September 23, 2010

The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 266 ■ September 23, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents

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New plans for old hospital

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County Commission hears architect’s $6.18 million proposal

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

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SEVIERVILLE — The area’s old hospital may soon be a bustling home to county officials, doctors on a federal payroll and even dorm rooms for college students.

The County Commission got an overview of what the future might

hold for the complex on Middle Creek Road from architect Kelly Headden, who presented the $6.18 million plan — he said the price tag would likely come out lower than that — during the group’s meeting this week.

The proposal, which the group accepted after a protracted discussion, would leave 71,600-square-

feet of usable space following a massive demolition and renovation process. While the exact details of who will fill that room have yet to be completely hammered out, the commission’s Intergovernmental Committee has started to set some of that in place.

The group has held a couple discussions on the matter, first opt-

ing to bring in Headden, of Barber McMurry Architects, to look at the sprawling campus that was abandoned with the opening of LeConte Medical Center seven months ago.

Since that time, the property, which the county owned and leased to Covenant Health, has been sitting empty.

See hospital, Page A5

The hole story

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New time set for meetings Commission agrees on earlier start to meetings Page A2

Weather Today Mostly Sunny High: 90°

Tonight Mostly Clear Low: 61° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries

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A crew takes core samples around the sinkhole next to the bridge on Collier Road.

Crews trying to find cause of dirt collapse under bridge

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — City officials and private crews are working to determine just how deep and wide a sinkhole that has formed under a bridge over Middle Creek on Collier Drive, and to figure out how they’ll fix it.

Workers with the city’s Water Department investigating flow problems discovered the ground cavity Friday, eventually determining the collapse of the dirt had caused a 12-inch pipe through the area to rupture. Since then, everyone from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and the Army Corps of Engineers has come in to take a look at the hole.

Perhaps the biggest problem is no one really knows even how big the problem is, with the majority of the weakness in the soil still buried.

Crews from Chattanooga-based Tri-State Testing and Drilling were on the scene Wednesday using their equipment to try to measure the collapse, Sevierville spokesman Bob Stahlke said Wednesday.

“Our main concern now is attempting to determine the full extent of what we’re dealing with and determining a plan to correct it,” Stahlke said.

Among the first things that were checked is the bridge itself, which Stahlke says is absolutely stable.

“We are confident at this time that the bridge is safe,” he said.

“Certainly as we move forward one of the top priorities of the crews

working there will be ensuring the safety of the motorists and pedestrians on that bridge.”

Sinkholes are usually created when water flowing underground carries off dirt and rock, leaving an unstable underground cavity. Over time the material above them often collapses in to fill the space. While water is the main culprit in their creation, Stahlke said city officials are confident the sinkhole in question preceded the waterline break, rather than the other way around.

Stahlke said a “significant amount” of the water from Middle Creek is flowing down into an opening to the cavity, though it’s not possible at this point to determine just how much. That could serve to widen or deepen the sinkhole as the additional water washes more

Arnold Mullins Sr., 75 Arnold Morris, 80 Isaac Large, 82 Kathy Ruppe, 60 Ann Huskey, 73

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Nurse practitioner Kristen Nash works in the patient examine room.

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

See collapse, Page A5

Taste of Autumn tonight features many ‘temptations’

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dirt and rock away, he said.

With so many questions remaining to be answered about the cavity, Stahlke said no one yet even has any idea how work to repair it will be paid for, though the city does set aside a contingency fund for such emergency situations.

According to TDEC spokeswoman Tisha Calabrese-Benton, the state agency was called in to evaluate the situation Tuesday. She said excavation work revealed that water from Middle Creek was flowing down into the cavity. Such a change in the waterway’s normal bottom by utilities must be corrected, she said.

As they progress with fixing the cavity itself, crews will also have to

ExpressHealth Clinic meets the convenience of patients

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — Imagine getting your medicine just minutes after it was prescribed — that’s the advantage of convenient care clinics.

Lee’s Pharmacy in Magnolia Place on the Parkway has opened an ExpressHealth Clinic inside its store.

“We see acute care illnesses

— nothing chronic,” said Will Newman, ExpressHealth Clinic vice president of operations. “A lot of people don’t have primary care doctors and have had bad luck with their insurance provider. We’re almost like a bridge.”

ExpressHealth Clinic also has locations in Morristown, Dandridge, Jefferson City and Oak Ridge.

“By trade, we’re pharmacy operaSee expresshealth, Page A4

GATLINBURG — This year’s Taste of Autumn, the 13th annual edition of the much-anticipated September tradition, will bring temptations both in culinary and musical forms.

As always, the most tantalizing offerings from a host of Sevier County restaurants will be the stars of the show. However, this year they’ll share the spotlight with the talented musicians from the Temptations Revue during the event from 5 to 8 p.m. this evening at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.

“September 23 is the first official day of Autumn and what better way is there to celebrate the season than with the legendary

Taste of Autumn: Today, 5-8 p.m., Gatlinburg Convention center. Tickets $25. More info: Call Special Events office, 436-0500.

Temptations Revue and the Taste of Autumn?”

Gatlinburg Special Events Coordinator Jon Elder asks. “Attendees can enjoy unlimited sampling from all the participating vendors plus great music and a silent auction.”

All the proceeds from the $25 ticket price for those 8 and over go to United Way of Sevier County. Those who turn out will be treated to offerings from 17 local restaurants and food service providers, including Bubba Gump Shrimp See taste of autumn, Page A5

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Commission agrees on earlier start to meetings

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — It seems only fitting that on the night it voted on moving its meetings back an hour in part to avoid late adjournments, Monday’s County Commission meeting threatened the three-hour mark.

Conversations about other matters pushed the clock, though there was little debate about the proposal to change the meeting time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the third Monday.

The only two commissioners to express any concerns about the switch were a pair from Seymour, Bill Oakes and Bryan Delius. While Oakes only suggested the vote on the earlier hour be separated from one on new committee memberships, Delius actually spoke out on the move. “My law office is just across the street, so it’s more convenient for me to meet at 6,� Delius said. “But I represent individuals who live in Seymour, who work in Seymour and Knoxville. It would be

extremely difficult for them to get all the way over here in time for these public meetings. For that reason, I’d like to see us maintain our current meeting time.�

A vote last year on changing the time prompted some heavy debate about problems like those Delius envisioned, and ended with the change rejected by one vote, according to the official tally, though some audience members thought it passed by that margin.

Delius made a motion on Monday that the meetings stay at 7 p.m., gaining a second from Oakes. However, it failed 14-10. Commissioner Ronnie Whaley was absent.

As the discussion progressed, a similar effort to change the meeting schedules of the commission’s committees drew more controversy.

The plan would move the monthly sessions to the first week of each month, instead of being scattered across the calendar. It would make it easier for the Steering Committee to set the agenda for commission gatherings.

Several commissioners worry the pro-

Giving away Bibles, toys

Old Mill Heritage Day set Submitted Report

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Missionaries for Christ John and Sharon Sutton will be giving away free Bibles and toys at the Sevier County Food Ministries, 890 Old Knoxville Highway in Sevierville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11. It will be rescheduled for Oct. 18 in case of bad weather. It is recommended parents pre-register their children at the food ministry before Sept. 25. For more information call 654-0707.

Kodak library friends to gather on Tuesday Submitted Report

KODAK — Friends Of Kodak Library will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the library, 319 W. Dumplin Valley Road Plans for the upcoming fall book sale will be discussed.

A special program featuring local veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf era will be presented. Light refreshments will be served after the meeting.

The fall book sale will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 4; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 5; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6. It will be held at the King Family Library in Sevierville.

To volunteer contact Ralph Berggren at 932-2822.

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PIGEON FORGE — The Old Mill, built in 1830 and the oldest building in Pigeon Forge, provides the centerpiece for the seventh annual Heritage Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission is free.

Bluegrass music will be ongoing with performances by Heartstrings, Will Tate and 6 Mile Express, Michael Tetrick and Jimbo Whaley and Greenbrier; Donna’s majorettes will be twirling; and Pigeon Forge cloggers will perform.

Members of the Smoky Mountain Antique Engine and Tractor Show will display vehicles and demonstrate how they were used.

Also, this year there will be antique cars.

Mountain arts and crafts will be featured at different locations; artisans Tommy Bullen and Tim Kerns will be conducting periodic demonstrations. Other activities include children’s games, face painting, petting zoo, children’s train rides, pumpkin painting and mill tours.

For additional information visit www.oldmillsquare.com.

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posal could actually complicate things for them. Where they used to have to dedicate only a night or two in a week to county business, now some of them will have to make a trip to the courthouse as much as five times. “I was kind of happy with the way it was,� Commissioner Kent Woods said.

He serves on the Transportation Committee, which has traditionally met just prior to the County Commission sessions. The move would mean he has to make a special trip for that meeting and the others he’s part of.

County Mayor Larry Waters pointed out each committee can still set its own meeting time; the proposal was only a recommendation.

The changes were approved with only Delius voting no.

During Monday’s session, the group also voted to approve: n A plaque of appreciation to Truett Frazier for service to the county n An amendment to the current Water Purchase Agreement between Sevier County and Newport Utilities Board

n A resolution for partial demolition of the old hospital n Consideration of budget amendments n Appointing Dale Reagan to the Planning Commission n Appointing Matthew Hamilton, W. Craig McCarter and Albert Snyder as fulltime, and Jay Crowder, Mariana Gurierrez, E. Allan Stair, Vetris Newman, Buddy Parton, Thomas Randles and James Shults as part-time judicial commissioners n Reappointing Grant Dunn and Peter Bush to the Board of Zoning Appeals Rezoning Requests n From Ron Ogle for property in the 2600 block of Wears Valley Road from A-1 (agricultural) to C-1 (rural commercial) for a retail shop (Planning Commission recommended against approval.) n From Jonathan Lyons for property at 1911 Wears Valley Road from R-1 (rural residential) to A-1 for a zipline n From Donald Hite for property at 111 S. Old Sevierville Pike from C-1 to R-1 for a residential use. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

City employees earn praise from BOMA for project work

By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE ­— The Board of Mayor and Aldermen praised city employees for working together to finish several projects that might otherwise have been delayed or proved too costly.

The board discussed several of those projects at its regular meeting.

The Public Works Department helped with work at the indoor pool during recent renovations, and the two departments will also work together on extension of the greenway along the west prong of Little Pigeon River.

The city has saved money in some cases by having the work completed “in house,� and has moved ahead with work that otherwise

would have been delayed, City Administrator Steve Hendrix said. “I appreciate all of you,�

Alderman Jerry Loveday said. “I think it makes us a better city.�

The board approved the work on the new greenway; Public Works Director Bryon Fortner said they hope to finish paving on that project within a few months.

In fact, the board unanimously approved all the items on Monday’s agenda, including: n Second reading of the rezoning of property on Mount Road from low den-

sity residential to intermediate commercial use n Second reading of the abandonment of a right of way on Middle Creek Road n First reading of the rezoning of property on Mechanics Way from arterial commercial use to low density residential use n An agreement to let students from a community-based work training program work in the parks and recreation department n Purchase of new equipment to replace a pump that failed for the water department

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community calendar

thursday, sept. 23 Women’s Bible Study

Center $10 for PFCC members and $15 for non-members. 429-7373.

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

Hills Creek Baptist

Hills Creek Baptist Church youth giving away of clothing 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Saturday. All sizes available. 654-6826.

saturday, sept. 25 Pi Beta Phi 5K

Hot Meals

Farmers Markets

TOPS

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

FCE

Midway Family, Community and Education Club (formerly Home Demonstration) meets 1 p.m., Mountain National Bank, Kodak. Lucas Harkleroad of Sevier County Electric to speak.

453-3695

friday, sept. 24 Brackins Benefit

Roger Brackins family benefit singing 7 p.m., Hurst Chapel, with Boyds Creek Church of God Choir and Faith Trio.

Holiday Craft Bazaar

Holiday craft bazaar 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; after Mass on Sunday, Holy Family Catholic Church, 307 Black Oak Ridge Road, Seymour. Refreshments available. 429-3999 or 9336611.

Sevierville Luncheon

Annual “I Love Sevierville” luncheon 11-1, courthouse. $8 tickets for meal at 20/20 Optical, Sevier County Bank, Extension on Old Knoxville Highway or from Sunrise Rotarian or Sevierville Downtown Assn. member.

Kid’s Night Out

Kid’s Night Out 6-10 p.m. at Pigeon Forge Community

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.

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

Adoptable pets

Pi Beta Phi School 5K run/walk registration 7 a.m., Community Center; race starts at 8. Entry fee $25. Registration forms at school or www.pbp.sevier. org.

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.

G-P Class of 1980

Reunion of GatlinburgPittman High Class of 1980 at Lodge at Buckberry Creek. (404) 391-8392.

Craft Bazaar

Holiday craft bazaar 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and after Mass on Sunday, Holy Family Catholic Church, 307 Black Oak Ridge Road, Seymour.

Refreshments available.

429-3999 or 933-6611.

SCHS Class of 1950

Sevier County High School Class of 1950 will have their 60th class reunion, 5 p,m. at Walters State Community College. 453-3630.

Pro-Life Event

Pro-life advocate Karen Mercer will conduct a free training seminar from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, Pigeon Forge. Lunch provided.

Preregistration required.

908-2689 or 323-3203.

Free Bibles/Toys

Missionaries for Christ John and Sharon Sutton providing free Bibles and toys 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 11 at Sevier County Food Ministries. Preregister by today at the food ministry.

654-0707.

Baxter/Matthews

Baxter/Matthews reunion all day at Cosby picnic pavilion 127, Cosby Park Road. Bring covered dishes.

453-0518.

Submitted

Butch is a 6-month-old corgi/collie mix.

Two-year-old Penney is a black domestic medium hair. Adoption fee is $100 and covers the first set of vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip. The Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter is open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To see all adoptable pets go to www.

Sevierhumane.org and click on adopt.

Lighthouse Church

Impact Lighthouse Church fundraiser for impoverished children, 10-8 at new location, Ski Mountain Plaza.

Donations of food items, clothing, toys, school supplies accepted throughout the day.

Dumplin Baptist

Dumplin Baptist Church, Dumplin Valley Road, yard/ bake sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All food sales and rent of tables goes to the AWANA fund. 654-7256.

Ham Breakfast

Country ham breakfast 7-10:30 a.m. at French Broad Lodge 588 in Kodak.

Adults $6, children 6-12 $3, available at door. 8043060.

Baptist Church. Bring covered dish and photos. RSVP (865) 428-0759 or (865) 453-5970.

u Michael Edward Anthony, 34, of 1739 Parlin Drive in Pigeon Forge, was charged Sept. 22 with domestic violence assault. He was being held in lieu of $1,500 bond. u Noah Reed Bell, 23, of Rockford, Tenn., was charged Sept. 21 with violation of probation. He was released on $3,500 bond. u John Michael Bozzone Jr., 21, of 520 T St. in Seymour, was charged Sept. 22 with simple possession and unlawful drug paraphernalia use and activities. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Carl Theodore Capps, 27, of Knoxville, was charged Sept. 22 with failure to appear and contempt of court. He was being held in lieu of $3,500 bond. u Justin Scott Gheen, 28, of 905 Old Maryville Highway 42 in Seymour, was charged Sept. 21 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court.

He was being held. u Sarah Beth Huskey, 21, of 343 StepHens Drive in Gatlinburg, was charged Sept. 21 with possession of methamphetamine. She was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Andrea Lacy, 52, of 126 Ski Mountain Road in Gatlinburg, was charged Sept. 22 with public intoxication. She was being held in lieu of $250 bond. u Justin Wayne Lambert, 21, of 339 Happy Trails Way Lot 24 in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 21 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Willie Clyde Owens, 29, of Knoxville, was charged Sept. 22 with two counts of aggravated burglary, two counts of theft, two counts of theft of property worth $500 to $1,000, and theft of property worth $1,000 to $10,000. He was being held in lieu of $50,000 bond. u Gene Franklin Riggs, 25, of Knoxville, was charged Sept. 21 with aggravated burglary. He was being held in lieu of $20,000 bond. u Christopher Sennaw Sartin, 39, of 1357 Ski View Drive #3 in Gatlinburg, was charged Sept. 22 with DUI. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Andrew Edward Shular, 18, of 739 W. Casey Drive in Sevierville, was charged Sept. 21 with aggravated assault. He was released on $1,500 bond. u Christopher James Vick, 22, of 1030 Lela Way in Seymour, was charged Sept. 21 with violation of probation. He was being held.

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Dumplin Baptist Benefit

Dumplin Baptist church yard sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dumplin Valley Road, Kodak. Includes antiques, furniture, scrubs for MD office, food.

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

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

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Hubert and Louise Shults family reunion 4 p.m., Waldens Creek Missionary

See “A Tribute to Elvis” (outside if weather permits)

4-10 PM Thursday Cruise In/Fish Fry $11 All You Can Eat at THE DINER “Great Smoky Mountain Auto Fest” is an annual event that draws thousands of visitors to the Smokies Stadium for on the “Best Car Shows” in the SE. Craft show is even bigger this year. Come enjoy a weekend of Cars, Crafts, Music, More.

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In Memoriam

Arnold Ray Mullins, Sr. Arnold Ray Mullins, Sr., Knoxville founder of the Volunteer State Veterans Memorial Hall of Honor and the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard, passed away following an extended illness on Monday, September 20, 2010 at his Knoxville home. He was 75. He was born March 18, 1935 in Pike County, Kentucky and was raised in a remote, rural and mountainous area called Caney Creek.

He retired from the U.S. Army in 1979 as a Command Sergeant Major, Fort Polk, Louisiana with twentysix and one-half years of military service having served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War He was awarded numerous awards and decorations including but not limiting to the Bronze Star, Two Meritorious Services, seven Army Commendations, Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Parachutist Badge.

He was the Senior Army Instructor for the Perry-Letcher School System JROTC program in Hazard, KY until his retirement from the Kentucky Teachers Retirement System in 1985. He attended Northwestern Louisiana State University and Eastern Kentucky State University. He was awarded the Honorary Kentucky Colonel in 1980 and Honorary Tennessee Colonel in 1990. He was also a member of the Charles McKinney Lodge, Kerbela Temple, Scottish Rite, York Rite, American Legion #278, DAV #24 and KWVA. Preceded in death by his father, Leonard Mullins; mother, Martisha Mullins; half-sisters, Lola Barnes Arnold, Geraldine Fleming, Fernada Golden and Susie Rose; daughter, Sandra Klasek; grandson, Jeffery Klasek.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of twenty-five years, Patricia, daughter of Will Henry and Marcella Clemons; children from a previous marriage, Arnold Ray, Jr. of Mendota, VA, Mark and wife, Gail of Seymour, TN, Gwendolyn Davis and husband, Tim of Clay City, KY and Jennifer Duvall and husband, Drew of Durham, NC; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; half brothers, Burley of Smyea, TN, George of Clintwood, VA, Alger of Clintwood, VA, Cecil of Davenport, VA, Junior of Baltimore, MD; half sisters, Carol Dotson of Smyea, TN, Reacie Cobb of Mt. Airy, MD, Chloe Hart of Preston, MD, Lora Rogers of Glen Burnie, MD and Rosa David of Clintwood, VA; adopted half-sister, Dianne Mullins of Clintwood, VA; numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their appreciation and say thank-you to a very special person who came into our lives, Barbara Haun, for her dedicated care, support and true friendship to our family this past year. Family and friends will meet at 8:45 a.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel to travel in procession to Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 5901 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN for a 9:30 a.m. graveside service. Full military honors will be presented by the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard with Chaplain Robert (Bob) Mize officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital For Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Online condolences may be extended at www.rosemortuary.com. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.

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“We’re not there to be and they started seeing a competitor to urgent, these (convenient care primary care — we only clinic) trends taking treat minor, acute illplace. It’s been a popunesses. We try to have lar practice in Florida. a referral system: If We opened our first clinic in Dandridge four someone comes in with years ago. Now it seems chronic high blood presthat everyone is going to sure, we’ll send them to a physician who can have a convenient care help them.” clinic.”

No appointments are He added that the needed, and the clinic is business model was open seven days a week. to “be efficient.”

“There aren’t a lot of ExpressHealth Clinic options on Saturdays establishes a relationand Sundays. We’re also ship with a reputable a convenience for the pharmacy, which adds around 220-250 square tourists — the last thing feet of space for the clin- you want is a cold slowic. There’s a sign-in win- ing down your trip.

“We’ve had good feeddow, and patients are back from patients and seen by a nurse practiphysicians. To us, it’s tioner in a “reasonable all about patient healthamount of time.”

A basic care coordina- care. We’re accessible to just about everybody.” tor (which is similar to Clinic hours are 9 a medical assistant) is a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondayalso on duty and takes Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the patient’s vitals.

Saturday; and 1-5 p.m.

“There’s not a lot of Sunday. The clinic is flair, and everything closed from 1:30-2:30 is paperless,” he said. p.m. for lunch.

“It’s usually around a The clinic treats 15-minute appointment. patients ages 2 and up.

The clinic is staffed by It accepts AmeriChoice local people — people

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obituaries In Memoriam

Arnold C. Morris

Arnold C. Morris, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010.

Mr. Morris grew up in the Pittman Center Community and served as a member of both the Sevier County Rescue Squad and the Knox County Rescue Squad. He attended Buffat Heights Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hayden and Tishia Morris.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Joan Morris; daughter, Becky Humphries and husband Ben; sisters, Betty Armstrong and Mary Ruth Carr and husband Robert; brother, Charles B. Morris; and grandchildren, Andrew Humphries and wife Emily, and Leah Collins and husband Brandon.

The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville with Pastor Dave Thomas officiating. Interment will follow the service in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

W.C. (Isaac) Large W.C. (Isaac) Large, age 82 of Pigeon Forge, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge where he also served as deacon for 35 years. W.C. was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the 4th Infantry Division during the Korean War. He retired from ALCOA after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents Ashley and Zula Large, sister Mary Lane, brother Ray Large, and the mother of his children Anna Ruth Large.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Mildred “Louise” Large; children, Becky Williams and husband Bill, Mary Hamilton and husband Jeff, Kim McMahan; grandchildren, Charlie and Hannah Hamilton; and lots of good friends and family, including his Sunday School Class who will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge with a funeral service beginning at 7 p.m.. Rev. Tim Childers, Rev. Wayne Cook, Rev. W.W. Cope, and Rev. David Huskey will officiate. Family and friends will meet 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens for graveside service and interment with military honors provided by the American Legion Post 104. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

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Kathy Shealy Ruppe Kathy Shealy Ruppe, 60 of Cosby, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010.

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Survivors include her husband, Timothy Ruppe; son, Nicholas Pieroni of Gatlinburg; sister-in-law, Debbie Ellington of Belmont, NC; special friends.

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Ann Frances Huskey Ann Frances Huskey, 73, of Sevierville, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010.

Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Terry Huskey and wife Dana: several cousins.

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United Way shark tickets are on sale

United Way of Sevier County’s seventh annual Great Gatlinburg Shark Race will be at 3 p.m.

Saturday at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.

The $10 tickets are available at Ripley’s Aquarium, Food City, Gatlinburg welcome centers and other participating area businesses, as well as online at www.uwosc.org. Each ticket purchased will be represented by a rubber shark racing down the river — with the winner awarded $10,000 in cash. There are prizes for other top finishers.

All proceeds of the Shark Race benefit United Way of Sevier County. For more information, call 430-5727.

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The Sevier County Tea Party will host Gary Armstrong, East Tennessee director of Minutemen Civil Defense Corps of Tennessee; and Marine Sgt. Rand Cardwell, president of the Tennessee Chapter of Oath Keepers, at 6:30 p.m. today at the Sevierville Civic Center, 200 Gary Wade Blvd.

Admission is free.

For more information visit www.seviercoteaparty.org, join their Facebook group or e-mail to info@seviercoteaparty.org.

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Church to hold yard/bake sale

Dumplin Baptist Church’s second annual yard and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday.

All food and rent of tables go to the AWANA fund (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed), as taken from 2 Timothy 2:15.

The church is located on Dumplin Valley Road.

To make donations or for those who would like to rent a parking spot, call Sandy Helton, 654-7256.

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First aid, CPR classes offered

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

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Residents near ash spill face uncertainty KINGSTON (AP) — Members of Roane County’s Swan Pond community say their future is still uncertain nearly two years after a massive coal ash spill at the Kingston Fossil Plant.

That’s because the Tennessee Valley Authority still hasn’t said what it plans to do with 888 nearby acres — land it purchased because it was affected by the spill.

Roane County Executive Ron Woody said at a community meeting on Tuesday that TVA wants to use some of the land to expand the boundary of its Kingston Fossil Plant. Some of the remainder would be sold while the rest would be available

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Auto Fest to be held at stadium

The Great Smoky Mountain Auto Fest will be held today through Saturday at Smokies Park, Exit 407 at Interstate 40.

Admission is $5; children 12 nd under free.

The event will include vehicles, crafts, a swap meet, music and more daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday evening there will be a downtown Sevierville block party with live music.

For information or to register cars visit www. smokymtnautofest.com or call 850-4806 or 4530074.

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– Bobby Renfro, resident

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Residents at the meeting shared their ideas for the land.

Sarah McCoin said she wanted to see a recreation area with walking trails and docks on the Emory River.

Peggy Blanchard suggested a community center and playground.

Randy Scarborough, chief of the county’s First District Volunteer Fire Department, sug-

gested a fire station and a training center.

Still others requested sports fields.

But none of that is likely to happen soon.

The massive cleanup is expected to last another four years. So for now, residents must deal with rumbling dump trucks, the stench of fly ash and other hassles.

“Basically, (TVA) devastated our community”, said resident Bobby Renfro.

The utility’s representative at the meeting, Katie Kline, said funding for Swan Pond projects has not been determined. She said an environmental assessment it currently under way.

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Ten years ago:

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“Every successful revolution puts on in time the robes of the tyrant it has deposed.” — Barbara Tuchman, American historian (1912-1989).

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Shania Twain

NEW YORK (AP) — Shania Twain is ready to talk about her recent divorce — and she’ll do it in her autobiography.

Of course, Twain will discuss much more than her recent split with Twain m u s i c producer Robert “Mutt” Lange.

The country superstar announced Wednesday that her book will talk about her difficult childhood, including the death of her mother. She’ll also chart her rise to become one of the top-sellers in music.

Mountain Views

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

—United States Constitution, Amendment One

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‘We’ and government not same

For most of the life of America, and when it grew fastest, government spent just a few hundred dollars per person. Today, the federal government alone spends $10,000.

Politicians talk about cuts, but the cuts rarely happen. The political class always needs more.

I see the pressure. All day, Congress listens to people who say they need and deserve help.

The cost of any one program per taxpayer is small, but the benefits are concentrated on well-organized interest groups. It’s tough for a weak politician to say no.

But maybe things are changing. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., believes that “more and more people in America are beginning to wake up to the fact that this thing is coming unglued.”

I asked Ryan why his colleagues say it’s OK to spend more. Are they just stupid?

Don’t they care? Or are they pandering for votes?

“Pandering could be a part of it,” he said.

“But ... they believe that the government should be far larger.” They are taught that by the progressives who rule academia, like Columbia University Professor Marc Lamont Hill.

“We have to make sure that the most vulnerable people are always protected,” Hill says. Everyone benefits when we pay a little bit more to create universal health care.

Everyone benefits when we pay a little more to have better public education systems.”

Progressives use the word “we” too often.

When I argued the that “we” and “government” are not the same, he said, “We always talk about the government like it’s this monster in the hills that comes down and hands things out and takes our tax money.”

Well, yes.

Those are “libertarian fairytales,” Hill says.

“In real life, the government is us.”

Government is not “us.” Well, it’s us in the sense that we pay the bills. But it ain’t us. It’s them, the policy elite and their patrons.

What percent of the economy does Hill think government should be?

“For me, housing, health care and education, in addition to national defense, are things that the government must provide for people. So if that means 20 percent, I’m OK with it. If it means 30 percent, I’m OK with it. I don’t think it’ll ever get that big.”

Give me a break. It’s already at 40 percent!

All that spending is taken from your and my pockets — some in taxes, much in sneakier ways like government borrowing. The national debt — now $13 trillion — simply represents future taxes or the erosion of the dollar.

Yet progressives want us to pay more. One woman activist told our camera, “It costs to live in a civilized society, and we all need to pay our fair share.”

Our “fair share” sounds good. Progressives say taking from the rich to help the poor is simply fair.

I put that to Arthur Brooks, who heads the American Enterprise Institute.

“No, the fairest system is the one that rewards the makers in society as opposed to rewarding the takers in society.”

Brooks wrote “The Battle,” which argues that the fight between free enterprise and big government will shape our future.

“The way that our culture is moving now is toward more redistribution, toward more progressive taxation, exempting more people from paying anything, and loading more of the taxes onto the very top earners in our society.”

But it seems “kind” to take it away from wealthier people and give it to those who need it more.

“Actually, it’s not,” Brooks says. “The government does not create wealth. It uses wealth that’s been created by the private sector.”

He warns that “Americans are in open rebellion today because the government is threatening to take us from a maker nation into taker nation status.”

Americans in “open rebellion”? I’m skeptical. Handouts create fierce constituencies.

The tea party movement is wonderful, but it takes strength to say no to government freebies. When I’ve said to tea partiers, “We should cut Medicare, eliminate agriculture subsidies, kill entire federal agencies,” the enthusiasm usually fades from their eyes.

I hope that I am wrong and Brooks is right.

— 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

Fill those shelves

Local food bank needs community’s help to meet needs There are often times during the year when the shelves at the Sevier County Food Ministries grow bare.

That’s the situation now. It seems the need for the food grows while the supplies drop. That’s a combination that doesn’t bode well for the neediest among us, unless we all come to the rescue of this agency.

The food bank still has money to obtain food from the regional bank, Second Harvest in Knoxville. The agency pays a few cents per pound for that food, mostly a handling charge, but Second Harvest didn’t have enough supplies to make a scheduled delivery to SCFM this week. Seems the shelves of the regional food bank are as bare as those on Old Knoxville Highway in Sevierville.

The regional bank, which has said many times that Sevier County Food

Ministries is its biggest customer, doesn’t have enough food to send out to its member agencies. Short supplies in Knoxville really wreak havoc with our efforts.

The food bank here always has gotten its supplies supplemented by donations from local clubs, schools, businesses and individuals. Throw in the drives held during the year, including the postal service effort and school competitions, as well as the attractions that allow locals to be admitted with donations to the food bank, and you have a healthy source of additional food for the agency.

Those donations are really needed now.

The food bank on Old Knoxville Highway has put out the word. They really need our help. Check your cupboards. Consider having a food drive at

your business or within your church or civic club.

“We just want the public to be aware of the increased need,” spokeswoman Lydia Godfry said this week.

Last week, the food bank had 39 new people come into get supplies, in addition to those already on the rolls, she said. They’ve been averaging 12 for each of the four days the food bank is open.

There are a lot of needy people out there, from children to senior citizens. The food bank provides basic, nutritious food to help people when they’re hungry. Its services are essential and never more important.

Do what you can. Think about the Sevier County Food Ministries.

Remember them in your giving. Set aside some supplies for them.

Political view

Public forum King’s Academy editorial shows it’s one of our best kept secrets

Editor: I want to thank you for featuring The King’s Academy in the editorial published in the Friday, Sept. 17, edition of The Mountain Press. The Academy has been an important part of my family’s history and is even more important to our future, as my two sons attend there.

In a separate article in that edition, Joe Soward refers to the Dumplin Bluegrass Festival, (which is, incidentally, one of the most fun nights a family can have) as the best kept secret in Sevier County. I would like to alter that statement to “one of the best kept secrets” because that description also fits The King’s Academy, at least for now.

The editorial mentions the remarkably high percentage of graduates that continue their education in college. There are many other areas of academic excellence at the Academy

as well as opportunities for growth due to the school’s social diversity. These were among the vital factors my wife and I considered in making our decision to send our sons to The King’s Academy.

The attribute, however, that solidified our choice was that while so many people seem to be longing for Christ to be put back in schools, Jesus is proudly front and center at The King’s Academy.

D.J. Atchley Sevierville

Sevier County Fair provided wonderful experience this year

Editor: I just wanted to say how wonderful the Sevier County Fair was this year. It was great to see all the joy and happiness going on there.

All the participation this year at the fair was great, from 4-H, entries of animals, pic-

tures, Christmas, sewing, flowers, vegetables — children and adults. There were so many things to look at and they were so impressive.

Everyone did so well.

It was so great to see all the interest in the fair. My family and I even took interest this year as well and we had a ball and plan already to do it again next year.

It was so nice to see the free things for the children: the turtle races, the pole (money pole), rock climb, clowns, entertainment. And last but not least, free parking. Everything was kept so nice and clean. The facility was great. Nice places to sit down and eat, visit with your friends, listen to music and rest.

Great booths with really good information and you could purchase many nice things at good prices.

The fair was packed end-to-end every night with with lots of fun.

Keep up the good work, Sevier County.

Carmell Hobbs Sevierville

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PREP FOOTBALL

Lights, camera, action!

Smoky Bears host Trojans tonight for TV game of the week

By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — It may not be Friday Night Lights, but the lights will be brighter than usual tonight as MyVLT2’s production crew descends on Burchfield Stadium for Rivalry Thursday as the hometown Sevier County Smoky Bears host the Morristown West Trojans.

And that’s just fine with SCHS coach Steve Brewer.

“I think you play to that,” Brewer said of the big stage.

“It’s an exciting point — it’s an event, and that’s what draws.”

Playing the big stage with the thought of everyone watching probably helped the Smoky Bears have good week of practice — that and the fact that tonight’s con-

test is a critical piece of the IMAC puzzle.

“Our players realize this is as close to a must win game as you can have this early in the season,” the coach said.

“And I’m sure Morristown West realizes that, too. I fully expect both teams to come in prepared and ready.”

Both Sevier County and Morristown West have matching 3-2 records coming into the game, but Sevier County is 1-1 in district play, while the Trojans remain among the conference’s unbeaten teams at 2-0.

A win over West would go a long way for the Smoky Bears in resuming their chase for a second-straight district championship.

The Bears hope that last week’s 46-6 triumph over Cocke County exercised some of the offensive

demons that haunted them in their IMAC opening loss to Jefferson County three weeks ago.

“I think our team realizes that we have to play hard for four quarters,” Brewer said.

“Hopefully we’ve learned that if we don’t come out and execute, we can be beaten.”

Speaking of beaten, the Bears do come into play tonight with several players injured.

“We’ve got some folks that are hurt and hobbled,” Brewer said. “We’ve got a couple of linebackers that won’t be dressed out, and of course (Tyler) Wischer is out.”

But the Bears do have some good injury news.

Wischer may be able to return in the coming weeks, and his range and speed would be a welcome bolster

to the Purple and White secondary.

In addition, the team is still awaiting tests regarding senior linebacker Brad Mason, who was injured two weeks ago against DobynsBennett. A return by Mason, See BEARS, Page A9

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Morristown West Series: (since 1987) Sevier County leads 3-0 Last Meeting: 2009, SCHS won 31-3 2010 records: Sevier County 3-2, Morristown West 3-2 Start time: 7 p.m.

Burchfield Stadium, Sevierville TV: MyVLT2 Radio: Mixx 105.5

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Sevier County receiver Brett Pippin goes all out for a deep pass earlier this year at William Blount. While Pippin couldn’t haul in this pass, the junior wideout is leading the Smoky Bears in scoring this year, having scored five TDs through five games — four through the air and one on a reverse.

PREP GRIDIRON

Tigers look to tame Grizzlies

By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer PIGEON FORGE — The Pigeon Forge Tigers gridiron squad should be favored to win this Friday night when they host the Grainger Grizzlies for the first varsity football action at Jim Whaley Field since the Orange-and-Black season opener on Aug. 27, but it could turn into a dog fight between the one-win teams.

But despite some bumps and bruises suffered by a few key offensive starters in last week’s 22-7 loss at Fulton, the Tigers (1-3) like their chances of picking up their second win of the season against the Grizzlies (1-4), whose lone win came against the District 3-AA Union County Patriots (1-3).

“We’re banged up a little bit offensively,” said Pigeon Forge coach Lee Hammonds. “But hopefully we can put together enough plays to score some points, because Grainger is doing a good job scoring points.

“We’re going to have to play really good defense.”

Last year, Pigeon Forge mauled the Grizzlies by a 42-26 final, although the Tigers are quick to point out that Grainger is a

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Pigeon Forge junior receiver Miguel Coello (10), left, catches a pass and puts a juke move on junior defensive back Eli McDowell during Wednesday’s practice at the high school. much-improved team from a year ago.

“They have improved tremendously, even though their record may not show it,” said Hammonds. “We definitely have respect for them.”

Tigers junior running back Chase Travis, who has been limited the early part of this season with a high ankle sprain, has been back

to his old ways as of late, picking up 223 yards on 27 carries — an 8.3-yard average — the past two weeks combined against Cosby and Fulton.

That’s good news for Pigeon Forge, which saw Travis rush for a school record 343 yards on 27 carries against Grainger last season for an amazing 12.7yard average per carry.

NFL GRIDIRON

Bulluck, long-time Titan, now playing for Giants

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE — New York Giants linebacker Keith Bulluck sees Sunday as his first game this season.

It’s Week 3 in the NFL, but Sunday brings a visit from the Tennessee Titans, the franchise that drafted Bulluck in 2000 and didn’t want him back after he tore his left anterior cruciate ligament last December.

Bulluck said Wednesday he has definitely been looking forward to this game.

He’s feeling much better and looking forward to tackling both Chris Johnson and Vince Young.

Why the Titans’ thirdleading tackler is with New York depends on who you ask, and Bulluck waded into his side of this story during a conference call Wednesday with Tennessee reporters. He said he heard

Keith Bulluck nothing from the Titans once his contract was up, even though he spent the first two months after surgery rehabilitating in the building.

“I guess I am happier this team just seeing me from afar gave me the shot to come and compete for a spot on their football team and a team I was with a decade didn’t even think to holler at me,” Bulluck said.

This is where the stories

part.

Titans coach Jeff Fisher calls Bulluck one of his alltime favorites. The coach insisted after Bulluck signed his one-year deal with the Giants in late July that the Titans had exchanged numbers. Asked Wednesday if the Titans had made an offer to Bulluck, Fisher refused to rehash that.

“He’s got his own opinion. We have ours as far as what happened. He made the decision to leave,” Fisher said.

Bulluck ranks third in the Titans’ history with his 1,265 tackles between 2000 and 2009, behind only Gregg Bingham and Robert Brazile. He ranks fourth with 135 consecutive games played behind Bruce Matthews, Brazile and Craig Hentrich. He’s second to Bingham with 19 career interceptions by a linebacker.

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Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett passes during the first quarter of the NCAA college football game in Little Rock, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 11.

Arkansas defeated Louisiana-Monroe 31-7.

SEC QBs are showing league isn’t just defense

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. — Greg McElroy owns a national title at Alabama, Stephen Garcia has South Carolina off to its best start in three years and Ryan Mallett of Arkansas may be the country’s best passer.

For a league known for punishing defenses and overpowering ground games, the Southeastern Conference has a group of quarterbacks getting things done through the air.

“It’s something,” Gamecocks cornerback Stephon Gilmore said.

“You can’t take a week off in the SEC.” Especially this season. Nearly a month into the season, according to STATS LLC, passing statistics in the SEC are up in most categories from last year. Quarterbacks have completed 62.9 percent of their throws, compared to less than 58 percent a year ago. And it’s no coincidence that the best quarterback play has come from the top teams.

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South Carolina quarterback Stephan Garcia (5) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Sept. 11, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Garcia are among the top four in SEC completion percentage and their teams are all undefeated and ranked in the top 12.

“I think that in the SEC, if you look at the teams that win the conference or that play for the national

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who had six sacks in the first four games, would be huge for the defense.

Morristown West runs a prostyle I-formation offense, and Brewer said it’s a good one. “Morristown is a power-running football team,� he said. “They love the running game, but they’ve shown that they can throw it, too.�

The coach said his defensive players will have to be alert for a play-action pass at all times. “You cannot fall asleep,� he said.

Another area Brewer said his

team needs to improve is in the special teams. “We need to be more productive on special teams,� Brewer said, referring mainly to penalties that negated a pair of Logan McCarter return TDs last week. “We can’t make those mistakes against Morristown.�

The coach was pleased with McCarter’s efforts on those returns, however, and has named the sophomore the punt returner for tonight.

Having an explosive player at that position, without having to expose starting quarterback Danny Chastain — who had been returning punts — to injury is a welcome change for the Bears.

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TKA falls 7-5 to Harriman HARRIMAN — The King’s Academy Lady Lions soccer squad were handed a 7-5 loss to Harriman High School on Tuesday evening.

The Lady Lions (4-5) were outshot 23-14, but nine of those Harriman attempts were well off target. “They had a lot of shots, but didn’t put a whole lot on target except the goals that actually went in,� said TKA soccer coach Paul Mobley.

First-half goal keeper Faith Bowling had three saves, and Michaela Gunter had four saves in the loss.

Harriman jumped to a 2-0 lead out of the gates, but TKA’s Hannah Johnson cut it to 2-1 when Kelsey Pratt delivered a cross to Heather Roller, who dished

to Johnson for the score.

Harriman answered, however, and made it 3-1.

But Johnson hit again on an assist by Kelly Schmid and cut it to 3-2.

Harriman added a goal before intermission making it 4-2 heading into the half.

Harriman added a goal early in the second period, but Pratt cut it to 5-3 off an assist from Johnson.

Bowling, who went from goal keep to a defensive player in the second half, scored an assisted goal to make it 5-4.

But Harriman had the answer again and scored two straight to up it to 7-4.

Pratt made it the eventual final on a goal off an assist by Schmid.

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Martin, Kentucky’s receivers coach and the quarterback on Tennessee’s 1998 national championship team.

It’s not just the experienced quarterbacks making their marks under center.

John Brantley has kept Florida winning despite a few offensive bumps in its post-Tim Taboo era. Georgia is 0-2 in the SEC, but freshman Aaron Murray has been poised and confident as Bulldogs quarterback. Auburn’s 6-foot-6 Cam Newton, once Tebow’s backup at Florida, has the Tigers undefeated and moving up the rankings.

For Auburn coach Gene Chick, the SEC looks a lot like the Big 12 when he was Texas’ defensive coordinator and staring down skilled passers each game like Reggie McNeal at Texas A&M and Chase Daniel of Missouri. “Every week someone was an off-the-chart quarterback,� Chizik said. “Without me having faced all these different (SEC) guys this year, it appears to be that they’re very talented and maybe similar to that.�

Two of the SEC’s best square off this week when McElroy leads top-ranked Alabama into No. 10 Arkansas to face Mallett, the country’s leader in

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passing yards.

McElroy, who helped the Crimson Tide to last year’s national championship, has completed better than 70 percent of his throws this season. However, McElroy readily acknowledges that with runners like Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson he’s not asked to do the same things as Mallett. “Fortunately for me, I have a lot of weapons at my disposal,� McElroy said. “The fact that we do have such a capable running game means I am not asked to do as much.�

Mallett has done plenty for Arkansas already this season. The 6-foot-6 junior, already considered a top 10 NFL prospect, may have increased his profile when he threw for 380 yards and three touchdowns in a dramatic 31-24 victory at Georgia.

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Then again, those strong defenses could lead to improved quarterback play.

Former South Carolina quarterback Todd Ellis, now the team’s radio play-by-play announcer, says young SEC quarterbacks have no choice but to pick things up quickly if they hope to gain playing time. So they study more film, put in more reps on the practice field and do what they must to beat the league’s top defenses and best coordinators.

The SEC has also done a better job seeking out and developing quarterbacks to do more than hand off to featured tailbacks.

Georgia freshman “Aaron Murray is a perfect example,� Ellis said. “He was a highly recruited kid, but clearly he’s playing like an elite quarterback.�

And expect the country’s best conference — winners of the past four national championships — to continue chasing the country’s best high school quarterbacks, said Martin, the Kentucky assistant. “Success in this league is directly associated with having a great quarterback,� he said. ——— AP Sports Writers Will Graves in Lexington, Ky., and John Zenor in Auburn and Tuscaloosa, Ala., contributed to this report.

auto racing at a gl ance NASCAR SPRINT CUP AAA 400 Site: Dover, Del. Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.), qualifying (ESPN2, 3-4:30 p.m.); Saturday, practice (Speed, 12:30-1:30 p.m.); Sunday, race, 1 p.m. (ESPN2, noon-1 p.m., ESPN, 1-5 p.m.).

Track: Dover International Speedway (oval, 1.0 miles).

Race distance: 400 miles, 400 laps.

Last year: Jimmie Johnson completed a season sweep at the Monster Mile, beating Hendrick teammate Mark Martin in the second of the 10 Chase races.

Last week: Clint Bowyer won the Chase opener at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, taking the lead when Tony Stewart ran out of gas with a lap left.

Fast facts: Denny Hamlin leads the Chase standings, 35 points ahead of Bowyer — the last of the 12 playoff qualifiers. Kevin Harvick is third, 45 points behind Hamlin. Four-time defending series champion Johnson is 92 points behind Hamlin in seventh place. ...

Kyle Busch swept the Cup and Nationwide races at the track in May. Next race: Price Chopper 400, Oct. 3, Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kan. Online: http://www.nascar.com ——— NATIONWIDE Dover 200 Site: Dover, Del. Schedule: Friday, practice (ESPN2, 1-3 p.m.); Saturday, qualifying (ESPN2, 10:30 a.m.noon), race, 3 p.m. (ESPN2, 3-6 p.m.).

Track: Dover International Speedway (oval, 1.0 miles).

Race distance: 200 miles, 200 laps.

Last year: Clint Bowyer raced to his second victory of the year, taking the lead with 83 laps left and holding off Mike Bliss.

Last race: Kevin Harvick won at Richmond on Sept. 10, rac-

ing to his third victory of the year and 37th overall. Points leader Brad Keselowski was second.

Fast facts: Kyle Busch, the winner in May at the track, has a record-tying 10 victories in 22 Nationwide starts this year. He also won 10 times in 2008 to match the mark set

by Sam Ard in 1983. Busch, not running for the season championship after winning the 2009 title, is second on the Nationwide victory list with 40 — eight behind Mark Martin. ... Keselowski has a 373-point lead over Carl Edwards with eight races left. Keselowski has four victories this season. ...

Danica Patrick is making her seventh start in Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 7 Chevrolet.

Next race: Kansas Lottery 300, Oct. 2, Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kan. Online: http://www.nascar.com ——— CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS Smith’s Food & Drug Stores 350 Site: Las Vegas.

Schedule: Saturday, practice, qualifying, race, 9:30 p.m.

(Speed, 9:30 p.m.-midnight).

Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway (tri-oval, 1.5 miles).

Race distance: 219 miles, 146 laps.

Last year: Johnny Sauter won for the first time in the Trucks Series, taking the lead from Matt Crafton with 16 laps left.

Last week: Kyle Busch raced to his fifth Trucks victory of the season and 80th overall NASCAR win, passing James Buescher on the final restart at New Hampshire.

Fast facts: Todd Bodine, the 2006 series champion and a four-time winner this year, has a 237-point lead over Aric Almirola with six races left. Sauter is third, 310 points behind Bodine. ... Ken Schrader is making his sixth start of the year for Kevin Harvick Inc., driving the No. 2 Chevrolet.

Next race: Kroger 200, Oct. 23, Martinsville Speedway,

Martinsville, Va. Online: http://www.nascar.com ——— FORMULA ONE Singapore Grand Prix Site: Singapore.

Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 9:30-11 a.m.), Saturday, practice, qualifying (Speed, 10-11:30 a.m.); Sunday, race, 8 a.m. (Speed, 7:30-10 a.m., 1-3:30 p.m.).

Track: Marina Bay (street course, 3.148 miles).

Race distance: 191.97 miles, 61 laps.

Last year: McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton raced to the second of his two 2009 victories, starting from the pole and finishing 9.6 seconds ahead of Timo Glock.

Last race: Fernando Alonso won the Italian Grand Prix on Sept. 12, giving Ferrari a victory on its home track.

McLaren’s Jenson Button was second, 2.9 seconds back. Red Bull’s Mark Webber finished sixth to regain the season points lead.

Fast facts: Webber has 187 points with four races left.

Hamilton is second with 182, followed by Alonso (166), Button (165) and Sebastian Vettel (163). ... Webber also leads the series with four victories. Hamilton and Alonso are three-time winners.

Next race: Japanese Grand Prix, Oct. 10, Suzuka International, Suzuka, Japan.

Online: http://www.formula1. com ——— NHRA FULL THROTTLE NHRA Fall Nationals Site: Ennis, Texas.

Schedule: Friday, qualifying; Saturday, qualifying (ESPN2, Sunday, 1-2 a.m.); Sunday, final eliminations (ESPN2, 7-10 p.m.).

Track: Texas Motorplex.

Last year: Robert Hight topped the Funny Car field, and Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel),

Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle) won their divisions.

Last week: Larry Dixon raced to his 11th Top Fuel win of year, beating Doug Kalitta in Concord, N.C., to remain perfect in 2010 final-round appearances. Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Anderson (Pro Stock) and Louis Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won.

Fast facts: The event is the third of six in the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship. ... Dixon has an 85-point lead over Cory McClenathan in the Top Fuel standings, 14-time champion John Force leads Jack Beckman by four points in the Funny Car title race, and Mike Edwards is 27 points ahead of Anderson in Pro Stock.

Next event: Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals, Oct. 8-10, Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton, Pa. Online: http://www.nhra.com ——— INDYCAR Next race: Miami Indy 300, Oct. 2, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, Fla. Last week: Helio Castroneves won the Indy Japan 300 for his second straight victory and third of the year. Dario Franchitti finished second and is 12 points behind series leader Will Power with one race left. Power was third.

Online: http://www.indycar. com ——— OTHER RACES U.S. AUTO RACING CLUB: Silver Crown and Sprint Car, 4-Crown Nationals, Saturday, Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, Ohio. Online: http://www. usacracing.com WORLD OF OUTLAWS: Sprint Car, 4-Crown Nationals, Friday, Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, Ohio; Saturday, Lernerville Speedway, Sarver, Pa.

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40-yard TD pass to Greg Childs with 15 seconds left for the game winner after the Bulldogs rallied to tie after trailing 24-10. “This has got to be one of the greatest moments I’ve felt since I’ve played the game of football,�

Mallett said.

Bigger moments could be ahead for Mallett.

The same might be true at South Carolina with fourth-year junior Garcia playing with more maturity and poise. The Gamecocks are seeking their first 4-0 start since 2001 when Lou Holtz led to a 9-3 mark. South Carolina has struggled to play as well under Steve Spurrier and Holtz has no doubt why. “It all starts with consistent play from the quarterback,� Holtz said.

Spurrier changed the game in the SEC during 12 successful seasons at Florida, daring defenses to slow down his “Fun-nGun� attack and sending several Gator passers like Doug Johnson and Rex Grossman to the NFL. The SEC passing numbers look strong now, Spurrier says, but will come down as league play continues. “I think SEC defenses are certainly tougher than most of the other conferences around the country,� Spurrier said. “So when you play conference games, maybe there’s not as quite as many passing yards.�

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STEEL BUILDING Several Steel I-Beam Buildings. All manufactured for Tennessee building codes. 1, 30' x 50', 1, 40' x 60', 1, 50' x 98'.

Several other sizes available.

Each selling off extremely cheap. Must sell immediatly.

Call Bob at 954-933-3293.

Affordable Luxury Living That You Will Love To Come Home To * TVA Energy Efficient *Exclusive Screen Porch Room *Washer/Dryer Hook-Up

BUYING GINSENG

Phone: 429-4470

0554 Wanted to Rent/Buy/ Trade

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

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

For Sale

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

All with warranty.

Cagles Furniture and Appliances

453-0727

R

EAL ESTATE FOR RENT

0605 Real Estate for Rent Gatlinburg luxury condo, 2,447 Sq Ft, 2 BR, 2 BA, pool, tennis court. No vacation rentals. $1500/month, furnished. kcampbell@bcp-law.com.

0610

Unfurnished Apartments

$575 Move in Today. Ideal, quiet location. 2BR/1.5BA. Living room, kitchen. W/D included. No pets. 850-6123.

3 BR Apartment for rent in Kodak, $700/mo + deposit. Call Barbara 865-368-5338 3BD/2BA Luxury Apartment for rent in Pigeon Forge.

818-613-9391

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

Sevierville

1 BR/1 BA – 784 Sq. Ft. Starting at $545 2 BR/2 BA – 1114 Sq. Ft. Starting at $675 Small Pet Welcome

www.seviervilleapartments.com 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

0615

Furnished Apartments/Houses

Furnished 2BD/1BA Apartment. Quiet Location. PF Area.

No Pets. Ref required & checked. Call after 4pm, leave message. 865-306-1246

0620

Homes for Rent

1 BDR House for Rent, Water & Sewage Furnished, 2.5 Mi. From Home Depot, No Pets $110 wk. $400 Dep. 429-1301 2 BD House for Rent partly furnished in Gat. 436-5385 or 850-7256 or 850-9822 3 BDR/2.5 BA Home, 2200 sq. ft. $1,400, 1st & last required.

Call Stephen (865) 322-0487 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.

3BD/1.5BA Seymour. Living Rm, Fam Rm. $725 mo, $500 dep. 865-603-2894 3BD/2BA Nice Home in New Center area, Free Security System $1100mo, $600. sec. dep.

Avail Oct 1.

865-771-0778

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

Garage, deck, fenced + other extras. $750-$900 + deposit

865-428-5212

Homes & Apts. $640-$1000 mo.

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WANDA GALLI REALTY EXECUTIVES 680-5119 or 774-4307

Quiet country setting

2 BDR/ 2.5 BA

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

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SEVIERVILLE 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhomes

Call 428-5161

NICE, CLEAN 1 BR / 1 BA IN SEVIERVILLE $380.00 + DEPOSIT NO PETS 865-712-5238 Nice, River-front Apartment 2 BDR/2 BA, W/D hook-up, 1 year lease, No Pets $550 Month, $550 Deposit

932-2613

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

Sevierville.

865-712-0254.

Clean Mobile Home near New Center. Apt Sev. $390-550 mo + Dep. 865-453-5079 CROSSCREEK Available Oct 2BR/1.5BA Garden $545 865-429-4470

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.

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3 BR / 2 BA WITH GARAGE IN SEVIERVILLE CITY

$850/MO. +$850 DEPOSIT

0625

2BD/2BA 1700 sq ft. $975mo, 1 yr lease. Call for details.

865-406-7209

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

Call 865-428-5161

Studio condo on Pkwy, furn, util, inc., wifi, cbl, indr pool $200/ wk 540-397-4977

0630

$650-$1,000 Monthly

865-850-3874 Pittman Center 2 BR + loft, C/HA, basement, workshop, private, fireplace, no pets. $900 mo. plus dep. 803-7053.

Sevierville 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, $650 Month $650 Deposit (865) 680-8313 Sevierville-DW, 2BD/1BA. No Pets. Ref. $500 + dep.

865-933-6544 WEARS VALLEY 3+BR/3BA 5,040 SF Many extras $1,700 mo. 865-292-7502

Duplexes for Rent

3BD/1BA Duplex in Seymour. $500 dep, $700 mo. Hardwood. 865-919-1324 Wears Valley Beautiful Country setting 2BD/1BA Duplex $650 mo. 865-335-3191

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HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER

Very clean basement-rancher w/ nice view (Dandridge convenient to I-40), minutes from Sevierville/Knoxville. 3 BDRMS, 2 BA, appliances included, fenced in backyard, w/ security system, professionally landscaped.

Call Mark: 865-397-6949/654-5081 PRICE: $122,900

0715

Condominiums for Sale

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

865-654-3667 or 865-429-5065

0734

Lots & Acreage

3/4 acre $18,000 obo-Under appraisal-Near Dollys red top home. Robert 361-386-0454 5.62 acres in Sevierville, secluded, water & septic included. Great location for home or doublewide. FSBO. $59,900, 865-850-7800.

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Working for peanuts?

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

Call for appt.

865-429-2962

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

Find your perfect job in Classifieds.

Games

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

865-621-2941

Rooms for Rent Low Weekly Rates $110.00 plus tax

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

0670

Business Places/ Offices

12,000 Sq. Ft. $5,000 Mo. Plus Dep. 18 Ft. Ceil, Clear Span, Gas Heat w/ Divide.

6,000 Sq. Ft. with loading dock $2,700 or Drive In door $2,700 avail. now. Owner Agent (865) 250-9209 or 908-5503

OFFICE SPACE $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

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

755-2402 or 933-5509.

3BR/2BA No Smoking, No pets.

Kodak area.

865-216-2939 KODAK 2 Homes, 3+2 $550, 2+1 $400. + dep. No pets. Ref. 865-933-6544.

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

908-8629

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

No Pets. Call for info

428-3096

NO PETS 865-712-5238

NEW HOMES FOR RENT

Condominiums for Rent

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

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Seymour/ Chapman Hwy. Area 3 BR/ 2 BA Extra Clean $500 to $550 Mo. plus dep.

Appliances, water/ dumpster incl. 3 to choose from. NO PETS. (865) 934-9911 or 250-9209.

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0710

Homes for Sale

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

865-984-0141 or 919-4023.

3 bedroom 1 bath house for sale located near downtown Sevierville. tax value 58k will sell for 45k Call 615-974-7767 FSBO Owner Financed 4%, $750 per month, Seymour 3 BR/1.5 BA, large family room, eat in kitchen, central A/C, $3K down $120k. (865) 603-2894

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Classifieds ď ľ A12 0741

Mobile Homes for Sale

0% DOWN WITH TRADE OR LAND CALL TO QUALIFY NEW OR USED/HOMES

865-453-0086 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH DOUBLEWIDE WITH LAND

865-755-4651

4 USED DOUBLEWIDES ON LAND - READY-EASY CALL TO QUALIFY

0955

Legals

REPORT OF THE STATE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF STATE AND LOCAL FINANCE We have reviewed the information submitted to this office concerning the 2011 budget for The Shady Grove Utility District, and it appears that projected revenues will be sufficient to meet anticipated cash expenditures for the fiscal year.

Mary Margaret Callier, Director Office of State and Local Finance September 14, 2010 9/23/10

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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.

2007 Jeep Liberty, Only 38K Miles $14,500. Call (865) 428-0692 2009 CONVERTIBLE VW BEETLE. Loaded. Excellent condition. Beige with tan top. 24K. $18,000. 654-4544.

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WHERE IS IT LOCATED? 2216 Legend Drive, Sevierville, just off Bird’s Creek Rd. 1/10 mile north of Skiddy’s Bar FROM GATLINBURG: take Hwy 321 east to Bird’s Creek Rd., turn left and go 3.3 miles to King’s Hollow Rd., turn right, then make immediate left onto Legend Dr., follow the road up to the first cabin on the right.

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FROM PIGEON FORGE: take Upper Middle Creek Rd. East to Bird’s Creek Rd. (Dunn’s Market), Turn Right, go 2.7 miles to Kings Hollow Rd., Turn left, make immediate left onto Legend Dr, follow the road up to the first Cabin on the right.

FROM SEVIERVILLE: Take Dolly Parton Pkwy East to Hwy 416 (Pittman Center Rd.), head South until it turns into Bird’s Creek Rd. (about 6.5 miles, just before Dunn’s Market), continue 2.7 miles past Dunn’s Market to King’s Hollow Rd., Turn left, make immediate left onto Legend Dr., follow the road up to the first Cabin on the right.

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Notice The Sevier County Commission has called a workshop for Thursday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the third floor meeting room of the courthouse. Items to be discussed are a recommended zoning resolution update with hillside and ridge top regulations, the adoption of commercial-related building codes and other topics.

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

To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-669-9777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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Thursday, September 23, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

Close to Home

Advice

Healthy 80-year-old mother hurt by family’s attempt at taking her independence

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: I am an 80-year-old widow, and my doctor says I’m doing great for my age.

I thought so, too, until recently.

Some of my family members have begun to pop in -- no phone calls beforehand, even though they all have cell phones, as do I. Last weekend while I slept, my son and daughter-in-law decided to clean out my refrigerator. While there were a few items I could have done without, the tuna salad I just mixed was what I planned to eat for lunch. Instead, the little plastic container had been emptied, washed, dried and left on the counter. The following week, my son e-mailed to ask if I thought it was time to give “someone” power of attorney.

To say I am disillusioned is putting it mildly. I live in a community of caring seniors, and there are wonderful people in charge. If there were ever any doubt of my ability to remain independent, they would be the first to notice. I take part in the activities, belong to a book group and am a volunteer for the Council on Aging.

I know my children love me, and that is one reason they are doing these things. But it bothers me that they think my age determines my capabilities. Should I keep my disappointment to myself and not tell them how much this hurts? I have heard of this happening to others, but am shocked that it is happening to me. -- Faithful Reader Dear Faithful: Speak up. Staying quiet will only encourage them to continue, thinking you approve, and they will do even more as you get older.

It is important that your family members understand what you are capable of handling so they can respond appropriately and not impinge on your independence. It may help to have them come to your next doctor’s appointment and hear it from a professional.

Dear Annie: I have been with my boyfriend for almost eight years, and we have been discussing marriage in detail for a while now.

I informed my fiance that I would like to keep my current last name, hyphenated with his. I discussed my reasons, but did not receive the response I expected. He said if I did not want to take his last name, there was no point in marrying him.

I’ve already agreed that any children would have his last name, so I don’t understand why he disapproves so strongly. I really love my last name and would feel as if I am losing a part of me if I do not carry it in some way. I thought hyphenating your name is becoming more socially acceptable. Am I wrong? -Confused Dear Confused: No. Your fiance is behaving like a caveman. While taking the husband’s name is still preferred by many women, those who want to keep their maiden names or hyphenate them should not be threatened with a wedding cancellation.

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Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

For Better Or Worse

Tina’s Groove

The two of you need to talk this out, preferably with a neutral third party who can help you determine whether the issue is simply name preference -- or control and dominance.

Dear Annie: You missed the mark with “Madness in Maine,” who didn’t want to spend vacation time with a couple that was argumentative. He also said one of their dogs barks incessantly. This, added to the confrontations about religion and politics, is enough to not enjoy a vacation at all.

Why can’t the wife be more supportive of her husband? If she enjoys this couple’s company, maybe she can see them another time. I would not want my husband to be miserable on his vacation. We’ve been married for 58 years and talk things over and compromise when necessary.

-- Problem Solved Dear Solved: Talking and compromise are usually the way to go, but one must be willing.

“Maine” has convinced himself that the man’s religious and political viewpoints indicate he’s trying to steal his wife.

The dogs seem beside the point.

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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The Mountain Press â&#x2014;&#x2020; Thursday, September 23, 2010

White House boosts health law after six months

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; President Barack Obama sought Wednesday to reintroduce his signature health care bill to skeptical voters who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like or understand it six months after it became law.

Just six weeks before midterm elections expected to punish Democrats, the president surrounded himself in a Virginia backyard with people who benefited from the law â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a hemophiliac fearful of lifetime coverage limits that will now be eliminated, a senior citizen who got help with her heart medications.

Acknowledging that the economy is the foremost concern, Obama nonetheless insisted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Health care was one of those issues that we could no longer ignore.â&#x20AC;?

He highlighted some new reforms that take effect at the six-month mark Thursday, including new coverage for preventive care and young adults being able to stay on their parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health care plans until age 26. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thank you from the bottom of my heart,â&#x20AC;? one woman present, Norma Byrne of Vineland, N.J., told the president, explaining she was benefiting from the lawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provisions that are closing the prescription drug coverage gap in Medicare.

Such gratitude isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the norm. A new AP poll finds just 30 percent of people in favor of and 40 percent opposed to the 10-year, nearly $1 trillion bill to extend health coverage to 32 million uninsured. Another 30 percent were neither in favor nor opposed. The poll also found a high level of misunderstanding of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually in the bill.

Obama acknowledged he himself bears some responsibility for that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes I fault myself for not being able to make the case more clearly to the country,â&#x20AC;? the president said.

Among benefits taking effect this week: â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Young adults can remain on their familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health plan until they turn 26. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Free immunizations for kids. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Free preventive care, like mammograms and cholesterol screenings. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;No more lifetime coverage limits, and annual limits start to phase out. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Plans canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cancel coverage for people who get sick. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;No denial of coverage to kids with pre-existing health conditions.

Most of the big changes, such as the new purchasing pools and requirement for everyone to carry insurance, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t kick in until 2014, but Democrats hope that the more voters learn of the benefits, the more theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll like the bill.

With every House seat and a third of the Senate up for re-election six weeks from now, there are plenty of candidates who are being called to account for their vote in March on the health care legislation.

And in almost every case the ones on the defensive are Democrats who supported the bill that the GOP branded as a budget-busting government takeover, not Republicans who opposed it.

State/Nation/World Briefs Mom of missing baby arrested

flowing, raising fears that some downstream communities could be washed away if the water level isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t MEMPHIS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Memphis police have arrested a reduced. woman who told them she gave her 9-month old baby And those worries are compounded by another to a stranger two weeks ago. problem: Scientists believe the pattern of heavy rain WMC-TV reports 19-year-old Shakara Dickens was and snow that filled the basin is likely to continue for booked into the jail Tuesday night but no charges at least another decade. have been filed.

No other place in America has faced such a dilemThe arrest came shortly after police with cadaver ma. The nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only other significant â&#x20AC;&#x153;closed-basinâ&#x20AC;? dogs searched her apartment. A crime scene technilake is the Great Salt Lake. cian removed a number of paper sacks and baby toys, but no body was discovered.

Gravestones turn up in garage Dickens told police she gave up baby Lauryn Dickens after speaking with the babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, OMAHA, Neb. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Police are trying to return Benjamin Norfleet. Norfleet is in jail and has told several gravestones found in the garage of an abanpolice he knew nothing about it. doned house in south-central Omaha.

Memphis police spokeswoman Karen Rudolph said Officers responding to calls about trespassers last the child was still missing Wednesday but no more week found 11 complete stones and parts of two more. information was available.

Omaha television station KETV says complete names were visible on only three of the stones: George Andrew Tate Jr., Freeman Embree Brown Jr. Va. may execute woman today and Howard H. Biggs. KETV also says it found inforRICHMOND, Va. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A woman convicted of mation that pointed to military service by all three two hired killings is scheduled to die by injection and a connection to Knoxville, Tenn. today and become the first woman put to death in Omaha police say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to find the last tenVirginia in nearly a century, after the U.S. Supreme ants.

Court refused to block her execution.

Teresa Lewis, 41, was sentenced to death for providing sex and money to two men to kill her husband Iran bomb attack kills 12 and stepson in October 2002 so she could collect on a TEHRAN, Iran (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A bomb exploded at a miliquarter-million dollar insurance pay out. The nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tary parade in northwestern Iran on Wednesday, killhigh court refused Tuesday to intervene. ing 12 spectators in an attack that one official blamed Two of the three women on the court, Justices Ruth on Kurdish separatists who have fought Iranian Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor, voted to stop forces in the area for decades. the execution. The court did not otherwise comment The blast in the city of Mahabad, close to the boron its order. ders with Iraq and Turkey, also wounded 75 people, The courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision followed Gov. Bob McDonnellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Iranian media reports said. Most of the victims were refusal to reconsider a clemency request, which he women and children, said provincial Governor Vahid rejected Friday.

Jalalzadeh, who was quoted in a report by Iranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state broadcasting company.

Megachurch leader denies sex abuse

ATLANTA (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The prominent pastor of a 25,000-member megachurch near Atlanta denies allegations in a lawsuit that he coerced two young men from the congregation into a sexual relationship, his attorney said.

Lawyers for the men, now 20 and 21, say they filed the lawsuit Tuesday in DeKalb County Court against Bishop Eddie Long. The Associated Press generally does not identify people who say they were victims of sexual impropriety.

The men who filed the suit were 17- and 18-yearold members of the church when they say Long abused his spiritual authority to seduce them with cars, money, clothes, jewelry, international trips and access to celebrities.

Craig Gillen, Longâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, says the pastor â&#x20AC;&#x153;categorically denies the allegations.â&#x20AC;?

N.D. lake swallows land, buildings

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been called a slow-growing monster: a huge lake that has steadily expanded over the last 20 years, swallowing up thousands of acres, hundreds of buildings and at least two towns in its rising waters.

Devils Lake keeps getting larger because it has no natural river or stream to carry away excess rain and snowmelt. Now it has climbed within 6 feet of over-

Violence in East Jerusalem hinders fragile Israeli-Palestine peace efforts JERUSALEM (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Crowds of Palestinian youths violently rampaged in east Jerusalem Wednesday following the shooting death of a local man, clouding fragile peace efforts even as the Palestinian president signaled he may back away from threats to quit negotiations if Israel resumes West Bank settlement construction.

At one point, Israeli riot police stormed the hilltop compound known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the most explosive site in the IsraeliPalestinian conflict, and the place where the last Palestinian uprising began almost exactly 10 years ago.

That uprising â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which killed thousands of people over some five years of violence â&#x20AC;&#x201D; erupted after a failed U.S.-led peace effort at Camp David. Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outburst comes less than a month after the sides resumed peace negotiations, at a tense moment when those talks are already facing possible collapse over Israelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans to end its 10-month slowdown of construction in the Jewish settlements of the West Bank.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;moratoriumâ&#x20AC;? on construction was declared last November under intense U.S. pressure to help coax the Palestinians into talks with the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who â&#x20AC;&#x201D; despite having accepted the principle of a Palestinian state â&#x20AC;&#x201D; inspires very little faith in the Palestinians. Netanyahu said all along that the measure would end on Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the Palestinians have threatened to walk away from the talks if this occurs.

The impasse and looming deadline have created a palpable tension that has built throughout the week.

On Monday, Israelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputy premier made a public call on the Palestinians to abandon their demand, casting such a move as a mutual â&#x20AC;&#x153;compromiseâ&#x20AC;? in which Israel might retain some of the restrictions. On Tuesday, Israelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s military chief warned that a collapse of the talks could well lead to

violence.

Meanwhile, the Israeli political system braced for either outcome. If Netanyahu backs down and extends the freeze, troubles with his pro-settler coalition partners are likely and he would have to persuade the centrist Kadima party to join the coalition.

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