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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 218 ■ August 6, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents

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August 6 - 12, 2010

On Smoky Mountain Entertainment

Haslam coasts to GOP win

Knoxville mayor easily outdistances Wamp, Ramsey in Sevier County By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

On the tube

Jill Biden (right) guest stars with Kim Delaney on “Army Wives” Sunday on Lifetime.

5On the tube this Sunday Jill Biden guest stars with Kim Delaney on Lifetime’s “Army Wives” inside

crossed the county as they searched for every supporter they could find. It’s not exactly clear why the county became such a battleground, though it likely has to do with the high concentration of Republican voters, with a total of 11,678 local residents casting ballots in that party’s primary. recent weeks, it seemed almost as area gathering spots as a more famil- Additionally, the three men are all likely a local resident would find a iar face. Haslam, Rep. Zach Wamp See haslam, Page A4 candidate for the state’s top office in and Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey criss-

Unofficial local GOP gubernatorial primary results: Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam 5,789 Despite a spirited campaign for the much-coveted votes of Sevier Rep. Zach Wamp 3,647 County’s majority Republican elec- Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey 2206

torate, Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam walked away easily with a win in Thursday’s primary for the GOP nomination for governor. As the campaign wound down in

Unofficial state GOP primary results: Haslam 327,375 Wamp 199,388 Ramsey 149,844

‘Humble’ Waters wins for 9th time

5Walk on the ‘wild’ side

Results listed with each local story should be considered unofficial pending certification by the Sevier County Election Commission.

Tour spotlights attractions for whole family Mountain life, Page B1

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

Sports

Remembering ‘Big Weav’ Coaches reflect on player’s death Page A8

Weather Today Scattered Storms High: 86°

Tonight Scattered Storms Low: 68° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Corbin Weaver, 18

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Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Nation . . . . . . . . . . A5-13 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-11 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . B7 Classifieds . . . . . . . B7-10 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . B11 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . B11

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

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Eric Lambert offers up cold water to voters at the Pigeon Forge City Hall voting precinct. Extreme heat and strong early voting numbers appeared to keep voting light in the morning.

Seals gets approval for sheriff By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE —Sheriff Ron Seals was sitting front and center in the main courtroom of the Sevier County Courthouse Thursday as election results poured in, but he didn’t need to stay at the edge of his seat. The incumbent handily defeated Democrat Kim Pierce and Independent Jerry Grubb, garnering 9,090 votes to 1,104 for Pierce and 2,169 for Grubb. This will mark his first full fouryear term as sheriff for Seals, who has served with the department for 35 years. He took over the sheriff’s job in 2007 when the Sevier County Commission appointed him interim sheriff after Bruce Montgomery died while in office, and then after voters chose him in 2008 to finish Montgomery’s term. “I’m very humbled,” he said. The race was in a sense an endorsement of the work he and Montgomery have done as sheriff. Both Grubb and Pierce said they

Sheriff *Ron Seals (R) - 9,090 Kim Pierce (D) - 1,104 Jerry Grubb (I) - 2,169

were running because the department needed an overhaul. “I thank the people of Sevier County for electing me and being confident in me and the sheriff’s department and our deputies,” Seals said. Pierce had said she would like to implement civil service protection for sheriff’s department employees. That protection would give employees the right to appeal firings; it is supposed to prevent firing of whistle-blowers or the use of the office to create jobs for friends or family of supervisors. Seals said that he’s taken that idea to the Sevier County Commission for its approval, and that it’s up to the commission to decide whether employees get it. While he believes the vote

shows people are satisfied with the direction he’s taken the department, Seals said he knows that doesn’t mean there’s no room for improvement. After becoming sheriff, he said, he’s continued to review every aspect of the department to look for ways it could be improved. “We’ve looked at every aspect and we’ll keep doing that.” Pierce, a former sheriff’s deputy, said she still believes the system needs several major changes that haven’t been addressed. She ran previously against Seals, and said she would remain involved in politics and in trying to create those changes. “I’m going to continue to stand up and fight for I think need to be changed like private probation,” she said. “I don’t have to be elected sheriff to try to make things better.” Grubb, a former ranger with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, declined to comment for this story. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

Election officials are disappointed with light turnout By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer Sevier County Election officials said that Thursday’s turnout at the polls was disappointing with 12,461 voters. “All the precincts I went Constable, to were pretty light,” said J.B. county Matthews, Sevier County Election commission Commission chairman. “There races was about 25 percent there.” 4Page A2 A record 540,000-plus turned out statewide during early voting, with more than 5,000 Sevier County voters arriving early at the polls. “I think early voting is becoming the way for people to vote,” said Ronee Flynn, Sevier County Administrator of Elections. “They don’t want to wait — they want to go at their convenience.” Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press Matthews acknowledged that there was a Russ Sheppard, left, Steve Holbert and “glitch in the software” that caused some preTom Waser discuss issues as Sevier cinct workers to be given false information about County Tea Party members provide a presence at most voting precincts. See turnout, Page A4

SEVIERVILLE — County Mayor Larry Waters breezed handily to a ninth term in office Thursday as voters loudly voiced their approval for his 32 years on Mayor the job. W a t e r s *Larry Waters got more 9,057 than triple Bradley Lowe the votes 2,736 of the independent challenger in the race, along the way garnering more votes than any other candidate facing opposition in Thursday’s balloting. His numbers even neared those for county officeholders whose names appeared alone in the contest for their seats. “I feel great,” a smiling Waters said Thursday evening after the vote totals were announced. “I appreciate the confidence the people of Sevier County have shown in me. I am humbled and honored by their support.” Waters earned 9,057 votes and 77 percent of the total to challenger Brad Lowe’s 2,736 and 23 percent. While Lowe, who previously ran for sheriff, had a strong performance in early See waters, Page A4

Glitch at polls showed some had voted early By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer Some local residents who came out to vote Thursday were surprised to learn they were recorded as voting early when they had not, though election officials say no one was turned away and the situation was caused by a glitch in software provided by the state. As early as just five minutes after the polls opened, calls started coming in from precincts across the county as voters and workers discovered the problem together. Officials scrambled to figure out just what was going on and find a way to avoid it, eventually turning to old-fashioned paper voter rolls. The problem was far-reaching, with perhaps hundreds of people being told when they went to vote the records provided to each precinct by the Election Commission showed they had See glitch, Page A4

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Incumbent commissioners win By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — There may have been surprises in the May primaries for Sevier County’s 25 commission seats, but it seems local residents had their share of those in the spring, opting Thursday to re-elect four incumbents facing challengers. For the most part, those returning candidates cruised easily to victory, leading their opposition by 500 or 600 votes by the time the totals were in late Thursday. The only one of the races that promised any excitement was that for the 10th District Seat B, which Commissioner Jim Keener managed to retain despite early numbers that looked promising for challenger Steven Brenner. When the figures for those who voted prior to election day were announced, Brenner was only 10 votes down from Keener, with 142 and 132 the totals from that balloting. However, once the precincts started reporting their numbers from Thursday Keener’s fortunes started to look rosier. “I was tense at 8 o’clock when the polls closed and I was a little nervous when we heard those early voting numbers,� Keener concedes. “When we got the

Seat 8A *Gene Byrd 867 Jerry Harrell 282

Seat 10A *Bryan Delius 843 Scott Whaley 298

Seat 10B *Jim Keener 642 Steven Brenner 442 David DeArmond 94

Seat 11A *Gary Cole 883 Michael Fitzgibbons 263

totals of from Boyds Creek, though, I knew I was OK.� This was the third time Keener and Brenner have faced off for a post on the board, with Brenner giving the veteran a run for his money each time. This year, the tally showed Keener with 642 and Brenner with exactly 200 less at 442. “I had an awful lot of good people helping me this year and I’m so thankful for their support,� Keener said. “I’m very appreciative of the people who supported me and the people who put their confidence in me. I’m very humble and very grateful.� Keener was one of only a

couple of the participants in the contested races who showed up to hear the results as they were updated throughout the evening at the courthouse. As poll workers brought in their information, each precinct’s numbers were added to the totals, with Election Commission Chairman J.B. Matthews occasionally updating the crowd on where the races stood. Thursday’s contests drew an unusually large number of folks to the gathering, with people milling around in the halls and filling the benches in the courtroom. Outside supporters of various candidates, especially Sheriff Ron Seals, milled around and filtered in and out of nearby victory celebrations. While Keener was facing a nail-biter, the other commissioners in races were moving comfortably to victory. Fellow Seymourarea Commissioner Bryan Delius was handy in his defeat of challenger Scott Whaley, retaining Seat 10A by 843 votes to 298. That was despite a spirited challenge from the former president of the Sevier County Democratic Party, who placed billboards in Seymour asking for votes. Up in Gatlinburg, Republican incumbent Gary Cole also battled back a Democratic candi-

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date. Cole topped Michael “Fitz� Fitzgibbons 883 to 263. That 620-vote rout was the largest margin of victory for any challenged commissioner on the ballot. M e a n w h i l e , Commissioner Gene Byrd was awarded another term by the people of Northview and Kodak, who chose him more than three-to-one over Independent Jerry Harrell. Harrell managed 282 votes to Byrd’s 867. Byrd was the only other commissioner in the disputed races who turned out for the vote reading at the courthouse, accepting congratulations from various officials and citizens before taking a moment to speak to The Mountain Press. “I feel really good,� Byrd said as he accepted a clap on the back from a friend. “I got more votes this time than I’ve ever gotten in my life. I guess I must be doing something right. But, when you’ve got people behind you like I’ve got, it really helps.� Byrd believes it was his leading hand in the effort to advance plans to build a new high school in the northern part of the county that put him over the top. “That’s probably what really brought me up,� he said. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

Tax free holiday begins today, runs through Sunday Staff Report Beginning this morning at 12:01 and running until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, the state is offering consumers a break with its annual sales tax holiday. Basically, the holiday is designed to give consumers a break on back-to-school items — big-ticket items such as homes, cars, appliances and the like aren’t included. There are three areas where the sales tax holiday comes into play — clothing costing $100 per item or less; school supplies costing $100 or less per item; and computers costing $1,500 or less. “Our sales tax holiday not only helps families save on their back-to-school shopping, but is a benefit to all Tennesseeans,� says state Revenue Commissioner

Reagan Farr. Indeed. Examples of exempt clothing items include shirts, dresses, pants, coats, gloves and mittens, hats and caps, hosiery, neckties, belts, sneakers, shoes, uniforms whether athletic or nonathletic, and scarves. Examples of school supplies that are exempt include binders, book bags, calculators, tape, chalk, crayons, erasers, folders, glue, pens,

pencils, lunch boxes, notebooks, paper, rulers and scissors. Examples of art supplies that are exempt are clay and glazes, acrylic, tempera and oil paints, paintbrushes for artwork, sketch and drawing pads, and watercolors. For computers, exempt items include central processing units, along with other components including monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables to connect to com-

ponents and preloaded software. ipads are eligible for tax exemption; video games and consoles are not. Anyone with questions can go online to www.tntaxholiday.com or they can call the sales tax hotline toll press at (800) 342-1003. That state also offers assistance via e-mail at Salestax. Holiday@TN.gov.

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By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer Republican incumbent George Lawson cruised to victory Thursday night against Independent challenger Donnie Day with a final total of 1,557 to 601 in the unofficial returns in the election for constable of Seat A in the Fifth District. It was the last contested seat for constable in the county. All the constable seats were up for election this year, but the other contests were decided during the Republican primary. Lawson has been a constable for 32 years. He said he hopes to continue his efforts against drug abuse. “I hate drugs,� Lawson said. He said he probably spent 60 to 70 percent of his time as a constable working on that issue. However, he said his constituents who know that if they need him, all they have to do is call. Day offered his appreciation for the people who voted for him, and said he’d look at running another time. “I just want to thank all my supporters and I guess we’ll try it again.� n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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Submitted Report NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The state Department of Agriculture has vowed it will fight Thousand Cankers Disease, which was recently discovered to have infested eastern Tennessee. The discovery was the first detection of the destructive tree pest east of the Mississippi River. The discovery was made in July by a TDA forester. “The discovery of TCD in Tennessee is unexpected, but we’re prepared to help slow the spread of the infestation and protect our forest resources.” said state Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens. “We will be working closely with stakeholders to determine the extent of the infestation and to take steps to limit its spread.” TCD is a progressive disease that kills a tree within two to three years after initial infection. The disease-causing fungus, Geosmithia, is transmitted by a small twig beetle. Branches and trunk tissue are killed by repeated infections by the fungus, as the beetles carry the fungus into new bark. The TCD discovery comes a week after emerald ash borer (EAB) was found. Both TCD and EAB have the potential to cause significant damage to Tennessee forests. It is imperative that citizens work to prevent the spread of both. In response to the find, TDA plans to issue a quarantine in Knox County prohibiting the movement of firewood and black walnut nursery stock and limiting the movement of black walnut timber and other material that can spread TCD. TDA plant inspectors and foresters will conduct a thorough survey of trees in the areas to assess the extent of the infestation and to see if more quarantines are warranted. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry estimates that 1.38 million black walnut trees in Tennessee’s urban areas are potentially at risk from TCD. The risk represents an estimated value loss of $1.37 billion. There are an estimated 26 million black walnut trees on Tennessee public and private timberland potentially valued as high as $1.47 billion. TDA officials urge area residents and visitors to help prevent the spread of TCD and EAB:

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Swann takes House District 8 By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer Art Swann, a forest products representative in Maryville, won the State House, 8th District seat on Thursday with 3,201 votes. “It’s an exciting time for us,� Swann said after elections results were in. “I think we ran a good campaign. Scott Hughes gave us a strong race; he’s an outstanding young man and I have a lot of respect for him.� Hughes, chief operating officer of Abiding Glory Ministries, lives in the Blount County portion of what is considered Seymour. The 33-year-old won the Sevier County district with

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from East Tennessee and each had hopes of posting a strong showing here to counteract any potential falters in other areas. In the end, it was Haslam who would walk away with the coveted prize of Sevier County. He captured just under 50 percent of the total ballots cast in the race, with 5,789 votes in his column. That far outdid Wamp, the nearest competitor here, who claimed just 3,647, while Ramsey trailed in at third with 2,206. Also-rans Joe Kirkpatrick and Basil Marceaux Sr. pulled just 32 and 30 votes respectively. The fact Haslam so handily won may come as a surprise given Sevier County’s rightward lean, with each of the three front runners trying to claim a lock on the “conservative� mantle. Statewide polls showed a split on who really fit the title, though Ramsey claimed the endorsement of 20 Tea Party organizations across Tennessee, including the one here in Sevier County. The tally for the entire state showed a similar rout, with Haslam claiming 327,375 votes, or 48 percent of the total cast, with 90 percent of precincts reporting. Wamp followed with 199,388 and 29 percent, and Ramsey claimed 149,844 votes and 22 percent.

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voting, standing 2,565 below Waters when those numbers came in, he never made a serious move toward closing the gulf between he and Waters. The returning mayor believes that’s because Lowe has been involved with people and organizations that have taken to attacking county officials and others through petty insults and

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voters but was corrected. A similar problem occurred at the polls in Shelby County, where its election commission chairman urged voters who were wrongly turned away to return to the polls.

767 votes to Swann’s 536 votes. He received 1,990 votes to Swann’s 2,665 votes in Blount County. Swann, a University of Tennessee graduate who once owned and managed Cherokee Lumber Co., has served two terms as state representative. He served as Republican Floor Leader during his second term. He also served as a Blount County commissioner for four years and is a former chairman of the Blount County Republican Party. Swann is replacing Joe McCord, who decided against running for reelection. His top issues include aggressively promoting Tennessee to tourists, business and industry; keeping taxes low

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While they fell short of the nomination, both Wamp and Ramsey performed better in the actual voting than they had in recent polling. Even there, though, Haslam won out, claiming an even greater percentage of those who identified themselves as “undecided� on the race as early as the end of last month. Haslam will face Democrat Mike McWherter, son of former Gov. Ned McWherter, in the general election. Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen is term limited. Several hundred supporters gathered at a downtown Nashville hotel to celebrate Haslam’s victory. Haslam said in a 5-minute speech that he welcomes those who voted for his opponents to join him for the general election campaign. “We’d love to have you with us for the home stretch,� he said. Wamp said in his concession speech at a Chattanooga hotel that he was unable to deflect voter anger at Congress. “There’s a lot of anxiety and anger about what’s happened in Washington, D.C., and I couldn’t control that,� Wamp said. “A lot of that rubbed off on me, whether I was responsible for it or not.� Country music star John Rich, a mainstay on the campaign trail with Wamp, did not appear at the concession speech.

“He’s kind of upset right now, he and I both thought I was going to win,� Wamp said. “But the best candidate doesn’t always win.� Ramsey told supporters that he would work with Haslam to “advance our conservative fiscal policies here in Tennessee.� During the campaign Haslam’s rivals criticized him for refusing to divulge his annual earnings from family-founded Pilot Corp., a national chain of truck stops that is among the country’s largest privately held companies. Wamp aired television ads targeting Haslam, 51, as a “billionaire oil man,� and Haslam responded with ads of his own pointing out that Wamp violated a promise to limit his terms in Congress and to forgo contributions from political action committees. Ramsey, meanwhile, ran an ad attacking both Haslam and Wamp. Haslam spoke about the toll that political attacks can take in his victory speech. “Races get very intense, and sometimes to be honest with you, it’s harder on the families than it is even on the candidate,� he said. Meredith Boatwright, 43, who voted for Haslam in Knoxville on Thursday, said she was unmoved by the criticism of the candidate’s ties to Pilot. “I always buy gas from Pilot,� she said. “I’ve never heard anyone say a bad thing

about him no matter what the other candidates say.� In the closing days of the race, Wamp ratcheted up claims that Haslam would be likely to consider a state income tax to help cure the state’s financial woes, a charge Haslam vehemently denies. Wamp, 52, drew national attention last month for suggesting in an interview with the National Journal’s Hotline On Call that states could be “forced to consider separation from this government� if voters don’t make significant changes at the ballot box in 2010 and 2012. Wamp quickly backed off those comments and pledged that Tennessee would remain “a proud partner as a member of the United Sates of America� if he is elected governor. Ramsey, 54, caused an uproar just days later when a national Muslim rights group drew attention to a YouTube video of him positing that Islam may be more of a cult than a religion. Ramsey later clarified that he meant militant fringe groups, rather than the religion as a whole. Ramsey had hoped for significant support among tea party enthusiasts and from a large number of the state’s nearly 300,000 handgun carry permit holders.

lawsuits. He sees his re-election in part as a rejection of those practices. “These personal attacks, these attacks on officials’ families, the just downright nasty things that are being said — I believe this is a statement from the people of Sevier County that they don’t support that,� Waters said. “I think that definitely played a part in this decision.� With a County Commission that will return with a plethora of familiar

faces and even minus one member whose name can be found on several lawsuits against the county, the mayor said he believes the county has chosen officials who will are fully able to lead the county into the future. “I think the voters have made some very good choices today and I’m very pleased to be working with the people they’ve chosen,� he said. “This is a great county and I’m confident we’re all going to work very hard to continue to make it

even better.� Waters already has his sights set on his new term, with optimism officials will be able to make those advancements he’s hoping for despite an economy searching for steady footing. “My goal is to work to make sure we operate as efficiently as we can while continuing to watch out for the people’s money,� Waters said. “We’ve got to move forward but we’ve got to do that with tighter belts, just like everyone has had to do.�

“As far as I know, no one was turned away at the polls here,� Matthews said. Matthews and Flynn said they doubted that Thursday’s heat contributed to keeping people away from the polls. “I don’t know if the weather had anything to do with it,� Flynn said. “We try to make it easier (for people to

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already exercised that right. On the line next to their names where they would normally put their signature were the words “Early Voterâ€? or “Voted Absentee.â€? Poll workers early in the day were perplexed when citizens insisted the document was in error. They turned to the Election Commission for help. According to Administrator of Elections RoneĂŠ Flynn, those who questioned their status were directed to a master list of those who in fact had voted early or absentee. If their name wasn’t on the list, the incorrect designation was crossed out and they were allowed to sign their name and continue on to vote. No one was refused the opportunity to vote, Flynn said. “We provided a backup list to each precinct that we were able to use to correct that,â€? she said. “We always have our back-ups in place because we know things like this can happen.â€? Still, the incorrect designation of early or absentee voter shocked some people who wanted to have their voice heard and thought they might not get the chance because of the glitch. “Next to my name on the sign-in sheet was ‘Voted Absentee,’ which I hadn’t,â€? Seymour resident Anna Garber wrote in an e-mail to The Mountain Press. “The same thing was happening to other people. The woman called the Election Commission and was told it’s happening all over the county. She crossed out ‘Voted Absentee’ on the sign-in sheet and had me initial it, and allowed me to vote.â€? The report Garber received is correct – folks across the county

were getting the same message. That includes Administrator of Elections RoneĂŠ Flynn’s father and County Mayor Larry Waters’ wife. “She went in and they had it down that she voted early,â€? Waters explained. “They called the office to check on it. They did let her vote and we were told they were allowing everybody to vote.â€? By mid-day local election officials had started to connect the dots. With reports coming in that Shelby County was also experiencing the exact same problem, it became clear this wasn’t an isolated incident. They determined the issue was likely created by a problem with software provided by the state’s elections board, Flynn said. According to Associated Press reports, it started when the program used in both Shelby and Sevier counties for some reason went back to the rolls from the May 4 primary to determine who voted early or absentee. It then recorded that information, rather than the correct information from the early voting period prior to the current election, on the rolls for the Aug. 5 contests. Unlike Sevier County, poll workers in Shelby County apparently sent some people home after they found the incorrect designations beside their names. Shelby County Election Commission Chairman Bill Giannini said those who were wrongly turned away could return to vote provided the list with the correct information showed they did not cast their ballots early or by absentee. Despite the confusion, Flynn says she’s certain no one was given the opportunity to vote more than once. “There was no way,â€? she assured. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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Kagan confirmed as 112th justice By JULIE DAVIS Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Elena Kagan Thursday as the Supreme Court’s 112th justice and the fourth woman in its history, granting a lifetime term to a lawyer and academic with a reputation for brilliance, a dry sense of humor and a liberal bent. The vote was 63-37 for President Barack Obama’s nominee to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens. Five Republicans joined all but one Democrat and the Senate’s two independents to support Kagan. In a rarely practiced ritual reserved for the most historic votes, senators sat at their desks and stood to cast their votes with “ayes� and “nays.� Kagan watched on TV in the conference room at the solicitor general’s office, with her Justice Department colleagues looking on. She’s to be sworn in Saturday afternoon at the court by Chief Justice John Roberts. Obama, traveling in Chicago, said Kagan will make an outstanding justice who understands that her rulings affect people, and called the addition of another woman to the court a sign of progress for the country. He invited Kagan to the White House Friday for a ceremony marking her confirmation. The vote, Obama said, was “an affirmation of her character and her temperament; her open-mindedness and evenhandedness; her determination to hear all sides of every story and consider all possible arguments.� Kagan isn’t expected to alter the ideological balance of the court, where Stevens

was considered a leader of the liberal wing. But the two parties clashed over her nomination and the court itself. Republicans argued that Kagan was a politically motivated activist who would be unable to put aside her opinions and rule impartially. Democrats defended her as a highly qualified trailblazer for women who could bring a note of moderation and real-world experience to a polarized court they said was dominated by just the kind of activists the GOP denounced. Kagan is the first Supreme Court nominee in nearly 40 years with no experience as a judge, and her swearingin will mark the first time in history that three women will serve on the nine-member court together. Her lack of judicial experience was the stated reason for one fence-sitting Republican, Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts, to announce his opposition to Kagan’s confirmation Thursday, just hours before the vote. Though calling her “brilliant,� Brown — who had been seen as a potential

GOP supporter — said she was missing the necessary background to serve as a justice. “The best umpires, to use the popular analogy, must not only call balls and strikes, but also have spent enough time on the playing field to know the strike zone,� Brown said. Democrats said they hoped Kagan would act as a counterweight to the conservative majority that’s dominated the Supreme Court in recent years. “I believe she understands that judges and justices must realize how the law affects Americans each and every day. That understanding is fundamental,� said Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the Judiciary Committee chairman. With her confirmation, he said, “the Supreme Court will better reflect the diversity that made our country great.� Most Republicans portrayed Kagan as a partisan who will use her post to push the Democratic agenda from the bench. Kagan “is truly a person of the political left — now

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — This heat wave isn’t just stifling — it’s deadly. Extreme temperatures continued Thursday across a large swath of the country, killing more than a dozen people, at least two police dogs and likely contributing to the death of Franklin the rhinoceros at a Mississippi zoo. Arkansas fire departments were volunteering to hose down overheated cattle, and people as far north as Maine were trying to stay cool. High school football teams and marching bands practiced indoors or canceled altogether. Tennessee election officials touted air-conditioned polling places as a way to bring in voters, and many cities set up cooling centers for those who needed a break from the sun. Residents were encouraged to check on their neighbors, especially the elderly. The scorching temperatures and high humidity made it feel like at least 100 degrees in many places, with heat advisories in effect for 18 states. “This heat wears on everybody,� said Sandy Shamburger, who runs Rankin Sod Farm in Brandon, Miss. “We rigged up lights on a sod harvester so we can work at night.� Still, not even nightfall brings much relief, with temperatures sometimes lingering in the 80s overnight. In Columbia, S.C., 33-year-old Kylin Doster tried to stay under the shade of his umbrella stand as he hustled to serve up steaming hot dogs. He said he works from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street, then sets up outside a biker bar north of town from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. “It’s really, really hot now, but it even stays hot at night,� Doster said. “It don’t make any difference. It just stays hot.� The heat has been blamed for at least 16 deaths in Mississippi and Tennessee alone, including a man who had a heart attack while mowing his lawn and a construction worker who was spreading concrete. Maryland authorities on Thursday reported two heatrelated deaths from early last week. Two concrete sections of U.S. Highway 49 in central Mississippi buckled Tuesday, when temperatures hit 103 degrees. “I can assure you, it was probably 120 degrees on the concrete,� said Steve Grantham, assistant district engineer for the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Animals also have fallen victim. Authorities also said a police dog died Wednesday from heat exhaustion in Tennessee’s Blount County after a search for two burglars. A deputy and another dog, also from the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, were treated for heat exhaustion. A Fayette County, Ga., handler had also reported his K-9 died because of the heat, said Blount County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Marian O’Briant.

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Sevier County High School class of 1960 reunion will be Aug. 28 at River Plantation Conference Center, 1004 Parkway. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Dress is casual. For more information call Flora Ketner, 4533688; or Judy Douglas, 453-9948.

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The Sevierville Parks and Recreation gymnasium will be closed Aug. 7-15 for maintenance work. The Bowling Center and Spares and Strikes Café will be closed Aug. 12-15. The Fitness Center will be closed Aug. 13-15. For additional information, call 453-5441.

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Heat meets voters headed to polls NASHVILLE (AP) — With the heat index in triple digits around the state, dozens of campaign workers were outside polling places hoping to earn the last-minute support of undecided voters. Even some candidates braved the humidity. In Knoxville, Ron Leadbetter, a Republican running for the state Senate seat vacated by Tim Burchett, spent the morning at Cedar Bluff Middle School. He said

he wasn’t worried about the heat, because he has hiked in the summer months all over the world. “If it gets to be 120 degrees, I might rethink and try to find some shade,” Leadbetter said. As he drank hot coffee he added, “I know it’s not good for hydration, but I brought water, plenty of water.” He didn’t think the weather would affect voter turnout. “We’re asking voters to come out and sweat

a little,” Leadbetter said. “I will share your pain.” Meanwhile, election officials in Shelby County said some voters may have been turned away from the polls because records incorrectly showed they had already voted. Election Commission Chairman Bill Giannini said in a Thursday news conference the problem potentially affected up to 3,000 people. He said anyone who was wrongly turned away

should return to his or her polling place. Hotly contested races include the 8th District seat being vacated by Democratic Rep. John Tanner — which has become the most expensive U.S. House race in the country according to data compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics — the 6th district seat being vacated by Democratic Rep. Bart Gordon and the 3rd district seat vacated by Republican Rep. Zach Wamp.

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Issue of the century is aging LOS ANGELES — If you think the Mel Gibson tapes are the biggest story out here, you would be wrong. This is the big one: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health last week released a study reporting that the average life expectancy in the county increased by five years between 1991 and 2006. The “average” Angeleno in the study lived to at least 80.3 years in 2006, probably even more now, compared with 75.8 years 15 years before. Those numbers, including the fact that residents’ years of good health are increasing as well, are a game-changer. Beginning with health care, Social Security, pensions, tax revenues and productivity per capita, nothing is going to be the same in the 21st century. Public health, it could be argued, was also the biggest story of the 20th century. American life expectancy increased by more than 30 years between 1900 and 2000. At the beginning of that century, American life spans ranged from 45 for white women to 30 for black men. The reason, according to innumerable studies, was better public health, particularly clean water and improved sanitation, both important in reducing infant and childhood mortality. (Note to Tea Partiers: If it weren’t for government intervention in public health, you would probably not be around to protest that government can’t do anything right.) To take the most obvious example of game change: Social Security. In the good old days, most people did not live long enough to collect it. Another example: 10 states, including California, and numerous foreign countries are in the process of raising their retirement ages. Now there’s a tricky one. Old folks staying on the job can save Social Security, but obviously that means fewer jobs for young people entering the workforce. There will be more of that because there will be more old people and, in developed countries, many fewer children. The World Health Organization has chosen 2050 as the year old people will outnumber children around the world. In the developed countries, including the United States, where people are having fewer children, the projection is that by mid-century there will be two old people for every child. The WHO estimates that the number of people over 60 — they have already been born — will increase from 10 percent of world population to 22 percent. The fastest growing group — again, already born — will be over 80. In Great Britain, a Royal Commission concluded in 1999, that health care costs will have quadrupled by that magic year of 2050. In the United States, the Census Bureau projects that there will be 1 million people — already born — over the age of 100 by that year. The number of centenarians today is 71,000. “Suppose longevity keeps going up and we’re all living to 115,” Ron Gebhardtsbauer told USA Today five years ago. “We can’t expect to retire at 65 and take our final 50 years off. On the other hand, do we want to work until 100 and have a traditional 15-year retirement?” Such arguments will probably dominate American political debate for decades. But it is obviously another global problem. The birthrate is declining not only in developed countries. The number of children being born in the poorest countries has dropped from six per family in 1950 to 2.5 today. It is fewer than two per family in these “developing” countries: Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Iran, Thailand and Turkey. The Population Reference Bureau reports that by 2050 new births will come predominantly from Africa (2.1 billion) and Asia (1.3 billion), particularly from Muslim countries. What’s a rich country to do to maintain its lifestyle and standard of living? There are three obvious answers: more taxation, rationing of medical care, immigration. — Richard Reeves, a presidential scholar and expert on six presidents, is the author of several books, including profiles of Richard Nixon and John Kennedy. Column distributed by Universal Syndicate.

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A strong bond State money couldn’t come at a better time for proposed Northview Academy You couldn’t blame Sevier County Schools Director Jack Parton, Finance Director Karen King and others around their office for the ear-to-ear grins they’ve probably been sporting since Tuesday afternoon. That’s when state Sen. Doug Overbey announced that the Tennessee State School Bond Authority (TSSBA) had approved approximately $14.6 million for school construction loan money for the proposed Northview Academy. In a county that is rapidly outgrowing adequate school room space, the announcement couldn’t have come at a better time. The idea for adding a school — or schools — in the Kodak area has been discussed for some time. Orchestrating the financial ruminations to make it work was another. This was nothing short of a godsend. Northview Academy will be designed for grades 7-12 using a small community design on a single campus. It will focus on isolating grades 7 and 8 for intense preparation for entrance into the freshman academy at grade 9. The focus will be on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as integrating

reading labs. The school will come into being in four phases, with the doors tentatively scheduled to open in the fall of 2013. First will come grades 7-9; the next year grade 10 will be added; the next year grade 11; and finally grade 12. Parton and his staff have already started — literally — on laying the groundwork. The property has already been purchased off of Highway 66, dirt has been moved and the school system is already accepting bids from constructive management teams with strong backgrounds in school construction. What has been done has been with funds on hand. To move forward, funding was needed. Voila! The TSSBA, with Overbey helping to nudge it along, came through. “When we read the application we saw it was everything we had been working on for the last five years,” King said. “We said, ‘We need to try this. It was an opportunity that would never come along again.” The school district’s presentation was over the top — ranking third out of 37 applications received by TSSBA.

Sevier County’s school system has grown by leaps and bounds, percentagewise in the last decade. In a county with a population of approximately 85,000, enrollment in the school system has grown by nearly 2,200 is will continue to grow as more people relocate to an area where the economy is fairly strong and stable relative to much of the rest of the country. That our schools are bursting at the seams is evident by the number have schools that have been constructed over the last dozen years — Seymour and Northview middles in 1998; Sevierville Primary in 1999; Boyds Creek Elementary in 2005; Pittman Center Elementary in 2008; and Catlettsburg Elementary, which opened its doors last fall. It will be three more school years before the doors open at Northview Academy, a school that should provide a top-notch and unique learning atmosphere. Thanks to the good work of Jack Parton, Karen King and their people working with the Tennessee State School Bond Authority, however, it is well on its way to happening.

Political view

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Kids Count Data better, but still not good It’s always good to see Tennessee make improvements but it’s nothing to brag or dance about when our state and kids continue to rank in the bottom 10 overall when it comes to important data on the well-being of our nation’s children and families. Yes, Tennessee has achieved its best ranking ever in the 21-year history of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Kids Count Data Book. In fact, the 2010 report shows Tennessee ranked 41st, five spots better than last year’s 46th ranking. This year’s Kids Count scores states on child well-being since 2000 based on 2007 or 2008 data, the most recent available nationally. ...

Tennessee’s improvements came in the infant mortality rate, down 9 percent in 2007 from 2000; the child death rate, down 29 percent in 2007 from 2000; the teen death rate, down 7 percent in 2007 from 2000; the teen birth rate, down 5 percent in 2007 from 2000 and the percent age of teens not in school and not high school graduates, down 36 per cent in 2008 from 2000. But when it comes to low birth-weight babies, the percent of children in poverty and the percentage of children in single-parent families, Tennessee got worse. The state saw a 2 percent increase in the percentage of low birth-weight babies, 9.4 percent in 2007 compared to 9.2 percent in 2000, and a 10

percent increase, 22 percent in 2008 compared to 20 percent in 2000, in the number of children in poverty. ... While Tennessee has come up to 41st in the 2010 report, again it is nothing to dance or brag about. Instead, Tennesseans should want to be up with New Hampshire, Minnesota and Vermont, which rank the highest when it comes to how well they care for their kids. And that can happen, if we keep in mind that our kids are not only the future leaders of our state, but of our nation, as well. If we continue to make improvements in their lives, their future will surely stand a better chance of being much brighter than it is today.

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■ The Mountain Press ■ A8 ■ Friday, August 6, 2010 PREP BASEBALL

Coaches, friends remember ‘Big Weav’ Former Eagles athlete died Wednesday By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

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Seymour High School graduate and former Eagles’ all-district pitcher Corbin Weaver (center) reaches to catch a souvenir football during Seymour High’s football game with Daniel Boone on August 21, 2009. Weaver died Wednesday morning in Seymour.

SEYMOUR — Corbin Weaver, 18, a recent graduate of Seymour High School who played both baseball and football for the Eagles, died Wednesday, according to an obituary provided to The Mountain Press by Atchley Funeral Home. While no county law enforcement officials would go on record about the youth’s death, and county records offices were closed because of election day, several corroborating sources said Weaver didn’t awaken after a night out with friends. Weaver graduated with his class at Seymour High School this past May, and was slated to play baseball for Roane State See WEAVER, Page A9

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In this April 25, 2009 photo, Corbin Weaver fires a pitch for the Seymour Eagles fires a pitch versus Sevier County.

COMMENTARY AND OPINION

Days like today are the hardest part of the job Often, when asked, I tell people I’ve got one of the greatest jobs in the world. Watching ballgames free of charge, often from the sidelines, and occasionally getting a chance to write a story that helps a kid get noticed by a college recruiter makes for a very rewarding job. And that, in turn, makes for many enjoyable days at the office. Thursday was not one of those days. Just returning from my annual vacation, with plans of tackling some stories to preview the upcoming prep football season, I was hit by something that made my head swim and stomach turn. Former Seymour baseball player Corbin Weaver died Wednesday. Weaver, who I’ve interviewed and talked to several times but, admittedly, didn’t know very well, always appeared to me as a big teddy bear-type of kid. Quiet and reserved when speaking with me, Weaver came out of his shell with his teammates on the baseball field and in the dugout. He had an infectious smile and way of making his teammates and friends laugh. His death took me back to 2004. This isn’t the first time I’ve had to write about with the death of an athlete I’d covered, but it doesn’t make it any easier. That January a Campbell County High School baseball player, Aaron Jordan, died after a night of partying with friends during his senior year of high school. A pitcher, like Weaver, Jordan also had dreams of playing college baseball. And, just as it was then with Aaron’s parents, I can’t imagine the grief that Corbin’s parents, Larry and Deanna Weaver, are going through. Looking back to February, when Corbin signed with Roane State, I remember the Weavers and the pride they shared that day. I was very happy for them and for Corbin. While Corbin’s death was most definitely a senseless tragedy, perhaps he will not die in vain. When Aaron died some six years ago, many of his contemporaries were awoken to their own vulnerability and chose to re-dedicate their lives with a renewed sense of purpose. Maybe the same will happen for some of Corbin’s friends and acquaintances. Many have expressed their love for Corbin and regret that he was taken from the world too soon. For those that were touched by Corbin, what better way is there to show the love for a lost friend than to change the world in his memory? mpsports@themountainpress.com

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Pigeon Forge sophomore QB Cory Fox looks downfield for an open man Thursday night at Sweetwater. The Tigers looked pretty sharp against the Wildcats. PREP FOOTBALL

PF Tigers sizing up against competition By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer SWEETWATER — The Pigeon Forge Tigers got another chance to see how they stack up against the competition by going up against some Thursday night at King Berrong Stadium at Sweetwater High School, home of the 1971-72 and ‘93 state champion Wildcats. The Tigers played right with the Wildcats for each of the teams’ first three drives of the scrimmage before the Orange and Black took control on the fourth and fifth possessions, when primarily starters still occupied all the positions on both sides of the football. By the time the depth chart started being exhausted, the Tigers first teamers led 3-1 after five possessions for each club. Pigeon Forge assumed first possession at its own 30 and promptly marched down the field with its ball-control attack, picking up five first downs along the way. The Tigers came up empty, however, when running back Chase Travis was stripped of

the football at the Sweetwater 5, giving the Wildcats their first possession of the night. Really, the fumble was caused by Travis’ extra effort on the play. He was wrapped up by at least six Sweetwater defenders and instead of going down, the running back kept churning his legs until the ball was pulled away from him. The Wildcats fed off the momentum of the turnover and promptly posted the scrimmage’s first score of the night on a drive that featured to long passes down the left side of the field, the final coming on a 37-yard scoring strike. After what appeared to be a good start for the Tigers, Pigeon Forge’s offense went three-and-out on its second possession, giving the ball right back to the Wildcats. This time the Orange-andBlack D held after linebacker Michael Lombrana sacked the Sweetwater QB for a five yard loss at the Tigers 27 on 4thand-2. Pigeon Forge had found some swagger and again marched down the field

methodically on its third possession to eventually knot the scrimmage at 1-1. The Tigers picked up five first downs on the scoring drive. Lombrana, playing fullback, ripped off a nice 11-yard run on 2nd-and-8 and popped right back up at the Sweetwater 40 after taking a nasty helmetto-helmet shot that knocked his hat off and about 10 yards down the field. Travis, looking for some redemption for his earlier fumble, picked up the fourth first down of the drive by gaining the edge on a sweep right for a nine-yard pickup. On the ensuing play, he ripped off a 15-yard gain up the gut for another first down with a defensive facemask added on that moved the ball to the Sweetwater 5. Travis then finished the drive off on 1st-and-Goal with a tackle-breaking tromp up the middle. The Tigers defense also picked up its play on the third Wildcats possession, and stopped the host school with a three-and-out possession.

Pigeon Forge seized its first lead on its fourth possession when QB Cory Fox found slot receiver/running back Caleb Black deep down the left side of the field on 1st down. Black then cut back at the Sweetwater 30 and weaved his way through traffic for what turned into a 70-yard aerial score for a 2-1 Orangeand-Black lead. The Wildcats did not have an answer, and their fourth drive of the night ended when Miguel Coello made a sweet one-handed interception while playing deep center field on the play. Black then ripped off an apparent 59-yard TD run on the Tigers fifth possession, but the score was wiped off the board by a yellow hanky for an offensive hold. No matter, because Coello came up with his second big play of the contest, snagging a 25-yard TD strike on a fade route down the left side of the field from Fox, giving Pigeon Forge a 3-1 lead, which was the final possession and score of the night for the first teamers.

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Friday, August 6, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Goodell: No suspension cut yet for Roethlisberger By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer LATROBE, Pa. — Ben Roethlisberger got a thumb’s up from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and praise for the way he’s reshaping his life. What’s missing for now is a reduction of his six-game suspension. Goodell met with Roethlisberger while visiting the Steelers’ training camp on Thursday but, while saying the quarterback is going beyond what the league is mandating, didn’t cut his suspension for bad behavior to four games. The NFL will continue to monitor Roethlisberger’s progress before he and Goodell meet in New York later this month and the commissioner makes a final decision on how long the Steelers star will be out. A reduction would allow Roethlisberger to play Oct. 17 at home against Cleveland rather than Oct. 31 at New Orleans. “I’m very encouraged by what he’s doing,” Goodell said. “I’ll take the period of time that I have before making the decision and make it probably right before the regular season.” Asked what the league still needs to see, Goodell said, “He’s got to work through the program that’s designed for him to help him. A lot of that is confidential, but he’s done it and he’s done it with enthusiasm. I think that’s a good thing.”

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Community College next season. The big lefty had garnered attention from local colleges after his junior baseball season with the Eagles, when he was 7-2 on the mound -- including a stretch were he piled up six-straight wins with a sub-2.00 ERA. Weaver was All-County and All-District on the baseball field as a junior, and received honorable mention status on the 2-AAA baseball team this spring. Weaver didn’t play football his senior season, but concentrated on baseball, with an eye on Roane State, which had expressed interest in him. “I took a visit up there, and I threw a little bit,” Weaver said this past February. “They’d showed me around, and I liked it.” So, on February 23, Weaver signed on the dotted line with the Red Raiders, seemingly sealing his baseball future. That future ended before it started. “Words can not even

Goodell was vague when asked several times if Roethlisberger’s suspension could be reduced even further. Later, league officials clarified that the commissioner’s April 21 ruling specified a minimum of four games for his alleged sexual assault on a college student early March 5 in Milledgeville, Ga. “We created a framework of four to six weeks and I don’t see any reason to change that,” Goodell said later Thursday during a visit to the Browns camp in Berea, Ohio. Roethlisberger wasn’t charged, but was disciplined by Goodell for violating the NFL personal conduct policy. Goodell praised Roethlisberger’s efforts following the image-damaging incident that left some of the quarterback’s biggest fans angry and disgusted. “I think he’s doing great,” Goodell said. “I had a chance to chat with him ... and I’m very encouraged by what I’m seeing. I think he’s understanding the seriousness of the issue and is working to improve and to make better decisions. I think that’s a very positive development.” Goodell again said Roethlisberger is going “above and beyond” what the league was asking. “He hasn’t just done what he’s been told to do, I think he’s worked hard to really try to improve and focus

come close to expressing the emotions that I felt when I heard about Corbin’s passing,” Roane State head baseball coach David Lane said. “I really get attached to our guys and their families,” the coach continued. “That connection begins during the recruiting period, and I felt very connected with Corbin and his family from the first day we met. We want to bring quality athletes and quality young men into our program. Corbin was a great fit as a quality young man and as a college baseball player for Roane State.” Friends and family members of Weaver shared the coach’s sentiments, as they left messages of grief and remembrance on his Facebook page (www.facebook.com), fondly recalling his ability to make others happy. From “you always would brighten my day and make me laugh and smile” to “you were an amazing person who touched several people’s lives,” fellow SHS alumni and students poured out their emotions on the social-networking site. Although Weaver had

on himself and understand what he’s been though and what he’s going to do differently going forward,” Goodell said. “I think that’s a very positive thing.” Besides trying to be more fan friendly at camp — he signs autographs for a half-hour almost daily — Roethlisberger has made several unpublicized appearances to serve dinners for the Salvation Army and to visit with the families of seriously ill children. Still, Roethlisberger apparently didn’t use Thursday’s visit to try to lobby Goodell to cut his suspension. “He’s the commissioner of the league,” Roethlisberger said. “He’s the boss of the bosses, and he has the right to do what he feels right to make his league run the way that he wants it to be run. It’s a tough job. I can’t say it’s easy because he’s got a lot of responsibilities and a lot of people to look over. So he’s doing what he feels is right.” It was another quarterback — Rams rookie Sam Bradford, who recently signed a six-year contract that guarantees him $50 million — who may have been on Goodell’s mind at the Browns’ camp. There, Goodell said the NFL’s rookie compensation system “is broken,” though he didn’t specifically cite giving an unproven quarterback one of the richest contracts in NFL history as evidence.

graduated, Seymour Principal Greg Clark said his loss will be felt when the new school year starts. “His whole life he’d been in the Seymour schools,” Clark said. “It’s just a hard thing.” He remembered Weaver as a respectful student and a standout athlete. “I have nothing but nice things to say about him,” Clark said. Seymour head baseball coach Scott Norman had similar feelings. “It really saddened the whole community and the Seymour baseball family,” Norman said of Weaver’s death. “I’m deeply saddened, and I know his family is. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. He was a gentle giant — a teddy bear with a baseball cap. We didn’t have an ounce of attitude in him, or an ounce of meanness in him. He did exactly what you told him to do, and we’re going to miss him.” Funeral services for Weaver have not yet been announced, but Atchley Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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PF fullback Michael Lombrana (30), left, lead blocks for RB Chase Travis (2) on a sweep left Thursday night at Sweetwater. Below, PF linebacker Trevor Reed (44) upends a Sweetwater running back.

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The Mountain Press â—† Friday, August 6, 2010

SPORTS BRIEFS Youkilis out for season with injury BOSTON (AP) — Just when the Boston Red Sox are getting their better hitters back from injury, they’ve lost one of their best for the season. First baseman Kevin Youkilis is scheduled to have season-ending surgery for a torn muscle in his right thumb on Friday in Cleveland.

Douglas Lake Swim-A-Thon

The 2nd Annual Douglas Lake Swim-A-Thon, a approximated 2-mile open water swim competition on Douglas Lake, will be Saturday, August 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, which is sanctioned by USA Triathlon, is open to individuals or relay teams of up to five swimmers. All funds raised through entry fees and sponsorships will be donated to two local charities — the Dandridge Food Pantry and the Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center. Cost is $50 per swimmer. Register online or get more information at www.douglaslake.us. This event is officially hosted by the Quality of Life Foundation for Jefferson County Building a Better Future.

G-P cross country team to start

At Gatlinburg-Pittman High School students interested in running cross country this upcoming season, contact coach Cross at 654-5002.

Sidewinders tryouts ahead

The Sevier County Sidewinders Baseball program will hold try-outs for their tournament-only baseball teams on Saturday, August 7, at at he New Center upper field behind New Center School. Try-outs will be for 9U, 10U, 11U, and 12U teams. 11U and 12U teams will try-out from 9-11 a.m., while the 9U and 10U teams will try-out from noon-2 p.m.. Please contact Mitch Rader at (865) 368-1837, Mike Henry at (865) 604-9367, or Billy Archer at (865) 441-5343 for more information. The try-outs are for competitive tournament/travel baseball teams playing approximately 40 to 60 games.

Pi Phi volleyball workouts scheduled

The Pi Beta Phi girls volleyball workouts will begin 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11. All sixth, seventh, and eighth grade girls are invited to participate in the workouts. Volleyball tryouts will begin Monday, Aug. 16, immediately after school. All girls must have a completed physical exam to participate. For more information, call coach Mike Tinker at 654-2350.

Tri-County try-outs at Bower Field

There will be baseball try-outs for kids age 7 through 13 at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 22, at Bower Field in Seymour. For more info., call Mark at 216-8112, or see the web at www.tri-countybaseballonline.info.

PF Boys’ and Girls’ Club golf tourney

The Pigeon Forge Hospitality Association will hold a benefit golf tournament at River Islands Golf Club to help sponsor the Boys’ and Girls’ Club. The tournament is Thursday, Aug. 12, and there will be morning and afternoon flights available beginning with shotgun starts at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. respectively. The format will be a four-person scramble, and the cost is $125 per person or $400 per four-person team. There will be prizes for several accomplishments, including holes-in-one, closest to the pin, longest drive among many others. Also, event sponsors, corporate sponsors and promotional sponsors — along with other sponsorship opportunities — are being sought. For more information, call 286-2738, 850-3978, 868-0525 or 453-3717. Or email golf@4lodging.com.

PFHS Volleyball Try-Outs

The Pigeon Forge High School Lady Tigers volleyball team will hold try-outs 9 to 11 a.m. this coming Monday. All girls must have a physical to try-out. Physical packets are available at the high school.

PF Little League formation

Pigeon Forge Little League will be holding an Information and Formation Meeting on August 26, at 6:30pm. The meeting will be at the Pigeon Forge Community Center in Meeting Room 1. All persons (parents, coaches, umpires, volunteers, etc.) interested are invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. There will be information about the new league presented by a representative from Little League, Inc., and formation of a new advisory board to help govern the Pigeon Forge Little League. For more information or questions please call 865-429-7373.

Matchpoint V-ball Camp

The Matchpoint Volleyball Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 10 and 11, at Catlettsburg Elementary School. The camp is open to rising 6ththrough 8th-grade girls, and the cost is $90. For more information or to register, call Christie at 360-9333. There are only a few remaining spots left.

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Watson opens with 64; Tiger struggles By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AKRON, Ohio — Not even one of his favorite golf courses is much use to Tiger Woods these days. Facing the two easiest holes to start his round, he hit tee shots into the trees and made bogeys. On the course where he has won seven times in his last nine appearances, he posted a 4-over 74 for his highest score ever at Firestone. That put him 10 shots behind Bubba Watson, the largest first-round deficit Woods has faced since he returned at the Masters. And it didn’t get any better when he finished Thursday in the Bridgestone Invitational. As he took the 100-yard walk to the scoring trailer, one spectator called out to Woods, “You’re washed up, Tiger. Give it up.� Woods, sporting a goatee but rarely a smile, offered no excuses. “Only thing I did good today is I kept my patience out there,� he said. It was another example of Woods at war with his game, even on golf courses where he once won with alarming regularity. He collapsed early in the final round at Pebble Beach, where he had won the U.S. Open by 15 shots the last time it was there. He was never a factor at St. Andrews, where he had won the British Open twice by a combined 13 shots. His dominance is even more defined at Firestone, where he had never shot worse than 72, where he had never finished worse than fifth. Instead, the day belonged to a guy who had never been here. Watson made his debut at Firestone by running off four straight birdies on the back nine and making a long putt on the final hole for a 6-under 64 and a two-shot lead over a group that included Masters champion Phil Mickelson and U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell. “I was impressed about Tiger Woods having seven wins here,� Watson said about seeing the South Course for the first time earlier in the week. “But with Tiger’s wedge game, and his putter is phenomenal, I can see where he could win.� That was hard to imagine on a muggy, breezy afternoon in northern Ohio. “Just because I like the golf course doesn’t mean I’m going to play well on it,� Woods said, who hit only five fairways and took 32 putts. “You still have to execute, and I didn’t do that. I did not execute the shots that I wanted to execute, didn’t shape the ball the way I wanted to shape it, and certainly did not putt well.� Two drives into the trees. Two shots to get out of a bunker. Putts that really didn’t scare the hole. When he rolled in an 8-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole, he turned in two directions and bowed to the gallery.

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Bubba Watson reacts after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club, Thursday, Aug. 5, in Akron, Ohio. Watson finished round one at 6-under par. The course wasn’t much of a problem for so many others. McDowell finished with four straight birdies for a 66. Mickelson was trying to keep his momentum with a par toward the end of his round when he hit a flop shot that dropped in for birdie on the sixth, and then he added two birdies on his last three holes for a 66. Adam Scott, who played bogey-free, and Kenny Perry also were at 66. The group at 67 included Jeff Overton, who finished second last week at the Greenbrier when Stuart Appleby closed with a 59. Twenty-five players from the 81-man field broke par. Watson is playing only his second World Golf Championship, having qualified in June by winning the Travelers Championship for his first PGA Tour victory. He sobbed on the 18th green that day in paying tribute to his father, who is battling throat cancer, and Watson is coming off a two-week vacation that included time at his lake

house with his family. “It’s tough to make shots around this golf course,� Watson said. “I knew it was going to be tough, but today, I just putted really well, hit good iron shots and made it look a little bit easy. But we’re not done yet.� It’s an impressive cast right behind him. Mickelson, long fascinated by distance, decided at the urging of swing coach Butch Harmon to shorten the shaft in his driver to 44 inches. Whether he lost distance was of little importance, for Lefty was thrilled to see the ball go straighter. This is his sixth tournament with a chance to go to No. 1 in the world. Mickelson could replace Woods at No. 1 by finishing as low as fourth — Woods would have to finish out of the top 44, which looks possible. Of all the birdies Mickelson made down the stretch, it was the flop shot that gave him the biggest boost. “It was a good one,� Mickelson said. “There were some at Augusta that

I kind of remember a little more fondly than Thursday here in Akron, but that was a good one. I thought with the greens being soft, I had a decent lie, and it wasn’t a difficult one to get up-anddown. But I certainly was fortunate for it to go in.� While Mickelson went for the shorter driver, McDowell put a longer driver in play and figures he picked up 15 yards. But it was the shortest stick in his bag — the putter — that carried him at the end. He holed birdie putts of 12 feet on the 15th and 16th, made a 15-foot putt from the fringe on the 17th and finished with one last birdie from 10 feet. “It’s probably the best golf I’ve played since Pebble Beach,� McDowell said. All the attention that comes with winning a U.S. Open for his first major has been difficult, so this week was a nice reprieve. He is back in America with the world’s best player. And at Firestone, “Tiger Woods’ show is in town, so we’ll have him in the limelight.� For Woods, it was an unwelcome spotlight.

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Friday, August 6, 2010 â—† The Mountain Press MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Pedro Martinez rejects offers to return to majors By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK — Pedro Martinez’s phone has been ringing during the last two weeks. Several major league teams — the three-time Cy Young Award winner won’t say which ones — called with offers to pitch. He was flattered by the invitations but turned them all down. “Very tempting,� he said Thursday during an interview with The Associated Press, “but I have already committed to my kids for the rest of the year and going on vacations, and made plans already with the family.� Martinez signed in July 2009 with Philadelphia, his fifth team in a big league career that began in 1992. He went 5-1 with a 3.63 ERA in nine starts down the stretch and reached the World Series for the second time. “He knows his body,� Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre said. “I think if he felt that he wanted to do it, and that he could do it, that he’d come back if something made sense for him.� The 38-year-old righty has spent most of this summer in the Dominican Republic. “It feels real good to be able to be at home and get to hug mom every time you want, see her every time you want,� he said. “To be able to go to the baseball field and see your kids playing is really something.� Still, it’s been trying in some ways. He called this summer a test for him, adjusting to “a different life.� “I do miss competing, being out there — the atmosphere, I do miss it,� he said. “Some other things I don’t miss: the media and the pressure of just being asked to do, and being asked questions every day. And actually just the load, six months just working, not being able to stop, not being able to really do anything or behave like a normal person.� He came to New York this week for an event with Gillette, helping promote the company’s Ultimate Summer Job Tour. While at home, he finds himself surrounded whenever he goes to watch his 11- and 12-year-olds play ball. “I get a lot of kids distracted. Sometimes they got to go cover left field, but they’re over here talking to me, getting an autograph,� he said. “I try to sign as quickly as possible — Go! Go! Go! You’ve got to go!�

He was pleased Alex Rodriguez hit his 600th home run. Especially, he said, because the New York Yankees star is DominicanAmerican. Unlike some, he doesn’t have any qualms about A-Rod one day making the Hall of Fame. He thinks many of the sluggers under the cloud of actual or alleged steroid use, such as Rodriguez, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, belong in the Hall. “I think whoever did what they did still deserves, just like Pete Rose. He belongs,� Martinez said. “It doesn’t matter what he did. He paid his dues already. He should be in the Hall of Fame. Those guys, it’s going to take them a while, but sooner or later they’re eventually going to make it. I hope they make it.� It’s harder for Martinez to evaluate his own chances. He compiled a 219-100 record and a 2.93 ERA in 18 seasons, won five ERA titles and three strikeout crowns. “I haven’t really stopped to see what kind of numbers I have, but I think I have a chance, a legit chance,� he said. “Some of the things I’ve done are really special.� In his hometown of Manoguayabo, a Santo Domingo suburb, he’s donated land for a youth baseball field that he’d like to call “Little Fenway� in honor of the Boston Red Sox, his team for seven of his best seasons. He hopes to surround the field with tennis and volleyball courts. Martinez’s foundation is working with poor kids from the community. “Those are the ones I’m embracing because I was like this, so I’m taking a lot of those kids and being a father to 800, 1000 kids and, hopefully, many more,� he said. Growing up, he didn’t have a good field or real equipment. “The baseball would be a piece of curtain or a piece of clothes or leaves from a tree,� he said. “I remember taking my sisters’ dolls there and using them as a ball. I’m pretty sure they don’t regret it now, but back then it was a big deal,� he said.

SCOREBOARD MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB New York 67 40 .626 — Tampa Bay 67 41 .620 1/2 Boston 61 47 .565 6 1/2 Toronto 56 52 .519 11 1/2 Baltimore 35 73 .324 32 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 62 46 .574 — Minnesota 61 48 .560 1 1/2 Detroit 53 55 .491 9 Cleveland 46 62 .426 16 Kansas City 46 62 .426 16 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 62 45 .579 — Oakland 54 53 .505 8 Los Angeles 54 56 .491 9 1/2 Seattle 40 68 .370 22 1/2 ——— NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 62 46 .574 — Philadelphia 59 48 .551 2 1/2 New York 54 54 .500 8 Florida 53 54 .495 8 1/2 Washington 48 60 .444 14 Central Division W L Pct GB Cincinnati 61 48 .560 — St. Louis 60 48 .556 1/2 Milwaukee 50 59 .459 11 Houston 47 60 .439 13 Chicago 47 61 .435 13 1/2 Pittsburgh 38 70 .352 22 1/2 West Division W L Pct GB San Diego 62 44 .585 — SF 62 47 .569 1 1/2 Colorado 56 52 .519 7 Los Angeles 56 52 .519 7 Arizona 40 68 .370 23 ——— AMERICAN LEAGUE Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 5, Toronto 1 Oakland 4, Kansas City 3 Chicago White Sox 4, Detroit 1 Baltimore 9, L.A. Angels 7 Cleveland 9, Boston 1 Minnesota 2, Tampa Bay 1, 13 innings Texas 11, Seattle 6 Thursday’s Games Minnesota 8, Tampa Bay 6 Chicago White Sox 6, Detroit 4, 11 innings Baltimore 5, L.A. Angels 4 Cleveland at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Texas at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Boston (C.Buchholz 11-5) at N.Y. Yankees (Vazquez 9-7), 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Danks 11-8) at Baltimore (Bergesen 3-9), 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Jer.Weaver 10-7) at Detroit (Verlander 12-6), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (Liriano 10-7) at Cleveland (J.Gomez 2-0), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Garza 11-5) at Toronto (Cecil 8-5), 7:07 p.m. Texas (Cl.Lee 9-5) at Oakland (Braden 6-7), 10:05 p.m. Kansas City (Greinke 7-10) at Seattle (French 0-2), 10:10 p.m. Saturday’s Games Tampa Bay at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 4:10 p.m. Texas at Oakland, 4:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Kansas City at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games L.A. Angels at Detroit, 1:05 p.m. Minnesota at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m. Texas at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Kansas City at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 8:05 p.m.

——— NATIONAL LEAGUE Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 9, Pittsburgh 4 Chicago Cubs 15, Milwaukee 3 Colorado 6, San Francisco 1 Atlanta 8, N.Y. Mets 3 Philadelphia 7, Florida 2 St. Louis 8, Houston 4 Washington 7, Arizona 2 L.A. Dodgers 9, San Diego 0 Thursday’s Games Pittsburgh 5, Colorado 1 Atlanta 3, San Francisco 2 Philadelphia at Florida, 7:10 p.m. Washington at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Cincinnati (Arroyo 11-6) at Chicago Cubs (Gorzelanny 6-5), 2:20 p.m. Colorado (Hammel 7-6) at Pittsburgh (Duke 5-10), 7:05 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 15-6) at Florida (Nolasco 12-7), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Niese 7-5) at Philadelphia (Blanton 4-6), 7:35 p.m. San Francisco (Zito 8-6) at Atlanta (Hanson 8-8), 7:35 p.m. Houston (W.Rodriguez 9-11) at Milwaukee (Bush 5-9), 8:10 p.m. San Diego (Garland 10-7) at Arizona (D.Hudson 1-0), 9:40 p.m. Washington (Lannan 2-5) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 10-6), 10:10 p.m. Saturday’s Games Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 1:05 p.m. Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Houston at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m. San Francisco at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Florida, 7:10 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. Washington at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games St. Louis at Florida, 1:10 p.m. Colorado at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 1:35 p.m. San Francisco at Atlanta, 1:35 p.m. Houston at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 4:10 p.m. Washington at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS Thursday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended Houston minor

leaguers RHP Daniel Meszaros, SS Marcos Cabral and C Jonathan Fixler; N.Y. Mets minor league LHP Zachary Dotson, Oakland minor league OF Zachary Hurley and free agent minor league P Luis Mercedes 50 games after testing positive for a performanceenhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL — Suspended Cleveland third base coach Steve Smith two games and fined Smith, Cleveland RHP Jensen Lewis, Boston RHP Josh Beckett, Boston OF Mike Cameron, Boston OF Jacoby Ellsbury, Boston 2B Dustin Pedroia and Boston 1B Kevin Youkilis undisclosed amounts for their parts in an on-field incident during Tuesday’s game. American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Placed RHP David Hernandez on the 15-day DL. Selected the contract of RHP Armando Gabino from Norfolk (IL). KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Designated OF/DH Jose Guillen for assignment. Selected the contract of RHP Philip Humber from Omaha (PCL). TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Placed C John Buck on the 15-day DL. Selected the contract of C J.P. Arencibia from Las Vegas (PCL). National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Placed RHP Kris Medlen on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Cristhian Martinez from Gwinnett (IL). COLORADO ROCKIES — Placed RHP Aaron Cook on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Chris Nelson from Colorado Springs (PCL). FLORIDA MARLINS — Signed 3B Chad Tracy. Optioned OF Bryan Petersen and C Brad Davis to New Orleans (PCL). Activated C Brett Hayes from the 15-day DL. HOUSTON ASTROS — Agreed to terms with INF/ OF Delino DeShields Jr. and assigned him to Kissimmee (GCL). NEW YORK METS — Promoted RHP Jenrry Mejia from St. Lucie (FSL) to Binghamton (EL). and OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis from Binghamton to Buffalo (IL). Eastern League READING PHILLIES — Promoted 1B Matt Rizzotti to Lehigh Valley (IL). Midwest League QUAD CITIES BANDITS — Announced RHP Jesse Simpson has been transferred to Palm Beach (FSL) and RHP Jose Rada has been transferred from Batavia (NYP). American Association EL PASO DIABLOS — Signed RHP James LoPresti and RHP Jesus Estrada. Released RHP

Wayne Hedden. ST. PAUL SAINTS — Released INF Josh Peterson. SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CAPTAINS — Signed INF Jeff Hulett. Released RHP Cody Kelley. WICHITA WINGNUTS — Sold the contract of LHP Justin Dowdy to the Tampa Bay Rays, who assigned him to Montgomery (SL). Traded OF Steve Pearson to Sioux City for RHP Jae Jung. Can-Am League QUEBEC CAPITALES — Released OF Jared Lemieux. SUSSEX SKYHAWKS — Signed RHP James R. Kennedy. Released INF Landry Walker. FOOTBALL National Football League DENVER BRONCOS — Placed WR Kenny McKinley and S Josh Barrett on injured reserve. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Signed DT Quinn Pitcock. HOCKEY National Hockey League BUFFALO SABRES — Re-signed D Marc-Andre Gragnani to a one-year contract. DETROIT RED WINGS — Agreed to terms with C Mike Modano on a one-year contract. NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Traded F Mike Santorelli to Florida for a 2011 fifth-round draft pick. OTTAWA SENATORS — Re-signed D Geoff Kinrade to a one-year contract. Signed F Corey Cowick. American Hockey League BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS — Agreed to terms with D Matt Duffy, D Corey Syvret, F Justin Taylor and F Mike Sellitto on one-year contracts. COLLEGE ATLANTIC-10 CONFERENCE — Named Jason Leturmy director of media relations and communications and Lucas Feller director of championships. ALBANY, N.Y. — Named Matt Scott assistant football coach. ARMY — Named Pamela Flenke athletic communications assistant. DEFIANCE — Named Danny Cornely graduate assistant football coach. MARSHALL — Named Michael Brown director of men’s basketball operations. MEREDITH — Named Kim Scavone softball coach. METHODIST — Announced the resignation of women’s soccer coach Tony Tommasi to take a similar position at Buena Vista. Named Bryan Madej women’s interim soccer coach. NORTHERN ILLINOIS — Granted graduate C Sean Kowal a release from the men’s basketball team. OHIO STATE — Named Ryan Potter men’s assistant golf coach.

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BP finishes pumping fresh cement into blown-out well NEW ORLEANS (AP) — BP finished pumping fresh cement into its blownout oil well Thursday as it aimed to seal for good the ruptured pipe that for months spewed crude into the Gulf of Mexico in one of the world’s worst spills. A day before, crews forced a slow torrent of heavy mud down the broken wellhead from ships a mile above to push the crude back to its underground source. The cement was the next step in this so-called “static kill� and is intended to keep the oil from finding its way back out. “This is not the end, but it will virtually assure us that there will be no chance of oil leaking into the environment,� retired Adm. Thad Allen, who oversees the spill response for the government, said in Washington. The progress was another bright spot as the tide appeared to be turning in the months-long battle to contain the oil, with a federal report this week indicating that only about a quarter of the spilled crude remains in the Gulf and is degrading quickly. Even so, Joey Yerkes, a

43-year-old fisherman in Destin, Fla., said he and other boaters, swimmers and scuba divers continue to find oil and tar balls in areas that have been declared clear. “The end to the leak is good news, but the damage has been done,� Yerkes said. If the mud plug in the blown-out well is successfully augmented with the cement, the final step involves an 18,000-foot relief well that intersects with the old well just above the vast undersea reservoir that had been losing oil freely since the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded off Louisiana on April 20, killing 11 workers. The hope has been to pump mud and possibly cement down the relief well after its completion later this month, supplementing the work in this week’s static kill and stopping up the blown-out well from the bottom. It could take at least a day for the cement pumped into the blown well to dry, and another five to seven days for crews to finish drilling the final 100 feet

of the relief well. Then the pumping process in the relief well could last days or even weeks, depending on whether engineers find any oil leaks, Allen said. Despite the progress on the static kill, BP executives and federal officials won’t declare the threat dashed until they use the relief well — though lately they haven’t been able to publicly agree on its role. Federal officials including Allen have insisted that crews will shove mud and cement through the 18,000foot relief well, which should be completed within weeks. Crews can’t be sure the area between the inner piping and outer casing has been plugged until the relief well is complete, he said. But for reasons unclear, BP officials have in recent days refused to commit to pumping cement down the relief well, saying only that it will be used in some fashion. BP officials have not elaborated on other options, but those could include using the well simply to test whether the reservoir is plugged. “We have always said that we will move forward with

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Coast Guard Rear Adm. Paul Zukunft looks out on the oil containment progress in Barataria Bay, Thursday, during a fly over in a Coast Guard helicopter. Zukunft noted the significant lack of visible oil in the bay and around Grand Isle, La., since the explosion of the Deep Water Horizon Rig in April. the relief well. That will be the ultimate solution,� BP Senior Vice President Kent Wells said Wednesday afternoon. “We need to take each step at a time. Clearly we need to pump cement. If we do it from the top, we might alter what we do with the relief well, but the relief well is still a part of the solution. The ultimate objective is getting this well permanently sealed.� The game of semantics has gone back and forth this week, with neither

yielding. Allen clearly said again Thursday that to be safe, the gusher will have to be plugged up from two directions, with the relief well being used for the so-called “bottom kill.� “The well will not be killed until we do the bottom kill and do whatever needs to be done,� he said, adding: “I am the national incident commander and I issue the orders. This will not be done until we do the bot-

tom kill.� Whether the well is considered sealed yet or not, there’s still oil in the Gulf or on its shores — nearly 53 million gallons of it, according to the report released Wednesday by the Interior Department and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That’s still nearly five times the size of the Exxon Valdez spill, which wreaked environmental havoc in Alaska in 1989.

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Appeal filed over judge’s gay marriage ruling in California SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Supporters of California’s gay marriage ban filed an appeal Thursday of a federal judge’s ruling striking down the voterapproved law. The appeal to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was expected, as lawyers on both sides of the legal battle repeatedly vowed to carry the fight to a higher court if they lost.

nation/ world School bus crash leaves two dead

GRAY SUMMIT, Mo. (AP) — Two buses carrying high school band students to an amusement park were involved in a freeway wreck with a semi tractor and another passenger vehicle Thursday that left two people dead and dozens injured, officials said. Missouri Department of Transportation spokesman Jorma Duran confirmed the two deaths but could not immediately say whether the victims of the Interstate 44 crash about 10 a.m. near Gray Summit, 32 miles west of St. Louis, were riders on the school buses. Ashley Wiehle, a spokeswoman for SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center in St. Louis, said 36 kids were en route to the hospital.

Which identical twin is a suspect?

LOCKPORT, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities trying to solve a shooting in New York have zeroed in on identical twin brothers — but now they have to figure out which one to charge. A prosecutor on Wednesday won the right to photograph 31-year-old Niagara Falls residents Edward and Raymond Nickens with their shirts on and off to see which one might match a witness’ description in the May shooting. The brothers wore matching clothes and goatees in court. But tattoos visible on their arms were different. Edward Nickens’ attorney argued photos should be taken after charges are filed. Raymond Nickens’ attorney said police have already taken pictures.

U.S. flies flood relief to Pakistan

KALAM, Pakistan (AP) — U.S. Army choppers flew their first relief missions in Pakistan’s flood-ravaged northwest Thursday, airlifting hundreds of stranded people to safety from a devastated tourist town and distributing emergency aid. In the country’s south, authorities began evacuating half-a-million people as the worst monsoon rains in decades threatened new destruction. The floods have already killed an estimated 1,500 people over the past week, most in the northwest, the center of Pakistan’s fight against al-Qaida and the Taliban.

Facebook reveals husband’s bigamy CLEVELAND (AP) — Dread of the unknown hung in the air as Lynn France typed two words into the search box on Facebook: the name of the woman with whom she believed her husband was having an affair. Click. And there it was, the stuff of nightmares for any spouse, cuckolded or not. Wedding photos. At Walt Disney World, no less, featuring her husband literally dressed as Prince Charming. His new wife, a pretty blonde, was a glowing Sleeping Beauty, surrounded by footmen.

On Wednesday, a federal judge in San Francisco overturned California’s Proposition 8, which restricts a marriage to one man and one woman. U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker ruled the law violates federal equal protections and due process laws. The 9th Circuit court has no deadlines to hear the case, which will be randomly assigned to a

three-judge panel. It’s expected that the panel will order both sides to submit written legal arguments before scheduling a hearing. The outcome in the appeals court could force the U.S. Supreme Court to confront the question of whether gays have a constitutional right to wed. “This ruling, if allowed to stand, threatens not only Prop

8 in California but the laws in 45 other states that define marriage as one man and one woman,” said Brian Brown, president of the National Organization for Marriage, which helped fund the 2008 campaign that led to the ban’s passage. Currently, same-sex couples can legally wed only in Massachusetts, Iowa, Connecticut, Vermont, New

Hampshire and Washington, D.C. Protect Marriage, the coalition of religious and conservative groups that sponsored Proposition 8 — and wound up defending it in court after California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown refused to — said it would immediately appeal the decision.

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A rt s & E n tertai n m e n t Editor’s Note: The Arts/Entertainment calendar is printed as space permits. Events within a two-hour drive will be considered. To place an item phone (865) 428-0748, ext. 215, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress. com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913. n

Local Entertainment

Stringtime in the Smokies

6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 13 and noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 14 at Old Mill Square, Pigeon Forge; free admission, bring lawn chairs, 428-0071, www.oldmillsquare.com

T. G. Sheppard

7 p.m. variety show and dinner Aug. 15 and 29 at Smith Family Theater, buffet opens at 6 p.m.; tickets $14.95-$39.95, 429-8100, www.smithfamilytheater.com

‘The Lovely Bones’

6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Anna Porter Public Library’s Thursday Theater; free, 436-5588

Chubby Checker

8 p.m. Aug. 20 at Country Tonite; tickets $35, 453-2003, www.firstclassconcerts.com

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Regional Entertainment

Y’uns

7 p.m. today at Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center’s outdoor amphitheater, Townsend; tickets $4, (865) 448-0044

Patton Oswalt

8 p.m. Saturday at Bijou Theatre; tickets $29.50, (865) 656-4444, www. knoxbijou.com

Michael Bethea

7 p.m. Thursday at Blount County Public Library Reading Rotunda, Maryville; free, 982-0981, www.blountlibrary.org

Dan Zane and Friends

7 p.m. Aug. 13 at Bijou Theatre; tickets $19.50 individual, $70 family four-pack, (865) 656-4444, www.knoxbijou.com

Steve Kaufman

7 p.m. Aug. 13 at Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center’s outdoor amphitheater, Townsend; tickets $4, (865) 448-0044

Sheryl Crow

8 p.m. Aug. 18 at Tennessee Theatre; tickets $70-$370, (865) 656-4444, www. tennesseetheatre.com

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Summerfest

10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 14 in downtown Sevierville; free admission, 8504806

Sevier County Fair

Sept. 6-11, Sevier County Fairgrounds, 453-0770, myseviercountyfair.com

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East Tennessee History Festival

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St., Knoxville, Krutch Park and Market Square; free admission, (865) 215-8819, www.easttnhistory.org

Stillwell Shinefest

Aut.13-14 at Fontana Village, Fontana Dam, N.C.; tickets $22.50-$50, (800) 849-2258, www.matstilwell.com

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Instructor Exhibition

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Adventure at Five Oaks zipline guide Seth Pirddy watches at Scott Kings makes his way to the second tower.

Walk on the ‘wild’ side Tour spotlights attractions for whole family

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By GAIL CRUTCHFIELD Community Editor Sevierville tourism officials take pride in the fact that the city is a vacation destination for families, with activities and attractions to meet all age and adventure levels. Chamber of Commerce officials Amanda Marr and Scott King led a small group of journalist on a recent tour to showcase just the sort of attractions in which the whole family can participate. The tour touted as “Wild Child: New Adventures for Families in Sevierville” spotlighted attractions and venues that are new or have new features. I was one of the lucky journalists to be invited to participate in the tour and, while I would never identify myself as a “wild child,” the tour did give me a chance to conquer a few fears and visit places I haven’t yet taken the time to see in my four years here. One thing to remember about all of the following locations is that almost all offer local discounts. All you have to do is ask. Our first stop was the truest test of my intestinal fortitude, with a visit to the new Adventure Park of Five Oaks. Located on the property of Five Oaks Riding Stables, the five-line zipline attraction has been open a little over a month but has seen a steady increase in business. Guides Billy Rogers and Seth Pirddy led us on this first adventure, touting safety as their first priority. Before leaving the main building, we were suited up with a harness, carabiners, helmet and gloves, the latter be chosen determined on which hand is our dominant hand. There were closed-toe shoes available for our use had we not worn the appropriate footwear.

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A sleeve dance is performed as part of the “Soul of Shaolin.”

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A roast beef sandwich is paired up with a pasta salad at Tin Roof Cafe. Gail Crutchfield/The Mountain Press

Feeding the goats is one of fun things to do at Rainforest Adventures.

Once all of our gear was adjusted, double-checked and approved by Rogers, we were driven up to the first tower, where another group was taking their turn on the lines. Across from the tower was the practice zipline, where those of us on our inaugural ziplining adventure could take a few practice runs to get a feel for the process and a few instructions. “Safety is our top priority,” Rogers said as he pointed out the two ziplines to which adventurers our attached dur-

Through Oct. 8 at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Sandra J. Blain Galleries; 436-5860, www.arrowmont. org

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Those Who Can…Teach

Through Aug. 20 at the Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave., Knoxville, featuring work of recently retired Knox County art teachers Alan Seneker, Sue W. Lane, Rikki Taylor, Melynda Whetsel, Christine Harness, Judy Jorden and Charles “Chico” Osten; (865) 357-ARTS, fcartcenter@knology.net

Top Choice Exhibition

Aug. 6-27 at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St., Knoxville, presented by the Knoxville Arts & Cultural Alliance, opening reception Aug. 6; (865) 5237543, www.knoxalliance.com

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The Smokies’ Surf Rider is part of the 5-acre Wild Waterdome park inside Wilderness at the Smokies

ing their ride. After learning how and when to start slowing down as we approach a tower, we climbed the stairs of the first steel tower to begin our adventure. One in our group decided to take the guides up on their offer of riding tandem with Pirddy, the lead guide. The rest of us rode solo with Rogers taking the anchor position. There are always at least two guides for each group, one to go first in order to “catch” the remaining riders, and the anchor to make sure every rider is safely connected before each ride. Waiting on top of several towers, riders are afforded views of the Smoky Mountains. At night, the attraction itself can be a sight to behold, as Five Oaks offers night-time ziplining. The towers are lighted and the riders’ helmets are outfitted with lights. “It looks a little bit like lightning bugs,” Rogers said. I have to say I enjoyed ziplining, despite my fears. I never felt unsafe and appreciated the professionalism of our guides. True, me knees were shaking after landing at each tower (especially after that 1,800-foot, 45-second ride), but knowing I completed the course with little difficulty was a confidence builder. The zipline took about an hour and half, leaving us ready for lunch, which we took at the Tin Roof Cafe off Apple Valley Road. We were welcomed by owner Summer Smith and her employees at the business which recently celebrated its two-year anniversary. The cafe seats about 70 people and specializes in paninis, salads, specialty drinks and desserts. See Wild, Page B6

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Et Cetera Showing at Reel Theatres’ Movies on the Parkway in Sevierville. For show times, call 453-9055. *The Other Guys (PG-13) — Stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. When a forensic accountant and a trigger-happy detective, both of whom idolize the city’s top cops, get a chance to step up and improve upon their “B team� status, things don’t quite go as planned. Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2D) (PG) — Stars the voice talents of James Marsden and Bette Midler. The ongoing war between the canine and feline species is put on hold when they join forces to thwart a rouge cat spy with her own sinister plans for conquest. Dinner for Schmucks (PG-13) — Stars Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd. An upand-coming executive receives an invitation to the “dinner for idiots,� a monthly event hosted by his boss that promises bragging rights to the exec that shows up with the biggest buffoon. Salt (PG-13) — Stars Angelina Jolie and Live Schreiber. Accused of being a Russian spy, a CIA agent goes on the run, using all her skills as a covert operative to stay one step ahead of the CIA. Inception (PG-13) — Stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Ellen Page. In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a single idea within one’s mind can be the most dangerous weapon or the most valuable asset. Despicable Me (PG) — Stars the voice talents of Steve Carrell and Jason Segal. The world’s greatest villain, who’s in the midst of making plants to steal the moon, is sidetracked when he’s put in charge of three orphaned little girls. *Indicates new releases this week

908-7469 n Blackwoods Breakfast Show: 908-7469 n Comedy Barn: 4285222 n Country Tonite Theatre: 453-2003 n Dixie Stampede: 4534400 n Elvis Museum TCB Theater, featuring Matt Cordell: 428-2001 n Grand Majestic Theater: 774-7777 n Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: 908-1050 n Magic Beyond Belief: 428-5600 n Memories Theater: 428-7852 n Miracle Theater (The Miracle and Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat): 428-7469 n Smith Family Theater: 429-8100 n Smoky Mountain Theater: 774-5400 n Smoky Mountain Palace Theatre: 429-1601 n Soul of Shaolin: 4538888 n Sweet Fanny Adams Theater: 436-4039 n Tennessee Shindig (formerly Fiddlers’ Feast): 908-3327 n WonderWorks “Hoot N’ Holler� Show: 8681800

Andy’s Junction

Andy’s Junction, 10237 Chapman Highway, Seymour: Country Tradition, 7-10 p.m. Friday; live music, 7-10 p.m. Saturday

Appalachian Music

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Blue Moose Burgers and Wings

Located on the Parkway behind Bullfish Grill and Johnny Carino’s: Live music, 7-10 p.m. Fridays. 286-0364

Carousel Gardens

Elizabeth Phillips July 23, Shelby Huskey July 24. Live music 6-10 p.m. traffic light 3, Gatlinburg.

Cowboy’s BBQ

Located on Hwy. 321 across from Cosby High School; New Rain performs 6 p.m. every Friday

The Farmer’s Table

Located on Newport Highway, music 5:30-8

p.m. every Thursday by The Country Gentlemen, 453-5519

Front Porch Restaurant

Live bluegrass, 7-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; live folk and acoustics, 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. (423) 4872875

Guarino’s Italian Restaurant

Located across from Food City in Gatlinburg; New Rain 6:30-10:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Michael Hicks 6-10 p.m. every Friday

New Orleans on the River

Amelia & Louis perform 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 933-7244

Ripley’s Aquarium

Bluegrass group Smoky Mountain Travelers 10-4 p.m. Saturday in front of Aquarium in Gatlinburg

The Ship Pub

The Ship Pub on Glades Road in Gatlinburg, pool tournaments at 8 p.m. every Friday, New Rain performs 7 to 11 p.m. every Saturday, 430-4441

The Shops at Carousel Gardens

At traffic light #3, Gatlinburg; entertainment 6 to 10 p.m. nightly.

Skiddy’s Place

Skiddy’s Place on Birds Creek Road in Gatlinburg; Karaoke, Tuesday and Thursday nights; Locals Night, 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays; various performers on weekends. 436-4192

Smoky Mountain Brewery

In Gatlinburg, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.: karaoke/ DJ, Monday-Tuesday; live music, WednesdaySunday. In Pigeon Forge, 9 p.m. to midnight: karaoke/DJ, Sunday-Monday; live music, TuesdaySaturday

Smoky’s Sports Pub & Grub

1151 Parkway (Light #10) Gatlinburg: Weekly live entertainment and karaoke. 436-4220

Sunset Grille

142 Thinwood Drive Newport: The show starts at 9 p.m.

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Steve Kaufman to perform at Townsend Heritage Center Submitted Report TOWNSEND — Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center’s Sunset Music Series concludes with a performance by three-time National Guitar Champion, Steve Kaufman, at 7 p.m. Aug. 13. Long-time Maryville resident Steve Kaufman was born into a musical family in New York in 1957. His father was a jazz piano player and his mother was a classically trained pianist. At age 4, Steve started plinking at the piano and did so for several years before taking up the cello. Then his younger brother, Will, started playing the banjo and his instructor told him he needed a rhythm guitar player to help with his timing. Steve had already tried his hand at guitar, and now he got into the bluegrass rhythm. One day Will brought home a Flatt and Scruggs LP, which featured Doc Watson on guitar, and Steve was hooked on flatpicking. At age 18 he entered the National Flatpicking Championships in Winfield, Kan., and made the top 10. In 1977, Steve took second place to Mark O’Connor and in 1978, at 21 years old, he returned to win the championship. He went on to become the only three-time winner of the National Flatpicking Championships. His music covers a broad range of styles including bluegrass favorites, popular swing standards, Irish and Appalachian fiddle tunes, folk and country classics and novelty tunes. Steve has been pleasing crowds

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Steve Kaufman will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center.

from California to Austria since 1976, performing in a wide variety of settings from elementary schools and colleges, to major bluegrass festivals and concerts. Kaufman began producing books and videos in 1989 after teaching private lessons for close to 20 years. His catalog of instructional materials is close to 100 items. His listening CDs and videos number more than 19. Steve began touring the world conducting seminars, workshops, clinics and concerts in 1990 and after five years he and his wife, Donna, began “Steve Kaufman’s Flatpicking Camp.� Every other year they have added more

camps into their agenda and now under the title “Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamps� they host a Fingerpicking Kamp, Old Time Banjo, Bluegrass Banjo and Mandolin Kamp as well. They have grown into the largest Kamps of their kind in the world with students traveling from around the world to Maryville. In 2002, Kaufman received the Gold Award from a reader’s poll in Acoustic Guitar Magazine for running the “Best Workshops, Seminars and Camps.� Since 1990 Steve has developed the reputation of being the “World’s Guitar Instructor.� In addition to staying busy being a husband and father, running his Kamps, keeping up a busy tour schedule, writing books and recording videos and CDs, Kaufman also owns and operates The Palace Theater in downtown Maryville. For more information about Steve Kaufman, visit www.flatpik.com. The Sunset Music Series is sponsored by BankEast. Admission to each concert is $4 per person at the door, with Heritage Center members admitted free. For more information, call the Center at (865) 448-0044 or visit www. gsmheritagecenter.org.

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you do have will help improve your emotional well-being, clear your vision and, as a consequence, begin to improve the quality of your entire life. It has been recommended that a person should make a list of things in his or her life for which to be thankful. These things may include health, relationships, family, friends, special talents, opportunities and more. The emphasis is for people to realize that no matter how pressured and impoverished their lives might seem to be, there is probably much more in their lives that is good and pleasurable than they have led themselves to believe. Someone recently sent me the anonymous quote: “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.â€? This parallels quite well the words of Scottish writer Eileen Caddy: “Gratitude helps you to grow and expand; gratitude brings joy and laughter into your life and into the lives of all those around you.â€? — Š 2010 by Carl Mays, speaker and author whose mentoring site, www.MyMerlin. net, is based on his book and program, “A Strategy For Winning.â€? E-mail to carlmays@carlmays.com, call 436-7478 or visit www.carlmays. com.

MORRISTOWN — Learn exactly what is involved in building an architecturally designed green home and learn how to convert a gasguzzler into a 100 mpg electric car at a Tuesday workshop at Walters State’s Center for Workforce Education. An Aug. 25 workshop will discuss the use of solar and wind energy in Tennessee and educational opportunities for “green� careers. During the first workshop, Dr. Ken Morton, head of the chemistry department at Carson-Newman College, will guide you through the construction of their green home. The Morton family researched sustainable technologies and implemented them in building their own

sustainable and energy efficient home. This begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday. Dr. Morton’s presentation will be followed by “DIY: Designing and Building an Electric Car,� presented by John McMillian. McMillian is the founder of Shockwave Motors and author of “Electric Cars: The Switch is On.� He will discuss how to convert an existing car to battery power. He has a prototype roadster that has a top speed of 75 mph and a daily range of about 100 miles. This presentation is expected to begin at 10:45 a.m. On Aug. 25, panelists will look at the use of solar energy and wind energy in Tennessee. In addition to an introduction to each, the panel will look at resource assessments and financial incentives for

both types of renewable energy. Representatives from local colleges and private industry will be discussing workforce and training opportunities. Panelists include Katie Stokes from the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and Rick Carson of TVA. All three workshops are free of charge. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting Christopher Cowart at (423) 3182348 or Christopher.Cowart@ ws.edu. The Center for Workforce Education is located in room 110 of the Clifford H. “Bo� Henry Center for Business and Technology on the Morristown campus. The workshops are funded through a grant from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Space available on HonorAir Knoxville flight Submitted Report Prestige Cleaners announced space is still available for veterans interested in going on the seventh HonorAir Knoxville flight Oct. 6. The program honors East Tennessee World War II veterans who have not seen the World War II Memorial by taking them on an all expense paid trip to see the Memorial built in their honor. According to Eddie Mannis, president of Prestige Cleaners, “Sixteen million Americans served during World War II. Now there are probably just a little more than 2.5 million still alive. However, we are losing them at a rate of anywhere from 1,200 to 1,500 a day. So it is somewhat urgent that we take as many as possible to see the memorial that was built to thank them for their service and to mourn the more than 400,000 war dead who will never see it.� The chartered USAirways flight will depart at approximately 9 a.m. from McGee Tyson Airport and

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Defense course offered by SPD not a martial arts program. The class will be taught by SPD Sgt. Rebecca Cowan and Sgt. David The Sevierville Police Finchum, both nationally Department has schedcertified R.A.D. instruculed a nine-hour Rape tors. Each participant Aggression Defense will receive a workbook/ (R.A.D.) class for women reference manual, which on Aug. 10, 17 and 24, outlines the entire pro2010, from 6-9 p.m. each gram for future reference night, at the Sevierville and continuous personal Civic Center in the City growth. of Sevierville Municipal To register for the class Complex. The class is free or get additional informaof charge and is open to all interested women. The tion, please call 868-1834. Frequently Asked purpose of the class is to develop and enhance self- Questions about the R.A.D. class: defense options, so they 1. Do you have to be in may become viable considerations to a woman if she great shape to take the class? No! The class is is attacked. designed everyone. We The R.A.D. class is a have even had an 80-year program of realistic selfold take the class. defense tactics and tech2. Can my daughter take niques for women. The the class with me? Yes. R.A.D. system is a comWe recommend girls to be prehensive, women-only at least 11 years old. (We course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk teach this class to ninth graders at high school.) reduction and risk avoid3. How much does it ance, while progressing on cost? The class is free. The to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is Police Department wants Submitted Report

to keep our citizens safe. 4. Do I have to come to all three classes? No. Each class has different material, but we recommend that you attend all nine hours. 5. Will I get to fight anyone? On the last class, we have an instructor come in wearing a special protective suit so you can practice techniques. It is not required, but it provides you with good feedback. 6. Do I have to get in front of a class? No. After the instructor demonstrates the techniques, you be placed into small groups of two or three people to practice. We encourage women to bring friends or family to practice the techniques. This class is designed to help women fight smarter not harder. Students will learn how to get out of bear hugs, choke holds and arm grabs. The class also covers how to get an attacker off of you, and how to punch and kick effectively.

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District 3 John Newton and Wolf Jamison to Timothy and Vonnie Porterfield for $3,685 for lot 17, Fiesta Hills Verna Laws to Robert Carithers for $49,500 for lot 15, Denison Meadows BLT LLC to Mark Sanders for $48,500 for unit 9, phase I, The Lockers Shellie Wallace, Timothy Wimmer Cindy Braden and Cindi Wimmer to HSBC Bank USA and Citi Group Mortgage Loan Trust Inc. for $63,750 for 0.20 acres, Bull Hill Road

District 4 Sammy King to Kevin and Michelle Hanners for $274,900 for lot 7, Robertson Acres Candice Sharron to Lolita Swayingrim, Keith and Gloria Robinson for $197,000 for lot 40, Snappwood Estates II Melissa Norris to Larry and Patricia Sturgill for $149,900 for lot 118, unit 3, Murphy Farms Jeff and Patti Howell to Robert and Elaine Sumrall for $160,000 lot 9, Green Acres Gerald Rickard to Lisa Kintzele for $130,000 for lot 39, Snappwood Estates Sykes & Wynn PLLC, Daniel and Talina Tweed to William Thomas for $102,000 for 1.177 acres, Maples Branch William Thomas to Terry and Josephine Thomas for $75,000 for 1.177 acres, Maples Branch Robert and Elaine Sumrall to Brooke and Brian Ramsey for $100,000 for lot 7, Green Acres Mountain Commerce Bank to Wiregrass Ventures LLC for $209,000 for lot 17 The Oaks

District 5 Fannie Mae, Federal National Mortgage Association and Wilson & Associates PLLC to Randall, Clint, Patrick, Cody, Jason, Lane and Aaron Channell for $68,000 for two tracts, Gum Sand Road Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Chicago Title Insurance Company and Servicelink to Robert and Sharon George for $87,500 for lot 84, Flanagan Addition Gobble Farm Family Partnership, Helen Haynes, and Homer, Earl and Edward Flynn to Two Ducks LLC for $57,250 for 0.23 acres, Highway 441 Ernestine Long and Rellie Ernestine Pierce Long Estate, Robert Bundren and Edana Long to Charles, Jimmy, and Lynn Caylor for $85,000 for property on Murphy Road Servio and Amanda Ortiz to MJ Enterprises of Ohio, Inc. for $260,000 for lot 13, Foxwood Andrew and Laura Boling to Ricky and Elizabeth Bohanan for $1,050,000 for 0.944 acres, Park Road Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Chicago Title Insurance Company

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Don and Brenda Floyd to Carrie and Charles Riggs for $16,000 for 4.18 acres, Happy Creek Road Margie McDaniels and Lloyd McDaniels deceased, to Sarah Lilly and Eric Bradley for $20,903.60 for 6.7290 acres, Indian Warpath Anthony Steele and Brenda Gillespie to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc. for $67,500 for lot 97, unit 2, phase 2, River Meadows Darrell Keene to Mark and Virginia Cook for $147,650 for lot 55, phase II, River Vista

District 15 and Servicelink to Jian Heatley for $148,900 for lot 4, Foxwood Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Chicago Title Insurance Company and Servicelink to Ronald and Joann Wester for $95,000 for unit 61, phase 6, Arrowhead Resort Kenneth Lane to Carey and Sara Ussery for $170,000 for lot 24, Phase 3, Saddleback Ridge R&H Concepts LLC to Duane Mensch Trust for $174,000 for lot 20, phase III, Hidden Mountain East M. Coppley Vickers, James and Caren Neely to Citizens National Bank for $32,000 for unit 256, Cold Creek Resort M. Coppley Vickers, James and Caren Neely to Citizens National Bank for $32,000 for unit 241, Cold Creek Resort Bank of New York Mellon and BAC Home Loans Servicing LP to David Randy and Parrish Vaughn for $80,000 for lots 3 and 4, Buena Vista Estates Tennessee State Bank to Clareen and Michael Nester for $80,000 for McMahan Addition property on Highway 411 William Hill, Harold and Jennifer Hurst to Household Financial Center Inc. for $35,293.35 for lot 71, Runyan Addition Clarence and Shirley Rhymer to Stephen Knowles and Heather Moore for $167,500 for lot 105, Birchwood II Delmar Burnett to Michael and Claudette Thompson for $225,000 for lot 416, Stonehenge Resort U.S. Bank Trustee and Residential Funding Company LLC to Lisa Crosby for $58,000 for lot 102, phase II, Allensville Ridge

District 6 Virginia and Norman Jacobs to William and Denise Brookshire for $185,000 for lot 46, Wonderland Woods Federal National Mortgage Association, Johnson and Freedman LLC to Bradley Griest for $181,000 for lot 11C, Wears Cove Acres

District 8 Teresa and Duane King Sr. to Phillip and Brittany Atchison for $200,000 for lot 8A, Iva Tipton Property OWB REO LLC and IMB REO LLC to Michael and Charlene Stefaniak for $149,000 for lot 21, Cate Hill Estates John and Jeanne Brennan to George Miller and Magdalena Cherenowsky for $190,000 for lot 3R, Johnny and Myra Settlemir Jeanne Conn to Michael Emch for $155,000 for lots 98 and 99, Eagle View

District 9 Charles Ward to Lori Campbell for $128,500 for lot 7, Phase I, Keene Valley Thomas Dickenson, Robert Leedy and Judy Jones to David and Brenda Maples for $91,962.31 for lot 3, phase I, Keene Valley James and Misti Hurst to Douglas and Leigh Anne Clark for $348,000 for lot 35, Sharp Farm Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Chicago Title Insurance Company and Servicelink to Christopher Ramsey for $92,000 for lot 63, Chilhowee Estates Matthew and Lori Pendleton to J. Thomas and Linda Pendleton for $55,000 for lot 8, Burgin Creek

District 10 Patricia Moore to Ronnie and Diana Moore for $40,000 for 3.326 acres in District 10 Steve and Carolyn Dawson to James and MaryLou Gibson for $200,000 for lot 3, Pleasant Hill Estates CitiMortgage Inc., National Default REO Services and First American Asset Closing Services to Tyrone and Melanie Sims for $52,500 for lot 19, Hunters Ridge

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to Beverly Lawson for $75,000 for lot 31, Tyrolea Brock & Scott PLLC and Jason Sullivan to Compass Bank for $176,120 for unit 401, Baskins Creek Condominium Timothy and Ellise Allen to John and Cheryl Burmmett for $230,000 for unit 11, phase 1, Laurel Oaks Branch Banking & Trust Company to Aaron Threatt for $135,000 for lot 21, Baskin Heights Thomas Dickenson and MacKinnon Development LLC to Pinnacle National Bank for $8,000,000 for two tracts, Highway 441 Thomas Dickenson and 903 Parkway LLC to Pinnacle National Bank for $2,000,000 for two tracts, River Road RC Bank to Lucinda and Thomas Rownicke for $214,600 for property in District 11

District 13 Patrick and Cynthia McPhilomy to William Marder for $102,000 for lot 7R, Cupids Village and lot 7R, Smokey Ridge II Brian and Marsha Ward and Lisa Ward, deceased, to Patricia and Charles Edwards Jr. for $64,729 for 0.50 acres, Locust Ridge Road

Deutsche Bank National Trust, Long Beach Mortgage Company and J.P Morgan Chase Bank to M. Sunshine Hunley for $24,5000 for lot 13A, Bonanza

District 16 Fannie Mae, Federal National Mortgage Association, and Shapiro & Kirsch to Sam and Krenda Frushour for $160,103 for lot 7, Shagbark Fannie Mae, Federal National Mortgage

Association, Shapiro & Kirsch LLP to Joshua and Angela Burch for $140,000 for lot 74, Black Bear Ridge Brookside RV Resort to Steve and Sandra Collins for $22,000 for lot 2, Brookside RV Resort Shapiro & Kirsch LLP, Bradley and Wendy Duncan to FV REO I LLC for $173,825 for lot 88R, Black Bear Ridge Richard Raymond to John Weber and Gail Lisabeth for $149,000 for lot 30, Shagbark William and Tina Fannin to Casey and Melissa Rayls for $139,000 for lot 24, Twin Bridge Lester and Linda Horne to George and Jane Crawford for $70,000 for lot 58, Brookside RV Resort

District 17 Janet Lawson to Teresa Daniell for $10,000 for lot 116, Outdoor Resorts at Gatlinburg Robert and Betty Jo Hardesty to P. J. West for 441,000 for lot 310, Outdoor Resorts at Gatlinburg Roger Stewart to Jimmy and Sandra Scardo for $18,000 for lot 180, Outdoor Resorts at Gatlinburg

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Smith said she makes a concerted effort to use local resources for her creations, searching out fresh, organic ingredients from the Rabbit Food store in Sevierville. She creates a new sandwich each month based on seasonal ingredients and the homemade soups are on a select rotation in the fall and winter. The Tin Roof Cafe also offers up entertainment through the occasional open mic nights, movies and music on the lawn, s’mores around a campfire and free wireless Internet. Bellies full and thirst quenched we arrived at Rainforest Adventures located off of Collier Drive. Owner Bill Lacey greeted us and led us on a tour that included the introduction of a male serval named Niles, who came to Rainforest through Jack Hannah and the Columbus Zoo. The 8-month old feline was brought in to keep company with 4-year-old female Nairobi. “He’s a regal little male,� Lacey pointed out. Rainforest has a wide variety of animal life for viewing, from mammals to reptiles to birds. Some of the animals include a herd of Australlian sheep who were bred specifically so they did not have to be shorn of their wool. Their wool falls off on its own. Apart from the selfguided tour, Lacey also presents a show each day to educate guests about the animals they house and protect. Our next to the last

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Friday, Aug. 6 Sunny View Church

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

JOY Club

Just Older Youth Club meets at Pigeon Forge Community Center. Bring covered dish. Bingo 10:30 a.m., lunch 11:30. 4297173.

Benefit Event

Benefit for Leon Williams’ medical and living expenses, 6:30 p.m., off Henry Town Road at Hurst Hollow. Soup bean supper followed by gospel singing. 806-4250, 4291742, 774-9435.

Church of Christ VBS

Great Smoky Mountains Church of Christ vacation Bible school 6:15-8:30 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

MOPS

Mothers of Preschoolers through kindergarten and expectant mothers, 9:30-noon, first and third Friday, Evergreen Church. Childcare provided. 4283001.

St. Paul Lutheran

Women’s Bible study 10 a.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road, Sevierville. 429-6063.

Retired Teachers

Sevier County Retired Teachers Association meets 11:30 a.m. at Damon’s Restaurant in Sevierville. Program by Terry Maddox, Director of the Great Smokies Association. Lunch is $10 for members, free for new members.

Solid Rock Baptist

Solid Rock Baptist Church singing 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 7 Farmers Markets

n 8-11:30 a.m., Sevier Farmers Co-Op, 321 W.

worship followed by a hot meal. 436-4691.

Main, Sevierville. 4537101. n First Baptist Church of Seymour on Chapman Highway, 7-11 a.m. 5795433. n Gatlinburg Farmers Market, 8:30-11 a.m., parking lot of Alamo Restaurant, Highway 321. 659-0690.

Atchley Reunion

1742, 774-9435.

St. Paul Lutheran

Men’s Bible study 9 a.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road, Sevierville. 429-6063.

Magnavox Reunion

Former employees of Sevier County who worked at Jefferson City Magnavox/North American Phillips to gather at noon at Golden Corral in Morristown.

Trentham-Watson Reunion

The Robert and Viola Trentham Watson reunion, noon, Oldhams Creek Church. All members of the Watson and Trentham families are invited. Bring a covered dish.

Church of Christ VBS

Great Smoky Mountains Church of Christ vacation Bible school 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Homecoming at Roberts UMC, 1810 Jayell Road, 11 a.m. Former pastor Ashley Calhoun speaker. Covered dish lunch to follow. 4532292.

Henderson Chapel

Henderson Chapel Baptist Church Homecoming service 10:30 a.m. Preaching by Hudson Chesteen. Meal after service. Singers 2 p.m., Gary McVay and Trinity. Turn at light No. 1 in Pigeon Forge, 3/4 mile to the Church.

Monday, Aug. 9 Hot Meals

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

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace Women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn. 436-0313. n 1 p.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church, Chapman and Boyds Creek n 6:30 p.m., Gatlinburg Call 436-0313 for location

Cancer Support Group

Williamsburg Baptist Church

Williamsburg Baptist Church singing 7 p.m. at Williamsburg Baptist Church, 1559 Upper Middle Creek Road, Sevierville.

Smoky Mountain Cancer Support Group meets 6 p.m., Senior Center. Martha Gilchrist, who worked at Pentagon when it was attacked Sept. 11, 2001, will speak. 428-5834 or 654-9280.

Nazarene Bible School

Trinity Baptist Auction

Trinity Baptist Church, Old Sevierville Pike Seymour, hot dog/chili supper 5 p.m.; auction 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the church. 579-4272.

First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene vacation Bible school 6:308:30 p.m. through Aug. 13, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. For ages 5-12. 230-

Church of Nazarene

Concert with Joy Goodman, 10:30 a.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245 or 201-7644. Gatlinburg First UMC 6 p.m. fellowship of contemporary music and

Medic blood drive 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Food City/ Sevierville. Bloodmobile. All donors will receive a coupon for a free Chickfil-A sandwich, Tennessee Smokies T-shirt and a chance to win pair of Smokies home game tickets.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 429-2508.

GPHS Reunion

Students may pick up their schedules at Pigeon Forge High School at the following times and dates: n Seniors. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9: parking tickets available. n Juniors, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 n Sophomores, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 n Freshmen, 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12, schedules and orientation.

Gatlinburg-Pittman Class of 2000 reunion, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Calhoun’s Banquet Hall. Cost is $28 per person/adults only. Registration deadline has been extended to Aug. 10. Send payment to Leanne David. For further information call 4363729. Friday, Sept.10, meet at 6 p.m. and tour the school before the G-P home game. Join the G-P Class of 2000 Facebook page for updates.

GPHS

R.A.D. Class

PFHS

Gatlinburg-Pittman High School students may pick up their schedules on the following days: Seniors, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday Aug. 9. Seniors only may get their parking permit on that day. Cost $10. Juniors, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday Aug.10 Sophomores, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 Freshmen Orientation 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12 in the auditorium. Parents are urged to attend.

The Sevierville Police Department has scheduled a nine-hour Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) class for women from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 10, 17 and 24 at Sevierville

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800 Mobile Homes

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Events at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road, Sevierville. 429-6063. n The Ten Commandments sermon series, 7 p.m. n Ice cream social following 7 p.m. service. n Bible study: Walk Through the Bible. currently in Exodus.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Sugar Tree Road, Wears Valley. 4284932, n 9 a.m. Wellington Place. 429-5131 Worship services at 6:30 p.m. at Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 1828 Middle Creek Road, Pigeon Forge. 216-2066.

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

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Gatlinburg 4-family yard sale, Glades Rd area, bicycles, movies, household items & much, much more. Follow signs. Sat 8/7 8-?.

Housewares, clothing, collectibles, bicycles, misc. Friday & Saturday 8-2; 117 Silver Bell Lane, Gat. Huge Estate & Moving Sale-lots of furniture, artwork, clothes, etc. Thur, Fri & Sat, 9-4, 223 Sharon Dr, Pigeon Forge.

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Fri & Sat 8-2 New & better items, toys, household, clothes, crafts. Eagleview, Kodak

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5 Family Estate Sale. Furn, clothes, antiques, tools, toys, holiday items. Fri & Sat 10-4. 1881 Country Meadows Dr. in last warehouse on right from Snapp Rd.

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

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Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Ski Mountain Road. 436-6434 for location n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

830 Middle Creek Road Corner of Middle Creek and Village Drive Sevierville, TN 37862

Sunday Night Alive

Ask for Jack or Garry

Women’s Bible Study

Civic Center. Class is free. Taught by SPD Sgt. Rebecca Cowan and Sgt. David Finchum, both nationally certified R.A.D. instructors. To register call 8681834.

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Angel Food

Blood Drive

Roberts UMC

Wagon train trail ride 9 a.m., followed by live auction, off Henry Town Road at Hurst Hollow Road. Benefit for Leon Williams. 806-4250, 429-

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Angel Food orders: n 2-6 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 429-2508.

Atchley family reunion 1:30 p.m. at Alder Branch Baptist Church. Bring potluck lunch, family pictures. 603-4826.

Benefit Trail Ride

2870.

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Lost

LOST: Black Poodle with Mohawk. Last see near Dixie Stampede. Call 865-850-0881.

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0151 Garage/Estate Sales 1st time yard sale. Fri & Sat 8-12. Bakeware, collectible dolls, plates & toys, Vintage comics, size 6 petite clothes, books, dvds, bike & much more. 609 Broad Ave, Sev. 2 Family yard sale, Fri. & Sat, 8 am-2pm, 313 Collins Court, Seymour. 3 family yard sale-lots of stuff. Highlands Subdiv. at Pittman Ctr Rd. Fri & Sat 8-4.

LeConte Landing Sub. off Pullen. Fri 7-5 Sat 10-5. Canoe, utility trailer, gas grill. 865-654-5122 Lrg Yard Sale 8/6 & 8/7, 8-5. 1719 S. Ridge Ct, Sev. Lots of stuff. Too much to mention.

Middlebrook Court, Sevierville. Thurs, Fri & Sat. 8-2. Furniture, clothes, more.

Moving Sale-4 couches, kitchen table/chairs, oak tv armoire, 2 26" tv's, oak curio cabinet, coffee table, end tables, full & queen size bed & much more. Smoke free environ. Fri by appoint, Sat 7-2, 420 Counselor Dr. Sev. 865-774-7610

Multi-family garage sale-tons of clothes, household items, children's clothing, etc. Fri & Sat, 203 Hillis Dr. Side by Side yard sale- 308 & 310 Poplar St. Sev. 8-4 Sat only Bealwoods Develop.

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Classifieds  B8 0151 Garage/Estate Sales Multi-family yard sale, lots of everything. New Center area, Huntington Woods Subdiv, Thurs, Fri & Sat-8-? TENT SALE-furniture-beds, tables, couches. Adult & Children's clothing. Fri & Sat 8-6. 3136 Easy St-2mi down Wears Valley rd on right. THURSDAY & FRIDAY, 8a.m.-4p.m. Grandview Est., 418 Woodsview Cr. Antiques, collectibles, glassware, tools, much more. Rain or shine. Yard Sale 117 Cedar Terrace, Birchwood Subdiv. Plus size clothes, Beer collectibles, lots of furniture, some antique furniture. Fri 11am, Sat 9am. Yard sale Fri. 8/6 & Sat. 8/7. 8-1, 2786 English Hills Dr., Follow signs from New Center Rd. off Newport Hwy. Furn., frig., misc. Everything must go! Yard Sale Thurs & Fri 7-2 1750 Country Meadows Dr, Sev. Yard sale, Sat & Sun 7-?, 1213 Amber Ln. Collectible dolls incl Barbie, Porcelain & Vintage Madam Alexander, Fenton & handblown glass, Noritake china, excercise equip, bicycle, Yamaha keyboard, WII system drum. Yard Sale-Mens clothes size 34&36, X-large shirts, furniture. Sat 7:30-1, 1133 Middle Ridge. Yard Sale-Wed 8/4-Fri 8/6 from 8-3 at 208 Riverside Dr. Sevierville behind Mountain National Bank.

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Looking for a top notch sales person for successful art galleries in Gatlinburg. Seeking full time and part time, year round sales consultants. May lead to management position, sales experience preferred-no previous art experience required, someone who is a people person. Fun working environment, flexible scheduling. Free parking at all locations. Fax resume to 865-436-5599 or apply within @ Thomas Kinkade 634 Parkway #24 Gatlinburg (In the Village shopping center)

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Professional

Licensed Realtors come work with our successful team as a Buyer's Agent. Guaranteed leads, all marketing costs paid, happy people. Respond with name to buyersagents10@yahoo.com.

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"Full Time Service Coordinator" Now accepting applications for a position that includes maintenance dispatching and guest/owner services for a busy cabin rental company. Schedule to be Thursday through Monday 9am-6pm (Tues/Wed off). Competitive pay based on experience, (typical starting pay $13/hr), paid vacation, insurance & a retirement plan. REQUIRED SKILLS include excellent customer service, attention to detail, good written and verbal communication skills and computer knowledge. Applicants must be team players with positive attitudes. Microsoft Word and Excel experience necessary, Access experience helpful. Background check will apply. Applications can be faxed to 436-8885, emailed to deb@jacksonmountain.com or dropped off at 1662 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only. EOE

Vacation Specialist Large Vacation rental firm searching for customer minded individuals to assist visitors with their vacationing needs. Applicants must possess great communication and clerical skills. Must also be willing to work nights and weekends. Great team atmosphere & opportunities. Apply in person at Colonial Properties, 3049 Veterans Blvd. Pigeon Forge, TN. No phone calls please.

Assistant Manager Position needed for the Sevierville Branch of World Finance Corporation. We offer a competitive salary and a fringe benefit package. Valid drivers license and auto with current insurance required. All interested applicants bring resume to: 970 Dolly Parton Pkwy Sevierville, TN 37862. No phone calls please. Dependable person needed with strong work ethic to work in the maintenance department collecting trash and laundry for a property management company. Apply in person at 652 Wears Valley Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN. HOUSEKEEPER. Resort in Pigeon Forge looking for an experienced housekeeper for cabin and condo cleaning. Fax resume to (865)908-1247 or apply in person at Bear Run Falls, 610 Dollywood Lane, PF

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Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains seeks reliable and kid-friendly person for the following positions: Pigeon Forge Branch Cultural Art Director to work 25 hours per week, hours 2-7 pm, school holidays and school in-service days-8 hours per day. Must be able to teach a variety of fine art skills to crafts. Must be able to lead small and large group games. For ages 6-18. An interest in youth services a plus, benefits available. Call Melissa Dove @ 865-774-0039, 9:30-6pm Mon-Fri. Kodak Branch Athletic Director to work 29 hours per week, hours 1-7pm. School holidays and school in-service days-8 hours per day. Must be able to multi-task and manage 3 sports leagues. An interest in youth services a plus! Can obtain required CDL licensing. Part-time benefits available. Call James Peoples @ 865-933-3718, 9:30-6pm Mon-Fri.

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Candy Maker Apple Barn Candy Shop. Apply in person: 230 Apple Valley Rd. Sevierville Gatlinburg church seeking part-time music director. Choral directing experience preferred. Send resume to PO Box 347, Gatlinburg TN 37786. HATCHER'S DRY CLEANERS Presser needed. Mon.-Fri. Please apply in person 126 Church St., Sevierville. Insight Publishing needs motivated person to market services by phone. All leads are provided. Great income potential & benefits available. Full time Monday-Friday, Fax resume to Jeanne Baach 429-4523 or email to jeanne@insightpublishing.com . Now hiring at The Dam Store. Experienced deli help wanted. Must be a good cook, not afraid to work. Nonsmoker. Apply in person before 1pm at 1425 Boat Launch Rd., Sevierville. See Betty for application.

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MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE NEEDED: Background in industrial mechanics, 3 phase electrical, welding, mig, tig, & stick, plumbing, pneumatics & hydraulics, troubleshooting & repairing equipment. Wage depend on experience. Apply in person at Swaggerty Sausage Co., Kodak, TN. 865-933-2625 for Mike Howard. Nanny needed for 2 yr. old in my home. Light housework, references a must. Mon.-Fri., some weekends, Call Becky 865-654-0721. Office Assistant. M-F, 9-5, Phone and computer skills, experience necessary. Call Kim at (865) 255-0663. Fax Resume-(865)428-1183 Riverstone Resort & Spa is now hiring for Front Desk Clerks & Relief Night Auditor. Apply in person at 212 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, left at traffic light #8. PF Part Time Office Recptnst Deal w/ Public Well - Send Resume' - PO 1420 Kodak, TN 37764 SALES CLERK $10/hr. Lid'l Dolly's Light #4, PF

Sale at public auction will be on at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Twila J. Forster and Spouse, Paul F. Foster a/k/a Paul Forster, to Title Professionals, Inc., Trustee, on June 30, 2006 at Book Volume 2569, Page 170 conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the “Savings Bank”) from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. ß 1821(d). The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the 14th Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee , and being more particularly described as follows: Tract 2, of the Happy Creek Acres property reference to the John M. Caughron Heirs property as shown of record in Map Book 13, Page 14, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which map specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. There is accepted from the above conveyance that portion of the property included in the existing roads and right-of-ways of Happy Creek Road, the 14 foot joint right-of-way for Tracts 2 and 3, and the entrance of the Happy Creek Acres Porperty. The grantors are also conveying to the Grantees their heirs and assigns are reserving in themselves their heirs and assigns and the roadway entrance to the Happy Creek Acres Property for the joint use from the purpose of ingress and egress to the owners of Tracts 1, 2, 3, and 4 who shall be jointly responsible for the maintance and upkeep of the entrance to said property from Happy Creek Road to the cul-de-sac at the Southwestern boundary line of Tracts 2 and 3.

Other interested parties: First Magnus Financial Corporation, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Sevier County Electric System and Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC The street address of the above described property is believed to be 911 Damascus Way, Seymour, TN 37865, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on July 25, 2008, by JESSE BURGESS and wife, AMANDA BURGESS, to Anthony R. Steele, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, at , (Deed of Trust); and the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in the Deed of Trust and that the Successor Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him will on August 16, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. local time, at the front steps of the Courthouse in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, proceed to offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or on such terms as may be announced at the sale, the following described real property and manufactured home, as the case may be: SITUATED in the First (1st) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Tract 2 of Bruce Edgar Holbrook and wife, Josie M. Holbrook Property, as the same appears on plat of record in Large Map Bo ok 2, Page 89, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Subject to easements, notations, setbacks, restrictions, and right of ways as shown on the map of record in Large Map Book 2, Page 89, in the said Register’s Office. Subject to restrictions of record in Book 220, Page 224, in the Register’s Office, but omitting any covenants or restrictions, if any, based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, handicap, national origin, ancestry, or source of income, as set forth in applicable state and federal laws, except to the extent that said covenant or restriction is permitted by applicable law. BEING the same property conveyed to Jesse Burgess and wife, Amanda Burgess, by Deed from Marty Rayfield and wife, Charlotte Rayfield, dated April 4, 2005, and recorded in Book 2220, Page 224, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.

However, the property description shall control in the event of any inconsistencies between the description and address or tax identification number). All sales of Property, both real and personal, are “AS IS” and “WHERE IS” without representation or warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or of any kind, except as to title and authority to convey. The sale of the described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes, any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances, if any, as well as any other priority as may appear in the public records or as may be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee. Title to any personal property shall be transferred by Bill of Sale or Certificate of Title, as the case may require. The right is preserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Auction Sales

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Household Goods

Our fast paced rental company is in need of team players. Must be self motivating with knowledge of basic computer programs and be willing to have a flexible working schedule from day shift to nights. Must provide exceptional customer service while conveying company objectives, complete daily procedures, meet sales goals, multi task and work well with other depts. Competitive pay & Benefits. Mountain Rentals of Gatlinburg 436-9274 Ext. 2862 or 2853. Telemarketers Wanted. Experienced only. Call 865-266-0243. TURN YOUR JUNK CARS INTO CASH. 865-908-6207 WAREHOUSE & STOCK $10/hr. LID'L DOLLY'S LIGHT 4 PF

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Skilled Trade

Conveniently located, high-end salon seeking highly motivated professional hair stylists. Call 429-1663 to schedule an interview.

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Retail Help

Now accepting applications for Associate Manager at Big Lots Store #220 Sevierville. SALES/STOCK CLERK, dependable person to work in fast-paced gift shop. Personality a plus, smoke-free property. Country Barn Gift Shop, 2869 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, redlight #4.

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Hotel/Motel

Award winning Clarion looking for dependable customer service oriented personnel. Full time Front Desk & Night Audit Please apply in person Mon.-Fri. 10a.m.-4p.m. Clarion Inn & Suites, 1100 Parkway, Gat. Houseman Needed to transport linens and supplies to various places throughout the resort. Full-time, year round position with benefits. Must have valid driver's license. Tree Tops Resort of Gatlinburg. 865-436-6559 NOW HIRING for Experienced Front Desk Clerk. Apply in person at Red Roof Inn, Pigeon Forge. Now hiring full and part time housekeepers. Tree Tops Resort of Gatlinburg. 865-436-6559.

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Restaurant

Blaine's Bar & Grill now hiring Kitchen Assistant Manager. Exp a plus. Please apply in person Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30 Part-time & full time p.m Cashier & Servers. No tip sharing, no tipping out. Apply in person at Cracker Barrel, 2285 Parkway, Pigeon Forge.

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Elderly Care

Seeking Live-In Caregiver for widow needing Safety Care, Meals, Light Cleaning. Large second floor suite with private bath. All utilities, Direct TV included and negotiable salary. Must have valid Drivers License. Beautiful home in Seymour on Boyds Creek. Call Kimberly at 865-898-4464

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Frigidaire- Like New Electric Flat cooktop Range, Stainless Steel/black, $385.

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Furniture

New 4pc.

Bedroom Group

Dresser, mirror, 4 Drawer chest, headboard. $399 Cagles Furniture and Appliances

453-0727

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Machinery & Tools

Lift Genie, model 1930. 160 hours. 500lb capacity. Raises 19ft. $3,000. 865-809-5434.

0563 Misc. Items for Sale

3 ton AC house or modular home self contained unit with heat strips. $325. 397-1967

For Sale

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

453-0727

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EAL ESTATE FOR RENT

0605 Real Estate for Rent Sevierville 2BR/1BA apt. Furn $550, unfurn $500. Suitable for couple or 1 person. 453-2437

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Unfurnished Apartments

1BR $395 2BR $495 Great views from patio 908-2062 2BR 1BA Apartment w/carport, 2 miles from Sevierville. Includes cabe TV, appliances, W & D, C H/A, water, sewer. No pets. $500 mth. 1st mth + $300 damage dep due at lease signing. Refs required. Phone 865-604-1026. 2BR TOWNHOUSE in Sev., 1.5BA, appliances furn., NO PETS! $475/mo. + deposit. 865-453-2634. 2BR/1.5BA C/H, stove, frig, furn. Sevierville NO PETS, patio -$500+. 453-5079 ... give the Classifieds a look.

428-0746

Quiet country setting 2BR/1BA, stove, ref., D/W disposal/micro., W/D hook-up, club house/pool/picnic area 24hr. maint. Year lease, behind S.C.H.S. Great spacious place to live. Dogs ok with deposit.

428-5227 NICE, CLEAN 1 BR / 1 BA IN SEVIERVILLE $380.00 + DEPOSIT NO PETS 865-712-5238 Homes for Sale

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, August 7th 10am to 3pm

This the 20th day of July, 2010.

*AY "IRD $RIVE s 'ATLINBURG s

2 bedroom 2 bath house close to the Gatlinburg Community Center and trolley route. New carpet and interior paint, lots of storage in attic, level yard great for kids or pets. Directions: Gatlinburg, Hwy 321 go approx. 4.5 miles turn left on Mills Park Rd, take first right on Jay Bird to second house on left. Teresa Myers,Realtor Century 21 Four Seasons Realty Cell: 865-654-7370 Office: 865-436-2121 teresamyersc21@aol.com

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CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SEVIERVILLE 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhomes

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865-428-5280 Townhouse Newly Updated 2BR/1.5BA Covered Parking 7 $ #ONN s MTH

#ALL 1 & 2 BR avail. Some Pets OK. 50 s 7!4%2 ).#,5$%$ Murrell Meadows 1/8 mile from Walters State College Allensville Road s Walk to lake 2EASONABLE 2ATES s 654-7033

Kodak

2BR 2BA, 1 level No pets. 1 yr lease. $600 mth/$550 dep.

865-932-2613

1 Bedroom Apt. Country setting. $375/mo., $200 Deposit. No pets. 453-6186, 654-2450. Large 1BR. Water & appliances furnished. No pets. Ref. $450 + dep. 680-3078

2 BA & 2 BA

JACUZZI TUB IN MASTER BATH VERY NICE, PIGEON FORGE

2 BR & 2 1/2 BA HOUSE NICE/CLEAN SEVIERVILLE

Townhome for rent 2BR/2BA $645 month includes water/sewer 908-6789 Very Nice 1BR/1BA Apt. in Sevierville. Like new. No smoking. No pets! $200 Dep. $450/mo. 865-366-7049 leave msg.

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Homes for Rent

2BR 1 1/2BA C H/A, hot tub. Near the college. $750 + last & dep. 865-643-6753

* Screened Porch *TVA Energy Efficient *Washer/Dryer Connections *Professional DĂŠcor *Large Closets *Pool & Clubhouse *Vaulted Ceiling & Skylight * Some Pets Welcome Furnished Corporate Units Available

Belle Meadows Available in Aug. 3BR 2BA w/ 2 car garage Approx. 1800 Sq ft. $1200 865-429-2962

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Homes for Rent

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Homes for Rent Legals

Sale at public auction will be on at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Harold Stockwell, a single man, to The Mortgage Outlet Inc., Trustee, on November 1, 2007 at Book 2950, Page 1 conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: Citimortgage, Inc. The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Fourth (4th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: All of Lot 42 in the Willow Trace Subdivision, as the same appears of record in Map Book 36, Page 72, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot.

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1336 William Holt Boulevard, Sevierville, TN 37862, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

by Mike Argirion and Jeff Knurek

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$545 to $735

2BR/1BA , 2 car garage on 1 acre with garden spot. $800 mo + dep. 865-216-7104 2BR/1BA, carport, deck, washer/dryer, CH/A, quiet, private neighborhood. $700/mo. 1st + deposit. 1 yr. lease. 865-654-4514. 3BR 1.5BA 2 car carport. $1000 mth. 1st & last. No pets. In Gatlinburg. 865-599-9882. 3BR 2BA with 2 car garage + storage, nice yard. NEW, never occupied. Located near interstate & Hwy 66. $995 mth + dep. No pets. 865-368-6799 3BR/2BA House for Rent in Sevierville. $675-$850 mo. 256-4809 or 654-6042 3BR/2BA, 10 mi. east of Gat. No smoking, washer/dryer. $725/mo. Call 865-436-0144 or 239-826-5303. 4BR/2.5BA with 2 car garage. Pigeon Forge, Wears Valley Rd behind Clabo's Mrkt close to Trolley stop. $1200 mo. $1000 dam. 865-696-5642. Beautiful 4BR 3BA home with gorgeous mtn view. Pittman Center area. $1550 mth + dep. 865-712-3730 or 865-712-5808.

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Newly Remodeled 2BR 1BA Apt. W/D hkup. Appliances incl. $650 mth. 2BR 1.5BA Appliances incl. $700 mth. 924-4761

Call 428-5161

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Classifieds ď ľ B9

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(865) 429-4470 www.seviervilleapartments.com Mountain View Townhome apartment for rent. 2BR 1.5BA. Newly remodeled with hardwood flooring & new carpet. Located in Gatlinburg. $695 mth, 1st mth rent + security deposit required. For more information call 865-868-0449 Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm or 865-356-3015 after hours & weekends.

Legals

Sale at public auction will be on at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Jason L. Ketner and Rochelle M. Ketner, Husband and Wife, to Larry N. Westbrook, Esq., Trustee, on September 20, 2005 at Book Volume 2352, Page 655conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: PHH Mortgage Corporation The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidd er subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Fourteenth (14th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit:Lot 104 and Lot 105 of Greater Boyds Creek Subdivision as the same appears on a plat of record in Map Book 13, Page 6, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is here made for a more particular description.Subject to restrictions, reservations and easements of record in Misc. Book 24, Page 130, and Map Book 13, Page 6, all in said Register’s Office.

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1184 Payne School Road (Per Deed of Trust), Sevierville, TN 37876, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Near Hospital 2BR/1.5BA

All Appliances 24 hr. Maintenance

$550 month Some Pets

774-2494 or 386-1655

WHO YA GONNA CALL? If you have a problem with the delivery of your morning The Mountain Press, please call the Circulation Department at 428-0748, ext. 230 & 231 Monday - Friday and your paper will be delivered to you on the same day. Newspapers from calls after 10:00 a.m. will be delivered with the next day’s paper. On Saturday, Sunday and holidays you may dial 428-0748 extensions 230 & 231. If complaints are received between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., papers will be delivered the same day. Newspapers from calls received after 10:00 a.m. will be delivered with the next day’s paper. This applies to in-county home delivery only. Sevier County’s Only Daily Newspaper GAMES

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Legals

Notice is hereby given that default has been made in the payment of that certain indebtedness (the ) due from Daniel S. Thatcher, Sr. (the ) to Citizens National Bank (the ), secured by a deed of trust executed on the 20th day of June 2005, by Daniel S. Thatcher, Sr. and wife, Lori A. Thatcher (collectively, the ), to M. Coppley Vickers, Trustee, recorded in Book 2272, Page 817, Register’s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee (the ). The Lender, being the true and lawful owner and holder of the Indebtedness, has exercised its option to declare the entire Indebtedness due and paya ble and has made demand for foreclosure pursuant to the Deed of Trust. Therefore, I, the undersigned, acting as Trustee under the authority of the Deed of Trust, will be at the front door (Court Avenue entrance) of the Sevier County Courthouse (125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee) (prevailing Eastern Time) to sell for cash to the highest and best bidder at public auction in bar of and free from all rights of redemption afforded by statute, equitable rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other rights waived by the Deed of Trust, the Real Property (as defined herein). The phrase as used herein shall mean all of the Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the following described real property (together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed improvements and fixtures, all appurtenant easements and rights of way, and other appurtenances) described as follows: SITUATE in the Fifteenth (15th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lot 1R1 -R1 of the Resubdivision of Lot 1R1 and 1R2 of the Resubdivision of Lot 1 of the J. E. Flynn Estate as shown on a plat of record in Map Book 33, Page 317, Register’s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description of the property. BEING the same property conveyed to Daniel S. Thatcher, Sr., and wife, Lori A. Thatcher, by general warranty deed of Dewey Floyd and Michael Floyd dated June 20, 2005, recorded June 21, 2005 in Book 2272, Page 815, Register’s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. SEE ALSO, for reference to title, the Last Will and Testament of Jack Lewelling (a/k/a Jackie Lewelling) of record in Book 1530, Page 783, Register’s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. SUBJECT TO all matters noted and/or depicted on plat of record in Map Book 33, Page 317, Register’s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. The Real Property address is believed to be . The tax map identification number is believed to be Tax Map 020P, Group A, Ctl Map 029A, Parcel 001.00. The Real Property legal description shall control in the event of any inconsistency among the legal description, address, or tax map identification number. The Real Property is being sold ÏAS IS WHERE ISÎ without warranty or representation by the Trustee. All rights and equity of redemption, afforded by statute or common law, homestead, dower and all other exemptions are expressly waived by the Grantor in the Deed of Trust and title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Trustee. Title is to be conveyed subject to all prior liens, easements, covenants, conditions, encumbrances, and restrictions that may exist including, without limitation, any unpaid ad valorem taxes or other taxes. The proceeds of the sale will be applied in accordance with the terms of the Deed of Trust. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication, upon announcement of said adjournment on the day and time and at the place set forth above, and to sell to the second highest bidder (at the second highest bidderís highest bid) in the event the highest bidder does not comply with the terms of the sale. This Notice shall be published in The Mountain Press on July 23, 2010; July 30, 2010; and August 6, 2010.

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Classifieds ď ľ B10 0620

Homes for Rent

Field Crest Subdivision 3BR/2BA w/2 car garage Large lot, approx. 1500 sq ft. $1,095 mo. 865-429-4470 For Rent-2BR/2BA, close in, PF city, $300 deposit, $500 mo. rent. 678-983-7875 or 404-392-8659. Great view from this 4BR/2BA hideaway cabin in Pigeon Forge. Call 865-654-3655.

New Homes for Rent 3BR/2BA starting at $700 - $850 & $1000 per month.

865-850-3874

Home For Rent 3BR/1BA w/carport Trolley access, dryer hkps. $725 865-429-2962 House for rent 2Bd Room home w/ garage in New Center area. $600 month Call 429-8621 or 850-7094 for more information. House for rent off Douglas Dam Rd. Close to new Sev convention center and Dumplin Creek Dev. 2BR/1BA, no pets inside or out, landlord provides lawn maint. & monthly pest control. $650/mo, first mo + $400 damage dep. References needed, call 865-428-4752 M-F 7-4. House for rent: Wears Vallley area. 865-428-2639.

0635

Rooms for Rent

Gatlinburg Rooms for Rent Furnished All Utilities, Cable and Tax included

$100 per week 865-621-2941 0670

Business Places/ Offices

GATLINBURG: OFFICE or SHOP, 1600 to 800 SF, water incl., sign space 621-3015. Office & Warehouse space available at 1357 Dolly Parton Pkwy. Contact Eddie at 865-607-7113. SHOPS FOR RENT. ELKS PLAZA 968 Parkway, Gatlinburg. 865-436-7550.

NICE OFFICE WITH WAREHOUSE BAY SEVIERVILLE REASONABLE RENT

453-6289 or 548-6838 0675

Mobile Homes for Rent

Condominiums for Rent Want to Live in Luxury?... Call Today!

3BR/3BA Executive Condos in Sevierville, 3100 sq. ft. swimming pool, pets welcome, loaded with all amenities.

Call 865-428-5161

Gatlinburg 2BR/2BA Furn. Pool. Rent includes water & cable w/ HBO. No pets. Great location. $875 mo. 1 yr lease. (865)323-0181 Gatlinburg furnished outstanding 2 Bedroom 2 bath condo. Pool, cable, no pets. References required. $850 Month, 1 year lease. 865-228-3861. New Furn 2BR/2BA, on Pkwy, pool, elec, water, cable, wifi, $1000 mth. 423-838-3303

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Rooms for Rent

Furnished Private room, with own bath & entrance. Util incl. Fridge, cable & laundry off Douglas Dam Rd. $140 wk, $300 move-in. 865-755-0520. Nice, large, clean, furnished bedroom. 1 person only. Great location. $65 wk cable incl. 453-1259.

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE 428 Park Rd.

near trolley stop

Includes All Utilities.

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

405-2116

Gatlinburg/Dudley Creek

Rent by the week, month, or year. Furnished, plus elec., cable & w/ sewer included. Call for appt.

865-429-2962

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Asphalt/Concrete

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Grading, Forming & Finishing

865-258-0149 New Double-wides Single-wides Trades Welcome ,AND (OME s 0ACKAGES Call to Qualify

16X80 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH

Swimming Pool

Includes Delivery.

Pine Knob Mountain View

$950.00/MO. + DEP. NO PETS.

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3Br/2Ba D/W with land! Call to Qualify

2 & 3 BR Homes

3BR/2BA $500-$700/mth Boyds Creek Area No pets. 908-8629

Lg 4/3 house on 2 woodsy acres. No Pets. $1200 mon-$3600 o rent. 453-1074 Small House in Seymour: 3BR/1BA, LR, kit., laundry room. Located on deadend street. Quiet neighborhood. NO PETS! No smoking. $650/mo. $500 deposit + 1st & last mo. rent required. References req. Call 865-577-3869.

Bank Owned Large Doublewide/3BDR/2BA $79,000 MLS721786. Call Natalia (865) 207-5145 Webb Properties (865)922-5500. Enjoy the privacy of country living, this 3BR/2BA mobile home on 1.5 acres boasts fresh paint, newly remodeled bathrooms, new laminate flooring, new washer & dryer, new HVAC unit with 10 yr warranty, new plumbing, new water heater & more. Second home site with septic & water, hook up your RV. Wendy Sandy, Century 21 MVP, 660-3120 or 429-2121.

865-566-1733

865-933-0504

865-712-5238

2 & 3BR mobile homes for rent Must have refs. No Pets. Call for info

428-3096

Quiet 2BR, 2BA Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher. Mowing included. No pets. Close to Sev. $575 mo. First, last & deposit. Call Rebecca 865-621-6615 Trailer for rent. No deposit required. Please call 865-363-3389.

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0710

Homes for Sale

Smoky Mtn./Douglas Lake views & all -year lake access, 4 (or 5) bedrooms, 3 baths, 2850 sq. ft., almost 2 acres. Your home or a popular rental! www.forsalebyowner.com (#22775646) Asking $399,899 (865) 908-1160

0715

Condominiums for Sale

4 New condos for sale $10,000 down. $189,000. Owner Fin. Avail. 1,700sf Living, 2 car gar, Jacuzzi, Fpl, Hardwood, All Appl. 865-654-3667 or 865-429-5065

0734

Lots & Acreage

$19,900

Call Joe 865-428-1978 0832

20 Yrs. Exp. Refs. Available

865-206-3294 1108

Excavating

Excavating/Land Clearing Driveway Repairs & Grading as low as $75.00. No materials included

865-456-9312 561-662-5986

Motorcycles

1980 HONDA, CM2. Beautiful bike, 9800 miles, $1500. Call 865-365-7202.

0868

Cars for Sale

2001 MUSTANG $5500. AC, DVD. One owner since new. Well maintained. 365-7202.

Storage, Indoor/ Outdoor 10X10 or 10X20 SELF STORAGE

1342

Convenient Location! 411 South, left on Robert Henderson Rd., 1/4 mile on right at Riverwalk Apts.

429-2962

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Legals

ABANDONED VEHICLE YEAR: 1997 MAKE: Geo MODEL: Tracker VIN: 2CNBJ186XV6911130 NAME: Carr's Auto Service ADDRESS: 2901 Hickory Dr CITY: Pigeon Forge STATE: TN ZIP CODE: 37863 8/6 ABANDONED VEHICLE YEAR: 1999 MAKE: Pontiac MODEL: Trans Am VIN: 2G2F22G0X2233245 NAME: Carr's Auto Service ADDRESS: 2901 Hickory Dr CITY: Pigeon Forge STATE: TN ZIP CODE: 37863

LEVEL 3/4 ACRE LOT

8/6

City water. Doubleswides OK.

ABANDONED VEHICLE

Reduced to $19,900. Call Joe 865-428-1978. REDUCED: 2.78 Acre Lot for sale in upscale Falcon Crest in Seymour/Sevier Co. Fabulous views, underground util. Only $49,000. 540-825-7173. REDUCED: Nice 1.5 Acre lot near Douglas Lake. $32,900. 540-825-7173 Virginia.

1162 Home Improvement & Repair

YEAR: 2001 MAKE: Ford MODEL: Explorer VIN: 1FMZV67E81UC84581 NAME: Carr's Auto Service ADDRESS: 2901 Hickory Dr CITY: Pigeon Forge STATE: TN ZIP CODE: 37863 8/6

1162 Home Improvement & Repair

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IMPROVEMENT

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Legals

ABANDONED VEHICLE YEAR: 2005 MAKE: Chevrolet MODEL: Cavalier VIN: 1G1JC52F457100667 NAME: Carr's Auto Service ADDRESS: 2901 Hickory Dr CITY: Pigeon Forge STATE: TN ZIP CODE: 37863 8/6 NOTICE Attention: Commercial Property Owners Sevier County is currently updating the values of all taxable real property. This program is mandated by chapter 495, Public Acts of 1989. Appraisal work is well under way toward a February 2011 scheduled completion date. The purpose of this program is to establish values as of January 1, 2011, thereby maintaining the best possible degree of ad valorem tax equalization. To assure that proper consideration is given to all economic factors affecting income producing properties, The Sevier Co reappraisal staff is gathering income and expense data for the 2011 reappraisal. All commercial property owners who are currently leasing their property are requested to provide essential data to ensure a fair valuation for their property. Commercial property owners can call the Sevier Co reappraisal office for an income and expense data questionnaire for their property. The reappraisal office phone number to request a questionnaire is 865-428-2685. 8/2, 8/4, 8/6 The Sevier County Board of Education Transportation Department is accepting bids for a used 48 passenger school bus. Bids will be opened on August 10, 2010 at 10:00 p.m. at the Superintendent of Schools Office. For bid specifications contact Danny Ellis, transportation Supervisor (865) 453-3568. The Sevier County Board of Education will be accepting bids for Texas TI-83 Calculators on August 12, 2010 at 9:00a.m. For bid specifications contact Jennifer Younger at (865) 453-4671 ext. 3052.

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Sell your unused household items with....

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HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it il egal 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 wil 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 1-800-669-9777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

1198

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

... give the Classifieds a try.

428-0746

1198

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

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

865-654-0892

1198

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

1276

Roofing

1198

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

1318 Small Engine Repair

Phone Sam 865-453-6811

KELLY’S HOME

Call Ty 368-2361

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The p/up #, 250451, 865-257-3861 is not in our system. -+*"+-%")+,Free Estimates Please give valid p/up -+*")'-"(&*& attach pdf of ad. 1048 or Cleaning Services 1162 Home Improvement Thanks. & Repair

HOUSE CLEANING

Mobile Homes for Sale

Kodak 2+2 $450, 2+1 $425 + dep. Very nice. 2BR doublewide $500. 933-6544.

**NICE, CLEAN**

3 BR / 2 BA WITH GARAGE IN KODAK AREA

0741

1198

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

MCKINNEY LAWN SERVICE Landscaping, All Drain Work, Mulching, Mowing, Pressure Washing. WE DO IT ALL. Quality Work. Senior Discount 20 yrs exp.

654-9078

Small Engine & Equipment Repair Best Labor Rate in Tennessee Sevierville

865-456-9312 561-662-5986

Back-to-School Essential

Comics ◆ B11

Friday, August 6, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

Close to Home

Advice

Mother not being too careful in protecting children from uncle

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: A year ago, my uncle was released from prison after serving time for sexually abusing a little boy and girl. I have two young children. Anytime my uncle is around and I see him pick up my kids and give them kisses, I freak out and yell, “Don’t touch my kids.” My mother and grandmother think I am being overprotective. They insist he would never hurt my children because they are family and are younger than his usual victims. I was sexually abused when I was younger and am very sensitive to protecting my children from what I went through. With my children being so young and only one of them just now learning to speak, I am worried that if something happens, I won’t know about it. Am I wrong for being so careful even though my uncle is a close family member? — Protective Mother Dear Protective: No. The majority of victims know their abusers, and many are family members. Being related does not protect them. Your children are at risk, especially as they get a little older and move into your uncle’s favorite age group. While you don’t have to yell every time he greets them, you should keep your eyes open and not let him be alone with any of your children at any time. If the rest of your family thinks you are overreacting, too bad. Dear Annie: I have a rare condition called Dercum’s disease (adiposis dolorosa). It is characterized by painful lumps, lipomas or tumors all over the body, weight gain for no reason, overwhelming fatigue, and weakness. It can cause

severe pain and, as it progresses, disability. It is difficult to lose weight, and strenuous exercise can aggravate the condition. We go against medical logic. Imagine how hard it is to see a doctor who takes one look and says, “Your health would improve if you’d just lose weight and exercise.” Many of us go from doctor to doctor being insulted, but not diagnosed. Dercum’s was identified more than 120 years ago, but there is still no known cause or cure. It is very rare -- perhaps 500 people in the entire U.S. have it. There may be hundreds more who have not been properly diagnosed, because most medical professionals have never heard of it. I am a group leader for a Dercum’s disease support group (mdjunction. com/dercums-disease) at 1105 Holly Dr., Lafayette, IN 47909. Please check us out if you have questions. Thank you, Annie, for the opportunity to spread the word. — Diane in Lafayette, Ind. Dear Diane: We appreciate the useful information for our readers and hope any who are concerned about this disease will check out your group. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Married and Alone.” In your response, you suggested she have her hubby’s testosterone checked.

t o d ay ’ s p u z z l e

Garfield

Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

For Better Or Worse

Tina’s Groove

My man got his testosterone checked, and it was very low. There were also outbursts of anger if he was asked about it. We got expensive counseling for anger. It didn’t help the testosterone problem and didn’t do much for the anger problem. The counselor gave no suggestion as to what to do about the low testosterone and, in fact, refused to talk about it, so my man feels he needn’t follow up. Like a lot of men, he doesn’t want to discuss such intimate problems. I’m ready to go it alone because I’m tired of him picking fights in order to keep me at arm’s length in the bedroom. What’s the solution? — Not Coping Dear Not: The solution is to see an internist who can test and prescribe medication for low testosterone, something a counselor cannot do. Tell your man you are walking out the door if he doesn’t see a medical doctor. Call in advance, and alert the doctor to the problem in case your guy refuses to discuss it. Assure him he’ll feel so much better if this is taken care of. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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The Mountain Press â—† Friday, August 6, 2010

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