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After authorities comb burned home, Theresa McMullin now ‘missing person’ By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

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COSBY — Sheriff’s deputies are searching the mountainous terrain around Shady Gap Road for a missing 62-year-old woman whosehomeburned down Sunday. T h e r e s a M e r c u r i o McMullin, 62, of 582 Shady Gap Road has not been McMullin seen since fire destroyed her home. Authorities at first believed she might have been

in the house during the fire. After a thorough search once the fire was extinguished, they did not find any human remains at the house. McMullin uses an oxygen tank due to a medical condition, authorities noted. Deputies have focused their search on the rugged area around the house, which is near the Cocke County line and north of Highway 321. “It’s really mountainous terrain,” said Capt. Jeff McCarter of the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office’s criminal investigations division. “It’s the backside of Webb Mountain.” The state’s bomb and arson task

Have information? Call the Sheriff’s criminal investigation division at 428-1899

force and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are aiding the sheriff’s department in the investigation. McCarter said Wednesday they weren’t releasing any new information about the investigation into the cause of the fire. McMullin is being investigated as a missing person, he said. In the meantime, McMullin’s son, Justin Mercurio, 37, who lived near

her home, was arrested on an unrelated warrant, McCarter said. When authorities contacted him as part of the investigation, they learned he had an outstanding warrant from Sevier County Circuit Court for violation of probation. Deputies haven’t gotten any new information on McMullin’s whereabouts since the fire, McCarter said; her last known location was her home. “We’re still going full speed ahead with it,” McCarter said. “It’s been four days; we’ve been working from daylight to way after dark ever day.” n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

It really is a great pumpkin, Charlie Brown 5Myers accepts LeConte job Commitment to excellence drew nursing chief Local, Page A3

Candidate chosen will serve 2 years before election

Sports

Smokies continue quest

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

Team takes on Jacksonville in game two of series Page A8

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The special events production crew for Dollywood decorates the information center on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. Upon completion, the pumpkin will stand 15 feet from bottom to stem.

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Tonight Mostly Cloudy Low: 62° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Keith Allen Willard Douglas, 97 Georgia Trentham, 91 Vita Finchum, 74 Jeremy England, 29 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . A1-A4,A6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A2 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . A8-9 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A12 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A12 Classifieds . . . . . . . A9-11

Corrections The Mountain Press is committed to accuracy. Please report factual errors by calling 428-0748 Ext. 214.

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Caution: Traffic snarls ahead Work on Little Pigeon River bridge could take a year By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — Those who have turned to Chapman Highway as an alternative route to Knoxville while Highway 66 is under major reconstruction will soon be in for a rude awakening. Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) officials are planning to start work to rehabilitate the bridge over the Little Pigeon River on Sevierville’s West Main Street next month and say there could be traffic snarls for just under a year there. That’s because the project will mean reducing the road that becomes the busy Chapman Highway to just two

traffic and one turn lane over the span for most of the work. According to TDOT Assistant Regional Construction Supervisor Duane Manning, a contract for the work was awarded to Charles Blalock & Sons Construction in the amount of $1.1 million. It calls for work to rehabilitate the aging structure that includes resurfacing the road, expanding the sidewalk and reinforcing the underpinnings of the bridge deck. The project is expected to last from October 2010 through Sept. 30, 2011. The closures will alternate from one side of the bridge to the other as the project progresses, allowing crews to work on each portion of the span free of traffic. The effort is one both

state and local officials agree needs to be undertaken. “It’s a safety issue,” Sevierville City Administrator Steve Hendrix said during the county Transportation Board meeting Wednesday. “If you go under the bridge now there are spots where concrete has fallen off and there is rebar that is exposed.” As would be expected, traffic over the span has multiplied over the years and time itself has taken its toll. That has put the bridge at a point where state officials consider it a “critical issue,” Hendrix said. Having that rebar, which provides the structure’s strength, exposed is problematic in part because moisture See traffic, Page A4

SEVIERVILLE — The search is on for the person who will fill the county clerk’s job for almost two years, with leaders making efforts to move the office forward. Notice that the County Commission plans to find an interim clerk was posted Tuesday on the county’s Web site and is running in The Mountain Press’ classifieds section today. County Mayor Larry Waters has said he hopes the post will be filled after the commission’s meeting Oct. 18. The advertisement solicits applications from anyone interested in holding the job on an interim basis until it is filled by the voters in the 2012 election. That will give the person chosen just under two years in the job left vacant by the Aug. 30 resignation of Joe Keener. He left the position in the midst of a state theft and embezzlement investigation. Those who apply for the post will have to fill out a questionnaire avowing, among other things, that they’ve been citizens of the county for at least a year and aren’t felons. See clerk, Page A4

‘Little Bears’ get royal treatment at football games By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — Three Sevierville Primary School students are even more excited about the upcoming weekend than usual — as “little bears,” they’ve been selected to receive the royal treatment at Friday night’s Sevier County High School football game. During football season, a select group of students from SPS are invited each week to attend the SCHS football game. They’ll get to tour the field house; march in behind the band on the field; meet the band, cheerleaders, players and coaches; and sit on the first row in reserved seating. They are chosen because of their school attendance, behavior and character. “This is the third year of the Little Bears program,” said Glenda Parrish, SPS guidance counselor. “Harriet Berrier (SPS principal) and Kristi Lakey (SCHS guidance counselor) came up with idea as an See football, Page A4

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Sevier County High School Band members pose with “Little Bears,” Sevierville Primary School students who are honored at football games for good school attendance, behavior and character.

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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 5:3010 p.m., Whispering Winds on Snapp Road. 429-3721.

Submarine Veterans

Smoky Mountain submarine vets meet at 6 p.m., Bass Pro restaurant. www. SmokyMountainBase.com or 429-0465 or 692-3368.

Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery, 6 p.m., Kodak United Methodist Church. Childcare provided.

Radio Service

Sevier County Emergency Radio Service, 7:30 p.m., EOC office on Bruce Street. 314-0899. www. freewebs.com/aresradio.

DAR

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.” 774-7768.

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

Missionary Baptist Church singing 7 p.m. 453-5805.

saturDAY, SEPT. 18 Community Baptist

Kodak Community Baptist church offers free lunch and mud volleyball. 579-7981.

Dance Auditions

Great Smoky Mountain Dance Theatre open auditions for the “Nutcracker Sweet” 9 a.m., Elizabeth Williams School of Dance, for ages 3 to adult. No dance experience necessary. 453-9702 or 6807369.

Angel Food

Angel Food pick-up: n 8-11 a.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 429-2508. . n 8-10 a.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245. n 10:30-11:30 a.m., Kodak UMC, 2923 Bryan Road, Kodak. 933-5996. n 8:30-9:30 a.m. The Father’s House, 139 Bruce Street. 266-0210.

Book Reception

Reception for release of “A Beautiful View: Reflections on Bluff Mountain Matriarch, Marian E. Oates,” 10 a.m., King Family Library.

Old Harp Singing

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

Farmers Markets

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

Gun Permit Class

Handgun carry permit class 8:30 a.m., Dandridge Police Department. (865) 397-8862, ext. 26, or 3567423.

Safe Sitter Class

LeConte Medical Center Safe Sitter class, 9-3. $20, includes lunch. Preregister at 446-8210.

TOPS

Heritage Day Pittman Center annual Heritage Day 9 a.m.4 p.m. at Town Hall area.

ABWA

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TOPS weight loss chapter meets at 6 p.m., Parkway Church of God in Sevierville. 755-9517 or 429-3150. American Business Women’s Association meets at Holiday Inn, Pigeon Forge. Networking 6 p.m., followed by meal and meeting. RSVP to member.

friDAY, SEPT. 17 Eddie Check

Eddie Check, an annual memorial blood drive and free prostat screening, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., LeConte Medical Center classrooms.

MOPS

Mothers of Preschoolers through kindergarten 9:30-noon. Childcare provided. Evergreen PCA Church. 428-3001.

Kodak Story Time

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

Historical Society

3 local men face burglary charges Submitted report Three Sevierville men have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a home in Wears Valley. On Monday at approximately 10:45 a.m. officials received a call from a homeowner stating that his residence, located at 2834 Covemont Road, was being burglarized. The homeowner said a neighbor had called him and said a car had pulled into the

Submitted Report SEVIERVILLE — On Friday, free prostate cancer screening will be available at LeConte Medical Center from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the classrooms. One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime — and one in 36 will die from it. Prostate cancer is second only to lung cancer as the cause of cancerrelated deaths in American men. If prostate cancer is caught early, the five-year survival rate is nearly 100 percent. Testing involves a free, simple screening that only requires a blood sample.

Potato Bake, St. Joseph’s Church, 345 Hardin Lane, Sevierville, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $7 (12 & up) $4 under 12. 4536289.

Book Signing

Ruben Garcia, author of “God’s Chosen Ones,” signing books noon-2 p.m., Books-A-Million in Governor’s Crossing. (865) 973-2737.

Submitted Report GATLINBURG — The Gatlinburg Recreation Department announces the fourth annual Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon, which will be held starting at 8:30 a.m. April 10 at the Community Center. The individual event is open to anyone 14 years and older that is capable of swimming one-half mile, biking 20 kilometers, and running five kilometers consecutively. A team relay event will also be offered, and is open to athletes 8 years and older (the bike portion must be completed by someone 14 years or older). Awards will be given in the following age catego-

Smoky Mountain Historical Society fall picnic 1:30 p.m., Cosby Campground. Bring covered dish. 453-1911.

Sims Chapel

Sims Chapel Baptist Church homecoming 9:30 a.m., 3325 Sims Road, Sevierville, with Jack Parton family.

McCarter Reunion

George and Earie McCarter family reunion 12:30 p.m. at Pigeon Forge City Park pavilion No. 1. 453-5032 or 4294841.

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Ogle/LeConte

Ogle and LeConte Creek reunion, Twin Creeks picnic area. Lunch 1 p.m. Bring covered dish and photos. 436-7557.

PEP Moms

Parents Encouraging Parents meets 9:15-noon, First Baptist Sevierville for catered luncheon. Sarah Maddox to speak. Childcare provided.

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For seven years, Kevin Kirkland, Jim Gorman and the staff of Nisus Corp. in a Blount County have organized Eddie Check, an annual memorial blood drive and free PSA (prostate cancer screening) testing event, along with Medic Regional Blood Center. Kirkland lost his father, Eddie Kirkland, to the disease, while Gorman is a prostate cancer survivor. Free cholesterol screenings and refreshments as well as special “Gator Hater” T-shirts will be provided for all blood donors. For those men donating blood, a blood sample for the PSA screening can be taken during donation. No

Fourth Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon scheduled for April 10

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the traffic stop where they found the three occupants allegedly in possession of items taken from Jesse Pack the home, including jewelry and computers. Arrested and charged with aggravated burglary were Justin L. Pack, 21, and Jesse R. Pack, 18, both of

905 Cypress L a n e , Sevierville; and Gregory M. Surman, 18, of 1515 Bluebird Cove Lane, Sevierville. Surman The three were arraigned before a magistrate and a bond was set. All three are scheduled to appear in General Sessions Court on Nov. 12.

Free prostate screenings at LeConte on Friday

Blood Drive

Blood drive 10 a.m.6 p.m. inside LeConte Medical Center (free PSA test for men).

driveway and that three men had entered the home and carried items out. T h e n e i g h - Justin Pack bor followed the car to Wears Valley Road where it was stopped by Pigeon Forge police officers. Sheriff’s officers and detectives arrived on the scene of

ries: 14–19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-up (subject to change) and team relay. All age brackets will have a men’s and women’s category; the relay will be mixed. All participants must preregister by April 6. The cost is $25 for individuals and $60 per relay team. For more information, call 436-4990.

blood donation is necessary for the free PSA test alone. Thompson Cancer Survival Center is providing the funding for the free PSA tests being analyzed in Sevier County. LeConte Medical Center will have

on-site staff to assist men who only want a PSA test and are not donating blood. Results will be mailed to each man. For more information, visit www.eddiecheck. com.

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LeConte’s commitment to excellence drew nursing chief By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — For Lori Ann Myers, accepting the job as LeConte Medical Center’s vice president chief nursing officer was a no-brainer. “The first thing (that attracted me) was the culture, and when you’re backing that up with the mindset that we’re going to grow and be the best — well, that should be enough

to sell a job to anybody,” the Speedwell native said. It was actually a bad car accident Myers experienced as a teen that first attracted her to the field of nursing. “It was very traumatic — my uncle was killed,” she said. “There was a nurse who spent her entire lunch break comforting me. I knew then that’s what I wanted to do.” Myers received her bachelor’s degree and master’s

d e g r e e from East Tennessee S t a t e University. During her schooling, she interned at Parkwest Myers Medical Center in Knoxville (also owned by Covenant Health), “where I agitated the manager until he hired me,” she said with a laugh.

She worked at Parkwest for 17 1/2 years in critical care stepdown, cath lab, ICU, cardiology IT, capacity management, cardiology diagnostics and nurse extern management before arriving at LeConte four weeks ago. “I’m a firm believer in educating nurses.” She remembers how her own nursing mentor crawled up in the bed of a dying patient to read him the newspaper.

“I’m still a softie,” Myers said. “I like for people to look you in the eye when they shake your hand.” She also describes herself as “a competitor at heart.” “Growing our services (here at LeConte) is at the front of all of our minds. I would like for this community to point to this hospital and say they can’t get any better care in the United States than here — and looking

at the national reports, we’re up there. “We have a beautiful facility and high-tech equipment, but if there’s no heart at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter. I think these folks have done a really good job of not losing sight that the patient is not just a statistic. They’re someone who trusted us enough to be brought here for care.” n ebrown@themountainpress.com

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Adoptable pets

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Jock is a 3-month-old domestic medium hair mix. Ralph and Rupert are year-old terrier mixes. The adoption fee for cats and dogs is $100 and covers their first set of vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip. The Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter is open noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For a complete list of available pets, go to www.Sevierhumane.org and click on “Adopt.”

SPD schedules child safety events Submitted Report As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, the Sevierville Police Department (SPD) has scheduled several child safety events. They include: n Child car safety seat checkpoint, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Mountain National Bank, 470 Collier Drive n Child fingerprinting and safety information, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Kmart n Child car safety seat checkpoint, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 25, Sevierville Police Department n Child fingerprinting and safety information, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 25, Lowe’s Certified officers will be available to perform inspections of safety seats, demonstrate proper installation techniques and offer general assistance. The current child restraint law applies to many children up to the age of 9 years old. “It’s the responsibility of every single parent and caregiver out there to make sure their children are safely restrained — every trip, every time,” said Police Chief Don Myers. “We are urging everyone to get their child safety seats inspected. When it comes to the safety of a child, there is no room

for mistakes.” Officers will fingerprint children of all ages and provide parents with a child ID kit that. Law enforcement officials recommend that parents keep this information on hand. In addition to the above events, parents may also come to the police station at 300 Gary Wade Blvd. for a seat inspection, when a technician is available. Call 4535507 to ensure that a technician is on duty. According to research, 8,959 lives were saved from 1975 to 2008 by the proper use of child restraints. In 2008, among children under age 5 in passenger vehicles, an estimated 244 lives were saved by child restraint use. Four Steps for Kids guidelines determine which restraint system is best suited to protect

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ARRESTS Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed within this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. u Joshua Harrison Phipps, 26, of Knoxville, was charged Sept. 14 with two misdemeanor warrants from general sessions court. He was being held in lieu of $5,000 bond. u Jeffrey Douglas Spears, 51, of 649 River Divide Road in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 14 with possession of marijuana, possession of a schedule IV substance, possession of a schedule VI substance, financial responsibility law and driving after revocation. He was released on $5,300 bond. u Nancy Ann Whaley, 20, of 402 Grannys Knob Way in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 14 with domestic violence assault. She was released.

their forward-facing seats they should ride in booster seats, in the back seat, until the vehicle seat belts fit properly. All children younger than 13 should ride in the back seat. For more information visit http://www.nhtsa. gov/Safety/CPS.

Gov. Phil Bredesen has proclaimed Imagination Library Week in Tennessee Sept. 19-25. Imagination Library affiliates in all 95 counties are bringing awareness to the free book program and hoping to boost enrollment. Created in 1996 by Dolly Parton as a gift to the children in her hometown of Sevierville, the Imagination Library mails a new, age-appropriate book every month to registered children, from birth until age 5 — at no cost to the family, regardless of income. A donation of $24 annually provides for the purchase and delivery of 12 books to one child. The cost is split evenly between a non-profit sponsoring organization in every Tennessee county and a state budgetary allocation administered by the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation. This year’s events are celebrating the 215,000 Tennessee children who currently receive one free age-appropriate book delivered to their home each month, and the fact that more than 10 million free books have been delivered to Tennessee children since 2004. Visit www.governorsfoundation.org for more info.

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obituaries In Memoriam

Keith Allen

Keith Allen A.K.A. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flashâ&#x20AC;? passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nadine Allen; brothers, Harry, Mike and John Jr.; sister, Sandra. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Allen of Sevierville; son, Kelly (Keli) Allen of North Carolina; sisters, Bonnie Mahon of Amelia, Ohio; Rose (Jimmy Dale) Cook of Hewitt, West Virginia; Karen (Stewart) Watts of Leesburg, Florida; Mildred (Jerry) Pritt of Marion, Ohio; Barbara (Malcom) Smith of Marion, Ohio; brothers, Steve (Juanita) Allen of St. Albans West Virginia; Tom (Dee) Allen of South Charleston, West Virginia; Many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends at the Flea Market. Special thanks to New Center Baptist Church for their prayers, love and support. Honorary pallbearers are Calvin Wyatt and Walter Brazil. Other pallbearers are son, Kelly Allen and other family members and friends. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at Rawlings Funeral Home in Sevierville with Rev. Tony Sutton and Rev. Wayne Smith officiating. Interment will be 11 a.m. Friday in Shiloh Cemetery in Pigeon Forge, TN. The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Thursday prior to the service. Arrangements by Rawlings Funeral Home

Willard Dayton Douglas Willard Dayton Douglas, 97 of Sevierville, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. He was the oldest living member of Boydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Survivors: daughter, Patsy Randles; son and daughterin-law, Jack and Charlotte Douglas; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. The family received friends Tuesday with funeral service following at Atchley Funeral Home. The Revs. Curtis Wells and Bill Stephens officiated. A eulogy was provided by Melissa Douglas. Family and friends met Wednesday in Highland South Cemetery for graveside service and interment with the Rev. W. A. Galyon officiating. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Georgia Evelyn (Ogle) Trentham Georgia Evelyn (Ogle) Trentham, 91 of Sevierville, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Sam H. Trentham; daughters, Charlotte Williamson, Eula Lee Bradley and husband Albert Bradley, Grace Parton and husband the Rev. Ed Parton; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. The family received friends Wednesday with funeral services following at Freedom Baptist Church, the Rev. Ed Parton officiating. Family and friends meet 11 a.m. Thursday in Mt. Zion Cemetery for graveside service and interment.

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in the air can cause the metal to rust. That can weaken it and compromise the spanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s integrity. The work set to be done includes reinforcing the beams that hold up the bridge and adding cement to cover those holes Hendrix mentioned. Additionally, the deck will get a new covering of asphalt and the sidewalks will be improved. That will provide considerable benefit to folks who use the Sevierville greenway, which passes over the bridge. The first step in the work, though, will be giving the traffic lights at the intersection of West Main Street, Hardin Lane and Old Knoxville Highway a makeover. Currently the signals there are all hanging on one single line. Pushing them together so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re visible for motorists in the condensed lanes would make a confusing jumble, Manning said. The plan is to spread the signals out by making a rectangle of wires that will hold them. The move will not only make things safer through the construction, it will improve the intersection for the future. While everyone agrees the work needs to be done and the fixes are crucial, there are reasons local officials see to be concerned about the timing. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because the work will make traversing the alternate route to Knoxville more difficult at a time when Highway 66 is already under construction. Hendrix said he brought that up to the state officials, but they believe thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no way to avoid that issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They realize that, but this is a safety issue and they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything about the timing,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was too critical.â&#x20AC;? Adding to the city officialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frustration is the fact there was apparently a lack of communication between Sevierville City Hall and the TDOT officials on the issue. Bridge projects like this one are handled out of the transportation departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Structures Division, an office in Nashville, Hendrix said. That means even TDOT staffers in Knoxville apparently werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t aware of the planned project and led to Hendrix just finding out about it last week, he said. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

Smoking bans help to curb kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; severe asthma attacks By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer ATLANTA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; New research shows that smoking bans spare many children with asthma from being hospitalized, a finding that suggests smokefree laws have even greater health benefits than previously believed. Other studies have charted the decline in adult heart attack rates after smoking bans were adopted. The new study, conducted in Scotland, looked at asthma-related hospitalizations of kids, which fell 13 percent a year after smoking was barred in 2006 from workplaces and public buildings, including bars and restaurants. Before the ban, admissions had been rising 5 percent a year in Scotland, which has a notoriously poor health record among European countries. Earlier U.S. studies, in Arizona and Kentucky, reached similar conclusions. But this was the largest study of its kind â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and offered the strongest case that smoking bans can bring immediate health improvements for many people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The effects of smoke-free laws are way bigger than you would expect,â&#x20AC;? said Stanton Glantz, a University of California-San Francisco researcher who specializes in the health effects of smoking. He was not involved in the new study, published in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New England Journal of Medicine. Cigarette smoke is a trigger for asthma attacks. So researchers reasoned that tracking severe cases was perhaps the best way to measure a smoking banâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immediate effect on children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Acute asthma is the tip of the iceberg,â&#x20AC;? more easily tracked than less severe breathing problems, ear infections and other problems seen in children that have been linked to a caregiverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smoking, said Terry Pechacek of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office on

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incentive for the kids. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great motivator for them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just fabulous.â&#x20AC;? Parrish sends out letters to teachers to encourage them to choose worthy students. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also there to meet them at the game, and Lakey leads the tour of the field house. The children are given shirts that say â&#x20AC;&#x153;BEARS,â&#x20AC;? which stands

smoking and health. About 40 percent of American children who go to hospitals because of asthma attacks live with smokers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a high proportion, given that only about 21 percent of U.S. adults smoke, according to CDC statistics. Smoking bans have become increasingly common in the United States, where 35 states and the District of Columbia have laws that bar smoking in workplaces or restaurants and bars, or both. And more than 3,100 cities and towns have their own restrictions, according to the American Nonsmokersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rights Foundation. The push continues: This week, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced city officials will pursue a broad extension of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smoking ban to parks, beaches and pedestrian plazas throughout the city. Many European countries â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including Britain, France and Germany â&#x20AC;&#x201D; forbid smoking in all public places. But Italy, Greece and some others have been slower to adopt the bans, sometimes simply limiting smoking in certain areas. In the new report, researchers looked at emergency hospital admissions for asthma at all of Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitals from January 2000 through October 2009. The data was for kids age 14 and younger. They found that hospital admissions for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s asthma attacks were increasing by 5 percent per year before the ban, reaching about six admissions per day on average in January 2006. But afterward, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s asthma attacks declined by 13 percent a year, falling to below five admissions per day in October 2009. The ban largely targets places where adults work and socialize. But there seems to be a ripple effect: It made smoking less popular and led significant numbers of adult smokers to cut back or quit their habit at home, where the kids were, said Dr. Jill Pell, a study author.

for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Expectations And Reaching Success.â&#x20AC;? Parrish said that last week second grade students were chosen. This week first graders will be the honorary little bears, and next week will be kindergarteners. Good behavior is something that students are even studying in the classroom these days â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Parrish teaches a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Character Countsâ&#x20AC;? class, which is a character education program that has become

popular in schools across the country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have some really awesome kids. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so excited to be at the games, and their parents are there, too, and are excited for them. We truly enjoy being there with them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And since they behave so well at the games, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being good role models for their classmates, too.â&#x20AC;? n ebrown@themountainpress.

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Vita Blanche Murrell Finchum Vita Blanche Murrell Finchum, 74 of Sevierville, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. She was a member of Boydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Baptist Church and the co-founder of Finchum & Sons Flooring Company. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, James Ralph Jr. and Kay Finchum, Larry and Bonnie Finchum; daughter, Deborah Finchum; daughter and son-in-law, Katherine â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kittenâ&#x20AC;? and Luis Rivera; seven grandchildren; ten greatgrandchildren; brother, Glen Dale Murrell and wife Ruth Helen; sister, Norma Jean Cate and husband Thurmond; sister Arlene Sneed and husband Larry; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law J. W. Finchum, Imogene Fain, Hobart and Jenny Finchum, Carolyn Finchum, Karen Finchum, Harold â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dinkâ&#x20AC;? and Joanne Finchum, Anna â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bonnieâ&#x20AC;? Finchum, and Jerry and Judy Finchum; nieces and nephews. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Boydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 4041, Sevierville, TN, 37864. The family received friends Wednesday followed by funeral service at Boydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Baptist Church. The Revs. Clay Sutton, Bill Stephens Jr. and Terry Parton officiated. Graveside service and interment is noon Thursday in Boydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Cemetery. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Jeremy Stephen England Jeremy Stephen England, 29 of Seymour, died Sept.13 2010. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, and will be announced in Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition of the paper. Arrangements provided by Highland South Memorial Park Funerals and Cremation.

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The successful candidate, meanwhile, will have to navigate a far more complicated process. Barring a special session of the County Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steering Committee, the process will begin Oct. 7, only days after the Oct. 4 deadline for applications. During the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next gathering â&#x20AC;&#x201D; whenever it comes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; members will consider the applications and narrow them down if there are any that do not qualify. They will later interview applicants, then take time to debate the merits of each candidate, finally holding a vote on which they will favor. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll then recommend that person to the full commission, which will have the final say. That larger body will likely discuss it during that Oct. 18 meeting, a session that could be pretty interesting. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because the gathering will be some-

thing of a free-for-all that ends with a formal vote that finishes the process. According to Waters, state law dictates that the floor be opened for those in the audience who want the job to ask that they also be considered. Commission members will also be able to nominate anyone they want, while citizens at the meeting will have the chance to suggest others for the post, though theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to have a written statement from anyone they nominate who isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t at the session stating theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be willing to serve. Among those expected to apply is Karen Cotter, who is currently filling the job temporarily after her appointment to it last week. Cotter told The Mountain Press at her swearing-in that she plans to apply for the interim job and may even seek election

in 2012. She will likely be considered a front-runner for selection by the commission to the two-year appointment. This is the second time Cotter has held the post in 34 years working in the office, including more than two decades as chief deputy clerk. She previously served after the 1992 death of Clerk Paul Atchley, whose death left the vacancy Keener filled for 18 years and was just elected to for a sixth time Aug. 5. Keenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biography has been taken off the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web site and his name has been replaced with Cotterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

on a logo on the page for the clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. Meanwhile, more information about the investigation into the office has come to light, including the fact it may still be three or four more weeks before a report on what the probe there turned up is released to the public. State officials told Waters that document will be presented at the same time the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular annual audit is released, a move that usually happens in early October. n dhodges@themountainpress.

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Surprise winner Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell hopes for Republican unity By RANDALL CHASE Associated Press Writer DOVER, Del. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Surprise GOP Senate primary winner Christine Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell called on fellow Republicans to rally around her Wednesday, but she can count out at least one â&#x20AC;&#x201D; respected longtime Rep. Michael Castle, her opponent in the nasty primary fight. The tea party-backed Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell sounded upbeat as she made the rounds of morning talk shows to discuss her stunning upset of Castle, a former two-term governor who is the longestserving congressman in state history and had never lost an election. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to rise above this nastiness and unify for the greater good, because thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of work to be done, and there are a lot of people who want to get involved if the Republican Party would,â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell told The Associated Press in an interview. But Castle spokeswoman Kate Dickens said Wednesday that the congressman will not support Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell in her November race against Democratic county executive Chris Coons for the seat vacated by Joe Biden when he became vice president. The primary contest was one of the ugliest in Delaware history, with Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell supporters suggesting, among other things, that the 71-yearold Castle would die in office if elected and that he was cheating on his wife with a man. Castle and the state GOP responded with ads criticizing Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell, 41, for lying about her education and record, leaving a trail of unpaid bills that included unsettled campaign debts, tax liens and a default on her mortgage, and using campaign finances for personal expenses. State Republican Party chairman Tom Ross denounced her as a liar and a fraud who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be elected dogcatcher. Still, the National Republican Senatorial Committee on Wednesday pledged to support Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said he had personally congratulated her and that the committee he chairs was sending her on Wednesday the maxi-

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mum possible donation of $42,000. And Mitt Romney, a potential 2012 Republican presidential and former Massachusetts governor, endorsed her and sent $5,000 for her campaign, the maximum allowable, from his political action committee. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confident that she can beat Coons, though she acknowledged it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be easy. There are some 293,000 registered Democrats in Delaware, far outnumbering the 183,000 Republicans, but Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell notes that the state also has 146,000 independent voters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not saying we glide into November, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m saying itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do-able, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely do-able, ... without the support of the Republican Party,â&#x20AC;? she said. Just months ago, few people anticipated a matchup like the one between Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell and Coons. Early buzz centered on a high-profile contest between Castle and Bidenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, state Attorney General Beau Biden, who shocked the Democratic Party establishment by opting earlier this year not to run. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have no regrets,â&#x20AC;? Biden said Wednesday, adding that his decision was based not on Castle being a formidable opponent but rather on his desire to oversee the prosecution in one of the most notorious criminal cases in Delaware history, that of a pediatrician charged with sexually assaulting more than 100 of his patients. Biden said he would work

hard to get Coons elected. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell first stepped into the political spotlight in the mid-1990s as a conservative Christian activist and commentator, focusing on issues such as abortion, homosexuality and premarital sex. She founded and led a group called the Saviors Alliance for Lifting the Truth before taking a job in 2003 with the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, a conservative think tank based in Wilmington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As best as I can tell, much of Ms. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public life has been dedicated to promoting a very narrow social agenda,â&#x20AC;? Coons said Wednesday. She made her first Senate bid in 2006, finishing last in a three-way GOP primary. In 2008, she won the endorsement of state convention delegates as the nominee to challenge Joe Biden, but she received little support from party officials. Critics, including some former campaign staffers, have suggested Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell has lived off campaign contributions in recent years, and has a history of not paying her debts. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell said her financial troubles are like those many other Americans have gone through. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can relate to what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing in terms of wondering where your next paycheck is coming from,â&#x20AC;? said Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell, who reported $5,800 in earned income on a financial disclosure form this year but said she had a healthy client list as a consultant for various nonprofit groups before the economic downturn.

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GREENEVILLE (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Newport man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for racketeering as part of a sophisticated car theft ring. Fifty-six-year-old Raymond Eddie Hawk, who ran a salvage business, had pleaded guilty in a scheme that prosecutors said cost millions of dollars in losses. It was reported that Hawk and other defendants were arrested in June 2009 following a massive FBI investigation. Authorities said Hawkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business was responsible for the corruption of some local law enforcement officers. Several of Hawkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s associates have pleaded guilty. Investigators said earlier that the theft ring targeted vehicles at University of Tennessee football games, shopping malls and Bristol Motor Speedway.

Rep. Travis W. Childers, D-Miss., another conservative incumbent in a tight race, whose district, like Marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, voted for Republican John McCain in the 2008 presidential race.

No deal in peace talks; fighting breaks out

JERUSALEM (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A mortar attack by Palestinian militants and airstrikes by Israel formed the grim backdrop as Mideast leaders ended their latest round of peace talks Wednesday, still divided on major issues. There was no word on when they would meet again. The inconclusive U.S.-brokered talks between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas left in doubt the prospects for their new effort to end generations of hostilities in the region and create a sovereign Palestine alongside a secure Israel. 10 counties to get George Mitchell, the U.S. envoy for fed aid after floods Mideast peace efforts, emerged from an NASHVILLE (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The White House evening session to say the talks had been has approved federal aid for 10 Tennessee encouraging but had fallen short of agreement. counties that had damage from flash â&#x20AC;&#x153;A serious and substantive discussion flooding last month. is well under way,â&#x20AC;? Mitchell told a news The disaster declaration announced conference. Wednesday affects Clay, Cocke, Hardin, Abbas and Netanyahu met with U.S. Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Putnam, Smith and Wayne counties. for about two hours at the Israeli leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Officials say areas in the counties received an average of six to seven inches official residence here and agreed to conof rain during Aug. 17-21, with some areas tinue the search for a peace deal, he said. getting more than 11 inches. The most severe damage was to roads and bridges. 1,500-pound camel The assistance will provide reimbursements to local governments for repairing rescued from sinkhole and rebuilding public infrastructure. OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; It was an unusual call for Oregon firefighters: A 1,500-pound camel, named Moses, House Democrats balk needed to be rescued. The call came in over Obama tax plan Tuesday night in Clackamas County after the Oregon City owners of the camel WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; More called firefighters to say that Moses had Democrats joined Republicans on fallen into a sinkhole 6 to 8 feet deep and Wednesday in calling for the preservation of tax breaks for Americans of was possibly injured. The owners â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who have several camels and run a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s every income level, bolting this elecministry â&#x20AC;&#x201D; had tried to get the camel out tion season from President Barack themselves but failed. Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to preserve cuts for Firefighters had to carefully shovel mud those who earn less than $200,000 for several hours to free the animal. The and let taxes for the wealthy rise. rescuers were concerned Moses would â&#x20AC;&#x153;We should not be raising taxes break his legs if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d try to free himself in the middle of a recession,â&#x20AC;? Rep. while still partially buried. Jim Marshall, D-Ga., whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facing But Moses was patient, and eventually tough odds in his bid for a fourth firefighters got him out. Moses lay on his term, wrote in a terse letter to House side for an hour resting after the rescue. Speaker Nancy Pelosi. A veterinarian said the animal looked â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is essential that we keep things unhurt. as they are in the short term,â&#x20AC;? said

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‘Race machine’ on local campus

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. The machine is located in Maples-Marshall Hall and will be available at no charge 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Friday.

GATLINBURG

Arts auction to be held Sept. 23

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts will host the Arts for Art’s Sake auction on Sept. 23. The event will include both a silent and live auction featuring artwork by Arrowmont instructors. Proceeds benefit the school’s scholarship and educational assistance programs. Free to attend, the auction will begin with a preview, bidder number registration and a silent auction from 6:30-7:30, followed by the live auction at 7:30. A pre-auction dinner at 5:30 is $17. Dinner reservations along with payment must be made 24 hours in advance by calling 4365860, ext. 28. n

PITTMAN CENTER

Dog show part of annual festival

The Sevier County Humane Society will be hosting a dog show as part of the Pittman Center Heritage Day Festival at 10 a.m. Saturday. Registration will begin at 9:30. Categories include largest dog, smallest dog, best dressed, best trick, most obedient, best dog/owner look-alike and “a face only a mother could love.” There is no charge for entering, and prizes will be awarded. For more information call 436-4990.

GATLINBURG

Commercial site on planner agenda

The Gatlinburg Planning Commission will consider a commercial site plan for a Five Oaks Development Group retail building at 1129 Parkway during its meeting today. The planners also will consider a site plan for Liquor and Wine of the Smokies, proposed for 115 N. Mountain Trail. The group will meet at 5 p.m. at City Hall.

PIGEON FORGE

Church to host open forum event

Nina Bell of Concerned Women of America and Marlene Tidwell of American Alliances for Prayer will be at First United Methodist Church of Pigeon Forge from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 26. The program is free. The women will be featured at an open forum to discuss what is going on in Washington. Bell and her team work to stop radio and TV from banning conservative talk shows. She is pro-life and is involved with the Tea Party movement. n

PIGEON FORGE

Tennis courts being repaired

The Pigeon Forge Parks and Recreation Department has closed the City Park tennis courts for repairs through Friday. For information contact Tom Garner, parks superintendent, at 428-3113.

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Nashville No. 1 in nation in new nuns NASHVILLE (AP) — A handful of Roman Catholic convents are contradicting the decades-long slide in the number of women choosing to devote their lives to the sisterhood. And at least two of them are doing it by sticking to tradition, including the wearing of habits. The number of nuns in the U.S. has dropped dramatically over the last several decades as more women in religious life approach retirement and are not replaced with younger sisters. But the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville

have remained an exception for years. The order has 27 postulants entering the convent this fall, likely the largest group of new nuns in training in the U.S., according to religious scholars. Sisters at St. Cecilia’s and other thriving U.S. orders typically are younger, which makes them closer in age to potential newcomers. These orders also emphasize traditional practices, like wearing long, flowing black-andwhite habits, and educating students. After joining the convent, nuns are limited to a great degree in their con-

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tact with the outside world. They can’t always use cell phones, are only allowed to visit family certain times of the year and must share the use of items like cars with other sisters in the convent. “Initially when you enter you think you’re giving up so many treats: going out to Starbucks whenever you want in your car or going out to eat,” said Sister Scholastica Niemann, 31, who just entered her third year at St. Cecilia’s. She’ll take her final vows in five years. Women entered religious life in large numbers in the

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Discover Life In America plans a day to allow people to glimpse the biodiversity of the bottom of streams through hands-on-experience in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Participants will work alongside a biologist from the University of Arkansas who specializes in the study of water mites.

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— New England Patriots receiver Randy Moss on his Sunday match-up with Jets’ defensive back Darrelle Revis

“I’m glad they’re saying that. That’s what this offense has been lacking, especially in the passing game, is confidence, especially at the wide receiver position.” — Kentucky football coach Joker Phillips on his receivers saying the Wildcats can score points in bunches like they did in 2007, when the school went 8-5 and won the Music City Bowl

“We are free. That’s the whole point. You’re as free as you want to be. If you don’t like your job, quit, go do something you do like and figure out how to make money doing it.” — Country music star Jamey Johnson, who is putting out a double album, “The Guitar Song,” that includes 25 tracks and is more than two hours long

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“I look forward to the matchup. I have a lot of respect for Darrelle Revis. He’s a young player who definitely matured faster than most young players do. I’ll get the best from him. He’ll get the best from me. The only thing I can say is, collectively as a team, hopefully we get the best of the Jets.”

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1950s and ’60s, but that changed dramatically in the following decades as more career choices became available. In 1965, there were 179,954 religious sisters in the U.S. while today that number is around 57,544, according to the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University. More than nine in 10 women religious, who have taken final vows, were 60 or over in 2009. At St. Cecilia’s the median age for the 272 sisters in the order is 36; the youngest sister is 18, the oldest 101.

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Campaign aides for Democrat Al Gore and Republican George W. Bush agreed on a series of three debates. n

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President George W. Bush ruled out raising taxes to pay the massive costs of Gulf Coast reconstruction in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, saying other government spending had to be cut to pay for the recovery effort. n

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“You can love a person deeply and sincerely whom you do not like. You can like a person passionately whom you do not love.” — Robert Hugh Benson, English author and clergyman (1871-1914).

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NEW YORK — After giving birth to eight babies, Kate Gosselin is ready to show off her bikini body on the new cover of People magazine. The reality TV mom admits that now that her children are all in school, she has more time to exercise Gosselin and is “the most fit I’ve ever been.” “I’ve worked really hard. Haven’t I earned the right, at this point, to look good?” she says. In the interview, the “Kate Plus 8” star admits to having a tummy tuck after the birth of her sextuplets, but denies those botox and breast implant rumors.

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commentary

Money not answer for school woes U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan recently claimed: “Districts around the country have literally been cutting for five, six, seven years in a row. And, many of them, you know, are through, you know, fat, through flesh and into bone ... .” Really? They cut spending five to seven consecutive years? Give me a break! Andrew Coulson, director of the Cato Institute’s Center for Educational Freedom, writes that out of 14,000 school districts in the United States, just seven have cut their budgets seven years in a row. How about five years in a row? Just 87. That’s a fraction of 1 percent in each case. Duncan may be pandering to his constituency, or he may actually be fooled by how school districts (and other government agencies) talk about budget cuts. When normal people hear about a budget cut, we assume the amount of money to be spent is less than the previous year’s allocation. But that’s not what bureaucrats mean. “They are not comparing current year spending to the previous year’s spending,” Coulson writes. “What they’re doing is comparing the approved current year budget to the budget that they initially dreamed about having.” So if a district got more money than last year but less than it asked for, the administrators consider it a cut. “Back in the real world, a K-12 public education costs four times as much as it did in 1970, adjusting for inflation: $150,000 versus the $38,000 it cost four decades ago (in constant 2009 dollars),” Coulson says. Taxpayers need to understand this sort thing just to protect themselves from greedy government officials and teachers unions. It was on the basis of this fear and ignorance that President Obama got Congress to pass a “stimulus” bill this summer that included $10 billion for school districts. The money is needed desperately to save teachers from layoffs, the bill’s advocates said. We must do it for the children! When you look at the facts, the scam is clear. “Over the past 40 years,” Coulson writes, “public school employment has risen 10 times faster than enrollment. There are 9 percent more students today, but nearly twice as many public school employees.” But isn’t it just common sense that schools would be better if they had more money? As a wise man said, it’s not what we don’t know that gets us into trouble; it’s what we know that isn’t so. Consider the American Indian Public Charter School in Oakland, Calif. It was once a failing school, but now it’s one of the best in California. Ben Chavis turned it around without any additional money. His book, “Crazy Like a Fox,” tells how. Chavis’ experience exposes the school establishment’s lies for what they are. Nearly all of Chavis’ students are considered economically disadvantaged (98 percent qualify for free lunches), yet they have the fourth-highest test scores of any school in the state. “In Oakland this year, on the AP (advanced placement) exam, we had 100 percent of all the blacks and Mexicans in the city of Oakland who passed AP calculus,” Chavis said. “There are four high schools, and we’re the only ones who had anyone pass AP calc.” Yet Chavis accomplishes this without the “certified” teachers so revered by the educational establishment. His classes are as big as, and sometimes bigger than, public school classes, but only a quarter of his teachers are certified by the state. Money, he insists, is not the answer. “My buildings are shacks compared to their schools, but my schools are clean, and we’ll kick all their asses.” He scoffs at the establishment’s solutions to the education problem, such as teacher evaluations. “I don’t do no teacher evaluations. All I do is go into a class, and if the kids ain’t working, your ass is fired. (Most principals) sit for hours and say, ‘Is he meeting this goal, is he meeting’ — I just go to class, and if the kids are not working ...” It’s time we threw out the “experts” and exposed the schools to real competition by people with common sense. — John Stossel hosts a show on the Fox Business Channel and is the author of “Myth, Lies, and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel — Why Everything You Know is Wrong.” (C)2009 JFS Productions Inc.

Editorial

The Claus cause City of Gatlinburg right to go after those who owe money from Santa fests There is nothing quite as disappointing and laughable at the same time as a controversy involving Santa Claus. What’s next, scandal over the Easter Bunny and SpongeBob? The event may have been called Celebrate Santa, but these days the people in Gatlinburg and others burned by the 2010 convention of Santas feel like there is nothing at all to celebrate. By now you know the sordid details. Joe and Mary Moore of Seymour put on a Celebrate Santa convention in Gatlinburg in 2009, attracting some 600 Santa impersonators. However, they left owing the city of Gatlinburg thousands of dollars. They planned a second convention in the spring of this year, and the city let it go through even though it hadn’t been paid for the expenses of last year. The thing was, all the rooms had been booked and travel plans made, so why be,

well, Scrooge and call it off over unpaid bills? Besides, the Moores said they would pay the 2009 and 2010 bills, even though they claimed right before the start of this year’s convention that they couldn’t due to lack of sponsors. Joe Moore issued a promissory note to the city in March, a pledge to pay what he owed by June 15. The final tally was over $69,000. Of course, the city has yet to be paid, and some suppliers are waiting for their money as well. Promises made to those attending the convention were not fulfilled. The Moores, in an interview with The Mountain Press a few months ago, blamed the city for actions that hurt their chances of getting sponsors this year. They did the same thing in a letter to the city about why they hadn’t paid up. That’s like blaming the ticket agent who booked your passage on the Titanic.

The June 15 deadline to pay the bills passed, and the city rightfully has followed through by suing the Moores. Tracking them down may be a problem. Phone numbers we tried in an effort to reach them were disconnected. Let’s hope they haven’t moved on to another city and plan a third Celebrate Santa convention somewhere else. The old Latin phrase caveat emptor comes to mind — let the buyer beware. The city got burned in an effort to be nice guys about it all. That’s taxpayer money still out there, and a lot of it. The city should pursue it through the courts, even if chances of collecting it may seem dim. That’s not the point. You do all you can do to right this wrong, to show others that you won’t stand for such behavior. For those cities anxious to have the convention in their town — you better watch out, you better not cry...

Political view

Public forum Library should be about more than just the books it holds

Editor: In response to a recent letter to the editor which was in response to my previous letter to the editor: I will gladly take the lead and pledge a certain amount (not yet decided but most likely in excess of $200) toward making Sevierville’s library not only pretty but useful. In fact, I will take the money and buy the books myself, mainly because I don’t want to see my money being used to buy light bulbs or

fancy pastel chairs. If I give, I want it to be for books. And I challenge others to match the donation. You’re right, it’s easy to write a letter to the editor and whine. I’m going to try and do my part to improve on what the community has already done. When I said earlier I would pay, that wasn’t entirely truthful. I am a poor college student living in Alabama. So whatever monies I provide will most likely be as a result of the generosity of my loving parents. The date of my return is uncertain, but I will make good on this within the next several months, assuming

the library will take what I offer. I would offer my time if it was available. I tried to temper my last letter with respect and acknowledgment for the service the Kings and the community have provided. The building is beautiful, and the library is and should be about “more than books,” as its Web site proclaims in the banner. All I’m asking is that we don’t forget the books, don’t make the books second-class citizen in what should be their holy shrine. If that makes me spoiled, so be it. I’m spoiled. Ben Bartley Sevierville

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SOUTHERN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Suns even SLCS at 1-1 By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer

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Tennessee Smokies third baseman Russ Canzler (37) drives an opposite-field RBI double in the bottom of the second inning off of Jacksonville Suns starting pitcher Tom Koehler, plating catcher Robinson Chirinos for a 1-0 lead at the time. The Smokies came up short in the end, however, and dropped a 7-6 decision to even the SLCS best-of-five series at a game apiece.

SEC GRIDIRON

SEVIERVILLE — The Tennessee Smokies were dealt a setback to their goal of obtaining the team’s first true Southern League Championship title since 1978 when they lost Game 2 of the SLCS by a 7-6 final to the visiting Jacksonville Suns on Wednesday night at Smokies Park, evening the series at a game apiece. Tennessee — which posted a 5-0 win in the best-of-five series opener on Monday night — jumped out in front early for the second straight evening. First, 3B Russ Canzler doubled in C Robinson Chirinos, and Canzler was plated from second on a SS Marwin Gonzalez single for a 2-0 lead. But the Suns answered with four runs in the third to take a 4-2 edge, and Tennessee played catch-up the remainder of the night. The Smokies cut it to 4-3 in the bottom of the third

with a solo shot to left center by LF Brandon Guyer, but the Suns answered with another run in the fourth to make it 5-3. Tennessee made it 5-4 in the bottom of the fourth when 2B Tony Thomas scored on a Matthew Spencer SAC fly to left. The Suns made it 6-4 in the top of the eighth, but a huge two-out, two-RBI single by Smokies CF Tony Campana knotted the game at 6s in the bottom of the eighth. The Suns answered in the top of the ninth, however, when Jacksonville second baseman Ryan Curry led off the frame with a single, stole second, took third on a throwing error by Smokies C Steve Clevenger and then plated on a SAC fly to right by Suns RF Jeff Corsaletti to make it the eventual final. The series next heads to the Baseball Grounds at Jacksonville for the final three games, if necessary, with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch on Friday night.

NFL GRIDIRON

Young: Didn’t want Reggie Bush’s Heisman By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer

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Tennessee quarterback Matt Simms (2) throws as he’s pressured by Oregon defensive tackle Zac Clark (99) during an NCAA football game at Neyland Stadium Saturday in Knoxville.

Tennessee struggles to convert on 3rd downs By BETH RUCKER AP Sports Writer KNOXVILLE — Third-andlong is a tough for an offense. Few offenses know that better than Tennessee’s. The Volunteers have converted a woeful seven of 30 third-down attempts in two games, including only two in 15 tries in a 48-13 loss to No. 5 Oregon. Only 13 FBS teams have a worse third-down conversion rate. With No. 10 Florida (2-0) coming to town on Saturday, things could get worse before they get better. “Whenever you have thirdand-long, it’s tough,” Vols quarterback Matt Simms said. “The defenses can really hone in on what you’re doing offensively because you are at a disadvantage.” Tennessee is a run-first offense, and with an average 257 yards per game, the Vols’ running game ranks second in the Southeastern Conference behind Auburn. The Florida defense has already made it clear that it plans on shutting down the run. That means Tennessee (1-1) may find itself in frequent third-and-long situations and passing more against a defense that leads the nation with eight interceptions and has returned two for touchdowns. “We’re struggling a little on third down because we’re struggling a little bit throw-

ing the ball in the drop-back game,” coach Derek Dooley said. “There’s a lot of reasons for that. It’s not just the quarterback, you know. It takes good protection. It takes a good snap. It takes good, fast routes, recognizing the coverage, delivering the football and then catching it. We’ve got to get better at that.” Coverage is especially key facing Florida, which has scored a staggering 48 points off turnovers this season. And they’re hungry for more. “Anytime the ball’s in the air, we try our hardest to go get it. If not, we make a play on the ball,” said Florida senior safety Ahmad Black, whose interception against Tennessee last season sealed the Gators’ 23-13 win. Dooley and offensive coordinator Jim Chaney have been trying to stay out of third-and-long situations by running the ball and using some play-action passes. When it comes to dropback passing, they’re trying to put Simms and his receivers in the best possible situation by giving the quarterback a few different targets on the same side of the field and having receivers run routes on the outside of the field, where they are more likely to be in a one-on-one matchup. “We have to believe in the coaches and believe in what they are trying to do,” Tennessee senior wide receiver Denarius Moore said.

Simms has thrown only one interception this season, but it turned out to be devastating against the Ducks. On third-and-13 at the Oregon 27, Simms dropped back and heaved the ball, which was intercepted by Cliff Harris. Harris returned the pick 76 yards for a touchdown to give Oregon a 27-13 lead with 6:27 left in the third quarter. In the 38:33 before the interception, Simms had completed 11 of 20 for 143 yards and no sacks. In the 21:27 after the interception, he was 4-for-9 with eight yards passing and two sacks. The Gators are concentrating more on Simms’ capabilities though, and they’ve got their own scout in senior defensive end Justin Trattou, who grew up with Simms and played with him at Don Bosco Prep School in Ramsey, N.J. “Matt’s a real talented quarterback. He has a great arm, he can throw with the best of them, so we definitely have to watch out for that,” said Trattou, who returned an interception 35 yards for a touchdown in a 38-14 win over South Florida on Saturday. Dooley just might try to confuse Florida’s defense completely. “We’re going to not throw the ball, I guess,” the coach joked. — AP Sports Writer Mark Long in Gainesville, Fla., contributed to this story.

NASHVILLE — Vince Young says he didn’t want the Heisman Trophy anyway. The Heisman Trust decided Wednesday to vacate the 2005 award after Reggie Bush gave it up Tuesday. The news came shortly after Young talked to reporters, trying to dodge questions about the Heisman because he’s busy preparing for his first career start against Pittsburgh. The man who finished a distant second to Bush in the Heisman voting has been deluged with questions over the past week. Did Young want the Heisman? Would Young accept? Young said in a couple of tweets Tuesday night that he considers Bush the 2005 Heisman winner. He repeated that Wednesday and begged reporters to quit asking about the Heisman. “Why would I want it?” he asked. Young got his say on the field in the BCS national championship about a month after Bush accepted that Heisman in New York, leading Texas to the title by running for 200 yards and throwing for 267 yards. He scored two touchdowns in the final 4:03 and was named the MVP. Young even struck the Heisman pose cradling the crystal football given to the Longhorns as BCS champions. Titans tight end Bo Scaife, who played with Young at Texas, said they all know the quarterback was disappointed he didn’t win the Heisman in 2005. “He took that out in the national championship,” Scaife said. Young said Monday on ESPN’s SportsCenter that he wanted the Heisman. Asked about that comment Wednesday, Young said that was a joke taken the wrong way. “I’m worried about the Pittsburgh Steelers right now. I really don’t even want to answer no questions about no Heisman Trophy if y’all can please help me out with it,” Young said. Teammate Chris Johnson understands Young not wanting the Heisman. “At the end of the day, everybody’s still going to know that he won the Heisman that year even though he doesn’t have it in his possession, he’s still the Heisman winner for that year,” Johnson said. Young has plenty to console himself as he looks back. Besides that national title, Young was the first quarterback drafted — at No. 3 overall — in April 2006. He won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award and made the first of two Pro Bowl appearances. Only the late Steve McNair, George Blanda and Warren Moon have gone to more for this franchise. Sure, Bush now has a Super Bowl ring with the Saints, and that’s something Young wants for himself and his teammates in Tennessee (1-0).

Vince Young It’s why he’s focused on Pittsburgh. Young watched from the sideline the past two seasons as the Titans beat the Steelers in December 2008 during their 13-3 season, after losing his starting job to Kerry Collins, and was the backup in the 13-10 overtime loss in Pittsburgh to open last season. “He’s not worried about the Heisman,” Scaife said. “He’s worried about beating Pittsburgh. This is his first time playing Pittsburgh so he’s a little more excited than usual. He definitely wants to be 2-0 at the end of this week along with everyone else in this locker room.” Young is playing pretty well these days, too. He is 9-2 since getting his starting job back last season and is the NFL’s toprated passer after the opening week with a 142.8 rating. He was 13 of 17 for 154 yards and two touchdowns, and he also ran seven times for 30 yards more. The 38-13 win over Oakland improved Young to 27-13 as a starter in his career, the seventh-best winning percentage among all active quarterbacks. Titans coach Jeff Fisher said any first start against the Steelers’ defense is challenging for any quarterback. “He’s got a big week ahead of him and he’s off to a good start today. This is a team that literally controls the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, and then confuses the most experienced of quarterbacks,” Fisher said. Young said his confidence is high, but he wants to see how he matches up against Pittsburgh’s defense. “It’s never the same when you’re out there when bullets are flying around and things like that,” Young said. — Notes: Starting defensive tackle Tony Brown did not practice Wednesday, but Fisher said it was a coach’s decision. Starting defensive end William Hayes (right knee) did not practice. OT Mike Otto (knee) also did not practice as he recovers from arthroscopic surgery last month.

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Sevier County Smoky Bears freshmen and JV win vs. East Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a good week for both the Sevier County High School Smoky Bears gridiron freshmen and junior varsity teams, which both earned victories against Morristown East Hurricane squads. The freshmen Bears moved to a perfect 4-0 mark this season with a big 48-16 win, while the JV Bears evened their mark to 2-2 with an 18-12 victory. In freshmen action: After the Hurricanes gained an early 8-0 advantage, the Bears answered

with an 18-yard strike from QB Luke Manning to Jacob Whaley for six. Manning then completed a two-point pass to Peyton Otis to knot the contest at 8s, which stood until the end of the first quarter. The Bears got their first lead of the night when Otis powered his way in for a three-yard score in the second frame. Dustin Sutton connected on the PAT kick to make it 15-8 Sevier County. Logan Brett upped it to 21-8 with an 18-yard dash

to paydirt, and the Purpleand-White defense kept the momentum high when Chazz McKinney stopped a promising East drive with a fumble recovery. On the ensuing play from scrimmage, the Bears made the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Canes pay when Manning found Whaley deep for a 69-yard TD strike. Suttonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kick made it 28-8. The Bears added to their momentum on the final play of the half when Manning again connected with Whaley for a 25-yard score. Suttonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kick made it

35-8 heading into the locker rooms. The Bears made it 41-8 with their lone score of the quarter when Whaley took a reverse handoff and found gold with an 18-yard TD. Manning made it 48-8 with a fourth-quarter scoring run before East added a late TD and two-point conversion to make it the eventual final. In junior varsity action: The Bears posted the lone first-half score when QB Casey Carr hit Martez Tarity

with an 11-yard pass in the end zone. The PAT failed, but the Bears led 6-0 until intermission. East looked to score early in the third, but Sevier Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Austin Aldridge thwarted the would-be scoring drive with a nice interception to give possession back to the Bears. Later on, however, East completed a drive and tied the score at 6s after a failed PAT. The Bears responded, however, when Carr found paydirt with a 23-yard scor-

ing strike to Brandon Cline. The two-point try failed, but the Bears led 12-6. Sevier County went up by two scores in the fourth quarter when Mitchell Tarity connected with Martez Tarity for an eight-yard score. Again the two-point try failed, but the Bears led 18-6. East managed another score with a failed PAT with just two minutes remaining, and the Bears assumed possession and closed out the contest with a hard-earned six-point victory.

p.m. Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games L.A. Angels (E.Santana 16-9) at Cleveland (Carmona 12-14), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (Pavano 16-11) at Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 12-10), 8:10 p.m. Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Oakland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Texas at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

(Best-of-5) Tennessee 1, Jacksonville 1 Tuesday, Sep. 14: Tennessee 5, Jacksonville 0 Wednesday, Sep. 15: Jacksonville 7, Tennessee 6 Friday, Sep. 17: Tennessee at Jacksonville, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 18: Tennessee at Jacksonville, 7:05 p.m. x-Sunday, Sep. 19: Tennessee at Jacksonville, 12 p.m.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7:30 p.m. ESPN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cincinnati at N.C. State GOLF 8:30 a.m. TGC â&#x20AC;&#x201D; European PGA Tour, Austrian Open, first round, at Vienna 4:30 p.m. TGC â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nationwide Tour, Boise Open, first round, at Boise, Idaho WNBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. ESPN2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Playoffs, finals, game 3, Seattle at Atlanta

local bowling Pigeon Forge Bowling Center Results through Monday. Monday Afternoon Ladies High Scratch Game: Wilma McConville 214, Ernie James 177, Caroline Kent 168 High Scratch Series: Wilma McConville 529, Caroline Kent 479, Ernie James 458 Sevierville Bowling Center High scores through Tuesday. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games: Annette Simons 213, Sherry Bevins 208, Denise Nibbe 207, Carolyn McGill 207, Sharon McFalls 204, Melanie Norman 201, Stephanie Lanier 197, Kim Huff 185, Wilma McConville 181, Carolyn Lee 180, Debbie Dockery 180, Pam Galyon 180 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Series: Denise Nibbe 599, Annette Simons 579, Carolyn McGill 573, Sharon McFalls 555, Sherry Bevins 544, Stephanie Lanier 525, Melanie Norman 525, Carolyn Lee 500, Debbie Dockery 499, Pam Galyon 476 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games: Joey Knight 299, Tim Bevins 279, Carl Costner Jr 260, Tim Allen 257, Barry McGill 246, Leroy Lee 243, Nate Hatfield

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243, Vince Harris 235, Ralph Owens 234, Rodney Lee 233, Danny Smith 233, John Howard 233 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Series: Carl Costner Jr 754, Tim Bevins 750, Joey Knight 673, Rufus Asher 671, Rodney Lee 644, Vince Harris 638, Mike Moyers 637, Barry McGill 634, Ernest Lamon 631, Nate Hatfield 625 Submitted by: Charlie McFalls Sr.

wnba playoffs WNBA Playoff Glance CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-3) x-if necessary Eastern Conference Atlanta 2, Washington 0 Wednesday, Aug. 25: Atlanta 95, Washington 90 Friday, Aug. 27: Atlanta 101, Washington 77 New York 2, Indiana 1 Thursday, Aug. 26: New York 85, Indiana 73 Sunday, Aug. 29: Indiana 75, New York 67 Wednesday, Sept. 1: New York 77, Indiana 74 Western Conference Seattle 2, Los Angeles 0 Wednesday, Aug. 25: Seattle 79, Los Angeles 66 Saturday, Aug. 28: Seattle 81, Los Angeles 66 Phoenix 2, San Antonio 0 Thursday, Aug. 26: Phoenix 106, San Antonio 93 Saturday, Aug. 28: Phoenix 92, San Antonio 73 CONFERENCE FINALS Eastern Conference Atlanta 2, New York 0 Sunday, Sept. 5: Atlanta 81, New York 75 Tuesday, Sept. 7: Atlanta 105, New York 93 Western Conference Seattle 2, Phoenix 0 Thursday, Sept. 2: Seattle 82, Phoenix 74 Sunday, Sept. 5: Seattle 91, Phoenix 88 FINALS Seattle 2, Atlanta 0 Sunday, Sept. 12: Seattle 79, Atlanta 77 Tuesday, Sept. 14: Seattle 87, Atlanta 84

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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.

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Medical Associate. Busy local practice, strong computer skills, billing background helpful, $13-$14 per hr depending on experience. Call 877-414-1894 New Urgent Care Center in Sevierville seeking experienced medical assistants & front office personnel. Send resume to PO Box 4810-A100 Sevierville 37864.

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Covington Credit of Sevierville has an immediate opening for Customer Service Representative. Excellent pay and benefits, including retirement. Please apply in person at 907 Dolly Parton Parkway, Unit 907, Sevierville, TN 37862. 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

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While in jail husband befriends inmate to the dismay of wife

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Dear Annie: I’ve been married for five years. We’ve been very happy until recently. Last year, my husband spent three days in jail due to a misunderstanding that got out of control. While there, he befriended a fellow inmate, and they exchanged contact information. The inmate has four more years to serve. The problem is, my husband keeps sending him money and care packages. So far, he has spent almost $1,600 on this guy. The inmate once asked for some pricey things from an inmate supply company, which my husband quickly bought. One day, he called and I answered the phone. I told him it was quite nervy of him to order the most expensive items available. He said that he and my husband had an understanding. When I questioned my husband, he claimed he was only helping a “true” friend. I expressed my disapproval rather emphatically, and he replied that he works hard for his money and will spend it as he likes. Annie, he makes decent money, but not enough to be this inmate’s sponsor. I told him it was causing undue stress on me and that this guy was taking advantage of his generosity, but he doesn’t seem to care. I blocked all calls from the prison, but this guy got ahold of a cell phone and informed my husband, who became upset with me. He removed the block and said, “How dare you undermine me?” This is causing us to fight a lot. I love my husband, but it’s ridiculous for him to think I would be OK with this. What should

I do? -- Headed for the Poorhouse in San Pedro Dear San Pedro: It’s possible this inmate protected your husband during his short stint in jail and now Hubby feels indebted. This does not mean the inmate isn’t being manipulative and taking advantage. You can contact the warden at the correctional facility, although you risk angering your husband. We recommend you start putting aside money that your husband can’t get to and make arrangements to protect yourself when this inmate is released. He could be a danger to you. Dear Annie: I’m 16 years old, and my parents just celebrated their 20th anniversary. But they constantly fight. My dad sometimes doesn’t think before he speaks and says really mean things. He claims he loves my mom to death, but I hate seeing him treat her the way he parents me. His favorite phrase is, “Don’t disrespect me like that.” But he can sometimes disrespect my mother. I hate it. Is this normal in a marriage? Some really close friends of mine have parents who are divorced, and I don’t want to be one of them. How do I talk to my father about this? -Troubled Teen Dear Teen: Not every couple that fights is headed for divorce. Sometimes people simply become accustomed

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to a pattern of behavior. It might help if you talk calmly to both your parents about how much their angry words bother you and see if you can make them more aware of how they sound to others. Dear Annie: I think you were off base when you suggested to “Ohio” that she take the sweet little girl (with the scary parents) into her home for a play date. With those parents, I would be concerned about a setup. What if they claimed “Ohio” had abused their daughter in some way? What a predicament. I wouldn’t put myself in that situation. Too many truly weird people are out there, and we are an extremely litigious society. -- Protecting My Own Interests Dear Protecting: How terribly sad that children cannot play together without someone worrying that one of their parents will make outrageous accusations. Such a thing is possible but not likely, and all such accusations would be investigated. We feel sorry for that little girl, who not only has difficult parents, but now, apparently, has no one willing to play with her. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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Housekeeping and elderly/disabled assistance. Contact Vance at 863-899-3298. MECHANIC NEEDED must have own tools, transportation & valid Driver's License. Call 865-654-2034. Part Time Cabin Cleaners. Please call 865-436-4101 anytime. SEAMSTRESS NEED EXP IN FACTORY SEWING 9-5:30 LID'L DOLLY'S LITE #4 SALES CLERK $10/hr. Lid'l Dolly's Light #4, PF WAREHOUSE & STOCK $10/hr. LID'L DOLLY'S LIGHT 4 PF Smoky Mountain Gourmet Popcorn now hiring a popcorn cook. Past cooking or fudge making experience is preferred. Full-time salary depends on experience. For more info call Chester at 803-5319 or stop by our store located in Walden's Landing The Sevier County Commission Steering Committee is accepting resumes for the position of County Clerk. Applicants must complete a questionnaire and return it, along with a copy of their driver's license and resume. For a questionnaire, visit www.seviercountytn.org and click on Sevier County Job Openings. Questionnaires are located at and resume should be sent to: Sevier County Mayor's Office 125 Court Ave. Suite 102E Attn. Perrin AndersonCounty Clerk Sevierville, TN 37862 Resumes must be received by 4 p.m., September 24, 2010. Sevier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does discriminate based on race, color or national origin.

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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.

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Restaurant

0554 Wanted to Rent/Buy/ Trade Every Tuesday from 11:30-12:30 at lot beside Big Valley Motel in Townsend, TN

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

453-0727

EAL ESTATE FOR RENT

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

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Full Chihuahua puppies, 7 weeks old. $65. each. 865-640-1618

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

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CHAMBERS FARMS now picking Half runner beans $25 bushel, Rattlesnake beans $25 bushel, Field tomatoes & cucumbers. 423-318-2908 www.chambersproduce.webs. com

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

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CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SEVIERVILLE 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhomes

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BEAUTIFUL, NEAR RIVER SEVIERVILLE

APARTMENT

2BR & 1 1/2BA SEVIERVILLE

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

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2 Antique twin sleigh beds, 2 dressers, mirror, 1 end table. New mattresses & box springs. $650. 865-228-8414

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

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WEARS VALLEY 3+BR/3BA 5,040 SF Many extras $1,700 mo. 865-292-7502

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

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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

Affordable Luxury Living 1 BR/1 BA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 784 Sq. Ft. 2 BR/2 BA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1114 Sq. Ft. $545 to $735 Unique Screened Porch Professional Decor Washer/Dryer Hook-upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Small Pet Welcome We also have houses for rent in Sevier County Please inquire.

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Near Hospital 2BR/1.5BA

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Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

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

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5BR & 3 1/2BA

English Mastiff puppies, M & F, Apricot & Fawn, Sire 250 lbs. 423-329-6238

NEW HOMES FOR RENT

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

Some Pets

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

Cats/Dogs/Pets

GAMES

$550 month

Baskin Robbins Shift Managers needed for Sevierville Location. Management experience preferred. Applicant must pass background/credit/drug screening. All applicants must have a stable work history with good references. To apply for these positions please contact the manager at Baskin Robbins, 1420 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 429-3131 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 Job Fair Wed Sept 22nd from 11:30-5:00. Hiring PM Servers. Apply at Cracker Barrel, 2285 Parkway, PF, Traffic Light #1. Night shift Supervisor. Wed-Sun night. Exp preferred. Must apply in person, bring resume. 3974 Pkwy, Pigeon Forge.

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Homes for Rent

865-850-3874 Gat Foothill Dr. 2BD lrg private deck. Water furn. No pets. $575 + dep. 865-690-2766 GATLINBURG, TROLLEY RT, 2BR, Water, No pets, Dep. 865-621-3015

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 Very nice one bedroom apartment in Park like setting. All utilities included, Wi-Fi Laundry on site, Near Gatlinburg , Newport $475.00 plus security. Small pet ok Ask about one month free rent. Call 423-487-3178

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$650-$1,000 Monthly

0563 Misc. Items for Sale

932-2613

Unfurnished Apartments

BUYING GINSENG

Baskin Robbins Shift Manager

ETS

0610

NEW BIBLE Jumble Books Go To: http://www.tyndale.com/jumble/

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Off Hwy 66 2BD/2BA $875, Furn or unfurn w/util. Laundry facilities provided. Pets welcome. 1 yr lease, 1st & last. 865-742-2839

GAMES

1 & 2 BR avail. Some Pets OK. 50 s 7!4%2 ).#,5$%$ Murrell Meadows 1/8 mile from Walters State College Allensville Road s Walk to lake 2EASONABLE 2ATES s 654-7033

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Furnished Apartments/Houses

1BD Furn Apartment, all Util incl. $575mo + $200 dam dep. 712-6166 or 712-6727

0620

Homes for Rent

2BD/1BA Farmhouse with fenced yard $800 mo. Between PF & Gat. 436-4269 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. 1 car garage on the river near Five Oaks Mall. No Pets. 1yr lease. $800/mo. Call Mark between 7:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. 865-453-5500. 3/2 log cabin on 1 acre. Wears Valley. Ht, Fp, Wd. $1095 mth. 640-7803 3BD/2BA New Center area $1100mo, 1st, last & dep. Avail Oct 1. 865-771-0778 3BD/2BA Private Country Seting off Dixon Branch Rd $900 mth. 865-712-3026 4 Bedroom, 3 Car Garage, Luxury Home, Sevier. $1500 (865) 654-4696 Belle Meadows 3BR 2BA w/ 2 car garage Approx. 1800 Sq ft. $1200 865-429-2962

2-3BR, 2BA,Homes near Boydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Elem. Garage, deck, fenced + other extras. $750-$900 + deposit

865-428-5212

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

GAMES

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Legals

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Condominiums for Rent

Want to Live in Luxury?... Call Today! 3BR/3BA Executive Condos in Sevierville, 3100 sq. ft. swimming pool, pets welcome, loaded with all amenities.

Call 865-428-5161

0630

Duplexes for Rent

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

0635

Rooms for Rent

For Rent

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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.

2 & 3BR mobile homes for rent Must have refs. No Pets. Call for info 3BR/2BA $500-$700/mth Boyds Creek Area No pets. 908-8629

EAL ESTATE FOR SALE

865-621-2941

Gatlinburg/Dudley Creek

0710

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

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

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

Business Places/ Offices

OFFICE SPACE

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. MLS #158561 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 www.pigeonforgelots.com Brokers Welcome extra 2% commission to seller agent. MLS #157373 Privacy, views, and country charm is what this 3bedroom home with 9 acres has to offer!Additional bonus room and swimming pool, Hardwood floors and many upgrades must see! Priced to sell at $330,000 Call Chris 865-453-6389 Pristine Realty

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Condominiums for Sale

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

$650 - $900 month

865-850-3874 Modern Commercial SpaceBusy rd Pittman Center near Jayell 5 units Negotiable for more than 1. 525 + utilities. 30x20 Call Bill 865-654-9001 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

428-3096

Beautiful Creekside Rooms in Gatlinburg

0670

0675

Mobile Homes for Rent

2BD/1BA close to Interstate. No Pets. $350-$400 month. 865-933-6300 2BD/1BA mobile home, Seymour $400dep/$485mo with water incl. No pets. 388-3119.

0754

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

RANSPORTATION

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.

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Cars for Sale

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ABANDONED VEHICLE YEAR: 2000 MAKE: Ford MODEL: Focus VIN: 1FAFP3435YW287295 NAME: Done Right Automotive ADDRESS: 3275 Newport Hwy CITY: Sevierville STATE: TN ZIP CODE: 37876 PHONE NUMBER: 908-7814

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NOTICE OF BID The City of Pigeon Forge is receiving bids on Inspection and Clean-out of four (4) Potable Water Storage Tanks. Specifications may be obtained at the Public Works Department in City Hall between the hours of 8:00 and 4:30, Monday thru Friday. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., September 29, 2010, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. All bids must be in a sealed envelope with bidders name and address on outside and marked bid on "Inspection and Clean-out of Water Storage Tanks." The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the bid most favorable to the City. This 10th day of September, 2010. Public Works Department City of Pigeon Forge 9/16

9/16 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARGIE MAY PANCAKE Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 2 day of Sept 2010, Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of MARGIE MAY PANCAKE deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County,Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 2 day of September, 2010. (Signed) Gregory S. Pancake Executor Estate of MARGIE MAY PANCAKE By: None Attorney By: Joe T. Keener County Clerk 9-9-10 9-16-10 PUBLIC NOTICE The content in unit #10 Adrienne E. Hurst will be disposed of in 10 days to satisfy owner lien located at Old Newport Hwy Mini Storage Inc., Sevierville, TN 37862. 865-607-2488 9/9, 9/16

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NOTICE OF SALE The City of Pigeon Forge is receiving sealed bids on the sale of two (2) trolley buses, and one (1) Ford Mini Bus (cutaway) that have exceeded their public service life. All sales are final and these trolleys are being sold "AS IS-NO WARRANTY-NO GUARANTEE". Vehicle information may be obtained, and questions referred to Scott Marine, Director, Fun Time Trolley, 186 Old Mill Avenue, Pigeon Forge, TN. 37868, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and before 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Telephone Number (865) 453-6444. Please call for an appointment to view the trolleys. The winning bidder(s) has ten (10) business days to make payment with a Certified Cashiers Check, and to remove vehicles from city property. All bids must be on a specified bid form available at the Pigeon Forge Fun Time Trolley Office, and submitted in a sealed envelope with the bidder's name, and address on the outside, and marked "Bid on Trolley Bus Sale, Bus # ?". Bidders which are bidding on more than one trolley bus must submit separate bid sheets and envelopes for each trolley bid on. Bids will be received at the trolley office until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. Year 1985 1993 1999

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0955 The city reserves the Legals right to reject any or all bids, or to accept the bid deemed most favorable to the city. This 10th day of September, 2010 Scott Marine, Transit Director City of Pigeon Forge, TN 9/10, 9/16

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