The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 225 ■ August 13, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents
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On Smoky Mountain Entertainment
Resort to pay $900K in back wages Some 1,000 Westgate employees, including many here, affected Submitted Report
On the tube
Laura Linney stars in “The Big C,” premiering Monday on Showtime.
5On the tube this Monday Laura Linney stars in Showtime’s new series “The Big C” inside
Federal officials have ordered Westgate Resorts to pay some 1,000 workers nearly $900,000 in back wages. The U.S. Department of Labor says the Orlandobased company was not paying workers what it should have.
six other states, including in Tennessee, where it has a major presence in Call the Wage and Hour Division’s Jacksonville District Office at 904-359-9292. For more information about the Gatlinburg. he investigation included all locations FLSA, call the department’s toll-free helpline at 866of the company. 4US-WAGE (487-9243). Information is also available on The investigation, the Internet at http://www.dol.gov/whd. conducted by the Wage and Hour Division’s District Westgate Resorts is company operates time- Jacksonville operated by Central share resorts in Arizona, Office, determined that Florida Investments. The Florida, Mississippi and employees who scheduled
tours of timeshare properties for the company were not paid at least the federal minimum wage for all the hours they worked. Additionally, premium pay for the workers did not include commissions, and overtime work was incorrectly computed. The company also failed
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Residents voice concerns about posting rezoning By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer
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SEVIERVILLE — The debate over how planning officials should notify neighbors if a nearby property is set to be rezoned was rekindled this week as one county official complained not enough is done currently, saying she only found out about one such petition near her home a short time before the County Commission meeting. Commissioner Judy Godfrey said she wasn’t the only one on Seymour’s Pearl Road who hadn’t heard land accessed by the narrow two-lane road was up for commercial consideration. She opposed the move from residential for the former farm plot and suggested others in the area would have come out to do the same if they had more notice about the proposed switch. This isn’t the first time the question of how far the county’s planning staff should go in trying to inform neighbors has been raised at a County Commission meeting, with the results of the last such discussion the introduction of a sign placed on properties set for rezoning votes. However, it appears there may have been some confusion about even that measure in the case of the request for a new designation for the land that fronts Maryville Highway in the 200 block and Pearl Road. “We did not have knowledge this was going to be rezoned,” Godfrey said, complaining there was only one sign put up for the five lots set to be rezoned, all of which are owned by one family. “We could probably have every neighbor out here. Nobody wants it to be rezoned.” Specifically, Godfrey worried any commercial development on the land might use Pearl Road to access the site, something she believes the road isn’t capable of handling. Though other commissioners assured her any site plan would have to be approved by the Planning Commission
Plans set for 21st annual Evening of Elegance Mountain life, Page B1
Sports
Football anyone? County jamboree slated for 8 p.m. at Sevier County High School Page A8
Weather Today Isolated Storms High: 92°
Tonight Isolated Storms
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Low: 71°
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Obituaries Emmett Smith Jr., 68 Enzlie Ogle, 82 Derik Campbell, 38 Willard Surber Jr. Larry Beck, 68 DETAILS, Page A4
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Officers bring out a victim from the incident to waiting firefighters and EMT/paramedics for treatment.
Humane Society paw-ses Agencies from across the county to hold Appreciation Day
come together to practice drills By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — Passersby slowed to eye the parking lot full of emergency vehicles in front of the Community Center om Thursday as emergency crews worked under a blue tarp in blistering heat to save eight victims of a hazmat attack at the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. Despite what those passing drivers might have thought, there was no reason to be alarmed — the situation was all
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Every step of the incident is coordinated and evaluated from the mobile command center. contrived, the blood all fake and the area completely safe. The
gathering of responders from almost every
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By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer The Sevier County Humane Society is hosting an Appreciation Day for the community from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Kroger on Highway 66. “This is something we started last year,” said Jayne Vaughan, executive director of the humane society. “It’s our way of thanking the community for their support.” Free hot dogs and chips will be served, and information about animals eligible for adoption and upcoming humane society events will be available as well. “It’s also an opportunity to shop for items at Kroger to donate to the shelter,” Vaughan said. “We will have a list of needed items. Of course, that isn’t necessary — this event is to thank our supporters.” Vaughan said spring and summer — breeding season — is a challenging time for the animal shelter. “We’re still getting a lot of animals. One thing people can do to help us out is to have their animals spayed and neutered. Also, please take extreme measures to protect your animals against the heat. “We are just so thankful for all of our support.” n ebrown@themountainpress.com
UW Shark Race preparation begins to flow By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer GATLINBURG — United Way of Sevier County is gearing up for its seventh annual Great Gatlinburg Shark Race, set for 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. United Way Executive Director Tom Newman has begun dis-
More information Tickets can be ordered online at www.uowsc.org. For more information, call 430-5727.
tributing the event’s $10 tickets at Ripley’s Aquarium, Food City, Gatlinburg Welcome Centers and other participating area businesses.
Each ticket purchased will be represented by a rubber shark racing down the river — with the winner awarded $10,000 in cash. “It’s a fun event to watch, and it’s fun to think, ‘I could actually win’ — with no more than 15,000 sharks floating down the river, your odds are better than the lottery,” Newman said.
Along with preparing for the race, Newman has been busy doing “a lot of foundation work” since he started his position with the United Way in May. Having worked with the Boy Scouts of America, one of the many nonprofits that United Way serves, he was very familiar with the organization. “I was used to being a comSee shark race, Page A4
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PF Commission will maintain ties with the United Kingdom By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — People all across the United Kingdom will have the opportunity to dream about a Smoky Mountain vacation thanks to a Monday vote by the City Commission. The group opted to continue a partnership with the state’s Department of Tourist Development that allows it to pay a relatively small amount to get a huge presence in England and its neighboring Northern Ireland territory. For several years, the city has worked through the state to contract with Lofthouse Enterprises, a travel trade representative in England. That company in turn places advertisements in publications across the kingdom, from newspapers to hundreds of travel magazines. They also pitch story ideas to reporters that relate to Pigeon Forge and, of course, the much-loved namesake of Dollywood, Dolly Parton. City tourism officials report impressive results from the effort. “When Pigeon Forge began participating in the UK Co-op Marketing Program 15 years ago, there was little to no awareness of Pigeon Forge as a vacation destination in the UK,� Department of Tourism Director Leon Downey told the commissioners. “I am happy to report that is no longer the case.� The metrics provided by the company show the investment is providing results, with 48 tour operators using their catalogues to promote the city now. Additionally, the city has received a host of media coverage that it otherwise would not have gotten, Downey said. “The growth has been incredible,� Department of Tourism Marketing Manager Sue Carr said. The city’s dollar is extended through the cooperation with the state, which pays the lion’s share of the bill for the advertising, Carr said. State officials view the partnership not only as a way to promote the state as a destination but to recruit new tax dollars by marketing its cities and attractions. From the money the city pays, $10,000 goes to pay for participation in the program, while $10,000 goes
directly to the marketing company to pay for its part of the advertising. Each participant — with the cities of Nashville, Memphis and Chattanooga also part of the effort — pays into the pool that funds the program, Carr said. Pigeon Forge is the only city in the county that takes part in the initiative, a fact that pleased members of the audience and the board during Monday’s meeting. “I think it’s a great way to promote and market the city around the world,� Vice Mayor Kevin McClure said. During the session, the group also voted to approve: n Ordinance 910 amending Ordinance 894 Annual Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 (second reading) n Ordinance 911 amending Section 407.3.1 “Planned Unit Development — General Requirements — Minimum Site� of the Zoning Ordinance (second reading) n Ordinance 912 amending Sections 20-404 and 20-405 of the Municipal Code on the Citizens Advisory Board of Directors and the functions of that group n A request from the Fire Department to trade fire hose couplings for new fire hoses n Accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior in the amount of $18,244 for rural fire assistance to purchase reflective vests and fire shelters for the Fire Department n Purchase of a lane maintenance machine for the bowling center from Bowling Supply Company for $22,995 with the trade-in of a Phoenix Lane Machine n Purchase of salt for the Street Department at a price of $71.71 per ton from North American Salt Company n Purchase of uniforms for Public Works from Whole Armor Uniform at a piece-meal rate n A request from Sherwood Forest Resort for the acceptance of the development into the city’s water system n Reappointing Ray Ogle, Ken Bell, Leslie Thomas and Laurie Faulkner to the Tourism Advisory Board n Contributing $5,000 to the school system in support of the 2nd Annual Smoky Mountain Football Jamboree. n dhodges@themountainpress.com
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Hilton Garden Inn’s Logan Coykendall, left, Kris Reagan and Tony Jovee joined Gatlinburg Chamber staff member Erin Moran to pick up litter along the Spur.
Garden Inn joins Chamber in picking up trash on Spur Submitted Report GATLINBURG — The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation is helping to keep the Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge clean and litter-free through its Adopt-A-Spur efforts. Due to the construction and repaving on the Spur throughout 2008, this program was halted, but restarted through the Gatlinburg Goes Green program. Businesses are sending volunteers to help Chamber staff to pick up litter along the Spur once a month. “We are so excited that our business community has stepped up to the plate to help us reinstitute such an important program. It is through this program that we are able to see tangible results to our concerns for the national park and its well being,� said Chamber Executive Director Vicki Simms.
Logan Coykendall, Kris Reagan and Tony Jovee of Hilton Garden Inn joined Chamber staff for the second time recently to clean the portion of the Spur that stretches from the Gatlinburg Welcome Center to the beginning of town. More volunteers are needed for the second Tuesday of the month through 2010. The Gatlinburg Goes Green program is in its third year. In 2009, the Chamber reached its goal of having 75 percent of its membership enrolled, and Gatlinburg Goes Green has been making huge strides in 2010 with more than 10 percent actively enrolled at the Bronze level or higher. For more information about Gatlinburg Goes Green or to volunteer for an Adopt-A-Spur shift, contact Erin Moran at the Chamber of Commerce at 436-4178, or e-mail to erin@gatlinburg. com.
Humane Society hosts Appreciation Day By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer The Sevier County Humane Society is hosting an Appreciation Day for the community from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Kroger on Highway 66. “This is something we started last year,� said Jayne Vaughan, executive director of the humane society. “It’s our way of thanking the community for their support.� Free hot dogs and chips will be served, and information about animals eligible for adoption and upcoming humane society
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Blago jurors agree on 2 counts By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press Writer CHICAGO — Jurors in the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Thursday that they have reached agreement on just two of 24 counts against him, and haven’t even begun discussing 11 of the counts. The judge quickly said he would tell them to go back and deliberate more. The exchange once again left the courtroom in a state of uncertainty, with lawyers and legal experts saying there is no way to know for sure how long the deliberations may go on — but some saying the apparent deadlocks on some counts were a good sign for Blagojevich and his co-defendant brother, Robert. The 11 counts the jury has yet to discuss involve wire fraud. Most of them deal with FBI wiretap recordings and the allegation that Blagojevich tried to sell or trade President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat. The jurors did not say which two of the 24 counts they had agreed on, nor what their decision was. Former state appellate Judge David Erickson said the jury’s apparent deadlock on 11 counts looks good for the defense. He said if a panel of 12 jurors can’t come to an agreement, it shows some have
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Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and wife Patti left, leave their house to go to Federal Court in Chicago on Thursday. doubts that prosecutors made their case. “To this point, if we were keeping score, I think the defense strategy worked spectacularly,” said Erickson, now a law professor in Chicago. The defense did not call a single witness, including the former governor himself, and argued that Blagojevich was a big talker, but never committed a crime. Erickson said when judges tell jurors to deliberate more, they often return quickly with a verdict. Others believe the jury may need some time to work through the remain-
ing counts. “It’s impossible to decide what it is the jury is saying,” Richard Kling, a professor at ChicagoKent College of Law, told WLS-TV. “If they haven’t addressed the wire fraud counts, we’re going to be here until next week.” Joel Levin, a former federal prosecutor, said one major question is why the jury has not even discussed any of the wire fraud counts. He said jurors may feel they can’t discuss that until they decide on other charges. But he said it could just as easily be one or two jurors are “really digging
their heels in” on other counts and the jury has just not gotten to the wire fraud counts. He said what is particularly baffling is that there have been no notes of substance to the judge throughout deliberations. “Given they’ve accomplished virtually nothing you would have thought we’d heard something,” he said. Blagojevich did not comment after the hearing. But asked as he felt it was good news for his client, Blagojevich attorney Sam Adam Sr. responded, “I don’t know. I’ve learned a long time ago not to guess
nation/world briefs Governor debate set for Oct. 7
KNOXVILLE (AP) — The University of Tennessee’s Howard H. Baker Center for Public Policy has announced it will host a gubernatorial debate Oct. 7. The center said Wednesday that Republican nominee Bill Haslam and Democratic nominee Mike McWherter have accepted invitations. WBIR-TV in Knoxville will be a partner in the debate, which will originate from Cox Auditorium in Alumni Memorial Hall. According to a news release from the Baker Center, several stations across the state will join in a simulcast. The election is Nov. 2.
Gay marriages put on hold
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday put gay marriages on hold for at least another six days in California, raising hopes among same-sex couples that they soon will be able to tie the knot after years of agonizing delays. Judge Vaughn Walker gave opponents of samesex weddings until Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. to get a ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on whether gay marriage should resume. Gay marriages could happen at that point or be put off indefinitely depending on how the court rules. Walker struck down the state’s voter-approved gay marriage ban last week in a case many believe is destined for the Supreme Court.
Gitmo inmate ‘proud’ of slaying
GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) — A Canadian former child soldier told jailers he comforted himself in his first days at Guantanamo by thinking about killing an American soldier, military prosecutors said Thursday in opening arguments at the war-crimes trial of the youngest inmate at the detention center. Toronto-born Omar
Khadr, who was 15 when he was captured in 2002, is accused of throwing a grenade that killed a Delta Force medic after a firefight in Afghanistan. “Omar Khadr is a terrorist, trained by al-Qaida to murder Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Speer,” prosecutor Jeff Groharing told a jury of U.S. military officers inside a hilltop courthouse at this U.S. Navy base in southeast Cuba. “He said when he first arrived at Guantanamo, thinking about killing an American would make him feel better,” Groharing said. “When asked what he was most proud of in his life, he said conducting the operations against the Americans.”
Serial stabbing suspect nabbed
ATLANTA (AP) — A suspect in a string of 18 stabbings that terrorized people across three states and left five dead was arrested in front of startled passengers at an airport gate as he tried to board a plane for Israel, officials said Thursday.
A judge in Flint, Mich., where the attacks began in late May, signed a warrant Thursday charging Elias Abuelazam, 33, with assault with intent to murder in connection with a July 27 stabbing. Antwione Marshall, 26, of Flint, the victim of that attack, told The Associated Press that the FBI visited him at 3 a.m. to show him a picture of the man arrested in Atlanta, and he identified him as the assailant.
nently seal the well. Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, the Obama administration’s point man on the oil spill, said at a news conference that an earlier effort to temporarily plug the well may have had the unintended effect of creating a permanent seal.
arrests Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed within this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
u Joshua Adam Breeden, 28, of 1636 Mountain View court in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 12 with violation of community corrections. He was being held. u Jerry Wayne Coakley, 25, of 647 Hawk Hollow Road in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 11 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Pamela Louise Drake, 32, of 234 Rayfield Lane in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 11 with domestic violence assault. She was being held. u Luis Alberto Gonzalez, 19, of 209 One Way St. in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 11 with driving without a license. He was released on $250 bond. u Tammy Guest Griffin, 39, of 1948 Bluff Mountain Road in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 11 with violation of probation. She was being held. u Cheryl Lynn Hans, 43, of 148 Watertown Road in Gatlinburg, was charged Aug. 11 with driving while revoked. She was being held. u Daniel Roland Hartman, 39, of Dandridge, was charged Aug. 11 with simple possession of marijuana and violation of open container laws. He was released on $1,000 bond. u Paul Heath, 23, of 1720 Moon Court in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 1 1 with possession of a schedule VI substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was being held in lieu of $1,500 bond. u Ronald Luther Helton, 40, of Russelville, Tenn., was charged Aug. 11 with simple possession. He was being held. u Kathy Jo Henlsey, 40, of Strawberry Palins, was charged Aug. 11 with theft of property. She was being held in lieu of $7,500 bond. u William Marvin Hubbard, 40, or 426 Ski Mountain Road Apt. 18 in Gatlinburg, was charged Aug. 12 with public intoxication. He was being held. u Lynn Michael Jauntolo, 61, of 3129 Mutton Hollow Road in Kodak, was charged Aug. 12 with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was being held in lieu of $5,000 bond. u David. O. Lopez, 20, of 3029 Jess Wilson Road #13 in Pigeon Forge, was charged Aug. 11 with underage consumption of alcohol. He was released on $250 bond. u Geremia O. Lopez, 26, of 3029 Jess Wilson Road #13 in Pigeon Forge, was charged Aug. 11 with DUI and driving on a suspended license. He was released on $2,200 bond. u Leovardo Trinidad Lopez, 36, of 3106 Clintwood Way 24 in Pigeon Forge, was charged Aug. 11 with theft criminal simulation, driving without a license and financial responsibility law. He was being held in lieu of $1,500 bond. u Johnny Ray Maples, 44, of 873 Lakeview Loop in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 11 with domestic violence assault and vandalism $50 to $1,000. He was released ion $1,500 bond. u Ronald Vincent Margeson, 19, of 1001 Nelson Family Way in Kodak, was charged Aug. 11 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held. u John Earl Rowland, 48, of Morristown, was charged Aug. 12 with leaving the scene of an accident and vandalism $1,000 to $10,000. He was being held in lieu of $7,500 bond. u Derik Ramsey Sifford, 22, of 205 Cherokee Trial in Seymour, was charged Aug. 11 with theft criminal simulation. He was being held in lieu of $7,500 bond.
BP continues pressure tests
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In the strongest indication yet that BP’s broken oil well in the Gulf of Mexico may be plugged for good, officials on Thursday said they’re conducting tests to determine if further work to seal the well is needed. A final decision was expected Friday on whether crews need to go ahead with drilling relief wells to allow for a socalled “bottom kill,” in which mud and cement are pumped from deep underground to perma-
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Enzlie “Red� Ogle Enzlie “Red� Ogle, age 82 of Seymour, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Mr. Ogle was a member of First Baptist Church, Seymour. He was employed with KUB for 26 years. Following his retirement, he continued to work as a self-employed electrician. He enjoyed working in his vegetable garden and spending time with his granddaughters. Preceded in death by his: parents, Washington Arthur Ogle and Idana Huskey Ogle; brothers, Cleve Ogle and Murel Ogle; brother-in-law, Ernest Fox; and sister-in-law, Mildred Ogle. Survived by wife of 56 years, Della Drake Ogle; sons and daughter-in-law, Charles Ogle and Judy Bailey-Ogle, and Robert Ogle, all of Seymour; granddaughters, Laura Ogle and Lydia Ogle; sister, Eura Fox; special friends, Gary Latham and B. J. Tipton; niece, Peggy Shipe; nephew, Dennis Ogle. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CROSS Ministries, P.O. Box 186, Seymour, TN 37865. Funeral service will be held 7:30 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, with Pastor Bruce Yates officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday in Chilhowee Cemetery for interment. Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Latham, Bill Case, Dennis Ogle, Lee Drake, Denton Glaspie, and Jerry Shipe. Honorary pallbearer B.J. Tipton. The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865, (865) 577-2807. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
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John W. Overstreet, age 81 of Sevierville, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at the family home. He is preceded in death by his father, Leroy Blan Overstreet; mother, Aldah Myrick Overstreet; sisters, Mary O. Stone and Estelle Kraft; brother, Charles William Overstreet; loyal companion, Max. John is survived by his wife, Mayra Overstreet; children, Juan Overstreet, Alicia Overstreet Galeano, and Michel Overstreet; granddaughter, Grace Overstreet. Mr. Overstreet was cremated and an informal gathering will be held from 2:00 until 6:00 P.M., Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the family home, 1301 Grace Way, Sevierville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Dotson Funeral Home, Maryville/Seymour. (865984-5959)
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Willard A Surber Jr., born Oct. 15, 1945 died at his home in Kodak Monday, Aug. 9. Wilbur grew up in Clinton, and in his younger adult years enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards and accounting. He was a dedicated, employee to Heekin Brothers/Ball Corporation for almost 40 years. Wilbur was of the Baptist faith. Survivors: mother, Helen Surber; wife, Nancy Oakes Surber; daughter and sonin-law, Denise and Ammar Razzak; daughter and sonin-law, Renee and Matthew Peebles; four grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, aunts and uncles. Receiving of friends 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13 at HolleyGamble Funeral Home in Clinton. A chapel service will follow. Burial 10 a.m. Saturday at Sartin Cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Larry Dale Beck, 68 of Sevierville died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010. He was a member of Oldhams Creek Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Bonnie Lee Cole Beck; sons and daughtersin-law, Michael Dale and Kathy Ann Beck, Mark Anthony and Lisa Diane Beck; granddaughter, Katessa Renee Hall and husband Michael; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Louise Beck, Charles and Deborah Beck; sisters and brothers-inlaw, Lola and Kenneth Moon, Annette and Gene Carpenter. The family received friends 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home. Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with the Revs. Mike Beck and Ed Parton officiating. Interment will follow in Williamsburg Cemetery with Danny Beck, Fay Cogdill, Randy Cogdill, Steven Cogdill, Tony Watson and Danny Watson serving as pallbearers. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home.
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Tobacco shipments to resume to soldiers overseas NASHVILLE (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service said Thursday that it plans to resume shipping care packages with cigarettes and other tobacco to soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. A law aimed at preventing smuggling had unintentionally banned families from sending tobacco to military members serving overseas. Spokesman Greg Frey said the postal service is
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and the group could require access off Maryville Highway rather than the residential road, Godfrey still rejected the plan, saying commercial development wouldn’t fit in the area. Her questions may have been spurred in part by the fact it’s not really clear what’s planned for the 14.53-acre site. Realtor Marty Loveday, who is set to be sworn in as a commissioner at the start of next month, told the group he’s representing potential buyers for the property who have not made their hopes for it clear to him. Loveday also pushed back against Godfrey, saying worries about the road weren’t the commission’s concern Monday. “The issue tonight is just the zoning,� he insisted. Apparently the problem arose because neighbors saw the one sign and did not realize all five lots were set to rezoned. Beyond that, the notice was posted on Maryville Highway, a route residents of Pearl Road don’t use to access their properties. Even with those concerns, it seemed the county’s planning staff was being punished for going beyond what is required of them. State law only mandates that the office advertise such requests in a paper of general local circulation. In Sevier County that means a legal notice that includes a map of the site set for consideration printed in
planning to issue new instructions that could allow shipments to resume possibly as soon as Aug. 27. The Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009 quietly took effect June 29 and was created to prevent minors from ordering cigarettes through the mail. It allowed for small shipments of tobacco but required a way to verify the recipient was old enough — meaning the only way to ship the pack-
The Mountain Press at least a month before the meeting. That didn’t fill the need for notice according to the Seymour commissioners, though. “NoteverybodyinSeymour subscribes to The Mountain Press,� Commissioner Bill Oakes said. The newspaper makes legal ads available on its free Web site and copies of the hardcopy edition are available at the Seymour Public Library each day. Despite having done more than he’s directed to by law, County Planner Jeff Ownby conceded a sign should have been posted on the Pearl Road lot in addition to along Maryville Highway. “It’s our mistake, we should have put a sign on the back property,� Ownby said. “It won’t happen again. I think we’re doing as much as we can to make people aware, though.� Even that promise didn’t go far enough, it seems, with Seymour Commissioner Buster Norton asking if the staff could send out a notice to the representatives for the district when a property is set to be rezoned there. In the end, Ownby agreed to a suggestion from County Mayor Larry Waters that he provide a copy of the Planning Commission’s agenda to each commissioner. “It’s not a problem at all if that’s what you direct us to do,� Ownby said. “I would like that,� Godfrey said. Commissioner Kenneth Whaley made a motion that
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the request be approved, with an amendment proposed by Godfrey that the portion of the property on Pearl Road be excluded voted down 16 to 8. Whaley’s motion passed with only a few “noes.� During the session on Monday, the group also voted to approve: n A rezoning request from David and Donna Finney for property at 3708 Wears Valley Road from A-1 (agricultural) to C-2 (general commercial) for commercial offices and storage n A resolution setting the tax levy for the current fiscal year at $1.54 per $100 n A resolution making appropriations for the various funds, departments, institutions, offices and agencies of Sevier County for fiscal year 2010-11 n Budget documents for the fiscal year n A resolution authorizing the distribution of funds to various non-profit organizations which benefit local residents n A resolution authorizing the submission of an application for a Litter and Trash
Collection Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and authorizing the acceptance of that money n A resolution authorizing the submission of an application for a State School Board loan in the amount of $14.66 million for school construction n Acceptance of that loan. At the end of the group’s session, Waters took time to recognize four commissioners whose service on the board will come to a close at the end of the month. Each — Tommy McGaha, Jimbo Conner, Kenneth Whaley and Max Watson — was replaced during the elections of this year. Waters presented them with a plaque commemorating their service, paying special attention to thank McGaha, who has spent two decades on the commission, the longest of any of the departing members. “I have worked with him for 20 years and he has always served his constituents well,� Waters said. n dhodges@themountainpress.com
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Derik Bret Campbell, age 38 of Sevierville, died suddenly of a heart attack on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Stanley Henry and Bernie Campbell and uncle Michael Henry. Survivors include his father, Wes Campbell; mother, Patsy Campbell Ownby; brothers, Michael, Douglas, and James Campbell; grandmothers, Betty Campbell, Cecile Henry; special friend and life partner, Stephanie Paulson; extended family, Michael Ownby; and special friends, Glen Shaulis, Joe Maurice. Memorial service 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Jones Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Dan King officiating.
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Mexican workers for TDOT contractor claim being abused SMYRNA (AP) — A Mexican guest worker says a landscaping company with Tennessee state contracts and a federal stimulus loan guarantee held him and fellow workers like indentured servants, confiscating their passports and subjecting them to constant surveillance by managers who were often armed. Hilario Razura Jimenez said in an interview that he was rescued from Vanderbilt Landscaping’s company housing Wednesday night by staff from the Alliance of Guestworkers for Dignity. He waited until everyone else was asleep before sneaking out at about midnight, he said. Staff with the New Orleans-based nonprofit were in touch with him by text message and drove out to pick him up. Alliance executive director Saket Soni said company officials last week put another worker on a bus back to Mexico when they learned that he had been talking with their group. A person who answered the phone at the company on Thursday said he would not comment on the allegations and refused to give his name. The company, which has $2.4 million in state Transportation Department contracts and a $900,000 a stimulus loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has offices in Smyrna and Mason.
Jimenez said he has come to the U.S. on an H2B guestworker visa twice before. Both times the pay and conditions were exploitative, but he came again because he was desperate. The 35-year-old comes from the town of Ruiz in Nayarit, Mexico, and supports his wife and three children on what he can earn picking tobacco and beans. “I’m suffering here, but (my family) in Mexico, they’re OK. The little I send keeps them from going without,” he said in Spanish. “But there comes a point where you get fed up and say, ’Enough!”’ At the company housing in Smyrna, 13 or 14 people are lodged in a small house with one bathroom and no beds, Jimenez said. Workers built their own beds, he said. They each pay $100 a month rent, which is deducted from their pay. They routinely were driven to the office at 6 a.m. and sometimes did not return until 8 p.m., but were not paid for any of the time spent waiting for assignments, going between the office and worksites or cleaning and maintaining the equipment, Jimenez said. Paychecks were often for only about 25 hours of work a week. Jimenez said he had to borrow money to come to the U.S. and last year he did not earn enough to pay back what he had borrowed.
Slow and steady wins the race.” The United Way of Sevier County’s fundraising campaign kick-off is set for Aug. 26. “People still wonder, ‘What does United Way do?’ My challenge is to sum up what its 20-plus charities and organizations do. It’s important to keep them funded — every one of these nonprofits has a story,” he said. “With $10 tickets for the Shark Race, probably anyone could afford to help out. The overall mission of United Way is to mobilize the caring power of community.” Along with $10,000 cash, participants have a chance to win five other “fabulous prizes:”
The first runner-up will receive a seven-day, six night Smoky Mountain vacation package; second runner-up, 35-carat amethyst; third runnerup, $350 Walmart gift card; and fourth runner-up, VIP amusement package for six people to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg area attractions. All proceeds of the Shark Race benefit United Way of Sevier County. Participants must be 18 years old but do not have to be present to win. Tickets can also be ordered online at www. uowsc.org. For more information, call 430-5727.
359-9292. For more information about the FLSA, 3From Page A1 call the department’s toll-free helpline at 866to keep accurate timecard 4US-WAGE (487-9243). Information is also availrecords. As a result of the inves- able on the Internet at tigation, the company http://www.dol.gov/whd. agreed to correct the errors, make back payments and institute new record-keeping procedures to ensure employees now are paid correctly according to federal law. The Fair Labor Standards Act requires that covered employees be paid at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 for all hours worked, plus time and one-half their regular rates of pay, including commissions, bonuses and incentive pay, for hours worked beyond 40 per week. Employers must also maintain accurate time and payroll records. For more information about this investigation, call the Wage and Hour Division’s Jacksonville District Office at 904-
It’s possible that CFI and Westgate Resorts had been incorrectly calculating the pay for commission-based employees for years. By law, the government could only look into the past two years.
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munity partner, having worked with United Way in two different counties. When (former executive director) Roy Marshall left, I thought, ‘This would be an interesting thing to do,’” he said. Administrative Assistant Kathy Voncannon, also new to United Way of Sevier County, brings 20 years of nonprofit experience to the two-person staff. “One of my main goals is long-term growth,” Newman said. “We have an increased focus on watching our money. We’re not looking to raise $1 million this year.
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police department, fire station and rescue crew in the county was merely a drill, meant to hone their skills in the unlikely event they encounter such circumstances. Officials overseeing the effort weren’t giving out too many details about the exact nature of the scenario, preferring to keep that information close to their reflector-studded vests. Still, they feel confident they’re now ready to deal with an emergency that requires a response from every angle, fire to law enforcement. “A lot of different emergency response assets are up here working on different tactical assignments,” Pigeon Forge Fire Department Chief Tony Watson said. “We’re getting some really good reviews on how our teams are doing. This has been a very good learning process. I’m really proud of all the folks involved.” Watson chaired the committee that planned the event, which started at 6:30 a.m. and wrapped up around lunchtime. He said staging that kind of fake emergency takes months of planning and coordination that included checking to ensure the work would take place at a time when all those police cars and fire trucks wouldn’t cause too much distraction. They did that by scheduling the training for the week when the Community Center is closed for regular maintenance, which also happened to mean the nearby Pigeon Forge High School would be available for them to
hold an early-morning information session in. Of course, it happens that summer vacation for local students happens to come at the same time for others, which meant hotels that face the Community Center were full of visitors. To prepare them for what was coming, officers with the Pigeon Forge Police Department alerted the front desk staff about the training and papered the walls with fliers announcing it to keep people from panicking, Watson said. To keep the drill authentic, the officers even went through the motions of evacuating the buildings, though none of the sleeping visitors had any idea the work had already started. The day started as the emergency itself played out, responders rushing to secure the scene and track down the perpetrator. Hazardous materials, fire and rescue crews quickly followed, working to treat the wounded and keep the situation from getting out of hand. Since the incident exposed the possibility of wastewater and other materials getting into the nearby Little Pigeon River, they called in officials from both the county’s and city’s stormwater management departments to help manage the response. Finally, the patients were taken to LeConte Medical Center, where emergency department staffers were also completing their own required annual training. In the midst of it all, a mobile command unit, a trailer fitted with special equipment that allows emergency responders to coordi-
nate their efforts from one central point, sat throughout the exercises. For the day, though, part of the little structure was filled with 911 dispatchers who were radioing out calls for the scenario on a special line. That move was made so that those who listen to police scanners, from curious citizens to members of the media, didn’t hear the scenario play out and panic the town into thinking a real emergency was underway. Representatives of police and fire departments in each of the county’s cities took part in the activities, as did members of the Sevier County, Waldens Creek and Wears Valley volunteer fire departments, the Sevier County Rescue Squad, Tennessee Emergency Management, Sevier County Emergency Management, Tennessee Highway Patrol and Sevier County Ambulance Service. Officials who oversaw the event think it served its purpose. “The goal is that everyone will come out of this with something their department can improve on and with some new knowledge about dealing with these situations, and I think that’s been accomplished,” Sevier County Emergency Management Agency Director John Mathews said. n dhodges@themountainpress.com
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U.S. Rep. Phil Roe will speak to veterans and their families at 4 p.m. Tuesday at American Legion Post 104. Membership in the American Legion is not required to attend the meeting. The Post is located at 403 W. Main St. next to the Highlands Union Bank. n
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City facilities closed for work
The Sevierville Parks and Recreation gymnasium, fitness center, Bowling Center and Spares and Strikes Café will be closed through Sunday for maintenance work. For additional information, call 453-5441. n
Medic Regional Blood Center will have a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today in the classrooms of LeConte Medical Center. The local blood center is struggling to keep up with the demand of blood, especially O Negative, the universal blood type. SEVIER COUNTY
Library system to close for day
The Sevier County Public Library System, which includes the King Family Library and Seymour and Kodak branches, will be closed for a work day on Aug. 25. All locations will be open at 11 a.m. on Aug. 26. For more information, call 365-1666. n
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Library board plans meetings
The Sevier County Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 at King Family Library, 408 High St. The meeting is held in the Wade Conference Room on the second floor. n
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Community Center areas stay closed Due to unexpected delays, the following areas of the Sevierville Community Center will remained closed through Aug. 21: gym, locker rooms, racquetball courts. In addition, due to safety concerns the department may also close the Fitness Center at various times during the week of Aug. 16-21. Call 453-5441 to verify if the fitness center will be open. All areas are scheduled to reopen at 6 a.m. Aug. 23.
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Elvis Week hits stride in Memphis MEMPHIS (AP) — Elvis Presley is in play. CKx Inc., owner of the “American Idol” television program and 85 percent of Elvis Presley Enterprises, is mulling at least two offers to buy the company. At the same time, thousands of Elvis fans have descended on Memphis for Elvis Week, the annual commemoration of the American music icon’s life and death. CKx owns rights to the name, image and likeness of Elvis Presley and the operations of Graceland,
Presley’s Memphis mansion. While the “American Idol” franchise is the company’s main money maker, the Elvis brand is still an earner. Elvis, who died in 1977, generated more than $60 million last year in revenue from royalties, licensing and Graceland’s operations. Two faces familiar to CKx have offered to buy it: Robert Sillerman, the company’s former CEO, and Simon Fuller, the British media mogul who created the “Idol” franchise before selling his company, 19
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Police in Knoxville are investigating a shooting that killed one teen and wounded another. Knoxville Police Capt. Gary Holliday said Thursday that 15-year-old Demonte Bledsoe was killed and 17-year-old Jerrell Davis had a bullet wound to the arm in the shooting Wednesday night in a parking lot. Both teens went to West High School where Bledsoe had been on the football team until he was dismissed for missing practices in the spring.
Entertainment, to CKx in 2005. Sillerman’s offer, made public Wednesday, values the company at between $512 million and $535 million. In an SEC filing, Sillerman said he plans to offer between $5.50 and $5.75 per share for at least another 30 percent worth of CKx on top of the 21 percent he already holds. A sale is not expected to significantly affect the Elvis business, which grew 10 percent in 2009 compared with the year
before. “There is upside and growth to Elvis, and I think anybody who would buy it is someone who’s going to come in and believe they can take it to the next level,” CKx CEO Michael G. Ferrel said. Elvis Presley Enterprises currently has 260 licensees, including SiriusXM, American Greetings and Mattel. Last year’s revenue from licensing and royalties rose 34 percent compared with 2008.
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“Omar Khadr is a terrorist, trained by al-Qaida to murder Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Speer. He said when he first arrived at Guantanamo, thinking about killing an American would make him feel better. When asked what he was most proud of in his life, he said conducting the operations against the Americans.” — U.S. military prosecutor Jeff Groharing in opening arguments of the war-terror crimes trial of the youngest prisoner being held at Guantanamo Bay
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Right teacher for children to be treasured By Harvey Brown Jr. Guest columnist Besides my own mother, the most important “other woman” in my life before age 12 was Mrs. Sorrells. I had seen her on the first day of school and immediately was attracted to her. Mrs. Sorrells taught fourth grade at Pearl Stephens Elementary School in my hometown. My older sister had been in her class, and I knew that I wanted to be in her class too when I grew up. My dreams came true when I received notice of my room assignment for fourth grade. And my heart leaped just a little bit when, upon leaving school that first hot day in September, Mrs. Sorrells leaned over and gave me a hug as I walked out the door. That year was probably the best in my life. Mrs. Sorrells had a marvelous way of making the world around us interesting. She challenged us to find answers for ourselves and planted within our young minds the desire to learn even more. There was something special about Mrs. Sorrells. Not only did she have beautiful silver hair and eyes that sparkled like little lights in a crystal chandelier, but I think she genuinely loved every child in that school. That even included kids like Speedy Cramer and me. Although there were times when, as an active, wiggly, and somewhat squirrelly 9-year-old, I would take her patience to the limit, there was never any doubt that I was a person of special worth. And I always received from her maximum caring and the best preparation and teaching effort possible. In watching the hundreds of youngsters march off to school again this year, I find myself offering a prayer for them. I pray that every little boy and girl will discover a Mrs. (or Mr.) Sorrells in their classroom. These will be dedicated professional educators who combine the very best in teaching methodology with massive doses of love. Little folks may not have Ph.Ds in psychology, but they certainly can tell who really cares. All the competence in the world can be erased by negativity or aloofness towards these kids. I have four grown children who have logged a total of 51 years in public schools. In that time I have found faculties and administrations that were superb. Sure, there have been some rough spots; yet I am convinced that educators genuinely try to put the kids’ best interests first. But the teachers need our help and support. I encourage you to do some things to see that your children’s teachers know that you are behind them. Get to know the teachers. Don’t wait until there is a problem or an issue to make yourself known. Volunteer to go on field trips or assist in the classroom on a special project. Parents may find it well worthwhile to spend a day of vacation or annual leave to go with little Billy Bob’s class to the museum. It’s great parentchild time. Be sure to attend open house, PTA or PTO, improvement committee meetings and teacher conferences. This shows that you care about your kids — and the school. And finally, pray for your children, the school and their teachers. There’s probably nothing more important that you could do. And it has lasting effects for all involved. School is back in session with great kids, great teachers, and great opportunities to shape young lives. All of us have an important part to play. I think Mrs. Sorrells would probably agree. — Dr. Harvey Brown Jr. is president of Impact Ministries Inc. in Pigeon Forge. E-mail to hbrown@ impactministries.org.
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A day to be wary Millions of people still live in fear of Friday the 13th Avoid the temptation for risky behavior today, if you believe the legend of Friday the 13th. Some people probably do, while others just regard the whole phobia as amusing and silly. So why do so many people face such a day with a little bit of dread and fear? Theories abound. According to Wikipedia, there is no written evidence of a “Friday the 13th” superstition before the 19th century. The earliest known documented reference in English occurs in an 1869 biography of Gioachino Rossini; he regarded Friday as an unlucky day, and 13 as an unlucky number. He died on Friday, the 13th of November. One theory states that it is a combination of two older superstitions: that 13 is an unlucky number and that Friday is an unlucky day. In numerology, the number 12 is
considered the number of completeness, as reflected in the 12 months of the year, 12 signs of the zodiac, 12 hours of the clock, 12 tribes of Israel, 12 Apostles of Jesus, 12 gods of Olympus, etc., whereas the number 13 was considered irregular. There is also a superstition, thought by some to derive from the Last Supper or a Norse myth, that having 13 people seated at a table will result in the death of one of the diners. Friday has been considered an unlucky day at least since the 14th century’s “The Canterbury Tales.” Black Friday has been associated with stock market crashes and other disasters since the 1800s. It has also been suggested that Friday is an unlucky day because the Bible says Jesus was crucified on a Friday. Jesus died on a Friday and there were 13 people at the last
supper. According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in Asheville, N.C., an estimated 17 million to 21 million people in the United States are affected by a fear of this day, called friggatriskaidekaphobia and triskaidekaphobia. Some people are so paralyzed by fear that they avoid their normal routines in doing business, taking flights or even getting out of bed. It can affect business transactions, travel plans and decision-making. The fear is real in many people, even if the reality doesn’t match it. Our advice: Do what you usually do today. Don’t let the myths and superstitions associated with Friday the 13th scare you or thwart your plans. But just to be safe, don’t walk under ladders and do avoid black cats, Tempting fate, you know. ...
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Editor: My husband John and I get quite a few laughs over the names and titles people give to places and things, many of which we see on our travels with Missionaries for Christ. Some of our favorite in Tennessee: Boogertown, Frog Alley, SeeWee and we find a lot of humor in our home church being named Gum Stand, and our pastor being named Ronald Reagan, and that he lives on Lost Branch Road. Rest assured, he is not lost and the branch is definitely attached to the vine. In Florida, there’s Kissimmee and Yee Haw Junction, and somewhere there’s a Stinkin’ Creek. In Georgia, there’s a Dug Down Baptist Church on Dug Down Road. Arkansas has Yellsville and Toadsuck, a town named Fourty Six and Fifty Six. John wanted to take me to Crazy Woman
Cafe in Wyoming. He thought that was my kind of place. I suggested he take a flying leap into Crazy Woman Creek. There’s Hangman’s Draw in Arizona and the town. No Name, in Colorado. Our list of names is long and still growing. Smyrna is our latest addition. A pastor friend of ours was telling us he was going to be preaching at Smyrna Baptist Church. “Smyrna, I said. “What an unusual sounding name. Is it named after a town?” This preacher friend looked at me in an odd way so I thought I needed to explain myself. “It does sound strange to me,” I said, and I sounded out the name slowly, “Suh-mmr-na. I think it sounds like a town the Smurfs would come from.” Now that preacher was really looking at me strangely. I asked, “You know what Smurfs are, don’t you? Those little cartoon people.” “I know what Smurfs are, but Smyrna is the second church out of the seven churches in the Book of Revelation,” he said.
“Really? Smyrna?” I asked, a little bit embarrassed. “I don’t remember seeing it? How do you spell it?” I was hoping it was one of those tough Biblical names that was pronounced easy enough after you heard it a time or two. He spelled it and then informed me I could find it in the second book of Revelation. Boy, was I feeling dumber by the minute. Smurfs, of all the crazy things I could say. I bet that preacher figured I needed a lot of help and was praying for me all the way home. I got my Bible out and, sure enough, there Smyrna was. How many times have I read over it? How many sermons have I heard that were based on those Seven Churches? The name just never registered in the memory bank. Well, it’s there now, and I doubt I’ll ever forget it. (Smurfs, this has to be added to the top of my “Dumbest Things I Ever Said” list.) Sharon Sutton Pigeon Forge
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■ The Mountain Press ■ A8 ■ Friday, August 13, 2010
PREP FOOTBALL
Are you ready for some football? Local teams show their stuff tonight in annual high school jamboree at SCHS SEVIERVILLE — Are you ready for some football? If you’re an American, surely you are. For a lot of us in this country the sport of football is like a natural antidepressant, especially during times such as these with a continuing national economic crisis such as ours. Tonight will surely prove that to be true locally when four county programs — and all of their fans — converge upon Burchfield Stadium at Sevier County High School at 7 p.m. for the second-annual Smoky Mountain Kickoff Jamboree. My advice, get there early because the parking lot may turn into a madhouse late with so many fans of so many teams in
attendance. The Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders, Pigeon Forge Tigers, Seymour Eagles and the hosting Smoky Bears will be represented at the event, along with the freshmen squads from Seymour and SCHS, and the junior varsity squads from all four county high schools. When the local teams decided to start a local football jamboree last season, we in the sports department at The Mountain Press thought it was a great idea. Not only does holding
the event locally allow for old county rivalries to be renewed for at least a quarter of play, but also helps the school system pay for catastrophic insurance coverage for all county athletic programs throughout the school year. It’s a winwin situation, and it saves a lot of gas money for local football fans versus driving to places like Alcoa and Heritage high schools. And that’s money those fans may use to purchase official jamboree T-shirts to show support for their favorite team, as well as help pay for the local athletes’ always-rising insurance costs. And what would football be without cheerleaders? So no worries in that See FOOTBALL, Page A11
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Seymour’s Taylor Overton goes wide for a touchdown against Powell, leaving a Panther defender in his wake. Overton and the Eagles will face Gatlinburg-Pittman in varsity and JV action at tonight’s jamboree. PREP FOOTBALL
Consistency a must for Brewer’s Smoky Bears Young squad still working out the kinks By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor
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Tiger Woods hits a drive on the sixth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis.
After hot start, Tiger back with the pack at PGA Championship By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — With a quick return to the top of the leaderboard, Tiger Woods seemed to be restoring some order to the golf world. By the end of the afternoon, Woods was sliding down that board and the PGA Championship was a free-for-all — like everything else in golf these days. Bubba Watson and Francesco Molinari took the early lead at the PGA on Thursday, shooting 4-under 68s after the tournament finally got under way following a three-hour fog delay. Jason Day and Ryan Moore are a stroke back. Woods, who had birdies on three of his first four holes, is at 1 under
after closing with a birdie on the final hole. Phil Mickelson, who could take the world No. 1 ranking from Woods this week, teed off late Thursday afternoon and birdied his first hole. The four-time major winner is unlikely to finish his round Thursday after tee times were pushed back 3 hours and 10 minutes because of fog that shrouded Whistling Straits. “I played too good not to shoot under par, and it would have been very disappointing and frustrating to end up at even par as well as I played today,” Woods said. “To shoot under par just feels like less than I should have shot for the way I played today, and that’s a good feeling.” Seeing Woods atop the
leaderboard so early at a tournament, even a major, wouldn’t ordinarily count as big news. But there is nothing ordinary about Woods these days. His personal life has started to “normalize” after months of tawdry details about his rampant infidelities. But he arrived at Whistling Straits fresh off the worst performance of his career, shooting a whopping 18-over 298 and beating only one player in the 80-man field at Firestone — a course where he’s won seven times. He’s broken par in only four of his last 20 rounds, and is in danger of losing the No. 1 ranking he’s held for a record 270 weeks in a row. See TIGER, Page A11
SEVIERVILLE — Coach Steve Brewer constantly stresses consistency with his football teams. This past Tuesday night, the coach saw what could be this year’s biggest hurdle — achieving it. “At times we looked good, at times bad,” the coach said of his team’s scrimmage with Knox West. On one hand, the Bears offense flashed moments of deadly efficiency — drilling receivers in stride for big gains, quarterback scrambles for first downs and running backs gashing the opposing offense — but, at other times, the Bears offense looked off — with QB pressure, penalties and interceptions resulting. “It’s the thing that we’ve been harping on — we’ve got to be consistent,” Brewer said in the Bears’ field house Friday. “That’s what we’re lacking right now. Sometimes on both sides of the ball we do things well, and then — it could be next series, we don’t have a clue.” It’s something the young squad has been battling all camp, according to the coach. “We’d play very well (at camp at McCallie School), and then we’d hit stretches where I didn’t know if I recognized that bunch,” Brewer said. The biggest reason for the inconsistency is that this team had a lot of turnover from last year’s squad. “We’ve got a lot of positions to fill from last year,” Brewer said. “And the preseason’s quickly coming to an end.” Seven of the Bears’ 11 offensive starters gradu-
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Sevier County tacklers Dexter Robbins (left) and Colby Bailey (behind ballcarrier) combine to stuff West at the goal line during Tuesday night’s scrimmage.
“Sometimes on both sides of the ball we do things well, and then — it could be next series, we don’t have a clue.” Steve Brewer, SCHS head coach
ated, leaving only running back Dakota Cogdill, wide receivers Bryant Gilson and Brett Pippin and center Dustin McGill with any starting experience. “I think the biggest challenge this team has is playing together,” Brewer said. “That team last year, those guys had played together for so long. We’ve got a different mixture this year, they’re going to have to play together and their mindset has to be there. “Last year’s bunch did not like to lose. And I think that’s one thing that carried us through some of the close games that we had, that they didn’t want to lose. And that mindset can propel you in tight situations.” The coach said he sees the potential for this year’s team to develop that never-say-die attitude. “I think this group has got enough kids that have the same kind of mindset, but we’ve got to have everybody doing that. “I think that’s the two
biggest challenges we face — playing together, with people stepping up and making contributions and good role-players that come through when they’re called on, and we’ve got to come ready to play. We can’t come out there and just be halfway. We’ve got to come ready to play.” One big positive for the Bears heading into next week’s opening game against the William Blount Governors is that the team is mostly healthy. “We’ve got some people this time of year, having gone through the scrimmages, that are bruised and banged up,” Brewer said. “But we’ve really come through the preseason really fortunate.” Cogdill, who also plays a big role on the Bears’ defense at linebacker has a rib injury, and will sit out the jamboree tonight. He is expected to be ready for the opener. mpsports@themountainpress.com
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Smokies win 8th End of an era? Braves 3B Jones likely out for year with knee woes straight 2-0 Dolis and Co. combine for 6-hitter SEVIERVILLE — Having outscored the Huntsville Stars 45-12 through the first four games of this week’s series at Smokies Park, the Tennessee Smokies proved they could also win a close one. Rafael Dolis and two relievers combined on a six-hitter to shutout the Stars 2-0 Wednesday night, the Smokies’s eighth win in a row, putting them to 29-16 in the season’s second half (72-43 overall) and six games ahead of the Stars in the Southern League North Division’s second-half race. Dolis came into Wednesday’s series finale having allowed just one earned run the past two starts and 10 innings of work. He carried that momentum Wednesday, scattering five hits over five innings of work, striking out five and walking two. Tennessee struck quickly in the second inning to give Dolis a one-run lead. After Blake Lalli started off the frame with a double off Huntsville starter Wily Peralta (0-1), he scored on a throwing error by Huntsville 3B Taylor
Green. Green’s throw to first on Robinson Chirinos was off target, allowing Lalli to score from second. Dolis gave way to reliever Marco Carrillo in the sixth, and the pitcher was brilliant in two innings of relief work, holding Huntsville hitless and striking out three to preserve Tennessee’s slim lead. Another Huntsville error in the bottom of the seventh led to the Smokies’ second run of the game. With Chirinos on first, Matt Spencer reached on a force attempt at second by Huntsville second baseman Brett Lawrie. Lawrie’s throw to second went awry, however, advancing Spencer and Chirinos to second and third respectively. The Stars got Chirinos out on a steal attempt at home, but Spencer scored on a Marwin Gonzalez RBI single to put Tennessee up 2-0. The two-run lead was more than enough for Blake Parker (S, 1), who struck out four batters over the final two frames to pick up his first save of the year. On the night, Dolis (3-2), Carrillo and Parker struck out 12 Stars hitters and walked just three. From submitted reports
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA — Chipper Jones may have played his last game in the major leagues after tearing up his left knee while fielding a ground ball. The Atlanta Braves said Thursday that the 38-yearold third baseman tore his anterior cruciate ligament and will need surgery. The estimated recovery time is six months — if Jones decides to return in 2011. He had already said he would consider retirement after a season that’s now ended sooner than expected. Jones was hurt in Tuesday night’s game at Houston. He fielded a routine grounder by Hunter Pence, jumped in the air while making the throw to first, then collapsed to the ground for several minutes. After an MRI exam, Jones met Thursday with the team doctor, Marvin Royster, who delivered the bad news — and a major setback for the NL East leaders. “Obviously, he’s very, very disappointed. I would almost describe it as numb,� his agent, BB Abbott, told The Associated Press. “He knows this will be a big blow to the team. Obviously, he has been going very well recently and felt like he was really contributing to the team’s success. This is real disappointing for him.� Jones feared something
Chipper Jones crushes a pitch in this stock photo from the 2009 season. was seriously wrong after he walked off the field gingerly under his own power. “I heard a distinct pop,� he said in Houston. “It sounded like the whole stadium could hear it pop.� Jones had bounced back from a slow start and was hitting .265 with 10 homers and 46 RBIs for a team that had a 2 1/2-game lead in the NL East on two-time defending league champion Philadelphia. The Braves will have to carry on with Omar Infante and Brooks Conrad sharing third base, though neither has
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Jones’ power. Coming off a poor 2009 season, Jones got off to a miserable start this year and said in June that he was considering retirement. A few days later, he backed off and said he would wait until after the season to make a decision. He had been playing much better since then, raising his average some 30 points and showing more power in the middle of the lineup. Now, Jones has another issue to think about — coming back from the second major knee injury of his career. He missed all of 1994, expected to be his
rookie season, after sustaining the same injury to the same knee. Jones returned to become one of the greatest players in Atlanta history, a six-time All-Star who won the NL MVP award in 1999 and the NL batting title in 2008. Recovering from a major injury late in his career would be much tougher, perhaps the biggest factor of all when Jones considers whether he wants to keep playing. He would also have to work out a settlement with the Braves, who owe him about $28 million in guaranteed money for the next two seasons. “I’m sure as the next couple of days go by, those are things we’ll discuss and he’ll discuss with his family,� Abbott said. “It’s not something he’ll decide immediately. He’s going to need to hear everything about the injury and rehabilitative process. He’ll probably make his decision from there. I can assure you it’s not something that’s going to be a knee-jerk decision.� He won’t be around to help the Braves try to hold off Philadelphia for their first playoff appearance since 2005 in the final season for longtime manager Bobby Cox, who’s definitely retiring at the end of the year. “There’s certainly a part of him that feels like he’s let Bobby down, and let his teammates down,� Abbott said. “He’s really distraught about it.�
pr o f e s s i o nal h ar d ball a t a g lan c e Atlanta Philadelphia New York Florida Washington
W L Pct 66 48 .579 63 50 .558 57 57 .500 56 56 .500 49 65 .430
St. Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Houston Chicago Pittsburgh
W L Pct GB 64 49 .566 — 64 51 .557 1 53 62 .461 12 48 65 .425 16 48 66 .421 16 1/2 39 74 .345 25
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GB — 2 1/2 9 9 17
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W L Pct GB San Diego 66 46 .589 — San Francisco 65 50 .565 2 1/2 Colorado 59 55 .518 8 Los Angeles 59 55 .518 8 Arizona 46 69 .400 21 1/2
——— Wednesday’s Games St. Louis 6, Cincinnati 1 Atlanta 8, Houston 2, 10 innings Florida 9, Washington 5 Philadelphia 2, L.A. Dodgers 0 Colorado 6, N.Y. Mets 2 Arizona 8, Milwaukee 2 San Diego 8, Pittsburgh 5 San Francisco 5, Chicago Cubs 4 Thursday’s Games N.Y. Mets 4, Colorado 0 Arizona at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m. Pittsburgh at San Diego, 6:35 p.m. Florida at Washington, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Philadelphia,
7:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Arizona (J.Saunders 1-1) at Washington (Lannan 3-5), 7:05 p.m. Florida (Jo.Johnson 10-4) at Cincinnati (Volquez 2-1), 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 7-8) at N.Y. Mets (Dickey 7-5), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kuroda 8-10) at Atlanta (T.Hudson 13-5), 7:35 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Diamond 0-2) at St. Louis (Westbrook 0-0), 8:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Ohlendorf 1-9) at Houston (Myers 8-7), 8:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Gallardo 11-5) at Colorado (De La Rosa 4-3), 9:10 p.m. San Diego (Richard 9-5) at San Francisco (J.Sanchez 8-7), 10:15 p.m. Saturday’s Games Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 4:10 p.m. San Diego at San Francisco, 4:10 p.m. Arizona at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Houston, 7:05 p.m. Florida at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Colorado, 8:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Florida at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. Arizona at Washington, 1:35 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta, 1:35 p.m. Pittsburgh at Houston, 2:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. Milwaukee at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. San Diego at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 8:10 p.m. American League East Division
New York Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore
W 70 69 66 59 40
L 43 45 49 54 74
Pct GB .619 — .605 1 1/2 .574 5 .522 11 .351 30 1/2
Chicago Minnesota Detroit Cleveland Kansas City
W 64 64 55 47 47
L 50 50 59 67 67
Pct GB .561 — .561 — .482 9 .412 17 .412 17
Texas Los Angeles Oakland Seattle
W 65 59 57 44
L 48 57 56 71
Pct GB .575 — .509 7 1/2 .504 8 .383 22
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West Division
——— Wednesday’s Games Detroit 3, Tampa Bay 2 L.A. Angels 2, Kansas City 1, 10 innings Oakland 5, Seattle 1 Baltimore 3, Cleveland 1 Boston 10, Toronto 1 N.Y. Yankees 7, Texas 6 Chicago White Sox 6, Minnesota 1 Thursday’s Games Boston at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.
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N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Oakland at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Boston at Texas, 3:05 p.m. Toronto at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m.
Southern League North Division
W L Pct. GB x-Tennessee (Cubs) 30 16 .652 — Huntsville (Brewers) 24 22 .522 6 West Tenn (Mariners) 22 24 .478 8 Carolina (Reds) 21 25 .457 9 Chattanooga (Dodgers) 20 25 .444 9 1/2
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W L Pct. GB x-Jacksonville (Marlins) 27 19 .587 — Mobile (D-backs) 25 20 .556 1 1/2 Montgomery (Rays) 22 24 .478 5 Mississippi (Braves) 20 26 .435 7 Birmingham (W. Sox) 18 28 .391 9
x-clinched first half ———
Wednesday’s Games West Tenn 9, Montgomery 1 Mobile 8, Jacksonville 7 Birmingham 3, Mississippi 2 Chattanooga 5, Carolina 2, 10 innings Tennessee 2, Huntsville 0 Thursday’s Games West Tenn at Huntsville, 8 p.m. Carolina at Jacksonville, 7:05 p.m. Montgomery at Mississippi, 8:05 p.m. Birmingham at Mobile, 8:05 p.m. Tennessee at Chattanooga, 7:15 p.m. Friday’s Games West Tenn at Huntsville, 8 p.m. Carolina at Jacksonville, 7:05 p.m. Montgomery at Miss, 8:05 p.m. Birmingham at Mobile, 8:05 p.m. Tennessee at Chattanooga, 7:15 p.m.
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SPORTS BRIEFS Cueto gets 7-game brawl suspension
NEW YORK (AP) — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto has been suspended for seven games for his actions during a brawl with the St. Louis Cardinals, and both managers were suspended for two games. Major League Baseball said Thursday that Cueto, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and Reds manager Dusty Baker also were fined undisclosed amounts. Four other players were fined but not suspended — Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter and catcher Yadier Molina, and Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips and relief pitcher Russ Springer. A fight broke out in the first inning of Tuesday’s game in Cincinnati. The Cardinals won the game and swept a three-game series to move into first place in the NL Central. It wasn’t immediately clear if appeals were planned.
Pi Phi volleyball tryouts Monday
The Pi Beta Phi girls’ volleyball tryouts will begin Monday, Aug. 16, immediately after school. All girls must have a completed physical exam to participate. For more information, call coach Mike Tinker at 654-2350.
Rodriguez suspended 2 days by team
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez has been suspended for two days by the team after he was charged with assaulting his father-in-law at a Citi Field family lounge following a game. The suspension is without pay and was announced by the Mets before Thursday’s game against Colorado. Police say Rodriguez was arrested and held at the ballpark and charged with third-degree assault after Wednesday night’s game. His father-in-law was in a hospital with a scraped face and bump on his head. Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz says Rodriguez was questioned by police and the pitcher has been placed on the restricted list for two days. He will not be with the team during that time.
PF Little League formation
Pigeon Forge Little League will be holding an Information and Formation Meeting on August 26, at 6:30pm. The meeting will be at the Pigeon Forge Community Center in Meeting Room 1. All persons (parents, coaches, umpires, volunteers, etc.) interested are invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. There will be information about the new league presented by a representative from Little League, Inc., and formation of a new advisory board to help govern the Pigeon Forge Little League. For more information or questions please call 865-429-7373.
76ers hire Rod Thorn as president
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have hired Rod Thorn as team president. The Sixers also said Thursday that Ed Stefanski will stay as general manager. Stefanski had held both roles since replacing Billy King in December 2007. King succeeded Thorn as New Jersey’s GM last month. Thorn was president and general manager of the Nets for 10 years before leaving in early July. Thorn and Stefanski worked together in New Jersey and helped lead the franchise to consecutive trips to the NBA finals. The Nets lost both times. Sixers chairman Ed Snider says the organization was excited to add one of the NBA’s “top executives.” The Sixers went 27-55 last year and missed the playoffs for the first time in three seasons.
Tri-County try-outs at Bower Field
There will be baseball try-outs for kids age 7 through 13 at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 22, at Bower Field in Seymour. For more info., call Mark at 2168112, or see the web at www.tri-countybaseballonline.info.
Douglas Lake Swim-A-Thon
The 2nd Annual Douglas Lake Swim-A-Thon, a approximated 2-mile open water swim competition on Douglas Lake, will be Saturday, August 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, which is sanctioned by USA Triathlon, is open to individuals or relay teams of up to five swimmers. All funds raised through entry fees and sponsorships will be donated to two local charities — the Dandridge Food Pantry and the Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center. Cost is $50 per swimmer. Register online or get more information at www.douglaslake.us. This event is officially hosted by the Quality of Life Foundation for Jefferson County Building a Better Future.
G-P cross country team to start
All Gatlinburg-Pittman High School students interested in running cross country this upcoming season, contact coach Cross at 654-5002.
SCOREBOARD t v s p o rt s Today
AUTO RACING Noon SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Carfax 400, at Brooklyn, Mich. 1:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, final practice for Carfax 250, at Brooklyn, Mich. 3:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, pole qualifying for Carfax 400, at Brooklyn, Mich. BOXING 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Heavyweights, Chris Arreola (28-2-0) vs. Manuel Quezada (29-5-0), at Ontario, Calif. GOLF 1 p.m. TNT — PGA of America, PGA Championship, second round, at Kohler, Wis. 3 p.m. TGC — USGA, U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, quarterfinal matches, at Charlotte, N.C. LITTLE LEAGUE 11 a.m. ESPN2 — Playoffs, MidAtlantic Regional Semifinal, Toms River, N.J. vs. Stony Point, N.Y., at Bristol, Conn. 5 p.m. ESPN2 — Playoffs, West Regional Semifinal, Napa, Calif. vs. Huntington Beach, Calif., at San Bernardino, Calif. 8 p.m. ESPN — Playoffs, Southeast Regional Final, Columbus, Ga. vs. Melbourne, Fla., at Warner Robins, Ga. 11 p.m. ESPN2 — Playoffs, West Regional Semifinal, Waipahu, Hawaii vs. Scottsdale, Ariz., at San Bernardino, Calif. SOCCER 2:55 p.m. ESPN — Exhibition, Bundesliga/Spanish Primera Division, Real Madrid at Bayern Munich TENNIS 1 p.m. ESPN2 — ATP, Rogers Cup, quarterfinals, at Toronto 7 p.m. ESPN2 — WTA Tour, Western & Southern Financial Group Open, quarterfinal, at Mason, Ohio
l o cal g o lf Bent Creek Golf Course Men’s day results through Wednesday. Championship Flight: 1. Milton Copas 2. Two-way tie betweeen Andy Kay and Tony Sexton
local Bowling Sevierville Bowling Center High scores through Monday. Men’s Games: David Willis 268, John Howard 257, Aaron Beckett 256, Danny Wyrick 244, Brian Hall 238, Tim Bevins 237, Rodney Lee 237, Steve Morton 235, Oliver Large 233, Rufus Asher 232 Men’s Series: Danny Wyrick 685, Tim Bevins 658, Jim Yost 651, Steve Morton 641, Rodney Lee 637, Chuck Swope 622, Aaron Beckett 619, David Willis 613, Scott Rowe 613, Oliver Large 597 Submitted By: Charlie McFalls Sr.
l o cal r ac i ng 411 Motor Speedway Results from the 4th and final Tennessee RV Tuesday Night Tango for the 2010 season: Mod-Mini: 1.(3) #01-Rocky McNabb 2.(2) #19-Brad Pressley 3.(1) #65-Todd Spivey 4.(4) #19-Nick Perry Super Trucks: 1.(2) #92-Cory Cate 2.(1) #14-Robert Martin 3.(5) #77-Chris Shepherd
4.(3) #74-Freddy Hillard 5.(6) #2-Steve Hillard DQ. #9-Rocky Ogle (rough driving) Street Stocks: 1.(1) #0z-Jon Cook 2.(4) #70-Travis Reno 3.(2) #11-Raymond Shepard 4.(3) #88-Larry Rudd Late Models: 1.(9) #2x-Anthony White 2.(4) #129-Jason Welshan 3.(3) #97-Bobby Giffin 4.(6) #12-Barrett Terry 5.(12) #51-Mack McCarter 6.(14) #B00-Josh Henry 7.(2) #71-Pierce McCarter 8.(7) #30-Ryan King 9.(15) #74-Clyde Stanton 10.(17) #01-Travis Armes 11.(1) #66-Mark Leach (Fast Time Qualifier - 14.712 | Fast Car Dash Winner) 12.(8) #18-Jeff Adkisson 13.(5) #29-Rusty Ballenger 14.(10) #7-Perry Delaney 15.(16) #2-Butch Bayless 16.(11) #89-Brad Coffey 17.(13) #7-Robby Moses Classics: 1.(1) #57-Drew Kennedy 2.(2) #3-Jay Eubanks 3.(4) #9-Logan Dukes 4.(5) #12-Phil Blackford 5.(6)#5-Philip Sands 6.(3) #07-Bobby Pressley 7. (7) #2-Ron Rudder DNS. #13-Adam Hicks
au t o r ac i ng NASCAR Sprint Cup 2010 Driver Standings 1. Kevin Harvick, 3,210 2. Jeff Gordon, 3,025 3. Jeff Burton, 2,895 4. Kurt Busch, 2,892 5. Jimmie Johnson, 2,882 6. Denny Hamlin, 2,872 7. Kyle Busch, 2,866 8. Tony Stewart, 2,865 9. Carl Edwards, 2,821 10. Matt Kenseth, 2,806 11. Greg Biffle, 2,743 12. Mark Martin, 2,641 13. Clint Bowyer, 2,631 14. Ryan Newman, 2,558 15. Jamie McMurray, 2,547 16. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2,520 17. Kasey Kahne, 2,508 18. David Reutimann, 2,475 19. JP Montoya, 2,436 20. Martin Truex Jr., 2,401 NASCAR Nationwide Series 2010 Driver Standings 1. Brad Keselowski, 3,509 2. Carl Edwards, 3,182 3. Kyle Busch, 3,036 4. Justin Allgaier, 2,894 5. Kevin Harvick, 2,774 6. Paul Menard, 2,732 7. Steve Wallace, 2,626 8. Trevor Bayne, 2,441 9. Brendan Gaughan, 2,420 10. Jason Leffler, 2,384 11. Michael Annett, 2,331 12. Brian Scott, 2,300 13. Joey Logano, 2,283 14. Tony Raines, 2,196 15. Reed Sorenson, 2,167 16. Mike Bliss, 2,058 17. Mike Wallace, 2,004 (tie) Kenny Wallace, 2,004 19. Michael McDowell, 1,840 20. Joe Nemechek, 1,834 NASCAR Camping World 2010 Driver Standings 1. Todd Bodine, 2,188 2. Aric Almirola, 2,014 3. Timothy Peters, 1,956 4. Johnny Sauter, 1,955 5. Austin Dillon, 1,900 6. Matt Crafton, 1,894 7. Ron Hornaday Jr., 1,875 8. Mike Skinner, 1,854 9. David Starr, 1,773 10. Jason White, 1,706 11. Ricky Carmichael, 1,666 12. Justin Lofton, 1,564 13. James Buescher, 1,516 14. Mario Gosselin, 1,491 15. Ryan Sieg, 1,398 16. Brett Butler, 1,333 17. Jennifer Jo Cobb, 1,304 18. Norm Benning, 1,265 19. Kyle Busch, 1,127 20. Donny Lia, 1,024 NHRA 2010 Driver Standings Top Fuel 1. Larry Dixon, 1,520 2. Tony Schumacher, 1,291 3. Cory McClenathan, 1,259 4. Doug Kalitta, 1,160 5, Antron Brown, 1,127 Funny Car 1. John Force, 1,219 2. Robert Hight, 1,191 3. Matt Hagan, 1,076 4. Jack Beckman, 1,060 5. Ron Capps, 1,014
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Indy Racing League 2010 Driver Standings 1. Will Power, 461 2. Dario Franchitti, 420 3. Scott Dixon, 379 4. Ryan Briscoe, 352 5. Helio Castroneves, 340 6. Ryan Hunter-Reay, 336 7. Tony Kanaan, 304 8. Marco Andretti, 266 9. Justin Wilson, 262 10. Dan Wheldon, 259 11. Danica Patrick, 245 12. Raphael Matos, 229 13. Alex Tagliani, 228 14. Mario Moraes, 221 15. Vitor Meira, 220 16. E.J. Viso, 203 17. Alex Lloyd, 187 18. Simona de Silvestro, 179 (tie) Hideki Mutoh, 179 20. Takuma Sato, 152 Formula One 2010 Driver Standings 1. Mark Webber, 161 2. Lewis Hamilton, 157 3. Sebastian Vettel, 151 4. Jenson Button, 147 5. Fernando Alonso, 141 6. Felipe Massa, 97 7. Nico Rosberg, 94 8. Robert Kubica, 89 9. Michael Schumacher, 38 10. Adrian Sutil, 35 11. Rubens Barrichello, 30 12. Vitaly Petrov, 17 12. Kamui Kobayashi, 17 14. Vitantonio Liuzzi, 12 15. Nico Hulkenberg, 10 16. Sebastien Buemi, 7 17. Pedro de la Rosa, 6 18. Jaime Alguersuari, 3
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z-clinched conference ——— Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled Thursday’s Games Los Angeles at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Friday’s Games Minnesota at Washington, 7 p.m. New York at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Indiana, 7 p.m. Seattle at Connecticut, 7:30 p.m. Tulsa at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Saturday’s Games Phoenix at New York, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Chicago, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Tulsa, 8 p.m.
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American Le Mans Series 2010 Standings 1. David Brabham, 123 (tie) Simon Pagenaud, 123 3. Klaus Graf, 100 4. Chris Dyson, 80 5. Greg Pickett, 79 6. Guy Smith, 74 7. Jonny Cocker, 54 8. Sascha Maassen, 51 (tie) Marino Franchitti, 51 10. Emanuele Pirro, 46 11. Andy Meyrick, 41 12. Clint Field, 39 13. Paul Drayson, 38 14. Bryan Willman, 36 15. Jon Field, 29 16. Tomy Drissi, 23 17. Pierre Ehret, 15 18. Ken Davis, 10 Grand-Am Rolex Series 2010 Driver Standings Daytona Prototype Driver Standings 1. Scott Pruett, 302 (tie) Memo Rojas, 302 3. Ryan Dalziel, 276 4. Max Angelelli, 272 (tie) Ricky Taylor, 272 6. Burt Frisselle, 261 (tie) Mark Wilkins, 261 8. Jon Fogarty, 261 9. Mike Forest, 260 10. Oswaldo Negri Jr., 255 (tie) John Pew, 255 12. Darren Law, 249 (tie) David Donohue, 249 14. Alex Gurney, 243 15. Brian Frisselle, 237 (tie) Michael Valiante, 237 17. Antonio Garcia, 237 (tie) Buddy Rice, 237
Women’s Pro Soccer
W L T Pts GF GA x-FC Gold Pride 12 3 3 39 30 14 Philadelphia 9 6 4 31 32 25 Boston 7 6 5 26 25 21 Sky Blue FC 6 8 4 22 17 24 Washington 5 8 6 21 27 30 Chicago 5 9 6 21 15 21 Atlanta 4 9 5 17 13 25
NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. x- clinched playoff berth ——— Wednesday’s Games Sky Blue FC 1, Washington 1, tie Philadelphia 2, Chicago 1 Saturday’s Games Washington at FC Gold Pride, 10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Sky Blue FC at Boston, 6 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Thursday, August 19 Chicago at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 21 Atlanta at Boston, 5 p.m. Sunday, August 22 Philadelphia at Sky Blue FC, 4 p.m. FC Gold Pride at Chicago, 6 p.m.
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Friday, August 13, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press WOMEN’S AAU HOOPS
“It’s really, really hard to win a tournament like this,” he said. “I think obviously Tiger is going to get back to his standards and Phil is going to win When the fog cleared, more majors. So you just need to play really well and try to grab the occasion when you have it.” however, there was
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The Tennessee Flight Selet 10U girl’s AAU basketball team finished ninth at the national tournamenty with an 8-1 record at the event. Front row, from left are Anna Ray, Brionca Hines, Ellie Rader, Riley Hicks, Abigail Anderson and J’Anah Miche’ Davis. Back row, from left are head coach Brent Stallings, JaQuasha Hines, Destiny Wolfe, Dru Dawson, Keondra McKinney, Makenzie Thompson and assistant coach Andrea Coomer.
Tennessee Flight Select 9th at national tourney ORLANDO, Fla. — While most 10- and 11-year-old girls take their summers lightly with thoughts of swimming, camping and family vacations on their minds, others work their tails off to achieve national notoriety. The Tennessee Flight Select 10U girls’ AAU basketball team is a group of the latter, and they recently competed to a ninth-place finish at the National Amateur Athletic Union Basketball Tournament in Orlando, Fla., which was the team’s reward for qualifying as sub-state champions in May. The trip to nationals was the final leg in a long summer of tournament play
for the girls, of which three team members are from Sevier County. Upon arrival in Orlando, this first-year team was considered just the third-best from Tennessee, a team with too little experience at such national events to really compete. However, under the helm of head coach Brent Stallings, assistant coaches Andrea Coomer and Katie Parton, and organization director Brandi Stallings, the Select team reached and exceeded their goal of a national top10 finish. “Constant improvement and a willingness to learn,” said coach Stallings, crediting the girls for their 8-1
record at the national tourney. “These young ladies have sacrificed, worked hard and committed themselves to the team in order to bring a national ranking back to East Tennessee.” Local players include Dru Dawson, Ellie Rader and Destiny Wolfe, all of whom attend school at New Center. The Select thanked their sponsors for making the season a reality, including Blalock Companies, Bob and Becky Barnes, BurchfielOverbay & Associates, The Cherokee Group and Citadel Construction, Teddy and Christie Jones, Bill and Lori Moore, and Ron and Jane Rader.
a glimpse of the old Woods. Starting on the back nine, he birdied three of his first four holes and found himself in a share of the lead. But he missed three birdie chances before he made the turn and started spraying shots around the course on his back nine. “It felt good to be a little bit more steady today,” Woods said. But he’s still chasing players he used to beat routinely on his way to 14 major titles, four shy of Jack Nicklaus’ record. The PGA has a history of producing some unexpected winners — this, after all, is where John Daly went from alternate to major champion — but everything seems to be wide open these days. Five of the last six major were won by first-timers, including the U.S. Open (Graeme McDowell) and British Open (Louis Oosthuizen). And, of course, last year’s PGA, where Y.E.
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department either, because the spirited girls from all four squads will also be in attendance, cheering on their respective teams and selling souvenir football programs. Did I mention that all proceeds help pay for the insurance of all county high school athletes? And don’t forget about the traditional high school football bands. Those young local musicians are scheduled to put on quite a show when all four school bands fill the gridiron to
Francesco Molinari, first round leader at the PGA Championship
Yang became the first player to beat Woods when he held the 54-hole lead at a major. “You just look at the leaderboard, there’s a lot of different flavor up there,” Day said. Watson, who picked up his first PGA Tour win earlier this year at the Travelers Championship, is one of the tour’s longest hitters. But it was his scrambling ability that paid off on the long, links-style course. “It just keeps the momentum,” Watson said. “If I don’t get upand-down and up-anddown a couple of times today, my momentum could shift. It might not, but it could shift and not go the right direction and I could be made the rest of the day. So I just held it together. I made some key putts that I needed to make, and now I’m
here.” Molinari was stuck around 2 under for most of the afternoon, leaving him tied with brother Edoardo in the battle for high Molinari. But a bogey on No. 4 — his 13th hole — gave him a spark, and he made three birdies over his final five holes. Molinari said McDowell and Oosthuizen’s wins have been an inspiration for the European tour players. It’s a lot easier to imagine himself winning a major championship when he’s seen a couple of his buddies do it. “But still, it’s really, really hard to win a tournament like this,” he said. “I think obviously Tiger is going to get back to his standards and Phil is going to win more majors. So you just need to play really well and try to grab the occasion when you have it.”
perform a joint rendition of The Star Spangled Banner prior to the opening kick. Yes indeed, it promises to be an eventful night tonight at SCHS, and all for the cost of $5 per adult and school-age children, with pre-schoolers admitted free. The schedule of events is as follows: n The 0 Quarter at 7 p.m. will feature the freshmen squads from Seymour and Sevier County. n 1st Quarter is a JV match-up between G-P and Seymour. n 2nd Quarter is a JV match-up between SCHS and Pigeon Forge.
n Halftime will feature various individual competitions. n 3rd Quarter is a varsity match-up between G-P and Seymour. n 4th Quarter is a varsity match-up between SCHS and Pigeon Forge. Corporate event sponsors include Citizen’s National Bank, the City of Sevierville, the City of Pigeon Forge, the City of Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Sevier County Utility District, Barnes Insurance Agency, Blalock’s, Knoxville Coca-Cola and Screen Prince Sports.
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A Day with The EAGLES Sunday. August 15th All area middle school and high school football players & their families are invited for a great day at FBC, Sevierville.
10:45am Worship Center Guest Speaker John “Bull” Bramlett Former NFL Linebacker 9:30am Family Life Center Breakfast of Champions with Coach Ken Sparks and the Carson-Newman Team
1:30pm Sevier County High Free Middle School Clinic One on one attention from Carson Newman’s elite football program.
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Arts & E n t er t a i n m e n t Editor’s Note: The Arts/Entertainment calendar is printed as space permits. Events within a two-hour drive will be considered. To place an item phone (865) 428-0748, ext. 215, or e-mail to editor@ themountainpress.com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913. n
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Stringtime in the Smokies
6:30 to 9 p.m. today and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Old Mill Square, Pigeon Forge; free admission, bring lawn chairs, 428-0071, www.oldmillsquare.com
Kidabra!
8 p.m. Saturday at Music Road Hotel & Convention Center, public show of Association of Family & Kidshow Performers; (336) 492-7870
T. G. Sheppard
7 p.m. variety show and dinner Sunday and Aug. 29 at Smith Family Theater, buffet opens at 6 p.m.; tickets $14.95-$39.95, 429-8100, www.smithfamilytheater.com
‘The Lovely Bones’
6:30 p.m. Thursday at Anna Porter Public Library’s Thursday Theater; free, 436-5588
Chubby Checker
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Regional Entertainment
Dan Zane and Friends
7 p.m. today at Bijou Theatre; tickets $19.50 individual, $70 family fourpack, (865) 656-4444, www.knoxbijou. com
Steve Kaufman
7 p.m. today at Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center’s outdoor amphitheater, Townsend; tickets $4, (865) 448-0044
Sheryl Crow
8 p.m. Wednesday at Tennessee Theatre; tickets $70-$370, (865) 6564444, www.tennesseetheatre.com
Lake Terrace Trio
7 p.m. Thursday at Blount County Public Library Reading Rotunda, Maryville; free, 982-0981, www.blountlibrary.org n
Local Festivals/Events
Summerfest
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday in downtown Sevierville; free admission, 8504806
Sevier County Fair
Sept. 6-11, Sevier County Fairgrounds, 453-0770, myseviercountyfair.com n
Regional Festivals/Events
Stillwell Shinefest
Today and Saturday at Fontana Village, Fontana Dam, N.C.; tickets $22.50-$50, (800) 849-2258, www. matstilwell.com
Foothills Fall Festival
Oct. 8-10 in Maryville; tickets $40-$110, (865) 656-4444, www.foothillsfallfestival.com n
Local Arts/Exhibits
Instructor Exhibition
Through Oct. 8 at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Sandra J. Blain Galleries; 436-5860, www.arrowmont. org n
Regional Arts/Exhibits
Those Who Can…Teach
Through Aug. 20 at the Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave., Knoxville, featuring work of recently retired Knox County art teachers Alan Seneker, Sue W. Lane, Rikki Taylor, Melynda Whetsel, Christine Harness, Judy Jorden and Charles “Chico” Osten; (865) 357-ARTS, fcartcenter@ knology.net
Top Choice Exhibition
Through Aug. 27 at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St., Knoxville, presented by the Knoxville Arts & Cultural Alliance, opening reception Aug. 6; (865) 523-7543, www.knoxalliance. com
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Winners of the 2009 Backwoods Barbie-Q pose with Dolly Parton during their night of festivities at Parton’s Sevier County home. Parton is donating the same item for bid at Saturday’s Evening of Elegance for the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation.
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Plans set for 21st annual Evening of Elegance By GAIL CRUTCHFIELD Community Editor Supporters of the Robert F. Thomas Foundation will be decked out to the nines as they make their way to Mills Auditorium in Gatlinburg and take part in Saturday’s Evening of Elegance. The annual fundraiser marks its 21st year hoping at least to meet if not exceed the amount raised the previous year. It features the return of the highly successful auction item donated by Dolly Parton along with a number of other unique offerings from your choice of any concert anywhere or the chance to be a fighter pilot for a day. Parton’s Backwoods Barbie-Q II auction item affords the winning bidder and a guest an overnight stay at the guest cottage next to the singer’s mountain home in Sevierville, with a countrystyle breakfast prepared by the star. The winner can also invite 10 additional guests for a private tour of the home and a seat at the table for a barbecue on the grounds with bluegrass entertainment, all hosted by Parton. Last year, Tabitha Hall and Sabrina Taylor turned in the record-breaking $75,000 bid, pooling their money with a group of friends to claim the prize. Amy Kingery, development specialist for the foundation, said the foundation was pleasantly surprised when Parton offered the prize a second time. “We did not think that we would get it again,” Kingery said. “I was telling someone the other day that it blows my mind that she does that. People are constantly wanting things from her and (her home) is her reprieve. This is her space. Last year 12 fans to got to go there. So far they are the only 12 fans to go.” She added the Parton auction item is a very private affair, with only the 12 guests, Parton and the minimum number of staff necessary for the evening meal and entertainment. There are no media or foundation members at the event. “When they came back, they said they’d never seen anything like it,” Kinger said. “They said it was like sitting on a front porch with a friend.” Kingery said Hall and Taylor are among those who have placed early bids on the auction item, hoping for a repeat experience. Those who can’t make it to the event on Saturday can still bid on the prize by contacting event
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2009 Thomas Ball chairwoman Emily Kile, center, and her daughters Julia Clinton, left, and Jacklyn Kile, right epitomize the theme of the 2010 ball, Generation to Generation.
Evening of Elegance What: Fundraiser for Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation n When: 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday n Where: Mills Auditorium, Gatlinburg n Tickets: $200 per person n Info: 446-9628 n
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Sevier County Utility District donated the LaPaz Waterfall Firepit for the live auction at the ball.
auctioneer Dale Carr at 712-7653. While it’s the headline auction item, it’s not the only unusual one on the list. “We’ve got some great ones,” Kingery said of the live auction items. “We’re real tickled with the stuff we’ve got because it’s different. It’s not all the same stuff.” For example, it’s not every day you can buy the chance to be a fighter pilot for a day. Kingery said the package gets the winning bidder a day on a military base where they will go through debriefing procedures before and after boarding a military aircraft set to per-
form rolls and encounter a dog fight. All will be filmed. Other live auction items: n A golf cart n A package for 20 and 50 to Splash Country and Reel Theaters, respectively n A Robert Tino original of Sunset on Douglas Lake n A firepit n A concert of your choice anywhere n A week’s stay in Captiva Island, Fla., home that sleeps 10 n Spa treatment at The Spa at RiverStone Resort, lunch at The Pottery House Cafe and dinner at the Peddler n Two-week RV rental and $1,000 gift card, n Trip for two to weekend rounds of the 2011 Master Golf Tournament n Four hours of morning drive-time on air with radio personalities Steve Hartford and Jay Adams Numerous silent auction items will also be available, including cabin rentals, golf memberships, free food certificates, ATV rides and an overnight stay for five at Wilderness of the Smokies. Kingery said they are hoping to reach See Ball, Page B4
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Et Cetera Showing at Reel Theatres’ Movies on the Parkway in Sevierville. For show times, call 453-9055. *The Expendables (R) — Stars Sylverster Stallon and Jason Statham. A group of mercenaries undertake a near-impossible operation to overthrow a dictator in South America. *Eat Pray Love (PG-13) — Stars Julia Roberts and James Franco. A woman who once made it her goal in life to marry and rear a family finds her priorities suddenly shifting. *Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (PG-13) — Stars Michael Cerea and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. A bass player in a garage band must defeat his new girlfriend’s seven exboyfriends in order to win her heart. The Other Guys (PG-13) — Stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. When a forensic accountant and a triggerhappy detective, both of whom idolize the city’s top cops, get a chance to step up and improve upon their “B team� status, things don’t quite go as planned. Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2D) (PG) — Stars the voice talents of James Marsden and Bette Midler. The ongoing war between the canine and feline species is put on hold when they join forces to thwart a rouge cat spy with her own sinister plans for conquest. Dinner for Schmucks (PG-13) — Stars Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd. An up-and-coming executive receives an invitation to the “dinner for idiots,� a monthly event hosted by his boss that promises bragging rights to the exec that shows up with the biggest buffoon. Inception (PG-13) — Stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Ellen Page. In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a single idea within one’s mind can be the most dangerous weapon or the most valuable asset. *Indicates new releases this week
Spotlight Calendar
To add or update items to the weekly entertainment calendar, call 428-0748, ext. 205, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress.com.
LOCAL THEATERS
American Oldies Theater: 543-0833 n Black Bear Jamboree: 908-7469 n Blackwoods Breakfast Show: 908-7469 n Comedy Barn: 428-5222 n Country Tonite Theatre: 453-2003 n Dixie Stampede: 4534400 n Elvis Museum TCB Theater, featuring Matt Cordell: 428-2001 n Grand Majestic Theater: 774-7777 n Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: 908-1050 n Magic Beyond Belief: 428-5600 n Memories Theater: 4287852 n Miracle Theater (The Miracle and Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat): 428-7469 n Smith Family Theater: 429-8100 n Smoky Mountain Theater: 774-5400 n Smoky Mountain Palace Theatre: 429-1601 n Soul of Shaolin: 4538888 n Sweet Fanny Adams Theater: 436-4039 n Tennessee Shindig (formerly Fiddlers’ Feast): 908-3327 n WonderWorks “Hoot N’ Holler� Show: 868-1800 n
Andy’s Junction
Andy’s Junction, 10237 Chapman Highway, Seymour: Country Tradition, 7-10 p.m. Friday; live music, 7-10 p.m. Saturday
Appalachian Music
Jerry and Joan Paul perform Appalachian music most afternoons in Gatlinburg at Alewine Pottery in Glades. 774-6999
Blue Moose Burgers and Wings Located on the Parkway
behind Bullfish Grill and Johnny Carino’s: Live music, 7-10 p.m. Fridays. 286-0364
Carousel Gardens
Live music 6-10 p.m. traffic light 3, Gatlinburg; Elizabeth Phillips Aug. 13 and 16, Shelby Huskey Aug. 14 and 17, Steven Shoemaker Aug. 18
Cowboy’s BBQ
Located on Hwy. 321 across from Cosby High School; New Rain performs 6 p.m. every Friday
The Farmer’s Table
Located on Newport Highway, music 5:30-8 p.m. every Thursday by The Country Gentlemen, 4535519
Front Porch Restaurant Live bluegrass, 7-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; live folk and acoustics, 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. (423) 4872875
Guarino’s Italian Restaurant
Parton to be honored by SGMA Submitted Report PIGEON FORGE — The Southern Gospel Music Association will award its James D. Vaughan “Impact Award� to Dolly Parton. Executive Director Charlie Waller said the award is presented to those whose careers make a significant impact on the Southern gospel music industry and expand the scope of the music. “Dolly Parton is the most honored female country performer of all time,� he said. “Her efforts on behalf of our music at Dollywood have been instrumental in the establishment of our museum and hall of fame as well as providing a home for many of our artists to share their talents on the stages at Dollywood in front of millions of people.� He added that the Country Music Hall of Fame member has encouraged tremendous opportunities for the exposure of Southern gospel music on television, record-
ings, and in live performance venues throughout her career. Parton plans to appear in person to accept the honor on Sept. 29 at the Hall of Fame Induction Parton Ceremony and Singing News Fan Awards. The event is at DP’s Celebrity Theatre inside Dollywood. Past recipients of the award include Bill Gaither, James Blackwood, Les Beasley, Bob Brumley, Mosie Lister, Paul Heil, Eva Mae LeFevre, J.G. Whitfield, Lari Goss and Barbara Mandrell. Tickets are $70, which includes admission to Dollywood, free parking, lunch and reserved seating for the induction ceremony/ Singing News Fan Awards. DP’s Celebrity Theatre will host the annual celebration of inductees to the Hall of Fame at 3 p.m. honoring, “Little� Jan
Buckner-Goff, Danny Gaither, Sam Goodman, Bill Hefner, Connie Hopper and Arthur Smith. Performers scheduled to appear are Booth Brothers, Brian Free and Assurance, Greater Vision, Inspirations, Karen Peck and New River, Kingdom Heirs, Legacy Five, Perrys, Triumphant Quartet and the Whisnants. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 908-4040. Proceeds from the event benefit the Southern Gospel Music Association, a non-profit organization that maintains the Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame, the only facility honoring this genre of music. Museum hours match those of Dollywood. Donations are tax-deductible. Individuals and businesses may donate to assist with honoring inductees with special bronze plaques that are displayed in the Hall of Fame. For more information about the museum or its inductees, visit www.sgma.org.
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Jennifer Sands’ husband Jim was on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center when it was attacked Sept. 11, 2001. She wrote her first book, “Tempered Faith,� as a reminder to herself that she has a surviving spirit, encouraging others that they too can have hope in Jesus Christ. Sands will speak at the Women of Hope Conference scheduled Sept. 24 and 25 at the Sevierville Civic Center on Gary Wade Boulevard. Tickets are $25. Proceeds are given to Grace’s Place in Sevier County, replacing a motel room for decent housing that’s affordable for mothers and their children. Send checks to Garlands of Grace, 1081 Ski View Drive, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. For more information call436-0313.
Amelia & Louis perform 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 933-7244
Ripley’s Aquarium
Bluegrass group Smoky Mountain Travelers 10-4 p.m. Saturday in front of Aquarium in Gatlinburg
The Ship Pub
The Ship Pub on Glades Road in Gatlinburg, pool tournaments at 8 p.m. every Friday, New Rain performs 7 to 11 p.m. every Saturday, 430-4441
The Shops at Carousel Gardens
At traffic light #3, Gatlinburg; entertainment 6 to 10 p.m. nightly.
Skiddy’s Place
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Gain some positive control in a negative situation â&#x20AC;&#x153;Got Milk?â&#x20AC;? is an advertising campaign that began in 1993 and is still running, though not as frequently. I think of this ad and of the many people I have seen in print and TV media with milk rings around their mouths as I ask another question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Got stress?â&#x20AC;? Numerous people can say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, I got milk.â&#x20AC;? But far more people can truthfully answer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, I got stress.â&#x20AC;? Daily, we see media stories about how to deal with stress, and we see stories of resultant tragic episodes when people have not been able to cope. It is one thing to see a story titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Job stress is becoming a worldwide epidemic,â&#x20AC;? and still another thing to see a story titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Man shoots and kills pregnant wife, mother, seven-year-old son and two other children.â&#x20AC;? This media story goes on to tell about a man breaking under the stress he just could no longer handle. A feeling of not having control over anything is probably the major reason people break under stress. The break-up may explode at work, at home, in a school or church, or in some other place in the community. People who get a feeling of helplessness and uncertainty often go to extreme means to bring something to conclusion. One thing that can assist people in feeling more control over situations is to realize that stress is usually based on perceptions of the things that threaten us â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and one thing we do have control over is how we perceive something. If you can step back and look at a certain thing, and then ask what it is about the situation that threatens you and how you can look at it differently, you may discover you can find something in the situation you can control â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and then begin working to do so. Employers can help employees by leading them to grow to the point to where they can earn the right to make more decisions at work. Employees can earn this right by developing a greater commitment to their jobs and continuing to strengthen current skills and build new skills. This earning and receiving of greater decision-making opportunities adds value of the employee to the company and leads to greater self-esteem for
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the employee. Whether at work, in the home or in the community, if you can gain a feeling of control of some things, you can better deal with stress, which is an inevitable part of life. The good news is that stress is a driving force that actually helps us to accomplish things. The late Dr. Norman Vincent Peale said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I realize that embracing problems isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a popular notion. We often encounter the idea that the best thing we could do for people is to free them from all their problems so that they never again have any pain, any difficulty, any hardship and any struggle in this life on earth. Well, no proper-thinking person would adhere to such an idea as that. People who learn to tussle with difficulty and grow tough in their minds and in their spirits are people who can help change their lives and change the world in a positive way.â&#x20AC;? What can you do to gain some positive control in a negative situation? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Š 2010 by Carl Mays, speaker and author whose mentoring site, www.MyMerlin.net, is based on his book and program, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Strategy For Winning.â&#x20AC;? E-mail to carlmays@carlmays.com, call 436-7478 or visit www. carlmays.com.
Sevier County farm producers have until Sept. 30 to submit an application for payments under the 2008 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Program, according to Terry Chaney, chairman of Sevier County FSA Committee. The SURE Program provides payments to eligible producers that have crop production or crop quality losses. Producers must have obtained Federal Crop Insurance or NAP coverage for all economically significant crops, according to Chaney. Eligible farms considered socially disadvantaged, limited resource or beginning farmers do not have to have crop insurance or NAP on all crops. Producers are encouraged to file an application for payments. An electronic SURE program payment calculator and additional information is located at http://www. fsa.usda.gov/FSA/sure, or producers may contact the Sevier County Farm Service Agency at 517 E Bruce St. Sevierville, or call 453-4664, ext. 2.
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The staffs of the Gatlinburg and Sevierville Chambers of Commerce participate in the 2009 ELF Mini Golf Tournament.
Third E.L.F. Miniature Golf Tournament set for Dec. 2 Submitted Report SEVIERVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Gatlinburg and Sevierville Chambers of Commerce will hold the third annual E.L.F. Miniature Golf Tournament on Dec. 2 at Ripleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Old MacDonald Farm Mini-Golf in Sevierville. The Chambers presented a check for over $11,000 in April to the Sevier County School Board, all of which was generated by 2008 and 2009 tournaments. The money will be used for dual-enrollment scholarships and an emergency fund for high school students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ELFâ&#x20AC;? stands for Education and Leadership for the Future, and every dollar raised through the holiday-themed event goes to local students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce is proud to put this event on in coordination with the Gatlinburg Chamber
of Commerce and encourage our businesses to create teams, dress up and putt to raise funds for our countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students,â&#x20AC;? said Chief Executive Officer Brenda McCroskey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always refreshing to work with the Sevierville Chamber, but E.L.F. Mini-Golf is not work. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun and for a fantastic cause,â&#x20AC;? said Vicki Simms, executive director of the Gatlinburg Chamber. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Providing our school system with the additional funding needed to assist students who may need a help-
ing hand is just the kind of magic our Gatlinburg and Sevierville â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;elvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; can accomplish when we put our minds to it.â&#x20AC;? Event brochures will be mailed out in October. Businesses have the option to enter a own team of four in an afternoon flight, sponsor a team of four high school students for the second flight, or do both in a combination package. For more information on this and other Chamber events, contact Erin Moran at the Gatlinburg Chamber at 436-4178 or e-mail to erin@gatlinburg.com.
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Summer reading program ends Submitted Report The Sevier County Public Library Systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer reading program has ended. This year the children of Sevier County were treated to 18 programs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; six each at the King Family Library, the Seymour branch and the Kodak branch â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all to promote reading during the summer months. This summer over 2,500 children, parents and caregivers joined in programs featuring live animals, pirates, television meteorologists, and a mermaid, among other programs. The sponsors who provided funding include BB&T Bank; Caseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
B&A Builders Salvage; Charles Blalock & Sons Inc.; Citizens National Bank; Dr. Bryan Smith; Friends of Kodak Library; Friends of Seymour Library; Knoxville/ Tri-County Lions Club; Northview/ Kodak Optimist Club; Sevier County Bank; Seymour Breakfast Rotary Club; and SmartBank. From preschool through sixth grade, 460 children signed up to participate in the reading program. These children read, or were read to, 20,405 books over the sevenweek period. Ninety-eight teens in grades 7-12 read for a total of 2,531 hours. Eighty adults participated in the adult program. The following restaurants pro-
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Maryville College student interning at ORNL Submitted report MARYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Katherine Nadler, a student at Maryville College, is spending the summer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) conducting research that could aid the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in detecting vaporized explosives. Nadler, a rising junior from Greensboro, N.C., who is majoring in chemical physics and mathematics, is completing a 10-week internship in ORNLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biosciences Division. Funded by the Department of Homeland Security, Nadlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internship allows her to work on a project that uses sensors to detect vaporized explosives. The sensors resemble miniature diving boards that are coated in a specific compound that will bend when certain substances chemically or physically adhere to the surface, Nadler said. Using laboratory equip-
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District 3 Bernice and Warren R. Howard, Jeffrey Murrell, Cynthia Wyrick and Warren G. Howard, deceased, to James and Sarah Beck for $27,000 for lot 41, C P. Howard Estates Ritchie Wilson and Aurelius Edward Construction Inc. to BankEast for$75,000 for lots 1, 2, 5 and 17, Fair Oaks
District 4 Roy and Karen Rich to James and Kathleen Aplin for $195,000 for unit 604, Phase 2, Hidden Springs Resort Shellie Wallace, Donald and Glenda Stepp to CitiMortgage Inc. for $80,285 for lot 5, Enchanted Forest No. 3 Shellie Wallace, Michael and Mary Ann Sexton to Aurora Loan Services LLC for $213,428.97 for lot 51R, Eagle Crest Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Chicago Title Insurance Company and ServiceLink to Phillip and Veronica McCarter for $140,000 for lot 51, W. A. Blalock Property Carol Baldwin Ross to Robert and Patricia Leis for $165,000 for lot 57, phase 1, Rivergate
District 5 Charlie and Dorothy Cole to Sevier Solid Waste Inc. for $210,000 for 1.2374 acres Quint Bourgeois, CUS LLC and Home Contractors Inc. to Dayla Taylor for $86,000 for unit 12, Green Gables Townhomes Sherry Cole to Stephanie Bean for $139,900 for lot 26, Burchfield Addition Parkside Investments, Grant Hensley, Lewis Bicknell and Charles McGrory to Jeffrey and Kathryn Seddon for $308,825 for unit 36, phase 1, Parkside Resort Federal HomeLoan Mortgage Corporation Freddie Mac, National Default REO Services and First American Asset Closing Services to Freddie and Karen Mullins for $174,900 for lot 1-R, Memory Mountain Retreat Auda Green to Brenda and Jack Anderson Sr. for $135,000 for lot 11R-2,
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Community Calendar Editor’s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Items must be submitted at least five days in advance. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered. To place an item phone 428-0748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress. com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.
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. 9081245.
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.
Stringtime
Stringtime in the Smokies 6:30 p.m., Old Mill Square, Bluegrass music 6:30 p.m. Continues noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Free.
American Legion
Gatlinburg American Legion Post 202 annual picnic 4:30-6:30 p.m., Mills Park, next to high school. Bring desserts, side items, and/or covered dishes.
Saturday, Aug. 14 Farmers Markets
n Gatlinburg, 8:30-11 a.m., parking lot of Alamo
Legals
Handgun carry permit class 8:30 a.m. Dandridge Police Department. To register call (865) 397-8862 ext. 26, or (865) 356-7423.
St. Paul Lutheran
Men’s Bible study 9 a.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road, Sevierville. 429-6063.
Humane Society
Sevier County Humane Society Community Appreciation Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Kroger on Highway 66. Free food and information.
Householder Reunion
Householder family reunion 12:30 p.m., Knob Creek Baptist Church. Bring covered dish, photos. 5738460, 577-3846, 577-0060.
Book Signing
Book signing for Veta King’s “Images of America-Pigeon Forge” 11 a.m., Books-A-Million in Governor’s Crossing.
Trinity Full Gospel
Swim-A-Thon
Douglas Lake Swim-A-Thon 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Open water competition by individual or relay teams. Sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Minimum age 14. Proceeds to local charities. $50/swimmer. Register at www.douglaslake.us.
Trentham Reunion
Trentham family reunion 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Holt Park, Gatlinburg. Bring covered dish. Outgrown school clothing giveaway 8:30 a.m., First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road, next to Dunn’s Market. To donate call 201-7644
Sunday, Aug. 15 Sunday Night Alive
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Family of the late Clark and Sophia Maples meets at 1 p.m., Sevierville City Park. Bring covered dish and lawn chairs.
Kodak UMC
Roger Helton and friends will play at 9 a.m. worship service at Kodak United Methodist Church.
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110 Gallahad Ct. Clothing, odds & ends, motorcycle wear, kids items. Fri & Sat 7-6. 2 Family Yard Sale Thurs & Fri 9-?. 1519 Ridge Rd. Lots of baby, kids & adult clothes. Boyds Bears 4 Family Yard Sale-Sat 8-?, 1428 Twin Oaks Rd, across from the Dam Store. BIG GARAGE SALE: Rain or shine. Thurs. & Fri., 2243 Scenic Loop Rd., PF. Follow signs behind Alf's. Lots of stuff.
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Family Yard Sale-boys clothing, twin bed, comics. Thur & Fri, 9-5, Sat 9-2. 411 Fenway. Garage Sale: 4 rockers, bedroom suite, end tables, 3 living room sets, antiques, extras. 2916 Old Newport Hwy., New Center. Fri. & Sat. 8-? Garage Warehouse sale, 2nd week, everything is 50% off including newly added items. Clothes/shoes FREE. Fri only 10-4. 1881 Country Meadows Dr. Sevierville.
Parents of kindergarten students will meet at Pi Beta Phi Elementary at 5 p.m. to process paperwork. Attendance schedules at 5 p.m.
Women’s Bible Study
Garlands of Grace Women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn. 436-0313. n 1 p.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church, Chapman and Boyds Creek n 6:30 p.m., Gatlinburg Call 436-0313 for location
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Angel Food orders: n 2-6 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 429-2508. n 11 a.m.-5 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245.
Tuesday, Aug. 17 Republicans
Sevier County Republican Party meets 6 p.m. at courthouse. 453-3882 or 368-3833.
Scrapbook Club
Road. 429-3721.
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
Crewettes
Sevier County Crewettes meet at 7 p.m. at Rescue Squad, Sevierville. 453-3861 or 453-8572.
Relay Celebration
Relay For Life wrap-up event, 6:30 p.m., Christmas Place Inn. Contact Robin Kurtz, 908-5789
Angel Food
Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-4 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.
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 Ten Commandments sermon series, 7 p.m. n Ice cream social following 7 p.m. service. n Bible study in Exodus.
Thursday, Aug. 19
Mothers Day Out
Mothers Day Out, First Baptist Gatlinburg, now enrolling for fall. Tuesdays and Thursdays for ages 1-4. 436-4685.
Old Harp Singing
Old Harp shape note singing 7 p.m., Middle Creek UMC, 1828 Middle Creek Road. 428-0874. Tunebooks provided. www.oldharp.org.
Commodity Food
USDA Commodity Food distributed 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sevier County Fairgrounds. Proof of household income must be presented. 4537131.
Submarine Veterans
Smoky Mountain submarine vets meet at 6 p.m., Bass Pro Shops restaurant. www. SmokyMountainBase.com, 429-0465 or 692-3368.
Hot Meals
Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:30-6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Sevierville and Kodak United Methodist. 933-5996.
TOPS
TOPS weight loss chapter meets at 6 p.m., Parkway Church of God in Sevierville. 755-9517 or 429-3150.
Alzheimer’s Support
Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3 p.m. Wellington Place. Sherry Woten, 7742221.
U.S. Rep. Phil Rowe will to speak to veterans and their families at 4 p.m., American Legion Post 104, 403 West Main, Sevierville.
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Wednesday, Aug. 18 Farmers Market
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
Roe Talk to Veterans
Scrapbook Club meets 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m., Whispering Winds Scrapbook retreat off Snapp
He will discuss planned outpatient clinic. Legion membership not required to attend.
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Maples Reunion
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Hot Meals For Hungry Hearts 5:30-6:30 p.m., Henderson Chapel Baptist Church, 407 Henderson Road, Pigeon Forge. Sponsored by SMARM.
Flynn Reunion
500 Merchandise
200 Employment
Hot Meals
Bariatric Surgery Support Group will no longer meet at Echota Resort Clubhouse. Phone 453-6841 or 712-3287 for information on new location.
Fellowship 8-9 a.m. inside Great Smokies Flea Market. Speaker Krista Atchley.
Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-3 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.
Monday, Aug. 16
Gatlinburg First UMC 6 p.m. fellowship of contemporary music and worship followed by a hot meal. 436-4691.
Flea Market Fellowship
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Trinity Full Gospel Church, Thomas Cross Road, gospel sing 7 p.m. featuring Glory Land Travelers, The Gospel Friends, Mount Calvary Trio. 563-8889.
Flynn family reunion 2 p.m., Masonic Lodge on Boyds Creek. Bring covered dish. (865) 286-5553.
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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. 5795433.
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CITY OF PIGEON FORGE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM The City of Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism is accepting resumes for a Special Events Coordinator. This position works within the Special Events Division of Tourism to help develop, design and implement city sponsored events. Position will work under direct supervision of the Special Events Manager and under general direction of Tourism Executive Director. Qualifications: A college degree in marketing, tourism, advertising, and/or related field is preferred. Possess a valid Tennessee driver's license. Requires effective communication skills, written and verbal. Must be detail oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Mail resume and note position applying for as Special Events Coordinator to: City of Pigeon Forge Human Resource Department P.O. Box 1350 Pigeon Forge, TN 37868-1350 Resumes must be post marked by Friday August 20, 2010 @ 4:30 P.M. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! The City of Pigeon Forge is an EOE and complies with ADA and Title VI. Applicant must be subject to the Drug Testing in accordance with City policy. Applicant will be subject to a background and driving history check. Hiring Maintenance Man & A 3rd shift night-time auditor. Apply in person between 7am-3pm. Four Seasons Motor Lodge, Gatlinburg 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 868-5200. NOW HIRING Gatlinburg Package Store. Sale/Stock position. Full time. Year round. Please call 436-7806 to apply in person between 10am-4pm. RESORT POSITIONS AVAILABLE --FRONT DESK PERSONNEL, Friendly, customer-service oriented people for a large resort. 6am until 2pm and 2pm until 10pm shifts available. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, General maintenance-Grounds and Certified AC Tech first shift positions. Apply in person at G a t l i n b u r g Town Square/Village Hotel at 415 Historic Nature Trail. 865-436-1008 Managed by Summer Bay Resorts. All positions : benefits, paid vacation, health, optical and dental insurance available. Competitive wages. An equal opportunity employer, Drug Free Workplace 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 Associate. Part-time nights & weekends. Retirees encouraged to apply. Paid Parking. Computer exp necessary. Send Resume & cover letter stating wage requirements to celticheritage@bellsouth.net. SALES CLERK $10/hr. Lid'l Dolly's Light #4, PF WAREHOUSE & STOCK $10/hr. LID'L DOLLY'S LIGHT 4 PF
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Retail Help
At Paws & Claws in Gatlinburg we are looking for smiling faces. Full or part time employment. Offer year round paid vacation & parking. Starting pay $8.50 and up. Apply in person.
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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. Hiring for Housekeeping. Apply in person. Smoky Meadows Lodge 2809 Parkway, Pigeon Forge. 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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Hotel/Motel
Looking for a dependable, honest person. Spanish spkg a plus. Needs 3 days per week, 2-3 hrs per day. Will pay in cash. 865-230-5777. NOW HIRING for Experienced Front Desk Clerk and Housekeepers. Apply in person at Red Roof Inn, Pigeon Forge. Now hiring full and part time housekeepers. Tree Tops Resort of Gatlinburg. 865-436-6559.
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Restaurant
Blaine's Bar & Grill now hiring Kitchen Assistant Manager. Exp a plus. Please apply in person Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30 Cook wanted. Fast food. Grill/fryer, full-time year round. Nights, 3-11pm, Tues-Sat. Apply Famous Fries, 716 Parkway, Gatlinburg. Cracker Barrel is looking for friendly, enthusiastic servers who enjoy a fast-paced atmosphere. Apply in person beside Krispy Kreme. Now accepting applications for team members & shift managers. PF location. All shifts. Apply online at: apply.bojangles.com. EOE drug free workplace. Part-time & full time p.m Cashier & Servers. No tip sharing, no tipping out. Apply in person at Cracker Barrel, 2285 Parkway, Pigeon Forge.
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Child Care
HILLTOP CHILD DEVELOPMENT CTR. now accepting all ages and also enrolling pre-K program. Call 428-2440.
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Unfurnished Apartments
Quiet country setting 2BR/1BA, stove, ref., D/W disposal/micro., W/D hook-up, club house/pool/picnic area 24hr. maint. Year lease, behind S.C.H.S. Great spacious place to live. Dogs ok with deposit.
428-5227 Apartment available new 2BD/1BA w/d hook-up. 1,000 sq ft. Sevierville. 429-3201
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SEVIERVILLE 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhomes
Call 428-5161
Park Village Apartments Taking Applications
865-428-5280 Apartments available 2BD/1BA. Pigeon Forge/Sevierville. 429-3201
Townhouse Newly Updated 2BR/1.5BA Covered Parking 7 $ #ONN s MTH
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Cats/Dogs/Pets
chihuahuas for sale, 2 females and 1 adult. Call 865-428-4685 or 865-385-2647. FREE KITTENS: 10 wks. old, litter trained Call 865-640-7372 or 640-1104. Siberian Huskies, 6 wks. m/f $250. Shots & wormed, AKC, blue eyes. 865-908-4910.
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Homes for Rent
3BR/2BA Home, 1950 SF, sunroom, hot tub, mtn. view, secluded, clawfoot tub, $1050. 865-453-8203. 3BR/2BA House for Rent in Sevierville. $675-$850 mo. 256-4809 or 654-6042 Beautiful 4BR 3BA home with gorgeous mtn view. Pittman Center area. $1400 mth + dep. 865-712-3730 or 865-712-5808. 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 in Seymour: 3BR, 1BA, LR, kit., laundry room. Located on deadend street. Quiet neighborhood. NO PETS! No smoking. $600/mo. + $500 damage deposit. References required. Please call 865-577-3869.
**NICE, CLEAN**
3 BR / 2 BA WITH GARAGE IN KODAK AREA
$950.00/MO. + DEP. NO PETS.
865-712-5238
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Homes for Rent
Classifieds ď ľ B7
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Duplexes for Rent
NEW HOMES FOR RENT
Duplex 2BR Gatlinburg, 527 Foothill. No pets. Credit check. $575 + dep. 865-690-2766
$650-$1,000 Monthly
Beautiful Creekside Rooms in Gatlinburg
865-850-3874 Pigeon Forge 4/2 2 story home on 2 private wooded acres. No Pets. $1200 mo/1st, last, dep. 453-1074
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Rooms for Rent
For Rent
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865-621-2941
FURNISHED bedroom for rent, near fairgrounds. $65/wk. 453-1259.
DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE 428 Park Rd.
near trolley stop
Includes All Utilities.
Sevierville 3BR 1BA w/garage. $750 mth $750 dep. 865-680-8313
Free Wi-Fi, Cable, Laundry, Kitchens, Clean Rooms, NO PETS.
Wears Valley 3 BR 2 Bath 2300 sq ft $1500 mo Lease/purchase option (865) 607-4792
Gatlinburg Rooms for Rent
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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
405-2116
Furnished All Utilities, Cable and Tax included
$100 per week 865-621-2941 Gatlinburg/Dudley Creek
Rent by the week, month, or year. Furnished, plus elec., cable & w/ sewer included. Call for appt.
865-429-2962
Gatlinburg 2BR/2BA Furn. Pool. Rent includes water & cable w/ HBO. No pets. Great location. $875 mo. 1 yr lease. (865)323-0181
Roommate/ priv furn room/bath-$100 wk, incl. util. Sev-Boyds Crk, 865-365-1089.
New Furn 2BR/2BA, on Pkwy, pool, elec, water, cable, wifi, $1000 mth. 423-838-3303
Wonderful room in res. Fully furn. W/D. TV. Boyds Crk $115 wk includes util. 661-7770
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Beautiful, newly redecorated 2BR/1BA. $550 mo & $400 dep. Sevierville. 865-712-0254.
Near Hospital 2BR/1.5BA
All Appliances 24 hr. Maintenance
$550 month Some Pets
774-2494 or 386-1655 RIVERWALK - Sevierville
AFFORDABLE LUXURY APARTMENTS
ERCHANDISE
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Household Goods
Queen 4-poster bed w/mattress & box springs, comp desk, office chair, rattan entertainment ctr, glass top patio table/6 chrs, 2 lrg & 2 small glass-top end tables, small square kitchen table/2 stools, PS 3, 28" TV. 865-286-5546
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Furniture
New 4pc.
Bedroom Group
Dresser, mirror, 4 Drawer chest, headboard. $399 Cagles Furniture and Appliances
453-0727
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Misc. Tickets
Tool Truck $1000, Pop-up Camper $600. 865-856-7865 or 865-856-2704 after 4pm.
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Firewood
Large Oak Tree-great firewood, already cut down. Cut up & haul off. Free if you take off the brush. 865-680-4932.
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Machinery & Tools
Lift Genie, model 1930. 160 hours. 500lb capacity. Raises 19ft. $3,000. 865-809-5434.
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For Sale
A-1 pre-owned dryers, washers, ranges & refrigerators. All with warranty. Cagles Furniture and Appliances
453-0727
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Unfurnished Apartments
1BR $395 2BR $495 Great views from patio 908-2062
1BR apt. 710 West Main St. No W/D hkup. Newly refinished. $400 mth. 865-453-2026 or 548-1486 2BD Apartment for rent. $600 mo/$300 dep. Pets welcome. 774-1107 or 216-5585. 2BR/1.5BA C/H, stove, frig, furn. Sevierville NO PETS, patio -$500+. 453-5079 2BR/1BA, 4x8 storage room, ground level, in Sev. $500/mo + dep. Short or long term lease avail. 2 weeks Free Rent. Call 423-619-1925.
NICE, CLEAN 1 BR / 1 BA IN SEVIERVILLE $380.00 + DEPOSIT NO PETS 865-712-5238
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 Newly Remodeled 2BR 1BA Apt. W/D hkup. Appliances incl. $650 mth. 2BR 1.5BA Appliances incl. $700 mth. 924-4761
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JACUZZI TUB IN MASTER BATH VERY NICE, PIGEON FORGE
2 BR & 2 1/2 BA HOUSE NICE/CLEAN SEVIERVILLE
APARTMENT 2 BR & 1 BA
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HOUSE - BEAUTIFUL SEVIERVILLE
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Unfurnished Apartments
Townhome for rent 2BR/2BA $645 month includes water/sewer 908-6789 0615
Furnished Apartments/Houses
GATLINBURG TROLLEY RT. 2BR No pets. Deposit required. 865-621-3015
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Homes for Rent
2 Homes For Rent: Each one 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. One is near Five Oaks Mall and the other is near the Old Mill. No pets, 1 year lease, $800/mo. Call Mark between 7:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. 865-453-5500. 2 newly remodeled 3BD/2BA houses in Sevierville. Call 429-3201. 2BD Home $170 week, 1st & last. util incl. Pigeon Forge 429-2625. 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
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(Signed) Patsy A. Cox Kathy L. Cox Webb Co-Executors
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Business Places/ Offices
OFFICE SPACE - 5 30x20 units. 5 entrances, 5BA, $525 each or neg. for more than one. Call Bill 865-654-9001. SHOPS FOR RENT. ELKS PLAZA 968 Parkway, Gatlinburg. 865-436-7550.
NICE OFFICE WITH WAREHOUSE BAY SEVIERVILLE REASONABLE RENT
453-6289 or 548-6838 0675
Mobile Homes for Rent
2 & 3 BR Homes
Pine Knob Mountain View Swimming Pool
865-933-0504 2 & 3 Bedroom near Douglas Dam, $450-$475 mo + Dep. 933-5894 or 382-7781. 2BD Blount Co. Tallassee $420 mo, $200 dep. 856-7865 or 856-8758 after 4pm. 3BR 2BA, Central H/A, city utilities. No pets. New Center area. $550 rent $500 dep. 865-748-1520 or 865-453-3441
3BR/2BA $500-$700/mth Boyds Creek Area No pets. 908-8629
2 & 3BR mobile homes for rent Must have refs. No Pets. Call for info
428-3096
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Homes for Sale
RENT, LEASE/PURCHASE Owner Finance, $1250 mo. Brick, 3BR/2BA, 2350 SF. Heat/Cool BSMT, New Kitchen & Baths, Jacuzzi, Patio. Fenced Corner Lot. Near Walmart
898-7925
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Condominiums for Sale
2 New condos for sale--$189,000, 1,700sf Living, 2 car gar, Jacuzzi, Fpl, Hardwood, All Appl. 865-654-3667 or 865-429-5065
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Lots & Acreage
2 acres on Chester Mountain Rd. Priced at less than half of tax appraisal. $10,000 or best offer. 908-8445. Campsites Full hook up. Near Douglas Lake. $275 mth. 933-5894 or 382-7781.
LEVEL 3/4 ACRE LOT City water. Doubleswides OK.
Reduced to $19,900. Call Joe 865-428-1978. REDUCED: 2.78 Acre Lot for sale in upscale Falcon Crest in Seymour/Sevier Co. Fabulous views, underground util. Only $49,000. 540-825-7173. REDUCED: Nice 1.5 Acre lot near Douglas Lake. $32,900. 540-825-7173 Virginia.
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Mobile Homes for Sale
New Double-wides Single-wides Trades Welcome ,AND (OME s 0ACKAGES Call to Qualify
865-566-1733
.ICE (OME s +ODAK 2BR/1BA $385
16X80 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH
– No Pets –
Includes Delivery.
$19,900
Incl. Appl, C H/A, Deck
865-607-0392 Sevierville, DW 2+1, deposit $500mo, Kodak 2+2 $500, No Pets. 865-933-6544 Strawberry Plains. 2/3BR, 2BA $400-$425/mo. 1st & last mo. rent. 865-254-2374.
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Homes for Sale
1BD/1BA Cabin with swimming pool at Laughing Pines on Walden's Creek Rd. $199,900. 865-548-4565. 2BR/2BA jacq tub, FP, stove, refrig, microwv, dshwshr near schools & hospital. $98,900. 865-984-0141 or 919-4023. Furnished cabin on 2.5 Acres with detached 2 car garage, workshop & hook up for motor home. Just $120,000 Call Elaine at Homes R Us 865-453-6923
Call Joe 865-428-1978
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Cars for Sale
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Estate of HERMAN E. COX
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GLADYS F. MCCARTER Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 6 day of AUGUST 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of GLADYS F. MCCARTER, 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 6 day of August, 2010. (Signed) Rick C. McCarter Administrator Estate of GLADYS F. MCCARTER
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Motorcycles
1980 HONDA, CM2. Beautiful bike, 9800 miles, $1500. Call 865-365-7202.
Notice is Hereby Given that on the 6 day of AUGUST 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of IRENE FRITTS, 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 0955 once. This 6 day of August, 2010.
Estate of Sale at public auction will be on IRENE FRITTS
8-13-10 8-20-10
Estate of HERMAN E. COX Late of Sevier County, Tennessee
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Estate of IRENE FRITTS Late of Sevier County, Tennessee
By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk
Established Gatlinburg Market & Grill for lease. Call 865-548-4565
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8-13-10 8-20-10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Signed) Coy Carter Executor
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Excellent Zip-line location. 42 acres on Walden's Creek Rd. between Laughing Pines & Summit Subdiv. $750,000 possible owner financing. 865-548-4565
By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk
By: none Attorney
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Established time share OPC location. 305 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg. For Lease. 865-548-4565
By: none Attorney
Notice is Hereby Given that on the 6 day of AUGUST 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of HERMAN E. COX, 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 6 day of August, 2010.
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first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their The claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the 0955 Estate must come Legals above forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 6 day of August, 2010.
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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Trafc Specialists, Inc. PROJECT NO.: 98017-4114-04 CONTRACT NO.: CNH140 COUNTY: Sevier The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 09/24/10.
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at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Jason L. Ketner and Rochelle M. Ketner, Husband and Wife, to Larry N. Westbrook, Esq., Trustee, on September 20, 2005 at Book Volume 2352, By: none Page 655conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register’s Attorney Office. Owner of Debt: PHH Mortgage Corporation By: Joe T. Keener The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidd er subject to County all unpaidClerk taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Fourteenth (14th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit:Lot 104 8-13-10 and Lot 105 of Greater Boyds Creek Subdivision as the same appears on a plat of record in Map Book 13, 8-20-10 Page 6, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is here made for a more particular description.Subject to restrictions, reservations and easements of record in Misc. Book 24, Page 130, and Map Book 13, Page 6, all in said Register’s Office.
The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1184 Payne School Road (Per Deed of Trust), Sevierville, TN 37876, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
WHO YA GONNA CALL?
(Signed) The Mountain If you have a problem with the delivery of your morning Patsy A. Cox Kathy L. Cox Webb Press, please call the Circulation Department at 428-0748, ext. 230 & Co-Executors 231 Monday - Friday and your paper will be delivered to you on the Estate of same day. Newspapers from calls after 10:00 a.m. will E.beCOX delivered HERMAN with the next day’s paper. By: none On Saturday, Sunday and holidays you may dial Attorney 428-0748 extensions 230 & 231. If complaints are received between 8:00 10:00 a.m., By: Joeand T. Keener County Clerk papers will be delivered the same day. Newspapers from calls received 8-13-10 after 10:00 a.m. will be delivered with the next day’s paper. 8-20-10 This applies to in-county home delivery only.
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Estate of IRENE FRITTS By: none Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-13-10 8-20-10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JUDITH ANN MUELLEMAN Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 6 day of AUGUST 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the 0503 of JUDITH ANN MUELEstate LEMAN, 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 6 day of August, 2010.
once. This 6 day of August, 2010.
Friday, August 13, 2010 Notice is Hereby Given that on 0955 the 6 day of AUGUSTLegals 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of JUDITH ANN MUELLEMAN, 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 6 day of August, 2010. (Signed) Norman F. Muelleman, Jr. Administrator Estate of JUDITH ANN MUELLEMAN By: none Attorney
(Signed) Norman F. Muelleman, Jr. 0955 Legals Administrator Estate of JUDITH ANN MUELLEMAN By: none Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-13-10 8-20-10
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2011 ANNUAL AGENCY PLAN SEVIERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY Notice is hereby given to the residents of the Sevierville Housing Authority, the citizens of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and all persons interested, that the housing authority is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibilty Act of Auction Salesa 1998 Final Rule to submit Streamlined Public Housing Agency Plan.
Absolute Auction By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk
Further, the Streamlined Agency Plan shall consist of an Annual Plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The Annual Plan provides details about the housing authority's immediate operations, program participants, programs and services, and the housing authority's strategy for handling operational concerns, residents' concerns and needs, programs and services for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Saturday, Prior to submission of the August Agency Plan to HUD, 21 we are soliciting comments and sug10:30 A.M. gestions. We will be conduct-
ing a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., at the Sevierville Housing Authority, 500 Leo Sharp Road in Sevierville, Tennessee, to discuss the proposed plan. All residents are encouraged to attend.
(Signed) Norman F. Muelleman, Jr. Administrator
797 Spring Creek Road Dandridge, TN
Estate of JUDITH ANN MUELLEMAN By: none Attorney
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of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and all persons interested, that the housing authority is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devel0955 (HUD), and Legals opment Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibilty Act of 1998 Final Rule to submit a Streamlined Public Housing Agency Plan. Further, the Streamlined Agency Plan shall consist of an Annual Plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The Annual Plan provides details about the housing authority's immediate operations, program participants, programs and services, and the housing authority's strategy for handling operational concerns, residents' concerns and needs, programs and services for the upcoming fiscal year. Prior to submission of the Agency Plan to HUD, we are soliciting comments and suggestions. We will be conducting a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., at the Sevierville Housing Authority, 500 Leo Sharp Road in Sevierville, Tennessee, to discuss the proposed plan. All residents are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may submit written comments regarding the Agency Plan to Mr. Ronald Franklin, Executive Director, Sevierville Housing Authority, 500 Leo Sharp Road, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862. Written comments will be received through October 1, 2010. 8/13 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of TOMMY JOE KNIGHT, JR Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 9 day of AUGUST 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of TOMMY JOE KNIGHT, JR, 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 9 day of August, 2010. (Signed) Reda G. Knight Administrator
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Notice is Hereby Given that on the 6 day of AUGUST 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of WARREN HENRY BAKER, 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 6 day of August, 2010. (Signed) Helen Baker Executor Estate of WARREN HENRY BAKER By: C. Dan Scott Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 8-13-10 8-20-10
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Dear Annie: I am going to be in college soon, and I have two problems, both centered around my love life. While acting as a service volunteer in a foreign country, I met “Anna” and became close to her and her family. Anna has kept in contact, writing me every day. But twice she has gotten upset when she thought I had a girlfriend. (I did not then and don’t now.) I am not trying to lead her on. I never made any promises. I do have feelings for her, but I don’t know that I can do anything about bringing her to the States. Then there is “Mia,” a close friend from high school. After I returned from my volunteer service, we met up again. I care for her a lot, but she seems stuck in a rut with school and with a previous boyfriend who keeps her dangling and makes her unhappy. Mia knows how I feel and is OK dating and spending time with me, but there’s no commitment. I want to help her find herself. If she chooses to be with me, great. If not, at least she’ll be happier than she is now. So what can I do to help without hurting either of these two girls or causing their lives to be needlessly complicated? They deserve the best. — Concerned Admirer Dear Prince Charming: You seem to think it is your responsibility to protect these women from themselves. It is not. Instead of being their hero, they treat you as a convenient way to get what they need. Tell Anna you cherish your friendship with her, but the distance makes
any closer relationship impossible. Then wish Mia the best, and let her know you’ll be available if she ever gets over her old boyfriend. Please stop being the consolation prize. You can do better. Dear Annie: Our home is five feet away from our neighbor’s fence. They have two dogs that use the cement pavement as their bathroom. There is a strong smell of urine coming from their property. Is there a tactful way of asking them to hose off the cement walkway so that we do not have to smell these unpleasant odors? — Bothered in California Dear California: First try talking to your neighbors. Say nicely, “I’m sure you don’t realize that the pungent odor from your dogs penetrates my entire home. Would it be possible for you to hose down the walkway after they use it?” If they are considerate neighbors, they will be happy to do this. You also could check to see whether your county or state has a community mediation or dispute resolution center that handles such disagreements between neighbors. Dear Annie: I was quite amused by the letter from “Dirty Dishes Not Dirty Hands,” who objected to a friend washing up in his kitchen sink after playing golf. I am curious: Before
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this family prepares food, do they go to the bathroom to wash their hands? After they prepare the hamburger patties for grilling, do they go back to the bathroom to clean up? And after they rinse off the raw chicken, do they go back to the bathroom to wash their hands? After they clean the counter to prepare the salad, do they go into the bathroom to rinse the cleanser off their fingers? Do you see where I’m going with this? Raw chicken residue and the miniscule bits of food left around the kitchen drain harbor as many if not more bacteria than grubby golf hands. And don’t even get me started on the germs one might find in a garbage disposal. If one is really worried about a clean preparation area, I suggest using an antibacterial cleanser or some good old-fashioned bleach. — Clean Hands Dear Clean: How you choose to wash up in your own house is your business. But one needs to be cautious about germs, particularly those tracked in from outdoors, in areas where food is prepared. Enough said. 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.