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Vickie and Mousey Johnson of Kingsport pose in front of their prized VW bus at the AVWA’s “Circle Yer Wagens” VW Show and Swapmeet on Saturday at Sevier County Fairgrounds.
5Rocky times on Rocky Top Kiffin looking for answers after painful 26-22 loss to AU drops record to 2-3 SPORTS, Page A10
Circling Their Wagens
VW association celebrates 30th show at fairgrounds By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer
World
Devastating statistics 13 million babies worldwide are born prematurely each year Page A14
Weather Today Mostly cloudy High: 66°
Tonight Mostly cloudy Low: 56° DETAILS, Page A6
Obituaries Helen Worsham, 86 Mary Trotter Michael Tarwater, 42 Nancy Heiskell, 57 Ted Myers, 66 Rufus Brown, 86
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Index Local & State . . . . A1-A6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A8 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . A10-A12 Business . . . . . . . . . A2,A3 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A20 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A20 Classifieds . . . . . A17-A19 Nation . . . . . . . . . A9,A13 World . . . . . . . . . . . . A14
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SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier County Fairgrounds was packed on Saturday for the Appalachian Volkswagen Association’s 30th “Circle Yer Wagens” VW Show and Swapmeet. Held in May and October at the fairgrounds, “Circle Yer Wagens” brings VW buffs from all over the country, said emcee Jay Adams. “We started doing small shows at Big Lots parking lots, and 15 or 20 cars might have showed up,” Adams said. “It’s grown every year, and 15 years ago, we had the opportunity to come to the fairgrounds.” The event showcases more VWs than you will ever see in one spot, as well as various VW vendors and other businesses (such as Hip-E-Beads, a Cleveland shop that sells hemp and beaded jewelry, clothing, accessories and other items inspired by the 1960s). There are also prizes awarded to “Coolest Hippie Chick,” “Youngest Hippie Couple” and more. “If you give enthusiasts of any kind a reason to come to the Great Smoky Mountains, they’ll show up,” said Adams, who was reunited at the show with the 1969 VW camper bus he sold a few years ago. “VW enthusiasts are very tribal — they
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At AVWA’s “Circle Yer Wagens” VW Show and Swapmeet on Saturday, local resident Jay Adams is reunited with the 1969 VW Camper Bus he sold years ago. follow these shows like some people follow the Grateful Dead. We have everyone from professional types to people who may live in their van.” Many people arrived in town early for the show and camped out on the river. “They come from every state,” said Ermal Washam, founder of AVWA and Circle Yer Wagens. “Most people that own VWs are pretty good folks. We have a good time.” Washam raced VWs in 1966 and taught his wife how to drive in the car. “Volkswagen people have a different kind
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Elmer Earls, owner of Hip-E-Beads in Cleveland, displays a beach towel for sale at AVWA’s “Circle Yer Wagens” VW Show and Swapmeet. of attitude than other car owners,” said Kelli McCarter, owner of a black VW bus. “They’re pretty laid back.”
McCarter, owner of Gatlinburg boutique Tickled Pink, became See WAGENS, Page A4
PIGEON FORGE — The city of Pigeon Forge will soon have a new Web site and it won’t have a thing to do with cabins or water parks. Municipal employees have been working with an Internet marketing firm to revamp the official Web site of city government – www.cityofpigeonforge. com – which offers information on city services and departments. The switch over may not bring the site up to the level of www. mypigeonforge.com, which is aimed at tourists, but will offer more for local residents, City Manager Earlene Teaster says. “We’re very excited about launching this new site,” Teaster says. “We think this is going to be something really nice for the people of our city and we’re going to be able to use it to make things a little easier for people.” The city’s current site received its last major update about seven years ago. Its offerings in both information and services for its users are considerably limited, something officials have hoped to change with the upgrade. In that interest, the City Commission voted earlier this year to appropriate some money to have the site retooled. It also expanded its contract with Internet firm U.S. Destination Marketing (USDM), which handles the tourism Web site, to include working with City Clerk Dennis Clabo to make the changes to the city’s site. Clabo says that effort has been proceeding for several weeks and is nearly completed. “We should be ready to go live within the next couple weeks,” Clabo says. “We think it will be a much better site and a resource for the citizens.” Indeed, city officials who have long spent millions on maintaining the tourism Web site have recently dedicate themselves to improving the offerings See FORGE, Page A5
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR
Dollywood employee is walking for a cure By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — Danielle Ferrante, a Dollywood marketing employee, is determined to make a difference. The Philadelphia native has been active in Relay For Life since 2006 and, on Oct. 24 and 25, she’ll participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Charlotte, N.C. “My mom is a two-time breast cancer survivor, and I was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2005,” Ferrante said. She also discovered she had a pulmonary embolism. With a blood clot in each of her lungs and one in her leg, she was on chemotherapy and cumitin for six Ellen Brown/The Mountain Press months. She was out of work for four months. Colon cancer survivor Danielle Ferrante limbers up before exercising. See NEIGHBOR, Page A5 She participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 24-25.
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Appalachian tourism efforts are hampered by economy By DIONNE WALKER Associated Press Writer
Joanne Ogle Sheldon recently completed training at Harvard Law School.
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Joanne Sheldon becomes member of National College of DUI Defense From Submitted Reports Sevier County native and attorney Joanne Ogle Sheldon was recently accepted as a member of the National College of DUI Defense. She completed the summer session of training held at Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Mass.
Her law firm focuses on criminal defense, family law, social security and bankruptcy. Sheldon graduated from Sevier County High School in 1989, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science in accounting from Carson-Newman College in 1997 and was a 2000 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law.
Johnson Pest Control Inc. promotes Jimmie Murphy to branch manager From Submitted Reports
SEVIERVILLE — Johnson Pest Control Inc. has promoted Jimmie Murphy to the newly created position of branch manager. Murphy was previously service manager. As branch manager, he will oversee daily operations and service for the Sevierville office, which serves five counties. “Jimmie is a valuable asset to our company,� said Tammy
S. Johnson, co-owner with her husband, Ray A. Johnson. “Jimmie understands this business very well, having come to us with 12 years of pest/termite control experience with Terminix and J&J Exterminating of Louisiana. We are fortunate to have him on board with his industry knowledge and his leadership skills. “He has already gained the respect of his coworkers in his position as service manager.� Ray Johnson said. “Jimmie
understands our value system and service culture that we have strived hard to create.� Ray Johnson started the business in 1984 as a oneman home-based operation. The company has experienced significant growth in its 25 years. It was the first company in Tennessee to achieve the QualityPro Seal of Approval from the National Pest Management Association as well as the first to be certified as a QualityPro Schools Company of Choice.
Wilderness resort adding Runaway Canyon From submitted reports SEVIERVILLE — Wilderness at the Smokies resort, which has been open a little more than one year, is growing again. This fall, a new attraction, Runaway Canyon, will open in the Wild WaterDome indoor waterpark. Although the resort is not revealing many details about Runaway Canyon, General Manager David McGregor
said the new attraction represents an additional local investment of more than $1 million. “This is something that our guests are going to love,� McGregor said. “We’re so excited about it and can’t wait until it opens this fall.� The name Runaway Canyon was selected by fifth-grade students at Catlettsburg Elementary School in Sevierville. With the help of principal Jerry
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Wear, Wilderness asked students to help them pick the name of the new attraction. As a reward for selecting the name, fifth-graders from Catlettsburg and their families are going to be the first people to experience Runaway Canyon when it opens. Wilderness at the Smokies is located off Highway 66. For more information visit www. WildernessAtTheSmokies. com.
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ELBERTON, Ga. — Along the quiet banks of Lake Russell, where bees buzz and grass blows lazily in the wind, Elbert County’s top development official envisioned a resort that would bring vacationers’ dollars to the declining granite quarrying hub. But now she’s expecting delays in building the 120-room, lakeside lodge because developers are reluctant to bet on tourism projects during the weak economy. “It’s put a hitch in it all,� said Anna Jones, head of the Development Authority of Elbert County. Officials in the northeast Georgia county aren’t alone in their frustration. Elsewhere in Appalachia, towns seeking to stay afloat by replacing dwindling blue-collar jobs with ones in the hospitality industry have been stymied by vacationers’ reluctance to spend money, threatening what some saw as the first renaissance in generations for this rural belt stretching from southern New York to northern Mississippi. The more than 420 counties that make up the Appalachian region have been hit especially hard by the recession, according to The Associated Press Economic Stress Index, which measures unemployment, bankruptcies and foreclosures at the county level. Counties in the 205,000square-mile area have seen a steeper decline than the nation as a whole. The counties had an average Stress Index score of 6.0 in November 2007, the last month before America
slid into the recession, compared to a nationwide average of 5.4. In August 2009, Appalachian counties had an average Stress score of 12.46, compared to a nationwide average of 10.32. For the last five years, the federal government has pumped millions into tourism projects in the region that’s battled poverty for decades, including about $15,000 in 2008 to help Elbert County study where a lodge could be built. But Anna Jones, head of the Development Authority of Elbert County, said she’s afraid hotel developers won’t be willing to take on the project because of difficulty securing financing. “You feel sometimes like you have to fight for everything you get,� Jones said. “Then something like this comes along. It makes it even more difficult.� Around the region, communities are stumbling again after only recently gaining a foothold in the tourism industry. Promoters of the fledgling food-tourism industry in southeast Tennessee are fretting about how to entice eaters while work-
ing with a tight promotional budget. Similarly, organizers of a milliondollar arts and crafts school in Galax, Va., have scaled back marketing as Americans prove less likely to travel for their bluegrass music classes. In Helen, Ga., a Bavarian-themed getaway near the Chattahoochee National Forest, touristdependent tax revenue recently dropped. And in Elberton, Jones had estimated the lodge would create 50 jobs, and the tourists staying there would create a ripple effect throughout Elbert County. But the projected opening date for the lodge has been pushed back to a decade from now, a delay of five years, if it gets off the ground at all. The city of 4,500, like much of the region, doesn’t need anymore hitches. Founded atop a deep vein of granite, Elberton boasts a granite museum, a fall granite festival, and manufacturers who ship enough rock to earn the city the title “Granite Capital of the World,� according to the Elberton Granite Association.
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Several ‘bear market lessons’ should be considered By PATRICK PIDKOWICZ If you invest for many years, you’ll eventually encounter both bull and bear markets. Although you obviously prefer seeing the bull, you may actually learn more from the bear — and when it’s “hibernating,” you can put these lessons to good use in making investment moves for the future. Here are some of the key “bear market lessons” to consider: n Purchase quality investments. A bear market tends to drag everything down with it. But quality investments — those with strong fundamentals and good
prospects — have the potential to bounce back quickly once the bear market ends. That’s why you’ll want to consider owning these quality vehicles in all investment climates. In fact, try to avoid owning investments today that you wouldn’t want to own in a bear market tomorrow. n Maintain realistic expectations. Many investors look back fondly at the mid-to-late 1990s, when we frequently experienced double-digit stock market returns. Unfortunately, these results “raised the bar” in terms of what investors expect — and these elevated expectations led to problems for people whose long-term financial
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Ellen Wilhoit, President/CAO, Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center, has been named to BusinessTN magazine’s list of 25 Top Hospital Operators in Tennessee.
open in February. According to the magazine, the profiled leaders “are part business executive, part community leader and, from some perspectives, part healer. They … manage the facilities, programs and personnel that are in the business of saving and improving lives. “And they do so while balancing complex financial hardships with ever-changing health care policy and regulations, all the while keeping an eye on the medical ethics involved.”
SEVIERVILLE — During last week’s Sevierville Chamber of Commerce annual banquet several awards were presented, and board appointments and retirements announced. Beautification Committee awards: n Renovation/restoration: New Orleans on the River n Best new landscaping:
guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, it can help reduce risk when the market is volatile. n Maintain adequate liquidity. If you are planning on cashing out a long-term investment to pay for a major expense, such as a down payment on a home or college tuition for a child, you could run into difficulty if a bear market is raging and the value of your investments have dropped. To avoid this problem, maintain a portion of your portfolio in liquid investments. Although these vehicles won’t provide you with a high return, they offer greater preservation of
principal — which is just what you need when you need the money now. n Look for good investment opportunities. During a bear market, you can almost always find quality investments. While their prices may be down, these investments can still offer good growth potential — and typically, the best time to buy them is when their value is down. By following these lessons, you can prepare yourself for a bear market — and help avoid getting “clawed” by it. — This column was provided by J. Patrick Pidkowicz, investment representative for Edward Jones in Sevierville.
Clarion Inn Willow River n Best new signage: Smoky Mountain Children’s Home n Best new construction: Hillside Winery n John Sevier Award winners, given to persons who died in the past year, for their lifetime accomplishments: Bill Atchley, Harold Atchley, Grant Cantwell, Pete Hailey, Dwight Wade Sr. n New board members: Jeannie Allen. Mountain National Bank; Joe Fall, Walters State Community College; Devin Koester, attorney at law; Emily Whaley, Fairfield Inn
Retiring board members: Sue Frazier, Walters State; Kristy Becker, Clarion Inn Willow River; Howard Kingsbury, The Diner; Ray Johnson (chairman), Johnson Pest Control n Officers and Executive Board for 2009-2010: Ashley Johnson (chairman), Johnson & Murrell; Allen Robbins (vice chairman), Sevier County Electric System; Debbie Newman (secretary), Comfort Inn Apple Valley; Debbie Dowling (treasurer), Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation; Ray Johnson (ex-officio), Johnson Pest Control
n Board of Directors: Kay Green, Hidden Mountain Resort; Travis McCroskey, Landmark Inn; Kevin Kilpatrick, The Apple Barn and Cider Mill; Jeannie Allen, Mountain National Bank; Ron Rader, Colonial Real Estate; Joe Fall, Walters State Community College; Steve Ownby, Kodak; Phil Word, Hampton Inn; Lauren Chesney, Tennessee Smokies baseball; Emily Whaley, Fairfield Inn; Eric Schreiner, Sevier County Bank; Todd Thompson, Thompson Carr & Associates; Devin Koester, attorney
Greenspan says unemployment will top 10 percent WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan predicted on Sunday that the jobless rate will pass 10 percent and stay there for a while, and a second stimulus plan is not needed now. He spoke favorably of extending unemployment benefits and tax credits for health insurance, options the Obama administration is considering for helping people laid off during the recession. With more than 15 million people
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“How much can I afford to lose and still meet my financial goals, such as achieving a comfortable retirement?” You’ll come up with different answers at different stages of your life. n Base investment decisions on principles — not predictions. Everybody can make investment predictions — and they usually do. But many of these prognosticators have poor track records. So, instead of acting on predictions, base your investment decisions on principles, such as buying quality investments, maintaining a long-term perspective and diversifying your portfolio. While diversification can’t
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Wilhoit honored by biz magazine Ellen Wilhoit, president and CAO of Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center, has been named to Business Tennessee magazine’s list of 25 Top Hospital Operators in the state. The list, which appeared in the September/October issue, is compiled from peer review and input from other sources. Wilhoit was named administrator of Fort Sanders Sevier in 1999 and has also served as chief operating officer and chief nursing officer. She also is administrator of Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home. The two facilities combined have more than 500 employees. Construction is currently under way on LeConte Medical Center, a replacement hospital for Fort Sanders Sevier, which is scheduled to
goals were based on overly optimistic projections. By anticipating more modest returns, you’ll be able to set more realistic, achievable goals. At the same time, don’t be surprised at the recurrence of bear markets, which are a normal part of the investing process. n Know your risk tolerance. If you find yourself losing sleep over the fate of your investments in the midst of a bear market, you may need to review your risk tolerance and adjust your portfolio accordingly. But keep things in perspective. Instead of fretting over daily or monthly downturns, ask yourself this:
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out of work, unemployment reached 9.8 percent in September, the highest rate in 26 years. “This is an extraordinary period and temporary actions must be taken, especially to assuage the angst of a very substantial part of our population,” Greenspan said on
ABC’s “This Week.” “I don’t actually consider those types of actions stimulus programs. I think that they are essentially programs which support people — essentially their living standards in part. I grant you it has a stimulus effect, but that would be my primary focus,” he said.
Calling the jobs report released Friday “pretty awful,” Greenspan said he is particularly concerned with statistics showing the number of people out of work for six months or more has reached 5 million after going up sharply last month.
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OBITUARIES
In Memoriam
Helen D. Worsham
Helen D. Worsham, age 86 of Pigeon Forge, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge. She was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She had many friends and will be greatly missed. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, and family. She loved sewing for her three daughters, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Babs; father and mother, Tom and Ella Dempsey; great-granddaughter, Laura Helen Loy; sister, Blanch Ingram; and brothers, Robert, Keith and Henry Dempsey. Survived by beloved husband of 63 years, George A. Worsham; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy & Mike Palmer and Georgette & Ronnie McCroskey; grandchildren, Alan & Nichole Loy, David & Emily Loy, Tammy & Jeff Brewster, Michael & Kat Palmer, Tonya & Joe Keener and Travis & Cynthia McCroskey; great grandchildren, Dawson & Dylan Loy, Ella & Autumn Loy, Cory Brewster, Ali, Maddie, & June Palmer, Caleb & Wil Keener and Spencer, Shelby, & Sylas McCroskey; brother, T.A. Dempsey; host of much loved nephews and nieces; caregivers, Connie, Thursia, Laurie and Amy. Funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 11a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
In Memoriam
Mary Evelyn “Bo” Trotter
Mary Evelyn “Bo” Trotter, the member of a pioneer Gatlinburg hotel family and a prominent Sevier County Realtor, died Thursday, October 1, 2009, at the age of 84. She was the daughter of Steve and Pearl Whaley, who built the Riverside Hotel in the 1920s. The Whaley family operated the Riverside for five decades as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg became the tourist mecca that they are today. When her husband, James T. “Big Jim” Trotter died in 1985, Mrs. Trotter went back to school and became a highly successful Realtor. She was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg. She loved the Tennessee Vols, fishing, and playing gin rummy with family and friends. Mrs. Trotter is survived by her sister, Nancy B. Cooper of Gatlinburg; her sons Jim Trotter Jr. and his wife, Sharon, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Bob Trotter and his wife, Peggy, of Eagle, Colo.; her grandchildren, Shelley Trotter of Atlanta; Laura Trotter Gheesling and her husband, Carl, of Gatlinburg; James Trotter III and his wife, Kelsey, of Golden, Colo. and John Gregory Trotter and his wife, Kerry, of Springfield, Missouri, and her great-grandchildren, Isabella and Carlton Gheesling of Gatlinburg, and Savannah Trotter of Golden. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg with Rev. Larry Burcham officiating. Graveside prayer and interment will follow in White Oak Flats Cemetery in Gatlinburg. The family will receive friends in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
Nancy (Vickie) Martin Heiskell, 57, of Seymour, passed away Sunday October 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Verlis Martin Survivors: husband; Jerry Heiskell; children; Keith Vandergriff, Lisa Helton, and Jay Heiskell; grandchildren; Erica, Audrey, and James Vandergriff, Alex and Zachary Helton; mother; Evelyn Martin; brother; Mark Allen Martin Funeral service 7 PM Tuesday at Atchley’s Seymour Chapel with Rev. Floyd Powell and Rev. Clarence Gresham officiating. Interment 11 AM Wednesday in Middle Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN (577-2807). n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
Ted Myers Ted Myers, 66, of Sevierville, died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. Ted was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting and fly tying. He was employed for many years at Wynn’s in Sevierville, and later with Little River Outfitters, in Townsend where he was currently working part-time. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Myers; daughter, Kim Bean; daughter-in-law, Elaine Myers; four grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Phil and Darlene Myers; sister and brother-in-law, Pam and David Stiles; sisters-in-law, Sue (Jackie) Ownby and Diane (Ronnie) Yates; father-in-law,
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Cecil Atchley. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens with Rev. Preston Joslin officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
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interested in VWs after her children left for college. “I needed something to do, and we started camping (in the VW bus),” she said. “Most women are like, ‘Ooh, clothes!’ I’m like, ‘Ooh, bus metal!’” Mousey and Vickie Johnson of Kingsport have never missed a VW show in Sevier County, except for when Mousey’s mother died. “My dad started working on these in 1967,” said Mousey, who owns a VW shop. “I drive this everywhere, to work and back. When we come down the road, everyone’s taking pictures.” It’s no wonder — you can’t miss the Johnsons’ colorful VW bus, painted with hipSevierville, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2009. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Family and friends will meet 11:30 AM Tuesday in Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for graveside service and interment. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
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Michael Eugene Tarwater, was called away to be with the Lord October 3, 2009, at the age of 42. He was a resident of South Knoxville. He attended Providence Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, best friend Jimmie Edward Berry and his grandparents, Ruth and George Lafollette and Mildred and Winfred Tarwater. Survivors: Son: Derick Eugene Tarwater and fiancé, Laurel Keathley; former spouse: Sharon Tarwater Mitchell; parents: Larry and Patsy Tarwater; sister and brother-in-law: Lisa Berry Reddin and husband, Brian; niece and nephew: Latricha and Lucas Berry; special aunt and uncle: Janie and Johnny William; cousins: Sondra and Kevin Williams; aunts and Uncles: Juanita Moore, Linda and Joe Rogers, Nora and Andrew Gossett, Maxine and John Lewis, Laura and James Lafollette, Tina Farmer Sanders, Billy and Bob Simmons, Nina and Joe Rottelo, Helen Lafollette, Mary and George Lafollette. Michael, we all love you and you will be sadly missed. The family would like to thank all of Michael’s special friends, his pall bearers, and a special thank-you to Rachael and Roy. Funeral service 7 PM Tuesday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jason Brackins officiating. Interment 1PM Wednesday in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
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pie images and words such “Woodstock” and “LongHaired Freaky People.” Allen Benfield of Valdese, N.C., is the proud owner of a Dormobile VW. The first real Dormobile came about when Martin Walters Ltd. got hold of a Bedford CA Van model that allowed the seats to fold into a bench seat for sleeping. Washam notices the time and says that soon people will be putting their beads and bellbottoms on for the contests. “I just give the people what they want,” he said. “They make their own show.” n ebrown@themountainpress.com
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — A wind-fanned wildfire that charred some 5 1/2 squaremiles of the San Gabriel Mountains continued to rage Sunday as firefighters worked to prevent flames from advancing toward a mountain resort community. The 3,500-acre Sheep fire, driven by wind gusts of up to 40 mph, destroyed three homes and was 10 percent surrounded. Between 4,000 to 6,000 residents were ordered to evacuate, said Robin Prince, public information officer for the San Bernardino
National Forest. “The winds are quite a problem,” Prince said. Firefighters were making a stand in the mountain resort community of Wrightwood, which contains a mix of full-time residences and vacation homes, spreading fire retardant gel to structures to protect them from advancing flames. Erratic winds and low visibility temporarily grounded firefighting aircraft, but helicopters and air tankers took to the skies by Sunday morning aided by about 1,000 firefighters on the ground.
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Will women viewers turn away from Letterman? NEW YORK— David Letterman should probably care what women think about him — and not just his wife. His back to back scandals this year — a crude joke about Sarah Palin’s daughter and revelations through an alleged blackmail attempt by a CBS producer that Letterman had sexual relationships with “Late Show� staff members — are likely to hit his reputation hardest with women. There are still many unknowns following Letterman’s startling admission last week: How many women were involved? Did the relationships end well? Did women feel pressured by the boss’ advances, or were they happily consensual? Did any other staffers feel the way to get ahead was through Letterman’s bed? Are women who did not have intimate relations with Letterman upset that those who did may have gotten special treatment or career advances? Is anyone talking to lawyers? All could determine whether Letterman is significantly
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“I’m doing good now,� she said. “Dollywood has been awesome, very supportive.� Ferrante found out about the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer from a friend who was participating. “I was a little intimidated at first, because you had to raise a minimum of $1,800. I signed up at the end of June, and by the end of July, I had it raised,� she said. “It was just a matter of sending out mass e-mails and get-
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to those who live here. It’s unclear how much will be changing, as the exact details of the new site haven’t yet been discussed. However, Clabo has said there will be more and updated information about the various departments and the new site will be easier to navigate. In the future, the city even hopes to be able to allow residents to pay utility bills and taxes online through the site, Teaster says. For now, officials seem to be encouraged that any
damaged or if it’s just a footnote to his career. Certainly, it can’t help when the New York Post blares on its front page: “Dirty Dave’s Harem.� “It’s very interesting. Men and women think very differently about this story,� NBC News anchor Ann Curry said. “The men I’ve talked to think, ‘How could a person within your own company kind of betray you like this?’ But the reaction I’m hearing from women is completely on the other end. They’re saying, ‘How could you have affairs, multiple affairs, with members of your own staff and how does that create a fair and equal working environment?�’ Many women who work in television, and probably most other industries, can recall feeling pressured to do something with a man she works for, said Curry’s colleague, Kathie Lee Gifford. “I’m not saying David did that, but the details are yet to be discovered,� she said. “They might have been very willing partners who initiated it. We don’t know, but the minute we hear stories like that we go,
‘Uh-huh.�’ Letterman’s prickly personality and sarcastic humor seem tailor-made for a young, male audience. But the facts tell a different story: Letterman’s typical audience was 58 percent female last season, with an average age of just under 55, according to the Nielsen Co. In other words, he should care very much whether women are disgusted by his behavior and reject his comedy as a result.
Letterman effectively seized control of his story the first night by establishing himself as a crime victim. The way he revealed his transgressions — by talking about the “terrible, terrible� and “creepy� things that he did before saying what they were — left enough dark thoughts running through viewers’ minds that sex with consenting age staff members seemed mild as a result. His television performance was judged more than his conduct. The Associated Press said
ting the word out.� She has now raised $4,330 and hopes to up the amount to $5,000. “I hope to exceed $5,000, really,� Ferrante said. “I’m looking forward to doing it — I’ve never done that many miles.� The walk is a total of 39.3 miles: The first day she’ll walk 26.2 miles and the next she will walk 13.1. She had hoped to participate in Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure in Knoxville, but it falls on the same weekend as the Avon Walk. “I have friends who will be doing Race For the
Cure,� she said. “We’ll all be walking that day for the same reason.� Ferrante moved from Pennsylvania to North Carolina in 2000, then moved to Sevier County in 2003. “I’ve been coming down here with my family since I was 15 or 16 — it’s just an area we’ve always loved. I always said I was going to work for Dollywood because I thought the people were so sweet there.� Sure enough, Ferrante started working in Dollywood’s finance department before moving
to the marketing office. The exercise buff enjoys different kinds of music and can play the guitar — “although I haven’t played in a while,� she said modestly. A huge animal lover, she dotes on her cat, Chemi, which she got when she was going through chemotherapy. “There was a stuffed bear that sat on the counter in the nurses’ station, and its name was Chemo,� Ferrante said. “It was kind of our mascot and it comforted a lot of people. I named my cat Chemi because she comforted me
updating is going on at all, with the copyright dates on the existing site still reading 2001 and 2002. “This is going to be a great thing and it’s something that, I think, is much needed,� Mayor Keith Whaley says. “So much of the city services
around the country are moving online, be that paying taxes or contacting city officials, and I think that will be a real resource if we can offer that to our citizens in the future.�
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David Letterman tells his story during a taping of his late-night show Thursday that he had sexual relationships with female employees.
in its headline that Letterman had created a “brilliant, unsettling hour of TV.� Even Linda Stasi of the New York Post, whose gleeful headline writers couldn’t resist “Laid Nights With David Letterman,� said the talk show host’s “explanation-as-monologue was nothing short of brilliant.� Many of Letterman’s fans seem to recognize he’s an oddball in real life, a man who radiates unapproachability, keeps his studio at freezer temperatures and is prone to constant brooding about past failures (Jay Leno has already left the “Tonight� show, but Letterman still can’t get over losing that gig to him in 1993). Sexual affairs? Seems normal by comparison. While Letterman’s representatives have released few details about the relationships, they have said they predate his marriage to Regina Lasko in March. The couple has a 5-year-old son. “I don’t really care who someone sleeps with as long as it’s not coerced and as long as there’s not some explicit or implicit promise of favors or the like,� Kim Gandy, former president of the National
Organization for Women, said. “It’s another adult — it’s not a minor. If that’s all it is, he’s a single guy and he had a fling.� But Gene Grabowski, an expert in crisis public relations for Levick Strategic Communications, said that after a couple of days, the extortion attempt will recede and viewers will focus on Letterman’s behavior. Letterman said on Thursday that he doesn’t plan to address the issue again. Grabowski said he needs to. “People want to forgive David Letterman,� he said. “People like David Letterman. But he has to do his part to make people want to support him, and that means apologize.� The latest mess comes at a time when Letterman is reestablishing himself as the dominant figure in late-night television. His “Late Show� is nearly must-see TV. Within the past two weeks, he has featured President Barack Obama, Madonna and a riveting personal scandal. The best Conan O’Brien could do was a concussion when a stunt went awry.
in the same way.� Volunteering with Relay For Life has taught Ferrante “more and more every year� — as did winning the fight against her cancer. “You definitely have to
live life to the fullest every day.� For more information on the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, visit www.avonwalk.org. n ebrown@themountainpress.com
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The DVD “Sevierville: 50 Years of Progress,” produced by the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce and presented at the recent annual banquet, is available for order now. The 40-minute DVD features mayors from the past 50 years discussing changes in Sevierville during their term and discuss how Sevierville developed into the city it is today. DVDs are $15 each. Call Carol Kelley at 453-6411 to pre-order.
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Kiwanis pancake day set Thursday
The Kiwanis Club of Sevierville will have its annual fall pancake day from 4-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Flapjack’s on the Parkway. Tickets are $5 and available from Kiwanians or at the door. Proceeds will be used throughout the year for club projects. For more information call Leslie Atchley, the club’s fundraising chairwoman, at 453-7545.
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Sharon Drive in Pigeon Forge will be closed starting today for about two weeks. Crews from Charles Blalock & Sons Inc. will be completing sewer tieins. Detour signs will be in place to redirect traffic. For questions call 4532808, ext. 2844.
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Judgment House next for BLAAST
Sevier County’s Believers Living Always Abounding Seeking Teens! (BLAAST) will meet at First Baptist Church Oct. 12, for the annual “Judgment House” beginning at 6 p.m. and followed by a praise service. Churches are asked to call 453-9001 and report the number of people who will be attending. For more information on “Youth BLAAST” contact Scott Carter at 453-9001, Randy McCloud at (912) 282-7413, Dustin Shultz at 654-6826 or Eddie Perryman at 654-5901.
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Open car show set for SCHS
The 12th annual Smoky Bear Open Car Show and silent auction will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Sevier County High School. It’s an open show for all models, including motorcycles, street machines, antiques, street rods and others. Pre-registration is $25 the day of the show. Registration is $10 less with the donation of a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Admission is free. For more information call 453-1076 or 933-9019.
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Officials: Abducted newborn safer with state NASHVILLE (AP) — A newborn boy abducted by a woman posing as an immigration agent was again taken from his mother after a brief reunion, this time by state officials who said the baby and his three siblings would be safest with foster parents. Rob Johnson, a spokesman for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, said the children were taken from their mother, Maria Gurrolla, “purely for safety reasons,” though he would not detail why they were in danger. Johnson said officials
made arrangements for Gurrolla to see her baby Saturday afternoon and hold him, four days after he was abducted. She brought her three other children — ages 3, 9 and 11 — to the reunion and all of the children were then taken into custody. Johnson, who said he could not discuss details of the situation for privacy reasons, said a judge would review the case next week to determine when the children can go home. Joel Siskovic, an FBI special agent in the Memphis division, said there was no indication of an ongo-
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quote roundup “This is an extraordinary period and temporary actions must be taken, especially to assuage the angst of a very substantial part of our population,” — Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on extending unemployment benefits and tax credits for health insurance, options the Obama administration is considering for helping people laid off during the recession.
“This one of those old-school, physical SEC games and we did a good job executing most of the night.” — Auburn football coach Gene Chizik after his team defeated Tennessee 26-22 on Saturday night in Knoxville.
“I don’t think it’s going to be — it’s not years, but I think it will be teed up appropriately.” — National Security Adviser James Jones on when President Barack Obama will focus on the “don’t askdon’t tell” policy about gays serving openly in the military.
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On Oct. 5, 1921, the World Series was carried on radio for the first time as Newark, N.J., station WJZ (later WABC) relayed a telephoned play-by-play account of the first game from the Polo Grounds, where the New York Giants were facing the New York Yankees, to a studio announcer who repeated the information on the air. (Although the Yankees won the opener, 3-0, the Giants won the series, 5-3.) On this date:
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Silas, 39, at the home in Ardmore. Federal authorities formally charged her Saturday with kidnapping. Silas’ live-in boyfriend, Martin Rodriguez, said he didn’t think she was capable of the crime. Speaking through an interpreter, he said Silas told him she was adopting a baby from a cousin who had to go to jail, and was going to El Paso, Texas, to get the child. He said Silas had a newborn with her when he picked her up from the Huntsville airport Tuesday.
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It was announced that MCI WorldCom Inc. had agreed to pay $115 billion for Sprint Corp. (However, the deal collapsed less than a year later amid regulators’ objections.) Two packed commuter trains collided near London’s Paddington Station, killing 31 people. n
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Vice President Dick Cheney and Democratic rival John Edwards slugged it out over Iraq, jobs and each other’s judgment in their one and only debate of the 2004 campaign. n
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“The role of a do-gooder is not what actors call a fat part.” — Margaret Halsey, American writer (19101997).
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The undead are livening up the box office. Woody Harrelson’s horror comedy “Zombieland” has opened as the No. 1 movie with $25 million. The family flick “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” held up well again, slipping from first place to second with $16.7 million. The animated comedy raised its total to $82.4 million. A flurry of new wide releases hit theaters. A double-feature reissue of “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2” in 3-D came in at No. 3 with $12.5 million. The comedy “The Invention of Lying” with Ricky Gervais (jerVAYS’) was No. 4 with $7.4 million.
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commentary
Many things to think about in community Fall is in the air and the leaves are beginning to change. We are so fortunate to live in the Great Smoky Mountains where the leaves change according to the elevation and we get to enjoy them longer. Since we have had plenty of rain and some cool nights, we will enjoy a robust color season. The roads are changing also. Have you noticed the orange and white barrels on Highway 66? In some cities they sell advertising on those things — not a bad idea. The first step of improvement from State Route 338 (Boyds Creek Highway) to Nichols Street in Sevierville has begun. When the project is complete the road will be six lanes from the interstate to Sevierville. That will be wonderful, but when the six lanes get to the Fred C. Atchley Bridge in Sevierville, where will all the traffic go? It seems as though the top of the funnel is being widened, but the small hole at the bottom is still the same. This is not meant to complain, just some food for thought. You can follow the progress and see where the bottlenecks might be at www.improving66. com. There are real-time camera views and, if you are a social networker, you can even link to Twitter. The Sevierville Chamber held its annual banquet and Johnny Waters was named Citizen of the Year. That is a very wise choice. Johnny is a graduate of Sevier County High School, University of Tennessee and UT College of Law. He was appointed to the TVA Board of Directors by President Reagan and then appointed chairman by President Bush in 1992. He was a Naval officer during the Korean war and is a wealth of knowledge and true treasure in our community. He remains active in many ways, including with Leadership Sevier which he founded along with R.B Summitt, Judge Gary Wade and Geoff Wolpert. You can often find him sitting with his brother-in-law, Jimmie Temple, on the porch of Jimmie’s office. Johnny wrote a wonderful book, “Downbound,” about his life and adventures growing up in Sevierville. It’s available at amazon.com. The members and alumni of Leadership Sevier and Leadership Tomorrow were treated to a wonderful lunch and program recently, hosted by Robin and De Ann Turner at WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge. The food was terrific, as was the nourishment for the mind, provided by Jim Haslam, the founder of Pilot Travel Centers. Mr. Haslam took Pilot from a family-owned gas station in 1958 to a Knoxville-based private company that now employs 13,000 people, so he surely understands leadership. He told us that effective leaders are “servant leaders. Leadership is all about others, not about me.” One of the best-selling books in the past 20 years is “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren. The first four words in that book are “It’s not about you.” Big Jim shared the wisdom that he has gained from experience: “If nobody wants to get the credit for it, you’ll get the job done.” Excellent advice as we experience challenging times and we seek to provide “guest astonishment” to our visitors and to the people that work hard to serve them. In other words, let’s just go by the Golden Rule and treat everyone as you want to be treated. At the present time, Belle Island is about 90 percent complete and is still sitting empty. No one really knows the future for what could be a great project in Pigeon Forge. The property that has been offered to the city as an event center is still undecided. It’s the Old Time Pottery store in what used to be Belz Mall. Something that will compliment the center in Sevierville should be built and we will have a win/win proposition. Phil Waldrep Ministries is hosting the Celebrators Conference at ther Sevierville Events Center beginning today, featuring David Jeremiah, Sandi Patty, Chonda Pierce, Charles Billingsley and former President George W. Bush. This conference sold out in record time and is bringing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue to the county. So there is good news to those that seek it. As my friend Dave Ramsey says, “In order to enjoy financial peace, you must know the Prince of Peace.” — 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
Wasn’t meant to be
Chicago shouldn’t feel badly it lost the 2016 summer Olympics A lot of people worked long and hard to bring the 2016 summer Olympics to Chicago. The disappointment and hurt they must have felt Friday when the International Olympic Committee passed over Chicago in favor of Rio de Janeiro can only be imagined. Not even appearances in Denmark by President Obama, Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey could persuade the committee. Chicago was rejected in the first round of voting. It got only 18 votes in the opening round, so it was a resounding defeat from the international committee. Why was Chicago a fourth-place finisher? Some committee members felt Obama’s quick stop in Copenhagen was insulting to the committee and, as one put it, too “business-like.” There may have been coalitions formed
among committee members to stop Chicago from making it past the first round, where it might have picked up strength and been a real contender. The votes are done in secret, so nobody knows for sure. It was good of the president to try to land the summer games, not a waste of time as some have said. If his tactics or strategy backfired, then so be it. Of course not everybody in Chicago welcomed the 2016 games and the disruptions that go with it. The city was divided over it. Officials said no tax dollars would be used. Yeah, right. Beware those who have grand plans that don’t include taxpayer dollars. There is some fear that the rejection and the way it came about might cause harm between the U.S. and international Olympic committees. Let’s hope not. Many Olympics, both summer and
winter, have been held in the United States, and some U.S. sites have lost out to other countries in the push to be a host. That’s just the way it goes. Rio is an exotic locale for the summer games, but is also a city with a high crime and murder rate. The need for heightened security will only grow in the years ahead, so getting that Brazilian city ready for something like the Olympics won’t be easy. However, they have seven years to work on it. It’s a shame Chicago lost, but that’s no reason for those people who worked to bring it to the Windy City should feel lingering resentment. They did the best they could. They attracted a sitting president to their cause. It wasn’t meant to be. Hey, Tokyo and Madrid lost out too.
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This year’s weather changes tunes in East Tennessee What a difference a year makes. Only a year ago we were scurrying to get an adequate water supply for our public systems, lawns were dead, drought was killing unhealthy, older trees and crops while dust was a problem on some roads. Rainfall was 6 inches or more below normal on top of a dry year or two. This year to date our rainfall is nearly a foot above normal — 46.50 inches versus the normal of 36.72. That is nearly a foot more than normal. Given that much of the rain has been in scattered showers, some areas of Blount County are even further above normal. The vegetation is lush. Trees are regaining some of their health. Crops have had plenty of water and lawns are growing so fast one can almost hear them. Temperatures have been near normal, very few real hot days.
A year ago, all those who were assured that man-made pollution had brought a permanent more desert-like climate to East Tennessee were bemoaning the lack of immediate and extremely costly action to avoid a future disaster. We are strong believers that we should move at a very reasonable, sustainable rate to reduce the pollution of this planet in the air, on the land and in the sea. It is the least we can do for the sake of our health as well as future generations. However, it is not practical for our generation to foot the bill in one major effort for all our negligence of past years. We do not doubt that pollution affects immediate weather patterns and perhaps long-range weather patterns to some extent. We are convinced that with only a couple hundred years of immediate detailed weather
records it is difficult to determine long-term changes from even our evidential records in the rock and soil. The best long-term records are perhaps coming from the deep drilling of ice cores in the Antarctic ice cap. Not only have we not heard the loud cries of long-term weather disaster this summer, neither have we heard many stop to be thankful for the blessings of rain even though there has been only some minor inconvenience of occasional flooding locally. And neither do we hear the TVA pointing out that producing power has been less expensive because of the increased amount of hydroelectric power available from its dams this year. Such is life. We are quick to complain and slow to appreciate, both as individuals and as a society.
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Monday, Oct. 5 Women’s Bible Study
Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church, Chapman and Boyds Creek Highway, Seymour n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn, Gatlinburg
Youth Book Sale
Youth book sale in Classroom 1 at Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. sponsored by hospital volunteers. Proceeds benefit new LeConte Medical Center.
Angel Food
Angel Food Orders: n 2 to 5 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 908-1245.
Beekeepers
Sevier County Beekeepers Assn. meets 7 p.m. at courthouse. Topic is medication. 453-1997.
Seymour Story Time
Preschool story time 11 a.m. at Seymour Library. 573-0728.
Gold Wing Riders
Gold Wing Road Riders Assn., 6:30 p.m. Monday at IHOP Sevierville. 6604400.
Weight Loss Surgery
Heights Christian Church. 981-4291 or 724-3755.
Alzheimer’s Support
Alzheimer’s Support group meets 6 to 7 p.m. at MountainBrook Village, 700 Markhill Drive, Sevierville. 428-2445.
Kindness Counts
Kindness Counts meets 7 p.m. at Pigeon Forge Community Park, pavilion 1. 654-2684. Northview Kodak Optimist Club installation dinner 6:30 p.m. at clubhouse.
Angel Food
Angel Food Orders: n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 Photographic Society
LeConte Photographic Society meets at 6:30 p.m. Robert Epperson to discuss photographing wildflowers.
Uniform Sale
Uniform sale 7 to 4 p.m., in the classrooms at Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center. Proceeds benefit the new LeConte Medical Center.
Sevierville Story Time
Preschool story time 10:30 a.m., Sevier County Main Library. 453-3532.
Angel Food
Angel Food Orders: n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 908-1245.
Thursday, Oct. 8 Hot Meals
New Era Baptist
Uniform sale 7 to 2 p.m., in the classrooms at Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center. Proceeds benefit the new LeConte Medical Center.
Women’s Bible Study
Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Fox Trot B&B, Garrett Road, Gatlinburg n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC n 6:30 p.m. Home Cents, Old Newport Highway, Sevierville
Men’s Bible Study
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Crewettes Rummage Sale
Sevier County Crewettes rummage sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Friday at Sevier County Rescue Squad Building.
Wears Valley Chamber Organization of the first Wears Valley Chamber of Commerce meets 7 p.m., American Pie Pizza and Video, 3250 Wears Valley Road in the old Foothills Mining Company site.
GateKeepers
Gatekeepers Men’s Community Bible studies: n 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mountain Drive, Sevierville. 310-7831. n 6:30 p.m. Seymour UMC, Chapman Highway. 436-0313.
Friday, Oct. 9 Wears Valley Festival
Wears Valley Methodist Church annual fall festival 8 a.m.-3 p.m. today and Oct. 10, with yard sale items, pottery and other crafts, baked goods, lunch and more. 429-4412.
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Angel Food
Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245.
Kodak Story Time
Preschool story time 11 a.m., Kodak Library. 9330078.
Rummage Sale
Sevier County Crewettes rummage sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sevier County Rescue Squad Building.
Jett Benefit
Covered dish supper 6:30 p.m. followed by gospel singing at Hurst Hollow Road on Jones Cove Road. Donations benefit Martha Jett medical expenses. (423) 623-5710; 453-0687; 774-9435; 774-0656.
Library, to help parents teach their children about money. 577-7511 to sign up.
Angel Food
Angel Food orders: n Angel Food 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 4292508. n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245.
Craft Bazaar Benefit
Holy Family Catholic Church craft bazaar benefit 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and after Mass on Sunday, 307 Black Oak Ridge Road, Seymour. Refreshments sold. 4293999 or 983-6611.
Radio Class
Sevier County Emergency Radio Services class for E-COMM 1 license, 9-1, EOC building on Bruce Street. Test to follow class. E-mail to n4jtg@live.com or call 429-2422.
followed by auction at 4, Hurst Hollow Road near Baxter’s Grocery on Jones Cove Road. Ddonations benefit Martha Jett medical expenses. (423) 6235710; 453-0687; 774-9435; 774-0656.
Sunday, Oct. 11 Craft Bazaar Benefit
Holy Family Catholic Church craft bazaar benefit following Mass, 307 Black Oak Ridge Road, Seymour. 429-3999 or 983-6611.
Gateway Lighthouse
Homecoming at Gateway Lighthouse, noon, 102 Red Bud Lane.
New Era Baptist
New Era Baptist Church Family and Friends Day, 10:30 a.m. Guest singers, Jody Hood Family, lunch to follow.
Ogle Family Reunion
The Lewis Ogle Family reunion 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain Star Lodge, Dolly Parton Parkway. 453-7223.
Methodist Breakfast
Shady Grove Methodist men’s breakfast, 8-11 a.m. $6; children 6 and under and veterans free. 3974585 for tickets.
Alzheimer’s Benefit
Complimentary coffee, doughnuts and apple fritters 8-10:30 a.m., Courthouse Plaza next to Citizens National downtown. Bake sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Smoky Bear Car Show
Saturday, Oct. 10 Wears Valley Festival
Wears Valley Methodist Church annual Fall Festival 8 a.m.-3 p.m., with yard sale items, pottery and other crafts, baked goods, lunch and more. 429-4412.
Crafts/Collectables
American Legion Post 104 “Crafts and Collectables Sale and Eats� 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables $20. 428-7821 or 428-5329.
Smoky Bear car show and silent auction hosted by DECA, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sevier County High. Free admission. Car registration $25 day of show, $15 if bringing item for Toys For Tots. 453-1076.
Optimist Club
Northview/Kodak Optimist Club yard sale at clubhouse. 933-0078.
Jett Benefit
Trail ride starts at 9 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 12 Women’s Bible Study
Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church, Chapman and Boyds Creek Highway, Seymour n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn, Gatlinburg
Angel Food
Angel Food orders: n Angel Food 2 to 6 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 908-1245.
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NEW YORK — There has never been a better time to be a consumer. America is on sale. The Great Recession has caused massive job losses and hardship for millions, but it has also fostered a shoppers’ paradise. Anyone who still has the means to spend can find unheard of deals. Prices on everything from clothes to coffee to cat food are dropping, some faster than they have in half a century. Items rarely discounted — like Tiffany engagements rings — are now. The two biggest purchases most people make — homes and new cars — are selling at steep price reductions. “This is the new normal,” says Donald Keprta, president of Dominick’s, a supermarket chain in the Midwest, which just cut prices by as much as 30 percent on thousands of items. “We aren’t going back.” Consumers like Karen Wilmes, a mother of two in Hopkinton, R.I., relish the steals. During a recent trip to Shaw’s Supermarkets, she bought a basketful of goods, including Eggo waffles, Kleenex tissues and Betty Crocker cake mix. The retail price: $63.89. Wilmes paid $7.31 by buying items on sale and using coupons. “The deals out there are unbelievable,” says Wilmes, 36, who writes the Frugal Rhode Island Mama blog, which tracks local and national bargains. “We can put the money I save toward something else.” And she’s doing just that, but only when she can find another deal. Wilmes and her husband recently bought a Samsung television from Best Buy’s Web site for $1,299, about $300 less than she found at other stores. She also got free delivery and another $13 back from ebates.com, which receives commissions from online retailers for directing customers their way. What’s happening now has been building for years. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. introduced “every-day low prices” many years ago. Amazon.com redefined the idea of bargain prices during the late 1990s when it helped introduce online shopping. After the 2001 recession, automakers introduced zeropercent financing to boost sales. McDonald’s “Dollar Meals” made fast food even cheaper. But until the Great Recession came along, consumers hadn’t seen anything yet. Last fall’s financial meltdown triggered a plunge in stock prices and home values and wiped out 11 percent — $6.6 trillion — of household wealth in six months. It also put an end to easy credit, which had fueled the consumption that powered the economy for most of the decade. Those who still have jobs don’t want to spend as they once did. There is a new societal pressure to be careful and smart when buying almost anything. From Chicago’s Miracle Mile to malls around Orange County, Calif., it was once a status symbol to trot around with armloads of shopping bags with designer names on them. Now, it’s considered ostentatious. Traditionally, manufacturers and retailers lowered prices to clear inventory. Today, they’re cutting prices because consumers are demanding it. If it lasts, the ramifications will be wideranging. “There’s almost a new morality to spending,” Liz Claiborne Inc. CEO Bill McComb told an investor conference last month. The bargains being offered at the Garden State Plaza in Paramus, N.J., make it seem the day after Christmas. But it’s only a weekday in September. The deals start at 25 percent off and keep getting better.
says. “Thankfully, the bar- Gary Shilling, who runs an gains keep coming.” economic consulting firm Those with goods and in Springfield, N.J., and services to sell hope that the has written two books on discounting bolsters sales, deflation. which would help get the The U.S. economy is not economy chugging along near such an extreme. But again. Consumer spending what’s emerging is the realaccounts for 70 percent of ization that pricing is being the economy. redefined. But ever-lower prices Dominick’s supermarhave risks, too. The more kets announced in late shoppers expect prices to August that prices on a fall, the less they shop until range of items in its 81 prices drop. It becomes a stores would fall by as self-fulfilling prophecy much as a third. Included that forces companies to in the cuts were both keep cutting. That reduc- private-label goods and es profits, making it less national brands, such as likely companies will hire Coffee Mate creamers, workers or raise wages. Bumble Bee tuna and Economists say the worst Tombstone frozen pizza. scenario would be a deflaProfit margins at grocery Associated Press tionary spiral, which Japan stores typically are just 2 Karen Wilmes of Hopkinton, R.I., sorts though her coupons during a has been stuck in for the percent. Dominick’s hopes shopping trip with her two-year-old daughter Allison on Thursday. By last two decades. the low prices will attract purchasing items on sale, using her loyal customer card and coupons, “The Japanese govern- customers, who will also Wilmes saved $54.54, spending only $39 on $93.54 worth of groceries. ment has been trying to buy enough full-priced stimulate the economy items to make up the difNeiman Marcus, Forever get a cash rebate, according price. The sellers bought there since the 1990s,” says ference. 21, Ann Taylor, Macy’s, to J.D. Power & Associates. the home for $410,000 in Hotel rooms cost travel- 2006 and spent $75,000 Gap — across the retailing spectrum there are promo- ers nearly 20 percent less, on renovations. Halkin’s deal-chasing on average, than last year, tions. Retail sales remain slug- the biggest decline since doesn’t stop there. On a gish, and more than half of Smith Travel Research recent trip to Macy’s, he the people surveyed recent- began collecting data in picked up two pairs of Ralph Lauren Polo shorts, ly by America’s Research 1987. In Governors Crossing Home prices have a Polo shirt and a hat for Group and UBS said they GNOMEPUB.COM are shopping less. But when dropped 30 percent, on $50. At full price, the bill they do shop, most go to average, from the peak in would have topped $200. HAPPY HOUR 4PM-7PM $1 OFF ADULT “I’ve learned to buy when stores with lower prices or 2006. In some markets, BEVERAGES AND 1/2 PRICE MENU ITEMS wait for sales before return- they’re down more than 50 I see deals not necessarily ing to their favorite retailer, percent. Homes in parts of when I need anything,” he Detroit are cheaper than a according to the survey. Dave Ratner sees this new car. Overall, prices are tumprice chase first hand. His four-store chain in western bling at the fastest rate in Massachusetts, Dave’s Soda decades. The government’s & Pet City, has never been so Consumer Price Index, focused on promotions and which measures the averlow prices. During the past age price of goods and seryear, customers stopped vices purchased by housebuying $50 bags of premi- holds, has fallen 1.5 percent um dog food and “special” over the last 12 months. The $10 pet treats. Pet-related reading for July showed a Halloween merchandise 2.1 percent annual decline, usually sells well, but he the biggest since 1950. The largest decline has isn’t stocking any this year because he doesn’t think been in energy prices, but people will buy it. Instead, other areas have fallen, he’s offering big discounts too. Among them: food, on cheaper brands of pet appliances, furniture, jewelry, sporting goods, audio food. “It’s killing my profit and visual equipment and margins, but if you don’t apartment rents. People like Bruce Halkin, offer specials and lots of promotions, you aren’t 64, an advertising execuoperating in the current tive in Aventura, Fla., are benefiting. He will soon world,” he says. Great buys are not exclu- close on a three-bedroom sive to retailing. The govern- home in nearby Boca Raton ment’s Cash for Clunkers on a golf course. He’s payprogram is over, but more ing $335,000, 8 percent than half of car buyers still below the $365,000 asking
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Stewart improves chances with win Victory at Kansas cuts Martin’s lead in half By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
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First-year Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin is looking for answers after getting off to a 2-3 start.
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Tennessee offense continues to beat itself with miscues By BETH RUCKER Associated Press Writer KNOXVILLE — Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin isn’t asking for much. “We don’t need to make miraculous plays — just normal plays,” he said. The Volunteers’ troubles continued in a 26-22 loss to Auburn on Saturday as they made mistakes and failed to make enough plays at critical times to keep up with a productive Tigers offense. The Vols (2-3, 0-2 Southeastern Conference) couldn’t find any rhythm in the first half. They converted only one third down on seven attempts, went three-and-out three times and let Auburn (5-0, 2-0) stay on the field 9 more minutes. By the break, Tennessee was down 16-6 and Jonathan Crompton had completed only four passes for 62 yards. He managed to miss his receivers in every way possible: He overthrew, underthrew and hit them in the helmet and at the feet. He also didn’t get any help from his targets, who dropped several passes that hit them in the chest.
“I’ve never been a part of something like that. To see that many drops and that many inaccurate throws ... it was painful.” — Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin on his team’s performance against Auburn on Saturday night
“I’ve never been a part of something like that,” Kiffin said. “To see that many drops and that many inaccurate throws ... it was painful.” A snap infraction penalty at thirdand-goal on the Auburn 4 may have cost Tennessee a fair shot at scoring a touchdown that would have pulled it within three points of the Tigers with 4 minutes left in the game. The Vols left more points on the field. Daniel Lincoln shanked a 39-yard field goal attempt wide left and had an extra point attempt blocked. “There are plays to be made, and right now we’re leaving them out there,” tailback Montario Hardesty said. The Vols defense did its best to stop an Auburn offense that
entered the game ranked third in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Still, the Tigers racked up 459 yards, Chris Todd threw for 218 yards and a touchdown and Ben Tate ran for 128 yards and another score. The defense also failed to do anything to help the cause as it wore down from being on the field for so long. It had no sacks, recovered no fumbles and grabbed no interceptions. The Vols’ road won’t get easier in October. They face Georgia on Saturday, No. 3 Alabama in Tuscaloosa after a bye week and No. 25 South Carolina. They’ve only won 51 percent of their all-time games against their October opponents. Still, Kiffin sees some signs of improvement. “As poor as we did at times, there
are some things to build on, and we know the future’s going to be great here,” he said. Crompton and company found rhythm in their hurry-up offensive scheme, using a no-huddle approach and short passes and depending on receivers and tailbacks to break longer runs. Out of the 2-minute drill, Crompton hit Montario Hardesty on a screen pass, and Hardesty broke tackles to turn the catch into a 31-yard touchdown to cut Auburn’s lead to 23-13 in the fourth quarter. Crompton also connected with Denarius Moore on a game-ending 32-yard TD pass. Thanks to the hurry-up offense success, Crompton finished with a career-high 259 yards on 20 completions. After throwing interceptions in many hurried situations this season, Crompton threw none to the Tigers. “It’s something we’ll continue to work on, something we’ll look at and maybe something that we need to do in the regular part of the game,” Kiffin said of the hurry-up offense.
Titans hurting after falling to 0-4 with loss to Jaguars By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — If the Jacksonville Jaguars continue to play like this, they might be able to solve their ticket-sales problems. David Garrard threw for 323 yards and three touchdowns, two to Mike SimsWalker, and the Jaguars dismantled the Tennessee Titans 37-17 on Sunday. Garrard shredded Tennessee’s injury depleted secondary, often picking on rookie cornerback Jason McCourty, and Jacksonville’s defense forced four punts and three turnovers in Tennessee’s first eight possessions. The result was a 30-3 lead in the third quarter that had the Titans (0-4) searching for answers. “Being at a loss for words is a good way to put it,” linebacker Keith Bulluck said. “We’re obviously not playing good football. This is the fourth week, and the last three I used up my excuses for what’s going on?”
Announced attendance was 49,014 at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, the second straight home game blacked on local television. Owner Wayne Weaver said earlier in the week he would consider playing some future games in nearby Orlando — a wake-up call to fans. Weaver can only hope his team’s performance will spark ticket sales. The Jaguars (2-2) certainly put on an offensive show for the second time in as many games. Jacksonville beat Houston 31-24 a week ago. Garrard and Sims-Walker starred in this one. Garrard completed 27 of 37 passes, the latest quarterback to burn the NFL’s 29th-ranked pass defense. The Titans had an excuse in this one: They played without cornerback Cortland Finnegan (hamstring) and nickel back Vincent Fuller (forearm). Clearly, the Jaguars took notice. A team built to run the ball, Jacksonville threw early and often — even with-
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Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher, right, checks on injured player Nick Harper in the third quarter during of their loss to Jacksonville on Sunday in Jacksonville. out starting tackles Eugene Monroe (illness) and Eben Britton (knee). Garrard dropped back to pass 27 times in the first half, and the Jags called seven running plays. “We knew they were going to stack the box and try to stop Maurice (JonesDrew),” Sims-Walker said. “We just took advantage of that. It’s about time. We knew we were capable of doing it. It’s just time we did it.” Sims-Walker finished with seven catches for 91 yards. He had a 9-yard TD reception in the second
quarter and a 15-yarder with 27 seconds remaining in the half that made it 27-3. It could have been worse for Tennessee, too. Kerry Collins threw an interception on the ensuing possession, and Gerald Alexander returned it to the 26-yard line — well inside Josh Scobee’s fieldgoal range. But Garrard was sacked for an 11-yard loss, and Scobee missed a 55-yarder as time expired. Collins completed 29 of 48 passes for 284 yards, with a touchdown and two interceptions. He hooked up with Nate Washington
for a 14-yard score late in the third quarter, cutting the lead to 30-9, but it was too little, too late. “When you’re in a situation like this, every man has to take it upon himself to figure out what he needs to do,” Collins said. “As a team, collectively, we need to come together and not listen to the criticism from the outside and keep believing in what we’re doing.” That might be tough, even though coach Jeff Fisher surely will remind everyone about the 2002 team that started 1-4 and still made the AFC title game.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Tony Stewart found himself in danger of letting a title slip away after just two rounds in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. The two-time champion wasn’t exactly in a must-win situation Sunday at Kansas Speedway, but a rocky start to the Chase put him in search of some very big finishes before leaders Mark Martin and Jimmie Johnson put the title out of reach. With a gutsy call on the final pit stop, Stewart ended his slide and sliced into Martin’s lead in the standings. His fourth win of the season — but first in eight races — moved him up one spot in the standings to fourth, and his deficit was cut from 106 points to 67 behind Martin. “That’s almost half,” Stewart said in Victory Lane. Martin, the pole-sitter, finished seventh and maintained his lead in the standings. He’s up 18 points over three-time defending series champion Johnson, who finished ninth after a series of bad pit calls took him out of contention. But Martin wasn’t in a celebratory mood after. There were only three drivers within 106 points of him at the start of the race. As he left Kansas, the field had been doubled to six. “Look at it however you want,” Martin said. “What is there, seven more to go? I don’t think we should be getting all hyped up about the tally right now, you know? We’ve got a lot of racing to go.” The final outcome came down to strategy, and it started to shape as a race that would be decided on fuel mileage. Then Dale Earnhardt Jr., who led 41 laps early before bad breaks ruined his day, brought out the final caution of the race when an engine problem spilled oil on the track. The leaders went to pit road debating with their crew chiefs whether to take two or four tires on what was likely going to be the final chance to gain track position. Greg Biffle went to pit road as the leader, while Stewart was second. Biffle and his crew still didn’t seem sure of what to do as he pulled into his spot, but Stewart crew chief Darian Grubb was confident two tires was the answer. “He’s like that. He’s a little gutsy. That’s a good thing,” Stewart said. “You don’t question him, you just know it’s the right thing to do.” Stewart raced off pit road into the lead, with Kasey Kahne and Johnson in pursuit. Both also took two tires. Biffle, the first driver to take four tires, restarted in fourth and admitted to overruling crew chief Greg Erwin, who only wanted to take two tires. “I feel bad. Probably the wrong thing to do,” said Biffle. Stewart took off on the restart with 26 laps to go, and all the drivers on four tires quickly sliced through the field. But it was Jeff Gordon who made up the most ground. He was closing in on Stewart but simply ran out laps to catch him and settled for second.
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Twins, Tigers set for 1-game playoff in AL Central By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer The chase for the AL Central championship once again is going to extra innings. Trying to save their seasons, the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins both won Sunday, leaving them all even for the division lead and forcing a onegame tiebreaker.
They’ll meet Tuesday at 5 p.m. EDT at the Metrodome in what could be the final baseball game at the Homer Hankie haven. Detroit rookie Rick Porcello (14-9) will start against Scott Baker (15-9). “It’s going to be fun. I’m sure Minnesota is going to be rocking,� Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson said. This marks the second straight year a tiebreaker
will decide the AL Central. Last season, the Twins lost 1-0 at Chicago. The teams get an extra day off — not for travel, but because Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings host Green Bay on Monday night. Because of that, the logistics could become complicated. The New York Yankees, holding home-field advantage throughout the postseason, can choose
whether they want to start the playoffs against the Twins-Tigers winner on Wednesday or Thursday. The tricky part: The Yankees get one hour after the tiebreaker to announce their decision. That means a quick turnaround for the AL Central champ if, as expected, New York picks to play Game 1 at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday at 6 p.m. EDT. “It’s strange,� Yankees
star Alex Rodriguez said. “That’s what great about baseball. Play 162 and you’re going to need one more game. That’s pretty awesome.� Boston will open at the Los Angeles Angels in the other best-offive AL matchup, either Wednesday or Thursday. The National League first-rounders begin Wednesday — wild card Colorado at the
World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies by day, and Albert Pujols and St. Louis at Manny Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers at night. Ryan Howard and the East champion Phillies went 4-2 against Troy Tulowitzki and the Rockies. It’s a playoff rematch from 2007, when Colorado streaked into the playoffs and swept Philadelphia in the first round.
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then tucked it away and scampered up the middle for the first down. Cincinnati ran two plays to get Graham INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Peyton Manning led the in position, and the kicker, who had an extra point and Colts to touchdowns on four of their first five drives, field goal blocked, drilled it through the uprights. tied milestones established by Fran Tarkenton and Dan The Bengals (3-1) have had all four games come Marino and extended Indianapolis’ regular-season vic- down to the wire. tory streak to 13. The Browns (0-4) lost their 10th straight dating to Manning finished 31 of 41 for 353 yards, marking the last season. Quarterback Derek Anderson sparked first time in 12 NFL seasons he has topped 300 yards Cleveland in his first start this season, throwing one in four consecutive games. TD pass and running for another. The first TD pass went to Reggie Wayne, making Manning and Dan Marino the only quarterbacks in Giants 27, Chiefs 16 league history to throw 55 TD passes to two different receivers. The second went to rookie Austin Collie after KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eli Manning, before a brilliant audible with 3 seconds left in the half. It leaving in the fourth quarter with a bruised right heel, not only gave the Colts (4-0) a 21-3 halftime lead but threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns and the also gave Manning a share of third place on the NFL’s Giants (4-0) remained unbeaten. career touchdowns passing list with Tarkenton. Both Kansas City (0-4) has lost 27 of its last 29 games. have 342. From the first quarter, when Jamaal Charles fumbled Only Marino (420) and Brett Favre (469) have the opening kickoff and Manning converted it into a thrown more. quick TD, this battle between occupants of opposite Seattle (1-3) played without quarterback Matt ends of the NFL standings never seemed in doubt. Hasselbeck and left tackle Walter Jones, who are both After going 0 for 11 in third-down conversions the week hurt, and lost its third straight. before against Philadelphia, the Chiefs were 2 for 15. Matt Cassel threw two short touchdown passes in the final minutes for Kansas City, which has lost the first Patriots 27, Ravens 21 four games for the first time since 1980. Steve Smith, who has caught at least one scoring FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady and pass in three straight games for the Giants, totaled 134 Randy Moss hooked up for their first touchdown yards on 11 catches, including scoring receptions of 3 pass of the season, the Baltimore Ravens failed on fourth-down plays on their last two series and the New and 25 yards. England Patriots held on for a 27-21 win Sunday. Moss’ touchdown made it 24-14 late in the third Bears 48, Lions 24 quarter, but Joe Flacco’s 13-yard pass to Willis CHICAGO (AP) — Jay Cutler threw two touchdown McGahee cut that to 24-21. Stephen Gostkowski’s passes and ran for another score, and the Bears pulled 33-yard field goal gave the Patriots (3-1) a six-point away in the second half a week after Detroit snapped lead midway through the fourth quarter. its 19-game losing streak. On the next possession, with a fourth-and-1 at the Matt Forte ran for 121 yards and rookie Johnny Knox Ravens 45-yard line, McGahee was stopped for no gain. returned a kickoff 102 yards. The Ravens (3-1) got the ball back after a punt and The Lions were celebrating a win over Washington moved to a fourth-and-4 at the 14. Flacco then threw that snapped a slide that matched the second longest to Mark Clayton, who dropped the ball with 28 seconds in league history. This time, they were holding their remaining. breath after watching quarterback Matthew Stafford, Baltimore left tackle Jared Gaither was taken off the the No. 1 draft pick, twist his right knee while being field on a stretcher midway through the second quarter when sacked in the fourth quarter. he blocked right defensive end Jarvis Green, who pushed him He was sacked by into Flacco. Gaither stayed on the ground for about 10 minutes Adewale Ogunleye, forcing before being lifted onto a cart. He had movement in both arms Detroit (1-3) to kick a field and legs and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for goal that cut Chicago’s tests on his neck and shoulder. lead to 34-24. Stafford
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College Football Major Scores EAST Albany, N.Y. 27, St. Francis, Pa. 6 Boston College 28, Florida St. 21 Brown 28, Rhode Island 20 Bryant 6, Wagner 2 Bucknell 14, Georgetown, D.C. 6 Cent. Connecticut St. 24, Sacred Heart 12 Cent. Michigan 20, Buffalo 13 Colgate 45, Cornell 23 Columbia 38, Princeton 0 Delaware 27, Maine 17 Duquesne 34, Robert Morris 20 Fordham 34, Old Dominion 29 Harvard 28, Lehigh 14 Hofstra 24, James Madison 17 Holy Cross 42, Northeastern 21 Lafayette 31, Yale 14 Marist 34, Campbell 13 Navy 16, Air Force 13, OT New Hampshire 57, Towson 7 Penn 30, Dartmouth 24 South Florida 34, Syracuse 20 Stony Brook 52, Presbyterian 14 Tulane 17, Army 16 Villanova 28, William & Mary 17 SOUTH Alabama 38, Kentucky 20 Alabama A&M 35, Tuskegee 15 Albany St., Ga. 20, Lane 0 Appalachian St. 30, The Citadel 27, OT Auburn 26, Tennessee 22 Bethel, Tenn. 13, Cumberland, Tenn. 3 C.W. Post 40, Shippensburg 24 Centre 20, Sewanee 0 Charleston Southern 47, Savannah St. 10 Christopher Newport 30, Shenandoah 27, 2OT Cumberlands 30, Pikeville 14 Dayton 30, Morehead St. 15 East Carolina 21, Marshall 17 Elon 19, Furman 12 Fayetteville St. 37, Chowan 17 Gallaudet 10, Husson 7 Gardner-Webb 27, VMI 23 Georgia Southern 26, Wofford 21 Georgia Tech 42, Mississippi St. 31 Hampden-Sydney 19, Bridgewater, Va. 0 Howard 7, WinstonSalem 3 Jacksonville 27, Davidson 21 Jacksonville St. 52, Tenn.Martin 7 Kentucky Wesleyan 31, Central St., Ohio 30, OT
LSU 20, Georgia 13 LaGrange 20, Lincoln, Mo. 7 Lambuth 58, West Alabama 40 Lenoir-Rhyne 38, Tusculum 17 Liberty 45, W. Va. Wesleyan 7 Louisiana-Monroe 48, Fla. International 35 MVSU 61, Texas College 6 Maryland 24, Clemson 21 Maryville, Tenn. 36, Methodist 30 Miami 21, Oklahoma 20 Mississippi 23, Vanderbilt 7 Morehouse 40, Stillman 27 Morgan St. 24, BethuneCookman 13 N. Carolina A&T 23, N.C. Central 17, OT Newberry 40, Catawba 21 North Alabama 42, Arkansas Tech 17 Samford 16, W. Carolina 3 Shaw 42, St. Augustine’s 32 South Carolina 38, S. Carolina St. 14 Southern U. 22, Jackson St. 14 Tennessee St. 23, SE Missouri 17 Tennessee Tech 31, Austin Peay 23 Thomas More 40, Bethany, W.Va. 12 Trinity, Texas 41, Birmingham-Southern 14 UCF 32, Memphis 14 Union, Ky. 31, WVU Tech 0 Virginia 16, North Carolina 3 Virginia St. 23, Elizabeth City St. 10 Virginia Tech 34, Duke 26 Virginia-Wise 28, Georgetown, Ky. 21 Wake Forest 30, N.C. State 24 Wyoming 30, Florida Atlantic 28
SW Baptist 31, Cent. Oklahoma 23 Sam Houston St. 41, St. Joseph’s, Ind. 0 TCU 39, SMU 14 Texas Tech 48, New Mexico 28 Tulsa 27, Rice 10 UTEP 58, Houston 41
MIDWEST Adrian 62, Kalamazoo 15 Beloit 29, Lake Forest 22 Benedictine, Ill. 21, Aurora 14 Black Hills St. 23, Valley City St. 21 Buena Vista 27, Loras 13 Butler 25, San Diego 24 Capital 37, Marietta 13 Case Reserve 38, Denison 13 Central 55, Cornell, Iowa 0 Cincinnati 37, Miami (Ohio) 13 Coe 37, Dubuque 7 Concordia, Wis. 34, Maranatha Baptist 6 Dickinson St. 48, Mayville St. 0 Drake 34, Valparaiso 14 E. Kentucky 36, E. Illinois 31 Findlay 42, Hillsdale 17 Franklin 41, Defiance 14 Grand Valley St. 47, Tiffin 21 Hamline 38, Augsburg 28 Harding 26, S. Arkansas 16 Hastings 21, Dordt 3 Illinois College 35, Lawrence 19 Illinois St. 27, N. Dakota St. 24 Illinois Wesleyan 42, Carthage 16 Iowa 24, Arkansas St. 21 Jamestown 42, S. Dakota Tech 33 Kansas St. 24, Iowa St. 23 Lakeland 40, Rockford 0 Luther 23, Simpson, Iowa 13 Martin Luther 45, Minn.Morris 20 Mary 27, Concordia, St.P. 7 Michigan St. 26, Michigan 20, OT SOUTHWEST Michigan Tech 38, Ferris Abilene Christian 43, St. 6 East Central 6 Minn. Duluth 76, Minn. Arkansas 47, Texas A&M St., Moorhead 7 19 Minn. St., Mankato 36, Baylor 31, Kent St. 15 Cent. Arkansas 45, Augustana, S.D. 6 Missouri S&T 10 Howard Payne 45, Texas Lutheran 23 Mary Hardin-Baylor 23, Hardin-Simmons 7 McMurry 45, E. Texas Baptist 21 Mississippi College 54, Louisiana College 44 Prairie View 35, Grambling St. 32 SE Oklahoma 33, SW Oklahoma 10
Missouri St. 17, Youngstown St. 7 Morningside 62, Dana 7 Mount St. Joseph 38, Bluffton 18 Mount Union 30, Baldwin-Wallace 0 N. Illinois 38, W. Michigan 3 N. Iowa 62, Indiana St. 7 N. Michigan 23, Saginaw Valley St. 20 Nebraska-Kearney 44, CSU-Pueblo 12 Nebraska-Omaha 34, Emporia St. 14 North Dakota 27, South Dakota 12 Northern St., S.D. 34, Minn.-Crookston 17 Northwestern 27, Purdue 21 Northwestern, Iowa 35, Concordia, Neb. 6 Northwestern, Minn. 31, Macalester 7 Northwood, Mich. 17, Indianapolis 12 Notre Dame 37, Washington 30, OT Oberlin 17, Ohio Wesleyan 14 Ohio 44, Bowling Green 37 Ohio Dominican 52, Lake Erie 49 Ohio St. 33, Indiana 14 Otterbein 49, Heidelberg 20 Penn St. 35, Illinois 17 Ripon 31, Carroll, Wis. 14 S. Illinois 30, W. Illinois 10 St. Cloud St. 38, Bemidji St. 27 St. Francis, Ind. 42, Malone 14 St. John’s, Minn. 16, Bethel, Minn. 14 St. Norbert 56, Knox 13 St. Scholastica 35, Crown, Minn. 27 St. Thomas, Minn. 45, Gustavus 12 St. Xavier 51, Taylor 35 Temple 24, E. Michigan 12 Toledo 37, Ball St. 30 Trine 38, Hope 35 Wabash 37, Allegheny 3 Walsh 63, Olivet Nazarene 12 Wayne, Mich. 47, Ashland 40 Wayne, Neb. 24, Upper Iowa 21 Wilmington, Ohio 24, John Carroll 16
Winona St. 41, SW Minnesota St. 33 Wis. Lutheran 27, Concordia, Ill. 16 Wis.-LaCrosse 32, Wis.Oshkosh 25 Wis.-Stevens Pt. 48, Wis.Eau Claire 33 Wis.-Stout 13, Wis.-River Falls 12 Wis.-Whitewater 35, Wis.-Platteville 3 Wisconsin 31, Minnesota 28 Wittenberg 70, Hiram 7 Wooster 49, Earlham 3 FAR WEST Boise St. 34, UC Davis 16 Cal Poly 21, S. Dakota St. 14 Carroll, Mont. 37, E. Oregon 17 E. Washington 38, Idaho St. 3 Idaho 31, Colorado St. 29 Montana St. 26, Weber St. 21 Montana Tech 17, Montana St.-Northern 14 Montana Western 21, Rocky Mountain 20 N. Arizona 35, N. Colorado 27 Nevada 63, UNLV 28 Oregon 52, Washington St. 6 Oregon St. 28, Arizona St. 17 S. Utah 38, Texas St. 16 Sacramento St. 31, Portland St. 14 San Diego St. 34, New Mexico St. 17 Southern Cal 30, California 3 Stanford 24, UCLA 16 W. Oregon 23, S. Oregon 0
The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Oct. 3, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Florida (54) 4 - 0 1,486 1 2. Texas (1) 4-0 1,416 2 3. Alabama (5) 5 - 0 1,404 3 4. LSU 5-0 1,290 4 5. Virginia Tech 4 - 1 1,200 6 6. Boise St. 5-0 1,185 5 7. Southern Cal 4 - 1 1,108 7 8. Cincinnati 5-0 1,004 10 9. Ohio St. 4-1 994 9 10. TCU 4-0 940 11 11. Miami 3-1 931 17 12. Iowa 5-0 823 13 13. Oregon 4-1 676 16 14. Penn St. 4-1 564 15 15. Oklahoma St. 3 - 1 563 14 16. Kansas 4-0 513 18 17. Auburn 5-0 428 — 18. BYU 4-1 403 20 19. Oklahoma 2-2 370 8 20. Mississippi 3 - 1 357 21 21. Nebraska 3-1 333 23 22. Georgia Tech 4 - 1 311 25 23. South Florida 5 - 0 238 — 24. Missouri 4-0 215 — 25. South Carolina 4 - 1 200 —
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Monday, October 5, 2009 â—† The Mountain Press
A western town’s love of Indian artifacts backfires By HELEN O’NEILL AP Special Correspondent
BLANDING, Utah — High above the spiky sandstone spine known as Comb Ridge, archaeologist Winston Hurst treads carefully through the ancient dwellings, carved into the cave more than a thousand years ago. To a stranger the puebloan ruins seem breathtakingly intact — walls and windows and rooms still standing, storage chambers strewn with thousand-year-old corn cobs, and brightly colored pottery sherds scattered throughout. Hurst sees only destruction. Driving to the ridge across a plain dotted with sagebrush and cottonwood, Hurst points to trashed “pit houses� dating from 500-700 A.D. — distinctive mounds in the brush, where looters have dug for the ancient Indian tools, pottery, and jewelry traditionally buried with the dead. In the cave, more desecration. Centuries-old rock petroglyphs depicting animals and people are daubed with modern graffiti, from “H.E.E.� (the Hyde Exploration Expedition of 1892) to “Liz Jones, age 8, 2003.� A few yards away, another signature: the archeologist’s own name, scratched into a rock when he was a 12-year-old boy and scrambling through ruins collecting arrowheads was a way of life. The name is barely legible, gouged out by local artifact hunters who consider Hurst a turncoat. “I have been where they are ... they have not been where I am,� Hurst, 62, says sadly. Growing up, one of Hurst’s closest friends was Jim Redd, who went on to become a beloved rural doctor. But their friendship faltered as Redd continued digging and collecting, while Hurst became a champion of preservation. This summer 150 federal agents swooped into the region, arresting 26 people at gunpoint and charging them with looting Indian graves and stealing priceless archaeological treasures from public and tribal lands. Seventeen of those arrested were from Blanding, including some of the town’s most prominent citizens: Harold Lyman, 78, grandson of the pioneering Mormon family that founded the town. David Lacy, 55, high school math teacher and brother of the county sheriff. And 60-year-old Jim Redd, along with his wife and adult daughter. The next day, the doctor killed himself by carbon monoxide poisoning. Another defendant, from Santa Fe, N.M., shot himself a week later. The suicides horrified this town of about 4,000 with many bitterly blaming the government. But the recriminations and grief masked more complicated questions — questions that have dogged the town for decades. Here, in one of the country’s richest archaeological regions — where the ruins of ancient pueblos are tucked into towering sandstone cliffs and “pot-hunting� has been a way of life for more than a century, how should the past be protected and preserved? And who, if anyone, owns that past? ——— “Chindi� is how the Navajo describe the evil spirits they believe inhabit the bones and possessions of the dead — spirits that can poison a person or place if they are disturbed, spirits that some believe have poisoned this town. Even Navajo patients who revered Redd spoke sorrowfully of how the chindi had ruined his life. And though many voiced unhappiness about the arrests, there was little doubt the Redds — who had been charged with grave digging in the past — knew they were breaking the law. After the raids, authorities removed two moving vans full of artifacts from the Redd home. Redd’s wife, Jeanne, was sentenced to three years probation and a $2,000 fine after pleading guilty to seven counts of trafficking in stolen artifacts and theft of artifacts on government and tribal
lands. It is a felony to take any artifact from public land. There are also laws requiring the repatriation of human remains and sacred ceremonial artifacts to tribes. But laws can’t change attitudes or traditions or make much of a dent in a thriving black market where prehistoric Indian artifacts can fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars. And in the vast cliffs and mesas of these parts, where a handful of rangers from the National Parks Service and the Bureau of Land Management oversee millions of acres, prosecution is practically impossible. Archeologists like Hurst say it’s up to them to try and change “hearts and minds.� But there many who believe the arrests have only hardened the very hearts and minds that need to change. In his senior center office, case worker Austin Lyman voices vehement opinions about the raids in his own unique way: “Like Jackals from hell they came, With bullet proof vests and guns, They came to arrest old men.� Lyman, a burly, ruddyfaced man of 62, penned “Paradise Has Been Raided Again� on June 10, the day of the raids. He reads it aloud, voice cracking with emotion. Behind him, taped to a cabinet, is a smiling picture of Redd, Lyman’s personal physician and one of his best friends. Three of Lyman’s
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This Aug. 11 photo shows rocks on a mountain that appear to be painted, near Bluff, Utah. brothers — Harold, Dale and Raymond, all in their 70s — were arrested, and Lyman is still bitter about a similar raid in 1986. Lyman’s grandfather, Walter, founded the town in the early 1900s and the family name is one of the most respected in the region. “These weren’t hardened criminals or grave robbers, just harmless old men who like arrowheads,� Lyman huffs. Prosecutors paint a far different picture, describing a tight-knit ring that plundered archaeological sites, desecrated Indian graves and stole ancient artifacts, selling them to dealers and collectors connected to the network. Authorities won’t comment directly on the investigation. But court documents describe a 2 1/2-year sting in which undercover informant Ted Gardiner, wearing wires and taking photographs, ingratiated himself into the
network, spending more than $335,000 on Anasazi pottery, ceremonial masks, a buffalo headdress, jewelry and sandals associated with ancient burials. With the FBI watching every move, Gardiner (identified only as “the source� in documents, though his identity is well-known in town) infiltrated a secretive world of diggers and dealers who looted by moonlight, flew in small planes searching for ruins, and thought nothing of kicking out skeletons and skulls. He paid suspect David Lacy more than $11,000 for a digging stick, a turkey feather blanket, and a menstrual loincloth, among other items. Lacy’s brother is San Juan County Sheriff Mike Lacy, who called the raids “the biggest grandstanding stunt I’ve ever seen in my life,� and who has demanded a formal investigation. “Blanding will never get over it,� he says.
——— The Edge of the Cedars museum is filled with cases of exquisitely decorated pots, baskets, tools and jewelry — one of the largest collections of Anasazi artifacts in the Southwest. Most displays have an official note identifying the artifact, describing where it was excavated, and the era it dates to. But the largest collection of ceramic pots — dazzling in their colors, shapes and geometric designs — has a note that states “Provenience Unknown.� Though the collection is stunning, it is worthless in an archaeological sense. “When things are looted you lose the context and the story of the piece in addition to the archaeological record,� curator Marcia Hadenfeldt says. There are signs throughout the museum explaining
the laws, exhorting visitors to be good cultural stewards by leaving artifacts in place. “This is not just a good thing to do,� the signs say, “it is the law.� There are dozens more artifact collections around town, in private homes, in trading posts, some from legitimate collections and dealers. It is legal to own artifacts that have been in circulation for decades, before laws protecting them were passed. BobHosler’sThinBearIndian Arts trading post is crammed with traditional Indian jewelry, arrowheads, baskets and pots. Some are ancient artifacts that Hosler, 75, says he found on his property. Others he has owned for years. “It’s not moral to dig in graves, but you can find this damn stuff everywhere,� says Hosler, who calls the raids “government entrapment of old men.�
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Report: 13 million babies worldwide born premature Nearly 1-in-10 aren’t full-term; 1M die yearly By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON — They call it kangaroo care: A premature baby nestles skin-to-skin against mom’s bare, warm chest. In Malawi, mothers’ bodies take the place of too-pricey incubators to keep these fragile newborns alive. Nearly one in 10 of the world’s babies is born premature, and about 1 million infants die each year as a result, says a startling first attempt to measure a toll that in much of the world is hidden. It’s a problem concentrated in poor countries, with the vast majority of the nearly 13 million preemies born each year in Africa and Asia, according to the report released Sunday by the March of Dimes. But take a closer look at the proportion of all babies born too early. Those rates are highest in Africa, but followed closely by North America, concludes the first part of a collaboration with the World Health Organization to tackle the growing problem. How? “That’s the 13 million-baby question,” said March of Dimes epidemiologist Christopher Howson, who headed the project being debated this week at a child health meeting in India. Different factors fuel prematurity in rich countries and poor ones. Wealthy nations such as the United States have sophisticated neonatal intensive care units
for the tiniest, youngest preemies. That produces headlines about miracle babies and leads to a false sense that modern medicine conquers prematurity — without acknowledging lifelong problems including cerebral palsy, blindness and learning disabilities that often plague survivors. Scientists don’t even know all the triggers for preterm birth or how to stop early labor once it starts, one reason that the report urges major new research. Nor does much of the world even track how many babies are born too soon, why or what happens to them. “These are conservative estimates,” Howson said. “As shocking as this toll is, that toll will only rise” as next year the WHO finishes a more in-depth countryby-country count. Yet even in very poor countries, there are steps to improve preemies’ survival if only more mothers knew, said Dr. Joy Lawn, a pediatrician-turned-policy director for Save the Children who is based in South Africa. “Even in educated families, there’s a sense of fatalism if a baby is born preterm. There’s no expectation they can do anything,” Lawn said. “With pretty simple solutions, these deaths could be halved, but it doesn’t Chapter 7 •
“Even in educated families, there’s a sense of fatalism if a baby is born preterm. There’s no expectation they can do anything. With pretty simple solutions, these deaths could be halved, but it doesn’t seem to be a priority.” — Dr. Joy Lawn, a pediatrician-turned-policy director for Save the Children who is based in South Africa.
seem to be a priority.” She points to Malawi, where traditionally new mothers have tied babies to their backs as they go about their day. Today, mothers of preemies are taught to tie them in front, under their clothes, kangaroo carestyle, she said. The skinto-skin contact keeps the infants’ body temperature more stable, a key to survival, and they can nurse at will, promoting weight gain. Now Uganda is starting to teach kangaroo care. Babies born before completion of the 37th week of pregnancy are premature. The March of Dimes report found a small fraction in the U.S. are born before 32 weeks, the very early preemies who face the greatest risk of death and lifelong health problems. But even being born a few weeks early can lead to breathing problems, jaundice and learning or behavioral delays. Among the risk factors: —Lack of prenatal care
to be sure the motherto-be is adequately nourished and getting proper care for pregnancy-harming conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure or infections. —Smoking and alcohol use. —Pregnancy before age 16 and after 35, or pregnancies spaced too
closely, less than two years apart. —Carrying twins or more. —In wealthy nations, early elective inductions and cesarean sections. Sunday’s report is believed the first region-by-region estimate of prematurity, but it undercounts the problem by examining only singleton births to mostly healthy women, Howson said. As a result, it estimates 480,000 preemies are born in the U.S. and Canada each year when more precise U.S. government figures put that total at more than half a million in this country alone. Whatever the precise
number, the point is to increase research into the problem and note the simple steps to lessen preventable risks today, Howson said. “What leads to a healthy outcome or adverse outcome are factors that begin far before that third trimester,” he said, stressing care for infections and chronic conditions, better diet and family planning so the mom-to-be is healthier before she conceives. “We as an international community must think more upstream.” ——— On the Net: March of Dimes: http://www.marchofdimes.com/
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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GENE CARROLL COFFELT Late of Sevier County, Tennessee
Notice is Hereby Given that on the 17 day of SEPT 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of GENE CARROLL COFFELT deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 17 day of September, 2009. (Signed) James Frank Coffelt Administrator Estate of GENE CARROLL COFFELT By:none Attorney By: Joe Keener County Clerk
09/28/09 10/05/09
LEGALS Estate of ALINE WATTS HOULK By:none Attorney By: Joe Keener County Clerk
09/28/09 10/05/09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARY KATHERINE HOUSEHOLDER Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 17 day of SEPT 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of MARY KATHERINE HOUSEHOLDER deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ALINE WATTS HOULK Late of Sevier County, Tennessee
Notice is Hereby Given that on the 22 day of SEPT 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of ALINE WATTS HOULK deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 22 day of September, 2009. (Signed) Betty Williams Marlene H. Patterson Co-Executors
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LEGALS 10-26-2004 A CHILD UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE ORDER FOR SUM MONS BY PUBLI CATION TO:LEWIS ROBINETTE Pursuant to T.C.A. § 37-1-121 and § 37-1123, you are hereby summoned to appear on the 9th day of December, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., and defend the above-entitled action in the Sevier County Juvenile Court, at Sevierville, Tennessee, and answer the Petition for Custody filed by the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, and to serve your answer upon the Petitioner. In case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Petition, which has been filed with the Clerk of the Sevier County Juvenile Court located at the Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Street, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862. Since your whereabouts is unknown and the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you, a copy of this summons shall be published in The Mountain Press newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. ISSUED this 16 day of September 2009. HON. JEFF RADER SEVIER COUNTY JUVENILE COURT JUDGE 9-28-09, 10-5-09, 10-12-09, 10-19-09
All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 17 day of September, 2009. (Signed) James A. Householder Executor Estate of MARY KATHERINE HOUSEHOLDER By:Jerry H. McCarter Attorney By: Joe Keener County Clerk
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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES No. 09-000841 PETITIONER v. FELICIA NICOLE COBURN POSEY, Mother And LEWIS ROBINETTE, FatherAnd DEBORAH BILAS, Maternal Grandmother/Proposed caretaker And TOMAS BILAS, Maternal Grandfather/Proposed caretaker RESPONDENTS IN THE MATTER OF: ALEXIS ANN ROB INETTE, d.o.b:
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NON-RESIDENT NOTICE NO:2009-0669-1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEVIER COUNTY AT SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE ANGY RENAE COMPTON LINDER VS FARRON DEMONT LINDER In the cause, it appearing from the Complaint, which is sworn to, that the Defendant, FARRON DEMONT LINDER, is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, it is ordered that publication be made for four consecutive weeks, as required by law, in the MOUNTAIN PRESS, a newspaper published in SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee, in said County, notifying said nonresident Defendant to file an answer with Plaintiff’s Attorney, JOSHUA D. HEADRICK, whose address is 706 WALNUT STREET, STE 902, KNOXVILLE TN 37902 and the Circuit Court of Sevier County, Tennessee, within 30 days from the last date of publication, exclusive of said last date of publication, or a judgment by default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex-parte as to DEFENDANT, on the 4 day of December, 2009 at 9:00 a.m., before the Honorable BEN W. HOOPER II, Circuit Judge.
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PURSUANT TO DEFAULT NOTICE TO THE CONTENTS STORED AT SMOKY MOUNTAIN MOVING SERVICES, INC.’S WAREHOUSE AT 2664 OLD NEWPORT HWY, SEVIERVILLE, TN 37876. THE CONTENTS OF THE FOLLOWING LEASES SPACE WILL BESOLD PURSUANT TO TENNESSE WAREHOUSEMEN LIEN STATUTES AND COMMON LAW RIGHTS TO SATISFY THE DEBT FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENTALS. THE SALE WILL OCCUR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 AT 11:00 AM AT SMOKY MOUNTAIN MOVING. SERVICES, INC., 2664 OLD NEWPORT HWY., SEVIERVILLE., SEVIERVILLE, TN. 37876.
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Bill and Twila Higging PO Box 370, Gatlinburg WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BIDS. 09-29, 10-05 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARGARET C. SULLIVAN Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 21 day of SEPT 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of MARGARET C. SULLIVAN deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 21 day of September, 2009. (Signed) Margaret Carole Freeman Executor Estate of MARGARET C. SULLIVAN By:none Attorney By: Joe Keener County Clerk
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In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant Carl J. Vogel, JR. A non resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Him it is ordered that said defendant file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Steve Merritt Plaintiff’s Attorney whose address is 400 Ellis Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804 within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgment by default will be taken against you and the cause set for hearing Ex Parte as to you. This notice will be published in The Mountain Press for four consecutive weeks. This 14th day of September, 2009
INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sevier County Ambulance Service is soliciting sealed bids for Uniforms. Bids will be received at Sevier County Mayors Office until 10:00 a.m. October 14, 2009 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Specifications and questions may be obtained from Rick Valentine, 735 Middle Creek Rd., Sevierville, Tennessee 37862, Telephone Number (865) 453-3248 The Bidder’s name, address, bid opening time and the quotation "Ambulance Service Uniform Bid" must be printed on the sealed opaque envelope containing the bid. Sevier County reserves the right to accept or reject any/or all bids and to accept the bid deemed most favorable to the interest of Sevier County. 10-5-09, 10-6-09, 10-7-09
Howard Hogan Clerk and Master 9-14-09, 9-21-09, 9-28-09, 10-5-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CORINNE MAE TINGLE Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 22 day of SEPT 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of CORINNE MAE TINGLE deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 22 day of September, 2009. (Signed) Charles W. Tingle Administrator Estate of CORINNE MAE TINGLE By:none Attorney By: Joe Keener County Clerk
LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE This is a notification of sale October 9, 2009 at 8am for personal property belonging to:
David Reuel Navorska et ux vs Carl J. Vogel, JR.
IN CHANCERY COURT OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE
TO AFFORD THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Gatlinburg is applying to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Multimodal Transportation Resources Division (TDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for a discretionary grant of $163,311.61 under Section 5309 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). These funds will be used to purchase two (2) support vehicles, a camera/security system, office furniture, trolley signs, tires, a shop press, oil filter crusher, brake lathe, tig welder, car wash equipment, and miscellaneous equipment/ services. With the publication of this Notice, the City of Gatlinburg does afford the general public with the opportunity to request a public hearing on this grant application. Anyone desiring such a hearing must submit a written request to the City of Gatlinburg Mass Transit at the following address: P.O. Box 5, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 within fifteen (15) days of the publication of this notice. If no written request is received at the offices of the City of Gatlinburg Mass Transit by October 20, 2009, then no public hearing will be conducted by the City of Gatlinburg on this project. Please note that the meeting place will be ADA accessible. 10/02/2009 10/05/2009
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Local cabin company taking applications for Reservationist, Assistant Manager, and Cleaners. Apply in person at: 333 Ski Mtn. Rd. Gatlinburg.
Help Wanted Full and Part Time Mountain Valley Winery, Hillside Winery and Apple Barn Winery. Good Customer Service Skills and a team player. Paid weekly. Ins. offered. End of the year bonus. Apply at any location from 9-5. 237 HEALTHCARE
Private, behavioral healthcare residential facility seeking staff as part of its start-up team to include:
•Patient Care Managers (mental health techs) Full and part time, nights and weekends •Recreational Therapists (national certification preferred)
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236 GENERAL pleasant working environment, competitive hourly wage, plus commission bonus. CONTACT DAVID AT 868-5210 X122.
236 GENERAL CAREER OPPORTUNITY Funeral Pre-arrangement Agent If you are: Energetic and assertive Warm and caring Willing to work hard and learn an interesting new field Insurance licensed/ licensable Bi-lingual skills a plus.
Candidates must be team players with excellent communication skills. Please forward resume to hr@pasadenavilla.com. No phone calls please. EEOE-Drug Free Workplace 238 HOTEL/MOTEL
Capri Motel now hiring 2nd shift clerks FT/PT. Weekends required. Please apply in person. 4061 Parkway, Pigeon Forge. 244 RETAIL
Retail Store Manager wanted in Tanger Outlets 45 hours per week. Call 865-429-2733 for more information.
We offer: Professional training Comprehensive support staff Excellent earnings potential Flexible hours Please call 1-888-922 2292 or e-mail directconnectrc@ bellsouth.net. All replies held in strict confidence.
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MOTIVATED TELEMARKETERS. Faith Based, Non Profit Humanitarian Organization in Sevierville TN. Is in need of Dynamic Individual to take on the challenging role of a Direct-Dial, out bound Call Center Telemarketer. Full time positions available. Looking for Candidates with previous Telemarketing Experience, Great Communication/Ph one Skills, Strong follow through and closing skills! Scrips will be provided for these positions. Experience preferred, but will train the right candidate. Offers a
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Care giver 25 yrs experience. Days or nights. Excellent refs. 680-7894. 356 STORAGE BUILDINGS
10X10 or 10x20 SELF STORAGE Convenient Location! 411 South, left on Robert Henderson Rd., 1/4 mile on right at Riverwalk Apts. 429-2962
HEATED STORAGE GARAGE 30x36. 8x16 door. $150 mo. 865-228-8414.
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2 Shih-Tzu Puppies, male & female. 5 mo. old. All shots. $50 ea. 908-0992.
Yorkie for sale. Male 4 mths old with papers. 680-1565. 500 MERCHANDISE
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A-1 pre-owned dryers, washers, ranges & refrigerators All with warranty. Cagles Furniture and Appliances
453-0727
601 TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT
Townhouse Spacious, Unfurnished 2 story & Garage W/D, D/W, Balcony Forks of River Small Pets Welcome
865-789-1427 Traditional townhouse 2BR 1.5BA Smoke free & pet free. $550 mth + $550 dep. Call 4285781. 605 BUSINESS RENTALS 1400 sq ft office/warehouse in Sevierville $700 mth. 256-4809 or 6546042.
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2000 sq ft for lease. Ideal for medical. Close to new hospital. Will finish to suit. 256-4809 or 654-2099.
1BR Apt. near Gat. W/D, DW, water, private ent. $160 wk./$575/mo.,$575 dep. 556-1929.
Great shop for rent at The Wood Whittlers complex in Gat. 436-7187
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Log Cabin for retail/ professional service for lease located on 321 S. Good traffic count. Has living quarters. Ask for Bonnie. 865908-6000. 610 DUPLEX FOR RENT
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555 GARAGE & YARD SALES Three Family Yard Sale. Exercise equipment, hot tub, washer, furniture, holiday decorations, clothes, tins, Precious Moments figurines, much more. Must see to appreciate. 1950 Chapman Hwy at Maples Valley Storage. Friday & Saturday Oct 2 &3 and Monday Oct 5 8-4pm.
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2BR Apt. Sev. W/D hookup. DW, Cable, some pets allowed. $700/mth, City Water Inc. 621-4336
2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS and TOWNHOMES Sevierville 428-5161
Newly renovated 2BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse $580 Mo. Some Pets Call 384-1054 or 384-4054
Apartment,2BR/1.5BA. Quiet, PF & Sev NO pets. Partly Furn. 453-5079.
Glenn Meadows, Glenn Vista & now Ruth Villas
428 Park Rd. near trolley stop CHEAP$100 weekly Includes All Utilities.
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3BR/2BA 2 Car Garage Luxury Apt No Pets, 1 yr lease $800/$550 dep
Which is believed to have a street address of 2254 Jarred Road Sevierville, Tennessee 37876 SITUATE in the Second (2nd) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of L ot 16 of Mountain Crest Subdivision, as the same is shown on a plat of record in Large Map Book 5, Page 81, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description; and, BEING the same property conveyed to Jeffrey N. Carr by warranty deed of John Simon and wife, Lisette Simon, dated June 21, 2007, of record in Book 2855, Page 169, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. TOGETHER with the right in and to the joint use of a depicted existing 50-foot easement shown on plats of record in Large Map Book 5, Page 81, and Large Map Book 3, Page 128, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee, providing ingress and egress from the property to Walt King Way. SUBJECT to all matters noted and/or depicted on plat of record in Large Map Book 5, Page 81, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. SUBJECT to all matters noted and/or depicted on plat of record in Large Map Book 3, Page 128, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. The sale of the above-described real estate will include a Uniform Commercial Code Sale of all fixtures attached to the real estate and all furniture and appliances located at the real property being foreclosed. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with law, upon announcement of such adjournment on the day and at the time and place of sale as set forth above. The above-described property will be sold subject to unpaid taxes, prior deeds of trust, all easements and restrictions, the rights of tenants in possession of said premises, if any, prior claims, or matters of record. The proceeds of the sale will be applied first to discharge the costs and charges of executing this trust, including attorney s fees; next, to all indebtedness remaining unpaid and secured thereby, including all indebtedness owing to Citizens National Bank, by the grantors; and next, the balance, if any, shall be paid to those legally entitled thereto. This 30th day of September, 2009.
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ROADSIDE BUSH HOGGING DRIVEWAY GRADING EXCAVATING Call Greg - 850-6706
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GAT. DUPLEX Efficiency. Apt. Near Trolley. Non-smoking. Includes elect. & water. $500 + dep. Call 436-0144 or 239-826-5303.
Gatlinburg 2BR 2BA w/washer & dryer hook up $700/mo 865-654-8368 GATLINBURG 2BR furn, water inc, no pets, dep req. 865621-3015.
Gatlinburg Efficiency Apt for rent Great for 1 person Quiet country setting $150 wk 1st & last Utilities included. No Smoking/Pets 865-607-5377
Mountain View Townhome apartment for rent 2BR 1.5BA. Newly remodeled with hardwood flooring & new carpet. Located in Gatlinburg. 1st mth rent & security deposit required. For more information call 865-868-0449 Mon-Fri 8:30am5:30pm or 865356-3015 after hours & weekends
Private motel room. Great for 1 person! 1 Bed, full size refrig., microwave, cable TV, $120 weekly, $50 deposit, 436-7745 Gatlinburg. 696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT $550 Move in Today. Ideal, quiet location. 2BR/1.5BA. Living room, kitchen. W/D included. No pets. 850-6123.
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*1br/1ba, 784 sq. ft. *2br/2ba, 1114 sq. ft. *screened porch *large closets *outside storage *TVA energy efficient *professional decor *fully equipped kitchen *washer/dryer conn. *Pool & Clubhouse *some pets welcome *vaulted ceiling & skylight
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3BR/2BA Murrell Meadows 1BR/1BA $415 2BR/1BA $455 Perfect for college students. Call 865-429-2962
1BR EFFICIENCIES IN GATLINBURG includes all utilities
NICE, CLEAN IN KODAK
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Notice is hereby given that by authority of a Residential Construction Loan Deed of Trust (ĂŹDeed of TrustĂŽ) executed by Jeffrey N. Carr and wife, Lara Carr, to M. Coppley Vickers, Trustee, dated July 30, 2007, and recorded in Book 2886, Page 796, as modified by Modification of Deed of Trust and Related Loan Documents of record in Book 303, Page 274 and as further modified by Modification of Deed of Trust and Related Loan Documents of record in Book 3192, Page 597 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness due from Jeffrey N. Carr and wife, Lara Carr, to Citizens National Bank, which has become due and payable by virtue of default in the Deed of Trust on the property hereinafter described; and Citizens National Bank, the true and lawful owner and holder of said indebtedness, having exercised its option to declare the indebtedness due and payable and having made demand for foreclosure pursuant to the Deed of Trust; I, the undersigned, acting under the authority of the Deed of Trust, by virtue of appointment as substitute trustee recorded in Book 3425, Page 485 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 29th 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
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The Mountain Press Monday, October 05, 2009 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 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 ìAS IS WHERE ISî 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.
TRUSTEE M. Coppley Vickers & Associates, P.C. P.O. Box 4486 Sevierville, TN 37864-4486
September 21, 28 and October 5, 2009
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’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 ìSurvey for Gary J. Greenway et ux, Patricia A.î 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.
OLIVER D. ADAMS Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 869 Knoxville, Tennessee 37901 (865) 292-2307
September 21, 28 and October 5, 2009
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2BR 1BA Douglas Lakefront cottage. 8 miles from 441 & Flat Creek. Fully furnished- includes W/D. Some pets ok. $600 mth. Long or short lease. 865-803-4708 or 803-4707
LEGALS
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed the 20th day of August, 2004, JAMES T. BULLEN to Evergreen Title as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee in Vol. 2053, Page 86 and John B. Philip or Paul N. Royal or James A. Crislip, Jr. of Shelby County, Tennessee were substituted in its place and the holder of the note, Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE1 and the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of the said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that John B. Philip or Paul N. Royal or James A. Crislip, Jr., Substitute Trustee, will on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 commencing at 1:00 p.m. at the front steps of the Sevier County Courthouse and proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in the County of Sevier and State of Tennessee: Property Address: 3125 Mutton Hollow Road aka 3123 Mutton Hollow Road, Kodak Situated in the Ninth (9th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being Lot 1, a 0.55 Acre Tract, more or less and being a part of the property shown by plat of record in Map Book 30, Page 124, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, and according to the survey of David L. Hurst, dated January 21, 2004. PARCEL NO.: 009-06307 OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None The street address of the above described property is believed to be 3125 Mutton Hollow Road aka 3123 Mutton Hollow Road, Kodak, TN 37764, but such address is not apart of the 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 and equity of redemption, Statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but John B. Philip or Paul N. Royal or James A. Crislip, Jr., Substitute Trustee, will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee, subject to any prior deeds of trust, real estate taxes, assessments and liens. 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 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. John B. Philip, Paul N. Royal, James A. Crislip, Jr., Substitute Trustees Crislip, Philip & Associates By: John B. Philip, Attorney
CRISLIP, PHILIP & ASSOCIATES 4515 Poplar Ave., Suite 322 Memphis, TN 38117 (901) 525-2427 October 5, 12, and 19, 2009
LEGALS
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on October 12, 2009 at 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Everette J. Guyette and Linda E. Guyette, husband and wife to Priority Trustee Services of Tennessee, L.L.C., Trustee, on January 24, 2003 at Book 1611, Page 190and conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register s Office. Owner of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-2 The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Eleventh (11th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and within the corporate limits of the City of Gatlinburg, to wit:Lot Number 31 (31) Block “L”, Section Four (4), of the Tyrolea Subdivision, as the same appears on Plat of record in Map Book 11, Page 75 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is here made for a exact legal description.Also conveyed is a 20 foot easement across Lots 28, 29, and 30 of Block L, Section Four (4) of the Tyrolea Subdivision, Map Book 11, Page 75, to which map reference is hereby made for a more particular description of the lots, the centerline of the twenty (20) foot easement being more particularly described as follows:Starting at the intersection of the Northern Right of Way of Luzerne Drive and the Western Right of Way of Zurich Road; thence in a Northern direction along the Western Right of Way of Zurich Road 404 feet more or less to an iron pin and the Southeast corner of Lot 31; thence North 27 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds East 100 feet to an iron pin; thence North 72 degress 53 minutes 03 seconds West 68.15 feet to the point of beginning for the centerline of the twenty (20) foot easement; thence along the centerline of the twenty foot easement North 33 degrees 49 minutes 51 seconds East 231.47 feet to a point; thence South 69 degrees 35 minutes 09 seconds East 41.05 feet to the endpoint for the twenty (20) foot easement, according to the survey of Timothy J. Wallace, RLS Number 1758, dated December 16th, 2002. Street Address: 1738 Zurich Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Current Owner(s) of Property: Everette J. Guyette and wife Linda E. Guyette Other interested parties: Tennessee State Bank The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1738 Zurich Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. 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. 09-020210 September 21, 28 and October 5, 2009
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 Furnished House for Rent great location 1 blk from Pky Gatlinburg. 865-2742637 or 436-5357
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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 1-800-6699777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
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Only 3 left! Call Mickey (865) 453-0086
CLAYTON HOMES 1751 Winfield Dunn Pkwy Sevierville, TN 37862
722 BUSINESS BUILDINGS 4 office rentals + large garage. S. Blvd Way $249,000. 933-6544
Beautiful above average 16x80. $27,750. For info: 591-7177
For Sale Best Offer 3 Bedroom 2 Bath double wide log siding, cathedral ceiling, fireplace. 20 years old. 4290020
House for rent in Glades are, Gatlinburg 2BR 1BA Central H/A. Outbuilding. No pets. $600 mth. 8680521 HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE
829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES
829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES
NEW CONSTRUCTION LAND/HOME PACKAGES Starting at $89,900 Convenient to Sevierville and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Financing available W.A.C. Call Joe at 865-429-1922 for details.
943 AUTOMOBILE SALES
1997 HONDA Accord, 4 cyl., 5 sp. AC, 4 dr., looks & runs good. $3195. Call 865-607-6542.
2005 MALIBU all power, A/T 4 cylinder, 60,100 miles. EXCELLENT CONDITION $7,950
453-0727
710 HOMES FOR SALE Caton Chapel Area 2BR/1BA, Basement, CH/A 5 Acres as is. $67,500 436-9907 HOUSE FOR SALE3BR/2BA 2 half baths. 1400+ sq ft. On .8 acres. Just off the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. Partially fenced backyard. Storage shed, real hardwood & tile floors. Two decks, custom cabinets. Reduced to $150,000. Great residence or investment opportunity. 850-6738 Pigeon Forge. Nice. Newly remodeled. 3 B R 2 B A $159,900 obo. 385-9530
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PRIVATE: 1BR, wood fireplace, wraparound porch, furnished Condo. On English Mtn. $650 mo. Call 908-0170.
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Dear Annie: I have been married to the perfect woman for 13 years. If I had to order a wife, it would be her. We have wonderful, healthy kids, and I thought I had a great marriage. Last year, we became friends with “Stan and Betty” through our kids’ activities. The four of us hit it off as if we’d known each other forever. We went out to dinner together, had them to our home, spent time with each other’s families. About two months ago, I started having a funny feeling about my wife and Stan. I made a few mental notes about my wife being secretive on the phone, and when I received our cell phone bill, I discovered she and Stan were calling each other at all hours of the day and night. She got out of bed to call him. She called during family vacations. And then she’d erase the number so I wouldn’t see it. When I confronted her, she claimed they were not having an affair. I called Betty and let her in on it. My wife promised she would have no more phone contact with Stan, but the very next day, she called him from her office landline. I found out because the call registered on Stan’s cell phone and Betty told me. Needless to say, my perfect marriage is wrecked. I no longer believe my wife when she says they aren’t having sex. We are in counseling, trying to work through this nightmare, but I can’t eat or sleep. In addition, we still have to see Stan and Betty at our children’s events. The sight of him makes my blood boil. Any sugges-
tions? -- Bad Judge of Friends Dear Judge: Please continue with your counseling to find out if you can forgive your wife for this betrayal -- which it was, whether it involved sex or not. Etiquette advises snubbing a person who has behaved despicably toward you. When you see Stan in public, ignore him as if he were completely invisible. We hope your anger will diminish in time. Dear Annie: Our son was recently married, and some of my siblings opted to golf in a local tournament instead of coming to the ceremony. They showed up at the reception in their golf clothes, three hours after it started. Most of our other guests were shocked by this. These relatives knew the date of the wedding months ago. The local golf tournament was trivial, and they participate in similar ones regularly. There was nothing special about this one. We were hurt, angry, disappointed and also embarrassed, although our friends say the golfers are the ones who should be embarrassed. Do you think what they did was OK, or are their priorities out of order? -Confused Parents Dear Confused: These relatives were incredibly rude. It’s bad enough to skip out on an important once-in-alifetime event in order
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to play golf in a minor tournament, but to show up at the reception in golf clothes was a blatant display of disrespect. They owe you an apology, although we doubt they have the sense to realize it. Dear Annie: This is for “Sad Mom,” whose daughter has herpes. I have had herpes for 15 years and have had three long-term relationships during that time. Not one of the men cared about the herpes because they loved me. Herpes is not a death sentence. You can minimize the chances of transmitting it. Yes, it was excruciatingly hard to tell someone before having sex, but that helped me avoid becoming intimate too quickly. I haven’t had a breakout in more than two years. Because stress can precipitate breakouts, I have become a stressfree person. Herpes is not the worst thing she can have. This is not the end of her social life. It’s simply a different path. -- Minnesota Dear Minnesota: Thank you for your words of encouragement. We hope they help. 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.