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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 128 ■ May 8, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents

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5Tigers take down Union 11-2 Bret Gallihugh picks up his eighth win of the season Friday evening sports, Page A8

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Linda Carter, in photo at left, and her husband, Dr. Rodney Carter at right in photo at right with his attorney Bryan Delius, react Friday after he is found not guilty on all the counts brought against him.

Jury acquits doctor on all counts 5Volunteer effort Many help clean up while state dries out State, Page A5

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Animal cruelty charges filed Two men arrested after video surfaces Page A3

Weather Today Mostly sunny High: 72°

Tonight Mostly clear Low: 42° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Ted Cheek Ruth Ferguson Christy Hickman Franklin Howard Mike Larkin Ernestene Long Steven Loveday Eula Matthews Lloyd Parton Rhonda Spurgeon DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A3 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-11 Money . . . . . . . . . . . A12 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A17 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A17 Classifieds . . . . . . A14-16 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . A13

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

BY JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — Dr. Rodney Carter walked out of the Sevier County Courthouse Friday a free man, with no charges hanging over his head concerning improper sex-

ual contact with male patients at his medical practice. After three days of testimony, a Sevier County jury of eight men and four women took three hours to return not guilty verdicts on four charges of rape and three charges of sexual assault.

Carter left the courtroom after celebrating for some time with his wife and daughters as well as a number of supporters who sat behind him throughout the trial. “Praise God,” he said. “I thank my family and my counsel, (Defense attorney Bryan Delius), for going the extra mile, and my church family, and the patients who believed in me and kept the practice going.” The state suspended Carter’s

license to practice medicine after a grand jury issued the presentments against him. He will now have to go before the Board of Medical Examiners to try to get his license back, something Delius said they will work to do as soon as possible. “We’re going to get his medical license back,” Delius said. They will seek an agreement to See Carter, Page A2

Sharing the dream Anniversary spotlights park’s influence on tourism in area, state By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

known for, were Jack and Shirley Herschend. The couple attended the festivities and Parton called on them to stand and be recognized by the crowd for the 25 years their company — Herschend Family Entertainment — has partnered with Parton in running Dollywood. “I feel so blessed that we have the wonderful partners we do,” Parton said, inviting applause for the Herschends as she recounted them suggesting the collaboration after worrying to her she’d put their Silver Dollar City theme park out of business if she opened her own. Twenty-five years on, what was Silver Dollar City and became Dollywood in 1986 has welcomed more Gail Crutchfield/The Mountain Press than 40 million people. Dolly Parton performs the title song with cast members from the awardwinning Dollywood production “Sha-Kon-O-Hey” during Friday’s celSee Dream, Page A2 ebration of the park’s 25th anniversary.

PIGEON FORGE — Dollywood continued it’s yearlong celebration of its 25th birthday and “the dreamer in each of us” Friday as the park’s namesake, country music legend Dolly Parton, threw a party for her family, friends and special guests. Parton made public appearances at the park and in the area for the second time this year as she joined in festivities for the attraction’s silver anniversary. She brought her trademark Sevier County wit to a morning event in which she was lauded by local and state officials, then invited 25 random folks to bring a guest and join her for an intimate lunch. “Ain’t we done good?” Parton asked, letting out a giggle as the crowd of thousands in the park’s Celebrity Theater cheered. “Do you remember Pigeon Forge 25 years ago? A lot of things have changed and they’ve changed because we’ve worked together to change them. I just want to say, ‘Thank you.’” Among those Parton thanked are the people she said are on the “front lines,” those who deal personally at the park and in local shops, attractions and accommodations with the millions of tourists who visit the area each year. “All these good things are a reflection on all of you,” she said. Also getting a special tip of the hat from Parton, who donned a white dress Ellen Brown/The Mountain Press spangled with silver accents Members of the Pigeon Forge High School marching band walk the parade route Friday in the and the high heels she’s 25th anniversary of the Dolly Parade.

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regain the license based on the jury’s ruling, and if that doesn’t happen they are prepared to move forward with a trial before the board to regain the license. Carter, owner of LeConte Family Practice, was charged with having inappropriate sexual conduct with four male patients, including one who was underage at the time the alleged incidents. (The Mountain Press does not typically identify the alleged victims in cases involving sex crimes.) All the charges involved activities that the four men said happened in his offices during what were supposed to be medical exams. The patients told the jury Carter sexually touched them during exams and performed unnecessary rectal exams upon them while alone in the exam rooms. Assistant District Attorney General Steve Hawkins attempted to prove the exams were not warranted based on their medical complaints. In his closing argument, Hawkins reminded the jury that the four alleged victims didn’t know each other and had never met before they testified in hearings about the case. “You either believe this is the biggest conspiracy in the world ‌ or that man is guilty,â€? he said, pointing to Carter. Members of Carter’s staff testified they were present throughout the exams, and nothing improper happened. Delius sought to show that the exams were proper procedure, based on the symptoms presented by the alleged victims. If the charges were tried separately, he said, the cases wouldn’t stand at all. “Why are they here together? (Because) they won’t stand alone.â€? He displayed pictures of the Carter with his wife and their two daughters as he made the closing argument. The jury retired at about 6 p.m. to deliberate; before they did so Judge Richard Vance randomly selected two men and two women

Parton reflected on the journey, pointing out the park has won countless awards, the Dollywood Foundation has grown beyond her initial dreams for it, the birthing center at the new LeConte Medical Center bears her name — an honor she says she’s not sure she deserves — because of her efforts to support its construction and her Imagination Library will give away its 25 millionth book this year. “Could that be any more appropriate?� she asked. She also recounted her own memories of Pigeon Forge and all of Sevier County 25 years ago. Where the town essentially became a ghost town after Halloween then, now the area has boomed into a nearly year-round tourism destination that draws upwards of 10 million visitors a year, about 4 million of whom visit one of the attractions that are part of the Dollywood company. Parton shares the credit for the county’s new life with everyone who has a hand in ensuring each visitor has a good experience in her homeplace and said she hasn’t given up on dreaming about what the future may hold. “We hope our relationship continues for another 25 years and beyond,� Parton said, joking with Pigeon Forge City Manager Earlene Teaster and Tennessee Department Tourist Development Commissioner Susan Whitaker, “I wonder how we’ll look then, girls. I know I’ll still be in rhinestones.� Parton pointed out every person in the room has some special connection with the park, but Whitaker and Teaster have some of the longest-standing. Whitaker first got started in a tourism career at Dollywood after the Herschends, as she describes it, “took a chance� and gave her a job that later led her to lead the state department. Teaster,

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Bonnie Henderson, a former medical assistant of Dr. Rodney Carter, is cross-examined by Assistant District Attorney General Steve Hawkins about her testimony that she was in the room when Carter performed examinations of some of the alleged victims. as the “alternates� from the panel of 16 that heard the case, leaving eight men and four women to consider the charges. Delius had issued subpoenas for Mayor Bryan Atchley and Sevierville Fire Chief Mike Rawlings, but did not call them to the stand. Carter worked at Sevier County Nursing Home, where Atchley is director. The defense’s main witness in the morning was Newport physician Dr. Michael Hood. Hood, who is also an assistant professor at the James H. Quillen School of Medicine for East Tennessee State University, acknowledged a manual from the school showed a doctor performing a genital exam without gloves. However, during crossexamination by Hawkins, he said the manual was outdated, and that is not what he teaches his students or how he conducts the exams himself. “I don’t teach from a book, I teach from my experience and I stay up to date,� he said, adding he uses a number of periodicals to do that. Having reviewed the medical records of the patients, Hood said the exams performed by Hood were “acceptable� procedure. Rectal exams, he said, should not take minutes, as the alleged victims said they did with Carter. They should take more in the range of half a minute. He also said he would typically perform rectal exams such as the ones involved in this case a handful of times

a year at his office out of hundreds of visits for men the same age as the alleged victims. The alleged victims said their rectal exams or prostate massages lasted longer than that, and that Carter touched their genitals while he was not wearing gloves. Several said that he urged them to stimulate themselves or attempted to stimulate them sexually while they were alone in the exam rooms with him. Delius also called several members of the staff from LeConte Family Practice, who said they were present during the exams in question and were present at the office whenever he performed such exams. Protocol required they always had another staff member present with Carter during exams where patients were unclothed, they said. They told the jury nothing improper happened during the exams. For his last witness, called one of Carter’s daughters to the stand and asked her, point blank, “Is your father homosexual?� “No,� she said. “He loves my mother� The case featured testimony by expert doctors for both sides, and references to medical manuals that appeared to bolster each side’s case. Carter faced similar charges in Pennsylvania in the 1990s; a judge dismissed one charge against him and a jury acquitted him in the other. He is facing a civil suit from one of his alleged victims in this most recent case.

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Dolly Parton glitters as she rides on her silver float during the 25th anniversary of the Dolly Parade in Pigeon Forge Friday evening. meanwhile, is the only manager the city has had in the 25 years since Dollywood opened its gates. Both women shared the stage with Parton for a short time before she joined in songs with the cast of “Sha-Kon-O-Hey!� and park musical group the Silvertones. They brought greetings and proclamations from their respective government bodies. “This is a great day for the city of Pigeon Forge, as well as the entire county of Sevier,� Teaster said. “You can see in our town what accomplishments we’ve made. We’ve had a lot of challenges. We’ve had a lot of opportunities.� Teaster presented Parton with an official proclamation declaring 2010 the “Year of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge.� Whitaker took her turn at the microphone to point out the huge impact Dollywood has on the state’s tourism industry, its secondlargest economic engine,

being Tennessee’s top paid attraction. She also brought a message from Gov. Phil Bredesen, whom she said was unable to attend because he is touring floodravaged Middle Tennessee with federal officials. “I am confident the next 25 will be as successful as the first,� Whitaker read from Bredesen’s letter. Also joining in the proclaiming were State Rep. Richard Montgomery and State Sen. Doug Overbey, who presented a resolution approved by both houses of the General Assembly recognizing the park’s milestone year. Parton capped the event by asking those in attendance to check the backs of souvenir notebooks they were handed as they entered the park. Those who found a rose-colored sticker in their binders were invited to share lunch with Parton before she rushed off to prepare for a parade at the park first, then through Pigeon Forge in the evening.

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Community Calendar Editor’s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Items must be submitted at least five days in advance. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered. To place an item phone 428-0748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress. com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

Saturday, May 8 Plant/Bake/Yard Sale

Annual plant, bake and yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Middle Creek UMC, 1828 Middle Creek Road, Pigeon Forge. Hot dog meal starting at 11 a.m. Free set-up for yard sale participants; 429-5187.

McCookville Reunion

Annual McCookville School reunion 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pigeon Forge City Park pavilion 1. Bring covered dish. 453-9369.

Relay Car Wash

Woodmen of The World Relay for Life team car wash starts a t8:30 a.m. at Long John Silvers in Sevierville. $5 per car. 654-3056.

Yard Sale

Burchfield Memorial United Methodist Church yard sale 8 a.m. at Sammy’s Auto Parts, Newport Highway. Youth to be selling hot dogs and bake goods.

Memorial 5K

Cherie Atchley Memorial 5K run and mile walk registration 7:30 a.m., SCHS. $15 to May 1; late fee $20. 6543831 or e-mail to ama1066@ yahoo.com.

Angel Food

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p.m. at Camp Smoky; ends June 12. Forms available at campsmoky.com. For schedule details and fees, 436-5787.

4-H Patriot Shooter

Sevier County team members 4-H Patriot Shooter dinner/auction 6 p.m., Jefferson County High. $10; ages 4-10 $5; 3 and under free. www.jacksonjackson. com.

Postal Food Drive

U.S. postal carrier food drive today to benefit Sevier County Food Ministries. Leave a bag of nonperishable food at mailbox. To volunteer, 428-5182.

Handgun Permit

Handgun carry permit class 8:30 a.m., Dandridge Police Department. Register by calling (865) 397-8862 ext. 26, or 356-7423.

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Gatlinburg First UMC, 6 p.m., fellowship of contemporary music and worship followed by a hot meal. 4364691.

Roaring Fork Baptist

Roaring Fork Baptist church singing featuring Ray Ball, 6 p.m. 436-9403.

Supernal’s Quartet

Supernal’s Quartet 6 p.m. at Christ Covenant Church, 5759 Sevierville Road, Seymour.

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Pilgrim’s Covenant

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

Free community expo 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Seymour High cafeteria. Canned food and nonperishable items will be collected to benefit CROSS.

Women’s Bible Study

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RFL Challenge

Host your yard sale at Citizens National Bank, downtown Sevierville, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One space $20, two for $30. Proceeds from rentals benefit Relay For Life. 286-1439.

Kodak Yard Sale

Kodak United Methodist Church consignment/yard sale 8 a.m. in gym. Proceeds benefit Parent’s Day Out and KUMW. 933-5996.

Ogles Chapel

Ogles Chapel Community Church on Jayell Road, benefit rummage sale starts at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

SMARM Benefit

Applebee’s of Governor’s Crossing, with Our Savior Lutheran Church, hosts breakfast for SMARM 7:30 to 10 a.m. $5. All proceeds go to SMARM. www.smarm.org.

Camp Smoky

Monday, May 10 Garlands of Grace Women’s Bible study 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn. 436-0313.

DAR

Daughters of American Revolution, Spencer Clack Chapter, meets 7 p.m. at Bistro 109 for annual banquet and installation of officers. Program by Virginia Borrelli.

Tuesday, May 11 S.I.T.

Seniors In Touch (S.I.T.) meets 5-6 p.m. at MountainBrook Village, 700 Markhill Drive, Sevierville. 428-2445.

Women’s Bible Study

Relay For Life event needs volunteers for a school. 4280846.

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Foxtrot Bed and Breakfast, Garrett, Gatlinburg n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

Cancer Support Group

Gatekeepers

Smoky Mountain Cancer Support Group meets 6 p.m. at Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center. 428-5834 or 6549280.

Trinity Full Gospel

Singing at Trinity Full Gospel Church, Thomas Cross Road, 7 p.m. with Gospel Friends, Soul Seekers, Hank Sweet and Trinity singers. 453-8889.

Hot Meals

Hot Meals For Hungry Hearts 5:30-6:30 p.m., Henderson Chapel Baptist Church, 407 Henderson Road, Pigeon Forge. Sponsored by Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries.

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n 2-5 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 429-2508. n 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 908-1245. n 10 a.m.-1 p.m., River of Life Outreach, Seymour. 679-6796. n 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kodak UMC, 2923 Bryan Road. 933-5996. Credit card and EBT orders may be submitted online at www.angelfoodministires.com.

Gatekeepers men’s Bible study: n 6:30 p.m., 1328 Old Newport Highway, Sevierville. 908-0591. n 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mt. Drive, Sevierville. (865) 310-7831.

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Two charged with animal cruelty Submitted Report A video has led to two Sevier County men being charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. According to Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals, Sevier County Sheriffs Office Animal Control Officers initiated an investigation after a tip was received from Sevier County Humane Society. Humane Society Director Jayne Vaughn obtained a video that had been sent via text messages of a kitten being burned alive. Officers were able to determine the origin of the video and animal control officers went to a home on Sunnydale Drive in Sevierville where the two suspects were questioned about the video. The two then took officers to a location on Pioneer Way off S. New Era Rd. where they indicated that the video was made. Evidence was found at that location to indicate that the killing of the animal had occurred there. Officers also found that

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three other kittens had been left at the location but were not found by officers. Charged with four counts of aggravated cruelty to animals is Christopher M. Schneider, age 19 of 3535 Walking Horse Ln. and Aaron S. Kunak, age 21 of 1869 Sunnydale Dr., both of Sevierville. Both were booked into Sevier County Jail where they were awaiting arraignment before a magistrate. The investigation is ongoing by the Sheriffs Office and Sevier Count Humane Society. Anyone that has information about the case is asked to call Animal Control Officer Phil King at 7743914 or 453-4668.

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Obituaries In Memoriam

Eula Mae Lewelling Lawson Matthews

Eula Mae Lewelling Lawson Matthews, age 103, was born August 22, 1906, and passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010. She was the oldest member of New Era Baptist Church, having joined September 25, 1920. She was preceded in death by her parents James Ashley and Margaret Amelia Byrd Lewelling; husbands Ernest Parsick Lawson and Sam Isham Matthews; children Opal Lawson Balcome, Marjorie Belle Lawson Rose; grandchildren Tommy Darrell Rose, Ann Rose, Gail Lawson Miller and Beverly Kay McDermott; great-grandson Keegan Evan Hardin; brothers and wives Bert and Cleo Henderson Lewelling, Carl, Sr. and Lola B. Latham Lewelling, Pearl James and wives Gladys Hazel Matthews Lewelling and Nieta Gann Lewelling, and William Curtis Lewelling; sisters and husbands Mollie Leola Lewelling and Wilson Romines, Walter W. Benson, Frank Letitia and Jonas Andrew Hodge, Roxie and Robert Hodge, Claribelle and James Laymon Whaley, Ruth Ilene and Frelen Nelson; step-mother Zelma Whaley Lewelling. She is survived by children Ernest Lawson and wife Edna, Patricia Ann Lawson Gibson and husband Don, Sue Matthews Hardin and husband Johnny M., Eddy Matthews and wife Teresa all of Sevierville; Betty Matthews Galyon and husband Leonard of Seymour, W. D. (Bill) Matthews and wife Nancy of Roanoke, TX, Nancy Matthews Hammons of Shreveport, LA, Sara Matthews Neil and husband Robert of Marrero, LA; and grandson she raised as her own child Robert Matthews and wife Madlin of Sevierville. She is also survived by 31 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, 23 greatgreat-grandchildren; 3 great-great-great-grandchildren; sister Juanita Lewelling Cowden and husband Wayne; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Wells and Rev. Dwayne White officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Ted K. Cheek

Ted K. Cheek, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Mr. Cheek was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of French Broad Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Pearl Cheek, brother Earl Cheek and sister Pauline Cheek. Mr. Cheek is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Kenny and Susan Cheek, Johnny and Judy Cheek; grandchildren Bradley, Nathan, Jenna and Jaime Cheek; brother and sister-inlaw J. B. and Esther Cheek; sister Vivian Maxine McCarroll; several nieces and nephews; special friends Vivian, Missy, Tony and David. The family extends a heartfelt “thank you” to the staff of Sevier County Health Care Center, LeConte Medical Center and Helen S. Bidawid, M.D. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to French Broad Valley Baptist Church, 881 Douglas Dam Road, Kodak, TN, 37764. The family will receive friends 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Family and friends will leave Atchley Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in procession to Underwood Cemetery for a 2 p.m. graveside service and interment with Rev. Bobby Ely officiating. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Steven Carl Loveday Steven Carl Loveday, age 49, of Sevierville, passed away May 5, 2010. He was a loving father and grandfather, and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He was a member of Boyds Creek Church of God and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Isham & Ezalee Headrick. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law Adriane and Kevin Bunch, Heather and Adam Kidney; grandchildren Alexis and Hailey Manus, Eli House; mother Quilla Seeser; father Buford Loveday; sisters Debra Pitner, Pamela Keaton and husband Russell, and Lee Ann Seeser; brothers Eddie Seeser and Ricky Loveday; former wife Karen Gibson; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Atchley Funeral Home to benefit the family. Family and friends will meet 10 a.m. Monday in Zion Hill Cemetery for graveside service and interment with Elder Zack Flack and Rev. Freddie Elmore officiating. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

Ernestene Pierce Long Ernestene Pierce Long, age 78 of Sevierville, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010. She was member of the Spencer Clack Chapter of the D.A.R., and of the Magna Charter Division of Tennessee. She was also in her 50th year of membership in the Eastern Star, and served as the Worthy Matron. She was also a member of First Presbyterian Church in Sevierville. She was very proud of her Gatlinburg heritage, and was a former member of First Baptist Church, Gatlinburg. In the mid 1980’s, she served as a volunteer at Sevier County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Julia Pierce, and sister, Virginia Bohanan. Survivors: son, Bob Bundren & wife Mary; daughter, Edana Marie Long; granddaughter, Shannon Pearcey & husband Preston; great grandchildren, Olivia and Bryce Pearcey; brothers, James Pierce & wife Darlene, Ralph Pierce & wife Lynn, Tom Walker & wife Lou; special niece, Chris Hobbs & husband Jerry; special great niece, Robin Daily & husband Glenn; several other nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Genealogy Department of Sevier County Public Library. Funeral service 7 p.m. Saturday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Reverend W.W. Cope and Reverend Don Grady officiating. Interment 2 p.m. Sunday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Anagrammers win at tournament Submitted report The Tennessee Valley Anagrammers’ traveling trio of David Moersdorf, Frank Schin, and Dick McHugh journeyed to Charleston, W.Va., recently for a two-part tournament and came away with several awards. The weekend began with an early bird event of four games and continued with the 12-game competition over two days. Moersdorf won his division at the early bird competition. McHugh finished in a second-place tie. The main event began with all three of the Gatlinburg players seeded No. 1 in their respective divisions. Moersdorf

dominated the special awards in his division, winning all four of the participation prizes; Schin took two performance prizes in his division; McHugh, seeded first for the first time in his tournament career, swept the competition on Sunday for his first-ever division championship. The next tournament action will be in Knoxville in mid June, sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Anagrammers, parent club of the local group. The Tennessee Valley Anagrammers Scrabble Club meets on Mondays

at 6 p.m. at Books-AMillion in Sevierville, and on Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Books-A-Million on Kingston Pike in Knoxville. It’s free for all who want to participate. Interested players or spectators are welcome. For information, call Schin at 712-5543 or McHugh at 436-0419.

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ID theft retrial in Palin hacking hinges on appeal By BILL POOVEY Associated Press Writer

CHATTANOOGA (AP) — Prosecutors say a Tennessee man convicted of two federal charges in the hacking of Sarah Palin’s e-mail account would be retried on an identity theft charge that left a jury deadlocked only if a defense request for a retrial is granted. David Kernell, 22, was found guilty April 30 in federal court in Knoxville of obstruction of justice and unauthorized access to a computer, but acquitted of a wire fraud charge for hacking Palin’s account as she campaigned on the Republican ticket in 2008. The jury deadlocked on an identity theft charge. Assistant U.S. Attorney Greg Weddle on Friday noted defense motions requesting a retrial. He said that only if a new trial were granted on either of the two charges resulting in conviction, the identity theft case also would be retried. Defense attorney Wade Davies declined comment Friday about his motions for a retrial. During the trial

Obituaries Ruth Ferguson Ruth Ferguson, 92 of Pigeon Forge, died May 4, 2010, to join her husband, Douglas, and daughter, Esther, and family and friends waiting to greet her in Heaven. Mrs. Ferguson was, with her husband, Douglas, and father, Ernest Wilson, a founder of The Pigeon Forge Pottery in 1946, one of the first tourist-related businesses in Pigeon Forge. Mrs. Ferguson was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Gatlinburg, a Charter Member of the Clan Ferguson Society of America and active in the founding of the Scottish Highland Games in Gatlinburg and Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina. She was an avid traveler, reader, genealogist and gardener. Mrs. Ferguson is survived by a brother, Bruce Wilson of Loudon, TN, three daughters, Sarah F. George (Bruce) of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, Ardith Ferguson (Sat Tara Khalsa) of Boulder, Colorado and Jane Ferguson (Phil Korte) of Bisbee, Arizona, and son-in-law Richard L. Booth. Surviving grandchildren are David Owens (Lisa) of Landenberg, PA, Heather Hughes (David) of Atlanta, GA, R.L. Booth II (Kate) of Columbus, OH, Amber Meyer (J.G.) of Lansdowne, VA, Colin Brown of Golden, CO, Jennifer Hinson (Joey) of Thomasville, NC, Logan Brown of McLean, VA, Shabad-Ratan Khalsa of Philadelphia, PA, Sat Santokh Khalsa of Boulder, CO, Dustin and Dylan Gamza of Sevierville. Mrs. Ferguson was blessed with four greatgrandchildren, David and Anthony Owens and Skye and Aidan Meyer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 55, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 and Covenant Home Care Hospice, Fort Sanders Foundation, 1901 W. Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 379169986. A private burial service will be held at Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens, followed by a public memorial service at Trinity Episcopal Church in Gatlinburg for all family and friends at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

he made motions for a mistrial and now has numerous appeals pending before the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. U.S. District Judge Thomas Phillips, who presided over the nine-day trial in which Palin was the star witness, has not scheduled a sentencing date nor a hearing on the motions. The charge of obstruction carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence and unauthorized access to a computer is a misdemeanor carrying a maximum one-year sentence. Davies told jurors that the hack amounted to a college prank, not a crime. Kernell was a student at the University of Tennessee at the time. But prosecutors argued that it was a more serious effort to damage Palin’s political campaign. Palin and her daughter Bristol testified at trial about harassment and disruption they suffered after some e-mail was posted online showing personal cell phone numbers. Kernell was never accused of the harassing calls and texts.

Volunteers help clean while Tennessee still drying out By TERESA M. WALKER Associated Press Writer

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least four weeks because two bridges washed away. Gary Sease, a CSX Transportation spokesman, said officials should be able to reroute most shipments until repairs are made. Of Tennessee’s 95 counties, 52 have been declared disaster areas, and getting help to people outside of Nashville, where Mayor Karl Dean estimates there is at least $1.5 billion in damage, has proven to be a much bigger challenge. “The stream flow was above the level of what some people call ’the 500-year flood,�’ Rodney Knight, a surface water specialist with the U.S. Geological Survey, said of the Harpeth River. Gov. Phil Bredesen has heard from frustrated county officials wanting to know why help

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Christy Louanne Hickam, 34 of Sevierville, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010. She was a 1994 graduate of SCHS. Survivors: parents John and Carol (Sue) Hickam; brother John R. Hickam Jr. and wife Carmella; aunts and uncles John and Sheila Rutledge, Rick and Helen Rutledge, Bob and Sandy Ogle, Richard and Sherri Hickam; several cousins; one nephew. Memorials may be sent to Sevier County Humane Society, P.O. Box 976, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37868. Funeral service was held n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com Friday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Maples officiating and a Franklin Walter eulogy given by Dale Teague. Howard Interment 10 a.m. Saturday Franklin Walter Howard, in Smoky Mountain Memory 73 of Sevierville, died May Gardens. The family received 5, 2010, at Fort Sanders friends Friday at Atchley Regional Medical Center in Funeral Home in Sevierville. Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Elsie Hill Howard; wife, Buna Dockery Howard. Survivors: sister, Irene Simerly and husband, Bill of Maryville; other family

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Mike “Barney Fife� Larkin, age 61 of Sevierville, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Mr. Larkin was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Era. He is survived by his wife Donna Fletcher; sisters-in-law and their husbands; and his “family� at Woodland Park Apartment. The family will receive friends 3-5 p.m. Sunday with funeral service beginning at 5 p.m. in the Eats Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Family and friends will meet 11:30 a.m. Monday in Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville for interment. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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SEVIERVILLE

Library facilities closed for move

The Sevier County Main Library and History Center are closed in preparation for the move to the new facility. The grand opening of the King Family Library, 408 High St., is May 14. The Seymour and Kodak libraries remain open, but close for the grand opening on May 14. For questions call 7743246.

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Child safety seat inspections today

The Sevierville Police Department has scheduled a child car safety seat checkpoint from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Cash One, 741 Dolly Parton Parkway. Certified officers will be available to perform inspections of the seats, demonstrate proper installation techniques and offer general assistance. In addition, parents may also come to the station at 300 Gary Wade Blvd. for a seat inspection, when a technician is available. Call 4535507 in advance to ensure that a technician is on duty.

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Community expo planned today

A free community expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Seymour High School cafeteria. Canned food and nonperishable items will be collected at the door to benefit Christians Reaching Out Serving Seymour (CROSS). There will be information, business giveaways, career information for students and more. Several area business representatives will be available to provide information.

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Youth flag football tourney planned

Sevier County Right To Life hosting a free “Play for Life” youth flag football tournament May 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pigeon Forge High School football field. Persons can play with the Right To Life team or sign up their own team. The RTL team will practice at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Pigeon Forge Park, by the pavilion. Prizes for the winning team will be distributed. For more information call or text Terry Aparicio at 654-7685 or Lizette Aparicio 6547681.

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Principal released from hospital

KNOXVILLE (AP) — A Knox County elementary school principal who was wounded in a shooting at the school has been released from a rehabilitation hospital. The Knoxville News Sentinel reported Elisa Luna was discharged Wednesday from the Shepherd Center in Atlanta and was being brought home. She suffered a spinal cord injury when she and Assistant Principal Amy Brace were shot and wounded at Inskip Elementary School Feb. 10. Authorities have charged fourth-grade teacher Mark Foster with attempted murder. Luna said in a statement in March that her rehabilitation from the injury that caused paraly-

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Opry stage was under 2 feet of water NASHVILLE (AP) — A group of 10 to 15 workers moved precious memorabilia safely away from the iconic Grand Ole Opry House even as flood waters rose, officials said Friday. Opry president Steve Buchanan gave details Friday on how they moved instruments, tapes and other important pieces to higher ground before flood waters swept through the Opry house Sunday night. He did not give specifics, but country music lovers had worried about costumes and set designs. “The difficult part is we didn’t know how high the water would get,” Buchanan said. But he said many items were not

moved. Buchanan said restoration companies have been hired to try and restore damaged materials and hopes for no significant losses. “It breaks your heart, but it’s our responsibility to be sure that that building comes back to life, and it will,” Buchanan said. Gaylord Entertainment officials confirmed 2 feet of water covered the stage, which will have to be replaced. But a 6-foot circle of wood brought over from the Opry’s longtime former home appears to be salvageable, a hallowed piece from a show where country music stars have performed for decades. “It is in remarkably good condition,” Buchanan said of the circle.

“We will ultimately need to replace the stage. But we replaced the stage every few years, but not the circle. The circle will be back center stage very soon.” Gaylord Entertainment officials first shared details about damage to the Opry house during a Friday conference call with investors. For now, The Opry’s shows have been moved to other venues. The Gaylord Opryland Resort, the hotel next to the Opry house, was hit with up to 10 feet of water. Its first floor, power plant and technical hub were flooded. The resort won’t be taking bookings from now through October so extensive repairs can be made.

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Sevier County High School Alumni Association held its annual scholarship dinner and benefit. The event, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Frost, was held at the home of Margit and Earl Worsham. The evening raised over $43,000 with $11,250 raised for a new school sign for SCHS.

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The remains of Cardinal John O’Connor were entombed inside New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral after a funeral Mass that drew thousands of mourners, including President Bill Clinton. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to ban discrimination based on weight or height.

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National quote roundup “We are essentially taking a four-story building and lowering it 5,000 feet and setting it on the head of a pin.” — Bill Salvin, BP spokesman, of efforts to cap oil leak

“It was exciting, but it seemed a little silly, after all — a cooler that somebody left there.” Thor Bergersen, of Newton, Mass., who watched the from the eighth floor of the Marriott Marquis hotel in New York as the bomb squad was called to check out a cooler left on the sidewalk

“The amount of support and love and help, people coming around saying they’ll do the dirtiest job you can imagine, ‘Yeah, I’ll go under the house and lay in sewage, sludge and pull out your insulation.’ It’s pretty overwhelming.” — Maggie Coyle, 57, of volunteers offering to help in wake of flooding in Nashville

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Three Cheers Special-education teacher gets well-deserved honor

Our money a personal matter Just when we thought the socialism accusations against the Obama administration were subsiding, the president himself reignited the debate. Speaking in Illinois about his vision to reform Wall Street excess, Obama put forth: “I do think at a certain point you’ve made enough money. But part of the American way is you can just keep on making it if you’re providing a good product or ... service.” The tone of the “enough money” comment is interesting because it reflects a core liberal belief: Affluence should be controlled by the federal government primarily through high taxation of the wealthy. Certainly, Barack Obama has embraced that philosophy. He freely admits he supports the redistribution of income in America — that is, taking assets from the rich and recycling them to the not-so-rich through entitlements, such as subsidized health care. Conservative capitalists, of course, fume at intrusions upon income and profits. They want the free marketplace to roar, believing wealth and prosperity will “trickle down” to regular folks. Former President Ronald Reagan was the poster guy for that theory. President Obama is a moderately wealthy man, thanks to his penning two best-selling books. Last year, the Obamas reported $5.5 million in income on their tax returns. The president and first lady donated $329,100 to charity, not including the $1.4 million Nobel Peace Prize award that Mr. Obama says will be split among a variety of charities. The Obamas also have a nice house in Chicago, and the president has a bunch of nifty suits and ties he did not get in a shopping mall. There is no question that Mr. Obama has profited handsomely from the free marketplace, and one wonders whether he himself has reached that certain point where he’s made enough money. Somehow I doubt it. After the president leaves the White House, it would not be at all surprising to see him make millions on the lecture circuit, just as Bill Clinton has done. But the question of making “enough money” is an interesting one, especially if, like me, you are a follower of Jesus. According to Scripture, he had little use for unrestrained capitalism, as demonstrated by his thrashing of the merchants inside the Temple. Somehow I can’t envision Jesus strolling around with a wad of cash in his robe. It is true, however, that when you can multiply loaves and fishes on demand, you don’t really need big money, but you get my point. Greed is one of the seven deadly sins. And Obama is correct when he tries to constrain financial institutions from hurting the country in pursuit of dubious profits. But the president is wrong to make judgments about how much is too much if legal tender is obtained legally. In America, all wage earners must render to Caesar. After that, our money is a personal, not a governmental, matter. — Veteran TV news anchor Bill O Reilly is host of the Fox News show “The O Reilly Factor” and author of the book “Who’s Looking Out For You? Distributed by Creators Syndicate. (C)2009 Bill O’Reilly.

In the past few weeks, several stories have appeared in The Mountain Press about local teachers of the year, teachers up for state honors and even the inaugural class of the Sevier County Education Hall of Fame. All honors and all stories were well deserved. Now comes an award somewhat under the radar, but well-deserved nonetheless. This one is presented by the Sevier County Civitan Club, which dedicates most of its efforts to helping people with developmental disabilities. And to this end, the club has honored Kim Hembree of Pigeon Forge Middle School as its Special Education Teacher of the Year. Teachers who work will so-called “normal” students will tell you the challenges and rewards are equal. For special ed teachers, the challenges and rewards are probably even greater. At Pigeon Forge, Mrs. Hembree teaches reading, English, writing, math, science and social studies to multiple grades. Her peers, the parents of her students and her administrators surely appreciate the job she does. It’s good to see her get county-wide recognition.

Scrabble players score in anagram competition

In the popular board game Scrabble, the word “anagrammer” is worth 15 points, a modest total considering the number of letters it contains. But the word “winners” — as applied to local players David Moersdorf, Frank Schin and Dick McHugh — and give them a triple-word score and you get an impressive 30 points. And winners are what the trio have proven themselves to be after traveling to Charleston, W.Va., recently to take part in a two-part tournament and coming away with a plethora (10 points) of awards. Moersdorf won the early-bird division; McHugh was in a second-place tie. Moersdorf won four other awards in his division, Schin took two performance prizes; McHugh won his first-ever title in his division. They are members of the Tennessee Valley Anagrammers who meet Monday evenings at 6 at the Books-A-Million in Sevierville. Another group meets Thursday night at Books-A-Million on Kingston Pike in Knoxville. The next tournament is in Knoxville in mid June. Check it out, it might be fun (6 points — at the least).

When Optimists involved, children are the winners

What do you get when you take an organization that is dedicated to helping the youth of the area, combine it with a beautiful Saturday morning, a variety of quality items and a prime location? Why, you get the Northview Optimist Club yard sale on West Dumplin Valley Road in Kodak. Dozens of folks — locals and tourists alike — stopped by to rummage through the items in search of bargains. When it was over, some $2,000 had been raised to help the youth in various projects in Kodak. The club will keep none of the money raised from the event; instead it will be funneled out to help several events held annually to help local children. Programs include Angel Tree, essay and oratorical contests, safety on wheels, lawn mower safety, respect for the law — and the list goes on. Worldwide, there are 2,900 Optimist Clubs that carry out 65,000 projects that annually impact approximately 6 million children. Last weekend’s project was just one of those events — but every little bit helps.

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Public forum Both political parties share blame for country’s recession

Editor: The letters in the Mountain Press on April 27 refer to the Tea Party, the homeless, veterans and prayer. I’m not sure how many people in the Tea Party the writer knows. I would guess the number is close to zero. but I could be wrong. I don’t believe this recession was planned by anybody, and both political parties share the blame. The Tea Party has all political views included. I’m inclined to think that if we had not turned Fannie and Freddie loose, that we would have had this recession. I don’t know where the letter writer goes to church, but giving one’s tithe is not required at any church that I know of, and tithing is not always in a dollar amount. Some tithe by their works. Maybe he is unaware of the free meals that our churches provide, or the food ministry, and the support they receive from the so-called rich and churches. I’ve always worked to get what I have and always had to pay for my family’s insurance and I’m far from rich. And if I were him, I’d think about moving, maybe out of this country. I would be surprised if he filled out his census form since they are only for the blessed. With regards to prayer, I always thought you

to the civic center.” only participate if you so desire, and most can We told them were there about an hour ago. pray silently. Nobody is required to pray. Those So I told my wife, to heck with it. We went on that feel put-upon could go to the restroom or our way without voting. come in late to avoid that. Gene and Reba Timmel It seems that our leaders in Washington start Sevierville their sessions with prayer. Are they in church when they do that? R.C. Davis Commissioner Watson thanked Sevierville

Couple gets runaround when trying to vote in primary

Editor: My wife and I moved to this beautiful area last fall. We had our license changed to Tennessee and at the time they gave us an election voting card. Well, on the card it said to vote go to the civic center on Tuesday, which we did. When we walked in there were probably 75 police in the lobby and we asked where we go to vote. They said you will now have to go down the street south to the school. At the school, two ladies were outside and they said go inside to vote. We went inside, filled out a card, and the lady said neither of us are on the list; we must go down to the courthouse. We arrived at the courthouse and it was closed. Two nice men who were outside looked at our cards and they said, “You will have to go

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Editor: This is a letter to let Commissioner Max Watson know that the people of the first district appreciate his time and effort he put forth for our benefit. We may not have agreed politically, but morally we were one. Max served his country in war and politics, which is more than most of us have done, so he should be thanked and praised. Many people talk about government policies, but few are willing to put the time and effort into changing them. Max spent many hours doing what he thought was best; whether you agreed or disagreed, he still put his own time and effort into standing his ground on issues he believed in strongly. Politics is politics, but friendship is forever. You have my gratitude, appreciation and prayers. Wayne Ogle Sevierville

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PREP BASEBALL DISTRICT 2-AAA TOURNAMENT

Bears squeak past Newport in opening round Sevier County will face East in tournament’s round 2 Saturday afternoon at Cliff Davis Field By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

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SCHS pitcher Charlie Gavaghan got the start on the mound for the Smoky Bears.

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SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier County Smoky Bears seem to find ways to make ballgames interesting. For the second game in a row, the Purple and White have allowed a team below them in the IMAC standings make a game interesting, before pulling out the victory. The top-seeded Smoky Bears (26-8, 12-3 in IMAC play) used a big fly by senior center fielder Charlie Fields and a nice debut from sophomore pitcher Marcus Watson to win their tournament opener 6-4 over the visiting eight-seed Cocke County Fighting Cocks. The Bears got off to an incredible start to begin the game. Michael Farragut and Kelby Carr set the table leading off the game with free passes. After a Zach Flynn fielder’s choice, Fields stepped to the dish. The senior, two days after signing with King College, wasted no time delivering for the Smoky Bears, depositing the first pitch he saw onto the roof of the baseball indoor facility beyond the left field wall for a 3-0 SCHS lead. But by the fourth inning Cocke County had got to Sevier starter Charlie Gavaghan, hanging three runs on the board to quickly

get the regular season champs’ attention. That’s when sophomore hurler Marcus Watson, who transferred from GatlinburgPittman last year and was eligible just days ago, took the Charlie Fields mound. Pitching the final three plus innings, Watson allowed on one more Cocke County run, effectively closing the door on a possible upset. The win propels Sevier County into a noon matchup tomorrow with the Morristown East Hurricanes. The fourth-seeded ‘Canes squeaked out an extra-innings win over South-Doyle in the early game to advance. Morristown East had runners at second and third in the bottom of the eighth when a ground ball fielder’s choice recorded an out at the plate. But the Cherokees’ catcher threw to first to try and get a double play, leaving the plate open for the runner from second, who was on his horse rounding third. The runner scored on a play at the plate, ending the game with a walk-off win for East 9-8.

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Cherokee no match for Seymour’s Eagles Timmerman fires one-hitter in win By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEYMOUR — Friday night’s District 2-AAA opener went about as well as possible for the Seymour Eagles, as the Blue and Gold mashed their way to an 8-1 victory over visiting Cherokee. Senior ace Brandon Timmerman was on cruise control all night, going the distance and allowing only one hit over seven innings. The Carson-Newman signee also fanned six Chiefs hitters while walking none. “He was coming off a couple of tough outings,” Seymour coach Scott Norman said. “He pitched up there against Sevier County and his adrenaline (was really going). He really gets fired up, and his mechanics (were off), he was rushing. I guess the best thing about that was he did it in a regular season game instead of the playoffs, and we picked up on it. You’ve got to slow those mechanics down and let your arm catch up with your body. We worked on it in the bullpen, and he threw nice and smooth tonight, didn’t try to overthrow and threw strikes.” Shortstop Cody Fox was the offensive star of the night for Seymour. His second inning threerun homer, following a Corbin Weaver RBI-single, pushed the Eagles out 4-1 early. Fox added another RBI in

Brandon Timmerman “At this time of the year it’s timely hitting, good pitching and good defense. We’re excited about getting to the next step of the IMAC Tournament.” — Seymour coach Scott Norman

the fourth with a run-scoring single. An unearned run in the fourth made it 6-1, and a Ben Whisler two-run double put the lead at its final 8-1 margin. “At this time of the year it’s timely hitting, good pitching and good defense,” Norman said. “We’re excited about getting to the next step of the IMAC Tournament. We’ll go home, get something to eat, get in bed and get out here at about 9 o’clock tomorrow and hit. They’ll be some big games tomorrow.” The Eagles will face Jefferson County, 14-4 victors in the early game with Morristown West, at noon today at Don Doyle Field. mpsports@themountainpress.com

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Pigeon Forge coach Mike Guinn talks to his base runners Bret Gallihugh, left, and Justin Carter during a Union County pitching substitution in the bottom of the fourth inning Friday evening at Pigeon Forge. The Tigers won the District 3-AA Tournament game 11-2 over the Patriots.

Tigers comeback against Union 11-2, play Carter tonight at PFHS By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer PIGEON FORGE — It wasn’t pretty, but the Pigeon Forge Tigers managed to stay in the winner’s bracket of the District 3-AA Tournament with an 11-2 win over the visiting Union County Patriots on Friday at Jack A. Parton Field. The Tigers (28-4, 12-1 in 3-AA) trailed 2-1 heading into the bottom of the fourth inning, but the Pigeon Forge bats finally came to life with a six-run answer in the bottom of the fourth for a commanding 7-2 lead. The Orange and Black added a run in the fifth and three more in the sixth to cruise to the nine-run victory.

“We came out flat, we were making mistakes that we shouldn’t be making this time of the year, and it was some of the older guys making the mistakes,” said Pigeon Forge coach Mike Guinn. “I’m not going to say we played bad, because we won 11-2 against a good ball club. I just believe we can play more efficient than we did.” But once Union took a brief onerun lead with a two-run rally in the top of the fourth, it was like a light switch went on in the Pigeon Forge dugout. “It wasn’t panic mode, but it was kind of wake-up time,” said Guinn. “It was time to realize that we had to step it up a notch, and I think that we did that.”

Although he wasn’t 100 percent, senior pitcher Bret Gallihugh (8-2) came through again with six innings of work, allowing two earned runs on four hits with nine Ks and no walks. “We got a good effort out of Bret even though he didn’t feel very good today,” said Guinn. “But it was his time to pitch, he took the ball and he did a good job. He did what he was supposed to do.” Sophomore Tommy Hickey came in for relief and closed Union down in the top of the seventh. “I’m very proud of Tommy,” said Guinn. “He’s gotten better throughout the year, and he’s a See TIGERS, Page A10

Smokies split Thursday double header with visiting BayBears SEVIERVILLE – Thursday night’s doubleheader between the Tennessee Smokies and the Mobile BayBears was a tale of two halves. Following an 8-2 defeat to Mobile in Game 1, the Smokies returned the favor with a 5-0 shutout win in Game 2 at Smokies Park. The split puts the Smokies at 19-9 on the year, while Mobile is still at .500

with a 14-14 record. Andrew Cashner, the Chicago Cubs top pitching prospect and Game 2 starter for Tennessee, amassed eight strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings of work, allowing only two hits. He improved to 3-1 on the year and lowered his ERA to 2.75. For good measure, the Smokies offense made sure Cashner’s Game

2 effort would not go to waste. Matt Spencer’s RBI single was part of a two-run first off Mobile starter Pat McAnaney (1-3) that gave the Smokies an early 2-0 lead. Three more runs in the second, two coming off a Jake Opitz double, put Tennessee up 5-0 after two. Cashner was relieved with two outs in the top of the sixth by team-

mate Alex Maestri, who got the final four outs for the Smokies. Tennessee’s dominant Game 2 performance was in sharp contrast to the tone of Game 1. Mobile erupted for four first-inning runs off Smokies starter Chris Carpenter (1-1). Another four-run frame in the fourth knocked Carpenter out of the game and secured the win

for starter Tom Layne (3-1). Spencer’s solo home run in and Starlin Castro’s 2-for-3 effort were the only highlights on offense for the Smokies in that first game. Spencer reached base a total of four times across the two games while Castro extended his hit streak to six games with a single and his fifth triple of the year.

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Smoky Bears’ center fielder Fields signs with King College By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — An multifaceted athlete, Sevier County’s Charlie Fields was a jack of all trades and a master of none. Completing on the varsity football, basketball and baseball teams the past few seasons — a rare feat at the AAA level — Fields was competent at all, but not really a standout at any. That changed this season. The senior decided to focus all his attention on the baseball field in his final year at SCHS, and his productivity has soared. And, thanks to that, he’s now signed to continue his baseball career at King College in Bristol. “Charlie Fields development has really accelerated in the past year,� SCHS coach Lance Traywick said. “He’s such a great athlete he was able to play three sports. But this past year he decided to concentrate on baseball. He knew that was his best sport, that was going to be his path. He’s developed more over the past year than the previous three combined.� Fields said overall health helped him achieve his baseball goals this season as well. “I played three sports and my body would get tired,� the center fielder/ catcher said. “I got injured

a lot, and it would effect me in baseball. I’ve played baseball ever since I was little, and I knew it was something that I had to do. I knew I was going to go somewhere with it — hopefully college. I thought about it a lot, talked to my family and made a decision to just play baseball. My whole game’s gotten better — fielding, hitting. And I’ve worked on my plate discipline, laying off the high pitches and just finding balls I can drive.� Fields’ late development in baseball may have made his a well-kept secret from college recruiters, but his athletic abilities on the field may keep that secret may be difficult to keep once he’s working on hardball full-time in a college environment. “Charlie has got an excellent arm, he swings the bat well, runs well, he’s got all the tools,� Traywick said. “He has a chance to be a really special baseball player. The sky’s the limit for him once he gets in college. I really think he’s going to continue to blossom. I think King College really got a steal here. This is a young man that has the potential and the ability to get a chance to play some baseball after college. “We’re very proud of him and excited for him and his family. He’s the product of a good home, good parents and we couldn’t be prouder of Charlie.�

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Charlie Fields signs a letter of intent with King College. Pictured with him are his mother and father Kathy and Chuck, his brother and sister Bailey and Becca, and SCHS coach Lance Traywick. Fields said at King he’ll likely play mainly behind the plate, though he may occasionally play outfield. Either way, he’ll be fine with it. “I just love the game of baseball,� he said, adding that he’d play wherever needed. The young athlete credits much of his success to his parents, Chuck and

Kathy Fields. “My mom and dad have been a big influence on me being a good person, and the coaching staff and training staff have helped me get to where I’m at.� Fields is currently undecided on a college major, though he said he’s between athletic training and coaching and teaching.

Asked about his fondest memories of playing baseball at SCHS, Fields flashes his trademark smile. “Back-to-back winning records and a district title this year, and being around the guys all four years,� he said. “And also my play at Jefferson (County).� The play to which he refers saw him nailing a runner at the plate from

center field on a tag-up. Had the runner scored, Sevier County would have lost and Seymour would have tied for the regular season title. Seeing the player tagged out at home play to preserve the game, Fields knew he’d saved the day. “I was ecstatic,� he said. mpsports@themountainpress.com

Prosecutors: Lawrence Taylor admitted paying for sex By TOM HAYS Associated Press Writer NEW YORK — Disgraced gridiron great Lawrence Taylor admitted paying for sex at a suburban Holiday Inn where police say he raped a 16-year-old runaway, federal prosecutors said Friday in a criminal complaint against the girl’s alleged pimp. The papers filed in federal court in Manhattan refer to Taylor only as “Client-1.� In the paperwork, authorities claim the Pro Football Hall of Famer told police following his arrest on Thursday that he had taken a car service from Newark International Airport to the hotel north of New York City to meet “Victim-1.� Taylor told investigators that after “engaging in sex acts� with the victim, he paid her $300 in cash, the complaint says. The man charged in the complaint, Rasheed Davis, had told the Giants legend that the girl was 19, the court papers say. Taylor, 51, was charged Thursday in Suffern, N.Y. with third-degree rape and patronizing a prostitute. His lawyer, Arthur Aidala, has denied the charges. Davis was to appear in federal court later Friday on a charge of sex trafficking of a minor. The girl, who was reported missing by her fam-

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saying she was in trouble. The uncle called police, who arrested Davis once he returned to the Bronx with the teenager. Police believe Taylor used a middleman to arrange the liaison, but said Friday they hadn’t identified that person. Davis was sentenced in April 1994 to eight to 25 years in prison for first-degree manslaughter. He was paroled in March 2008. Taylor anchored the Giants’ defense and led them to Super Bowls titles in 1987 and 1991. He was selected to the NFL’s 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. A 10-time Pro Bowler, he was the NFL Most Valuable Player in 1986 and the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1981, 1982 and 1986. The weight-loss company NutriSystem Inc. said Friday it had dropped Taylor as a spokesman because of his arrest.

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Starlin Catro was among the Southern League leaders in hits, triples, RBIs and total bases before being called up to Chicago on Friday.

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The 11-U East Tennessee Jayhawks won the 2010 11-U EKBL Tennessee Vision Spring Fling Tournament held in East Knoxville. They defeated the East Knoxville Lakers in the championship game 27-15. Pictured are (front row) Jackson Hounshell, Camden Martin, Alec King, (back row) Dalton Muse, Seth Marshall, Keegan Wells and Albert Werner. The team is coached by Jonathan Shultz.

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young kid who battles, hits his spots and makes some pitches.� Senior Hayden Whaley led all hitters with a 3-for-4 performance, and freshman Drake Byrd added a 2-for-3 night with three runs scored. “I was really pleased with how Hayden hit,� said Guinn. “And Drake Byrd had an all-around good game.� The Tigers, who are now one win away from qualifying for the district tournament championship contest, next host Carter 5 p.m. tonight. If Pigeon Forge wins, the Tigers will play in the district championship 7 p.m. Tuesday. If the Orange and Black lose, however, they will get a second chance against Carter at 7:30 p.m. tonight. “We’re not taking anything for granted,� said Guinn. “(Tonight) will be a big night for us. I’m just Cobey Hitchcock/The Mountain Press happy that we’re still in the win- Pigeon Forge batters were hit by Union County ner’s bracket and our pitching is pitches five times during Friday’s game, includstill intact.� ing this painful looking shot right between the numbers on freshman Wil Crowe in the bottom chitchcock@themountainpress.com of the fourth.

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Castro as the 13th-ranked prospect in minor league baseball. The Cubs signed the Dominican Republic native as a non-drafted free agent in 2006. Cashner heads to Iowa after compiling a 3-1 record and a 2.75 ERA with the Smokies this year. Cashner was a first-round pick (19th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in the 2008 MLB Player Draft. Cashner is Baseball America’s fourth-ranked prospect in the Cubs’ minor league system. Vitters hit .291 (32-for110) with three home runs, 13 RBIs and four stolen bases in 28 games for Daytona this year. The Anaheim, Calif. native was the third overall pick in the 2007 MLB Player Draft. Vitters is Baseball America’s third-ranked prospect in the Cubs’ minor league system.

Gonzalez hit .271 (23-for-85) with five RBI and seven stolen bases in Daytona this year. He also spent 2009 in Daytona. The Cubs signed the native Venezuelan as a non-drafted free agent in 2005. Parisi was 0-3 with an 8.50 ERA in five starts in Iowa this year. Parisi was selected by the Cubs from the St. Louis Cardinals in the MLB portion of the 2009 Rule 5 Draft. Flaherty hit .183 in 23 games for the Smokies this year. He hit one home run and drove in nine runs in 71 at-bats for Tennessee, walking 10 times and stealing one base.

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There will be a scramble golf tournament at Creekside Golf Course on Wednesday, May 12. All proceeds go to purchase shoes for local schoolchildren in need. A team of four can play for $200. Hole sponsorships are available for $100. Please call Nichole at 453-6101 for more information.

Tiger Golf Tournament fundraiser

The 9th Annual Tiger Golf Tournament to fund the Pigeon Forge Middle and High School golf teams as well as The Tiger Golf Club scholarship fund, will be held 1 p.m., May 20, at Gatlinburg Golf Course. Lunch will be provided starting at noon. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, and individual hole prizes will aslo be given. Participants are needed for either playing, sponsoring a hole, or donating a giveaway item. Contact Johnny Baker at 621-0925 or Chad Owenby at 774-5790.

Smoky Bears 5K scheduled

The Smoky Bear 5K run will be Saturday, May 22, at Sevier County High School. The event will begin at 8 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the SCHS girls volleyball and softball teams. For more information, visit www.smokybear5k.com.

PF Little League Football sign-ups

Sign-ups for the 2010 Pigeon Forge Tigers Little League Football season will be Saturday, May 15, at the PFHS Football field from 9 a.m. to noon. Children have to be at least age five by August 1, and no older than 11 by August 1. For new players, bring a copy of child’s birth certificate. Children will learn the importance of hard work, teamwork, and leadership in an organized environment from dedicated personnel. Our teams have gone 46-11 over the past two seasons, with our Grasscutters (5-7 age) competing in the Super Bowl the last two years, and our Pee Wees (10-11 age) the reigning and defending Super Bowl Division 1 Champions.

LeConte Sports Medicine free physicals The Sevier County schools sports screenings were postponed from May 3 to a new date. The new date is 5 to 7 p.m., May 20, at Sevier County High School. The free physicals will also be offered from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 27, also at SCHS. For more information, call Scott Byrd at 429-6584, or look for a press release with more information coming in a future edition of The Mountain Press.

Lady Cubs basetball camp

The 2010 Lady Cubs Basketball Camp will be held June 3 through 5, from 9 a.m. to noon daily for rising 4th through 8th graders. For more information, contact Steve Branton at 919-2628, or email stevebranton@sevier.org.

New Center boys’ basketball camp

There will be a boys’ basketball camp for all thirdthrough eighth-grade boys on June 1, 2, 3, and 4 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. daily. The cost is $50, and concessions will be available during the camp. For more information, call Brad Loveday at New Center School at 453-2123.

G-P basketball camp The coach Placeres boys’ and girls’ basketball camp will be June 7 through 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $80, and it’s for players ages eight to 18. There will be daily games and scrimmages, and contests will be held with prizes awarded at the conclusion of camp. Participants will learn individual and team skills, and a popular UT Vol basketball player will be in attendance to talk and sign autographs on the final day of camp. The first 100 campers will be accepted. Call 256-2222 for more information.

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West Division W L Pct GB SF 17 10 .630 — San Diego 17 11 .607 1/2 Colorado 14 14 .500 3 1/2 Arizona 14 15 .483 4 LAD 12 16 .429 5 1/2 ——— AMERICAN LEAGUE Thursday’s Games Boston 11, L.A. Angels 6 Texas 13, Kansas City 12 Baltimore 2, Minnesota 0 Toronto 2, Chicago White Sox 0 Tampa Bay 8, Seattle 0 Friday’s Games Detroit at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Baltimore at Minnesota, ppd., rain Toronto at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Saturday’s Games Detroit (Verlander 2-2) at Cleveland (Masterson 0-3), 1:05 p.m. Baltimore (Millwood 0-3) at Minnesota (Liriano 4-0), 1:10 p.m., 1st game N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 4-1) at Boston (Buchholz 3-2), 3:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (W.Davis 3-1) at Oakland (Sheets 1-3), 4:05 p.m. Toronto (Cecil 2-1) at Chicago White Sox (Peavy 1-2), 7:05 p.m. Kansas City (Meche 0-3) at

Sevier Aquatic registering swimmers for summer SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier Aquatic Club will be having Summer Swim Team Registration at the outdoor community Pool from May 10-13 from 4-6 p.m. and again May 17-19 from 4-6 p.m. The cost for all groups ages 4 and older is $150. Summer swim starts on June 1 and ends August 1. Each swimmer will receive a team swim cap and t-shirt at registration. There are many fun events from DJ parties, ice cream socials to swim meets planned for the summer. If you are just learning to swim or have swum for the team in the past, the coaches look forward to seeing you. The team will be led by head coach Ryan Buechner, assistant coaches and University of Tennessee swimmers Stephen Fortney and Scott Wherry and assistant

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A New York City police officer, center, carries a package from the scene as authorities cleared streets around New York’s Times Square and called in the bomb squad Friday, after finding a cooler left on a sidewalk a block away from where where a failed car bomb was found over the weekend.

Another day, another scare in New York NEW YORK (AP) — Police cleared the streets around Times Square on Friday and called in the bomb squad to dismantle what turned out to be a cooler full of water bottles. Earlier in the day, police were called in to check a suspicious package that turned out to be someone’s lunch. Since a PakistaniAmerican tried unsuccessfully to set off a car bomb in the heart of the city last weekend, false-alarm calls are up dramatically, nerves are jangled, and media and law enforcement are rushing to the scenes to make sure the reports aren’t something bigger. More than 600 calls came in since Saturday’s attempted car bombing of a busy street near Times Square — about 30 percent higher than normal, police said. “This is something that happens fairly regularly,”

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Lettuce grown in Yuma, Ariz., may be the source of a widespread E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce that has sickened at least 19 people and prompted a recall in 23 states. Federal investigators are looking at a farm in Yuma as a possible source for the outbreak, according to the distributor who sold the lettuce. Freshway Foods of Sidney, Ohio, said Thursday it recalled lettuce sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia because of a possible link to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people — three with lifethreatening illness. College students at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Ohio State in Columbus and Daemen College in Amherst, N.Y., are among those who were affected by the outbreak, according to health departments in those states. The health officials said most of the victims were sickened in April and have already recovered. Vice president Devon Beer said Freshway Foods

worked with the Food and Drug Administration to trace the contaminated lettuce to a Yuma grower, whom he would not identify. The recall only applies to romaine lettuce with “best if used by” date before or on May 12, when Freshway Foods stopped buying its romaine from Yuma, Beer said. Officials in Arizona also confirmed the investigation. Laura Oxley, a spokeswoman for Arizona’s agriculture and health departments, said federal officials contacted them and told them they suspected the source of the E. coli outbreak was lettuce grown in the state. She said there were no additional shipments to stop because the winter lettuce season has mostly ended for the year. The Yuma area is the source of much of the nation’s winter lettuce crop, but farmers switch to other crops at the end of winter. Freshway Foods said Thursday it was recalling romaine lettuce sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands.

Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant

Buy One Entree Get One HALF OFF of equal or lesser value with purchase of two drinks. Expires March 31st, 2010. Limit two coupons per table.

&REE 7I &I &REE 0ARKING Now Serving Margaritas! Full Bar Happy Hour Everyday 5 pm -7 pm

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Dawn Fanelli (865) 428-5823

The Iris Patch at Fanelli Farm

Open 10 am- 4pm Daily Open Mother’s Day! 1130 N. Panther Creek Road Sevierville, TN 37876 MOM’S RECEIVE 3 FREE IRIS STEMS ON MOTHER’S DAY!

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242 RESTAURANT

Custodian needed at Kodak United Methodist Church, Approx. 30hrs. a wk. $9.00hr. Call 933-5996.

COLLEGE STUDENTS & 2010 HS Grads $13 base-appt, FT/PT schedules, sales/svc, no exp nec, all ages 17+, conditions apply, 865-366-0277

Now Hiring All Positions, Mediterranean Grill, Pkwy, Sev. Call 207-5763658

Dispatcher Multitasking experts only! Requires strong communication, organization, computer skills & ability to work four 10 hour shifts, holidays and weekends. Drug free environment. Apply at Timber Tops, 1440 Upper Middle Creek Rd, Sevierv i l l e ; Email:kcarpenter@ timbertops.net OR Fax 865-868-0836 OR Call 865-4290831 X1185. EOE

Looking for part time summer help at The Dam Store, 1425 Boat Launch Rd. See Betty for application before 1pm. 236 GENERAL

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236 GENERAL

Hiring Cabin Cleaners/ Seasonal Laundry Personell. Experience a must Call for interview 4363475

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

236 GENERAL

Arrowmont is Recruiting a Multi-Faceted Individual to work in its Facility Dept. The successful candidate will work in the kitchen, maintenance & housekeeping dept. as needed. Seasonal 6 month position, mid May Nov. 654-7629 or 436-4530.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on M ay 19, 2010 at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Mary Elizabeth Puhala and husband, Florian Puhala, to West Knox Title Agency, Trustee, on October 19, 2006 at Book Volume 2651, Page 636 conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2007-ASAP1, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Seventeenth (17th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, within the Town of Pittman Center, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 2, of the Puhala Property, as shown on plat of same of record in Plat Cabinet 36, Slide 17, (which is now known as Lot 2-A and Lot 2-B, of record in Volume P37, Page 179), in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Street Address: 2911 East Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Current Owner(s) of Property: Mary Elizabeth Sizemore-Puhala and husband, Florian Puhala The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2911 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY INTEREST THAT MAY EXIST IN UNRELEASED DEED OF TRUST OF RECORD IN BOOK 1671, PAGE 176, IN THE REGISTER S OFFICE OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WIT. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890

PART TIME WORK ALL AGES 17+ Great pay, ideal for college students & ’10 hs grads, customer sales/svc, will train, conditions apply, 865-366-0277

Part-Time Shop Help. 10am-5:30pm In Craft Community Weekends Required. Call 4308811

Sales Associates F/T & P/T positions. $9.00 hr. Apply in person at The Shops at Pigeon Forge, Global Liquidation Center, 175 E Wears Valley Rd.

SALES CLERK 10.00 Hr. Lid’l Dolly’s Light #4, P.F.

WAREHOUSE & STOCK 12.00 HR LID’L DOLLY’S LIGHT 4 PF

We’re Building!! The Lodges at the Great Smoky Mountains is opening a new resort in Pigeon Forge. We are hiring Sales Reps. Average pay 50k to 75k per year Paid training. Full benefit package No experience required. Limited number of positions available. Call 865-851-5105 865-804-5672 or 865-428-9055 ext. 225.

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

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

Bushhogging-clearing, dumptruck, Grading, backhoe.

865-654-0892

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Cutting of trees, underbrush & misc. Yard Work

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Four Seasons Motor Lodge in Gatlinburg hiring 2nd Shift Desk Clerk. Apply in person. 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. Music Road Hotel now hiring seasonal employees. Engineering/ Maintenance & Front Desk. Please Apply in person 303 Henderson Chapel Rd 239 OFFICE/CLERICAL

DEDICATED RUN Great Pay & Benefits Paid Holidays Home some Through the Week & Weekends LANDAIR Solutions from the Ground Up Class A CDL + 1 Yr. OTR Exp. 1-800-539-8016 www.landair.com

307 CHILDCARE In home daycare, safe & reliable, ages 0/up. Ft&Pt avail. 865-318-9258. 308 ELDERLY CARE Experienced Caregiver will set with elderly loved one. Light housekeeping, home cooking, errands. Refs. available 804-2600 or 774-5926

Experinced Caregiver available to stay with elderly. Excellent care & Excellent references. Call 679-6796

242 RESTAURANT

356 STORAGE BUILDINGS

A new dynamic restaurant of fine dining and live entertainment located in the Gatlinburg area is seeking employees with experience for staff positions of waiter/waitress, bartenders, cooks, and hostess. Apply at 651 Parkway #110, Gatlinburg, TN during the hours of 10 -4pm Friday May 7th, 10 - 4pm Saturday May 8th, and 1 -3pm Sunday May 9th.

************************** Largest Yard Sale in Town Guaranteed! Picnic tables, furniture, TV’s, stereos, high end decor, antiques, collectables, porcelain dolls, Barbies, tires, tools, DVD’s, Wii & PS2 games, entire gift shop items, all size clothing (brand names), Christmas decor, jewelry, Lenox pieces, appliances, curtains, baby items. If you love yard sales, this is a MUST SEE! Thurs-Sun 8-6 Refreshments served. Light #6 in Pigeon Forge, follow signs **************************

2 Family Yard Sale 2840 St. Charles Place, Pigeon Forge. Kings Hills Sub. Look for signs behind Red Roof Mall on Pkwy. Thurs, Fri & Sat, 84.

Office Manager: Food related position; Computer, Payroll, Accounts Payable, as well as Organizational skills a must. References required. Send resume to P.O. Box 154, Gatlinburg, TN 37738.

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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246 TRUCK DRIVERS

555 GARAGE & YARD SALES

2 Family Yard Sale Friday & Saturday in Kodak. Turn onto Hwy 139 toward the Douglas Dam. Turn left at French Broad Valley Church onto Mutton Hollow Rd, go one mile. House is on the right, look for blue tents.

All kinds of items, new & used. Today until all is sold. 1516 Dixonbranch Rd. 865-388-0063.

2 Family Yard Sale Sat. 8a.m.-? Sunrise Dr. off Pullen Rd. Furn., clothes, etc. even the kitchen sink. 2 Family Yard Sale, Fri/Sat in Kodak, thru Swaggerty Hills. Furn & lots of everything, Follow green signs, Rain or Shine A-1 HUGE ESTATE SALE. 75 yr accumulation. Antiques, multi-tools, collectables, furniture, artwork, cut glass, appl, etc. House, lodge & basement filled. ALL PRICED TO SALE!! Sat & Sun 9-3 Dir: Pigeon Forge Pky, traffic light #8, Dollywood Ln, Bearing (R) at Golf Course for .08 mi. Go straight onto Mid Crk (at Dollywd Service) for 3.7 mi. (L) Shields Mt. Ests 1st home. 2924 Mountain Blvd, Sevierville 37876

Beal Woods Garage Sale, behind Ford Company. Sat. Only! Rain or Shine, Furn. John Boat, Good Clothing, various sizes, household items, much more, no junk!

Carport Sale, Rain or Shine, Many items & “stuff�. Thur/Fri & Sat. Mt. Conley Subd. 805 Delight Lane, off Allensville Rd.

Community Sale Fri/Sat 8-? Cloths, Tapes, Dolls, Freezer, Furn. and more. Etherton Rd, off Providence Hills

DOLLAR DVD HUGE SALE, ALL DVD’S & VHS. BUY ANY 4 MOVIES GET 5TH ONE FREE. STARTING AT .99 AND UP. WE ALSO RENT/BUY /SELL AND TRADE. ALL DVD RENTALS $1. PER NIGHT INCLUDES NEW RELEASES. 535 DOLLY PARTON PARKWAY, SEV. 865-428-4620

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

429-2962

Lic & Ins.

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Looking for dependable, detailed and customer service oriented personnel. Now accepting applications for the following full time positions:

Now hiring for established, successful Pigeon Forge company, motivated professional salesperson for 1st quality, fast-selling jewelry. Character, professional appearance, and positive energy required. Base pay plus commission. Earn $500-$1500 weekly. Send resume to resumesevier@gmail.com

555 GARAGE & YARD SALES

April 24, May 1 & 8, 2010

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

CLARION INN & SUITES

245 SALES

555 GARAGE & YARD SALES

NIGHTLIFE PAYS!!!

File No. 09-016399

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

238 HOTEL/MOTEL Capri Motel now hiring Housekeeping and Maintenance. Weekends required. Please apply in person Mon Fri 9-3pm. 4061 Parkway, Pigeon Forge.

500 MERCHANDISE

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CLEANING SERVICE

TENNESSEE CARPENTERS

years exp. Licensed

Floating Docks /Int-Ext Finish Remodels / Hardwood Stairs Fencing / Additions / Decks / Siding

865-206-3294

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111 HOME & OFFICE CLEANING

113 MISC. SERVICES

Linda G’s Cleaning Service Residential/Small Business Monthly/Weekly Call for appt.

865-654-2223

HANDYMAN Kitchens, Bath, Decks, Windows, Doors, Trim Sheetrock, Painting, Pressure Washing, Plumbing & Electrical, Vinyl & Laminate Flooring

ALL REPAIRS 24 HOUR

865-740-7102

115 ROOFING SERVICES

KARLA’S

Finest Quality Craftsmanship

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

111 HOME & OFFICE CLEANING

Credit Cards accepted

The World in a Travel Size

117 ELECTRICAL

16 ! Classifieds

Garage Sale 1702 Primrose Court Mountain Meadows Clothes, Toys Lots of everything. Saturday only.

GRAY BROOK PARK COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE May 8th, 8a.m.-3p.m. Tools, Crafts, Sundries, Coatney Rd & John Sevier Hwy Huge 8 Family Yard Sale, Fri/Sat 2481 Upper Middle Creek Rd. Near Dunn’s Mrkt. Huge Garage Sale, Cummings Chapel Rd, behind New Center School, Fri/Sat 8-5pm. Follow pink signs. Huge Kids Sale ThursSat 10-8 Beside Auntie Belham’s Cabin Rentals on Veterans Blvd. Kids clothes, toys, baby equip & more. All sizes, all ages. Large 2 Family Yard Sale. Shelving boards, electronics, books, clothing all sizes, kitchenwares, DVDs, housewares, tools, ham radio equip. Newport Hwy turn left on Red Bud Ln. Follow signs. Moving Sale, Sat/Sun 7-3pm. Home & kids items. 525 Belle Ave, Sev. Moving Sale: Sat. only. TN Hot Tubs, Dolly Parton Pkwy. Too much to list. Multi Family Sale Many baby items, toys, clothes, fish tank, computer desk, household items. 1316 Misty Mead Dr, Sev off Boyds Creek. Sat, May 8th 7:30-3

555 GARAGE & YARD SALES Sat Only- Multi Family Sale, Lots of kids clothes. 3007 Eledge Ln. Saturday Indoor Garage Sale at Chapman Highway & White School Rd on left side at Signs on Time. www.needtoknowhow. momsmakemore.c om 888-970-3555 Yard Sale 8-? Furniture, clothes, toys. 850 Middle Creek Rd Yard Sale May 7th & 8th, 8-3pm. 1530 Myers Rd, Sev. Yard Sale Sat 8am, Sunrise Estates, Baby stuff. Follow Signs Yard Sale Thur/Fri & Sat. All Proceeds go for a Boy to go to National Honor Society Camp. 3951 S. River Rd. 557 MISC. SALES 2 X 3ft. Hobart Commerical Electric Flat Grill. Call 4290948. 572 ANTIQUES New Antique Mall Opening in Wears Valley, Booth space avail. 6/15/10. Get away from paying commission. Space available at flat monthly rate. Call today to reserve your spot @ 865365-7947 and leave message. 581 PETS Chocolate Labs-11 wks old. AKC, shots, wormed 423-718-1979 Free Kittens, 6 weeks old, to good home. Pigeon Forge, 865453-8601. 589 FURNITURE

605 BUSINESS RENTALS

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

*WEARS VALLEY 1BR/1BA & 2BR/2BA 1 level/deck/yard Walk-in closets All kit appl + W/D conn Some Pets OK. $500-$700/mo. + dep. 865-654-6507

Modern office space for lease $450/mo. Great location in Sevierville Business district Price includes all utilities, internet & phone service Kitchen Break Area Ample Parking. Furnished Prime Choice Realty

865-223-5677

GATLINBURG Deal! OFFICE/APT/SHO P ALSO 800 or 1600 sf Sign avail Water inc. No Pets. 621-3015 Office building for rent. 119 South Blvd, just off pkwy. $475 mth. 933-6544 Retail Shops, Elks Plaza 968 Parkway, Gatlinburg. 865436-7550. 610 DUPLEX FOR RENT 2BR Duplex. Quiet country setting. Water, Pets ok $575 mth. 865806-9896

Multi-Family Garage Sale Sat Only 7?,On Boyds Creek Hwy. 6mls from 66 & 5mls from Chapman Hwy. Eagle Creek Landing. Furn, electronics, hh decor. Thomas train table & train set. Kids stuff, too much to list. Neighborhood Yard Sale, Sat May 8th. 8-3pm. Dandridge, Rain or Shine. Shady Grove Subd. off Hwy 139. Across from BP Gas Station. 3mls east of Cowboy’s Rest. or 3mls west of downtown Dandridge. Ogles Chapel Community Church on Jayell Rd, Benefit Rummage Sale Fri & Sat 8am -? Sat

8-2pm. Baby clothes, furn. & hh items. 522 Watson Rd. Old Knox. Hwy to Cody Dr. Follow signs.

behind GP High School near trolley stop

1BR Furnished Apt No Pets. Very Nice. Refs. required $150 wk. + $400 dam. dep. Call: 428-2190

Family Inns West Pigeon Forge 865-453-4905

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

453-0727

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865-933-0504

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

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2BR apts for rent Sevierville area $475 $500 $550 $600. 908-7805 or 3681327 2BR/1BA, 4x8 storage room, ground level, in Sev. $500/mo. + dep. Short or longterm lease avail. Call 423-619-1925.

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

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

NICE, CLEAN

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

CROSSCREEK 2BR/1.5 BA to 2BR/2BA garden apts. $545 to $580 Trolly access 865-429-2962 Gatlinburg: 2BR/1BA, No pets. Credit check, Sec. Dep. required. $600 mth 430-4222. Large 1BR Water, app furnished. No pets. Ref. $450 + dep. 680-3078.

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

Near Walters State College Sevierville/ Pigeon Forge area. Available now. 2BR, 1.5BA, incl. refrig., range & full size w/d. $625/mo. Call 865-654-9826.

Nice 1BR

10 miles from G’burg on 321 North

No Dogs! 1 YR LEASE

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

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE 428 Park Rd.

865-430-9671 or 865-228-7533

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

Single size apt. $425 mo. Incl utilities. No pets. Near Dollywood. 307-0861 697 CONDO RENTALS

Includes All Utilities.

P/F, Townhouse $600. Large, 2 Bdrm, 2-1/2 bath, 1st & Lst mo + $200 refundable clng dep. Sml pets OK, w/ $250 nonrefund pet fee. References req’d. Realty Executives Smoky Mountains 755-1777

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

800-359-8913

For Rent

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865-621-2941

1 BR Furnished, W/D, incl. water, cable, WIFI, local phone, indoor/outdoor pool

$695/mo. + dep.

865-908-1342 2BR/2BA Townhouse in Sev. Garage, fireplace. $675mth, 1st + last. Call Justin 436-2121.

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3BR/ 2BA with appliances. NO Pets. Quiet area. $650mth. $550. dam. dep. Call after 6pm 9081272. 3BR/2BA rent to own. Seymour. $750/mo No pets. 865-7657929. Country Setting 2BR 2BA with cathedral ceilings, fresh paint, nice yard, near Sevierville. No pets. $575 mo. Inclu. mowing.1st, last, dep. Call Rebecca 621-6615. Doublewide 3BD/2BA, on private lot, $500mth. 1st, last & sec. dep. due to move in. 14 miles from Gatlinburg on Hwy 321. NO PETS. 865-2588046. Kodak 3+2 $550 2+2 $450. No pets. References. 9336544 Sevierville 2+1 Dwide $500. Plus Dep. NO PETS. Ref. Call 933-6544. 699 HOME RENTALS $550 to $950+. Wanda Galli Realty Exec. 680-5119 or 7744307.

NICE, CLEAN IN KODAK

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

Hwy 321 Pittman Center area. 1&2 BR cabin on creek. Fully furnished. Utilities included. $200 & $225 wk. 850-2487

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE Cute 2BR/1BA walking distance to school. $800/mo. – $800/dep.

405-2116

Utilities Included

Gatl. & P.F.

Sevierville Silo Apartments

2BR/1.5BA

HUD PUBLISHER’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.

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Beautiful mountain property 5.6 acres on Upper Middle Creek, not far from Dollywoood. Great for a private estate or possibly rentals. Call 256-1410 718 LAND FOR SALE 5

acres Denison Meadows, beautiful pasture land with view of mountains and farm valley. $79,900. 4280253. 721 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Commercial Lot Office/Apt. for Rent. formally Anthony’s Towing , 126 Kilby St. Sev. Call 429-0948.

2BR/2BA, furnished, PF Getaway, lease dep, $850mth. Call 865-453-6547 3BD/2BA Free Lawn Maintenance $1000 mth / $500 dep/ or lease purchase 865-2588966 3BR/2BA FP, lg. screened deck, hot tub, in Gat. 1st, last mo. req. 1 yr. lease. $1050/mo. 864-992-0363 3BR/2BA w/garage, + bonus rm in Kodak. $925/mo + dep. 748-2684. A Great Location. 2 blocks off Parkway near Walmart. 2BR/2BA w/carport, w/d & water furn. Approx. 1400 SF, non-smoking environment. No pets please. $750 month. Year lease. Call 865-453-5396.

Beautiful 2BR Furn. Log Cabin for residential rent. Located between Gat. & P.F. $750 month. Call Business office:423-246-1500/ day or night Gatlinburg: Secluded chalet, private drive, convenient location. 1BR downstairs & loft BR overlooking living RM. 16’ cathedral ceiling, CHA, utility RM w/WD connection. Appx. 1200 SF with 800’ SF deck. $750.mo (includes water & garbage pick-up) 1 year lease, first & last + $500. damage dep. Some pets OK. 865-5482474, all calls returned. Must see. Home For Rent 2BR/1BA $565 Near the river Pool access 865-429-2962 KODAK 3BR/2BA Double Wide. New carpet, stove, fridge, W/D hkps. $750.00 865-429-4470 Mother in-law cottage, fully furn. Great for mature responsible person. Single occupancy, non smoking, no pets. References & One yr. lease req’d. 2255 Maples Dr. Sev. $525.mth. Avail 5/15, 6546081 for info. Sevierville 2 mi from dwntwn 3/2 rancher w/ garage on 1 acre. $950 mth Lease & security No pets. 453-9185 or 405-4130

829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES

16x80 above average. 3BR/2BA. On lot in Sev. $26,000. Call 865-898-6565. 710 HOMES FOR SALE

Owner Financing 3BR 2BA all brick 2000 sq ft. In Kodak. $188,000 865-932-2613

NEW SINGLE WIDES

FROM $368 PER MONTH

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

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near trolley stop

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Apartments

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2BR/2BA

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2BR 1.5BA

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Pigeon Forge

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10 miles from G’burg on 321 North

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The Mountain Press ! Saturday, May 8, 2010

Comics ◆ A17

Saturday, May 8, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

Close to Home

Advice

Daughter’s split with husband, advice from friends worries mother

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: My wife’s daughter, “Susan,” recently took her two young children and moved out of the home she shared with our wonderful son-in-law. She has been having an affair with a charming friend of theirs. Susan now claims she has been unhappy in her marriage for four years and downplays the significance of the affair. Meanwhile, the charming friend left his wife the same day Susan moved out. Everyone in the family is shocked, but Susan has a network of girlfriends who encourage her on her “path of selfdiscovery.” The kids have been told that Mommy and Daddy are fighting and taking a break from each other. Susan has been advised by a counselor not to introduce Mr. Charm to the kids for at least a year. Do you agree with the advice they are getting to keep the truth from the kids? We have been told that they are too young to process the intricacies of adult relationships, and that knowing the truth will cause them to take sides. On the other hand, not telling them makes the rest of us conspirators in maintaining a deception that will one day come to light. How should we respond to Susan’s desire that we eventually integrate Mr. Charm into the family? In my heart, I’d like to strangle him, and my wife would prefer to never see him again. But of course, that would estrange us from Susan, which we do not want. Furthermore, Susan insists her counselor says we should distance

ourselves from our sonin-law, which, frankly, we have no intention of doing. Since any family member who reads this will know exactly who is writing, I’ll sign it — Transparent in Portsmouth Dear Transparent: As much as you would like to punish Susan for her affair, please don’t do it by telling the children Mommy has been cheating. It is not a lie to say their parents are fighting and taking a break. If she stays with Mr. Charm, you will have to allow him into the family if you wish to see Susan and the grandchildren. You do not have to alienate your son-in-law entirely, but for the near future, you should not invite him to family functions where Susan will be present. She may be behaving terribly, but she is still your wife’s daughter. Dear Annie: My husband has the bad habit of not closing doors — kitchen cabinets, file drawers, closets, etc. Do other women experience this? I try to ignore it, but I worry someone will get hurt. — Help Dear Help: If you’re lucky, your husband will smack his head on one of those doors and remember to close it next time. Every person has at least one bad habit. Your husband can be “trained,” but it will take effort. You’ll have to sweetly call

t o d ay ’ s p u z z l e

Garfield

Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

For Better Or Worse

Tina’s Groove

him every single time you see an open door and ask him to close it. Repetition and consistency are the keys, and progress won’t happen overnight. While you will be counting on him to shape up, he’ll be counting on you to give up. Dear Annie: I have a suggestion for “Kentucky,” who wondered what to do with her beautiful wedding dress. I have three sons. I allowed each bride to pick out what she wanted made from my wedding dress. The first used the dress to make the two pillows for the ring bearers. The second wanted a beautiful padded photo album. The third asked for a covered padded picture frame in which to display their wedding photograph. Other suggestions are a basket for the flower girl or an altar cloth to be used in church during the ceremony. I still have a little material and lace left, which may someday be used to create something special for the weddings of my two granddaughters. — Wisconsin 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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The Mountain Press ◆ Saturday, May 8, 2010

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