August 10, 2010

The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 222 ■ August 10, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents

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Eagle’s Landing stays the course

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Will finish on time, under budget, with new director

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

5Patricia Neal dies at 84 Oscar-winner was Knoxville High School graduate

SEVIERVILLE — Though there have been times when it has seemed like Eagle’s Landing Golf Course has been nothing but a sand trap for the city, the Public Building Authority got a flood of good news about the facility Monday, including that it has

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a new director and work to expand it will finish on time and spending will be below par.

The group has dealt with everything from the firing of the course’s former director on concerns about mismanagement to a construction project that has dragged past the original deadline and beyond the budget. However, recent attention it has paid the project seems to be paying off, with City Administrator Steve Hendrix delivering some positive information during the board’s regular meeting.

“This is a big day for the PBA,” Hendrix said. “This board set a goal and set the staff to working on the goal and we are under budget and on time.”

A few months ago the group looked at the facts and projected costs related to the work to improve the existing holes and add another 18 at Eagle’s Landing. They set goals that included opening 18 holes by mid-August and keeping spending to no more than the $2.57 million projected cost.

Hendrix assured the group the

Rearing to go

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — A local man is expected to be fine after he was hit by a car while walking through the parking lot at Food City on Dolly Parton Parkway on Monday morning.

Sevierville resident Eddy Hammond, 71, was taken to LeConte Medical Center then reportedly flown by Lifestar to the University of Tennessee Medical Center following the incident. However, he was released from the hospital by the afternoon and is expected to be fine.

According to Sevierville Police Department spokesman Bob Stahlke, Hammond was crossing the lot behind a row of cars when one of them started to back out. The driver, 49-year-old Lonnie Scroggs II of Sevierville, apparently didn’t see Hammond as he walked behind his 1995 Jeep.

“The Jeep was reportedly backing out of a parking space when the rear of the car struck the pedestrian,” Stahlke said, reading from the official incident report filed by Patrolman Adam Akers.

Emergency responders received a call about the accident at 10:03 a.m., with crews quickly transporting Hammond to the local hospital before opting to take him to Knoxville.

“I don’t believe we thought his injuries were life-threatening, but it’s hard to tell with these kinds of situations,” Stahlke said. “I’m not talking about this specific incident, but sometimes they’ll take extra precautions with this

Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter offers pets looking for a good home Local, Page A2

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Events planned for Sevierville Sevier Chamber announces Harvest, Winterfest schedule Page A3

Weather Today Partly Cloudy High: 95°

Tonight Photos by Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press

Low: 70° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Maisie Gibson, 84 Martin Maley, 87 Jimmy McCall, 75 Stella Johnson, 79 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A2 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . A8-9 Classifieds . . . . . . A10-12 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A13 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A13 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . A14 World . . . . . . . . . . . . A14

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Man OK after being hit by car at grocery

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deadline would be met, with a complete 18-hole course ready to open within the next few weeks. Around the same time, the club will get a new director, with Mark Wallace set to take the reins Aug. 23.

Wallace has been a member of the Professional Golfers’ Association since 1986 and has lived in Sevier County since 1974. He most recently served as general manager of Bent Creek Golf Course.

“I wasn’t looking for a job; howev-

The 2010 school year begins on Monday and across the county people are getting ready for the first day of class.

At the top, buses are lined up and ready to go behind Sevierville Middle School.

Above, Sevierville Primary School kindergarten teacher Candace Moon preps her classroom for the onslaught of students. Moon is expecting 18 students.

At right, GatlinburgPittman senior Daniel Shenkman and his mother Laura look over his class schedule Monday as seniors pick up their schedules and they get parking passes.

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It’s still hot as all get out

Sweltering July shows no signs of August let-up

Corrections The Mountain Press is committed to accuracy.

Please report factual errors by calling 428-0748 Ext. 214.

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

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Many local people and tourists have taken to the wave pool at Splash Country to beat the heat.

That cliche about moving from the frying pan and into the fire could aptly apply to Sevier County’s summer so far, with July offering even more scorching heat than an unusually miserable June.

Of the 31 days in July, only six brought high temperatures that didn’t involve a 9 at the front, with one day doubling the digit for a withering 99 degrees, according to data from the National Weather Service’s Morristown office.

Compare that to June, when everyone wondered if the mercury could get much higher, and July managed five more days of 90-plus heat. That in itself might not indicate an especially hot summer, with July usually bringing higher readings than its predecessor. However, the average temperature, which counts highs and lows, for July was 4.1 degrees higher than the normal number.

“It’s well above average,” National Weather Service Hydrometeorological Technician Greg Cole says. “So far for August

we continue to be well above average.”

On top of the blazing heat, the area is in the midst of a drought and has compiled a 6-inch precipitation deficit since the start of the year.

That includes a rainfall deficit from normal of 2.79 inches for June, when only an inch and a quarter fell in all 30 days, and already a half inch for August, though the month is only 10 days old.

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Deputies seize meth lab

community calendar Editor’s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Items must be submitted at least five days in advance. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered.

To place an item phone 428-0748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress.com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

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Submitted Report Sevier County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for two suspects and an arrest is expected after a methamphetamine lab was seized on Sunday night, authorities said.

Sheriff Ron Seals said deputies responded to a complain of marijuana growing on property on South Boogertown Road. Officer Bill Miller discovered nine marijuana plants grow-

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S.I.T.

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

428-2445.

Library Movie

“Shark Tale” free at Anna Porter Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon.

Women’s Bible Study

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

Angel Food

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

GPHS Reunion

Gatlinburg-Pittman Class of 2000 reunion, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 11, at Calhoun’s Banquet Hall.

Cost is $28 per person.

Send to Leanne David.

436-3729. Friday, Sept.10, meet at 6 p.m. and tour the school.

R.A.D. Class

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 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.

wednesday, aug. 11 Farmers Market

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

St. Paul Lutheran

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. 428-4932, n 9 a.m. Wellington Place. 429-5131

Middle Creek UMC

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

thursday, aug. 12 Active Parenting

Parenting classes for parents with children ages 6-12 and 13-18 years. 5:307:30 p.m. Registration, 5 p.m. Family Resource Center, Aug. 12, 19 and 26.

Must attend all four sessions. $25 for one parent, $40 for couple. 428-7999.

Women’s Bible Study

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

Hot Meals

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

TOPS

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

Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery,

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During the search of the property, a released from the sheriff’s office said, several components used to make methamphetamine, including approximately. 960mg of crushed Ephedrine pills, was found scattered around some outbuildings on the property.

The non-operational lab was seized

by Sheriff’s Office meth lab response unit and was secured for pick-up by a DEA contract haz-mat recovery team.

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Mitzi is a 10-week-old boxer mix waiting for a good home. Dixie is a 1 1/2-year-old Siamese kitty also hoping to be adopted. Adoption fee for cats and dogs is $100 and covers the first set of vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip.

The Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter is open noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

6 p.m. Kodak United Methodist Church.

Childcare provided.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 429-2508. n 10 a.m.-4 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245.

Pi Beta Phi

Student registration for Pi Beta Phi Elementary school 5 p.m. for grades 1-8. First day of school 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 16. Parents of kindergarten students meet 5 p.m. Aug. 16.

Wearwood Elementary Open house-early registration for new or returning students, 5:307:30 p.m. at Wearwood Elementary. 453-2252.

Sevierville Intermediate

Sevierville Intermediate School open house 5:30-7 p.m. Meet teachers, fill out paperwork and tour school.

Sevierville Primary School

Orientation for Sevierville Primary School Kindergarten 5 p.m.; first grade 5:30 p.m.; second grade 6 p.m. CDC 5 p.m.

Caton’s Chapel Elementary

Caton’s Chapel Elementary School early registration 6-8 p.m. for grades K-8. 453-2132.

Northview Middle School

Northview Middle School Orientation 5-7 p.m.

New Center Orientation New Center School orientation 6-8 p.m. in the cafeteria. The first day of school is Aug. 16.

friday, aug. 13 Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 429-2508. n 1-6 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 908-1245.

St. Paul Lutheran

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

429-6063.

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 10 a.m.-6 p.m., LeConte Medical Center. Inside classrooms. All donors will receive a coupon for a free Chick-fil-A sandwich, Tennessee Smokies T-shirt and a chance to win pair of Smokies home game tickets.

Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed in this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in the court of law. n Wanda Inez Childers, 33, of 2290 Archrock Drive in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 7 with violation of probation. She was released. n Gary Joseph Crabtree, 18, of Knoxville, was charged Aug. 8 with driving on a suspended license and traffic violations. He was released. n James David Edwards, 31, was charged Aug. 8 with public intoxication, DUI, financial responsibility law and failure to report an accident. He was released on $2,500 bond. n Robert Jay Hardesty, 32, of Knoxville, was charged Aug. 9 with a misdemeanor warrant. He was being held. n Tyler John Hastings, 22, of 1339 Willow Creek Lane in Sevierville, was charged on Aug. 7 with simple possession. He was released on $1,000 bond. n Kenneth Leon Hawks, of Dobson, N.C., was charged Aug. 7 with being a fugitive from justice. He was being held without bond. n Cindy Renea James, 30, of Newport, was charged Aug. 8 with a misdemeanor warrant and violation of probation. She was released. n Nicholas Wade Koehler, 24, of 221 A2 Spring Valley in Pigeon Forge, was charged Aug. 7 with domestic violence assault. He was

released on $2,500 bond. n Donovan Adam Kovach, 36, of 2112 Long Branch Road in Seymour, was charged Aug. 7 with domestic violence assault. He was released on $2,500 bond. n James Joseph Kruger, 28, of Wanatah, Ind., was charged Aug. 8 with DUI and traffic violations. He was released. n Michael Alan Manis, 21, of Strawberry Plains, was charged Aug. 7 with violation of probation and driving on a suspended license.

He was being held. n Brittany Nicole Marrow, 21, of Sweetwater, was charged Aug. 7 with worthless checks. She was released. n Enriques Martinez, 30, of 3105 Clintwood Way #15 in Pigeon Forge, was charged Aug. 8 with aggravated abuse on a child under 6. He was being held on $5,000 bond. n Phillip Herman Ownby, 38, of Cornerstone Apartments in Sevierville, was charged with theft of property $500-$1,000. He was released on $2,500 bond. n Randy Darrell Ownby, 43, of 2701 Mountain View Circle in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 8 with allowing dogs to roam at large.

He was released. n Geoffrey Franklin Reed, 18, of Knoxville, was charged Aug. 7 with theft of property $1,000-$10,000.

He was being held on $2,500 bond. n Richard James Reynolds, 41, of 2233 Big River Overlook in Sevierville, was charged

Aug. 8 with general theft and violation of probation.

He was being held without bond. n David Ray Richards, 34, of 960 Hicks Way in Seymour, was charged Aug. 7 with violation of probation. He was released. n Richard Joe Roberts, 54, of 415 Counselor Drive in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 8 with a misdemeanor warrant, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal impersonation and manufacture, delivery, sale and possession of a schedule II drug. He was being held. n David Jay Smith, 21, of 909 Carvers Lane in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 7, with public intoxication. He was released. n Christopher Grayson Teaster, 24, of 4159 Wildcat Road in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 7 with violation of the seatbelt law. He was released. n Toshani Nicole Thompson, 32, of 221 Spring Valley Apt. 2 in Pigeon Forge, was charged Aug. 7 with domestic violence assault. She was released on $2,500 bond. n Reba Gibson Turner, 39, of Legacy Condos Unit 112 in Pigeon Forge, was charged Aug. 7 with criminal trespass. She was released. n Dwayne Mark Walker, 40, of Parrotsville, was charged Aug. 8 with DUI sixth offense, violation of the implied consent law, drive while license revoked, criminal impersonation and reckless endangerment.

He was being held without bond.

Stringtime

Stringtime in the Smokes 6:30 p.m. Old Mill Square, Bluegrass music 6:30 p.m. Continues noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14.

Champion Cloggers, Cherohala, and Phil Leadbetter and Friends.

Free admission.

American Legion Picnic

Gatlinburg American Legion Post 202 annual picnic 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mills Park, next to GatlinburgPittman High School. Bring desserts, side items, and/or covered dishes. The Legion will provide the hamburgers, hot dogs and fixings.

saturday, aug. 14 Farmers Markets

n Gatlinburg, 8:30-11 a.m., parking lot of Alamo Restaurant, Highway 321.

659-0690. n Sevier Farmers Co-op, 8-11:30 a.m., 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 453-7101. n Seymour, First Baptist Church on Chapman Highway, 7-11 a.m. 579-5433.

Community Appreciation

Sevier County Humane Society Community Appreciation Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Krogers on HIghway 66. Free food and information.

Book Signing

A book signing for Veta King’s “Images of America-Pigeon Forge,” 11 a.m., Books A Million in Governor’s Crossing. King’s new book showcases the history of Pigeon Forge through vintage black and white photos.

Douglas Lake Swim-AThon

Douglas Lake Swim-AThon, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Open water swim competition on Douglas Lake, by individual or relay teams.

Event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Minimum age 14 years old. Proceeds donated to two local charities, the Dandridge Food Pantry and the Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center. $50/ swimmer. Register online at www.douglaslake.us

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Kids’ fishing tournament

Sevierville Chamber announces Harvest, Winterfest schedule Submitted Report

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The 20th Annual Mountain Music Kids Invitational Bass Fishing Tournament was held on Saturday, July 31, on Douglas Lake. There were 400 teams registered in the tournament.

Citizens National was proud a sponsor of the event and grilled 1,000 hamburgers and 1,000 hotdogs for the participants and their families. Above, Kelsey and Katelyn Millsaps were among the children enjoying themselves. At right, CNB employee Patti Nicholson grills hamburgers.

U.S. Cellular invites teachers to submit requests for funding Submitted Report KNOXVILLE — School bells are ringing, and soon all teachers and students across East Tennessee will be back in classrooms.

U.S. Cellular plans to kick off the school year in a big way with the return of Calling All Teachers, a campaign that donates $1 million to fund creative and impactful classroom projects submitted by public school teachers.

Through Sept. 15, teachers are invited to register on DonorsChoose.org as a “U.S. Cellular Teacher� and post their requests to be considered for funding.

So far, more than 1,490 teachers have signed up.

This is the second year that U.S. Cellular has partnered with DonorsChoose. org. The philanthropic Web site helps public

How to post a project: Sign into your teacher account at DonorsChoose.org or create one, if you’re a first-timer.

On your “My Account� page, click “update affiliations�

(If creating a new account, you’ll have the option to choose your teacher affiliations during the process.)

Scroll down and check the box marked “U.S. Cellular Teacher,� then click “Next� and follow the steps to return to your teacher account (If creating a new account, move forward through the registration process).

Once you are classified as a “U.S. Cellular Teacher,� your projects can be considered for funding in the fall.

school teachers find money for all types of classroom projects ranging from math, science and history to special needs, health and fitness. “Teachers make the request, and we work hard to help their dreams come true,� said Charles Best, founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org.

“When companies like U.S. Cellular get onboard, we’re able to make an even greater impact in schools.�

U.S. Cellular will announce the teachers whose projects are selected for funding in October.

For more information, visit uscellular.com/callingallteachers.

Haslam looking forward to working with new chancellor

By LUCAS L. JOHNSON II Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Haslam said Monday that he’s looking forward to working with the new chancellor of the Tennessee Board of Regents if elected.

Haslam spoke to reporters during a campaign rally in Nashville. He said he has a “good working relationship� with John Morgan and believes the former state comptroller thoroughly understands his new position.

The board last week elected Morgan a day after the chairwoman of the state Senate Education Committee asked the board for a larger search.

A search committee had earlier recommended Morgan to the full board to replace Chancellor Charles Manning, who is retiring at the end of the year.

Morgan recently served as Democratic deputy governor.

Republican Sen. Delores Gresham of Somerville said in a letter sent to

the board that the search should go beyond the one applicant under review and also criticized the lower degree requirement for applicants.

According to Gresham, the board only required applicants to have an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree, but the previous search requirements mandated applicants have a doctorate degree.

Regents Vice Chair Bob Thomas said in a statement that he was pleased they were able to attract Morgan to the board, which was looking for a candidate familiar with the Complete College Act of 2010 that was passed in a special session earlier this year.

The act — which Morgan helped craft — includes changes to the state’s higher education funding formula to emphasize graduation rates instead of enrollment numbers. It also created a statewide transfer policy so any student who earns a two-year degree at a community college can move on to a four-year university as a junior.

Besides his knowledge of the act, Haslam said Morgan should also be able to handle the challenge higher learning institutions face of increasing the number of college graduates in Tennessee amid budget restrictions. “I do think John understands that,� Haslam said.

The Regents govern six universities, 13 two-year colleges and 26 technology centers, with total enrollment of more than 180,000 students. The universities are Memphis, Austin Peay, Tennessee State, Middle Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech and East Tennessee.

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Sevierville Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the following events for 2010-2011 Harvest Fest and Winterfest: n Sept. 6– 11: Sevier County Fair; traditional hometown fair with a midway, carnival rides, games, contests and concerts at Sevier County Fairgrounds. (865) 4530770 n Sept. 16-18: Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival; three days of music from the nation’s best Bluegrass musicians.

397-7942, www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com n Sept. 17-Oct. 31: Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival; the sites, sounds and smells of a Smoky Mountain Harvest. Leaf looking, special events, shows, shopping and attractions. For more information call 1-888SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) or go to the Web site www.

VisitSevierville.com n Sept. 22-25: Great Smoky Mountain annual Auto Fest at Smokies Stadium; a wide variety of autos, attend the swap meet and car corral; cash and prize giveaways, a Thursday night cruisein and downtown block party. Registration is limited to the first 1,500 cars.

Registration $30, gate admission $5. Gates open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (865) 850-4806 www.smokymtnautofest.com n Oct. 1-2: The 31st annual Circle Your Wagens VW Show, Sevier County Fairgrounds. (865) 6548009 n Oct. 2-3: Robert Tino’s Smoky Mountain Homecoming: located at the Robert Tino Gallery and Farm off Highway 66, next to Buddy’s BarBQ. Smoky Mountain Homecoming unveils Robert Tino’s latest mountain print. This event will feature two days of art, bluegrass music, storytelling, mountain crafts and displays, kids games, petting zoo and pony rides, kids art classes, antiques and a farmers market. Admission is free. (865) 453-6315 or 1-800-675-6961 or visit www.smokymountainhomecoming.com n Oct. 15-16: Corvette Expo and Auction, Sevierville Events Center 687-8303 or visit www. corvetteexpo.com n Oct. 23: The Diner’s Seventh Anniversary Cruise-In with open car show. 908-1904 www. thediner.biz n Oct. 23: Coopers Classic Car Auction: Sevierville Events Center. Visit www.corvetteexpo.com/ The Spa at Bear Run Falls 865-908-1342

Back to School Special Manicure & Pedicure $25.00 For Students Offer expires Aug. 31, 2010. Must show current school ID. Price does not include tax and gratuity. Appointment not necessary but recommended. Call for more information at 865-908-1342 or visit our web site at TheSpaAtBearRunFalls.com.

n Nov. 3-7: International Gift Expo, Sevierville Events Center http://iges. us/ n Nov. 5-6: Genealogy Conference, includes historic walking tour of downtown Sevierville, special heritage preservation presentations and a dinner gala. 908-7988 n Nov. 6: The Diner’s Veterans Day Cruise-In and open car show, 9081904 www.thediner.biz n Nov. 8-Feb. 28: Sevierville’s Smoky Mountain Winterfest.

Enjoy millions of twinkling lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains area. New for 201011, Sevierville’s Smoky Mountain Winterfest is 100 percent LED lighting, making the event greener than ever before. (888) 738-4378 or visit www.

VisitSevierville.com n Nov. 8: Sevierville’s Winterfest Kick Off Music, Lights & Magic. Free food, local entertainment, kids’ games and fireworks. The evening wraps up with “flipping the switch� on the area’s first Winterfest lights. From 3-8 p.m. at the Sevierville Municipal Complex. (888) 738-4378. www.VisitSevierville.com n Nov. 12-Dec. 31: Christmas Wonderland at Smokies Stadium.

The second year for this Winterfest attraction features hundreds of thousands of synchronized LED lights dancing to music in a drive-through attraction nearly one mile long. Special highlight, 70-foot tall light tree. Fees apply for each vehicle: Car (Monday-Thursday excluding holidays and Dec. 20-23) $10; (Friday– Sunday and Dec. 20-23, $15); activity van, $20; limo, $30; small bus, $40; bus, $65. This Sevierville Winterfest attraction will last through December. www.shadrack.com/

christmas n Dec. 4: Sevierville’s 48th annual Christmas Parade, a traditional hometown parade with baton twirlers, pageant winners, marching bands and floats leading up to the appearance of the Grand Marshal, Santa Claus. Parade begins at 11 a.m. and can best be viewed on Forks of the River Parkway and Court Avenue in historic downtown Sevierville.

1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) or visit www.

VisitSevierville.com n Dec. 9-11: Parker’s Greatest Knife Show.

Large-scale collectable knife show at Sevierville Events Center (423) 8920448 or www.bulldogknives.com/ 2011 n Feb. 26: Rose Glen Literary Festival. Local authors and those who have written about Sevier County provide lectures and book signings. Held at Walters State Community College. 1-888-738-4378 Events may be subject to change. Please call ahead before driving long distances. For any newly listed events, check out www.VisitSevierville.com Located within a day’s drive of over half the nation’s population, Sevierville is a popular resort destination in the foothills of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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obituaries In Memoriam

Jimmy Edward McCall

Jimmy Edward McCall, 75, of Arden, N.C. died Friday, August 6, 2010 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

He was predeceased by his parents, Everett Lee McCall and Thelma Wear McCall, his wife of 52 years, Dolores Oury McCall and one brother, Wallace Wear McCall.

Born in Anderson, TN, Jimmy was raised in Sevier County, TN, and attended Sevier County High School before enlisting in the Marines in 1953.

While on a ship to Korea, the Armistice was signed and his unit garrisoned Seoul. He served two tours in Vietnam and various duty stations in Japan and the US. He was a Mustang working his way from enlisted officer and retiring as a Captain after 22 years. He later worked as maintenance supervisor at both Stanadyne Diesel in Jacksonville, NC, and SteelCase in Fletcher.

He is survived by one daughter, Constance McCall Smutz; one son, Jimmy Edward McCall, II; one grandson, Aaron Christopher Smutz; two sisters, Betty McCall Williams and her husband, Donald, of Cookeville, TN and Sue McCall Smith of Pigeon Forge, TN; one brother-in-law, Corporal Robert C. Oury, USMC and his wife, Marilyn; three sisters-inlaw, Nina Oury, Kathryn Christman and Jane Oury Bradley and nieces and nephews, Shae, Angela, Mathew, Vickie, Donna, Cathy, Beth, Tim, Pam, Randy, Harvey, Patsy, Chip, Ramona, Kelly, Jeanean, Caleb, Mariah, Leah, Paul, Linda and Brenda.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in the Chapel of the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain.

The family will receive friends from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.

A memorial register is available online at www.grocefuneralhome.com.

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Martin (Deke) Maley Martin (Deke) Maley, age 87 of Sevierville, Tenn., formerly of Macclenny, Fla., passed away early Sunday morning, August 8, 2010.

He was a WWII veteran who served in New Guinea, and was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with one Bronze Star, the Meritorious Unit Award and the Purple Heart. He was Honorably Discharged on February 1, 1946, the day before his birthday; he married Martha Kendrick on June 15 of the same year.

He was a homebuilder in Macclenny for 35 years. He is going to be deeply missed by his family and all those who were fortunate enough to have spent time with him. He was a humble, devoted husband, father and grandfather. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a hand.

He is survived by wife of 64 years, Martha; son, Roy Maley and wife Carol of Macclenny, Fla.; daughter, Catherine Hallman and husband Jim of Sevierville; daughter Jennifer Rutledge of Dallas,TX.; grandchildren: James Rutledge, Hope Naillon,and husband Bill,Amy Theophile, Heather Willoughby, Martin Hallman, Jamie Waits and husband Jason, and Kathleen Rutledge; also seven great-grandchildren, William, Tiffany, Ben, Haley, Noah, Ava and Elle.

A service will be held at Resthaven Memorial Mausoleum in Dandridge, Tenn., on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make donations to the charity of your choice in his honor.

Family and friends may sign guest register on-line at www.manesfuneralhome.com.

In Memoriam

Maisie Shular Gibson

Maisie Shular Gibson, age 84 of Sevierville, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010 at UT Medical Center, Knoxville.

A saved and baptized member of Antioch Baptist Church since August 30, 1936, Maisie trusted in Jesus and read her Bible daily. She took pleasure in growing African violets and flowers. She will be missed!

Preceded in death by her husband Zack N. Gibson, parents Bill and Anna Shular, six brothers, and a grandson Paul.

Survivors: brother, Reece (Barbara) Shular; sister, Brenda (Julian) Walden; sons, Nelson Gibson, Marvin (Becky) Gibson, Michael (Evelyn) Gibson; eght grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to her beloved Antioch Baptist Church, 619 Whites School Road, Sevierville, TN 37876.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday in Atchley’s Seymour Chapel with Rev. Jim Kelling and Rev. Ernie Coleman officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow in Highland South Memorial Park. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865. (865) 577-2807. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Stella M. Johnson Stella M. Johnson, 79 of South Knoxville died Friday Aug. 6, 2010. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

Survivors: Siblings: Louise Large and husband W.C., Eula Nichols and husband Rex, Mayford Ownby and wife Avanell, Rex Ownby and wife Cynthia, Mary Jean Thomas and husband Paul; Uncle: the Rev. Clell King and wife Betty Jean King; sister-in-law, Jean Burnette; brother-in-law, Alferd “Jake” Johnson and wife Helen; several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fellowship Baptist Church, 1204 John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, 37920.

Funeral service was held Monday in Atchley’s Seymour Chapel with the Revs. Jack Cooper and Elbert Deadrick Jr. officiating. Family and friends will meet 10 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside service and interment.

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pers looking for a tax-free deal last weekend. However, there are at least a few folks who are loving the steamy weather. Among those are officials at Dollywood’s Splash Country, who have watched the number of people coming in the turnstiles there climb with the mercury.

“It’s been quite a successful year because of the heat,” park spokesman Pete Owens said. “The water park is up about 15 percent over last year as of last week. It has been a very warm summer and that has helped us.”

There are other factors that might be benefiting Splash Country, including publicity from the 25th anniversary of sister attraction Dollywood and its being named the top water park in the world in a contest amongst its competition.

“I think some people are rediscovering the park after maybe not going for a couple years and they’re realizing what a park it is and what a great experience it is,” Owens said. “The guests that are coming this year are finding out why our peers in this business think highly enough of us to vote us as the best water park.”

But when it really boils down to it, Owens knows it’s the heat that’s made the entry gates at Splash Country like an overburdened funnel on certain days this summer.

“We’re not back up to the sort of numbers we saw in 2007, but to be up 15 per-

doesn’t seem to be the case, with a University of Tennessee Medical Center spokeswoman reporting Monday afternoon Hammond was released from the facility.

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cent is a good gain,” he said.

“More than 45 percent of the days Splash Country was open last year were affected by rainy weather last year.

This has been a much better year for us.”

Of course, not everyone can spend every day going down the waterslides. For the rest of the time, the Centers for Disease Control offer some tips for dealing with the heat, including: n Drink more fluids, regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. n Don’t drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of sugar–these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also, avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps. n Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an airconditioned place. n Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off. Also, be sure to check on the elderly and those who might have trouble dealing with high temperatures, particularly those that rely on fans for cooling. n Wear lightweight, lightcolored, loose-fitting clothing. n If you must be outside, limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours, and take frequent breaks inside or in the shade. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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New director of Eagle’s Landing Golf Course Mark Wallace, left, discusses plans for the facility with City Administrator Steve Hendrix following Monday’s Public Building Authority meeting.

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er the prospect of working for the city of Sevierville is very appealing,” Wallace said after it was announced he’d be filling the post. “I am very excited to be here and honored to be offered the job.”

As for the board’s second goal of keeping the cost of the work in line with the estimates it was provided, Hendrix told it that has actually been surpassed, with the final tally likely to come in about $200,000 or so below the $2.57 million estimate they were given.

“The short story is this board delivered,” Hendrix said. “That’s something I think this board should be really proud of. We’ll finish under budget and on time.”

As a whole the project is far from under budget, with the total cost likely to exceed initial estimates offered several years ago by about $6 million, even with the just-announced savings. That overrun has been credited to a number of factors including a lack of management on the project, environmental issues with the site plan and rising material costs.

It did not go unnoticed that Hendrix himself has played a big part in turning the tide on that bad news.

“Frankly, Steve, I don’t remember doing any of this,” Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brenda McCroskey said with a laugh. “So, if this is accurate, you and your staff are doing a great job.”

Beyond the welcome addition of black ink in the numbers for the course renovation, Hendrix also reviewed information that indicates the board’s work has saved the city

between $1.1 million and $3 million. That came largely thanks to various parts of the project the group voted to use city staff to complete, rather than paying a contractor, including digging ditches and creating directional signs.

The wide gap in the number assigned to the savings comes from a question over how to calculate it. Hendrix presented the $1.1 million number, with his hand-out including $50,000 the city saved by changing its plans to share billboard space for its developments on Old Knoxville Highway with a private business. However, he noted that is an annual savings that would recur for the next 20 years, a fact board member Vic Weals argued means the savings is really $2 million, bringing the total to just over $3 million saved.

While some of the manual labor may be wrapping up, the effort surrounding Eagle’s Landing is far from completed, with even an ongoing debate about if that’s what future generations will call the site.

The group spent a considerable amount of time in Monday’s session debating the suggestion that the name of the course be changed in an effort to completely rebrand the facility. No possibilities were raised, but the adviser working with the group insisted the new name must include the city’s name.

Additionally, the board debated if the restaurant at the course should be run by the city or leased to a private business.

After considerable discussion, the lean of the group appeared to be toward the city’s managing the food service, though no official action was taken. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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KNOXVILLE (AP) — Patricia Neal, the willowy, husky-voiced actress who won an Academy Award for 1963’s “Hud� and then survived several strokes to continue acting, died on Sunday. She was 84.

Neal had lung cancer and died at her home in Edgartown, Mass., on Martha’s Vineyard, said longtime friend Bud Albers of Knoxville.

Neal was already an award-winning Broadway actress when she won her Oscar for her role as a housekeeper to the Texas father (Melvyn Douglas) battling his selfish, amoral son (Paul Newman).

Less than two years later, she suffered a series of strokes in 1965 at age 39. Her struggle to regain walking and talking is regarded as epic in the annals of stroke rehabilitation. She returned to the screen to earn another Oscar nomination and three Emmy nominations.

The Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center that concentrates on helping people recover from strokes and spinal cord and brain injuries is named for her in Knoxville, where she grew up. “She never forgot us after she went to Hollywood,� said the 85-year-old Albers, who graduated with Neal from Knoxville High School in 1943.

Whenever she was in town, a bunch of her friends would always get together and have dinner, Albers said. Her family let him know of her death.

She had wanted to be in town next week for a golf tournament that benefits the center, he said. “She was so courageous,� he said of her battling back from her illnesses and losing her 7-yearold daughter to measles in 1962. “She always fought back. She was very much an inspiration.�

In her 1988 autobiography, “As I Am,� she wrote, “Frequently my life has been likened to a Greek tragedy, and the actress in me cannot deny that comparison.�

Neal projected force that almost crackled on the screen. Her forte was drama, but she had a light touch that enabled her to do comedy, too.

She had the female leads in the 1949 film version of Ayn Rand’s novel “The Fountainhead,� the classic

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In a June 23,1949 file photo, Patricia Neal is escorted by Kirk Douglas to the world premiere of the movie “The Fountainhead� in Los Angeles. Neal graduated from Knoxville High School in 1943.

1951 science fiction film “The Day the Earth Stood Still� and Elia Kazan’s 1957 drama “A Face in the Crowd.�

She made a grand return to the screen after her strokes in 1968, winning an Oscar nomination for her performance in “The Subject Was Roses.�

In 1971, she played Olivia Walton in “The Homecoming: A Christmas Story,� a made-for-TV film that served as the pilot for the CBS series “The Waltons.� It brought her the first of her three Emmy nominations. “You can’t give up,� she said in a 1999 Associated Press interview. “You sure want to, sometimes.�

In 1953, she married Roald Dahl, the British writer famed for “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,� “James and the Giant Peach� and other tales for children. They had five children. They divorced in 1983 after she learned he was having an affair with her best friend and he died in 1990.

Even before her own illness, her life often was touched by misfortune.

Besides her daughter’s death, an infant son nearly died in 1960 when his carriage was struck by a taxi.

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Her broadway credits included “A Roomful of Roses,� “The Miracle Worker� (as Helen Keller’s mother, Kate) and a revival of Hellman’s drama “The Children’s Hour.�

She made her screen debut in 1949’s “John Loves Mary,� that also starred Jack Carson and Ronald Reagan.

Her three Emmy nominations were all for roles in notable drama specials: Besides “The Homecoming,� they were “Tail Gunner Joe,� a 1977 drama about Sen. Joe McCarthy, and a version of the tragic World War I story “All Quiet on the Western Front.�

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Neal also suffered a nervous breakdown, and had an ill-fated affair with Gary Cooper, who starred with her in “The Fountainhead.� “I lived this secret life for several years. I was so ashamed,� she told The New York Times in 1964.

The strokes at first paralyzed her and impaired her speech. After recovering, she limped and had bad vision in one eye. A 1991 biopic about her travails starred Glenda Jackson as Neal.

In 1999, she starred in her first feature film in 10 years in the title role in Robert Altman’s “Cookie’s Fortune.�

She said at the time that movie offers had been scarce in recent years. “I don’t quite understand it, but nobody calls me and nobody wants me. But I love to act.�

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WASHINGTON — It sounded simple enough: a mother-daughter getaway during the dogs days of August.

But it’s not so simple when Mom is the first lady of the United States. And the trip is to a luxury resort on Spain’s Costa del Sol. During tough economic times at home.

Michelle Obama’s fiveday trip to the south of Spain with daughter Sasha touched off a minifirestorm stoked by questions about the wisdom of such a glamorous trip and over-the-top speculation about who was footing the bill and how many friends were along for the ride.

Suddenly, the popular first lady was being compared to Marie Antoinette and labeled a “material girl� sponging off taxpayers.

A day after her Air Force plane returned home, the White House and its defenders still were trying to tamp down the flames Monday.

Obama aides scurried to fact-check over-the-top speculation about trip: The first lady traveled with a “minimal� number of friends, not 40, though no exact number was given.

The friends got to Spain on their own, not flying on government aircraft. Mrs. Obama and her friends paid for their own meals and hotel rooms. She did not attend a fancy gala.

And so on.

But the first lady does travel with Secret Service protection — at taxpayer expense, cost unannounced — and the expense of flying her military jet to Europe and back must have been considerable.

Her entourage did book 60 rooms at one posh hotel, where the average room price is about $660, and claimed more rooms elsewhere. And police did shut down a 100-meter section of Mediterranean beach for the Obamas during a Friday visit to Estepona.

In a time of nearly double-digit unemployment and economic uncertainty, that sounded more than a little off-key to many in the U.S. And although the White House seemed blindsided by the criticism, perhaps it shouldn’t have been a surprise. “Obviously, this was a risk,� said Anita McBride, who served as chief of staff to former first lady Laura Bush. “The more expensive a trip, the more criticism it invites. And yet that has to be balanced against the fact that the first lady, like anybody else, is in need of a vacation and a change of scenery.�

Longtime presidential friend Marty Nesbitt said in an interview that the idea for the trip originated with his wife, Anita Blanchard. Blanchard, a doctor who delivered both of the Obamas’ daughters,

suggested that Mrs. Obama and Sasha accompany her and her daughters on a trip to Spain. Another Obama friend joined the two women, he said.

Noting that his wife’s father had recently died, he said, “They’re good friends and that’s a tough time.� He added, “When someone delivers your children, that’s kind of an important bond, I think.�

White House adviser David Axelrod said Monday on CNN, “Yes, she is the first lady of the United States. She’s also a mom.

She wanted to take her daughter on a trip. They went with some friends of the family to celebrate another little girl’s birthday. There aren’t all that many places to go where you get privacy. Wherever you go, security is going to come, not because she asked for it, but because that is a nature of her — of her position in life.�

While in Spain, Mrs. Obama and her daughter also paid an official visit to King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia. And the first lady kept up on issues back home, issuing a statement praising congressional approval of child nutrition legislation.

Democrats said any criticism of her personal travels was out of bounds. “It’s wrong to talk about the first lady’s family vacation as a politician,� Democratic Party Chairman Tim Kaine said Monday on NBC’s “Today� show. “She’s a mom.�

She’s a mom who knows her every word, move, gesture and fashion choice can be subject to analysis.

For the most part, Mrs. Obama has managed to avoid controversy during her time as first lady, sticking to a handful of relatively safe issues such as fighting childhood obesity, helping military families and promoting national service and mentoring.

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County planners meeting today

The Sevier County Planning Commission will meet today at 5:30 p.m. at the courthouse.

On the agenda is a request to move a property down in zoning, with Donald Hite asking that the county change land that he owns at 111 South Old Sevierville Pike from rural commercial to rural residential.

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Blood drive set for Friday

A Medic Regional Blood Center blood drive will be held from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Friday at LeConte Medical Center in the inside classrooms.

Donors must be 17 years of age, weigh 110 pounds or more have positive identification. Sixteen-year-olds weighing 120 pounds can donate, but must have parental consent.

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Pigeon Forge Community Center and bowling center will be closed through Sunday for annual repairs and maintenance.

The community center will reopen at 6 a.m.

Monday. The bowling center will reopen at 11 a.m.

Monday. The outdoor pool will remain open during this week and will close for the season beginning Monday.

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Community Center closing for upkeep The Sevierville Community Center will be closed Friday and Saturday for maintenance. The Community Center will reopen for regularly scheduled activities at 6 a.m.

Monday.

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Book signing set Saturday

A book signing for local author Veta King’s “Images of America-Pigeon Forge,” is at 11 a.m., Saturday at Books A Million in Governor’s Crossing.

King’s new book showcases the history of Pigeon Forge through vintage black and white photos.

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Humane Society Appreciation Day

Sevier County Humane Society will host a Community Appreciation Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 14, at Krogers on Highway 66.

Free hot dogs and chips will be offered and board members will be available to answer questions and provide information about upcoming events.

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Beckett’s dad: Group not proselytizing KNOXVILLE (AP) — The father of a woman who was among 10 members of a medical aid team shot and killed in Afghanistan said Monday that he hopes leaders in the country will honor the victims by pushing for freedom there.

Cheryl Beckett, 32, had spent the past six years doing humanitarian work in Afghanistan and specialized in nutritional gardening and mother-child health. She was finishing up a two-week mission in the remote Nuristan province to provide medical

care to impoverished villagers when she and her colleagues were killed.

“I would ask (Afghan leaders) to please hear the cries of the blood that has been shed over and over again,” said the Rev. Charles Beckett, the senior minister at Woodlawn Christian Church in Knoxville. “My prayer, my dream that is a result of what has happened is that someday the Afghan people will live in freedom and that they will be allowed — if they so choose — to find out about the one who inspired, who

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guided and who called our daughter and enabled her to do this kind of work.”

The Taliban have claimed responsibility and alleged the group were spies and tried to convert Muslims. But Beckett said the members of the medical group, which was organized by the International Assistance Mission, a Kabul-based Christian charity, were knowledgeable and respectful of Afghan customs and traditions and were not proselytizing.

Beckett spoke the Pashto language and was work-

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Maury County election officials aren’t sure what caused a problem with a vote tally system Thursday night, but they say the totals they have released are accurate.

The Daily Herald reports that shortly after the polls closed a precinct update caused the vote totals for several county and state candidates to drop. The problem was first spotted by a Daily Herald reporter.

County Administrator of Elections Todd Baxter conducted two total recounts before releasing the unofficial results. The vote totals will be verified within the next week.

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Cheryl Beckett grew up in Owensville, Ohio, and opted to remain there with extended family during her senior year at Clermont Northeastern High School when her parents and siblings moved to Knoxville.

She was valedictorian of her class and graduated from at Indiana Wesleyan University with a biology degree.

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— Dirk Frans, the director of the International Assistance Mission that organized the trip in which 10 Christian missionaries, including one whose family lives in Knoxville, was murdered in Afghanistan last week

“It’s unbelievable to be here! It proves you can do anything — even if people say you cannot.

I’ve proved that if you want something enough, you can do anything!”

— Brit Ed Stafford after becoming the first man known to have walked the entire length of the Amazon river

“We can see the beaches; we can see the dead animals; we can get a count on turtles and whales and all this stuff — and all of that is eye-level observation. What we don’t know is what damage is done ... to little creatures down below the surface — or just at the surface — that we never see.”

— Ed Overton, a professor emeritus at Louisiana State University and a veteran of oil-spill science

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Tennessee prison inmate George Hyatte and his wife, Jennifer, surrendered in Columbus, Ohio, a day after she’d ambushed two prison guards at a courthouse, killing one of them, to help her husband escape.

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Erecting mosque near ground zero would be wrong If there’s a case against building a mosque two blocks from ground zero in New York City, it lies in two directions: First, there is the Muslim case against inflaming tensions, expressed most recently

by Stephen Schwartz, a convert to Islam, in the New York Post, who called the project — created by Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf — an unIslamic “provocation.”

“Traditional, moderate Islam teaches Muslims living in non-Muslim-majority societies to ... avoid conflict with their non-Muslim neighbors whenever possible,” Schwartz wrote.

“American Muslims themselves were uneasy about the idea from the beginning. Rauf, while he preaches peace, chose the path of controversy and provocation by originating this mosque project.”

(The Jewish Anti-Defamation League joined in this critique, acknowledging Muslims’ right to do so, but arguing that doing so was nonetheless wrong.)

Let’s admit the obvious: The desire to erect a large, public mosque a few blocks from ground zero is in part a political or symbolic statement, not a mere desire to accommodate the needs of religious worshippers. Much the same impulse led Catholics in Minnesota to situate the Cathedral of St. Paul directly across from the state Capitol.

Second, let’s also admit that average Americans have reason to be concerned whenever their elected officials seem eager to bend the rules backward in order to accommodate an unpopular project — when powerful officials seem unconcerned with the feelings of their own constituents.

A building with a pending landmark designation — something usually absurdly sacred to the liberals who govern New York City — must be demolished to make way for the proposed Muslim faith supercenter. And yet, in a process streamlined by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and other elected officials, the mosque will probably be built before the Twin Towers are replaced, adding to the irony and the symbolism that ordinary Americans find painful: Out of the ashes of 9/11, a mosque rises.

But the gaping hole at ground zero, of course, is our own fault, not that of the Muslim community in America or abroad.

Having said all that I can find in their favor, I have to say this: The Republican effort to oppose this mosque is deeply disturbed and disturbing: Driving down the New Jersey Turnpike, I hear a radio ad from Carl Paladino, a major candidate for the GOP gubernatorial nomination in New York. He promises to use the power of eminent domain to halt the mosque.

This is shocking: A major candidate for office is threatening to use government power to seize property in order to block the building of a lawful house of worship.

Once and future GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich declares that we should permit this mosque to be built only when Saudi Arabia permits churches to be built. This is even more shocking -- as if the constitutional right of every American to the free exercise of their religion should somehow depend on the behavior of despots abroad.

We are talking here about the rights of American citizens, which should never depend on what Saudi Arabia does or does not permit.

My good friend and eminent Southern Baptist, Richard Land, chimes in with a new theory of religious liberty, supporting “places of worship within reasonable distance of where (religious communities) live. However, no religious community has an absolute right to have a place of worship wherever they choose, regardless of the community’s objections.”

This sounds more like Saudi Arabia than America, more like “freedom to worship” rather than “free exercise of religion.”

This is wrong. It is wrong as a matter of American law and constitutional theory, and wrong as well from the Christian perspective that gave birth to the American Constitution.

Our Creator wants our obedience to be the result of our free choice to love Him, not a product of a political submission, or Caesar’s prerogative.

It is morally wrong. Muslim-Americans have a constitutional right to build a mosque. The U.S. courts will correctly uphold their rights.

It is cynically wrong. Carl Paladino’s radio ad guarantees he won’t ever be granted by the courts the power he wants to claim. He cannot deliver on his promise, and he knows it, as do the other politicians using this issue to win votes.

And come November, Christians will find we have sold our birthright to help elect a mess of politicians who will have promised us only symbolic outrage — mere words — in exchange.

— Maggie Gallagher is known for her rightleaning social policy analysis of social trends and conditions. ©2010 Maggie Gallagher.

Editorial

Fallen angel Death of Cheryl Beckett in Afghanistan brings war all too close to home This time, the war struck a nerve.

This time, it struck close to home. This time, one of the casualties was a nextdoor neighbor. Cheryl Beckett was the daughter of Charles Beckett, the pastor at Woodlawn Christian Church in Knoxville.

Death, as we all know, is an inevitable part of war. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have laid down their lives from the Revolutionary War, through the Civil War, both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and now Iraq and Afghanistan. Although its mostly soldiers, innocent people also get killed.

And that’s what happened with Cheryl Beckett. She was one of 10 members of a Christian medical team who were gunned down by the Taliban, alleging the team were spies who were trying to convert Muslims to Christianity. According to published reports, they had hiked for 10 hours over rugged mountains, unarmed and without escort, to bring medical care to isolated Afghan villagers.

She wasn’t a soldier. She wasn’t in Afghanistan to fight the Taliban or alQaida or to find Osama bin Laden. She wasn’t even in the military. No, Cheryl Beckett was an angel of mercy, who had been in Afghanistan for six years, specializing in nutritional gardening and mother-child health care.

“Cheryl loved and respected the Afghan people,” her family said in a statement.

“She denied herself many freedoms in order to abide by Afghan law and custom.

Those who committed this act of terror should feel the utter shame and disgust that humanity feels for them.”

Unfortunately, it is 100 percent certain they do not. These people do not value human life. They prey on innocent people.

That this group of missionaries was trying to better people of their own nationality made no difference to them. Of the 10 people who were slaughtered, two were Afghans — six were Americans and there was one German and one Brit. Only the Afghan driver, who recited verses from the Quran as he begged for his life was

spared.

Cheryl Beckett was apparently not a Tennessee daughter. She was valedictorian of her Cincinnati-area high school and graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a degree in biology, according to the Associated Press. She had traveled the world in her missionary work, going to Honduras, Mexico, Kenya and Zimbabwe.

For many of us, what happens in Iraq or Afghanistan is an abstract concept at best. We really have no idea of the dangers the soldiers — and obviously the volunteers — face on a daily basis. Families with relatives on foreign shores, significantly around here those with relatives in the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, are all too aware of the hazards.

Cheryl Beckett was not a daughter of Tennessee, but with family in Knoxville we can be proud to consider her one of our own. Her death brings the war all too close to home.

Political view

Public forum Reader suggests how to solve traffic flow

Editor: On the front page and editorial of Wednesday, Aug.4, 2010, readers were bombarded with the plight of traffic through Sevier County. Traffic experts and highway engineers originally recommended making Forks of the River Parkway flow south and the North Parkway flow north. It is obvious why this was not an acceptable traffic pattern, too much circling within the courthouse area.

The change that was implemented was closing the turn lane from Main Street on to northbound Highway 66. Why not close the northbound lane of Highway 66 at Main Street all together, as proposed by another

reader? Simply make the Forks of the River Parkway a local traffic flow up to Main Street where one either turns left or right on Main Street. There would be only one business affected north past Main Street. No one would block Main Street East and West because you couldn’t cross over. Local businesses along the Forks of the River would get traffic even on Sunday. The signage at the Parkway where the rorthbound lane of Highway 66 would say, “Local Traffic Only.

All I-40 must stay to the right.” Telling people “Their GPS is wrong” is in fact an error because they can go to I-40 via the Forks Of The River Parkway. Those failing to follow instructions would be forced to turn at Main Street.

Our police officers are unable to effectively coordinate the traffic lights they man on

Sunday with such a large volume of traffic because of the various directions that the traffic flows, North Parkway, Highway 66, Allensville Road, and the shopping areas.

Why are the police officers assigned such duty, because we don’t have “smart lights.”

We spend money on sidewalks to nowhere but won’t bring our traffic control system into the 21st century.

The Highway 66 lane expansion will not help if the lights and traffic flow is not improved. Tourism is important to our area but unless we become more effective, many may choose other places to access the mountains, such as Newport/Cosby or Maryville/ Townsend. Hours in traffic, in fact make these other locations attractive.

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PREP HOOPS

Local prep stars make Rocky Top Fall League

By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer KNOXVILLE — High school basketball squads from across Sevier County will be well represented in the secondannual Rocky Top High School Fall League with nine local prep ballers on RTL rosters.

The GatlinburgPittman Highlanders will be sending the lion’s share with five Blueand-Gold players in the league, Seymour will be sending two, and Pigeon Forge and Sevier County have one each on RTL rosters.

Rising seniors Jose Agosto, Morrease Barber, Jon McCroskey and Garrett Buckner, along with rising sophomore Davis Soehn, will represent the Highlanders on RTL squads.

Rising senior Skylar Brown and rising junior Logan Jenkins are the players from Seymour in the league. And rising Pigeon Forge junior See RTL, Page A9

Jose Agosto

Morrease Barber

Davis Soehn

Garrett Buckner

Jon McCroskey

Skylar Brown

Logan Jenkins

Andy Barnett

Josh Johnson

“I just think that basketball as a whole has gotten better in this county. I think all the coaches from the four high schools in this county are expecting biggerand-better things for this upcoming year.”

G-P coach, Raul Placeres

PREP HOOPS

Patient Poole finally has shot to be Vols’ top back

By BETH RUCKER AP Sports Writer

Reds add a bat for the stretch run

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Milwaukee Brewers’ Jim Edmonds hits a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Monday, July 26, 2010, in Milwaukee. Edmonds was traded to the Reds Monday for Cincinnati outfielder Chris Dickerson, who’d played sparingly this season because of injuries. Edmonds will bring a solid glove and left-handed bat to the Reds lineup for a division title race with the favored Cardinals.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Struggling Mariners fire manager

By GREGG BELL AP Sports Writer SEATTLE — The lastplace Seattle Mariners fired manager Don Wakamatsu on Monday, more than halfway through a season that began with a boosted roster and hopes of making the playoffs for the first time since 2001.

The Mariners started the day at 42-70, the second-worst record in the American League.

Daren Brown, the manager of Triple-A Tacoma for the last three-plus seasons, took over on an interim basis hours before

a game against Oakland.

Seattle also fired bench coach Ty Van Burkleo and pitching coach Rick Adair.

The team also released performance coach Steve Hecht.

“I have concluded that these changes needed to be made now and that they are in the best interest of the Mariners as we move forward,” Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik said. “Don, Ty and Rick are all good baseball men and they have done their very best. But we are where we are. I no longer have confidence that Don, Ty and Rick are the right

long-term fit for our organization. New leadership is needed and it is needed now.”

Roger Hansen, who had been the Mariners’ minor league catching coordinator, takes over as the bench coach. Carl Willis, who was the Mariners’ minor league pitching coordinator, takes on the responsibility of big league pitching coach.

Wakamatsu, the majors’ first JapaneseAmerican manager, is the fifth manager in the big leagues to be fired this season. Baltimore’s Dave Trembley, Kansas City’s

Trey Hillman, Arizona’s A.J. Hinch and Florida’s Fredi Gonzalez also were dismissed.

The Mariners added pitcher Cliff Lee, infielder Chone Figgins and outfielder Milton Bradley in the offseason. Wakamatsu had guided Seattle to an 85-77 record in his first season after taking over a team that went 61-101 in 2008.

But a poorly constructed roster has produced the worst offense in baseball and doomed them to 22 1/2 games behind first-place Texas in the AL West.

KNOXVILLE — Tauren Poole seriously considered leaving Tennessee after a 2009 season that found him as low as fourth on the Volunteers’ running back depth chart.

He had dazzled his teammates and fans during last season’s spring and fall camps with his speed and knack for evading tackles. As a sophomore he knew he didn’t have much of a chance at unseating senior leader Montario Hardesty as the starter but was still surprised to find himself behind freshmen Bryce Brown and David Oku. “I performed well in the offseason last year. Every time. It was unfortunate that I didn’t get that shot, but it made me the person that I am today,” Poole said.

Poole’s patience has paid off, and now the Toccoa, Ga., native is poised to become a starter under new coach Derek Dooley.

His stats aren’t indicative of someone who’s a surefire starter. He gained 86 yards on 22 carries as a freshman in 2008.

In 2009, he carried the ball 10 times for 85 yards, including a long run of 34 yards against a Western Kentucky team that would end the season winless.

He’s never scored a touchdown.

Former coach Lane Kiffin seemed determined to give Brown, the top prospect in his only recruiting class at Tennessee, more shots at playing last season, even though Poole showed more promise during the offseason. Brown finished the season with 476 yards and three touchdowns on 101 carries but opted to leave Tennessee after Kiffin bolted for Southern California in January.

Oku is still in the mix, redshirt freshman Toney Williams is back from last year’s seasonending knee injury and Dooley’s added freshman Raijon Neal to the roster. Still, the Vols who face the running backs daily at practice insist its Poole who deserves the start.

“I think he’s going to surprise a lot of people this year,” Tennessee linebacker Austin Johnson said. “You can get the biggest hit on him, and he can stay up. It’s unbelievable.”

Tauren Poole

Poole was plenty impressive during this year’s spring practices, and led the Vols offense during the Orange and White spring game with 101 all-purpose yards, 58 yards receiving on three catches and 50 yards rushing on 12 carries.

Dooley praised him in the spring for being consistently productive during practice, and the coach has seen more of the same during the Vols’ first week of fall camp.

“Incredible work ethic, incredible attitude, runs hard, tremendous effort, great leader.

He’s doing quite well,” Dooley said.

And though Poole is blunt about feeling unfairly passed over last season, he is one of the most team-oriented players in the lineup.

When Brown first considered leaving Tennessee after Kiffin’s departure in January, Poole tried to convince him otherwise. Later in the spring he was given Tennessee’s 2010 Fourth Quarter Award, acknowledging his positive attitude, discipline, toughness, effort and dedication to the team.

Poole also knows he can’t waste the opportunity he’s been waiting for patiently.

“I feel like I’ve got a lot to prove,” he said. “Nothing is guaranteed in this league, and I’ve learned that a lot over the years that I’ve been here. I’m just ready to go. I’m really excited about it.”

That attitude and the patience Poole has shown has in turn inspired his teammates.

“A lot of people would just leave,” Oku said. “He just sat back there and said, ’Just be patient, just believe in God.’

Sports â—† A9

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 â—† The Mountain Press SOUTHERN LEAGUE HARDBALL

Smokies win 5th straight, 13-3 SEVIERVILLE — The Tennessee Smokies continued their winning ways Sunday afternoon with a 13-3 dismantling over the Huntsville Stars at Smokies Park, their fifth win in a row.

The win puts Tennessee (27-16, 69-43) three games ahead of Huntsville (24-19, 57-56) for first in the Southern League North second-half race.

Tennessee didn’t blink after Huntsville put two runs up on the board in the top of the first.

The Smokies really didn’t even have to swing

the bat as Huntsville starter Mark Rogers issued four consecutive one-out walks to bring in Tennessee’s first run of the game.

Walks were an issue all night for the Stars as their pitchers gave nine Tennessee hitters free passes.

Down 2-1 and with one out in the first, Tennessee tied the game on a passed ball by Huntsville’s Dayton Buller.

Brandon Guyer then delivered the first big blow of the game for Tennessee as he took Rogers (5-8)

deep to left, giving the Smokies a 5-2 lead.

The early onslaught continued for the Smokies.

Brett Jackson hit his fourth home run of the year in the second, a solo shot to right off Rogers to pad Tennessee’s lead to 6-2.

Nate Samson made it 7-2 in the third on a sacrifice fly, scoring Steve Clevenger.

After allowing the two early runs, Chris Rusin coasted through the next five innings. In total, he scattered eight hits over six innings of work, allow-

RTL

Andy Barnett and rising Smoky Bear senior Josh Johnson round out the county league representatives. “I just think that basketball as a whole has gotten better in this county,� said G-P coach Raul Placeres, explaining his opinion as to why the county has three more players in the fall RTL than last year. “I think all the coaches from the four high schools in this county are expecting bigger-and-better things for this upcoming year.�

Having five Blue-andGold players make the RTL this year doesn’t hurt the numbers either, including the rising sophomore Soehn. “There’s not a lot of sophomores who make the league, so that’s quite an accomplishment for Davis,� said Placeres.

Prep players from across Middle and East Tennessee

ing just two runs and striking out four. Rusin (1-1) did not walk a batter while picking up his first win of the year.

Huntsville’s run off Smokies reliever Kyle Smit in the top of the eighth cut Tennessee’s lead to 7-3, but all it really did was awaken the Smokies offense once more.

A six-run bottom of the eighth for the Smokies, anchored by Tony Thomas’ three-run shot that landed in the Budweiser Party Deck in left, put the game out of reach at 13-3.

mlb at a gl ance National League East Division

Atlanta Philadelphia New York Florida Washington

W L Pct GB 64 47 .577 — 62 49 .559 2 55 56 .495 9 54 56 .491 9 1/2 49 63 .438 15 1/2

Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee Houston Chicago Pittsburgh

W L Pct GB 64 48 .571 — 61 49 .555 2 53 59 .473 11 47 63 .427 16 47 64 .423 16 1/2 39 72 .351 24 1/2

Central Division

West Division

W L Pct San Diego 64 46 .582 San Francisco 63 49 .563 Colorado 58 53 .523 Los Angeles 58 54 .518 Arizona 43 69 .384

GB — 2 6 1/2 7 22

——— Sunday’s Games St. Louis at Florida, ppd., rain Colorado 8, Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 6, N.Y. Mets 5 Atlanta 6, San Francisco 3 Milwaukee 11, Houston 6 Cincinnati 11, Chicago Cubs 4 San Diego 10, Arizona 1 L.A. Dodgers 8, Washington 3 Monday’s Games St. Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

Atlanta at Houston, 8:05 p.m.

Arizona at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Florida (Ani.Sanchez 8-7) at Washington (Strasburg 5-2), 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Padilla 5-3) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 7-4), 7:05 p.m.

Colorado (Jimenez 17-2) at N.Y. Mets (Pelfrey 10-6), 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis (J.Garcia 9-5) at Cincinnati (Cueto 11-2), 7:10 p.m.

Atlanta (Jurrjens 4-4) at Houston (Happ 2-1), 8:05 p.m.

Arizona (Enright 3-2) at Milwaukee (M.Parra 3-9), 8:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Karstens 2-7) at San Diego (LeBlanc 5-10), 10:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Dempster 9-8) at San Francisco (Lincecum 11-5), 10:15 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games St. Louis at Cincinnati, 12:35 p.m.

Atlanta at Houston, 2:05 p.m.

Florida at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Arizona at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.

Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Detroit, 7:05 p.m.

Kansas City at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Oakland at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Baltimore (Arrieta 3-3) at Cleveland (Masterson 4-10), 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (W.Davis 9-9) at Detroit (Scherzer 7-8), 7:05 p.m.

Boston (Matsuzaka 8-3) at Toronto (R.Romero 9-7), 7:07 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (A.J.Burnett 9-9) at Texas (C.Wilson 10-5), 8:05 p.m.

Minnesota (S.Baker 9-9) at Chicago White Sox (F.Garcia 10-4), 8:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Bullington 0-1) at L.A. Angels (Haren 0-2), 10:05 p.m.

Oakland (Bre.Anderson 3-2) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 7-9), 10:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Tampa Bay at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.

Kansas City at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m.

Oakland at Seattle, 3:40 p.m.

Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

American League East Division

New York Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore

W L Pct GB 69 41 .627 — 67 44 .604 2 1/2 63 49 .563 7 59 52 .532 10 1/2 37 74 .333 32 1/2

Chicago Minnesota Detroit Kansas City Cleveland

W L Pct GB 63 48 .568 — 63 49 .563 1/2 54 57 .486 9 47 64 .423 16 47 65 .420 16 1/2

Texas Oakland Los Angeles Seattle

W L Pct GB 64 47 .577 — 56 54 .509 7 1/2 56 57 .496 9 42 70 .375 22 1/2

Central Division

West Division

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Sunday’s Games Detroit 9, L.A. Angels 4 Minnesota 5, Cleveland 4 Toronto 1, Tampa Bay 0 Baltimore 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Oakland 3, Texas 2 Seattle 3, Kansas City 2 N.Y. Yankees 7, Boston 2 Monday’s Games Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 2:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at

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play in the fall RTL, and only Oak Ridge High School (6) has more players than G-P’s five. Fulton also has five players in the league. “That can only help our team (this upcoming season),� said Placeres. “Our potential starting five players will be playing for five weeks against some of the top competition in the state, and that can only help us (this coming prep season).�

The fall RTL league will play every Saturday, starting on Aug. 21. The first two weeks will be played at Anderson County High School, followed by two weeks at Alcoa High School, followed by the playoffs at Maryville College.

Players for the fall RTL were selected by league director Andre Whitehead.

For a complete list of fall RTL players, see the web at www.tnprephoops.com/ content/view/1530/48/.

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Local Advertising Sales representative needed in the Sevier County Area for new MagaBook to be published. This is a combination Telephone Book/Magazine and online publication-All in one to be delivered to all addresses in the county. Employment applicants must have advertising experience, be very outgoing and professional. Employee will report to the local Sevierville office on the parkway.

Looking for long term employment but part-time is available for the right person that is self motivated and practices good time management. Salary, commissions and expenses.

Amount based on experience.

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The Lodges at the Great Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge is hiring sales reps. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Teachers, food service, nurses, retail, medical, car sales people do great! Customers come to us. Base salary plus commission and $2,000.00 new hire production bonus!

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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.

Desk Clerk wanted. Apply in person at Maples Motor Inn 2959 Parkway, Pigeon Forge.

Fireside Chalets has an immediate opening. Front desk/Reservationist. Nights & weekends required. Apply in person 2612 High Valley Dr. Pigeon Forge, TN 865-774-4121 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 Maintenance man needed for condo project. Serious inquires only. Full time year round employment. Experience required. Please call 436-3547 ext 120 to set up interview.

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MOTIVATED TELEMARKETERS. Faith Based, Non Profit Humanitarian Organization in Sevierville, TN. is in need of a Dynamic individual to take on the challenging role of a Direct-Dial, out bound Call Center Telemarketer. Full time positions available. Looking for Candidates with previous Telemarketing Experience. Great Communication/Phone skills, Strong follow through and closing skills! Scripts will be provided for these positions.

Experience preferred but will train the right candidate. Offers a pleasant working environment, competitive hourly wage plus commission bonus. CONTACT DAVID AT 868-8210 X122.

Nanny needed for 2 yr. old in my home. Light housework, references a must. Mon.-Fri., some weekends, Call Becky 865-654-0721.

NOW HIRING Gatlinburg Package Store. Sale/Stock position. Full time. Year round.

Please call 436-7806 to apply in person between 10am-4pm.

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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.

Part-time Positions, 30+ hrs. for Gift Shop & Experienced Reservationist. Flexible hours including nights & weekends.

Fax resume to: 453-6160.

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.

SALES CLERK $10/hr.

Lid'l Dolly's Light #4, PF TURN YOUR JUNK CARS INTO CASH. 865-908-6207

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WAREHOUSE & STOCK $10/hr. LID'L DOLLY'S LIGHT 4 PF

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Retail help needed. Experience helpful. References required. Gatlinburg. 436-3683

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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

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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 Breakfast cook needed at Buckhorn Inn located in Gatlinburg's Arts & Crafts Community. Applicants must be professional, punctual and team oriented. Call 436-4191 Now accepting applications for team members & shift managers. PF location. All shifts. Apply online at: apply.bojangles.com. EOE drug free workplace.

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ETS Cats/Dogs/Pets

FREE KITTENS: 10 wks. old, litter trained Call 865-640-7372 or 640-1104.

Now hiring full and part time housekeepers. Tree Tops Resort of Gatlinburg.

865-436-6559.

CALL CLASSIFIEDS TODAY! 428-0748

Sporting Goods

For Sale-Women's full set of golf clubs with bag, shoes size 9.5. All like new-$200.

865-908-2352

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For Sale

A-1 pre-owned dryers, washers, ranges & refrigerators.

All with warranty.

Cagles Furniture and Appliances

453-0727

Furniture

New 4pc.

Bedroom Group

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

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EAL ESTATE FOR RENT

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Unfurnished Apartments

2BR/1.5BA C/H, stove, frig, furn. Sevierville NO PETS, patio -$500+. 453-5079

NICE, CLEAN 1 BR / 1 BA IN SEVIERVILLE $380.00 + DEPOSIT NO PETS 865-712-5238 Large 1BR. Water & appliances furnished. No pets. Ref. $450 + dep. 680-3078

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Unfurnished Apartments

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.

CLASSIFIEDS Sell It, Find It, Place It!!!

428-0746

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453-0727

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Misc. Tickets

UT Seanon Football tickets (2). Section QQ row 6. Call Frank 430-3778.

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NOW HIRING for Experienced Front Desk Clerk. Apply in person at Red Roof Inn, Pigeon Forge.

0955

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Child Care

HILLTOP CHILD DEVELOPMENT CTR. now accepting all ages and also enrolling pre-K program. Call 428-2440.

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Machinery & Tools

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

Mark Our Words: You’ll Find It in the Classifieds!

428-0748

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Sale at public auction will be on at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Terri L. Newman, an unmarried person, to Larry L. Westbrook, Esq., Trustee, on May 26, 2000 at Book 1070, Page 257conduc ted

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 bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the First (1st) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit:Unit Number 201 of Serenity Pointe of the English Mountain Development, as the same is shown by plat of record in Map Book 10, Page 98, in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, to which specific plat reference is here made for a more particular description.

STATE OF TENNESSEE, SEVIER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed on October 8, 2003

by Margaret G Lovell by her Attorney-in-Fact Jack D. Bean to BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, Lender and BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee(s), which was recorded on January 2, 2004, in Book 1869, at Page 32, Sevier County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. , default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, Branch Banking and Trust Company, (the Owner and Holder), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and , , notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on at the usual and customary location at the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: SITUATED in Eleventh Civil District (11) of Sevier County, Tennessee, and within the corporate limits of the City of Gatlinburg, and being known and designated as all of Condominium Unit 5205 in The Gatlinburg Summit Horizontal Property Regime, as shown on the Plat of record in Map Book 24, page 296 in the Sevier County Register’s Office, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description.

The Gatlinburg Summit is a Horizontal Property Regime established pursuant to Tennessee Code, Annotated, 66-27-101, et seq, and as same may be amended by the Legislature.

TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO an undivided interest in the common elements, vote, common surplus, and a liability for the common expenses and other assessments appurtenant thereto and as set forth and delineated in the Master Deed of Gatlinburg Summit Horizontal Property Regime, and recorded in Deed Book 336, page 511, and as amended in Deed Book 337, page 347, Deed Book 334, page 445, and Deed Book 348, page 618, all in the Sevier County Register’s Office.

Subject to restrictions, easements, conditions, map notations, and all other issues of record in Book 336, page 511, Book 337, page 347, Book 334, page 445 and Book 348, page 618.

BEING the same property conveyed to Margaret G. Lovell, Single by General Warranty Deed from Ricky A lan Davis, Single, dated September 3, 2002, recorded September 4, 2002 in Instrument Book 1514, page 103 in the Sevier County Register’s Office.

Parcel ID Number: Said property is commonly known as

Current Owner(s): Other Interested Party(ies):

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1070 Alpine Drive, Unit 1 (Per Deed of Trust), 1070 Alpine Drive, Unit 201 (Per Tax Assessor), 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.

Notice of this Substitute Trustee’s Sale has been timely given to the United States as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425(b).

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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The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 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.

This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Classifieds ď ľ A11

Selling By The Yard?

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Unfurnished Apartments

List your yard or garage sale in the Classifieds!

Call

Quiet country setting

428-0746

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Sale at public auction will be on at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Patrick L. Saxton and Tami G. Saxton, Husband and Wife as Trustees of The Patrick L. Saxton and Tami G. Saxton Living Trust, to Title Enterprises, LLC, Trustee, on January 31, 2007 at Book Volume 2728, Page 113 conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register’s Office.

Owner of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of June 1, 2007 Equifirst Loan Securitization Trust 2007-1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Fourth (4th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 22 of Rock Gardens Subdivision, as the same is shown by plat of record in Map Book 32, Page 75 in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

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

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SEVIERVILLE 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhomes

Call 428-5161

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 178 Red Bud Lane, Sevierville, TN 37876, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

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.

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

#ALL Near Hospital 2BR/1.5BA

All Appliances 24 hr. Maintenance

$550 month

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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 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.

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

For Rent. 2BR 2BA completely furnished includes utilities. Just off Parkway in Pigeon Forge. $1,000 mo., $1,000 dep. No pets.

453-8184 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.

**NICE, CLEAN**

Some Pets

3 BR / 2 BA WITH GARAGE IN KODAK AREA

774-2494 or 386-1655 RIVERWALK - Sevierville

AFFORDABLE LUXURY APARTMENTS

Homes for Rent

$950.00/MO. + DEP. NO PETS.

865-712-5238

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Notice is hereby given that by authority of a Tennessee Deed of Trust (Deed of Trust) executed by Michael D. Kennedy and wife, Suzanne M. Kennedy, to M. Coppley Vickers, Trustee, dated April 21, 2004, and recorded in Book 1960, Page 441 as modified in Book 3348, Page 803 in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness due from Michael and Suzanne Kennedy to Citizens National Bank, which has become due and payable by virtue of default in the Deed of Trust on the property hereinafter described; and Citizens National Bank, the true and lawful owner and holder of said indebtedness, having exercised its option to declare the indebtedness due and payable and having made demand for foreclosure pursuant to the Deed of Trust; I, the undersigned, acting under the authority of the Deed of Trust, by virtue of appointment as substitute trustee recorded in Book 3571, Page 260 in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, will be at the front door of the Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, Tennessee, on the 1st day of September, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. to sell to the highest bidder for cash in bar of all rights waived by said Deed of Trust, the following described property to wit (which is believed to have an ): address on Parcel II SITUATED in the First (1st) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of as shown of record in Map Book 27, Page 120 in the Register’s Office, to which plat specific reference is here made for a more particular description.

SUBJECT to restrictions of record in Misc. Book 187, Page 473 in said Register’s Office.

SUBJECT to the notes which appear on map of record in Map Book 27, Page 120 in said Register’s Office.

ALSO CONVEYED is the joint use of the roads shown of record in Map Book 27, Page 120 and 121 in said Register’s Office for ingress and egress to the above described property.

BEING the same property conveyed to Michael D. Kennedy and wife, Suzanne M. Kennedy by deed from Pamela Kay Maples a/k/a Pamela Kay Duncan, dated August 31, 1999, recorded in Book D669, Page 709 in said Register’s Office.

This Deed of Trust was prepared without benefit of survey as to any Parcel, and the preparer of this Deed of Trust makes no representation as to the status of the property described therein.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with law, upon announcement of such adjournment on the day and at the time and pla ce of sale as set forth above.

The Internal Revenue Service has filed notices of Federal Tax Liens against Michael Kennedy and Susanne Pauley of record in Book 3354, Page 538, Book 3414, Page 175 and Book 3468, Page 319 and against Michael Kennedy of record in Book 3413, Page 127 in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, and has been provided timely notice of this sale in accordance with 26 U.S.C. Ă&#x; 7425(b). The sale of the property described herein will be subject to the right of the United States to redeem the land as provided in 26 U.S.C. Ă&#x; 7425(d)(i).

The above-described property will be sold subject to unpaid taxes, prior deeds of trust, all easements and restrictions, the rights of tenants in possession of said premises, if any, prior claims, or matters of record.

No ĂŹNotice of Right to ForecloseĂŽ has been given the debtors since relief from the automatic stay was granted to the Bank in case No. 10-32641, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Tennessee.

The proceeds of the sale will be applied first to discharge the costs and charges of executing this trust, including attorney’s fees; next, to all indebtedness remaining unpaid and secured thereby, including all indebtedness owing to Citizens National Bank, by the grantors; and next, the balance, if any, shall be paid to those legally entitled thereto.

This 5th day of August, 2010.

TVA Energy Efficient for Low Cost Electric 1 BR/1 BA - 784 Sq. Ft. 2 BR/2 BA - 1114 Sq. Ft. $545 to $735 Screened Porches Professional Decor & Colors Washer/Dryer Connections or Use our on-site laundry Skylights & Vaulted Ceilings Some Pets Welcome Furnished Corporate Suites Available

Visit us at 240 Riverwalk Dr. 429-4470 www.seviervilleapartments.com On Lake! 1BR Townhome.

Electric/H20 included. $150 wk+dep. 865-640-8751

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JACUZZI TUB IN MASTER BATH VERY NICE, PIGEON FORGE

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

3 BR & 2 BA

HOUSE VERY NICE SEVIERVILLE

Townhome for rent 2BR/2BA $645 month includes water/sewer 908-6789 0615

Furnished Apartments

GATLINBURG TROLLEY RT. 2BR No pets. Deposit required. 865-621-3015

SWEEP up with the Classifieds.

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Asphalt/Concrete

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Grading, Forming & Finishing

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1162 Home Improvement & Repair

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865-206-3294 1108

Excavating

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Professional Painter for hire

Excavating/Land Clearing Driveway Repairs & Grading as low as $75.00.

No materials included

865-456-9312 561-662-5986

1st class guaranteed work.

Over 25 yrs. exp.

IMPROVEMENT

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1162 Home Improvement & Repair

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Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

Phone Sam 865-453-6811

KELLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME

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Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

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1048 or Cleaning Services 1162 Home Improvement Thanks. & Repair

HOUSE CLEANING

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Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

NEW HOMES FOR RENT $650-$1,000 Monthly

865-850-3874 Sevierville 3BR 1BA w/garage. $750 mth $750 dep.

865-680-8313 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.

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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

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Duplexes for Rent

Duplex 2BR Gatlinburg, 527 Foothill. No pets. Credit check. $575 + dep. 865-690-2766

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Rooms for Rent

For Rent

Beautiful Creekside Rooms in Gatlinburg

s 0RIVATE "ALCONY s *ACUZZI 6ERY 1UIET s .O 0ETS .O $EP s WEEK s 7Il ALL UTL INCLUDED

865-621-2941

Gatlinburg/Dudley Creek

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

Call for appt.

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

Rooms for Rent

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE 428 Park Rd.

near trolley stop

Includes All Utilities.

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

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Notice is Hereby Given that on the 27 day of JULY 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Es0955 Legals tate of BETTY LEE WEBB, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County,Tennessee.

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This 27 day of July, 2010.

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ABANDONED VEHICLE YEAR: 2001 MAKE: Pontiac MODEL: Grand Am VIN #: 1G2NF52EX1M507318 NAME: Autrey's Auto Repair ADDRESS: 523 Wears Valley Rd. CITY: Pigeon Forge STATE: TN ZIP CODE: 37863

By: none Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-3-10 8-10-10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DAVID WYNN BROWN Late of Sevier County, Tennessee

8/10, 8/17 ABANDONED VEHICLE YEAR: 2002 MAKE: DODGE MODEL: Stratus VIN #: 1B3EL46X72N325289 NAME: Autrey's Auto Repair ADDRESS: 523 Wears Valley Rd. CITY: Pigeon Forge STATE: TN ZIP CODE: 37863

Notice is Hereby Given that on the 29 day of JULY 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of DAVID WYNN BROWN, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County,Tennessee.

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

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Notice is Hereby Given that on the 27 day of JULY 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of BETTY LEE WEBB, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County,Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or four unmatured, Unscramble these Jumbles, one letter each square, against hertoEstate are required to form four ordinary words. to file the same in triplicate with CASEE the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from theMedia date of the ©2010 Tribune Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. first publication (or of the postCOUFS ing, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.

All persons indebted to the BEMFUL above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.ELBARR This 27 day of July, 2010.

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to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the post0955 ing, as the case mayLegals be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This 29 day of July, 2010.

(Signed) Mona Collette Administrator Estate of DAVID WYNN BROWN By: none Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-3-10 8-10-10

HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Sale at public auction will be on September 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM local time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Brad Ackerman and, Maria Ackerman, to Quality Title, Inc., Trustee, on March 16, 2007 at Book Volume 2776, Page 583Instrument No. 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. § 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 Thirteenth (13th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit:Lot 4011 of Starr Crest Resort 2, Phase 4, as the same appears of record in Large Map Book 7, Page 25, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.Subject to Water Line Easement and Agreement of record in Volume Book 2465, Page 73, in the said Register’s Office.

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1959 Starr Ridge Drive, Sevierville, TN 37876, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time.

This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

(Answers tomorrow) IDIOM SNACK THIRTY MYSTIC When the race car driver kept losing, he — HIT THE “SKIDS”

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Dear Annie: I have been married for five years to a wonderful man.

When we first began dating, he had custody of his then 2-year-old daughter. Her biological mother, “Jessie,” wanted nothing to do with her.

In fact, the first time I met Jessie, she asked if I wanted to adopt the girl.

Jessie does not have a good relationship history. At 12, she dated a 30-year-old man. At 14, she gave birth to her first child. She married my husband when she was 20 and then gave birth to his daughter and divorced him within the year. My husband got custody because Jessie did all kinds of dangerous things to abort the baby during her pregnancy.

Jessie has dated, lived with or married at least 20 men. Three years ago, her then-husband encouraged her to reconnect with her daughter and she came back into our lives. She is now divorced and dating a man she met on the Internet who lives 100 miles away.

The problem is, she wants to take our daughter to his house when she has visitation. He lives with six other adults and three children. Jessie and our daughter recently spent the day there, and we discovered that the kids were left with the other adults while Jessie and her boyfriend went out. Worse, Jessie doesn’t let us contact our daughter. We do not have Jessie’s phone number because she blocks it when she calls us, and when we bought our daughter a phone, Jessie took it away until she came home.

I have been told

that Jessie has various “friends” living with her at different times. Her own relatives called to tell us she leaves the kids with whoever she can get to watch them.

Does my husband have reason for concern, and if so, what are our legal options? I fear for our daughter’s safety, but we do not have the money to keep hiring lawyers. -Worried in Ohio Dear Worried: You have plenty of reason for concern. Jessie is leaving her daughter with questionable people under questionable circumstances. The fact that she won’t allow you to be in touch with the girl is particularly worrisome. Is there a custody agreement in place, allowing Jessie to have unsupervised visits? If not, we urge you to push for supervised visitation for Jessie and to get the details in writing, even if it means hiring one more lawyer. Your daughter is worth it. You or your husband can also contact the National Center for Men (nationalcenterformen. org) for additional support and suggestions.

Dear Annie: I am writing about the two overweight boys, 11 and 13, who live with their widowed father.

While kids do undergo a prepubertal growth spurt, if they are substantially overweight now, they are unlikely to outgrow the weight. Also, they clearly have devel-

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oped counterproductive eating habits, which will probably lead to an even greater rate of weight gain later in life. I also wonder whether there is a component of depression involved. They may have developed a habit of comfort eating to help deal with the loss of their mother and the stresses of a single-parent home.

They also might have too much unstructured time and may spend a lot of it watching TV or playing video games. Even a modest increase in physical activity, such as Dad taking the boys for a 20-minute walk around the neighborhood after dinner, may help with both the weight and general feeling of well-being.

The father may not know what a reasonable portion is for his sons. He should look into childhood obesity programs in his town.

Children are most likely to make healthy lifestyle changes when they are educated about nutrition and health and receive positive attention from both adult role models and peers. -- Bonnie L. Bunch, M.D., Ph.D. 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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Charity to stay in Afghan despite murders

Associated Press

Ed Stafford, of England, right, and Gadiel “Cho” Sanchez Rivera, of Peru, celebrate arriving to Crispim beach in Marapanim in Brazil on Monday, ending Stafford’s walk of the entire Amazon River.

Brit becomes first to walk the entire length of Amazon MARAPANIM, Brazil (AP) — He fought tropical disease and deadly snakes, was held captive at one point and collapsed just short of his goal.

Still, Ed Stafford ended his 2 1/2-year journey Monday as he planned — leaping into the sea as the first man known to walk the length of the Amazon River.

“I’ve been told I was going to be killed so many times,” the 34-year-old former British army captain told The Associated Press. “But I’m not dead. I’m here now and ... I’ve proved that if you want something enough, you can do anything!”

Stafford had collapsed at the side of the road early Sunday, just 53 miles (85 kilometers) short of his destination. He was back on his feet after a few hours of rest, however, and looked like he had all the energy in the world as he ran into the Atlantic Ocean at Crispim beach Monday morning in northern Brazil — popping champagne and spraying Peruvian forestry worker Gadiel “Cho” Sanchez Rivera, his expedition partner.

It was not the quest of an eco-warrior, Stafford is quick to point out, though he hopes the feat will raise awareness of the Amazon and the complex forces that are leading to its destruction.

Rather, it was the personal challenge for a man who left the military to be a stockbroker, was bored by finance and ended up leading student expeditions in Belize, then supervising the building of a BBC base camp in Guyana.

“The crux of it is, if this wasn’t a selfish, boy’s-own adventure, I don’t think it would have worked,” he said before completing his quest. “I am simply doing it because no one has done it before.”

There are at least six known expeditions along the course of the Amazon river, from its source high in the Peruvian Andes across Colombia and into Brazil before its waters are dumped into the ocean 4,200 miles (6,760 kilometers) away. But those used boats to advance their travel.

Stafford and a British friend began the walk on April 2, 2008, on the southern coast of Peru. Within three months, his pal left. Stafford carried on, walking bits of the route with hundreds of locals he met along the way. Sanchez Rivera, 31, joined him a few months into the walk — which cost $100,000 and is paid for by sponsoring companies and donations — and completed it with him.

Stafford saw vast swaths of demolished jungle on the journey, deepening his understanding of the Amazon, its role in protecting the globe against climate change and the complex forces behind its destruction.

“It’s the people in power who are benefiting from the extraction of the natural resources here,” Stafford said. “That’s why there are corrupt politicians and laws that aren’t enforced and loads of unconstrained deforestation still going on.”

He lived off piranha fish he caught, rice and beans, and store-bought provisions found in local communities along the river.

To relax at night, he downloaded podcasts by British comedian Ricky Gervais and episodes of the TV show “The Office” via Internet satellite phone.

Stafford and Sanchez Rivera encountered 18-foot (5.5-meter) long caiman crocodiles, enormous anaconda snakes, illness, food shortages and the threat of drowning.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A Christian charity said Monday it had no plans to leave Afghanistan despite the brutal murders last week of 10 members of its medical aid team, six of them Americans.

Police were holding the lone Afghan survivor for questioning, insisting he is not a suspect although authorities have lingering questions about his account of the horrific massacre in northern Afghanistan.

The attack, far from the main theaters of the war in the east and south, underscored the growing insecurity in the region.

It was also the biggest assault on foreign Christians since the 2007

kidnapping of 23 South Korean missionaries by the Taliban in Ghazni province. Two male hostages were slain before the South Korean government negotiated their release the following month.

The survivor of last week’s attack, a driver named Saifullah who had worked for the humanitarian group for four years, was flown to Kabul on Sunday from Badakhshan province. Also taken to the capital were the bodies of the six Americans, two Afghans, a Briton and a German who were gunned down after finishing a two-week medical mission treating Afghan villagers in the remote Parun valley of Nuristan province.

The Taliban claimed responsi-

bility for the Thursday murders, alleging that the group, most of them devout Christians, were spies and tried to convert Muslims. Some local officials suspect common criminals carried out the attack.

U.S. Embassy spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said the FBI has opened an investigation into the deaths in cooperation with Afghan authorities.

During a press conference Monday, Dirk Frans, the director of the International Assistance Mission that organized the trip, insisted that conversion was not the aim of the trip and that the Afghan government had given them permission to treat Afghans in the area.

nation/world briefs 1,100 missing in Chinese floods

ZHOUQU, China (AP) — Rescuers lifted muddy bodies into trucks, and aid convoys choked the road into the remote Chinese town where hundreds died and more than 1,100 were missing Monday from landslides caused by heavy rain that has flooded swaths of Asia and spread misery to millions.

In Pakistan, the United Nations said the government’s estimate of 13.8 million people affected by the country’s worst-ever floods exceeded the combined total of three recent megadisasters — the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

Rescuers in mountainous Indian-controlled Kashmir raced to rescue dozens of stranded foreign trekkers and find 500 people still missing in flash floods that have killed 140.

Unofficially, Henry wins by 13

NASHVILLE (AP) — An unofficial calculation of votes shows state Sen. Douglas Henry beat challenger Jeff Yarbro by 13 votes in the Democratic primary election last Thursday, according to Davidson County election officials.

A statement Monday from the Davidson County Election Commission said the numbers are not official until the election is certified Aug. 23. The close race was over the District 21 seat that represents southwestern Nashville, including some of Nashville’s wealthiest neighborhoods.

One Arizona escapee captured

PHOENIX (AP) — Federal agents on Monday captured one of two inmates who escaped from an Arizona prison as he walked, armed with a handgun, outside a Wyoming church, and were still hunting for the other fugitive and a suspected accomplice.

Convicted killer Tracy Province told authorities

he was relieved that the manhunt was over when he was arrested around 6:20 a.m. in Meeteetse, Wyo., about 60 miles outside of Yellowstone National Park, said David Gonzales, the U.S. Marshal for Arizona.

Pastor arrested protesting mascot

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (AP) — Police have arrested a pastor in Georgia for protesting outside a high school against its demon mascot.

Police spokeswoman Tabitha Pugh said 36-year-old Donald Crosby was arrested Monday in the central Georgia city of Warner Robins.

Crosby and supporters picked the opening day of classes to protest against the pitchfork-wielding mascot. Crosby, of Kingdom Builders Church of Jesus Christ, says his son attends the school and he doesn’t want him exposed to the name’s devilish connotations.

Crosby was charged with picketing without a license and disorderly conduct. He was released on bond. He did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment.

School officials say the mascot honors a World War II fighter squadron nicknamed the “Screamin’ Demons.”

N. Korea fires artillery near border

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired about 110 rounds of artillery Monday near its disputed sea border with South Korea, the South’s military said, amid high tension over the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship blamed on North Korea.

The firing came shortly after South Korea ended five-day naval drills off the west coast that the North called a rehearsal for an invasion, vowing to retaliate.

All the artillery shells harmlessly landed into the North’s waters and caused no damage to the South, a South Korean Joint Chief of Staff officer said on condition of anonymity, citing department policy.

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