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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 251 ■ September 8, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents

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County set to welcome in Cotter

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Special session called Thursday to consider clerk’s departure By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

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SEVIERVILLE — Karen Cotter is set to officially be granted the post she has been filling for more than two weeks Thursday as the Sevier County Commission meets in a special session. The meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. in the courthouse, was called to give the group a chance to consider how it will handle the departure of County Clerk Joe Keener,

who resigned last week in the midst of an ongoing Tennessee Bureau of Investigation theft and embezzlement probe into the clerk’s office. Keener’s actual surrender of the position is also on the agenda for the commission’s gathering after some debate about how such a leave must be handled. There was some disagreement among state officials last week over whether the resignation is in effect from the moment Keener hands it in to the chair of the County Commission, something

he did Aug. 30, or if the entire group must vote to accept the move first. In the end, there was consensus that the latter scenario is the correct one, a decision that meant both that there must be a special session of the commission called and that there could not be an election to fill the empty post in November, as some hoped there might be. Included in the packet of items distributed to the commissioners for the meeting is a simple resolution stating Keener has submitted

his resignation and the group must formally accept it, to be effective immediately. In something of a formality, the board must follow that action with a vote on declaring the seat vacant. Next on the slate is confirming Cotter, the office’s chief deputy clerk, as the acting county clerk. That move is being made as part of a succession order the County Commission previously adopted and that has been used in the See cotter, Page A4

‘Between the Barrels’ 5Celebrities in the news Las Vegas police defend Paris Hilton’s quick release from jail Page A6

Weather Today Scattered Storms High: 85°

Tonight Scattered Storms Low: 60° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Anold Baldwin, 86 Carol DeLeeuw, 62 Eva-Marie Sommer, 73 Virginia Kaegebein, 95 Johnny Flynn, 75 Ricky Flynn, 40 Joe Gray, 74 Marty Jett, 51 Sandra Hood, 55 DETAILS, Page A4

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Corrections Pigeon Forge Mayor Keith Whaley is not the coowner of Smoky Mountain Popcorn, a new store in Pigeon Forge. Due to an editing error he was incorrectly reported to be associated with the store in a story in Monday’s paper. The Mountain Press regrets the error and is glad to set the record straight.

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Students use a remote controlled car to navigate through a construction zone, which ended up being tougher as classmates controlled the machinery in the zone.

TDOT educates high school students on safe driving By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — Sevier County High School sophomores and juniors were having a good time Tuesday, maneuvering remote control cars and trucks on an obstacle course created by Tennessee Department of Transportation employees — but the purpose of the exercise was serious business. TDOT visited the school to present its “Between the Barrels” program, which is geared toward teens just learning to drive. Its goal is to save lives by educating teens on the importance of

always practicing safe driving habits, especially in highway work zones. “We try to visit each of the schools in our region, which is 24 counties,” said Amber Warren, Region 1 Between the Barrels coordinator. “We go as far west as Scott County and up into Johnson County. “Partnering with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, we discuss work zone safety and things like the ‘Move Over’ Law (pertaining to emergency vehicles), no texting while driving and wearing a seatbelt properly.” Between the Barrels is still a relatively new program, hav-

ing been formed five years ago, Warren said. “Once we get it out there, the teachers love it and the students love it. They really do learn a lot from this.” SCHS sophomore Taylor Clabo, who has his learner’s permit, has been practicing driving with his parents around Sevierville. So far, driving has been “pretty easy.” Once Taylor gets his license, he’ll get his dad’s car — “and he’ll get a better one,” he said with a laugh. During the 2008-2009 academic year, Between the Barrels reached students in more than

90 schools with the message, “When it comes to driving, there’s no such thing as beginner’s luck.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car crashes are the leading cause of fatalities among teens in the United States. Nationally, teen drivers are at a four times greater risk for crashes than older adults and are involved in 15 percent of fatal crashes, but make up 6.7 percent of the total driving population. In 2008, 70 teens died in traffic crashes in Tennessee, down from 110 in 2007. Preliminary numSee tdot, Page A4

City reopens indoor pool to get folks back into the healthful swim By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — Sevierville reopened Blalock Natatorium, the indoor swimming area in the community center, Tuesday after contractors finished the first major renovations to the facility in almost 30 years. There haven’t been many major improve-

ments or alterations to the pool since the center opened in 1982, said Bob Parker, director of parks and recreation. The city had a new humidifier installed a few years ago, he said, but that was about all that’s been changed. But the old, steel guttering system had deteSee pool, Page A5

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Members of the local swim team got the first chance to try out the newly renovated indoor pool at the Sevierville Community Center Tuesday after a reopening ceremony. The Blalock Natatorium officially reopens at 6 a.m. today.

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PF planners holding special session Will discuss rule changes Thursday By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — The Pigeon Forge Planning Commission will hold a rare special session at 9 a.m. Thursday in City Hall, giving it a chance to discuss a pair of potential changes to city rules. Among those is an amendment that would allow a new method for approving a large number of special events in the city and creation of a new C-6 commercial district to the city’s zoning options. The first of those could abbreviate agendas for the group’s regular monthly sessions that have already been decimated by the ongoing recession. It will also likely help some local non-profits avoid a lengthy process to get approval for planned fundraisers. At question is a change to the city’s zoning regulations regarding special events, which require a site plan application for all such gatherings. That document is mandated by the

ordinance to include general information about the event, a map of the location where it will be held, and descriptions of things like available restroom facilities and how organizers will ensure traffic in the area won’t be snarled by their efforts. Among the information required is whether the event is being held by a nonprofit organization. The proposed rule change would give those applicants who answer yes to that question the opportunity to bypass the traditional approval process, which includes waiting until the Planning Commission’s next meeting and securing that group’s approval. According to Chief Planner David Taylor, he and the other planning staff are suggesting that the commission give them the power to grant such consent in the office. Beyond just making things easier, Taylor believes the move could help out some groups that come up with fundraisers at the last minute or don’t realize they need approval until it’s too late. “We’re trying to stream-

line that a little bit,” Taylor says. While there was no one event that prompted the effort to change the rules, Taylor says it was the very strong possibility there will be a number of late applications coming in over the next couple weeks. That’s because nonprofit groups in the past have proven eager to do fundraisers in connection with the largest annual rod runs, which will bring automobile enthusiasts to pack the city for the next two weekends. Additionally, those organizations have often submitted their requests a bit late, whether by accident or simply because they didn’t know they’d have the opportunity to, for instance, charge for parking in a business’ lot until the last minute. The move, Taylor hopes, will allow those efforts to continue to the benefit of charities more focused on doing good work than on the city’s timeline. As for the other item on the agenda, the possible addition of the new C-6 zoning distinction is something that city officials have been discussing

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Gina Davis stirs the picked chicken meat that will soon become part of the chicken and dumplings offerings sought after by many folks year after year at the First United Methodist Church booth at the Sevier County Fair. The 108th annual fair runs through Saturday night.

sevier co. fair schedule

WEDNESDAY (5-10) n Bring 2 canned food items 5-7 p.m. and get second admission free n 5:30: Lawnmower races n 6: Cattle show n 6:30: Watermelon seed spitting contest n 8: Wrestling THURSDAY (5-10) n 5:30: Kids Dance

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City man faces two counts of burglary of local restaurant

Fine fair fare

ALL WEEK n Petting Zoo (next to Red Barn) n Sevier County Museum Walk (Exhibit Hall) n Fairs Gone By Photo Wall (Exhibit Hall) n Money Pole:6:30 p.m. n Food Court entertainment(6-8:30)

and working on for some time, Taylor says. In the past few years the city has seen a boom of developments that include several uses, including residential, commercial and overnight lodging. Most recently a massive mixed-use development was given the green-light to start construction on a plot off Pine Mountain Road, while the stilllanguishing Belle Island Village also includes restaurants, accommodations and retail centers. Such projects also seem to be a nationwide trend, city officials point out. While Pigeon Forge has always used a zoning system that defined certain commercial areas by their specific uses — for instance, the C-2 zone is designated for tourism-related businesses, while C-5 can only be assigned to amusement parks and similar attractions — the new uses are forcing a change, Taylor says. That’s why the new zone would allow more than one use, while still providing regulations for how such projects must be completed.

Showcase n 6: Sheep show n 7: Ice cream eating contest n 6 & 7: Clown circus FRIDAY (5-10) n 6 & 7: Grilling demonstrations n 6: Sheep show n 5:30 & 6:30: Clown circus n 7: Bryan Walker opening for J.C. Anderson Band SATURDAY (3-10) n 4-5: Seniors picni n 4:30: Karaoke n 6 & 7: Grilling demonstrations n 4:30, 6:30 & 7:30: Clown circus!

Miller was arrested for the two burglaries. Miller was arraigned A Sevier county man has been charged with before a magistrate and a $75,000.00 bond t w o was set. An Oct 4 hearcounts of ing date has been set with burin General Sessions glarizing Court. a local Anyone with any restauinformation on the rant. crime is asked to call Sevier Det. Matthew Cubberley County at 865-428-1899. Sheriff Miller R o n Seals said William T. Miller Jr., 38 of 1070 Timberlake Circle in Sevierville has been charged with 2 counts of burglary in connection with two separate burglaries at Clint’s BBQ Restaurant on Newport Highway. The first burglary occurred July 18 and the second on Sept. 6. An undisclosed amount of money was taken each time. Sevier Co. Sheriffs Office Detectives investigated the burglaries and developed Miller as a suspect, who was a former employee of the restaurant, and on Monday evening

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arrests Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed within this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

u Elvin Amador, 21, of 1040 Candy Tuft Drive in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 7 with driving without a license. He was being held in lieu of $500 bond. u Travis Joe Barnum, 28, of Knoxville, was charged Sept.. 6 with a circuit court warrant. He was being held. u Stanley Jason Clark Jr., 31, of 3275 Newport Highway in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 6 with violation of probation. He was released. u Tommy J. Droulias, 40, of Arlington Heights, Ind., was charged Sept.. 6 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court and theft of property worth $10,000 to $50,000. He was being held. u William Obie Greene, 55, of 1373 Avenue D in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 6 with public intoxication and possession of legend drug without prescription. He was released on $1,975 bond. u Justin William Guinn, 22, of 1220 Payne School Drive in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 7 with aggravated assault. He was being held in lieu of $7,500 bond. u Samantha P. Hall, 33, of White Pine, was charged Sept. 6 with public intoxication. She was released on $1,000 bond. u Alicia L. Hancock, 31, of St. Cloud, Fla., was charged Sept. 7 with public intoxication and simple possession. She was released. u Gary Preston Hilley, 38, of Gatlinburg, was charged Sept. 6 with promotion of methamphetamine. He was being held in lieu of $75,000 bond. u Patrick Scott Hurst, 38, of 404 Mystical Way in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 7 with possession of burglary tools, unlawful possession of weapons and attempted burglary. He was being held in lieu of $5,000 bond. u Steve Cleve Hurst, 31, of 2639 Banks Lane in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 7 with possession of burglary tools and attempted burglary. He was being held in lieu of $25,000 bond. u Dustin Tyler Koons, 24, of 130 Murrell Meadows apt. 3 in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 7 with assault. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Nikita Sergivech Losenko, 22, of 830 Golf View Blvd. in Pigeon Forge, was charged Sept. 7 with DUI. He was being held. u Misty Dawn Maggard, 31, of 929 Candy Duff Road in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 6 with a third count of violation of probation. She was being held. u Amanda Marie McCollum, 20, of 1011 Mason Lane in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 7 with violation of probation. She was being held. u William Thomas Miller, 38, of 3640 Farmland Way in Kodak, was charged Sept. 7 with two counts of burglary. He was being held in lieu of $75,000 bond. u Jamie Elmer Myers, 37, of Ski View Motel #29 in Gatlinburg, was charged Sept. 7 with possession of a schedule VI substance. He was being held in lieu of $10,000 bond. u Michael Keith Perryman, 27, of 3535 Progress Hills Blvd. in Pigeon Forge, was charged Sept. 7 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held. u Timothy Mark Petit, 20, of 720 Casey Drive in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 7 with aggravated assault and robbery. He was being held in lieu of $22,500 bond. u Rusty Alan Potter, 20, of 390 E. Parkway #124 in Gatlinburg, was charged Sept. 6 with promotion of methamphetamine. HE was being held in lieu of $50,000 bond.

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wednesday, sept. 8 Sevierville Story Time

Preschool story time 10:30 a.m., King Family Library, 408 High St., with Puppet Lady. 365-1666.

Responsible Lending

Coalition for Responsible Lending in Tennessee meets 5-7 p.m. Sevierville Civic Center as part of Predatory Lending Listening Tour. www.tnrc. net.

Sevierville Garden Club Sevierville Garden Club meets at noon at King Family Library. Board meet 10:30. Program: Demonstration of flower designs and horticulture. Lunch provided. 609-8079.

Farmers Market

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

Women’s Bible Study

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

thursday, sept. 9 Angel Food

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

Rummage Sale

Yard sale at First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road, (next to Dunn’s Market), 8-2 today, Saturday.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 4292508. n 1-6 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245.

Women’s Bible Study

Women’s Bible Study meets 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS), 1610 Pullen Road in Sevierville. 429-6063.

saturday, sept. 11 Snyder Reunion

Snyder family reunion 11:30 a.m. Northview Optimist Pavilion, W. Dumplin Valley Road, Kodak. Bring covered dish. Lunch 12:30. 9339372, 687-6304 or 9331210.

Community Yard Sale

Community yard/bake sale at Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 1828 Middle Creek Road, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., parking lot. Free set-up 7-8 a.m; sellers provide own tables.

Singing Cookes

Singing Cookes will perform at 7 p.m. at Williamsburg Baptist Church, 1559 Upper Middle Creek Road.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 429-2508. n 10 a.m.-4 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245.

Farmers Markets

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

8-11:30 a.m., Sevier Farmers Co-Op, 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 4537101. n First Baptist Church on Chapman Highway, 7-11 a.m. 579-5433. n Gatlinburg Farmers Market, 8:30-11 a.m., parking lot of Alamo Restaurant, Highway 321. 659-0690.

Hot Meals

Rummage Sale

Women’s Bible Study

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

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Yard sale at First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road (next to Dunn’s Market), 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Gun Carry Permit

Gun Carry Permit Class 8 a.m. Call Sevier Indoor Range 774-6111 to register.

sunday, sept. 12 Andes Reunion

Andes reunion 12:30 p.m., Waldens Creek United Methodist Church. Bring covered dish. 4534415.

Church Homecoming

Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church homecoming, 9:45 a.m. in Cosby. Singing by Robert Fancher, preaching by Steve Shults, followed by meal. (423) 608-7852.

Sugarlands Reunion

Sugarlands reunion 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Holt Park, North Gatlinburg. Bring covered dish and memories of the mountains. 436-4848 or 436-0378.

Parton Reunion

William E. Parton family reunion at noon at Twin Creeks picnic area, Gatlinburg.

Maples Branch Homecoming

Maples Branch Baptist Church homecoming. All former pastors invited. Brooke Haney is special guest. Covered dish lunch after morning service. Evening worship canceled. Rocky Ball, pastor.

monday, sept. 13 Triathlon Pointers

Pigeon Forge Community Center five-week class on triathlon: 6:30-7:15 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday through Oct. 18. $40 members; $50 nonmembers. 429-7373, ext. 18.

DAR

Daughters of American Revolution, Spencer Clack Chapter, meets 7 p.m. at King Family Library. Program by John Elder on Cherokee heritage.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 2-5 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 429-2508. n 11 a.m.-5 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245.

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.

TOPS

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

friday, sept. 10 SCHS Class of ’90

Sevier County High School class of 1990 reunion today and Saturday. (865) 2865415.

Kodak Story Time

Preschool story time 11 a.m., Kodak Library. 9330078.

It seems like yesterday you were born. Now, you are turning 1. You are a light to everyone’s life you are a part of. You are a blessing from God!

Happy 1st Birthday Cayden Sing! Love, Mommy & Daddy

12th annual ERA for MDA Golf Classic today in ’Burg Submitted Report The 12th annual ERA for MDA Golf Classic and live auction will be held today at Bent Creek Golf Resort on Highway 321 in Gatlinburg. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m., and players will tee off at noon. The event is a four-man scramble, and participants may bring a team or come alone. The fee is $100 per player and includes: lunch, green fees, cart fees, an embroidered golf shirt, goody bag, dinner, and entrance to the live auction after the tournament. Players will have the opportunity to win a new car from Taylor Ford in Waynesville, N.C. during the hole-inone competition. For the past 11 years, ERA In The Smokies has sponsored the ERA for MDA Golf Benefit to raise money to send local children living with Muscular Dystrophy to MDA Camp

Discovery in Gainesboro. One hundred percent of the profits of the benefit and live suction go to send local children to camp — no administrative fees. In 2009, ERA In the Smokies was able to raise and donate more than $10,000 to MDA Camp Discovery. Participation is available on many levels. Golfers may participate for $100 per person or $400 per team. Businesses or individuals may sponsor a golf hole for $100; signage for hole sponsors will be present at the hole. All sponsors are recognized in the participant program available on the day of the event. The event is being sponsored in part by: ERA In the Smokies (Gatlinburg); Bent Creek Golf Resort (Gatlinburg); Marty Loveday and Associates (Gatlinburg); Best Italian (Gatlinburg); No Way Jose’s (Gatlinburg); and Taylor Motor Co. Ford (Waynesville).

130-year-old King’s Academy sees enrollment climb again Submitted Report SEYMOUR — The King’s Academy opened its 130th year with its second straight year of enrollment growth. Academy President Walter Grubb said 401 students are currently attending. That number compares to 396 last year, and 376 two years ago. Day students from Sevier, Knox, Blount and Jefferson counties account for the most significant portion of the growth. Day student enrollment of 370 is up from 347 (6.62 percent) last year, and 324 (14.2 percent) the year before. The academy’s boarding program is experiencing a downturn, however,

as the number of struggling economies in other countries grows. The number of Korean students is particularly low this year. “We have enjoyed a large number of boarding students from South Korea in the last 15 years,” said Grubb. “It is not uncommon for us to enroll 12 new Korean students in one year. This year we have one new student from Korea.” Admissions director Janice Mink says the academy is developing some responses to the trend. She and Upper School Director Steve Sharp are developing a network of alumni in other nations to serve as referring agents.

Representatives are now working in Japan and Thailand. Five new students from Thailand have enrolled in the last 12 months. “With the economic conditions we are all facing, we feel very blessed to report an enrollment increase this year,” Grubb said.

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obituaries In Memoriam

Arnold R. Baldwin

Arnold R. Baldwin, 86, of Sevierville, Tennessee, formerly of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010, in Sevierville. Services were held in his hometown of Grand Island, Nebraska. Burial was in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Arnold was born March 30, 1924 in Dannebrog, NE, the son of Frank and Fredericka (Petersen) Baldwin. Those left to mourn his passing are: daughter Mary and husband Lyle Heydon of Bladen, daughter Claire and Doug Steiger of Sevierville TN, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Arnold welcomed into heaven by his beloved wife Barbara Petersen. Arnold entered the Dannebrog school system knowing only Danish and graduated from high school in 1941. He volunteered into the U.S. Submarine Service in January of 1943 and was honorably discharged in October of 1944. He served the City of Grand Island as the first Harley Davidson motorcycle police officer, served as a Deputy Sheriff, as a guard at the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant, and retired from the City Library. He was a member of the Platte Duetsche Society, American Legion, VFW, FOE, Nebraska Chapter of the U.S. Submarine Veterans, and the Smoky Mountain U.S. SubVets. Memorials are suggested to the Smoky Mountain SubVets, 11520 Fincastle Lane, Farragut TN 37934.

Eva-Maria Sommer Eva-Maria Sommer, 73 of Sevierville, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. Survivors: sons, Michael Rydlewski and wife Debbie, Carsten Sommer and wife Karen; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers, Christoph and Theo Genge and spouses; sister,U shi Franzen; nieces and nephews. The family received friends Tuesday in Atchley Funeral Home with a memorial service officiated by the Rev. Larry Lansberry. Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Carol DeLeeuw

Carol DeLeeuw, age 62 of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her brother John Hartnagel. Survivors: Loving husband, Richard DeLeeuw, Sr.; children, Deloris DeLeeuw, Richard DeLeeuw, Jr. and wife Tonya, Robert DeLeeuw and wife Melissa, James DeLeeuw and wife Amy, Brian DeLeeuw, Angel Lifton and Michael Gaster; grandchildren, Haley, Abigail, James, Austin and Evan DeLeeuw, Mikayla and Zach Posey, Dustin Sutton, KayLynn Richie and Mikah Gaster; brother, Thomas Hartnagel; sister-in-law, Annie Hartnagel; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to offset medical expenses. Family and friends will meet 11 a.m. Friday in Atchley’s Seymour Memory Gardens for graveside service and interment with the Rev. Barbara J. Minchey officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

Virginia M. Kaegebein

past, including in Cotter’s appointment to fill the seat until a special election could be held following the 1992 of County Clerk Paul Atchley. Installing Cotter in the job won’t be the end of the process to fill the post until a special election can be held in 2012, the earliest such a move can be made. The commission has 120 days from declaring the vacancy to appoint an interim clerk to fill out the nearly two years until a new permanent clerk can be chosen by the people. They have the option to tap Cotter to continue filling the job or find any other person they feel is qualified to do so. Much like the process that resulted in then-Chief Deputy Ron Seals being named the interim sheriff following the death of Sheriff Bruce Montgomery, there will be a series of interviews of candidates conducted by the County Commission’s Steering Committee. That group will settle on one person to recommend to the full body.

The larger group will then open the floor to other nominations, which may be made by its membership and the public in attendance. They can include people asking that they be considered or folks suggesting others who have given notification they would be willing to serve. In addition to putting Cotter in the seat, the board must approve a bond for Cotter, who will serve as a fee-collecting county employee. Such bonds are sureties meant to guarantee the public official who holds them will act honestly in the handling of public money as prescribed by law. They are considered a protection for the taxpayers because they offer repayment up to a certain amount if money is lost or taken by the officeholder if that person is not able to come up with the cash. In the county’s case, the bonds are backed up by Barnes Insurance Agency, though they are not the same as insurance. On the agenda for Thursday’s meeting is approval of a $50,000 bond for Cotter. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

Virginia M. Kaegebein, age 95 of Knoxville, passed Monday, September 6, 2010, at Maryville HealthCare Center. She was of the Baptist faith. Born in Sharon, TN. She and her husband were avid bowlers for nearly 60 years. She was widowed in 2002. Preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Robert J. Kaegebein. Survived by son, Robert D. Kaegebein and wife Cheryl of Sevierville; grandchildren, Karen Kaegebein of Knoxville, TN, Anne Grzesiak and husband Jim of Plainfield, IL, Julia Gorges of Aurora, IL, Mark Kaegebein and wife Jacqueline of Channahon, IL, and Ryan Kaegebein of Columbus, OH; great grandchildren, Jonathon and Joshua Kaegebein, Matthew and Michael Gorges, and Madeline and Alex Grzesiak. Private services will be held in Elmhurst, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of TN Valley, PO Box 51723, Knoxville, TN 37950. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. n www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

Johnny E. Flynn Johnny E. Flynn, 75 of Dandridge, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2010, at his home following a brief illness. He was retired after 30 years from BASF and enjoyed farming. He was a member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, Annie Skeen Flynn; children: Randy Flynn, Amy (Michael) Graves, Jeff (Sally) Flynn; four grandchildren; brothers, Bill (Mary) Strange, Jimmy Strange, Chet (Carol) Strange, Rocky (Glenda) Strange, Garland (Marie) Strange, David (Kelly) Strange; sister: Carolyn (Jim) Monsour; one uncle; several nieces and nephews Funeral services, Thursday, 1:30 p.m. at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church with the Revs. Paul Lane and Scott Brady officiating. Interment to follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening 5 to 8 p.m. at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Shady Grove United Methodist Men, 1675 Harold Patterson Road, Dandridge, TN 37725. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge n www.farrarfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

Ricky Wayne Flynn

Ricky Wayne Flynn, age 40 of Sevierville, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2010. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lizzie and Fred Flynn, Uncles Benny Flynn and Paul Berry. Survivors: mother, Marjie Lopes; daughter, Tonya Flynn; uncles, James Daniel Flynn and wife Kathy, and Troy Stinnett; cousins, Jamie Flynn, Teresa Ogle, Missy Wilson, Missy Metcalf, Bobby Latham Jr., Barbara Berry, and Jack Paul. Graveside service 3 p.m. Wednesday in Knob Creek Cemetery with Rev. David Taylor officiating. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865. (577-2807) n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Joe Don Gray Joe Don Gray, 74 of Sevierville, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at LeConte Medical Center. Survivors: wife, Gladys Stroud; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin Patrick and Lisa Gray, Johnny Carl Gray; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Jo and Jim Patty, Sheila and Bill Dritt; brothers, Wayne and Jimmy Gray; sisters: Mae Loveday and Hazel Maples; several grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Rawlings Funeral Home. The Rev. Al Trawick will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rawlings Funeral home.

Marty Ray Jett Marty Ray Jett, 51 of Kodak, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Highland South Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations.

Sandra McCroskey Hood Sandra McCroskey Hood, 55 of Seymour, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010.

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Sevier County sophomore Ashley Juska hits a snag during her trip through the zone during the Between the Barrels program presented Tuesday by TDOT.

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Tennessee GOP group meets in private for redistricting talk By ERIK SCHELZIG Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE — A Nashville Republican group met in private Tuesday to discuss GOP plans for redrawing Tennessee’s political map after the November elections. The First Tuesday luncheon club heard from Memphis attorney John Ryder, chairman of the Republican National Committee’s redistricting committee. After new census population figures are released next year, the Legislature will begin redrawing congressional and legislative district boundaries. Tim Skow, who heads the First Tuesday group, in an e-mailed invitation billed Ryder’s talk as illustrating what can be done “legally� to make Democrats “scream as a result of redistricting.� While other First Tuesday events have welcomed press coverage, Skow told reporters that Ryder’s presentation was open only to members. Skow said Ryder didn’t ask for the meeting to be closed. “All the people who are attending the meeting were well aware that it’s a

Republican Party meeting, OK?� Skow said. “A dues-paying member meeting.� The group, which is not affiliated with the state Republican Party, has been a regular stop for candidates seeking statewide office. The press was in attendance when Republican Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey spoke to the group as part of his unsuccessful gubernatorial bid in February. When asked by a member about President Barack Obama’s citizenship, Ramsey said: “I don’t know whether President Obama is a citizen of the United States or not.� “But I’m going to tell you something. When you walk out on the street down here, people don’t really care about this issue,� he said. U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp in a December 2009 speech to the group addressed his long-ago cocaine addiction and to emphasizing his “second chance at life.� He joined the governor’s race the next month. Wamp and Ramsey lost the Aug. 5 GOP gubernatorial primary to Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, who also spoke to the First Tuesday group during the campaign.

State officials are charged for misuse of inmate labor CHATTANOOGA (AP) — An East Tennessee city mayor and the Democratic Party Chairman for Monroe County have been arrested after a grand jury indicted them for using inmate labor to do landscaping work at a relative’s home. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested 64-year-old Vonore Mayor Larry Summey and his brother-in-law, 69-yearold Charles Kenneth Miller, on Tuesday after a two-month investigation. According to a news release, the TBI said they were asked to investigate by the 10th Judicial District Attorney General into allegations of misuse of inmate labor. The agency said their investigation found that in March, Vonore city employees and inmates from the Monroe County Jail performed landscaping work at the home of Cora Miller, the mother of the Democratic Party chairman and the mayor’s

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riorated and started to leak, and officials were ready to make several improvements. It had been included in other renovations planned for the community center, but when the Board of Mayor and Aldermen decided to delay those improvements, it decided the need was urgent enough to go ahead with the $350,000 renovations to the indoor pool. The work was completed over the summer, so for most of the time it was going on, swimmers could use the outdoor pool at City Park. Mayor Bryan Atchley said people questioned whether the city could afford the pool when the board started considering it originally — at a time when he was an alderman and Gary Wade, now a state Supreme Court justice, was mayor. “They thought we were out of our minds,� he recalled. “ (They

the tide, on Wednesday plans to propose $30 billion in new investment tax breaks for businesses to go along with tens of billions in spending he called for on Labor Day to invigorate the slow recovery. But even if Congress acts on the requests — a long shot in a highly charged political season — there’s little time left for Democrats to salvage their election chances. With Obama’s popularity slumping and the party demoralized, dozens of first- and second-term Democrats as well as longer-serving congressmen who haven’t faced serious challenges in years are toiling to hold onto their jobs in places that tend to prefer Republicans. And polls show independent voters leaning toward the GOP.

said) there was no way we’d raise they money.� Then, like now, the goal was to make things better for people living in Sevierville. “We want to keep doing things that make this a better place to live,� he said. “We’re accused sometimes of doing nothing but stuff for tourists. I don’t think a lot of tourists come here to swim.� Improvements include a new deck, new diving blocks, new bottom for the pool, new guttering, new paint and improvements to the new humidifier and air system, Parker said. They also took the opportunity to add a new lift Chapter 7 ,

and steps for disabled swimmers. The city’s facility maintenance department helped with repairs and improvements that should help save thousands of dollars a month in utility bills, he said. Like Atchley, Parker said he hopes that the improvements means many more people can enjoy the pool and maintain their health at the pool. “Many people learned to swim at this pool,� he said. “Many children have had swim meets at this pool. Many people have extended their lives in this pool.� n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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Optimist pancake supper Tuesday

The Northview Optimist Cub pancake supper will be held from 4-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Flapjack’s, 3401 Winfield Dunn Parkway. Tickets are $5 at the door. Children age 3 and under eat free. Proceeds support the Boys & Girls Club of Kodak, Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center, community Easter Egg Hunt, Child Safety Awareness Day, a Boy Scout troop, Kodak Heritage Day, Kodak Library Children’s Summer Reading program, Youth Appreciation Day and other projects. For more information, call 654-7723. n

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Lending policies topic of meeting

The Neighborhoods Resource Center and Tennessee Citizen Action, two members of the Coalition for Responsible Lending in Tennessee, will hold the first of several East Tennessee predatory lending listening tours from 5-7 p.m. today at the Sevierville Civic Center, 200 Gary R. Wade Boulevard. The goal for these sessions is to learn how people in East Tennessee are being affected by predatory loans practices, such as payday and title loans, and how the coalition might be able to help. The sessions are open to anyone. n

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Helping Hearts event seeks input

Vendor space is still available for the Tennessee Helping Hearts Harvest Fest Celebration Oct 16 at Sevier County Fairgrounds. The agency would like a fire department to display trucks, K-9 units to do a demonstration and cheerleading squads to perform. The event will feature a children’s area, Miss Harvest Fest pageant, stage performances, farmers market, arts and craft vendors, food vendors and local businesses. Interested vendors should call 366-7224. n

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Community yard sale Saturday

Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 1828 Middle Creek Road, invites community members to sell their own yard sale goods from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday during the church’s fall yard and bake sale. Set-up time is 7-8 a.m. in the church parking lot. There is no fee to sellers. Sellers are required to provide their own tables. For information call 4295187. n

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Hospital thrift store adds hours

The LeConte Volunteer Thrift Store, located at 441 Parkway, will have extended business hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays through the end of September. The thrift store is located near the First Baptist Church and is accepting donations. The store is operated by the volunteers at LeConte Medical Center. For more information, call 4282586.

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Obese pregnancies big concern in state NASHVILLE (AP) — New research has found that women who gain too much weight during pregnancy give birth to bigger babies and increase their children’s chances of being overweight as adults. The news is especially concerning in Tennessee, where 68 percent of residents are considered obese or overweight. “Obesity causes complications even without pregnancy,” said Dr. Janice Witty, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Meharry Medical

College in Nashville. “And in pregnancy, obesity is associated with a number of poor outcomes.” For example, doctors may have trouble doing ultrasounds and miss birth defects. The women may also get diabetes or high blood pressure, which can put their babies at risk. And bigger babies also have increased risk of injury during birth. New research published this month in the British medical journal The Lancet found that women who gained more than 52

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pounds during pregnancy were more than twice as likely to have bigger babies than women who gained about 18 to 22 pounds. The study, which tracked more than 513,000 women and 1.1 million babies in Michigan and New Jersey from 1989 to 2003, showed that obesity is not just related to genes. New weight gain guidelines for pregnant women published last year by the Institute of Medicine suggested that women of normal weight should gain between 15 and 35

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“Images of the burning of a Quran would undoubtedly be used by extremists in Afghanistan — and around the world — to inflame public opinion and incite violence.” — Gen. David Petraeus, over the plans by Gainesville, Fla.-based church that espouses anti-Islam philosophy and plans on Saturday to burn copies of the Quran on church grounds to mark the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks

“This dependency is something that we think about all the time. We know the sooner the Afghan systems are up and running the sooner coalition forces can transition responsibilities to the sovereign government.” — U.S. Lt. Gen. Bill Caldwell, head of the NATO training mission

“I’ve always admired those few who know when it’s time to move on. This is the right time for me.” — ABC News President David Westin, the longest-reigning network news division chief, with more than 13 tumultuous years on the job, announcing he will resign at the end of the year

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It’s time to ask for his forgiveness (Editor’s note: The writer of this column is the stepfather of Matt Gentry, who was killed in a May 2009 wreck on Allensville Road. Corey Robinson, Matt’s best friend, was the driver.) By ZAYNE McPEEK Guest columnist As most of us are now aware, the case against Corey Robinson came before a judge 16 months to the day that we lost Matt. The judge dismissed all charges. It was our hope that on that day we would finally hear the truth and receive some form of justice. As we sat there and heard the testimony of some of the witnesses, I only became more confused. Their attorney referred to this as “a perfect storm,” an expression that describes an event where a rare combination of circumstances aggravate a situation drastically. He was referring to the events leading up to the accident. He didn’t realize that the storm didn’t stop when the car came to a rest at the base of the tree. To us, that was the beginning. For years I have preached to my kids, “Believe nothing that you hear and half of what you see.” It’s too bad that as parents we sometimes forget to take our own advice. When Corey Tibbs came out of his coma he began telling a different version of the events. I had gone to the Robinson house after the accident and told Corey what Tibbs had said and Corey got mad and slammed the door. I understand now why he was upset, but at the time I took this as he had something to hide and that there was something to the accusation of drug and alcohol use by the driver. Now my grief turned into a blinding fury and the gloves came off. It is my duty to protect my kids, and now I was thinking my son was killed by a drunk driver. Communication between myself and Corey Robinson had ended, and I was only left with one side of the story. Each delay with the legal system only intensified the “storm.” I lashed out in every way that I could to ensure that justice would not be lost and that my son did not become another drunk driving statistic. When Tibbs was cross-examined, his story fell apart. It was revealed that there were no drugs or alcohol involved in this. It was, as Robinson had said it was, an accident. I left the courtroom more confused. That night, as I was looking back on what had happened, my confusion turned from anger to shame. The night of Matt’s service I stood in front of all of Matt’s friends and told Corey that if this was truly an accident then we (my girls and I) forgive him, that he will suffer enough over what has happened and we wish no more harm to come to him. I wish now that I would have gone with my first instinct and believed him. I find that now I am the one that needs to ask for forgiveness from Corey and the Robinson family. I hope that as parents themselves, they will understand that I was trying to protect my son and to defend him and ensure that the truth was known. I am not able to speak for all parties in this, but as for me and my family (my girls), this matter is over and now it is time for all of us to begin the healing process. The civil case will be dropped and I will not seek any further action in this matter. This has been a life-altering event in a lot of our lives. Matt often wondered how one person can make a difference in other people’s lives. A lot of our lives are heading in a totally different direction then they were 16 months ago. I have spent many nights screaming at God, “Why did you take my son?” For the longest time I didn’t get an answer. Then that small still voice, which I recognized as my Father’s, answered back, “He was not yours. He belonged to me.” I did nothing to bring Matthew into this world. For some reason, God chose me to guide Matt into the man that he was, and my job was done. I am so sad that I have lost my son and best friend, but I am so honored that I was the chosen one and I had him as long as I did. I am a much better dad and person because of him. Now may we all rest in peace.

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Don’t miss the fair Through those gates are all the good things about community, country Few events in our lives evoke such nostalgia, such strong memories, such a wave of joy as a county fair. As you walk the midway, smell and taste the cotton candy and hot dogs, try your hand at a game of skill or view the talents of your neighbors and friends, it encompasses all that is good about America and its traditions. The Sevier County Fair is back this year on Old Knoxville Highway, and better than ever. Each evening through Saturday you can harken back to the days when you, as a child, enjoyed this fair or the one in your own hometown. Things change, but the basic, intrinsic goodness and simplicity of a county fair remains basically the same. At the Sevier County Fair you can sample chicken and dumplings made by members of First United Methodist

Church of Sevierville. You can see the animals raised by 4-H members. You can view garments and crafts and homemade goodies produced by people from Seymour to New Center, Gatlinburg to Kodak. You can watch with delight as kids try to win big from the money pole, and local talent performs on the stage. You can bite into the a Ruritan Club-made fried green tomato made the way they ought to be. The rides may not compare to the ones at Dollywood or Kings Island, but they are reminiscent of the ones you rode as a child. Many people work awfully hard and throughout the year to produce this week of entertainment and showcase. Putting on a county fair is not easy or uncomplicated. There are rides to book, vendors to secure, contest entries to process, animal shows to

put on, maintenance work to finish, and parking and ticket takers to locate and train. Thousands of people will go through the gates this week, and that always presents the potential for challenges and problems. The Sevier County Fair is, year in and year out, among the best of its size and type in all of Tennessee. From the heights of the Ferris wheel to the dirt floor of the arena, it’s all there waiting for your participation. Find time this week to visit the fair. Make it a family night. This is, after all, the very definition of family entertainment and family values. Inside those gates are all of the things that make this community and this land of ours so special. A county fair is a community fair in every sense of the word. Make sure it’s part of your world this week.

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Public forum Hospital officials thanked for meeting to discuss problems

Editor: I would like to say thank you to the administrative staff (Lori Myers, Chief Nursing Officer; Marilyn Muncy, E.D. Manager; Betsy Rudder, E.D. Educator; and Dr. Roger Brooksbank) that took the time to invite me to sit down and discuss problems that I had during a visit to Emergency Department at LeConte Medical Center.

We spoke in an open and honest atmosphere. The focus was betterment of our community hospital through listening to the community’s input regarding services received. I feel that in this meeting it has brought us one step closer to making our local hospital one that can be counted on in times of emergent needs. I left this meeting feeling satisfied that some of the new faces of this facility that I met have a genuine desire to continue to work on improvements to give the community a

hospital to be proud of. If you have issues or problems concerning this or any facility, no one can address and correct them if they are unaware of them. I urge the citizens of this county to work with the staff of LeConte Medical Center to voice your concerns, problems or to praise accomplishments of this facility in order to continue to push forward with a hospital that we all will feel good about. Susan VanHoose Sevierville

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■ The Mountain Press ■ A8 ■ Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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Bears senior’s injury may not be season-ending By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — Smoky Bears senior safety Tyler Wischer suffered a scary injury Friday night at Jefferson County. After being involved in a tackle from his safety position, Wischer didn’t get up, and lie chest-down on the ground in obvious pain. After several minutes the training staff helped Wischer off the field, and he was taken to hospital for treatment.

the game, and rumors surfaced over the weekend that the senior had a broken back. But Sevier County coach Steve Brewer played down that angle Monday, though he did state that Wischer did break the end of his L3 lumbar vertebrae. “He was having a good year, he was really flying around and making things happen — it’s just an unfortunate injury.” SCHS senior Tyler Wischer Surprisingly, the coach Wischer’s status wasn’t said Bears fans may not immediately known after have seen the last of the

senior. Apparently it’s possible he may return from the injury before the end of the year. The loss of Wischer at least for part of the season will be tough, but both Cullen Lavoi and Dillon Cate are capable back-ups and have had lots of work early on this season. “Obviously it leaves us a little thinner, but when somebody gets hurt, whoever’s behind them has got to step up.

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Tyler Wischer, right, breaks up a pass in a preseason passing scrimmage. The senior safety looked very good in the preseason, and had played well in the season before being injured Friday night.

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Bearettes bounce back with 2-0 win

PREP FOOTBALL

Smoky Bears fall out of top 10; G-P drops a spot to 9 SEVIERVILLE — The Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders are Sevier County’s lone representative in the AP’s Tennessee Prep Football Poll. The Highlanders early week off did hurt their spot on the poll, however, as the team dropped a spot from No. 9 in 3A to No. 8. Smith County (3-0) jumped over G-P in the rankings thanks to their 16-6 win over

By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer

Livingston Academy. The Sevier County Smoky Bears’ 28-14 loss to Jefferson County not only hurt the team’s chances at winning the IMAC this season, it also dropped them out of the AP’s Top 10 Poll. G-P hosts unranked Sullivan East this Friday, while the Bears host the state’s 4th-ranked 6A team, Dobyns-Bennett.

Tennessee Football Prep Polls Division 6A 1. Smyrna (10) 2. Maryville (2) 3. Oakland (4) 4. D-B (3) 5. Bearden (2) 6. Whitehaven (1) 7. Riverdale 8. Brentwood 9. Science Hill 10. Ooltewah

W-L Pts 3-0 179 1-1 176 3-0 164 3-0 143 3-0 142 3-0 107 3-0 78 2-1 67 3-0 47 2-1 20

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Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Pearl-Cohn 21. 12, Howard 17. 13, Tyner Academy 16. 14, Kingston 14. 15, Sullivan North 13. Division 2A W-L Pts Prv 1. Trousdale Co (13) 3-0 203 2 7 2. SignalMtn (7) 3-0 184 1 3. Mt. Pleasant 3-0 151 4 Others receiving 12 or more 4. McKenzie 2-1 128 3 points: 11, Brighton 18. 12, 5. Hampton (1) 2-0 99 6 Sevier County 14. 6. Riverside 2-0 86 8 Division 5A 7. Forrest 3-0 82 10 W-L Pts Prv 8. BBuchanan (1) 2-1 59 1. Knox Catholic (11) 2-0 190 1 9. Oliver Springs 2-0 41 2. Mitchell (8) 3-0 172 3 10. Dresden 2-1 31 7 3. Anderson Co (1) 2-0 152 4 4. Powell 3-0 126 5 Others receiving 12 or more 5. Cleveland 2-0 114 9 points: 11, Humboldt 29. 12, 6. Beech 2-1 86 7 Wartburg Central 26. 13, Rock7. Ridgeway 2-0 71 10 wood 22. 14, Friendship Christian 8. JacksonNorthside 3-0 52 17. 14, Cascade 17. 9. Columbia 2-1 49 2 Division 1A 10. Tennessee (1) 2-0 29 Record Pts Prv 1. South Pitt (20) 2-0 216 1 Others receiving 12 or more 2. Jo Byrns (2) 2-0 184 2 points: 11, Henry County 28. 3. Wayne County 2-0 148 3 12, Hardin County 23. 13, Dyer 4. Greenback 3-0 123 4 County 19. 14, Morristown West 5. Copper Basin 3-0 102 7 17. 15, Daniel Boone 14. 6. Gordonsville 2-1 86 8 Division 4A 7. Perry County 3-0 77 10 W-L Pts Prv 8. Grace Christian 2-1 64 9 1. Greeneville (13) 2-0 205 1 9. Lake County 2-1 46 6 2. Lib.Magnet (8) 3-0 189 2 10. Union City 1-1 44 5 3. Red Bank (1) 2-0 157 4 4. Crockett County 2-0 139 3 Others receiving 12 or more 5. Gibbs 3-0 117 7 points: 11, Columbia Academy 6. Giles County 2-1 101 6 30. 12, Cloudland 13. 13, Coal7. Maplewood 2-1 69 10 field 12. 13, Eagleville 12. 8. Trezevant 2-1 62 9 Division II 9. Sheffield 3-0 56 Record Pts Prv 10. Knoxville Fulton 1-2 37 5 1. BrtwoodAca (16) 3-0 208 1 2. Baylor (1) 3-0 170 3 Others receiving 12 or more 3. MBA (1) 3-0 159 4 points: 11, White House 23. 4. CBHS (1) 3-0 128 6 Division 3A 5. MUS (2) 2-1 121 2 W-L Pts Prv 6. Knoxville Webb 2-0 120 5 1. Alcoa (22) 3-0 220 1 7. McCallie 2-0 92 7 2. CAK 3-0 164 4 8. Briarcrest 3-0 81 9 3. Camden 3-0 154 3 9. Ensworth 0-2 23 8 4. Goodpasture 3-0 132 5 (tie) University-Jackson 2-0 23 5. Milan 2-1 86 2 6. Westview 2-1 84 7 Others receiving 12 or more 7. Polk County 1-1 80 6 points: 11, BGA 21. 12, St. 8. Smith County 3-0 66 9 George’s 16. 13, ECS 13. (tie) G-P 2-0 66 8

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Sevier County’s Alexis Conner (16), left, heads the ball past the Morristown East goal keeper for the Bearettes’ second goal of the night on Tuesday. SCHS won 2-0.

SEVIERVILLE — The road weary and battle-tested Sevier County Smoky Bearettes soccer squad bounced back from a tough weekend tourney at Bearden High School against some of the best competition in the state to pick up their second win of the season against visiting District 2-AAA rival Morristown East on Tuesday night, 2-1. The Bearettes (2-6) outplayed and outshot East all night, but somehow the scored remained knotted at 0s by intermission. Alyssa Hale changed that with a goal off of teammate Hayley Fox’ rebounded shot with 35:53 in regulation. Alexis Conner made it the eventual final with 33:33 on the clock on a header goal off an Idaly Gonzalez assist.

TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS FOOTBALL

Vols expect defensive test in facing Ducks By BETH RUCKER AP Sports Writer

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Coach Derek Dooley questions an official after a penalty was called on the Vols during the first half of last Saturday’s game with UT-Martin.

KNOXVILLE — If there’s a more explosive offense in the country than Oregon’s, Tennessee coach Derek Dooley hasn’t found it. He’s well aware that the Volunteers’ defense is in for a true test when the No. 11 Ducks come to town on Saturday. “Nobody ever stops” Oregon, Dooley said Monday. “You’ve just got to slow them down and try to be sound fundamentally and try to get some breaks here and there, and you’ve got to play well on offense.” The Tennessee defense was dominant in a 50-0 win over TennesseeMartin on Saturday stopping runners at the line of scrimmage, snaring two interceptions and keeping See VOLS DEFENSE, Page A9

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Middle school Bears wallop Union Grove Cougars 38-3 SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier County Middle School Bears are one step closer to their goal of making the TMSAA Playoffs after a 38-3 thrashing of the Union Grove Cougars Thursday night. “The defense played one of their best games of the year as well as the offense,” Bears coach Jim Bingham said.

“We have to continue to work over the next three weeks and try to put ourselves into position to make the playoffs.” The Bears got off to a fast start as Connor Bailey took the opening kickoff 77 yards for the first score of the night. Devante Matthews ran the two-point conversion in to make the score 8-0.

The Bears defense was tested early and they responded to the challenge stopping the Cougars at the SC 6-yard-line. To get out of the shadow of their own goal line Deuce Wallace found Allan Silva for a 66-yard gain. From there Bailey raced into the end zone for his second score of the game. Deuce Wallace then hit

Austin Pope for the conversion to make the score 16-0. The Bears defense held again, setting up a pass from Wallace to Allan Silva for another Bears’ touchdown. Wallace found Cody Paul for the two-point conversion moments later to make the score 24-0. Before halftime Austin

Conner caught a pass from Deuce Wallace and raced down to the Cougars’ 3-yard-line, and from there Bailey got his third rushing touchdown of the first half. Wallace hit Matthews for the two-point conversion, which give the Bears a 32-0 lead. To end the first half Jessie Adams intercepted a Union Grove pass, keeping

the Cougars off the scoreboard. The third quarter saw neither team score, but in the fourth Union Grove rushed for a touchdown and added the two-point convertion to make the score 32-8. The Bears’ Devante Matthews ran on in later to finish the scoring for the evening at 38-8.

Sports â—† A9

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 â—† The Mountain Press RACING WITH RICH

Richmond could offer a different type of drama The Race to the Chase is essentially over with still a full week to go before the cutoff. Clint Bowyer currently holds the 12th and final playoff spot by a commanding 117 point lead over 13th place Ryan Newman. So, with the Chase for the Championship participants all but decided, what will happen in Richmond? When the Chase format was first devised many fans, competitors and media members immediately looked to the 26th race in Richmond as one that would provide great drama at a point in the

more intensity, the Chase has actually seemed to create less. With no real drama within those first twelve spots this year, there is little more for drivers to do than race for the win. season in which NASCAR And that is true of those could use great drama as locked inside the Chase football season kicks off. and those locked out. A win for those locked However, that Chase into the Chase would deciding race has not always provided the type provide much desired of nail biting excitement bonus points since each race win adds ten points originally envisioned. Rather, drivers have had to a driver’s total once everything is reset for a tendency to find the the playoff. Five drivplace where they need ers currently inside the to run to secure their playoff spot and just ride top-12 have no bonus there. Instead of creating points to look forward

to as they have no wins thus far in 2010. A win in Richmond could change that for one of these drivers. Also, a win for any driver going into the Chase could provide a shot of momentum at just the right time. For drivers outside the Chase, a win could salvage a non-championship contending season. For drivers such as Newman, Jamie McMurray and David Reutimann, a win could add to previous victories and give either of those drivers and teams something to show sponsors and supporters alike that

their seasons have been successful despite having no chance at a series title. With a first race win of the year, drivers such as Mark Martin, Kasey Kahne and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. could show that their seasons have not been a total loss in 2010. Only two drivers, Bowyer and Greg Biffle, have to worry about scoring enough points to clinch a spot in the Chase, and they do not have much to worry about. Bowyer needs only a 28th place result while Biffle only needs

Haynesworth to Titans rumors heat up

JUNIOR VARSITY AND FRESHMEN GRIDIRON

SCHS splits a pair with Jeff County The Sevier County High School Smoky Bears junior varsity and freshmen football teams split a pair of contests against the Jefferson County Patriots. In freshmen action, Sevier County left no doubt in a 35-14 triumph, while the Patriots took a 23-13 win over the Purpleand-White junior varsity squad. In the freshmen contest, Sevier County built a 35-0 lead by the end of the third quarter and cruised to the 21-point win. SCHS quarterback Luke Manning started the scoring with a six-yard TD run in the first quarter, capped by Dustin Sutton’s PAT kick to make it 7-0 Bears. Sevier County’s Paden Pilgrim then hauled in a 35-yard aerial score from Manning in the second quarter. Sutton’s PAT kick made it 14-0, which stood until intermission. SCHS defensive end Bailey Fields got the Bears’ huge third quarter going with a

a 42nd, and that’s if Newman wins the race and leads the most laps. So, since there are very few worries in regard to points this weekend, the Richmond race has a chance to be among the most exciting of the season. The only motivation 41 drivers have going into this weekend is to win, and nothing else. That could make for some real drama, just not the type of drama NASCAR had envisioned when it set up this championship system. — To contact me please visit my website at RacingWithRich.com.

fumble recovery at the Jeff County 45. On the next play from scrimmage, Manning connected with WR Ben Ogle for a 45-yard TD. Sutton’s kick made it 21-0. SCHS fullback Logan Brett then busted a 62-yard run to paydirt, and Sutton’s kick made it 28-0. Sevier County TE Jacob Whaley finished the Bears scoring with a 52-yard catch from Manning. Sutton’s kick made it 35-0 SCHS. Matt Mullins and Brett also had key fumble recoveries for the Bears, and Sutton came up with a fourth-quarter interception to keep the Patriots from a late score. In JV action, Sevier County sophomore Casey Carr had a touchdown run, and sophomore quarterback Mitchel Tarity connected with junior Brandon Cline for an aerial score in the loss. Sophomore kicker Jeffrey Henry hit on one point-after kick to account for SCHS’s 13 points.

Albert Haynesworth

AP

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans are in discussions about a trade of disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. Washington signed Haynesworth to a $100 million contract in 2009 as a free agent, and the tackle accepted a $21 million bonus in April. It’s been a nonstop battle of wills between Redskins coach Mike Shanahan and the ex-Tennessee star since then.

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UT Martin out of the red zone. The Skyhawks, an FCS team with young, undersized players, also didn’t afford the Vols much of an opportunity to measure their abilities. The Volunteers will get a much better idea of what kind of defense they have against Oregon’s speedy spread offense led by quarterback Darron Thomas, a threat in both the passing and running game. The Vols also get the first shot of the season at defending LaMichael James, who rushed last season for 1,546 yards but was suspended for the first game because of an offseason harassment charge. The Ducks showed just how explosive they can be by amassing a school-record 720 yards of offense in a 72-0 win over New Mexico in their home opener. “This Oregon offense, they can put up some points, and we know that,� Tennessee linebacker Austin Johnson said. “We obviously have to pick up our game a little bit. we know that, and we know that UT Martin isn’t the same caliber as Oregon. We know we’ve got to come out fast, do what we need to do and shut them down.� Tennessee has been increasingly exposed to the spread offense, especially thanks to its annual meeting with Florida. The Vols finally had some success against the Gators’ speed and misdirection last season, despite losing 23-13. The Vols will get some help now that they are led on defense by former Boise State defensive coordina-

tor Justin Wilcox, who beat Oregon twice in his four seasons with the Broncos. Wilcox helped shut down the dynamic offense in the 2009 season opener won by Boise State 19-8, the Ducks’ lowest points total of the whole season. Wilcox also has had a firsthand look at Thomas in Boise State’s 37-32 win in 2008, when the then fifthstring freshman nearly led the Ducks to a come-frombehind victory in that game. With his experience in the WesternAthleticConference, Wilcox — who played defensive back at Oregon — has seen plenty of spread offenses like Oregon’s, and his defense led the WAC in total defense and scoring defense each of his four seasons at Boise State. “Coach Wilcox had a great game plan against (the Ducks) last year, so we feel really confident with the game plan we’re coming into,� Johnson said. “Hopefully we can shut them down.� That game plan on the most basic level is to combat speed with speed. The Vols, who watched film on the Ducks during fall camp in August, will try to close gaps quickly on the defen-

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The Mountain Press â—† Wednesday, September 8, 2010

PREP GRIDIRON

TKA Lions drop 2nd straight SEYMOUR — After three-straight winning seasons, The King’s Academy Lions football team is making it hard on themselves to make it four in a row. Last Friday, the Lions (0-2) dropped a 38-14 decision to Franklin Classical despite a 1st-down margin of 16-2 in favor of TKA. But Franklin Classical didn’t need to sustain any drives to put up points. The

PREP CROSS COUNTRY

explosive Micah Harris scored six TDs for Franklin Classical on runs of 55, 38, 50, 81 and 72, along with an 82-yard kickoff return to paydirt. The Lions jumped in front 6-0 after Harrison Atchley’s 9-yard scoring run in the first quarter, but TKA scored just once more when Waldo Rabie broke free for a 32-yard TD run in the third quarter. TKA next travels to Jellico on Friday.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE HARDBALL

Smokies finish with franchise-best mark ZEBULON, N.C. – The Tennessee Smokies finished the 2010 regular season with a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Mudcats on Monday afternoon at Five County Stadium. The win gives Tennessee the best record in franchise history at 86-53, a full 33 games over the .500 mark. The record tops clubs from 1978 and 1962, which both posted seasons of 32 games over the fivehundred mark. Starter Craig Muschko took the victory for Tennessee. He pitched five innings and collected his ninth win of the season, giving up just one run on five hits. Carolina starter Travis Webb took his 10th loss of the season, giving up three runs on six hits in five innings of work. Tennessee first cracked the scoreboard in the top of the third. Brandon Guyer hit an RBI double for the Smokies’ first run and later scored on Steve Clevenger’s RBI single to put Tennessee on top by two. Guyer added to the total in the top of the fifth, leading off the inning with a solo homer to put Tennessee’s lead at 3-0.

Carolina answered with a leadoff homer of their own in the bottom of the frame when Shane Carlson sent a solo shot over the fence in left field to put the score at 3-1. Carolina scratched one run against reliever Alberto Cabrera in the bottom of the seventh to cut the lead to 3-2, however, they were kept scoreless in the bottom of the eighth against Marco Carrillo. Esmailin Caridad came on to pitch the ninth for Tennessee, and he kept the Mudcats scoreless to pick up the save and preserve Tennessee’s 3-2 victory. The win also gives Tennessee a series victory against the Mudcats, and the Smokies finish the season at Five County Stadium with an 8-1 record in Zebulon. The Smokies will take two days off before the Southern League Playoffs begin on Thursday with the North Division Championship Series. Tennessee will face West Tenn in the NDCS, and Game 1 is on Thursday night with a 7:15 p.m. start at Smokies Park.

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——— Monday’s Games Baltimore 4, N.Y. Yankees 3 Chicago White Sox 5, Detroit 4, 10 innings Toronto 7, Texas 2 Minnesota 5, Kansas City 4 Oakland 6, Seattle 2 Boston 12, Tampa Bay 5 Cleveland 3, L.A. Angels 2 Tuesday’s Games Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Cleveland at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Seattle at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Baltimore (Bergesen 6-10) at N.Y. Yankees (Nova 1-0), 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Danks 13-9) at Detroit (Bonderman 7-9), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (Tomlin 3-3) at L.A. Angels (Kazmir 8-13), 7:05 p.m. Texas (D.Holland 2-3) at Toronto (Rzepczynski 1-3),

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The Sevier County High School girls’ and boys’ cross country teams finished 11th and 14th respectively at the recent 3.2-mile Cherokee Classic in Knoxville. The Smoky Bears teams will next compete at a meet Tuesday at Cocke County.

Sevier County runners fare well in Knoxville Girls’ and boys’ teams finish 11th and 14th

KNOXVILLE — The dawn broke cool and bright on Saturday morning along the banks of the Tennessee River as 33 East Tennessee high school cross country teams — fielding several hundred harriers — gathered to run the annual Cherokee Classic in Knoxville. The Sevier County High School Smoky Bears girls’ and boys’ teams finished 11th and 14th respectively on the 3.2-mile course. Sophomore Hannah Pelham led the girls squad with a time of

20:39, and sophomore Patrick Hanlon led the boys squad with a time of 18:10. “We ran some good times here (Saturday),� said Sevier County head coach Dan Hanlon. “And I was proud of all our athletes. “This is a young team, and we will get better each and every week, and each and every meet.� Finishing behind the leader for the girls’ team were Makayla May, Lisa Burke, Courtney Kirby, Kasey Funderburg, Skylar Trent and Callie Hill.

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The Smoky Mountain Youth Baseball Association, SMYBA, will meet 7 p.m. tonight in the Sevierville Civic Center building, which is the building closest to Dolly Parton Parkway. This meeting will be conducted for the election and placement of officers for the next 12 months, enrolling new board of directors members and for new business. Those that may vote in the election of officers are board members in good standing and all team volunteer coaches, both head and assistant coaches, and team moms that served in the 2010 season. We urge all eligible voters to attend and cast their ballot for those running for office. SMYBA is a USSSA (U-Trip) affiliated league, whose home games are played at the Sevierville City Park. All questions should be directed to Larry at 548-8555.

Lions Club Benefit Golf Tourney

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 453-2758, John Patrick at 453-7796 or Suzie Ferguson at 453-2025.

Pigeon Forge swim-bike-run class

The Pigeon Forge Community Center is offering a fiveweek, 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.

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — Tampa Bay at Boston 10 p.m. ESPN — L.A. Dodgers at San Diego TENNIS 11 a.m. ESPN2 — U.S. Open, quarterfinals, at New York 7 p.m. ESPN2 — U.S. Open, quarterfinals, at New York

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RACES POS. 1. Jeff Gordon 25 9.055 2. Jimmie Johnson 25 9.809 3. Jeff Burton 25 10.712 4. Kyle Busch 25 12.106 5. Tony Stewart 25 12.393 6. JP Montoya 25 12.843 7. Kevin Harvick 25 13.168 8. Kurt Busch 25 13.223 9. Carl Edwards 25 14.068 10. Greg Biffle 25 14.082

NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Rating Through Sep. 5 NASCAR Sprint Cup driver ratings with season points position, single-race high rating and overall rating:

Stingers Coach Pitch

The Stingers Coach Pitch program, a SMYBA league and competitive tournament team, will hold try-outs for the 2011 spring/summer season for 6-8 year old players. No players older than 8 on or before May 1, 2011, are allowed to play by rule. Try-outs will be 2:00p.m. Saturday, September 11th, at the Sevierville City Park on Field #5. Bring a glove to try-outs. Call Bart Scott at 607-7819 for more information.

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The City of Pigeon Forge Parks and Recreation Department is temporarily closing the City Park Tennis Courts for repairs from Sept. 13 through Sept. 17. For information contact Tom Garner, Parks Superintendent, at 428-3113.

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

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

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Apartments available 2BD/1BA. Pigeon Forge/Sevierville. 429-3201

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

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

Beautiful, spacious, 1100 sq ft. 2BD/1BA. Close to New Center School. 865-742-6176

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850-5700

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Gatlinburg Dwntwn, 1BD/1BA walk to work. Appl furn, No pets. 1st+sec. 865-430-3271

Also Garage available.

Discount on 1st month’s rent.

Award winning Clarion looking for dependable customer service oriented personnel. Full time Front Desk & Night Audit Please apply in person Mon.-Fri. 10a.m.-4p.m. Clarion Inn & Suites, 1100 Parkway, Gat. CLARION INN WILLOW RIVER now hiring front desk agent. Computer skills, customer service, good work record. Apply in person 1990 Windfield 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. Hiring for Housekeeping. Apply in person. Smoky Meadows Lodge 2809 Parkway, Pigeon Forge.

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

Visit us at 240 Riverwalk Dr. 429-4470 www.seviervilleapartments.com On Lake! 1BR Townhome. Electric/H20 included. $150 wk+dep. 865-640-8751

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2 Homes For Rent: Each one 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. One is near Five Oaks Mall and the other is near the Old Mill. No pets, 1 year lease, $800/mo. Call Mark between 7:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. 865-453-5500. 2 newly remodeled 3BD/2BA houses in Sevierville. Call 429-3201. 2BD/1BA home for rent. Close to exit 407. No Pets. $500 mo, $300 dep. 865-690-2408 2BR House Close to Sevierville. Water & sewer furnished. C/HA. W/D hook up. $600/mo. + $400 damage dep. No pets. 382-1966 or 453-9269. 3 BDR/2 BA House for rent in Kodak, fenced back yard, like new, two car garage, $950 MO. $950 Dep. (865) 323-3457 3BD/1BA Ranch Appl incl, W/D, Wears Valley area, $800 mo. 453-2374 or 388-1209. Belle Meadows Available in Aug. 3BR 2BA w/ 2 car garage Approx. 1800 Sq ft. $1200 865-429-2962

3BR, 2BA, near Boyd’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

&-31# $-0 0#,2 3BR 2BA Boyds Creek area No Pets 850-5700

House in Seymour: 3BR, 1BA, LR, kit., laundry room. Located on deadend street. Quiet neighborhood. NO PETS! No smoking. $600/mo. + $500 damage deposit. References required. Please call 865-577-3869.

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3 BR / 2 BA WITH GARAGE IN KODAK AREA

$950.00/MO. + DEP. NO PETS.

865-712-5238

Kodak 3+2: 2,000 SQ. FT. 1 BLK. off 66, NO PETS $800 MO. 865-740-2525

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Homes for Rent

HOUSE FOR RENT $850/ mo. $104,900 *Lease Purchase Option Buyer incentives available

Boyds Creek Area

(865) 223-5677 after 5 (865) 850-7253 Wears Valley 3 BR 2 Bath 2300 sq ft $1500 mo Lease/purchase option (865) 607-4792

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Business Places/ Offices

BURCHFIEL MEDICAL PARK Medical Suites for Lease 1440 sq ft 2880 sq ft. and/or 4320 sq ft. 453-3315 or 850-3315 EAST GATE PLAZA Suites for lease 1100 sq ft and 1600 sq ft. 453-3315 or 850-3315 Office Space 119 S. Blvd. 20 x 30, $475 Month, 865-740-2525 SHOPS FOR RENT. ELKS PLAZA 968 Parkway, Gatlinburg. 865-436-7550.

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$650-$1,000 Monthly

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

865-850-3874

Sev & Kodak, 2+1, DW $500mo, 2+2 $475mo, No Pets. 865-740-2525

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1BD/1BA Cabin with swimming pool at Laughing Pines on Walden's Creek Rd. $199,900. 865-548-4565. 2BR/2BA jacq tub, FP, stove, refrig, microwv, dshwshr near schools & hospital. $98,900. 865-984-0141 or 919-4023. Furnished cabin on 2.5 Acres with detached 2 car garage, workshop & hook up for motor home. Just $120,000 Call Elaine at Homes R Us 865-453-6923

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

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0760 Business Properties Established Gatlinburg Market & Grill for lease. Call 865-548-4565 Established time share OPC location. 305 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg. For Lease. 865-548-4565 Excellent Zip-line location. 42 acres on Walden's Creek Rd. between Laughing Pines & Summit Subdiv. $750,000 possible owner financing. 865-548-4565

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

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ABANDONED VEHICLE YEAR: 2001 MAKE: Pontiac MODEL: Grand Am VIN #: 1G2NF52EX1M507318 NAME: Autrey's Auto Repair ADDRESS: 523 Wears Valley Rd. CITY: Pigeon Forge STATE: TN ZIP CODE: 37863 8/10, 8/17 ABANDONED VEHICLE YEAR: 1963 MAKE: International MODEL: Truck VIN: C1300SB301766B NAME: Rob's Automotive ADDRESS: 2961 Veteran's Blvd CITY: Pigeon Forge STATE: TN ZIP CODE: 37863 8/17 NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF FUNDS TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS:

Sevier County, 125 Court Avenue, Suite 201E, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862 gives notice that it will submit a request for release of grant funds and an environmental certification pertaining thereto to the TennesLegalssee Housing Development Agency (7) days following this publication. The request and certification relate to the following project: Project Title: 2010 HOME Rehabilitation Location: Sevier County, Tennessee Purpose of Project: Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Estimated Cost: $348,750 Sevier County will undertake the project described above with HOME funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. Sevier County is certifying to the Tennessee Housing Development Agency that the County and Larry Waters, County Mayor in his official capacity as Certifying Officer consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon THDA's approval, Sevier County may use the funds, and THDA will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the related laws and authorities. THDA will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is one of the following bases:

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that the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or the officer of applicant approved by THDA; or that applicant's environmental review for the project omitted a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the project in the EnvironmenLegals tal Review Record Process; other specific ground in HUD regulations at 24 CRF Part 58.75 Because the 2010 HOME Project will involve activities at several scattered sites of which the exact location will not be known for some time, an environmental review strategy has been developed including Site Specific Checklists, to assure that the required environmental review is completed for each site. If environmental factors are identified as having an impact on the project or any of the specific project sites, they will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CRF Part 58), and may be addressed to Tennessee Housing Development Agency, 404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1200, Nashville, TN 37243-0900, Attention: Community Programs Division. THDA will consider all objections received within fifteen (15) days following the receipt of this request. Larry Waters, County Mayor 8/17

County may use the funds, Sevier County, 125 Court AveSevier County will undertake and THDA will have satisfied nue, Suite 201E, Sevierville, the project described above its responsibilities under the Tennessee 37862 gives notice The Mountain Press ď ľfrom Wednesday, September 8, 2010 funds the US National Environmental Policy that it will submit a request for with HOME Act of 1969 and the related release of grant funds and an Department of Housing and 0955 Legals 0955 Legals laws 0955and authorities.Legals THDA environmental certification per- Urban Development (HUD) under the National Affordable will accept an objection to its taining thereto to the TennesHousing Act of 1990. Sevier approval of the release of see Housing Development County is certifying to the Tenfunds and acceptance of the Agency (7) days following this certification only if it is one of publication. The request and nessee Housing Development Agency that the County and the following bases: certification relate to the folLarry Waters, County Mayor in lowing project: his official capacity as Certifythat the certification was not in ing Officer consent to accept fact executed by the chief exProject Title: 2010 HOME the jurisdiction of the Federal ecutive officer or the officer of Rehabilitation courts if an action is brought to applicant approved by THDA; enforce responsibilities in relaor that applicant's environLocation: Sevier County, tion to environmental reviews, mental review for the project Tennessee decision making, and action; omitted a required decision, and that these responsibilities finding, or step applicable to Purpose of Project: Owner Ochave been satisfied. The legal the project in the Environmencupied Housing Rehabilitation effect of the certification is that tal Review Record Process; upon THDA's approval, Sevier other specific ground in HUD Estimated Cost: $348,750 County may use the funds, regulations at 24 CRF Part and THDA will have satisfied 58.75 Sevier County will undertake its responsibilities under the the project described above National Environmental Policy Because the 2010 HOME Prowith HOME funds from the US Act of 1969 and the related ject will involve activities at Department of Housing and laws and authorities. THDA several scattered sites of Urban Development (HUD) unwill accept an objection to its which the exact location will der the National Affordable approval of the release of not be known for some time, Housing Act of 1990. Sevier 0955 is certifying to the Ten- funds and acceptance of the an environmental review Legals stratCounty certification only if it is one of egy has been developed innessee Housing Development the following bases: cluding Site Specific CheckAgency that the County and lists, to assure that the reLarry Waters, County Mayor in that the certification was not in quired environmental review is his official capacity as Certifyfact executed by the chief excompleted for each site. If ening Officer consent to accept ecutive officer or the officer of vironmental factors are identithe jurisdiction of the Federal fied as having an impact on courts if an action is brought to applicant approved by THDA; or that applicant's environthe project or any of the speenforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, mental review for the project cific project sites, they will be decision making, and action; omitted a required decision, addressed on a case-by-case basis. and that these responsibilities finding, or step applicable to have been satisfied. The legal the project in the Environmeneffect of the certification is that tal Review Record Process; Objections must be prepared upon THDA's approval, Sevier other specific ground in HUD and submitted in accordance with the required procedure County may use the funds, regulations at 24 CRF Part 58.75 (24 CRF Part 58), and may be and THDA will have satisfied addressed to Tennessee its responsibilities under the Housing Development Agency, National Environmental Policy Because the 2010 HOME ProAct of 1969 and the related ject will involve activities at 404 James Robertson Parklaws and authorities. THDA several scattered sites of way, Suite 1200, Nashville, TN will accept an objection to its which the exact location will 37243-0900, Attention: Community Programs Division. approval of the release of not be known for some time, THDA will consider all objecfunds and acceptance of the an environmental review strattions received within fifteen certification only if it is one of egy has been developed including Site Specific Check(15) days following the receipt the following bases: lists, to assure that the reof this request. that the certification was not in quired environmental review is completed for each site. If enLarry Waters, County Mayor fact executed by the chief executive officer or the officer of vironmental factors are identified as having an impact on 8/17 applicant approved by THDA; the project or any of the speor that applicant's environmental review for the project cific project sites, they will be omitted a required decision, addressed on a case-by-case basis. finding, or step applicable to the project in the Environmental Review Record Process; Objections must be prepared other specific ground in HUD and submitted in accordance with the required procedure regulations at 24 CRF Part (24 CRF Part 58), and may be 58.75 addressed to Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Because the 2010 HOME Project will involve activities at 404 James Robertson Parkseveral scattered sites of way, Suite 1200, Nashville, TN which the exact location will 37243-0900, Attention: Community Programs Division. not be known for some time, THDA will consider all objecan environmental review strattions received within fifteen egy has been developed in(15) days following the receipt cluding Site Specific Checkof this request. lists, to assure that the required environmental review is Larry Waters, County Mayor completed for each site. 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Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CRF Part 58), and may be addressed to Tennessee Housing Development Agency, 404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1200, Nashville, TN 37243-0900, Attention: Community Programs Division. THDA will consider all objections received within fifteen (15) days following the receipt of this request. Larry Waters, County Mayor 8/17

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.

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The Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control (TDAPC) has received requests for construction and/or modiďƒžcation of air contaminant sources as noted below. The proposed construction and/or modiďƒžcation is subject to part 1200-3-9-.01(1)(h) of the Tennessee Air Pollution Control Regulations, which requires a public notiďƒžcation and 30-day public comment period. Interested parties may express their comments and concerns in writing to Mr. Barry R. Stephens, Director, Division of Air Pollution Control, 9th Floor, L & C Annex, 401 Church Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1531 within thirty (30) days of the date of this notice. Questions concerning a source may be addressed to the assigned Division personnel at the same address or by calling 615-532-0554.Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate should contact the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate such participation. Such contact may be in person, by writing, telephone, or other means, and should be made no less than ten days prior to the end of the public comment period to allow time to provide such aid or services. Contact the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation ADA Coordinator, 12th Floor, 401 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37243, 1-866-253-5827. Hearing impaired callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service, 1-(800)-848-0298. FIRST APPLICANT: The applicant is Rocket Oil Company dba Weigel’s #40, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 650, Powell, TN 37849. They seek to obtain an air contaminant permit (Division identiďƒžcation number: 78-0132-01/63827) for modiďƒžcation of an existing Gasoline Dispensing Facility located at 310 E. Main Street, Sevierville, TN 37862. This existing operation consists of three gasoline storage tanks and appurtenant gasoline dispensing equipment. The requested modiďƒžcation is to increase the maximum monthly throughput. Stage I vapor recovery equipment is used for gasoline emission control. There would be no physical construction. Regulated air contaminants are emitted by this source. Ms. Hymelia Craig is the assigned Division person. SECOND APPLICANT: The applicant is Rocket Oil Company dba Weigel’s #41, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 650, Powell, TN 37849. They seek to obtain an air contaminant permit (Division identiďƒžcation number: 78-0133-01/63828) for modiďƒžcation of an existing Gasoline Dispensing Facility located at 1101 South Blvd. Way, Sevierville, TN 37962. This existing operation consists of three gasoline storage tanks and appurtenant gasoline dispensing equipment. The requested modiďƒžcation is to increase the maximum monthly throughput. Stage I vapor recovery equipment is used for gasoline emission control. There would be no physical construction. Regulated air contaminants are emitted by this source. Ms. Hymelia Craig is the assigned Division person.

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Notice is hereby given that by authority of a Tennessee Deed of Trust (Deed of Trust) executed by Michael D. Kennedy and wife, Suzanne M. Kennedy, to M. Coppley Vickers, Trustee, dated April 21, 2004, and recorded in Book 1960, Page 441 as modified in Book 3348, Page 803 in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness due from Michael and Suzanne Kennedy to Citizens National Bank, which has become due and payable by virtue of default in the Deed of Trust on the property hereinafter described; and Citizens National Bank, the true and lawful owner and holder of said indebtedness, having exercised its option to declare the indebtedness due and payable and having made demand for foreclosure pursuant to the Deed of Trust; I, the undersigned, acting under the authority of the Deed of Trust, by virtue of appointment as substitute trustee recorded in Book 3571, Page 260 in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, will be at the front door of the Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, Tennessee, on the 1st day of September, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. to sell to the highest bidder for cash in bar of all rights waived by said Deed of Trust, the following described property to wit (which is believed to have an address on ): Parcel II SITUATED in the First (1st) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of as shown of record in Map Book 27, Page 120 in the Register’s Office, to which plat specific reference is here made for a more particular description. SUBJECT to restrictions of record in Misc. Book 187, Page 473 in said Register’s Office. SUBJECT to the notes which appear on map of record in Map Book 27, Page 120 in said Register’s Office. ALSO CONVEYED is the joint use of the roads shown of record in Map Book 27, Page 120 and 121 in said Register’s Office for ingress and egress to the above described property. BEING the same property conveyed to Michael D. Kennedy and wife, Suzanne M. Kennedy by deed from Pamela Kay Maples a/k/a Pamela Kay Duncan, dated August 31, 1999, recorded in Book D669, Page 709 in said Register’s Office. This Deed of Trust was prepared without benefit of survey as to any Parcel, and the preparer of this Deed of Trust makes no representation as to the status of the property described therein. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with law, upon announcement of such adjournment on the day and at the time and pla ce of sale as set forth above. The Internal Revenue Service has filed notices of Federal Tax Liens against Michael Kennedy and Susanne Pauley of record in Book 3354, Page 538, Book 3414, Page 175 and Book 3468, Page 319 and against Michael Kennedy of record in Book 3413, Page 127 in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, and has been provided timely notice of this sale in accordance with 26 U.S.C. ß 7425(b). The sale of the property described herein will be subject to the right of the United States to redeem the land as provided in 26 U.S.C. ß 7425(d)(i). The above-described property will be sold subject to unpaid taxes, prior deeds of trust, all easements and restrictions, the rights of tenants in possession of said premises, if any, prior claims, or matters of record. No ìNotice of Right to Forecloseî has been given the debtors since relief from the automatic stay was granted to the Bank in case No. 10-32641, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Tennessee. The proceeds of the sale will be applied first to discharge the costs and charges of executing this trust, including attorney’s fees; next, to all indebtedness remaining unpaid and secured thereby, including all indebtedness owing to Citizens National Bank, by the grantors; and next, the balance, if any, shall be paid to those legally entitled thereto. This 5th day of August, 2010.

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Sale at public auction will be on September 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM local time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Brad Ackerman and, Maria Ackerman, to Quality Title, Inc., Trustee, on March 16, 2007 at Book Volume 2776, Page 583Instrument No. conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register’s Office. Owner of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the “Savings Bank”) from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d). The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Thirteenth (13th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit:Lot 4011 of Starr Crest Resort 2, Phase 4, as the same appears of record in Large Map Book 7, Page 25, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.Subject to Water Line Easement and Agreement of record in Volume Book 2465, Page 73, in the said Register’s Office.

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1959 Starr Ridge Drive, Sevierville, TN 37876, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Comics ◆ A17

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

Close to Home

Advice

Woman still struggling with feelings for old flame

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Garfield

Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

For Better Or Worse

Tina’s Groove

Dear Annie: Many years ago, I was engaged to “Roy,” a great guy. I called off the wedding two weeks before because I had a terrible case of cold feet. Roy and I remained friends for three years, but when I began dating someone else and miscarried his child, Roy stopped speaking to me. Since then, I have moved around and dated others, but they never compared to Roy. Two years ago, my job took me back to Roy’s city. I finally got up the courage to write him a note and tell him how I feel. I said I had thought about him over the years and am still in love with him. I gave him the choice to tell me off or that he was not interested, but he simply wrote back with his e-mail address and phone number. The first time we spoke, it was a little awkward. I later e-mailed to see if he wanted to meet. He did. He invited me to his apartment, and we talked for a couple of hours and shared some laughs. Maybe it is wishful thinking, but I thought I saw something in his eyes when he looked at me. The problem is, I still don’t know how Roy feels. Should I ask him? Or do I take his silence on the subject as his answer and leave well enough alone? -Confused and Still in Love Dear Confused: Once bitten, twice shy. Roy doesn’t want to risk being hurt and humiliated again by the woman he

once loved. If you want him back, you will have to regain his trust. There is a chance it could work if you are willing to take things slowly and build up a relationship from scratch. Don’t expect declarations of undying love. Instead, invite him out for dinner, and let him get to know you again. Dear Annie: I only hear from my father and stepmother when they need something. I don’t hear from them for months, and then, when they want to go to a store or doctor’s appointment, they expect us to drop everything immediately. We do not get invited to family events unless they need a ride. Mind you, they have other ways to get around but prefer that we drive them if it is raining or cold. Last year my partner was terribly sick and nearly died, but somehow they couldn’t find a way to come to the hospital. I am tired of being used like this. If we say no, my brother and sisters call and cuss us out. Lately, we’ve been ignoring their calls. Are we wrong? -- Last Resort Son in Louisville, Ky. Dear Louisville: We assume your siblings live too far away to be of assistance, and berating you is how they assuage their own guilt at being unavailable. Feel free to

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ignore their barbs. But for aging parents, traveling in the rain and cold may be more difficult than you imagine. We hope you will encourage a better relationship by calling and visiting just to say hello -- and to check up on them. Dear Annie: I totally agree with your response to “Sad Mom” that one child should not be singled out when it comes to party invitations. My children (all girls) either invited the entire class or only the girls. In fact, for my oldest daughter’s first slumber party, she remarked that even though she didn’t particularly care for one girl in the class, she thought the girl would still like to come and have fun with the rest of the girls. She was in third grade at the time. I was and still am very proud of her. Shame on parents who allow their children to be so rude. As the Bible says, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” -Franksville, Wis. 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.

A18 â—† Nation/World

n ati o n / w o r l d b r i e f s Gulf microbes don’t rob oxygen

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new federal report says microbes that are gobbling up oil from the BP spill haven’t caused problems with oxygen loss in the Gulf of Mexico. Federal officials say some underwater oxygen levels have fallen by 20 percent, but the levels aren’t low enough to create “dead zones.� They say that’s good news because it shows the microbes are working, but aren’t causing oxygen loss. Steve Murawski, the scientist who headed the federal research team, said that means efforts to control the oil with dispersants hit the “sweet spot� they were aiming for.

Chicago mayor won’t run again

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, who has presided over the nation’s third-largest city for 21 years, like his father did before him, announced Tuesday that he will not run for a seventh term, saying the time “just feels right.� Daley, 68, said he had been thinking about not running for several months and became comfortable with his decision over the last several weeks. “It just feels right,� Daley said at a news conference, his smiling wife Maggie standing by his side. “I’ve always believed that every person, especially public officials, must understand when it’s time to move on. For me, that time is now.�

Two U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military says a gunman wearing an Iraqi army uniform has killed two American soldiers in northern Iraq. A military statement says the Americans were among a group of U.S. soldiers meeting with Iraqi security forces Tuesday at an Iraqi army compound near the city of Tuz Khormato, about 130 miles north of Baghdad. They were the first U.S. military deaths since President Barack Obama declared an end to combat operations on Aug. 31.

Jolie meets with flood victims

JALOZAI, Pakistan (AP) — American movie star Angelina Jolie met flood victims in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday and appealed to the international community to provide aid needed to help the country recover from its worst natural disaster. The flow of aid money has stalled in recent days, and officials expressed hope the two-day visit by Jolie — who serves as a “goodwill ambassador� for the U.N.’s refugee agency — will convince foreign countries and individuals to open their wallets. The 35-year-old actress said she met with many people whose lives have been devastated by the floods, including mothers who lost their children and an elderly Pakistani couple who feared they would never be able to rebuild the home they lost.

Nashville airport runway closing

NASHVILLE (AP) — One of Nashville International Airports four runways is closing for pavement repairs, but it is not expected to result in passenger delays. Airport spokeswoman Emily Richardson said the airport has enough capacity that the remaining three runways should be able to handle the increase easily. The project, which includes repairs to taxiway connectors, is expected to be completed in mid-December.

The Mountain Press â—† Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Church plans Quran burning Saturday event a protest of 9/11 By MITCH STACY Associated Press Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A Christian minister said Tuesday that he will go ahead with plans to burn copies of the Quran to protest the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks despite warnings from the top U.S. general in Afghanistan and the White House that doing so would endanger U.S. troops. Pastor Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach Center said he understands the government’s concerns, but plans to go forward with the burning this Saturday, the ninth anniversary of the attacks. He left the door open to change his mind, however, saying that he is still praying about his decision. Gen. David Petraeus warned Tuesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press that “images of the burning of a Quran would undoubtedly be used by extremists in Afghanistan — and around the world — to inflame public opinion and incite violence.� State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley echoed that later in the day, calling the plan to burn copies of the Quran “un-American� and saying it does not represent the views of most people in the U.S. “While it may well be within someone’s rights to take this action, we hope cooler heads will prevail,� Crowley said. He said burning copies of the Quran would be “inconsistent with the values of religious tolerance and religious freedom,� and potentially puts the lives of U.S. soldiers and diplomats at risk. Jones told the AP in a phone interview that

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Rev. Terry Jones at the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Fla., plans to burn copies of the Quran on church grounds to mark the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States that provoked the Afghan war. he is also concerned but wonders how many times the U.S. can back down. “We think it’s time to turn the tables, and instead of possibly blaming us for what could happen, we put the blame where it belongs — on the people who would do it,� he said. “And maybe instead of addressing us, we should address radical Islam and send a very clear warning that they are not to retaliate in any form.� Jones, who runs the small, evangelical Christian church with an anti-Islam philosophy, says he has received more than 100 death threats and has started wearing a .40-caliber pistol strapped to his hip. The threats started not long after the 58-yearold minister proclaimed in July that he would stage “International Burn a Quran Day.� Supporters have been

mailing copies of the Islamic holy text to his Dove World Outreach Center to be incinerated in a bonfire that evening. The fire department has denied Jones a required burn permit for Saturday, but he has vowed to go ahead with his event. He said lawyers have told him his right to burn the Quran is protected by the First Amendment whether he’s got permission from the city or not. Muslims consider the Quran to be the word of God and insist it be

treated with the utmost respect, along with any printed material containing its verses or the name of Allah or the Prophet Muhammad. Any intentional damage or show of disrespect to the Quran is deeply offensive. In this progressive north Florida town of 125,000 anchored by the sprawling University of Florida campus, the lanky preacher with the bushy white mustache is mostly seen as a fringe character who doesn’t deserve the attention he’s getting.

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