June 6, 2010

The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 157 ■ June 6, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ $1.25

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Davis may be leaving FBC

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By STAN VOIT Editor

5Hooping it up for the summer Highlander players working hard with AAU Sports, Page A8

SEVIERVILLE — The Rev. Dr. Randy Davis, pastor of First Baptist Sevierville, will tell his congregation this morning whether he’ll be leaving to become the new executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Convention.

Davis hasn’t formally accepted the full-time job, but all indications are he will. He wanted to pray about it and then tell church

members his decision.

The convention posted a story last week on its Web site that Davis had been elected unanimously as the convention’s next Davis executive director during a called meeting of the Executive Board on June 2. Davis also was the unanimous choice of both the search committee and the administrative committee of

the Executive Board. The convention offices are in Brentwood, outside Nashville.

“I dearly love the folks here,” Davis, reached by phone Saturday morning, said. “Being here has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. It’s been a very special place for my wife and me. It’s been an extremely difficult decision, but a man would be either a fool or following God’s explicit will for his life to walk away from First Baptist Church Sevierville.”

Davis will tell the congregation

during the 10:45 a.m. worship service today. He said he wanted to personally tell the members of the church his decision.

If he accepts the position, Davis said he would resign the next day as president of the convention.

First Baptist Sevierville, Sevier County’s largest church, has 4,300 members with an average attendance of 1,975, according to the convention. During Davis’ tenure the church has had more than See Davis, Page A4

No more ‘Mom, I’m bored’

Local programs offer numerous activities to fill summer days 5Hooked on fishing Gatlinburg hosting annual Youth Trout Rodeo Mountain Life, Page B1

State

Spread too thin Too few attorneys to provide free legal aid Page A5

Weather Today Showers likely High: 85°

Tonight Mostly cloudy Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press

Low: 60° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Kenneth McMahan, 77 Beatrice A. Scholz, 92 Gene Spear

DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-11 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . A12 World . . . . . . . . . . . . A12 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . B5 Classifieds . . . . . . . . B6-7

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With permission slips in hand, children board the bus at the Sevierville Boys & Girls Club. They were taking a trip to the Knoxville World’s Fair Water Park with another trip planned on Monday to Cades Cove.

Boys & Girls Clubs offer good bargain

By STAN VOIT Editor There are several places you can park your child over the summer, but there may be no greater bargain in child care rates than found at any of the Boys & Girls Club branches.

“It costs you $35 a week to take care of your child from 7 in the morning to 6 at night,” Mark Ross, chief professional officer of the organization, said. “And Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press we provide breakfast, Pigeon Forge Community Center youth program supervisor Lauren Beckner, left, goes over the lunch and a snack.” counselor handbook with Nora Ramsey, Courtney Johnson, and Tiffany Romines. The centers’ Those unable to pay program begins Monday. the full price can get scholarships or even see fees waived.

There are branches in

Pigeon Forge provides ‘transforming’ experience

See Club, Page A4

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By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

PIGEON FORGE — The folks at the Pigeon Forge Community Center are hoping they can give some local Gatlinburg and youngsters a chance to “transform Sevierville have several their lives” during summer camp this programs, activities to year that will focus on promoting occupy children.

Page A2 lifestyles that are good for the participants and the earth.

The theme of the program this year is “Transform your life: Promoting healthy living for your body and environment,” with the summerlong activities promising chances for swimming, bowling, archery, hiking and even fishing.

With a start-date set for Monday, organizers were scrambling last week to make final preparations. Youth Program Supervisor Lauren Beckner

was battling a cold and the clock as she and her crew rushed through lastminute work.

“We’re going to be working from 12:30 to 2 today to get the room ready,” Beckner said Friday morning.

“It’s being used by the Joy Club right now, so we’ve got a lot of work to do to get it ready. We’re going to make See Forge, Page A4

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Various summer programs offered for Gatlinburg youth

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer

trips such as The Smoky Mountain Petting Zoo, The Track/Kid’s Country, Reel Theatres movie, GATLINBURG — Just Davy Crockett Putt Putt because school is out Golf, bumper bowldoesn’t mean that your child is stuck at home for ing, ice skating at Ober the next several weeks — Gatlinburg, swimming at the Sevierville outdoor there are various youth programs scheduled over pool and the Knoxville Zoo. the summer, includThe Surf ‘N Turf Camp, ing those offered by the for ages 7-10, is schedGatlinburg Recreation Department and the Boys uled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during June and Girls Club of the 28 – July 2. Activities Smoky Mountains. will include laser tag, The Gatlinburg Recreation Department is tubing the Little Pigeon hosting its Summer Camp River, dodgeball, The Track/Kid’s Country, Program from June 14 – Davy Crockett Putt Putt July 30 (excluding July Golf, swimming at the 4-9).

Sevierville outdoor pool “Kids remember the and cosmic bowling. places they go and the Wet ‘N Wild Camp, set fun they have with for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each other,� said Dave Anderson, Summer Camp (except for a Thursday night campout at Cades Program coordinator.

Cove Campground) June “It’s important that we keep the kids as active as 21-25, is for children ages 10-13. Dodgeball, roller we can — a lot of them skating, swimming at don’t get enough activity the Sevierville pool, goat home.� carts, Ripley’s Haunted The Pipsqueak Camp Adventure, white water is for children ages 5-7 rafting and tubing are all and is set for July 12-16. part of the camp.

It will be held from 10 Survivor Camp, with a.m. to 3 p.m., includits reality TV theme, will ing activities and field

include obstacle courses, tube races, treasure hunts, white water rafting and camping. For ages 8-13, it will be held July 19-23.

The Sportacular Camp is a sports-themed camp for ages 8-13. Sports will be introduced and played, such as basketball, swimming, go-carts, dodgeball, volleyball, football and ice skating. It will run each day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 26-30.

The Mighty Mite Camp, for ages 5-7, was added this year because of the increase in the program’s younger population. Spaces have already been filled for this camp.

Summer Camp packets can be picked up at the Gatlinburg Community Center. The registration fee for the Pipsqueak, Surf ‘N Turf and Sportacular camps are $50 for the week, while the Wet ‘N Wild and Survivor camp registration fees are $75 for the week. “The kids and the parents have always been very happy with the

Activities abound for children in Sevierville

By STAN VOIT Editor

scheduled two sessions of Kids Police Camp: June 14-18 and July 12-16.

The camp is for children 11-14 years of age. They will learn basic police skills.

Sevierville’s popular summer camp Activities and classes are mostly at for children is already full, but there are the police department, with field trips other activities for youngsters while they planned for the Sevier County Juvenile are out of school.

Detention Center, courthouse and Swimming lessons are available at the aquatics center at City Park through July, Gatlinburg Sportsman’s Club.

Planned activities include self-defense, according to Rayann Dockery of the Parks safety with firearms, police radio pro& Recreation Department.

The Community Center offers bowling, cedures, fingerprinting and many other duties performed by police officers. two racquetball courts, basketball court Campers will also take part in practiand fitness center. A fee is charged for cal exercises simulating situations such use of those. It is open every day except as searching buildings and stopping Sunday in the summer. vehicles.

The Sevierville Family Aquatic Center Registration packets are available is open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the police station. The fee is $75.

Saturdays from 10-6 and Sundays from 1-6. Fees are $3 for adults, $2.50 for chil- Enrollment is limited to the first 24.

The application deadline is Tuesday. For dren and seniors, and $1.25 for spectators. For more information, call 453-5441. additional information, call 868-1845 or e-mail to pparrish@seviervilletn.org.

The pool will close early some days due to swim meets. n svoit@themountainpress.com The Sevierville Police Department has

Kroger stores helping Children’s Hospital with ‘Miracle Balloons’ Submitted Report ATLANTA — Kroger Atlanta Division’s annual fundraiser to benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital runs through June 26.

Through the sale of the $1 hot-air balloon icons called “Miracle Balloons,� customers and associates will help to fund medical care, education, outreach programs and health care research. All proceeds collected in Knoxville stores

will benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville.

Children’s Miracle Network, one of the world’s leading children’s charities, is a nonprofit organization that raises money for more than 170 hospitals, collectively impacting the lives of more children than any other children’s organization in the world. Donations made to Children’s Miracle Network help ensure children’s hospitals have the

camps,� Anderson said. “We’re not looking to make money — we’re just covering the costs.�

For more information on recreation department activities, call Anderson at 436-4990.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains has the months of June, July and August filled with various activities as well. “Our main mission is to produce productive, responsible and caring citizens,� said program director Rhonda “Mo�

Morris. “We are not a child care place but a guidance organization.

We want them to have fun but to learn, too.�

Each week of activities in the summer is based on the Boys and Girls Club slogan “Be Great.� June includes “Be Gatlinburgers� with a trip to the Sugarlands Visitor Center, hiking Cataract Falls and other local attractions; “Be Archaelogists� with gem mining in Pigeon Forge; “Be Adventurous� with horseback riding; “Be Aware� with a family

trip to Cherokee, N.C.; and “Be Healthy� with a trip to a health fair and Ijam’s Nature Center.

Other weeks in the summer include “Be Professional,� which includes a visit to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame; “Be Cultured,� including a trip to the Knoxville Museum of

Art; and “Be Stellar,� featuring a trip to the Planetarium.

For Boys and Girls Club activity dates and times throughout the summer, stop by the club to pick up a calendar or call Morris at 436-0833. n ebrown@themountainpress.com

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Diner Rats scrounge up SummerFest

By STAN VOIT Editor

SummerFest What: A downtown Sevierville antique car/ truck show, with food vendors, crafters, live music and children’s play area, sponsored by Diner Rats Car Club n When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 12, July 10 and Aug. 14 n Admission: Free n Information: 453-0074 n

SEVIERVILLE — They call themselves the Diner Rats Car Club, a group of around 15 local residents who love antique vehicles.

The group sponsors AutoFest every September, but they’ve been talking about the fact that between Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass in May and the AutoFest in late September, there isn’t much going on in downtown Sevierville.

That ends this month, when the club sponsors the first of three SummerFest events on Saturdays. There will be hundreds of antique autos, plus food vendors, live music and craft booths, as well as a children’s play area. Admission is free. “We were talking about it last year when we were listening to the band at AutoFest,� Jack Maness, a local insurance executive and Diner Rats member, said. “We thought it would be good to have an extension of AutoFest downtown, since there is nothing going on downtown on Saturdays and Sundays in the summer.�

The Diner Rats evolved from antique auto enthu-

siasts who often gather at The Diner on Winfield Dunn Parkway to talk about old cars and plan AutoFest. That event starts at Smokies Park and proceeds to downtown Sevierville where car fanatics park their vehicles on the street and show them off. “We thought it would be a great idea to offer something in the summer and make it free while providing entertainment,�

Maness said.

He owns a 1946 Ford pickup, a 1965 Corvette, a 1962 Impala and a ’46 Ford street rod.

This event has grown far beyond the Diner Rats. “We have had so much response to this thing,�

Maness said. “We didn’t anticipate it to be as widely accepted as it is. A lot of people are calling us and wanting to set up down there.�

The club has invited a thousand owners of antique autos from all over East Tennessee to attend the SummerFest. They expect 200 to 300 to show up.

The event is planned for 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturdays on June 12, July 10 and Aug. 14. From 6-10 p.m. the Knoxville band Kitty Wampus will perform on the west side of the courthouse. Bruce Street from Forks of the River to the parkway will be closed to trough-traffic, as it is during Bloomin’ Barbeque.

Of course, some people will be displaying cars they are interested in selling, and others may be on the lookout for a model they want to buy; that’s part of a car show.

Maness said the Diner Rats club hopes to make this an annual summer event, but probably just once a month.

For more information call 453-0074.

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Fee/Hedrick takes over Smoky Mountain Theater Submitted report PIGEON FORGE — The Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment Group is adding another venue to its entertainment theaters.

David Fee and Jim Hedrick, co-owners of the company, have taken over the lease left by the Temptations at Smoky Mountain Theater, 2115 Parkway. The theater will keep the name and give the company a total of five theaters in the area.

Fee, president of the Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment Group, said he and his team will be looking into show options with the goal of bringing something new to the area. Fee hopes to be ready to open around

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The former Smoky Mountain Jubilee Theater seats about 800 and will employ some 40 people.

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Debbie Ramsey to speak of experience on Flight 1549 SEYMOUR — The June meeting of the Seymour Library Community Forum will feature a book talk with Flight 1549 survivor and Seymour resident Debbie Ramsey.

Ramsey will speak of the impact on her life and family of Flight 1549 since the plane plunged into the Hudson River on Jan. 15, 2009. The forum will be at 1 p.m. June 12.

The book, “Brace for Impact,� features the stories of the 25 passengers

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900 baptisms. Cooperative Program giving has increased from $105,000 (4 percent) in 2001 to $388,000 (8.3 percent) of current budget with a goal of moving to 10 percent, the convention said in its news release.

A native of Mobile, Ala., Davis has served in Tennessee since 1992 when he became pastor of First Baptist Church, Morristown.

Davis accepted the pastorate of FBC Sevierville in 2001.

Dwight Stokes, judge of the General Sessions Court, was chairman of the 10-person pastor search committee that called Davis to FBC in 2001. One of Davis’ first sermons came after the attacks on 9/11, Stokes recalled. “That was traumatic for everybody,� Stokes said, “but Randy really inspired the church and kept us together.�

Stokes said Davis has been a tremendous asset to FBC, its members and the community.

and first responders who share their stories of life after the incident. Voices from Flight 1549 speak of the search for meaning in near death and hope in new life.

Ramsey will be sign books, but does not expect to have copies available for purchase.

Call the library at 573-0728 to register for the event.

The library is located at 137 W. Macon Lane.

“He was a totally great pastor in every way,� Stokes said. “He was compassionate and a tremendous asset to the First Baptist family.

He was a great asset to the people in the hospital and to the aggrieved. And he was a great preacher of God’s word.�

In addition to serving as president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, Davis has been president of the Tennessee Baptist Pastors Conference and has served on the board of trustees of Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City.

At the Southern Baptist Convention level, Davis has served as a trustee of the International Mission Board, the SBC Committee on Committees and the SBC Nominating Committee.

He and his wife, Jeanne, have two daughters, Wendy Davis Walker and Beth Davis Greene, and one grandchild, Madelyn Elizabeth Greene.

Should Davis accept the position, FBC will form a committee to find an interim pastor — someone who would not be a candidate for the job. That process could take several months or even

a year or two. Some pastors will apply for or pursue the job, while others may get unannounced visits to their churches during Sunday worship services by pastor search committee members.

In its news release, Davis is quoted as thanking the Executive Board for its “affirmation and confirmation. “As we walk together I will need more than just your confirmation,â€? Davis told the board. “I need your commitment to lift us up in prayer ‌ and to help us reach as many people for Jesus Christ as we can in our state and around the world and to take them to heaven with us,â€? he said.

The Tennessee Baptist Convention is the umbrella organization for more than 3,000 Southern Baptist church congregations in the state. The ongoing desire and focus is “Making Christ Known by Serving Churches.�

Davis would replace James Porch, who is retiring as executive director. n svoit@rthemountainpress.com

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apart from the regular Country, the Sevierville club, so teenagers will movie theater, The Track, 3From Page A1 swimming pools, Ripley’s have their own place for Aquarium and a Smokies the first time.

All of that is on top baseball game. There is Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, of regular “Be Fit!� proan added fee to be part of Seymour, Kodak and gramming and games Gatlinburg. Each has paid most of those trips, but staff members supervising Ross said the businesses room contests and tournaments. Teen members offer deep discounts to every room at all times, will also be completing Ross said. There also may club members — it costs several service projects volunteers on duty as well. each child $1 to visit Dollywood, for example. throughout the summer.

It’s not just a place for To learn more about There also will be children to hang out. the Boys & Girls Club of math and dominoes conThroughout the summer the Smoky Mountains, the clubs have organized tests, computer design visit any branch, call programs, reading for a activities and field trips.

428-6550 or log on to This year, members of world record, gardening www.bgcsmoky.com. and greenhouse activithe 4-H program will be Slots for the summer are visiting all clubs to work ties, and picnics in the filling up fast, Ross said. park. with children in sciKodak club members ence projects. All clubs will find a new teen unit, n svoit@themountainpress.com will take part in library programs, and the kids in Sevierville will take trips to the nearby King Family Library. There will be a summer learnJUNE 13 THRU JUNE 18 ing program with themed weeks, such as science or 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. math. “We have tried to ramp This year’s theme is: up more education components,� Ross said, “so the kids won’t lose over All ages, including adults. the summer what they learned in school. We Come hungry, Free supper served at 5:00 have to keep their minds Sunday thru Thursday. nimble through the sumFamily Fun Day and picnic supper on Friday mer holiday.�

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Obituaries Kenneth McMahan

born later this year.

A memorial service celebrating her life was held Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at the Dandridge First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jay Ferguson officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial gifts be made to Susan G. Komen Beatrice A. Scholz Beatrice A. Scholz, 92 of For the Cure, (Breast Cancer Dandridge, formerly of Research), 6701 Baum Dr. Ste Hastings, Minn., died Saturday, 255, Knoxville, TN 37919.

Arrangements by Farrar May 29, 2010. She was a lifelong resident of Hastings before Funeral Home, Dandridge, moving to East Tennessee to be Tenn. near her children about three and half years ago. She attend- n www.farrarfuneralhome.com ed the Dandridge First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working her many crafts and Gene Spear Gene Spear died June 2, playing bridge at the Sevierville 2010.

Senior Citizens Center.

He was a Sevier Survivors: children, Sandra Poehler of Dandridge, Eunice County unsung Winters of Robersdale, Ala., and hero who spent Timothy Scholz of Sevierville; a lifetime helping nine grandchildren; 13 great- others. grandchildren, with twins to be He worked in a medical office

on a Navy Cruiser during WWII and was also an artist and accomplished pilot among his many other talents.

Survivors: nephews, Stephen, Michael and David Keating; cousin, Sherry Spear and several nieces and other nephews.

Graveside services 10 a.m.

Monday, June 7, 2010, at Shiloh Cemetery in Pigeon Forge, with Pastor Don Grady officiating. Military honors will be presented by local American Legion Post 104.

The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Rawlings Funeral Home in Sevierville.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sunshine Acres Children’s Home or the Billy Graham Crusade, 1300 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1988 USA.

learn about decisions they can make that will help protect not only their local environment but also the whole world. “We’re going to be teaching them about recycling and what it means to recycle,� Beckner said. “There will be information on how to recycle, what products we use everyday can be recycled and why it’s important that we do recycle. We’ll be teaching them about why it’s bad to put things into our rivers and how that really does affect us, too.�

In addition to the lessons, the children will get some experience loving the earth in the field, as well, through nature hikes and other outdoor experiences.

Intermingled with those programs throughout the summer will be activities meant to just give the kids a chance to enjoy some typical summer camp fun.

They’ll have the chance to

make crafts they can take home with them, play games both organized and less-than and generally enjoy the freedom of being out from behind a desk, Beckner said. “It’s going to be awesome,� she said enthusiastically. “I’ve been telling people that they don’t want to miss out on an unforgettable summer of fun that could help change their lives.�

Cost is $70 per participant who stays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and $80 for those who remain until 5:30 p.m. The center is also offering other classes throughout the summer for youth, including a mixed martial arts series on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, and a swim team.

More information on all those programs is available at the Community Center or by calling 429-7373.

Kenneth McMahan, 77, of Pigeon Forge, died Saturday, June 5, 2010. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

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it, though.�

The center will offer youth activities daily each week this summer through Aug. 6 except for the week following July 4. That break will allow a mixed martial arts school to offer classes to those participants interested in learning a bit about karate.

There is a long list of activities planned for the program, though they’ll all center around the theme of “promoting healthy living.�

In that vein, the children will be given nutrition information that will help them make good choices when it comes to the foods they use to fuel their body for work or play. They’ll also get two hours of training each week from fitness experts from LeConte Medical Center, which operates the workout room at the center. That will teach them skills they can use in keeping fit and on the playing field, Buckner said.

All that effort will culminate in races and a triathlon for the older participants at the end of the summer.

In between all the exercise and healthy nutrition, the children will also get a chance to

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VW trains ‘industrial athlete’ for new plant

By BILL POOVEY Associated Press Writer

CHATTANOOGA — Volkswagen is requiring production workers hired for its new U.S. assembly plant to go through a fitness program on top of the usual job training, aiming to forge an “industrial athlete� who can lift, grip, bend and push without flagging.

VW formally opened its training academy at the $1 billion plant site Friday. But dozens of workers hired ahead of a projected production start early next year have already been building their bodies there before they start building cars.

Jason Guess, the VW plant’s manager of safety, health and wellness, said the fitness training is unique for VW plants globally.

Volkswagen Chattanooga spokesman Scott Wilson said the workouts are aimed at better product quality when the German automaker starts building a mid-sized sedan at the plant, which is expected to create about 2,000 jobs. He said time in the classroom, hands-on training and fitness training are all “focused on

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A group of employees at the new Volkswagen assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., participate June 2 in a daily, on-the-clock workout. getting each and every one of us, no matter what our job is at the plant, prepared to show up and perform at the highest level of professional excellence.�

Since April, fitness trainers have had new hires taking part in “onthe-clock� workouts that follow health testing and are individually tailored to their future production jobs that include the paint shop, body shop and assembly.

In a region that is home of Little Debbie snack cakes, MoonPies and Krystal burgers, VW wellness-disability specialist Marsha Wood said the trainees are meeting the physical challenge in a community that generally has a “body mass index that is high.� “We are improving it,� Wood said, calling it training for an “industrial athlete.�

She said exercises in the 2-hour

daily workout sessions directed by Progressive Health Rehabilitation Services are linked to movements they will do every day and include stretching, cardiovascular strength, endurance, grip and how much employees can push and pull.

She said the workers go through a 3-week job orientation before starting the fitness regimen.

Guess said there is no weight threshold to keep a job but that some workers have lost 30 pounds in three weeks of workouts.

Guess said the plant will have an onsite fitness center that can also be used by workers’ families.

Guess said many of the 150 workers who have finished or are currently involved in the daily workouts did not come from a manufacturing environment. The workouts also help build camaraderie.

NASHVILLE (AP) — About 1 million Tennesseans who meet federal poverty guidelines are eligible for free legal aid in civil litigation, but there are only 81 federally funded, full-time attorneys in Tennessee to help them.

Janice Holder, the chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court, said that means four out of every five eligible residents still can’t get legal help. “The current economic climate has created a crisis in the need for civil legal services,� Holder said in a recent report on the state of the judiciary system.

Holder said the problems will only get worse as the state’s poor face unemployment, predatory lending, uninsured medical bills, domestic violence, evictions and foreclosures. “Thousands more fall just outside the income

Arrests

Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed within this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. u William Dryse Bible, 21, of 260 Greystone Heights, Gatlinburg, was charged June 4 with DUI. He was being held. u James Kevin Blevins, 26, of Strawberry Plains, was charged June 4 with aggravated burglary. He was being held. u Thomas Wayne Burns, 29, of 2225 Parkway, Apt. 18, Pigeon Forge, was charged June 4 with forged prescription. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Johnny Ray Butler, 38, of Knoxville, was charged June 4 with driving with suspended license. He was released on $1,500 bond. u Douglas Lynn Carroll, 20, of 207 Hazel Dr., Sevierville, was charged June 4 with general theft.

He was released. u Megan Nicole Cunningham, 21, of 3120 Toms Loop, Kodak, was charged June 5 with disorderly conduct and domestic violence assault. She was released. u Chris Eugene Gosnell, 46, of 1116 Smoky Vew Dr., Sevierville, was charged June 5 with viola-

tion of probation. He was released. u Angela Lynn Holder, 34, of 620 Branham Hollow Rd., Sevierville, was charged June 5 with public intoxication and violation of probation. He was being held on $250 bond. u Varion Lashon Johnson, 23, of Newport, was charged June 4 with aggravated robbery. He was being held. u Sanford Lamar Lethco, 26, of 303 Bob Hollow Rd., Sevierville, was charged June 4 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court and violation of probation. He was being held. u Chad Allen Love, 27, of Newport, was charged June 4 with aggravated robbery.

He was being held. u Jerry Ray Marcum, 32, of Middlesboro, Ky., was charged June 4 with theft of property. He was being

held. u Rebecca Jane McCarter, 32, of 744 C.P. Wilson, was charged June 5 with harassment by phone. She was being held on $1,000 bond. u Jennifer Fae Millikin, 20, of 672 Cole Rd., Sevierville, was charged June 4 with violation of probation, theft of property and theft of property worth $500-$1,000. She was being held on $15,000 bond. u David Ryan Nelson, 38, of Knoxville, was charged June 4 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Linda T. Ownby, 27, of 3542 Alf Ownby Dr., Sevierville, was charged June 5 with driving on suspended license. He was being held on $500 bond. u James Walter Phillips, 38, of 4053 Camp Hollow Rd., Sevierville, was

charged June 5 with aggravated assault. He was being held on $5,000 bond. u Randy Lewis Phillips, 44, of 4053 Camp Hollow Rd., Sevierville, was charged June 5 with aggravated assault. He was being held on $5,000 bond. u Stephen Michael Poulin, 50, of Waynesville, N.C., was charged June 5 with public intoxication. He was released on $250 bond. u Blair Peeler Short, 41, of Knoxville, was charged June 5 with possession of schedule III drug, DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, carrying weapon while under the influence and speeding. She was being held. u Tyler Mark Vandergriff, 22, of 417 Hayes Dr., Sevierville, was charged June 4 with violation of probation. He was being held.

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guidelines and are unable to afford representation when faced with a life-altering legal event,�

Holder wrote.

The Tennessean reported this month the state Supreme Court is expected to adopt new policies recommended by the Access to Justice Initiative, which called upon 140 judges, lawyers, teachers and citizens to look for solutions.

Zachary and Lauren Tubb owe their landlord more than $3,000 in back rent and late fees, but they are also having trouble buying food.

They were summoned to Davidson County General Sessions Court last month, but they couldn’t afford a lawyer, so they were alone in court unaware of procedures and worried about their case. “Once they evict us, we’re homeless,� Lauren Tubb told the newspaper.

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Beer Board to meet June 10

The Sevier County Beer Board will meet at 7 p.m.

Thursday on the third floor of the courthouse.

The board will consider an application for a manufacturer’s or distributor’s permit for Steve Koplow and Randall S. Mitchell, doing business as Smoky Mountain Cheese, 1562 Madron Drive, Sevierville.

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SEYMOUR

Club to sponsor motorcycle ride

Seymour Breakfast Rotary Club’s second annual “Ride for a PolioFree World” will be June 12.

The motorcycle ride will start in Knoxville, with onsite 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.

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GATLINBURG

City Commission meeting canceled

Tuesday’s scheduled meeting of the Gatlinburg City Commission has been canceled.

The next meeting is set for June 22.

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SEVIERVILLE

Community Center closed on 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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SEVIERVILLE

SCHS ’50 class schedules reunion Sevier County High School reunion for the Class of 1960 will be 5 p.m. Aug. 28 at River Plantation Conference Center, 1004 Parkway.

Dress is casual.

For more information call Carolyn Williams, 363-3472; Herb Duncan, s577-2341; or Margaret Thomas, 509-2713.

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SEVIER COUNTY

Library system to close early

The Sevier County Public Library System will close at 5 p.m. June 15 so staff may attend a librarysponsored event.

All locations will be open for regular hours on June 16 at 9 a.m. For information, call 3651666.

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House overrides guns in bars veto

NASHVILLE (AP) — The state House has joined the Senate in once again voting to override the governor’s veto of a bill to allow handgun carry permit holders to bring weapons into bars and alcohol-serving restaurants.

The House voted 61-30 Friday night to override.

The Senate voted 22-10 for it last week.

“I ask that you ... give the law-biting citizens of this state a right to protect themselves,” said Republican House sponsor Curry Todd of Collierville.

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By LUCAS L. JOHNSON II Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE — Tennessee Senate members who reconvened for a rare session on Saturday hoped to make enough progress to possibly adjourn for the year next week.

The Senate Finance Committee met Saturday morning. The full Senate gathered soon after and spent about two hours working through bills before adjourning until Wednesday, when lawmakers apparently expect to finish.

The Senate passed a resolution for the 106th Tennessee General Assembly to adjourn at 6 p.m. on

Wednesday. The House is scheduled to reconvene on Tuesday.

Lawmakers had hoped to adjourn by the weekend, but they got bogged down with other bills after passing the state budget on Friday, the only thing they’re actually constitutionally required to do.

Despite having to return, legislators acknowledged the week was still productive with the budget approval after weeks of sometimes contentious negotiations.

“I think it was a very productive week,” said Republican Sen. Bill Ketron of Murfreesboro. “We’ve got a really good budget.”

The nearly $30 billion state spending plan includes a relief program

for Tennessee flood victims, saves a program to combat infant mortality and relies on $185 million from the state’s cash reserves instead of new taxes to fill a $150 million shortfall.

One issue expected to be taken up on the Senate floor Wednesday relates to a bill allowing Tennesseans to opt out of the federal health care law. Senate Republicans resurrected the legislation in an unusual parliamentary move late Friday.

Republican Sen. Diane Black of Gallatin won her motion to pull her bill directly from a closed committee to the floor because a separate version of the tea party-supported “Health Freedom Act” died in the House.

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“I feel like I’ve gone from owning a piece of paradise to owning a toxic waste dump.”

— Erin Tamber, who resettled in the Pensacola area after surviving Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans

“We’re punishing him so that all the forces of evil are purged.”

One of seven Indian shamans standing outside police headquarters in Peru stabbing cloth dolls representing murder suspect Joran van der Sloot as he is led in for questioning in the death of 21-year-old Stephany Flores

“He set quite an example. He was more like a parent than a coach. He really was a very selfless and giving human being, but he was a disciplinarian. We learned all about those aspects of life that most kids want to skip over. He wouldn’t let us do that.”

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, of former UCLA basketball John Wooden who died Friday at the age of 99

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The “Margaritaville” singer is synonymous with the white-sand beaches along the Gulf Coast that are now being fouled by leaked oil. He’s planning to open a hotel in Pensacola Beach, Fla., in two weeks.

He took a walk Saturday along the beach with Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist and noted that his favorite memories of the area are of sunsets in the fall.

He says he wants people in the area to know that he’s there for them. He says if he’s good for anything, it’s “helping people forget their troubles for a couple of hours.”

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One-room Pitner School remembered To have been educated in a one-room schoolhouse harkens back to “Little House on the Prairie” days, but in fact there were one-room schools in Sevier County well into the 1950s.

One of them was Pitner School, which was on Sugar Loaf Road about eight miles off Chapman Highway between Sevierville and Seymour. It is believed the school dates to the 1930s, and it stayed open until the mid-1950s.

Mary Pitner attended the school for three years. It was a public school opened on land donated to the school system by her father, John Pitner. Most of the kids who attended the school were in one of three families: Pitner, Gibson or Cusick.

It was a one-room frame building.

There were outhouses for boys and girls.

Water came from a pump. A wood heater dominated the classroom.

Most of the children walked to school, and in the spring many left to work in the fields of their parents’ farms.

The education? It was solid. Mary Pitner loved her years there. So did her sister, Wilma Huff.

When Wilma was dying earlier this year, she was visited by Raymond Gibson, a classmate of Mary and Wilma at the one-room school. As Mary and Raymond reminisced after decades of not seeing each other, their thoughts returned to Pitner School.

“Let’s do a reunion,” Mary said. “No one has done that. I said I could do it. I volunteered to get everybody together.”

The reunion of students who attended Pitner School is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.

June 19 at Sevierville City Park, pavilion No. 1.

Pitner has made calls, searched the Internet and tracked down dozens of former students. Many have said they’ll attend, including 88-year-old cousin Howard Pitner, his brother Richard and former teacher Elizabeth Rogers Ownby, who is 81 and lives in Sevierville.

Mary Pitner got married and left the area for decades before returning and settling in Newport. She had lost contact with those classmates she grew up with, who were with her at the one-room school. She was a student there for ages 6 through 8.

“I think kids today miss that closeness that we had in the school,” she said.

“When I met Raymond, I hadn’t seen him for 50 years, but we connected again right away. The thing about all of us kids in that school is that we were all poor, but we spent a lot of time together.”

Ownby will be at the reunion. She taught in Sevier County for 40 years, and Pitner School was her first job after college. She was unmarried, but not nervous.

“I wasn’t scared,” she said. “The kids were so good. They were no trouble at all.”

In 1955 Ownby had around 28 students at Pitner, in grades leading up to high school. She prepared lessons for each grade level. Ownby moved on from Pitner School to Sevierville Primary.

Mary Pitner remembers the classroom as having a blackboard and individual student desks, but few of the mainstays you might find in today’s school room.

Discipline wasn’t an issue. She does remember her sister getting in trouble once for sneaking outside to dip snuff — girls using snuff was fairly common in those days.

During recess children used a jumprope, played marbles or tossed around a ball.

Almost every student came to school barefoot, at least when the weather allowed.

They all brought their lunches and something to drink, Pitner went on to Seymour High. Her claim to fame is being Sevier County’s marbles champion while a teenager.

She has spent weeks collecting old photos. She has found student pictures from the ’30s, and class photos for many years the school existed. She wants everyone to bring whatever memorabilia or photographs they have from their Pitner School years.

And be ready to do lots of talking.

— 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

No school layoffs Tight budget means no job losses, and that’s a good thing for education With school systems throughout the state and nation looking at cutting back on teacher positions and programs, we should feel fortunate that the Sevier County Public School System survived another year of recession without any lost jobs.

Of course, there may be some positions that go unfilled, but it appears the system won’t have to make any of the drastic cuts that other systems, including Knox County’s, have been forced to implement. The Sevier system’s $126 million budget allows teachers to keep their jobs and does not call for any layoffs.

Even so, Director of Schools Jack Parton calls it “the barest bones of all budgets.”

Ours remains a school system with

money challenges. Every year expenses go up, whether through utility costs or salaries or benefits, It takes money to run a fleet of buses, and the price of fuel doesn’t seem to be going down much.

School officials as well as everyone else should be heartened by the fact the economy seems to be improving.

Economic reports indicate people are being hired, folks are spending money again, car sales are up sharply, low interest rates make housing sales attractive, and it looks as if we are in for a busy summer of tourism and activity. That all means people will be hired and kept in their jobs, businesses can survive and taxes will help keep our school system and other functions of government run-

ning.

However, this must not mean that we can return to old ways of spending. A sour economy has forced all branches of government to look for ways to cut expenses and get rid of unnecessary personnel. Just as private businesses and people’s households have to watch their budgets, so too must governments. Wasteful spending and overinflated salaries help the recipients, but do nothing to instill confidence and support from the people paying the bills.

We’re glad the school system has made it through budget time without layoffs, and if the money challenges forced school officials to take new looks at all levels of spending, that’s a good thing too.

Political view

Bible, Constitution distinct, but joined to become one work

Editor: Regarding the letter, “Mixing government and religion flies in the face of the Constitution,” I say only a true foundation will render anything built secure and sound, whether a building (ask any architect), a marriage, a contract, etc.

The Mayflower Compact of Nov. 11, 1620, was written by the ship’s captain and the men aboard to establish the “how and why” this country was founded. There is no reference to “separation” in the Constitution. It is when two are joined to become one, as in a marriage, not a perverted or fictionalized description of a marriage.

A marriage is a man and a woman with the one true God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob as the head of each one, individually join together in holy matrimony. The two become one flesh (as in body, or the Constitution as a body of work). Unholy means without God. The founders were Godly men. “Ungodly” from Webster’s means sinful, wicked. The founders were statesmen, not politicians.

Anyone want to do their own thing and be a god yourself? Then, just take a nice vacation

Public forum to Myrtle Beach and go out to the ocean and hold back waves for a couple of hours, then decide who is God. You can even swing from a tree, but your DNA won’t show that you are a monkey.

As a male and a female are distinct, so are the Bible (the inspired word of God) and the Constitution. Both are joined together in agreement to become one body of work under the living God, not over Him or without Him, as in a true marriage.

If an outside influence, as in the Garden of Eden, comes in and says something else and man believes it, God’s creation suffers until someone speaks up and tells the truth.

The Bible is a sound doctrine, and we have a sound mind given us by our creator. “The entrance of the Word giveth light.” Wanna be in darkness? I know I don’t.

Christianity is never forced on anyone, as the writer suggests. It is only by free will that a person can be found acceptable to God, and that is by a person’s free will to accept what Jesus did on the cross and receive Him as their Lord and Savior.

Because a man says something doesn’t make it true. If God says it, you can be sure it’s truth. When a man says something, the only sure truth is that he said it, which doesn’t make it true.

God says, “My people perish for lack of knowledge.” Here is knowledge. Don’t perish.

Go directly to God. Be blessed always, and know your Father, true Father, loves you, and so does Jesus. That’s why He died for you. Be blessed in the knowledge of the truth.

Norma J. Millener Gatlinburg

Fine or arrest those who intrude on bears in park

Editor: The killing of these park bears, magnificent creatures of God’s, has got to stop. Can’t people understand what they are doing? Maybe if park rangers would do their job, we wouldn’t be heartbroken so often.

We’re going to have more stupid people coming this summer. Fine or arrest these jerks. We the people are the ones in the bears’ park or home. They live there, not us.

What’s it going to take?

Now we have lost a young female bear who would have had cubs. Her life was cut too short for what, a photograph?

What’s wrong with this picture?

Kathy Thomas Strawberry Plains

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PREP HOOPS

Highlanders hoops working hard this offseason G-P players hooping up AAU

By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer

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Rising G-P senior Morrease Barber drives to the basket last high school season.

GATLINBURG — Several members of the Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders basketball squad have been busy this off season with some competitive AAU ball.

As many as 10 Blueand-Gold hoopsters are playing with competitive AAU teams, along with several middle school players who will soon make the move to the high school level.

“The boys are staying busy this summer, and as a coach, that’s a great advantage heading into next season,” said G-P coach Raul Placeres. “It’s great to have so many kids exposing themselves to AAU basketball ..., and that’s pretty darn good talent they’re playing against out there, so that can only help the (high school) team next season.”

Rising seniors Morrease Barber and Jose Agosto

have played with the Tennessee Travelers AAU squad — one of the best AAU teams in the state — and are finishing the summer season with the Knoxville Panthers, who will travel to huge July AAU tournaments in Louisville, Ky., and Orlando, Fla. “It’s the last period that college coaches are going to be looking at future college kids,” said G-P coach Raul Placeres.

“And those are two pivotal showcases for them to get some mid-major Division I looks. Right now, they have a lot of low-Division I looks.”

Some of the schools interested in the two G-P stars include the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, UT Martin, Middle Tennessee State University, Liberty University in Virginia, Rider University in New Jersey, Wright State in Ohio, Charleston See G-P, Page A9

Fowler keeps his lead at Memorial

Smokies return on the upswing HOOVER, Ala. — The Tennessee Smokies finished a 10-day road trip through the state of Alabama with a 3-2 win over the Birmingham Barons on Friday night at Regions Park.

Hung-Wen Chen picked up his second victory in a row as the Smokies finish their road trip 6-3 against the Biscuits and Barons, with Tennessee picking up the final four wins against the Barons. Chen pitched seven innings, tying a season-long outing as he gave up two runs on seven hits.

The Smokies took the first lead of the game in the top of the third inning when Nate Samson brought in Tony Campana on a RBI single. With the hit and run sign on, Ty Wright followed with a single, before getting caught in a rundown between first and second base. The Barons did not cover first base allowing Wright to reach safely, with Samson breaking for home. Birmingham second baseman Dale Mollenhauer forced a throw that sailed wide of the plate for a throwing error allowing Samson to score to put the Smokies up two.

The Barons countered with two runs in the bottom of the third. The first run scored on Miguel Negron’s fielder’s choice.

Birmingham tied the game as John Shelby III scored from third on a Chen wild pitch.

Tennessee quickly answered in the top of the fourth. Campana hit an RBI single to score Steve Clevenger to give the Smokies a 3-2 lead before Brandon Guyer was tagged out at home plate as he tried to score on the play.

Chen settled down for the rest of his outing, and in his final inning set down the Barons in order.

See Smokies, Page A9

Cobey Hitchcock/The Mountain Press file

Rising G-P senior Jose Agosto drives to the basket last high school season.

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Rickie Fowler is one round closer to joining the youth movement on the PGA Tour.

On another day of rain at the Memorial, the 21-yearold Fowler extended his bogey-free streak to 52 holes and made enough birdies for a 3-under 69 that gave him a three-shot lead going into the final round at Muirfield Village.

Fowler was at 16-under 200 and had the largest 54-hole lead at the Memorial since Tiger Woods led by six in 2000. A victory would be the third by a player 22 years old or young in the last six weeks.

Ricky Barnes, who played with Woods, dazzled the large gallery with a 10-under 62 and was at 203, along with Tim Petrovic (68).

Woods, the defending champion, shot a 69 with a double bogey and was 10 shots behind. Phil Mickelson also failed to take advantage of the soft and vulnerable course with a 70, leaving him eight shots back.

AP Photo/Christophe Ena

Italy’s Francesca Schiavone reacts after defeating Australia’s Samantha Stosur during a women’s final match for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday.

Italy’s Schiavone wins French Open title

By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer PARIS — Francesca Schiavone threw uppercuts, put her fists to her face and skipped about the court. And then, when she had won the French Open, she really let her emotions show.

With the performance of a lifetime, Schiavone became the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam title by beating Samantha Stosur 6-4, 7-6 (2) in the final Saturday.

The tour veteran rallied from a 4-1 deficit in the second set, then took the clinching tiebreaker with a succession of brilliant shots that was topped only by her exuberance.

When she had won, she fell onto her back, then rolled over and kissed the clay. She rose covered with dirt, hugged Stosur and broke into a champion’s grin, then trotted over to the wall behind the baseline and climbed it for a group hug with her supporters.

“The passion came through,” 18-time Grand Slam champion Martina Navratilova said. “She wanted it. She wanted it badly. She was going to die on that court if she had to.”

Mary Pierce, the 2000 champion, presented Schiavone with the Suzanne Lenglen Cup. “You give me a great trophy,” Schiavone told her. “I feel amazing.”

Before leaving the court, Schiavone took a call on a cell phone from Italian President Giorgio Napolitano. She quoted him as saying, “Congratulations.

Enjoy this moment. It was an honor for Italy.”

At 29, Schiavone (pronounced Skeeah-VOH-nay) became the oldest woman to win her first Grand Slam title since Ann Jones at Wimbledon in 1969 at age 30. She’s the first Italian Grand Slam champion since Adriano Panatta won the French Open men’s title in 1976.

See Open, Page A9

AP Photo/Jay LaPrete

Rickie Fowler hits his approach shot on the par-4 second hole during the third round of The Memorial golf tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club Saturday, in Dublin, Ohio.

Fowler parred the hole.

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Celtics scheme ways to overcome Kobe in Game 2

Another successful jump for Knievel

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

(AP) — Rajon Rondo often enjoys returning to his room at the Celtics’ hotel and watching tape of a Boston victory before he goes to sleep.

The losses, not so much.

Yet Rondo did just that after the NBA finals opener Thursday with teammate Kendrick Perkins, ordering room service and watching the replay of the Los Angeles Lakers’ decisive win. In his own room elsewhere in the hotel, Kevin Garnett did the same thing — twice. “You learn a lot about yourself when you lose,�

Garnett said. “You learn a lot about yourself when you’re down. This shows what you’re made of.�

While Rondo and Perkins muted the television, Garnett turned it up to hear every unflattering thing said about the Celtics. Yet all three came away from the film session with two conclusions: Kobe Bryant is awfully good, but Boston still can compete with the Lakers. “That might be the first time after a loss that I watched a game again so quickly,�

Rondo said Saturday before Boston’s workout at the Lakers’ training complex. “This isn’t the first round any more.

You don’t have a lot of

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Motorcycle daredevil Robbie Knievel completed another successful jump at Texas Motor Speedway.

Knievel cleared a line of police cars and ambulances spanning 200 feet in his “Above the Law� jump Saturday night before the IndyCar Series race. “Texas, I love you!�

Knievel said after his third jump at the track. “There’s a little Evel in all of us.�

The 48-year-old son of the late Evel Knievel has successfully completed more than 250 jumps since performing his first show with his dad at Madison Square Garden when he was only 8 years old.

Two years ago, Knievel successfully jumped over 21 Hummer vehicles at Texas Motor Speedway.

In 2001, he jumped over the starting field of 20 IRL cars lined up nose-to-tail in two rows of 10 before the race. “I’m so happy this is over,� he said. “I always have doubts.�

But Knievel easily cleared the line of six police vehicles, a firetruck parked lengthwise and five ambulances. He landed about halfway down the ramp, then rode onto the frontstretch of the track pumping his fist.

Knievel has successfully completed every jump his father attempted except for a bus-jumping record at London’s Wembley Stadium in 1975 and going over the Snake River Canyon in a rocket-powered “Skycycle.� Plans are in the work for the younger Knievel to try both of those.

Open

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Schiavone was seeded 17th. The only other time the title has been won by a woman not seeded in the top 10 was in 1933. “Everybody has the chance to be who you really want to be, and do everything in your life,�

Schiavone said. “This is what has happened to me.�

This was the best women’s final in nearly a decade at Roland Garros, and the quality of play climaxed in the tiebreaker.

Schiavone reached match point by hitting four successive winners, the last a lunging backhand vol-

Smokies

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After Jake Muyco faced two batters in the bottom of the eighth, manager Bill Dancy called on southpaw Luke Sommer to face a left-handed heavy middle of the Barons order. He did allow a hit to put two men on base, but got the final out of the eighth inning to keep the Smokies ahead.

Sommer came back on the mound to begin the ninth inning, and retired the side in order to earn his first save in just his second appearance with Tennessee.

With West Tenn’s rainout in Chattanooga, the victory puts Tennessee two and a half games up over the Diamond Jaxx with 15 games left in the first half of the season.

The Smokies began a 10-game homestand Saturday night at Smokies Park against the Huntsville Stars.

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time to get things right.

I think I correct my mistakes better when I see them.�

Rondo, Perkins and their teammates all promised increased intensity in every aspect of their considerable games when they look to avoid an 0-2 series hole Sunday night in Game 2. After staggering into this finals rematch with an unimpressive effort, Boston hopes focus and adjustments will make their trip out West worthwhile. “Everybody gets punched,� Celtics big man Glen Davis said. “Everybody gets knocked out. It’s about how you get up. We got punched.

We got dazed. It’s about how you react to it.�

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offensive artistry is responsible for most of the attention directed at him, particularly after 12 30-point games already in this postseason, he’s a perennial all-defensive team selection for a reason. Rondo used his film session to analyze exactly what Bryant did to slow down both the Celtics and their young point guard. “He’s a good defensive player, and we all knew that,� Rondo said. “He did a great job on me.

A lot of what they do on both ends keys off Kobe.�

Bryant guarded Rondo at times during the 2008 finals largely because the matchup left him free to help out on other defensive matchups while daring Rondo to beat them.

ley, and she exulted after every one. “I was feeling much more energy, more and more and more,� she said. “I couldn’t stop it. I really felt that was my moment, and I took it. I didn’t lose the chance.�

On match point, Schiavone hit a backhand into the corner with so much spin it deflected off Stosur’s racket, and the real celebration began.

Both players were firsttime Grand Slam finalists, but there were few signs of jitters. Schiavone certainly looked relaxed — during one changeover break she laughed as her fans chanted. “They both played very good, aggressive, creative tennis,� Navratilova said.

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Southern and Georgia Southern to name a few. “There’s a lot of schools recruiting them, and it’s obviously a very pivotal summer for them,� said Placeres. “They’ve already impressed the schools that are looking at them, and maybe they can impress even more.�

Rising seniors Jon McCroskey and Garrett Buckner are playing for Team Hustle out of Knoxville, which is sponsored by Adidas. The two G-P players will travel with the rest of Team Hustle to a big July showcase tournament in Indiana.

McCroskey, who boasts a 3.6 GPA, has received some basketball interest from several colleges known for their academics, including Division II Windgate University.

Buckner has yet to receive many bites from college programs, but Placeres feels this summer could help generate some interest heading into the player’s senior season. “Garrett still has some work to do,� said Placeres. “But he has the potential (to play in college) because he’s 6-foot-5, and with his wingspan he’s more like 6-foot-8.�

Rising sophomores Davis Soehn and Blade Durbin are playing with the Midstate Ballers 15U AAU team based out of Middle Tennessee. “That’s the same AAU program that Scotty Hobson and Skylar McBee started with

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“It’s nice to see two creative players make it to the finals and then play a good final.�

The No. 5-seeded Stosur beat four-time champion Justine Henin, topranked Serena Williams and former No. 1 Jelena Jankovic en route to the final. “I’m disappointed,� the Australian said, her voice breaking. “It’s a big journey and a great two weeks. You want the full fairy tale, but it didn’t quite happen.�

Stosur’s forehand lacked the bite from earlier matches. Much of that had to do with Schiavone, who played dogged defense and used her stylish mix of spins to keep Stosur from over-

powering her.

The clay was fast on a sunny, warm afternoon, and Stosur’s serves topped out at 123 mph. But Schiavone boldly launched her body into them and did damage with her returns. “Full credit to Francesca,� said Stosur’s coach, David Taylor. “She had nothing to lose, and she played a

when they were freshman in high school,� said Placeres. “It’s a pretty darn good program to be in, and they travel from Cincinnati to Alabama ... they’ve been everywhere, and they’ll continue to be on the go through July. “And there are three or four other boys who are playing with local AAU teams, which is a good thing,� said Placeres. “They’ll be busy all summer long, along with the fact that they are all lifting on their own and working on their games on their own. “And several of our incoming freshman have been playing together all summer long, and that will obviously help for the future.�

In accordance with TSSAA rules, the Highlanders will hold team camp and will travel to Lincoln Memorial and Maryville College the next couple of weeks to work together as a unit. “I’m excited about next year, and the guys are hungry and have been working hard,� said Placeres. “They were left with a bad taste in their mouths (with a seasonending loss at Alcoa in the opening round of the region tournament last year), but sometimes you have to suffer a tough loss like that to inspire you to work a little harder and get a little farther next year. “We’re looking forward to a very promising season next year, as long as the boys keep working hard.� chitchcock@themountainpress.com

great tactical match and a great mental match.�

The title came in Schiavone’s 39th Grand Slam tournament. On Monday, two weeks shy of her 30th birthday, she’ll become the oldest woman in 12 years to crack the top 10 for the first time. She’s expected to be ranked sixth.

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Johnson ready to get back on track

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer

AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File

Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden poses for a picture after a Dec. 9, 2005, news conference in Anaheim, Calif., about the Wooden Classic basketball tournament.

Wooden died Friday at the age of 99.

Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden dies

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Wooden, college basketball’s gentlemanly Wizard of Westwood who built one of the greatest dynasties in all of sports at UCLA and became one of the most revered coaches ever, has died.

He was 99.

The university said Wooden died Friday night of natural causes at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, where he had been since May 26.

Wooden remained beloved by many of his former players, several of whom visited him in recent days to say their goodbyes.

Among them was Bill Walton, whose voice caught as he spoke of the man he hailed as a teacher first and a coach second. “He’s the greatest,�

Walton said the night before Wooden’s death. “We love him.�

Jamaal Wilkes said he recognized what he called “that little glint� in Wooden’s pale blue eyes.

During his second visit

Wednesday night, Wilkes asked Wooden if he recognized him. “His glasses fogged up, and he had to clean his glasses,� Wilkes said. “He looked at me and said, ’I remember you, now go sit down.�’ Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre and current UCLA coach Ben Howland were among Wooden’s final visitors. “I just enjoyed him and the twinkle in his eye,�

Howland said, noting Wooden told a few jokes from his hospital bed. “I’m just the steward of this program. It’s always going to be his program.�

Jim Harrick is the only coach in the post-Wooden era at UCLA to win a national championship.

When the Bruins reached the 1995 Final Four in Seattle, Harrick repeatedly urged Wooden to attend. He had stopped going after his wife died 10 years earlier. “You don’t know how stubborn he was,� Harrick said by phone from Orange County, Calif. “Finally, he did come, and it was a tremendous thrill.�

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson hears the buzz. It’s been kind of hard to avoid during the fourtime defending NASCAR champion’s recent slide.

A single top-10 in five races. Two crashes. Some bad racing luck. Driver error. No victories since early spring.

Do the performances fail to meet the impossibly high standard Johnson’s Hendrick Motorsports team has set for itself during its record-breaking run? Sure.

Are they proof that the cracks in Johnson’s dominance are finally starting to show? Not exactly. “You read the headlines and it’s like the No. 48 team is shutting down,� Johnson said.

Hardly.

Johnson sits seventh in points heading into Sunday’s 500-mile race at Pocono, where he’ll start 25th at the massive 2.5mile oval. Halfway through NASCAR’s regular season, it would take a series of major catastrophes for him to miss out on the Chase.

Still, even Johnson admits he’s not exactly been at his coolly efficient best of late. “I’ve always had that good rhythm of walking that tightrope, and you step over it from time to time,� he said. “Lately I’ve been stepping on the wrong side of that line.�

He did it twice last weekend at Charlotte, where a pair of wrecks sent retreating to the garage. He gamely headed back to the track after repairs, though the sight of Johnson running a dinged up car 35 laps behind the leaders at a place where he’s won six times bordered on the bizarre.

It was just the latest in a series of mishaps that have taken some of the steam out of Johnson’s start, when he won three of the first five races and filled the rest of the series with a sense of “here we go again� dread.

Yet Johnson hasn’t been back to Victory Lane since taking the checkered flag at Bristol on March 21.

No biggie for most drivers. A veritable lifetime for Johnson.

He won the pole at Talladega but got caught up in a wreck with six laps to go. Two weeks later at

AP Photo/Russ Hamilton Jr.

Jimmie Johnson, right, talks to his crew chief Chad Knaus, center, and Kyle Busch, left, in the garages at Pocono Raceway Friday, in Long Pond, Pa., as they prepare for today’s NASCAR Pocono 500 Sprint Cup auto race.

Darlington he crashed for his third DNF of the season. Things weren’t much better at Dover, where he slogged to 16th. He gambled and lost at the All-Star race. Then he spent last Sunday getting too friendly with the wall at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Is he distracted? It’s kind of hard not to be when you’re expecting your first child.

Johnson and wife Chandra will welcome a baby girl in July and Johnson has done his best to help out at home when he can. Ask him about putting together the nursery and he lights up. “Lots of pink,� he says before struggling — as most expectant fathers do — to describe some of the stuffed animals that decorate the room.

He’s got time to learn.

And he’s got plenty of time to figure things out on the track, too.

Johnson survived a similar lull last summer, when he managed just one top10 in six races starting in Watkins Glen and ending in Richmond.

There was the 14-race winless streak in 2007. The

Yet Victory Lane has been elusive for all four Hendrick cars since the series ditched the rear wing for the more traditional spoiler. NASCAR’s super team dominated the “wing era,� with Johnson winning 22 of the 93 races after it was introduced.

Those days look long gone. Joe Gibbs Racing has surged since the move back to the spoiler, while Hendrick has been somewhat pedestrian.

JGR stars Hamlin and Kyle Busch, who will start from the pole on Sunday, have won five of the eight races since the spoiler returned. Kurt Busch sent a message in Charlotte that he’s ready to be a factor after sweeping the All-Star event and the 600.

forgettable two months in 2006 in which he didn’t even crack the top 10.

All of those seasons ended in championships.

The guys trying to end his reign atop the sport say it’s way too early think this year will be any different. “There’s always this stretch of four or five races every year where people kind of get concerned with the 48, how he’s running,� said Denny Hamlin, who sits fifth in points. “It’s just that his expectations are so high, we expect him to win every other week, and the fans expect him to win every other week, and when he doesn’t everyone has questions.�

And Johnson knows the only way to stop the questions is to win.

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Drosselmeyer pulls upset in Belmont Stakes

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Jockey Mike Smith rides Drosselmeyer to win the 142nd running of the Belmont Stakes ahead of Ramon Dominguez atop First Dude at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., Saturday.

Reports: Celtics’ Thibodeau to become Bulls coach EL SEGUNDO, Calif.

(AP) — The Boston Celtics apparently will need a new assistant coach after the NBA finals.

Tom Thibodeau accepted the Chicago Bulls’ head coaching job Saturday, according to multiple media reports in Chicago.

Celtics coach Doc Rivers would not confirm the reports before Boston practiced the day before Game 2 of the series, but both he and his players agreed that Thibodeau would be a good choice. “I hope it’s true, but we’re not going to comment on it, I can tell you that,� Rivers said. “We’re focused on the NBA finals.

There’s two teams. There’s the Lakers and the Celtics, and that’s what we’re going to keep the focus on. “But on Tom, he deserves the job. I think he’s the best candidate out there.

I’ve said that for three years now. So let’s hope it’s true.�

Thibodeau, considered one of the NBA’s top defensive minds, was also a candidate for jobs in New Orleans and New Jersey.

He was not made available before the Celtics worked out at the Lakers’ training center.

The longtime assistant was the architect of the defense that contained Kobe Bryant when the

Celtics beat the Lakers for the title two years ago, and the one that helped them knock off LeBron James and Cleveland during a surprising run to these finals. “Thibs brings a passion for defense, I think,� Kevin Garnett said. “When you think of Tom Thibodeau and what’s his strengths, he’s obviously a defense guy. He watches an uncountable amount of film. He’s a worker. He’s a guy that loves his job. He does it with passion. If he is not with us next year, he’s well deserving of it, as well as anybody else on our coaching staff.�

Bulls officials also declined comment.

The Bulls fired Vinny Del Negro last month. He led Chicago to the playoffs in both of his seasons, but had an altercation with executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxson late in this season.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Drosselmeyer pulled off an upset in the Belmont Stakes, seizing the lead in the stretch and giving Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott his first win in a Triple Crown race.

Sent off at odds of 13-1, Drosselmeyer defeated Fly Down by three-quarters of a length on a hot, sunny Saturday in front of 45,243 at Belmont Park.

Preakness runner-up First Dude was third after setting the pace for most of the 1 1/2-miles. Derby runner-up Ice Box finished ninth as the 9-5 favorite for trainer Nick Zito in the 12-horse field.

Drosselmeyer, a 3-year-

old chestnut colt owned

by WinStar Farm, won in 2:31.57. The son of Distorted Humor also gave jockey Mike Smith his first Belmont win in his 13th try.

Smith won the race by keeping his long-striding colt in the clear. They eased to the outside for the run down the backstretch, keeping First Dude within range.

Drosselmeyer made a four wide move on the final turn and continued widest of all, eventually reeling in First Dude and then holding off a late charge from Fly Down.

WinStar also owns Kentucky Derby winner

Super Saver, who along with Preakness winner Lookin At Lucky did not run in the final leg of the Triple Crown.

Drosselmeyer had been an underachiever all year in finishing fourth, third and second in his last three starts. But in his first try in a Triple Crown race, and with Smith aboard for the first time, the colt turned on the speed to pull off the victory.

Game on Dude was fourth, followed by Uptowncharlybrown, Stay Put, Interactif, Stately Victor, Ice Box, Make Music for Me, Dave In Dixie and Spangled Star.

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The Mountain Press ◆ Sunday, June 6, 2010

Gulf oil spill’s threat to wildlife turns to reality ON BARATARIA BAY, La. (AP) — The wildlife apocalypse along the Gulf Coast that everyone has feared for weeks is fast becoming a terrible reality.

Pelicans struggled to free themselves from oil thick as tar that gathers in hip-deep pools, while others stretch out useless wings, feathers dripping with crude. Dead birds and dolphins have washed up onshore, coated in the sludge. Seashells that once glinted pearly white under the hot June sun are stained crimson.

Scenes like this played out along miles of shoreline Saturday, nearly seven weeks after a BP rig exploded and the wellhead a mile below the surface began belching millions of gallon of oil.

“These waters are my backyard, my life,” said boat captain Dave Marino, a firefighter and fishing guide from Myrtle Grove.

“I don’t want to say heartbreaking, because that’s been said. It’s a nightmare.

It looks like it’s going to be wave after wave of it and nobody can stop it.”

The oil has steadily spread east, washing up in greater quantities in recent days, even as a cap placed

by BP over the blownout well began to collect some of the escaping crude. The cap, resembling an upside-

down funnel, has captured about 252,000 gallons of oil, according to Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, the government’s point man for the crisis.

If earlier estimates are correct, that means the cap is capturing from a quarter to as much as half the oil spewing from the blowout each day. But that is a small fraction of the 23 million to 47 million gallons government officials estimate have leaked into the Gulf since the April 20 explosion that killed 11 workers, making it the nation’s largest oil spill ever.

Allen, who said the goal is to gradually raise the amount of the oil being captured, compared the process to stopping the flow of water from a garden hose with a finger: “You don’t want to put your finger down too quickly, or let it off too quickly.”

BP officials are trying to capture as much oil as possible without creating too much pressure or allowing the buildup of ice-like hydrates, which form when water and natural gas combine under high pressures and low temperatures.

President Barack Obama pledged Saturday in his weekly radio and Internet address to fight the spill with the people of the Gulf Coast. His words for oil

AP Photo/Gerald Herbert

An oil covered pelican sits stuck in thick beached oil at Queen Bess Island in Barataria Bay, just off the Gulf of Mexico in Plaquemines Parish, La., Saturday.

giant BP PLC were stern: “We will make sure they pay every single dime owed to the people along the Gulf coast.”

But his reassurances offer limited consolation to the people who live and work along the coasts of four states — Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida — now confronting the oil spill firsthand.

In Gulf Shores, Ala., boardwalks leading to hotels were tattooed with oil from beachgoers’ feet.

A slick hundreds of yards long washed ashore at a state park, coating the white sand with a thick, red stew.

Moist-eyed murder suspect van der Sloot interrogated LIMA, Peru (AP) — The lone suspect in the disappearance of U.S. teen Natalee Holloway was paraded — moist-eyed and looking stunned — before reporters on Saturday as Peruvians denounced him and detectives began interrogating him about the murder of a Lima student.

Joran van der Sloot arrived at criminal police headquarters in a brown Interpol SUV and was escorted across an auditorium of shouting, shuttersnapping journalists three times.

Wearing a green bulletproof vest, his hands handcuffed behind him, the husky 22-year-old stared straight ahead and didn’t

respond to reporters’ questions or make eye contact.

Outside, seven Indian shamans in brightly colored ponchos repeatedly stabbed a cloth doll representing van der Sloot in a “spiritual punishment” ritual. “We’re punishing him so that all the forces of evil are purged,” one shouted.

About an hour earlier, onlookers yelled insults at the man who has dominated Peruvian front pages as police switched cars south of the foggy coastal capital.

His interrogation began almost immediately, Gen. Cesar Guardia, chief of Peru’s criminal police, told The Associated Press. Van der Sloot is suspected of killing 21-year-old Stephany

Flores on May 30 at his hotel room in the Peruvian capital Police in neighboring Chile caught van der Sloot on Thursday and expelled him across the border a day later. He was then driven 17 hours north in a police caravan.

Chilean police spokesman Fernando Ovalle said the Dutchman told them he did not kill Flores, who was found battered with a broken neck.

But van der Sloot did acknowledge that “he met her and at some point they went to a casino,” Ovalle said.

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Gathering recipes fun part of job It’s that time of year again. It’s when I ask you to go through your recipe books, boxes and files to share a few with our readers for our annual cookbook.

This will be the third serving of Reader Recipes and I’m hoping it’s bigger and better than ever. Sure, that makes more work for me, but it combines my love for cooking with my career.

Putting a cookbook together is never easy. Ask anyone who’s done it before, either professionally or personally. But it’s definitely fun.

I love getting that envelope in the mail marked Reader Recipes or an e-mail to that account. It’s like opening up a gift. You don’t know exactly what it might be, but you know it will be interesting.

Already it’s been interesting, with recipes so far that include a chocolate cake made with zucchini and an appetizer called Blue Willie.

There are no restrictions on what type of recipes you can enter, although we do ask you limit the number of recipes you send to five.

Once all the recipes are in we’ll arrange them in categories and ask local culinary experts to read over them and choose the ones that will appear in the cookbook. They’ll also choose their top recipes in each category and we’ll ask three people from each category to bring their prepared dishes for a taste-testing to choose first-, second- and third-place winners. The dishes will also be photographed for the cookbook at that time.

To make if fair for all participating, no one person will be chosen as a finalist in more than one category.

That process will take another month or so. The deadline to enter recipes is July 2. So you have less than a month to get those recipes in to us. The written recipes will be judged about a week after the deadline.

After that, we’ll contact the finalists and ask them to bring their prepared dish to the taste-testing on Aug. 4.

We’ll set certain times for certain categories, so everyone isn’t there at the same time and dishes don’t get cold — or warm — while waiting to be photographed and judged.

The good folks and Walters State agree to help us out with this every year. As much as I love putting the cookbook together, I wouldn’t be a very good judge. For one, I can be a little picky and even weird.

For example, I don’t like shredded, sweetened coconut, but I like coconut fresh from the shell. I like parched and roasted peanuts, but I don’t like them chopped up in foods or covered in chocolate — unless it’s a peanut butter cup or a buckeye. Yum. I’m not quite as picky as I used to be. I would have sneered at asparagus when I was a kid and would have veered far away from kale. But in the last two years, through this cookbook, I’ve found both to be quite tasty.

That’s what’s so fun about doing Reader Recipes — learning and experiencing new things with food.

I can’t guarantee that every recipe will be placed in the cookbook. It all depends on a number of factors, the main being advertiser support. The backbone of all publications, advertising determines how many pages we can afford to print. The more advertising, the more pages, the more recipes.

If you are a potential advertiser, remember this: One good thing about a cookbook is it’s something the user goes back to time and time again.

Each time they open the cookbook they’ll see the name of your business. Each time they make a copy of a favorite page to give to a friend, that’s another set of eyes that will see your name.

Submissions for Reader Recipes can be sent to The Mountain Press, P.O. Box 4810, Sevierville, TN 37864, by fax to 453-4913, or by e-mail to recipes@themountainpress.com.

Please type or clearly print the recipes and include your name, address and day and night phone numbers in case there are any questions.

I look forward to checking my in boxes for your recipes and hope you enjoy the results come November.

— Gail Crutchfield is the community editor of The Mountain Press. Call 428-0748, ext. 215, or e-mail to gcrutchfield@themountainpress.com.

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Jeremiah, left, and Eli Britton relax on the river bank as they participate in the 2009 Gatlinburg Youth Trout Rodeo. The rodeo will be held June 12, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. and weigh-in starting at 10:30. Prizes will be awarded around noon.

Hooked on fishing

Youth Trout Rodeo set for Saturday

By GAIL CRUTCHFIELD Community Editor

required to accompany any child under 16, Gray said.

Before the rodeo, Gray n When: June 12 said the facility spends its GATLINBURG — The n Where: Herbert Holt Park, time adding extra stock and rodeo is back in town, but Gatlinburg collecting snacks and prizes don’t start looking for buck- n Registration: 7:30 a.m. for the participants. All of ing broncos or bulls. Look n Weigh-in: 10:30 a.m. the fisherboys and girls will instead for bobbers, lures be looking to snag up to five and rods and reels. It’s time rainbow trout, competing to for the Youth Trout Rodeo in children 13 and younger may see whose catch weighs the Gatlinburg. fish without a license all year most at the end of the day.

The rodeo was started long.

Prizes range in age groups, around 1992 to coincide Danny Gray, of the but can include fishing gear, with the state’s free fishing Trout Rearing Facility in bicycles and boom boxes. day and free fishing week.

Gatlinburg, said the Youth Age categories are under Free fishing day is always the second Saturday of June Trout Rodeo, said participa- 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12 and 16 to tion in the rodeo has been 16. Gray said the 7 to 9 and and allows all residents and non-residents to fish without pretty steady over the years. 10 to 12 year old age ranges He said numbers have usually have the most para license. Free fishing week ranged around 50 or so ticipants. is only for children who are children each year, with 90 Registration for the 15 years of age or younger. being their largest participa- rodeo begins at 7:30 a.m.

According to the Tennessee tion. A parent or guardian is at Herbert Hold Park in Wildlife Resource Agency,

Youth Trout Rodeo

Gatlinburg. From there participants can choose their fishing spot anywhere in the city. There is an area set aside for small children at the park.

Participants should return to the park for the 10:30 a.m. weigh-in. Snacks will be available while the weigh-in is being held. Prizes will be awarded around noon.

The rodeo offers families an opportunity to spend some time together outdoors, Gray said, away from the distractions of video games and televisions.

“Just getting out and being with family,” he said is the appeal of fishing. “Have day of fun on river.” n gcrutchfield@themountainpress.com

Smokies officials earn recognition Submitted Report

of widely varied NPS experience, Dale orchestrated the Park’s planning and implementation of the Park’s major During the National Park Service’s events and projects. The product of Southeast Region Leadership Conference in Atlanta, two top officials at Great Smoky these activities, and of those 100-plus events in the outlying areas, went a long Mountains National Park received recogway to strengthen and bridge relationnition. ships with Park constituents. These Superintendent Dale Ditmanson efforts served to enrich and deepen the received the Southeast Region’s understanding of the Park, inspiring Superintendent of the Year Award. stewardship of the Park for the next Administrative Officer Donna Losson 75 years and beyond,” said David Vela, received the Park Employee of the Year Award for her contributions to the region’s region director.

A marked achievement was the resolureorganization of administrative operation of a highly controversial road contions and human resource services. struction issue along the north shore of The Southeast Region encompasses 66 Fontana Dam in Swain County, N.C. sites across nine states, Puerto Rico and The park received significant funding, the Virgin Islands. including $80 million provided by the Ditmanson’s selection was based on a American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. number of successful events, programs, “Due to Dale’s vision and understanding of and collaborations: The Park’s 75th anniversary year-long the extraordinary opportunity at hand, he led his management staff to take the neccelebration. “Using his 30-plus years

essary actions to compete for these funding sources, as well as guiding the steps to prepare for the multitude of projects,” Vela said.

Losson was recognized for her leadership in the development and implementation of the park’s administrative service units and the planning and execution of stimulus projects.

“Through Donna’s leadership and acute knowledge of administrative services, she has helped to conceptualize goals and implement strategies which led to the overall improvement of these services to all SERO parks and the public,” Vela said.

In addition, Losson served as the lead north administrative services unit comprised of the Smokies and five other park areas.

Losson continued to face a tremendous workload with the passage of the stimulus law and the Smokies involvement in this program.

B2 ◆ Local

The Mountain Press ◆ Sunday, June 6, 2010

The annual Gatlinburg Fourth of July Midnight Parade kicks off a holiday weekend next month.

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Holiday activities to be Gatlinburg focus Submitted report Gatlinburg will be the site of numerous activities over the July 4 holiday weekend.

The schedule: n Concert by the 129th Army Band, Nite Fire (rock), 1 p.m. July 3 n Entertainment before regatta, Tunes & Tales Band (bluegrass), 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. July 4 n July 4 concert, 129th Army Band, Direct Hit (jazz), 1 p.m. July 4 n Concert on the Green, Suzuki Strings of Nashville, 4 p.m. July 4 n Boyertown Alumni Band (contemporary), 4 p.m. July 4 n Nashville Suzuki String (contemporary), 8 p.m.

July 4 n Concert by the 129th Army Band (patriotic, contemporary), 8:30

p.m. July 4 n Fireworks, 10 p.m.

July 4 With the exception of Concert on the Green, which will be at Gatlinburg Inn, the holiday concerts will be on the Plaza at Ripley’s Aquarium. The River Raft Regatta will begin at Christ in the Smokies Museum and end at the aquarium.

The parade will include far more music than is usual for a July 4 parade.

The grand marshal for the parade will be the 129th Army Band. It will be the first unit in the parade after emergency vehicles and the Color Guard (14th Weather Squadron — Air Force).

Other musical groups in the parade will include Knoxville Pipes and Drums, Tuatha Dea (Celtic tribal music), and Alabama

Pipes and Drums.

The Riverside, Iowa Community Club is bringing its parade scale replica of the “Star Trek” ship USS Enterprise and will be blogging its journey to Gatlinburg and back. They will be representing the popular TrekFest event held annually in Riverside, the blogs will give a large amount of internet publicity to Gatlinburg.

The Boyertown Alumni Marching Unit from Boyertown, Pa., will perform a free concert at Aquarium Plaza at 4 p.m.

July 4; the Nashville Suzuki Strings performs at Gatlinburg Inn. Boyertown is a marching band made up of adults who were not ready to give up performing in a marching band after graduation. The members range from 18 to 70 years of age.

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Sunday, June 6, 2010 â—† The Mountain Press

Wedding

Dealing with loss may require help

Wedding

Submitted

Submitted

Penny Sue Marie Hart and Edward Aaron Arnold Digs are now married.

Catherine Trusky and David Wight were wed May 1.

Hart/Diggs

Trusky/Wright

Penny Sue Marie Hart and Edward Aaron Arnold Digs were married May 14, 2010, at Greenbrier in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The bride is the daughter of Philip and Helen Hart of Newburgh, Ind. The groom is the son of

Amelia Diggs of Illinois and the grandson of Ernest and Tonnia Arnold of Sevierville, Tenn.

A reception was held at the home of the groom’s grandparents with close family in attendance.

The couple will reside in Newburgh.

Catherine Trusky and David Wight were married May 1, 2010, at Sampson’s Hollow in Walland, Tenn.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Trusky of Seymour, Tenn.

The groom is the son of Teresa Wright of Kodak, Tenn,, and James Wright of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

After a wedding trip to Destin, Fla., the couple will make their home in Seymour.

Discover Life plans park activities Submitted Report Discover Life in America (DLIA) is involved in a quest to identify and understand all the species of life within Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The primary tool of DLIA is the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) which brings scientists from around the world to inventory the estimated 100,000 species of living organisms in the park. The project develops checklists, reports, maps, databases, and natural history profiles. The All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory is one of the world’s biggest and most ambitious science projects. Since species collecting began in 1998,

the ATBI has uncovered 907 species new to science, as well as 6,587 species that are newly documented to exist in the Smokies. The ATBI project involves hundreds of “citizen scientists,� or volunteers.  The data from this project allows for park management attention to be focused on organisms and habitats with special needs as well as more efficient maintenance of healthy populations of species and their ecological surroundings. To learn more, visit www.dlia.org. Events for 2010: n June 8: Save the planet series focvusing on fireflies, Hard Rock Cafe in Gatlinburg. n June 12: Firefly Festival, an all-

day event at Nantahala Outdoor Center Great Outpost in Gatlinburg.

Including vendors, art, music, an insect zoo, children’s activities. n June 16-19: Biodiversity Days in the Smokies n Aug. 7: A Night at Rainforest Adventures. Space is limited. Call for information/tickets. n Sept. 4-5; Biodiversity hike and overnight at Mount LeConte. Guided hike along the Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte. Lunch trailside (provided). Includes dinner and a night’s stay at the LeConte lodges, as well as breakfast the next morning. $275 per person. To register or for information call 430-4756 or visit www.dlia.org

wedding policy The Mountain Press publishes wedding, engagement and anniversary announcements and photos free of charge to subscribers of the newspaper.

There is a $25 charge, payable in advance, for others wishing to publish announcements. Deluxe (enlarged) photos for anniversaries and engagements are available for an additional $15 charge, payable in advance. â– Wedding, engagement and anniversary announcement forms are available. Announcements must be on appropriate forms. â– Responses should be typed or neatly printed in

blue or black ink and must include a contact phone number. The phone number is not for publication. â– Announcements are published only on Sunday.

Forms must be submitted no later than nine days prior to desired publication date. Announcements sent in after that may not be published in the next Sunday paper. Only anniversaries of at least 50 years will be published. â– Wedding announcements received more than six months after the ceremony will not be published. â– If a wedding date has not been set, announcements must state the anticipated month or season

of the year, not to exceed 12 months out. â– Announcements may include a photograph of the bride/bride-elect or the wedding/anniversary couple.

Color photos can be submitted, but the should be of professional quality. Photos will not be printed in color. If we judge a photo to be of questionable quality or content, we will not print. â– After publication, photos can be picked up at The Mountain Press front office or be returned be mail is a self-addressed, stamped envelope of appropriate size is provided. Please do not submit originals because the paper can not guarantee return.

I lost someone very special this past month. Her name was Rhoda. She was my mother’s sister.

Rhoda was a Down Syndrome child. When the doctors told my grandparents, there were many tears. They were told to institutionalize her. They told them that she would never walk, talk, feed herself, or be potty-trained.

They did not know my grandparents. They were determined that she would do all the things a “normal� child could do.

My grandmother disciplined her when she needed it and loved her fiercely. When I was 16, my grandmother passed away and Rhoda came to live with my aunt and her family. My mom shared this responsibility as did the other siblings. We — Rhoda’s nieces and nephews — enjoyed aggravating Rhoda for many years. I became a special-education teacher because of my relationship with Rhoda.

I often think of her as I see parents walking away from their children in despair. They bring them to me and say, “I’ve tried everything. This child is so disrespectful. He/she won’t do anything that I ask.�

Hmmm, I wonder what my grandmother would say to them.

My grandmother had a firm view of what she wanted for Rhoda. She had goals and set her will to accomplish them. She never walked away from the task.

She never advocated the job to someone else.

Rhoda was potty trained, taught to feed herself, taught manners, and was a very active part of our family. We took her on outings, out to eat, to church, and anywhere we went. She did not embarrass us by flinging herself down when she didn’t get her way. She did not speak disrespectful to the ones caring for her.

Parents often never consider what they want their child to become.

They don’t think about the day-to-day habits that

will shape the child into an adult.

I had one parent tell me that she wasn’t going to discipline her daughter until she was 5 because then she could talk to her and she would understand.

By the time this child was 2, the parent was exhausted and ready to give up.

If you are planning a child or if you have a child, stop and consider the traits that you want to instill in them. I do believe that a child is born with his/her own temperament and personality, but I also believe that they can be and will be shaped by their environment.

Decide the type of discipline that you will use.

Decide the absolutes in what you will expect from the child. Discuss expectations and roles of the family. Who will do each part of the job.

Seek help from family and friends or a professional if needed. Do this with careful thought, prayer, and flexibility, but do it.

Child rearing is the most time-consuming and selfless act that a human can do. A parent gets very few real times when they can just relax and let the child be. Parenting is 24/7. It is exhausting and relentless.

Do I sound negative?

I don’t mean that it isn’t joyful, but it is a demanding and consuming time in one’s life.

Count the cost of parenting. Know what goals and expectations are and have many discussions with your mate. Then, strap on your boots and get ready for the time of your life. — Rhonda M. Pemberton is a licensed clinical social worker with a master’s from the University of Tennessee.

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B4 â—† Religion

The Mountain Press â—† Sunday, June 6, 2010

Public pulpit

We are called to live in the heart of Jesus

By ARNE WALKER In the Gospel tradition we are known to sing: Just now your doubting is o’er Just now reject Him no more Just now throw open the door Let Jesus come into your heart We then follow it by singing the long-loved Gospel chorus: Into my heart, into my heart Come into my heart Lord Jesus Come in today, come in to stay Come into my heart Lord Jesus For me I have thought of my heart as having many rooms. Like some teenagers, one or more of these rooms may say “keep out!� My heart is the core of my life and possesses such rooms as many houses. There is a living room, dining room, kitchen, a study, a bedroom, a rec room and a basement.

My question to myself and others is whether any part of my life has been made off limits to God. I commend that to your private reflection.

In keeping with the Biblical revelation of Christ being in our hearts, we are called as well to be in Christ. In other words we are called to live in His heart. Thus I have added a verse to “Into My Heart.�

Move into His heart,

move in His heart Move into His heart dear people Move in today, move in to stay Move into His heart dear people Like my heart with many rooms, so I conceive of the heart of God as having many rooms as well. God wants us to come home from the busyness and noise of our lives to abide in His heart.

Welcome into His living room. Please put on a pair of old slippers and relax and share freely.

Seek to discover what is on the heart and mind of our Lord.

Come on in the back door that leads to the kitchen of His friendship.

Catch up on the news, chatter and laugh a lot.

Make tracks into His dining room of strength.

Feast on His words designed to nourish our lives.

Quietly tiptoe into His study and be immersed in His wisdom. Please feel free to question and learn and grow and stretch.

Work clothes are best as you descend into the workshop of His creativity where He invites each of us to be a co-laborer with Him imprinted by the marks of the Church of proclamation, fellowship and service.

End the day of moving into His heart by peacefully entering His

bedroom of rest. Ask for forgiveness for the times this day that we have failed to do His will and be grateful for the good that we were privileged to do. Go to sleep in confidence and peace trusting the night to the One who loves you and me. The key to home, the heart of God as Richard Foster perceptively shares is prayer. The Father’s heart is wide open. Welcome.

There is a place of quiet rest near to the heart of God. Put that into perspective with this story. A dad has his 2-year old on an outing to the mall. He is fussy and no amount of urging settles him down.

The dad takes him in his arms and holds him close and sings. His lines are off key and do not rhyme. They celebrate the wonder of his son and how much he loves him. The son nestles in his dad’s strong arms and feels his heart beat and is at peace. They get back to the car and dad gets him settled in his car seat and the boy asks his daddy to sing that song again. Prayer is loving and being loved as we are held close in the strong arms of God. Please enjoy and share that special relationship. — The Rev. Arne Walker is a semi-retired pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America who resides in Gatlinburg.

Library reading program to begin Submitted report SEVIERVILLE — “Make a Splash – READ!� is the theme this summer for the Sevier County Public Library System.

Children can experience the world of water and water fun through stories, songs, games, and other activities about oceans, rivers, and lakes and the creatures that live in these habitats.

The Summer Reading Program is free for all ages starting with children in preschool through sixth grade, with programs, prizes, story hours, a reading club and more.

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Teens and adults can also be involved with special activities and prizes.

The kickoff event for all locations, including the Seymour and Kodak branches, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday

Smoky Mountain Reflections June 2010 Summer is upon us and I find myself always looking for ways to share the truth in love. A common phrase used in the old south is “you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar.� This has its source in a small glass fly trapping device used in antebellum homes to trap flies and reduce their annoying presence in the room. It has come to be used as a phrase that is understood to mean, you can communicate your point of view more clearly and attract your opponent to your position more often by being polite and courteous than you can by being bitter and argumentative. Some hellfire and brimstone preachers could make use of a more loving presentation of the gospel with out in any way compromising on its truth. That being said we must also acknowledge that the cross is a scandalous way to die and there is no way for us to sugar coat the horrible price that had to be paid for our sin, the Law must be proclaimed in its truth, purity and sternness’ even though it will sting the human conscience, so that the sweetness of the Gospel and the Holy Spirit can work their salvific work on a dead and dying world.

As I continue to address things that can help us to lead a life that is growing in a spiritually God-pleasing way, while avoiding things that can lead us away from God I will use the tried and true format that has carried 5 centuries of Lutheran confirmands to the altar to publicly confess their faith before God and the world. The simple six chief parts, if after I review these you find yourself in full agreement, then even if you are in another church you hold a Lutheran position on your faith. If however you find yourself in disagreement, this does not mean necessarily that you are not a Christian, it simply means you may want to consider how that doctrine has the potential to take you away from instead of towards God. We have already established that scripture is the rule and norm for all of our positions as Christians. However what I am about to present is a confessional biblical Lutheran stand which is unique among Christians in that we do not make excuses for mysteries that God reveals to us but does not fully rationally explain. While at the same time we acknowledge all that is true that can be explained, but when our human reason falls short we do not dismiss God or His word we acknowledge our inability to fully comprehend beyond that which He reveals to us. So what about these 6 chief parts; the 10 commandments, The Apostles Creed, The Lord’s Prayer, Confession and Absolution, Baptism and The Lord’s supper. If a person can publicly confess a biblical understanding of these six basic concepts as revealed to us by God in His word, they are then ready to begin a life of learning and growing as a disciple in His church. I know that many non Lutherans read this article, I ask simply that you prayerfully consider the biblical truths I am about to share, before dismissing them out of hand, consider them in the Light of God’s word.

It is not possible to do justice to Luther’s small catechism in a couple of small articles however I will attempt to hit some points of agreement and disagreement with in the invisible body of Christ. My motivation is not to get other Christians in my church; it is to get Christians to share the truth in love in their church and their community.

First the 10 Commandments: regardless of how you number them we can agree that Exodus 20 and Numbers 5 give us the Law of God and Christ further clarified this Law in Matt 22 & Mark 12 as loving the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind and loving our neighbor as our self. If we love God and our Neighbor in this way there is no danger in our violating His commandments. However we were all born sinful, that is actually the first point of disagreement, even though Gods word tells us we are born sinful in Genesis 3 & 6 and Psalm 51:5 and many other places, some depart from the biblical view and go to a sociologically enlightened view that is more appealing to our sinful ears. That we are born basically good and become sinful, the problem with this position is three fold: It blames our environment which is the same as blaming God as its creator, It leans on self by implying it may be possible for someone besides Christ to live a sinless life, and it denies the simple truth of a crying infant, that is not the cry of an innocent being that is the cry of a self centered sinful being that wants to be fed, changed or coddled. It may be their only method of communication but it is still self centered which is what sin is, self centeredness, self above all others. Once we acknowledge we stand accused in the face of the law we then have access to the knowledge that we are in need of salvation, this is why the biblical stand on original sin is important.

Tune next month for the other 5 parts.

In Christ, Pastor Robert Portier

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sunday, june 6 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

Gatlinburg First UNited Methodist, 6 p.m., fellowship of contemporary music and worship followed by meal. 436-4691.

Cherokee/Dan River

Fourth annual Cherokee/ Dan River reunion, 12:30– 4:30 p.m., Sevierville City Park. Potluck with hot dogs and burgers provided.

654-6571 or 898-1243, e-mail to gggoman@aol. com.

Oakley Reunion

H.H. Oakley reunion, noon-3 p.m., Mills Park behind G-P. 898-2411.

Waldens Creek UMC

Decoration at Walden’s Creek United Methodist cemetery. Trustees on site Friday, Saturday and Sunday to accept donations for upkeep.

Red Bank Homecoming

Red Bank Baptist on Old Newport Highway, homecoming and covered dish lunch after morning service. The Rev. Jerry Bailey speaker.

monday, june 7 Hot Meals

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

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace Women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn. 436-0313. n 10 a.m., Seymour Heights Christian Church, 436-0313.

Ruritan Club

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

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., Gatti’s Pizza, 1431 Parkway. 660-4400.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 2-5 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 429-2508.

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Walgreen’s, Pigeon Forge, 3071 Parkway. Bloodmobile.

Photographic Society LeConte Photographic

Society meets 6:30 p.m. with competitions, critiques and a program by Judy Cravy.

LeContePhotographic.Com for further information.

Retired Citizens

Retired Citizens of the Smokies meets at 1 p.m., Gatlinburg Community Center. Wayne H. Freeman to discuss the Barwale Foundation.

Gumstand VBS

Gumstand Baptist vacation Bible school 6-9 p.m. today through June 11.

Beekeepers

Beekeepers Association meets at 7 p.m., third floor of courthouse. 4531997.

Tuesday, june 8 S.I.T.

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

428-2445.

Painting Workshop

Children’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.

Women’s Bible Study

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

Gatekeepers

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

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 10 a.m.-5 p.m., inside Evergreen Presbyterian Church, 1103 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville.

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.

Church of God VBS

Vacation Bible school at Sevierville Church of God, 1018 Oak St., 6:30-8:30 p.m. today through June 11. 599-6875.

Sevierville Garden Club Sevierville Garden Club meets at noon, Sevierville City Park picnic area No. 1.

Bring lunch and drink, plus flowers, greenery and containers for fall flower show.

In case of rain meeting will be at Senior Center.

Farmers Market

Farmers market 8-11:30 a.m., Sever Farmers Co-Op, 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 453-7101.

thursday, june 10 Angel Food

Angel Food orders:

n 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 4292508.

13-18. Sherri Webb, 6542671. Need a ride, call David Ogle 659-7235.

Women’s Bible Study

Angel Food

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

Hot Meals

Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:30-6:30 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.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery meal 5-6 p.m.; 6:30 service, Kodak United Methodist Church.

Childcare provided.

friday, june 11 Volunteer Training

Women’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 Cruisin’ for Cure

Cruisin’ 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. n 10 a.m.-2 p.m. River of Life Outreach, 110 Simmons Road. 679-6796.

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 5-9 p.m. Tennessee Smokies Baseball, Smokies Park, Kodak. Bloodmobile.

Cruisin’ for Cure

Tanger Five Oaks motorcycle ride Cruisin’ for a Cure registration at NASCAR SpeedPark 9:30 a.m.; ride at 10. $15; $25 for two riders. Proceeds benefit Cancer Society.

453-1053 or tangeroutlet. com/sevierville.

Farmers Market

Farmers market 8-11:30 a.m., Sever Farmers Co-Op, 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 453-7101.

Church Yard Sale

Yard sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Huskey Grove Chruch on the Spur. Benefits youth mission trip. 426-9796.

sunday, june 13 Whaley Reunion

Whaley family reunion 12:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Dolly Parton Parkway.

Bring covered dish and memorabilia.

Roaring Fork VBS

Roaring Fork Baptist Church vacation Bible school 6-9 p.m. June

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thursday, june 17 Library Movies

Angel Food orders: n Noon-1 p.m. River of Life Outreach, 110 Simmons Road. 679-6796.

Monday, June 14 Cancer Support Group

Smoky Mountain Cancer Support Group meets 6 p.m. at Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center. 428-5834 or 654-9280.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace Women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn. 436-0313. n 10 a.m., Seymour Heights Christian Church, 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. n 10 a.m.-1 p.m. River of Life Outreach, 110 Simmons Road. 679-6796.

Flag Day Event

Special Flag Day event and poetry reading by John Kyser, 7 p.m., Sevierville public library.

tuesday, june 15 Drawing Workshop

Free children’s Art Fest drawing workshop, 10-noon, Anna Porter Public Library, for ages 6-11. 436-5588.

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., LeConte Medical Center classroom.

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.

453-3861 or 453-8572.

Angel Food

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

Scrapbook Club

Scrapbook Club meets 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m., Whispering Winds on Snapp Road. 429-3721.

Women’s Bible Study

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

“it’s Complicated� at 6 p.m., Anna Porter Library, Gatlinburg. Bring popcorn and soft drinks. 436-5588.

Blood Drive

Blood drive 2-5 p.m., Wellington Place, 1020 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville.

United Methodist.

Proceeds benefit sight preservation. Dave Bradley, 441-4433 or 5738619.

Farmers Market

Farmers market 8-11:30 a.m., Sever Farmers Co-Op, 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 453-7101.

sunday, june 20 Sunday Night Alive

Submarine Veterans

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

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

Alzheimer’s Support

Mountain View Baptist Church vacation Bible school 6:30-8:30 p.m. through June 24. Family night June 25.

Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3 p.m.

Wellington Place. Sherry Woten, 774-2221.

Mountain View VBS

monday, june 21

Women’s Bible Study

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

Hot Meals

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

Hot Meals

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

TOPS

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace Women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn. 436-0313. n 10 a.m., Seymour Heights Christian Church, 436-0313.

Bariatric Surgery

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

Bariatric Surgery Support Group meets 7 p.m., Echota Resort Clubhouse, Highway 66.

453-6841 or 712-3287.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery, meal from, 5-6 p.m. and 6:30 service then small groups.

Kodak United Methodist Church. Childcare provided.

ABWA

American Business Women’s Association meets at Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge. Networking 6 p.m. with dinner meeting to follow. Speaker: District 1 Vice President Anne Pasquini. RSVP 9334048. www.abwasevier. org.

saturday, june 19 Angel Food

Angel Food pickup: n 8-11 a.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 429-2508. n 10 a.m.-noon, River of Life Outreach, 110 Simmons Road. 679-6796.

Weight Loss Support

Smoky Mountain Obesity and weight loss support group meets 6:30 p.m. in classrooms at LeConte Medical Center. E-mail to Nsg4Him@aol.com or call 250-9354.

tuesday, june 22 Library Movie

“Finding Nemo� at 10 a.m. at Anna Porter Public Library, Gatlinburg. Free.

Women’s Bible Study

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

wednesday, june 23 Middle Creek UMC

Gun Carry Permit

Handgun carry permit class 8:30 a.m., Dandridge Police Department. (865) 3978862, ext. 26, or 3567423.

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

Benefit Car Show

Farmers market 8-11:30 a.m., Sever Farmers Co-Op, 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 453-7101.

Farmers Market

Car show sponsored by Tri-County Lions Club, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Seymour

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.

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Farmers market 8-11:30 a.m., Sever Farmers Co-Op, 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 453-7101.

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OFFICE & WAREHOUSE 7 Offices, Conf. Rm, w/2200 sq. ft. warehouse.

Loading Dock. $1925 per mth.

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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.

CROSSCREEK 2BR/1.5 BA to 2BR/2BA garden apts. $545 to $580 Trolly access 865-429-2962 Furn 2br 2ba Great views $450 per week. Call 540421-6845 or 724714-6565

2BR Mobile Home in Pigeon Forge $475 a month. Deposit required. No pets.

865-436-6313 or 850-7043 2BR/2BA for rent on private lot. References required.

865-429-7149 or 865-654-8687.

3 Lg BR/2BA, Lg living room. No Pets. $600mth, $200dep Call 453-9533 or 428-1115 3BR/2BA rent to own.

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

In

Seymour Area 3BR/2BA water & sewer furnished. $550mth, $300 dam. dep. No Pets.

654-2519

Low income, 1 & 2 BR Mobile home, some furniture, 865-654-8702.

699 HOME RENTALS

Gatlinburg 2BR apt Quiet area in city. $550 mo.

No smoking or pets.

786-412-7871 Gatlinburg 2BR, Central H/A, Water furnished, Private deck. No pets.

Credit check. $575 + dep. 690-2766 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 IN KODAK

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

Beautiful log home on Golf Course + pool. 2BR 2BA plus loft, Fully furnished. Only $795 mth + dep. Call Diane 865-654-7861 For Rent 4BR on lake home.

Gated Comm. $1000 mo 1st & last mth.

428-0103

Swimming Pool 2 B R / 1 . 5 B A . To w n house. NO pets.

Patio, year lease. $525+. 453-5079.

Beautiful fully furnished home with washer/ dryer, hot tub, pool table 3BR 3BA. Quiet, peaceful neighborhood, Annual lease & deposit required. On Ski Mtn Rd. in Gatlinburg. $850 mth + utilities. No pets.

865-4360313

Gatlinburg Executive 4 BR home. Near downtown, Mt. LeConte View.

Great Location. $2000mth.

765412-7871 GRANDVIEW 4BR 3BA 2 fp, views. $1000 mth. No Pets! ***Call: 428-4073*** Nice 1728 sq. ft.

3BR/2BA Home . On 1 acre w/decks & carport. Boyds Creek $1000mth. 1yr lease.

Call 865-748-5342.

Seymour Country Setting 1BR w/loft. No Pets $550 mo 4284073 HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-6699777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

721 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

"HOME FOR SALE" FSBO 1516 sqft 3br/2ba split plan ranch, hrwd flrs, fp, bonus room,central heat/air, workshop, lots of storage, many extras, move in ready! Montgomery Woods, Gburg 407-7311370

1/2 Acre Commercial Zoned Lots, Kodak exit 407, $89,000.

865-654-6691.

BANK OWNED BANK OWNED - Neat 2 br, 2 ba log home w/loft, cathedral ceilings, stone ďŹ replace & much more! Only $65,000!

Ashley Tatum.

New 5000ft warehouse/ exit 407 Sale or lease $2650.mth. 865654-6691 722 BUSINESS BUILDINGS

Outstanding Commercial Building ready for nightly rental office or pizza house restaurant. In Gatlinburg next to Westgate Resort 865-978-1056

BANK OWNED - Log cabin off Wears Valley Rd. 2 br, 1.5 ba, many features. Great buy @ only $85,900. Special ďŹ nancing available. Dagan Greene.

Great spacious log cabin with gorgeous views in gated community. 3 br, 3 ba, nearly new, many features. Special ďŹ nancing available. Only $217,000! Dagan Greene.

829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES

PIGEON FORGE - Furnished 2 story cabin with deck, ďŹ replace & more. Only $104,900. Special ďŹ nancing available with as little as 3% down. Nancy Webb.

NEW SINGLE WIDES & DOUBLE WIDES

GATED COMMUNITY - Spacious 3 br, 3.5 ba, 2350 sq ft, 4 yr old, 2 story resort cabin with many features & nice view. Good deal at $189,900! ($34,000 below tax appraisal!) Special ďŹ nancing available with as little as 3% down. Bruce Webb.

865-453-7523

Webb Properties, LLC (865) 922-5500 Please call for our weekly list of foreclosures.

EZY PURCHASE HOTLINE WE LOVE TRADES HAVE LAND

NEW D WIDES SETUP PRIVATE LAND WOW BOYDS CREEK IN SEVIERVILLE AND EXIT 417 EZY EZY HOTLINE # 865-453-2931 837 CAMPER SALES

Custom Homes, Additions, Garages, & Remodel Coplen Construction, 865654-6691.

Home for sale 325 Beal Woods Sub. 3BR 2BA Central H/A, fp, 3 level deck, new roof. A must see! 865604-1948 LeConte Landing, FSBO. Reduced.

3BR 2BA, Very Desirable location.

865-414-0117.

OWNER FINANCE You can buy this 3-bed 1 1/2 bath house for as little as $1000, down plus 1st mth payment $875. On the river in Pigeon Forge. New paint and new counter tops, New heat pump. 7yr. old roof, vinyl double pane windows. Almost 1/2 acre.

1400sq.ft. Not a mobile home. 1 1/2 story.

423-3189064 or 865-8060702.

2000 American Eagle 40 footer Has 350 Cummins Engine, 2 A/Cs Water heater, microwave, fridge, Freezer, stove, oven, auto level, Sleeps 4, 2 slide outs, 3 awnings Diesel, garaged, loaded with every imaginable option.

Absolutely immaculate condition.

$99,000 Would like to trade for $150-$175,000 cabin.

859-582-7300

714 LOTS FOR SALE

Boyds Creek/Cool Springs Sub. Lot 64, $49,900. 865654-6155.

Riverdale Subdivision 3 lots. 865-6546155

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE

941 SUV SALES

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

718 LAND FOR SALE

405-2116 709 TOWNHOUSES FOR SALE

3 BD / 2.5 BA $800/mo.

(865) 908-6789

710 HOMES FOR SALE

BUILDER BLOW OUT $93,900 2br, 2ba Townhomes Awsome Views!

Large Master suite, Stainless Appliances Sevierville, Call Realty Plus 428-8155

OWNER FINANCING 1- 5 AC Tracts approx 2 miles to sevierville Paved Roads, Underground Utilities, Water Starting at $45,000. Buy over 1.4 AC Tract for $261.Mo. Call Joe Acosta @ Barnes Real Estate Company 305776-6206.

2005 Mercury Mariner, V6, 4x4, automatic, sunroof, Michelin, perfect condition, 95k miles, $9,500 Call 865-603-2877.

950 MOTORCYCLE SALES 1995 Kawasaki Police 1000. Great shape. $2500 786-4127871

693 ROOMS FOR RENT

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FREE kittens need of good home & lots of loving. Call 865453-9190 or 6596943

2 & 3 BR Homes

Room-$100 wk: inc util house, Female with same Sev, near Seymour.

865-365-1089.

3BR 2BA in Sevierville area. $750 mth $750 dep. No pets.

Call 680-4615

3BR/2BA FP, lg. screened deck, hot tub, in Gat. 1st, last mo. req. 1 yr. lease. Great Location! $950/mo.

864-992-0363

698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

Greystone Rentals Red Carpet Inn 349 East Parkway Gatlinburg, TN

2BR/2BA in Sev. No Pets. $500mth. 1st & last mths rent.

428-1445.

3BR 2BA No pets, Non smoking. Sevierville $750 mth.

865-654-9004

697 CONDO RENTALS

New Furn 2BR/2BA, on Pkwy, pool, elec, water, cable, wifi, $1100mth.

423-838-3303.

ROOMS FOR RENT

Licensed RN available for in home Elderly Care Mon - Fri Call 865-223-8872.

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

FOR RENT

Low Weekly Rates 436-5179

308 ELDERLY CARE

699 HOME RENTALS

865-774-5919

Apply in person only: 750 Dolly Parton Parkway No phone calls

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Stove & Refrigerator.

White, in good condition. $100 for both. 235-6849.

Riverstone Resort now hiring Housekeepers. Apply in person 212 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, left at traffic light #8.

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort 915 Westgate Resorts Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738

693 ROOMS FOR RENT

For Sale

Laundry/inspector personnel needed.

Only motivated hard working people with integrity need apply in person at 652 Wears Valley Road, Pigeon Forge, TN. Now Hiring for Experienced Front Desk Clerk.

Apply in person at Red Roof Inn, PF.

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