September 14, 2010

The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 257 ■ September 14, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents

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INSIDE

Small land purchase looms big for park

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

5Bearettes burn the Dragons SCHS beats Clinton in preparation for rivalry game with Seymour Sports, Page A8

NATIONAL PARK — Until Saturday, a narrow sliver of land not more than 20 acres protruded into Great Smoky Mountains National Park around Soak Ash Road, a peninsula of private lots stuck into the preserve like a

mole burrowed into the side of Mt. LeConte.

All that changed with the resounding thump of an auctioneer’s gavel, as the Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park purchased the little piece of dirt with plans to fold it into the park itself. While it may be fairly akin to that tiny mole in the giant mountain, with the 20-acre plot

just a drop in the bucket when the whole 521,454-acre park is considered, it’s still a big deal to the Friends and Smokies officials.

“It’s a great piece of property and we’re certainly excited for the opportunity for the Friends to add it to the boundaries,” park spokesman Bob Miller said Monday. “There were concerns

about the effect development in that area could have or about the potential poachers could use it as an access point. This purchase eliminates those issues and gives us an opportunity to regularize our boundaries in that area.”

The Friends have 30 days to finish the purchase of the land, See PURCHASE, Page A3

Unsolved mystery

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QURAN BURNED Muslim’s holy book found at entrance of Knoxville mosque Page A3

Weather

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State, county and local investigators sift through the charred home looking for any clue about what happened Sunday afternoon.

Officials search for woman missing after fire

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

Today Partly cloudy High: 88°

Tonight Clear Low: 56°

DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Butch McCroskey Jr., 50 Harold Hallman, 63 Robert Shrader, 63 Nina Ward, 79 Willard Douglas, 97 Kennith Whaley, 71 Dorothy Wentz, 90 Chuck Lambert, 69 Rodger Brackins, 52 Georgia Trentham, 91 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . A1-A6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A4 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8,A9 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A12 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A12 Classifieds . . . . . . A9-A11 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Corrections The Mountain Press is committed to accuracy.

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

COSBY — Rescue crews spent Monday searching for any sign of a woman thought to have been killed in a Sunday morning house fire after a search of the Shady Gap Way home turned up no signs that anyone perished in the blaze.

Emergency workers and even a cadaver dog were out at the charred pile of rubble that is all that is left of the home in the Settlers Trace subdivision owned by Theresa McMullin looking for remains or some other sign of the woman who has been missing since the fire. Officials believe McMullin is in her early 60s.

Sevier County Rescue Squad spokesman Todd

are looking into the possibility that the resident might have made it out of the house.”

Spence wouldn’t talk about it, but there’s also the chance McMullin’s body was blown out of the house, with neighbors reporting they heard an explosion at the home just before the fire started.

McMullin was apparently on breathing treatments and crews reportedly turned up remnants from oxygen tanks at the site.

Detectives from the Tennessee Division of Fire Prevention’s Bomb and Arson Section, and Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press the Sevier County Sheriff’s Sevier County Rescue Squad members perform grid searches in the Department were also on area surrounding the house. hand throughout the day, as were members of the Spence said members of the afternoon. They were McMullin’s body. that group started search- doing grid searches, “They are out there Pittman Center Volunteer ing the wooded area spreading themselves out making sure the investi- Fire Department. As their around the site Monday in patterns and methodi- gators aren’t missing anySee mystery, Page A5 morning, working through cally looking for signs of thing,” Spence said. “We

New ER manager loves LeConte aura

Tribute to be paid today to versatile PF emergency responder

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — Tribute is set to be paid today to the memory of a man who served the city and residents of Pigeon Forge in three different uniforms for a combined total of 77 years of keeping folks safe.

Rodger Brackins, 52, died Saturday after a three-year battle with cancer. Before his illness he worked as a police officer for 27 years, was a member of the Pigeon Forge Volunteer Fire

Department for 31 years and responded to emergency calls as an EMT for 17 years.

As they prepared to hold a joint memorial service set for 10 a.m. today at Atchley Funeral Home, officials with the fire and police departments are remembering a giant of a man they considered a “backbone” of the city’s emergency services.

“Everyone liked and respected Rodger,” Fire Chief Tony Watson said Monday. “He was a good firefighter and a

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer Rodger Brackins was a member of the Pigeon Forge police and fire departments and an EMT. good man. He was just one of those guys everybody loved. Everybody around here has their favorite Rodger story.”

For Watson, his is about the time Brackins had a motorist stopped for a traffic violation in his job as a police officer.

As his fellow firefighters listened in through See TRIBUTE, Page A5

SEVIERVILLE — There are many things that Marilyn Muncy, LeConte Medical Center’s new emergency department manager, enjoys about her job.

“I enjoy the office work, but yesterday I went out and took care of patients for a while,” she said.

“I can be a voice for the department and I can go to a patient’s bedside and hold their hand.”

The Pikeville native has been a nurse for 27 years, most of those years spent in Chattan-ooga.

After living and working in Martins-ville, Va., for

a year, she was eager to return to Tennessee.

“It was the people who drew me to LeConte — I was Muncy impressed by their friendliness and compassion, and I like the smallness of the hospital environment,” she said.

“The hospital I worked at in Virginia was larger — it had around 250 beds — but the ER was about the same size as it is here.”

Muncy wanted to be a nurse since she was a child. She had an aunt See ER MANAGER, Page A5

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Be aware of surroundings in fighting bedbugs Unless you are a recluse, you have surely seen all the media coverage about bedbugs recently.

The Today show recently featured Missy Henrickson from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) along with Matt Lauer with an extended segment on how bedbugs are affecting Americans today. This is not exaggerated publicity. This is the real thing, folks, so listen up.

East Tennessee is not immune to the bedbug nightmare. In the last two years, bedbug infestation calls at our office have increased from an average of one to two calls a month to our current two to four calls a week.

Bedbugs are flat, round, reddish brown and about the size of an apple seed.

They often cluster together in the fold areas of mattresses and leave blood stains and fecal matter.

The term bedbug is a misnomer. They are not just found in beds. They can also be found in furniture, behind outlets, around base boards — pretty much anywhere.

They spread rapidly from room to room through pipes, vacuum cleaners, clothing or luggage. Even though they are not known to transmit diseases, they do bite.

They leave itchy, bloody welts on human skin.

Bedbugs are not necessarily equated with filth and/or sanitation

bugs. At the same time, you may have seen a pickup truck with someone taking them home.

This aids in the numbers of infestations that can be spread to many lower income homes.

We recommend that any furniture being donatproblems. They are great ed should possibly be hitchhikers. Infestations considered infested with are occurring in homes, bedbugs. Many charities multi-family housing, or thrift shops may refuse apartments, hotels, dorto accept household furnimitories, movie theaters, ture, because they cannot airlines, used furniture handle the possibility of and clothing stores and any liability associated hospitals.

Recently, high-end fash- with passing bedbugs ion apparel stores in New along in items that they York City had to be closed sell or donate.

I would advise that any due to bedbugs. items donated be immeI’m sure you’ve seen diately placed into sealed mattresses being tossed out of hotels or discarded containers and treated in a manner that is known to possibly because of bed-

kill all bedbugs and their eggs. This would include all clothing, children’s toys and electronic equipment (computers, clocks, TVs or phones).

Bedbugs can even hide on a bookshelf in the seams of a book and deposit hundreds of eggs into that book, which then gets donated to an unsuspecting home.

Here are a few preventative measures to help you from becoming a victim.

Be vigilant about assessing your surroundings; no one and no place is immune. If staying at a motel, don’t take your luggage into the room until you have pulled back the fitted sheets and checked in the tuft of the mattress

and under the mattress for brown spots indicating fecal matter.

Check luggage and clothing when returning from a trip. Inspect clothes/furniture before purchasing them, especially used items.

Bedbugs are definitely pests that can be controlled with do-it-yourself measures.

If you think you have a bedbug infestation, it will be necessary to contact a pest management professional immediately who is well trained in bed bug best eradications.

— Ray Johnson owns Johnson Pest Control in Sevierville. E-mail questions to ray@johnsonpestcontrol.com or visit www. johnsonpestcontrol.com.

Human Race Machine gives look at what might have been Submitted Report SEVIERVILLE — Ever wonder what your life would be like had you been born a different race?

Walters State Community College is giving students and community members the chance to see at least what their appearance would have been.

The Human Race Machine will be at the

Sevier County Campus through Friday. The machine takes one’s photo and, while you watch, changes the image to a different race. The photo can also blend photos.

A male and female can have photos made, and then see how their children might look.

The machine will be located in MaplesMarshall Hall and will be available at no charge

when the college is open: 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Friday.

The Human Race Machine is sponsored by the International Fee Oversight Committee and is part of Global Connections, a program designed to prepare Walters State graduates to compete in a global economy.

ARRESTS

Submitted

Doc Steele in front of Steele’s Sundries in this photo from Gatlinburg’s “Vintage Views.” The film debuts Sept. 25.

‘Vintage’ features historic footage Submitted Report GATLINBURG — Classic film clips gleaned from home movie collections of prominent families are the centerpiece of the second annual “Vintage Views of Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains” film premiere on Sept. 25 at the Gatlinburg Inn. The world debut screening will be at 7 p.m. A wine and cheese reception with live music will precede the public screening starting at 5 p.m. on the grounds of Gatlinburg Inn. Terri McCarter Waters, whose family played an

instrumental role in the early years of Gatlinburg, will be the featured artist.

Local Smoky Mountain history writers and experts will attend a “Meet the Author” session at 6 p.m.

The “Vintage Views” film is a montage of mostly 16mm film clips gathered from the private family home movies of residents of the Smokies and Gatlinburg area, including the E.E. Maples family and Wiley Oakley kin as well as the families of Barbara Steele Stevens, Charles R. Roberts and Waters.

The project is being coordinated by videogra-

pher Kevin Tierney and the city’s Special Events Manager George Hawkins.

Copies of the film will be available the night of the showing and through Lorelei Productions as well as cookbooks sponsored by the Gatlinburg Garden Club.

TAMIS will also have copies of the 2009 DVD “Picturing the Smokies,” vintage views of the mountains, available for sale.

Call 436-0500 to reserve a seat. Tickets are $10 at the door, with reservations required. Valet parking will be available. Seating is limited.

Pigeon Forge employees in wellness program Submitted Report PIGEON FORGE — The City of Pigeon Forge and LeConte Medical Center are teaming to promote cancer awareness day today for city employees.

The city has a Wellness Committee of employees representing each department. The committee felt the most important wellness issue is cancer.

In working together with Garnet Angelos and Taylor Miller of LeConte Medical Center, the committee came

up with an initative to focus on this issue.

As part of the program, employees will be provided educational and screening opportunities throughout the day. For men, Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood testing is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

For women, mammogram screening for employees or spouses is from 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., offered through Thompson Cancer Survival Center.

Lunch and Learn for all employees begins at 11:30

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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 Shannon Lee Bradley, 34, of 1812 Long View Drive, Sevierville, was charged Sept. 12 with violation of probation. She was being held. u Kenneth Alvin Buzzard, 55, of Sevierville, was charged Sept. 12 with being a fugitive from justice. He was being held. u Christopher Toby Caldwell, 36, of Maryville, was charged Sept. 11, with driving on a suspended license. He was released. u Teddy Shane Catlett, 26, of 1437 E. Park Lane, Sevierville, was charged Sept. 11 with a warrant from general sessions court, violation of probation. He was being held. u Yesenia Fernandez Chairles, 25, of 474 Burden Hill, Sevierville, was charged Sept. 12 with domestic violence assault.

She was being held. u Ryan Mitchell Cole, 19, of Tellico Plains, was charged Sept. 11 with underage drinking, driving while impaired, traffic violations and financial responsibility law. He was released on $3,500 bond. u Eric Shane Gibson, 25, of 1286 Matthews Hollow Road, Sevierville, was charged with public intoxication. He was

released. u Beryln Eugene Gross, 23, of 1833 Birdie Street, Sevierville, was charged Sept. 12 with domestic violence assault. He was being held on $2,500 bond. u Taniah Renee Gross, 27, of 1830 Bertie Street, Sevierville, was charged Sept. 12 with disorderly conduct. She was released on $1,500 bond. u Edward Keith Hode, 59, of 479 Mountain View Lane, Pigeon Forge, was charged Sept. 12 with theft of property, $1,000$10,000. He was released. u Jody Wayne Houser, 40, of 574 Academy Drive, Seymour, was charged Sept. 11 with DUI, speeding and financial responsibility law. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Horace Len Kent, 39, of 1145 Old Newport Highway, was charged Sept. 13 with DUI, violation of implied consent law and speeding. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Jonathan Antuwan Lindsey, 27, of 309 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg, was charged Sept. 11 with violation of probation, driving without a license and financial responsibility law. He was being held on $5,000 bond. u Timothy Seth Lloid, 21, of Ringo, Ga., was charged Sept. 11, with

DUI second offense, violation of implied consent law and driving while license revoked. He was released on $7,500 bond. u Misti Mitchell Neugebauer, 26, of Hueytown, Ala., was charged Sept. 11 with a misdemeanor warrant. She was being held. u Michael Stewart O’Neal, 33, of 742 Lane Hollow Road in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 11 with reckless endangerment, DUI, driving while license revoked, simple possession, violation of implied consent law, traffic violations and financial responsibility law. He was being held on $15,000 bond. u Roy Gene Ownby, 28, of 1428 Lynn Creek in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 12 with robbery and assault. He was being held. u Christopher Matthew Soller, 28, of 4032 Hitching Post Trail, Pigeon Forge, was charged Sept. 11 with DUI. He was released. u Collin Bently Steen, 33, of Knoxville, was charged Sept. 11 with a warrant from general sessions court. He was being held. u Mary Jane Underwood, 41, of Dandridge, was charged Sept. 11 with DUI and driving on a suspended license. She was released on $3,500 bond.

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This is the 20-acre tract of land — a literal peninsula within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, that was purchased by the Friends of the Park on Saturday.

PURCHASE 3From Page A1

which was sold by McCarter Auction Company. Until the final dollar of the $775,000 price is paid, the map of the park will remain as gerrymandered as a congressional district in the area around Soak Ash Road, much of which was abandoned by the county and is now blocked by a park-controlled gate. The land is a literal peninsula, with the two parcels surrounded on three sides by park land.

As for the Friends, they think they got a pretty substantial bargain on the property.

“It has been a big week for the Friends of the Smokies,” group Marketing Director Holly Scott said. “The park doesn’t add acreage to itself very often, so the fact they approached us and asked us to consider buying this land is huge. It’s only 20 acres out of the whole big park, but it’s a big deal for a lot of reasons.”

Miller said the park had to approach the partnering nonproft about purchasing the plot because there is very little money available to national parks for land acquisition annually. On top of that, news of the auction only reached park officials a few weeks ago and there would have been no chance of getting any of the cash in that short a period of time.

The money to make the purchase came in large part from the Picnic in Pittman for the Park annual fundraisers of the last decade, which have featured former University of Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer. Jim Ogle, host of the gathering, has designated that the money should be used for work in the park’s Greenbrier area, which includes the Soak Ash Road area, Scott said.

The Foothills Land Conservancy also pitched in.

A little more than half the land was developed by Col. Leonard Hoffman, one of the founders of the town of Pittman Center, while

the other 9.51 acres, owned by another family, remained vacant.

Hoffman’s home remains on the site, expanded to a total 5,000 feet and improved by his son, Leonard “Lenny” Hoffman Jr. The structure includes five bedrooms and an indoor pool, and comes fully furnished, Lenny Hoffman said. He had plans to use the property, which his late father used as a retreat, as an overnight rental before a family disagreement forced its sale. The folks at McCarter Auction got the point, though, advertising the location as “perfect for (an) overnight rental for large groups or family reunions.”

As for Hoffman, he said he’s pleased to see the land headed for national park preservation, a step he had hoped would come for it one day.

“It’s something I explored ways of doing before, but the park never had the funds to buy it,” Hoffman said of the land. “The outcome of this auction was the best possible scenario I could think of. I think it’s just absolutely wonderful.”

Hoffman hasn’t heard any possibilities yet for what will become of the home his father built in 1972 and he recently spent a huge chunk of change remodeling and updating.

“Basically, it’s a brandnew house and there are a lot of options for it depending on what they want to do,” Hoffman said. “I don’t know what they’re thinking of for it, though.”

Neither, it seems, does anyone else.

Scott said the Friends will immediately turn over the land, though it will act as manager

for the Hoffman house.

That’s a move dictated

by National Park Service rules that require certain steps, like checking of asbestos or other environmental threats, be taken when a park takes in a structure.

Giving the vacant 9.51 acres over will be an easier move to make than moving the land with the home into the park’s hands.

But the group has no plans at this point for the home. Miller said no one at the park has had discussions about the building and said any information about what might happen to it would be “premature.”

Still, there are already rumors swirling about what could happen to the property.

Some have even suggested the land might be a suitable home for the Appalachian Bear Rescue (ABR), though no one involved with the park or ABR would discuss that possibility.

While he wouldn’t talk specifically about the park’s new land, ABR President Jack Burgin hinted the group may be looking for a new home.

“We are always evaluating the best place to help our bears,” Burgin said. “ABR is always looking at how we can best serve the bears we rescue.”

On top of buying the land, Scott pointed out the Friends this week also fulfilled its needs list, a slate of requests from the national park and other projects the group funds. That investment totalled about $1.5 million.

For a complete list of that work, visit the Web page www.friendsofthesmokies.org/needs. html.

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STATE/NATION BRIEFS Burned Quran found outside Knox mosque

KNOXVILLE (AP) — Local and federal authorities are investigating a burnt Quran found at the entrance of a Knoxville mosque over the weekend.

Police spokesman Darrell DeBusk said in an e-mail that officers responded to the Annoor Mosque on Sunday around 12:45 p.m. where a Quran that had been burned and shot was found on the sidewalk near the entrance.

DeBusk said officers collected the evidence and investigators do not believe the damage to the Muslim holy book took place at the mosque.

Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam told reporters in Nashville that he spoke with the police chief about the case on Monday morning.

“He said it feels like an isolated incident of one individual,” Haslam said. “We really don’t know anything more than that.

Obviously, I’m incredibly sorry to see it happen, and no one can justify that behavior.”

Budget deficit on pace to hit $1.3 trillion

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal

government is on track to record the second-highest deficit of all time with one month left in the budget year.

The deficit totaled $1.26 trillion through August, the Treasury Department said Monday. That puts it on pace to total $1.3 trillion when the budget year ends on September 30, slightly below last year’s record $1.4 trillion deficit.

Thousands of walruses are washing ashore

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of thousands of walruses have come ashore in northwest Alaska because the sea ice they normally rest on has melted.

Federal scientists say this massive move to shore by walruses is unusual in the United States. But it has happened at least twice before, in 2007 and 2009. In those years Arctic sea ice also was at or near record low levels.

Scientists are most concerned about the one-ton walruses stampeding and crushing each other and their smaller calves.

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OBITUARIES In Memoriam

Butch McCroskey Jerry Dennis “Butch” McCroskey, Jr., 50 of Hixson passed away Friday, September 10, 2010.

He was born in California and grew up in Seymour, TN. He was a 1978 graduate of Seymour High School having been named “Mr. Seymour,” along with being voted Best Personality, Most Attractive, Best All Around, Most Courteous and Senior Favorite. He was a member of the Key Club, Captain of the football team for two years, on the wrestling, baseball and basketball teams.

Butch was also a 1984 graduate of UT Knoxville School of Engineering and attended the UTC Graduate program in Engineering. He was previously employed at Lucey Boiler Company and Sovereign Stainless Fabricators, Inc. Butch coached many children in wrestling and other sports and was an avid sailor. He was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church.

He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Mary Elizabeth (Johnson) and Bill Teffeteller and a sister, Kimberly K. McCroskey.

Butch is survived by his wife, Cindy Price McCroskey and three sons, Jason, Tristan and Calum; his siblings, Rusty McCroskey, and his wife, Tami, of Seymour, TN, Leslie Karen Machalek of Hollywood, CA, Patrick Todd Spurgeon and his wife, Karissa, of Manchester, CT, and Sheri McCroskey Moyers of Knoxville; his father and stepmother, Jerry and Mildred McCroskey Sr. of Knox County, TN, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Friday, Sept.

17 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 848 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415. The family will receive friends from 3 until 9 p.m. Thursday, September 16 at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Butch McCroskey Memorial Fund c/o Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union, Hixson Branch.

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. Share your thoughts and memories on line at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.

In Memoriam

Harold Dewayne Hallman

Harold Dewayne (Skeeter) Hallman, age 63 of Sevierville, passed away at his home Sunday, September 12, 2010 following a brief illness.

He was an avid carpenter, farmer and enjoyed gardening.

He is preceded by his grandparents Sam and Ida Rollins of Statesville, TN; Silas and Etme Hallman of Saluda, SC; uncles Cleo Rollins of Statesville, TN and David and Junior Hallman of Saluda , SC, Survivors include his wife Linda Hallman; son Jeff Hallman; daughters and sons-in-law Lori and Dan Majors, Shannon Parker of Watertown, TN, Kristin and Joey Mathews of Sevierville, Michelle and Yoshi Kogure of Archdale, NC; grandchildren; Jaden, Jessa and Jenna, Issac, Evan, Leena, Kayla, Reanna, Carrie, Travis, Logan and Jacob; greatgrandchildren, Carson and Collin; parents Harold and Ruth Hallman; sister Connie McPeak of Watertown, TN; nephew Jeremy McPeak, his wife Beth and their daughter Lily.

Funeral service noon Wednesday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

Willard Dayton Douglas

Kennith Harold Whaley

Willard Dayton Douglas, age 97 of Sevierville, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010.

He was the oldest living member of Boyd’s Creek Baptist Church, where he also served as a deacon and trustee. He was a Sevier County school bus driver for 35 years and was on the Board of Directors of Farmers Mutual Insurance for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel Jake and Minnie (Marshall) Douglas, wife Ada Lucile Douglas, greatgranddaughter Ashley Wisdom, son-in-law Ronald Randles, four brothers and seven sisters.

Survivors include his daughter, Patsy Randles; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Charlotte Douglas; grandchildren, Tammy Wisdom and husband Eddie, Melissa Douglas; great-grandchildren, Amanda Gayle Buquet and husband Andy, Douglas Wisdom; great-great-grandchild, Rylee Elizabeth Litrell.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Tuesday with a funeral service beginning at 7 p.m. in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Rev. Curtis Wells and Rev. Bill Stephens will officiate and a eulogy will be provided by Melissa Douglas.

Family and friends will meet 1 p.m. Wednesday in Highland South Cemetery for graveside service and interment with Rev. W. A. Galyon officiating. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

Kennith Harold Whaley, age 71 of Sevierville, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010.

He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife Fontella Whaley, parents Arvil and Bonnie Whaley, brother Paul Whaley, and brother-in-law Donald Shultz.

Survivors include his brother and sisters-in-law, Eddie A. and Barbara Whaley, Ethel Shultz, Betty Whaley; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Harold Spence; nieces and nephews, Greg Whaley, Allen Whaley, Theresa Spence, Jeff and Cheryl Whaley, Doug Whaley, Hal and Theresa M. Spence, Kim and Froy Tinajero; great-nieces and nephews, Courtney and Brad Sawyer, Mathew Whaley, Megan Spence, Felicia Tome, Bryce Whaley, Keith Whaley, Jakob Whaley, Leeanna Spence, Coby Tinajero, Jenna Tinajero; greatgreat-nieces and nephews, Gabriel Sawyer, Emma Sawyer; special extended family and friends, Peggy Loveday, Linda Whaley.

Funeral service 1 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery with military honors provided by American Legion Post 104. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

In Memoriam

Robert Harrill Shrader

Robert (Bob) Harrill Shrader, age 63, of Sevierville, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010.

He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Shrader was a decorated veteran of Vietnam.

He was preceded in death by his son Bobby Shrader, mother Ina Hurst, foster parents Maynard and Ona Green, brothers Bill, Luther and Larry Hatcher, brothers-in-law Howard Regan, Ray McCoig.

Survivors: wife, Linda Ball Shrader; daughter, Dracena Huskey and husband Jamie; grandchildren, Ashley and Eryn Huskey, Dillon, Bo, and Alexis Shrader; step grandson, Will Watts; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Shrader Watts; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Deloris Hurst, Larry Hurst, Kyle and Julie Hurst, John Christopher; sisters and brothers-in-law, Eunice Louise and Don Plemmons, Barbara Galyon, Louise McCoig, Eunice Regan, Zelma and Jim Franklin; mother-in-law, Hettie Ball; several nieces and nephews; extended family and friends, Dott and Carolyn Ball, Gloria and David Monday, Paula and Shelby Stott, Martha and Eddie Blair, Jama Williams and Tommy Watts; special friend, Charlie Hartsock; special thanks to the staff of Covenant Hospice, especially Julie, Linda, Candice and Gina; and Paul Whaley with the Veterans Affairs Office.

Family and friends will meet 10 a.m. Thursday in Red Bank Cemetery for graveside service and inurnment. Rev. Sam Justus and Elder John Huskey will officiate. Military honors will be provided

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She was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Anna Mae Ward; brothers William and Charles Ward and their spouses Joanne and Laura Ward.

Survivors: sister, Charlotte A. Wise of Elkhart, Indiana; brother, Robert S. Ward of Chicago, Illinois; 2 nieces and 4 nephews.

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Amanda Yoakum; daughter Wednesday with a serand son-in-law, Shannon vice to follow at 7 p.m. at and Mike McFall; five grand- Freedom Baptist Church in children; brothers, Larry and Pigeon Forge with the Rev. Joyce Brackins, John and Ed Parton officiating. Family Evelyn Brackins; sister, Chris and friends will meet 11 and Rodger Ogle; sisters-in- a.m. Thursday in Mt. Zion law, Lorene and Berk Furrow Cemetery for graveside serand Chris (Ownby) and Phil vice and interment. A comDerosia; brothers-in-law, plete obituary will appear Rodney and Gwen Whaley, in Wednesday ’s edition.

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Family and friends will meet 3 p.m. Wednesday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens for graveside service and interment with Rev. Scott Carter officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m.

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In Memoriam

Dorothy Mae Kubin Wentz

Dorothy Mae Kubin Wentz, age 90, went on to be with her heavenly family 12 years to the day after suffering a debilitating stroke. Dorothy was born in Cleveland, OH, May 8, 1920.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin A. and Elsie C. Kieffer; brothers, Donald and Dean; first husband, Charles Kubin; and second husband, William O. Wentz.

She is survived by son, Gary Kubin; daughter, Barbara Antol; granddaughters, Jenny, Jessie, Becky, Suzie and great granddaughter, Tabitha.

Dorothy was a precious Christian lady who made the world a better place. She always put others before herself. Throughout her life, she worked in many capacities and also did volunteer work including volunteering at Fairpark. Her favorite role was that of homemaker. Dorothy has left this world but is not forgotten.

A deep expression of gratitude is extended to Donna Dickerson and the staff at Fairpark Healthcare Center which was Dorothy’s home for the last 8 years. These people surely have one of the most difficult and unappreciated jobs. Donna and several of the staff in particular were truly extraordinarily supportive when the time came for the family to make a final decision about Dorothy.

As per her wishes, Dorothy will be cremated and her remains will be interred next to those of her first husband.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m.

Wednesday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Fairpark Healthcare Center, P. O. Box 5477, Maryville, TN 37802.

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radio transmissions, Brackins found himself the victim of a warm cup of coffee dumped on him by the woman who apparently was very upset about getting a ticket.

“Rodger, when he would write a ticket, was just as nice as could be about it,” Watson said. “I guess this woman just really went off on him. We aggravated him about that all the time.

We used to call him ‘Bully,’ but of course he was just one of the nicest people in the world.”

That Bully was only a joking nickname can be attested to by Police Chief Jack Baldwin, who said Brackins was the furthest from that a man could get.

“He was always the peacemaker in our office,” Baldwin recalled. “If there was ever a disagreement, Rodger was the type of guy who wanted to help settle it. If something happened and people were grumbling about it, he would try to point out there was a reason for it. He just had a heart of gold. He never had an enemy.”

He also was a supervisor’s dream, going above and beyond the call of duty both with the fire department, which he volunteered to serve as safety officer and arson investigator, and for the police.

“He did everything that was asked of him and even more,” Baldwin said.

Brackins left the police force shortly after he was diagnosed with cancer, but remained on the roster at the fire department despite the fact he no longer responded to emergency calls. He made the move to the sidelines after doctors told him how long they expected him to live.

“They only gave him six months to live,” Watson said.

“Of course, Rodger being the individual he is, he stretched that out into three years,” Baldwin added.

In those three years, Brackins dedicated himself to making sure the people in his family — including wife Penny, son Johnny, daughter Shannon and his five grandchildren — felt his love before he could no longer give it, Watson said.

The fire chief visited with Brackins on Friday and said he knew that time he borrowed in battling his

disease was nearly up. As it turned out, Brackins would die only a few hours later.

“I knew he didn’t look good,” Watson said. “We always prayed for Rodger and his family, and they were always in our thoughts. We knew this day was coming, but I still don’t think we could ever be ready for it.”

Watson spoke to Brackins’ family over the weekend and said they’re, as to be expected, sad about his passing but have found hope in his faith and their own.

“The family knows he’s no longer suffering,” Watson.

Following the ceremonies this morning, Brackins will be given a burial with honors at Mattox Cemetery in Wears Valley. Donations in his memory can be made to an account set up to help cover medical and final expenses at Tennessee State Bank. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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

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

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14 Pancake Supper

Northview Optimist Club pancake supper 4-7:30 p.m. at Flapjack’s, Kodak. $5 at door; children 3 and under free. 654-7723.

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dunn’s Market.

Angel Food

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

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who worked in the profession who she calls her “inspiration.”

“She loved helping people.

She was kind of the family caretaker for everybody,” she said.

Muncy received her diploma in nursing from Erlanger Medical Center

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efforts came up empty, they requested the help of a dog trained to search out human remains in such situations.

The canine did “hit” on a few areas, a term used to describe the reaction the animal gives when it senses remains are present, and crews started sifting through the ashes searching for any sign of a human. Investigators at the scene said those promising starts led to the discovery of dog remains but not to any evidence about what happened to McMullin.

Despite all the work, the search proved fruitless

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Lions Club

Sevierville Lions Club meets 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday at King Family Library. 4537796.

Al-Anon Group

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

Chamber Event

Sevierville Chamber after-hours event 3:305:30 p.m., Smokies Park cafe. Exit 407 merchants to attend. Free gifts, food.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15 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

Sevierville Story Time

Sevierville preschool story time 10:30 a.m., King Family Library. 3651666.

ThursDAY, SEPT. 16 Alzheimer’s Support

Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3 p.m.

Wellington Place. 7742221.

Scrapbook Club

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

Radio Service

Sevier County Emergency Radio Service, 7:30 p.m., EOC office on Bruce Street.

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Great Smokies Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, meets 10:30 a.m., Pigeon Forge Library.

Veta King Wilson to discuss her book, “Images of America: Pigeon Forge.”

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Women’s Bible Study

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

Hot Meals

Smoky Mountain submarine vets meet at 6 p.m., Bass Pro restaurant. www.

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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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School and her bachelor’s degree from Southern Adventist University, both in Chattanooga. She received her master’s degree from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Ill. “I view my role as a servant leader: I’m in service for the people who work for me. I’m here to take care of them.”

Muncy lives in Greenback with her husband, who works with TVA Nuclear Security, and her daughter. She also

has two grown daughters, four grandchildren and one grandchild on the way.

“I have learned that we already have an excellent staff here — we just need a little tweaking,” she said.

“Our overall goal is to provide the best possible ER care to the community that we serve.

We treat every patient as if they’re family.”

and most of the investigators left the site by late Monday afternoon. With that, Spence said the woman will likely be considered a missing person and a larger operation will be engaged to determine what happened to her.

Adding to curiosity about McMullin’s seeming disappearance is the fact a Subaru she is believed to have driven remains parked in the driveway at the site.

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Election panel to review petition

The Sevier County Election Commission will hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. today at the Voting Machine Warehouse, 1145 Dolly Parton Parkway.

The panel will review the petition for the liquor package store referendum in the city of Sevierville, certify the petitions for the Pittman Center municipal election, and also address any other business.

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Luau to benefit Gatlinburg library

The new Anna Porter Public Library will benefit from the fifth and final Library Luau on Thursday at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.

This year’s theme is a “Black And White Affair,” in honor of the penguin exhibit in Ripley’s aquarium.

Dress is “penguin casual,” meaning anything black and white.

The luau is an islandthemed party held throughout the aquarium starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 ($10 adults) and available at the Gatlinburg Chamber, aquarium, or the library.

Tickets are $75 for adults and $10 for children. For more information, call 4365588 or visit www.annaporterpl.org.

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The seventh annual Old Mill Heritage Day will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept.

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It will feature bluegrass music, cloggers, crafts, sorghum making, food vendors, antique cars and engines, a children’s area, face painting, pumpkin painting and a train ride.

Admission is free.

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Optimist pancake supper set today

The Northview Optimist Cub pancake supper will be held from 4-7:30 p.m. today at Flapjack’s, 3401 Winfield Dunn Parkway.

Tickets are $5 at the door. Children age 3 and under eat free.

For more information, call 654-7723.

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Swimming lessons to be available

The Gatlinburg Recreation Department hosts Red Cross swim lessons this fall.

Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays for levels 1-3 and adults.

The cost ranges from $10 to $20 depending upon level and number of classes.

For additional information, contact Laurence Evans or Sherry Jochen at 436-4990.

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Few gun incidents cited in state parks CHATTANOOGA (AP) — Only two gun-related incidents have been reported in state parks since a law passed over a year ago allowing guns in parks, and neither of them resulted in violence, officials said.

The law, which took effect in late June 2009, allowed permit holders to go armed in all 53 state parks and 81 state natural areas. The bill included local parks but allowed local governments to opt out, which many did.

Tennessee Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke lobbied against the mea-

sure.

“I believed that it was not a good idea,” Fyke said.

But he recently said that he’s “pleasantly surprised” by the low number of gun incidents.

Of the two incidents, one involved a man at Radnor Lake State Park in Nashville who had a handgun fashioned to look like an AK-47 assault rifle strapped over his shoulder. He was detained for nearly three hours and released without charges.

In the second incident, a woman at Hiwassee State Scenic River’s Gee

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Creek campground in Polk County was cited for leaving a handgun on the back of a commode.

During debate on the legislation in 2009, proponents argued permit holders needed to be able to protect themselves on state property. But Fyke said then that crimes against people were rare in Tennessee parks and the measure wasn’t necessary.

The law’s main House sponsor, Rep. Frank Niceley, R-Strawberry Plains, said he is “really not surprised” by the few problems.

“Everybody predicted

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First aid, CPR classes offered

Red Cross first aid and CPR classes to be held at the Community Center Wednesdays according to the following schedule: Sept. 15, Adult CPR; Sept. 29: first aid; Oct. 13, child & infant CPR; Oct. 27: adult CPR; Nov. 10: first aid; Dec. 1, child & infant CPR The classes run from 5:30-9 p.m. A $10 registration fee must be paid

by Tuesday before each class. The balance of $12.50 for CPR must be paid on the day of the class.

For more information, contact Sherry Jochen at 436-4990.

all these shootouts,” Nicely said. “What they miss is we’re talking about lawabiding citizens here. We’re not talking about crooks.”

However, Democratic Rep. JoAnne Favors of Chattanooga voted against the legislation at the time because she was just uncomfortable with the idea of guns being allowed in parks.

“We have armed guards there in the parks, and I just do not feel they should be there because we have so many unstable individuals,” Favors said recently.

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“Folks vilify gay couples with children, that somehow we’re different and of course, we’re not. When folks watch us climbing the Capitol steps ready to be sworn in, America will see a family.”

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This day in history Today is Tuesday, Sept. 14, the 257th day of 2010. There are 108 days left in the year. n

Locally a year ago:

Sevier County Schools’ task force designed to consider the development of a Smoky Mountain School of Appalachian Culture and Arts, held its first meeting with people from across the county, including some school board members.

Discussion focused on forming a school that would emphasize mountain music, arts, crafts, folklore, heritage and environmental studies. n

Today’s highlight:

On Sept. 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem after witnessing how Fort McHenry in Maryland had endured a night of British bombardment during the War of 1812; that poem, “Defence of Fort McHenry,” later became the lyrics to “The StarSpangled Banner,” the American national anthem.

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In 1901, President William McKinley died in Buffalo, N.Y., of gunshot wounds inflicted by an assassin. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt succeeded him. n

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President Bill Clinton said he was “quite troubled” by the way the Energy and Justice departments had handled the Wen Ho Lee case, and expressed his regrets. n

Five years ago:

More than a dozen coordinated bombings killed at least 178 people in Baghdad. n

Thought for today:

“Civilizations die from philosophical calm, irony, and the sense of fair play quite as surely as they die of debauchery.” — Joseph Wood Krutch, American author, critic and educator (1893-1970).

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CHICAGO (AP) — Oprah Winfrey isn’t just walking onstage for the first show of her final season, she’s dancing — with John Travolta.

The 25th and final season of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” started airing Monday.

In recently released Winfrey video of the first episode, the TV talk show host and the actor dance handin-hand through her stage doors to “Love Train” by the O’Jays.

On her 19th season premiere in 2004, Winfrey gave a car to the nearly 300 people in her studio audience. It was a $7 million giveaway.

Mountain Views

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peacably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

—United States Constitution, Amendment One

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commentary

Quran act childishly adolescent I have a message for Pastor Terry Jones, who has promised to publicly burn a Quran on Sept. 11: Just don’t do it.

Rights are important. Constitutional rights to free expression are critical.

But some things are more important than rights, and one of them is to do the right thing.

Burning a Quran on Sept.

11 is not a religious act, it is certainly not a Christian one.

“Put away your sword,” as the Master pointed out. “Those who use the sword will die by the sword.”

Worse, in this case, they may cause innocents to die.

Pastor Jones attempts to cite Acts 19 as the “scriptural basis” for his Quran barbecue: “Many of those who had become believers came forward and openly acknowledged their former practices.

Moreover, a large number of those who had practiced magic collected their books and burned them in public. They calculated their value and found it to be fifty thousand silver pieces.”

But those early Christians were burning their own books, not someone else’s sacred scriptures. Books were expensive luxury items in the days before the printing press.

They could have made money selling these books, and instead they tossed them on the fire in a costly act of sacrifice as a proof of their own faith, not as an act of aggression against another’s.

I could have more sympathy for Pastor Jones if he were running risks for a cause greater than personal self-expression. If he were stubbornly handing out Bibles in Kabul, even though Afghans rioted, for example, Pastor Jones’ action might be foolish and unwise in worldly terms, but it would at least be morally admirable.

If he were a plain Mr. Terry Jones, a performance artist, a New York Times editor or even a professional atheist, I might have more sympathy.

The guys who sling elephant dung over a Madonna or dunk a crucifix in urine to prove their commitment to their unfettered artistic freedom -- if any of those guys were doing this, I might still think it unwise, but at least they would be, for once, taking a real risk in pursuit of art instead of doing only what will win plaudits from all their friends, grant directors, museum curators, art reviewers and cocktail party hangers-on.

I could perhaps understand it if on Sept. 11 Pastor Jones were doing something that primarily endangered himself, but instead, from the safety of America, he is endangering the lives of others in far distant lands, not the least of which are American troops in Afghanistan, who may fight and die for his publicity stunt.

“It could endanger troops and it could endanger the overall effort,” Gen. David Petraeus said in an interview with The Associated Press. “It is precisely the kind of action the Taliban uses and could cause significant problems. Not just here, but everywhere in the world we are engaged with the Islamic community.”

Already in Indonesia, thousands are protesting in front of the U.S. embassy and demanding the U.S. government intervene to stop it. That would be wrong, of course; it won’t happen.

Pastor Jones is free to do what he knows will provoke murderous rage in less enlightened people and lands -- in order to accomplish what?

To prove that he can?

To provoke bad behavior he can denounce?

This is not a Christian idea or a Christian act. It is a childishly adolescent act of self-aggrandizement.

Pastor Jones: Just don’t do it.

— Maggie Gallagher, president of the National Organization for Marriage, is known for her conservative social policy analysis of social trends and conditions.

(C)2009 Maggie Gallagher. Distributed

by Universal Press Syndicate.

Editorial

Dogged determination September set aside to encourage responsible dog ownership So just how popular are dogs in our society? The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association’s 20092010 national pet owners survey, reported on the Humane Society website, says: n There are approximately 77.5 million owned dogs in the U.S. n Four in 10 households own at least one dog n One in five owners owns two dogs n One in 10 owns three or more dogs n On average, owners have almost two dogs (1.7) n The proportion of male to female dogs is even. n 19 percent of owned dogs were adopt-

ed from an animal shelter On average, dog owners spent $225 on veterinary visits (vaccine, well visits) annually n 3 in 4 owned dogs are spayed or neutered September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month, a time to reflect on what owning a dog means. It’s not just watering and feeding. It’s showing love, spending time with it, making sure it gets exercise and ensuring that it mixes well with other people. It’s vitally important to be a conscientious dog owner and show the bond that has long existed between humans and canines. The Tennessee Valley Kennel n

Club and AKC recommends the following before choosing a dog: n A dog may be with you as long as 15 years, so make sure he has a personality you can live with. n All dogs need exercise, but some are more active than others. n Find out how large your puppy will become before you bring him home. n All dogs need grooming and most will shed to some degree. Keep that in mind if the dog will live in the house.

Owning and caring for a dog is joy to be treasured. It’s also a tremendous responsibility. Do it right, and it’s a bond that cannot be broken. Let’s be sure we do it right.

Political view

Public forum Gatlinburg library is great, but financial commitment not yet met

Editor: “What do you mean you’re still raising money for the new Anna Porter Public Library in Gatlinburg? Didn’t you get it opened last year?”

That’s what we are hearing from folks as we encourage them to buy tickets to the last Library Luau at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, scheduled Thursday, Sept.

16, at 5:30 p.m. The answer: It’s not all paid for yet, even though we are enjoying our wonderful new facility, so please keep reading to learn the reasons for this final fundraising event.

Anna Porter Public Library (APPL) is a non-profit that contracts with the City of Gatlinburg to provide library services, and the City provided the building we had occupied since 1972. Once it was clear the library board had a plan for creating the new facility, it was

also clear that the City could not fully fund the entire expense. The library partnered with the City to fund the cost of construction, fixtures and furniture.

As partners, we each stepped up with a commitment of $850,000 to build and furnish the $1.7 million state-of-the-art library, which now belongs to the City.

The City agreed to a five-year payout of pledges to the building fund, and Ripley’s offer to host five consecutive Library Luaus at the Aquarium was their pledge to the library and our community. Once we had reached a certain level in pledges and actual funds donated, the City agreed to begin construction, with the commitment from the library to fulfill our share.

Tireless work from current and past members of the APPL Board of Trustees, especially Lee Mellor, former APPL Board Chair who assumed responsibility for the capital campaign, has resulted in our bringing to fruition this outstanding addition to our community.

Even though we are enjoying all the benefits of our brand new library, we still have one more Luau to fulfill our financial obligation to the City.

Ripley’s Aquarium throws a great party with abundant island cuisine and fabulous entertainment. To honor the new penguin exhibit at the Aquarium, the dress for this year’s event is “penguin casual,” which means anything black and white. Once you’ve bought your ticket, just come and enjoy the party; and you must be there for your chance to win a week in Florida, with $500 in expense money, or the Apple iPad. Tickets are at the library, Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Aquarium.

You can also call 436-5588 to secure tickets.

See you at the LAST Library Luau.

Sue Bock Immediate Past Chairwoman Board of Trustees Anna Porter Public Library Gatlinburg

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PREP VOLLEYBALL

Bearettes volleyball extinguishes the Dragons IMAC clash with Seymour tonight

By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — With Seymour coming in tonight to face the Sevier County Bearettes for southern IMAC supremacy, the Clinton Dragons served as a tune-up for the Purple and White last night in non-conference volleyball action.

The Bearettes (14-7) wasted no time on Clinton, dispatching the visitors in three straight sets — 25-13, 25-12 and 25-18.

“I thought we came out and controlled the tempo,” SCHS coach Billy Ward said. “We had great control with our serves — we only had five service errors

n three games, that was great control.”

After running through the Lady Dragons in the first two sets, Clinton played the Bearettes a little closer in the decisive third set, but the Bearettes’ Hailey Tackett made some big plays late to help her team cruise to the seven-point victory.

Tackett finished the match with 14 kills, 12 service points and 14 digs.

Teammate Kaycee Dixon had quite a night setting for her attackers, netting 29 assists.

“She had a great night,” Ward said.

The Lady Eagles and Bearettes will face off tonight at the Bears’ Den with a 6 p.m. start time.

While both teams are undefeated in district play, they have met at some weekend tournaments this season, most notably for two matches this past Saturday at Bearden.

The district rivals were placed in the same six team pool.

Both teams ended the pool play with identical 2-3 records with Sevier County defeating the Lady Eagles in a two game match.

“We had a 15-3 lead in the first game, and proceeded to see our lead slowly dwindle and disappear as the Bearettes came charging back to a 25-23 win.” said Seymour coach Ed Irvin.

In the second game, the teams stayed close throughout with Seymour grabbing a 20-19 lead.

Once again the Lady Eagles lead disappeared and Sevier County won the match 25-21.

With the identical 2-3 pool play record the teams ended third and fourth, placing them in the Competition Tournament.

The number three seeded Bearettes met West High, while the fourth-

seeded Lady Eagles met Powell. Both teams won their semi-final matches to set up the second meeting of the day.

After Sevier County won the first set 25-18, and the Lady Eagles won the second set 25-17, the title came down to a third 15-point game.

“You never want to go into that final game because any quick run by a team to start the deciding set puts the the opponent into a deep hole”, commented Irvin.

Sevier County jumped out to a decidedly large lead at 11-3.

“Fortunately for us, the Lady Bearettes had the same experience as we had earlier in the day. They saw their lead dwindle and disappear as we came charging back to a 16-14 victory.” said Irvin. mpsports@themountainpress.com

PROFESSIONAL TENNIS

PROFESSIONAL TENNIS

TKA Lions golf topples Highlanders

By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer

Cobey Hitchcock/The Mountain Press

G-P senior golfer Shade Treadway crushes a drive at Hole 6 on Monday evening at the Gatlinburg Golf Course in Pigeon Forge.

The Highlanders boys’ team played a match against county rival The King’s Academy Lions.

PIGEON FORGE — It was perfect conditions for some golf on Monday evening, and the local teams from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School and The King’s Academy took full advantage with a friendly county rivalry match at the Gatlinburg Golf Course in Pigeon Forge.

As the regular season winds down, the two boys’ teams used the match for a tune-up round in preparation for some upcoming postseason play.

The TKA Lions edged out the Highlanders 182-211 on Monday.

G-P senior golfer Shade Treadway didn’t have his best day on the greens, but the Highlanders senior still managed the low round of the day with a four-over 41 on the front nine.

TKA senior Bobby Ivens, who played in the first group with Treadway, was the Lions co-leader of the day with a 44.

It was an unusual round for the golfers, who finished the day nearly two hours

ahead of the final pairing.

“It felt more like practice today,” said Treadway, while catching a ride back to the clubhouse after saving par with a five on Hole 9. “That’s the first time all year we’ve only had two guys playing in a group in a match.”

Rounding out TKA’s scoring were Lions co-leader Josh Keller with a 44, Jeremy Weech with a 45 and Eli Davis with a 49.

G-P, which missed the absence of one of their top golfers in Garrett Barnett, had Caleb Reagan with a 54, Dillon Byrd with a 56 and Tilon Simms with a 60.

Next up for the Lions is a trip to their region tournament on the far side of Murfreesboro on Monday next week.

The Highlanders next have their district tournament at Three Ridges Golf Course in Knoxville on Tuesday next week, followed by their region tournament at Avalon Golf Course in Knoxville on Sept. 27. chitchcock@themountainpress.com

NFL FOOTBALL

CJ not satisfied with Titans run game

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE — Chris Johnson says the Tennessee Titans can do better, and will do better.

That’s not good news for opponents.

The Titans nursed a 38-13 lead with the All-Pro running back still on the field running the ball with 5 minutes left in their season opening win Sunday against Oakland.

Johnson, the NFL’s 2009 offensive player of the year, opened the season running for 142 yards, and by halftime Tennessee had matched its rushing average from last

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Syndey Duncan makes a play for Sevier County.

season when the running back became the sixth man in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards. The Titans finished with 205 rushing yards against the Raiders.

“When you first start out the season, you’re not going to be as good as you’re going to be at the end of the year,” Johnson said. “So we’re just still working right now.”

Johnson didn’t even mind still being in the game late and getting extra work.

He wound up with 27 carries. Take away his 76-yard touchdown run, he only had 56 yards on the other 26 rushes.

“Even though I busted

that run, I still wanted to go out there and just get better. That was just one run.

All the runs before that run weren’t really that successful. So I just feel that as a whole team, we still need some work in winning the game. As the year goes on, we’ll get better and better,” Johnson said.

Under coach Jeff Fisher, this is a franchise that is tied with the New York Jets for first in the NFL with 12 1,000-yard rushers since 1996. The coach said Monday that the Oakland Raiders had been scheming on how to stop Johnson since the NFL schedule was

released in April.

“Looking at the tape, we had some options, we had some chances and there were opportunities for some big plays early in the game, and we just didn’t get them done,” Fisher said.

The Titans did well enough even missing those opportunities for more. Javon Ringer ran for a 15-yard touchdown, and Vince Young opened the Titans’ first series running for 20 yards. Young finished with 30 yards on his seven carries even as they faced eight and nine defenders near the line of scrimmage all focused on stopping Johnson.

Smokies are Cubs’ Minor League Player, Pitcher of the Year SEVIERVILLE — Tennessee Smokies outfielder Brandon Guyer and pitcher Chris Archer were named organization Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year, respectively, by the Chicago Cubs.

The duo will be honored during an on-field ceremony prior to the Cubs’ September 25 game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Guyer, a 2010 Southern League Postseason AllStar recipient and the league’s Offensive Player of the Week for the week of July 26-August 1, hit .344 (127-for-369) for the Smokies in 102 games this year.

He led the Southern League in slugging percentage (.588) and OPS (.986), and ranked second in batting average and third in doubles (39).

Guyer’s season was buoyed by a second half that saw him hit at a .424 clip and record an 18-game hit streak between July 26-August 18.

Guyer was drafted

by Chicago in the fifth round of the 2007 MLB First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Virginia.

Between High-A Daytona and Tennessee, Archer went 15-3 with a 2.34 ERA this year.

Promoted to Double-A on June 28, Archer would toss 31.1 consecutive innings without allowing an earned run

Brandon Guyer

Chris Archer

to begin his time with the Smokies.

In 13 starts for Tennessee, he went 8-2 with a 1.80 ERA. Archer was named the Southern League’s Pitcher of the Week for the week of July 19-25.

The Raleigh, N.C. native was originally selected by the Cleveland Indians in the fifth round of the 2006 MLB FirstYear Player Draft.

Archer was then acquired by Chicago in the Mark DeRosa trade in 2009.

PREP FOOTBALL

Northview Middle Cougars enjoying unbeaten football run KODAK — The Northview Middle School football team is having one of their most successful seasons in recent memory.

The Cougars, led by coach Davy Floyd, had already beaten White Pine, Edgemont and rival

Sevierville heading in to last Thursday’s game with the team from GatlinburgPittman.

Facing a tough G-P squad that always gives them problems, the Cougars prevailed yet again, 18-0, to improve to 4-0 on the young season.

Quarterback Jake Grosser, who was knocked out of the Cougars’ matchup with G-P with whiplash, carted off from the 50-yard line, came back with a vengeance this year.

The QB rushed for a pair touchdowns in Northview’s

win, and returned an interception for a TD as a part of the stifling Cougars’ defense.

The Northview defense three times turned away G-P in the red zone.

On their first red zone stance the Cougars stopped the Highlanders on downs

with a tackle made by a blitzing Gage Hamby.

The next red zone stop came with a forced fumble and recovery by J.D. Griffin.

The third stop came late in the game with an interception in the end zone by Grosser. Next up for the

Cougars is the Eagles of Seymour Thursday night at Northview. Kickoff is set for 6:30. After the Eagles, Northview will face Rush Strong, Pigeon Forge and have a second matchup with White Pine.

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SCOREBOARD PREP FOOTBALL Division 6A

1. Smyrna (16) 2. Maryville (3) 3. Oakland (3) 4. D-B (1) 5. Bearden (2) 6. Riverdale 7. Science Hill 8. Whitehaven 9. Brighton 10. Brentwood

W-L Pts Prv 4-0 230 1 2-1 217 2 4-0 204 3 4-0 177 4 4-0 170 5 4-0 124 7 4-0 105 9 3-1 53 6 4-0 39 2-2 35 8

Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Soddy Daisy 29.

Division 5A

W-L Pts Prv 1. KnxCatholic (16) 3-0 238 1 2. Mitchell (8) 4-0 230 2 3. Anderson Co. (2) 3-0 203 3 4. Powell 4-0 160 4 5. Ridgeway 3-0 149 7 6. Jackson North 4-0 109 8 7. Beech 2-1 99 6 8. Columbia 3-1 67 9 9. Tennessee 3-0 55 10 10. Henry County 3-1 26 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Hardin County 18. 11, Cleveland 18. 13, Gallatin 13.

Division 4A

W-L Pts Prv 1. Greeneville (19) 3-0 240 1 2. LibertyMag (5) 3-0 221 2 3. Crockett Co 3-0 187 4 4. Gibbs (1) 4-0 184 5 5. Giles County 3-1 134 6 6. Maplewood 3-1 125 7 7. Trezevant 3-1 88 8 8. Red Bank 2-1 84 3 9. White House 3-0 39 10. Sheffield 3-1 33 9 Others receiving 12 or more points: None Division 3A

W-L Pts Prv 1. Alcoa (25) 4-0 250 1 2. CAK 4-0 209 2 3. Camden 4-0 196 3 4. Goodpasture 4-0 168 4 5. Milan 3-1 123 5 6. Smith County 4-0 105 8 7. Polk County 2-1 101 7 8. G-P 3-0 83 9 9. Westview 2-2 44 6 10. Howard 3-0 21 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Bledsoe County 18.

Division 2A

W-L Pts Prv 1. TrousdaleCo (20) 4-0 232 1 2. Signal Mtn (5) 4-0 226 2 3. Mt. Pleasant 3-0 188 3 4. McKenzie 3-1 162 4 5. Riverside 3-0 139 6 6. Hampton 3-0 136 5 7. Forrest 3-0 115 7 8. Dresden 3-1 62 10 9. Wartburg Central 4-0 43 10. Boyd Buchanan 2-2 32 8 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Friendship Christian 16. 12, Oliver Springs 13.

Division 1A

W-L Pts Prv 1. S.Pittsburg (24) 4-0 248 1 2. Jo Byrns (1) 3-0 222 2 3. Wayne County 3-0 199 3 4. Copper Basin 4-0 169 5 5. Greenback 3-1 108 4 6. Lake County 2-1 97 9 7. Union City 2-1 83 10 8. Gordonsville 2-2 81 6 9. Perry County 3-1 62 7 10. ColumbiaAca. 3-0 40 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Grace Christian 24. 12, Monterey 16.

Division II

W-L Pts Prv 1. BrentwoodAca. (20) 4-0 233 1 2. Baylor (3) 4-0 196 2 3. MBA 3-0 187 3 4. CBHS (1) 3-0 169 4 5. MUS 3-1 128 5 6. Knoxville Webb 3-0 120 6 7. Briarcrest 4-0 108 8 8. Univ.Jackson 3-0 62 10 9. McCallie 2-1 36 7 10. Ensworth 0-2 27 9 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, BGA 19. 11, St. George’s 19.

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San Diego at Kansas City, 10:15 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 19 Chicago at Dallas, 1 p.m.

Arizona at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

Philadelphia at Detroit, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

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Kansas City at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Miami at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Seattle at Denver, 4:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Houston at Washington, 4:15 p.m.

Jacksonville at San Diego, 4:15 p.m.

New England at N.Y. Jets, 4:15 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Indianapolis, 8:20 p.m.

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——— Sunday’s Games Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Mets 0 Pittsburgh 3, Cincinnati 1 Florida 6, Washington 5 Houston 7, L.A. Dodgers 4 Milwaukee 2, Chicago Cubs 0 Colorado 4, Arizona 2 San Francisco 6, San Diego 1 St. Louis 7, Atlanta 3 Monday’s Games Arizona at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Florida, 7:10 p.m.

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

Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

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Southern League Playoffs At A Glance (x-if necessary) First Round (Best-of-5) Jacksonville 3, Mobile 1 Thursday, Sep. 9: Jacksonville

——— Championship (Best-of-5) Jacksonville vs. Tennessee Tuesday, Sep. 14: Jacksonville at Tennessee, 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Sep. 15: Jacksonville at Tennessee, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Sep. 17: Tennessee at Jacksonville, 12 p.m. x-Saturday, Sep. 18: Tennessee at Jacksonville, 12 p.m. x-Sunday, Sep. 19: Tennessee at Jacksonville, 12 p.m.

Round Robin Tennis winners Twenty-four players competed in the Gatlinburg Round Robin Tournament held August 29, at the Don Watson Tennis Center in Mynatt Park. Pictured left to right are Scott Elder (1st in mens) Jo McCrory (2nd in ladies), Diana Rutledge, first in Ladies, Andrew Capps, second in Mens.

The Fall Mens League will start on Thursday, September 16th, at 5:30 p.m. For more info, call the above phone numbers. All events are offered by The Tennis Corner and the Gatlinburg Parks and Recreation.

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0151 Garage/Estate Sales CANDLE COTTAGE FACTORY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SALE! Thousands of closeout & discontinued candles. Many sizes & styles available. All priced $1.00 to $5.00. Sale starts Tuesday Sept 14th ends Friday Sept 17. Open 8:00 to 5:00 in the Hodsden Hicks Industrial Park (same park as The Mountain Press)

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Tuesday’s Games Arizona (D.Hudson 5-1) at Cincinnati (Tr.Wood 5-2), 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Hamels 10-10) at Florida (Mendez 1-0), 7:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Duke 7-13) at N.Y. Mets (Dickey 10-6), 7:10 p.m.

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Sales

Sale Professional. Meadows Homes Sevierville is looking for a new team member. Great benefits and incentives. We are looking for someone with the drive to succeed. Apply in person at Meadows Homes of Sevierville, 1056 Dolly Parton Parkway or email resume to pt@mhitn.net.

0216 Education/Teaching

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ARAGE /ESTATE SALES

0151 Garage/Estate Sales Estate Sale. Henderson Chapel Fellowship Hall. Sept.

16-17-18 from 8-3.

Kid's Place Incorporated Is looking for Fun, Friendly, Enthusiastic Site Director and Staff to work with children in after school program. Please contact Kid's Place at 933-7716 or fax your resume to 933-9663

0220

Medical/Dental

Medical Associate. Busy local practice, strong computer skills, billing background helpful, $13-$14 per hr depending on experience.

Call 877-414-1894

0232

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General Help

Walters State Community College in Sevierville TN has an opening for a Custodian .

Deadline for applications is September 23, 2010. For detailed job description and to apply go to https://jobs.tbr.edu , click on Walters State AA/EOE M/F/D. Driver / Warehouse employee needed. This is a full time position & requires making deliveries & doing pickups, stocking, receiving, shipping, etc.

The ideal candidate needs to be flexible & dependable & able to handle general warehouse activities. You must be able to lift at least 70 lbs. Candidates MUST possess a valid drivers license. We are a certified Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace. You must be able to pass a background & drug test. Send your resume to resumesevier2@gmail.com or apply in person at 1536 Winfield Dunn Pkwy.

Front Desk Clerks needed for all 3 shifts. Apply in person between 7am & 3pm. Four Seasons Motor Lodge, Gatlinburg

Grease duct cleaning assistant, year round work, call 654-0966 after 11:00 A.M. Higher Assist Mgr, Reservationists Laundry, Hskpg & Maintenance. Apply in person at 333 Ski Mtn Rd., Gat

Now hiring full time drivers.

Must have F endorsement & clean driving record. Call Tim 865-659-0151.

SALES CLERK $10/hr.

Lid'l Dolly's Light #4, PF

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0232

General Help

SEAMSTRESS NEED EXP IN FACTORY SEWING 9-5:30 LID'L DOLLY'S LITE #4 WAREHOUSE & STOCK $10/hr. LID'L DOLLY'S LIGHT 4 PF Sevier County is accepting resumes for the position of GIS Administrative Assistant.

For a complete job description, visit www.seviercountytn.org and click on Sevier Government Job Openings.

For more information on the GIS office, contact Jim Phillips at 865-774-3660.

Resumes should be sent to: Sevier County Mayor's Office 125 Court Ave. Suite 102E Attn: Perrin Anderson GIS Admin. Assist.

Sevierville, TN 37862 Resumes must be received by 9 a.m., September 20, 2010.

Sevier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin.

Sunset Cottage Rentals Night-time Front Desk/ Reservations, Cleaning Inspectors & Contract Cleaners. Evenings & weekends a must, benefits available. Apply in person 3630 South River Rd., Pigeon Forge.

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Hotel/Motel

MasterCorp Inc., is hiring Housekeepers and Supervisors. We offer excellent wages, training, and weekly pay. Must be able to work weekends. Call 865-621-2195 Part-Time Front Desk, Apply in person. Must have experience.

Smoky Meadows Lodge 2809 Pkwy. Pigeon Forge.

0260

Restaurant

Blaine's Grill & Bar & No Way Jose's now hiring Exp Servers, Hosts, Bartenders & Cocktail Servers Please apply in person at stop light #8 or #5, Gatlinburg & Walden's Landing, Pigeon Forge Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30 Night shift Supervisor.

Wed-Sun night. Exp preferred.

Must apply in person, bring resume. 3974 Pkwy, Pigeon Forge.

0264

Child Care

Babysitting in my home-6 weeks & up. Excellent References. 865-300-5787

Keep a Sharp Eye on the Classifieds!

0533

Furniture

New 4pc.

Bedroom Group

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

453-0727

0554 Wanted to Rent/Buy/ Trade

BUYING GINSENG

Every Tuesday from 11:30-12:30 at lot beside Big Valley Motel in Townsend, TN

(423) 539-0748 or (423) 628-5279 0563 Misc. Items for Sale

For Sale

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

All with warranty.

Cagles Furniture and Appliances

453-0727

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EAL ESTATE FOR RENT

0605 Real Estate for Rent House For Rent / Rent to own / For Sale - 3 Bed / 2 bath 1300sqft main / 1300sqft basment - 0.75 acres Call Jason 865-654-4101

0610

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Unfurnished Apartments

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

Furniture

2 Antique twin sleigh beds, 2 dressers, mirror, 1 end table.

New mattresses & box springs. $650. 865-228-8414

0610

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

428-5227 NICE, CLEAN 1 BR / 1 BA IN SEVIERVILLE $380.00 + DEPOSIT NO PETS 865-712-5238

FINCHUM PROPERTIES Leasing 1 & 2 BR apts.

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

TVA energy efficient finchumproperties.com

Apartment For Rent 2 BR/ 2BA $645 includes water/sewer 865-908-6789

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SEVIERVILLE

3BD/2BA Apartment for rent in Pigeon Forge.

818-613-9391

Call 428-5161

Unfurnished Apartments

0610

Unfurnished Apartments

GATLINBURG, TROLLEY RT, 2BR, Water, No pets, Dep. 865-621-3015

Nice, River-front Apartment 2 BDR/2 BA, W/D hook-up, 1 year lease, No Pets $550 Month, $550 Deposit

RIVERWALK - Sevierville On The Little Pigeon River

932-2613

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Affordable Luxury Living 1 BR/1 BA – 784 Sq. Ft. 2 BR/2 BA – 1114 Sq. Ft. $545 to $735 Unique Screened Porch Professional Decor Washer/Dryer Hook-up’s Small Pet Welcome We also have houses for rent in Sevier County Please inquire.

5BR & 3 1/2BA

BEAUTIFUL, NEAR RIVER SEVIERVILLE

APARTMENT

2BR & 1 1/2BA

429-4470 www.seviervilleapartments.com

SEVIERVILLE

Near Hospital 2BR/1.5BA

Beautiful 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Apartment Unit in Gatlinburg 1200 sf with washer/dryer hookup. $700.00 mo. Call 865-654-0218 George for apt.

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

Sevierville.

865-712-0254.

Ask for Move-in Special All Appliances 24 hr. Maintenance

$550 month

Furnished Apartments/Houses

1BD Furn Apartment, all Util incl. $575mo + $200 dam dep.

712-6166 or 712-6727

0620

Homes for Rent

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

Gat Foothill Dr. 2BD lrg private deck. Water furn. No pets. $575 + dep. 865-690-2766

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Homes for Rent

2 Homes For Rent: Each one 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath.

One is near Five Oaks Mall and the other is near the Old Mill. No pets, 1 year lease, $800/mo. Call Mark between 7:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

865-453-5500.

3BD/2BA New Center area $1100mo, 1st, last & dep.

Avail Oct 1. 865-771-0778

2-3BR, 2BA,Homes near Boyd’s Creek Elem.

Garage, deck, fenced + other extras. $750-$900 + 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 Furn or unfurn 3BD/2BA $675 mo. Between PF and Gat. 678-614-7607

2 BDR/ 2.5 BA W/D, stove, refrigerator, central Heat & Air, $800 MO. + Sec. Dep.

Some Pets

774-2494 or 386-1655

0615

CROSSCREEK Available Oct 2BR/1.5BA Garden $545 865-429-4470

0620

Ref & Credit Check (865) 453-4028 or (865) 771-5043

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

Located on dead end street.

Quiet neighborhood. No Pets!

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

**NICE, CLEAN**

3 BR / 2 BA WITH GARAGE IN KODAK AREA

$950.00/MO. + DEP. NO PETS.

865-712-5238

2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhomes

NEW HOMES FOR RENT

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$650-$1,000 Monthly

865-850-3874 0625

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1162 Home Improvement & Repair

Remodeling?

Combs Construction

1162 Home Improvement & Repair Tri-County Glass and Door Comm., and Residential Glass repair, Showers, Doors, Insulated Glass

865-286-9611

25 years experience fully licensed and insured

24 Hour Emergency Service

We do everything from decks to building your house

Cabins Home Repair

All work guaranteed No job too small

363-8555

Cabin Pressure Washed Caulked, Sealed, Stained Tile & Hard-wood floors Carpentry Repairs All Work Guaranteed

Call 430-2599

Sell It, Find It, Place It!!!

428-0746

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

BUSHHOGGING-CLEARING, DUMPTRUCK GRADING, BACKHOE. LIC. & INS.

865-621-7847

CAMPBELL ENTERPRISES 865-850-2078

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

1198

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

MCKINNEY LAWN SERVICE

Landscaping, All Drain Work, Mulching, Mowing, Pressure Washing.

WE DO IT ALL. Quality Work. Senior Discount 20 yrs exp.

1198

Lawn/Landscape/ Tree Svc

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

865-654-0892

Want to Live in Luxury?...

Call Today!

Call 865-428-5161

1162 Home Improvement & Repair

1198

1BD Condo with loft for rent $500 + electric. English Mountain. call 786-271-1528 2BD/2BA 1700 sq ft. $1075mo, 1 yr lease. Call for details. 865-406-7209

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

TO

654-9078

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428-0746

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Roofing

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Duplexes for Rent

RIVERTRACE Available Oct. 2BR/1BA DUPLEX 1 car garage $665 865-429-2962

0635

Rooms for Rent

For Rent

Beautiful Creekside Rooms in Gatlinburg s WEEK s 0RIVATE "ALCONY s *ACUZZI 6ERY 1UIET s .O 0ETS .O $EP s /THER ROOMS STARTING AT WK s 7Il ALL UTL INCLUDED s 2OOMS W +ITCHENS WEEK

865-621-2941

Gatlinburg/Dudley Creek

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

Call for appt.

865-429-2962

Private Motel Room Great for 1 person!

1 bed, full size frig. microwave, cable TV $120 weekly $50 deposit s 'ATLINBURG

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE 428 Park Rd.

near trolley stop

Includes All Utilities.

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

405-2116

Gatlinburg Rooms for Rent Furnished, all Utilities, cable, tax included $100 per week Rooms with Kitchens $120 per week

865-621-2941

Rooms for Rent Low Weekly Rates $110.00 plus tax

s Greystone Rentals Red Carpet Inn 349 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN

0670

Business Places/ Offices

Nice Office with Warehouse Bay. Sevierville Reasonable Rent 453-6289 or 548-6838 SHOPS FOR RENT. ELKS PLAZA 968 Parkway, Gatlinburg. 865-436-7550.

0675

Mobile Homes for Rent

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

2BR/1BA Mobile Home. water/sewer furn. Off Boyd's Creek on Indian Gap Circle.

755-2402 or 933-5509.

KODAK 2 Homes, 3+2 $550, 2+1 $400. + dep. No pets. Ref. 865-933-6544.

Sevierville-DW, 2BD/1BA. No Pets. Ref. $500 + dep.

865-933-6544

0675

Mobile Homes for Rent

2 & 3BR mobile homes for rent Must have refs.

No Pets. Call for info

428-3096

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

908-8629

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EAL ESTATE FOR SALE

0710

Homes for Sale

2BR/2BA jacq tub, FP, stove, refrig, microwv, dshwshr near schools & hospital. $98,900.

865-984-0141 or 919-4023.

3BR/2BA House for Sale.

Mountain views. $89,000.

1639 Ridge View Drive Sev. 865-640-9794 Owner/Agent Moving Sale. Must Sell. 2800 SF Home in Pigeon Forge great subdivision. City water, paved road, 3 miles from Parkway, more information call Joe Acosta 865-428-6115 or 305-776-6206. Brokers Welcome extra 2% commission to seller agent.

Developer close out: Beautiful home sites. Utilities, paved road. 2 miles Chapman Hwy. 1.41 ac. $31,000.00. Call Joe Acosta: 865-428-6115 or 305-776-6206. Brokers Welcome extra 2% commission to seller agent.

0715

Condominiums for Sale

2 New condos for sale. Owner Financing Available. $189,000, 1,700sf Living, 2 car gar, Jacuzzi, Fpl, Hardwood, All Appl.

865-654-3667 or 865-429-5065

0741

Classifieds ď ľ A11

0820

Campers/Trailers

1993 Sunline 31ft Travel Trailer, excel cond, several new access. sleeps 6. Call for details. $7500. 865-850-5254

0868

Cars for Sale

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

2009 CONVERTIBLE VW BEETLE. Loaded. Excellent condition. Beige with tan top. 24K. $18,500. 654-4544.

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Business Opportunities

Honest Cash. No Selling.

Keep 100% of cash generated. fastcashstorm.com

HUD PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Mobile Homes for Sale

1986 Mays-Good condition, presently occupied. You move. $6500 OBO. 428-1297

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Commercial/Office

Warehouse Space in PF 1300 SF $650. mo. 3500 SF $1800. mo. This area is currently used as laundry facility so great for cabin laundry-ready to use-bring your equipment. 865-850-8228

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RANSPORTATION

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Storage, Indoor/ Outdoor 10X10 or 10X20 SELF STORAGE Convenient Location!

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

429-2962

WHO YA GONNA CALL? If you have a problem with the delivery of your morning The Mountain Press, please call the Circulation Department at 428-0748, ext. 230 & 231 Monday - Friday and your paper will be delivered to you on the same day. Newspapers from calls after 10:00 a.m. will be delivered with the next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paper.

On Saturday, Sunday and holidays you may dial 428-0748 extensions 230 & 231. If complaints are received between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., papers will be delivered the same day. Newspapers from calls received after 10:00 a.m. will be delivered with the next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paper.

This applies to in-county home delivery only.

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Legals

Sale at public auction will be on at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Polly Halverson, AKA Evelyn Azilee Halverson, to Millard S. Rubenstein, Trustee, on June 22, 2006 at Book Volume 2568, Page 223conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office.

Owner of Debt: Financial Freedom Acquisition LLC 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 Eleventh (11th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being within the corporate limits of the City of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to wit:Lot Numbers 127, 128 and 129 of Holston Assembly Association Grounds, as the same appear on a plat of record in Map Book 1, at Page 15, in the Sevier County, Tennessee, Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, to which reference is hereby made for an exact legal description. LESS AND EXCEPT a triangular strip of ground on the northwest corner of Lot Number 127, being 15 feet wide on Wesley Road and running back to a point 53 feet from said road.

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 829 Wesley Drive, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

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

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

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

A12 ◆ Comics Family Circus

The Mountain Press ◆ Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Close to Home

Advice

Woman on horns of dilemma: unhappy marriage — and affair

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: I am 52 and have been married for 32 years, most of which have been platonic.

We’ve stayed together for the sake of the children, who now live on their own. My husband and I get along fairly well, but I have no feelings for him, and there is no chance of that changing.

For the past eight years, I have been involved with “Darren,” a man I am crazy about.

He knew from the beginning that I wouldn’t leave my husband until all my children were out of the house. Now he is putting pressure on me to begin divorce proceedings. But I am uncertain about a future with Darren. He is controlling and has a quick temper and a total disregard for others. I am afraid he will cause friction with my children, and I am not willing to jeopardize my relationship with them.

Darren also runs hot and cold. We get along great when it is just the two of us, but when other people are involved or when life takes a turn, he becomes difficult because he is unable to adjust to even minor adversity. He also is jealous and suspicious of everything I do and say, although I’ve given him no reason. He pops into my office whenever he wants, sometimes causing trouble with coworkers.

Darren has participated in counseling at my urging, but he only attended a few sessions. I also had counseling, but it didn’t help. I don’t believe this relationship has a solid future, and I probably should get out. I am devastated to think of losing Darren for good, but it is also scary to think about giving up my home and

security for something so uncertain. How do I muster the courage to break off with someone I love? -- In Turmoil in Lancaster, Pa. Dear Lancaster: The excitement and escapism of your affair allowed you to overlook the controlling, unpleasant aspects of Darren’s character.

Now that you can be available as a committed partner, you are seeing him more clearly. He will not make you happy. You have managed to tie up both your husband and boyfriend in unfulfilling relationships. Have the decency to stop dangling Darren on a hook, and let him go. He won’t like it, but there is no alternative that will work out better.

Dear Annie: I just returned from a weeklong family vacation, and once again, I am disturbed by the sleeping arrangements of my relatives. My large family rents several condos, so we have plenty of beds, couches and ample floor space.

Here’s the creepy part: There are mothers sleeping with teenage sons, teenage boys sleeping with their sisters, dads sleeping with teenage daughters -you get the picture. It’s not happening behind closed doors, so nothing disturbing is going on. But why would a single dad have his adolescent daughter sleep with him rather than put her on the floor in a sleeping bag?

I have teens of my own

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and wouldn’t dream of bunking down with one of my boys or having him share a bed with his teenage sister. Is this normal?

-- Icky Dear Icky: No. It almost sounds as if your relatives are trying to prove how affectionate and close they are, but these kinds of situations can lead to inadvertent trouble. Hormonally developing teenagers should not be sharing sleeping space with relatives of the opposite sex, and we hope your family members will show more respect for their privacy.

Dear Annie: This is in response to “Losing Money,” who asked if parents should pay for missed music lessons.

If you skipped a doctor’s appointment, you would be charged. She has to treat this as any professional business. I began charging for lessons by the month, payable the first week of the month. Students would receive a credit only if they contacted me 24 hours prior to a missed lesson. Once I established this policy, parents were much more diligent about showing up. -- B. 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.

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