Saturday, August 28, 2010 by Shawn Breeden

The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 240 ■ August 28, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents

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No ‘Feud’ over new attraction

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Planners give nod to Lumberjack Feud 5Big wall of purple and white Smoky Bears defense is impenetrable for Halls in 31-0 rout Sports, Page A8

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — A new attraction in Pigeon Forge got a green light this week as the Planning Commission logged a vote in favor of plans for Lumberjack Feud. The group unanimously approved the propos-

al for the four tracts on the Parkway and Smoky Drive. With that it seems the effort to locate a new dinner show that may bring national television exposure to the area is set to move forward. Facing the group was the site plan for Lumberjack Feud. It includes a 25,000-squarefoot arena on Smoky Drive in which athletes will demonstrate their skills in the logging arts, and a 5,000-square foot demonstration and ticket sales area located beside the Parkway. Additionally, the documents show the massive parking area planned for the Smoky Drive property, which encompasses most of the 4.3 acres of the site. The developers, who already run a similar property in Ketchikan, Alaska, hope to open

the multimillion dollar Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud by June 1. They say they have plans to film competitions for the sport here, including segments that run on the cable television network ESPN. In addition to that, the location is set to host performances of Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud, a theater-style performance that will star athletes in the lumberjack field. It will follow the fictional story of two families that worked together felling trees in the Smokies until tragedy struck and a wedge was driven between them. The climax of the show will be a contest See Feud, Page A4

Way gets 4 more years on sentence

A crowning achievement

5Happy to be back home

By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

American held in North Korea returns to U.S. with President Carter Nation, Page A5

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Suspected burglar nabbed Georgia man faces numerous chargers Page A2

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Gatlinburg-Pittman coach Benny Hammonds stands with his players and the banner he was presented by the team after earning his 300th career win at Cosby Friday night. Hammonds is the fifth coach to record 300 wins in Tennessee coaching, according to the TSSAA.

Partly cloudy Low: 66° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries G. H. Conner, 72 David Partin, 41 Roland Payne, 90 Bob Reynolds, 89 J.D. Smith DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A3 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-12 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A15 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A15 Classifieds . . . . . . A12-14 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . A5

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SEVIERVILLE —A local man who has faced a multitude of charges had four years added to his latest sentence this week after entering a best interest plea to burglary and theft charges. David Louis Way has been in jail several times over the past decade on similar charges. The latest came last September, when police caught him and two other men with money the authorities said came from burglary of a vending machine. Police said they had been watching Way and the other men after a string of burglaries that began after he was released from prison on previous charges. The night of his arrest, officers had been following the three but lost sight of them for a time. When they saw the three together again in a car, they found that they had change in See Way, Page A4

Good ranking not best reflection of economy By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer You have to know the statewide economic picture isn’t too rosy when Sevier County has the eighth-lowest unemployment rate in Tennessee and its number is still 8.2 percent. The county typically edges into the list of the 10 best, relatively speaking, numbers in the summer as seasonal employment is at its max. However, the numbers locally haven’t fallen nearly as low over the years since the national recession started, and this year it took more time for the county to debut on the list than it has in the past as recovery contin-

ues to drag its feet. According to information from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Sevier County did manage to register an impressive 0.8 percent drop in the figure between June, when it stood at an even 9 percent, and July. There is also some good news in the fact that the plummet wasn’t even the largest in the state, with 87 counties marking decreases that ranged all the way up to 1.6 percent. A host of other locations scored drops near or just above 1 percent, as well. With just three counties See Ranking, Page A4

PFMS eighth-grader is National Junior Beta Club chaplain By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer The office of National Junior Beta Club chaplain seemed to be a natural fit for Pigeon Forge Middle School eighth-grader Chad Gibson. “I thought it would be fun to run,” said the 13-year-old, who won the office in June. “I like to talk in front of people, and the chaplain is the only officer who

speaks at every session.” “Chad shows he has faith and good character — not only at church but at school, too,” said Laura Turner, his eighth-grade Gibson language arts teacher and Beta Club sponsor. “The club really likes him and enjoyed campaigning for him.”

Chad won Junior Beta Club chaplain for the state last fall in Nashville. “I wrote my speech and practiced it so many times in Mrs. Turner’s room. We made signs that said, ‘Shout for Chad for Chaplain,’ and I did a Blues Brothers’ skit with the song ‘Shout.’” As national chaplain, he will travel to various states to deliver many more speeches — right

now, he has nine speeches to memorize. “They’re all inspirational speeches. I gave one speech about the man who built the Golden Gate Bridge and how he never gave up.” The Sevier County native enjoys playing tennis and playing the guitar in his church’s praise and worship band. His See Gibson, Page A4

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between the two sides to determine who gets to stay on in the mountains and who must leave. The construction is expected to total $4 million or $5 million, lead developer Rob Scheer told The Mountain Press in July. The planning officials welcomed word a new attraction was planning to come to the area after several yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drought in local business development thanks to the national economic picture. Though the planning staff said they had some issues with the plan as it was originally presented, including that parts of the building and parking lot were in the flood way for the Little Pigeon River, which bounds one side of the property, they said those have all been fixed. Based on information provided by a spokesman for the Titanic Museum Attraction, the group was expected to approve the finishing of that businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; third floor for a reception and events area. The proposal that came before the board, however, was only for a very small addition to the back of the building, though Chief Planner David Taylor said the narrow construction may actually be a stairwell or other access for the top level space. He also pointed out interior renovations likely planned there donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily have to be

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a damp shirt inside the vehicle under Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feet, and that a nearby vending machine had just been burglarized. By taking a best interest, or Alford plea, Way acknowledged there was enough evidence without acknowledging his guilt. Judge Rex Henry Ogle sentenced Way to four years that will begin after he completes his sentence

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on his previous crimes; Way was sentenced to complete an eight-year sentence from his previous charge. That sentence started in 2007; under sentencing guidelines he could be eligible for parole after serving 35 percent of that sentence in jail or prison. The newest sentence will be a suspended sentence, meaning it can be served on probation if he complies with the terms of the sentence. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

this summer, the increase in employment here might be a sign they decided mid-summer to bolster their workforce to meet increase customer traffic. Still, the numbers are only temporary, with most local residents aware the warmer months bring more tourists and more jobs to the area. It remains to be seen if the good news can continue when the weather cools down. However, there is some indication the county may be on an upward trajectory after a couple years of dismal jobs reports. Once again for July the unemployment number is lower than for the same month the previous year, with a full 1 percent decrease between the two periods. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most significant drop between a pair of years the county has experienced in any month in a few years.

Obit u a r i e s In Memoriam

David Brian Partin

David Brian Partin, age 41 of Dandridge, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Survivors: mother, Elizabeth Powers of Sevierville; fiancĂŠe, Ann Smith of Dandridge; children, Michaela and Abby of Dandridge; 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 brother-in-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 4 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Costner-Maloy Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Donnie Dunn officiating. Interment at Union Cemetery will follow the funeral service. 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.

In Memoriam

Robert Reynolds Robert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bobâ&#x20AC;? Reynolds, 89 of Pigeon Forge, passed away Thursday at Sevjer County Health Care Center. He was a veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Sydney Kay Hudson, brothers, Seab and George Reynolds, sisters, Bess Davis, Dorothy McCurley, Dora Walsh, Mildred Reynolds and Rose Reynolds. He is survived by his wife, Mable Reynolds of Pigeon Forge; step-son, Richard (Valerie) Williams of Pigeon Forge; brother, Ralph (Martha) Reynolds of Clinton, Miss.; brother-inlaw, Ray (Phyllis) Hudson of Houston, TX; sisterin-law, Frances Reynolds of Clinton, Miss.; grandchildren, Tammy (Tommy) Ashker, Steve (Candy) Hudson, Laura (David) Huskey and Bryan Shanna) Williams; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Rawlings Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Cook and Rev. David Huskey will officiate. Burial will follow in Cummings Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.

Roland Payne Roland Payne, 90 of Sevierville, died Wednesday, Aug. 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.

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favorite subject is math, and he would like to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and become a pilot. He is the son of Don and DeeDee Gibson and the brother of Courtney, a fifth-grader. Chad and his fellow Junior Beta Club members stay busy raising money for different organizations

Survivors: sister, Ruth Payne; cousin, Elizabeth Chadwell; other cousins. Funeral service was held Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruce Adams officiating. Entombment 10 a.m. Saturday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens with full military honors provided by American Legion Post 104. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

each year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this year, the group is supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Other activities include working concession stands at basketball games, holding a canned food drive around Thanksgiving and hosting bake sales after school dances. Next up for Chad is running for president of PFMS Junior Beta Club, which should be no problem with his gift of gab. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think talking to people is easy,â&#x20AC;? he said with a smile.

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G. H. Conner G. H. Conner, age 72 of Sevierville, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010. G.H. was an auctioneer and real estate developer in business in Sevier County since the early 1960s. He was an Army veteran and served in the Military Police in the Korean War. G.H. was a charter member of the Sevier County Board of Realtors and assisted the Friends of the Smokies as auctioneer for many benefit auctions. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann Montgomery; parents, Ralph and Lillie Conner; and brother, R.E. Conner. Survivors include his wife, Debby Proffitt; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Debbie Conner; daughter Debra Conner; step-son, Josh Ray and wife Ginger Walker Ray; very special granddaughter, Elizabeth Conner; step-grandson, Brady Ray; brother, Robert (Bob) Conner; sister-in-law, Martha Conner; several nieces, nephews and many dear friends; and special friend, Jeannie Peebles. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the G.H. Conner Scholarship Fund, c/o Great Smoky Mountain Association of Realtors, 1109 Glenhill Lane, Sevierville, TN 37862. The family will receive friends 4-6 p.m. Saturday with funeral service beginning at 6 p.m. in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Rev. Bill Barnes will officiate. Interment will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Shiloh Cemetery with military honors provided by American Legion Post 104. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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James D. Smith, â&#x20AC;&#x153;J.D.â&#x20AC;?

James D. Smith, â&#x20AC;&#x153;J.D.â&#x20AC;? of Sevierville received a warm welcome in heaven from his Lord and Savior. His battle with respiratory failure ended Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, with a victory as he is now reunited with his mother, father, other family members, and friends. Born in Lesterville, Missouri and living parts of his life in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Mexico, & Tennessee, Mr. Smith spent the last 23 years of his life as a resident of Sevierville, TN. He was a dreamer, an adventurer, a leader, a musician, an author and a pilot. He served in local, state and Federal law enforcement and was an accomplished businessman. Most important to him, he was a proud and loving husband and father. Mr. Smith is survived by his best friend and wife Wanda Smith; his beloved daughter Elizabeth Marie Smith; step-sons, Michael and John Shaver; his brothers & sisters, Arthur L. Smith, Sunde Radabaugh, Patrick Hopper, Patricia Hopper Collins, Kathryn Peterson, Tammy L. Hopper, and Donna Smith. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members. The family will have a personal prayer service on Sunday, August 29, 2010. Arrangements by Rawlings Funeral Home.

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experiencing an increase between the two months and five staying level, the statewide picture actually is looking a little better. The non-seasonally adjusted unemployment figure for Tennessee stood at 9.6 percent in July, creeping down 0.4 percent and out of the double digits. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also down 1.4 percent from July 2009. While that move is half the decrease Sevier County experienced, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s considerable when an evaluation of its meaning is offered. Between June and July, the figures indicate 14,500 people across the state found work. The 380 local folks who are now on the job is also nothing to scoff at. With businesses across the county reporting their numbers have been up

approved. During its regular monthly session, the group also voted to approve: Special Events n Sevier County Volunteer Fire Department 3rd Annual Benefit Motorcycle Ride at Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson, 105 Waldens Main Street, Sept. 18 n Smoky Mountain Christian Village Passion Play in the Smokies Sept. 23-25, 30-Oct. 2 and 7-9 at 2525 Gold Rush Road n Smoky Mountain Music and Heritage Series 7th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at 175 Old Mill Avenue/Butler Street n Sevier County Marine Corps League Detachment 1206 parking fundraiser Sept. 10-11 and 17-18 for the Shades of the Past and Grand rod runs in the Pigeon Forge Outlet Mall (red roof) parking lot Site Plan n Whispering Pines revised site plan for an indoor pool at 205 Ogle Drive Rezoning Request n From BMJ Limited Partnership for an approximately 2.1 acre tract at 1736 Waldens Creek Road from R-1 (single-family residential) to C-3 (neighborhood commercial) for an existing office Planning Region Item Request for rezoning n From Will Morgan for approximately 37 acres at 1911 Wears Valley Road from R-1 to A-1 (agricultural) for a zipline project.

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By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Authorities have charged an Acworth, Ga., man with several burglary charges as well as with fighting with officers serving the warrants on him. Michael Anthony Peardon, 27, also known as Anthony Mills, was arrested Wednesday at a house on Douglas Lane in Sevier County, according to authorities. Authorities believe he was responsible for burglaries of storage units on Pittman Center Road Sept. 1, and of storage units on Riverwalk Drive Aug. 3. The suspect fled on foot and was able to escape, but was later identified as Peardon, authorities said. They eventually tracked him to the home on Douglas Lane and went there to serve the warrant. However, when they arrived at the home Peardon was allegedly hiding in a closet and fought with officers when they located him. Detectives eventually used a Taser to subdue him, according to the reports. Peardon now faces three counts of burglary, two counts of evading arrest and single counts of resisting arrest, aggravated assault and possession of burglary tools. He was being held at the Sevier County Jail in lieu of $125,000 bond. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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Sharon Donato serves John French, the first customer at the new cafe at the King Library Thursday. The cafe is run by the owners of the Sevierville Dunkin Donuts and the cafe is in the process of being certified as a franchise. The cafe carries donuts, pastries, cookies various coffees and more.

Pi Phi SRO enrolls in law school By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer GATLINBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; For five years, Pi Beta Phil Elementary School students have known Mark Strange as their school resource officer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also working on the title of attorney. Strange was recently accepted into a four-year law school program at Lincoln Memorial University. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being an attorney was something that has always intrigued me,â&#x20AC;? the Newport native said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it was ever an option â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I had looked at other programs and schools before, and nothing was really conducive to me. My business law accounting professor has been very supportive and helpful, telling me, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You can do this.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Strange knew early on that he wanted to go into law enforcement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My uncle was a police officer, and he was also my baseball coach. Being a police officer was all my friends and I thought about doing.â&#x20AC;? Strange also served in the U.S. Air Force and received his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from Tusculum College. Always fond of working with kids, he has coached Little League football and baseball. Since school started back a couple of weeks ago, things have been especially busy for the SRO. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get up at about 5:45 a.m., and after work I go straight to class.â&#x20AC;? This schedule puts him arriving at home late, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not complaining.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything worth having is hard to obtain. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure of what kind of law I want to specialize in yet â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to lock myself into any one thing.â&#x20AC;? The father of three is engaged to be married and enjoys golf, swimming and â&#x20AC;&#x153;anything related to family,â&#x20AC;? which he says has been very supportive of his new venture. Also supportive is the faculty, staff and students at Pi Phi. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really like working with the staff and being directly involved with the kids. I enjoy teaching the DARE program and just being a sounding board for them. Every day is different here â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you never know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to happen.â&#x20AC;? n ebrown@themountainpress.com

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Submitted Report By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A local man is suing Taco Bell, saying he contracted salmonella after eating at the restaurant on Dolly Parton Parkway. Paul Rolen, a bailiff at the Sevier County Courthouse, ate at the restaurant Sept. 28 of last year and became violently ill shortly after that, according to the complaint. He suffered acute kidney failure due to dehydration, hypertension and other symptoms, and ultimately lost 15 pounds during his illness. Lab tests showed he was suffering salmonella. He was out of work for 21 days, according to the complaint, and incurred significant medical expenses. Rolen is seeking $450,000 in the suit. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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A reception was held recently for Daniel Romanov, the new pastor of the Smoky Mountain Seventh-day Adventist Church. Sandra Pinkoski, a member of the Great Smokies Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented Romanov with a gift to welcome him to the area.

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A reception for the new pastor of the Smoky Mountain Seventh-day Adventist Church, Daniel Romanov, was held recently in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Romanov is from Russia, but has been in the United States for 12 years. He attended Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tenn., and graduated from Andrews Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary in Berrien Springs, Mich. At the reception, Romanov was given informaton about Tennessee, during which he received several gifts significant to the region. Among the gifts were University of Tennessee sports items including a Vols football T-shirt, which he put on.

Sandra Pinkoski, a member of the Great Smokies Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented Romanov with a trivet from the DAR Museum in Washington and welcomed the pastor to the area on behalf of DAR. Depicted on the trivet is a painting of DAR Constitution Hall. Pinkoski then sang â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tennessee Waltz,â&#x20AC;? which was made the fourth official song of the state of Tennessee in 1965. For more information about the Smoky Mountain Seventh-day Adventist Church, visit smokymountainsdachurch.org.

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Christopher Gordon Alford, 27, of 519 Apple Ridge way in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 27 with a second count of DUI, driving while revoked and financial responsibility law. He was being held. u Suzanne Grace Elias, 32, of 1131 Tramel Road in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 26 with violation of implied consent law and carrying a prohibited weapon. She was released. u William Lee Hewell, 25, of 1617 Herman Large Lane in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 27 with DUI. He was being held. u William J. Maddox, 24, of Knoxville, was charged Aug. 27 with DUI. He was being held. u Claudia Lynne Morrow, 49, of 821 Mill Creek Road in Pigeon Forge, was charged Aug. 26 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. She was being held. u Tommy William Ownby, 40, of 2384 Hill Top Road in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 27 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held. u Jason Matthew Palmer, of Knoxville, was charged Aug. 27 with public intoxication. He was being held. u Aaron John Walker, 36, of 136 Riverpark Way in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 26 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Dennis Ray Walker, 36, of Knoxville, was charged Aug. 26 with vandalism and theft of property worth $500 to $1,000. He was being held. u Kayla Michelle Whaley, 21, of 1615 Snapp road in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 27 with possession of schedule II substance and possessions of drug paraphernalia. She was released on $5,000 bond. u Tamara Lynn Wilson, 20, of 3168 Autumn Oaks Lane in Kodak, was charged Aug. 27 with possession of a schedule II substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released on $3,500 bond.

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Saturday, Aug. 28 Covemont Singing

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

Riverbend Concert

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

Farmers Markets n 8-11:30

a.m., Sevier Farmers Co-Op, 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 453-7101. 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. 453-3688 or 453-9948.

School Yard Sale

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

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) 623-1010.

Hall of Fame Dinner

Sevier County High School Athletic Hall of Fame dinner at school. Meal 6 p.m. and induction ceremony at 7. $25. 654-4337.

Methodist Free Store

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

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 Valley Baptist Church with Parton Family.

Walnut Grove Baptist

Gospel singing with Locust Ridge Boys 7 p.m., Walnut Grove Baptist Church. 6175380.

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

Professor Brent Brewer at 10 a.m. as he discusses mission trip. 908-7727.

Monday, Aug. 30 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Hot Meals

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

TOPS

Mothers Day Out, First Baptist Church, Gatlinburg, fall classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year for ages 1-4. 436-4685.

Blood Drive

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

Library Free Movie

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Ski Mountain Road. 436-6434 for location n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

Anna Porter Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free showing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nineâ&#x20AC;? at 6:30 p.m. 4365588.

Friday, Sept. 3 MOPS

Al-Anon Group

Al-Anon Family Group meets at 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

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

Mothers Of Preschoolers and expecting, 9:30-noon, first and third Friday. Childcare provided. Evergreen Church, PCA. 428-3001.

JOY Club

Just Older Youth Club meets at Pigeon Forge Community Center. Bingo 10:30 a.m., covered dish lunch 11:30. 429-7373.

Saturday, Sept. 4 Farmers Markets

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Sugar Tree Road, Wears Valley. 4284932, n 9 a.m. Wellington Place. 429-5131

Thursday, Sept. 2

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

Sunday, Sept. 5

Democratic Party

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

American Legion

American Legion Post 104 dinner meeting, 6 p.m. 908-4310 or www.amlgnp104tn.org.

Kindness Counts

Kindness Counts, formerly Feral Cat Friends, meets 7 p.m.. 654-2684.

Scrapbook Club

Scrapbook Club meets 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m., Whispering Winds on Snapp Road. 429-3721.

Dishdodgers Bowling

Dishdodgers bowling league start-up meeting 6 p.m., Sevierville Bowling Center. 453-6724 or 9089622.

Walnut Grove Baptist

Walnut Grove Baptist Church singing 7 p.m., featuring Zambian Vocal Group from Africa. 617-5380.

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Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield eats lunch at the 2010 Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga. bers reduced to 19 percent before approving it in June. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got people to vote for him and I was horrified that there was so little consideration for the people on fixed incomes, those without jobs and those who are underemployed,â&#x20AC;? Wysong said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thing that probably angered me the most is when Ron Littlefield stood before the City Council and told them we had come out of the recession in February of this year. I think the issue right now is getting one unjust civil servant out.â&#x20AC;? The mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spokesman, Richard Beeland, said the recall effort is casting a shadow on Chattanoogaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation as a city attracting tourist dollars with a gleaming Tennessee River shoreline

and on its recent successes like landing Volkswagenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new assembly plant with 2,000 jobs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are hellbent on not only destroying the community but destroying the man,â&#x20AC;? Beeland said. He said the recall effort is â&#x20AC;&#x153;systemic from this national movement of anger. Everyone is mad and wants something but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if they know what they want or not.â&#x20AC;? Chattanooga businessman Jim Folkner, an organizer of Citizens to Recall Mayor Ron Littlefield, said the property tax increase is one of several reasons to remove Littlefield, who in 2009 received just over 10,000 votes in a city with about 99,000 registered voters to win the nonpartisan election.

Monday, Sept. 6 Gold Wing Riders

Gold Wing Road Riders Assn. meets 6:30 p.m., Gattiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza, 1431 Parkway. 660-4400.

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.

Prayer in Action

Concerned Women of America Prayer in Action, 6-7 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC. 436-0313.

Gatlinburg Garden Club

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

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CHATTANOOGA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a political rumble in Chattanooga, a recall effort by tax-protesting tea partiers and others aimed at a mayor who would rather be talking about new Volkswagen jobs and the success of a redeveloped riverfront. Mayor Ron Littlefield wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even comment about his antagonists who are close to collecting enough recall signatures to force an unscheduled mayoral election, possibly on Nov. 2. Critics of the mayor, who is one year into his second and final term, are mostly upset about him pushing through a property tax increase. Recall petitioners who have been knocking on doors near the end of a 75-day effort are optimistic. Election officials Friday said the count of valid signatures they have delivered is 8,525, less than 500 short of the total needed before a Monday afternoon deadline. Regardless of how many signatures are gathered, election officials say the recall effort is likely headed to the courts before there is any election. If recall petitioners get enough voter signatures, Littlefield and other prospective candidates would have until Sept. 9 to collect 25 voter signatures and qualify to be on the ballot. Tea party activist Charles Wysong said he voted for Littlefield twice and was a longtime supporter until the mayor recommended a 33 percent property tax increase that City Council mem-

Wears Valley United Methodist Church Old Harp singing 2 p.m. 428-2239.

Medic blood drive 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Smoky Mountain Knife Works.

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U.S. birth rate at new low

PHOENIX (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The first of 532 National Guard troops are set to begin their mission in the southern Arizona desert on Monday under President Barack Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to beef up U.S.-Mexico border security, although they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any law enforcement authority. Authorities would not say how many troops would start Monday, but said waves of them will be deploying every Monday until all 532 are on the Arizona border, likely by the end of September. In May, Obama ordered 1,200 National Guard troops to boost security along the border. California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has said the first of 224 National Guard troops allocated for his state have finished their training and are expected to be deployed to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s border on Wednesday. Troops will also be stationed in New Mexico and Texas. The troops will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;extra eyes and earsâ&#x20AC;? for U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, and though they will have guns for self-defense, they will not have the authority to arrest anyone, said Arizona National Guard spokesman Lt. Valentine Castillo. He said if troops spot illegal immigrants, they must report them to the Border Patrol, whose agents would make the arrest. The troops will be stationed in the desert at â&#x20AC;&#x153;strategic locationsâ&#x20AC;? along the border, he said, but did not provide specifics. Mario Escalante, a spokesman for the Border Patrolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tucson sector, said the troops will use binoculars, night-vision equipment, remote cameras and computers to conduct surveillance on the border, and will have radios to communicate with Border Patrol agents.

Forget the Dow and the GDP. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the latest economic indicator: The U.S. birth rate has fallen to its lowest level in at least a century as many people apparently decided they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford more mouths to feed. The birth rate dropped for the second year in a row since the recession began in 2007. Births fell 2.6 percent last year even as the population grew, numbers released Friday by the National Center for Health Statistics show. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good-sized decline for one year. Every month is showing a decline from the year before,â&#x20AC;? said Stephanie Ventura, the demographer who oversaw the report. The birth rate, which takes into account changes in the population, fell to 13.5 births for every 1,000 people last year. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s down from 14.3 in 2007 and way down from 30 in 1909, when it was common for people to have big families. The situation is a striking turnabout from 2007, when more babies were born in the United States than any other year in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. The recession began that fall, dragging down stocks, jobs and births.

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Aijalon Gomesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; family huddles with him after he arrived with former President Jimmy Carter, left, at Logan International Airport in Boston, Friday.

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A local woman is facing what could be her seventh count of driving under the influence after allegedly being involved in a hit and run accident in Pigeon Forge. Kristy Renee Way, 37, of 434 Spicer Lane in Sevierville, allegedly left the scene of an accident and, when located, had slurred speech and failed a field sobriety test. She told Pigeon Forge police officers she had taken Oxycontin earlier in the day. Officers also reportedly found drugs on her possession, and said she flushed one pill down a toilet. She was charged with her seventh count of DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a schedule II substance, driving while revoked, leaving the scene of an accident and tampering with evidence. She is being held in lieu of $20,000 bond.

The 2010 Sevier County Fair premium books, listing all fair entries, are available now and can be picked up at Sevier Farmers Co-op, Tractor Supply, Sevier County Bank and the Sevier County Fair office on Old Knoxville Highway. For more information, call the fair office, 4530770. PIGEON FORGE

Bikers for Babies fundraiser today

The March of Dimes’ annual Bikers for Babies ride will be held today starting at Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the ride will leave at 11. The entry fee is $15 for single riders and $20 for double riders. Free T-shirts will be given to all riders. The ride ends in Gatlinburg, where there will be food and live entertainment. For the latest resources and information, visit www. marchofdimes.com/tennessee, www.nacersano.org, or www.givingmatters.com.

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ROGERSVILLE (AP) — A woman with power of attorney over a Rogersville man has been charged with theft for allegedly stealing in excess of $100,000 of his life savings. The Kingsport TimesNews reported Friday that 50-year-old Charlotte Ann Hayes of Russellville had been named power of attorney for Billy Davis. Police say Hayes became acquainted with Davis as the ex-wife of one of Davis’ friends.

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Dem lawyer questions disclosure NASHVILLE (AP) — A prominent Democratic lawyer is asking federal prosecutors to investigate whether Republican congressional candidate Stephen Fincher omitted debts and assets in financial disclosures maintained by the U.S. House. The Fincher campaign dismissed the allegations brought by Covington attorney J. Houston Gordon, a former state Democratic Party chairman, as a political stunt on behalf of Roy Herron, the Democratic nominee in the open 8th District race in northwestern Tennessee. “Stephen Fincher filled out all required disclosure forms honestly and in good faith,” Paul Ciaramitaro,

Fincher’s deputy campaign manager, said in an e-mail. “Roy Herron’s camp is using one of his political hatchet-men to gin up a sideshow.” Fincher in the disclosure statements said his only assets were about $60,000 in farm income last year and another $124,000 through May of this year. That led Gordon to question how Fincher could round up $250,000 to lend his campaign in the closing weeks of the tumultuous GOP primary. “Mr. Fincher indicated that he and his spouse have no liquid assets of any kind — no checking accounts, no savings accounts, no money market accounts, no stocks,

no bonds,” Gordon said in a letter sent this week to the U.S. attorney in Memphis. “It seems somewhat improbable that Mr. Fincher can loan his campaign a quarter million dollars in July 2010 without having any money in any bank account,” he said. Warren Nunn, chairman of the Gates Banking and Trust Co., said his bank was the source of the loan to Fincher, a longtime customer. “We did advance Stephen a loan,” Nunn said. “Stephen’s always handled his business satisfactorily, we’ve never had any problems. I wish we had more like him.”

NASHVILLE

Farr leaving Bredesen Cabinet

NASHVILLE (AP) — State Revenue Commissioner Reagan Farr is leaving the administration of term-limited Gov. Phil Bredesen. Farr has worked in the Revenue Department since 2003 and as commissioner since 2007. He plans to return to the private sector on Sept. 1. Bredesen, who leaves office in January, in a statement Friday praised Farr for his role in attracting industrial investments to Tennessee. Farr was heavily involved in wooing billiondollar projects by companies like Volkswagen, Hemlock Semiconductor and Wacker Chemie.

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On Aug. 28, 1963, 200,000 people participated in a peaceful civil rights rally in Washington, D.C., where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

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New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin (NAY’-gin) ordered everyone in the city to evacuate after Hurricane Katrina grew to a monster storm. Iraqi negotiators finished a new constitution but without the endorsement of Sunni Arabs. West Oahu of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, won the Little League World Series title with a 7-6 win over the defending champions from Willemstad, Curacao.

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World quote roundup “We seem to be in the early stages of what might be called a ‘growth recession.” — Ethan Harris, an economist at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch of economy’s slow growth

“The good news is that the Corps of Engineers has done an about-face in its sense of urgency. By their actions, words and deeds, it looks like they are doing everything they can to meet their deadline.” — Sandy Rosenthal, the executive director of Levees. Org, a citizens group formed after Katrina that’s waged numerous battles with the corps, of goal to complete fix of New Orleans levee system by next summer

“I’m just joyful and grateful that my son is home, and thank President Jimmy Carter for making sure that he was home safely. I thank God, I thank God, for everything everyone has done for us.” — Jacqueline McCarthy, mother of Aijalon Gomes, who was released by North Korea and brought home by the former president

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On the phone from Kenya, Cyndy B. Waters, the director of Orbit Village Project, said the school has about 550 students, babies through high school age. Based in Sevier County, the program cares for hundreds of African children who attend classes, receive a Christian education and are given a breakfast and lunch, meals they won’t get at home.

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LONDON (AP) — Whoopi Goldberg has left the London production of “Sister Act” to fly back to the U.S. after her mother had a stroke. Goldberg was due to appear as the Mother Superior in the convent-set musical until the end of the Goldberg month. Producers say the 54-year-old star flew home Friday after learning of her mother Emma’s illness. They said “the thoughts and sincere best wishes of the producers and the entire ’Sister Act’ company are with her at this difficult time.”

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Three Cheers GFD blazes a trail with fire camp for children

White people scare? That’s liberal talk With polls showing that about 70 percent of Americans believe building an Islamic cultural center containing a mosque just two blocks away from Ground Zero is inappropriate, the far left is once again on the run. Failing with the bogus “freedom of religion” argument, the crew that is offended by the manger scene at Christmas is now saying the mosque controversy is another attempt to “scare white people.” Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson has put forth that loopy argument from his second home: MSNBC. You may remember that the radical left designated the Shirley Sherrod story, the ACORN scandal, the New Black Panther Party-voting booth-Justice Department situation and the resignation of White House “green jobs” czar Van Jones as attempts to scare white Americans. I don’t know about you, but I’m white and those stories did not frighten me. I hope I’m not out of the white loop. But here’s a key question: Why are Howard Dean and Sen. Harry Reid trying to scare white people? Those committed liberals both believe the mosque should be built somewhere else. Why are these guys trying to frighten Caucasians, and what can we do to stop them? It is simply unfair to have the Senate majority leader and the former governor of Vermont running around trying to instill fear into white guys and gals. This must stop. What is somewhat scary is that the far-left media continue to peddle this stuff even in the face of economic disaster. CNN and MSNBC are in deep ratings trouble. Newsweek magazine recently sold for one dollar, and Time is having a tough go of it, as well. Air America is bankrupt. The New York Times and The Washington Post are not nearly as successful or influential as they used to be. Not all of those concerns are far left, but they do have an ideological kinship with the loons. It’s just a matter of degree. Meanwhile, the anti-liberal Fox News Channel and The Wall Street Journal, whose editorial page is conservative, are both doing very well. (Full disclosure: I work for Fox News, whose parent company, News Corporation, also owns The Wall Street Journal.) It is because of situations like the Ground Zero mosque that the far left has lost credibility, as well as viability. Americans are not stupid. They understand that New York City has more than 100 mosques. One more located near the site where fanatical Muslims murdered thousands of innocent people is certainly not necessary — especially considering the building would offend thousands of people who lost loved ones on 9/11. Why would anyone want to offend them? Paging President Obama. In the end, I believe the Muslim center will not be built. Some kind of compromise will most likely be reached. If not, I can’t imagine any New York City construction firm lifting a hammer to build this project. So I predict it will not happen. I know that may be scary to farleft people, and I apologize if my prognostication upsets you in any way. I never want to frighten anybody. I’ll leave that to Congress. — Veteran TV news anchor Bill O Reilly is host of the Fox News show “The O Reilly Factor” and author of the book “Who’s Looking Out For You? Distributed by Creators Syndicate. (C)2009 Bill O’Reilly.

More than two dozen children are now a lot smarter about the dangers of fire and what goes into being a firefighter. That’s because the Gatlinburg Fire Department held a free eighthour week-long day camp during the summer. The camp was for kids ages 6-11 and provided firefighters with an opportunity to “build a sense of teamwork and responsibility.” The children were taught safety lessons about things around their homes and schools that they run into every day. There were short lectures, that were reinforced by exercises that enabled the children to put into practice what they just had learned. Lessons were taught about basic first aid, water safety and search and rescue, among other things. Additionally, children divided into groups of five to operate as fire companies and each child had the chance to be company officer for a day. With all its plusses, this is a program you can’t help but get fired up about.

Good news for elk: Sevier performers royalty They got permanent lodging among Elvis tribute artists Now for this good bit of good news about a lodge for more than 100 local elk: It appears the four-legged version have found a permanent home in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after a program that started in 2001 has now been recognized as a success. Fifty-two of the animals were reintroduced into the park a decade ago under a program designed to determine if they could thrive. And indeed they have, with their number nearly tripling to 135. More importantly, there have been few negative interactions with humans. With that in mind, biologists have decided the best plan is to led the herd remains as it is, with only minimal help from humans. The park still wants input from the public about long-term management strategy, and the plan calls for state and tribal officials to continue monitoring some of the animals to deal with problems outside park boundaries. That’s good news for the elk — and for sightseers.

Thirty-three years after Elvis Presley collapsed at his Graceland mansion in Memphis, the King lives on — at least in the hearts of loyal fandom, many of them who weren’t even alive. There are thousands of Elvis sightings coast to coast every day in clubs that feature tribute artists adorning buckets of bling and sequinned costumes. Of the estimated 30,000 Elvis artists, three of the very best are here in Sevier County. And that’s not an idle boast — all three finished in the top five of the Ultimate Elvis Contest. Kevin Mills of Tennessee Shindig won second place; Matt Cordell (a Sevier County native) won fourth place; and Dwight Icenhower, scheduled to perform at the Shindig later this year, finished fifth. Audiences at these theaters are largely dominated by tourists. Judging by the crowds that flock to see the matinees and evening performances, Elvis tribute shows remain very popular. It’s reassuring our theater owners care enough to provide top quality entertainers.

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President, Congress must take strong action to stop illegals

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Editor: We have all seen hundreds of video and mail clips on TV, of large groups of illegal immigrants streaming across the Mexican/U.S. border into the U.S. It is a daily occurrence. It is outrageous to me that very little, and certainly nothing effective, is done to stop it. Immigration control is the responsibility of the federal government. The problem has existed for years, through several administrations. But, for political reasons, Congress and the administrations in power chose to do nothing. For the border state of Arizona, the problem has become critical. The state is up to its hip in illegals. So, the Arizona legislature passed a state law which is similar to the U.S. federal law. But, it includes a provision that permits

local police and authorities to require proof of citizenship or legal status under a number of circumstances, such as traffic stops, suspicious activity, etc. Moreover, Arizona authorities intend to enforce the law. That excites Rev. Al Sharpton and a wide range of civil libertarians too numerous to mention. They believe it gives authorities license to use wide spread racial profiling in their efforts to lock them up and deport them. Considering the scope of the problem and pressure on law authorities, some profiting will likely occur. Meanwhile, protests are breaking out all over. So, what is the answer? Obviously this is not a simple problem. But, I pray that the Arizona Senate has provided a catalyst that will force the federal government to take action. One action that I believe most can agree upon is securing of the borders. Those crossing illegally have a wide variety of reasons: job seekers, pregnant women who want to have

their babies in the U.S., so they will be U.S. citizens, others to join family members already in the U.S., some to get health care for themselves or family member, and on and on. B ut, mixed into the growing horde there are some criminals, drug smugglers and dealers and people smugglers, traffickers in enslaved women, and possibly terrorists and a wide variety of others who will never be good citizens. We need a president and Congress to take strong action to stop it now. Deport those illegals who commit felonies. After conviction and serving their sentence, deport them immediately. Illegals are already here in violation of our laws. The government has no responsibility to rehabilitate them. We are not doing something new. Look up the word illegal in the dictionary to see what I mean. William Vuto Pigeon Forge

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A Milestone Moment PREP FOOTBALL

Hammonds earns historic win 300 as Highlanders throttle Cosby 55-14 By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer

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Gatlinburg-Pittman coach Benny Hammonds may only be signaling for an extra point kick after a Highlanders’ touchdown Friday night at Cosby in this photo, but he is number one in the hearts of lots of fans in blue and gold. Hammonds captured his 300th coaching win Friday night as G-P steam-rolled Cosby 55-14. The coach ranks fifth all-time in high school coaching victories in the state, according to the TSSAA.

COSBY — It took 38 years plus two games for him to do it, but GatlinburgPittman Highlanders head coach Benny Hammonds is just the fifth high school coach in state history to win 300 prep football games. G-P left no doubt in a 55-14 triumph at Raymond Large Field on Friday night in Cosby. “You know, 300 wins, I’m proud of it for the community, for GatlinburgPittman High School and all the coaches and players down through the years,” Hammonds said postgame from midfield. “I’m proud of it for the community as a whole, not necessarily for me. I’ve never been in it for the numbers. “It just speaks well of the support staff at our school. And the last four years, we’ve won 40 football games, and that speaks well. We’re 2-0 this year, and of course, 38 years and two football games and we’ve won 300. “I’m definitely proud of that because of the way the community has supported our football, and all the work and time that hundreds of people have put into it. I’ve enjoyed it.” As have others through the years. Gatlinburg City

Commissioner Mike Werner has been in attendance for many of the G-P football victories since he became a fan of the program in 1985. His oldest son, Michael, was a standout for the Highlanders from 19962000 and went on to play football at Maryville College. Werner also has a sixth-grade son, Albert, who hopes to play under Hammonds in a few more years. “One of the best parts of being in Gatlinburg is enjoying G-P football,” said Werner from the stands at Cosby. “Benny’s program is just absolutely fabulous, and he has a lot to do with these boys not just in playing football, but also for the rest of their lives. He really has a huge impact on the boys, he’s a great guy and we’re just lucky to have him in Gatlinburg. “It was a real important part of Michael’s life, and he learned a lot of life-long lessons ..., and I attribute a lot of that to Benny. I think he’ll be around for a long time, and I hope he’s still there to coach Albert and continues on for as long as he wants to coach.” Although the G-P coach and his players have a huge generational gap between them, the current See HIGHLANDERS, Page A9

Tigers drop opener 35-21 By RUSTY ODOM Sports Correspondent PIGEON FORGE – With expectations at an all-time high at Pigeon Forge, things didn’t go quite as planned in the Tigers’ home opener Friday night. The Pigeon Forge faithful came out with noticeably more energy than in years past, only to go home on the wrong side of a 35-21 decision against the Greenback Cherokees. With Junior tailback Chase Travis still nursing a high ankle sprain suffered in the opening weeks of camp, the ball went to the air more than any other time in coach Lee Hammonds’ tenure. Unfortunately, the recipient of sophomore Cory Fox’s passes were wearing a Greenback uniform more often than not in the first half. Going into the game, everyone was talking about Travis. By halftime the focus inside the stadium had shifted to his counterpart from Greenback. Also brandishing an orange number two on his back was Cherokee sophomore tailback Richard Seymour. At the end of two quarters, Seymour had rushed for 130 yards and a score. He also owned 71 return yards from a Fox interception. Greenback quarterback Hogan Goodson and fellow tailback Ryan Seymour each added scores before the half to stretch the Cherokees’ lead to 21-0. The core of the front seven played well most of the night for the Tigers, but the Cherokees quickly found options when running toward either sideline. Pigeon Forge also found success on stretch plays to the outside, one of which saw a 42-yard Travis touchdown run negated by a false start midway through the second stanza. Both Travis and Seymour showed superior skill with cutback runs in the open field. The second half first appeared to be

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Coach Lee Hammonds has a look of frustration during the Tigers’ 35-21 loss to Greenback Friday night.

more of the same. Goodson was turned head over heels on his 10-yard bootleg score on the opening drive of the third quarter and just two and a half minutes after the half, the Cherokees had stretched their lead to 28-0. To make matters worse, the Tigers took the field for their first second half possession without Travis. He was lifted after re-aggravating his ankle injury as a precautionary measure with district play beginning next week. Nearly every position player for Pigeon Forge was seen working out cramps throughout the night. Pigeon Forge showed some heart by moving the ball to the outskirts of the Greenback red zone midway through the third, but with attrition baring down on the Tigers’ offense, a fumble gave the ball back to the Cherokees on their own 30-yard line. A defensive stand See TIGERS, Page A9

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Thomas Hamilton (62) and Ronnie Homerding (81) smash the Halls quarterback as tries a QB-keeper in the Bears’ 31-0 rout of the Red Devils.

Bears stonewall Halls 31-0 By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — The athletic trainers for Halls High School undoubtedly have their work cut out for them this morning. Saturdays are ordinarily the day prep football players, sore from the previous

night’s battles, report for treatment. And, given the Red Devil offenses’ beating at the hands of the Smoky Bears defense, there’s probably a lot of sore going around. The Purple defense is dishing out bruisings so far this season, and Friday night was a perfect example, as

the Bears shutout Halls 31-0 and allowed less than a yard per play to the Red Devils. “(The defense) was smothering,” Bears’ head coach Steve Brewer said. “Our intensity on defense has been terrific. They continued to sustain that energy See BEARS, Page A9

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Young Eagles show promise in loss to CAK By RICH HAILEY Sports Correspondent SEYMOUR — While there are many times in life when we all wish we could be younger, youth proved to be a mixed blessing for the Seymour Eagles Friday night as they took on the visiting Warriors of Christian Academy of Knoxville. On the positive side, the Eagles displayed great resiliency as they fought for 48 minutes to contain the passing of Quinn Epperly. On the other hand, the fledgling Eagles made critical mistakes that led to big plays for the Warriors. Seymour tried to keep it close, but in the end, the offensive power of CAK proved to be too much and the Eagles lost 35-19. The night was not without highlights for the Eagles. Lee Knight responded to the Warrior’s first touch-

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Highlanders squad has nothing but love for him and feel honored to be part of the team that won Hammonds’ 300th game. “Benny’s a great coach,” said senior QB Tye Marshall, following the win at Cosby. “It feels amazing (to be the team to win his 300th game). There was never any pressure to win it for him this season. We knew we could do it.” Even though Hammonds’ team had just put a 41-point hurting on Blue-and-Black Eagles, Cosby coach Tyler Shelton had nothing but good things to say after the game. “I just want to say, 300 wins, that’s amazing,” said Shelton. “That’s just a great job. I’m working on 30 (wins). “I hope and pray to God that one day we have a pro-

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level, and they’re pushing each other and holding each other accountable, and that’s a good thing.” On top of that the Bears’ offense was clicking, opening up running lanes for both senior Dakota Cogdill and junior Bubba Floyd, as well as flexing their patented aerial attack. “I was pleased offensively, we moved the ball well and put plenty of points on the board,” Brewer said. “Like last week, our young offensive line — when you put that kind of points on the board and throw the ball and make good plays — I’m excited about that group.” If there is one spot Sevier County coach Steve Brewer could be concerned about, it’s penalties. The Bears racked up 13 yellow hankies on the night, for a whopping total of 156 yards — or almost four times what the Halls’ offense gained on the night. “We didn’t play very smart, but we played very hard,” Brewer said. “If we can continue to play hard and just eliminate some of those ridiculous penalties that we were guilty of, I think we can

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quick three-and-out, but the Tigers muffed the ensuing punt and instead of getting the ball back, Pigeon Forge had handed 20 yards of field to the Cherokees. It was the theme of the night for the Tigers. Nonetheless, Pigeon Forge senior Coty Young and the defensive interior showed no quit. The unit forced two huge losses and regained control of the ball for one last ditch effort to stay in the contest. During the third quarter, the Tiger defense held Greenback to -1 yard of offense. Greenback added a score

down by taking the ball on a 65-yard sprint for a gametying touchdown. Kevin Kennedy was all over the field on defense, and quarterback Dustin Fain made good decisions and good throws all night long. The sophomore secondary made some brilliant plays throughout the night, but in the end, inconsistency, one of the hallmarks of a young team, kept the Eagles from the victory. But don’t talk to Coach Jim Moore about reloading or rebuilding. He’s focused on this season, and the next game. “I feel like we’ve improved tremendously since last week and that we’ll improve even more before next week’s game.” Coach Moore concentrates on the team he has today, not the team he will have tomorrow. He’s not will-

ing to wait a season; he sees potential for this season. “Our offense looked good in the first quarter, the third, and the end of the fourth,” Moore said. “They didn’t stop us; we stopped ourselves. Of course, we didn’t stop them either.” One of the most promising aspects of the game was how the Eagles responded came in the second half. They adopted a ball control offense, keeping the CAK offense off the field for 10 minutes of the 3rd quarter, including a 62-yard drive for a touchdown that featured a gutsy call on 4th-and-11. Coach Moore elected to go for it and his Eagles responded with a pretty pass from Fain to Zach Egan that set up an 11-yard touchdown run for Kevin Kennedy. Unfortunately, the defense was unable to stop the Warrior offense, and they

ripped off a two-minute, 63-yard scoring drive and Seymour was unable to close the gap. A late 4th quarter drive made the score 35-19, but more importantly, showed some precision passing by Fain, and some great team play from his receivers, who watched their quarterback and adapted routes to help him out when he was scrambling. Coach Moore also pointed out that the first game the counts for the Eagles is next week at Cocke County. “I’d much rather be 2-0 right now, “ he said, “but this was good experience for us. I guarantee our secondary will not come up against a passing attack that good anytime this season.”

gram like (G-P) has.” G-P took a 27-0 lead by the 8:02 mark of the second quarter against the Eagles. Senior RB Dillon Reagan missed Friday’s game due to illness, which gave senior transfer RB Walter Barber the bulk of the early carries. Barber took full advantage by scoring three TDs in the game, including on the first two Highlanders possession. He finished the night with 175 yards — with a long tote of 65 yards on the fourth G-P scoring drive — on just 12 attempts. G-P senior TE Ryan Taylor led the team with 57 yards receiving on three catches, including the third Blueand-Gold score of the night coming on a five-yard pass from Marshall with 11:55 in the opening half. Junior kicker Brandon Merritt’s PAT was true again, making it 21-0 at the time. Cosby cut it to 27-7 with 2:34 in the half when senior

scrambling QB Robert Herzog broke loose for a 23-yard run. Herzog also kicked the PAT on the play. But G-P answered almost immediately when senior WR Ron Durbin came up with a big play by reeling in a 31-yard TD pass from Marshall with 1:57 in the half. He finished the game with 41 yards on two catches after sitting out the majority of the second half. However, Durbin did get in for a moment in the second half as a running back and found paydirt on a 46-yard scamper with 9:52 remaining. Merritt’s kick made it 41-7 at the time. Cosby answered with 8:07 in the third when Herzog connected with junior Robbie Livingston on a sweet 52-yard pass deep down the left side. Herzog’s PAT kick made it 41-14. G-P junior QB Ryan Myers made it 48-14 with 3:59 in the third on a three-yard

TD run, and sophomore RB Jamel Foster made it the final with 11:35 in the game with a nice tackle-breaking five-yard romp up the gut. Marshall finished the night 6-of-8 for 132 yards, no interceptions and two TD tosses. G-P as a team rushed for 375 yards on 34 attempts. Cosby junior Nick Koenig finished led the Eagles offense with 59 yards rushing on 17 attempts, and Herzog finished with 38 yards on 10 carries after taking several runs for losses. The Eagles finished the night with 115 rushing yards on 34 totes and went 5-of-11 passing for 77 yards, a TD and an interception. G-P has its open week next Friday night, but then the Highlanders will have their home-opener Friday, Sept. 10, against Sullivan East.

be even more productive.” Sevier County scored their first touchdown at the 1:41 mark of the first quarter, as Cogdill plowed in from three yards out to cap a six-play, 43-yard drive set up by a Halls’ fumble two minutes before. The Smoky Bears scored again just over two minutes later, capitalizing on the excellent field position created by an incredible defensive stand that saw SCHS back Halls up 19 yards to their own seven-yard line. A shanked punt gave the Bears possession at the Red Devils’ 24, and five plays later, after a clutch 15-yard fourth down pass from Danny Chastain to Bryant Gilson moved the sticks, Floyd powered in from nine yards for the Bears’ second rushing TD of the night. The defense forced another three-and-out, but a Chastain fumble at the end of a nice punt return gave the ball right back to Halls. Again, the defense delivered, as Cogdill, Jake Reppert, Ronnie Homerding and Dexter Robbins all contributed big tackles for another three-and-out. This time Chastain wouldn’t fumble the punt, but would instead take it 37 yards to give the Bears

excellent field position at the Halls’ 33. Two Cogdill runs later, one 13 yards and one 20, and the Bears would put another six points on the board. Jared Baxter’s third PAT made it 21-0. Moments later the Bears would get their most exciting play of the night — a 70-yard interception return TD from senior Josh Johnson. Unfortunately, the TD was nullified by a block in the back. Still, the Bears would add a 34-yard field goal just before half to put the Bears up 24-0 at the break. The Bears would score the last points of the night on the opening drive of the second half, using three plays to go 75 yards. The drive’s dagger came in the form of a 69-yard TD pass to Smoky Bears speedburner Brett Pippin, who caught a Chastain pass near midfield and turned on the afterburners to leave a Halls’ safety in the dust. From there the game was all defense, as Sevier County kept Halls from even threatening. In fact, the Red Devils never had the ball past the Sevier County 35-yard line all game. The final stats showed the Bears out-gained Halls 352-

41, while SCHS had 15 first downs to the Devils’ eight, most of which came by way of penalties. The Bears’ defense racked up nine tackles for loss and two sacks to go along with Johnson’s interception. John Berry had 1 1/2 of those sacks, combining with Jimmy Spenzos on the other. “I tell you, when you (hold an opponent to under 50 yards), it’s just demoralizing,” Brewer said. “I’ve been on the other side of that, where offensively everything you try they have an answer for. I tell you, it was just a great performance.” Offensively, Bears’ QB Danny Chastain was 10-for22 passing for 176 yards and one TD. He also rushed five times for 41 yards. Cogdill led the Bears in rushing, taking 10 carries 73 yards and scoring two TDs. Floyd added 40 yards and another score. Bryant Gilson caught four passes for 43 yards. Pippin had a pair of catches for 77 and the long TD.

early in the fourth and finished the game with tons of momentum going into the heart of their schedule. Though Fox struggled through his second game as a starter, he has all the tools to be a successful quarterback. Fox hit Junior wideout Miguel Coello on a long passing touchdown, while backs Patrick Barbiere and Michael Lombrana added two late scores in the waning moments. But it was all too little, too late. “Until we learn how to play defense at this high school we’re not going to win very many football games,” explained a frustrated Hammonds moments after his post game speech. “I’m very disappointed in

the way we played defensively, the way we coached defensively, and I’m aggravated right now because we are a much better football team than we showed tonight. “This is the worst we’ve played,” he continued. “We shot ourselves in the foot several times early tonight and we weren’t doing those things this preseason. I don’t know if we got too hyped up before the game or what, but it’s my job as the coach to come in on Monday and figure it out. We’re gonna test some character this week.” Pigeon Forge will hit the road for three weeks in a row starting with Region 3AA opponent Gibbs next Friday at 7:30.

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SPORTS BRIEFS Northview MS football wins again

The Northview Middle School Cougars made it two wins in a row with a 40-24 victory over the Cyclones of White Pine onThursday. The Cougars also defeated the Sevierville Bears 14-8 last week, the first time Northview has beaten the Bears since the program was established six years ago. Cougar’s defense was led by Noah Chapman with 10 tackles with 4 sacks. The Cougars found the end zone twice. Gage Hamby, Jack Grosser, Zack Sauls, Austin Jenkins and Connor Bailey were point scorers. Next up for the Cougars are the Edgemont Rams on Thursday, Sept. 2.

Lions Club Benefit Golf Tourney

SEVIERVILLE — The annual Sevierville Lions Club Benefit Golf Tournament is set for Sunday, Sept. 19, at Eagle’s Landing Golf Club. Lunch will start at 12:30 p.m. and a shotgun start will begin at 2 p.m. The entry fee for a team of four is $240, which includes lunch, green fees and cart. Single players at $60 each are welcome and will be partnered with other singles. For information or to sign up, call Sherry Huskey at 4532758, John Patrick at 453-7796 or Suzie Ferguson at 453-2025.

Gatlinburg disc golf starting

GATLINBURG — Area disc golf enthusiasts will have a soon have place to try out their skills in a competitive environment. The Gatlinburg Recreation Department’s Fall 2010 Coed Disc Golf League kicks off action beginning Thursday, Sept. 2, at Mill Park in Gatlinburg. The league is open to anyone 13-years-old or above and features a handicapped format, so all skill levels are welcomed. League matches will be played on Thurday evenings from 5-7 p.m. For more information on the league, call the Gatlinburg Recreation Department at 436-4990.

Brewers’ Gallardo robbed at gunpoint

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo and a clubhouse attendant were robbed at gunpoint early Friday, hours after the Milwaukee ace pitched in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Brewers spokesman Tyler Barnes confirmed that Gallardo and Alex Sanchez were robbed, but both were doing fine and did not want to discuss the incident. A police spokeswoman did not immediately return messages seeking details. According to WTMJ-AM, an armed man approached the two in a supermarket parking lot demanding money and jewelry and that Sanchez was hit in the head, but not seriously injured. Gallardo signed a $30.1 million, five-year contract extension earlier this year. He’s 11-6 with a 3.50 ERA in 25 starts, but has struggled recently and lost 7-1 to Los Angeles on Thursday.

Pigeon Forge swim-bike-run class

The Pigeon Forge Community Center is offering a five-week, 45-minute class with pointers on triathlon activities from Sept. 13 through Oct. 18 every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-member, and registration is at the Community Center. For more information, call Susan Wilkins with the Aquatics Department at 429-7373 ext.18.

Sevier Aquatic Club fall registration

The Sevier Aquatic Club will be holding its fall registration from 4 to 7 p.m. from Thursday, Aug. 26, through Friday, Sept. 3. Indoor practice begins Tuesday, Sept. 7. Former Ohio State Buckeyes swimmer Ryan Buechnerr is the coach, assisted by former UT Vols swimmer Scott Wherry, along with Tracy Kalina and Sarah Nowack, who both have over 16 years of competitive swim experience. SAC is for the beginner through advanced, and morning and evening practices are available with one-on-one instruction for all levels. For more information, call coach Buechnerr at 614580-0137.

SCHS HOF dinner upcoming

The Sevier County High School Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner will be held 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at SCHS. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and the induction ceremony will be at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. For tickets or more information, contact Bob Barnes at 6544337.

PF Ladies Bowling League meeting

The organizational meeting for the 2010 Monday Afternoon Ladies Bowling League is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, inside the bowling center of the Pigeon Forge Community Center. If you like to bowl, you are encouraged to join the league, regardless if you are a beginner or an advanced bowler. The lone requirement is the desire to have a good time. For more information, call Caroline at 654-8600.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL

BENEFIT GOLF TOURNEY

Sevier County Middle football survives scare from Seymour

Lions Club tournament upcoming

Eagles two-point try is short in 38-37 loss SEYMOUR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Sevier County Middle School football team survived quite a scare Thursday night, just edging out a come-from-behind bid from the Seymour Eagles 38-37. The Eagles trailed just 38-31 late, having stormed back from a firsthalf deficit of 30-8. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We came out clicking on offense and defense,â&#x20AC;? Sevier County head coach Jim Bingham said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our run game was excellent and it started with the line which played their best game of the year so far.â&#x20AC;? With less than 1:30 left Seymour drove down the field to score with just 22 seconds left on the game clock. The Eagles went for the win with a two-point conversion, but were denied by a host of Bears stopping the Eagles short of the end zone to end the game 38 - 37.

The game started out all Bears. Connor Bailey started the scoring with a touchdown run and Austin Pope caught a pass from Deuce Wallace for the two-point conversion to put the Bears up 8-0. In the second quarter, Devante Matthews found the end zone with Bailey converting the two points to make the score 16-0. The Bears defense held the Eagles once again and the Bears did not waste time scoring as Connor Bailey went 38 yards for a touchdown. Deuce Wallace hit Devante Matthews for the two-pointer to push the lead to 24-0. The Eagles found the end zone before the half to cut the Bears lead to 24-8. The Bears were not finished scoring as Connor Bailey raced 59 yards for the touchdown to end the first half extending the Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead to 30-8. In the second half the Eagles bounced back on the opening kickoff of the second half returning the kick for a touchdown. The Bears offense

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stalled on its next possession and the Eagles went back to work scoring to make the score 30-24 by the end of the 3rd quarter. In the fourth quarter the Eagles found the end zone once again to take the lead 31-30. The Bears regained their momentum, however, as Connor Bailey raced into the end zone with less than 1:30 minutes left in the game. Deuce Wallace once again found Devante Matthews for the two-point conversion to put the Bears back on top by a score of 38-31. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the second half Seymour made some good adjustments but our guys stepped up big when they had to stop their twopoint conversion and preserve the win,â&#x20AC;? Bingham said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We new that this team had the potential to be a good offensive team and tonight we lived up to the potential offensively Monday we will go back to work and prepare to host Union Grove at SCHS on Thursday at 7 p.m.â&#x20AC;?

SEVIERVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The annual Sevierville Lions Club Benefit Golf Tournament is set for Sunday, Sept. 19, at Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing Golf Club. Lunch will start at 12:30 p.m. and a shotgun start will begin at 2 p.m. The start time was specifically set to permit attendance at Sunday morning worship and participation in the tournament. The entry fee for a team of four is $240, which

includes lunch, green fees and cart. Single players at $60 each are welcome and will be partnered with other singles. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams plus one longest drive and one par three closest to the pin winners. Door prizes will also be distributed. Advance sign-up is not necessary but would be appreciated. All proceeds will benefit the Sevierville Lions local sight programs. Equipped with state of

the art technology, the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to rid our area of preventable childhood blindness â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this being accomplished by photo-screening young children. In addition free screening is available for adults. Where necessary, financial assistance is provided. For information or to sign up, call Sherry Huskey at 453-2758, John Patrick at 453-7796 or Suzie Ferguson at 4532025.

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Disc golf league starting in Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Burg GATLINBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Area disc golf enthusiasts will have a soon have place to try out their skills in a competitive environment. The Gatlinburg Recreation Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall 2010 Coed Disc Golf League kicks off action beginning Thursday, Sept. 2, at Mill Park in Gatlinburg.

The league is open to anyone 13-years-old or above and features a handicapped format, so all skill levels are welcomed. League matches will be played on Thurday evenings from 5-7 p.m. The recreation department has equipment available for free use, or

participants may bring their own equipment. The cost is $12 for each league participant and play will last for eight weeks with a t-shirt for all participants. For more information on the league, call the Gatlinburg Recreation Department at 436-4990.

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Millican Grove Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am Worship Service 10:45am Sunday Evening Service 6:30pm year round Singing 4th Sunday Night Fellowship Lunch 2nd Sunday Pastor Rocky Ball

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nfl gridiron at a gl ance Preseason Glance AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

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Sunday Liturgy 8am and 10:30 a.m. Vigil (Saturday) 5:30p.m. Divine Liturgy, Sunday 5:30pm Rev. Ragan Shriver, Pastor 307 Black Oak Ridge Rd. - Seymour (865) 573-1203

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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.

Large Yard Sale, 3mi from Sev on Chapman Hwy at 132 Fred King Ln. Sat 8-4.

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

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Behind Home Depot, 415 Conley Dr, Sat 7-? Girls clothes, toys, bed, costumes. Yard Sale 406 Ownby Dr. Blue house next to 2nd Baptist Church Friday & Saturday 8-5, Lots of goodies, tools, camping, clothes, fishing, etc.

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.

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Garage/Estate Sales

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

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

Yard Sale Sat. only at 1753 Thurman Cir. Shaconage Sub. Glassware, Knives & more. 7am-?

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

Yard Sale at 1646 Rivergate Drive on Saturday 7-?

Business Moving Sale Fixtures, Carved Mexican Furniture Showcases, Etc. Sunglass Superstore at Governor's Crossing Thurs-Sun

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-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

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

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General Help

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.

Full Time position available for Office Support Staff for up and coming retail store, must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Quickbooks with the ability to multi-task in quick paced environment. Salary based on experience. Light bookkeeping experience a plus. Email Resume officex.position@gmail.com

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

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General Help

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 resumes to: kcarpenter@timbertops.net or Apply at 1440 Upper Middle Creek Rd. Sevierville TURN YOUR JUNK CARS INTO CASH. 865-908-6207

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Skilled Trade

Auto Mechanic needed immediately, must have own tools, minimum 5 years working time. Top wages paid to the right person. (865) 908-4939

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Hotel/Motel

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). 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

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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.

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Businesses for Sale

FOR SALE OR LEASE

865-809-8802

25 years experience fully licensed and insured

We do everything from decks to building your house All work guaranteed No job too small

363-8555

Furniture

Drexel Heritage Oak Dining room set-table/8 chairs, china, server. $1200 or obo. Very good condition. 865-453-1693

New 4pc.

Quiet country setting

Bedroom Group

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

453-0727

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

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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

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Misc. Items for Sale

For Sale

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

453-0727 Diamond Ring, 3 stone princess cut, over 1ct, platinum band, meet at jeweler. $2000. 865-659-9032

EAL ESTATE FOR RENT

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Unfurnished Apartments

1 & 2 Bedroom near Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;burg

$450 & up Discount on 1st monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rent.

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

428-5227 Apartment available new 2BD/1BA w/d hook-up. 1,000 sq ft. Sevierville. 429-3201

FINCHUM PROPERTIES Leasing 1 & 2 BR apts. Hardwood floors, plus many extras, 1 year lease, no pets. TVA energy efficient

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

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SEVIERVILLE 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhomes

Call 428-5161

865-430-9671 865-228-7533 423-276-5678

Beautiful, newly redecorated 2BR/1BA. $550 mo & $400 dep. Sevierville. 865-712-0254.

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

1 Bedroom Apt. Country setting. $375/mo., $200 Deposit. No pets. 453-6186, 654-2450.

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

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

Call 865-384-4054

RIVERWALK - Sevierville

AFFORDABLE LUXURY APARTMENTS

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

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Homes for Rent

1026 HILLVIEW DR., DANDRIDGE: 3BR/3BA, 2,000 SF home. Full basement, partially finished. Beautiful views of lake & mountains. No pets. $975/mo. Call Mark Jackson, 865-548-4215 for info. Jackson Real Estate & Auction 865-397-4214.

2-Story 3BD/3.5BA xtra lrg 2 car garage. Close to Sev & PF. No pets, $1100mo. 865-654-8894

2BD/2BA house. Appl inc. Close to hospital & schools. Sev. $800mo/$800dep. 931-215-4614. 3 Bedroom House/ Leave message 865-397-4040 O/A

3BR/2BA Behind SCHS, 2-car garage. $850mo/$500 dep. 1yr lease. 865-603-1592

2 BR & 2 1/2 BA

4 Bedroom, 3 Car Garage, Luxury Home, Sevier. $1600 (865) 654-4696

APARTMENT 2 BR & 1 BA

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

HOUSE NICE/CLEAN SEVIERVILLE

PIGEON FORGE

865-453-8947 â&#x20AC;˘ 865-740-3514 finchumproperties.com

Unfurnished Apartments

APARTMENT 2 BR & 1 1/2 BA SEVIERVILLE

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.

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Furnished Apartments/Houses

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

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Homes for Rent

REDUCED: Brand new 4 BR/2.5 Bath upscale home for rent located in prestigious Lakeside Estates, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, large closets. $1,199/mo. 250-0212.

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

House For rent. 3BR 2BA Boyds Creek area No Pets 850-5700

850-5700

ETS

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Cats/Dogs/Pets

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

ARM

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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.

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

Call Ty 368-2361

Classifieds 428-0746

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Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

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

865-654-0892

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BOBCAT/CONCRETE WORK GARAGE SlABS PATiOS/SidEWAlKS/ETC. GRAdE dRiVEWAYS

865-680-4678 865-428-3151 All for Your Cabin Caulking, Re-staining, Pressure Washing, Carpentry, Floors, Remodeling High Quality, Good Price

865-621-7847

Bushhogging-Clearing, DumptruCk graDing, BaCkhoe. Lic. & ins.

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

McKinney Lawn Service Landscaping, All Drain Work, Mulching, Mowing, Pressure Washing. We Do It ALL. Quality Work. Senior Discount 20 yrs exp.

654-9078

RDC

Jesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Remodeling? Combs Construction

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*WEARS VALLEY 1 BR/1BA $525/ Mo. + Dep. Walk-In Closet All kit. Appl. + W/D Conn. Some pets okay (865) 654-6507

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Also Garage available.

1162 Home Improvement & Repair Painting/Remodeling & Handyman SeRvice no Job too Small call derich 865-599-1258

ERCHANDISE

Unfurnished Apartments

Boyds Creek Market & Deli

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

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Lawn Care and Maintenance We treat your yard as if it was our own. Mowing, mulching, weed-eating, planting, pressure washing, clean gutters, fall leaf removal and much more. 25 yrs exp.

Call for a free estimate 556-4952 CAMPBELL ENTERPRISES 865-850-2078

A&Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Experts Trees trimmed/ cut/removed/ landscaping

Our Price will not be beat! Full insured. 14+ years exp.

865-774-1253

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Roofing

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Roofing

METAL ROOFING 247-6044 All types of Roofing Commercial Roofing Rubber Roofing Roof Leak Experts Metal Roofing

1342 Storage, Indoor/ Outdoor 10X10 or 10X20 SELF STORAGE Convenient Location! 411 South, left on Robert Henderson Rd., 1/4 mile on right at Riverwalk Apts.

429-2962

ON-THE-SPOT

SAVINGS

247-6044 1342 Storage, Indoor/ Outdoor

CLIMATE CONTROLLED 10x10 self-storage $65 mo. Discounts Available! Behind Riverchase subdiv. 1855 Country Meadows Dr. 865-318-3415 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.

CLASSIFIEDS

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Homes for Rent

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.

**Nice, cleaN**

3 BR / 2 BA with GARAGe in KodAK AReA

$950.00/mo. + dep. no pets.

865-712-5238

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

865-850-3874

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

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

Call 865-428-5161

Gatlinburg 2BR/2BA Furn. Pool. Rent includes water & cable w/ HBO. No pets. Great location. $875 mo. 1 yr lease. (865)323-0181

RESORT CONDO FOR RENT. 1 BR and 2 BR furnished and unfurnished. Includes W/D, water, cable, WIFI, local phone, indoor/outdoor pool. From $550/month + deposit. 865-908-1342

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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. 2BR/1BA Mobile Home. water/sewer furn. Off Boyd's Creek on Indian Gap Circle. 755-2402 or 933-5509. Great Location. Nice. 3BR 2BA Exit 407 Ashv Hwy $500 No smoking No pets. 216-2939

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

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

428-3096

EAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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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.

Duplexes for Rent

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

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

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

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

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

0635 Rooms for Rent

For Rent

Beautiful Creekside Rooms in Gatlinburg

• Private Balcony • Jacuzzi, Very Quiet • No Pets, No Dep. • $150/week • Wifi & all utl. included

865-621-2941

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

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

$100 per week 865-621-2941 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

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Mobile Homes for Rent

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

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.

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Condominiums for Sale

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

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RANSPORTATION

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Motorcycles

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

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Sport Utility Vehicles

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

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Cars for Sale

2 Convertibles: 1976 MGB & 1980 Triumph TR7, real nice (865) 429-5756 or 237-1147 2002 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 cyl., AT, AC, 4 Dr., black w/gray interior. 110,000 miles. $3600. Call Benny 865-607-6542.

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Legals

NOTICE OF REPOSSESSION SALE On September 02, 2010, at 11:00 A.M. in the back parking lot of Tennessee State Bank located at 2210 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868, Tennessee State Bank will sell the following personal property: 2002 GMC ENVOY The property will be sold to the highest and best bidder for cash. Such sale to be without warranty, expressed or implied. For further details please call M-F 908-5738. TENNESSEE STATE BANK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJORN THE SALE FROM DAY TO DAY AND FURTHER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID ON THE PROPERTY. 8/28

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filler ads

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME by Mike Argirion and Jeff Knurek

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

Mobile Homes for Sale

Enjoy the privacy of country living, this 3BR/2BA mobile home on 1.5 acres boasts fresh paint, newly remodeled bathrooms, new laminate flooring, new washer & dryer, new HVAC unit with 10 yr warranty, new plumbing, new water heater & more. Second home site with septic & water, hook up your RV. $82,500. Wendy Sandy, Century 21 MVP, 660-3120 or 429-2121.

16X80 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH

$19,900

Ready to Move-In

Call Joe 865-428-1978 0773 Income Property WANTED: Investor for income producing real estate. Short term, great return. Contact Jeri 863-381-7370.

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Dear Annie: I just got fired yesterday. In all my 18 years of working, I have never been fired. I was completely blindsided. My boss never addressed any issues she had with me. Yesterday, she called me into her office and simply said, “It’s not working out. I don’t think you’re a good fit.” I was outraged at her approach and “reason” for firing me. She’s new and has never been in management before. I am the second person she has fired since she became boss six months ago. My question is, should I contact her supervisor and let him know how things went down? I don’t want to be spiteful. I simply want to express how unfair and unreasonable I believe she was. — Kay Dear Kay: You certainly have little to lose by registering a complaint with a supervisor, and it could help this woman do a better job in the future. But please keep in mind that she may have been hired precisely to thin the ranks, and unless you were indispensable, you were destined to be canned. We wish you the best of luck finding another position and hope it’s better than the last. Dear Annie: Our grandparents are in their 80s and have been using more and more mothballs around the house. After a 10-minute visit, we smell like camphor. Any food Grandma sends home with us tastes like chemicals. Grandma and Grandpa are very involved with their community and attend functions smell-

ing like mothballs. I’m sure they cannot smell it themselves. We have mentioned it to them, and they insist they only have a few in the closet with their wool clothing. We are concerned about their health. Please alert your readers that mothballs can be toxic. Here are some safety tips and alternatives to save your woolens without poisoning yourself: 1. Air out your clothes in the sun, or run them through a warm clothes dryer before wearing them. 2. Clean your clothes prior to storage. Moth larvae rely on perspiration residue for essential vitamins. 3. Store woolens in airtight containers, such as plastic storage zipper bags. 4. Line closets with cedar. 5. Use natural repellent sachets made from herbs such as lavender, lemon and santolina instead of mothballs, and check with your local health food store for other natural remedies. 6. Only use mothballs according to the directions. Thank you for getting the word out. — Concerned Grandchildren Dear Concerned: Mothballs may contain naphthalene, a chemical associated with anemia,

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Garfield

Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

For Better Or Worse

Tina’s Groove

headaches and seizures. Newer mothballs likely contain paradichlorobenzene, which has been linked to kidney and liver disease. If you can smell the mothballs on your grandparents, it means they are overexposed. Make them a gift of some cedar balls or herbal sachets, and insist on replacing the mothballs at your next visit. Dear Annie: I’d like to respond to “Gargantuan Freak,” whose husband and family members think she’s so huge at 5 feet 9 inches tall and 150 pounds. I am 22 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and weigh 125 pounds. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been called gargantuan, Amazon, giraffe and other such names. I’ve learned it is all about how you carry yourself (and of course forgetting all the insults). My tallest friend is barely 5 feet 4 inches tall, and I’ve finally worked up the confidence to wear heels out when I’m with her. Embrace your body. It’s the greatest thing you’ll ever own. — Long-Legged Freak 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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