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PIGEON FORGE — Sevierville’s hometown sweetheart Dolly Parton arrived at Dollywood last week to film a TV special celebrating the park’s 25th anniversary — but the victims of Nashville’s recent flood were also still on her mind. “I was absolutely shocked,” Parton said. “It just kept raining and raining — I kept looking

for Noah! We didn’t get any bad damage to our property, but I had a lot of music friends whose instruments were destroyed. It’s also heartbreaking about the Grand Ole Opry, but we’ll rebuild. My main concern lies with the real people who lost everything.” Saturday’s and today’s net proceeds from Dollywood and Curtis Hilbun/For The Mountain Press Dixie Stampede will go to the Dollywood Foundation, which Sevier County nativc Dolly Parton takes an open-air ride through Dollywood after making an appearance at the park See DOLLY, Page A5 on Saturday.

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As graduation nears, seniors look back on their adventures Father’s accident caused G-P’s Ownby to focus

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Sherilyne Ownby’s route to earning a G-P diploma took a dramatic turn six years ago when an accident left her father a quadriplegic.

GATLINBURG — For Sherilyne Ownby, life as she knew it all came crashing down about six years ago on a flat stretch of road in the Southwest. She was in the sixth grade, and the family was on its way back from a California vacation. It was her, parents Bobby and Felina, and older sister Samantha. Somewhere in either Arizona or New Mexico — she’s not sure which state — as the family drove back home, a drunken driver going about 100 mph slammed into the Ownby vehicle. The car flipped over three times before coming to a stop. The girls were fine. Mom Felina suffered a broken neck, but recovered. Bobby Ownby wasn’t so lucky. The impact broke his neck and fractured his spine, leaving him a quadriplegic. See GP’s OWNBY, Page A4

Seymour’s Miller maintains bright outlook despite both parents’ deaths By BOB MAYES Managing Editor SEYMOUR — Rachel Miller isn’t one of those people who is able to see a silver lining in every cloud. For the Seymour High School senior, every day is full of sunshine. “The greatest thing is being able to see beauty in everything,” she said. “Life is very, very difficult. It’s rude, it’s inconsistent and it doesn’t play favorites. So you have to look past all of that and see beauty in the most insignificant things. “Anyone can see beauty in the sky and clouds, but you have to be able to even see the beauty in a blade of dead grass.” When Rachel walks across the stage next week at Thompson

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Boling Arena in Knoxville to receive her diploma, neither of her parents will be there to witness it. Rachel’s parents died while she was in elementary school, when she was really too young to understand what was going on. Her mom died in 2002, her dad two years later. Both died of drug overdoses — both of OxyContin. “The main thing is I don’t understand why they would be in that whole atmosphere,” Rachel said the other day before See SEYMOUR’S MILLER, Page A4

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Seymour High School senior Rachel Miller gets a hug from Sue Dunlap, her great-aunt, an English teacher at the school.

Young cancer survivor shares story of hope By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — Fourteenyear-old cancer survivor Lindsey Jones had an important message to share during Sevier County Relay For Life’s Saturday festivities — and she did it with such fervor and enthusiasm, people all over Patriot Park stopped what they were doing to listen. “I know and you know that we can all make a difference!” the young Gurley, Ala., resident told the crowd. A month before she turned 4 years old, Lindsey was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma — a type of cancer normally found in teenage boys, she said. “I started dropping things

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Fourteen-year-old cancer survivor Lindsey Jones of Gurley, Ala., shares words of encouragement at Sevier County’s Relay For Life on Saturday at Patriot Park.

and I couldn’t pick them up,” go to church.” she said. “I couldn’t walk, I The first doctor the famcouldn’t eat and I couldn’t even ily visited told them noth-

ing was wrong, but Keith and Terry Jones were determined to discover what was ailing their daughter. She was admitted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital on a Monday — and Tuesday morning, she woke up and couldn’t see. “They said whatever it was, it was going to kill her,” Terry said. A specialist was flown into the area and, at this point, Lindsey was already receiving radiation in the morning and chemotherapy at night. According to the University of Virginia Health System, rhabdomyosarcoma accounts for about 3 percent of childhood cancers. In the United States, about 350 children are See SURVIVOR, Page A4

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PF’s Breckenridge a student with many, diverse interests By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — Pigeon Forge High School senior Trey Breckenridge is a student who excels in math and science and also has a great appreciation for literature. “I’m a bibliophile,” says Trey, who grew up in Sevier County Schools, having also attended Pittman Center School, Caton’s Chapel Elementary School and Pigeon Forge Middle School. “I like fiction, nonfiction, anything. I’ve liked to read since kindergarten. It just takes you away to another world, and I enjoy the different stories.” Favorites include everything from “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu and “The Odyssey” by Homer to “Eragon,” “Eldest” and “Brisingr,” the books in a fantasy series by Christopher Paolini. The Scholars Bowl participant and International Club member helps his peers with their studies by tutoring in math, science and ACT preparation. In December, he was accepted into the chemistry program at the University of Memphis, where he

also plans to receive a master’s degree in forensic science. “After college, I’d like to move to a city and work in a crime lab. People will be dying to meet me,” he said with a grin. It’s no surprise he’s a fan of the show “NCIS.” He also catches “CSI” every now and then, although “it’s not as good as it used to be.” “I like forensics because it’s basically a bunch of puzzles — how did they do it, and what did they use to do it with?” The scholar is also athletic, having played most sports. While soccer is his favorite, baseball and golf are a close second. Favorite high school memories include hanging out with friends Shay and Jordan Williams (who are sister and brother) and cousin Karina, a student at Seymour High School. Before he begins college in the fall, Trey plans to visit his father in Cochran, Ga., and vacation in Florida with other family members. His advice for upcoming freshmen in high school? “Roll with the punches, and don’t take things too seriously.” n ebrown@themountainpress.com

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Sevier County High salutatorian Dylan Gamza hopes to pursue a career in writing. He’ll be attending Colgate University in the fall.

Sevier County’s Gamza turns page with writing in his future By JEFF FARRELL Staff writer

ing — “Any kind of fiction, guess realism,” he said. “I like to play with a lot of philosophical SEVIERVILLE — things.” Dylan Gamza’s future He likes J.D. Salinger, isn’t written yet, but he Ernest Hemingway and has an idea that it’s in Stephen King, among writing. Gamza is a graduating others, and for one of his finals he wrote a senior at Sevier County High School; he’s a salu- sequel to Salinger’s tatorian. After this sum- “Catcher in the Rye.” Still, he hasn’t decided mer, he’ll be on his way to Colgate University in yet whether he prefers writing nonfiction or upper New York, where fiction. He plans to go he plans to major in English, with a minor in to Colgate early to join the staff of the student journalism or film. newspaper. If he decides For Gamza, writing’s been a fascination since to pursue fiction, he’ll have a chance to take he was a kid. some time off school so “I’ve done it all my he can work on a novel. life,” he said. “When When he isn’t writI was little, I did all ing, or reading — he the junior author proreads about three books grams.” a month, he said — he He started thinking also likes snow boardseriously about it as a ing. He’s president of career after taking a summer course in begin- the ski club, and a reguning fiction at Harvard, lar at Ober Gatlinburg, where he’s won some he said. Now he’s going competitions. to a school considered His father, a crossone of the “new Ivy” universities, with a cur- country skier, tried to get him interested in riculum on par with skiing, but he quickly what schools such as Harvard offer. Gamza has written a regular column for The Mountain Press, giving him some exposure to what it’s like to write for a newspaper, but he’s interested in writing fiction, too. “I can unlock great He doesn’t have a information with my finger” favorite genre for writ-

found that he took to snow boarding, he said. He’ll still be able to enjoy that at Colgate, which was another attraction for him as he gets ready to move forward. “I’m definitely excited for the next step in my life, but at the same time I’m not saying I’m excited to get out of here,” he said. “It’s been a great four years.” n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

Pigeon Forge High School senior Trey Breckenridge models Principal Perry Schrandt’s hat in Schrandt’s office recently.

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Kirkpatrick has been part of TKA for 17 years By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEYMOUR — There’s one thing that clearly sets David Kirkpatrick apart from the other students who will be granted diplomas from The King’s Academy in the coming days: He’s 19. That’s not to say there aren’t other 19-year-olds in his class, nor indeed that the age is an unusual one for those donning a cap and gown. What’s unique here is that six or seven years ago, at a time when many guys are more focused on video games or getting girls’ attention than education, David did something very mature, ironically because he thought he needed to grow up more. “I voluntarily repeated seventh grade,” he admits somewhat sheepishly. “I was kind of developing later and I felt like I needed to take more time on that year.” So, he set himself back a year and watched last year as classmates, some of whom he had been learning with since kindergarten, graduate a year earlier than him. He also rang up 14 years in the academy’s classrooms, more than any other student. It’s a decision he says he’s never regretted and has even been thankful he made, and not just because it gave him a chance to really master seventhgrade math. “I was two inches shorter last year, so if I hadn’t waited a year it might have really hurt my chances to play basketball,” David explains. While the move precluded David from playing varsity sports his freshman year thanks to a Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association rule, he’s convinced it’s

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also to credit for giving him the chance to have three great seasons with the Lions on the court. It’s thanks to that hoops time that he signed a commitment letter with Maryville College, his father’s alma mater, last month. “I’m hoping to major in physical education and maybe be a teacher,” he says. “I might also minor in religion in case I decide i want to do some missionary work later.” David believes he’s been well prepared for either of those career paths at The King’s Academy (TKA). He’s been named to the all-county football team three years in a row, won the Mid-South Football Conference championship with his team in 2007 and taken regional titles with both the school’s basketball and soccer teams. He’s also certain he’s had the opportunity to grow a uniquely strong faith at the Baptist institution, something that would come in handy for a missionary. “I’ve always really liked this school,” he says. “I’ve always really liked this school. It’s always prepared me and developed me in my walk with Christ.” David came to TKA naturally — both his parents worked at the school after the family moved here from Miami, where David was born. In fact, they brought their only son to live in the dorms on campus from the time he was 2-years-old until he was in the fourth grade. His mom Christel left the school a few years ago, but father Dan stayed on and is now the dean of students and the athletic director. “It’s kind of tough having your parents at school with you all day,” he says with a laugh.

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David Kirkpatrick is graduating from The King’s Academy this year, a move he says will be tough given that the school has been a big part of his life since he was just 2 years old and lived in a dorm there with his parents. “You’re always on your best behavior. If you get in trouble, it’s like your teacher follows you home. You know you’re going to hear about it at school, then you’re going to hear about it at home, too. If you get in trouble, it’s doubled.” Over nearly 18 years, David says he’s come to love TKA and the folks he’s become friends with there. From being part of the first kindergarten class at the school to the Korean exchange student who became a brother to him to his teammates in three varsity sports, he’s made a lot of memories and a lot of friends he knows he’ll miss as they

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OBITUARIES In Memoriam

Marie G. McKay

Marie G. McKay, age 82 of Sevierville, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010. Ms. McKay was a Gatlinburg business woman who owned and operated McKay’s Inn after the passing of her husband John McKay. This family owned business was a landmark in Gatlinburg for over 60 years. After its closing in 2005, she began enjoying a well deserved retirement, devoting time to family and friends, and especially her beloved granddaughter Sydney. She is preceded in death by her husband John N. McKay; father Ollie Norris; mother Lockey Daisy Norris; brother Stanley Norris; and sister Carrie Lou Norris. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Gary and Pam McKay; grandchildren Sydney McKay, Rachel Talbot and Curtis Talbot; great-grandson Brady Maples; sister-in-law Ina Norris; nephew Craig Norris; nieces Cathy Bush and Becky Dance; special friends Dottie Reagan, Tanya, Mitch, Pierce and Mac McCarter, Wanda Hurst, Loretta and Bob King. Family and friends will meet 10 AM Monday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens for graveside service and interment with Dr. Randy Davis officiating. The family will receive friends 4-6 PM Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

Dick Spahr

Dick Spahr, age 55 of Sevierville, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Survivors include Girlfriend: Sally Howe; Son: Caleb Spahr; Daughter: Michele Spahr; Son: Brian Perkins; Grandchildren: Anthony, DJ and Zaria; Parents: Carolyn and Myron Pilger; Sister: Diane and Bob Kenney; Cousin: Bill Adams; Extended family: Jaime Beahm, Fred Knapp, Austin Knapp, Lee and Toni Edgar, Toby Beahm Several nieces and nephews In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to benefit the family. Memorial service 1 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010 in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Kim McCroskey officiating. The family will receive friends 11-1 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Atchley Funeral Home Sevierville. Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

Carol R. Boling

Carol R. Boling, age 81 of Sevierville, passed away Friday, May 21, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband Jake Boling, daughter Donna Jean Lee, brother Robert Gooderl, sisters Gladis Gooderl and Viola Heritage Survivors include her children: James Robert Fife, Gene Emerson, Richard David Fife, Thomas J. Fife, Charles M. Boling and wife Gina R., Kelly J. Boling and wife Kellie L., 21 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; son-in-law: Carl Lee; numerous nieces and nephews .Funeral service 11 AM Monday in Atchley’s Seymour Chapel. Interment will follow in Ellejoy Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-5 PM Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865, (865) 577-2807 n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma each year. This disease mostly affects children between the ages of 2 to 20 years of age, but it can occur in all ages. For unknown reasons, males are affected slightly more than females. As of March 3, Lindsey has been cancer-free for nine years. The vivacious teen attends school with the rest of her friends and does her work on a laptop. The school has been “phenomenal” at tending to her needs, Terry added, and Lindsey has thrived: She recently won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Academics. She also takes dance lessons and enjoys singing, which she began in the hospital. “People ask me if I’ve taken voice lessons,” said

Lindsey, who sang the inspirational Miley Cyrus song “The Climb” during Relay festivities. “But I tell them ‘No, that God taught me.’ Whenever I hear a song I think will bring hope to people, I want to share it.” Terri Newman, Sevier County Relay For Life Team Development cochair, saw Lindsey perform at another Relay. She was so impressed with the young girl that she invited her and her family to participate in Sevier County’s Relay. The family has enjoyed their visit and plans to return next year. “We love this place,” Terry said. “There’s so much to do and not enough time to do it in.” That includes shopping, another favorite pastime of Lindsey’s. Mother and daughter discovered a bookstore in the area where they looked for books on tape to entertain Lindsey.

In Memoriam

Charles Faber Stewart, Jr.

Charles Faber Stewart, Jr., age 79 of Gatlinburg died following an extended illness on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Colonial Hills Nursing Center in Maryville. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 31, 1930 to the late Charles F. and Margaret Y. Stewart. He served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and most recently served as retired sergeant of the Alvin C. York Regiment of the Tennessee State Guard in Knoxville. In 1980, Charles retired from Florida Power and Light Company and moved from Pompano Beach, FL to Gatlinburg, where he was an active and faithful member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Gatlinburg and was a past board member of the HighlandScottish Games. He was an avid fisherman and hunter with the Gatlinburg Sportsman Club and a fan of the Tennessee Smokies Baseball Club. Survivors include his: Wife: Jean Elizabeth Stewart; Sons and daughter-in-law, Charles Stewart, III of Murrells Inlet, SC, Michael and Laila Stewart, of Nassau, Bahamas, Curtis Stewart of Knoxville, TN; Daughters and son-in-law, Carol and Peter Nissen of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Vicki Stewart Winston, of Knoxville; grandchildren, Adam Charles Stewart, Elizabeth Ann Stewart, Hannah Gabrielle Stewart, Christina Marie Nissen, Gaia Victoria Winston; Brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Georgia Stewart of Shingletown, CA; Extended family members and special friends, Robert Peck, Luann Curton Stewart, Walter Muellenhagen. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 509 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 or the Boys and Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg Branch, P.O. Box 5743, Sevierville, TN 37864. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 509 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg with the Rev. Charles W. Livermore officiating. The service will continue with Interment of Ashes in Trinity’s St. Francis Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends at a celebration reception in the parish hall of Trinity Church following the interment service. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

holidays rolled around, though, Rachel said her par3From Page A1 ents never forgot. Clearly a deep thinker, Rachel decided early on that, hurrying off for rehearsal of while she felt a deep sense of the school’s production of loss with her parents having “Beauty and the Beast,” in died prematurely, she wasn’t which she played the role of going to let it become an allChip. encompassing albatross. Rachel’s great-aunt, Sue “You can see death as the Dunlap, an English teacher at SHS said that the student’s evil stepmother that moved in and made you scrub floors mother, Tina, had gone to — or you can view it as the relatives and told them she needed to give up Rachel and gateway to enlightenment,” her younger brothers, Bruce, she said. Rachel was in the ninth now 13 and Billy, now 9. grade when the most piv“The sad thing, is both otal event in her young life of (Rachel’s parents) were very bright,” she said. “Once occurred. She drank alcohol she had smuggled into they got together, though, it was like a freight train going school. Although she didn’t get caught, some teachers down down a mountain out heard rumors, but Rachel of control — they brought out the best and the worst in denied it when confronted. After her aunt and uncle got each other. wind of it, they gave her a “They were good, loving teenagers who just got lost.” few days to ‘fess us — and when she did, Rachel wound Rachel and her brothup with a week in alternative ers have raised by her aunt learning school, where stuand uncle Linda and David dents weren’t allowed to even Kesterson, and she says she has had a very close and lov- make a sound. “If I hadn’t got caught, I ing relationship with them probably would have continand other family members ued to use alcohol,” she said. who always had their best “It wasn’t worth it — it just interests at heart. wasn’t as much fun as people As she looks back on said it was. I have no desire her early years, she doesn’t to play around with it.” remember her parents as Already, Rachel has piled being out of control. In fact, up about $10,000 per year despite their addictions, in scholarships toward her Rachel says she knows her college education. She plans parents loved her and her to spend about a year at the brothers and tried to make University of Tennessee getlife as normal as possible ting her core classes, then under the circumstances. transfer to Appalachian State “Although I know they to study psychology. loved me, they weren’t When Principal Greg Clark around a lot,” she said. “They hands Rachel her diploma, went to bars. Their friends were into drugs. They would he will do so with a lot of pride and satisfaction. take us when they went to “I really admire what she friends houses and a lot of has done,” he said. “She times those people would really got a rough start on have kids, too. They would things. There’s not anything send us out in the yard to play while they did their par- that she had control over that tying. I guess I felt it was nor- she couldn’t battle through. “She’s been a fine example mal because I didn’t know for all our students.” anything else.” When birthdays or the n bmayes@themountainpress.com

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Annual Decoration Sunday May 30, 2010 Shiloh Cemetery

The Board of Trustees would like to encourage the families and friends of Shiloh to remember the ongoing maintenance such as mowing and trimming every two weeks and other long-term care needs. THE NEW ASBURY SECTION IS NOW OPEN WITH OVER 350 PLOTS Members of the Board of Trustees & Staff will be present to accept donations on Saturday and Sunday. Donations may also be sent to the following: Lanning Wynn, Treasurer c/o Sykes & Wynn 113 Joy Street Sevierville, TN 37862

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Quake legend may be shaky Research shows 1811-12 rattlers may not have been as strong as once thought MEMPHIS (AP) — A U.S. Geological Survey scientist says the legendary series of earthquakes along the New Madrid seismic zone in 1811-1812 may not be as powerful as previously thought. The Commercial Appeal reported that USGS seismologist Susan Hough said her findings after years of research indicates that the three main quakes between Dec. 16, 1811 and Feb. 7, 1812 were probably no more than magnitude 7, not the magnitude 7.7 or greater previously estimated. The estimated magnitude her research suggests is still very high — the Jan. 12 earthquake that killed more than 200,000 in Haiti was magnitude 7. Hough presented her findings

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Dolly Parton appears onstage at Dollywood on Saturday. Parton has been in town to film a television special for the Hallmark Channel making Dollywood’s 25th anniversary, and to help raise money for Nashville flood victims.

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in turn will distribute it to other nonprofit organizations assisting flood victims who have lost their homes. “I have the greatest partners,” Parton said of the Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation. “They all thought (donating the proceeds) was a wonderful idea, and they couldn’t do enough to help.” The Hallmark Channel will air “Dolly Celebrates 25 Years of Dollywood,” a world premiere original special, at 8 p.m. on July 3. The one-hour musical tribute features the Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and awardwinning songstress, along with stars like Kenny Rogers (“Islands in the Stream” remains the No. 1 duet of all time), Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Faith Hill and more. “I’m very excited about this TV special,” Parton said. “We have a lot of fun things planned for this year.

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He is a graduate of PFHS Class of 2006. He also received an Associates of Science in Criminal Justice from Walters State Community College. He is the son of Terry and Kim Matthews, engaged to Kayla Turner, brother of Trevor Matthews, grandchild of Judithe Stearley and the late Frank and Mildred Irene Matthews.

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last month during a meeting of the Seismological Society of America in Portland, Ore. They are significant because the quakes are generally considered to be the strongest the New Madrid can generate and serve as a basis for building-code standards in the region. She based her conclusions on a new method for interpreting historic accounts of the temblors, which occurred before the invention of modern instruments capable of measuring the power of earthquakes. “The magnitudes hinge on how you interpret the accounts of the earthquakes,” she said. “The accounts are limited.” She compiled accounts of the earthquakes, such as landslides along the river to falling chimneys, and submitted them to a team of international experts who were not familiar with the New Madrid zone. The experts assigned the accounts “intensity values,” and the consensus

values were entered into a computer program that estimated the magnitude of the earthquakes. “When you do that, across the board the magnitudes are lower,” said Hough, who is based in Pasadena, Calif. Over the years, scientists have claimed the earthquakes were comparable in power to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, believed to be nearly magnitude 8. But Hough’s analysis suggest they are more similar, strength-wise, to the magnitude 6.6 San Fernando Valley earthquake of 1971 and magnitude 6.7 Northridge temblor of 1994. She also said that some of the more severe events reported by witnesses two centuries ago reflect “site amplification.” That’s the process where areas underlain by loose soil shake more violently than those on bedrock. Land along the Mississippi River would be prone to amplification.

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SEVIER COUNTY

Group wants to honor officers

Tennessee’s Helping Hearts is looking for firefighters or police officers who have gone beyond the call of duty. Those who know an officer who should be recognized are asked to send a letter along with a photos. The winners will receive an award at Helping Hearts’ annual military, police and firefighters ball Aug. 7. Send all letters to 2226 Meadows Drive, Unit B, Sevierville, TN 37876. For questions call 366-7224. n

SEVIERVILLE

Emergency panel to meet Thursday The Sevierr County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Sevier County E911 Building on Bruce Street. n

SEVIERVILLE

Air Force band to be in concert

The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Hot Brass will be in concert at 6 p.m. Monday at the Civic Center. The band performs a variety of music, including rock, funk, jazz, blues, soul, swing and country, as well as the latest pop hits. The concert is free, but tickets must be reserved by calling 8681893 (limit of four per person). Tickets can be picked up 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Civic Center. Doors will open for seating at 5:30. n

SEYMOUR

Club to sponsor motorcycle ride

Seymour Breakfast Rotary Club’s second annual “Ride for a Polio-Free World” will be June 12. The motorcycle ride will start in Knoxville, with on-site registration beginning at 1 p.m. The ride gets under way at 3 p.m. Destination is Sevier County Utility District’s pavilion in Sevierville, where food will be served. Riders get a T-shirt with their $20 entry fee. Passengers pay $15. Registrations may be mailed to P.O. Box 355, Seymour, TN 37865. For additional information, call 776-2614. n

SEVIERVILLE

Community Center to close Sundays The Sevierville Community Center, as in years past, will be closed on Sundays during June, July, and August. The Community Center will reopen on Sundays in September. For more information, call 453-5441.

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I-24 reopens after sink hole repaired

A stretch of eastbound Interstate 24 between Nashville and Chattanooga has reopened after a massive sinkhole was repaired. The 25-foot deep sinkhole developed suddenly on Tuesday in Grundy County. Crews with the Tennessee Department of Transportation had to excavate 35 feet to reach the bottom of the sinkhole and remove unstable material. The area was filled in with more than 5,400 tons of graded solid rock and the interstate was repaved.

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Tea party likes ‘bad guy’ image By ERIK SCHELZIG Associated Press Writer GATLINBURG — One of the first speakers at a convention of Tennessee tea party groups on Saturday asked attendees how they feel about being portrayed as “the bad guy” of American politics. The shouted response from several audience members: “It feels good!” More than 200 people crowded into a meeting room at the Gatlinburg

Convention Center early Saturday to hear from Pamela Geller, who heads a group called Stop Islamization of America. In her speech, Geller called President Barack Obama “the culmination of the Islamic-leftist alliance” and decried the planned construction of a 13-story mosque near the site of the 9-11 terrorist attacks in New York. “It is the ultimate flag of conquest,” she said. “Can you imagine the Muslim call to prayer on 9-11? The symbolism cannot be

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understated.” Geller said people who challenge the political establishment are being targeted for speaking their mind. “You are the bad guy now, how does it feel?” she said. Jerry Burman, who traveled to the event from Orlando, Fla., said he agrees that Americans should “recognize that we’re at war with Islam.” Burman, 69, acknowledged that the topic of Geller’s speech didn’t directly address the core

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tea party goals of lower taxes and smaller government but added that “everybody’s interested in a lot of things.” The two-day event featured a series of panels on topics ranging from “The Unconstitutionality of the Income Tax” to “State Nullification of Federal Laws.” U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, was scheduled to give the keynote address Saturday night, and a debate between Tennessee gubernatorial candidates was slated for today.

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WiththesaleoftheDennis Bolze house in question and an auction of assets netting only $62,000, UT will be contributing $186,000 to the pot that will be split between those who hold notes against Bolze, The school is returning money that was donated to the school by Bolze.

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“If anybody is frustrated with this response, I would tell them their symptoms are normal, because I’m frustrated, too. Nobody likes to have a feeling that you can’t do something about a very big problem.” — Coast Guard Commandant Thad Allen, a month after the oil spill

“The nation that leads in the clean energy economy will lead the global economy. And I want America to be that nation.” — President Barack Obama, directing the government to set the first-ever mileage and pollution limits for big trucks and to tighten rules for future cars and SUVs

“Our worst fears have come true.” — India External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, on the Mangalore runway that had a reputation for being difficult, and where 154 people were killed in a plane crash Saturday

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On May 23, 1960, Israeli Prime Minister David BenGurion announced the capture of former Nazi official Adolf Eichmann, who’d been hiding in Argentina.

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Bono

MUNICH — U2 frontman Bono underwent emergency back surgery after suffering an injury during the band’s rehearsals for their upcoming world tour, his spokesp e r s o n announced on Friday. According Bono to the statement, Bono “will spend the next few days” in a Munich hospital “before returning home to recuperate.” There’s no word just yet as to how this will affect the band’s upcoming U.S. concert dates.

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commentary

Holder’s new book profiles 16 Christians

While researching his latest book, Tim Holder found out a lot of interesting things about prominent Christians and the obstacles they overcame. He also gained insight and was even surprised about the facts of these people’s lives. Holder, associate professor of history at Walters State Community College in Sevierville, is the author of “Influential Christians,” a profile of 16 people of faith, their impact on society and the challenges of achieving fame and still following their faith. “I’ve always been drawn to things historical, biographical, and my faith is very important to me,” Holder said. “This was a book that tied together all of these interests of mine.” Holder grew up Methodist but became a Southern Baptist when he married someone of that faith. The book, though, is not driven by denominational membership — there are people in the book who are Pentecostal, Dutch Reform and Baptist, among other faiths — but rather by the stories of these Christians and the way they live their lives. The book profiles people such as Billy Graham, Lee Strobel, LaHaye & Jenkins of the “Left Behind” series, the Gaithers, Beth Moore, and Russ and Tori Taff, among others. Holder didn’t enter the research with a set idea of who to profile, and in fact he took suggestions from his publisher and rejected a couple of people he wanted to include because he found out their motives and faith were not, well, sincere. Those in the book are people Holder is convinced truly live by a religious creed and set of standards that are borne out by their actions. Take Chuck Colson, for example. Once an aide to Richard Nixon and known for being ruthless and profane, Colson turned to God while awaiting sentencing for crimes in public office. He has remained true to his prison ministry since then — some 35 years later. Russ Taff was chosen because he had long been a favorite singer of Holder’s. Graham was a natural choice, and Holder’s research showed Graham has been as much a target of criticism from the left and from the right. If there is a recurring theme, he says it’s a stand many took against racism and segregation early in their lives. Graham, for one, insisted back in the 1940s and 1950s on an integrated audience at his crusades. “For some of the people in the book, it might have been a temptation for some back in the 1960s to avoid speaking out against racism and bigotry because they might have felt it distracted from the gospel message they wanted, and because some might think they were getting involved in a political message, but they were willing to risk their popularity to fight a grave injustice.” All the people profiled in the book are still alive, and most cooperated with Holder, either through e-mail exchanges, phone calls or, in the case of Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins, by proofreading their chapter and correcting some factual errors. LaHaye, Holder learned, had been a pastor for several years, yet when he was a child he was almost kicked out of his Sunday School class for — ready for this? — asking too many questions of the teacher. “He was not a guy to sit there and take whatever he heard and be a good little boy,” Holder said. Lee Strobel, a best-selling author and favorite TV commentator and guest, rejected God as a teenager. Colson, through his prison ministry, operates under a strict budget set by his board, with a fixed personal income. All proceeds from books and lectures go back into his ministry. Graham has always refused to be alone with a woman, whether while being interviewed or riding in a car. Holder did research, used personal contact and interviewed associates of his subjects to come up with the material for his book. This is Holder’s seventh book. Among his works, he wrote “Nixon and His Men” and co-authored with Jason Edwards the “Ask the Professor” series of advice volumes for college students. In addition to his college teaching, Holder teaches dual enrollment classes for Gatlinburg-Pittman students. His wife Angela teaches music at Carson-Newman. You can order Holder’s book at amazon. com or by special order through bookstores. It is a product of PublishAmerica. — Stan Voit is editor of The Mountain Press. His column appears each Sunday. He can be reached at 428-0748, ext. 217, or e-mail to svoit@themountainpress.com.

Editorial

A task well done Arrowmont panel to be commended for its site selection work As the board of Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts gets closer to a decision about the school’s future, the work of a task force set up to explore three potential sites has ended. The task force, led by Bill May, a Glades artist and Arrowmont board member, was charged with evaluating three sites for the campus: the current one in downtown Gatlinburg, and locations in Greeneville and Knoxville. While the board considers the task force report, don’t forget the hard work and dedication that went into the efforts of May’s committee. The members visited all three sites. They spent three days hearing proposals from all three cities. They spent last weekend presenting their report to the full board and examining what they found. This was a lengthy but important

commitment of time, one the task force members were willing to do because they love Arrowmont and want what is best for it. To that end, they agreed to serve on a panel that may have concluded that Arrowmont would be better off somewhere else besides its home for all of its existence. The task force did not make a recommendation. It wasn’t charged with doing that, Instead it put together an 18-page report evaluating the proposals, summarizing them and making it easy for the board to consider all three. Ideally, Arrowmont will say right where it is. It would be surprising to hear anything else from the board members or staff. But staying put means having someone come through with enough money to buy the land from Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women. Sevier County

officials who were part of the committee making the case for keeping Arrowmont right here seem prepared to find a way to do just that. If Arrowmont can avoid starting over somewhere else, surely it would prefer to do that. Otherwise it has to consider offers from other communities that want it. Many thanks go to Bill May and the other task force members for their hard work and due diligence. The Arrowmont board has promised to make its decision sometime in August. It has been assured by Pi Beta Phi that the current lease will be extended to 2012, but beyond that is uncertain. A big part of the puzzle has been completed. The next part — deciding the future of a nationally known art center — will be the hardest.

Political view

Public forum Pigeon Forge resident upset over coverage of commissioner

Editor: For about the last six months or so I have read many of the articles Derek Hodges has written concerning Pigeon Forge City Commissioner Randall Robinson. To say the least, I am very upset and disappointed at his prejudiced and always negative comments; his digs are worse than Ryan Seacrest’s against Simon Cowell on “Americal Idol.” At least he’s not making a fool of himself in front of millions of people like Ryan is; just a few thousand readers of a small town newspaper. Commissioner Robinson is a personal friend of mine. I have great respect for him, and I know him to be a man of excellent moral character whose only agenda is the welfare of the City of Pigeon Forge. I am also appalled that as editor of newspaper you and the other powers that be not only allow but apparently condone Derek’s repeated negative comments regarding Commissioner Robinson. They are cruel,

one-sided, and not entirely true (although I must say that they are excellent preparation for a career in sensationalistic journalism such as the National Enquirer). Where’s Bill O’Reilly (“Mr. Fair and Balanced”) when you need him? If Derek chooses to continue with his blatantly negative attitude toward Commisioner Robinsion, I challenge you to give Commissioner Robinson equal consideration and opportunity, and allow his public explanation and/or rebuttals. I welcome your response to my comments and challenge you to print this article in its entirety, uncut, with no additions, subtractions or other editorial comments in your newspaper. It is my hope that this article will motivate your readers to become more politically involved, attend meetings, hear the issues, proposals, and responses by all commissioners that are being presented and then decide for themselves how they feel about Commissioner Robinsion’s ideas and agenda in comparison. Laurie Holmes Sevierville

Despite loss of electric power, restaurant handled things well

Editor: I wanted to let everyone know what a positive experience we had at the Cracker Barrel in Pigeon Forge (the one near Gatlinburg). We arrived there right as it began storming; the power went out. It was completely dark except for the emergency exit lights. The staff began lighting the lanterns and seated us anyway. They were very gracious and handled the situation very well. The manager informed us that they would do their best to cook whatever we wanted, so we still were able to eat and enjoy a lovely candlelit late lunch. It definitely felt like we got the “old time experience.” They even gave us a complimentary meal. We just wanted to share that and give them props for how well they handled the situation. Ben and Stephanie Chitu Seymour

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LOCAL SPORTS

Inaugural Smoky Bear 5K a success By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

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Runners begin the Smoky Bear 5K, running down Dolly Parton Parkway from the high school to Old Newport Highway, which they used to circle back around to Dolly Parton and back to the finish at the SCHS football stadium.

SEVIERVILLE — The first Smoky Bear 5K went off without a hitch Saturday afternoon at Sevier County High School. The event, which benefitted the SCHS volleyball and softball teams, hosted 78 runners from around the region, and encompassed a 5K course that surrounded the high school, with runners taking Dolly Parton Parkway to Old Newport Highway and back to Dolly Parton before finishing in the SCHS football stadium. “I see Dr. John Hood at his chiropractic care center and he asked if I’d ever though about putting on a 5K,” SCHS softball coach Jill Kroll said. She said she then talked to volleyball coach Billy Ward about the possibility of a joint effort with the volleyball team, and things really got moving. “With his help and Dr. Hood and Adam Atchley (of Atchley Funeral Homes), the four of us kind of planned. And our (team) parents really stepped up big — Phil Campbell, Allen

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Overall winner and male open champion Ethan Coffey of Knoxville heads down the home stretch.

Newton, Shannon Dixon — we all started to meet and talked about it, and we really liked it, and here we are today.” Kroll said she was pleased with the day’s turnout and hopes it improves next year. “We had 78 out today, and hopefully next year we’ll double it,” she said. Funds raised by the event will likely go to team See SMOKY BEAR 5K, Page A10

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Seymour’s Fox is set to play for Cleveland State By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEYMOUR — Sometimes a good kid catches some tough breaks, and that’s exactly what happened to Seymour senior pitcher Oakley Fox this season. Fortunately for Fox, he’d already shown enough to catch the attention of Cleveland State, and earlier this month he signed to continue his baseball

career there this fall. Playing on one of the biggest stages a local high school player can, Smokies Park, Fox suffered a huge setback earlier this season, breaking his wrist. “He hit a three-run triple off (Bret) Gallihugh at Smokies Stadium basically to win the game against Photo submitted Pigeon Forge,” Seymour coach Scott Norman said. Seymour senior Oakley Fox signs with Cleveland State. Pictured are (back row, left to right) “His next at-bat he got a Cleveland State Pitching Coach Aaron Bryant, Head Coach Mike Policastro, (seated, left to right) Oakley’s father Bill Fox, Oakley Fox, his mother Betty Fox and older brother Drew, who also See FOX SIGNS, Page A9 played at Cleveland State.

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Highlanders honor basketball players at annual banquet By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer GATLINBURG — The Gatlinburg-Pittman boys' and girls' basketball teams finally got around to celebrating their past seasons with a banquet at Greystone Lodge on Thursday night. Former girls' coach Mike Rader took the opportunity to say goodbye to his young team after resigning from the head coach position following the past season. Former assistant Katie Parton will take the reigns of the girls' program. Rader left the Lady Highlanders with encouraging words and a challenge for the girls to work hard this offseason. "You girls are fun to watch, and there's never a dull moment," said Rader. "We were on the edge of our seats watching you, and it was just a good year and a stepping stone. "You guys have a chance to not only do a good job this year, but also to advance (through

the postseason). This is a challenge right here for you guys, and I hope that you will do it." The boys' team took the opportunity to celebrate their past season, which saw the Highlanders come out on the winning side 21 times. "Obviously on the boys' level, we had a very good year," said boys' coach Raul Placeres, at the event catered by No Way Jose's. "That was the most games this program has won since 2000. "We were ranked in the top 10 all year long, and at one point we were No.2 in the state. We worked pretty darn hard. We had a very disappointing last three weeks of the season, but that's sports and that happens. Hopefully we've all learned a lesson from that, and we get bigger and better for next year. "I'm looking forward to next season, and we're Cobey Hitchcock/The Mountain Press going to work hard to con- Winners of awards at the Gatlinburg-Pittman High School Basketball Banquet posed for a photo tinue the tradition that after their night of honors. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Claire Troxler, Leah Bryan, Beka we've built here." Owens, Sami John, (back row, left to right) Davis Soehn, Blade Durbin, McKinley Maples, Drew Barton, Mo Barber, Jake Jackson, Jose Agosto and Jon McCroskey. See BANQUET, Page A9

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Sunday, May 23, 2010 â&#x2014;&#x2020; The Mountain Press NASCAR HALL OF FAME

NASCAR prepares for Hall of Fame ceremony By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The movers and shakers in NASCAR gathered this week at a gala to honor the five inductees into the new Hall of Fame. Richard Petty and Junior Johnson, the only two living members of the inaugural class, reminisced with old friends. Richard Childress shared tales of his good friend, the late Dale Earnhardt, while Earnhardtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s widow, Teresa, stayed out of the spotlight but politely accepted congratulatory greetings. The big moment came during the cocktail hour, when the family of Raymond Parks escorted the pioneer through the massive foyer. Two weeks shy of his 96th birthday, Parks is confined to a wheelchair and silently nodded to the frequent well-wishers who gathered to say hello to the top-hat clad owner of the car Red Byron drove to NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural 1949 championship. Nobody, including Parks, wants to miss this first celebration of NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich and colorful history. The $195 million Hall of Fame opened May 11, and its first class will be inducted Sunday in whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected to be an emotional event. The first class comprises NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., his son, Bill France Jr., seven-time series champions Petty and Earnhardt, and moonshine runner-turned-racing pioneer Johnson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The five choices that the voting panel made, they could not have made a better choice of anyone,â&#x20AC;? said team owner Childress, who will speak in Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Award winners for the freshman boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team: â&#x20AC;˘ Offensive Player of the Year, Davis Soehn â&#x20AC;˘ Freshman Defensive Player of the Year, Blade Durbin Award winners for the varsity boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team: â&#x20AC;˘ Leading Scorer, Jose Agosto â&#x20AC;˘ Leading Rebounder, Morrease Barber â&#x20AC;˘ Assists Leader, Jon McCroskey Awards for senior boys: â&#x20AC;˘ Marquise Wall, Jake Jackson, McKinley Maples, Drew Barton Assistant Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awards: â&#x20AC;˘ Mike Leatherwood, Allen Cox, Katie Parton Supporterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awards: â&#x20AC;˘ Marty Nicely, Kevin Tierney

Oakley Fox takes a cut during an early-season game during his senior season with the Eagles.

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NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director Winston Kelley jokes with NASCAR legend Richard Petty before NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees unveiled their signatures in the Ceremonial Garden, Thursday, May 20, 2010, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/The Charlotte Observer, Jeff Siner) ceremony for Earnhardt. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not necessarily the unanimous decision, though. The inaugural class was selected last October by a 50-member panel, which spent two-plus hours in whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been described as a spirited closed-door debate over the 25 nominees. With only five initial slots available to men considered pioneers for their contributions in establishing NASCAR and then transforming it from a Southern series and into a national sport, the voting members had to make difficult decisions. There were some who felt that the two Frances must be included in the

inaugural class. France Sr. for forming the National Association of Stock Car Racing in 1947, and France Jr., for the three decades he spent at the helm of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top motorsports series. Others felt the inclusion of France Jr. could hold off a year, and that the inaugural class would be better served without two administrators from the ruling family. It made for a suspenseful announcement later that day, when current NASCAR chairman Brian France announced the inductees to a packed room at the Charlotte Convention

â&#x20AC;˘ Most Rebounds, Morgan Manning â&#x20AC;˘ Most Steals, Claire Troxler â&#x20AC;˘ Most Assists, Claire Troxler â&#x20AC;˘ Best Free Throw Percentage, Destiny Balser â&#x20AC;˘ Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award, Kasey Sumeriski Award winners for the JV girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team: â&#x20AC;˘ Most Steals, Kasey Sumeriski â&#x20AC;˘ Most Assists, Sami John â&#x20AC;˘ Most Rebounds, Emily Fisher â&#x20AC;˘ Best Free Throw

Percentage, Sami John â&#x20AC;˘ Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award, Sami John Award winners for the varsity girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team: â&#x20AC;˘ Leading Rebounder, Morgaâ&#x20AC;˘ Dodgen â&#x20AC;˘ Assists Leader, Beka Owens â&#x20AC;˘ Steals Leader, Beka Owens â&#x20AC;˘ Best Free Throw Percentage, Beka Owens â&#x20AC;˘ Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award, Makenna Lewis Awards for senior girls: â&#x20AC;˘ Leah Bryan, Alisha Johnson

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slider and check swung, which shows you what type of bat speed and strength heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got â&#x20AC;&#x201D; breaking your wrist swinging the bat on a check swing. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was out six weeks.â&#x20AC;? That six weeks was a difficult time for the senior. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was awful. I was dying to play,â&#x20AC;? Fox said. Still, he held his head high, working for a chance to come back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The good thing about him,â&#x20AC;? Norman said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;most guys would have just been hanging around, kind of loafing around at practice, but he was there everyday helping us work on the field and doing his rehab, he was doing everything he could to get back in the game.â&#x20AC;? He got his chance with just a week left in the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He came in his first game and gets a single up the middle and next at-bat hits a two-run home run to put us up against Morristown West,â&#x20AC;? Norman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finally getting to come back in the district tournament was nice,â&#x20AC;? Fox said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It felt good, it was a good way to end a senior season, I got to come back, and I did good.â&#x20AC;? Oakleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older brother, Drew Fox, played the past two seasons at Cleveland State, and it was that connection that opened the coachsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; eyes there to Oakley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year I went down

there and I threw to them a lot,â&#x20AC;? Oakley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I liked it a lot. I like the atmosphere down there a lot.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He missed three-fourths of his senior season, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a live arm, throws the ball low-to-mid 80s, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a big, strong frame,â&#x20AC;? Norman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I think they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not only getting a good pitcher, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting a good hitter â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with the big hit against Pigeon Forge and the homer against Morristown West. I think a lot of their projection is his brother Drew, who played there for two years. For them to sign him only playing a fourth of his senior year, that shows a lot of respect for Oakley and his work ethic and how they think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be just like his brother. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oakleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a gem down there,â&#x20AC;? Norman continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of it is projection on him. A lot of college signings are on projection. A lot of times theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be like in a year, two years. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got that frame and live arm. You can lift and you can long-toss all you want to,

but when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got that live arm and big, strong frame â&#x20AC;&#x201D; skyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the limit.â&#x20AC;? Fox credited his time at Seymour with preparing him for college baseball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think with Seymour High School baseball, all the work started in June of my freshman year, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been pretty much year round. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taught me a lot about character, and doing the right thing the right way every time. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prepared me to move on,â&#x20AC;? Fox said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach Normanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked a lot with me. I came in freshman year, and I threw the ball pretty hard and it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going. I now throw a lot harder and hit my spots better.â&#x20AC;? Norman believes given the chance at Cleveland State, Fox will shine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His breaks are going to come. You just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep doing the right things, like heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been doing, and working hard like he does and not get a break,â&#x20AC;? Norman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And when I say break I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean another broken bone. Things have a way of working out, especially when you do the right things.â&#x20AC;?

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SPORTS BRIEFS 8th Annual Sports Medicine Cup

The 8th Annual Sports Medicine Cup Benefit Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, June 6, at Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing Golf Club. With a 2 p.m. shotgun start, proceeds for the tournament benefit the Sevier County Board of Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Medicine Program. Players will enjoy a tee-off banquet starting at 12:30 p.m. with lunch provided by Damonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Five Oaks Development Group, L.P. Registration is $75 a player, or sponsorship opportunities are available that include team registration fees. Tournament brochure is available for download at www.lecontemedicalcenter.org/sportsmed. For more information call Scott Byrd at 865.429.6538 or e-mail sbyrd@ covhlth.com.

New Center boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball camp

There will be a boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

Pigeon Forge High hoops camp

Join coach Jonathan Shultz and several PFHS Varsity Players for basketball camp this summer June 2-4, from 8:30 a.m.-noon at Pigeon Forge High School. All campers will receive a t-shirt and the camp will conclude with a devotional time followed by an awards ceremony. The cost of the camp is $50. Call Shultz at 789-2431 to register or for more information.

Lady Cubs basketball 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.

Smoky Bears baseball camps slated

The 2010 Smoky Bears baseball camps will be June 7-9, 14-16 and 21-23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at the SCHS baseball field. Ages 6-13. For more information call 368-7648.

G-P basketball camp

The coach Placeres boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball camp will be June 7 through 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $80, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Deadline for registration is May 28. Call 256-2222 for more information.

Bear Strength and Speed Camp

SCHS will host the Bear Strength and Speed Camp for rising 4th-8th grade boys and girls June 21-24 at the SCHS Football Fieldhouse from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily. The camp is designed to implement an athletic foundation of physical improvement that will benefit the individual in any athletic arena. Coach Todd Loveday, athletic director at SCHS, is the camp coordinator. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Several hand-picked college athletes, as well as other coaches, will assist at the camp. Cost is $50. For more information, contact Loveday at 453-5525 or 607-9573.

Eagle Pride basketball camp

The Seymour High School basketball head coach Brian Jessie and staff will be hosting two separate player development camps at the high school. The first will be June 21-24 for rising 2nd through 5th grade boys and girls. The second will be July 19-22 for rising 6th through 9th grade boys. The cost is $65 per player or $100 for two campers in the same family. For more information, call Jessie at 577-7040 or email brianjessie@sevier.org.

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uniforms and upgrades to the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equipment and facilities. Results from the event were as follows: Male Open Overall Ethan Coffey, 27, Knoxville, TN 15:55 Keith Gemeinhart, 41, Knoxville, TN 17:42 Jim Cole, 39, Versailles, IN 18:15 Male Masters Overall Brent Bueche, 47, Sevierville, TN 18:54 Male Grandmasters Overall Jody Hinds, 60, Maryville, TN 18:54 Male Veterans Overall Ed Green, 61, Waynesville, NC 23:53 Female Open Overall Jennifer Brigati, 30, Maryville, TN 21:04 Hannah Pelham, 15, Sevierville, TN 21:35 Nancy Zander, 42, Baneberry, TN 21:58 Female Masters Overall Christina Aiken, 41, Gatlinburg, TN 24:49 Female Grandmasters Overall Gelinde Stott, 51 Sevierville, TN 29:57 Female Age Group 1-09 Abby Zander, 8, Baneberry, TN 27:33 Female Age Group 10-14 Lindsey Myers, 11, Sevierville, TN 23:00 Kaitlyn Zander, 12, Baneberry, TN 23;47 Sarah Zander, 10, Baneberry, TN 27:25 Male Age Group 10-14 Cory Ramsey, 14, Sevierville, TN 19:47 Sam Turner, 10, Oak Ridge, TN 26:42 Bryan Alligood, 14, Sevierville, TN 46:07 Female Age Group 15-19 Makayla May, 15, Kodak, TN 25:06 Taylor Woodard, 18, Sevierville, TN 29:16 Carly Sanseverino, 17, Knoxville, TN 29:56 Male Age Group 15-19 Patrick Hanlon, 15, Sevierville, TN 18:34 Arnaud Caralletto, 16, Sevierville, TN 24:14 Josh Thomas, 15, Sevierville, TN 27:54

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Center. He received five envelopes from an independent accounting firm, and announced his grandfather as the first inductee. Petty, NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alltime wins leader was the second name announced. The room then went silent in anticipation of the third selection, which went to France Jr. Three-time champion David Pearson, whose 105 victories rank him second only to Petty on the alltime wins list, watched from the audience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I seen the two Frances was in, I knew I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a chance,â&#x20AC;? Pearson said moments after the ceremony ended. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The same people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like everybody.â&#x20AC;? The exclusion of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silver Foxâ&#x20AC;? dumbfounded Petty, who was not in the room that day for the announcement. When he came in after the ceremony, he had to ask who the other four inductees were. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anybody that won 105

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Lindsey Myers, 11, of Sevierville finished first in her age group and 16th overall. Female Age Group 20-29 Silvia Foster, 23, Sevierville, TN 27:19 Maria Cutshaw, 29, Sevierville, TN 28:27 Crystal Simmons, 27, Sevierville, TN 29:22

Male Age Group 20-29 John White, 23, Sevierville, TN 22:37 Chris Malsch, 21, Northfield, MA 22:48 Female Age Group 30-39 Nicole Lane, 31, Sevierville, TN 25:17 Jaime Herndon, 33, Dawsonville, GA 26:29 Terra Clabough, 35, Sevierville, TN 29:05 Male Age Group 30-39 Dean Hogan, 34, Sevierville, TN 20:49 Chris Davis, 31, Knoxville, TN 21:14 Douglas Herndon, 35, Dawsonville, GA 24:54 Female Age Group 40-49 Laura Rasor, 43, Knoxville, TN 25:23 Mary Ann Turner, 40, Oak Ridge, TN 27:56 Rissa Andres, 40, Sevierville, TN 28:56 Male Age Group 40-49

races and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the cut â&#x20AC;&#x201D; somebody ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t adding right,â&#x20AC;? Petty said of his top rival, adding that Pearson would have been his first pick. Because this is NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first foray into officially recognizing its pioneers, the list of qualified candidates is too long to get hung up on the omission of one driver in the first class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to argue the worthiness of the five men selected for the inaugural induction class,â&#x20AC;? said Dustin Long, president of the National Motorsports Press Association and a member of the voting committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All made significant contributions to NASCAR. In my mind, there were six true candidates for the five spots. I chose David Pearson on my ballot because I felt the Hall of Fame was as much for the fans as anybody and that Pearson resonated with the fan.â&#x20AC;? The debate has abated somewhat over the last seven months, as attention has turned to the actual opening of the Hall and Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ceremony. The openingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach

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SCHS runner Patrick Hanlon, 15, finished first in his age group and 4th overall.

David Taylor, 48, Sevierville, TN 23:04 James Jordan, 47, Sevierville, TN 23:09 Mike Edenfield, 46, Clinton, TN 23:19 Female Age Group 50-59 Kathy Malsch, 50, Northfield, MA 30:21 Sherry Moore, 50, Kodak, TN 32:24 Rachel Watson, 51, Sevierville, TN 35:36 Male Age Group 50-59 Tom Ranz, 55, Sevierville, TN 20:59 Ron Wyant, 50, Sevierville, TN 23:24 Stan Wullshleger, 54, Knoxville, TN 24:22 Male Age Group 60-69 Randy Corrado, 60, Sevierville, TN 28:10 Male Age Group 70-99 Bob Leavitt, 71, North Palm Beach, FL 43:45 mpsports@themountainpress.com

has been accompanied by an outpouring of tributes, including a touching â&#x20AC;&#x153;storytellingâ&#x20AC;? session that highlighted Thursday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gala. Longtime industry veterans drew rousing laughter with tales that recounted Earnhardtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anger over once getting denied a hotel room, Petty taking his time to board a waiting plane so he could sign for every child chasing him for an autograph, France Jr. beginning the present-day practice of summoning out-of-line drivers to the NASCAR hauler, Johnson being asked for a favor from a local sheriff willing to overlook the truckload of moonshine he was hauling.

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Workers shovel oil and debris that washed up onto a beach into a bag in Grand Isle, La., on Saturday.

A month after oil spill, why is BP still in charge? By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press Writer

works out of a joint response site in Louisiana, near the site of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. Criticism of the cleanup response has spread beyond BP. On Friday, the Texas lab contracted to test samples of water contaminated by the spill defended itself against complaints that it has a conflict of interest because it does other work for BP. TDI-Brooks International Inc., which points to its staffers’ experience handling samples from the Exxon Valdez disaster, said the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service helped audit the lab and approved its methods. “A typical state laboratory does not have this experience or capacity,” TDI president James M. Brooks said. The company’s client list includes federal and state agencies along with dozens of oil companies, among them BP, a connection first reported by The New York Times. TDI-Brooks said about half of the lab’s revenue comes from government work. Test results on Deepwater Horizon samples will figure prominently in lawsuits and other judgments seeking to put a dollar value on the damage caused by the spill. Deputy Interior Secretary David Hayes, who traveled to the Gulf the day after the explosion and has coordinated Interior’s response to the spill, rejected the notion that BP is telling the federal government what to do.

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WASHINGTON — Days after the Gulf Coast oil spill, the Obama administration pledged to keep its “boot on the throat” of BP to make sure the company did all it could to cap the gushing leak and clean up the spill. But a month after the April 20 explosion, anger is growing about why BP PLC is still in charge of the response. “I’m tired of being nice. I’m tired of working as a team,” said Billy Nungesser, president of Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana. “The government should have stepped in and not just taken BP’s word,” declared Wayne Stone of Marathon, Fla., an avid diver who worries about the spill’s effect on the ecosystem. That sense of frustration is shared by an increasing number of Gulf Coast residents, elected officials and environmental groups who have called for the government to simply take over. In fact, the government is overseeing things. But the official responsible for that says he still understands the discontent. “If anybody is frustrated with this response, I would tell them their symptoms are normal, because I’m frustrated, too,” said Coast Guard Commandant Thad Allen. “Nobody likes to have a feeling that you can’t do something about a very big problem,” Allen told The Associated Press Friday. Still, as simple as it may seem for the government to just take over, the law prevents it, Allen said. After the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska, Congress dictated that oil companies be responsible for dealing with major accidents — including paying for all cleanup — with oversight by federal agencies. Spills on land are overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency, offshore spills by the Coast Guard. “The basic notion is you hold the responsible party accountable, with regime oversight” from the government, Allen said. “BP has not been relieved of that responsibility, nor have they been relieved for penalties or for oversight.” He and Coast Guard Adm. Mary Landry, the federal onsite coordinator, direct virtually everything BP does in response to the spill — and

with a few exceptions have received full cooperation, Allen said. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs was even more emphatic. “There’s nothing that we think can and should be done that isn’t being done. Nothing,” Gibbs said Friday during a lengthy, often testy exchange with reporters about the response to the oil disaster. There are no powers of intervention that the federal government has available but has opted not to use, Gibbs said. Asked if President Barack Obama had confidence in BP, Gibbs said only: “We are continuing to push BP to do everything that they can.” The White House is expected to announce Saturday that former Florida Sen. Bob Graham and ex-EPA Administrator William K. Reilly will lead a presidential commission investigating the oil spill. Graham is a Democrat. Reilly served as EPA administrator under President George H.W. Bush. The commission’s inquiry will range from the causes of the spill to the safety of offshore oil drilling. BP spokesman Neil Chapman said the federal government has been “an integral part of the response” to the oil spill since shortly after the April 20 explosion. “There are many federal agencies here in the Unified Command, and they’ve been part of that within days of the incident,” said Chapman, who

COVINGTON, La. — Day by day, the oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico is adding up to mind-boggling numbers. Using worst case scenarios calculated by scientists, a month’s worth of leaking oil could fill enough gallon milk jugs to stretch more than 11,300 miles. That’s more than the distance from New York to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and back. That’s just shy of 130 million gallons. If the government’s best case scenario is used — and only 5.25 million gallons have spilled — those milk jugs would cover a bit more than a roundtrip between New York and Washington. But the government is revising that number, with a team of scientists working around the clock to come up with a more realistic and likely higher figure. Here’s another way to think of just how much oil has gushed out since April 20: At worst, it’s enough to fill 102 school gymnasiums to the ceiling with oil. That’s nothing compared to the vast expanse of the Gulf of Mexico, where there are 643 quadrillion gallons. Even under the worst case scenario, the Gulf has five billion drops of water for every drop of oil. And the mighty Mississippi River pours 3.3 million gallons of new water into Gulf every second. Under the rosiest scenario, little more than four gyms would be filled. That’s how the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration visualizes oil spill volumes on one of its websites. At worst, the amount of oil that has already spilled is a dozen times more than the Exxon Valdez disaster. At best, it’s only half as bad. Realistically, it’s prob-

ably somewhere in that huge middle in between. No matter what, it already is way too much oil for the delicate parts of the Gulf ecosystem, said Darryl Felder, a biologist at the University of Louisiana Lafayette. “A lot of this is diffused now in deep layers,” said Felder, who is coordinating a sevenvolume scientific encyclopedia on the Gulf. “It’s like it’s under the rug. You can’t see it on the surface, so it’s kind of out of sight, out of mind. But it’s not out of mind to most of the biologists who are concerned about its longterm effects.” There are many uncertainties about how much has spilled. It’s not even clear if the leak began on April 20, when the rig exploded, or April 22 when the rig sank, or on April 24 when the Coast Guard first noticed two leaks. Originally, BP and the federal government said 42,000 gallons were flowing per day. Then the number was upped to 210,000 and that’s been the best case scenario, with calculations that the spill didn’t start until April 24. The best case scenario seems increasingly unlikely. On Thursday, BP acknowledged more oil than that is pouring into the Gulf. The company said its makeshift tube put in place to suck up the leak is siphoning 210,000 gallons a day into a barge — the full amount of oil the company said was leaking. Yet, there’s still lots of oil QUALITY EYEWEAR AT AMAZINGLY LOW PRICES!

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Unidentified relatives of victims of an Air India Express plane crash cry near the crash site in Mangalore, in the southern Indian state of Karnataka on Saturday.

Eight of 166 survive plane crash in India

MANGALORE, India (AP) — Eight people escaped the crash of an Indian jetliner with 166 people on board that overshot a hilltop runway in southern India and plunged over a cliff, officials said. At least some of the survivors managed to jump from the wreckage just before it burst into flames. Firefighters struggled to reach the twisted, smoking wreckage of the Boeing 737-800, which was scattered along the hillside of thick grass and trees just outside Mangalore’s Bajpe airport. But after the first few minutes, there were no more survivors to be found around what remained of the Air India Express flight from Dubai to this port city. Instead, scores of burned bodies were pulled from the blackened tangle of aircraft cables, twisted metal, charred trees and mud at the crash site. Many of the dead were strapped into their seats, their bodies burned beyond recognition. Air India, the country’s national carrier, runs inexpensive flights under the Air India Express banner to Dubai and other Middle Eastern destinations where millions of Indians are employed. Relatives of the victims, who had been waiting at the airport for the plane’s arrival, stood near the wreckage weeping. Ummer Farook Mohammed, a survivor burned on his face and hands, said it felt like a tire burst after the plane landed. “There was a loud bang, and the plane caught fire,” he said. “The plane shook with vibrations and split into two,” G.K. Pradeep, another survivor, told CNN-IBN television. He jumped out of the aircraft with four others into a pit, he said. Moments later, a large explosion set off a blaze that consumed the wreckage, he said. It was not immediately clear if all the survivors escaped in the same way. Firefighters sprayed water and foam on the plane as others struggled to find survivors. An Associated Press photo showed two rescuers running up a hill carrying a young girl covered in foam to waiting medics. Though no details were available, the girl was believed to have died, because officials said the only female survivor was an adult. The plane was carrying 160 passengers — all Indian — and six crew members, Air India official Anup Srivastava said. Four infants and 19 other children were among the passengers. The British pilot, who was of Serbian origin, and an Indian co-pilot were among the dead, officials said.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Insurgents launched a rare ground assault against NATO’s main military base in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, wounding several international service members in the second such attack on a major military installation this week, officials said. A Canadian Press news agency report from the base said artillery and machine gun fire reverberated through the area, about 300 miles (500 kilometers) southwest

of Kabul, several hours after the attack began. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack — the third major assault on NATO forces in Afghanistan in six days — but the Kandahar area is a Taliban stronghold. On Tuesday, a Taliban suicide bomber attacked a NATO convoy in the capital, killing 18 people including six NATO service members including five Americans and a Canadian.

The next day, dozens of Taliban militants attacked the main U.S. military base — Bagram Air Field — killing an American contractor in fighting that lasted more than eight hours. Rockets started hitting Kandahar Air Field about 8 p.m. local time followed quickly by a ground assault, said Navy Commander Amanda Peperseim, a spokeswoman for NATO forces at the base. She said the attack was still ongoing and did not provide further details.

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Pac-Man’s 30 and, my, games have changed HIgh schooler Cody Taffer riding success at rodeo Pac-Man turned 30 years old this week. No, not the former Tennessee Titan with a predilection for, er, gentlemen’s clubs. The video game. A “peaceful game” where a large mouth moved around a board eating dots while chased by ghosts ... who he could eat when he powered up ... Pac-Man today is possibly responsible for the growing obesity rate in the Untied States. I made the last part up. But, seriously the entire game revolved around eating. Pac-Man was the staple of arcades around the country in my youth. Wait, remember arcades? There used to be these places where kids would go to put quarters in machines so they could play pinball or games. It was kind of like an X-box, only you paid for every game, the graphics weren’t as good and character development consisted of saving the girl. Yes, saving the girl. There were no girls running around in short shorts trying to save the world in the games of my youth. They’ve come a long way, baby. Today’s games feature women in lead roles. Granted, they are usually scantily clad and proportioned like Barbi dolls, but still ... the chicks are saving the world. The truth is, games have gotten increasingly complicated and mature. That’s good news for grown-ups who started on Pong and Atari and never really stopped, like me. It can be bad news for parents who stopped after Donkey Kong and haven’t paid much attention to what’s going into them. I say this because a friend recently was talking about his 14-year-old son playing Modern Warfare 2. He was comparing it to the games we played when we were kids. What he didn’t know is, in a portion of the game, your have the option of playing an undercover agent who infiltrates a terrorist cell ... and goes with them on a bloody attack at an airport. Gamers heard about this in advance of the game’s release, but parents of gamers, apparently, not so much. It’s a plot right out of an episode of “24.” It’s not something my friend was comfortable hearing his kid might be playing through in an interactive game. I haven’t heard how their talk about this went. It was clear enough that he was ok with a lot of the game’s realism. We were comparing it to wargames we played at those old-fashioned arcades. It was a mostly favorable comparison. He knew we’d seen movies like “First Blood” by then; he figured having a game that puts you in the action wasn’t that much different. But I guess he was still thinking of the days when the line between good guys and bad guys were fairly clear. They rarely are, anymore, and that’s something parents might want to be aware of. That “mature” rating means you might want to get online and check out what a kid is getting. There’s sites online that rate and summarize games. Lots of times, there’s video of game play on youtube and other places that can help give a clear idea of what a game’s about. The best thing to do, of course, is keep an eye on what’s going on in the game by being in the room with your kids. But I know just what a pain that can be. “Romance” is getting to be an issue in games, especially role-playing games. There’s no explicit scenes — nothing you couldn’t see on a soap opera — but it might be a bit much for some parents. One features an offer by one character to have the child of another ... and not for marriage, or love. The whole point of this, for parents around my age who didn’t stay interested in games themselves, is to pay attention to what their kids are playing. Games are interactive, and good ones can give you hours of enjoyment, making you feel like you’re in charge of the protagonist in a sweeping epic. They’re a long way from Pac-Man. — Jeff Farrell is a reporter for The Mountain Press. Call 428-0748, ext. 216, or e-mail to jfarrell@themountainpress.com.

By GAIL CRUTCHFIELD Community Editor Between graduating high school and heading off to the Army, Sevier County High School senior Cody Taffer will first see if he can win state and national titles in steer wrestling. Cody, 18, will compete for the Georgia state title over Memorial Day weekend in Perry, Ga., and for the national title in Gillette, Wyo., the third week of July. The son of Dale and Ronda Taffer has grown up around rodeos. His dad competed for about eight years and is a farrier. When he was young, Cody joined in the activities held for children, such as mutton busting. But after he got too old to wrangle a sheep, he became a spectator rather than a participator, at least for a while. A few years ago, Dale Taffer began judging youth rodeos and Cody went along. “When he started judging these youth rodeos, I decided I would get into bull riding and bare back riding and chute dogging,” Cody said. Chute dogging, he and his father explained, is similar to steer wrestling, except you don’t use a horse. The competitor and the steer are both in a bucking chute, with the competitor holding on to the steer’s horns. Once the chute is opened, the competitor must hold on as the steer tries to get away and put the steer down as soon as possible. It was at a chute dogging competition that Cody first tried his hand at a rodeo, and without his parents’ knowledge. “I was called to judge a youth rodeo and I could only judge the first night,” Dale Taffer said. “He went to the rodeo that second night that I wasn’t judging and signed up on his own. One of the parents called me while I was judging (another show) and said, did you know that Cody has entered.” He was surprised on several levels, first that his son signed up, second by wondering how he paid the entry fee. “One of the parents gave him the money and he ended up winning,” Taffer said. “So it just started from there.” “Dad called me after my first chute dogging,” Cody said. “He goes, ‘If mom asks, I had nothing to do with it.’” In 2009, Cody won the championship for the chute dogging at one rodeo and reserve champion at another. This year he’s ranked second in Georgia, earning him a guaranteed spot at the nationals. There were a few bumps and even more bruises on the way. Cody has suffered his fair share of injuries, including a broken ankle when a bull stepped on him and a concussion that lasted for four weeks. It was the concussion that convinced Cody to give up bull and bareback riding. He fell and landed on his back his first time in a bareback riding competition, stunning him for a moment to the point he couldn’t feel his legs. He did get up after a short time and got ready to get on another horse. “As soon as I got up, I had to be on another one,” he said. He’s also been dragged down the arena — twice in one week. Concentrating on steer wrestling, his father said, seemed to be the safer option for his son, so they purchased a new horse specifically

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Cody Taffer and his quarter horse Star will be competing in steer wrestling and roping finals in the Georgia high school rodeo competitions. In the steer wrestling events, Cody is assisted by Tyler Kyle, the son of Scott and Leslie Helton. Tyler acts as a hazer, which keeps the steer running in a straight line down the arena.

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Cody Taffer competes in his first bareback riding competition in a professional event at the Strawberry Festival in Dayton. trained for steer wrestling. They’ve been competing throughout the school year at high school competitions in Georgia. They chose the Georgia high school circuit, Dale Taffer said, because those competitions are actually closer than those held in Tennessee. The closest Tennessee high school rodeo competitions is six hours away. For Georgia events, however, six hours is the farthest they would have to drive. This year, Dale Taffer said he estimates they’ve traveled about 6,500 miles to competitions. “Cody has to maintain a grade point average just like a football player,” Dale Taffer said. “They have to have permission from the school. It’s the same deal as any athlete.

But naturally, we pay for everything, all the entry fees, traveling expenses.” If he can win the state title next weekend, some of those expenses will be covered to go to the national competition in Wyoming. He could also earn scholarships from colleges or sponsors, Dale Taffer said. Steer wrestling gives its competitors up to 30 seconds to get the 500- to 700-pound steer to the ground, but most riders need only a fraction of that time. “A good winning time is around 6 seconds,” he said. “Cody’s best time has been a 7.4, which is really a good time.” Cody said he really can’t explain what it feels like to jump off a galloping horse

and basically tackle a steer weighing at least three times your weight. “I really don’t know, it just goes by so quick,” he said. Once he and his horse Star and the steer are released from their chutes, they’re going about 30-40 mph when Cody has to jump off to the side of horse and grab the steer by its horns. Then he must wrestle the animal to the ground using brute strength. Cody said steer wrestling seems more difficult than chute dogging, where you don’t use a horse. “Because you have to slide off and catch ’em, and hitting the ground ain’t fun,” he said. n gcrutchfield@themountainpress.com

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Donations for ill child solicited Submitted report

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4-H Senior Wildlife Judging Team members include, back row from left, Heather Hatcher, Lawrence Clements, Jared Bruhin; front row, Lauren Jenkins, Hannah Clevenger and Josh Gideon.

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Junior High 4-H Wildlife Judging Team members include, from left, Daniel Hatcher, Victoria Clements and Randa Leming.

4-H wildlife judging teams do well Sevier County 4-H Wildlife Judging Team members recently brought home honors in the Eastern Regional 4-H Wildlife Judging Team competition held at The Kyker Bottoms Wildlife Management Area in Blount County. Senior teams placed second in the regional event while the junior high team placed fourth. The second-place senior team included Heather Hatcher and

Lauren Jenkins, Pigeon Forge High School; Jared Bruhin, Sevier County High School; Josh Gideon, GatlinburgPittman High School. With its placing, this team has qualified for the state contest. Hannah Clevenger, GatlinburgPittman High School and Lawrence Clements, Sevier County High School, also participated. As individuals, Heather placed second high, Hannah third high, Jared

fourth high and Lauren 10th high overall. The senior team will travel to Crossville for the state competition June 17. At the state event, 12 teams from across Tennessee will compete

for a trip to the National 4-H Wildlife Evaluation Judging Team competition in New Mexico, later this summer. The fourth-place Junior High Team consisted of team members: Randa Leming, Seymour Middle; Daniel Hatcher, Wearwood; and Victoria Clements, Sevierville Middle School. As individuals, Randa placed seventh. In wildlife judging, 4-H members learn to identify

common wildlife foods, interpret wildlife habitat from aerial photographs and make recommendations for on-site wildlife management practices for landowners. Wildlife judging gives young people the opportunity to develop their decision making skills, while learning about wildlife management practices. — Glenn Turner is a Sevier County agricultural extension service agent. Call him at 453-3695.

Arthritis exercise classes to begin If you have arthritis, you certainly are not alone. In Tennessee, one out of three adults is affected daily by some type of arthritis. In fact, arthritis prevalence in Tennessee ranks among the highest in the nation. It is one of the leading causes of physical disability in our nation. There are over 100 different forms. Most forms target the joints of the body, causing pain, stiffness and swelling. Because of this stiffness and discomfort, people with arthritis often think they can not exercise for fear of damaging their

joints. Today however, research shows people with arthritis can exercise with low impact, joint safe movements. In Gatlinburg, the UT Extension of Sevier County is offering a free arthritis exercise program. This eight-session program

is certified through the Arthritis Foundation, and will be offered at the Gatlinburg Community Center. Classes will be held from 1:30–2:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays beginning June 14 and ending July 6. Participants are encouraged to attend each class. Exercises can be done sitting or standing. Classes are free; however registration is needed by June 5. To register, please contact me. These Arthritis Foundation exercises can

Temptations show changing theaters Submitted report PIGEON FORGE — The Temptations Revue is moving from The Smoky Mountain Theater to The Grand Majestic Theater on June 1. The show will be performing daily at 8 p.m. The theater’s new show, America’s Hit Parade, will be at 5 p.m. “We are excited to have The Temptations to add to our schedule of shows being offered at our theater. Their music is legendarily known worldwide for the Motown

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Evans, came from Las Vegas. They perform hits like “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” and “I Wish It Would Rain.”

help keep your joints flexible, improve your ability to do daily activities and benefit your overall health and fitness. Exercise is one of the most effective steps to daily managing arthritis. Consider joining these classes offered in Gatlinburg. You can exercise at your own pace and have fun

socializing with others … while learning ways to manage arthritis. For more information you can go to fcs.tennessee.edu/ healthsafety/afep.htm. — Linda Hyder is a Sevier County agricultural extension service agent who works with family and consumer sciences programs. Call her at 453-3695 or e-mail to lhyder@utk.edu.

Pastor Tony Sutton of New Center Baptist Church is asking for the public’s help for a child with many health challenges who needs special transportation to come to East Tennessee for medical care. Jackie Lopposser’s granddaughter, Khloe, needs to be moved from Children’s Hospital in Michigan to Children’s Hospital in Knoxville. Khloe was born premature and has multiple medical issues. She has an extremely rare muscular disease, plus a feeding tube and tracheonomy port. The hospital in Michigan will soon be releasing her to Lopposser’s custody, Sutton said. Lopposser is a member of New Center Baptist. The Michigan hospital will only allow transport by medical aircraft equipped for life support-dependent patients; Khloe is too fragile for transport by on-road ambulance, Sutton said. Insurance will not cover the child’s transportation, and the least expensive way found so far to bring the child to Knoxville costs $11,000. A special fund for Khloe’s transportation has been established at Sevier County Bank. The church is asking for donations to the fund, or for information about any organization that might be able to transport the child for free or a lower cost. Sutton asks that he be called at 654-1579. If they are unable to get transport before her release, the state of Michigan will put Khloe in foster care, Sutton said. “We long to bring Khloe home. We appreciate in advance any and all support and prayers that people in our community can provide,” Loposser said.

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Qualls/Satterfield Mr. and Mrs. John Qualls of New Market, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Ann Qualls, to Robert Wayne Satterfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Satterfield of Kodak, Tenn. She is attending Carson-Newman College and graduates in December with a degree in Child and Family Studies with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. She is a member of Mountain View Church in Dandridge, Tenn. The prospective groom if attending The University of Tennessee and graduates in December with a degree in Agricultural Sciences with a concentration in agricultural education and extension. He is a member of

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Samantha Ann Qualls and Robert Wayne Satterfield will be wed May 29.

Mountain View Church. The wedding will take place at 5:30 p.m. May 29, 2010, at Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Barn in Kodak. Invitations have been sent. The couple will reside in Kodak.

Mr. and Mrs. Terry Matthews of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their son, Terrence Ryan Matthews of Sevierville, Tenn., to Kayle Nicole Turner of Sevierville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Turner of Saluda, S.C. Ryan is the grandson of Judithe Stearley of Pigeon Forge, and the late Frank and Mildred Irene Matthews of Knoxville, Tenn. Kayle is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Crouch of Saluda and the late Mr. and Mrs. WiIliam Turner. Ryan is a 2006 graduate of Pigeon Forge High School, a 2008 graduate of Walters State Community College with an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, and a 2010 graduate of East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Kayle is a 2008 gradu-

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Terrence Ryan Matthews and Kayle Nicole Turner are engaged.

ate of Newberry Christian Academy, and a 2009 graduate of the Royal Academy of Cosmetology. She is employed by Cost Cutters Salon in Sevierville. The wedding will be held on June 12, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church in Sevierville.

Leadership Tomorrow team raises funds Submitted report The Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2010 is completing a variety of community service projects in Sevier County. Each year, the class is divided into several small groups that are responsible for program days and a service project. One group, Team Volunteers, whose members are Reed Atchley (Atchley Funeral Home), Nichole Bohanan Carr (Sevier County Bank), Nick Huskey (Citizens National Bank), Brad McCarter (Mountain National Bank) and Heather Woods (A&W Concrete/ Swaggerty’s), recently coordinated a golf tournament as its community service project to raise money for the purchase of shoes for local school children in need. The event was held at Creekside Plantation Golf Course in Seymour. The Clint’s BBQ team of Randy Bierman, Gary Dunlap, Dale Payne and Rob Stevens took first place with 14 under par. Longest drive prize went to Matt Whaley. Closest to the pin honors went to Rob Stevens and Jim Ogle. Sponsors of the event included Atchley Funeral Home, Atchley Cox McCroskey Insurance, C. Laney & Sons Construction, Cherokee Group, Citizens National Bank, Clint’s BBQ, Gann’s Lawncare, Hi 5’s, McNelly Whaley Ford, New Pathways Counseling, Reams Drug Store, Sevier County Utility District, Sevierville Kiwanis Club, Swaggerty SausageCompany,Tennessee State Bank, Valley Boys, Vision Builders and Whaley & Sons Construction. Lunch was provided by Clint’s BBQ. Awards and Engraving

Bryan Atchley, administrator of Sevier County Health Care Center, presents English McCarter with a plaque to honor him for being named to Who’s Who in Tennessee Nursing Homes. At left is Nancy Murray, McCarter’s daughter. The Tennessee Health Care Association program is for residents who have made a difference through accomplishments in their careers and contributions to their families, country and communities.

English McCarter earns state honor Submitted report

SEVIERVILLE — Sevier County Health Care Center resident English McCarter has been named to Who’s Who in Tennessee Nursing Homes. McCarter retired in May 2005 after serving 36 years as a Pigeon Forge city commissioner. He is also a former mayor, vice mayor, assistant police chief and fire chief. He is the only surviving member of the Pigeon Forge City Commission that assisted in the initiation of Dollywood 25 years ago. Dolly Parton came to see McCarter this month in honor of Dollywood’s 25th anniversary. McCarter has been married to his wife, Evelyn Myers McCarter, for 63 years. They have lived in Sevier County all their lives. They have four children: Nancy Murray, Pat Fugate, Joe McCarter and Jim McCarter. English McCarter is a retired electrician. He served in the Army during World War II. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and served under Gen. George Patton. McCarter has also received the J. Pritchard Barnes Award from the Pigeon Forge Rotary Club in honor of his service to his community. He was also recognized with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award, the highest honor in Rotary.

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The Clint’s BBQ team took first place in the Leadership Tomorrow tournament. From left are Gary Dunlap, Dale Payne, Rob Stevens and Randy Bierman.

prepared trophies for the event. Hole sponsorship signs were made by Extreme Vinyl Graphics. Donations and door prizes were given by Beautiful Salon & Day Spa, J. Floyds, Old Mill Restaurant/Pottery Café, Reel Theaters Movies on the Parkway, Sevier County Electric System, Sevierville Food City, Seymour Kroger, Tennessee Smokies Baseball and WonderWorks. Submitted Dollywood’s Splash Nick Huskey and Nichole Bohanan Carr, Country donated around 1,000 pairs of summer shoes Leadership Team Volunteers members, with that the Leadership group Joe Fannon of Creekside Plantation. has already distributed to schools in the county. Team Volunteers will be able to provide close to 80 pairs of new tennis shoes for the neediest children in the county when school starts in the fall. To make a donation to help with this cause, contact Nichole Bohanan Carr at 453-6101.

Local ongoing Relay For Life fundraisers: n Yard sale: Curves in Sevierville, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and then 2-6:30 p.m. weekdays, 741 Dolly Parton Parkway, Suite 1. 774-6446. n Monkees: Buds of Hope flower sale. To order or for more information contact Kay William at 9320337 (home) or 300-0273 (cell). Orders can also be faxed to 932-6938. Plants can be delivered or picked up at Relay For Life. n Jewelry sale: Tennessee State Bank in Kodak making and selling jewelry. Call 933-6347 for information. n Fight Like a Girl T-shirts: Still available in short-sleeve, long-sleeve and hoodie styles. Some restrictions apply so call 428-0846 for information. n Spirit scarves: Tennessee State Bank at Turkey Creek selling handmade spirit scarves for $10. They come in colors for UT, Pigeon Forge, GatlinburgPittman, Sevierville and Seymour colors. Call to order 288-5040 or e-mail to smcelhose@tnstatebank.com.

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True peace, joy can come from having sins forgiven By ALDEN MARSHALL My parents took me to a church in Del Rio, behind Newport. I had never seen or heard of the minister before, but he preached right at me. He said someone in the congregation had been drifting away from God. God was tired of dealing with this individual, and it was very important that this person get closer to God. When he said this, I sensed the dread of the Holy Spirit. I was traumatized, as is the case when anyone is really confronted with the fact that God is holy and we are unholy. I had rededicated my life to Jesus Christ not long before that, and in my case that meant agreeing to preach. But I had not told anyone, and I was gradually pulling back from that promise I had made to God. If someone had asked me what was the matter when the sermon revealed such a terrible state, I honestly could not have answered. But I knew I had to get closer to God, so I requested that people in that church pray for me. I went forward to the alter and I prayed along with the others. As I prayed I grew confident about what was wrong, and I repented. Then I announced that God had indeed called me to preach and that I would definitely do so. Teaching was appealing to me, for it emphasized the intellectual, and I knew Christians as well as non-Christians would respect teaching. But I knew that to preach as the Bible required, meant to depend on God directly for words and attitudes after much prayer and study of the Bible. I did not want to do that, because the prospect terrified me. I had no flair for public speaking, nor did I wish to do so at all. David prayed that God would deliver him from secret, or unconscious, sins. As far as I knew I had quit doing what God did not want had begun to do what he wanted, but still I had an area that was closed to God. It takes preaching in the power of the Holy Spirit to uncover such rebellion against God. I thank God for his humble servant who came to church that Sunday with his sins forgiven, and open to say what God wanted him to say and with his attitudes. When we do not have his attitudes, we have weak and boring sermons, even if we speak truth. Paul said the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. Words are very important, but we are not only to speak the truth from the Bible but also the truth for that time and place, with the attitudes of God. 1 Peter 4.11 If any man speak, let him speak as

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one else who can and who will do that. Also, hopefully as a two-pronged approach, meetings for deeper and deeper layers of prayer are important, in order for the services to be places where God is worshipped in spirit and in truth. Both those who preach and those who do not, would benefit from having such a place to pray, whether locals or tourists. So many tourists come here for peace and quiet, but without major repentance and reordering of priorities before the Lord, that will never happen. I grew up with prayers before the regular church services, where sincere humbling before the Lord took place. Then when we entered the sanctuary, many were open to hear and to speak the very words of God. At least a critical mass of Godly believers was in one place, and enough so that not just obvious sins but hidden sins were uncovered and confessed, and therefore Jesus Christ was honored. How low do we have to go before we see the need for such anguish before the risen Jesus Christ? Such anguish may seem morbid, but it is completely necessary before we experience the joy of the Lord. The conviction of my heart was painful. But without that, I would not have had the true peace and joy that comes from having sins forgiven, and then walking with the risen Jesus Christ. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dr. Alden Marshall is a Presbyterian minister who lives in Gatlinburg.

A New Thing Now all the Athenians and the strangers sojourning there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell or to hear some new thing (Acts 17:21). New! Improved! Updated! Revised! It is no secret that our society praises that which is new. It is exciting and different. Companies devote a good part of their resources to research and development to come up with new or improved products. Marketers are always trying to find ways to make things seem new or fresh. But why are so many resources devoted to making things seem new? If we twenty-first century Americans prized the old and reliable and put emphasis on those qualities, then there is little doubt that the companies and marketers would follow suit. Yet society at large does not value â&#x20AC;&#x153;old and reliable.â&#x20AC;? The belief exists that there is constant progress, and to look to the past or to keep something the same for a long period of time, it is believed, leads to stagnation and obsolescence. And no one-- young or old-- wants to be considered obsolete! Have we ever stopped to think why that is? In reality, it is a major change in comparison to what was believed in the past, as Luke obliquely indicates in Acts 17:21. It is very easy to pass over Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commentary in Acts 17:21. He is telling the story of how Paul goes to Athens and begins promoting the Gospel in the marketplace there and how many of the philosophers and townspeople were interested in hearing more about this Jesus. Luke is explaining for us why the Athenians seem to be so eager to learn. It is not because of some noble impulse, as if they knew they were ignorant of the One True God and wanted to learn of Him to serve Him. No-- they wanted to learn more because it was something new and different. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message was the â&#x20AC;&#x153;flavor of the week.â&#x20AC;? Therefore, it should not surprise us that many mocked, some wanted more information, and only a very few believed (cf. Acts 17:32-34). They only wanted to hear something new. While it may not be immediately apparent to the modern reader, Luke is in fact censuring the Athenians. Today many would find this life of ease and luxury, discussing the newest theories in science or philosophy, appealing. Yet, in the Greek language, the word for â&#x20AC;&#x153;new,â&#x20AC;? when used in a context like this, often refers to something dangerous or suspicious. In earlier Greek literature, when people begged their gods to not bring disaster or calamity upon them, they asked that the gods would not bring down to them â&#x20AC;&#x153;anything new.â&#x20AC;? The Greeks-- along with many other ancient cultures, and most people until rather recently-looked at the world in an entirely different way from ourselves. In their estimation, the best time for humanity-- the â&#x20AC;&#x153;golden ageâ&#x20AC;?-- was in the distant past, and as time wore on, people became less strong and less noble. Their own day was dim in comparison. That which was old was proven, tested, and reliable. That which was new was looked upon suspiciously, for it was unproven, untested, and perhaps unreliable. Thus the early Christians felt that they needed to show the age of their belief system by appealing to the long history of Israel-- the Greeks and Romans were naturally suspicious of a religion that was claimed to have begun in the days of Tiberius Caesar! The Athenians, therefore, are considered strange. They just sit around and talk about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;new things,â&#x20AC;? that which is suspicious, untested, and unproven. How attitudes have changed! Today the Athenian attitude is in the majority, and those who go back to what is old, tested, proven, and reliable are considered antiquated and quaint! In reality, age, on its own, is not necessarily a good standard. There are plenty of newly developed technologies and ideas that are good. There are plenty of old attitudes and functions that are best relegated to the dustbin of history. Nevertheless, we must remember in our youth- and new-loving society that many ideas and functions of the past can still have value today, and just because something can be believed or done does not mean that it should be believed or done. That which is new may have unforeseen consequences and may prove quite unreliable! The â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? message that Paul had for the Athenians is now considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;old.â&#x20AC;? In the eyes of many, it is antiquated and obsolete. Nevertheless, the Gospel has held firm for two thousand years and has been tested, proven, and remains reliable (Hebrews 11:6, 13:8). Let us promote the â&#x20AC;&#x153;oldâ&#x20AC;? Gospel of Christ in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? world, and put it into practice in our lives!

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U.S. Cellular area sales manager Martin Burgess; Seymour Primary School Principal Jan Moore; Jane Boling, K-2 teacher; and U.S. Cellular associate Shirley Clepper. Boling received a share of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2009 Calling All Teachers campaign. She received funding for two tables for her classroom.

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Seymour schools benefit from cell phone contest Submitted report KNOXVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; U.S. Cellular is resuming its Calling All Teachers campaign. The company is giving $1 million to help teachers erase classroom needs. Last year Seymour High won $100,000 in the campaign, which was shared among the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three schools. The company is encouraging East Tennessee teachers to register on the site throughout the summer. Then, they can come back in the fall and post their classroom projects for potential funding. Through the 2009 Calling All Teachers campaign, teachers at Seymour Primary, Middle and High schools received funds totaling more than $3,600 for seven classroom projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teachers can request everything from textbooks to microscopes to art supplies,â&#x20AC;? said Charles Best, founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to give teachers the opportunity to have unique projects for their classrooms that help them provide creative ways for children to learn and be engaged.â&#x20AC;? For more information, visit uscellular.com/callingallteachers. Local teachers who received funding for classroom projects: n Seymour Primary: Rebecca Jane Boling received $717 for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Eagles Need a Nest.â&#x20AC;? n Seymour Middle: Tonya Redmon received $971 for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Computer Lab New Technology.â&#x20AC;? n Seymour High: Becky Vick received $243 for â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are Reading to Succeed... and We Need Your Help!!â&#x20AC;?; Paula Anderson received $302 for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Science News in the Science Classroomâ&#x20AC;?; Alexis Toomey received $511 for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Science Videos To Enhance What We Know!; Tracy Ballew received $470 for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teaching Diction Without Dictionaries!â&#x20AC;?; Jeri Mullins received $451 for â&#x20AC;&#x153;ACT Now for a Brighter Tomorrow.â&#x20AC;?

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sunday, may 23 Methodist Revival

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Waldens Creek Event

Homecoming/decoration, Waldens Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Service 9:30 a.m., lunch at noon. Cemetery upkeep donations sought. 453-5805.

monday, may 24 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn. 4360313.

Hot Meals

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

and Breakfast, Garrett, Gatlinburg n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

TOPS

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

FCE

Midway Family, Community and Education meet 1 p.m., Kodak Branch of Mountain National Bank. Bring baby shower gifts for the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center.

DAR

Great Smokies Chapter of DAR meets 10:30 a.m., Pigeon Forge Library, for election of officers. 7742236.

Hot Brass, the U.S. Air Force Band of MidAmerica Ensemble, 6 p.m., Sevierville Civic Center. Tickets free.

tuesday, may 25 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Foxtrot Bed and Breakfast, Garrett, Gatlinburg n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

wednesday, may 26 Middle Creek UMC

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

thursday, may 27 Hot Meals

Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:156:30 p.m., First United Methodist Sevierville and Kodak United Methodist. 933-5996.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace wom-

Painting Workshop

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Fest painting workshop 10 a.m.-noon, for ages 6-11, Anna Porter Library in Gatlinburg. 436-5588.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 4292508.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Forge Story Time

Right To Life

Gatekeepers

Library Movies

Sevier County Right to Life meets at 5:30 p.m. in Pigeon Forge Library. Karen Black Mercer, who counsels women considering abortions, will speak. 908-2689.

Dollywood Imagination Players presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Llama, Llama, Red Pajamaâ&#x20AC;? 11 a.m., Pigeon Forge Public Library storytime. 4297490.

Democratic Party

friday, may 28 Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 11 a.m.-6 p.m., inside Grand Resort Hotel, Pigeon Forge.

saturday, may 29 UMC Rummage Sale

Seymour UMC youth rummage sale. Bring donations to church. 573-9711 or www. seymourumc.org for details.

Spaghetti Dinner

Spaghetti dinner 6 p.m, at Rescue Squad. Proceeds benefit Carol Deleeuw for medical bills. Adults $7, children under 12 $4.

sunday, may 30 Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Grand Resort Hotel, Pigeon Forge.

Boyds Creek Baptist

Boyds Creek Baptist Church monthly service in song 7 p.m., with Faith Trio.

Thunder Memorial Ride

U.S. Air Force Band

thursday, june 3

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

Medic blood drive 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Smoky Mountain Knife Works.

Blood Drive

County Committee

Seymour UMC youth program meets 4:30 p.m. for discipleship training; 5:30 supper; 6:15 youthparents Bible study. 5739711.

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

S.I.T.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Invictusâ&#x20AC;? shown at 6 p.m., Anna Porter Library, Gatlinburg. Free; bring popcorn and soft drinks. 436-5588.

Sunday Night Alive

Seymour UMC

Middle Creek UMC

tuesday, june 8

Garlands of Grace womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Foxtrot Bed and Breakfast, Garrett, Gatlinburg n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

Hot Meals For Hungry Hearts 5:30-6:30 p.m., Henderson Chapel Baptist Church, 407 Henderson Road, Pigeon Forge. Sponsored by SMARM. Sevier County Intergovernmental Committee meets at noon at Damonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

wednesday, june 2

n 2-5 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 429-2508.

Gatlinburg First UMC, 6 p.m., fellowship of contemporary music and worship followed by a hot meal. 4364691. Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride opening ceremony 10 a.m. at courthouse; ride at 11 to Grainger County veterans overlook.

Sevier County Democratic Party meets at 7 p.m. at courthouse.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

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

Hot Meals

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

TOPS

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

friday, june 4 Supper/Auction

Wearwood Elementary School spaghetti supper 5-6:30 p.m., auction 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Rodger and Penny Brackins for medical bills. Adult $10; 10 and under, $5.

Saturday, june 5 American Legion 104

American Legion Post 104 at Smokies Park. First pitch 5 p.m.. Admission free to veterans, members of Guard, Reserve and active duty.

Sunday Night Alive

monday, may 31 Hot Meals

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

Burchfield Yard Sale

Burchfield Memorial Church yard sale 8 a.m., Hillbilly Landscaping, Highway 411.

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

monday, june 7 Hot Meals

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

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

tuesday, june 1

Garlands of Grace Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn. 4360313.

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support group meets 6 p.m. at MountainBrook Village, 428-2445 Ext. 107.

Ruritan Club

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

Kindness Counts

Kindness Counts meets at 7 p.m., Pigeon Forge Community Park, pavilion 1. 654-2684.

Scrapbook Club

Scrapbook Club meets 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5:3010 p.m. Whispering Winds Scrapbook retreat off Snapp Road. 429-3721.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Foxtrot Bed

Boyds Creek Revival

Boyds Creek Church of God revival with Bishop G.R. Hill of Cleveland, Tenn. 7:30 nightly through June 11. 680-4848.

Gold Wing Riders

Gold Wing Road Riders Assn. meets at 6:30 p.m., Gattiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza, 1431 Parkway. 660-4400.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders:

$5.00 Weekday Skate Monday - Thursday

BOOK YOUR NEXT PARTY NOW! Private Party Rooms Available Church & Youth Groups Come hang with your friends! Your Music, Good Food, and Fun! 2891 PARKWAY PIGEON FORGE, TN (LOCATED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT#4 IN PIGEON FORGE)

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Gatekeepers menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

wednesday, june 9 Middle Creek UMC

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

thursday, june 10 Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 4292508.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

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

Hot Meals

Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:15-6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Sevierville and Kodak United Methodist. 9335996.

TOPS

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

friday, june 11 Volunteer Training

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Care Center volunteer training 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at center, 304 Eastgate Road. 428-4673.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 4292508.

saturday, june 12 Cruisinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for Cure

Cruisinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for a Cure, Tanger Outlet Ride for Life, 10 a.m.; registration 9:30 a.m. at NASCAR Speedpark. Single rider $15, double rider $25.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 4292508.

Sunday, june 13 Sunday Night Alive

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

monday, june 14 Cancer Support Group

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

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn. 436-0313.

Hot Meals

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

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 12-5 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 429-2508.

tuesday, june 15 Drawing Workshop

Free childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Fest drawing workshop, 10-noon, Anna Porter Public Library, for ages 6-11. 436-5588.

Old Harp Singing

Old Harp singing 7 p.m., Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 1828 Middle Creek Road, Pigeon Forge. 428-0874.

Crewettes

Sevier County Crewettes meet 7 p.m. at Rescue Squad Building, Sevierville. 4533861 or 453-8572.

Library, Gatlinburg. Bring popcorn and soft drinks. 436-5588.

Submarine Veterans

Smoky Mountain submarine vets meet 6 p.m., Islamorada Restaurant. www.SmokyMountainBase. com or 429-0465 or 6923368.

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group meets 3 p.m. Wellington Place. Sherry Woten, 774-2221.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

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

Hot Meals

Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:156:30 p.m., First United Methodist Sevierville and Kodak United Methodist. 933-5996.

TOPS

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

saturday, june 19 Angel Food

Angel Food pick up: n 8-11 a.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 429-2508.

sunday, june 20 Sunday Night Alive

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

monday, june 21 Hot Meals

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 4292508.

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

Scrapbook Club

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Bariatric Surgery Support

Angel Food

Scrapbook Club meets 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m., Whispering Winds on Snapp Road. 429-3721. Garlands of Grace womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Foxtrot Bed and Breakfast, Garrett, Gatlinburg n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

wednesday, june 16 Middle Creek UMC

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

thursday, june 17 Library Movies

â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Complicatedâ&#x20AC;? at 6 p.m., Anna Porter

Garlands of Grace Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn. 436-0313.

Bariatric Surgery Support Group meets 7 p.m., Echota Resort Cluhouse, Highway 66. 453-6841 or 712-3287.

tuesday, june 22 Library Movie

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finding Nemoâ&#x20AC;? at 10 a.m. at Anna Porter Public Library, Gatlinburg. Free.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Foxtrot Bed and Breakfast, Garrett, Gatlinburg n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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) 3107831.

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The Mountain Press Â&#x2039; Sunday, May 23, 2010

LEGALS

The Sevier County Government Committee meetings for June are as follows:

p.m. Transportation Committee (Road Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office)

Tuesday, June 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 p.m. Water Committee (Courthouse Room 100) Tuesday, June 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m. Birds-Eye View Annual Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Budget/Education Committees (Sevier County School District Building) Tuesday, June 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m. Board of Zoning & Appeals (County Commission Meeting Room) Tuesday, June 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m. Planning Committee (County Commission Meeting Room) Tuesday, June 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30 p.m. Planning Commission (County Commission Meeting Room) Monday, June 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m. Budget Committee (Courthouse Room 100) Monday, June 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m. Steering Committee (Courthouse Room 100) Thursday, June 17 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m. Intergovernmental Committee (Sevier County Special Operations Center) Thursday, June 17 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m. Emergency Services Committee (Sevier County Special Operations Center)

110 SPECIAL NOTICES

PHOTOS SUBMITTED

Monday, June 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m. County Commission 05/22, 05/23 107 LOST & FOUND INVITATION TO BID Shagbark Property Owners Association will be accepting bids for Roadside Mowing for a three year term (06/2010, 06/2010, 06/2012) inside our gated community. There will be a total of 3 mowings per year of our 23 miles of roads. This includes 2 low cut and 1 high cut. Bidders must be insured and bonded for this type of work. Bids must be received in our office no later than June 4, 2010 at 12:00pm at which time the bids will be opened. All bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with proof of insurance and bonding. The outside of the envelope must have inscribed thereon the name of the bidder. Shagbark reserves the right to refuse all bids. Please contact our office at 865-429-3838 to obtain specifications. Shagbark Property Owners Association, 3150 North Clearfork Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862, 865-429-3838 or fax 865-774-0133.

Monday, June 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30 p.m. Government Operations Committee(County Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office)

Missing cat. Black & white female. Declawed. Black mask. 429-8579 110 SPECIAL NOTICES

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE Sale at public auction will be on J une 7, 2010 at 10:00AM local time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Richard W. Lingle and Margaret Ann Lingle, Husband and Wife, to Dwight B. Grizzell, Trustee, on February 3, 2006 at Book Volume 2461, Page 322conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Owner of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-OPT3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT3 The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Fourteenth (14th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lot 2B of Frank Carr Property, more particularly described as follows:Beginning at a point in the centerline of a 20 foot right-of-way and in the line of Lot 3R; thence with the centerline of said right of way North 59 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds West 171.94 feet to a point; thence with the arc of a circle curving in a Westerly direction having a chord bearing of North 70 degrees 59 minutes 14 seconds West (R=39.008, T=7.815) a chord distance of 15.326 feet to a point in the line of Lot 2A; thence leaving the centerline of said right of way and with the line of Lot 2A North 67 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East 33.88 feet to an iron pin; thence North 68 degrees 26 minutes 30 seconds East 63.21 feet to an iron pin; thence North 25 degrees 29 minutes 21 seconds East 65.41 feet to an iron pin; thence North 33 degrees 07 minutes 41 seconds West 77.76 feet to an iron pin in the line of Lot 1; thence leaving the line of Lot 2A and with the line of Lot 1 North 11 degrees 06 minutes 12 seconds East 96.05 feet to an iron pin in the line of Lot 3R; thence leaving the line of Lot 1 and with the line of Lot 3R the following calls and distances: South 31 degrees 56 minutes 47 seconds East 124.23 feet to an iron pin; thence South 64 degrees 39 minutes 22 seconds East 122.18 feet to an iron pin; thence South 26 degrees 35 minutes 07 seconds East 25.13 feet to an iron pin; thence South 08 degrees 52 minutes 26 seconds West 104.37 feet to an iron pin; thence South 58 degrees 19 minutes 07 seconds West 120.55 feet (passing an iron pin at 110.55 feet) to the point of beginning.Also conveyed and subject to the rights of others is the use of that portion of the property which lies within the boundary of a 20 foot right of way as shown on said survey and as seen of record at Misc. Book 257, Page 106 in the Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.Subject to a right of way deed to Sevier County, Tennessee, of record in ROW Book 4, Page 351, in the Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Street Address: 2025 Bluffside View Sevierville, TN 37876 Current Owner(s) of Property: Richard W. Lingle and wife, Margaret Ann Lingle The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2025 Bluffside View, Sevierville, TN 37876, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. SALE IS SUBJECT TO A ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT OF RECORD IN BOOK M257, PAGE 106 All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. 10-004018 May 9, 16 & 23, 2010

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236 GENERAL

20 Full-time openings!! $8/hour, Now hiring for high adventure attraction at Pigeon Forge theme park. Must be 18 or older, clean background and drug screen required. Must be physically fit and customer service driven with a friendly, outgoing personality. Call 865-523-5166 immediately for more info.

Full time Handyman needed. Proficient in Electrical, Plumbing & Carpentry. Aunt Bugs 908-4948 Background check required.

Auto Mechanic Needed. With good people skills, must be avail to work weekends & run a computer. Call 9086999 ask for Ray. Bartender Needed, Weekends Only! Accepting applications M-F. 10-4pm. Gatlinburg Elks Lodge, 968 Parkway, Suite #7. 436-7550.

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COLLEGE STUDENTS & 2010 HS Grads $13 base-appt, FT/PT schedules, sales/svc, no exp nec, all ages 17+, conditions apply, 865-366-0277 DEER FARM RIDING STABLES seeks TRAIL GUIDE. Excellent riding skills a must. Only friendly folk need apply. Reliable transportation and home phone required. Earnings are a combination of an hourly rate, plus tips. Call 4292276 between 11 & 5 for interview appointment. Ask for Tim or Heather.

DEER FARM ZOO seeks ZOOKEEPER. Job includes exotic animal care and typical farm chores. Only friendly folk need apply. Reliable transportation and home phone required. Call 4283337 between 11 & 5 for interview appointment. Ask for Greg or Lynn.

GOT ROACHES? Use Harris ONE YEAR. Home pest control. Available @ Ace HDW of Gatlinburg 436-5173 or Pigeon Forge HDW 428-8898. Hiring Billboard Salesman, full time, local company, good pay. Must have sales experience, valid drivers licence, dependable transportation. Please email resume/references to Te n n e s s e e B u s i ness@gmail.com Housekeeper Needed $10/hr Full-time Apply Lidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Dollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at traffic light #4

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500 Merchandise

100 Announcements

600 Rentals

200 Employment

700 Real Estate

300 Services

800 Mobile Homes

400 Financial

900 Transportation

236 GENERAL PART TIME WORK ALL AGES 17+ Great pay, ideal for college students & â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10 hs grads, customer sales/svc, will train, conditions apply, 865-366-0277

Walters State Community College in Morristown, TN has an opening for a Instructor of Nursing.Deadline for applications is June 21, 2010. For detailed job description and to apply go to: https://jobs.tbr.ed u, click on Walters State AA/EOE M/F/D. PT Position in Sevierville sign co. Computer design/sign assembly. Training provided. Fax resume or email resume to 8654284284 or sales@signmastertn.com.

236 GENERAL Ziplines Reservationist, Office staff, Guides needed in Gat. Apply 905 River Rd.

237 HEALTHCARE CAREGIVER Del Rio, Newport and Sevierville Home Instead Senior Care is seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced person to provide non-medical home care services in Del Rio. Must have flexible schedule and be available to work weekends. We offer competitive pay and a bonus program. Health insurance and retirement plans available. To learn more about how you can make a difference, please call our employment line tollfree at 1-877-5815800 or visit us online at www.homeinstead.com/428 238 HOTEL/MOTEL

Lil Kings & Queens Child Care Center is now hiring for their new Sevierville location. Positions include: Teachers, both full & part time, substitutes, a cook and a director. For more information call 865-933-4850 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Local cabin company taking applications for Reservationist, Assistant Manager, and Cleaners. Apply in person at: 333 Ski Mtn. Rd. Gatlinburg.

SALES CLERK 10.00 Hr. Lidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Dollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Light #4, P.F. Set Up Accts for a Knox company Must be motivated. You choose hours. Call for Interview 865-251-5371 Also needed-Bilingual speaking indiv. WAREHOUSE & STOCK 12.00 HR LIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;L DOLLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIGHT 4 PF

CLARION INN & SUITES Looking for dependable, detailed and customer service oriented personnel. Now accepting applications for the following full time positions: FRONT DESK Accepting applications 1100 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN.

238 HOTEL/MOTEL CLARION INN & SUITES Looking for dependable, detailed and customer service oriented personnel. Now accepting applications for the following full time positions: Room Attendants

Accepting applications 1100 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN. M-F

Hiring Housekeepers. Apply in person. Fabulous Chalets 210 Cottage Dr., Gatlinburg.

Now hiring Housekeepers. Apply in person, Park Tower Inn, 205 Sharon Dr. Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort 915 Westgate Resorts Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738 APPLY IN PERSON Admin Assistant Front Desk Supervisor Night Auditor Security Officers Laundry Supervisor Bartenders PM Housekeeping Supervisor Housekeeping Inspector Housekeepers Waterpark Maint Tech Cooks Servers

Need someone to clean house 2 days a week for nice sick lady. 865453-5354.

Now Hiring! FT & PT positions available. MountainBrook Village 700 Markhill Dr.

NOW HIRING! must be 21, have a knowledge of guns & computers. No nights or Sundays. Competitive wages. Apply in person Sevier Pawn & Loan, 103 West Main St. Sevierville

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE Sale at public auction will be on J une 7, 2010 at 10:00AM local time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Patrick L. Saxton and Tami G. Saxton, Husband and Wife as Trustees of The Patrick L. Saxton and Tami G. Saxton Living Trust, to Title Enterprises, LLC, Trustee, on January 31, 2007 at Book Volume 2728, Page 113conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Owner of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of June 1, 2007 Equifirst Loan Securitization Trust 2007-1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 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 Fourth (4th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit:Lot 22 of Rock Gardens Subdivision, as the same is shown by plat of record in Map Book 32, Page 75 in the Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Street Address: 178 Red Bud Lane Sevierville, TN 37876 Current Owner(s) of Property: Patrick L. Saxton and Tami G. Saxton as Trustees of The Patrick L. Saxton and Tami G. Saxton Living Trust, Dated August 17, 2005 The street address of the above described property is believed to be 178 Red Bud Lane, Sevierville, TN 37876, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. 09-021741 May 9, 16 & 23, 2010

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The Mountain Press Â&#x2039; Sunday, May 23, 2010 238 HOTEL/MOTEL

245 SALES

247 MAINTENANCE

388 MISC. SERVICE

Front Desk Clerk needed. Please apply at Best Western Greenbrier, 711 Parkway, Sevierville.

Smokey Mountain Getaways at Town Square

Maintenance needed! Apply in person at MainStay Suites, 410 Pine Mt. Rd. Pigeon Forge.

Summer Tutor Available. Grades 1-4. Certified teacher. $20.hr. Seymour area. 307-0608

MasterCorp Inc., is hiring Housekeepers. We offer excellent wages, training, and weekly pay. Must be able to work weekends. Call 865-621-7128. 239 OFFICE/CLERICAL

Desk Clerk needed! Apply in person at MainStay Suites, 410 Pine Mt. Rd. Pigeon Forge.

EXPERIENCED PA R T- T I M E BOOKKEEPER WANTED Minimum 3 Years Experience in Payroll, Accts Payable, Excel/Word Experience a plus,Salary based on experience. Please send resume to P.O. BOX 809, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Reservationist / Clerical Help Needed. Computer experience req. Drug Free Workplace. Please call Bluff Mtn. Realty at 4533717. 240 JOBS WANTED Exp. Caregiver Avail. for HIRE! Excellent care & references. Call 654-9944

Is looking for highly motivated sales professionals. Sales experience necessary but resort sales not required. No license needed for the Sales positions More than competitive compensation plan. No draw on future commissions! Hourly VS. Commissions paid weekly! Benefits like Major Medical, Dental, & Vision are available. When our competitors have cut back, we have expanded! We write all business! Our promise to you is to give you all the tools and opportunities to achieve your immediate and future financial goals. Please apply in person Saturday & Sunday from the hours of 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Sales Office located at 414 Historic Nature Trail Gatlinburg, TN 37738. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applications will be considered. Internal promoting is the way we are building our future, come be a part of it!

Local Resort now hiring skilled Maintenance Technician. Certifications a plus but not required. Must work weekends. Competitive wages. Medical, Dental & Vision benefits offered. No phone calls please. Apply at 110 Mountain Loft Dr, Gatlinburg 249 RESERVATIONIST Customer Service Position. Must be available nights & weekends. Must have exceptional customer service & booking reservation skills. Apply in person between 10am - 2pm Mon Fri. 2930 Brothers Way, Sevierville.

242 RESTAURANT Mediterranean Grill located at 712 Parkway Sevierville Opening soon. Hiring Experienced Cooks, Bakers, Service People. 207-576-3658.

Pizza & Light Italian food cook. Mature only. Apply to Meatballs 10211 Chapman Hwy, Seymour. 5771099

GRAB more attention with Classifieds! Call 428-0746 247 MAINTENANCE Preventative Maintenance Engineer EPA608 Cert. req. 410A Cert. Helpful. Smoke free workplace. Present resume at 2301 Ridge Rd.

307 CHILDCARE Babysitting availableAll shifts. 865-2660961

Mother of 2 now accepting children in Belle Maadows Sub, Sevierville, TN 865-308-0073 356 STORAGE BUILDINGS

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

429-2962

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Moving Sale Home/Office Everything must go! toys, clothes, desks, computers, beds, bedding, tvâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, & more. Call 8am - 8pm for easy directions. 865-292-7618.

New Antique Mall Opening in Wears Valley, Booth space available. 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. 557 MISC. SALES THE CANDLE COTTAGE FACTORY C L O S E O U T SALE! Open to the Public, Tuesday May 25 thru Friday May 28 8am - 5pm Thousands of candles to choose from and all at closeout prices! Retail prices $5.99 to $22.99. NOW ONLY $1- $5 144 River Bend Drive in the Hodsen Hicks Industrial Park. (same park as The Mountain Press and TRW)

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Call Joe 428-1584 or 850-7891

610 DUPLEX FOR RENT

For Sale

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

Spacious 1BR/1BA $495 per mon., Excl. Cond. C H/A. W/D Conn., D/W Vaulted Ceiling, Front porch, Rear patio, Lawn, Trash & City Water Incl. 705-0387. 693 ROOMS FOR RENT

453-0727

Affordable Housing in Gatlinburg Rooms for rent, weekly rates, furn., cable TV.

436-4471 or 621-2941

ROOMS FOR RENT Weekly Low Rates $110.00 + tax 436-5179

605 BUSINESS RENTALS Modern ofďŹ ce 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

3300 or 6600sq.ft. retail/ showroom space for rent in busy complex, with large delivery door. $2200mth for 3300 sq. ft. or $4000mth for 6600sq.ft. Call 865-388-5455 for more info. 5,000 or 10,000sq. ft. Office/ Warehouse space avail. for lease or sale. Veterans Blvd. Call 388-2795 or 2569946. Affordable Office Space for rent in busy complex. 800sq.ft. with nice layout. Semi furnished. Three officeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & conference room. Also, break room w/frige. $550mth. Call 865388-5455 for more info. OFFICE & WAREHOUSE 7 Offices, Conf. Rm, w/2200 sq. ft. warehouse. Loading Dock. $1925 per mth. 865-388-0788.

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106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Greystone Rentals Red Carpet Inn 349 East Parkway Gatlinburg, TN

CROSSCREEK 2BR/1.5 BA to 2BR/2BA garden apts. $545 to $580 Trolly access 865-429-2962

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

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

Mountain View Townhome apartment for rent 2BR 1.5BA. Newly remodeled with hardwood flooring & new carpet. Located in Gatlinburg. $650 mth 1st mth rent & security deposit required. For more information call 865-868-0449 Mon-Fri 8:30am5:30pm or 865356-3015 after hours & weekends

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

Pigeon Forge 2br 1ba $650 mth + $650 dep. Pets OK. 404324-3759.

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

2 large BR, 1.5BA, covered porch,. $500/mo. 865-933-9775 or visit

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Now Leasing, New Apartments in Gatlinburg behind GP High School near trolley stop 2 BR / 1 BA $585/mo. Call (865) 436-3565

CONDO FOR RENT

2BR/2BA

2BR/ 1 1/2BA Apartments

2BR apts for rent Sevierville area $475 $500 $550 $600. 908-7805 or 3681327

Sevierville

865-774-5919

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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. $695 month. Year lease. Call 865-453-5396.

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

25 CF White Side-byside Refrigerator. $200. 865-4532774. Washer For Sale, Excellent Condition. Maytag, 3 1/2 yrs old. $100. 4305904, 10 -6pm or 436-5446 7pm8:30pm.

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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

$695/mo. + dep.

865-908-1342

2 B R / 1 . 5 B A . To w n house. NO pets. Patio, year lease. $525+. 453-5079.

New Furn 2BR/2BA, on Pkwy, pool, elec, water, cable, wifi, $1200mth. 423-838-3303.

113 MISC. SERVICES

117 ELECTRICAL

$100 per week 865-621-2941 Room-$100 wk: inc util house, Female with same Sev, near Seymour. 865-365-1089. Very nice room in Res. Many nice features. $115/wk. 865-661-7770. 696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT *WEARS VALLEY 2BR/2BA $700/mo. + dep 1 level/yard/deck 2 Walk-in closets All kit appl + W/D conn Some Pets OK. 865-654-6507 1BD Apartment 710 W. Main St. Sev. About 1/2mile beyond Hardees. No Pets. Call 4532026 or 548-1486

1BD Efficiency Apart. all utilities & cable inclu. Off Indian Gap Rd. On Indian Gap Circle. 865755-2402 or 9335509.

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590 APPLIANCES 555 GARAGE & YARD SALES

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Commercial Restaurant Equipment. Coolers, walk in freezer, coffee equip, cash registers & more. 865436-3549

500 MERCHANDISE

Pursuant to Section 67-5-508, Tennessee Code Annotated; the property assessment records of Sevier County will be available for public inspection at Room 210 West, Sevier County Courthouse during normal business hours. Any person desiring to inspect these records may do so at the appointed time and place. The Sevier County Board of Equalization will begin its annual session to examine and equalize the county assessments on June 1, 2010. THE BOARD WILL ACCEPT APPEALS FOR TAX YEAR 2010 ONLY UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF ITS 2010 REGULAR SESSION, WHICH WILL BE AUGUST 31, 2010. The Board will meet on various days each week from the hours of 9:00am to 12:00pm in room 14 of the Sevier County Schools Central OfďŹ ce Annex Building at 226 Cedar Street. Any owner of property who wishes to make complaint or appeal to The County Board of Equalization should contact the Property Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce at (865) 453-3242 for an appointment to appear before the Board personally or by personal appearance of an agent for the owner bearing the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s written authorization. Failure to appeal an assessment shall result in the assessment becoming ďŹ nal without further right to appeal.

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

2BR Duplex. Quiet country setting. Water, Pets ok $575 mth. 865806-9896

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589 FURNITURE

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Pigeon Forge rental office seeking dependable, flexible reservationist. Excellent customer service skills required. Must be available nights and weekends. Full or Part time, year round employment. Experience preferred but not required. Fax confidential resume to 865-7745991.

567 BUSINESS & OFFICE EQUIP.

Owner Ernest Grossholz

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PH# 865-740-7817 We do all commercial, auto, residential

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

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115 ROOFING SERVICES

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10B Â&#x2039; Classifieds 697 CONDO RENTALS Pigeon Forge Brand New 1BR/1BA furn/unfurn. condo w/fp, pool, mtn. view. Senior disc. min 1yr lease. $850mth. Call 404557-9977. Studio condo on Pkwy, furn, util. inc., wifi, cbl, indr pool $200/ wk 540-397-4977. 698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

The Mountain Press Â&#x2039; Sunday, May 23, 2010

698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

2 & 3 BR Homes

Pine Knob Mountain View

Mobile homes for rent on private lot. References required. 865-429-7149 or 865-654-8687.

Swimming Pool

865-933-0504

2BR 2BA Great condition. No pets. East of Kodak $500 mth + $500 dep. 865-397-7140. Affordable accommodations for low income for 1-4 people on Painter Mountain Call 865654-8702

698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

Kodak 3+2 $550 2+2 $450. No pets. References. 9336544 Mobile Home, Kodak, 2BR, 2BA on horse farm, no pets. $500/mo. 865933-8046.

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699 HOME RENTALS 1BD/1BA, Waldens Creek, Private, convenient, furn. $200.wk. Incl. utility & cable. 8508867. 1BR fully furnished Cabin home Pigeon Forge $650 mth 865-712-3026 1BR furn home $400 mth + deposit Electric not incl. Refs Req. 8056171

NICE, CLEAN IN KODAK

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

699 HOME RENTALS

Sevier County,

2BR/1BA House, Off exit 407. $550mtn, No pets. Call 865690-2408.

Executive Home 3 BR 2 car garage Wears Valley Call (865) 607-4792

very nice singlewide, 3br/2ba. $425/mo. 865-591-6145

3 bedroom home for rent. $850 a month plus damage deposit. 865-8069315 .

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

$1500/mo. 865-591-6145 or visit www.rentalhouseonline.com

Kodak,

3/2 ranch house, carport, private setting. $750/mo. 865-591-6145 or visit

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Redbud area. 3BR/2BA w/ storage unit Like new. $800 mth. + dep.

428-5212 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. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $800/dep.

405-2116

2BR 1BA off Pittman Center Rd. $600 mth 1st & last Call 865-436-4227

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3BR 2BA No pets, Non smoking. Sevierville $750 mth. 865-654-9004 3BR/2BA FP, lg. screened deck, hot tub, in Gat. 1st, last mo. req. 1 yr. lease. Great Location! $1000/mo. 864-992-0363 Between Gat & Pig. F. 1BR 1.5 BA Log Cabin Fully Furn King bed + hide-abed, W/D, 2 TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2 porches, jacuzzi, electric paid. No Pets. $225. Wk. 1st, last & Dep. 436-4710 or 865292-9162 Gatlinburg: Secluded chalet, w/private drive, in arts & crafts community. 1BR downstairs & loft BR overlooking living RM. 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; cathedral ceiling, CHA, utility RM w/WD connection. Appx. 1200 SF with 800 SF deck. Reduced to $725mo. (incl. water & garbage pickup) 1 year lease, first & last + $500. damage dep. Some pets OK. Avail now! Must See! 865-5482474, GRANDVIEW 4BR 3BA 2 fp, views. $1100 mth. No Pets! ***Call: 428-4073***

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House 2BR Close to Sevierville. Sewer & water furnished. C/H. W/D hook up. $625 + dep. No pets. 453-9269 or 382-1966. House for rent in the country. 4BR 2BA $1000 mth $1000 dep. No pets. No smoking. Credit & background check required. 865-4536642 KODAK 3BR/2BA Double Wide. New carpet, stove, fridge, W/D hkps. $750.00 865-429-4470 Pigeon Forge 4BR, den area. No pets. References. $850 + dep. Call Tony 414-6611 Sevierville 3/2 rancher w/central heat/air, 2 car garage on 1 acre. $950 mth Lease & security No pets. 453-9185 or 4054130 Seymour 2BR 1BA C/HA, dishwasher, w/d hookup. $700/ mo. $350 dep Call 573-2445. Wears Valley 3BR/1BA, 1st & last mths rent. $500mth. $300 sec. dep. No smoking or pets. Call 865-453-9531 or 865-680-4039.

HUD PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-6699777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

710 HOMES FOR SALE

Sevierville 3BR/2BA 1100 SF 1 car garage Fenced in yard $132,000 Call 654-9437

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

House for Sale Great location in the Heart of Pigeon Forge 1400+ sq ft 3BR/2+BA Real wood floors New tile in bathrooms ***$134,900*** Not for rent or lease Call 865-850-6738 Rental house for sale, 3BR/2BA. Has monthly rental income. $99,000. Call 865-388-5455 for more info. Water Front off 66 Just Completed 3BR/3BA, 3 Car Garage, 1 Acre w/Boat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Very Niceâ&#x20AC;?, $279,900. Possible owner financing Call Scott 388-9656.

WOW!! WE TAKE TRADES NEW DOUBLE WIDES NEW SINGLE WIDES LAND HOME PACKAGE EASY-BY-PHONE 865-453-0086

831 MOBILE HOME PARK LOTS

RV and Tent Sites

Indian Camp Creek Monthly or Yearly Utilities & wiďŹ Bathhouse & Laundromat Near the Park 850-2487 837 CAMPER SALES 20ft Mini RV Sportsman Tigo $1600. Call 423-434-2843

711 CONDOS FOR SALE

HG=HL ?HK 0:E> Foreclosure Sale, 3 BD / 2 BA House in Kodak Area Appraised Value $240,000 Selling Price $186,500 Call (865) 436-3565

Assume Payment 4BR/2BA doublewide in The Stables on Boyds Creek. Call 865806-7754 or 865806-4379 LeConte Landing, FSBO. Reduced. 3BR 2BA, Very Desirable location. 865-414-0117.

Cherokee Lodge in Pigeon Forge

2 BD / 2 BA On Excellent Rental Program

865-850-2004 718 LAND FOR SALE 5.11 acres Allensville Area, Tax Appraisal $48,500, Sell for $37,500. wooded. Call 428-2315. 722 BUSINESS BUILDINGS Outstanding Commercial Building ready for nightly rental office or pizza house restaurant. In Gatlinburg next to Westgate Resort 865-978-1056

New 3 bd, 2 ba, basement rancher, 2 cg, beautiful mtn. views! $159,900. O/A.865.599.2886. OWNER FINANCING Wears Valley 3 Bdrm 2 Bath Cabin 2 LR, 2 Kitchen, Wood FP, Stove & Fridge, Dishwasher, 3 Covered Decks, Two Wooded Lots. Very Nice - Very Private Mo. Pymt $1200 / Down Payment $4000*** 304-9109528***

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943 AUTOMOBILE SALES 03 Pontiac Grand Am p/sunroof, Alloy wheels, p/ steering & brakes, Monsoon sound system original owner. $4,800 OBO 865607-0101 1964 Ford Thunderbird All original. Great body & interior. Run great. Needs transmission work. $9000 OBO 9088445

1995 Honda Accord Runs great! $3000 OBO 423608-6516 944 VAN SALES

1999 Chevy Venture Mini Van $1950. cash. Call 4292284. 949 AUTOS & TRUCKS WANTED 829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES

Turn your junk cars & trucks into cash. 908-6207

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Titanic attraction hosts United Way fundraiser

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John and Mary Joseph, owners of the Titanic attraction in Pigeon Forge, hosted a fundraiser for the United Way of Sevier County on Thursday, closing the place for the private event. From left are Bill Kilpatrick, Georgia Kilpatrick and Theda Dyer.

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Theresa Trentham, who helped organize the fundraiser, speaks to the audience.

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Clockwise from left are Gale Anderson, Gatlinburg Mayor Jerry Hays, Charlie Anderson and Nancy Hays, on the famed staircase that is a centerpiece of the attraction.

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Mary and Al Blanton took the tour of the Titanic and enjoyed the specially prepared food.

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Jaynee, the first-class maid, and Capt. Smith, the boss of the Titanic, chat on the staircase.

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