October 6, 2009 by Shawn Breeden

The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 25, No. 279 ■ October 6, 2009 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents

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Duggars to visit PF Winterfest

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Reality show family to flip switch at Nov. 5 kickoff event By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

5Can you dig it? G-P’s Alisha Johnson digs a shot against visiting SCHS on senior night. sports, Page A8

5Extortion tactic

PIGEON FORGE — City leaders have announced the city’s 20th Winterfest kickoff will include some national star power, prompting speculation it may be appropriate to give the event a more fitting name for this year — perhaps something like, “Five million lights and counting,” or, “Ten million visitors and counting,” or maybe one as simple as “Twenty years and counting.” As the city prepares to launch its annual celebration of holidays and lights Nov. 5 at Patriot Park, tourism officials are once again setting out the welcome mat for the Duggar family, the clan featured in the TLC television reality series “18 Kids and Counting.” Department of Tourism Director Leon Downey says the Arkansas family will

entertain the crowd during the festivities, capping the evening by flipping the ceremonial switch that turns on the lights throughout the city. “I’ll bet they tell their kids all the time to turn off the lights at home, so having them turn on our millions of Winterfest lights actually is quite funny,” Downey jokes. The start of the four-month celebration, which includes light displays up and down the Parkway and throughout the city, will mark the second time this year the family has visited Pigeon Forge. At the invitation of Mayor Keith Whaley, the growing gang took part in the annual Dolly Parton Parade in May. “Jim Bob and Michell had lots of fun when they visited in May, and they genuinely had a great time here,” Downey See DUGGARS, Page A4

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The Duggar family, last in town for the Dolly Parade in May, will help kick off Winterfest in Pigeon Forge on Nov. 5.

Vehicular homicide charges leveled

Getting ready for Rotary show

Police say alleged blackmailer used pages lifted from diary CELEBRITIES, Page A6

Local

Yummy cause

Teen faces other counts from April 20 wreck

United Way holding fundraiser breakfast this morning in Pigeon Forge Page A2

By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

Weather Today Mostly cloudy High: 76°

Tonight Rain likely Low: 51°

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DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Helen Worsham, 86 William McCartney, 81 Margaret Clark, 84 Nancy Heiskells, 57 Mary Trotter, 84 Michael Tarwater, 42 Elsie Lafollette, 83 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . A1-A6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A3 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A12 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A12 Classifieds . . . . . . A9-A11

Corrections

In the Meet Your Neighbor story that appeared in Monday’s edition a medication taken by cancer survivor Danielle Ferrante should have been spelled coumadin. Emily Ann Headrick is the correct name of the local resident who graduated from Belmont University. An incorrect name was submitted as reported in the Good News section of Monday’s edition. The Mountain Press is glad to set the record straight.

Elaine LaCroix hangs items in her booth as vendors get ready for the 33rd Annual Rotary Craft Festival in the big striped tent at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge. The festival started Saturday and run through the month. The festival is sponsored by the Pigeon Forge Rotary Club and the proceeds benefit many local programs, clubs, schools and organizations. See article on Page A3.

Blessings with some ‘bite’

Critter custom inspired by St. Francis honors pets By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — A small group of animal lovers and their beloved furry creatures met at Murphy’s Chapel United Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon for a special ceremony called Blessing of Pets. The custom is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures. His feast day (the date a saint, a holy event, or a holy object is commemorated in the liturgical life of the Orthodox Church) falls on Oct. 4. “This is the seventh year we’ve done the ceremony, and a lot of other churches are doing it now,” said Karrie Murphy, coordinator of Blessing of the Pets and Murphy’s Chapel UMC member. “It caused a big controversy when we first started because people just didn’t understand what we were doing, but it’s just praising the Lord.” “It’s to help us to remember to be good

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Janet Edwards, senior pastor of Murphy’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Sevierville, delivers a blessing during the Blessing of Pets ceremony held Saturday afternoon outside of her church. stewards of the earth, including our animals,” added Janet Edwards, Murphy’s Chapel UMC senior pastor. It has been said that while Francis was traveling with some companions, they happened upon a place in the road where birds filled the trees on

either side. Francis told his companions to “wait for me while I go to preach to my sisters, the birds.” The birds surrounded him, drawn by the power of his voice, and not one of them flew away. Francis then said to them, “My sister birds, you owe

much to God, and you must always and in every place give praise to Him; for He has given you freedom to wing through the sky and He has clothed you...you neither sow nor reap, and God feeds you and gives you rivers See PETS, Page A4

SEVIERVILLE — A Sevierville teen is now facing vehicular homicide and DUI charges stemming from a head-on collision that happened April 20 on Alpine Drive. Joseph Thomas Spurr, 19, of 1474 Black Oak Drive, was arrested over the weekend on charges of vehicular homicide, DUI, reckless endangerment and underage consumption of alcohol. A Sevier County Grand Jury returned a sealed indictment against Spurr outlining the charges against him Sept. 22; that document was unsealed after his arrest. According to police reports, Spurr was driving a 1990 Dodge pickup near 1644 Alpine Drive when he collided head-on with a Ford pickup driven by Duane Manatt, 54, of Sevierville. Spurr, Manatt and an 11-year-old girl riding with Spurr were all airlifted to The University of Tennessee Medical Center. Manatt later died as a result of injuries sustained in the wreck; Spurr also suffered serious injuries in the accident and the girl was later transported to a Johnson City Hospital. Spurr was charged with vehicular homicide in relation to Manatt’s death. Prosecutors charged him with two counts of vehicular homicide — one for causing a wreck while driving under the influence and one for causing a wreck through driver recklessness. While he can only be convicted on a single county, the charges give prosecutors the opportunity to prove their chase by showing that he was under the influence or that, even if he was sober, he took reckless actions while driving that led to the fatal wreck. Spurr was released from the Sevier County Jail Monday after posting $50,000 bond. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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Adoptable Pets

From Submitted Reports

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Dot Marie is a 10-year-old long hair Chihuahua mix waiting for adoption. Prissy is a gentle 3-yearold Australian Heeler mix also waiting for a new home. Adoption fee for these dogs and for the shelter’s cats is $100 and includes the first set of vaccinations, spay/neuter, heartworm test and microchip. The Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. and the Adoptions Options Booth at Great Smokies Flea Market is open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Breakfast for a good cause today Executives, pols to wait tables at UW meal at Bennett’s By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — This morning, breakfast will not only fuel the entire day, it will also help keep the doors open at more than 20 local agencies that serve Sevier County residents. From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., folks who turn out for the perennial favorite breakfast buffet or another of the morning offerings at Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que will find the usual serving staff replaced by a crew of executives, politicians and other characters. The

switch is part of a fundraiser for United Way of Sevier County put on by the restaurant and the city of Pigeon Forge. “It will be a fabulous breakfast and everyone will get wonderful service from bank presidents and some Pigeon Forge officials,” United Way Director of Marketing Elaina DeLozier says. “It will be a fantastic time.” During the event, everything that goes into the cash register at the Parkway eatery will be donated to United Way, thanks to owner Bruce Johnson. In addition, all the money raised in tips by the substitute servers will go to the nonprofit, and Johnson will also match that amount. “Bruce came to me at a

United Way event several years ago and said he wanted to find a way to get his restaurant involved with United Way,” Department of Tourism Marketing Manager Sue Carr explains. “When we started doing it, he was matching the tips that the guest waiters and waitresses collected. He has since started donating the cost of the breakfast and has continued matching the tips.” Both DeLozier and Carr hail Johnson’s generosity, while Carr also offers appreciation he invited the city to participate in the festivities. “We’re so glad to be part of this event,” she says. “It’s just another way for us to help United Way and the community.” The city only a few

weeks ago hosted its annual employee luncheon, another fundraiser for United Way. As its contribution to today’s effort, it will provide several of the guest servers. Among those donning the aprons will be Vice Mayor Kevin McClure, Commissioner David Wear, City Manager Earlene Teaster and Assistant City Manager Eric Brackins, Carr says. Also taking up the tray will be officials from Mountain National Bank, BB&T, SmartBank, Citizens National Bank, Sevier County Bank and Tennessee State Bank. All those folks will be competing to raise the most in tips, with bragging rights going to the winner.

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer GATLINBURG — City officials will consider allowing retaining walls to be built in an area that recently experienced some serious mudslide activity when they meet at 6 p.m. today in City Hall. David Frost, who owns property at 1496 South Baden Drive off Ski Mountain Road, has asked that he be allowed to construct the barriers. Because that work would be conducted in the right of way for Baden Drive, the city must approve the request. During heavy rains just over a week ago, water washed out part

Hundreds of state workers getting overtime NASHVILLE (AP) — While officials have whacked state agency payrolls to deal with hard times, records for fiscal 2009 show more than 700 state workers each received more than $10,000 for working overtime. The Tennessean newspaper reports that the count of overtime recipients is largely unchanged from the previous year. The pay for extra hours was against a backdrop of no state employee salary increases since July 2007. Nearly 300 state employees boosted their pay by more than 50 percent through overtime. Sixteen doubled their salaries by working extra hours. The Tennessean analysis shows that the state spent $38 million on overtime for 46,834 workers in its database of employees. StateFinanceCommissioner Dave Goetz said in a statement that the Bredesen administration has been managing the payroll budget since the economic downturn started.

of the hillside in that area, forcing emergency crews to evacuate eight people out of a house. Additionally, runoff from the showers, which caused some considerable flooding throughout the area, compromised the integrity of Baden Drive. Frost’s plan calls for the building of two retaining walls on his property and directly next to the road. It will only take one vote for the City Council to approve or deny the proposal, since it does not require the appropriation of money or changing of existing ordinances. The group will also take time during its regular meeting to recognize the employees – David Norwood of the Police Department and Ronnie Ogle of the Street Department, and units – two groups from the

Sanitation Department, as well as the combined efforts of the Utilities Maintenance and Street Department employees – recognized by the Employee Recognition Board for the third quarter. In addition to the effort to shore up South Baden Drive, council members are also set to consider: n Making an appointment to the municipal/ regional planning commission (deferred from the Sept. 22 meeting) n A request from the Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival for parking passes for the May 14-16 event

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SEVIERVILLE — The city of Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation will be offering swim lessons beginning Oct. 19. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12. Registration is limited. No registration will be accepted prior to Oct. 12, and no telephone registrations will be accepted. The fee of $21 for six group lessons must be paid at registration. For more information, call 453-5441. Note: n No make-up classes will be given unless instructor cancels. n If the instructor cancels, the instructor has the right to schedule make-up class on any day of week. n No refunds will be given. n Group lessons have limited registration. However, under special circumstances, a class may have an additional student. n Instructors reserve the right to transfer student to correct level if enrolled

in wrong level. n If there are fewer than four students enrolled, the class may be canceled or students may be moved to another class. If canceled, a refund will be given. n All children not toilettrained must wear protective clothing. n An adult (over 18 years of age) must get in water with child in Parent/Tot classes. n Level 1 and up swim lessons are for ages 4 and up. Parent/Tot classes are designed for 6 months to 3 years old. n Family Aquatic Center swim lessons may be moved to the Community Center due to inclement weather. Call 429-1504 or 453-5441 for any schedule changes due to weather.

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Tuesday, Oct. 6 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Fox Trot B&B, Garrett Road, Gatlinburg, 436-0313. n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC, 640-7904.

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National Assn. of Retired Federal Employees, 6 p.m. at Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge. 453-4174.

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Gatekeepers menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community Bible study, 1328 Old Newport Highway, Sevierville. 436-0313.

Bipolar/Depression

HopeWorks Bipolar/ Depression support group meets 7 p.m. at Seymour Heights Christian Church. 981-4291 or 724-3755.

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Optimist Club

Northview Kodak Optimist Club installation dinner 6:30 p.m. at clubhouse.

Angel Food

in the classrooms at Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center. Proceeds benefit the new LeConte Medical Center.

Kodak Story Time

Optimist Club

Sevier County Crewettes rummage sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sevier County Rescue Squad Building.

Northview/Kodak Optimist Club yard sale at clubhouse Oct. 10. Bring items beginning today. To schedule assistance, call 933-0078.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Benefit

Garlands of Grace womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study: n 9 a.m. UMC Pigeon Forge n 2 p.m. Blue Mountain Mist B&B, Pullen Road, Sevierville

Pancake Supper

Pancake supper sponsored by Sevierville Kiwanis, 4-7:30 p.m. Flapjacks Pancake Cabin, 1016 Parkway. $5. 932-8591.

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 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Gospel Concert

Wears Valley Festival

Wednesday, Oct. 7 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.

Gospel Concert

Free gospel concert 7:30 p.m. with Scott Inman, Riverbend Campground.

Jett Benefit

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

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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.

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. 908-1245. n 5:30 to 8 p.m., The Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House, 139 Bruce St. Theresa Atchley, 230-1526 or 286-9784. Free gospel concert 7 p.m. with Clayton Inman, Riverbend Campground.

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

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.

Friday, Oct. 9 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.

Craft Bazaar Benefit

Holy Family Catholic Church craft bazaar benefit 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday and after Mass on Sunday, 307 Black Oak Ridge Road, Seymour. Refreshments sold. 4293999 or 983-6611.

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. n 4-6 p.m., Glades Lebanon Baptist Church, 820 E. Highlands Drive, Gatlinburg. 659-3443.

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.

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crafts and Collectables Sale and Eatsâ&#x20AC;? 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables $20. 428-7821 or 428-5329.

Handgun Class

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.

Methodist Breakfast

Shady Grove Methodist menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breakfast, 8-11 a.m. $6; children 6 and under and veterans free. 3974585 for tickets.

Smoky Bear Car Show

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. followed by auction at 4, Hurst Hollow Road near Baxterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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

Homecoming at Gateway Lighthouse, noon, 102 Red Bud Lane.

Seymour Library Forum

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Dave Bradley will host a forum at 1 p.m., Seymour Library, to help parents teach their children about money. 577-7511 to sign up.

New Era Baptist Church Family and Friends Day, 10:30 a.m. Guest singers, Jody Hood Family, lunch to follow.

Angel Food

The Lewis Ogle Family reunion 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain Star Lodge, Dolly Parton Parkway. 453-7223.

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. n 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House, 139 Bruce St. Theresa Atchley, 230-1526 or 286-9784.

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

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Garlands of Grace womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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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 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? McCartney

William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? McCartney, age 81 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 1, 2009. He volunteered with the Pigeon Forge Special Events, including Dollywood parades, Wilderness Wildlife Week, Celebrate Freedom and the Patriot Festival. He was instrumental in planning the Pigeon Forge Community Center complex and coordinated bingo games for seniors. His family includes his wife, Sallie McCartney; sons, Sheldon and wife Sandra, Gary and wife Leigh Anne; granddaughter Arianna; and sister Patricia. He loved to joke around and was always happy, he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Boss.â&#x20AC;? He loved life. He will be missed very much. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. at the St. Maurice Catholic Church, 2851 Stirling Road, Dania Beach, FL 33312. A memorial service celebrating Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. at the Harbour Church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to: Project Stable, 5790 SW 130 Ave., Southwest Ranches, FL 33330. Contact information: Gary McCartney (954) 9569156.

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Nancy (Vickie) Martin Heiskells

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 p.m. Tuesday at Atchleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seymour Chapel with Rev. Floyd Powell and Rev. Clarence Gresham officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Wednesday in Middle Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN (577-2807). n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Mary Evelyn â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boâ&#x20AC;? Trotter Mary Evelyn â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boâ&#x20AC;? Trotter, age 84, member of a pioneer Gatlinburg hotel family and a prominent Sevier County Realtor, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009. She was the daughter of Steve and Pearl Whaley, who built the Riverside Hotel in the 1920s. When her husband, James T. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Jimâ&#x20AC;? Trotter died in 1985, Mrs. Trotter became a highly successful Realtor. Survivors: sister, Nancy B. Cooper of Gatlinburg; sons Jim Trotter Jr. and wife, Sharon, of Phoenix, Ariz., Bob Trotter and wife, Peggy, of Eagle, Colo.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg with the 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.

says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They really like Pigeon Forge. More than once they told us how impressed they were by how much there for families to do here.â&#x20AC;? The city rolled out the red carpet for that earlier visit, welcoming the Duggars with open arms, along with the TLC camera crew that follows them to document the raising of their brood of 18 with one on the way. Two shows of the popular series were dedicated to their visit to the area and the announcement they would ride a float in the parade helped bolster the crowds for that event. Downey has several times since pointed out the city received whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimated to be $2.4 million in nationwide advertising for free as a result of the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taping here. Having the group back for the Winterfest kickoff is something of a coup for the city. Not only does it mean more publicity and the endorsement of the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second visit in the last half year, it also seems rather appropriate for the anniversary year that 2009 presents. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been 20 years since the city kicked off its Winterfest festivities, with

the event since netting a rating as a Top 100 Event in North America from the American Bus Association and driving up tourist visitation in the slow months. Tom Adkinson, who handles marketing for the Department of Tourism, said the effort has â&#x20AC;&#x153;transformed winter from a quiet season to one of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busiest.â&#x20AC;? With 20 years to celebrate, it makes sense the Duggars would highlight the kickoff, given that their clan totals 20 now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 20th anniversary year for Pigeon Forge Winterfest is very special, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to have nationally known celebrities such as the Duggar family help us kick it off,â&#x20AC;? Downey says. In addition to the Duggars, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kickoff will include some other special touches, including ground-level fireworks. While Gatlinburg and Sevierville have made a tradition of having pyrotechnics at their Winterfest festivities, this will be the first year Pigeon Forge has done so. For more information on the event, visit the Department of Tourismâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web site at www.mypigeonforge.com. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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Michael Eugene Tarwater

Michael Eugene Tarwater, 42, died Oct. 3, 2009. He was a resident of South Knoxville. Survivors: son, Derick Eugene Tarwater and fiancĂŠ Laurel Keathley; former spouse, Sharon Tarwater Mitchell; parents, Larry and Patsy Tarwater; sister and brother-in-law, Lisa Berry Reddin and husband, Brian; several nieces, nephews; aunts and uncles and cousins. Funeral service 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jason Brackins officiating. Interment 1 p.m. Wednesday in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

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Elsie Lou Lafollette Elsie Lou Lafollette, 83 of Sevierville, died Oct. 4, 2009, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. Survivors: husband, Clyde Lafollette of Sevierville; brother, Henry Brown of Gatlinburg; niece, Regina Green of Louisville.; nephews, Billy McCall of Seymour; Boyd Jenkins of Seymour. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 at Walnut Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Kim McCroskey officiating. Share your thoughts and memories with the family on Rawlingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Web site. n www.rawlingsfuneralhome.com

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WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re off: Swine flu vaccinations begin Monday with squirts in the noses scheduled for some doctors, nurses and other health workers in Indiana and Tennessee, a first step in a hugely ambitious campaign to try to inoculate over half the population in a few months. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start bugging your doctor about an appointment just yet. This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial shipments to states are so small that, with a few exceptions for children, most states are reserving them for health workers so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stay healthy enough to care for the flu-stricken and vaccinate others. Inoculations wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gear up in earnest until mid-October, when at least 40 million doses against what scientists call the 2009 H1N1 flu will have rolled out, with more arriving each week after that. This is uncharted territory â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you really canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plan too far ahead to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll schedule my shot on Oct. 16 at Clinic X.â&#x20AC;? Only as shipments start arriving will local doctors, clinics, school vaccination programs and drugstores get word that their doses are coming and how much. Each state health department decides that. People will have to stay tuned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take a deep breath, be patient, wait a couple of days, make another phone call and cut everyone a little slack, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little hectic out there, folks,â&#x20AC;? says Dr. William Schaffner, a flu vaccine specialist at Vanderbilt University. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you need to know: Q: Why not wait to start until thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enough for everybody instead

of the confusing here-and-there vaccinations? A: Even though Sunday was the official start of flu season, this H1N1 wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heeding the calendar â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already causing illness in nearly every state. That means getting vaccine to the people at highest risk is a race. So each week, states will distribute however much they have on hand. Q: If factories are still racing vaccine out the door, how can I be sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe? A: The Food and Drug Administration clears batches of vaccine before theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re released. The H1N1 vaccine is made in the same way as the regular winter flu vaccine that is used with very few, minor side effects by nearly 100 million Americans a year. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no biological reason the H1N1 vaccine should react any differently, and no red flags have appeared in studies of several thousand people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I want people to know is that no corners have been cut at all,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Q: Why is the nasal-spray vaccine arriving before the shots, and can I use either one? A: Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re considered equally effective, but the maker of the squirt-in-the-nose FluMist was able to finish brewing sooner. There is an important difference, though. Flu shots, made of killed flu virus, are for anyone without an egg allergy. FluMist, besides the egg issue, is only for use in healthy people ages 2 to 49 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no pregnancy or underlying conditions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made of live but weakened flu virus. So some people on the first-in-line list for the new H1N1 vaccine arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eligible for

FluMist. Q: Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first in line once enough vaccine arrives? A: Pregnant women; the young, ages 6 months through 24 years; people younger than 64 who have conditions such as asthma or diabetes that increase the risk of complications from flu; health workers and caregivers of newborns. Q: I thought flu was most dangerous to people 65 and older. A: Regular winter flu is most dangerous to older adults, but the new H1N1 is predominantly striking the young. Q: How many shots, or squirts, will I need? A: Most people will need one dose each of the H1N1 vaccine and the regular winter flu vaccine. But health authorities believe children under 10 will need two doses of the H1N1 vaccine, about three weeks apart. And some very young children getting their first regular flu vaccination will need two doses of it, too, for a total a four inoculations. Q: Can I get both types of vaccine at the same visit? A: If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lucky enough to find a provider who has both at the same time, a jab in each arm is OK, or a jab of one and a squirt of the other. If you opt for the FluMist version of each vaccine, however, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to wait three to four weeks between squirts. Q: What if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not on the high-risk list and want H1N1 vaccine anyway? A: Only some will be physically reserved, doses sent to schools or obstetricians, for example. But eventually enough is expected for everyone who wants it within just a few weeks. The government doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect people to be turned away unless that dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supplies run out.

Police: Reality star left suicide note on laptop BUENA PARK, Calif. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A reality show contestant charged in the gruesome slaying of his ex-model wife left a suicide note on his laptop that says he considered her the love of his life but thought she was cheating on him, a police spokesman said Monday. The 1 1/2-page typed note, titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Will and Testament,â&#x20AC;? was found on the hard drive of Ryan Jenkinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; laptop after the former VH1 contestant

hung himself in a Canadian motel room, said Sgt. Bill Kohanek. Jenkins, 32, also apologized to his family for causing trouble but made no mention of Jasmine Fioreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slaying, Kohanek said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;About half of the letter described how much he loved her, and in the same breath, he would talk about how frustrated she made him and that he felt very jealous about some of her relationships and that

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Picnic area to close for project

The Cades Cove picnic area will be closed today and Wednesday so that it can be repaved. In case of rain the work will be pushed back to Thursday and Friday. Information about the project is available by calling 436-1200 or visiting www. nps.gov/grsm and clicking on “Temporary Road and Facility Closures.”

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Golf ball drop to benefit clubs

A helicopter will drop up to 5,000 numbered golf balls at Eagle’s Landing Golf Course on Wednesday to help raise money for Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains. All five Sevier County Pilot food marts and branches of the Boys & Girls Club have $20 tickets available. The winner receives 25 percent of the proceeds from ticket sales. The golf ball drop will take place at approximately 7 p.m. after golf tournament play has been completed. For more information call 428-6550 or visit www. bgcsmoky.com.

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The Mountain Press is accepting entries for its first Holiday of Hope pageant, a fundraiser for Relay For Life. The pageant will be held Nov. 21 at Tennessee Shindig, with age divisions for infants through adults. Registration forms can be picked up at The Mountain Press, Tennessee Shindig, branches of Citizens National Bank and Tennessee State Bank, Thomas Photography and Colour Bar and Spa. Forms can also be downloaded at www. themountainpress. com/downloads/ HolidayofHope.pdf. Get more information at http://holidayofhope. blogspot.com or call 4280748 ext. 215 or 269.

American Legion Post 104 is planning to have a “Crafts and Collectables Sale and Eats” at the Post Home from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday. They will provide tables for $20 per table to people who want to sell their “Crafts and Collectables.” The Post will grill and sell food items from their new Smoker Grill. To inquire and reserve your table, contact Jim Miller at 428-7821 or Connie Thompson at 428-5329.

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Newborn probe changes direction NASHVILLE (AP) — A kidnapped newborn is safe in foster care and an Alabama woman suspected of taking him is in custody, but investigators say the case of 4-day-old Yair Anthony Carillo is far from closed. Among the questions still unanswered are whether a woman who posed as an immigration agent and stabbed the baby’s mother was working alone and why state child welfare workers took the baby and three siblings into custody shortly after the family was

reunited. Child welfare officials would say only that Maria Gurrolla’s children were placed in foster care for “safety” reasons. A juvenile court hearing will be held in the next several days. Meanwhile, investigators who had been focused on finding Yair are working to piece together exactly what happened and who was involved, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman Kristin Helm said. Tammy Renee Silas, 39, of Ardmore, Ala., was

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charged with kidnapping and remained in federal custody Monday, two days after police said they found Yair at her home about 80 miles south of Nashville near the Tennessee line. A car that police said she rented was seen on a surveillance video following Gurrolla before the attack, and the car rental information led police to her home. There was no indication Gurrolla knew her attacker, and officials have said she and her baby were targeted when she visited a state

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“The fact that Iran came to the table and seemingly showed some degree of cooperation, I think, is a good thing. But this is not going to be an open-ended process. We want to be satisfied. We, the world community, want to be satisfied within a short period of time. So it’s not going to be extended discussions that we’re going to have before we draw our conclusions to what their real intent is. But for now, I think things are moving in the right direction.” — James Jones, President Barack Obama’s national security adviser in a statement saying the White House sees signs of progress in confronting Iran’s nuclear program.

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office about receiving assistance under the Women, Infants and Children food program. Silas has not been charged in the brutal attack on Gurrolla, who was choked and stabbed several times, including in the neck and chest. Her cell phone was taken, forcing her to run to a neighbor for help. When she returned, the baby was gone. Law enforcement would not say whether more charges would be filed, citing the ongoing investigation.

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“There are plenty of fools in the world; but if they had not been sent for some wise purpose, they wouldn’t have been here; and since they are here they have as good a right to have elbow-room in the world as the wisest.” — Susan Edmonstone Ferrier, Scottish novelist (1782-1854).

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NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City law enforcement official says a CBS producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman used pages from a former assistant’s diary that described an affair with Letterman. Stephanie Birkitt works on the “Late Show” and lived in Norwalk, Conn., with R o b e r t Halderman u n t i l August. The official says Halderman c o p i e d B i r k i t t ’ s Letterman d i a r y , which contained details of her affair with Letterman, and tried to use it as blackmail fodder. Birkitt was an assistant to Letterman and frequently appeared on camera with the host in comedy bits.

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Justice imperfect, not blind

“Every society regulates sex,” Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. has noted — it’s just a question of how, and to what end? Not in the streets where it scares the horses. And not in your college dorm room’s bottom bunk if the roommate on the top objects. Congratulations, Tufts University: We now know there is at least one sexual rule short of rape that Tufts Unviersity is prepared to openly stand behind. Actually, technically speaking, the new policy forbids public sex displays even if your roommate does not object. “You may not engage in sexual activity while your roommate is present in the room,” commands Tufts’ newly revised 2009-2010 guest policy. Well, it’s nice to know the modern American university has some absolutes. According to the Boston Herald, some students are miffed. “If you are uncomfortable with your roommate’s activity, you should talk to them,” sophomore Christina Simonetti sniffed. What if you are uncomfortable talking to your roommate about the fact he or she is having sex in front you, Christina? Well, what then? Another sophomore objected to the rule as “obvious.” She’s right. It’s insulting to the entire Tufts student body to assume authorities must inform them they have no right to expose their roommates to public sexual displays. I mean, “get a room” means “without a roommate in it.” But apparently we live in a culture where sexually expresssing ourselves takes precedence over a lot of other things that ought to be obvious. One of the few remaining sexual rules on which we thought we had a consensus among civilized people was that grown men cannot have sex with 13-year-old girls. What was Roman Polanski thinking when he pleaded guilty to having sex with a young girl and then fled justice instead of serving his short sentence? What were the French thinking when they took the fugitive in, protected him, and patted themselves on the back for doing so for decades? What was going on in the mind of Oscar-winning screenwriter Ronald Harwood when he called Roman Polanski’s arrest last week “disgraceful.” And what are we to think of the 100 entertainment stars who signed a letter that states: “Filmmakers in France, in Europe, in the United States and around the world are dismayed by this decision”? Dismayed? Oui, oui. Polanski was flying to Switzerland to accept an award. How can he not be allowed to travel unmolested simply because, oh, ever so long ago, he molested a 13-year-old girl who (as even The New York Times notes) is now longgrown and has forgiven the man? Jack Lang, a former French culture minister, said the incident proved once again that the American justice system was running wild. “Sometimes, the American justice system shows an excess of formalism, like an infernal machine that advances inexorably and blindly,” he said, also according to The New York Times. Monsieur Lang, thank you. Justice in the United States is imperfect, like human justice everywhere. But justice is supposed to be blind and supposed to be inexorable and supposed to be based on the kind of “excess of formalism” that holds every man, no matter how gifted or talented, to the same standard: It’s wrong to rape young girls. It’s wrong to flee justice to a luxurious life of privilege. And it is most certainly wrong for him or anyone on his behalf to complain that getting arrested intolerably interrupts one’s ability to travel and pick up prestigious arts awards. Justice is imperfect in this country, yes. Men who have sex with young girls are punished, for the most part, extraordinarily lightly. But say what you will about America. We are not so blind yet as to see that arresting a fugitive from justice like Roman Polanski is an “excess” of anything at all. — Maggie Gallagher, president of the National Organization for Marriage, is known for her conservative social policy analysis of social trends and conditions. (C)2009 Maggie Gallagher. Distributed by Universal Press Syndicate.

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No laughing matter Indiscretions put the shoe on the other foot for funnyman Letterman From the home office in — is it still Sioux City, Iowa? — today’s Top 10 list. Today’s list: Top 10 reasons why David Letterman shouldn’t have had affairs with women on his “Late Night” staff. 10. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. 9. Having affairs with co-workers opens yourself up for sexual harassment suits, even if they are consensual. 8. Even if the affairs are consensual, it sets the boss up for criticism that he is granting professional favors to the women with whom he has been dallying. 7. Other talk-show hosts, including Jay Leno, will fill their monologues with David Letterman affair jokes. 6. Fornication is a sin. 5. Revelations of sex with other women, even when you are not married, is probably not going to make the woman who has been your girlfriend since 1986 (and to whom you have been married to since last March) very happy. 4. It’s all about three words: Ratings, ratings, ratings. 3. Unless they are condom manufacturers, sponsors can’t look very favor-

ably on this episode. 2. People in financial straits who get wind of your affair might try to do something despicable like trying to blackmail you for $2 million. 1. Editorial writers around the country are going to write derisive “Top 10 lists” about why you shouldn’t have had affairs with women on your staff. In all seriousness, how last week’s revelations will affect Letterman’s popularity remains to be seen. The public has a strange and capricious nature when it comes to its reactions to the transgressions of politicians and other celebrities. South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford recently resisted calls from fellow Republicans to resign after it was learned he went to Argentina to visit a longtime mistress. His political career is shot. Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards has a snowball’s chance of regaining political credibility after admitting to an affair with a minor New York socialite he hired as an aide during his most recent presidential bid. Michael Richards, who played

Kramer on “Seinfeld,” saw his reputation destroyed after hurling racial epithets at group of black people that arrived late for one of his performances at a Los Angeles comedy club. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who became the darling of the Republican Party when John McCain unexpectedly plucked her from obscurity to be his running mate two years ago, has been alternately pummeled and toasted by pundits for her teenage daughter becoming pregnant out of wedlock. And Michael Vick, onetime star quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, saw his reputation shattered after he was convicted of running a dogfighting operation but, amazingly, after serving a prison term and showing contrition, seems to be being welcomed back by NFL fans. All of these celebrities — and many, many more — have all felt the rapiersharp wit of Letterman and others of his ilk for their human frailties. Wonder if Letterman thought the shoe would be on the other foot when he got caught — literally — with his Worldwide Pants down.

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Flavoring won’t help big tobacco companies now After initially acquiescing on new FDA regulations to eliminate candy-, clove- and fruit-flavored tobacco products, Big Tobacco is trying to evade regulations it agreed to earlier this year regarding advertising, marketing and labeling. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Lorillard Inc. and other tobacco manufacturers have filed suit to overturn portions of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act that was signed into law on June 22. ... For decades, tobacco companies have asserted that their products were not addictive, claimed they were not marketing to minors and refused to tell customers exactly what they were smoking. The law passed earlier this year allows the FDA to regulate the contents of tobacco products, forces com-

panies to make their ingredients public, prohibits flavoring (except for menthol), requires larger warning labels and prohibits marketing campaigns geared toward children. Big Tobacco is claiming new marketing restrictions will keep them from reaching their adult customers. Tobacco companies can still advertise their corporate name, but there are greater restrictions on pushing specific brands. But we don’t think this will keep tobacco companies from reaching their adult customers. Existing tobacco users would admittedly walk through snow, fire or broken glass to get their next pack, can or stogie. The truth is that tobacco companies don’t want to follow the regulations which now require larger warning labels on cigarette packs and to include a photograph of a dis-

eased lung caused by smoking. ... If smoking actually caused spontaneous laughter, poolside gatherings, horseback riding over snowy mountains, then the old tobacco industry ads would be accurate. ... This newspaper has supported the FDA regulations for this reason. ... FDA regulations are designed to reduce or eliminate dangerous products for our citizens. The tobacco industry sells a product that is inherently dangerous. Yes, tobacco is still a legal product. But as of last week, it is an FDA-regulated one because of its proven harm to human health. Curtailing some marketing of a proven cancer-causing product should not become a free-speech call to arms. It is a matter of protecting the public’s health.

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PREP VOLLEYBALL

Bearettes claw their way to win at Gatlinburg-Pittman SCHS girls sweep season series By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer

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Sevier County’s Caroline Miller spikes a ball against Gatlinburg-Pittman on the Lady Highlander senior night.

GATLINBURG — The Gatlinburg-Pittman Lady Highlanders volleyball team wanted a win against favored visiting Sevier County High School Bearettes on senior night Monday, but after a hopeful first-game win for the Lady Blue and Gold, SCHS played spoilers and took the match in four sets 22-25, 25-16, 25-7, 25-18. “We played great in the opening game,” said G-P coach Mike Rader. “But the second and third games were just awful. “Sevier County just beat us to death with serves and pushes. That was one of our most disappointing losses and we didn’t play well, but you’ve got to give it to Sevier County ... they played very well.” Monday’s results made the Bearettes (16-13) a perfect 2-0 against the Lady Highlanders this season. SCHS coach Billy Ward credited his team’s power game for the win. “G-P came out with a lot of emotion in Game 1 and they

took it to us,” said Ward. “But as the game went on, we kind of woke up a little bit and it challenged us to be the more aggressive team. “We kept on the strong attack. We work a lot on ... first-ball kill, and we kind of kept (G-P) on their heels the rest of the match.” Sevier County’s Maryann Jackson led the Bearette effort with five kills, and Joslin Connatser played a great defensive game off the bench. The Lady Highlanders (8-9) were again led in scoring by seniors Alisha Johnson and Leah Bryan. The other six Lady Blueand-Gold players honored for senior night included Emma Johnson, Kelsey Sorter, Ashley Leffew, Allison King, Gina Esposito and Michelle Cheponis. “I’m proud of these seniors,” said Rader. “They’ve done great this year.” SCHS next hosts Morristown West 6 p.m. tonight. G-P next travels to The King’s Academy this Thursday. chitchcock@themountainpress.com

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G-P senior Alisha Johnson dives to dig a shot Monday night against visiting SCHS.

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SEC GRIDIRON

Pigeon Forge’s McCown advances to state

Vols’ WR Warren dismissed

KNOXVILLE — Pigeon Forge’s Chase McCown claimed the outright individual region tournament title in a one-hole playoff Monday afternoon at Three Ridges Golf Course in Knoxville. McCown tied Austin Collins of Union County with a 73 in regulation, but McCown finished on top after sinking a 10-foot putt on the first playoff hole. McCown will travel to Murfreesboro next week to play for the state championship crown at Old Fort Golf Course. From submitted reports

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Pigeon Forge’s Chase McCown drives a shot earlier this season.

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee junior WR Brandon Warren has been dismissed from the football program, Volunteers coach Lane Kiffin said after Monday’s practice. Kiffin didn’t give a specific reason for Warren’s dismissal, offering only “conduct detrimental to the team.” “Brandon Warren is no longer with our team,” Kiffin said. “We wish him the best of luck, and we’ll give him full academic support and keep him going in school. And that’s the last I’m going to comment on it. It’s very unfortunate.” Warren, a former Florida State player from the Knoxville suburb Alcoa, had seven catches for 54 yards and two touchdowns in Tennessee’s first five games this season. The 6-foot-2, 216-pound Warren was visibly upset during the Vols’ 26-22 loss to Auburn on Saturday in Neyland Stadium. Various teammates and coaches tried unsuccessfully to calm him, though he eventually settled down, located his thrown helmet and returned to the lineup. Multiple witnesses said Warren got into a confrontation with Volunteers’ WR coach Frank Wilson. Attempts to reach Warren on Monday night weren’t immediately successful, and Wilson was not made available for comment after the Vols’ practice. Kiffin said minutes after the Auburn loss that he hadn’t seen Warren’s in-game conduct, but he added that at least two of the team’s biggest breakdowns came on plays designed to get him the ball. Since spring practice, the coach has

repeatedly, publicly challenged Warren whose production never quite matched his potential. “I am not going to get into anything further out of respect to him and his family,” Kiffin said. “He has not been removed from this team because of (Saturday) solely.” Junior WR Gerald Jones had a brief spat with Kiffin the previous Saturday, when Tennessee defeated Ohio, but Kiffin said Jones’ situation was different. “Gerald ... did have a small issue on the sidelines (against Ohio), which is something that he’s learned from, and something that he has expressed that he’s apologetic for,” Kiffin said. “He had a good week last week, and he had a good day today, and he’s continued to improve.” Tennessee’s WRs have mentioned frustrations with the team’s second consecutive season of passing-game struggles. Senior QB Jonathan Crompton has completed just 82 of 150 passes 54.7 percent this season for 900 yards, nine touchdowns and eight interceptions. Aside from the team’s season-opening 63-7 victory over Western Kentucky, Crompton has tossed four touchdowns and six interceptions. Crompton again took most of the firstteam’s practice repetitions Monday. “Adversity, if it’s handled right, makes you stronger,” Kiffin said. “A lot of times, things get worse before they get better, unfortunately, when you take over a program.”

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ms volleyball Middle school volleyball standings, results through Tuesday, Sept. 29. Large schools W L Seymour 9 0 Sevierville 6 1 Boyd’s Creek 5 4 Pigeon Forge 4 5 Northview 1 8 New Center 0 7 Small schools W Pi Phi 9 Caton’s Chapel 5 Jones Cove 6 Wearwood 3 Pittman Center 2 Catlettsburg 0

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Chapel: Jones Cove over Caton’s Chapel 20-25, 25-15, 15-11 Jones Cove over Pittman Center 25-17, 25-15 Caton’s Chapel over Catlettsburg 25-2, 25-15 Pittman Center over Wearwood 25-15, 25-23 Pi Phi over Caton’s Chapel 25-14, 25-16 Large schools at Sevierville: Sevierville over Pigeon Forge 25-21, 25-10 Seymour over Northview 25-10, 25-7 Pigeon Forge over Northview 25-17, 24-26, 18-16 Sevierville over New Center 25-10, 25-9 Sevierville over Boyd’s Creek 25-13, 19-25, 15-5 Tuesday, Sept. 29 Small schools at Jones Cove: Pi Phi over Jones Cove 25-17, 25-9 Pi Phi over Wearwood 25-14, 25-20 Jones Cove over Catlettsburg 25-12, 25-6 Caton’s Chapel over Pittman Center 25-20, 25-14 Jones Cove over Wearwood 25-10, 25-7 Large schools at Northview: Sevierville over Northview 25-14, 25-19 Boyd’s Creek over New Center 25-11, 25-6 Northview over New Center 25-13, 25-20 Seymour over Pigeon Forge 25-11, 25-18

Pigeon Forge over Northview 25-18, 26-24 Schedule for today, Oct. 6: Small schools at Caton’s Chapel (site moved from Catlettsburg, because the gym is not yet ready for play). Large schools at New Center

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Sunday’s Games Detroit 5, Chicago White Sox 3 Boston 12, Cleveland 7 Baltimore 5, Toronto 4, 11 innings N.Y. Yankees 10, Tampa Bay 2 Minnesota 13, Kansas City 4 L.A. Angels 5, Oakland 3 Seattle 4, Texas 3 Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games Detroit (Porcello 14-9) at Minnesota (S.Baker 15-9), 5:07 p.m. Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled

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Baby Blues

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Dear Annie: My husband and I have been together for more than 20 years. This is my second marriage. “Tony” has been a wonderful stepfather to my sons. All three are grown and doing well. Two are very happily married. When the boys were young adults, my husband and I would always pick up the bill if we went out anywhere. Even after they started their own careers, we continued to pay for things because we knew money was tight for them. The problem is, even though they all are doing well now, the pattern continues. I was laid off earlier this year, and it’s no longer so simple to treat them. All three boys know I lost my job, yet we recently went out to eat and not one of them offered to split the tab. How do I deal with this? I don’t want to appear stingy, and I suspect this is not a conscious thing on their part. They live out of state and I don’t see them often, so I’d like to avoid hard feelings. Any suggestions? -- Not So Rich Mom Dear Not So Rich: You can do this two ways. You can stop taking them to places where they will expect you to treat them, or you can be honest and explain that you can no longer afford the luxury of playing Mommy Warbucks. We recommend the latter, but don’t hit them over the head with it. “We’d love to take you for dinner, but since I lost my job, our budget just won’t allow it.” This gives them the opportunity to offer to pay. If it doesn’t occur to them to do so, at least they will understand why they are

eating in. Dear Annie: I am expecting a baby in two months and was recently given a baby shower. My sister-in-law and extended in-laws all went in together to purchase a bedding set for the crib. I purposely didn’t register for this particular gift because I knew it would not fit the crib we have selected. I called my sister-inlaw and explained the situation, thanked her for the gesture and asked if she would mind if I exchanged the bedding for a set that fit. She became extremely upset and said I was disrespectful and thoughtless. She even went so far as to say she is cutting me out of her life. Did I do something wrong? Can you help fix this? -- Baby Shower Disaster Dear Disaster: You are not at fault. Gifts can be returned or exchanged by the recipient for any reason whatsoever. Your only mistake was informing your oversensitive sister-in-law. In order to make it right, send each participant an individual thank-you note, gushing about how beautiful the bedding set was and apologizing for exchanging it for a different size, saying you wanted to show it off in the best light. Make sure you express your sincere appreciation for their thoughtfulness and generosity. Time -- and a new baby -- will help this pass.

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Dear Annie: I am responding to “Unhappy Mom,” who objected to her 19-year-old daughter’s long-distance relationship with a young Mormon man. I met my husband shortly after joining the LDS (Mormon) Church. We only dated a few weeks before I moved back home after college graduation. He and I continued to date via letters and long-distance calls. When we visited, we would each stay at a church member’s home. This was a true courtship, and I had no doubts when I said “yes” to his sweet proposal. I don’t understand this mother’s complaint about her daughter having a wholesome relationship. Why is she rushing her daughter into a permanent relationship so young? -- Tallahassee LDS Mom Dear Tallahassee: A long-distance relationship can allow the couple to build a closer friendship, which is a good thing. But we also understand a mother worrying that her daughter is committed to a boy she has not seen in a year. Still, at 19, the choice is hers. 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.