Friday, August 27, 2010

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Clerk taking unpaid leave of absence Keener pens letter to mayor as financial probe continues

On Smoky Mountain Entertainment

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer On the tube

Jimmy Fallon hosts the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday on NBC.

5On the tube this Sunday Jimmy Fallon hosts the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards on NBC inside

SEVIERVILLE — County Clerk Joe Keener is taking an unpaid leave of absence as an investigation into the finances of his courthouse office proceeds.

County Mayor Larry Waters announced the move Thursday, saying a note was hand-delivered — though not by Keener — to his office Wednesday.

Despite some questions

about whether an elected official legally can take a leave of absence without pay, Waters said Keener has been on leave since the beginning of the week.

“Sevier County Clerk Joe Keener informed the county mayor’s office he is taking a leave of absence,” Waters said in a prepared statement.

“While on leave, he will remain county clerk. As the state audit continues, Chief Deputy Clerk

Karen Cotter is handling day-to-day operations of the Sevier County Clerk’s office.”

Courthouse staffers said Keener handed the key over to Cotter several days ago as a thorough investigation was launched by the state’s Division of County Audit.

During the county’s regular annual financial audit, the inspectors apparently found something in the books for Keener’s office that

raised red flags. They subsequently called in four investigators, in addition to the two who were already here, and they have been checking records in the department.

The Mountain Press obtained a copy of the letter Keener submitted to the mayor’s office. Dated Aug. 25, the document is brief, to the point and not printed on official letterSee keener, Page A5

Joe Keener

Bolze gets 27 years in fed prison

Motorcycle wipeout with injury

5Man on the run (or walk) Atchley participating in Man Run less than year after cancer diagnosis Mountain life, Page B1

Sentence amounts to life for 61-year-old swindler

Sports

Football Friday night

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

All local teams in action tonight Page A8

Weather Today Partly Cloudy High: 84°

Tonight Partly Cloudy Low: 62° DETAILS, Page A6 Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press

Obituaries Mary Loveday, 49 Michael McDonald, 57 David Partin, 41 Roland Payne, 90 G.H. Conner, 72 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-11 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . A12 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . B6 Classifieds . . . . . . . B6-10 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . B11 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . B11

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Emergency personnel transport the driver of a motorcycle after an accident on Jayell Road Thursday afternoon. The male driver lost control of the bike and hit a culvert and road sign. The driver was transferred to Lifestar helicopter.

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Ponzi-schemer: ‘It was the hugest mistake I ever made’

Alzheimer’s kicks off drive for 18th annual Memory Walk

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — The East Tennessee Alzheimer’s Association held its 2010 Memory Walk Kick-off Thursday at the Wilderness of the Smokies’ Stone Hill Lodge Hotel, where association supporters from Sevier, Cocke, Jefferson and Hamblen Counties gathered.

“This is our 18th Memory Walk in the Smoky Mountains,” said Janice Wade Whitehead, Alzheimer’s Association executive director. “I want to remind you how successful we were last year — we raised $136,589 with 846 walkers. We had 54 teams, and 26 of those were new teams.”

KNOXVILLE — Despite a last-minute effort to get a break in his potential punishment, admitted swindler Dennis Bolze was given the maximum term of 27 years and 3 months by a Bolze U.S. District Court judge Thursday.

Bolze sat still and silent as the ruling was announced

by Judge Thomas Varlan, though several of his victims vigorously nodded agreement with the decision.

Attorneys for both Bolze and the government pointed out the jail time, which must be served in full since there is no parole in the federal sys-

tem, amounts to a life sentence for the man who will turn 62 in November.

The hearing stretched through the entire day as the lawyers wrangled over how serious Bolze’s crimes should be considered to be, with both sides winning victories at various times. The prosecution was denied a push to bump Bolze’s sentencing guidelines up two levels on claims the scammer wasn’t taking full responsibility for his actions, while the defense lost a bid to have Bolze released early to try to make restitution to his victims.

“I’m responsible. It’s all me. It’s all here,” Bolze said as he claimed the scam that took $21 million from local and international investors.

He previously pleaded guilty to three felony counts each of wire fraud and money

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

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Sherry Woten of Wellington Place and Dianne Hall of MountainBrook Village gather items to sell at the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk Kick-off on Thursday.

This year’s goal is $147,500 with 914 walkers.

The walk is set for Saturday, Oct. 16 at Pigeon Forge High School, with registration beginning at 9 a.m.

Carolyn Jensen, the association’s director of development, announced that the Memory Walk’s 41 sponsors have already raised $45,135.

Lindsay White, last year’s top youth fundraiser, has another head start with $1,050 raised. She’s been saving aluminum cans since early June, and she has made notebooks to sell for $5 at Walgreens. She also talked her uncle into handing over an old car that doesn’t run and is too expensive See walk, Page A5

KNOXVILLE — For the first time in the nearly twoyear saga of the collapse of Gatlinburg resident Dennis Bolze’s Ponzi scheme, Bolze himself spoke out Thursday during his sentencing hearing on how the whole nasty business came to be.

Though he said he takes full responsibility for the scam that robbed more than 100 people of tens of millions of dollars, Bolze took the opportunity to blame everyone from an unnamed man at a conference to a dead Spaniard to his own ego for pushing him to the crime.

Bolze said he knew he was doing something wrong and called it “the hugest mistake (he) ever made.”

The admitted swindler seemed to have recurring fits of emotion on the stand, at

“ ... They lost money, but money can be replaced. One thing they lost is trust, and that’s just something you can’t get back.”

— Convicted swindler Dennis Bolze

times covering his face with a chain-shackled hand as he apologized to his victims, who sat stone-faced and staring in the front row. As in previous appearances, Bolze was bound at both the hands and feet, his restraints clanging as he was led around the courtroom by a U.S. marshal. He wore the drab, graystriped jumpsuit issued to prisoners in federal custody.

On the stand, Bolze See ponzi-schemer, Page A4

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a rre s t s 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 Ray Lynn Carney, 25, of Knoxville, was charged Aug. 25 with a juvenile court warrant. He was being held in lieu of $3,300 bond. u Benjamin Lopez Deleon, 28, of 1585 Jasmin Trail in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 25 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court.

He was being held. u Suzanne Grace Elias, 32, of 1131 Tramel Road in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 26 with DUI, violation of implied consent law and carrying a prohibited weapon. She was being held. u Rusty Harpe, 30, of 142 Maple Ridge Lane in Seymour, was charged Aug. 25 with harassment: phone call. He was released. u Gustavo Hernandez, 26, of 466 Burden Hill in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 25 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held. u Adam Mason Hood, 30, of 2310 Quartz Court in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 25 with possession of a schedule II substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on $1,000 bond. u Daniel Ownby, 27, of 233 Lafallette Way in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 25 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Michael Anthony Peardon, 27, of Acworth, Ga., was charged Aug. 25 with aggravated assault, two counts of evading arrest, three counts of burglary, possession of burglary tools and resisting arrest.

He was being held in lieu of $125,000 bond. u Alejo Pecina Perez, 44, of 201 Bogart Drive Apt. 37 in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 26 with public intoxication. He was being held. u Todd Adam Rigney, 40, of 3010 Hickory Drive in Pigeon Forge, was charged Aug. 25 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Andrew Scott Ruiz, 23, of 1049 Country Colonial St. in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 26 with theft of property worth $1,000 to $10,000.

He was being held. u James Harold Russell, 38, of Knoxville, was charged Aug. 25 with a circuit court warrant. He was being held. u Michael Shane Ryan, 22, of 1059 Lela Way in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 26 with DUI. He was being held. u Ricky Paul Scott, 35, of 949 Laurel Lock Road apt. 1 in Pigeon forge, was charged Aug. 25 with evading arrest, domestic violence assault, theft of property worth $10,000 to $50,000, theft of property worth $1,000 to $10,000, aggravated burglary, forgery and bond revocation. He was being held. u Marsha Shelton, 27, of Del Rio, Tenn., was charged Aug. 26 with possession of drug paraphernalia. She was being held in lieu of $500 bond. u Teresa Michelle Shelton, 29, of Cosby, was charged Aug. 26 with driving while revoked. She was being held in lieu of $1,000 bond.

Morristown man dies in I-40 wreck Submitted Report A Morristown man was killed early Thursday morning in a twovehicle wreck on Interstate 40 near Exit 407.

The Sevierville Police and Fire departments responded to the crash at approximately 2:50 a.m.

According to police crash reconstructionist Preston Parrish, it appears that a 2001 Ford Focus was attempting to enter I-40 west when the vehicle left the on-ramp, struck a guardrail and proceeded into a grass and cement shoul-

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer Moore Hallmark, Southeastern Regional director with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, delivered a comprehensive look at current national issues affecting businesses to Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce members and guests on Tuesday at Calhoun’s in Gatlinburg. “Companies, providers, seniors and states are still trying to figure out what this health care bill will mean for them,� said Hallmark, who noted it was estimated the bill would add more than $560 billion to the federal deficit. “Make no mistake — everyone is going to be paying higher premiums.�

Hallmark referred to a study in which 46 percent of physicians said they would leave their profession or consider leaving their profession now that the bill has been passed into law. “Sadly, this legislation was the wrong prescription and we must reform the reform. The health care debate is far from over.�

Hallmark mentioned

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All three westbound lanes of I-40 were closed until approximately 6:30 a.m. when one lane was reopened. The remaining two lanes were reopened at approximately 7 a.m. The accident is under investigation.

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der area, before traveling into the westbound lanes where it collided with a U-Haul rental truck.

Two occupants of the Focus were injured and transported via Lifestar air ambulance to the University of Tennessee Medical Center; 31-year old Aaron A. Long of Oliver Springs and 32-year old Elizabeth G. Conroy of Knoxville.

Another occupant of the Focus, 22-year old Timothy L. Johnson of Morristown, was pronounced dead at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville.

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the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act, legislation that repeals a section of the new health care law that would impose tedious and costly reporting requirement on small business owners. Starting in 2012, Section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act mandates that small business owners file a 1099-MISC to the Internal Revenue Service for every business-tobusiness transaction totaling $600 or more in a tax year.

Hallmark added that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has collectively raised strong concerns about the Clean Air Act, “which was not created to regulate greenhouse emissions,� and the negative impact the Environmental Protection Agency’s endangerment findings would have on jobs and local economies. “We do support climate legislation — we have for a number of years. But we support an international, global effort. Major greenhouse emitters like China must be included — we cannot fix the problem with the United States alone.�

Unemployment in the United States continues to hover around 10 percent, he said. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued its “Strategy for New American Jobs,� which lays out six policy strategies needed to accelerate growth and put U.S. citizens back to work.

They include doubling U.S. exports in five years; rebuilding America’s infrastructure; investing in energy and pursuing breakthrough technologies; promoting healthy credit marks; removing uncertainty regarding tax, health, environmental, labor, legal and fiscal policies; and educating and training American workers.

There are many things that individuals can do to help, Hallmark said, including educating them-

selves on the issues and advocating their positions, supporting political candidates who are pro-business and joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in campaigning for a free enterprise (www.freeenterprise.com).

It was advice that Peggy Lilley, executive director of Sevierville’s MountainBrook Village, has already carried through: In February, she visited Washington to share her concerns over the health care bill with Congressman Phil Roe. “I learned that Congress is actually eager to hear from us,� Lilley said.

For more information on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, visit www. uschamber.com. n ebrown@themountainpress.com

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Children’s Rainbow Mountain Retreat needs online help Submitted Report

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Foundation Executive Director Todd Rose, left, Jack Cook, Jamesena Miller, Danny King, Paul Duncan and Rex Henry Ogle at the Cherish the Child Foundation’s fifth annual donor dinner.

Cherish the Child holds 5th donor dinner Submitted Report Cherish the Child Foundation recently held its fifth annual donor dinner.

Keynote speaker was former University of Tennessee basketball player Dane Bradshaw.

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Gary Wade served as master of ceremonies.

Other government leaders participated in the event program includ-

ing Judge Rex Henry Ogle of the 4th Judicial District and District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn.

“This event has grown in reputation over the last five years, and we are extremely grateful to the local community for allowing us to continue to pursue the mission of Cherish the Child Foundation by assisting us with their ongoing financial support,” said foundation executive director Todd Rose.

Cherish the Child Foundation is a

nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise financial assistance and increase community awareness for the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home. Cherish the Child Foundation has given the home nearly $500,000 for over 50 different special projects, programs and services in the last six years.

The children’s home remains one of the largest residential and foster care programs in Tennessee.

Cancer 5K, walk set for Knoxville Oct. 16 Submitted report Each year, lung cancer takes the lives of more men and women in Tennessee than any other cancer.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Tennessee’s lung cancer rates are among the high-

est in the U.S. Knoxville-area residents can help raise awareness and vital research funding for lung cancer at the first Knoxville Free to Breathe ® 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Oct. 16. All proceeds benefit the National Lung Cancer Partnership’s research, education and

awareness programs.

All proceeds help support the National Lung Cancer Partnership’s vital research, education and awareness programs.

Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. and the mile walk begins at 8:15 a.m.

The 5K Run begins at 8:30. The vent begins at

Village Green Subdivision, Jamestowne Boulevard, Knoxville.

Registration cost is $20 online, and closes Oct. 13.

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Cost is $25 for registration on event day.

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Bird of Paradise biplane in Sevierville Sept. 1-6 SEVIERVILLE — The Bird Of Paradise biplane will be in Sevierville Sept.

1-6.

The biplane dates to the 1920s.

Bar and Dannie Eisenhauer, with their dog Satchmoe, are flying

from Gulf Shores, Ala., to Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport. Rides of 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes will be available for purchase.

Bar Eisenhauer has been in aviation for more than 40 years and, with Dannie, barnstorming for

15 of those years. ervations call 866-687The biplane holds two 8359. passengers and flies at an altitude of about 1,000 feet. Flights will be from noon to sunset.

Reservations are recommended.

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Library offering ‘For Your Business’ classes Submitted Report SEVIERVILLE — The Tennessee Small Business Development Center, the Sevier County Economic Development Council and the Sevier County Public Library System are partnering to offer a series of classes titled “For Your Business.”

The first class in the series focuses on mar-

keting a business using social media in a costeffective manner.

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The class will be offered from 8:30–10:30 a.m.

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PIGEON FORGE — Paul Green, the executive director of Children’s Rainbow Mountain Retreat, is asking the community to help the facility through an online voting contest.

The organization is currently part of the Pepsi Refresh project that is giving away $1.3 million a month to worthy causes based on online votes. Anyone interested in helping these special children can vote for the program daily.

There are only seven days left to vote.

To vote, go to the following Web sites: n www.refresheverything.com/childrensrainbow for a chance for the retreat to win a $250,000 grant n www.refresheverything.com/childrensrainbow50 for chance to win a $50,000 grant n Starting Sept. 1, visit www.refreshev-

erything.com/crohnsretreat for a chance to win a $250,000 grant to help children with Crohn’s Disease Children’s Rainbow Mountain Retreat is a small nonprofit dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children who have been abused, have special needs or have a lifethreatening illness.

Ttherapeutic retreats are provided for these children and families in Pigeon Forge, Green said, “We are so close to winning to be able to help more children.

Will you please help us?” he said.

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Abbigail Marie Mottern born July 28, 2010.

She weighed 8 lb. 3 oz. 19 ½ “ long

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Her grandparents are JE & Susan Mottern and Jerry & Kristi Chance.

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laundering in relation to his operation in which he conceded he took money from new investors to pay off existing ones without ever using those funds to trade stocks as he promised to do.

Much of the time Thursday was spent talking about that plan, which Bolze himself presented a PowerPoint slideshow outlining. He told the court he has developed software that guarantees returns, even demonstrating in a video how the system works.

His proposal for early release called for him to be allowed sell the program to brokerage firms in Chicago, with the royalties mostly going to a blind trust for his victims, though a small footnote pointed out he would also claim part of the cash to pay his living expenses.

He also said he would have to be allowed to live in the Windy City for the plan to work because he would have to be able to maintain the program.

Bolze also proposed to do community service, saying he would go on the lecture circuit, and use television, radio and the Internet to warn people how to avoid the type of scam he ran. He also offered to set up a Web site that could aggregate news stories and collect legal information on investors to inform people if they are legitimate.

Prosecutor Trey Hamilton argued Bolze’s proposal was flawed from the start, pointing out the two days’ worth of trading he showed the court he had done from inside the Blount County jail using the system actually resulted in a net loss of $12.50, far from the returns he promised.

Additionally, Hamilton said releasing Bolze to work in the same business he has admitted to using to defraud international victims didn’t make sense, saying such a move would amount to the court’s sanctioning Bolze conning a new group of people. “Snake oil is snake oil, and at the end of the day that’s all this is — snake oil,� Hamilton said.

Before the judge recessed the court to make his decision on the sentence, Bolze made one final plea for forgiveness from his victims and lenience from Varlan. “It was never my intent to defraud you or for things to turn out the way they did,� he said. “I spent my entire life being the person people could look to for help. I’m just asking for this one opportunity — one last one — ton earn back your trust and show you the person I truly am. I’m truly, truly sorry. “Punish me any way you like, but don’t punish the victims. To me, they’ve already been punished,� Bolze continued, turning to face Varlan. “I’m just asking that you allow me the chance to help them.

Think of them and do what’s right for them. This thing will work. And, if it doesn’t work, Chapter 7 ,

you should throw me under the bus.�

Bolze’s victims clearly didn’t buy the plea, with several shaking their heads as he produced what one of them later called, “contrived tears.�

Apparently the judge didn’t either, dismissing the effort while likening it to someone addicted to pills asking that the court send him to work in a pharmacy as punishment.

Varlan pointed to several factors that pushed him to give Bolze the maximum sentence allowed under federal guidelines for the level of crime he stood convicted of. Among those were the fact Bolze used charities to recruit new investors, and took advantage of the elderly and those close to retirement.

The judge also indicated Bolze’s previous criminal record was a player in the decision. He read off the man’s convictions, which started when he was just 24 with bank fraud and embezzlement in his native Pennsylvania. Three years later he was found guilty of theft and added another similar charge just two years after that, with a theft by exception conviction.

After a 21-year hiatus, Bolze was back in the criminal system after not paying sales taxes for a pair of businesses he owned in Gatlinburg, then two years later he also admitted guilt to failing to file tax returns. He remained on probation for those crimes when he started his scheme, Varlan said.

With high blood pressure and a heart condition, and 61 years and one heart attack already under his belt, the sentence may well mean Bolze is never again a free man. Incidentally, because of those health issues, Bolze’s attorney Kim Tollison asked that the government consider sending him to the Butner Federal Correctional Complex in North Carolina. That just happens to be where fellow admitted Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff was sent to spend his sentence.

While Bolze didn’t react to the decision and Tollison quickly left the courthouse, Hamilton was ready to talk about the ruling and the more than a year it took to get it. “We hope that the sentence imposed today will bring (the victims) a sense of justice and will make it clear, certainly, this defendant won’t be able to hurt anyone else,� the prosecutor said.

Bolze victim Carol Muszik said she does believe justice was served in Thursday’s hearing and dismissed Bolze’s apologies. “I think it was contrived,� she said. “I’m very happy that Judge Varlan gave the highest end of the sentence. I hope that will become the norm across the country in this type of case. I’m also very pleased the judge said he sees what Dennis did as a violent crime.

I hope that spreads, too.�

Bolze has two weeks to appeal the sentence. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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recounted the entire situation from its start in 2005 and 2006, a time when he said he got out of a pair of retail businesses he owned in Gatlinburg — noticeably omitting the fact he was convicted of not paying taxes on them — because he wanted to get back into trading stocks. He said he worked in that industry as a young man and believed he had a fool-proof system for making money in it.

Bolze testified he started with only his own money and that of one friend, with no thought of recruiting other investors. That changed when he went to lead a seminar on some daytrading software in Florida and was convinced by a man there to recruit others to what he was doing.

Bolze said his first lie was telling the man he had some clients, a rather small untruth — but his second was a doozy. “I started telling people I was starting a fund that we hoped would have a 15- to 18-percent annual return,� Bolze said. “That was the second lie. The next thing I knew, people wanted in.�

Bolze seemed almost surprised folks would want a piece of that pie, saying he quickly became overwhelmed when he suddenly found himself managing investments for 50 people. He told the court he was told by a mental health expert he was good at planning, but not at execution. He testified he was constantly stressed about handling others’ money and didn’t know what to do.

He recalled a moment when he realized there was a way out, saying he considered withdrawing the maximum amount on his credit cards, mortgaging the house and giving people all their money back. “I knew what was right and wrong. To say that I’m sorry that I didn’t take that chance ...,� Bolze said, trailing off. “It was the hugest mistake I ever made. Once Pandora’s box gets open, it’s just impossible to get it shut.�

Though he was already in over his head, Bolze said it wasn’t until 2006 when things “really exploded.�

That’s when he started working with a man in Mallorca, Spain, by the name of Denys Dobbie.

Bolze testified Dobbie recruited new investors there, though he never intended to expand outside East Tennessee. He also said he told Dobbie on several occasions he was ready to get out but that Dobbie prodded him on. “Mr. Dobbie knew

how to stroke my ego,�

Bolze said. “I had an ego.�

Throughout the proceedings, Bolze has several times been attacked by his victims as a monster, in part because they considered him a friend and he betrayed that. The man returned to that theme several times as he spoke, again saying his ego wouldn’t let him stop. “These were friends of mine. I just didn’t want to let them down,� he said. “They’ve lost a friend now, but you can find new friends. They lost money, but money can be replaced. One thing they lost is trust, and that’s just something you can’t get back.�

Bolze talked about how important those friendships were to him, largely because they provided him validation in that if someone likes him, he must be the good person he liked to think he is.

He testified losing those relationships has been the hardest part of his ordeal. “I can say I’m sorry until whenever, but there are just not enough words that could ever make things right,� he said. “I’d just like to dedicate the rest of my life to making it right for them. I’d like to show everyone that I’m not the monster they think I am. I’d like to show them I am the man they though I was. They may never be my friend again and they may never trust me again, but I need to do what I can do.�

That statement sent Bolze sobbing into his hand, as did his recounting of the last 17 months he’s spent in the Blount County jail. “You think you’ve hit a new low and a few days last you find out that wasn’t the low,� said Bolze, who admitted during the hearing his wife has recently divorced him. “When you’re sitting there, you’d be amazed at what you think of. It’s about who you are. It’s about who you really are.

You’re the only one who knows who you really are down deep. At least I found myself.�

As he spoke to his attorney, Bolze clearly emoted misery, but that tone changed drastically as he was questioned by prosecutor Trey Hamilton. He was argumentative with the government’s lawyer and seemed to be figuring out the best way to answer each questions, making Hamilton restate each query several times.

After a few minutes of Hamilton pushing to show Bolze was trying to dodge admitting to some of his crime, Bolze became obviously frustrated. “I’m accepting full responsibility, so whatever it takes to do that, fine,�

Bolze thundered.

obituaries In Memoriam

Roland Payne

Roland Payne, age 90 of Sevierville, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010.

He was of the Methodist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired after 22 years of service. He served his community as a plumber and electrician until March 2010.

He was preceded in death by his parents Judge H. and Velma Covington Payne.

Survivors: sister, Ruth Payne; cousin, Elizabeth Chadwell; several other cousins.

Funeral service 7 p.m. Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Adams officiating. Entombment 10 a.m. Saturday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens with full military honors provided by American Legion Post 104. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

David Brian Partin

David Brian Partin, age 41 of Dandridge, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital.

Survivors: fiancĂŠe, Ann Smith of Dandridge; Michaela and Abby of Dandridge; mother, Elizabeth Powers of Sevierville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tim and Carolyn Partin of Newport, Chris and Julie Partin of Homestead Falls, Ohio; brother, Tommy Partin of Ohio; sister and brotherin-law, Teresa and Danny Lovejoy of Midkiff, W.Va.; sister, Sherry Clayton of Sevierville.

Additional survivors, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Additional survivors also include Max and Feebie.

Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Costner-Maloy Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Donnie Dunn officiating.

Interment Union Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 3-4 p.m. Saturday afternoon at Costner-Maloy Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent to www.costnermaloyfuneralhome.com

Michael J. McDonald Michael J. McDonald, 57 of Dandridge, formerly of Kansas City, Mo., died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010.

Survivors: wife, Rita S. McDonald of Dandridge.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial gifts (for expenses) be made to the Garrison Law Firm, 1142 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862.

A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Jefferson City, with the Rev. Dan Whitman officiating.

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G.H. Conner G.H. Conner, age 72, of Sevierville, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

Mary Loveday Mary Loveday, 49 of Dandridge, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010.

Survivors: brothers, Earl, Ralph, Fred, Buster and Howard; sister, Shirley.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to offset funeral expenses in care of Ralph Loveday, 560 North Cunningham, Seymour, TN 37865.

Graveside service, noon Saturday in Chilhowee Cemetery.

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head. “Because of the ongoing audit, I believe that it is in the best interest of Sevier County for me to take a leave of absence as county court clerk without pay and effective immediately,� Keener said in a letter dated Aug. 25 and addressed to Waters. “I will cooperate fully in the audit process to make sure that all county funds are accounted for and protected.�

Keener added he is looking “forward to a prompt resolution to these issues.�

The move is less than the resignation some officials had said they expected. It also raises a host of questions and concerns.

For instance, Keener is set to be sworn in again, along with other county officials, on Sept. 1. With the audit unlikely to be completed, it’s unclear if there will be resolution to the matter before Keener is supposed to start the new term he was elected to Aug. 5.

Additionally, it remains unclear if an elected official in Tennessee can take such a leave, with no apparent provision for it in

state law. Waters said he met early Thursday with several lawyers who eventually came to the conclusion the move should be allowed, because of no direct prohibition of it in the law.

Keener took over the post in 1992 after the death of County Clerk Paul Atchley. He has since served 18 years in the job, winning re-election unopposed and often with the highest vote totals of any official in the county.

Waters said he has

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sibility of parole.�

Leyton said his office and members of a task force investigating the Flint area attacks are working closely with authorities in the other states.

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FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Elias Abuelazam arrived back in Michigan on Thursday shackled, surrounded by a more than a dozen police and wrapped — for his own safety — in a bulletproof vest to face the first of what likely will be numerous charges related to more than a dozen stabbing attacks.

So far, Abuelazam, an Israeli citizen who was living in the U.S. at the time of the attacks, is charged only with assault with intent to murder in connection to a July 27 stabbing of a 26-yearold Flint man. But prosecutors say they plan to bring more charges.

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Adoptions topic for forum session

The Sept. 9 meeting of the Seymour Library Community Forum at 6 p.m. will feature Jim Norwood discussing “The Foster Care/Adoption Perspective.”

He will discuss programs and resources available to assist families in the foster care and adoption process, including domestic and international adoption information.

Call 573-0728 to register for the event so information packets may be prepared.

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SCHS alumni to hold golf event

The Sevier County High School Alumni Association will hold its annual golf tournament at Eagle’s Landing on Sunday.

Sponsors for the event are Lincoln Memorial University and Walters State Community College.

All proceeds will be used for college scholarships for Sevier County High School students.

Anyone interested in playing in the tournament should contact Moore by e-mail to lorimmoore@aol.com, or call 548-8001 or 453-5525. n

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City to observe holiday schedule

The following city service and facility schedules will be in effect in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Sept. 6: Closed: City Hall, Community Center, Civic Center, Water Department, Police Department Records Office Garbage: Commercial Dumpster service will take place as usual. Bulk waste/ junk collection normally scheduled for Monday will be take place on Tuesday.

For additional information, call City Hall at 453-5504. n

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Special education meetings planned

The Sevier County Department of Special Education invites any person associated with students with disabilities to attend Parent Support and Advisory Group meetings.

The first meeting of the school year will be held Sept.

14 in the library of Sevierville Middle School.

For more information contact Linda Tilson, 453-1036. n

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AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, needs volunteers to help Sevier County taxpayers who will seek help preparing and filing their 2010 tax returns.

Volunteers do not need to be an AARP member or a retiree to participate. They receive free tax training and are reimbursed on a limited basis for expenses.

For more information, call Tom Hendrix at (865) 9837754, visit www.aarp.org/ taxaide_volunteer, or call 888-687-2277.

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Horseflies buzzing at Reelfoot Lake

Perhaps a swat team of a different nature is needed in the Reelfoot Lake region of West Tennessee and western Kentucky after clouds of horseflies emerged.

Nobody’s counting the pests, but University of Tennessee at Martin biology chairman Dr. Jack Grubaugh says when he first arrived in July from the University of Memphis, he thought, “Wow, Martin has a lot of horseflies.”

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Fed aid hoped for after flooding NASHVILLE (AP) — State and local officials who are drafting a damage assessment from last week’s flash flooding in Tennessee hope to reach a $7.3 million statewide threshold to apply for federal aid, the governor says.

Gov. Phil Bredesen met Thursday with state lawmakers and emergency management officials about the damage from the sudden, drenching rains and said he hopes the assessment will allow him to request a presi-

dential disaster declaration.

Teams this week began examining damage to private property and public infrastructure and will complete those visits next week, said Tennessee Emergency Management Agency director Jim Bassham.

Bassham said he doesn’t know yet whether the damage total is high enough to apply for federal aid.

In order to get federal aid, each of the affected counties has

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to show a certain level of damage based on population as well as the state, which in this case amounts to about $7.3 million statewide in damages.

The teams are visiting Jackson, Overton, Putnam, Clay, Hardin, Macon, Cocke, Smith and Wayne counties looking for damage.

Bredesen said five counties have met their local requirement, but “where we are short is the total size of the event in the state.”

Roads and bridges washed away or were damaged in the flooding and the heavy rains stranded people in cars and filled homes and businesses with mud and water. The damage is not nearly as bad as historic flooding in early May that affected a wide swath of Tennessee, including some of the same areas affected this month. The flooding in May caused more than $2 billion in damage in Nashville alone and killed 22 people.

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— Fox News personality Glenn Beck, who has organized a “I Have a Dream” anniversary for Saturday at the site where Dr. Martin Luther King delivered the historic speech

“It ain’t over yet, folks. There is much, much yet to be counted.”

— Heavily favored incumbent U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), who trails challenger Joe Miller by about 1,700 votes with about 10,000 absentee ballots to be counted in the state primary

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The annual reunion for the Vietnam War’s 9th Infantry Division 3rd Brigade members and their wives gathered at Hidden Mountain Resort. The 36 veterans hail from all over the country.

“Forty years ago, we were going to see the Grateful Dead,” said Sal Tarantino.

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The CMA announced their selection on Paisley Thursday in Nashville.

It will mark the third consecutive year Underwood and Paisley have been the hosts.

The awards presentation on Nov. 10 will originate from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and be telecast by ABC.

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Outreach can help people regain dreams

By JOANN JORDAN Guest columnist She came with expectations to the beautiful mountains, rushing waters that flow into quiet, calming streams. She saw the glorious valleys where the great mountains dip and rise again to touch the halos of blue smoke that comes and goes like the breath that she breathes.

She had joy in being in a place where she could feed her children, clothe and house them decently.

There must be good paying jobs in this place where millions of visitors come each year, enjoying their vacations, spending, sightseeing and enjoying the same mountains she came to.

She did find a job, cleaning cabins, motel rooms, waiting tables in the restaurants where the visitors came and stayed for a little while.

She didn’t come and stay for a little while; she just stayed. Her money was never enough and the places to live were not to be found — not the decent places. Each day she worked from early morning until her shift was done and she counted her money and hoped that she had made enough to pay the rent that week.

She had dreamed great dreams, she had seen her children in a decent home — nothing fancy, she didn’t need fancy, but she did want clean.

No bugs to fight off her children’s food or their faces as they slept, but she couldn’t find decent housing and her choices became very limited.

As she looked and inquired, what she found was what was called “weekly rentals,” her only hope for affordable housing on her wages, so with her two small children she moved into this place at the bottom of the beautiful mountains.

Cement drives now bring her and her children to their front door of the single room with two beds. Some old curtains left behind by the person before her or the owner who must think that she and her children aren’t worth better, hang at the dirty windows.

This has now become her nightmare. The cement drive has now become her children’s playground; no trees or grass for them to climb or lay in.

She rises each morning and leaves to work another day for this shabby place she calls home. Carrying her laundry to wash for the children and herself to try to give them hope. Food she cooks on a hotplate she has been allowed to buy and use. The small amount of food she can put into a refrigerator that was made for a dorm room now holds food for her children.

She is now existing. She no longer dreams or hopes. Life is like that here at the bottom of the mountains. Tired and lonely, she watches her children play and she prays.

Despair is an ugly word and not to be used around children. Hope, love, kindness and help are words of encouragement. In the great mountains are people who love and hope and help, but they didn’t know or understand that the mother and child needed them.

Now as they see the despair and realize they can help, they will — they are that kind of people. She didn’t ask because she had lost hope, but together we can all make a difference, helping her regain her hope in this mountain arena.

There is an outreach called “Grace’s Place” in Gatlinburg, on East Parkway or Highway 321. Come and join with us as we help the working mothers and their children regain new hopes and dreams. Giving of time and prayer or financially. It is all needed.

Garlands of Grace will have a conference called “Women of Hope” Sept. 24-25 at the Civic Center in Sevierville. The tickets are $25 and will go to Grace’s Place. Won’t you join us and be a part of this event, making a difference in someone’s life?

Grace’s Place” is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Donations or requests for tickets may be sent to Garlands of Grace for Grace’s Place, 1081 Ski View Drive, Gatlinburg, TN 37738.

For further information call 4360313.

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Bittersweet justice Bolze gets deserving sentence, but victims still hung out to dry At long last, a landmark point in the Dennis Bolze case has been reached.

Thursday morning in U.S. District Court, a judge sentenced the admitted Gatlinburg Ponzi-like schemer to 27 years in prison. For Bolze, who is in his early 60s, it is tantamount to a life sentence.

The punishment seems fair and just for a man who posed as a community civic leader and bilked people that he had conned into trusting him out of more than $21 million. Bolze knowingly took the life savings of people who thought of him as a friend with no intentions of reinvesting it as he had promised. Whether it was $5,000 or $50,000, Bolze ruined the retirement plans of dozens of people who had worked a lifetime to accrue their nest eggs and lived an opulent lifestyle he could never otherwise have afforded.

He had a 16,000-square-foot-home in Gatlinburg that would be the envy of many a Hollywood celebrity, and a fleet

of automobiles, even one of which most people could never dream of being able to afford. Yet Bolze wasn’t happy to just defraud his so-called friends. As word of his heretofore undetected scheme spread, investors from other parts of the country bought in. He even traveled to Europe to pitch the scheme, according to court records.

Eventually, when the economy turned south, Bolze headed north. He disappeared in December 2008 and was captured in his native Pennsylvania in March 2009. Shortly thereafter, Bolze was extradited to East Tennessee, where he has lived in a jail cell that is probably no larger than a walk-in closet in his one-time mansion.

Since then, parties representing the estate and angry investors wanting to reclaim at least a portion of their investments have tried to maneuver through a labyrinth of legal channels. Attempts to auction the multimillion-dollar mansion have run into repeated obstacles. The

question of what would become of the money gained from such an auction has seemingly been tied into an analogous legal knot from which Harry Houdini himself could not escape.

Even from behind bars, Bolze, the Ponzi schemer, has continued to scheme. He and his legal counsel have submitted — without success — a plan that would enable Bolze to leave jail in order to have access to the Internet to raise money to repay his clients. The judge had zero interest in investing in that Bolze scam.

Today, Dennis Bolze knows he will almost certainly live out his days in prison — and rightfully so. Unfortunately, the sentencing will not bring closure to the dozens of people who once thought of him as a friend, who entrusted their life savings and thus their futures with him, and who may have to work into their golden years just to make ends meet. Thursday was a bittersweet victory for justice.

Political view

P u b l i c f or u m Common courtesy and decency should prevent mosque project

Editor: Now my dander is up. I am writing in response to a recent letter defending the mnosque construction in New York.

I completely agree freedom is for everyone in this country. I hold no grudge against people exercising his/her rights. This is not an issue of freedom. This is an issue of common courtesy and decency that has me fired up.

If Muslim people want a mosque in New York — how about moving across town and buying a building. Move downtown at Times Square, for all I care. Stay away from the World Trade Center site. This is a symbol of our country being wrongfully attacked. People died. Americans died — does it matter what religion they were, they were Americans.

My point is that out of common courtesy

or even just respect for what was done to our country and to our people, how about just staying away. You have the right, but that doesn’t make it right.

Nobody wants a Timothy McVeigh marker next door to the Oklahoma City building after it was rebuilt. Nobody wants a public reminder of other people’s faults and failures less than 200 yards from the actual buildings that collapsed.

As I understand it, this building was only made available after a landing gear and part of the fuselage (body) of one of the planes that brought down one of the Towers crashed through the roof and damaged the building. This building is close enough to be destroyed by falling parts of the plane and it is not part of ground zero?

I am telling you, nobody wants this.

This Muslim congregation may have the right, but that doesn’t make it right. That is

just common courtesy and decency.

David Carver Sevierville

Tale of Sevierville golf course reminder of story of watermelons

Editor: Building the golf course bigger and adding 18 more holes reminds me of the story of two men selling watermelons.

The two men were buying watermelons in Kentucky for a dollar each. Then they trucked them back to Tennessee and sold them for a dollar each. One man said to the other, “We’re not making any money!” The other man said, “Maybe we need a bigger truck!” or “Change the name of our company.”

Herman Ownby Sevierville

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PREP FOOTBALL

PREP FOOTBALL

Halls is always up for Smoky Bears

Seymour facing tough foe in CAK

By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

SEVIERVILLE — Traditionally, the Sevier (1-0) County versus Halls (0-1) matchup is a good one. “(And) I don’t expect any different,” Smoky Bears coach Steve Brewer said Thursday night.

“I told our players all they have to do is look at the history with them and they’ll see really quick that it’s always been a terrific ballgame.”

In fact, in the teams’ previous 11 meetings, Sevier County holds just a one game advantage — six wins to five.

And not only are the win totals close, so are the scores.

Averaging those 11 matchups reveals Sevier County with a six-point edge, 22-16.

“Last year we escaped Halls with a 3-point win, and in 1999 when we won the state championship we lost at Halls,” Brewer said.

“Our coaches — we don’t need to be reminded, but we hope our players have picked up that message.”

Brewer said Halls is traditionally a well-coached, disciplined team that competes on every play.

“And in high school football, if you get your team to compete, you’re going to be successful,” Brewer said.

Following the Bears’ big win at William Blount last Friday, the coach said his team has practiced fairly well this week.

“I think they saw what they were capable of,” Brewer said of his Bears.

Now the team just needs to continue last Friday’s mentality against the Red Devils.

If they don’t, it could be trouble.

Halls lost a heartbreaker to Clinton last week 28-27, and they’ll undoubtedly be fighting hard to get back on the right track. “(Halls) believes in what they do and they will come ready to play us,” Brewer said.

After East rebuilt a 14-9 edge, SCHS junior Caroline Miller knocked down four straight serves to knot it at 14s.

The Bearettes got their first lead of the game when senior Hailey Tackett hit two-straight serves for an 18-17 edge.

But the lead didn’t last long as the Lady Hurricanes knotted it at 21s, 22s, 23s and 24s.

Sevier County senior Kaycee Dixon served the final two points of the match, and Duncan came through with a game-winning spike that evened the Bearettes record to .500 in the young season.

The Bearettes next travel to Gibbs 6 p.m. Monday for a threeway against the host school and Powell.

SEYMOUR — Tonight the Seymour Eagles have their work cut out for them as the powerhouse Christian Academy of Knoxville Warriors come to town.

“We’ve got a very good football team coming in here,” coach Jim Moore said. “I think they’re ranked fourth in the state in their classification.”

Last season the Warri0rs played an unkind host to the Eagles, besting Seymour 35-6 in West Knoxville.

The loss was Seymour’s worst of the regular season and coach Moore’s players undoubtedly remember it. But they’re excited for a chance to compete.

“They’re excited about playing,” Moore said. “We’re just a very young football team, and they’re just excited about playing on Friday nights and having fun. That’s why they’re out here lifting weights and running in the summer. “ Last week the Eagles showed they play a good team close, as a comeback attempt against Daniel Boone fell short 26-14.

The big comeback effort must have spurred something with the team, because Moore said this week’s practices were great.

“This is probably the best week of practice we’ve had this year,” the second-year coach said.

This week the Warriors will probably provide as much, if not more of a challenge for the Eagles.

CAK returns 14 of the 22 starters from last year’s team, including senior quarterback Quinn Epperly, who passed for 21 scores last season.

In their season opener last week, CAK earned a one-sided win over Grace Christian, another good private school from Knoxville, by a 28-6 margin.

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Sevier County High School Smoky Bearettes sophomore Anna Newton (21), right, spikes one down against visiting District 2-AAA rival Morristown East Lady Hurricanes on Thursday night. The Bearettes took the match against East in three games after sweeping Gibbs in two games earlier in the evening.

PREP VOLLEYBALL

Big night for Bearettes SCHS earns big win over IMAC rival

By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer SEVIERVILLE — After a slow start to the 2010 season, the Sevier County High School Smoky Bearettes bounced back with two big match wins at home Thursday night.

First, the ladies dressed in purple and black made short work of the visiting Gibbs Lady Eagles with 25-8 and 25-11 game wins to take it in two.

The late match was a bit more

work, but after a big come-frombehind win in a third-game rubber match over traditionally tough District 2-AAA rival Morristown East Lady Hurricanes, the Sevier County girls (2-2) finished the night on an upbeat note.

“Our serves improved tonight, we limited their points on their serves, and we averaged just five unforced errors per game,” said a happy seventh-year Bearettes coach Billy Ward.

After dropping the first game against East 25-20, the Bearettes came back with two straight game wins to take the match, the first a 25-7 domination and the last a 26-24 nailbiter.

East jumped out to a huge 7-1 lead in Game 3, but SCHS freshman Sydney Duncan reeled off several nice serves to pull the Bearettes to within a point, 7-6.

PREP CROSS COUNTRY

SCHS cross country girls finish 3rd at Panther Creek Invitational

Sevier County cross country girls (from left to right) Skylar Trent, Lisa Burke, Courtney Kirby, Hannah Pelham, Callie Hill and Makayla May show their third place trophy from the Panther Creek Invitational in Morristown.

MORRISTOWN — The Sevier County High School cross country team opened its season against some of the toughest competition in the region earlier this week at Panther Creek State Park, including last years’ state champions Morristown West.

“Considering our youth, the competition and the early season I thought our team performed very well,” said head coach Dan Hanlon.

The girls team finished in third place overall among a field of 13 teams entered in the Panther Creek Invitational.

Sophomore Hannah Pelham led the girls squad finishing eighth among nearly 100 runners. With that effort Hannah was named to the all-invitational team.

Also scoring for Sevier County and rounding out the girls team were runners Makayla May, Courtney Kirby, Lisa Burke and Skyler Trent.

Two first-year female runners Callie Hill and Meagan Tippet also competed.

The boys squad led by

sophomore Patrick Hanlon finished in sixth place. Corey Ramsey, Arnaud Cavaletto, Cody Kesterson and Parker Maples scored for the male runners.

Rounding out the boys team were Adam Davis, William Winborn, John Burke, Austin Greenlee, Jake Moore and Tyler Stinnett.

“This is a very young team learning to race on some very tough courses,” said coach Hanlon.

Sevier County’s next meet is September 4 at the Cherokee Classic, part of the Knox Metro series.

From submitted reports

SPORTS TODAY PREP FOOTBALL

Regular season n SCHS hosts Halls n PFHS hosts Greenback n GPHS @ Cosby n Seymour hosts CAK

Sports â—† A9

Friday, August 27, 2010 â—† The Mountain Press PREP FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS

This week’s local prep football games make difficult proposition for prognostication

By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

Pigeon Forge is 1-4 all time against Greenback, so the history is on the side of the Cherokees. Greenback After three away games also mauled Meigs County last week, Sevier County last week 35-12 behind area football fans are coach second-year coach treated to three home dinators Kenny Ratledge Justin Ridge and first-year games this week, with and Tony Linginfelter, will coordinators Teddy Jones just one out-of-town trip have the team back to real- and Dustin McCarter. to next-door Cosby. The ity for the tonight’s game.

After seeing Travis Gatlinburg-Pittman fans Again, I expect a closer limping on his ankle a will surely take quite a game than last week, but couple of weeks ago, I’d crowd to Cosby, howSevier County should say he’ll be limited in this ever, as 39th-year head still pull off the win. All non-district game, and for coach Benny Hammonds four of Halls’ scores last that reason, I’m picking goes for his 300th career week were either set up Greenback. win at the helm of the or directly created by a Highlanders.

Clinton turnover. If the Jason’s pick: Around the county they’ll be three other good Sevier County offense can Greenback 24, Pigeon maintain ball security and Forge 21 matchups for fans that their defense can play as Cobey’s pick: Pigeon don’t want to travel. well as they did in Week Forge 24, Greenback Sevier County will host non-district nemesis Halls, 0, the score could be more 17 while Pigeon Forge will do one-sided than my predic• Seymour Eagles host battle with Greenback and tion.

Christian Academy of Seymour hosts Knoxville Jason’s pick: Sevier Knoxville Warriors power CAK. County 27, Halls 17 Without further ado, Cobey’s pick: Sevier Seymour’s most lophere is how I see these County 23, Halls 21 sided regular season games shaking out: loss in 2009 came at the hands of CAK 35-6 in • Gatlinburg-Pittman • Pigeon Forge Tigers Knoxville. And while this Highlanders at Cosby host Greenback year’s incarnation of the High School Eagles Cherokees Warriors might not be as good as last season’s While a milestone Last year the Cherokees 10-2 team that lost only like a 300th career win earned one of their three to eventual state champ would best be earned at wins at the expense of Alcoa (twice), this CAK home, for Gatlinburgteam will be one of the Pittman head coach Benny a visiting Pigeon Forge Tigers team.

This year the best teams the Eagles face Hammonds, Cosby is close game is at Pigeon Forge, in 2010. enough. I don’t see the and the Tigers have some CAK returns 14 of the single-A Eagles being any new wrinkles for the 22 starters from last obstacle for Hammonds’ Cherokees. Still, the bigyear’s team, including quest for no. 300. The gest factor to whether the senior quarterback Quinn Eagles, coming off a losTigers will win or lose is Epperly, who passed for 21 ing record in 2009, lost scores last season. soundly in their first game likely the health of one Chase Travis.

The Warriors opened of the season 26-0 to Travis, the Tigers’ prethe season with an impresClaiborne County, a team season all-state selection sive 28-6 win over Grace that’s somewhat compaaccording to some football Christian — a team that rable to the Highlanders. media outlets, has a high went to the state semifiG-P, in the meantime, ankle sprain. If Travis nals last year and finished soundly defeated another doesn’t play, it could be 11-2. Seymour started single-A team, Oneida, tough sledding for the with a 26-14 loss to Daniel that’s typically among the Tigers, though Michael Boone, a powerful 5-A best area single-A teams.

Last year Hammonds and Lombrana gives the Tigers team that also made the crew beat Cosby 37-0, and a bruising alternative run- state semifinals in 2009.

Based on last year’s if anything this team prob- ner.

Still, this PFHS team has results of this game, and ably has more offensive some weapons they didn’t my belief that Seymour’s firepower than last year. have last season. young team isn’t as tough No use wasting too much New starting QB Cory defensively as last seatime over-analyzing this Fox has a good arm, and son, I see this game going one. G-P wins big. last year’s starting QB much the same way last Kaleb Black is turning into year’s did. But, because Jason’s pick: G-P 42, a big-time deep threat at Seymour has homefield Cosby 6 wide receiver. Black could advantage, I believe they’ll Cobey’s pick: G-P 42, also fill in some at running keep it close for a while.

Cosby 7 back if Travis is out.

In 2009 the Tigers were Jason’s pick: CAK 35, decidedly one-dimenSeymour 17 • Sevier County Smoky sional, as they repeatedly Cobey’s pick: CAK 31, Bears host Halls Red relied on the running of Seymour 20 Devils Travis, allowing defenses to load up in the box. This When Sevier County year Pigeon Forge can Record for 2010: and Halls matchup, all throw an aerial attack at Jason 3-0 bets are off. Since the two Cobey 3-0 teams started squaring off the opposition and should free up running room for annually in 1999, Sevier mpsports@themountainpress.

County has won six games Travis, if he’s available. to Halls’ five.

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Sevier County senior Rebecca Fields battles for the ball with a Knoxville Catholic forward during the Bearettes’ 8-0 loss to the Irish.

PREP SOCCER

Knox Catholic Irish deal Bearettes 8-0 soccer blowout

By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — The promising start to the Bearettes season last week took a big step back backward Thursday night at the Sevier County High School Soccer Complex.

The visiting Knox

Catholic Irish needed just eight minutes in the first half to get the game out of reach at 3-0, and by halftime the visitors led 4-0.

The Bearettes’ halftime speech didn’t help, as Catholic added three more goals in the first 10 minutes of the second half.

By the game’s end, the final was 8-0. “We started out flat as flat can be,� coach Bobby Norwood said. “We weren’t mentally prepared. We’re a better team than that.�

Just 15 minutes into the game, Sevier C0unty had benched their starters.

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PREP FOOTBALL

Tigers’ RB Travis will play vs. Greenback

By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer PIGEON FORGE — Unlike most prep football teams across the state of Tennessee, the Pigeon Forge Tigers took their off week on Week 0 last Friday night, making tonight’s Week 1 contest the Orange and Black season opener against the visiting Greenback Cherokees.

As a result, the Tigers are hungry to hit someone in a different-colored uniform. And as of Wednesday, Pigeon Forge will be doing that hitting with a full roster.

Standout junior RB Chase Travis has missed the past few weeks of practice with a high ankle sprain suffered in a preseason scrimmage against

Sweetwater, but he was medically cleared on Wednesday and intends to play in tonight’s seasonopener. “Chase is getting better, and he felt better (Thursday) than he did (Wednesday),� said Hammonds, hoping it’s a good sign that his star runner’s ankle is holding up. “He will dress (Friday) night, and he will play (tonight). He’s excited about that.�

Travis’ presence could be a huge factor in tonight’s contest against the Cherokees, who defeated Meigs County 35-12 in Week Zero.

The Tigers also opened their 2009 season against Greenback and lost 24-13 in a contest Pigeon Forge led 13-12 at the half. Travis was injured in last year’s

season opener and missed the second half, which aided a big Cherokee comeback.

Pigeon Forge hopes Travis is ready to go, but it’s certain that the coaching staff will be keeping a close eye on how the player responds to contact. “We’re just taking it dayby-day,� said Hammonds.

Also back in pads is junior RB Cody Davis, who also missed significant preseason action after an injury from wrestling season set him back.

Davis has been limited to non-contact drills the past two weeks, but he was also cleared to play on Wednesday.

Both Travis and Davis participated fully in Thursday’s practice. “We’re going to be 100 percent healthy (enter-

ing the season),� said Hammonds. “And we’re excited about that.�

The Tigers embark on this season with unfamiliar feelings of expectations, both from themselves and from the community. The stands are expected to be filled with Orange-andBlack supporters 7:30 p.m. tonight, because there’s an electricity in the Pigeon Forge air. “But we play against some very good teams in our district,� warned Hammonds. “We’ve just got to keep working hard, take care of ourselves and do everything we can to overcome the adversity that we’ll face and learn how to win on Friday nights, one week at a time.� chitchcock@themountainpress.com

Sevier Aquatic Club makes splash at City Meet in spite of small numbers Sevier Aquatic Club finished ninth out of 35 total teams at the Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swim Association city meet at the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center earlier this month.

The ninth place finish is impressive considering the team ranked 22nd of the 35 teams in number of swimmers entered in the meet.

SAC’s city meet individual champions included: Thomas Horne, an 8-and-under boy, who won the 25 butterfly, 50 free, and 100 IM and Natalie Burnett, who won the 50 backstroke and Connor Rytz who won the 50 butterfly. The team’s relay champions included the 10-and-under boys medley relay (Brady Cusick, Colin Russell, Samuel Knight and Charles Blalock); the 11 and 12 boys, who won the 200 free relay in meet record setting time of 1:47.25

(Sterling Burnett, Cannon Claiborne, Connor Rytz and Matthew McFalls), and lastly the 15-18 year old girls medley, relay which won in meet record setting time of 1:54.10 (Natalie Burnett, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Nowack, Emily Rytz).

The Sevier Aquatic team looks as though they have a very talented younger team and will continue to improve their performance at the city meet.

The Stingrays are led by coaches Ryan Buechner, Scott Wherry, Rebecca Nowack and Tracy Kalina. Sarah Nowack also won one of the $1,000 annual senior scholarships from the Greater Knoxville Area InterClub Swim Association as well as another $1000 scholarship given annually by the team.

From submitted reports

SCOREBOARD Today

Chicago Pittsburgh

Eagle’s Landing Golf Club Holes-in-one through Friday, Aug. 13.

Aug. 13, hole-8, 84 yards, 7-iron: Debra Shedd of Martin, Ga., hit the shot, and Roger Shedd, and Kenny and Janet Waters were witnesses.

Aug. 10, hole-15, 140 yards, 8-iron: Danny Jackson of Jamestown, Ind., hit the shot, and Jason Davis, Jerry Heddock, Jay Galtan and Randy Pointer were witnesses.

Bent Creek Golf Course Men’s day results from Wednesday, Aug. 4.

Championship Flight: 1. Milton Copas 2. Terry Ogle

p r o ha r dball National League East Division W 73 70 63 63 53

L Pct GB 54 .575 — 56 .556 2 1/2 62 .504 9 63 .500 9 1/2 74 .417 20

Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee Houston

W 73 68 59 57

L Pct GB 54 .575 — 56 .548 3 1/2 67 .468 13 1/2 69 .452 15 1/2

Central Division

New York Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore

W 78 78 73 66 45

L 49 49 55 60 82

Pct GB .614 — .614 — .570 5 1/2 .524 11 1/2 .354 33

——— Wednesday’s Games Colorado 12, Atlanta 10 Cincinnati 12, San Francisco 11, 12 innings Chicago Cubs 4, Washington 0 Houston 3, Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 5, St. Louis 2 Florida 5, N.Y. Mets 4 L.A. Dodgers 5, Milwaukee 4 San Diego 9, Arizona 3 Thursday’s Games Houston at Philly, 1:05 p.m.

Dodgers at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m.

Arizona at San Diego, 6:35 p.m.

St. Louis at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

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

Friday’s Games St. Louis (J.Garcia 11-6) at Washington (Olsen 3-6), 7:05 p.m.

Cubs (Gorzelanny 7-7) at Cinci (Cueto 11-4), 7:10 p.m.

Houston (Figueroa 3-1) at N.Y. Mets (Pelfrey 12-7), 7:10 p.m.

Florida (Volstad 7-9) at Atlanta (Hanson 8-9), 7:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Ja.McDonald 2-3) at Milwaukee (Narveson 9-7), 8:10 p.m.

Dodgers (Kershaw 11-8) at Colorado (Jimenez 17-4), 9:10 p.m.

Philly (Oswalt 9-13) at San Diego (Latos 13-5), 10:05 p.m.

Arizona (Enright 4-2) at San Fran (Lincecum 11-8), 10:15 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Philly at San Diego, 4:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

Cubs at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

Florida at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

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

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

Dodgers at Colorado, 8:10 p.m.

Arizona at San Fran, 9:05 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Cubs at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.

Houston at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m.

Florida at Atlanta, 1:35 p.m.

St. Louis at Washington, 1:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.

Arizona at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.

Philadelphia at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.

Minnesota Chicago Detroit Kansas City Cleveland

W 72 68 63 54 50

L 55 58 64 73 76

Pct GB .567 — .540 3 1/2 .496 9 .425 18 .397 21 1/2

W Texas 72 Oakland 63 Los Angeles 63 Seattle 50

L 54 62 65 77

Pct GB .571 — .504 8 1/2 .492 10 .394 22 1/2

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——— Wednesday’s Games Kansas City 4, Detroit 3, 12 innings Boston 5, Seattle 3, 1st game L.A. Angels 12, Tampa Bay 3 Oakland 6, Cleveland 1 Toronto 6, N.Y. Yankees 3 Seattle 4, Boston 2, 2nd game Texas 4, Minnesota 3 Baltimore 4, Chicago White Sox 2 Thursday’s Games Oakland at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.

Detroit at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Minnesota at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

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

Minnesota at Seattle, 4:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m.

Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Baltimore at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Kansas City at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.

Detroit at Toronto, 1:07 p.m.

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auto racing at a gl ance INDYCAR PEAK Antifreeze Indy 300 Site: Joliet, Ill. Schedule: Friday, practice, qualifying (Versus, 5-6 p.m.); Saturday, race, 7:50 p.m.

(Versus, 7-10 p.m.).

Track: Chicagoland Speedway (tri-oval, 1.5 miles).

Race distance: 300 miles, 200 laps.

Last year: Ryan Briscoe raced to the third of his three 2009 victories, beating Scott Dixon by 0.0077 seconds.

Last week: Series leader Will Power won for the fifth time this year, leading 73 of 75 laps at Infineon Raceway â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the track where he broke his back in practice last year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in Sonoma, Calif. Dixon was second.

Fast facts: Power swept the season-opening races in Sao Paulo and St. Petersburg, and won consecutive events at Watkins Glen and Toronto.

The Team Penske driver has a 41-point lead over Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion.

Next race: Kentucky 300, Sept. 4, Kentucky Speedway, Sparta, Ky. Online: http://www.indycar. com â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; NASCAR NATIONWIDE NAPA Auto Parts 200 Site: Montreal.

Schedule: Saturday, practice (ESPN2, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.), qualifying (ESPN2, 5-7 p.m.); Sunday, race, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN2, 2-6 p.m.).

Track: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (road course, 2.709 miles).

Race distance: 200.466 miles, 74 laps.

Last year: Carl Edwards won in rainy conditions, passing Marcos Ambrose on the final turn after Ambrose hit the rumble strips and slid sideways. The race was the longest in series history at 3 hours, 49 minutes, 19 seconds. It was slowed by 11 cautions and went two extra laps.

Last week: Kyle Busch matched the Nationwide season record with his 10th victory, winning at Bristol after intentionally spinning leader Brad Keselowski in retaliation for Keselowskiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bump seconds earlier. Busch also won 10 times in 2008 to tie the record set by Sam Ard in 1983.

Fast facts: NASCAR is cutting Nationwide purses by 20 percent next season, a move designed to make hosting the second-tier series a more profitable proposition for tracks. ... The race is the third and final roadcourse event of the year.

Carl Edwards won at Road America and Ambrose won at Watkins Glen. ... In 2008, Canadian road-racer Ron Fellows splashed his way to victory in the first NASCAR points race run on grooved rain tires. The event was cut from 74 to 48 laps because of heavy rain, flooding and poor visibility. ... Keselowski leads the series standings.

Next race: Great Clips 300, Sept. 4, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Ga. Online: http://www.nascar. com â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS EnjoyIllinois.com 225 Site: Joliet, Ill. Schedule: Thursday, practice; Friday, practice, qualifying (4:30-7 p.m.), race, 9 p.m.

(Speed, 8:30-11:30 p.m.).

Track: Chicagoland Speedway (tri-oval, 1.5 miles).

Race distance: 225 miles, 150 laps.

Last year: Kyle Busch held off Todd Bodine on a restart with seven laps to go.

Last week: Busch raced to his third straight Bristol victory, holding off Aric Almirola in a green-whitechecker finish. Busch has 19 victories in 77 Trucks starts.

Fast facts: Busch is making his ninth Trucks start of the year. He has three victories. ... Bodine leads the stand-

ings, 211 points ahead of Almirola. Four-time series champion Ron Hornaday Jr. is fifth, 323 points behind Bodine.

Next race: Built Ford Tough 225, Sept. 3, Kentucky Speedway, Sparta, Ky. Online: http://www.nascar. com â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; SPRINT CUP Next race: Emory Healthcare 500, Sept. 5, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Ga. Last week: Kyle Busch completed an unprecedented Trucks-Nationwide-Sprint Cup sweep at Bristol Motor Speedway. David Reutimann was second.

Online: http://www.nascar. com â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; FORMULA ONE Belgian Grand Prix Site: Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium.

Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 8-9:30 a.m.), Saturday, practice, qualifying (Speed, 8-9:30 a.m.); Sunday, race, 8 a.m. (Speed, 7:30-10 a.m.).

Track: Spa-Francorchamps (road course, 4.35 miles).

Race distance: 191.415 miles, 44 laps.

Last year: Ferrariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kimi Raikkonen raced to his fourth victory at the track in five years, holding off Force Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Giancarlo Fisichella.

Last race: Mark Webber won the Hungarian Grand Prix on Aug. 1 for his fourth victory of the year, taking advantage of a penalty against Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel.

Webber took the lead in the series standings, four points ahead of McLarenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lewis Hamilton. Vettel was given a drive-through penalty for falling more than 10 carlengths behind the safety car.

Fast facts: Vettel is third in the standings, 10 points behind Webber. ... In 2008, Ferrariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Felipe Massa was declared the winner after Hamilton was penalized for cutting a corner. Hamilton finished 14.4 seconds ahead of Massa, but was penalized 25 seconds.

Next race: Italian Grand Prix, Sept. 12, Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Monza, Italy.

Online: http://www.formula1. com â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; NHRA FULL THROTTLE Next event: Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, Sept. 1-6, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly Raceway Park, Clermont, Ind. Last event: Top Fuel points leader Larry Dixon remained perfect in final-round appearances in 2010 by defeating Cory McClenathan at the Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd, Minn. Bob Bode (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won.

Online: http://www.nhra.com â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; OTHER RACES ARCA RE/MAX SERIES: Ansell Protective Gloves 150, Friday (Speed, 7-8:30 p.m.), Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet, Ill. Online: http://www.arcaracing.com AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES: Grand Prix of Mosport, Sunday (Speed, 4-7 p.m.), Bowmanville, Ontario.

Online: http://www.americanlemans.com GRAND-AM ROLEX SPORTS CAR SERIES: Montreal 200, Saturday (Speed, 2-4:30 p.m.), Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal.

Online: http://www.grandam.com WORLD OF OUTLAWS: Sprint Car, Oil City Cup, Friday-Saturday, Castrol Speedway, Edmonton, Alberta; Super DirtCar, Thursday, Lebanon Valley Speedway, West Lebanon, N.Y. Online: http://www. worldofoutlaws.com

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2010 Driver Standings 1. Will Power, 514 2. Dario Franchitti, 455 3. Scott Dixon, 419 4. Ryan Briscoe, 384 5. Helio Castroneves, 370 6. Ryan Hunter-Reay, 360 7. Tony Kanaan, 330 8. Justin Wilson, 290 9. Marco Andretti, 284 10. Dan Wheldon, 269 11. Danica Patrick, 259 12. Alex Tagliani, 244 13. Raphael Matos, 241 14. Mario Moraes, 240 15. Vitor Meira, 235 16. E.J. Viso, 215 17. Alex Lloyd, 207 18. Simona de Silvestro, 196 19. Hideki Mutoh, 192 20. Takuma Sato, 164

NASCAR Camping World 2010 Driver Standings 1. Todd Bodine, 2,533 2. Aric Almirola, 2,322 3. Timothy Peters, 2,283 4. Johnny Sauter, 2,245 5. Ron Hornaday Jr., 2,210 6. Matt Crafton, 2,178 7. Austin Dillon, 2,172 8. Mike Skinner, 2,116 9. David Starr, 1,994 10. Ricky Carmichael, 1,863 11. Jason White, 1,843 12. Justin Lofton, 1,822 13. James Buescher, 1,726 14. Mario Gosselin, 1,699 15. Ryan Sieg, 1,625 16. Jennifer Jo Cobb, 1,504 17. Norm Benning, 1,462 18. Brett Butler, 1,409 19. Kyle Busch, 1,322 20. Stacy Compton, 1,225

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

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nation briefs Toyota recalls 1.1M Corollas, Matrixes

NEW YORK (AP) — Toyota recalled 1.13 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality problems at the Japanese automaker.

The recall covers vehicles from the 20052008 model years sold in North America.

Three accidents and one minor injury have been reported, though Toyota said a link to the engine issue has not been confirmed.

The automaker said vehicles with 1ZZFE engines may contain a defective engine control module, the computer that regulates the performance of the engine. In some cases, a crack may develop on the module’s circuit board, which could prevent the engine from starting, harsh shifting or an engine stall.

Blagojevich headed for retrial in early ’11

CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is set to go back on trial in early January, but he will stand alone as a defendant this time after prosecutors dismissed all corruption charges against his brother on Thursday.

U.S. District Court Judge James Zagel said Rod Blagojevich’s retrial will start the week of Jan. 4, but he did not set a specific date. Jurors deadlocked last week on all but one of 23 charges against the former governor and four charges against his brother.

The lawyer for Robert Blagojevich delivered the surprise news about the charges being dismissed to his client in a brief phone call moments after the hearing.

The attorney, Michael Ettinger, told the Nashville businessman, “You’re free.” He said Robert Blagojevich responded “Oh my god, you’re kidding!”

Alabama teens killed when log truck hits car

ARDMORE, Ala. (AP) — Two high school juniors, including one who had just turned 17, died in north Alabama when the vehicle they were traveling in collided with a log truck.

Authorities said Jordan Christopher Blake Young of Toney and John Michael McCown of Ardmore, both 17, died in the wreck around 5 p.m. Tuesday. It was Young’s birthday.

Troopers said the teens were traveling in a car that failed to stop at a stop sign.

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N.Y. governor could face criminal charges

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A special investigation concludes New York Gov. David Paterson’s testimony about his plans to pay for World Series tickets last year was “inaccurate and misleading” and warrants consideration of criminal charges by a prosecutor.

In a report Thursday, former state Chief Judge Judith Kaye notes four of five tickets to the World Series opening game between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies were paid for later. She says there’s a question whether Paterson gave “intentionally false testimony” to the State Public Integrity Commission about having written an $850 check in advance for two tickets.

Car smashed by camera falling from police chopper

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A camera mounted to a police helicopter in Ohio fell off mid-flight, striking at least three vehicles in a parking lot.

No one on the ground was hurt when the infrared camera valued at roughly $100,000 came crashing down around noon Wednesday in Columbus. One vehicle was heavily damaged.

At the time the chopper dropped its accidental bomb, the helicopter was being used in the search for a missing woman. Police Sgt. Richard Weiner says the camera had been reinstalled on the chopper before it took off.

Jobless claims drop first time in 4 weeks

WASHINGTON (AP) — New requests for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, the first decline in a month and a hopeful sign after a raft of negative economic reports.

New claims for jobless aid dropped by 31,000 to a seasonally adjusted 473,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Still, claims remain much higher than they would be in a healthy economy. Employers are reluctant to hire as economic growth appears to be slowing.

The drop comes after a steep rise the previous three weeks that sent claims to their highest level in nine months. Those increases raised fears that businesses were starting to layoff more workers.

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Local Entertainment

T. G. Sheppard

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

‘Nine’

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

Styx, Kansas

7 p.m. Sept. 3 at Smokies Stadium; tickets $42.50, (865) 656-4444, www. concertsinthesmokies.com

Country Gold Tour

8 p.m. Sept. 24 at Country Tonite, featuring Leroy Van Dyke, Rex Allen Jr., Moe Bandy; tickets $30, 453-2003, www.firstclassconcerts.com n

Regional Entertainment

Erick Baker

8 p.m. today at Bijou Theatre with Andy Davis; tickets $16.50, (865) 6564444, www.knoxbijou.com

Natalie Merchant

8 p.m. Tuesday at Tennessee Theatre; tickets $47, (865) 656-4444, www.tennesseetheatre.com

Knoxville Opera Company

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

Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion

8 p.m. Sept. 8 at Knoxville Civic Auditorium, “Summer Love” tour; tickets $46-$71, (865) 656-4444, www. knoxvilletickets.com

Tortoise

8 p.m. Sept. 12 at Bijou Theatre; tickets $17.50, (865) 656-4444, www.knoxbijou.com

The Black Crowes

8 p.m. Sept. 15 at Tennessee Theatre; tickets $42, $59.50, (865) 656-4444, www.tennesseetheatre.com n

Local Festivals/Events

Sevier County Fair

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

Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival

Sept. 16-18, 397-7942, www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com

Great Smoky Mountain Annual Auto Fest

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 22-25 at Smokies Stadium; registration $30, general admission $5, 850-4806, www. smokymtnautofest.com n

Regional Festivals/Events

LakeAlooza

Sept. 3-5 at Fontana Village Resort, Fontana Dam, N.C.; (800) 849-2258, www.FontanaVillage.com

Man on the run (or walk) Atchley participating in Man Run less than year after cancer diagnosis

By GAIL CRUTCHFIELD Community Editor When Sevierville Mayor Bryan Atchley heard about the Man Run for Prostate Cancer Awareness last year, he didn’t give it too much thought.

After a year in which he was diagnosed and treated for a disease that is expected to kill more than 27,000 men this year, he’s taking a more active role in the third annual event.

“About this time last year I was on my way back from Nashville and listening to a Knoxville radio station,” Atchley said, sitting in his office at Sevier County Health Care Center.

“Phil Williams, the DJ, had a gentleman on there talking about the Man Run and talking about prostate cancer and I didn’t think anything more about it until I got diagnosed.”

Atchley, 58, was diagnosed in February, after a spike in levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) was found in his blood.

“Fortunately, I had high cholesterol,” Atchley said. “That’s the reason I was going to the doctor, and the reason I had high cholesterol was because I hadn’t been taking my medicine.”

He said he just stopped taking the medication and couldn’t feel any difference in his health when he took it.

“Typical male, you know,” he said.

“I can’t tell any difference when I take my cholesterol medicine, but it does things internally like clean out your arteries and keeps everything going.”

While it wasn’t the best choice he could have made for his health — he now takes his medicine as it’s prescribed — it proved helpful in the long run.

After resuming his medications, his doctor had him come back a couple more times for blood tests. One taken about 10 months later showed an improvement in his cholesterol, but was worrisome when it came to his PSA count.

“I’ll never forget when Dr. (Eric) Littleton called me back in February he said, ‘Well, Bryan, your cholesterol is great.’ But he says, ‘We may have another problem. Your PSA is really elevated since July.’”

Atchley’s PSA count was 4.3, slightly above the 4.0 minimum that is considered standard for healthy men.

“But the fact that it had come from almost nothing to 4.3 in six months, it’s the rate of escalation,” he said that worried his doctors.

He and Littleton went over a list of urologists and chose one for Atchley to see for treatment. Within a week that doctor had him scheduled for a biopsy on Feb. 23 — the birthday of one of his younger brothers. The results came back a few days later.

“I’ll never forget, I got the call from Dr. (Edward) Kim after the biopsy,”

he said. “It was a Friday.

He called me about 12 Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press o’clock and said it’s Mayor Bryan Atchley will take part in the cancerous. I had to 1-mile fun run/walk at Saturday’s Man Run for speak to East Tennessee Prostate Cancer Awareness. “If I did the 5K Leadership at 1 o’clock.”

I’d be in the hospital for another reason,” he He didn’t even think joked. about canceling his speech. emotional. I don’t know that I can do “I had to,” he said, but admitting, that. It was unbelievable.”

“That was not one of my funner days.”

One source of support he was espeMaking it worse was the family’s cially grateful for was from friends history with cancer. His wife Sherry who went through what he was about died five years ago from cancer and to experience. his thoughts automatically went to her “I had several friends about my age, when he was diagnosed. maybe a year or two younger, maybe “I can’t really describe (what I was a year or two older, who had gone feeling),” he said. “Because of what I’d through this, and they called me and gone through with Sherry and her bat- they said if you want to talk about tle with cancer, you it, we’d be glad to help think all kinds you any way we can. of horrible And I did want to things.” talk,” he said.

He had “I can’t tell surgery you how on April much help 19, that is,” which she said. fell on “It’s just anothtremener dous.” brothSince er’s then, birthhe’s paid day. it forward, Atchley helping other said he had men as they go several treatthrough the same ment options, but process. chose surgery.

“And I don’t sugarcoat “I took a look at all of them, it,” he said. “It’s not the most fun but I just felt that surgery was the thing in the world you’ve ever done. quickest and surest and the thing I But, you know, I’m alive and I feel wanted to do,” he said. great.”

He got a lot of support from family Great enough to participate in and friends.

Saturday’s Man Run for Prostate “Of course, I’ve always known I’ve Cancer Awareness — at least the mile got a great family,” Atchley said, “but fun run/walk portion, not the 5K race. the support from co-workers here at “If I did the 5K I’d be in the hospital the nursing home and at the city; the for another reason,” Atchley said. He’ll phone calls and cards from friends. have company and support from famI’ve always kind of known, but I know ily members, friends and others in the I’m a truly blessed individual when it community who will attend the event comes to friends and family. If I start See Atchley, Page B2 talking about it too much I might get

Prostate cancer statistics Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common form of the disease in American males. The latest American Cancer Society estimates for prostate cancer in the United States for 2010: n About 217,730 new cases will be diagnosed n About 32,050 men will die of it n About 1 in 6 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. n More than 2 million men in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today. n Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. n About 1 man in 36 will die of prostate cancer. n Prostate cancer accounts for about 11 percent of cancer-related deaths in men.

Source: American Cancer Society

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

Fresh Pickin’s Graduate Art Show

Through Saturday at UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St., Knoxville, (865) 673-0802, www.ewing-gallery.org

My Space Art Project

Through Sept. 5 at Knoxville Museum of Art’s Community Gallery, 1050 World’s Fair Park; free admission and parking, 825-6101, www.knoxart.org

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Runners and walkers in the 2009 Man Run for Prostate Cancer Awareness take to the streets at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Sevierville Mayor Bryan Atchley will be among the group this year.

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Showing at Reel Theatresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Movies on the Parkway in Sevierville. For show times, call 453-9055. *Takers (PG-13) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stars Paul Walker and Hayden Christensen.

When a notorious group of criminals attempt to pull off one last job with more money at stake than ever before, the crew may find their plans interrupted by a hardened detective who is hellbent on solving the case. *The Last Exorcism (PG-13) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stars Patrick Fabian and Ashley Bell.

After a career spent helping the devout through prayer and trickery, a minister invites a film crew to document his final fraudulent days as an exorcist only to find his faith tested when a desperate plea from the father of a possessed girl brings him face to face with the devil himself.

Nanny McPhee Returns (PG) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stars Emma Thompson and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Nanny McPhee arrives to help a harried young mother who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war, though she uses her magic to teach the womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children and their two spoiled cousins five new lessons.

The Switch (PG-13) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stars Jennifer Anniston and Jason Bateman. A 40-year-old single woman decides to have a child on her own, with the help of a sperm donor, only to find out seven years later that the sperm was switched with that of her neuroticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Vampires Suck (PG-13) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stars Jenn Proske and Matt Lanter. A spoof of vampire-themed movies, where teenager Becca finds herself torn between tow boys. As she and her friends wrestle with a number of different dramas, everything comes to a head at the prom.

The Expendables (R) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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. *Indicates new releases this week

Jerry and Joan Paul perform Appalachian music most afternoons in Gatlinburg at Alewine Pottery in Glades. 774-6999

Spotlight Calendar

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n 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: 453-8888 n Sweet Fanny Adams Theater: 436-4039 n Tennessee Shindig (formerly Fiddlersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Feast): 9083327 n WonderWorks â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hoot Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hollerâ&#x20AC;? Show: 868-1800

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Carousel Gardens

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

The Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table

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The Shops at Carousel Gardens

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cancer early. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prostate cancer is a cancer they have basically found a cure for, if people would just get tested early enough,â&#x20AC;? Atchley said.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already encouraged his brothers to be tested and told his son,

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Knoxville author plans book signing Nora King, a preacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter who was born and grew up in Knoxville, is the author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;30 Days to a Better Prayer.â&#x20AC;?

She will have a book signing from 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at BooksA-Million in Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossing in Sevierville.

King is co-pastor and founder, with her husband, Ed King, of Redemption Church International. She has traveled extensively, leading womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conferences and worship events. The Kings have two children, Laren and Marcus. Laren

works with her parents in ministry.

King says she was moved to write a book on prayer concerning the things she had learned in her own study of the scriptures and prayer life.

The book is built on 30 principles, such as being able to bring worries, fears, troubles and anxieties to God. King has deep roots in the Smoky Mountains. Her greatgreat-great-grandfather was Middleton Whaley II. Her great-greatgrandparents were Aaron

Whaley and Sarah Ownby Whaley. Their son George Whaley married Ellen Clark and they had 10 children.

King is named after her grandmother, Nora Whaley Ramsey, who is one of the 10 children of George and Ellen Whaley.

Back when doctors still made housecalls, Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandmother traveled

with a local mountain doctor helping to treat patients who were in need of medical attention. They worked extensively in the Smoky Mountains.

Nora Ramsey and her husband, Lewis, owned property in Greenbrier, now named Ramseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cascades, which was taken over by the National Park Service.

Web site to track â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Race to the Topâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The success of Tennessee First to the Top will depend on the Tennessee has launched a new Web site involvement of educators, to help keep Tennesseans parents and other education stakeholders across informed about the the state and nation,â&#x20AC;? said stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Race to the Top Education Commissioner program.

Located online at www. Tim Webb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a four-year program that TN.gov/FirstToTheTop, will allow us to build the site includes and implement a comTennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s application prehensive roadmap for and related documents, transformational reform resources for educators, for the entire state and school systems and venthe First to the Top Web dors, and details about First to the Top programs site will be an important informational resource and projects. Visitors to the site can also subscribe throughout that process.â&#x20AC;? to receive periodic updates.

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In Pigeon Forge, 9 p.m. to midnight: karaoke/DJ, Sunday-Monday; live music, Tuesday-Saturday

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Sevierville Mayor Bryan Atchley discusses how cancer has touched his life. Less than a year after treatment for prostate cancer, the mayor will participate in Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Man Run for Prostate Cancer Awareness at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.

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The money raised through the Man Run benefits the University of Tennessee Medical Center Cancer Institute, which provides free prostate cancer screenings and outreach programs. The $30 registration fee will pay for two free screenings.

Those free screenings are especially helpful now, Atchley said, when unemployment is so high. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If somebodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laid off, somebodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out of a job, the last thing theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to think about is going to have lab work done,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But they provide like eight different free clinics all over East Tennessee where you can go and have the PSA and physical exam free of charge.â&#x20AC;?

Just such a clinic is scheduled for Sept. 8 at UT Family Physicians, 657 Middle Creek Road in Sevierville.

The screenings will be offered to males 50 and older and those 45 and

Bryan Jr., that he will need to tested when he turns 40 in a couple of years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You better believe heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have his tested,â&#x20AC;? Atchley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care if I have to draw the blood myself.â&#x20AC;?

Early detection, he said, is truly the key. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known two or three people who said they lost a father or a brother or an uncle to prostate cancer simply because they caught it when it was way too late,â&#x20AC;?

Atchley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more I can help somebody through a situation like this â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the reasons maybe the good Lord has let me do as well as I am â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if it makes people aware first to get tested, and then if you get tested and it turns up cancer, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the end of the world.â&#x20AC;?

The Man Run will start at 8 a.m. Saturday at UT Medical Center.

Registration begins at 7 a.m. and is $30. For more information, call 305-8577 or visit www. manrun.org.

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Todd Spence of the Sevier County Rescue Squad receives an appreciation award for his dedication and volunteer hours to the community from Don Miller of Tennessee Helping Hearts.

Service to community recognized Submitted report Awards were presented in recognition of the annual Tennessee Helping Hearts Military, Police and Firefighters Ball.

Handing out the awards was Perrin Anderson of County Mayor Larry Watersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; office.

The awards are given to persons for the work they have done and for their service to the community.

Among the top awards: n Ron Seals as Sheriff of the Year n Officers of the Year for Sevier County: Cpl. Gary Kent and Bob Bundren n Appreciation Award was presented to Todd

Spence with the Sevier County Rescue Squad for his dedication and volunteer hours to this community.

Many others received awards at the annual ball.

There were many veterans that received awards for their dedication to the country and helping other veterans, especially Cpl. Reggie Lyons, Pfc. Ed Ambro and Senior Airman Jack Collins.

Several Gold Star Mothers received awards for their sonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sacrifice, including: n Michael and Robin Ferschke accepting for Sgt. Michael Ferschke n Bill and Bemie Koprince for Lance Cpl. William Koprince Jr. n Cyndy and William

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Tennessee Helping Hearts presented awards to several officers for their work during the year.

From left are Perrin Anderson of county government, Sheriff Ron Seals, police officer of the year Bob Bundren who also accepted for award winner Gary Kent, Todd Spence of the rescue squad and Don Miller of Tennessee Helping Hearts.

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Bob Bundren and Gary Kent were named Officers of the Year. From left are Perrin Anderson of county government, Don Miller of Tennessee Helping Hearts and Bundren. Kent did not attend the award ceremony.

Powell accepting for Lance Cpl. Scott Cooley n Kathy and Gerald Hovater for Cpl. Hovater n Tim and Marsha Hunt for Sgt. Joey Hunt Accepting awards for their branch of the armed services: n Staff Sgt. Hamilton for Army n Cmdr. Gregory Jones for the Navy n Tech. Sgt. Jason Creech for Air Force n Bill Koprince for the Marines Additional awards: n Veterans of the year: Senior Airman 2nd Class Jim Franklin and Senior Airman Jack Collins n Veteran of the Year and Appreciation Award:

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One of the responses I received from last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do the best you can with what you have where you areâ&#x20AC;? was from a reader who wrote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your article reminded me of something I have thought and said many times, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No matter where I go, there I am.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; This means I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run away from any problems that are INSIDE OF ME! I take all â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;my stuffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; good or bad â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with me wherever I go; so I better make SURE Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m constantly â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;re-packingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; throwing out the BAD stuff and bringing on the GOOD stuff.â&#x20AC;?

As I thought about the readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words, I thought of how sometimes we play games with ourselves by rationalizing and making the bad appear good in our minds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sort of like Liz, a widow who resided in a senior adult retirement community. She and her friend Ruth grew curious about a new resident, a quiet, nice-looking man who kept to himself.

As the two elderly women sat by the pool one day, they noticed the man sit down across the way. Ruth said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Liz, you know how shy I am. Why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you go over and find out a little about him. He looks so lonely.â&#x20AC;?

Liz agreed, walked to the other side of the pool and said to the man, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Excuse me, sir. I hope Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not prying, but my friend and I were wondering if you might be lonely.â&#x20AC;? He replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m lonely. I spent the past 20 years in prison.â&#x20AC;?

With eyes wide, Liz said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re kidding!

What for?â&#x20AC;? He responded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;For killing my third wife. I strangled her in self-defense.â&#x20AC;? Rather unfazed, Liz asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What happened to your second wife?â&#x20AC;? He answered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I accidentally shot her.â&#x20AC;?

Clearing her throat, Liz queried, â&#x20AC;&#x153;And, if I may ask... your first wife?â&#x20AC;?

Again, the man replied without hesitation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were having an argument and she stumbled off a balcony.â&#x20AC;? Liz uttered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh,

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my!â&#x20AC;? She then turned and yelled across the pool, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ruth, Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s single!â&#x20AC;? I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to say that Liz, in her â&#x20AC;&#x153;re-packing,â&#x20AC;? was bringing in the BAD stuff.

Another response I received to the column regarded my writing, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What really irks me is when people who are a part of any organization just sort of coast along, doing far below what they are capable of doing and expecting others to take up the slack.â&#x20AC;?

This responder wrote to me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recent surveys have reported that in American business approximately 50 percent of a workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day is spent doing nothing that leads to the productivity of the company for whom he or she works.

This means that for many, the eight-hour workday results in about eight hours of actual work.â&#x20AC;?

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen some reported figures comparable to that supplied to me by the respondent. The current situation for many organizations validates an emphasis from one of my past columns, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water the flowers and eliminate the weeds if you want your garden to grow and flourish.â&#x20AC;? Or, as the first respondent expressed: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Throw out the BAD stuff and bring on the GOOD stuff.â&#x20AC;? 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.

Sevierville Sunrise Rotarian Barry Mitchell with club member Jack Cook at a recent meeting. Mitchell presented the program on relationship marketing. Mitchell is the author of the monthly e-mail, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Entertaining Encourager,â&#x20AC;? and several books. He is a local magician who specializes in corporate, educator, church and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs. Sevierville Sunrise Rotary meets every Thursday morning at Smoky Mountains Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Home.

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United Way director Tom Newman is welcomed to membership in Sunrise Rotary by his sponsor, Rotarian Mickie Ratliff.

TOWNSEND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall Music Series will present three concerts in September, starting Sept. 3 with a performance by The Grassabillies.

All the concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are presented in the Heritage Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outdoor amphitheater which has a roof over the entire facility so that concerts take place rain or shine.

Hailing from Gatlinburg, The Grassabillies are a musical group of family and friends that plays bluegrass music. Vocalist/ songwriter/guitarist Kata Hay, a native of Oklahoma, is the youngest person to win the Ed McMahon Star Search when she won the title at age 5. She then went on to tour the country, opening concerts and working with such artists as LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts, Ray Price, Kitty Wells, Mickey Gilley and Barbara Mandrell.

In 2005, she took a job in one of the music theaters in Pigeon Forge where she met Robbie Helton, her future husband, bandmate and co-writer. They later became featured performers at Dixie Stampede and formed

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The Grassabillies of Gatlinburg will perform Sept. 3 as part of the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall Music Series.

two bands: Kata Hay & The Blaze and The Grassabillies.

For more information, visit www.grassabillies.com.

Admission to each concert is $4 per person at the door. Food and beverage concessions are available. No coolers, food, drink or pets are allowed.

For more information, call the Center at (865) 448-0044 or visit www.gsmheritagecenter.org.

The remaining schedule: n Sept. 10: Blue Mother Tupelo; bluesy southern soul and roots music n Sept. 17: Pistol Creek Catch of the Day; rockabilly and western swing

Single level home $20 a month.

Multi-level $25 a month on quarterly program.

Every other Month Service $25-$30 a month.

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Sunrise Rotary President Van Moore presents Rotarian Billy Seagle with his fourth Paul Harris Fellow certificate and pin.

Seagle is a charter member of the club.

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Attention Leaders!

The mission of Leadership Sevier is to enhance the leadership in Sevier County; develop a greater sense of community and a means of communication among its leaders; and improve the quality of life.

The LEADERSHIP SEVIER program is offering an opportunity for qualified and dedicated people to make a commitment to the growth, development, and betterment of Sevier County by participating in the 2011 program. To qualify one must have: 1. Sincere commitment to serve the community.

2. Past community activities.

3. Service on boards or commissions, key volunteer leadership positions, or public office.

4. Leadership within their own organization.

5. Active in community life, private business, professions, education, labor, religion, social and community services, government, media, health care, and the arts. Diversity, gender, race, and religion are important considerations.

6. Commitment to attend.

If you can fulfill the six criteria, or you know someone who can, fill out the following nomination form and send it to:

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R e a l E s t a t e Tr a n s f e r s District 1 Anthony Steele, Jesse and Amanda Burgess to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc., $22,500 for Bruce Edgar and Josie M. Holbrook Property Davie and Anne Hunt to Cheryl Whistler, $195,000 for lots 15, 16, 28 and 29, Horsepen Hollow Jackie White to Mary Anne Miller, $7,300 for lots 118 and 120, Lin Creek Trailer Park, English Mountain Deutsche Bank National Trust, Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust and J. P. Morgan Chase Bank to Linda and William Stepp Jr., $30,000 for lot 2, Section 38, English Mountain

District 2 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Chicago Title Insurance Company and ServiceLink to Eric Richard Trapp, $164,900 for lot 1R-1, Pearl T. Ogle Estate

District 3 Shirley, Kelly and Frank Madsen Jr. to George and Wanda Kirkpatrick, $220,000 for lots 52-D and 60-A, Fiesta Hills John Cagle to Vern’s Hideaway Inc., $90,000 for 1.3503 acres, East Walnut Grove

District 4 Green Tree Servicing LLC to Danny and Connie Maples, $44,000 for lot 9, Dwight Allen Property Nationwide Trustee Services Inc., Vita and Joseph Stamba Sr. to U.S. Bank Trustee, Wachovia Bank Trustee and BAFC Salt, $110,000 for lot 56, phase 2, Hidden Springs Resort Mark and Kathy Staddler to Travis and Samantha Bradley, $53,500 for lot 65, Phase 1, LeConte Landing Deutsche Bank National Trust Company to Lin Yao-Zhong and Li Ni, $109,000 for lot 24R, Eagle Crest Nationwide Trustee

Services Inc., Robert and Tina Sosa to HSBC Bank USA, Deutsche Alt-B Securities Mortgage Loan Trust, $189,520 for lot 4, Boardly Hills II

District 5 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Sharon Cutshaw Blazer, $119,000 for unit 18, Middlebrook Commons Shellie Wallace, Zeda and Guillermo Amaya to Chase Home Finance LLC, $154,636.40 for lot 146, unit 4, Sherwood Forest Resort Jack and Shirley Thurman and Thurman Family Trust to Doris Floyd, $250,000 for lot 20R-1, Paine Lake Jackie Gail Thurman to Doris Floyd, $200,000 for lot 19R-2, Paine Lake James and Patricia Goodwin to Ray and Betty Lee, $154,000 for unit 57, Phase II, River Pointe Joe Porter to Nancy Brown, $35,000 for lot 2A, Iron Mountain Cold Creek Development Group LLC to Sandra Gresham, $41,250 for unit 251, Cold Creek Resort Cold Creek Development Group LLC to Sandra Gresham, $107,250 for lot 3, Maples Inn of Pigeon Forge Inc. Virginia Almy to John and Ella Bowzard, $95,000 for lot 31, Fairview

District 6 Lanning Wynn and Barbara and Diana Guerra to Arthur and Cathy Schaeffer, $70,000 for lot 22, phase IV, Serenity Cove North

District 8 Randy and Debra Nickels to Lois Poff, $130,000 for lot 26R1, Dumpin Valley Baby Farms Al Crumley to Jasmine Andres, $135,500 for lot 65, phase 2, Harvest Meadows

District 9 Sykes & Wynn PLLC,

Sarah and Kevin McCarter to Tennessee State Bank, $65,000 for lot 6, Deer Trail Estates Robert Goodrich Jr., Kenny and Betty Lane and LaFrench Properties to SunTrust Bank, $76,000 for 0.27 acres, Norton Lane Robert Goodrich Jr., Kenny and Betty Lane and LaFrench Properties to SunTrust Bank, $40,000 for property on Jackson Avenue

District 11 Sykes & Wynn PLLC and Wilson Luquire to Tennessee State Bank, $70,000 for lot 18, The Pinnacle Sykes & Wynn PLLC and Wilson Luquire to Tennessee State Bank, $30,000 for lot 23, The Pinnacle Jerry and Nancy Bearden to Carol Newell, $133,000 for unit 307, Gatlinburg Chateau Condominiums William Gleaton and Helen Lane Gleaton, deceased, to Tania Schmidt-Alpers, $48,000 for lots 82 and 28, Cleophas Ogle Property Wells Fargo Bank Trustee, CitiGroup Mortgage Loan Trust and American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc. to JLR3 Property LLC, $30,000 for lot 7, Huff Property Jerry Kerley, Claude Thomas and Annie Jimenez to Ronald, Toby, James and Camellia Hale, $115,000 for lot 538, Sky Harbor Joseph and Cheryl Duran to James and Elizabeth Gilley, $190,000 for lot 1,

Tyrolea CitiMortgage Inc., National Default REO Services and First American Asset Closing Services to Addington Investments LLC, $47,500 for lot 29, Tyrolea George Ludwig, P. Jane Allen Trust, Robert Ludwig and P. Jane Allen, deceased, to Silverbell Chalets LLC, $44,000 for lots 16 and 17 Silver Bell Heights

District 13 Babette and Linda Collavo, Naomi Collavo Estate, Vici Hood and Vici Ellen Carlock to Beverly Babb Elliott Living Trust, $179,500 for two tracts, Boogertown Road Thomas and Marie Danes to Tonya Webb, $135,000 for lot 5R, Country Pines Ronald and Melany Looper to Gateway Christian Church Trustee, $65,000 for 1.2203 acres Upper Middle Creek US Bank Trustee, WFMBS and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. to Bernard and Patricia Clark, $250,000 for lot 16 Unit 1, Legacy Mountain Barry and Karen Wilbank to Kelly and Earl Keller Jr., $175,000 for lot 9, phase 2, Birds Creek Citizens National Bank to Kathy and Perry Wilson, $115,000 for lot 1798, Sky Harbor

District 14 Emma, Barbara, William Truett Atchley Sr. Estate and Bill Atchley Estate to

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Nick and Ann Thompson for $45,000 for lot 37, French Broad River Overlook Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Tyler Haynes, $100,000 for unit 2, Chesney Commons

District 15 Shapiro & Kirsch LLP, Stacy and Britte Price to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, $190,537.16 for lot 9, Sunrise Cove Doris and Jerry Floyd to Jack and Shirley Thurman and Thurman Family Trust, $775,000 for lots 17, 18 and 19, J. E. Flynn Estate J. Phillip Jones and Tracy Manning to Mountain National Bank, $102,000 for 1.12 acres in District 15

District 16 J. Michael Garner, Jerry and Tina Simmerly to

Foothills Bank & Trust, $345,000 for lot 68, Phase Two, Cedar Falls B&J Log Stackers LLC to Larry and Mary Ann Chambers, $187,900 for lot 91, phase VIII, Bear Creek Crossing

District 17 Sandy Wright to Steve and Teresa Barnett, $20,000 for lot 79, Outdoor Resorts at Gatlinburg Tonya Rudkin to Larry and Beth Walker, $19,000 for lot 7, Outdoor Resorts at Gatlinburg Tonya Rudkin to Larry and Beth Walker, $19,000 for lot 7, Outdoor Resorts at Gatlinburg Patricia Morelli to Corintha Lambert and Heather Starnes, $59,000 for lot 40, Outdoor Resorts at Gatlinburg Rick and Phyllis Gaskins to Sherry Patterson and Carter Gentry, $50,000 for lot 313, Outdoor Resorts at Gatlinburg

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Community Calendar Editor’s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Items must be submitted at least five days in advance.

Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered.

To place an item phone 4280748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress. com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

Friday, Aug. 27 St. Paul Lutheran

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

429-6063.

School Yard Sale

New Center School Beta Club yard sale 5-7 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Proceeds benefit students going to convention.

Free Items

Free items given away 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, First UMC Outreach Center, Parkway at Cedar Street.

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Saturday, Aug. 28 Covemont Singing

Singing 7 p.m. at Covemont Baptist Church, Covemont Road, Wears Valley.

J.P. Miller in concert 8 p.m., Riverbend Campground. Free.

Farmers Markets

Hall of Fame Dinner

Riverbend Concert

n 8-11:30 a.m., Sevier Farmers Co-Op, 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 4537101. n First Baptist Church on Chapman Highway, 7-11 a.m. 579-5433. n Gatlinburg Farmers Market, 8:30-11 a.m., parking lot of Alamo Restaurant, Highway 321.

659-0690.

SCHS Class Reunion

Sevier County High School Class of 1960 reunion 5 p.m., River Plantation Conference Center, Sevierville. 4533688 or 453-9948.

School Yard Sale

New Center School Beta

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Sunday, Aug. 29 Boyds Creek Baptist

Service in song with the Partons, 7 p.m., Boyds Creek Baptist Church.

Union Valley Singing

Singing 7 p.m. at Union

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Moving Sale-Thur, Fri & Sat 9-5. Elegant 92" sofa-champagne Beige. Leather covered buffet, marble top. Beveled mirrors. 42" sq contemp wood dining table. 2 half round upholst chairs. Lennox Tartan china. Toddler furn. High-end ladies apparel size 8. 230 River Garden Ct. West on Main st to Hardin to lft on Hardin Ln. Lft on River Garden.

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Free items given away 8 a.m.-1 p.m., First United Methodist Outreach Center, Parkway at Cedar Street, Sevierville.

Moving Sale-glassware, sm appl, linens, some antiques.

Thur & Fri 9-4, Sat 10-2. 2846 English Valley Ln, Sev. English Hills Subdiv.

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Methodist Free Store

Moving Sale tons of furn. hshld & kids items, kids clothes & much more. 414 Loraine St, PF. 865-256-3211

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Thursday, 10 a.m.

Sevier County High School Athletic Hall of Fame dinner at school.

Meal 6 p.m. and induction ceremony at 7. $25. 6544337.

Moving Sale Everything must Go! Furn, clothing, etc. 1213 Ridge Rd. Fri & Sat 9-?

Classifieds

Deadline Friday, 10 a.m.

Friday, 11 a.m.

Monday, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, 10 a.m.

Thursday, 10 a.m.

Friday, 10 a.m.

Cat Adoptions

Cat Adoption Day 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Newport Animal Shelter, 420 Humane Road. Fees: kittens $35; young cats $20; older cats, $10. (423) 6231010.

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Club yard sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds benefit students going to the state convention.

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215 Caton Rd. Sevierville Behind CiCi's, Household items, womens clothes, single golf clubs, 2 boxed silverware sets.

Friday & Saturday 8-5

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Garage/Estate Sales

5 family yard sale, 215 McMahon Ave. Thurs 26th, Fri 27th 8-?

Behind Home Depot, 415 Conley Dr, Sat 7-? Girls clothes, toys, bed, costumes.

Clothing, shoes, household items, Christmas decorations, some furniture, golf bag & clubs, etc. 307 Maggie Mack Lane (off Hardin Ln.) Friday, August 27 & Saturday (weather permitting) from 7-?

Garage Sale Friday & Saturday 8-4, in Pigeon Forge turn at Ogle Dr. go to Singing Pines Rd. & follow signs.

Gigantic Garage Sale, Sat. Only from 9-5, in Royal Heights off Hwy. 66 on Overlook Dr. Follow signs. Boys, girls & adult clothing, toys, office supplies, too much to mention.

Sat. 8am, 217 Ironwood Dr. Grandview Est, Kodak. Furniture, clothes, household items.

Garage Sale-Thur, Fri, Sat. Hot tub, flooring supplies, Ent Ctr, misc. from rental units 8am-? Maples Valley Storage, 1954 Chapman Hwy end of const.

Garage/moving sale, Fri & Sat, 7-?, tools, furn, hshld items, kids items, bikes. 2017 River Meadows Dr off Boyd's Creek.

Huge 2 Family yard sale, Fri & Sat at 8am. Windswept subdiv.

1843 Harrisburg Mill Rd. Huge Yard Sale-hshld items, furn, antiques, lots of other stuff. Big River Overlook Subdiv. follow signs. Fri & Sat 8-3.

Huge Yard Sale. Lots of kids stuff. Fri 8/27 at 1274 Tulip Circle, Sevierville Business Moving Sale Fixtures, carved Mexican furniture, Showcases, Etc, Sunglass Superstore at Governor's Crossing Thurs-Sun

Big Yard Sale Aug 27th & 28th, 9am-3pm, 2820 Mary Ridge Farm Rd. next to Pigeon Forge Middle School. Signs on Walden Creek Rd. Yard Sale Saturday & Sunday 8-2 at 116 Mountain View Dr. Antiques, collectibles, etc...

Clothes, furn, appl, corral panels & more. Fri, Sat 8-1 Behind McNelly Whaley Ford, across from nursing home.

Yard Sale Sat. only at 1753 Thurman Cir. Shaconage Sub. Glassware, Knives & more.

7am-?

Yard Sale 406 Ownby Dr. Blue house next to 2nd Baptist Church Friday & Saturday 8-5, Lots of goodies, tools, camping, clothes, fishing, etc.

Yard Sale at 1646 Rivergate Drive on Saturday 7-?

Yard Sale Friday & Saturday.

Antiques, clothes, baby items.

Douglas Dam to Johnson Rd to Bates Ln to Jeff Ln. Follow signs. 933-5348.

YARD SALE Women's plus sizes, Sat 8/28 7:30-?, behind Quizno's on Boyd's Creek Yard Sale-Fall Craft sale, kids, ladies, women's size clothing, also HH items. 3118 Pittman Ctr Rd. Thur-Sat 8-?

Yard Sale: One day only. Sat. Aug. 28. 8-2; 1st United Meth.

Church, next to Food City, PF.

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Medical/Dental

Family Nurse Practitioner-FNP, needed for convenient care clinic. FT/PT hours available. Knoxville area. Open 7 days a week.

Come grow with us. $37.50-$60.00 per hour.

E-mail CV to wnewman@mvrx.com.

Valley Baptist Church with Parton Family.

Walnut Grove Baptist

Gospel singing with Locust Ridge Boys 7 p.m., Walnut Grove Baptist Church. 617-5380.

Gists Creek Singing

Gists Creek Baptist Church singing 6 p.m. with Joshua Generation.

Flea Market Fellowship Fellowship 8-9 a.m. inside Great Smokies Flea Market. Speaker Krista Atchley.

Absalom Allen Reunion Absalom Allen Reunion 12:30 p.m. Jones Chapel Church Fellowhsip hall.

Bring covered dish. 4285698.

Gospel Concert

Glorybound gospel concert 9:30 a.m., Riverbend Campground. No admission charge.

Glades Lebanon

Glades Lebanon Baptist Church singing 7 p.m. with Straight and Narrow and others. 430-3970.

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Medical/Dental

Oral Surgery Office in Seymour seeks FT Receptionist for the following: scheduling, check-in, data entry, ins verif, min 1yr exp in dental/medical setting req. Fax Resume to 865-977-4132 Patient Care Coordinator needed for local convenient clinic. Must have computer skills. Dependable, must be able to work weekends.

FT/PT. E-mail resume to wnewman@mvrx.com.

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Accounting Assistant for vacation rental cabin company.Seeking a professional with positive attitude, great communication skills, excellent customer service skills + AP/ AR & basic accounting experience.Non-smoking environment.FT Competitive Pay with BenefitsSend resume to: kcarpenter@timbertops.net or apply at 1440 Upper Middle Creek Rd, Sevierville.Call for more information 865-429-0831 X 1185 Cabin company seeks part-time inspector, must have good references and driving record. Fax resumes to (865) 436-5617.

Mountain Rentals of Gatlinburg is looking for Maintenance Personnel for our evening shift 1pm to 9:30pm.

Must be reliable, skilled in all phases of cabin maintenance,must have own truck with valid drivers license and insurance, and basic maintenance tools. We offer competitive starting pay and mileage reimbursement. We also offer health benefits after 90 days of employment.Contact Jeff @ 865-436-9274 ext.

2867 for directions to submit an application Memories Theatre Video/dvd tech. exp required. PT evenings. approx 25 hrs. Apply between 10-2 at 2141 Parkway, PF. SEAMSTRESS NEED EXP IN FACTORY SEWING 9-5:30 LID'L DOLLY'S LITE #4 Quality Plumbing & Mechanical is seeking HVAC & Plumbing Service Techs. Must have a min of 3yrs exp. Benefits & Bonuses. 405 Donovans Way, Kodak 865-932-6800 Reservationists and Maintenance needed. Apply in person at 333 Ski Mtn Rd., Gat SALES CLERK $10/hr.

Lid'l Dolly's Light #4, PF WAREHOUSE & STOCK $10/hr. LID'L DOLLY'S LIGHT 4 PF Timber Tops is a growing luxury cabin rental business. Now hiring for the following Positions: Cabin Cleaning Teams QA Inspector Maintenance Techs with HVAC exxperience Dispatcher Guest Services Agents Sales Agents Accounting Assistant Call 865-429-0831 X1185 for more information/ Send re-

Mission Presentation

Abundant Life Christian Church, 707 N. Main, Sevierville, will host Professor Brent Brewer at 10 a.m. as he discusses mission trip to Kenya and Zimbabwe. 908-7727.

Monday, Aug. 30 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

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

Al-Anon Group

Al-Anon Family Group meets 11 a.m. Pigeon Forge UMC. 428-7617 or 680-6724.

Wednesday, Sept. 1 Medic Blood Drive

Medic blood drive noon-6 p.m., Walgreens Sevierville.

Farmers Market

Hot Meals

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

Sponsored by SMARM.

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

Women’s Bible Study

Blood Drive

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Sugar Tree Road, Wears Valley. 4284932, n 9 a.m. Wellington Place. 429-5131

Timber Tops is a growing luxury cabin rental business. Now hiring for the following Positions: Cabin Cleaning Teams QA Inspector Maintenance Techs with HVAC exxperience 0232 General Help Dispatcher Guest Services Agents Sales Agents Accounting Assistant Call 865-429-0831 X1185 for more information/ Send resumes to: kcarpenter@timbertops.net or Apply at 1440 Upper Middle Creek Rd. Sevierville

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CLARION INN WILLOW RIVER now hiring front desk agent. Computer skills, customer service, good work record. Apply in person 1990 Winfield Dunn Pkwy. Sevierville (Hwy 66).

Looking for used furniture? Go to Diane's Resale Shop at 2829 Veteran's Blvd just down from the Dollywood entrance.

Tuesday, Aug. 31 Medic blood drive 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Food City Seymour.

0256

Hotel/Motel

Cobbly Nob Rentals is now hiring Front Desk Clerk. Will work around college schedule.

Please apply in person at 3722 E Parkway, Gatlinburg. Drug Free Workplace.

Fairfield Inn & Suites in Gatlinburg is now hiring breakfast attendant. Please apply in person at 168 Parkway.

Front Desk Clerk Looking for friendly person with excellent people skills and some computer experience.

Year round position with benefits. Tree Tops Resort of Gatlinburg 865-436-6559

0260

Restaurant

Blaine's Bar & Grill & No Way Jose's now hiring Exp Servers & hosts. Please apply in person at stop light #8 or #5, Gatlinburg. Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30 Cracker Barrel is looking for friendly, energetic servers who enjoy a fast-paced atmosphere. Apply in person beside Krispy Kreme.

0272

People Seeking Employment

Licensed Experienced Nurse, will care for you or your family in your home. Good References. 865-654-8115

0280

Businesses for Sale

FOR SALE OR LEASE

Boyds Creek Market & Deli

Also Garage available.

P

850-5700

ETS

0320

Cats/Dogs/Pets

chihuahuas for sale, 2 females and 1 adult. Call 865-428-4685 or 865-385-2647.

F

ARM

0410

Farm Market

Concord Grapes, for table, wine, jelly. Morning Glory Farm 865-217-4082.

Small Square Bells, high quality, Bermuda grass hay. Baled Sat 28th, pick up in field. $3.00/bale. For info 933-2878.

ERCHANDISE

0533

Furniture

New 4pc.

Bedroom Group

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

453-0727

0545

Machinery & Tools

175CFM Smith Diesel Compressor, Tow-able, Asking $4,500 933-0719 or 428-1314

Back Hoe IHI30JX, 12 IN Bucket, Diesel, 10 FT Digging Depth, Weight 6,340 LBS, Asking $8,500 933-0719 or 428-1314 Woodworking Tools--Jointer, planer, table saw, band saw, sanders, numerous hand tools.

865-322-6280

0563

Misc. Items for Sale

For Sale

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

All with warranty.

Cagles Furniture and Appliances

453-0727 SUMMER CLEARANCE! Only a few sizes left. Huge Savings available on our Steel Buildings! Amazing Discounts offered through our Display Program! Call Now! 1-866-352-0469.

R

EAL ESTATE FOR RENT

0610

Unfurnished Apartments

$575 Move in Today. Ideal, quiet location. 2BR/1.5BA. Living room, kitchen. W/D included. No pets. 850-6123

1 & 2 Bedroom near G’burg

$450 & up

Discount on 1st month’s rent.

865-430-9671 865-228-7533 423-276-5678 1BR $395 2BR $495 Great views from patio 908-2062

2BD Apartment for rent. $600 util. included. Pets welcome.

774-1107 or 216-5585.

2BR/1.5BA C/H, stove, frig, furn. Sevierville NO PETS, patio -$500+. 453-5079 *WEARS VALLEY 1 BR/1BA $525/ Mo. + Dep. Walk-In Closet All kit. Appl. + W/D Conn.

Some pets okay (865) 654-6507

Beautiful, newly redecorated 2BR/1BA. $550 mo & $400 dep.

Sevierville.

865-712-0254.

The Mountain Press â&#x2122;Ś Friday, August 27, 2010

0610

Unfurnished Apartments Townhouse Newly Updated 2BR/1.5BA Covered Parking W/D Conn â&#x20AC;˘ $625 mth

Call 865-384-4054

0610

Unfurnished Apartments

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SEVIERVILLE 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhomes

Call 428-5161

0610

Unfurnished Apartments

1 Bedroom Apt. Country setting. $375/mo., $200 Deposit.

No pets. 453-6186, 654-2450.

RIVERWALK - Sevierville

AFFORDABLE LUXURY APARTMENTS

Quiet country setting

865-453-8947 â&#x20AC;˘ 865-740-3514

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.

finchumproperties.com

Nice, cleaN 1 Br / 1 BA in SevierviLLe $380.00 + DepoSit no petS 865-712-5238

428-5227

Park Village Apartments

Apartment available new 2BD/1BA w/d hook-up. 1,000 sq ft. Sevierville. 429-3201

865-428-5280

Taking Applications

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

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

APARTMENT 2 BR & 1 BA â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious 2 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Washer/Dryer Hookups â&#x20AC;˘ Ceiling Fans

â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Equipped Kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Club House â&#x20AC;˘ Swimming Pool

PIGEON FORGE

â&#x20AC;˘ Mini Blinds â&#x20AC;˘ Pets/Ask

APARTMENT 2 BR & 1 1/2 BA

River Country Apartments

SEVIERVILLE

Old Newport Hwy., Sevierville, TN 428-5186

Furnished Apartments/

New 1BR/1BA Kit & L.R. Private, in PF. Util & Cable incl. 1 person, nonsmoker, no pets.

Proof of empl. $500mo $500dep. 865-389-5465

0620

Homes for Rent

2BD/2BA house. Appl inc.

Close to hospital & schools.

Sev. $800mo/$800dep.

931-215-4614.

FINCHUM PROPERTIES Leasing 1 & 2 BR apts.

Hardwood floors, plus many extras, 1 year lease, no pets.

TVA energy efficient

0615

HOUSE 3 BR & 2 BA

Convenient Location SEVIERVILLE

865-774-5919 Sevierville: Nice 2BR Apt. furnished, unfurnished. Ideal for couples or one person. $550 + Deposit. 453-2437.

1 & 2 BR avail.

Some Pets OK. $400 UP â&#x20AC;˘ WATER INCLUDED Murrell Meadows 1/8 mile from Walters State College Allensville Road â&#x20AC;˘ Walk to lake Reasonable Rates â&#x20AC;˘ 654-7033

Summer Special: Creek Place Eff. Studio w/util. $100-$145 weekly/monthly.

Clean, Trolley Rt. 436-2115, 865-567-9232.

4 Bedroom, 3 Car Garage, Luxury Home, Sevier. $1600 (865) 654-4696 Available Sept 30, 3BD/2BA, Living rm, dining rm, kitchen, laundry, huge bonus rm with gas frplc, small bonus rm, gorgeous views from front porch, back patio or side deck. 2 lrg out bldgs on over 1 acre.

Some pets ok. $995mo. owner, agent. 865-654-9972 Beautiful 4BR 3BA home with gorgeous mtn view. Pittman Center area. $1400 mth + dep.

865-712-3730 or 865-712-5808.

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

3BR, 2BA, near Boydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Elem.

Garage, deck, fenced + other extras.

$925 + deposit 865-428-5212

Field Crest Subdivision 3BR/2BA w/2 car garage Large lot, approx. 1500 sq ft. $1,095 mo. 865-429-4470 For Rent Long Term!

For Rent with Option to Buy 3 Bedroom Home Heart of Pigeon Forge, TN Call: (864) 906-5516 Rent a 3BD & a large 1BD & a studio apt. with 4-car over-sized garage. 5BD in all with separate elect meter for $1500mo. 321-576-3144

1162 Home Improvement & Repair

Jesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Painting/Remodeling & Handyman SeRvice no Job too Small call derich 865-599-1258

P eople d Respon To The Classifieds!

428-0748

All for Your Cabin Caulking, Re-staining, Pressure Washing, Carpentry, Floors, Remodeling High Quality, Good Price

865-621-7847

Duplexes for Rent

2BD/2BA in Sev. Retirement area. Small pet ok. $725 + dam. Carport 865-397-1967

$950.00/mo. + dep. no pets.

2BR/1BA Sev. All appl. inc. 1 yr. lease, No Pets, $550 mo. $350 dep. 680-4290,428-1297

NEW HOMES FOR RENT

Duplex 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (each side) in Gatlinburg city limits, no pets, one side is $600/MO, one side is $500/Mo. (865) 428-7575

865-712-5238

0635 Rooms for Rent

$650-$1,000 Monthly

For Rent

Beautiful Creekside Rooms in Gatlinburg

865-850-3874

â&#x20AC;˘ Private Balcony â&#x20AC;˘ Jacuzzi, Very Quiet â&#x20AC;˘ No Pets, No Dep. â&#x20AC;˘ $150/week â&#x20AC;˘ Wifi & all utl. included

865-621-2941

ABSOLUTE AUCTION 45 Acre Farm (Divided in 6 tracts) + 1008 SF Home

Saturday, September 4, 10:30 a.m.

Estate of Herman & Margaret Smith., Late Directions: From Sevierville, west on I-40, to exit 402, follow auction signs 3 miles to farm & home on Curtis Road.

OPEN HOUSE: SUN. AUG. 29th or Call Selling Agent for appt.

Go to: www.easttennesseerealty.com for more details

EAST TENNESSEE REALTY & AUCTION CO. 3036 Highway 33, Maynardville, TN - 865-992-8981 Lic. #46

NO MINIMUMS NO RESERVES

SEVIERVILLE, TN PREMIER COMMERCIAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2010, 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM 13.63 ACRE TRACT FRONTS HIGHWAY 66

#1 ROUTE TO THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS TWO HOMES WITH ACREAGE IN GATLINBURG/ PITTMAN Land has been in same family over 60 years A very rare opportunity to buy CENTER COMMUNITY Land sells in 1 tract to highest bidder

ESTATE AUCTION SALE #1SATURDAY, SAT. 10:30 AMJULY 10th, 2010, 10:30 A.M. ,%6%, 4/ ()'(7!9 s -/34 /& 3)4% 2%!$9 4/ "5),$ /. s 42!#4 &2/.43 !,$%2 "2!.#( 2/!$ &4 DIANNA OGLE ESTATE :/.%$ # ). #")$ s !,3/ 3%,,).' 15!,)49 !.4)15% 42!#4/23 !.$ -/2% DIRECTIONS: On East side of Hwy. 66, Winfield Dunn Parkway, between Downtown Sevierville and Exit 407 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twin Falls Ranchâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Secluded of I-40 across from Clarion Inn. Creekfront Property10% in 3Deposit Tractsday â&#x20AC;˘ 4ofBR, TERMS: REAL ESTATE: sale, balance due at closing within 30 days. All successful bidders will be required to sign a note for the deposit amount with the contract, in addition to deposit paid day of 3BANote Home Horsenull Barn w/Riding Arena sale. shall â&#x20AC;˘ become and void when buyer shall& complete all requirements for closing as set out in their contract.

PERSONAL PROPERTY: Cash or Flats good check Outbuildings â&#x20AC;˘ Located in Rocky Areaday of sale.

10% BUYERS PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO EACH SUCCESSFUL BID only 2 mi. off Hwy. 321 LEADERS IN REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS SINCE 1953

Toll Free:

1-877-282-8467 COURT ORDERED AUCTION Auc. Lic. #335

Real Est. Lic.P #214075 SALE #2: SAT. 1:00 .M. Keith Shults Brent Shults When Can You EverLisa Buy Property SEVIERVILLE, TN M. Carroll (865) 453-1600 Megan McCarter Cates Inside the National COMMERCIAL Amanda Park?

M. Williams Scott E.PREMIER McCarter, CAI WE SELL THE EARTH

13.63 ACRE FRONTS HIGHWAY 66 5BR,TRACT 5-1/2 BA FULLy FURNISHEd #1 ROUTE TO THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS Land has been in same family over 60 years A very rare opportunity to buy Land sells in 1 tract to highest bidder

Smoky Mountain Retreat w/Large Indoor Pool on 20+ AC in 2 Tracts â&#x20AC;˘ Just off Hwy 321 SATURDAY, JULY 10th, 2010, 10:30 A.M. â&#x20AC;˘ A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity! ,%6%, 4/ ()'(7!9 s -/34 /& 3)4% 2%!$9 4/ "5),$ /. s 42!#4 &2/.43 !,$%2 "2!.#( 2/!$ &4 :/.%$ # ). #")$ s !,3/ 3%,,).' 15!,)49 !.4)15% 42!#4/23 !.$ -/2%

www.McCarterAuction.com sold@mccarterauction.com

LEADERS IN REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS SINCE 1953

3140 Newport Hwy. Sevierville, TN 37876 AUCTIONEERS: Edd McCarter Chuck McCarter, Auctioneers Keith McGregor, Apprentice Auctioneer

1162 Home Improvement & Repair

1198

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

Remodeling?

Combs Construction 25 years experience fully licensed and insured

We do everything from decks to building your house All work guaranteed

GARAGE SlABS PATiOS/SidEWAlKS/ETC. GRAdE dRiVEWAYS

865-680-4678 865-428-3151

0630

10% BUYERS PREMIUM ADDED TO EACH BID 10% BUYERS PREMIUM WILLWILL BEBEADDED TOSUCCESSFUL EACH SUCCESSFUL BID

Call Ty 368-2361

BOBCAT/CONCRETE WORK

New Furn 2BR/2BA, on Pkwy, pool, elec, water, cable, wifi, $1000 mth. 423-838-3303

OWNER TERMS NO QUALIFYING

428-5186

865-809-8802

3 BR / 2 BA with GARAGe in KodAK AReA

Gatlinburg 2BR/2BA Furn.

Pool. Rent includes water & cable w/ HBO. No pets. Great location. $875 mo. 1 yr lease.

(865)323-0181

contract. PERSONAL PROPERTY: Cash or good check day of sale.

Old Newport Hwy., Sevierville, TN

Quality Work - Reasonable Prices Carpentry â&#x20AC;˘ Electrical â&#x20AC;˘ Plumbing Kitchens â&#x20AC;˘ Bathrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Painting Licensed & Insured

**Nice, cleaN**

Call 865-428-5161

dIRECTIONS #1 &side #2: of From downtown Gatlinburg turn off Hwy. 441 Parkway andSevierville take Hwy. and 321 North 8.7 DIRECTIONS:SALES On East Hwy. 66, Winfield Dunn Parkway, between Downtown Exit 407 mi. turnacross right on Soak Ash Creek of I-40 from Clarion Inn. Rd. and follow through Great Smoky Mountains National Park to SALE SITE #2.

FOR SALE #1 continue on Hwy. 5.5 mi.day Turnofleft onto Rockydue Flats & gowithin 1 mi. Turn left onto Mathis Branch TERMS: REAL ESTATE: 10%321 Deposit sale, balance at Rd. closing 30 days.

All successful biddersand willgo be1 required to sign note deposit amount with the contract, addition to Way, deposit paid dayTN. of Rd. mi. to SALE SITEa #1 on for left.the SALE #1 PROPERTy AddRESS: 469 in Bobcat Ridge Gatlinburg, sale. Note shall become null and void buyer shallRd., complete all requirements for closing as set out in their SALE #2 PROPERTy AddRESS: 199when Soak Ash Creek Gatlinburg, TN

River Country Apartments

TUNE UP $49.95 + FREON Service/Repair/Install LESS WATTZ AIR CONDITIONING

House in Seymour: 3BR, 1BA, LR, kit., laundry room.

Located on dead end street.

Quiet neighborhood. No Pets!

No smoking. $600/mo. + $500 damage deposit. References required. Please call 865-577-3869.

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

ON SITE

AUCTIONEERS: Edd McCarter Chuck McCarter, OWNER TERMS Auctioneers Keith McGregor, NO QUALIFYING Apprentice Auctioneer

The p/up #, 250451, is not in our system.

Please give valid p/up or attach pdf of ad.

1156 Heating/Cooling 1162 Home Improvement & Thanks.

Repair AIR CONDITIONING KELLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME Lower Your Electric Bill IMPROVEMENT

Condominiums for Rent Want to Live in Luxury?...

Call Today!

House For rent.

3BR 2BA Boyds Creek area No Pets 850-5700

Classifieds â&#x2122;Ś B7

0625

RAIN OR SHINE

3140 Newport Hwy. Sevierville, TN 37876

â&#x20AC;˘ Club House â&#x20AC;˘ Swimming Pool â&#x20AC;˘ Mini Blinds â&#x20AC;˘ Pets/Ask

Homes for Rent

Two Unique Properties

www.McCarterAuction.com sold@mccarterauction.com

â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious 2 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Washer/Dryer Hookups â&#x20AC;˘ Ceiling Fans â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Equipped Kitchen

0620

No job too small

363-8555 1198

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

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

865-654-0892

Auc. Lic. #335 Real Est. Lic. #214075 WE SELL THE EARTH

(865) 453-1600 Scott E. McCarter, CAI

1198

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

McKinney Lawn Service Landscaping, All Drain Work, Mulching, Mowing, Pressure Washing.

We Do It ALL. Quality Work. Senior Discount 20 yrs exp.

1276

Roofing

CAMPBELL ENTERPRISES 865-850-2078

Trees trimmed/ cut/removed/ landscaping

Our Price will not be beat!

Full insured. 14+ years exp.

865-774-1253

Keith Shults Brent Shults Lisa M. Carroll Megan McCarter Cates Amanda M. Williams

1342 Storage, Indoor/ Outdoor

CLIMATE CONTROLLED 10x10 self-storage $65 mo.

Discounts Available! Behind Riverchase subdiv. 1855 Country Meadows Dr. 865-318-3415

654-9078

Bushhogging-Clearing, DumptruCk graDing, BaCkhoe.

Lic. & ins.

A&Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Experts

Toll Free: 1-877-282-8467

CALL CLASSIFIEDS TODAY! 428-0748

NOW LEASING WAREHOUSE SPACE 1500-3100 sq ft. Great for distribution co.

Please call for lease rate. Behind Riverchase Subdiv.

Country Meadows Dr. 865-318-3415.

10X10 or 10X20 SELF STORAGE Convenient Location!

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

429-2962

Classifieds ♦ B8

0635 Rooms for Rent

Nice, homey room in res. Fully furn. W/D. TV. Yard, Creek, $98 wk includes util. 661-7770

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE 428 Park Rd.

near trolley stop

Includes All Utilities.

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

405-2116

Gatlinburg/Dudley Creek

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

Call for appt.

865-429-2962

0670 Business Places/ Offices

Nice Office with Warehouse Bay. Sevierville Reasonable Rent 453-6289 or 548-6838

OFFICE SPACE - 5 30x20 units. 5 entrances, 5BA, $525 each or neg. for more than one. Call Bill 865-654-9001.

Warehouse & office space near exit 407, 933-5894 or 382-7781

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. One on large wooded lot.

933-5894 or 382-7781.

2BD/1BA mobile home $400dep/$485mo with water incl. No pets. 865-388-3119.

Clean & Quiet, 2BR 2 BA, large master, W/In Closet, sep.laundry rm, Stove, fridge, D/W. Mowing included. No pets. Close to Sev. $575 mo.

First, last & deposit. Call Rebecca 865-621-6615

0675

Mobile Homes for Rent

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

908-8629

R

EAL ESTATE FOR SALE

0710

Homes for Sale

2BD Log Cabin possible owner finance with down payment or rent. 864-423-7422 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 Grandview Estates, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Brick Ranch, 2 car garage plus detached 2 car garage/workshop $225,000. for more information call 865-755-1708 Owner/Agent Moving Sale. Must Sell. 2800 SF Home in Pigeon Forge great subdivision. City water, paved road, 3 miles from Parkway, more information call Joe 865-428-6115 or 305-776-6206.

Developer close out: Beautiful home site. Utilities, paved road. 2 miles Chapman Hwy. 1.41 ac. $36,000.00. Call Joe: 865-428-6115 or 305-776-6206.

0734

Lots & Acreage

Mountain lots, owner financing or will build a new house to your custom design at prices cheaper than older homes.

864-423-7422

0741

Mobile Homes for Sale

16X80 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH

$19,900

Ready to Move-In

Great Location. Nice. 3BR 2BA Exit 407 Ashv Hwy $500 No smoking No pets.

216-2939

0760

Kodak 3/1 mobile home, yard maintenance, city water, $615mo. Darin 770-335-7008.

Established Gatlinburg Market & Grill for lease. Call 865-548-4565

Call Joe 865-428-1978 Business Properties

WANTED: Investor for income producing real estate.

Short term, great return.

Contact Jeri 863-381-7370.

T

RANSPORTATION

0832

Motorcycles

2006 Honda BTX 1300 for sale. 3800mi like new. $1500 worth of extras. $6500. Call 865-365-7878 after 5pm.

0856

Sport Utility Vehicles

2003 GMC Yukon V8 SLT 4WD. Rear ent ctr. 107000mi, $13,000. 865-621-2578

0868

Cars for Sale

1969 Camaro SS, perfect condition, original, unrestored, 396 Cubic Inch 350 Horsepower asking $5500, details at pber75r@msn.com/ 615-216-4895.

2002 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 cyl., AT, AC, 4 Dr., black w/gray interior. 110,000 miles. $3600. Call Benny 865-607-6542.

L

EGALS

0955

Legals

ABANDONED VEHICLE YEAR: 1984 MAKE: Chevy MODEL: Monte Carlo VIN: 1G1AZ37H0ER106435 NAME: Mouse's Towing ADDRESS: 1219 Allensville Rd. CITY: Sevierville STATE: TN ZIP CODE: 37876 8/27 ABANDONED VEHICLE YEAR: 1993 MAKE: Honda MODEL: Accord VIN: 1H6CB7174PA036228 NAME: Mouse's Towing ADDRESS: 1219 Allensville Rd. CITY: Sevierville STATE: TN ZIP CODE: 37876 8/27

ABSOLUTE AUCTION!!!

Saturday August 28,2010 @ 10:30 AM

Douglas Lakefront Homes

This is a level lake lot with 125 ft Lake Frontage improved with a Brick Home and Mobile Home.

Preview Date: Friday, August 27, 2-6 PM

• 1000 Sq Ft Brick Home with Large Covered Patio for Extended Outdoor Living.

• 1160 Sq Ft 2 Bedroom Mobile Home with two covered Porches • Canopy Awning connecting Both Homes • Each Home has own septic and well • Both Homes sell Completely Furnished Also Selling: • 2 Tier Boat Slip being sold separately • 1992 28 ft Star Craft Pontoon Boat

A Perfect setup for two family recreational living, or for entertaining overnight friends while maintaining your privacy. Invest now for the memories tomorrow on Douglas Lake.

Property Address: 2179 Riverview Drive, Dandridge, TN 37725 Call for Directions Buyers Premium: 10% Buyer’s Premium will be added to all successful bids.

Real Estate Terms: 10% down day of sale and remaining balance due at closing.

Broker Participation: Broker Participation is being offered contact office for details.

TAL# 4203 TNRE# 256430

The Mountain Press ♦ Friday, August 27, 2010

0773 Income Property

1148 Wagner Drive • PO Box 6714 Sevierville, TN 37864 865-774-5789 FAX: 865-868-0448 Toll Free 1-877-497-3523 www.thompsoncarr.com

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, by Tennessee Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated the 17th day of May, 2002, of record in Book 1449, Page 734, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, (the “Grantor”) conveyed to J. Michael Winchester, Trustee, the hereinafter described real estate to secure the payment of Grantor’s Promissory Note described therein owing to First Tennessee Bank National Association (the “Bank”); and was appointed Successor Trustee of said Deed of Trust by the Bank, said WHEREAS, Appointment being recorded in the aforesaid Register’s Office; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness, and the Bank has directed me to foreclose said Deed of Trust in accordance with the terms thereof and to sell said real estate.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by said Deed of Trust, I will offer to sell and sale the following described property AT PUBLIC AUCTION on the at the Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville, Tennessee, to the last, highest and best bidder FOR CASH (on such terms as announced at sale), SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO SUCH PRIOR ENCUMBRANCES, EASEMENTS, LEASES, OBJECTIONS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS, OUTCONVEYANCES, AD VALOREM TAXES (current and delinquent), and PRIORITY TAX LIENS (IF ANY) AS MAY APPEAR OF RECORD, the following described real estate (the “Real Property”): SITUATED in the FOURTH (4th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of LOT 71 LAKEWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION as shown on plat of record in Map Book 15, Page 71 in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is here made for exact legal description.

SUBJECT to restrictions and easements of record in Book M32, Page 166; Book M17, Page 15 and Map Book 15, Page 71, in said Register’s Office.

BEING the same property conveyed to Lisa R. Gothard by quit claim deed from Lisa Shults, dated May 17, 2002, of record in Book 1449, Page 732, in said Register’s Office.

Lisa Shults and Lisa R. Gothard are one and the same person.

Tax Map No. 074J-D-013.00 , but the street Said property bears the street address of address is not part of the legal description of the foreclosing instrument. In the event of a discrepancy between the street address and the legal description, the legal description of the Deed of Trust shall control.

The Real Property and improvements thereon, if any, will be sold AS IS WHERE IS without warranties or representations of any kind. The aforesaid sale may be postponed to a later date by oral announcement at the time and place of the published sale or cancelled without further written notice or publication.

I reserve the right to take or accept the next highest or best bid at such sale should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the terms of sale for any reason. In such event, I shall also reserve the right to reopen the bidding or republish and sell said Real Property at my option. The Beneficiary may become the purchaser at the sale.

The Successor Trustee reserves the right to conduct the sale by or through his agents or attorneys acting in his place or stead, including the use of an auctioneer.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: First Tennessee Bank National Association (Book 1877, Page 601).

Witness my hand this 24th day of August, 2010.

Gordon D. Foster Successor Trustee

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YEAR: 1996 MAKE: Toyota MODEL: Tacoma VIN: 4TAWM72N1TZ199605

YEAR: 1999 MAKE: Buick MODEL: Park Avenue VIN: 1G4CW52K5X4613446

YEAR: 2003 MAKE: Chevy MODEL: Trail Blazer VIN: 1GNDS13S832155667

NAME: Mouse's Towing ADDRESS: 1219 Allensville Rd. CITY: Sevierville STATE: TN ZIP CODE: 37876

NAME: Mouse's Towing ADDRESS: 1219 Allensville Rd. CITY: Sevierville STATE: TN ZIP CODE: 37876

NAME: Mouse's Towing ADDRESS: 1219 Allensville Rd. CITY: Sevierville STATE: TN ZIP CODE: 37876

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

by Deed of Trust dated December 28, 2005, and recorded in Book 2438, page 137, in the Sevier County Register of Deeds Office, did convey in trust to T. Mike Estes, Trustee for Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA, certain real estate hereinafter described, to secure the payment of the principal sum of $56,100.00, evidenced by a certain Promissory Note, said instrument being incorporated herein by reference; and by instrument recorded in Book 3579, page 733, in the Sevier County Register of Deeds Office, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA, the owner and holder of said indebtedness, appointed James E. Bondurant, Jr., Substitute Trustee; and default has been made in said Deed of Trust and Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA, the owner and holder of the aforementioned Note, has declared the entire balance due and payable and has instructed the Substitute Trustee to foreclose said Deed of Trust in accordance with its terms and provisions. , by the authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee under the Deed of Trust, I will on the at the front door of the Sevier County Courthouse, located in Sevierville, Tennessee, offer for sale and sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, and in bar of the statutory right of redemption, the equity of redemption, and in bar of all homestead and dower rights, all of which were waived and surrendered in said Deed of Trust, the property therein conveyed, which is more particularly described as follows: SITUATE in the Sixth (6th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lot No. 40 of SMOKER HOLLER SUBDIVISION as seen of record at Large Map Book 6, Page 160 in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description.

Subject to all matters on the Plat of record in Map Book 31, page 144, Map Book 36, page 144 and Large Map Book 6, Page 160, Register’s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee, including, but not limited to roadways, rights of ways, easements, utilities, setbacks, Health Department limitations and regulations, restrictions, etc.

This property is subject to the restrictions as recorded in Book 2381, page 539, Register’s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee, Subject to Transmission Line Easement as seen of record at Misc. Book 21, Page 157, and Misc. Book 21, Page 138, in said Register’s Office.

BEING the same property conveyed to Ronald A. Meyers, by Warranty Deed from Barry Eubanks and wife, Cynthia Eubanks, dated December 28, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 2438, page 134, in the Sevier County Register of Deeds Office.

The above described property is situated on Thomas Headrick Road, Sevierville, TN 37862, and being Lot 40 in Smoker Holler Subdivision, and being identified as CLT No. 134-G-134-B-D-040.00.

The above-described property will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, and building setback lines, any prior or superior liens, judgments or Deeds of Trust.

The proceeds of the sale will be applied in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Deed of Trust. Said sale is being made upon the request of Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA, the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, due to the failure of the makers to comply with all provisions of said Deed of Trust.

Other parties interested as defined by Tennessee statutes and to whom the Substitute Trustee has given notice of the sale includes the following: Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of the bid at the public sale, then the Substitute Trustee shall have the option of accepting the second highest bid, or the next highest bid with which the buyer is able to comply.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day and/or time of the sale to another day and/or time certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time set forth abov JAMES E. BONDURANT, JR. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE CROLEY, DAVIDSON & HUIE, PLLC 800 S. Gay St., Ste1500 Knoxville, TN 37929 (865) 523-0209 (96394)

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NON-RESIDENT NOTICE NO. 10-7-220 STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES VS SUMMER LEE MCCARTER and JASON RAMSEY IN THE MATTER OF: ISIAH MCCARTER, DOB 10/16/02 STATE OF TENNESSEE IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE In the cause, it appearing from the Petition to Terminate Parental Rights, which is sworn to, that the defendant, JASON RAMSEY is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or his whereabouts cannot be ascertained so that ordinary process cannot be served upon him, it is ordered that said defendant file an answer with the Chancery Court of Sevier County, Tennessee, and a copy with Plaintiff's Attorney, Daniel K. Smithwick, whose address is, 115 Allensville Road, Suite 105, Sevierville, TN 37876 Phone No. (865) 429-7012, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, exclusive of the last day of publication, or a judgment by default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte as to him on the 5th day of November 2010, at 9:00a.m. or as soon as this cause can be heard in the Chancery Courtroom, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, TN; further, that failure to answer before or appear on that date will result in the judgment being taken against him and entry of a Final Decree terminating your parental rights to the subject child, Isaiah McCarter. This notice will be published in the Mountain Press for four successive weeks.

This the 17th day of August 2010.

CAROLYN P. MCMAHAN CLERK & MASTER

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NOTICE OF BID

Specifications may be picked up at Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism, 2450 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

All bids must be in a sealed envelope with bidders name and address on the outside and marked "Bid for Envelopes".

Bids will be received until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism, at which time they will be opened and read aloud.

The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept bids deemed most favorable by the city.

This 27th day of August, 2010.

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

To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-669-9777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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NOTICE Pursuant to the By-Laws of the East Sevier County Utility District, The Board of Commissioners will conduct a meeting at the District Office at 1081 Cove Road, Sevierville, TN 37876 at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 to conduct any business brought before the Board.

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HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

The City of Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism is receiving sealed bids for the purchase of printed envelopes.

BARBARA ATCHLEY DEPUTY CLERK & MASTER

Attorney: Daniel K. Smithwick

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Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

Print answer here: Yesterday’s

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: SKIMP HAVEN TUMULT UNWISE Answer: What happened when the fog lifted at the airport — IT WASN’T “MIST”

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Friday, August 27, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

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Advice

Couple with cold feet should try premarital counseling

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Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I met each other at a military school.

A month later, we moved in together. My 12-yearold daughter and I moved 900 miles to be with him.

Six weeks later, he asked me to marry him.

Soon after, we both began getting cold feet.

For no reason, I became enraged with jealousy and started to smother him. The truth is, we both have behaved foolishly. Three times, he questioned our commitment. Now we have officially called off the engagement and are considering selling the ring to pay off our debts. We have a lot of financial difficulties right now.

Can this be fixed? If I love him, why don’t I trust him? Why am I so jealous? We both have had bad relationships in the past, but we are smart enough to understand the need to put those behind us. So why can’t we move on? Is there any way to get back the feelings we had for each other in school? I am so confused. — Love at First Sight Dear Love: That initial powerful attraction at first sight is not love. It is infatuation.

It can become love over time, but the passion and excitement of being with someone new does not last forever. There must be more underneath for a relationship to succeed. Both you and your boyfriend seem to realize that you rushed things, and now you are afraid it won’t last, so you are sabotaging your chances.

You don’t want to wreck a good thing, but neither do you want to stay

in a bad relationship.

Because there is a child involved, we recommend premarital counseling to determine what you have and whether it is worth saving.

Dear Annie: A neighbor recently asked me to join her health club. We have been good friends for about six months. She goes to the club daily, but I’m not much for exercising in public. However, she offered me her free guest pass, so I decided to go and check it out.

“Lori” picked me up after work, and we both needed to change into our sweats. The locker room had no individual stalls except in the bathroom, so that’s where I went to change. When I came out to put my things in the locker, Lori was stripped naked and stood there talking to me in the buff. I was mortified.

I do not feel it was necessary to be stark naked while having a conversation, yet Lori acted as if there was nothing strange about it. I am not used to seeing other adult women naked. She has since asked if I will go back to the gym, but I do not want to find myself in such an uncomfortable situation again. I enjoyed the workout, but I don’t want to lie to her about my reasons for staying away. What should I tell her? — Modest Mary

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Dear Mary: We hate to break it to you, but that is normal behavior for a gym locker room.

You can thank Lori and tell her you prefer to exercise at home, but since you enjoyed the workout, we think you should give it another try.

Change into your sweats before leaving work, or find a way to go directly from home. When you arrive at the gym, you can simply toss your stuff in a locker and head for the equipment. And if you become a member, you can go on your own.

Dear Annie: My husband and I planned our funerals years ago. He built my casket for me.

Our daughter made the interior. He used to tell people he made the casket as a Christmas gift, but I didn’t use it, so he wasn’t going to give me any more Christmas presents.

We raised eight children, and he died two months before our 55th wedding anniversary.

He had to use my casket since his hadn’t been completed. — Death Is Natural Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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