The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 25, No. 264 ■ September 21, 2009 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents
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Waters has held seat for three decades; meeting tonight at 7 at courthouse By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer
5It’s over for the Smokies Team loses 7-3 to Jacksonville to fall two games short of SL title SPORTS, Page A11
5Not so ordinary Tennessee Capitol turns 150 STATE, Page A6
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Four injured in accident Driver was apparently headed in wrong direction on the Spur Page A4
Weather Today Showers High: 76°
Tonight Mostly cloudy Low: 66° DETAILS, Page A6
Obituaries Charles Franklin, 87 Margaret Loy, 85 Shirley Rogers, 73 Paul Sherburne, 86 Deborah Helton, 52 Arleane England, 84 Ada Dykes, 81, Robert Moose Dora Luttrell, 94 DETAILS, Pages A4,A5
SEVIERVILLE — County Commission members are set to elect a chairman for their group and consider applying for a grant to improve the road leading to the new Lisega Inc. American headquarters when they meet at 7 p.m. today in the courthouse. According to the group’s guid-
Corrections The Mountain Press is committed to accuracy. Please report factual errors by calling 428-0748 Ext. 214.
Bill Oakes was nominated for the job but eventually lost. So far there is no word of any organized opposition to Waters’ re-election or of any possible challengers. The group will also vote on the position of chairman pro temp, the slates for its committees for the coming year and adopting its Rules Regulating the Procedure of the Sevier County Board of
Commissioners. Also on the agenda for Monday’s session is an agreement authorizing the county to enter into a contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to secure grant funding for proposed improvements to East Dumplin Valley Road. That work is needed to make way for See LEADER, Page A5
WWII Flying Aces
Aviators share stories from global conflict at museum in Sevierville By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — With every passing day, there are less World War II veterans around to pass on their stories of what they went through and what they did to win the global conflict. Saturday, the Tennessee Museum of Aviation gave some pilots from that war a chance to do that, and to show off the planes that helped them do their job. “We wanted to honor the World War II veterans this fall,” said Rhonda Melton, operations coordinator for the museum. “We’ve got a lot of World War II planes we’ll fly and some veterans to give talks.” Frank Luskman, of Abington, Pa., and William Harthsorn, of Signal Mountain, were two of the aviators who spoke. Luskman flew ground support over battles including the Battle of the Bulge. He got to see how the philosophy for using planes changed over the course of the war, working closely with tanks and infantry to eliminate enemy defenses. “They would radio in targets and we would take care of them if anything was giving them trouble,” Luskman said. That meant dive-bombing or strafing targets. If enemy fighters moved in, they would jettison their bombs and engage the planes. Dogfights like that, with dueling pilots, are popular subjects for movies and stories
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Frank Luskman stands in front of a P-47 Thunderbolt like the one he flew in World War II. Luskman was among the veterans who spoke at “A Salute to Our Veterans” at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation. about the war — but both pilots stressed that ground support was much more dangerous for them than aerial combat. “It was more dangerous than aerial combat, but it was more rewarding, because you could see what you’d done to help the ground forces advance,” Luskman said. The radar they were using at the time was another major advance at the moment. They could use it to find enemy planes, which during his time he said never really got close to the ground troops anymore thanks to earlier victories in the skies and their radar. “We
never let the planes get that close,” he said. “They could pinpoint them for us. It was pretty neat. Quite effective.” Harthshorn flew with the 56th Fighter Group. Credited with bringing down 665 planes, his group was celebrated for its dogfighting prowess. But by the time he joined the group, their rivals in the Luftwaffe were largely broken. Like Luskman, he was involved in ground support and in escorting bombers on runs to enemy targets. See aces, Page A5
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ing documents, commissioners must have a vote on the post and readopt their governing rules each September. The action has become somewhat of a formality in recent decades as County Mayor Larry Waters has held the post for nearly all of his 31 years in office, most of the time without opposition. His most serious challenge came last year, when Commissioner
Recognizable Michelle gets national recognition By BOB MAYES Managing Editor SEVIERVILLE — Newcomers and longtime locals have long recognized Michelle Wilson as someone always with a smile on her face, a friendly personality and helpful attitude as assistant manager at Rent-A-Center on Dolly Parton Parkway. Now Wilson, who has worked at RAC for 16 years, has been recognized national by Biltmore Who’s Who as one of the top “professionals and executives” in her field. To get in, a candidate must have longevity on the job and sparkling resume, then be chosen as one of the best by the selection committee. “It shows that my long years of hard work have paid off,” the 35-year-old Sevierville native said. “It feels good to be appreciated. “This is something that really looks good on your resume
in 1991. Her husband Eric, who works at Blalock, was a starting quarterback for the Bears. After working for four years at the Sevierville City Pool, Michelle took the job she now has at RentA-Center. “I like dealing with the same people week after week because you get to know them and you build a relationship with them,” she said, pointing out that in that respect her job is different from appliance stores where customers buy an item, never to be seen again. “I work with all guys here. I’m the person who is empathetic Bob Mayes/The Mountain Press to the customers if they have a problem. I’m the first person Michelle Wilson helps a customer at Rent-A-Center on they see when they walk in the Dolly Parton Parkway, where she has has been an assisdoor. I’m kind of the ‘peacemaktant manager for 16 years. er’ in customer relations.” One of the biggest changes she if you’re looking, but I’m not High School sports — may looking for another job. I’m very remember Wilson as a two-year has seen over the years is that happy here.” Smoky Bearettes starting pitcher, computer games have probably Those who follow high school as well as a member of the volSee NEIGHBOR, Page A5 sports — especially Sevier County leyball team before graduating
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Verizon Wireless hosting customer appreciation days
Animal shelter fundraiser marks Walgreens’ opening
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The Walgreens Pharmacy at the corner of Newport Highway and Old Newport Highway welcomed shoppers to the new location Friday with a fund-raiser for the animal shelter. Food was provided free by Clint’s BBQ.
Lowery added to Colonial marketing team From Submitted Reports PIGEON FORGE — Colonial Real Estate, Inc. has named Laine Lowery to its marketing team. “She is a great asset to our organization and will further enhance our customer’s and client’s real estate experience,� said Ben Hughes, president of Colonial Real Estate
to detail, Laine brings a desire to excel and a passion for exceptional customer service.� Lowery is marketing manager at the location in Pigeon Forge. She is responsible for all marketing, advertising and promotional activities. Laine Lowery She earned her Inc. “Through creative B.B.A. in marketing, marketing and attention graduating cum laude,
from Kennesaw State University in Georgia. Prior to joining Colonial, she was marketing coordinator for AFTCO, the oldest and largest dental transition company in the country. She is also a member of the American Marketing Association. Colonial Real Estate Inc. opened for business in July 1985.
Verizon Wireless is hosting customer appreciation days in East Tennessee stores the weekend of Sept. 25-27. The Sevierville store is at 739 Dolly Parton Parkway. Verizon is celebrating completion of its purchase of Alltel in January. For the past nine months, the company has been integrating networks, converting billing systems, upgrading highspeed wireless broadband service, and re-merchandising stores. Customers are encouraged to bring their used
wireless phones, batteries and accessories to donate to the company’s ongoing recycling and reuse program. Phones donated can be refurbished and sold for reuse; those that are not salvageable are recycled in an environmentally sound way. Proceeds generated from the phones collected go toward wireless phones and service for survivors of domestic violence as well as financial grants to nonprofit domestic violence prevention and awareness agencies.
Glovers open Antique Castle From submitted reports
SEVIERVILLE — The Glover family has opened Antique Castle at 1805 Winfield Dunn Parkway (Highway 66) next to Clayton Homes. The owners of the store are experienced antique dealers, having sold within various area antique malls in the past. As one of the dealers from National Antique Mall in Pigeon Forge, which closed over a year ago, they said they sought a new location to sell a variety of antique/collectible specialties. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Antique Castle includes antiques and collectibles such as furniture, jewelry, pottery, glassware, toys, cast iron, diecast and relics.
Wears Valley Realty Group welcomes Thatcher From Submitted Reports WEARS VALLEY — Lori Ann Thatcher has joined Wears Valley Realty Group. The announcement was made by Steve Bieritz, broker/owner. Thatcher brings over four years of real estate experience in the Smoky Mountains area with her Lori Ann Thatcher as well as a background in the hospitality industry. nesses in the Northeast. Thatcher specializes in She and her husband, Dan, have owned several busi- the residential market,
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Monday, Sept. 21 Women’s Bible Study
Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn
Video Game Night
Senior video game night 4 to 7 p.m. Seymour Library. 577-7511
Seymour Story Time
Preschool story time 11 a.m., Seymour Library. 5730728
Tuesday, Sept. 22 Women’s Bible Study
Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Fox Trot B&B, Gatlinburg n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC n 6:30 p.m. Home Cents, Sevierville
Men’s Bible Study
Gatekeepers men’s community Bible study, 1328 Old Newport Highway, Sevierville. 436-0313.
TOPS weight loss chapter meets at 6 p.m., Parkway Church of God in Sevierville. 755-9517 or 429-3150.
Games, concessions, auction and chili cook-off. Admission free; tickets sold for booths. 577-5500.
Women’s Bible Study
Kodak Story Time
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, Sevierville
Driver Safety Class
AARP driver safety classes noon to 4 p.m. today and Friday, Senior Center. 6940853.
Homeschool 4-H
Homeschool 4-H Club organizational meeting 1:30 p.m. at 4-H Office, 752 Old Knoxville Highway, adjacent to fairgrounds. Open to homeschool or private school students in grades 4-12.
FCE
Midway Family, Community and Education Club meets at 1 p.m. at Mountain National Bank, Kodak branch.
Senior Series
Senior Series meets 6-7:30 p.m. at MountainBrook Village, 700 Markhill Drive, Sevierville. 428-2445.
Sevier County PTSCO
Sevier County High School PTSCO meets at 8:30 a.m. and/or at 5:30 p.m. in the library conference room regarding opportunities for students. E-mail to schsfoundation@gmail.com or call 453-4666.
Friday, Sept. 25 Classics Book Club
Spanish Class
Sevier County Adult School 10-week-course in practical adult Spanish Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. at school in Sevierville. 429-5243 or 4293798.
Handbell Ringers
Seymour United Methodist Church adult handbell ringers meet 7 p.m. No prior experience necessary. 573-9711.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 Youth BLAAST
Believers Living Always Abounding Seeking Teens, 4:30 p.m., fairgrounds. Food at 5 p.m. Music: Joshua Generation, Roger WiIliams, Mixed Up Quartet. Evangelist Neil Hatfield. 453-9001 or 654-6826.
Sevierville Story Time
Sevier County Main Library preschool story time 10:30 a.m. 453-3532.
Thursday, Sept. 24 Hot Meals
Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Sevierville.
Literary Classics Book Club meets 6 p.m. at Kodak Library. 933-0078.
Harvest Festival
Seymour Community Christian School Harvest Festival, 994 S. Old Sevierville Pike, 5-7:30 p.m.
Kodak Library preschool story time, 11 a.m. 9330078.
“Life On Fire�
Gatlinburg World Outreach Center, 3420 Birds Creek Road, presents “Life on Fire� 6-10 p.m. today and 2-10 p.m. Saturday, featuring music, dance and drama teams, games, food and camping.
SafeSpace Golf Tourney
SafeSpace golf tournament for women starts at 9 a.m., Dandridge Golf & Country Club. $60 entry fee. 4539254.
Caton’s Chapel Dance
Caton’s Chapel School dinner-auction-dance. $5 chili meal at 5 p.m.; $3 children’s dance at 7; and auction 7. Proceeds go to buy computers. 453-2132.
Saturday, Sept. 26 Emmaus and Chrysalis
Great Smoky Mountain Emmaus and Chrysalis community and sister groups meet at Sevierville First United Methodist Church, with snack supper at 5:30 p.m. and worship at 6:15. 453-5754.
Book Sale
Sevier County Public Library fall book sale 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Oct. 3 at Main Library.
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Youth BLAAST scheduled Wednesday at fairgrounds From Submitted Reports SEVIERVILLE — Sevier County’s Youth pastors and leaders want to encourage teens, parents and churches to come out to the Sevier County fairgrounds from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday for “Youth BLAAST.� The acrostic for BLAAST is Believers Living Always Abounding Seeking Teens! Food and praise bands will begin at 5 p.m. Teens can bring footballs, Frisbees and other sporting equipment. Roger Williams and the Mixed-Up Quartet from Maryville will lead in the worship service and have a concert after the message to be given by Evangelist Neil Hatfield from Upland Retreat
Ministries in North Carolina. Youth BLAAST will meet at First Baptist Church Sevierville Oct. 12, to attend the annual event at the “Judgment House� beginning at 6 p.m. and followed by a praise service in the First Baptist Church Chapel. Churches are asked to call and reserve your church name and amount of people who will be attending. Call First Baptist Church Sevierville, (865) 4539001. Area youth pastors will be also having monthly meetings. The next one will be Oct. 29 at the Gum Stand Baptist Church in Pigeon Forge at 6 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 27, a BLAAST youth fundraiser meal will be held at noon at Henderson
Chapel Baptist Church serving Mexican Fiesta. Funds raised will help with a planned mission trip. For more information on “Youth BLAAST� contact Scott Carter at 453- 9001, Randy McCloud at (912) 2827413, Dustin Shultz at (864) 654-6826, and/ or Eddie Perryman at 654-5901.
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OBITUARIES
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Charles Robert Franklin
Charles Robert Franklin, age 87, of Sevierville, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the family home. He was a faithful servant to his Lord and was a member of New Era Baptist Church in Sevierville where he served as a deacon for almost 60 years. From the cradle, his children were taught to love the Lord, each other, and friends. Many in the community considered him to be like a father to them. His family was his gold. He would comb our hair and get the children ready for church on Sunday mornings, while mom got breakfast. All the while he would sing hymns to us. He sang in everything he did. He was a carpenter all his life except for the time he worked on the “Manhattan Project.” He has now gone to be with the Master Carpenter. “Well done my good and faithful servant.” He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Ailene Franklin; sons, Art Sylvester Franklin and Connie Franklin; parents, Ernest and Cordia Belle Franklin; brother, Haskell Franklin; sister, Reva Strange. Survivors include: daughter-in-law, Vickie Franklin; sons and daughters-in-law, Larris Hope and Sharon Franklin, Nathan and Debbie Franklin, Curt and Sherry Franklin; daughters and sons-inlaw, Charlesetta and Dennis Gray, Drama and Lucky Watson; daughter, Rhonda Clabo; grandchildren, Jason (Rachel) Watson, Sayward Watson, Dennis Gray, Nichole (Alan) Loy, Cletus Franklin, Waylon Franklin, David Franklin, Caroline Barnes, Ray Revis, Nathan Franklin, Alicia Franklin, Misty Kyte, Shanna Reagan, Justin (Sara) Clabo, Bo Clabo, Curtis (Kerri) Franklin, Noel (Allen) Effler; great grandchildren, Dawson & Dylan Loy, Jaden Gray, Conner & Cassidy Watson, Chandler, Emily, Natalie, Madison, and Callie Clabo, Oliver and Kennedy Reagan, Trevor and Kaylin Franklin, Lilly Reuss; brother and sisterin-law, James “Scrubby” and Marjorie Franklin; sisters, Edna Kirby, Imogene Baker, Ruth Boling, Helen Huskey; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Jessee Roberts; sister-in-law, Doris Franklin. A special thank you to Dr. Wahid Hanna and staff, UT Hospital, Hospice, and Home Health. Also, many thanks to everyone for their prayers, food, and concern. Funeral services will be 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 21, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Seymour, 11621 Chapman Highway, Seymour with Pastor Dwayne White and Preacher Curt Franklin officiating. Interment will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Shiloh Memorial Cemetery in Pigeon Forge. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday at the church. Arrangements by Dotson Funeral Home, Maryville/ Seymour. (865-984-5959)
Accident involving wrong-way driver sends four to hospital Staff Report GATLINBURG — A pickup truck driving in the wrong direction on the Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge sent four people to the hospital early Sunday morning. Great Smoky Mountain National Park spokesman Bob Miller said all four people had “serious but non-life threatening” injuries. Miller said Park rangers reported that a heavy-duty Chevrolet pickup driven by Tony Brown, age unknown, of Red Boiling Springs, was headed from Gatlinburg toward Pigeon Forge at about 12:30 when he apparently crossed over at either Gum Stand or Gnatty Branch and “instead of going in the other direction, he continued in the wrong direction.” The Chevrolet had reached full speed when it hit a Dodge pickup with a flat-bed trailer hauling a Camaro. Christopher Stuart,
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Margaret Jenkins Loy
Margaret Jenkins Loy, 85 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Brakebill Nursing Home. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and a former member of Bethel Baptist Church of Anderson County. Margaret was a 50-year member of Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, Fountain City No. 160. Margaret graduated from Phi Beta Phi High School in Gatlinburg and Knoxville Business College. She was retired from Albers Drug Company after 40 years of dedicated service. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents: Floyd and Claudia McCoy Jenkins; sister: Anna Ruth Large; brother: James (Bud) Jenkins; and husband: A. Hobert Loy. She is survived by her sister, Laura Maples of Virginia; sister and brother-in-law Dorothy and Carroll Cordell; and brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Kitty Jenkins of Colorado; and beloved nieces and nephews: Paula, Lexie, Charles (Butch), Becky, Mary Margaret, Pam, Rob, Doug, Stephen, Mary, Jeff, Juanita, Thom and James (Woody). She is also survived by her aunt, Burdell Peterson of Washington, and several great nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Margaret is also survived by her stepson and wife: H.A. and Alice Loy of Knoxville; step-grandchildren: Andrew Loy, Susan and husband Buddy Tarver; step-great-granddaughters: Tessa Tarver and Alexandra Loy. The family would like to express sincere appreciation to everyone at Elmcroft Assisted Living of Halls and Brakebill Nursing Home for all the care and love Margaret received. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 22, from 5-7:30 p.m. and funeral following at 7:30 p.m. at Rawlings Funeral Home chapel in Sevierville with the Rev. Dennis Blazier officiating. Rev. Mike Bundon will sing. Interment service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, at Pigeon Forge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memories may be made to Sharon Baptist Church, 7916 Pedigo Road, Knoxville, TN 37918.
In Memoriam
Shirley Ann Brummett Rogers
Shirley Ann Brummett Rogers age 73, of South Knoxville, passed away Friday, September 19, 2009, after a courageous battle of multiple myeloma cancer. She was a lady, wife, mother and true friend to all that new her. Shirley was a loving, giving and compassionate mother and wife. Always willing to give of herself and please others in anyway she could. She loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. She was a graduate of Fulton High School and the University of Tennessee where she graduated with honors, member of the UT National Alumni Association, Eastern Star-May Chapter 24 and Valley Grove Baptist Church. Shirley worked for General Mills and was comptroller for Tom’s Foods then later the Office Manager for Knoxville Institute of Hair Design. She is preceded in death by parents: Herbert Brummett and Lula Price Brummett, son Mike Rogers and grand-daughter Bailey Rogers. Survived by husband of 51 years Jack W. Rogers, son and daughter-in-law Larry and Pat Rogers, grandson and wife Zach and Sheffey Rogers, grandsons Zane, Zeke and Zeb Rogers. Special friends and thanks to Martha and Francis. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Valley Grove Baptist Church 9000 Sevierville Pk. Knoxville, TN 37920 or to the America Cancer Society C/O Judy Stearly 411 Ashley Avenue, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 Funeral Service 7 PM Tuesday in Atchley’s Seymour Chapel with Rev. W.A. Galyon and Rev. David Webster officiating. Family and friends will meet 10 AM Wednesday in Highland South Cemetery for graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home Seymour 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865. (577-2807). n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
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Paul J. Sherburne
Paul J. Sherburne, 86, of Jefferson City, died September 18 2009, at Chandler House after a long illness. He was born in Whitehouse, OH on February 24, 1923 to Howard Paul and Marguerite Sherburne, both deceased. He graduated from Howard City, MI. High School in 1941 and enlisted in the Navy in 1941. He fought in the Atlantic and Pacific and was honorably discharged in March of 1946. He was certified to fly blimps. He married Roberta G. Jeffers December 15, 1945 in Baltimore, MD. She preceded him in death in May 2004. He was also preceded in death by brothers: Bud, William, and Martin; and sister Jessie. He is survived by children: Roger (Kathy) Sherburne, Cynthia (Robert) Hammond and Randy Sherburne; grandchildren: Michelle and Kris Sherburne, Toby and Charlotte Murray; 4 greatgrandchildren; and two sisters, Loretta of MI and Mary of FL. Graveside memorial services will be held at a later date at Northview Cemetery in New Martinsville, W.VA. McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home is proud to serve the Sherburne family.
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Deborah Ann Helton Deborah Ann Helton, 52, of Seymour, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2009. She was a member of Seymour Heights Christian Church for a number of years. Survivors: parents, James Harold and Edythe Katy Helton; several aunts, uncles and cousins; numerous friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be to the family to help with medical expenses or the National Asthma Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO 80206-2762 Funeral service was held 8 p.m. Sunday in Atchley’s Seymour Chapel with Rev. Randy Penwell, Rev. Cynthia Pennington, and Rev. W.A. Galyon officiating. Family and friends will meet 10 a.m. Monday at Highland South Cemetery for graveside service and interment. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
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Ada Mae Bull Dykes Ada Mae Bull Dykes, 81, of Seymour, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She was born December 24, 1927 in Claiborne County. Ada was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a charter member of Dripping Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors, daughters and sons-
in-law, Joann and Bud Wolf, Janice and Bill Lewelling; sons and daughters-in-law, Garry and Kearan Dykes, Ronnie and Diane Dykes; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sisters and brotherin-law, Myrtle and Loy Presnell, Mary Greer, and Allene Jessie; brothers and sisters-in-law, Everett, Roy, Fred and Clara, J.C., Joe and Jewell Bull; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Irene Bull, Ann Bull, Roy and Gearldine Dykes, James and Blanche Dykes, Howard and Nell Dykes, Carl and Linda Dykes, Jessie and Judy Dykes, and Betty Humphrey; several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service 7 p.m. Monday in Atchley’ s Seymour Chapel with Rev. John Whitehead and Rev. Jack Hitch officiating. Family and friends will meet 11 a.m. Tuesday in Dripping Springs Cemetery for graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, Tennessee, 37865 (865)577-2807.
the construction of the new Lisega plant there. The county has plans to improve water, sewer and electrical lines in the area. Additionally, Sevier County Economic Development Council Executive Director Allen Newton said the road will likely be straightened in some places to make industrial access easier, while he’s also pushing for a turn lane to accommodate traffic into the plant. The final decision on what actually happens on the road will be up to TDOT officials, who met with Newton to discuss the project Thursday afternoon. Newton said they
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ness. Bob was a commercial artist for the snack food industry for 40 years. He and his wife, Bobbie, opened a gallery, Brush and Pen/ BobiArt Studios, on the Art and Crafts Loop in Gatlinburg in 1998. He was preceded in death by his Father, Ed Moose, his Mother, Nova Johnson Moose, and his Brother, Neil Moose, all of Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie, of Pigeon Forge; his daughter Christina Beard-Moose of New York;, and one grandson. A memorial will be held at the Morning Mist Village, 601 Glades Road, Arts and Crafts Loop, Gatlinburg, TN at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 . Local arrangements by McCarty Funeral Directors and Cremation Services, 607 Wall Street, Sevierville, 774-2950.
Dora H. Luttrell Dora H. Luttrell, age 94 of Maryville, passed away Sunday September 20 2009 at her home. The funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McCammon-AmmonsClick Funeral Home.
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become the hottest “nonessential items� at the store. Parents want them for their children for Christmas or birthdays, “but they don’t have that $300 or $400 on hand, especially the way things are now.� Home computers for schoolchildren have also become a big item, Wilson
county to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program expected to be on the agenda, the debated item had to be delayed until the October gathering. Also on the agenda for tonight’s meeting are: n Appointing Scott Rice to fill a seat on the Tourism Committee left vacant by the resignation of David Walden n Adopting the Strategic Economic Development Plan for 2009 n Setting speed limits of 20 miles per hour (mph) on Peninsula Road; 25 mph on King View Loop, Pollard Road, Cascading Falls Lane, Rippling Waters Circle, Cool Brook Court and Circle Drive; and 35 mph on Patterson Road n Appointing Matthew
Hamilton, W. Craig McCarter and Albert H. Snyder as fulltime judicial commissioners, and Jay Crowder, James Greenlee, Penny Johnson, Vetris Newman, Buddy Parton, Thomas Randles, James Shults, E. Alan Stair and Tim Trentham as parttime judicial commissioners n A resolution affirming compliance with Federal Title VI regulations n Adopting a payment in lieu of taxes program for new industry n Consideration of budget amendments n A resolution authorizing the novation of interest rate swap agreements and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents relating to such novated swap agreements
though. His brother was in the infantry, and it’s clear he knows how hard it was for the soldiers on the ground. In fact, he said, he didn’t offer a brotherly comeback when his brother would say the pilots didn’t serve the way they did. “It isn’t fair to those
guys with the combat infantry,� he said. “They don’t get the same respect, really.� Luskman and Hartsman said they were glad that people still take the time to remember what it was like for them and to celebrate what they did. “It’s wonderful that
people remember, but we don’t feel like heroes, or I don’t,� Hartsman said. “You went there and you were there with your buddies and by golly you were going to do it ,whatever it was, because the were doing it, too.�
said, “because the students have to have them to do research and stuff.� Away from Rent-ACenter, where she works five approximately 11-hour days per week, she spends time with her two sons, Cody, 17, Tyler, 7, along with Eric, her husband of 17 years. The family owns three walking horses. “I’ll feed ’em and brush ’em and even clean the stalls,� Wilson said, “ but I won’t ride ’em because I’m
scared of ’em. Tyler just stop by the store and ask. entered his first competition, though, and took sec- n bmayes@themountainpress.com ond place in his division in a walking horse show over in Bays Mountain.� One other tidbit about Michelle Wilson — she and Eric were wed at a feed store. But if you want the details, you’ll have to
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Arleane England, 84 of Seymour, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Lem L. England, parents Roy and Zula Stoner, grandson Curtis Wilkins, and brothers Kenneth and Carroll Stoner. Survivors, daughters, Kay Thomas, Joe Ann Baker, Charolet Graham; son, Billy Joe England; 13 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren and one on the way; 1 great-great-grandchild on the way; sister, Louise Reagan, Jean Thomas, Shirley Ogle, Helen Moore, Wilma Clabo; brother, Harold Stoner; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held 5 p.m. Sunday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Dallas Moore and Rev. W.A. Galyon officiating. Interment 1 p.m. Monday in Zion Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
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seem reluctant to agree to the turn lane, with only five to 10 trucks expected to be coming into the property each day, but he’s still hopeful it will be included in the final plan. Since the effort is still in its earliest stages, there is not yet an estimated cost for the project. However, it seems there will be little money required from the county thanks to a state industrial access highway grant. “It pays for virtually all of it,� Newton said of the program, which county officials are expected to approve participating in. Though the September session at one time looked to be potentially contentious, with proposed new regulations on development in flood-prone areas that would allow the
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Taste of Autumn set for Thursday
Taste of Autumn will be held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center on Thursday, a benefit for the United Way of Sevier County. The $25 tickets entitle persons to unlimited sampling from all the participating vendors, plus music and a live auction. All of the proceeds go to the 2009 United Way campaign. Tickets are available at Gatlinburg welcome centers on the Spur, at the Aquarium and on-line at www.uwosc.org. Table reservations are also available. For more information call 436-0500.
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Homeschool 4-H meeting planned
The Homeschool 4-H Club will have its organizational meeting at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the 4-H Office at 752 Old Knoxville Highway, adjacent to the Sevier County Fairgrounds. The club is open to any Sevier County homeschool or private school students in grades four through 12.
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Blessing for pets scheduled Oct. 4
On Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 423 Historic Nature Trail, will host its first “pet blessing” service for animals. All animals, large and small, are welcome. The service will be held outdoors, weather permitting. For information call 4365641.
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Sevier County High School is planning a band/ majorette reunion celebration for the homecoming game on Oct. 1 against Seymour. Former band members will practice on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the band room with Betty Smelcer. For questions, call Nancy Hewitt at 607-0032.
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Not-so-ordinary Capitol is 150 NASHVILLE (AP) — In this city of songs and sequins, it’s not a honkytonk. Or a recording studio. Or a Grand Ole Opry guitar. But the Tennessee State Capitol may be the most historic of all. The imposing building, sitting majestically in downtown Nashville atop the city’s highest hill, is celebrating its 150th birthday. For sure, this is no ordinary structure. For starters, the man who designed it is buried in the walls of the north facade.
William Strickland of Philadelphia, who died suddenly during construction in 1854, wanted it that way. It was dedicated in 1859. It was built, not by dedicated construction workers, but by slaves and prisoners. “It’s definitely stood the test of time,” Scott County attorney John Beaty said as he toured the inside of the Capitol with his 12-year-old nephew. “It’s surely made to last.” There is Civil War history associated with the structure, sounding like something from “Gone With the
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Singer George Hamilton IV will perform at Valley View Baptist Church in Wears Valley at 7 p.m. Sept. 27-28. His biggest hit came in 1963 with “Abilene.” Another hit was “Early Morning Rain” in 1967. Joining Hamilton will be Keith Marr, who will bring one of his “Step Back in Time” programs. Speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Bill Marr, brother of Keith Marr. For more information visit www.valleyview.tnnet.net.
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Wind.” In 1862, the Capitol was placed under heavy guard by Union forces. Then-Gov. Isham G. Harris, in a flash of caution and concern, moved the seat of government 190 miles away to Memphis. Nonetheless, the Capitol has endured to be 66 years older than the fabled Grand Ole Opry country music show and 87 years older than the city’s first recording studio. “It is truly a state treasure,” Beaty said. It’s made mostly of
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quote roundup “When I saw them start handing the ball off, you didn’t feel like they were going after the win. They wanted to shorten the game. I remember looking out there and there’s 10 minutes left in the game and there’s no no-huddle, they are down, I think it was 23-6, and (there’s no) urgency.” — Florida coach Urban Meyer on his team’s victory over Tennessee.
“The only thing I’ve said to my folks is, ‘A, ‘I want an unvarnished assessment, but, B, I don’t want to put the resource question before the strategy question.’ Because there is a natural inclination to say, ‘If I get more, then I can do more.”’ — President Barack Obama, when asked whether he or aides had directed Gen. Stanley McChrystal to temporarily withhold a request for additional U.S. forces and other resources in Afghanistan.
“My plans for 2010 are to run for governor of the state of New York. I am running for office.” — New York Gov. David Paterson, making his intentions known despite growing pressure from Washington and intervention by the Rev. Al Sharpton, who has contacted the governor and the White House over his concern.
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This day in history Today is Monday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2009. There are 101 days left in the year. Locally a year ago:
After weeks of controversy about what some called exorbitant fees, county leaders agreed on new charges for getting copies of public documents. The county’s Records Committee recently agreed to set the fees at $1 for the first page of copes of open records and .50 cents for each subsequent page. n
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On Sept. 21, 1897, responding to a letter from 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, the New York Sun ran its famous editorial by Francis P. Church that declared, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.” On this date:
In 1970, “Monday Night Football” made its debut on ABC as the Browns defeated the New York Jets 31-21 in Cleveland. n
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marble, quarried in the Tennessee hills, and is regarded as a prime example of Greek Revival architecture. It’s more than 206 feet tall and covers an area of 112 feet by 239 feet. It’s copied from an Ionic temple, with porticos on the north and south facades, each with eight fluted columns. The east and west porticos have six columns surmounted by parapets. The Capitol offers a spectacular view of downtown Nashville. Motorists can see it like a beacon from busy Interstate 40/65.
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A powerful earthquake struck Taiwan, killing at least 2,400 people. n
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President George W. Bush, defending his decision to invade Iraq, urged the U.N. General Assembly to stand united with the country’s struggling government. n
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“I found more joy in sorrow/Than you could find in joy.” — Sara Teasdale, American author and poet (18841933).
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NEW YORK (AP) — The forecast was bright at the box-office for “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” which earned $30.1 million to lead this weekend’s films. Sony’s 3-D animated family comedy was adapted from the popular 1978 children’s book by Judi and Ron Barrett. Despite schools being back in session, the film still was able to draw kids and their parents to the multiplexes. “The meatballs have cleared, so to speak,” said Rory Bruer, head of distribution for Sony. “It really is a feature where everything aligned perfectly.” That’s good news for other adaptations of classic children’s books on the horizon, namely the much anticipated big screen version of Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are.” The Spike Jonze directed adaptation will be released Oct. 16.
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Apathy seems to have hold on country Do you remember where you were on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001? I was in Huntsville, Ala., and my brother called from Pigeon Forge to ask if I was all right. I had been listening to the news on my car radio and thought that what I was hearing was some kind of historic newscast. When the call came in, I realized that I was listening to history in the making. It was hard to believe that terrorists had turned four commercial passenger jetliners in to bombs and killed 2993 people, including the hijackers. Many emergency personnel lost their lives trying to save others. The day, now referred to as 9/11, was a series of coordinated suicide attacks by al-Qaida upon the United States. On that morning, 19 al-Qaida terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger jet airliners. The hijackers intentionally crashed two of the airliners into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, killing everyone on board and many others working in the buildings. Both buildings collapsed within two hours, destroying nearby buildings and damaging others. The hijackers crashed a third airliner into the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., just outside of Washington. The fourth plane crashed into a field near Shanksville in rural Pennsylvania, after some of its passengers and flight crew attempted to retake control of the plane, which the hijackers had redirected toward Washington. There were no survivors from any of the flights. The United States responded to the attacks by launching a war on terrorism, invading Afghanistan to depose the Taliban, who had harbored al-Qaida terrorists, and enacting the Patriot Act. When people talk about the war on terrorism, they often forget that we did not go to Afghanistan and Iraq to start a war. We are not fighting the Iraqi people; they love and appreciate us. We are fighting against militant terrorists who came to our country and killed almost 3,000 innocent people. My son is in the Army and served 15 months in Rahmadi, Iraq. While he was there, he asked us to send him coloring books and hard candy for the children. Those youngsters and their parents see our soldiers and Marines as heroes. We have a lady here in Sevierville who knows of 9/11 first-hand. Martha Gilchrist worked at the Pentagon for 23 years. On the morning of 9/11, she was in the conference room when the hijacked jet that hit the Pentagon went straight through her office. Her agency lost 24 people, including two men who were in that meeting: Maj. Steve Long, who had just returned to work after having knee surgery, and Lt. Col. Dennis Johnson. Since Maj. Long could not crawl out of the room, Martha is sure that Lt. Col. Johnson was trying to get him out of the building. Both bodies were found unburned; they had died of smoke inhalation. The Warrior’s Ethos which every soldier lives by says, I will always place the mission first, I will never accept defeat, I will never quit and I will never leave a fallen comrade. Martha’s husband, Col. Gill Gilchrist, retired after almost 27 years of service to our country. On Sept. 11, 2009, a group of people held a commemorative ceremony at the Sevier County Courthouse. It was a privilege to be there. However, it was very disheartening to see less that 60 people in attendance. For about a month after 9/11 our country was patriotic and very mindful of all that was going on around us. As time has gone on, we forget and have become much too apathetic. We have two major challenges in America today, ignorance and apathy. The president spoke about education the other day, what he did not address was how it will be funded. Ignorance can be overcome with education. However, apathy, which means we don’t care about something, cannot be overcome. You either care or you don’t. We have forgotten that we were founded as a Judeo-Christian country, “One nation under God.” Look at the paper money that you carry, it says, “In God we trust.” Please be sure to thank our military, past and present, as well as our police, firefighters and emergency personnel. May God bless America! — Dave Gorden of Sevierville is a member of the Speakers Hall of Fame, past president of the National Speakers Association and one of the Authors of “Chicken Soup For the Adopted Soul.” E-mail Dave@davegorden.com.
Editorial
Rite of fall With the arrival of autumn, take time to enjoy beautiful foliage The leaves are ever so slightly beginning to turn. Some have already started fluttering gently in the breeze and dotting lawns, cemeteries, parks, golf courses — anywhere trees grow. Autumn officially arrives on Tuesday and, as the days pass and cooler weather begins to prevail, the colors will become more vibrant. Foliage season will not peak, of course, for several weeks, the pinnacle likely coming in late October or early November. We are fortunate to live in an area where the foliage borders on brilliance. The Great Smoky Mountains are respected as one of the top places in the nation to view the fall phenomenon. Many who have lived here for years or all of their lives take the annual rite for granted. That’s a shame. Beginning in a couple of weeks, thousands of people will flock to our mountains for the sole purpose of enjoying this natural beauty. They’ll fill our cabins, motels
and hotels, eat in our restaurants, spend money in our shops, fill their tanks with gasoline. They’ll come to see the colors. And what colors they will see. Oaks will turn red, brown or russet. Hickories will become golden bronze. Aspen and yellow-poplar leaves will become golden yellow. Dogwood leaves will turn purplish red. Beech will be tan. Sourwood and black tupelo leaves will be crimson. Maple leaves differ by species — red maple turns brilliant scarlet; sugar maple orange-red; striped maple leaves become almost colorless. And there are some species, unfortunately, such as elm, which just shrivel up and fall, the deadened leaves’ only color a drab brown. Circumstances have to be right for the colors to be at a height of brilliance. Scientists say temperature and moisture are the main influences. The recipe for the best foliage, the breath-
taking, ooh-aww kind of foliage, seems to be a succession of sunny days in concurrence with cool, crisp, but not freezing nights. The climate of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina often produces that combination. Whether the weather will cooperate and produce the kind of foliage so pleasing to the naked eye and to the cameras of shutterbug tourists — and even locals — will be determined over the next few weeks. Certainly, we’ve gotten the moisture necessary, and now it’s a matter of Mother Nature providing the right temperatures. Regardless of whether it is a banner foliage year or one that is just average by our standards, remember this: Those who live in other areas and haven’t the opportunity to see what we will see every day are envious. Just as we should take time to “smell the roses,” we should take time to enjoy the foliage. Don’t take it for granted.
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State deaths make H1N1 flu virus a scarier threat Its appearance so early in the season has made the H1N1 flu virus a scary threat in the Mid-South and across America. ... Perhaps the most disturbing aspect is that H1N1 presents the greatest threat to children and pregnant women. The deaths of a 5-yearold child in Nashville and a Memphis middle school student in recent days have put a human face on what for many of us has been an abstract issue. Swine flu, which could infect half the U.S. population and hospitalize nearly 2 million Americans, is serious. That much we are sure of. There is some uncertainty still, though, about the correct way to approach the threat. It’s not the sense of panic that seems to be developing among a few Americans.
But just as disturbing are polls that have shown, still, a lack of concern among others. Should schools shut down? No, but children who display flulike symptoms ... should stay home from school and avoid other social settings. Immediate help should be sought if the child experiences rapid breathing, chest pain, purple or blue lips, vomiting, an inability to keep liquids down, dizziness when standing, seizures, an inability to urinate or, in the case of infants, crying without tears. One sure sign of trouble is when a child can’t wake up or doesn’t interact with caretakers. Another is when flu symptoms subside but then return with a fever and the cough is worse or a rash develops. According to the federal Centers for Disease
Control, the main way that influenza viruses of any kind are believed to spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. Some remedies are useful, but the CDC advises not to give aspirin or products that contain it to children or teenagers with the flu. It can cause the rare but serious illness Reye’s syndrome. When vaccine becomes available, we should take advantage of the opportunity to protect ourselves and our families against the first flu pandemic in more than 40 years. For now the best defense against swine flu is education. Each of us must accept personal responsibility for the monitoring and proper treatment for ourselves and members of our family.
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Meyer: You didn’t feel like they were going after the win By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Urban Meyer wanted to open things up against Tennessee. If he had it to do again, he probably would. But if the Volunteers were going to play conservatively, even when they were down several scores, Meyer figured he could, too. Meyer said the top-ranked Gators played it safe in Saturday’s 23-13 victory against
Lane Kiffin’s Volunteers because of injuries and illnesses, respect for Tennessee’s defense and a belief that the Vols weren’t really trying to win the game. “When I saw them start handing the ball off, you didn’t feel like they were going after the win,” Meyer said Sunday in conference call with reporters. “They wanted to shorten the game. I remember looking out there and there’s 10 minutes left in the game and there’s no no-huddle, they are down, I think it was 23-6, and (there’s no) urgency.
“The way we lose a game there is to throw an interception. I do have respect for their defense. ... Let’s find a way to win the game.” Meyer said the Gators are not out to impress pollsters and fans who want to see blowouts. “We’re trying to win the game. A lot of it had to do with the way they were playing. That made our life a little easier.” A flu bug that hit the team — very possibly swine flu though no cases have been confirmed — might have been as big an issue
for the Gators as anything the Vols did Saturday. Running back Jeff Demps, tight end Aaron Hernandez and defensive end Jermaine Cunningham were all fighting the flu symptoms and were isolated in the days leading up to the game. Meyer did not hide his concern for the devastating effects the virus could have on his team. “It is a panic level of proportion I’ve never seen before,” Meyer said. “My wife, with her great insight, said, ’Do you real-
ize the swine flu and everything is hitting the Florida campus last week.’ My gosh.” Several college football teams, including Wisconsin and Mississippi, have dealt with team-wide flu outbreaks in recent weeks Meyer said team doctors and training staff were doing everything they could to prevent the bug from spreading throughout the Gators. Hand sanitizers were everywhere, and prevention checklists were posted all around the training facility.
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Sanchez-led Jets top Patriots
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Mark Sanchez came out throwing in the second half after a quiet first two quarters, connecting with Dustin Keller on a go-ahead touchdown as the New York Jets beat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 16-9 on Sunday. Brady had a chance to tie it, getting the ball at the Patriots 10 with 1:48 left, but the Jets’ defense stopped him as Dwight Lowery knocked away a pass to Joey Galloway on fourth down. Brady was unable to engineer his 30th comeback victory as Sanchez took a knee twice to seal the first win for the Jets (2-0) over the Patriots (1-1) at home in nine games. Brady had beaten the Jets in 12 of the previous 14 games he had faced them overall. Sanchez finished 14 of 22 for 163 yards and the touchdown to Keller, while Brady was 23 of 47 for 216 yards and an interception.
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Tennessee running back Chris Johnson (28) leaves Houston linebacker DeMeco Ryans (59) behind while running for a 57-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the Texans.
Texans trump Johnson’s effort By TERESA WALKER AP Sports Writer
NASHVILLE — Don’t call the Houston Texans a finesse team. Not after standing toe to toe with the Tennessee Titans and pulling a victory out of a slugfest. Matt Schaub trumped Chris Johnson’s career day by throwing for four touchdowns to go with 357 yards. Kris Brown kicked a 23-yard field goal in the closing minutes, and the Texans ruined the Titans’ home opener with a 34-31 victory Sunday. Johnson scored three touchdowns and ran for 197 yards. The Texans spent the past week answering questions about their toughness after being embarrassed by the New York Jets 24-7 in their home opener. Coach Gary Kubiak said the win didn’t answer any questions about Houston’s toughness, though what he liked best Sunday was how Houston battled back after trailing 21-7 early in the second quarter. “It says a lot about what your guys stand for,” Kubiak said.
The celebration inside the Texans’ locker room easily could be heard outside before the doors opened. Schaub said there will always be questions from outsiders. “This shows what kind of team we are and what we’re becoming and what our mentality is. We had to go out and play four quarters against a very good football team,” Schaub said. The Texans (1-1) won their first game in the month of September since Sept. 16, 2007, and just their second ever in Nashville. “It started off ugly, but we talked last night as a team and we said all we have was each other,” Pro Bowl receiver Andre Johnson said. “No one was giving us a chance to win this game.” They also sent the Titans (0-2) skidding a different direction after starting 10-0 last season. “We’ve got some work to do,” Titans coach Jeff Fisher said. After Brown kicked the go-ahead field goal with 2:55 left, the defending AFC South champs had one last chance — until Kerry Collins dropped
the ball with 1:32 left and Jeff Zgonina recovered for Houston. That ruined Chris Johnson’s career day. He also had 87 yards receiving. The game was a shootout with the score tied four different times — and a slugfest with Titans defensive tackle Jason Jones ejected for throwing a punch in a sideline scrum in the fourth quarter. He left to cheers from fans upset with the officiating. “I was told he went into the bench swinging, and if he does he should be kicked out and should be fined substantially if he did it,” Fisher said. “I have to find out. I didn’t see it.” Houston sacked Collins once and intercepted him once. But Collins bobbled the ball all by himself trying to help the Titans answer back. The Texans earned their second straight victory — and just fourth overall — over the team they replaced in Houston. “You hate to let these get away,” Collins said. “We all had a part in this one, including myself. ... There at the end I needed to make a play, and I didn’t do it.”
Martin opens Chase with 5th win By JENNA FRYER AP Racing Writer LOUDON, N.H. — When a young driver isn’t sure how to approach an on-track situation, they often ask themselves “What would Mark Martin do?” With a championship on the line, Martin fooled the competition and won. The 50-year-old driver held off Juan Pablo Montoya on a three-lap sprint to the finish Sunday to win the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship opener at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. After, Montoya accused Martin of holding him up at the start of the second lap. “What he did, not cool at all,” Montoya radioed his crew. “I could have wrecked him.” But Martin insisted the move, which clearly surprised Montoya, was within bounds. “I fought for that race,” Martin said. “But I wouldn’t do anything. I
still won’t.” Whether Martin did anything wrong at all will be debated by many, but it won’t change the record books: Martin won his Sprint Cup Seriesbest fifth race of the season and extended his lead in the standings to 35 points over runner-up Denny Hamlin and three-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson. “Pinch me. I am sure I’m sleeping. I am sure I am dreaming,” Martin said. Martin crew chief Alan Gustafson used mid-race pit strategy to get the No. 5 into contention. He didn’t bring Martin in for a pit stop under yellow that was outside their fuel window, knowing they’d get a chance to stop later in the race. It put Martin out front at the end, in position to spoil what was shaping up to be a blockbuster day for Montoya. Making his 100th career start on his 34th birthday, Montoya won the pole in record-breaking speed and
led every practice session while setting the stage for just his second career Sprint Cup Series victory. Instead, he found himself slicing through the field at the end of the race. He went from fifth to second on a restart with 13 laps to go, and was on the inside of Martin on the restart with three laps to go. They battled door-to-door for the first lap, and Martin finally slid in front of Montoya as they crossed the start-finish line. They ran bumperto-bumper through the first turn, and Martin appeared to slow just a bit as they headed for Turn 2. It caused Montoya to roll out of the gas — and lose considerable momentum — as Martin pulled away to a sizable lead. “I didn’t expect that,” Montoya said. “I was expecting him to run pretty hard. He just ran very defensively, and I just got caught by surprise. I think if I would have would have been prepared I probably would have jumped to the outside.”
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Bengals nearly blew a lead in the final minute, before the Packers ran out of time at the Cincinnati 10 yard line. The Packers (1-1) kicked a late field goal and recovered an onside kick, and Aaron Rodgers marched them to the Bengals 10 before a false start call with two seconds left ended the game. Chad Ochocinco delivered on his promise to perform a “Lambeau leap” when he caught a 13-yard TD pass from Carson Palmer in the third quarter. Defensive end Antwan Odom tied a team high with five sacks and Cedric Benson rushed for 141 yards for the Bengals (1-1), who consistently poked holes in the Green Bay Packers’ new 3-4 defense as they rebounded from a last-minute loss to Denver in Week 1.
Red-hot Brees, Saints march
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Drew Brees tossed three more touchdown passes, and the Saints rolled past an Eagles team missing Donovan McNabb because of a cracked rib. Making his first NFL start, Kevin Kolb threw for 391 yards and two touchdowns, including a 71-yard scoring pass to DeSean Jackson. Kolb also threw three interceptions, though, including one returned 97 yards for a TD by Darren Sharper in the final minute. Brees had six TD passes last week as the Saints (2-0) routed Detroit 45-27. He picked up where he left off, picking apart Philadelphia’s secondary and completing 25 of 34 passes for 311 yards and one interception. The Eagles should get a lift on offense next week when Michael Vick is expected to play his first regularseason game since Dec. 31, 2006.
Favre sets NFL record in Vikings win
DETROIT (AP) — Brett Favre set an NFL record with his 271st straight start in the regular season, then threw two touchdown passes to help beat the Lions. Adrian Peterson’s 27-yard TD run midway through the third quarter gave Minnesota (2-0) its first lead. He finished with 92 yards rushing, helping hand Detroit (0-2) its 19th straight loss to tie the second-longest skid in NFL history. The Chicago Cardinals, in the 1940s, and the Oakland Raiders, in the ’60s, also lost 19 straight. Minnesota shut down rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford after he and the Lions had some success early, taking control in the second half on Peterson’s TD, Favre’s second pass for a score and Ryan Longwell’s field goals.
Ryan passes Falcons past Panthers
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan threw three touchdown passes in the first half and Houston stopped a Jake Delhomme-led rally at the end, intercepting a pass at the Falcons 4 to preserve the win. Delhomme had accounted for 11 turnovers in his two previous games, including a four-interception, onefumble fiasco against Philadelphia to open the season. He was much better against the Falcons (2-0), completing 25 of 41 for 308 yards and a touchdown. But the result was the same for the Panthers (0-2). Another loss. Ryan had a big first half for the Falcons, including another touchdown pass to new favorite receiver Tony Gonzalez, who made a brilliant fingertip grab on a 24-yard score. Jason Snelling and Roddy White also hauled in TD throws, giving Atlanta a 21-13 lead at the break.
Redskins hang on to beat Cards
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Shaun Suisham kicked field goals of 21, 28 and 23 yards as the Redskins had four drives of more than 60 yards that faltered inside the 10. Washington (1-1) put the game away with a 78-yard drive that ended with a failed fourth-and-1 from the 2 with less than 2 minutes to play, leaving the Rams (0-2) with too far to go and not enough time to get there. The Rams won only two games last season, one of them at Washington, and were the only team in the NFL not to score last week. Steven Jackson had 104 yards rushing on 17 carries for the Rams, while Marc Bulger threw for 123 yards.
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Smokies’ SL title hopes end with 7-3 loss to Suns From Submitted Reports SEVIERVILLE — The Tennessee Smokies’ postseason run is over, falling two games short of the Southern League championship. The Jacksonville Suns, the Double A-affiliate of the Florida Marlins, rode the bat and arm of starting pitcher Elih Villanueva to a come-from-behind 7-3 victory over the Smokies in the fourth game of the best-of-five championship series on a rain-drenched Saturday night. Manager Ryne Sandberg’s Smokies finished the season with a 75-73 overall record, including a 4-4 record in the playoffs. The Smokies, second-half Northern Division champions, defeated Huntsville three games to one to advance to the championship series. After rain delayed the start of the game, things started well for Tennessee. Tony Thomas hammered a two-run, bases-loaded
double off of Villanueva in the bottom of the second to give the Smokies a 2-0 lead. After Jax scored a run in the top of the third, Ty Wright homered in the bottom half to make it 3-1. From there, things went south. With runners on first and second and two out in the top of the fourth, Villanueva crushed a 2-1 pitch over the left field wall off of Tennessee starter and loser Andrew Cashner, giving the Suns their first lead of the game at 4-3. Cashner would leave the game after four innings, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out one. Five others pitched for the Smokies. Villanueva worked five innings to get the victory, allowing five hits but walking none, while striking out six. Jacksonville used four pitchers over the last four innings, with fireballing Matt Peterson, who had 27 regular-season saves, picking up his third save of the
series by getting the last two outs in the ninth. Jacksonville tacked on two runs in the sixth and another in the seven to put the game away. Both teams had eight hits. Wright had two singles in addition to his solo homer, and Wellington Castillo had two singles for the Smokies. Logan Morrison had three singles for Jacksonville. Suns’ left fielder Bryan Peterson, who went 9-for19 (for a .474 batting average) was named the Most Valuable Player for the championship series. The Smokies 2010 home season begins on April 14 against the Chattanooga Lookouts.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE Sale at public auction will be on October 6, 2009 at 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Christopher L. McCleese and wife, Jerri McCleese to Douglas S. Yates, Trustee, on April 27, 2004 at Book Volume 1967, Page 262and conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register s Office. Owner of Debt: EverHome Mortgage Company The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Thirteenth (13th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit:Lot 7R, Cupids Village, Smokey Ridge II, and more particularly described as follows:BEGINNING at an iron pin (old) on the western edge of a 30 foot private drive, approximately 519 feet, more or less, to Cupid Way, common corner to Lots 4 and 6R of Smokey Ridge II, Cupids Village; thence with the common line of Lot 6R, South 02 degrees 17 minutes 40 seconds East 142.77 feet to an iron pin (new) in the northern edge of a 20 foot private drive; thence South 52 degrees 24 minutes 11 seconds West 20.00 feet to an iron pin (old), common corner to Lot 8R; thence with the common line of Lot 8R, South 74 degrees 47 minutes 25 seconds West 167.37 feet to an iron pin (old), common corner to Lot 10; thence with the line of Lot 10, North 09 degrees 31 minutes 50 seconds West 202.50 feet to an pin (old); thence North 58 degrees 52 minutes 46 seconds West 180.42 feet to an iron pin (old) in the center of a 16 foot joint right of way easement, common corner to Shelby P. Boyd; thence with the line of Boyd, North 22 degrees 58 minutes 38 seconds West 119.83 feet to a point; thence North 41 degrees 58 minutes 11 seconds West 43.88 feet to a point; thence North 66 degrees 24 minutes 45 seconds East 9.99 feet to a post; thence North 71 degrees 57 minutes 22 seconds East 109.42 feet to an iron pin (new) at a 10 inch maple, common corner to Lot 17R, Smokey Ridge II; thence with the common line of Lot 17R, South 50 degrees 07 minutes 51 seconds East 210.47 feet to an iron pin (old) common corner to Lot 4; thence with the line of Lot 4, South 49 degrees 02 minutes 47 seconds East 213.08 feet to an iron pin (old) which is the point of beginning.THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO a 16 foot joint easement as reflected on the survey of Ronnie Sims dated January 16, 1995 and being more particularly described as follows:TO FIND THE POINT OF BEGINNING begin at an iron pin (old) on the western edge of a 30 foot private drive, approximately 519 feet, more or less, to Cupid Way, common corer to Lots 4 and 6R of Smokey Ridge II, Cupids Village; thence with the common line of 6R, South 04 degrees 17 minutes 40 seconds East 142.77 feet to an iron pin (new) in the northern edge of a 20 foot private drive; thence South 52 degrees 24 minutes 11 seconds West 20.00 feet to an iron pin (old), common corner to Lot 8R; thence with the common line of Lot 8R, south 74 degrees 47 minutes 25 seconds West 167.37 feet to an iron pin (old), common corner to Lot 10; thence with the line of Lot 10, North 09 degrees 31 minutes 50 seconds West 202.05 feet to an iron pin (old); thence North 58 degrees 52 minutes 46 seconds West 180.42 feet to an iron pin (old) in the center of a 16 foot joint right of way easement, common corner to Shelby P. Boyd, which point is the point of Beginning of the 16 foot easement, and marks the center Line of said easement; thence with the line of Boyd, North 22 degrees 58 minutes 38 seconds West 119.83 feet to a point; thence North 41 degrees 58 minutes 11 seconds West 43.88 feet to a point.The Grantor hereby convey to Grantees, their heirs or assigns, the joint use of the right of way and roads, either currently existing or to be constructed in the future in Smokey Ridge II Subdivision or any other outlaying roads, necessary for ingress/egress of the herein conveyed property, and Grantors also reserve the right of use of all right of ways and roads, either currently existing or to be constructed in the future in Smokey Ridge II Subdivision, for the use of the Grantors, their heirs or assigns, both to run with title to the lands, including but not limited to the right of ways in Warranty Deed Book 512, Page 605 and Right of Way Book 11, Page 545. Subject to Joint Use Well Agreement of record in Book 1935, Page 719, in the said Register s Office. Street Address: 1450 Cupids Way (per Deed of Trust) 1450 Cupid Way (per Assessor) Sevierville, TN 37863 Current Owner(s) of Property: Christopher L. McCleese and wife, Jerri McCleese The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1450 Cupids Way (per Deed of Trust), 1450 Cupid Way (per Assessor), Sevierville, TN 37863, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. 08-009606 September 14, 21 and 28, 2009
Apartment,2BR/1.5BA. Quiet, PF & Sev NO pets. Partly Furn. 453-5079. AVAILABLE!!!!! Short Term Leases!! Sevier Coâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Apts. 1BR/1BA & 2BR/2BA $545.00 TO $695.00 865-429-2962 Clean 2BR apt water furnished, Cable available. No Pets. $400-$425 a month $300 deposit. Call 4531420
GATLINBURG 2BR furn, water inc, no pets, dep req. 865621-3015. Murrell Meadows 1BR/1BA $415 2BR/1BA $455 Perfect for college students. Call 865-429-2962
698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS
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698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS Kodak area 2BR 1BA No pets or washing machines allowed. Call 933-6300 699 HOME RENTALS $700 to $1000+. Wanda Galli Realty Exec. 680-5119 or 774-4307. 1BR 1BA cabin w/ fireplace. Very private. Pigeon Forge. Call Mark 7am-1pm 453-5500 $600 mth. 1BR Cabin Furn. between P.F and Gat Waterinc. $750mo. Tia 599-5029
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Under and by virtue of a P ower of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed on March 10, 2005 by Thomas M Fraser and wife, Thelma G Fraser to Branch Banking and Trust Company, Lender and BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee(s), which was recorded on March 16, 2005, in Book 2199, at Page 82, Sevier County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS , default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, Branch Banking and Trust Company, (the ĂŹOwner and HolderĂŽ), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on September 28, 2009, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: All that certain parcel of land lying and being situated in the County of SEVIER, State of TN, to-wit: SITUATED IN THE FOURTH (4TH) CIVIL DISTRICT OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING ALL OF UNIT 694 OF HIDDEN SPRINGS RESORT, PHASE 2, SECTION 4, A HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT OF RECORD IN LARGE MAP BOOK 4, PAGE 113, IN THE REGISTER S OFFICE FOR SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, NOTATIONS, SETBACKS, RESTRICTIONS AND RIGHTS OF WAYS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF RECORD IN LARGE MAP BOOK 3, PAGE 111; LARGE MAP BOOK 4, PAGE 4 AND LARGE MAP BOOK 4, PAGE 113, IN THE SAID REGISTER S OFFICE. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD IN BOOK 1238, PAGE 454; BOOK 1326, PAGE 589, BOOK 1356, PAGE 727 AND IN BOOK 1370, PAGE 585, IN THE SAID REGISTER S OFFICE. SUBJECT TO THE USE OF RIGHT OF WAYS OF RECORD IN ROW BOOK 12, PAGE 187; ROW BOOK 14, PAGE 20; ROW BOOK 13, PAGE 719 AND ROW BOOK 9, PAGE 59, IN THE SAID REGISTER S OFFICE. Tax Map Reference: 84E-B-1.00-SI647 Being that parcel of land conveyed to THOMAS FRASER AND WIFE THELMA FRASER from RICHARD FRASER AND WIFE MARTHA MARIA FRASER by that deed dated 02/25/2005 and recorded 02/28/ 2005 in Deed Book 2186, at page 41 of the SEVIER County, TN Public Registry. Parcel ID Number: 0 84E-B-001.00-647
3BR/2BA rent to own. Seymour. $750/mo No pets. 865-7657929. Kodak 2BR 2BA $475 2BR 1BA $450 + dep. No pets. Refs. 933-6544.
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2BR/2BA 4 year, old Cabin in Pigeon Forge. Furnished w/hot tub on deck. No Pets. $1500 a month. Would consider Lease Purchase. 865-5736859 or 865-3895229.
3BR house for rent in Straw Plains. $750 mth + dep. Call Barbara 865-3685338.
3BR/2BA, 1200 sq ft, $850 mth + deposit New Center area. 865-654-0222.
A Perfect Location 1 Block off Pkwy, near Walmart. 2BR/1BA Double Carport, Sun room, extra storage. Nonsmoking Environment. No Pets please. $745 mo/yr lease. 453-5396 Country Setting. 2BR 1BA with loft. Smoke free. No pets. $625 mth. $625 security. 4285781. Downtown Sevierville 2BR 1BA house. C H/A, storage building. 599-7728
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Said property is commonly known as Kissing Way, Unit 694 Hidden Springs Resort Sevierville, TN 37862 Current Owner(s): Thomas Fraser and wife Thelma Fraser. Other Interested Party(ies): None Known. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee M.Todd Jackson, TN BPR 23455 Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Karen H. Massengale 5431 Oleander Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PH: 888-251-0331 FX: (910) 392-8597 File No.: 09-10309 September 7, 14, and 21, 2009
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TRUSTEE M. Coppley Vickers & Associates, P.C. P.O. Box 4486 Sevierville, TN 37864-4486
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Notice is hereby given that default has been made in the payment of that certain indebtedness (the I ndebtedness) due from Angela D. Gray and Lynda Dellinger (collectively, the G rantor) to Citizens National Bank (the L ender), secured by a deed of trust executed on the 16th day of June, 2005 by Angela D. Gray, single, and Lynda Dellinger, single, to M. Coppley Vickers, Trustee, recorded in Book 2272, Page 254, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee, as modified by a Modification of Note and Deed of Trust of record in Book 3131, Page 427, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee, (collectively, the D eed of Trust). The Lender, being the true and lawful owner and holder of the Indebtedness, has exercised its option to declare the entire Indebtedness due and payable and has made demand for foreclosure pursuant to the Deed of Trust. Therefore, I, the undersigned, acting as Trustee under the authority of the Deed of Trust, will be at the front door (Court Avenue entrance) of the Sevier County Courthouse (125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee) o n October 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. (prevailing Eastern Time) to sell for cash to the highest and best bidder at public auction in bar of and free from all rights of redemption afforded by statute, equitable rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other rights waived by the Deed of Trust, the Real Property (as defined herein). The phrase Real Property as used herein shall mean all of the Grantor s right, title and interest in and to the following described real property (together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed improvements and fixtures, all appurtenant easements and rights of way, and other appurtenances) described as follows: SITUATE in the Tenth (10th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of L ot 10 of the re-subdivision of Tracts 81, 82, and 83 of Forest Delight Subdivision, as the same appears on a plat recorded June 11, 1974 in M ap Book 2, Page 1, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description. BEING the same property conveyed to Angela D. Gray, single, and Lynda Dellinger, single, by General Warranty Deed of C. S. Hobbs, Jr. and wife, Marjorie M. Hobbs, dated March 11, 2003, of record in B ook 1658, Page 510, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. SEE ALSO, for a corrected map reference, Scriveners Affidavit by A. Randolph Sykes, attorney at law, recorded May 31, 2005 in B ook 2254, Page 225, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. SUBJECT TO all matters noted and/or depicted on plat of record in M ap Book 2, Page 1, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. SUBJECT TO declaration of restrictions of record in M isc. Book 34, Page 640, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. The Real Property address is believed to be Prettiest Sunset Way, Sevier County, Tennessee. The tax map identification number is believed to be Ctrl. Map 081, Parcel 032.03. The Real Property legal description shall control in the event of any inconsistency among the legal description, address, or tax map identification number. The Real Property is being sold ĂŹAS IS WHERE ISĂŽ without warranty or representation by the Trustee. All rights and equity of redemption, afforded by statute or common law, homestead, dower and all other exemptions are expressly waived by the Debtor in the Deed of Trust and title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Trustee. Title is to be conveyed subject to all prior liens, easements, covenants, conditions, encumbrances, and restrictions that may exist including, without limitation, any unpaid ad valorem taxes or other taxes. Current Owner(s): Angela D. Gray, single, and Lynda Dellinger, single, The proceeds of the sale will be applied in accordance with the terms of the Deed of Trust. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication, upon announcement of said adjournment on the day and time and at the place set forth above, and to sell to the second highest bidder (at the second highest bidder s highest bid) in the event the highest bidder does not comply with the terms of the sale. This Notice shall be published in The Mountain Press on September 21, 2009; September 28, 2009; and October 5, 2009. T HIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that by authority of a Deed of Trust executed by Gary J. Greenway and Patricia A. Greenway, his wife, to Jo Anne Aulds, Trustee, dated September 26, 2002, and recorded in Book 1549, Page 734, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which G.J.G. Family Partners, LP was added to said Deed of Trust by correction recorded at Book 1701, Page 326, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, which Deed of Trust was assigned to New Falls Corporation by Assignment recorded at Book 2931, Page 635, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness due from Weld Con, Inc. to New Falls Corporation, the true and lawful owner and holder of said indebtedness, having exercised its option to declare the indebtedness due and payable and having made demand for foreclosure pursuant to the Deed of Trust; I, the undersigned, acting under the authority of the Deed of Trust, by virtue of appointment of substitute trustee recorded at Book 3384, Page 717 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, will be at the front door of the Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, Tennessee, on the 13th day of October 2009, at 10:30 a.m. to sell to the highest bidder for cash in bar of all rights waived by said Deed of Trust, the following described property to-wit (which is believed to have a street address of 628 Topside Drive, Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738): SITUATED in the Eleventh (11 th) civil district of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lot 4 and a portion of Lot 2, Baskin Heights Subdivision, a map of said subdivision being of record in Map Book 2, Page 87, in the Sevier County, Tennessee, Register of Deed s Office, and the property herein conveyed being more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin set at the point of intersection of the centerline of Flats Road with the southwestern right of way line of Topside Drive, said iron pin marking a common corner to the property herein described and Lot 5, Baskin Heights Subdivision; Thence leaving the southwestern right of way line of Topside Drive, and following the centerline of Flats Road, the following four calls and distances: South 31 deg. 39 min. 55 sec. West, 29.24 feet to an iron pin; South 39 deg. 21 min. 10 sec. West, 58.53 feet to an iron pin; South 44 deg. 25 min. 28 sec. West, 49.55 feet to an iron pin; South 40 deg. 33 min. 58 sec. West, 200.24 feet to an iron pin; Thence leaving the centerline of Flats Road, and along the line of the remainder of Lot 2, North 47 deg. 58 min. West, 200.15 feet to a spike in Loop Road, said spike marking a common corner to the property herein described and to Lot 8, Baskin Heights Subdivision; Thence leaving the line of Lot 2, and along the line of Lot 8, the following five calls and distances: North 52 deg. 22 min. 20 sec. East, 128.23 feet to an iron pin; North 62 deg. 24 min. 50 sec. East, 61.53 feet to an iron pin; North 48 deg. 33 min. 39 sec. East, 63.13 feet to an iron pin; North 58 deg. 09 min. 20 sec. East, 77.18 feet to an iron pin; North 82 deg. 19 min. 53 sec. East, 54.48 feet to an iron pin in the Southwestern right of way line of Topside Drive; Thence leaving the line of Lot 8, and along the southwestern right of way line of Topside Drive, South 30 deg. 32 min. 47 sec. East, 84.59 feet to an iron pin, POINT OF BEGINNING, containing approximately 1.267 acres, as shown on a survey of Howard T. Dawson, Registered Land Surveyor, Tennessee #1301, 117 South Boulevard Way, Sevierville, Tennessee, dated June 28, 1990, revised March 11, 1991, bearing drawing # 90-261, and titled ĂŹSurvey for Gary J. Greenway et ux, Patricia A.ĂŽ The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with law, upon announcement of such adjournment on the day and at the time and place of sale as set forth above. The above-described property will be sold subject to unpaid taxes, prior deeds of trust (including deed of trust of record at Book 489, Page 392 in the Sevier County Register of Deeds Office), all easements and restrictions, the rights of tenants in possession of said premises, if any, prior claims, or matters of record. The proceeds of the sale will be applied first to discharge the costs and charges of executing this trust, including attorney s fees; next, to all indebtedness remaining unpaid and secured thereby, including all indebtedness owing to New Falls Corporation, by the Grantors; and next, the balance, if any, shall be those legally entitled thereto. This 17th day of August 2009.
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Monday, September 21, 2009 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus
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Advice
Woman who lost boyfriend’s trust is unlikely to save the relationship
Zits
Blondie
Baby Blues
Beetle Bailey
Dear Annie: I am 26 years old, and earlier this year I met the man of my dreams. “Stu” is wonderful and caring. However, I made a big mistake. Recently, I was drinking heavily and ended up messing around with Stu’s best friend. I didn’t sleep with the guy, but Stu caught us kissing and broke up with me. I apologized to Stu numerous times, and he agreed to take me back but said that was my “one screw up” and I’m not entitled to another. We went out the next night for dinner, but by the end of the evening, he was acting strange. It turns out he had gotten a message on Facebook saying I had cheated on him every time he was out of town and that I was a slut. Whoever did this put in details that sounded as if they knew me, but the entire message was a lie. I have never done anything other than what I already confessed to. Based on the details given, I think it was posted by someone in Stu’s family who doesn’t want us to be together. Unfortunately, Stu believes it. I am heartbroken and desperate for his forgiveness. I want him back in my life. What else can I do? -- Not That Guilty Dear Not: You have undermined Stu’s trust to the point where he isn’t likely to believe you. And quite frankly, even if he takes you back, he will never be entirely sure you are telling him the truth and it will always be an issue. You can try couples counseling, but Stu must be willing. We know it’s a tough lesson to learn, but if Stu cannot get past this, you are better off starting fresh with some-
one else. Dear Annie: Last year at my 10-year high-school reunion, I saw “John” for the first time since graduation. We began dating shortly after and now see each other several times a week, even though we live 150 miles apart. I am a divorced schoolteacher with a 5-yearold daughter. John is a Protestant minister who has never married. Although John has not yet formally proposed, our relationship seems to be on a fast track to marriage. The only problem is, I have never been a religious person and cannot envision myself as a minister’s wife. John seems to think I’ll come around in time, but I’m not sure. What do you suggest? -- Troubled in Ohio Dear Troubled: You may have an unrealistic idea of what it means to be a minister’s wife. While it makes things easier, one doesn’t need to be deeply religious to organize a youth program, be a good listener and lend a helping hand where needed. Ask John specifically what religious responsibilities you would have, and then decide whether you can handle the situation. If you truly believe you cannot be the partner he needs, please don’t marry him. Dear Annie: This is for “Desperate in Pennsylvania,” who asked about clicking in her throat. There are three likely possibilities. In
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Garfield
Barney Google and Snuffy Smith
For Better Or Worse
Tina’s Groove
some people, the voice box rides up and down against the bones of the spinal column when swallowing. There is really very little that can reasonably be done for this problem. Second, while the hyoid bone does not normally touch any cartilage, in rare instances it can become fractured (from neck trauma), not heal solidly and then make some noises and hurt when swallowing, speaking or motioning with the head or neck. Finally, the stylo-hyoid ligament, which helps suspend both the hyoid bone and, indirectly, the voice box, can develop calcium deposits. The calcified ligament is not flexible and can form a false “joint” that can click and hurt when swallowing or speaking. It is possible to remove the hyoid bone or the ligament if necessary. But none of these conditions is particularly serious, so the risks of surgical intervention should be weighed against the benefits. -- Karol Wolicki, M.D., Otolaryngologist, Greensboro, N.C. Dear Dr. Wolicki: Thanks for your expertise. To All Our Muslim Readers: Happy Eid. 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, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. 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.