties facing financial hesitation when there Office. This has been Starting at $995 40 MODELS challenges. As long as we is a question of county suggested by state audi- put citizens above the All sizes, styles, quick delivery ON LOT! poverty level. make long range plans for employees seeking tors for the last several www.flatcreekvillage.com the years ahead and work county office. This too 865-428-4450 865-548-7712 years. I think that any 3. What do you think to balance the county’s should be written into immigrant who resides Sevier County should budget; we will be able to county policy. A Human in Sevier County legally do to give itself a more provide for the needs of Resources Department has the rights and priviyear-round economy? our county. with a qualified director leges of any other citizen JUDY GODFREY: We GERRA MARY: If the for the county is defiof the county. Those need to continue to supcounty faces financial nitely in order and will who are here illegally port our economic council challenges, I think the eliminate the present should be treated as in their efforts in recruitbudget will have to be practice of hiring. the law requires and ing business and industry. reviewed carefully and made to leave. I think I will work to assure our decisions made that will 6. The county may these two things along citizens that these venhave a positive effect be sued and have with real recruitment of tures offer year-round with the least amount of to spend thousands industry would open up employment. damage to the citizens. of dollars to defend the job market. There GERRA MARY: 1.I think We should not have any the use of the Lord’s is no single answer to the county should create financial challenges. Our Prayer at meetings. what faces the county in an infrastructure that will community is approaching Is there a way to the next four years but lend itself to being able to a population of 84,000 avoid spending this doing things the right citizens. The COUNTY is money through comway at the right time will develop industrial parks which would be conducive reported as contributing promise or change? have a large impact on to recruiting the indus$118 million in tax revJUDY GODFREY: our future. tries, manufacturers and enue to the state between Sevier County businesses that we need July 2008 and January Commission has opened 2. Do you support purchasing more industrial property, even in a slow econoHVadc HeV my? JUDY GODFREY: I would support the purchase if it were a good deal for our county and the county has capital 5th District Seat A funds available. EXPERIENCED GERRA MARY: I supQUALIFIED port purchasing more DEPENDABLE industrial property only My services as your Constable are always as close as your telephone. 640-7789
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2009. The return to the county based on 3.75% of tax collections is approximately $73 million. Oneseventh of this money could fund our schools and they would not have to accept any federal dollars. Reinstate the Lord’s Prayer and Bible reading for our students?
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Inaugural Sevier Education Hall of Fame class feted Here is a summary of the first inductees into the Sevier County Education Hall of Fame, who were recognized at a banquet Tuesday night in Gatlinburg:
Emma K. Atchley She was a substitute teacher from 1955 until 1964, then became a fulltime educator spending a half-day teaching French at the elementary school and the other half teaching English and math at Sevier County High. From 1965 to 1994 she taught English, algebra and geometry at SCHS. She also helped direct the junior and senior class plays. In 1988, Atchley was selected as the Sevier County Secondary Teacher of the Year.
Johnnie M. Ballard Ballard was born in 1915 in the Boyds Creek community. At Chilhowee Elementary, now known as Seymour Elementary, she worked as a teacher and principal for most of her 40 years as an educator. In 1963 she was named principal of Seymour Elementary, the only woman principal in Sevier County at the time; she also was a full-time teacher and the school’s secretary. In 1971, the school board voted not to hire her back because it said the school needed a male principal. As part of a federal lawsuit a judge entered an order reinstating her as principal, a position she remained in until retiring in 1986. Following an expansion of Seymour Elementary in the mid-1990s, the addition was dedicated and named after her.
tional supervisor for middle grades education. She created many unique programs that continue to provide academic enrichment, including the countywide spelling bee and science fair. She also started the annual Fun and Fitness Day, a selection of sports activities designed to reward students who have met physical milestones. She initiated the Middle School Music Festival and was instrumental in developing an environmental education program. The Eugene W. Huskey Environmental Center exists in large part due to her efforts. She retired from the system in 2004.
teacher to hundreds of children. She began her teaching at Laurel Lick School, a two-room school in Sevier County, in 1939. She taught high school English at Pi Beta Phi High School in Gatlinburg. She served as principal of Underwood during World War II and later served at Sunset Gap School which was funded by the Presbyterian Church. In later years she returned to Pigeon Forge where she taught from 1949 until her retirement in 1988. In 1988 she opened Montgomery School where she stayed for 14 yeas. Hood was named to the Tennessee Teachers Hall of Fame in April 2000.
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Julia Householder
Helton graduated from Sevier County High School in 1906. After college he began teaching agriculture at Sevier County High and continued in that position until his retirement in 2004 — 39 years of teaching students. He worked with his students in activities with FFA and each year attended the Leadership Camp, national FFA convention and other activities with his students. His children Darren and Natalie are both teachers in the Sevier County School System.
Householder began her teaching career at Sevier County High School where she taught for 33 years. Her subjects included civics, geography, business law and salesmanship, world history and American Government. She also directed class plays, oversaw baccerlaureate, graduation and senior trips and was the sponsor of Y-Teens, Tennessee Tomorrow, cheerleaders, and the Sevierian yearbook. She was the first guidance counselor at SCHS. To honor her enthusiasm for SCHS football, the letters in the east end zone were placed in her honor and football stadium reserved seats were awarded for life. She was inducted into the Sevier County High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009 and later received a diploma making her an honorary alumnus of SCHS.
Freda Hodges
She graduated from Sevier County High School in 1958. She worked as an assistant and drove the bus for the Douglas Cherokee Head Start Program for several years. After that, Hodges was a Title I assistant, secretary, and bookkeeper at Kodak Elementary and Northview Middle. In 1985 Hodges became receptionist at the central Norma Blair office and was in this posiWhen she and her famtion until she retired in ily moved to Sevier County December 2001. Since her in 1971, Blair was hired by retirement she has worked Sevier County High School as a receptionist at central where she set out to prepare office as needed. She has students for their college 35 years with the Sevier careers. She devised and County Education System. wrote a course curriculum She also finished her husfor advanced composiband Burnett’s term on the tion, which her principals County Commission for 15 encouraged her to implemonths. ment in the classroom. In 1990, she was nominated as East Tennessee Regional Reba Hood Teacher of the Year. Hood served Sevier County for 60 years, a
Chan Huskey
Huskey was born and raised in Pittman Center and graduated from Pittman Center High in 1934. Huskey served Sevier County as a teacher, principal, superintendent of schools, coach and Board of Education member as well as working in the Tennessee Education Department. He helped lay the background for many educational programs in Sevier County. Huskey taught, coached and was principal at Bellevue, Flatt Creek, Dripping Springs, Fair
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For many years Floyd took care of the Seymour and Seymour Intermediate buildings. He was the personification of the work ethic. He considered a clean, safe building as important as a textbook.
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I am running for County Commissioner in the 6th district, seat B. My wife is Charlesetta Gray and my children are; daughter Nichole and husband Alan Loy; son, Dennis Gray Jr. I have 3 grandchildren; Dawson and Dylan Loy, and Jaden Gray. I have been a State Electrical Inspector for 28 years. I went to U.T. for 4 years majoring in Business Management. I have a love for this community and county. Our family and heritage goes back 6 generations, if not more. Our family was here from the beginning. I’ll always want what is best for these mountains and valleys that we call home. I want our families to be able to flourish and grow and be everything they can be. I want our children to have the best educations possible, to have food to eat, warm homes, and places of work for the parents so they can have the pride they so deserve. I am a Deacon, Trustee, Sunday School Teacher, and Sunday School Director at New Era Baptist Church where we attend. I will never compromise or vote to change the opening of public meetings with prayer. I have lived in the Seymour community for 39 years and have seen the growth here. My children attended the schools in Seymour. I also know the needs in our community and it seems that we are the last to receive the funds needed to deal with them. We each need to go to the polls and vote so our voices will be counted and heard. This is how we get our funds. If I am elected, I will attend the meetings; voice the concerns of the 6th district and work to get everything I can for it. I appreciate each of your votes and will try to be the commissioner you would be proud to have voted for. Thank you.
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Gardens, GatlinburgPittman High School, New Center, Fairgrounds, Pi Beta Phi, Sevierville Middle School and Sevier County High School twice. In 1955, he was instrumental in consolidation of the many small schools to the newly built New Center. Huskey served as teacher of the eighth grade, principal and coached basketball. Years later the gym was named in his honor. Huskey was the Superintendent from 1960 to 1968 and went on to work with the Department of Education until 1973. In all, Huskey was involved in education for 49 years.
Mary B. McMahan She spent 38 years teaching at Pleasant View School in Sevierville. She was the first teacher in Sevier County to earn a master’s degree. Besides academics, the students were taught to sew and do woodworking, participated in plays, were told Bible stories and learned various musical skills. In 1968 she and five other womenwere named Sevier County Educational Americans at a service banquet sponsored by the Jayettes. When Sevier County High was racially integrated, McMahan worked with the Board of Education to help with the transition process. In 1969, McMahan was named most Deserving Senior Citizen Award.
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Shields retired in 1979 after 37 years of teaching. She died April 13, but knew she had been named to the Hall of Fame.
William Smith Jr. The late Dr. Smith was a teacher, assistant principal, principal and Central Office supervisor. He was committed to education for over 35 years.
William Wesley Williams Williams is a legend at Sevier County High School. During his 44 years he has taught every science subject. His classes were always full of scientific experiments, lab work, field trips and current events. Williams was born and raised in Sevierville and graduated from Sevier County High in 1956. In 1966 he began teaching at SCHS and after 37 years decided to retire. He didn’t like it and ended up coming back and teaching for seven more years. Williams finally retired from teaching.
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Helen DeLozier age 85 of Seymour, TN, passed away on April 26, 2010, at Hillcrest South Nursing Home in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. H. and Georgia McNelly DeLozier, brothers, Orlan, Louis, Carl and Fred DeLozier. Survivors include sister, Bernice DeLozier of Seymour; nieces, Carole Vance of Nashville, TN., Gail Pittman of Villa Rica, GA, Brenda King of Seymour, TN., Linda Hooker of Maryville, TN, and Betty Newman of Kodak, TN., special great-nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Rawlings Funeral Home in Sevierville with Pastor Becky Collier officiating. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Eusebia Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010, prior to the service.
Richard (Rick) Euel Ownby, age 56 of Greenville, SC, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010, in Asheville, NC. He was retired from retail management and had previously worked at Dollywood, Roses, and A.C. Moore. Graduate of East Tennessee State University with a BS in Physics. Member of Valley View Baptist Church. Survivors: devoted wife of 20 years, Patty Ownby, and parents, Euel and Eloise Ownby; sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and David McCarty; nephew, D. Grant McCarty; niece, Mary Katherine McCarty-Wilson and husband Andy Wilson; great-niece, Evelyn Kady-Rose Wilson; mother-in-law, Wilma Setzer and friend Garland Saunders; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Terry and Dr. Jeffery Edenfield; nurse practitioners, Heather Bower and Pam Cloys; and Chemo nurses: Lynn Wilkenson and Stephanie Hemmingway at the Cancer Center of the Carolinas, Greenville, SC. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Valley View Baptist Church, Wears Valley. A graveside service will be held on 2 p.m. Thursday at Valley View Cemetery with Dr. Preston Joslin officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Cancer Center of the Carolinas, 65 International Dr., Greenville, SC, 29615, attn: Kimberley Williams. Arrangements by McCarty Funeral Directors and Cremation Services, 607 Wall Street, Sevierville, TN 37862, (865) 774-2950.
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Eula V. Cox Eula V. Cox, 79, died Friday, April 23, 2010, in Knoxville. Mrs. Cox was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Joseph R. and Sudie O. Todd Stalvey, She attended Valley Grove Baptist Church in Tennessee and was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Conway, S.C. While living in Conway, she was employed by AVX. After moving to Tennessee she was employed by Dollywood. Survivors: daughters, Sue Nell Stanley of Conway and Jennifer Rice and her husband Scott of Seymour; five grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; brothers, William Stalvey and Henry Stalvey, both of Florida and D. L. Stalvey of Conway; sisters,
Mary Patterson of Conway and Carolyn Faulk of Loris, S.C. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Prince Cemetery in Loris. Memorials may be sent to the charity of one’s choice. Sign an online guestbook at www. goldfinchfuneralhome. and Rehabilitation Center. He com Goldfinch Funeral Home, was of the Baptist faith. Survivors: wife, Helen Morris Conway Chapel is in charge Lennon; daughters, Bernice of arrangements. Lennon, Lisa Norris, Hazel Lennon, Jenny Lennon, Linda Harley G. Lennon Lennon, Bobbie Jo White; Mr. Harley G. Lennon, 84 of sons, Jessie Ray Lennon, Sevierville, died Saturday, April Phillip Lennon; step-sons, 24, 2010, at Newport Health Steve McCarter, Jeff Morris;
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“The caliber of projects just gets better.� Rebecca Byrd, history teacher at New Center Elementary, was named the Patricia A. Bering Tennessee History Day Teacher of the Year in the Junior Division. She was nominated by Gail Clevenger, mother of Hannah (a former student of Byrd’s), and New Center Principal Nancy Sims. “I was very surprised and happy to be selected,� Byrd said. “Next up, I’ll be considered for the Middle School National Teacher of the Year Award.� Caroline and McKynlea will attend a workshop hosted by the East Tennessee Historical Society on May 8 to receive tips on getting ready for the national competition, and they have been invited to attend the society’s upcoming banquet. They’ll also be working on their bibliography and “making sure everything is perfect,� McKynlea said. Hannah may add one more interview to her documentary before heading to National History Day. “I have always loved history,� she said. “It’s just amazing to be with so many people who love history as much as you do. You always learn so much.� Other Sevier County students who placed in the state competition were Robert Marshall and Bennet Lapides of Pi Beta Phi Elementary School, who won third place in Junior Websites for “Bounty Land Warrants: The Making of America.�
affect on travel for the fall and winter seasons. Still, he concedes there are worse times it could have happened. “I certainly think it had to impact us in a negative way,� Downey says. “We haven’t analyzed the numbers yet to see if they bear that out, but we have heard some worries from business owners. We advertise heavily in the Asheville and Greenville-Spartanburg markets, so those are big feeders for our area. To have those cut off or at least made inconvenient is a real blow. We’re just glad it was in the winter and not the summer right in the middle of the tourism season.� Crews with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and contractors with the state worked around the clock to get the road, which is also crucial to North Carolina’s commerce, reopened. In the months since the slide occurred, those workers have blasted away unstable rock, secured the mountainside, removed the debris, repaved the road and made various other improvements to the area, including resurfacing some bridges. Officials with the NCDOT
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announced last week the road would reopen Tuesday, then surprised everyone by moving that up to Sunday evening. That’s still a month later than was originally projected for the road to be accessible again and even now about three miles of the outside westbound lane will remain closed for the foreseeable future as work continues to stabilize the rock face in the Pigeon River gorge. Still, having the road open, even with the short stretch of construction, could make a world of difference for the local tourism industry, both Davis and Downey say. “We’re happy to have this inconvenience to our visitors behind us,� Davis says. There was talk in the days just following the slide that Gatlinburg might actually see a boon of visitors from motorists opting to take the road through the national park rather than the designated detour, which ran all the way up to Johnson City before turning back to Asheville. If that was the case, Davis hasn’t heard about it and sees more of a silver lining in the opening than the closure. “The slide created additional traffic flow through the national park and that created some congestions problems there,� Davis explains. “We’re glad to see things will
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be returning to normal for the summer.� Davis worried the increased flow of cars, had it lasted in the tourist season, could have exacerbated the already legendary traffic jams through the national park. In addition to causing headaches, that could have meant some visitors decided to abandon plans to visit the area to avoid the traffic in the park, whether they planned to get here via Newfound Gap Road or just wanted to visit the Smokies while they’re here. Downey isn’t pinning his hopes for a better year on the interstate’s reopening alone, fully aware there are bigger issues — like the ongoing recession — playing into 2009’s decreased revenues. Still, he’s pleased there at least won’t be the negative effects of having the thoroughfare blocked off. “It’s a good sign,� Downey says of the reopening. “It can’t do anything but to help us have a better year. I’m confident having that interstate back open will be great news for everybody.�
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also is another opportunity to share what we do at the club and the programs we offer our children,� Boys & Girls Clubs Director of Resource Development Sue Dempersmier said. “I think it was a great event and it’s a big deal for us.� Sue was among those who staffed the table in the foyer, offering information about the club to the patrons, some of whom — like Titanic owners John and Mary Joslyn, and officials from all four cities and the county — came out specifically to be part of the event. Though a final tally isn’t yet available of the food sale and the donations, Dempersmier is confident it will go a long way to helping the clubs serve their nearly 1,700 members, a number equal to 13 percent of the county’s school-aged population. “Last year was a tough year, I think everybody can attest to that,� Dempersmier said. “We’re serving more kids than we ever have. I don’t know how much was raised, but I believe it will be enough to sponsor a child for a year, and that’s a huge thing.� The program offers scholarships for youngsters whose families can’t afford the $918 annual cost of dues. That means the only two hours of effort Wednesday may help a local child find a safe place to spend summer days, a new way to make friends and
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a tutor to help with school work for an entire year, Dempersmier said. “That’s huge for us and for them,� she said. As for the servers themselves, they said they were glad to take the ribbing — Pigeon Forge City Manager Earlene Teaster joked she didn’t see any of them do any actual work the whole time she was there — in service for the two non-profits, though they were a bit defense about the jokes. “We got there and they told us to just kind of stay out of the way,� Whaley said with a laugh after the event. “I think it went well in spite of myself and Kevin and David.� For Whaley the new job was old hat. “(Campbell and McManus) told us they were going to be putting us to work in their restaurants when they bought us,� he said. “I have a background waiting tables when I was younger, so I told them that would be no problem at all.� Whaley lauded the owners’ decision to contribute to the two charities through the unique event. “They’re such big supporters of so many good, local groups,� he said. “They’re very generous.�
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Kids will also be cookin’ at barbecue festival By JEFF FARRELL Staff writer SEVIERVILLE — Children ages 6 to 16 who want to find out what it’s like to be a competitive barbecuer can find out May 14 at the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union Kids’ Que, part of this year’s Bloomin’ Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival. The annual event gives participants a taste of what it’s like to cook in the competitions, right down to the judging. Members of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, the same group that will judge the championship the next day, will pick the winners. “It’s the same judges that are doing the big boys the next day,� said Amanda Maples Marr, marketing director for the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. The teams can have up to five members, and need to be at the event by 6 p.m. It would be a good idea to arrive earlier, Marr said, so they can get signed in and accommodated. Parents will be asked to stay with the teams and help to supervise, but will not be allowed to assist. There will be other officials there to supervise, and Fire Marshal Tommy White will light the grills when the event
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The cost is $50 per night, and $125 to attend all three nights, said Amanda Marr of the Chamber of Commerce. That covers the cost of all ingredients, cooking utensils and other items — and the chance to eat the food. “All they have to do is show up ready to cook and eat,� Marr said. The classes run from 5:30 until 9:30 each night. On the first night, Davis said he would cover backyard barbecuing and preparing spices and rubs. On the second, he will cover advanced barbecue smoking. The last night will feature Hallman teaching about summertme deserts, which she said will include gnoise, ganach, pastry cream and lemon layer cake. People can register by downloading the application from the list of applications at the bottom of the Web site at http://www. bloominbbq.com/downloads10. aspx and filling it or by calling the Chamber and having a copy faxed to them. The easiest way to return a completed application is to fax it to 453-9649. They can also be obtained, and returned, by going to the Chamber of Commerce office beside City Hall on Gary Wade Boulevard. Spaces are limited, so officials asked that applicants respond as quickly as possible.
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meat is changed, it adds a layer of flavor. Doing it in a different order changes the taste. But it’s still as much an art as a science for him, he said. “I can give you exactly what I do, and it wont’ taste like what I made,� he said. His classes will include some techniques that can help people who want to get started in the sport of competitive barbecuing, but he cautioned that people “shouldn’t jump in with both feet.� As more people have gotten involved, and more sponsors have started adding money, it’s become more costly to get started, he said. Because of that, he recommends that they attend a few events using equipment they already have or at least only basic, inexpensive equipment before deciding if they want tom make the investment. “My best advice would be to start slow,� he said.
so its’ a great opportunity for bluegrass fans.� There’s no cost for admission to the festival or to hear the bands. The barbecue vendors will include the same three groups as last year — Carolina Barbecue Company, Rib King and Governor’s Barbecue, Marr said. “Of course we’re going to have a lot of fair food — cotton candy, and kettle corn and things like that,� Marr said. In the meantime, people can watch barbecue teams from around the country take part in a Tennessee State Barbecue Championship competition. That will include event regular Mike Davis, winner of the title of 2008 Barbecue World Champion in a competition in Germany. The top cooks in categories including chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket will be announced May 15 at 4 p.m. on the “back porch stage,� which will be on the side of the courthouse facing Court Avenue. People will also be able to shop some craft, barbecue supply and floral vendors along Bruce Street. The events May 14 will include the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union Kids’ Que, cooking competitions involving Bush Beans and Wamplers Farm Sausage, and music from several bands running from 5 until 10 p.m. Music will include Jimbo Whaley at 6:30 p.m. and Blue Highway, which starts at 8. The day starts at 9 a.m. May 15, with local groups taking the stage for much of the morning and music starting in the afternoon. The Tony Rice Unit will take the stage at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Dan Tyminksi Band at 8. The event ends at 10.
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officially starts, and stick around to make sure the participants stay safe. Chicken and grills will be provided, but teams need to bring whatever they plan to use to spice or marinade the meat. “It’s just whatever they bring,� Marr said. “If they decide ‘it’d be really good if my chicken had grilled barbecue potato chips on it,’ that’s fine. “One group did real good and all they did was marinade it in orange juice. It’s all about them learning to be creative with their cooking.� The teams must turn in their entries by 8 p.m., and judges will announce the winners by 9 p.m., she said. Up to 18 teams can be accommodated. Teams that wish to complete applications in advance can download them from the bottom of the Web site at bloominbbq. com/downloads10.aspx and fill them out, or call the Chamber and have a copy faxed to them. The easiest way to return a completed application is to fax it to 453-9649. They can also be obtained, and returned, by going to the Chamber of Commerce office beside City Hall on Gary Wade Boulevard. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com
Both Davis and Hallman said it took takes more than just the knowledge of the basics to cook like they do — but they can help people improve their techniques. Both said that it takes patience and consistency to cook the way they do. That’s common thinking in baking, where a cook needs to follow very specific directions to get the desired result, Hallman said. If the ingredients aren’t mixed in the right order, the temperature of the oven isn’t right, or the time in the oven is off, inattention to small details can ruin a cake. “You have to be precise when you make it,� she said. “If you mess up when you’re cooking, (maybe) you can still make soup. When you mess up while baking, it’s the trash can.� It might not seem that way, but that same logic can be applied to barbecuing, Davis said. Each time a cook adds a spice or a sauce, or each time the wood used to smoke the
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KNOXVILLE (AP) — A federal jury deliberated about six hours at the felony trial of a former University of Tennessee student charged with hacking into Sarah Palin’s e-mail account and then asked a question before a judge told them to resume Wednesday. The jury deciding the case against David Kernell, 22, asked the judge if unauthorized access to a computer in one of the charges “means only logging on� or are other steps involved. “It’s up to you to determine the meaning of the term — the words — ‘access to the computer,�’ U.S. District Judge Thomas Phillips said. Kernell is charged with identity theft, wire fraud, unauthorized access to a computer and obstruction of justice. He faces up to 50 years in prison if convicted of all charges. Kernell, who is accused of hacking into Palin’s e-mail while she was the Republican vice presidential candidate in 2008, did not take the witness stand in the five-day trial. After jurors heard the response to the question late Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Thomas Phillips asked the foreman what time they wanted to leave.
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The Sevier County Main Library and History Center will be closing in preparation for the move to the new facility. The History Center has closed. The Main Library will close Saturday. The grand opening of the King Family Library, 408 High St., is May 14. The Seymour and Kodak libraries will remain open, but close for the grand opening on May 14. For questions call 7743246. n
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Young Life golf event set today
Smoky Mountain Young Life will have its annual miniature golf tournament today (the rain date) at NASCAR SpeedPark. Entry fee is $20 for individuals and $75 for four-person teams. A meal will be served starting at 6:15 p.m., with the golf to begin at 7. Money raised will go to send high school students to summer camp. To enter or for more information call 865-7122929. n
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Health check to be held today
Covenant Health Check, a health screening event sponsored by LeConte Medical Center, will be held at the Sevierville Community Center from 8-11 a.m. today. Free screenings and discounted blood work are available for adults. Covenant Health does not file insurance claims for blood tests, and that the expense is not eligible for reimbursement from Medicare or most other types of private insurance coverage. The Community Center is located at 200 Gary Wade Boulevard. For more information or directions call 453-9355. n
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Ernest McMahan Road is closed
The Sevierville Department of Public Works announces the temporary closure of a section of Ernest McMahan Road near Shannon Green subdivision, as crews replace old drain tile and clean out ditches. The road will be closed near the intersection with Pullen Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday. Traffic will be detoured off Ernest McMahan onto Shannon Circle in Shannon Green subdivision. Motorists can expect delays while work is ongoing.
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A proposal to close access to the names of people who hold stateissued permits to carry loaded handguns has likely failed this session. The measure sponsored by Republican Sen. Dewayne Bunch of Cleveland was removed from consideration in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday after an amendment was added that essentially rewrote the bill. The original proposal would have allowed information to be released on revoked permits. But the new version would close all material, except in a few instances that included law enforcement use and child support purposes.
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Tuition hikes pondered for fall NASHVILLE (AP) — A pending decision could make it harder for students to get into public colleges in Tennessee by increasing tuition. The vote, expected in June, could also make it more difficult to finish school, by limiting needed classes. The Tennessee Board of Regents, which controls public universities and community colleges outside the University of Tennessee system, is considering hikes of 6-11 percent.
The Tennessean reported other cost-cutting plans could make it harder for students to find needed courses and some majors could be eliminated. “It’s a challenging financial environment for our institutions,” said Dale Sims, the regents’ vice chancellor for business and finance. “I don’t see the situation getting any better in terms of state funding.” The Regents are pondering finances after a third year of decreases
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in state funding and will likely vote on the tuition increases near the end of June. They could vary by institution. “It just makes it that much more money I have to tack onto my student loans,” said Ben Reich, a junior majoring in aerospace administration at Middle Tennessee State University. Reich said his parents also need to help his two younger brother go to college. The Regents system four-year universities include Middle
Tennessee State University, University of Memphis, Tennessee State University, Austin Peay State University, Tennessee Tech University and East Tennessee State University. There are also 13 community colleges and 26 technology centers administered by the TBR. The system will realize a savings of about $24 million per year from voluntary buyouts accepted by more than 524 teachers, administrators and staffers.
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Language in public has declined
In the 45 years I have been lucky enough to live and work in Washington, D.C., and to watch American politics up close, there have been many changes for the better. We are today a more tolerant people than we were. Political leadership is no longer the near-exclusive province of the white, Protestant male. But there is at least one change for the worse that threatens, unless we collectively confront it, to sabotage our democratic values and tradition. Here is that change as I have seen it: Years ago, when you and I might have disagreed on some public policy or proposed change in the law, neither of us hesitated to robustly question the other’s logic or facts or understanding. “Sorry, but you are simply and sadly wrong, Mark,” was a line I heard more than once from political adversaries who remained personal friends. But in recent years, our public language has been debased. Now if you disagree with our side and position, you are not just misinformed or mistaken. No, you are now in addition to stupid almost certainly immoral, probably evil and, chances are, un-American. Think about the difference: Once I have branded you an ethical traitor, it essentially forecloses any real possibility of our effectively working together in the future. Why would you want to collaborate with someone who has openly questioned your patriotism or your moral courage? We are no longer political opponents from different parties -- we are instead mortal enemies from entirely different worlds. This is the environment that breeds ugly conspiracy theories. From the political left and from a blind hatred of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney came the baseless charges that high officials in the United States government deliberately allowed the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, to occur. Twisted minds that believe this cabal are called “truthers.” Those of us on the liberal side have a solemn responsibility to denounce and deny this perverse lie and to distance ourselves from those who subscribe to it. From “the grassy knoll” precincts of the fevered anti-Barack Obama crowd, we get the “birther” lie that the president was not born in Hawaii in the United States, but in Kenya or Indonesia or, perhaps, Liechtenstein. Think how unbalanced these believers must be: This had to be the master conspiracy of human history to plan so far ahead that on Aug. 13, 1961, in Hawaii’s main newspaper, the Honolulu Advertiser, there was published an announcement of the birth, nine days earlier, of a son to “Mr. & Mrs. Barack H. Obama 6085 Kalanianole Hwy.” After that, the “foreign agent” simply had to graduate from Columbia and Harvard Law, get elected to the U.S. Senate, capture the Democratic presidential nomination and then win the presidency by the largest popular margin in 20 years. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee rebuffed the “birthers” with his trademark humor: “Do you honestly believe that if there were an ounce of truth to that rumor that Hillary Clinton and her campaign would not have blown the whistle on it?” South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham was more blunt in his rebuttal: “Here’s what the Republican Party has to do. Now I think this is a good point. We have to say that’s crazy.” But reason has not stopped the Arizona state legislature from passing a bill to require every presidential candidate to provide a birth certificate in order to be listed on the state ballot. This is the poison harvest of a political paranoia that demonizes and dehumanizes one’s opponents. We, the real majority who care about our country, have an obligation to reject the politics of personal destruction and the Big Lie on every side and to give our political opponents the benefit of the doubt -- that they may very well care just as much about America and their children’s future as we think we do. — Mark Shields is a veteran political campaign manager and frequent television talk show commentator. Column distributed by Creators Syndicate. (C)2009 Mark Shields.
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There is reason to feel optimistic about local economy Some good news on the jobs front. Sevier County’s unemployment rate fell in March, and while the overall figure is still too high, it’s encouraging to think we may have turned the corner on the economic front. An estimated 400 more people found work in March of 2010, according to figures from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The March unemployment rate for Sevier County was 13.9 percent, about the same as it was a year ago. It’s not easy to put a positive spin on a jobless rate as high as this one, but turning around the economy will be as slow and tedious as turning around a full oil tanker in the Atlantic. It will be gradual, with no giant leaps and swings month by month. There remains much to be optimis-
tic about in this community. It appears many businesses did well during the March-April spring break season. Our new and enhanced attractions are driving more people to our area. With penguins at the aquarium, the Titanic Attraction in Pigeon Forge, the new “Joseph” show at the Miracle Theater and a new ride at Dollywood, people have renewed reason to return to Sevier County or visit us for the first time. That trickles down to businesses needing to fill positions that may have gone unfilled during the recession. A tourism-based economy such as ours will never see a huge dip in numbers. There is simply too much to offer here, anchored by the national park. But we cannot remain a top destination unless we evolve, add new things, continually work to improve the visitor experience.
The construction on Highway 66 has been disruptive, but torn up streets reflect progress, not turmoil. The widening of the Parkway from Sevierville to Gatlinburg was done at great hardship and annoyance, but look at the finished product. So too will Highway 66 eventually be a better way to get people, in and out of our community. The Sevierville Police Department has begun directing traffic downtown during departure times on Sunday to allow our visitors to be on their way without such lengthy stop-and-go traffic. It’s working, too. The unemployment rate is too high here, as it is throughout most of Tennessee and the country. But the recession is easing. The economy is gaining strength. Tourist numbers will be up this year. Let’s celebrate the positive.
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extra money. Regarding Joe’s home: The Rescue Squad members are not contractors. An independent contractor, J. French, said he would Editor: We would like to make a few points on the start the project to make an addition on Joe’s home. An extra bedroom, not a ramp. Joe Joe Ledbetter situation. The Sevier County Rescue Squad has given is able to move about with no problems or Joe several donations, almost all in cash. It’s restrictions, according to the letter of work very hard to give a total amount. The Rescue release written by Joe’s doctor. As the Rescue Squad, we cannot and will Squad had taken up collections at our twicenot misuse county funding on such projects a-month business meetings. We can proas making additions to people’s homes. The vide member witness statements to attest Rescue Squad advised that they would in fact that they gave Joe Ledbetter money and an send some manpower to assist the contracapproximate amount. tor, but, the contractor, not us, stopped work The Rescue Squad opened an account at on the project. To our knowledge there are TVA Credit Union for Joe so people could no building permits on file for this project. deposit money. Todd Spence personally The Rescue Squad let Joe Ledbetter use wrote two $100 checks into that account. We squad vehicles to drive himself to doctor can provide copies of the deposited checks. appointments several times a week. Joe’s At wrestling events held at the squad, the doctors were located in Sevierville and restling company donated cash and ticket Knoxville. Joe never had to pay for any of the sales money to Joe on several different maintenance or fuel for those vehicles. occasions. We can provide a letter from the Joe Ledbetter made mistakes and offended wrestling company’s owner. At the wrestling numerous members of the Rescue Squad. events, the Rescue Squad provided drinks We will not get into specifics on the misuse and refreshments for Joe to sell and make of our donations to Joe, but as far as voting
him into full member status, the membership had the ultimate say. We leave that to our members and support them in their decisions. For example, if a politician had made voters mad or lost the voters’ trust, would the politician really expect for the voter to select him? The Rescue Squad would be glad to show you our business meeting minutes and bylaws. If you check with other volunteer fire and rescue agencies in the area, you will find they also vote on members. Not all applicants get voted in. There could be various reasons, no matter how much training the applicant has obtained, the applicant’s resume or medical conditions. The Rescue Squad does not discriminate against anyone. We have several members with medical conditions who have been released by their respected doctors. Those members are a vital part to this organization. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Hopefully you will see or point of view on this matter. Chief Jim Kyker Asst. Chief D. Todd Spence Sevier County Rescue Squad
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■ The Mountain Press ■ A8 ■ Wednesday, April 28, 2010 PREP BASKETBALL
Kirkpatrick continues family hoops tradition, joins Scots By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor
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David Kirkpatrick signs with Maryville College as his parents, Dan and Christel Kirkpatrick, sister Keisha and coaches LeRoy Beam and Ian Brittan show support. Kirkpatrick is following his father as a Maryville Scot basketball player.
SEYMOUR — Twentyfive years ago, a tall, lanky center named Kirkpatrick helped the Maryville Scots to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship. Two days ago another Kirkpatrick, with much the same build as his father, joined the fray for the Scots. David Kirkpatrick, a 6-5 senior from The King’s
Academy has inked to play for Maryville College this coming fall, exactly 25 years after his father Dan, TKA’s athletic director, helped steer the Maryville program into the right direction. “Our interest (in David) began with my contact with his father,” Maryville coach Randy Lambert said Thursday at TKA. “Dan played for me, so I’ve kept up with David here. He started putting up some respectable numbers here his senior season, and we
felt like he had four more good years left in him, so we decided to have him at the college.” The younger Kirkpatrick put together a nice season for the Lions, nearly doubling his point and rebound totals from last year to 15.4 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in ‘09-10. That performance helped David secure a spot with Maryville to follow in his father’s footsteps. See KIRKPATRICK, Page A10
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Pair of Smoky Bears sign to play hardball for Berea College By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — A college signing Tuesday morning at Sevier County High School is serving as a great measuring stick for the Smoky Bears program according to SCHS coach Lance Traywick. The fact that two senior reserves have accepted offers to play baseball for NAIA member school Berea shows how far SCHS has come on the diamond. Cody Clabo, a senior first baseman, and Josh White, Jason Davis/The Mountain Press a senior outfielder, both signed letters of intent Tuesday With family and coaches at their sides, Cody Clabo (seated, left) and Josh White (seated, right) to join the Mountaineers this fall. sign with Berea College. Pictured with them are (standing) head coach Lance Traywick, athletic “We’re so excited about these young men getting to director Todd Loveday, assistant coach A.C. Willis, Jack Clabo, Nick Sheets, Brandon White, coach Jimbo Conner, Jeff Jones and (seated) Monica Clabo and Kim Sheets. See BEREA, Page A10 PREP BASEBALL
Smokies late rally falls short in 5-4 loss to Birmingham Barons SEVIERVILLE — Unable to climb out of a tworun deficit for the second straight game, the Tennessee Smokies fell just short in a 5-4 loss to the Birmingham Barons Tuesday, in front of 4,012 fans on School Day at Smokies Park. The loss puts the Smokies at 15-4 on the year, while Birmingham improves to 4-14.
With the bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the ninth, the Smokies were primed to at least send the game into extras. While pinch-hitter Robinson Chirinos’ lazy fly to left was unable to bring in a run, Tony Campana’s sacrifice fly to center was, bringing home Steve Clevenger to cut Birmingham’s lead to 5-4. Starlin Castro, howev-
er, lined to Barons SS Greg Paiml to end the game. Early on, the Smokies did not have an answer for Barons starter Charlie Shirek, the Southern League’s ERA leader. Shirek retired 11 consecutive Smokies at one point during his 78-pitch effort. Not until Campana’s bloop single scored Ryan Flaherty in the sixth did the Smokies
get a run. Down 3-1 heading into the eighth, Castro put two runs up on the board for Tennessee with a scorching two-run double to the wall in left field, tying the game at three. After the Barons responded with two runs in the top of the ninth off Tennessee reliever Dustin Sasser (1-2), the Smokies made their final
last-ditch effort to pull out the win. Mike Socolovich (2-1) was able to hold them to the one run though, picking up the win. Tennessee starter HungWen Chen was workmanlike in the loss, giving up three runs on eight hits in 6.2 innings worked. While he did strike out five and walk only one, his giving up of a Christian Marrero two-
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Former G-P QB competing at Clemson With backup quarterback job open, Taylor Ogle is among team’s top options By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. — Former Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders quarterback Taylor Ogle took some positive steps during spring workouts toward earning the No.2 QB spot for the Clemson Tigers this fall. Ogle, who was redshirted as a freshman last season, played three series in the Tigers’ annual Orange-andWhite Game held this year on April 10. Ogle went 3-for-4 passing, including completions of 10 and 20 yards, but possibly his biggest moments came when he didn’t end up throwing the ball. “I checked out of a couple plays, and coach (offensive coordinator Billy Napier) said he really liked my decisions,” said Ogle, who had a meeting last week with
the third-year Clemson OC/ quarterbacks coach. “The future looks good, and I’m definitely excited.” Although Napier did not disclose a quarterback depth chart during his meeting with Ogle, the player believes his immediate goal of earning the No.2 spot is within his own grasp. “Basically, it’s up to me,” said Ogle. “It will come down to how I perform during the summer and at fall camp.” Last year’s redshirt freshman starter Kyle Parker — who helped lead the Tigers to a 9-5 mark, to the team’s first Atlantic Coast Conference Championship berth in 18 years and a Music City Bowl win over Kentucky — is reportedly seriously considering leaving the sport of football in favor of a baseball career. Freshman Tajh Boyd is
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Saturdays. “I’m going to try to battle for it, and it will take some time, but I’m going to try to battle for the No.1 spot too,” Ogle said in a separate interview last month. chitchcock@themountainpress.com
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outing, Boyd most likely has some leeway with the coaching staff after coming to Clemson as a consensus top-100 national player. But Ogle knows that the No.2 QB is always just one snap away from being the man behind center on
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SEYMOUR — The King’s Academy kept their good soccer season going with a 4-0 thumping of William Blount Monday night. The Lions out-shot the Governors 25-11 in the onesided affair, and Jordan Smith scored an impressive hat trick, netting three goals in the game. Smith scored TKA’s first goal on a nice assist from teammate Byung-Jin Kim. The Lions next goal came on a throw-in assist from Smith, as teammate Jon Rose found the net. Rose then turned around and assisted Smith to make it 3-0. The game’s final goal came from Smith on an assist from Young-Woo Cha. Lion goalkeeper Matt Ward had eight saves in the contest. The win improved the Lions to 9-3-1. They will host Webb on Thursday for a regional game at 4:30 p.m.
Taylor Ogle throws a pass during a Clemson Tigers football practice. the heir apparent for the No.1 QB spot, despite completing just 8-of-25 passing for 132 yards in the Orangeand-White Game, leaving Ogle to battle it out for No.2 with fellow preferred walkon Donny McElveen. Despite his pour spring
run home run set the tone for the afternoon. The Smokies and Barons conclude their five-game series Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. RHP Austin BibensDirkx (0-1, 4.09) will start for the Smokies, with the Barons countering with RHP Justin Cassel (0-1, 2.84).
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010 â—† The Mountain Press RACING WITH RICH
Don’t you wish every race was like the one in Talladega? The Aaron’s 499 at the Talladega Super Speedway has to go down as one of the most exciting NASCAR Sprint Cup races in recent history. There were a record 29 drivers who led the event and a record 88 lead changes among those drivers. I would find it hard to believe that anyone who watched that race could not have enjoyed it. The trouble is, there are too few of those kind of events. Yes, I know. The competition on the tracks of Talladega and Daytona is artificially manipulated by the horsepower robbing restrictor plates,
but still, the jockeying for position and the all day long two and three wide action is hard to resist, even for the most ardent racing traditionalist. It is just too bad there can’t be more races like that. However, there is no way there will ever be 29 different leaders and 88 lead changes on a ‘cookie cutter’ track.
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That just can’t happen. With that said, I believe there could be much more passing and lead exchanges than there are on all tracks if NASCAR would get away from dictating so many facets of the competition. Granted, the races at Talladega and Daytona are so competitive because of the mandated sameness of the cars. But keep in mind that those two tracks are different animals because of their size and speed along with the drafting that takes place. At the more common venues on which NASCAR competes, the mandated sameness
restricts passing, rather than causing it. On tracks where there is no drafting, one car cannot pass another if the two of them are the same. NASCAR has reached the point in which cars with exactly the same body, no matter what brand they claim to be, are racing against each other. At the same time, gear ratios, tire pressures, shocks, springs, spoiler angles and a number of other parts and pieces are the same in all 43 cars. There is very little room to find a competitive edge. So with all the regulation, the differences that would cause one car to
have an advantage over others is not there. Consider this, if cars had brand identity and teams were allowed to choose there own settings for gears, shocks, springs, spoiler angles and other aspects, there would be some cars that would be good on shorter runs because of the choices they made. There would be some cars that would be good on longer runs because of the choices they made. All of this would cause a coming and going effect which would cause lead exchanges to take place somewhere other than on pit road at the so called ‘cookie
cutters’. Charlotte, Chicago or Kansas will never have a race with so many different leaders and lead changes as there were in Talladega. But that does not mean there could not be races with passing and intriguing strategy. And besides, as long as things continue to stay the same, there will never be another Bill Elliott or Alan Kulwicki to come along. Hard work and ingenuity can only go so far when every team has exactly the same stuff. — Please contact me by visiting my website at RacingWithRich.com.
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Big Mak leads Lady Tigers to 8-0 win By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer
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Both the 9U, above, and 11U, below, Sevier County Sidewinders baseball teams finished second at The Clash Tournament in Loudon on April 16-18. Pictured above, front row, from left are Marcus Joyner, Aaron Buckner, Ben Willcoxon, Cameron Dey and Marcus Whaley. Second row, from left are Will Archer, Noah Maples, Dalton Mitchell and Nicholas Caudill. Back row, from left are coaches Billy Maples, Chris Dey and Billy Archer. Below, front row, from left are Austin Henry, Dawson Day, Tyler Brown, Zach Rollar and Kendall Rolen. Second row, from left are Luke Ellis, Nathan Clabo, Logan Beeler, Charlie Brown and Hank Allen. Back row, from left are coaches Mike Henry, Nathan Brown and Steve Catlett.
KNOXVILLE — The Pigeon Forge Lady Tigers softball squad traveled to Knoxville on Monday night and hammered the Fulton Lady Falcons 8-0. Pigeon Forge junior Makenzie Oliver had the big stick and the strong arm for the Orange-and-Black ladies, going 4-for-4 with a triple, two doubles and two RBIs, also snagging two bases and scoring twice. Oliver’s hot night at the plate went to help her own pitching cause. She went the full seven innings on the mound, allowing no runs on six hits with six Ks and two walks in the win. Ashley “Wojo� Wojnowski, Megan Kelly, Danielle Rauhuff, Jordan Harveston and Sarah Carr each added singles in Pigeon Forge’s nine-hit night, and Wojnowski, Harveston, Carr and Erica Denny had an RBI apiece in the victory. The Lady Tigers jumped to a 3-0 lead in the top of the second before making it 6-0 in the top of the third. Pigeon Forge then added a run in both the top of the fourth and fifth innings to make it the eventual final. The Orange-and-Black girls next travel to Morristown West on Friday for a softball tournament. chitchcock@themountainpress.com
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David Kirkpatrick looks to get a shot off in a game against GatlinburgPittman last season on the hardwood. Kirkpatrick will be playing will Maryville College this coming winter.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty cool,â&#x20AC;? David said. On one of his first trips to visit Maryville, he got an education in Scots history. â&#x20AC;&#x153; saw the ODAC championship banner (from 1985), thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first thing they showed me.â&#x20AC;? Of course, since the elder Kirkpatrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time at Maryville, the Scots have grown into somewhat of a powerhouse in NCAA Division III. Over the last ten years, the Maryville men had 10 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances and 10 straight Great South Athletic Conference regular season titles while averaging 25 wins a year. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also reached the Sweet Sixteen twice. Now the younger Kirkpatrick will get his shot with the team, although at a different position than dad. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping he can move out to play a three, a small forward position,â&#x20AC;? coach Lambert said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But if he gets stronger and grows a little, we might move him in to the four. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Dan) was a good player for us,â&#x20AC;? the coach continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was part of the group that established our program. Our first good year was his senior year, and it got us going. He was a true center. If he shot it outside of 10 feet, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d break his arm,â&#x20AC;? the coach said with a laugh. All jokes aside, Dan Kirkpatrick said he knew his son would be in great hands with Lambert, who he obviously respects a great deal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really weird how the Lord works. I came
to Maryville because I lost my mom,â&#x20AC;? coach Kirkpatrick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was killed when I was in Miami (playing college basketball), and I transferred. I guess Maryville College put God in my plans, and now my son is following. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I played for coach Lambert, and I know how he his. I know (David) is in good hands. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special. I know heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a winner, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got good morals and good character. Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in good hands and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to learn.â&#x20AC;? The AD said he thinks his son in already improving thanks to Maryville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been going to Maryville College for the last six weeks and playing in the open gym with those guys. SO thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really helped him a lot, and the kids have taken him under their wing, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building a relationship with them. I believe once he starts maturing,
heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to really go, he wants it. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really ready to work for it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get busy this summer and get him on a weight program,â&#x20AC;? Lambert said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to have to physically develop in order to play the college game.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot faster, and I need to get stronger and put on some weight,â&#x20AC;? the younger Kirkpatrick agreed. Still, Kirkpatrick brings a lot to the table, as witnessed by the awards and honors he racked up at TKA, including being selected as a team captain, receiving the Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award, the CAREacter Star Player-of-the-Week and the Off-Season Strength and Conditioning Award. Kirkpatrick was also a three-time All-County 2nd team selection on the football field.
sign today with Berea to further their education and get to play baseball for four more years,â&#x20AC;? Traywick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Our bench) is the backbone of our club, this is a big complement to our program. These two guys donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play on an everyday basis, but they come to work on an everyday basis. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve improved greatly since they got here, and they can play. When these two go to Berea, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll contribute and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a great compliment to our program that we can have two young men that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play everyday are still good enough to go and play college baseball, because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in this program and worked hard everyday for four years,â&#x20AC;? Traywick continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t two better young men than Cody Clabo and Josh White. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a selfish bone in either one of their bodies. If they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a good attitude and come to work everyday and handle everything the way theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve handled it, they could have destroyed (the team) themselves, because you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that kind of thing going on on your team. But to their credit these are two class young men, they come from great families, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no coincidence. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be prouder of them as human beings, young men or baseball players.â&#x20AC;? Clabo, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hitting .500 in limited at-bats this season will compete at first base at Berea and plans to major in psychology. White, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a defensive specialist in the outfield, is undecided on a major. â&#x20AC;&#x153;White has given us some great innings in the outfield, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great defensive outfielder,â&#x20AC;? Traywick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He came out of nowhere last year against Heritage in a big district game and ran one
â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a big complement to our program. These two guys donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play on an everyday basis, but they come to work on an everyday basis. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve improved greatly since they got here, and they can play. When these two go to Berea, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll contribute and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll play.â&#x20AC;?
Sevier County head coach Lance Traywick
down in the right-center field gap to save the ballgame for us.â&#x20AC;? Claboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on-field career highlight came on a catch of a slicing foul ball, which he speared over the railing of the first place dugout. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re what our program is about,â&#x20AC;? the coach continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They work hard every single day and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team first. They could start on a lot of teams, but they have a great attitude, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve stuck it out. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just stuck behind other guys that are going to play college basketball (Clabo behind first baseman Austin Solomon and White behind outfielders Zach Flynn, Brandon Houser and Charlie Fields).â&#x20AC;? The decision to attend Berea was easy for the players, who went for a visit last fall.
Asked when they made their decision, White quickly piped up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;About the second we got there.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty cool,â&#x20AC;? Clabo added. The pair had a â&#x20AC;&#x153;tryoutâ&#x20AC;? with the team, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;it went went real good,â&#x20AC;? according to Clabo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to start all four years and turn the program around,â&#x20AC;? Clabo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been kind of down.â&#x20AC;? Both players were obviously proud of their accomplishments, not just for themselves, but for their team as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It shows that Sevier County as a program has a lot of depth and coach knows what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing,â&#x20AC;? Clabo said. mpsports@themountainpress.com
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BOWLING 8 p.m. ESPN2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, USBC Queens, at El Paso, Texas MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7 p.m. ESPN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Minnesota at Detroit NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. TNT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Playoffs, first round, game 5, Milwaukee at Atlanta 10:30 p.m. TNT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Playoffs, first round, game 5, Utah at Denver NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. VERSUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, Montreal at Washington
p r o h a r dba l l National League East Division
W L Pct GB Philadelphia 11 8 .579 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Florida 11 9 .550 1/2
New York 10 9 Washington 10 10 Atlanta 8 11 Central Division W L St. Louis 12 7 Chicago 10 10 Milwaukee 9 10 Houston 8 10 Cincinnati 8 11 Pittsburgh 7 12 West Division W L San Diego 11 8 San Francisco 11 8 Colorado 10 10 Arizona 9 10 Los Angeles 8 10
.526 1 .500 1 1/2 .421 3 Pct GB .632 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .500 2 1/2 .474 3 .444 3 1/2 .421 4 .368 5 Pct GB .579 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .579 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .500 1 1/2 .474 2 .444 2 1/2
â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Florida 10, San Diego 1 L.A. Dodgers at New York, ppd., rain Chicago Cubs 4, Washington 3, 10 innings Milwaukee 17, Pittsburgh 3 St. Louis 4, Atlanta 3 Arizona 5, Colorado 3 San Francisco 5, Philadelphia 1 Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Mets, 4:10 p.m., 1st game L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m., 2nd game San Diego at Florida, 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Houston, 8:05 p.m.
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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. Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games San Diego (Correia 3-1) at Florida (N.Robertson 2-1), 12:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Towers 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Maine 0-1), 1:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Maholm 1-2) at Milwaukee (Narveson 1-0), 1:10 p.m. Washington (Atilano 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (Dempster 2-0), 2:20 p.m. Arizona (Benson 1-1) at Colorado (G.Smith 1-2), 3:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 2-2) at San Francisco (Lincecum 4-0), 3:45 p.m. Cincinnati (Leake 1-0) at Houston (F.Paulino 0-2), 8:05 p.m. Atlanta (Kawakami 0-3) at St. Louis (J.Garcia 1-1), 8:15 p.m. Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Atlanta at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m. Arizona at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
Cincinnati at Houston, 8:05 p.m. Milwaukee at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Boston at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Oakland at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Seattle at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Cleveland at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Seattle (Rowland-Smith 0-1) at Kansas City (Meche 0-2), 2:10 p.m. Cleveland (Westbrook 0-2) at L.A. Angels (E.Santana 1-2), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (S.Baker 2-2) at Detroit (Scherzer 1-1), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 2-1) at Baltimore (Guthrie 0-2), 7:05 p.m. Boston (Lester 0-2) at Toronto (Cecil 1-0), 7:07 p.m. Oakland (Braden 3-0) at Tampa Bay (J.Shields 2-0), 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Peavy 0-1) at Texas (Harden 0-1), 8:05 p.m. Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Minnesota at Detroit, 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Texas, 2:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Oakland at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. K.C. at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.
American League East Division
Tampa Bay New York Toronto Boston Baltimore
W 14 12 10 9 3
L 5 6 10 11 16
Pct GB .737 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .667 1 1/2 .500 4 1/2 .450 5 1/2 .158 11
Minnesota Detroit Chicago Cleveland Kansas City
W 13 11 8 8 8
L 6 9 11 11 11
Pct GB .684 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .550 2 1/2 .421 5 .421 5 .421 5
W Oakland 12 Los Angeles 11 Seattle 9 Texas 8
L 8 10 11 11
Pct GB .600 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .524 1 1/2 .450 3 .421 3 1/2
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West Division
â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Boston 13, Toronto 12 Detroit 8, Texas 6 Kansas City 3, Seattle 1 L.A. Angels 5, Cleveland 2 Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Minnesota at Detroit, 7:05 p.m.
Tennessee (Cubs) Huntsville (Brewers) Chattanooga (Dodgers) West Tenn (Mariners) Carolina (Reds)
W L Pct. GB 15 4 .789 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 11 7 .611 3 1/2 8 10 .444 6 1/2 8 10 .444 6 1/2 6 12 .333 8 1/2
South Division
W L Pct. GB Jacksonville (Marlins) 11 6 .647 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mississippi (Braves) 10 9 .526 2 Montgomery (Rays) 10 9 .526 2 Mobile (Diamondbacks) 8 10 .444 3 1/2 Birmingham (White Sox) 4 14 .222 7 1/2
â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Montgomery 4, Mississippi 0 Birmingham 5, Tennessee 4 Chattanooga at Huntsville, 8 p.m. Carolina at Jacksonville, 7:05 p.m. West Tenn at Mobile, 8:05 p.m. Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Chattanooga at Huntsville, 11:30 a.m. Birmingham at Tennessee, 11:30 a.m. West Tenn at Mobile, 12:35 p.m. Carolina at Jacksonville, 1:05 p.m. Mississippi at Montgomery, 8:05 p.m.
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The Mountain Press ◆ Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Extension office plans party for demonstrations clubs The year was 1940, and most residents in Sevier County did not have indoor plumbing, water or electricity. The Home Demonstration clubs, with the instruction of Extension Agent Ada Garland, offered mattress making workshops. Families could make their own mattresses by paying a small government fee which covered the cotton, ticking, needles and thread. By 1941, 7,445 mattresses were made by families in 68 Sevier County communities. Making mattresses is just an example of
the many projects for families offered through the years by Home Demonstration clubs. Originally starting as corn canning groups, these clubs have grown to include projects with Children’s Hospital, Head Start, and many local groups. The names “Home Demonstration Club” and “Extension Homemakers” have
changed to Family Community Education (FCE) clubs. Two clubs are still active today in Sevier County. Their goals are still the same today as in years past: to improve home and community life. UT Extension continues to partner with FCE to provide educational programs/materials directed to the needs of the club membership. This year marks the 97th year of Home Demonstrations clubs (or FCE) in Sevier County. It also is the 100th year of UT Extension across the state. So, the current FCE Clubs are celebrat-
ing. On May 5 at 2 p.m. at the Extension office in Sevierville, a big birthday party is being planned to recognize Extension and Home Demonstration clubs in Sevier County. Faye Greenwood will share her memories as an Extension agent in Sevier County during the celebration. Guests will also have opportunities to look through scrapbooks and reminisce, while enjoying cake and punch. Previous Home Demonstration/FCE/ Extension Homemaker Club members, as well
as Extension agents, are invited to attend this event. Families involved with these organizations are also welcome. Representatives from the two current FCE clubs will be available to answer questions and welcome new potential members. One of these, Midway Club, was the first to be organized in Sevier County in 1913. It now is recognized as one of the oldest FCE clubs in Tennessee. Today, the membership is still heavily involved in leadership and community service activities. If you or a family
member enjoyed being an Extension homemaker or Home Demonstration Club member, come and join this birthday celebration on May 5. Call 453-3695, or e-mail to lhyder@utk.edu, if you plan to attend. No, we will not be making mattresses … however, we will be celebrating the past and looking forward to the future. — Linda Hyder is a Sevier County agricultural extension service agent who works with family and consumer sciences programs. Call her at 4533695 or e-mail to lhyder@ utk.edu.
Festival in the Smokies, Old Harp singing 3:30-5 p.m. at Townsend Visitors Center. 428-0874.
Blessing at 2 p.m. 8507539.
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.
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: 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. Seymour High gym
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).
a.m., Kodak Library. 9330078.
436-5787.
Church Yard Sale
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.
Union Grove Methodist Church yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., covered building, 1458 Boat Launch Road.
saturday, may 1 Mini Relay
Mini-Relay For Life 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sevierville Middle School. 805-0134 or e-mail to nicholesimmons@seviervillemiddle.org.
McCarter Reunion
McCarter reunion 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion, 104 W. Main, Sevierville. Bring covered dish. 4538660 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.
River of Life Outreach family movie night 7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 110 Simmons Road in Seymour. “The Secret of Jonathon Sperry.” 679-6796.
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.
Women’s Bible Study
Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 9 a.m. UMC Pigeon Forge n 2 p.m. Blue Mountain Mist B&B, Pullen Road n 6:30 p.m. Sevierville UMC, Conference Room
TOPS
TOPS weight loss chapter meets at 6 p.m., Parkway Church of God in Sevierville. 755-9517 or 429-3150.
Camp Fundraiser
Civitan Jumpstart 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 equipment. 6545373.
Optimist Yard Sale
Northview/Kodak Optimist Club yard sale Friday and Saturday, indoors at Optimist Park. 8 a.m. both days.
Kodak Story Time
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Radio License Class
Pilgrim’s Covenant
Pilgrim’s Covenant Church fundraiser, smok-
ing hog and entertanment, American Legion, Sevierville.
Bradleys Chapel Singing
Bradleys Chapel Baptist Church gospel singing 7 p.m. with Pilgrim Heirs and others.
Old Harp Singing
As a part of Spring
Blessing of Bikes
Smoky Mountain Blessing of the Bikes, 11:30 a.m. 975 Overlook Way, Sevierville, DOuglas Dam Overlook Service 11:30 a.m. followed by foood, muisc and fellowship
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SAN FRANCISCO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Four U.S. senators want Facebook to make it easier for its more than 400 million users to protect their privacy as the website develops new outlets to share personal information. The call for simpler privacy controls came in a letter that the senators planned to send Tuesday to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. The Associated Press obtained a draft of the letter signed by Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.; Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo; Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska; and Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. It marked the second time in three days that Schumer has expressed his misgivings about a series of changes that Facebook announced last week. The new features are designed to unlock more of the data that the online hangout has accumulated about people during its six-year history. Schumer sent a letter Sunday to the Federal Trade Commission calling for regulators to draw up clearer privacy guidelines for Facebook and other Internet social networks to follow. In a written response to Schumer, Facebook vice president Elliot Schrage said Tuesday that the company welcomes â&#x20AC;&#x153;a continued dialogue with you and others because we agree that scrutiny over the handling of personal data is needed as Internet users seek a more social and interactive experience.â&#x20AC;? He echoed earlier statements that Facebookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aims to give users more control, not less. Privacy advocates have disagreed, saying the company now expects users to share things publicly that they
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Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., center, accompanied by Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., left, and Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday. previously could restrict to a select group of online friends. The political pressure threatens to deter Facebookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to put its stamp on more websites, a goal that could yield more moneymaking opportunities for the privately held company. Among other things, Facebook is plugging into other websites so people can communicate their
interests with their online entourages. Facebook also tweaked its own website to create more pages where peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biographical information could be exposed to a wider audience. Before personal information can be shared with other websites, the senators want Facebook to seek usersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; explicit consent, a process known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;opting in.â&#x20AC;? Facebook currently
can share some personal information with websites unless individual users opt out by telling the company they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want those details to be passed along. The senators also object to Facebookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to allow other businesses store usersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; data for more than 24 hours. Zuckerberg, who turns 26 next month, says he just wants to build more online avenues for people to connect with their friends and family. Some of his previous efforts have been detoured by privacy concerns, most notably in 2007 when Facebook users revolted against notification tool, called Beacon, that broadcast their activities on dozens of websites. Facebook responded to that rebellion by giving people more control over Beacon before scrapping the program completely.
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WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on August 28, 2006, by Steven M. Coy, unmarriedtoMary Ruth Tackett, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee in Book2610, Page110-116, recorded September 1, 2006, (Deed of Trust); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA); and WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Jerry Amonett as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed(s) of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Jerry Amonett as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Wednesday May 19, 2010, commencing at 10:00A.M. at the northdoor at the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 percent of the high bid price as a non- refundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the 9th Civil District in Sevier County, Tennessee to wit: Being Lot 24R-1, as shown on that certain plat entitled, Final Plat, Replat of Lot 24, Keene Valley Subdivision Phase 1 and Darrell Keene Valley Property, as recorded in Plat Book 36, page 334, Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, towhich plat reference is here made for a more complete description. Being the same property conveyed by Darrell Keene, unmarried toSteven M.. Coy, by deed of record in Deed Book 2610, Page 108, in the said Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 401 Cunningham Road North Seymour TN 37865 CURRENT OWNERS: Steven M. Coy The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Citifinancial, Inc. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersignedwill sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.
Default having been made by failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain note dated December 16th, 2005, executed by Prestige Land Development, Inc., payable to Larry R. Wilder and wife, Lynne Wilder, and a deed of trust dated December 16th, 2005, executed by Prestige Land Development, Inc., recorded in Book 2425, Page 748, Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, and wherein the said Prestige Land Development, Inc. conveyed the property therein described to Town and Country Title Corporation, Trustee, to secure the indebtedness therein described, the said note being the note hereinabove mentioned and the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said deed of trust and note and payment not having been made as demanded; and the undersigned, Daniel Hellman, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of Town and Country Title Corporation, Trustee, said appointment being set forth in Book 3502, Page 668, Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, notice is hereby given that I, Daniel Hellman, Substitute Trustee, having been requested so to do by the lawful owner of said indebtedness, will on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 at 11:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m. at the front door (fronting Court Avenue) of the Courthouse in Sevier, County, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead and dower and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which are expressly waived in said deed of trust, the following described real estate in Sevier, County, Tennessee:
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SUBJECT to easements, restrictions, reservations, notations, setbacks of record in Book 1144, at page 522; Large Map Book 1, at page 52; Large Map Book 1, at page 53, Map Book 7, at page 9 and Map book 33, at page 122.
WHEREAS, by a Construction Deed of Trust recorded in the Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, in Book 3068, Page 422, on April 22, 2008, Chris Henry French conveyed to Danny L. Crotwell, Trustee, the hereinafter described real property, to secure the payment of one Promissory Note dated April 8, 2008, in the amount of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars and NO/100 ($180,000.00), to Matrix Capital USA, LLC, 1715 S. 1st Street, Austin, Texas, all as fully set forth in said Deed of Trust and Promissory Note; and WHEREAS, by an Appointment of Substitute Trustee dated August 4, 2009, and recorded in Book 3401, Page 396, in the Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, on August 14, 2009, Joseph G. Coker was appointed Substitute Trustee of said Deed of Trust in the place and stead of Danny L. Crotwell; and WHEREAS, on April 9, 2010, a Judgment was entered in a case styled Matrix Capital USA, LLC and Joseph G. Coker, Substitute Trustee, v. Chris Henry French and Elda Edith French, Case No.: 10-1-1012 in the Chancery Court for Sevier County, Tennessee, and recorded in Book 3524, Page 121, in the Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, on April 9, 2010, reforming the Construction Deed of Trust to encumber all the rights, title and interest of the Defendant, Elda Edith French in the property described in the subject Construction Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the above referenced indebtedness, and other provisions of the Trust Deed have been violated, and the legal holder of the Promissory Note secured by the said Trust Deed has declared the entire amount due and payable as provided in said Trust Deed, the undersigned, as Substitute Trustee, has been directed to foreclose the aforesaid Trust Deed in accordance with the terms thereof, and the public is hereby notified that the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell the hereinafter described real estate at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand, on the front steps of the Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville, Tennessee, at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, May 13, 2010, said property to be sold in bar of the equity of redemption. Subject lands are set forth as follows: Situate in District No. Nine (9) of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Being Lot 44 in Hillside Estates, as shown on plat of record in Large Map Book LM6, Page 1, in the Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. For further reference see Book 3068, Page 419, and Book 3524, Page 121, in the Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Records in the Property Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, identify the above described property as follows: Tax Map: 045C, Group: C, Control Map: 045C, Parcel: 044.00.
BEING the same property conveyed to Prestige Land Development, Inc., a Tennessee Corporation in Book 2425, Page 746, Sevier County, Tennessee Register of Deeds
Subject lands are located at Lot 44, Hillside Estates, 646 Hills Gate Circle, Seymour, Tennessee.
The location of the property is off of Pearl Valley Road.
This sale will be free from the equitable right of redemption under the laws of the state of Tennessee, homestead, dower and other exemptions, the same having been waived in said trust deed, and will be subject to all unpaid taxes and subject to any easements and restrictions or prior liens or mortgages of record, if any. If the highest bidder is unable to comply with the terms of the sale, I reserve the right to proceed to the next highest bidder able to comply or to re-advertise if I so choose. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another date certain without further publication upon announcement at the time set above. The holder of the Promissory Note shall have the right to bid at said sale. The Substitute Trustee is aware of a possible MaterialmanĂs Lien claim against the subject lands and Chris Henry French in favor of Custom Crafted Construction, Inc. dated July 18, 2008, and recorded in Book 3144, Page 799, in the Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, on July 18, 2008, in the original amount of $56,000.00, to which reference is hereby made. To the best of the Substitute Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledge, information, and belief, there are no federal or state tax lien claimants or other claimants upon the subject property which would require notice pursuant to the terms and provisions of T.C.A. Ă&#x; 35-5-104 or T.C.A.Ă&#x; 67-1-1433 or 26 U.S.C. Ă&#x; 7425. This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information gathered in connection herewith will be utilized for that purpose. This 19th day of April, 2010.
SITUATE in the First (1st) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being the following two tracts of property: TRACT 1: Being a 90.003 acre tract as shown on a plat of record in Large Map Book 1, Page 52 in the Sevier County, Tennessee Register of Deeds Office. Tract 2: Being a 45.374 acre tract as shown on a plat of record in Large Map Book 1, at page 53 in the said Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO Grant of Easement for Right of Way of record in Book 1144, at page 538, in the said Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. EXCEPTED from the above conveyance is a 1.05 acre parcel, more or less, previously conveyed in Book 1435, at page 145 in the said Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office.
This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor TrusteeĂs option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of the bid at the public sale, then the Substitute Trustee shall have the option of accepting the second highest bid, or the next highest bid with which the buyer is able to comply. The right is reserved to reject all bids as insufficient. Dated April 16th. 2010.
Substitute Trustee Jerry Amonett 4730 New Harvest Ln. Suite 300 Knoxville, TN 37918
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DRIVER- COMPANY EXPERIENCED OTR drivers and Teams. Consistent Miles, Excellent Health Benefits. 6 mo. OTR exp. & current CDL 8884 6 3 - 3 9 6 2 www.usatruck.jobs eoe m/f/h/v (TnScan) OTR DRIVERS NEEDED. REEFER, Tanker and Flatbed Positions. Student CDL Training Available, financially sound growing carrier. All levels of experience welcome to apply 1-800-277-0212 www.primeinc.com (TnScan) DRIVERS- CDL/A. UP TO .41CPM. More Miles, Fewer Layovers! $1,000 Sign On bonus. Full Benefits. No felonies. OTR Exp. Required. Lease Purchase Available. 800-441-4271 x TN-100 (TnScan) DRIVERS- NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Tuition Paid CDL Training. No Credit Checks, Immediate Benefits. Recent School Grads welcome 800-553-2778 www.JoinCRST.co m CRST Van Expedited (TnScan)
Help Wanted - Drivers BIG G EXPRESS 100% Employee Owned OTR Solo Drivers Home Most Weekends, 1yr w/Class A-CDL, Low Cost Insurance, Free PrePass/EZ Pass, APU's in all trucks 1-800-684-9140 ext. 2 www.biggexp r e s s . c o m (TnScan) SLT NEEDS CLASS A Team Drivers with Hazmat. $2,000 Bonus. Split $.68 for all miles. Regional contractor positions available. 1-800-835-9471. (TnScan) DRIVERGREAT MILES! PTL Company Solos/Teams call: 877-740-6262. Owner Operator Solos/Teams call: 888-417-1155. Requires 12 months experience. No felony or DUI past 5 years. www.ptlinc.com (TnScan)
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CLASS- A DRIVERS ACT Now Hiring OTR Runs, Great Pay, Hometime. Stay in Midwest. Solid Company w/ Proven Experience. Ask About Our Lease Purchase Program. 877-584-7240 (TnScan) MESILLA VALLEY T R A N S P O R TA TION NEW Driver Programs - Solo, Teams & Casual Extra Pay/Dedicated -48 States. 3750 Stewarts Lane 888-6374552 or Apply online at www.m-vt.com 2 years minimum OTR required. (TnScan)
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236 GENERAL tation and is available for any shift. Call 453-4444, Monday through Friday, 10AM to 4PM to schedule an interview.
Assistant- Grease Duct Cleaning 654-0966 After 11 AM- Ron Bring a Smile to the Elderly! 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 Home Instead Senior Care Toll-free employment line: 1-877-581-5800 or homeinstead.com/ 428 Experienced Sewing Machine Operators Aerotek is taking applications for industrial sewing machine operator, must have experience. Please call Toby Gambill at 865-2922431 or Cameron Bryne at 865-2922431. Helper Wanted, Plumbing & Electrical a Plus. Call 607-6181 Janitor and maintenance work. Must have valid drivers licence and be able to work weekends. Apply in person ThursdayMonday from 9am4pm at 220 W. Dumplin Valley Rd., Kodak TN 37764. MOTIVATED TELEMARKETERS. Faith Based, Non Profit Humanitarian Organization in Sevierville, TN. is in need of Dynamic Individuals to take on the challenging role of a Direct-Dial, outbound Call Center Telemarketer. Full time positions available. Looking for candidates with previous Telemarketing Experience, Great Communication/Phone Skills, Strong follow through and closing skills! Scrips will be provided for these positions. Experience preferred, but will train the right candidate. Offers a pleasant working environment, competitive hourly wage plus commission bonus. 8685200. Housekeeper Needed $10/hr Full-time Apply Lidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Dollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at traffic light #4 SALES CLERK 10.00 Hr. Lidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Dollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Light #4, P.F. We need a FT experienced reservationist. Some evenings & weekends. Benefits. Aunt Bugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cabin Rentals 3121 Veterans Blvd, 9084948
111 HOME & OFFICE CLEANING
236 GENERAL WAREHOUSE & STOCK 12.00 HR LIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;L DOLLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIGHT 4 PF
237 HEALTHCARE
CAREGIVER Del Rio, Newport and Sevierville Home Instead Senior Care is seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced person to provide non-medical home care services in Del Rio. Must have flexible schedule and be available to work weekends. We offer competitive pay and a bonus program. Health insurance and retirement plans available. To learn more about how you can make a difference, please call our employment line tollfree at 1-877-5815800 or visit us online at www.homeinstead.com/428 238 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.
CLARION INN & SUITES Looking for dependable, detailed and customer service oriented personnel. Now accepting applications for the following full time positions: FRONT DESK
Accepting applications 1100 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN. Clarion Inn Willow River, 1990 Winfield Dunn Parkway (Hwy. 66) Sevierville now hiring night shift (4-12) front desk clerks. No experience necessary. Computer skills required. Apply in person. Exp. Desk Clerk needed. Apply in person at Colonial House Motel in Pigeon Forge.
Experienced Front Desk Clerk urgently needed to work 2nd shift. Good starting pay depending on the experience. Please apply in person: River Bend Inn, 2350 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. No Phone calls please.
Gatlinburg Falls Resort Front desk reservationistPT/FT Nights & weekends required. Must be dependable, adaptable, flexible and able to multitask efficiently. Please apply in person. Contact: Miranda Lewis 865-436-6333.
Part-time Desk Clerk and Housekeeper needed. Apply at Smoky Meadows Lodge, P.F. 865453-4625.
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Bushhogging-clearing, dumptruck, Grading, backhoe.
680-4827
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106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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PUBLIC AUCTION OVER 400 Travel Trailers, Mobile Homes & Park Homes May 1st Carencro, LA. Internet Bidding Available! No Minimum Price!! w w w. h e n d e r s o nauctions.com (225) 686-2252 Lic# 136 (TnScan)
Finest Quality Craftsmanship
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RV's / Mobile Homes
NEW LOG HOME AT The Lake & 5 AC$69,900 w/ Free Boat Slips Gorgeous, ready to finish 2100 sf log home & beautifully wooded 5 acre
Lake Property
CHURCH FURNITURE. DOES YOUR church need pews, pulpit set, baptistery, steeple, windows? Big Sale on new cushioned pews and cushions for hard pews. 1-8002 3 1 - 8 3 6 0 . www.pews1.com (TnScan)
Are you looking for a position that offers competitive wages, year end bonus and a unique and friendly environment in which to work? Twin Mountain Properties located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge has openings for desk clerk/ reservationist in a multiple property rental office. We prefer someone with desk clerk experience, has a basic knowledge of the computer, dependable transpor-
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lake access parcel w/ free boat slips on private, recreational lake in Tenn. Quiet, gated community. Excellent financing. Call now 1-888-792-5253, x 2456 TN Land/Lakes, LLC (TnScan) Legal Help
Floating Docks /Int-Ext Finish Remodels / Hardwood Stairs Fencing / Additions / Decks / Siding
Cell: 865-748-5934
865-654-0892
AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-2660040 (TnScan)
112 STATEWIDES
BIH TRUCKING COMPANY. DRIVER Trainees Needed! No CDL- No Problem! Earn up to $900/ week. Company endorsed CDL Training. Job assistance. Financial assistance. 888-780-5539 (TnScan)
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Yard Mowing & Weedeating Yard Clean up Hauling Trash & Brush Trees Cut & Removal & Trimmed
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Career Training
Equipment For Sale
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This 22nd day of April, 2010.
112 STATEWIDES
CLEANING SERVICE years exp. Licensed
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238 HOTEL/MOTEL
307 CHILDCARE
Riverstone Resort & Spa is now hiring a relief Night Auditor. Apply in person at 212 Dollywood Lane, PF, left at traffic light #8.
If you need a babysitter? Call Gwen at 423-327-5288 in Kodak.
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. 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.
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 Lawn mowing, Free Estimates, Call 679-5037.
245 SALES 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 247 MAINTENANCE 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. 249 RESERVATIONIST American Mountain Rentals hiring for Full -time Position in Reservations. Must be able to work nights & weekends. Experience preferred. Apply in person at 110 Hillis Dr. Pigeon Forge. Behind Alfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant.
5HP Troy Built Rear Tine Rototiller, excellent shape, New $700, sell $350. 18 Bushell â&#x20AC;&#x153;Compost Tumblerâ&#x20AC;? Like new $500, sell $300. Craftsman 16â&#x20AC;? Chainsaw, Very good $75. Call after 5pm, 429-5452.
Duplex Gatlinburg 2BD/1BA, Carport, Fully-Furnished $650/$700.mth. Less than 1 mile from Hard Rock Cafe. Call 865428-9717
589 FURNITURE
New 4pc. Bedroom Group Dresser, mirror, 4 Drawer chest, headboard. $399 Cagles Furniture and Appliances
696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT
696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Kodak:
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SEVIERVILLE 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhomes Call 428-5161
2BR 2BA 1 level No pets. $600 w/$550 dep.
932-2613
693 ROOMS FOR RENT
Boydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek area.
Apt. for rent $600 mth
Weekly Rentals
Includes Phone, Color TV, Wkly Housekeeping Micr./Frig. Available
$600 damage dep.
No pets.
850-5700
$169.77+ Family Inns West
453-0727
Pigeon Forge 865-453-4905
Townhomes
For Sale
Affordable Housing in Gatlinburg
2BR 1.5BA
Near hospital
A-1 pre-owned dryers, washers, ranges & refrigerators All with warranty. Cagles Furniture and Appliances
591 MISC. RENTALS KitchenAid refrigerator /freezer. 20.03 cu. Stainless steel. Good cond. Ice maker, water dispenser. $325 504583-6358 or 865428-5900
Looking for Indianhead cents and Wheat cents. Call after 5pm, 244-0019l 500 MERCHANDISE
Some pets
865-453-1748 (Day) 865-428-3381 (Night)
Rooms for rent, weekly rates, furn., cable TV.
436-4471 or 621-2941
453-0727
592 WANTED TO BUY
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
ROOMS FOR RENT Weekly Low Rates $110.00 + tax 436-5179 Greystone Rentals Red Carpet Inn 349 East Parkway Gatlinburg, TN
Now Leasing, New Apartments in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg Rooms for Rent
behind GP High School near trolley stop
Furnished All Utilities, Cable and Tax included
2 BR / 1 BA $585/mo.
$100 per week 865-621-2941
Call (865) 436-3565
For Rent
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1 & 2 BR avail. Some Pets OK. $400 UP WATER INCLUDED Murrell Meadows 1/8 mile from Walters State College Allensville Road Walk to lake Reasonable Rates
865-621-2941 605 BUSINESS RENTALS 555 GARAGE & YARD SALES Big 3 Family Sale on Thur. Lots of great stuff. 1108 S. Fork Dr. Corner of Veterans & Collier. Community Sale, Pickle Rena Bellwood Mt. Vista. Pigeon Forge, Thur/Fri 9-4 Garage Sale 4/29-5/1 4206 Russell Dr, Kodak Huge Inside Sale Thurs Fri Sat 4/29 4/30 5/1 9am-5pm 1105 Ridge Rd, Sev (next door to Ogle Place Apts) Antiques, Collectables, Iron Crocks, Jewelry, Grill for 1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ford, Precious Moments, uniforms, wicker, dolls, books, clothes-Infant to womens 4X mens 2XT Plenty of â&#x20AC;&#x153;STUFFâ&#x20AC;? Large selection of desirables, wantables and needables. Multi-family Yard Sale, Thur/Fri & Sat 8:30am. 1120 Vista Drive, from Parkway, Weigels, follow signs. baby items, bicycles, toys & more. Yard Sale Thur/Fri 82pm. Lots of stuff. 336 Birchwood Ln. 581 PETS Pit Puppies Free to good home. Call Ed at 561-6625986.
CUT OUT THE MIDDLEMAN Sell direct in the Classifieds!
Call 428-0746 to place your ad.
654-7033
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. 4285711
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
DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE 428 Park Rd.
near trolley stop
Includes All Utilities. Free Wi-Fi, Cable, Laundry, Kitchens, Clean Rooms, NO PETS.
800-359-8913 Spring Special Creek Place Eff. Studio w/ Util. $100-$145 Weekly/ Monthly. Clean, Trolley Route. 436-2115 696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT
610 DUPLEX FOR RENT
Spacious & Quiet! 2 BR / 2 BA Apts. for Rent in Wears Valley From $650/mo. 12 Mo. Lease Pets Allowed (865) 329-7807
THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME by Mike Argirion and Jeff Knurek
NICE, CLEAN IN KODAK
4 BD / 2 BA + GARAGE 4 MILES FROM EXIT 407 $950/MONTH + DEPOSIT. NO PETS. 865-712-5238
Luxury 2,000 sq. ft. cabin Seymour multi pets welcome River Amenities $300 per week
789-1427
BOB RENTS Pigeon Forge Apartments
2BR/2BA
EfďŹ ciency Utilities Included
Sev. Gatl.
Sevierville Silo Apartments
2BR/1.5BA 865-774-5919
House for rent off Douglas Dam Rd. Close to new Sevierville Convention Center & Dumplin Creek Development. 3BR 2BA, large storage building/workshop. Landlord provided lawn maintenance & monthly pest control. $685 mth, 1st & last req. $200 damage dep. Refs needed. Call 865-428-4752 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
LeConte Landing, Reduced. 3BR 2BA, Brick, May trade smaller home. 865414-0117. New 3 bd, 2 ba, basement rancher, 2 cg, beautiful mtn. views! $159,900. O/A.865.599.2886.
RIDGEWOOD: 5BR, 4.5BA, 6000+sq. ft. All brick. $280,000. Call Sheila @ 6549990 - American Dream Realty. 711 CONDOS FOR SALE Riverstone Resort 4BR/4BA condo for sale. Call Mike 865-765-5303.
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. HUD PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-6699777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES
16x80 above average. 3BR/2BA. On lot in Sev. $26,000. Call 865-898-6565.
NEW SINGLE WIDES
FROM $368 PER MONTH 5% ON 240 MO. 7.5 APR W.A.C. EASY LOAN BY PHONE
865-453-0086
WOW!! WE TAKE TRADES NEW DOUBLE WIDES NEW SINGLE WIDES LAND HOME PACKAGE EASY-BY-PHONE 865-453-0086 831 MOBILE HOME PARK LOTS
2BR/1BA Fridge, stove, dishwasher, W/D hkup. $600. 2BD/1.5BA Condo, $700. 3BD/2BA House $800. 924-4761.
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.
1100 Sq. Ft. House. 1BR + loft. Beautiful view near Pigeon Forge. $825 mo. 865-696-6900.
Sevierville RV and Camp Sites
3BR/2BA Garage/basement Swimming Pool
Indian Camp Creek
Call 428-5161 Hwy 321 Pittman Center area. 1&2 BR cabin on creek. Fully furnished. Utilities included. $225 & $250 wk. 850-2487 3BD/2BA central heat/air, no pets, $650mth, $500 dep. New Center Area. 865-7481520 or 865-4533441.
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
By Owner, Log home on Little Pigeon River, 3BD/2BA, 1372 sq. ft. 1.1acre, 2463 Red Bank Rd, Sev. $165,000. 865429-1122
3BR/2BA w/garage, + bonus rm in Kodak. $925/mo + dep. 748-2684.
FSBO: 3BR/2BA in New Center, 1200 sq. ft., hardwood in LR. Storage shed. $149,900. Call 865-429-0646.
Available in May 2BD/1BA $565. Near the river. Pool access. 865-429-4470
2001 MH, Low mileage, Slideout, generator, V10 engine, Call 430-4218
Appraised Value $240,000
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
A Great Location. 2 blocks off Parkway near Walmart. 2BR/2BA w/carport, w/d & water furn. Approx. 1400 SF, non-smoking environment. No pets please. $750 month. Year lease. Call 865-453-5396.
837 CAMPER SALES
Foreclosure Sale, 3 BD / 2 BA House in Kodak Area
Selling Price $186,500
4BR 3BA $1000 mth 2610 Surftide Dr in Dandridge off Exit 407. Lake access, lake view. 865405-1478.
Monthly or Yearly Utilities & wiďŹ Bathhouse & Laundromat Near the Park 850-2487
Call (865) 436-3565
Great Location - Beal Woods, Sev. 3BR, 3BA home. Fireplace, CH/A, new roof, carport, finish basement, huge deck, laundry/pantry room. Must see. 865-604-1948. 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
909 BOAT SALES
16 ft John boat with 50 horse Mercury. Very good shape $2500. 696-2938 943 AUTOMOBILE SALES
2002 JAGUAR X-type, 3.0, gray w/black interior. Nice car. $4500 OBO. Call 865-607-6542.
2006 Mercury Milan, extra clean & well maintained. Metallic silver, with blk/tan cloth interior. 74K mileage, $12,000. OBO, Please call for more info. 865414-9077
950 MOTORCYCLE SALES 2007 Suzuki, C-50, blue/grey color, sissy bar, saddle bag, crush bur pegs & shield. 2800 miles, All included $5500. 865414-6333
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699 HOME RENTALS
2BD / 1BA House Sevierville Area on Parkway for lease with Side Storage Building
Sevierville 2+1 Dwide $500. Plus Dep. NO PETS. Ref. Call 933-6544.
1 BR / 1 BA IN SEVIERVILLE $380.00 + DEPOSIT NO PETS 865-712-5238
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Single size apt. $425 mo. Incl utilities. No pets. Near Dollywood. 307-0861
Kodak 3+2 $550 2+2 $450. No pets. References. 9336544
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3BR/2BA rent to own. Seymour. $750/mo No pets. 865-7657929.
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RIVERWALK 1BR/1BA TO 2BR/2BA $545.00 to $695.00 865-429-2962
2 & 3BR mobile homes for rent Must have refs. Call for info 428-3096
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1BR Trailer on private lot. $367/mo. Water furn. 933-8955.
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LEASE OPTION Large 1BR Water, app furnished. No pets. Ref. $450 + dep. 680-3078.
698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS
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CROSSCREEK 2BR/2BA large garden Trolley access $580.00 865-429-2962
Gatlinburg Beautiful 2BR 2BA Furnished Condo with Fireplace, Overlooks stocked trout stream and has heated pool. Walk to downtown Gatlinburg, includes water, cable, flat screen TV, granite counter tops. Immediate occupancy, Minimum 1 Year lease $975 mth. 865-771-9600
Retail Shops, Elks Plaza 968 Parkway, Gatlinburg. 865436-7550.
2BR 1.5BA Quiet neighborhood. Central H/A, W/D, dishwasher, refrigerator, screen front porch, spacious lr & dinning area. In Sevierville. Available immediately. $695 mth. 1st, last, security. 607-5111 or 429-5111
Best mountain & city views. Immaculate! Downtown Sevierville 2/1.5, New ceramic tile and new carpet. $575 monthly. $305 security deposit. 366-4601.
697 CONDO RENTALS
Beautiful Creekside Rooms in Gatlinburg
Bojangles Pigeon Forge Now Hiring! Accepting Applications Online at apply.bojangles.com EOE/ Drug Free Workplace NOW HIRING PM Servers & Cooks. Apply Daily 3-6 PM: Melâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner 119 Wears Valley Rd. Pigeon Forge
610 DUPLEX FOR RENT
NEW BIBLE Jumble Books Go To: http://www.tyndale.com/jumble/
239 OFFICE/CLERICAL
State Licensed 3 Star Home Day care, has openings 6wks - 5yrs. Mon - Fri 7 5:30pm $90/wk, EOA 436-9442
585 GARDEN EQUIPMENT
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Dear Annie: For more than 20 years, I had a best friend, “James,” who loved me very much. We did everything together and chatted online frequently. One day, everything stopped. I didn’t see him online as usual. After three days, I grew worried and contacted some mutual friends. A week later, he sent me an explosive, angry e-mail, blaming me for “destroying his life.” He listed some specific accusations that made little sense. I became so upset that I canceled some of our scheduled engagements. A few months later, James had two “mild” strokes, and I realized the change in his personality was undoubtedly the result of a previous stroke that had gone unrecognized. If anyone had known, he might have been medically helped and his personality saved. Meanwhile, his anger at me has never abated. I made every attempt to resolve our differences, but a few days ago, he sent another weird e-mail saying he never wanted to be my friend again. I lost my best friend to a stroke and found a bitter and unforgiving stranger attacking me. It hurt so much to block his e-mails that I am getting counseling. Please make sure your readers realize that if someone’s personality changes suddenly, there could be a serious reason. I never had a chance to say goodbye to my friend. I hope no one else loses what I did. -Victim of a Stroke
Dear Victim: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. According to the American Stroke Association (strokeassociation.org), these are the symptoms of a stroke: -- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. -- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. -- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. -- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination -- Sudden severe headache with no known cause. To help identify a stroke in others, there is also the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale, better known as FAST: n FACE: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? n ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? n SPEECH: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred? Can he or she repeat the sentence correctly? n TIME: If the person shows any of these symptoms, time is important. Call 911 or get to the hospital fast. Dear Annie: My husband’s older brother was married last year, and we have since dis-
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covered that his wife is a compulsive liar. My brother-in-law is oblivious, but it hurts us to see him being treated this way by a woman he loves. Should we tell him his wife is constantly lying to him, or should we just butt out and mind our own business? -- Nebraska Dear Nebraska: If the lies are specific and damaging to his relationship with the family (e.g., she says your husband stole her purse), you may correct the misimpression. If she is lying about how much money she spent on an outfit, that’s not your business. Pick your battles carefully, or you will lose all of them. Dear Annie: Perhaps “Life’s a Beach” might consider my surefire way to get rid of unwanted guests. After dinner, I put all the dishes on the floor so the dog can lick them clean. I then pick them up and put them directly into the cupboards. You will never see those guests again. -- Lick ‘Em Clean Dear Lick: We sure hope you pull all those dishes out of the cupboards and wash them as soon as the guests leave. Yuck. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.
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u William Todd Holt, 40, of 185 Lisa Drive in Sevierville, was charged April 26 with DUI. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Josh Munsey, 33, of 1852 Boatman Ridge in Sevierville, was charged April 25 with public intoxication and bringing contraband into jail. He was being held. u Kevin D. Parks, 27, of 654 Chilhowee School road in Sevierville, was charged April 25 with two counts of domestic violence assault. He was released on $5,000 bond. u Glenn Dale Parton, 30, of 3330 Jess Wilson Way in Pigeon Forge, was charged April 26 with DUI and violation of implied consent law. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u David Howard Rule, 43, of 2429 Old Newport Highway in Sevierville, was charged April 25
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Erica is a 1 1/2-year-old redbone mix. Casper is a 7-year-old gray and white domestic short hair. Adoption fee for cats and dogs is $100 and covers the first set of vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip. The Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Call 453-7000 for information about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buy Localâ&#x20AC;? yard sale on May 22 at the Sevier County Fairgrounds.
Christ Gospel Covenant Church celebrating second anniversary Submitted report SEYMOUR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Christ Covenant Full Gospel Church will be celebrating its second anniversary in its church building on Sunday. There will be special singing by Mike Burse, pianist and singer Bob Holbrook, Linda Rutherford and Melissa Fuentes. The church building now with a new roof, thanks to a members and friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure they will see a big difference,â&#x20AC;? Pastor Gary Crisp said of those who return to the church on Sunday. Christ Covenant features traditional praise and worship songs and the teaching of the Gospel. It is located at 5759 Sevierville Road, one mile
69th anniversary noted by Sailors Submitted report SEVIERVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tuesday marked the 69-year anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Darold and Marjorie Sailor, currently residing at Wellington Place Assisted Living. The couple met on a blind date, with Darold courting Marjorie for a year before tying the knot. When asked their secret to long marital bliss, they both share the same answer: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep God first, and share mutual respect for each other.â&#x20AC;? They have four children, 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Wellington Place is also the home of two other longmarried couples: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lawson (48 years) and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharrod (64 years).
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$1,000 to $10,000 and theft of property worth $500 to $1,000. He was released on $5,000 bond. u Jeffrey Wayne McMahan, 32, of 1921 Charles Lewis Way in Gatlinburg, was charged April 26 with aggravated domestic assault. He was released on $7,500 bond. u Andrew Jason Parton, 25, of Knoxville, was charged April 26 with a circuit court warrant. He was being held. u Patrick Lewis Phillips, 27,of Knoxville, was charged April 26 with possession of a schedule II substance and a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held in lieu of $150,000 bond.
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