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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 153 ■ June 2, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents

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No jobs lost in school budget

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Committees approve $126 million proposal By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer

540 years of excellence Capt. James Shults retires from Gatlinburg Fire Department Local, Page A2

SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier County Commission’s Education and Budget committees approved without opposition the $126 million 2010-2011 Sevier County School System Budget — which

will allow teachers to keep their jobs — on Tuesday night. The budget still must go to the Sevier County Commission for approval. “This is the barest bones of all budgets,” said Jack Parton, director of Sevier County Schools. “To the best of my knowledge, there were not any layoffs at all — just people who were not hired back and those who resigned or retired.” Expenditures include a longev-

ity increase in salaries of $1.4 million; a state one-time bonus for certificated employees of $1 million; a local one-time bonus for non-certificated employees of $665,960; a benefit cost increase of $1.8 million (a 2.6 percent increase in teacher retirement contribution); a .38 percent increase in non-certificated retirement contribution; and a 2 percent health insurance increase. Electric rates are expected to increase an estimated $212,000,

while fuel costs are predicted to rise $75,000 and bus purchases to $1 million. Sources of funding include the 3 percent Hospitality Tax; the .25 cent sales tax; funds used for capital outlay and debt service, along with carry-over capital funds from the previous year; insurance recovery from lightning damage; Energy Efficient Schools Grant; and general fund dollars used for debt service. See budget, Page A5

Comedy Barn’s famed Miss Ellie dies at 17 By STAN VOIT Editor

5Adoptable Pets Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter offer pets looking for a good home Local, Page A3

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She was, at once, one of the world’s cutest dogs — and one of its ugliest. But there was no denying Miss Ellie’s charm. The 17-year-old Chinese Crested Hairless, star of shows at the Comedy Barn and a celebrity with a worldwide following, has died. “It was not unexpected,” her owner, Dawn Goehring, said Tuesday, “even though she had been doing well.” She appeared on The Animal Planet cable show “Dogs 101,” was featured on Fox News, seen on billboards and a commercial, and was the star dog at The Comedy Barn in

An Ellie memorial Messages of condolence for Miss Ellie can be e-mailed to ComedyBarn@aol.com or posted on The Comedy Barn Canines fan page on Facebook. People are also encouraged to go online at www. comedybarn.com. As a memorial, persons may donate money, with checks marked “For the Miss Ellie Fund,” to the Sevier County Humane Society, P.O. Box 976, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.

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Pigeon Forge. Miss Ellie had been Miss Ellie, the Chinese Crested Hairless from the Comedy rescued eight years ago by Goehring Barn in Pigeon Forge, brought nationwide attention to Sevier County and helped raise more than $100,000 for the local Humane Society. See miss ellie, Page A5

Teacher hopes grant will help stir interest in reading

School’s out

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Weather Today Isolated Storms High: 86°

Tonight Isolated Storms Low: 66°

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer

DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Rex Williams, 77 John Ramsey, 28 Lily Hoffsis Steve Spurling, 56 Stella Cooper, 63 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . A1-14 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A3 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-10 Classifieds . . . . . . A10-12 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A13 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A13 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . A14

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

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The transition to summer begins at Pigeon Forge Primary as the children disappear and chairs and desks occupy the hallways to clean classrooms.

KODAK — Northview Middle School English teacher Jill Henderson is excited about today’s teen literature. “There’s a lot more offered for teens now than when I was in school,” said Henderson, who teaches eighth grade. “Kids are motivated to read when they get to read what they want to read.” Henderson recently received a $400 grant from the Tennessee Reading Association for a program based on this theory. “In teaching English rather than literature, I am more often able to engage students on topics related to their selfselected reading material in a role of interested reader rather than strictly as teacher,” she wrote to the TRA Grants Committee. “Because I do not assign their reading material and because I make investments to read contemporary adolescent literature, I find I can talk to individual students about books of interest on a different level. “This grant is my idea of a meaningful way to explore these issues in a manner that listens to and empowers teens.” Seven students from a group of volunteers will be selected to act as readers and See teacher, Page A4

Second man sought in alleged home invasion By JEFF FARRELL Staff writer Sheriff’s deputies have arrested one man and are searching for a second in relation to an alleged home invasion robbery that happened the weekend. Robert A. Carr Jr., 24, of 3535 East Parkway in Gatlinburg, faces charges of aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, aggravated

burglary and aggravated kidnapping after he and an unidentified second man went to a home on Johns Branch Road in Sevier County and robbed the man who lived there. The victim told police that Carr and the second man got him to come outside and proceeded to attack him, then took him back inside the house and used tape to bind his arms, mouth and eyes.

Money and other items were taken from the home. Detectives were able to link the events to Carr and arrested him Friday. He has allegedly admitted to his involvement, but maintains he doesn’t know the other man, other than that the man’s name was “Zach.” The victim described the second man as tall, with dark hair and a goatee.

Officials with the sheriff’s department asked that anyone with information on the incident call Detective John Bohanon at

428-1899.

Carr also faces an unrelated charge of forgery, officials said, based on allegations he used checks from his employers to buy personal items. n jfarrell@themountainpress

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Evergreen Church names Jared Lee assistant pastor Submitted report

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Jerry Shults is greeted warmly by his son Joe and granddaughter Logan Abigail.

Mayor Jerry Hays, left, and City Manager Cindy Ogle with James Shults at his retirement reception.

Shults retires from GFD after 4 decades Submitted report GATLINBURG — Capt. James Shults has retired from the Gatlinburg Fire Department after more than 40 years of service to the city. He is believed to be the last of the original set of firefighters hired in 1969 when the department was established. Shults has also driven a school bus for 35 years and has served as a magistrate for about the same number of years. James Shults says he didn’t plan on becoming a

full-time firefighter. But in 1969 he accepted an offer to become one of the first eight paid firefighters in the city. “James Shults has been an integral part of the community and a valuable asset to the Gatlinburg Fire Department for over 40 years,� said City Manager Cindy Cameron Ogle. “James began his full-time status with the City’s Fire Department on the day it was born and was one of the City’s first paid firefighter and later one of the first certified paramedics.� “It is impossible to estimate the number of lives

that Capt, Shults has impacted either through treatment provided as a paramedic or through his emergency actions at a fire or rescue scene,� said Fire Chief Greg Miller. Founded as a volunteer service in 1946, the city established the fire department on Sept. 1, 1969. Chief Ralph “Doc� Shilling hired Shults at a pay rate of $400 per month. A few years later, Shults earned his paramedic certification and received a $20 raise per month. He became a captain in 1977 and worked the night shift

for 17 years before the current scheduling system went into effect. “We ran ambulance calls out of the back of an old Suburban and later a red Mercury station wagon,� recalls Shults, who has also served Sevier County and the National Park Service as a magistrate during his career. “I’ve seen a lot of changes, and I’ve gotten a lot of good friends through this job.� He plans to spend more time with his wife, Joann, and granddaughter, Logan Abigail, and help out son Joe with his business interests.

Kodak man arrested after Walgreens robbery By JEFF FARRELL Staff writer SEVIERVILLE — Police here arrested a Kodak man after he allegedly robbed the Walgreens pharmacy at Forks of the River and led them on a brief chase. Kevin Carl Lawson, 25, of 3724 Cartwright Road

in Kodak, faces charges of aggravated robbery, reckless endangerment, evading arrest and resisting arrest. Employees in the pharmacy said Lawson gave them a note saying he had a gun and wanted “oxys.� They called police as he left, and an officer saw Lawson driv-

ing away. Lawson didn’t comply when ordered to stop, according to police reports, and fled at a high rate of speed, endangering the officer and several bystanders. When he was found shortly after that on a private road, he struggled with officers as they tried

to handcuff him, according to the police report. Officers found the note allegedly used in the robbery when they searched Lawson, the report said. He is being held in the Sevier County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bond.

SEVIERVILLE — Jared Lee has been named assistant pastor of adult ministries at Evergreen Church PCA. Lee grew up not far from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. He attendLee ed East Carolina University pursuing a bachelor of arts in history. He says he fell in love with understanding the events of the past and how people can draw meaning from history. This led to the Bible, where he said he discov-

ered “a world that was not the way it was meant to be and a creator who would stop at no lengths to make it right again.â€? After college Lee joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ and went to Eastern Europe. He was involved in helping to translate a movie about the life of Christ into other languages, After leaving Campus Crusade, Lee returned to graduate school for further study in history. It was there that he met his wife Lyra. They have three children: Gage, Shea and Brynda. Lee left a career in Internet marketing to attend Covenant Theological Seminary in St Louis.Â

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community calendar Editor’s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Items must be submitted at least five days in advance. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered. To place an item phone 4280748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress. com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

wednesday, june 2 Middle Creek UMC

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

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Murphy’s Chapel, 1569 Promise Way, Sevierville.

PIlgrim’s Church

Pilgrim’s Covenant Church youth and women’s ministries meet at 7 p.m., American Legion, Sevierville. 366-0001.

thursday, june 3 Library Movies

officers and awarding of scholarship.

Democratic Party

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

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

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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 from 5-6 p.m.; 6:30 service; then small groups. Kodak United Methodist Church. Childcare provided.

“Invictus� shown at 6 p.m., Anna Porter Library, Gatlinburg. Free; bring popcorn and soft drinks. 436-5588.

Blood Drive

Right To Life

New Center Rockets football spring practice 6 p.m. at school. Practices Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 640-5344.

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

Gatlinburg Garden Club

Gatlinburg Garden Club meets 1 p.m. at Gatlinburg Community Center. Program: Installation of

Adoptable pets

Medic blood drive noon-6 p.m., Bass Pro Shops, Kodak.

New Center Rockets

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JOY Club

Just Older Youth Club meets at 10:30 a.m. for bingo; 11:30 for covered dish lunch, Pigeon Forge Community Center. 4297373.

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 10 a.m-6 p.m. Food City in Kodak.

saturday, june 5 Radio Class

Sevier County Emergency Radio Service technician class 9:30-5 p.m., EOC office on Bruce Street. Testing to follow. 314-0899 or e-mail to n4jtq@livecom.

Live-It Yard Sale

Live-It Ministry yard sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 707 W. Main Street (formerly The

Canning & Freezing

Food preserving class, canning and freezing, 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; $25. Deadline to register June 4. 453-3695 or e-mail to lhyder@utk. edu.

Bethany Baptist

Bethany Baptist Church singing, 7 p.m.

Sunny View Church

Sunny View church, Denton Road, singing 7 p.m.

Gathering). All proceeds benefit the ministry’s local projects. 604-4088.

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obituaries In Memoriam

Rex Williams, age 77 of Gatlinburg, Tennessee (formerly of Stow, Ohio), passed away at his home on Monday, May 31, 2010. Rex is survived by his wife of 37 years Mary Williams; daughter Debbie of Akron, OH; son Gary of Barberton, OH; two grandsons; one great-grandson; step-daughter Martha (Paul) Oblak; four stepgrandchildren. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel in Pigeon Forge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gatlinburg with Father Joseph Brando officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel Mausoleum of Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel, Pigeon Forge, TN. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Lily Grace Hoffsis

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Lily Grace Hoffsis was born and died Friday, May 28, 2010. She is survived by her parents, Doug and Kelly (Phillips) Hoffsis; two big brothers, Zackary Phillips and Drake Hoffsis; grandparents, Roy Phillips, Howard Hoffsis, and Nancy Hoffsis; great grandparents, Jack Phillips and Annabelle Long; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to nowilaymedowntosleep.org.

Steve Spurling, 56, of Sevierville, died Sunday, May 30, 2010. Survivors include his: son, Tony Henry; mother, Mary Spurling; brother, Tim Spurling and wife Renee; sisters, Sandra Brown and husband Larry, Susan Mize and husband Richard, Stephanie Ogle and husband Jack. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to benefit the family. Pallbearers will be Chad Spurling, Scottie Ogle, David Brown, Larry Brown, Bill Spurling, and Joe Brackins. Family and friends will meet 2 p.m Wednesday at Little Cove cemetery for graveside service

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and interment with Rev. Jack Ogle officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Stella Ann Cooper Stella Ann Cooper, age 63 of Sevierville, passed away Monday, May 31, 2010. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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John Edward Ramsey, age 28 of Gatlinburg, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010. John was a member of Hills Creek Missionary Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his father Larry Ramsey. He is survived by his mother and stepfather: Sherry and Stanley James; step-mother: Bertie Ramsey; sister Laura Ramsey; nephew Kegan Ward; grandparents Jack and Nancy Davidson; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to benefit the family. Funeral service 7 p.m. Thursday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Brian Huff and Rev. Lowell Wilson officiating. Interment 10 a.m. Friday in Webb’s Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

Ada Loraine Humphrey, age 80 of Kodak, passed away at the family home on Sunday, May 30, 2010. She attended Hills Union Methodist Church. Preceded in death by daughters, Theresa Levin Beazer and Nola Gay White. Survivors: Husband of 62 years William Humphrey; son and daughter-in-law, William Blair and Karen Driscoll Humphrey; daughter and son-in-law, Dana J. and David R. Bohanan; grandchildren, Kassidy Bohanan, Adam White, Amanda White (Troupe), Aston and Aaron White, Aprille, Sara and Jackie Humphrey, Erika Donohoo, Chuck and Kelly Driscoll; several great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at noon Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Hills Union Methodist Church, Dandridge, with Rev. Michael Ladd officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life-Sevier County. Cremation arrangements by McCarty ght LosServices, eiCremation Funeral DirectorsW and 607 Wall s Street, 774-2950.

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from an owner that didn’t want it any more. The dog had been living in a garage. “She started traveling with me and the dogs within a year,� said Goehring, who owns and trains the canines featured in the theater. Ellie was indifferent to performing, but would appear on stage. “She enjoyed the attention, but she didn’t do a lot of tricks. She was mostly out there for the visibility as the face of the Comedy Barn canines,� Goehring said. Ellie, despite her advanced age, was on stage as recently as a few weeks ago and was in the Dolly Parton parade last month. Last week, she was entered in the Beauty and the Beast Contest held at the Blount County Critter Fest in Maryville and took first prize for Ugly Critter. Goehring already had entered the dog in this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog contest in Petaluma, Calif., and Ellie was to have traveled to that state next month to compete one more time for the title before retirement. Ellie is being privately cremated. Goehring is renewing her efforts to raise money for a new animal shelter in the county. Had the dog won last year’s contest — she won a weekly people-voting contest but was not selected by judges for the finals — the $1 million prize was going to be given to the Sevier County Humane Society, which operates the shelter on Gnatty Branch Road. “I am going to make that my driven goal to do in her honor,� Goehring said of a new shelter. “I am going to get out there and find a way to raise money to build a new shelter.� In September, Miss Ellie was entered in the All-American Dog Food Pet Brand Cutest Dog Competition and won the popular online vote over 60,000 dogs that were in the contest. Pigeon Forge Mayor Keith Whaley proclaimed Nov. 12 as “Miss Ellie Day� for her efforts to raise money for the local Humane Society. Over the years, Ellie has helped raise more than $100,000 for the Sevier County Humane Society. Ellie went into local schools to inspire children to become responsible pet owners, raise awareness of the importance of animal shelters and to demonstrate safety lessons on bite prevention. She also traveled to nursing homes for pet therapy. In her final years, Ellie was blind in both eyes, but otherwise healthy, Goehring said. It’s not unusual for dogs of Ellie’s breed to live for 17 years or so. Miss Ellie’s fundraising efforts for the Humane Society will now be turned over to Elvis and Possum, two new Comedy Barn canines with unique looks. Messages of condolence can be e-mailed to ComedyBarn@ aol.com or posted on The Comedy Barn Canines fan page on Facebook. People are also encouraged to go online at www. comedybarn.com. In memorial to Miss Ellie, people are asked to donate money with checks marked “For the Miss Ellie Fund� to help the Sevier County Humane Society, P.O. Box 976, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Call 453-7000.

Al, Tipper Gore separate after 40 years of marriage By ERIK SCHELZIG Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE — Al Gore once claimed his romance with wife Tipper inspired the novel “Love Story� and the couple shared an uncomfortably long kiss before millions on the stage of the Democratic National Convention. Now, after a 40-year marriage that survived the near-death of a child and the heartache of losing the disputed 2000 presidential election, the former high school sweethearts are calling it quits. “After a great deal of thought and discussion, we have decided to separate,� the Gores wrote in an e-mail to friends on Tuesday. “This is very much a mutual and mutually supportive decision that we have made together.� Gore spokeswoman Kalee Kreider confirmed the statement came from the Gores, but declined to comment further. The Gores told friends they “grew apart� after four decades of marriage and there was no affair involved, according to two longtime close associates and family friends. The couple had carved

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out separate lives over time, with the 62-year-old former vice president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate on the road frequently, said the associates, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the couple’s behalf. “Their lives had gotten more and more separated,� one of the friends said. The couple, who own homes in Nashville and Gore’s hometown of

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Sevier County Electric System will have a scheduled power outage from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today in the Dupont/ Dripping Springs area. The main roads affected will be South Rogers, Goose Creek, Cusick, Alpine, Little Alpine, Dupont and Dripping Springs, along with their intersecting side roads. In the event of bad weather, the outage will be delayed until Thursday. The outage is necessary to complete a line upgrade project. Anyone with questions or concerns can call SCES at 453-2887. n

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Club to sponsor motorcycle ride

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

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Zoning appeals board to meet

The Gatlinburg Regional Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at City Hall. The board will review proposed lot size variances for Oak Valley Subdivision, Section C, on North Highland Drive, requested by Brian Mansfield, agent for Denise Valentine.

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Jury selection is under way in Knoxville for the trial of Howard Hawk Willis, charged in the dismemberment killing of two Georgia teens. WJHL-TV in Johnson City reported Judge Jon Blackwood told potential jurors Tuesday morning that Willis would be acting as his own attorney. The court appointed attorney Jim Bowman as elbow counsel for Willis. Once the panel is chosen, the first-degree murder trial of Willis is scheduled to begin June 14 in Jonesborough and the state will seek the death penalty if prosecutors win a conviction. The bodies of Adam Crismer and Samantha Leming of Chickamauga, Ga., were found in a Johnson City rental storage unit after Crismer’s severed head was found in Boone Lake and his hands were found nearby in October 2002. n

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Clinch bridge delays expected

Drivers who use the state Route 170 bridge over the Clinch River in Anderson County could face delays throughout June. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says that beginning June 2, the bridge will be reduced to one lane while a contractor removes asphalt, repairs the decks and repaves the bridge. A temporary traffic signal will be installed and the work should be done by the July 4 weekend.

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Budget prolongs legislative session NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee legislative leaders said Tuesday that a budget impasse may keep lawmakers in session at least two more weeks. The House and Senate appeared close to reaching an agreement Tuesday after some lawmakers even met on Memorial Day to try to resolve their differences. But House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Turner of Nashville said after talking with Republican Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey of

Blountville on Tuesday morning that he doesn’t expect an agreement this week. “We’re going on with our budget and they’re going on with theirs,” Turner said. “We’re telling our people to possibly be here over the next two weeks.” Turner said he expects the session to be extended because the budget issue appears headed to a conference committee. State Finance Commissioner Dave Goetz said the last such

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committee on the budget was in 2002, “and it took a very long time.” The sticking points include whether to give state employees a bonus, dismantling the governor’s infant mortality program and some capital projects, such as a plan to build a $16 million cold-water fish hatchery in Carter County, which is home to House Speaker Kent Williams, an Elizabethton independent. Republicans adamantly oppose the fish hatchery in particular. Democrats

have said the Republican stance is payback against Williams, who banded together with all the chamber’s Democrats to win the top leadership post by a single vote. Williams was later stripped of his right to run for re-election as a Republican because of the maneuver. “The Legislature will be in session until those who want taxes and a $16 million fish hatchery realize we will not pass either,” said Lance Frizzell, Ramsey’s spokesman.

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“I don’t want to put odds on it. ... We want to get this thing contained.” — White House energy chief Carol Browner on BP’s attempts to get the oil spill under control in the Gulf of Mexico

“Those comments would come from the geographically challenged. I’m looking out (the) door, and it’s New Jersey, and I look where that stadium is, and it’s New Jersey, and when everybody gets on the train or in their cars or on buses, they’re going to be coming to that game in New Jersey.” — New Jersey Gov. Christie on New Yorkers claiming the 2014 Super Bowl will be a New York event when, in fact, it will be played in East Rutherford, N.J.

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Obama facing more than just crisis in Gulf

The American national crisis emerges suddenly. The crisis brings doubt and anxiety among the people who instinctively turn to the president, who in turn is expected quickly to reflect, to decide and to act. But crises are no predictor of presidential greatness: James Buchanan, facing the secession of seven Southern states, vacillated — and history did not hesitate to deem him a mediocre chief executive. Buchanan’s successor, the modest Abraham Lincoln, acted boldly, led the nation into war and preserved the United States. Admiral W.F. “Bull” Halsey, the legendary World War II commander of the South Pacific area, once observed: “There are no great men. Just great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.” Confronting unending Cold War challenges and crises, Harry Truman, a proud alumnus of the notorious Pendergast political machine of Kansas City, responded so resolutely and creatively that he earned ranking among the great presidents. During his less than 17 moths in office, President Barack Obama has not wanted for crises. But the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico well, which blew up 5,000 feet underwater, qualifies as both a national crisis and a presidential crisis. Presidential blunders are quickly forgotten if — and only if — citizens can see the president, with confidence and firmness of purpose, effectively leading to the successful resolution of those crises. Politically speaking, in a national crisis, there is no Opposition Party with whom an unsuccessful president can share the blame he might endure. This is not like any legislative battle between the White House and the Congress. There is no competing option to a president’s plan of action, and there is only one grade given by the voters — and that is to the president. For Democrats, the Gulf oil disaster prevents the discussion of any other public issue. This crisis takes the oxygen out of the room. Any attempt in this climate by Democrats to emphasize their commitment to “Jobs, Jobs, Jobs” is doomed. In addition to confidence, forcefulness and sound judgment, the American president in crisis is expected to be the comforter in chief. In their “Paradoxes of the Presidency,” Thomas Cronin and Michael Genovese call this role the “national chaplain.” Ronald Reagan fulfilled this duty of the office so completely at the time of the Challenger tragedy. Complicating the problems for this president and his party is that deepsea camera showing around-the-clock live video evidence of the oil gushing relentlessly from the broken well. Congressional Democrats who had pressured BP, the oil company, to make the camera publicly available may now regret their success. As of this writing, the images indicate that all public and private efforts have failed. Inevitably, this contributes to the widespread perception that government is not working and does not work. Respected Democratic pollster Fred Yang reports that the voters’ mood has moved beyond anger: “Their anger has given way to despair.” Yang tells of a recent Indianapolis focus group where blue-collar men were complaining about the hyper-politics of Washington, where they saw a Democratic team and a Republican team whose respective members were only interested in scoring points for their side and not working cooperatively. Then, one focus group participant summed up the collective feelings: “There is really only one team in Washington. It’s Them!” It is clear. The disaster in the Gulf is not the only national crisis President Obama is confronting. — Mark Shields is a veteran political campaign manager and frequent television talk show commentator. Column distributed by Creators Syndicate.

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Life and death Releasing inmates early can lead to tragedy, as one family here has learned You think you have tough decisions to make on your job? Consider the challenges faced by the members of the Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole. These men and women have the fate and future of jailed prisoners in their hands. They decide if someone has been rehabilitated and should be set free before their sentence is completed. They can turn thumbs down on someone’s appeal for parole. They and they alone decide which state inmates can be paroled early. This board of seven full-time members can look at an inmate’s record in prison, hear opinions and assessments from staffers and decide collectively if a convicted felon should be released, That’s what they did in the case of Theodore “Teddy” Ratliff, who is a suspect in the May 7 home invasion murder of Mary Jo Miller of the Kodak area. Ratliff, 52, was convicted of the 1976 murder of an elderly Scott

County woman who was set to testify against him in a theft case. Ratliff was 17 at the time, but was tried as an adult. He and his older brother, Fredrick, were convicted of first-degree murder in the case and sentenced to life in prison. Ratliff first became eligible for parole in 1993. The parole board declined to release him at the time, and scheduled his next hearing six years later. Ratliff appeared before the board in 1999, 2001 and 2007 before the board released him in 2009, meaning it held five hearings over the course of 16 years before he was paroled. Less than a year after his release, he is implicated in another murder of an elderly woman. Two other suspects also are being held in the case. The board presumably made the best decision it could make based on the inmate’s record, seriousness of offense, time served, disciplinary actions taken

while imprisoned and programs completed while incarcerated. That is small comfort to Miller’s family or to those who think a life sentence should be just that. However, with prison bed space at a premium, and the flow of inmates not slowing down, there is pressure on the board to release some felons ahead of schedule to make room for new ones. It’s a gamble to send someone out into the free world not knowing for sure how they’ll adjust or fit in. Sometimes, as in the case of Ratliff, they guess wrong. And tragedy follows. It’s a difficult job these board members have. They grieve along with the rest of us when they make a decision that turns out to be a bad one. Maybe it would be best to let someone spend the rest of their life behind bars when that’s what the sentence called for. That way, we know the innocent om the outside will not become victims of convicted killers.

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them of the project. Your help would would be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail any information to david.ashe@orange.fr. David A. Ashe Editor: Ravenoville I am an Irish exile and amateur historian/D-Day guide living in Normandy, France Ravenoville, France. I am writing to seek assistance with locating the family of Sgt. Lloyd M Robertson Jr., who was killed in action in Normandy on June 10, 1944, four days after the D-Day land- Reader amazed president hasn’t ings. Sgt. Robertson was a native of Sevierville. His body was initially blamed troubles on George Bush buried in Normandy and, I believe, later repatriated to his home- Editor: town. A roadside marker in Ravenoville, “Robertson Road,” originally I am amazed. erected in the late 1950s, commemorates Sgt. Robertson. I am not amazed that a Muslim Army major on a Texas Army base There are 86 such markers in the vicinity honorin 43 GIs from the killed 34 people in a terrorist attack on Obama’s watch. I am not 6th Engineer Special Brigade which landed at Utah Beach on D-Day. amazed of the monumental oil spill in the Gulf which also occurred on Obama’s watch. All were subsequently killed in action. I am amazed that Obama has not attempted to blame it on George I am planning an initiative for June 2011 to further honor Sgt. Robertson and the other GIs by way of permanent floral tributes at Bush. Dick Dierenbach the base of the markers, plus a brochure with map identifying their Sevierville whereabouts. I hope to contact the relatives of all 43 GIs to advise

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NBA BASKETBALL

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LeBron says Cavs have edge in free agency

Federer upset by Soderling at French Open

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer

CLEVELAND — One month from the start of the NBA’s free agency frenzy, LeBron James has handicapped his field of suitors. The Cleveland Cavaliers lead the pack. In his first interview since the Cavs’ season ended with a shocking, second-round loss to Boston, James told CNN’s Larry King that Cleveland has “an edge” to re-sign him when the greatest collection of free agents in league history hits the open market on July 1. King, who interviewed James at the two-time MVP’s home near Akron on Tuesday, asked the superstar if Cleveland has “an edge going in?” “Absolutely,” James said in a portion of the interview released by the network. “Because, you know, this city, these fans, I mean, have given me a lot in these seven years. And, you know, for me, it’s comfortable. So I’ve got a lot of memories here. And so it does have an edge.” The interview will air Friday on CNN’s “Larry King Live,” capping the program’s 25th anniversary celebration on the network. Other than his postgame interview, James has not talked to the media since the Cavs were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the Boston Celtics, who then knocked off Orlando and will meet the Los Angeles Lakers in the finals starting Thursday. The 25-year-old James heads a star-studded free agency summer class featuring Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Carlos Boozer and others. James has not given any hints about his plans, saying only that he and his “team” of advisers will weigh all the options. The New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls and New Jersey Nets are among a group of teams expected to make a strong push for James. James has spent all seven seasons as a pro with the Cavs, who offered him a contract extension last year and can give him $30 million more than any other team in a maximum-length deal. Cleveland recently fired coach Mike Brown, who led the team to 143 wins the past two seasons but couldn’t get them to the finals either year. James has kept a low profile since Cleveland’s season ended. He has not commented on Brown’s firing and he did not speak to reporters when he helped judge an amateur slam dunk contest during a public appearance on Saturday.

PARIS — There will be a Grand Slam semifinal without Roger Federer for the first time in six years. French Open upset specialist Robin Soderling struck again Tuesday, rallying past defending champion Federer in a rainy quarterfinal, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4. That ended Federer’s record streak of reaching the semifinals in 23 consecutive major events. The shocker was the second pulled off by Soderling in as many years at Roland Garros. He ended the reign of four-time champion Rafael Nadal in the fourth round a year ago, clearing the path for Federer to win his first French Open title and complete a career Grand Slam. Federer beat Soderling in last year’s final. Before Tuesday, Federer was 12-0 against the bigswinging Swede, winning 28 of their 30 sets. But Soderling’s recent improvement was evident as he controlled rallies from the baseline with his thunderous strokes. Federer found himself on the defensive and unable to move forward. “I’m disappointed to a certain degree,” Federer said. “I didn’t think I played a bad match. He came up with some great tennis. It’s much easier to digest this way.” Seeded fifth, Soderling saved a set point in the third when he won a frantic rally, then won the set to take the lead for good shortly after a rain delay of 75 minutes. “It cannot be much better,” Soderling told the crowd after his latest center-court stunner. “It’s great to play on this court. It’s for sure my favorite Grand Slam.” Soderling’s the only player other than Nadal to beat Federer at Roland Garros since 2004. The Swede’s opponent Friday will be No. 15 seed Tomas Berdych, who beat No. 11 Mikhail Youzhny 6-3, 6-1, 6-2. Berdych has yet to drop a set in five rounds. The semifinal round Friday without Federer will be the first at a Grand Slam tournament since he lost in the third round of the 2004 French Open. “It was a great run. Now I’ve got the quarterfinal streak going, I guess,” Federer said with a smile. Because of Federer’s defeat, Nadal will reclaim the No. 1 ranking next week if he wins the title. The upset raises the possibility of a Nadal-Soderling rematch in the final.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws during football practice on Tuesday, June 1. NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Roethlisberger back in practice By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — A slimmeddown Ben Roethlisberger whistled practice passes to his receivers for the first time in five weeks, and a teammate didn’t need to watch video tape to know what he’d just seen. “He’s been working hard at home,” defensive end Brett Keisel said. “He wants to be great this year. So, hopefully, he will.” Even if considerable repair work needs to be done, on the field and off it. The two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback didn’t talk to reporters after practicing Tuesday for the first time since drawing a six-game suspension April 21 for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The penalty resulted from a Georgia college student’s allegation that Roethlisberger sexually

assaulted her in a nightclub, and though he does not face criminal charges in the case, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the quarterback’s drinking and carousing failed to meet the league’s expectations for player behavior. Roethlisberger took part in voluntary practices April 19 and 20, but was barred from working out again until he underwent a league-ordered behavioral evaluation and was cleared by Goodell to resume team activities. The commissioner still hasn’t decided if Roethlisberger’s suspension will be reduced to four games. The consensus among Roethlisberger’s teammates: Good to have him back, now let’s move on — even if they realize that can’t possibly happen for months. “We’re all trying to get over this. I think we’re all already over this, we want to get ready for

the season,” said lineman Willie Colon, the only Steelers teammate known to have been with Roethlisberger the night of the incident in Georgia back in early March. “We’ve got a lot of people we got to knock down. Our focus is being world champs again, and that’s where we’re all headed to.” Roethlisberger, wearing a white No. 7 jersey atop a yellow practice shirt, took all the snaps with the starters during the 90-minute practice, partly because Byron Leftwich had a previously scheduled commitment and missed the voluntary practice. Coach Mike Tomlin also departed early for the same reason and didn’t answer questions. The only noticeable difference in Roethlisberger since those earlier practices is the weight he’s dropped, several players said. “He’s been on the treadmill a little bit,” Colon said. “He’s trying to get a beach body on.”

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Six locals net All-Region honors 3 earn first-team nods By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — Six local soccer players earned All-Region 1-AAA honors this week, with three players chosen for firstteam honors. Sevier County senior Thomas Garreau and sophomore Erick Flores were tabbed for the region’s first team, along with Seymour senior Austin Acree. Another trio of players — Seymour senior Jacob Lindsey and sophomore Robel Scott, and Sevier County sophomore Austin Jenkins — all earned second

Austin Acree

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team honors. The awards are voted on by the Region 1 coaches. Region 1 is made up of the teams from District 1-AAA and District 2-AAA, the district that both Seymour and Sevier County are

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members. All six of the honored players were chosen as first-team selections on the All-District team last month. mpsports@themountainpress.com

SOUTHERN LEAGUE BASEBALL

Smokies fall to Barons 10-1 as Birmingham takes series opener HOOVER, Ala. – The Tennessee Smokies fell 10-1 to the Birmingham Barons in the opening game of the series at Regions Park. Johnnie Lowe took the victory for the Barons by pitching five innings of one run baseball, while only allowing six Smokies hits. Birmingham, in last place in the Southern League’s South Division, is now 4-2 against the Smokies in 2010. With the loss, the Smokies are now two games ahead of West Tenn for first place in the Southern League’s North Division. The Barons quick-

Johnnie Lowe to put the score at 4-1. Cabrera retired the first SOU North two Barons in the bot W L PCT GB Home Away L 10 Streak tom of the fourth before Tennessee 29 21 .580 - 12-13 17-8 5-5 L1 West Tenn 27 23 .540 2.0 9-15 18-8 6-4 W3 he ran into trouble again. Huntsville 24 27 .471 5.5 10-16 14-11 3-7 L1 The Barons recorded four Carolina 23 28 .451 6.5 11-14 12-14 4-6 L3 straight singles to add Chattanooga 22 29 .431 7.5 12-14 10-15 5-5 L1 three more runs to their SOU South lead, which became 7-1. W L PCT GB Home Away L 10 Streak Cabrera was lifted after Jacksonville 31 19 .620 - 18-8 13-11 5-5 W1 Montgomery 27 22 .551 3.5 14-10 13-12 6-4 W1 the fourth inning. He gave Mobile 25 24 .510 5.5 14-9 11-15 6-4 W1 up seven runs on seven Mississippi 24 25 .490 6.5 13-13 11-12 5-5 L1 hits, although he did strike Birmingham 18 32 .360 13.0 9-16 9-16 7-3 W1 out six batters. The Barons added three baseman Tyler Kuhn went second and Clevenger was more runs in the bottom to shortstop Greg Paiml, out at first. of the seventh off Smokies who then threw on to first Tennessee would add reliever Jeremy Papelbon to record the triple play. a run in the top of the to extend the lead to 10-1. Matthew Spencer was out third, as Tony Campana on the play at third, while scored on a wild pitch From submitted reports Brandon Guyer was out at by Birmingham starter

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ly teed off on Smokies starter Alberto Cabrera. Birmingham scored four runs on three hits and an error by Smokies third baseman Josh Vitters in the top of the first to go ahead 4-0. However the Smokies

were in position to rally back in the top of the second inning. The Smokies had the bases loaded with no one out as Steve Clevenger stepped to the plate. The Smokies catcher grounded into a rare triple play, as the second

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Newport resident Jimmy Owens stands next to his No.20 car. “Just win as much as we can,� he said with a sly grin. “We want to keep our name up there as long as we can.� And one name Owens is quick to put out there is that of car owner Mike Reece. “He’s really the one that’s made our dreams come true,� he declared.

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Last year at about this time Newport’s Jimmy Owens got to experience what it was like to have a dream come true. On a half-mile track known as the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio he won the biggest dirt late model race in the country. For his efforts, he collected a cool $100,000. The irony of a driver nicknamed ‘The Newport Nightmare’ winning a race called ‘The Dream’ goes without saying. But the entire night of June 6, 2009 did not go perfectly for Owens. “We had an oil leak and we couldn’t find it,� he recalled. “The car was smoking pretty bad.� The black and green No. 20 car gave the indication of trouble just a few circuits into the 100 lap event. “The oil light started flashing just a few laps into the race,� Owens said of the light that signals the engine is losing oil pressure. “At first it only blinked when I would run low in the turns. When I moved up on the track it quit blinking. “I watched my gauges and it wasn’t losing all the oil pressure,� Owens added. At first, Owens attempted to play it safe and nurse the ailing engine to the fin-

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Scoreboard TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX— Placed 3B Mark Teahen on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 31. Recalled INF Brent Lillibridge from Charlotte (IL). MINNESOTA TWINS—Placed INF Alexi Casilla on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Matt Tolbert from Rochester (IL). SEATTLE MARINERS— Recalled LHP Garrett Olson and RHP Sean White from Tacoma (PCL). Designated RHP Jesus Colome and RHP Kanekoa Texeira for assignment. Sent INF Jack Hannahan outright to Tacoma (PCL). TORONTO BLUE JAYS— Traded LHP Dana Eveland to Pittsburgh Pirates for RHP Ronald Uviedo. Eastern League

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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RAY FRED BENSON Late of Sevier County, Tennessee

Notice is Hereby Given that on the 25 day of MAY 2010,Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of RAY FRED BENSON deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 25 day of May, 2010. (Signed) Janice B. Klein Executor Estate of RAY FRED BENSON Attorney: K. Ray Pinkstaff By: Joe Keener County Clerk 06-02-10 06-09-10

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of FRED P. DAVIS Late of Sevier County, Tennessee

Notice is Hereby Given that on the 25 day of MAY 2010,Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of FRED P. DAVIS deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date

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Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 18 day of MAY 2010,Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of CHRISTY L. HICKAM deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 18 day of May, 2010. (Signed) John Hickam Administrator Estate of CHRISTY HICKAM Attorney:

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It appearing from the Civil Summons, which is sworn to, and appearing by Affidavit as well, that RICHARD HENDERSON and wife, SHANE HENDERSON, Defendants in this cause, are nonresidents of Tennessee and that the residence and whereabouts of RICHARD HENDERSON and wife, SHANE HENDERSON, Defendants in this cause, are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry, and that personal service of process cannot be had upon him; it is therefore ORDERED that service of process by publication be made on four (4) consecutive weeks as required by law in the Mountain Press, a newspaper published in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, notifying said non-resident Defendants to file an answer with Plaintiff’s attorney, David H. Parton, whose address is 330 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 and the General Sessions Court for Sevier County Tennessee within thirty (30) days from the last date of publication, exclusive of last said date of publication, and appear at the hearing in this cause in the General Sessions Court for Sevier County, Tennessee on Aug. 16th, 2010, at 9:00 a.m., otherwise default judgment may be entered against said Defendant for the relief demanded in the Civil Summons. This 21st day of April 2010. General Sessions Judge 6/2, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19

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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOHNNIE MAE BALLARD Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 18 day of MAY 2010,Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of JOHNNIE MAE BALLARD deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 18 day of May, 2010. (Signed) William R. Brewer, Jr. Executor Estate of JOHNNIE MAE BALLARD Attorney: none By: Joe Keener County Clerk 06-02-10 06-09-10

INVITATION TO BIDDERS The City of Gatlinburg is accepting sealed bids on the purchase of Automotive Replacement Parts for for a twenty - four (24) month period. The City reserves the right to extend this agreement for an additional twenty four (24) month period. These bids will be received at the office of the Treasurer, Gatlinburg City Hall, 1230 Parkway East, Suite 2, P.O. Box 5, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 until 2:00pm, June 17,2010 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable. Please indicate on the outside envelope of your bid to be submitted the quotation “BId on Auto

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LEGALS Parts� Specifications and other information may be obtained from Robert L. Holt, Treasurer, Gatlinburg City Hall, 1230 Parkway East, Suite 2, P.O. Box 5, Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738, Telephone Number (865) 4361404, email address is roberth@ci.gatlinburg.t n.us No bidder will be permitted to withdraw their bid for a period of thirty (30) days following thedate of the bid opening. The City of Gatlinburg reserves the right to waive any informalities in,or to reject any and/or all bids and to accept the bid deemed most favorable to the best interest of the City. 06/02/2010

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DAVID JONOTHAN MEYER Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 26 day of MAY 2010,Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of DAVID JONOTHAN MEYER deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 26 day of May, 2010. (Signed) Brenda Gail Meyer Estate of DAVID JONOTHAN MEYER Attorney: none

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PUBLIC NOTICE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION Division of Water Pollution Control Natural Resources Section 7th Floor, L&C Anex 401 Church Street Nashville, Tennes see 37243 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The application described below has been submitted for an Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit under The Tennessee Water Quality Control Act of 1977, T.C.A. §69-3-108. In addition, federal permits may be required from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Tennessee Valley Authority under §404 of the Clean Water Act and §26a of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act, respectively. Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires that an applicant obtain a water quality certification from the state when a federal permit is required. This notice may cover applications subject to §401. No decision has been made whether to issue or deny this permit. The purpose of this notice is to inform interested parties of this permit application and to ask for comments and information necessary to determine possible impacts to water quality. Persons wishing to comment on the proposal are invited to submit written comments to the department. Written comments must be received within thirty days of the date that this notice is posted. Comments will become part of the record and will be considered in the final decision. The applicant’s name and permit number should be referenced. The permit application, supporting documentation including detailed plans and maps, and related comments are available for review and/or copying at the department’s natural resources section. Interested persons may also request in writing that the department hold a public hearing on this application. The request must be filed within the comment period, indicate the interest of the person requesting it, the reasons that the

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tion. The department shall consider practicable alternatives to the alteration. The department shall also consider loss of waters or habitat, diminishment in biological diversity, cumulative or secondary impacts to the water resource, and

LOCATION: Project is located south of Teaster Lane, between Teaster Lane and the West Prong Little Pigeon River. Pigeon Forge, Sevier County.

PERMIT APPLICATION: NRS 10.085 APPLICANT: Earlene M. Teaster City of Pigeon Forge P.O. Box 1350 Pigeon Forge, TN 37868 (865) 453-9061

PROJECT DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE: The applicant proposes to construct a trolley depot center to be used for local transportation of visitors. It is part of a regional road plan that is anticipated to have a beneficial impact on Pigeon Forge. It will help alleviate congestion not just in Pigeon Forge but in Sevierville

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated December 13, 2007, and recorded in Record Book 2982, page 140, in the Sevier County, Tennessee, Register of Deeds Office (the ÏDeed of TrustÎ), Michael Miller, Unmarried, did convey in trust to T. Mike Estes, Trustee for Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA, certain real estate hereinafter described, to secure the payment of the principal sum of $142,547.00, evidenced by a certain Promissory Note, said instrument being incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, by instrument recorded in Record Book 3511, page 82, in the Sevier County Register’s Office, Farm Credit Services of MidAmerica, FLCA, the owner and holder of said indebtedness, appointed James E. Bondurant, Jr., as Substitute Trustee; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the Deed of Trust and Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA, the owner and holder of the Note, has declared the entire balance due and payable and has instructed the undersigned Substitute Trustee to foreclose the Deed of Trust in accordance with its terms and provisions. NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee under the Deed of Trust, I will on the 23rd day of June, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at the front door of the Sevier County Courthouse located in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, offer for sale and sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash and in bar of the statutory right of redemption, the equity of redemption, and in bar of all homestead and dower rights, all of which were waived and surrendered in the Deed of Trust, the property therein conveyed which is described as follows: SITUATE in the Sixteenth (16th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, without the corporate limits of any municipality and being more particularly described as follows: BEING designated as Lot 65 of Laughing Pines, Phase 3, as shown on plat of same of record in Large Map Book 6, page 151 in the Sevier County Register of Deeds Office, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. SUBJECT TO the rights of the public in and to Laughing Pines Lane, as shown on recorded plat in the Sevier County Register of Deeds Office. SUBJECT TO Right of Way Deed as set out in Record Book 2561, page 334 in the Sevier County Register of Deeds Office. BEING the same property conveyed to Michael Miller by Michael E. May by Warranty Deed dated October 3, 2005, filed for record in Record Book 2359, page 364 in the Sevier County Register of Deeds Office. The above described property is Lot 65 in Laughing Pines Subdivision, Phase 3, on Crown Point Lane, Sevierville, Tennessee, 37862, and identified as CLT No. 092LA-065.00 (See Tax Map No. 092E). The above described property will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, and building setback lines, and to any prior or superior liens, judgments or Deeds of Trust. The proceeds of the sale will be applied in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Deed of Trust. Said sale is being made upon the request of Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA, the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust due to the failure of the maker to comply with all provisions of the Deed of Trust. Other parties interested as defined by Tennessee statutes and to whom the Substitute Trustee has given notice of the sale include the following: Michael Miller Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of the bid at the public sale, then the Trustee shall have the option of accepting the second highest bid, or the next highest bid with which the buyer is able to comply. The right is reserved to adjourn the day and/or time of the sale to another day and/or time certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time set forth above. James E. Bondurant, Jr., Substitute Trustee CROLEY, DAVIDSON & HUIE, PLLC 800 South Gay Street, Suite 1500 Knoxville, TN 37929 File No. 95814 June 2, 9 & 16, 2010

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Dear Annie: My family and I recently moved to a new subdivision, which includes several duplexes crowded together. We were told it was a quiet area, and when we checked it out, it seemed very pleasant. In fact, our lease states it has to stay quiet. When we were choosing the place, I informed the landlord that I do not like dogs and cannot tolerate barking. He neglected to tell us that there are several dogs in the other duplexes and let us move in while withholding this information. He refuses to tell the dog owners to put shock collars on their dogs or otherwise keep them quiet. I cannot even go to my mailbox without one of these dogs barking at me. My question is, can we get out of our lease because the landlord lied? This sort of thing has happened to us more than once. Why do some landlords think they have to lie to get people to rent from them? -- Peeved in Columbia, Mo. Dear Peeved: Every state is different, but in most instances, even if the lease says something about noise, it is not as inclusive as you may believe. If the landlord actually told you that there are no dogs in the neighborhood, you may have grounds to ask a judge to let you out of the lease. But if the landlord made no specific mention of dogs, you are likely stuck. However, please note that in order to get out of the lease, you will need to file a lawsuit. Decide what it’s worth to you. Dear Annie: Seven years ago, my mother was diagnosed with

scleroderma, an autoimmune connective tissue disorder that literally means “hard skin.” Mom first noticed that the skin on her fingers and face was becoming thick and hard. Then her physical appearance began to change. She could no longer make a fist, grasp doorknobs or open jars without assistance. As the disease progressed, she lost the ability to button her clothes or tie her shoes. By the time she was diagnosed, the disease had caused scar tissue to grow on her lungs. She can now walk only short distances and is on disability. June is National Scleroderma Awareness Month. Scleroderma affects more than 300,000 Americans and is more common in women than men. Its onset is typically between the ages of 25 and 55. The disease affects children, too. There is no known cause or cure, and few treatments are available. In many cases, it can be fatal. My mother joined a support group through the Scleroderma Foundation, and the friends she made there changed her outlook on life. I am proud of the inspiration she has been to others. Every year, the Scleroderma Foundation raises more than $1 million toward finding the cause of and cure for this

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disease. If you could help your readers become aware of the effects of scleroderma, many might receive an earlier diagnosis, and it could save lives. Thank you. -- E.C., Boston Dear E.C.: We appreciate the opportunity to mention the Scleroderma Foundation and the work they do. Interested readers can contact them at 1-800-722-HOPE (1-800722-4673) (scleroderma. org). Dear Annie: In your reply to “Frustrated Teen Mom in Omaha,” you failed to mention the option of adoption. It is hard enough to adopt a baby with so many young mothers keeping the child, so it is doubly important that adoption be mentioned as an alternative. Thank you. -- Minot, N.D. Dear Minot: We recommended Planned Parenthood because counselors there will discuss all possibilities, including adoption, as well as provide prenatal care. A few readers suggested an exclusively prolife website, Community Pregnancy Centers (cpclink.com), which some of our readers may prefer. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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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 Gustavo Sanechech Alcala, 26, of 320 Hardin lane Apt. C34 in Sevierville, was charged May 29 with leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, driving without a license and financial responsibility law. He was released on $3,500 bond. u Carlos Antonio Angel, 18, of 3105 Clintwood Way #93 in Pigeon Forge, was charge May 30 with underage consumption of alcohol. He was being held in lieu of $1,500 bond. u Melissa Gail Arellano, 33, of 1241 Tramel Road Apt. 2 in Sevierville, was charged May 28 with violation of probation. She was released on $1,500 bond. u Angela Catherine Bacon, 38, of 315 Parton Ave. in Sevierville, was charged May 31 with violation of probation. She was released. u Dennis Eugene Baker, 27, of 2044 Arch Rock in Sevierville, was charged May 30 with DUI and driving on a suspended license. He was being held in lieu of $2,000 bond. u Kevin Bartley, 33, of Piney Woods, Tenn., was charged May 31 with evading arrest. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Natasha Regina Bigmeat, 18, of Cherokee, N.C., was charged May 31 with possession of a schedule VI substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released on $10,000 bond. u Darrell Eugene Bivens, 52, of 2541 Allensville Road apt. 1 in Sevierville, was charged May 31 with domestic violence assault. He was being held in lieu of $1,900 bond. u Christopher Charles Black, 25, of Parrottsville, Tenn., was charged May 31 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Derek Randall Breeden, 25, of Cosby, was charged May 31 with possession of a schedule VI substance. He was released on $3,000 bond. u Henry Avon Burleigh, 57, of 1348 Ridge Crest Drive in Seymour, was charged May 29 with felony filing a false report to an officer. He was released on $15,000 bond. u Robert A. Carr Jr., 24, of 3535 East Parkway in Gatlinburg, was charged May 28 with forgery, aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery and aggravated kidnapping. He was released on $25,000 bond. u Isaac Climbingbear, 20, of Cherokee, N.C., was charged May 31 with pos-

session of a schedule VI substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on $10,000 bond. u Stephanie Rachel Cordell, 27, of 1530 Retreat St. in Sevierville, was charged May 29 with theft. She was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Vena Katherine Cunningham, 52, of 2339 Lesiure Acre Way in Kodak, was charged June 1 with violation of probation. She was being held. u Bryan Damon, 39, of Las Vegas, was charged May 29 with DUI, violation of registration law and reckless driving. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Rufus Jacob Daniels, 39, of 510 Ridge Road #6 in Sevierville, was charged May 29 with public intoxication. He was released on $250 bond. u Matthew Eugene Dyke, 21, of 1530 Retreat St. in Sevierville, was charged May 29 with theft. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Robbie Dean Finchum, 29, of 360 Sky Valley Circle in Seymour, was charged May 31 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Mario Alfred Flores, 24, of Blue Bonnet Trailer park in Sevierville, was charged May 31 with domestic violence assault. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Joshua Lynn Gibson, 26, of 1437 Sugar Loaf Mountain Road in Seymour, was charged May 28 with criminal trespass. He was released on $1,000 bond. u Alejandro Gonzalez, 22, of 3240 Lost Branch Road in Sevierville, was charged May 28 with driving while revoked. He was released on $1,500 bond. u David Adma Hanlin, 27, of 745 Chapman Highway in Seymour, was charged May 31 with public intoxication. He was released. u Gustavo Hernandez, 26, of 466 Burden Hill in Sevierville, was charged May 31 with DUI and violation of implied consent law. HE was released on $5,000 bond. u Charles Robert Hilton, 54, of Knoxville, was charged May 31 with two misdemeanor warrants from general sessions court. He was released. u Jennifer Shea Hosden, 40, of Knoxville, was charged May 29 with DUI, violation of implied traffic consent law and traffic violations. She was released. u Kenneth Michael Hotaling, 22, of Knoxville, was charged May 31 with domestic violence assault. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Curtis Wayne Hudgins, 1335 Upper Middle Creek Road in Sevierville, was charged May 31 with criminal trespass. He was being held. u Cody Ryan Hughes, 18,

of 1147 King Branch Road in Sevierville, was charged May 29 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was release on $184.25 bond. u Elizabeth Johnson, 38, of 110 Mary Lee Way in Sevierville, was charged May 29 with DUI and violation of implied consent law. She was released on $2,500 bond. u Richard Scott Johnson, 49, of 733 River road in Kodak, was charged May 29 with domestic violence assault. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Angela Delores Knight, 39, of Knoxville, was charged May 31 with domestic violence assault. She as being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Ronnie Joe Lundy, 55, of 1012 Old Sevierville Pike in Seymour, was charged May 28 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was released. u Mirriam Lupianes, 34, of 1229 Jayell Road in Sevierville, was charged May 29 with theft. She was released on $1,500 bond. u David Wayne McWilliams, 43, of Jefferson City, was charged May 29 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court and theft of property worth $1,000 to $10,000. He was being held. u Karen Denis Mize, 27, of 245 Allensville Road in Sevierville, was charged May 31 with domestic violence assault. She was being held in lieu of $1,700 bond. u Glenda Murillo, 24, of 3105 Clintwood Way Lot 4 in Pigeon Forge, was charged May 29 with theft. Shew as released on $1,500 bond. u Robert Mitchell Oakley, 55, of 3612 Family Circle Way Lot 4 in Kodak, was charged May 28 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Matthew D. Racyzinski, 19, of 2411 Frost Valley Court in Sevierville, was charged June 1 with vandalism. He was released on $500 bond. u Nicole Francis Sise, 28, of Knoxville, was charged May 28 with possession of a schedule II substance. She was released on $7,500 bond. u Steven Charles Smith, 24, of 941 Candy Tuft Drive in Sevierville, was charged May 30 with theft: Criminal

simulation. He was being held in lieu of $3,000 bond. u Katrina June Stiles, 27, of 513 Golf Road in Pigeon Forge, was charged May 30 with possession of a schedule IV substance. She was released on $3,000 bond. u Lynn Preston Stroud, 52, of Knoxville, was charged May 31 with theft of property worth $1,000 to $10,000. He was being held in lieu of $5,000 bond. u James Bryan Sykes, 40, of 934 Harris Hollow Road in Seymour, was charged May 30 with public intoxication. He was released on $250 bond. u Adam Clint Terrell, 30, of Salem, Va., was charged May 28 with DUI and simple possession. He was released on $2,500 bond,. u Shawn Tyler Tyminski, 22, of 1053 Rule Hollow Road in Sevierville, was charged May 29 with criminal trespass. He was being held in lieu of $750 bond. u Trula Densie Wade, 32, of 425 Ski Mountain Road #58 in Gatlinburg, was charged May 28 with public intoxication. She was being held. u Charles Williams, 31, of 511 Paine St. in Sevierville, was charged May 31 with felony filing a false report to an officer and criminal impersonation. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Kimbrell C. Woodrick, 53, of 1037 Mountain Scenic Way #2 in Sevierville, was charged May 31 with theft of property. He was released on $1,500 bond.

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