October 26, 2009

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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 25, No. 299 ■ October 26, 2009 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents

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Pigeon Forge meeting set for 3 p.m. Tuesday

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Kim Caviness of Dandridge arranges the beaded jewelry she makes for sale at the St. Joseph Carpenter Episcopal Church Pig Roast and Pow-Wow on Saturday.

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Weather Today Sunny High: 69°

Tonight Partly cloudy Low: 48° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Dwight Green, 48 Mae Summitt, 92

“It’s just blossomed every year into helping more and more people in the community,” said church attendee Rick Gibson, who was busy serving up fried potatoes and onions. Thirteen-year-old Alexis Edge was selling hot chocolate and other drinks during the festivities to raise money for the church’s youth to attend summer camp. “I’ve been going to this ever since I was 2,” Edge said of the pig roast. “I like all of the events,

PIGEON FORGE — It appears the owners of the Waldens Landing shopping center are moving ahead with their plans to locate a theater inside the development, despite complaints and even a lawsuit from some tenants. The matter is on the agenda for the Pigeon Forge Planning Commission’s meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall. Up for discussion in that session is a revised site plan from Ned Vickers, who manages the property for Holrob Investments LLC, for the proposed theater. The subject of the venue first became public early this year, when the owners of some of the other businesses in the development began protesting the move. Those folks claim such construction would hamper their shops’ visibility from all-important Parkway traffic. Beyond just the potential that could slow their business, they contend the move would violate the terms of their leases, which dictate no such move blocking the lines of sight of passing motorists can be made. One of the tenants was so concerned about the potential that a lawsuit was filed in Sevier County Chancery Court in December seeking to stop the plan. Chase Properties, which operates Calhoun’s and Smoky Mountain Brewery in Waldens Landing, brought the legal action, claiming not just the lease term violations, but also arguing the site plan for the property dictates the middle of the development will be left open. A miniature golf course, currently operating in the space,

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Cookin’ up tradition Pow-wow becomes part of church’s annual pig roast By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — St. Joseph the Carpenter Episcopal Church added something new to its annual pig roast Friday and Saturday — a powwow. It all began with a friendship formed between the church’s pastor, Rob Henley, and Native American Ray Heird, also known as “Gray Hawk.” “We became sidewalk friends,” Henley said of their meeting outside of the church’s building. Heird had told him about the history and tradition of pow wows, and Henley invited him to have his own on the church’s property. Teli Shepard, who owns Native Memories in the Glades, and Melissa Reynolds helped Heird coordinate the event, which included music, dancing and honoring veterans. “I think it’s a good thing,” said Tony Walkingstick, a Native American from Cherokee, N.C., who is also a U.S. Air Force veteran. “It enlightens the public. We’re not pagan, and we have never been pagan. We still hold on to our stories, passed down from generation to generation.” The church’s pig roast, which also included various local vendors, benefited Safe Space, Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic, Sevier County Food Ministries, Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries and Head Start. It was Charlie Fuller, a late member of the church, who created the idea for the fundraiser.

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Rick Gibson prepares fried potatoes and onions at the event.

New Center Baptist reaches out with festival By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer

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Lexus Breeden, 10, and Kennedy Shaahan, 9, browse handmade bags sold at New Center Baptist Church’s fall festival on Saturday.

New Center Baptist Church has been hosting its fall festival for five years, but this year church members wanted to expand a little more. “We wanted to involve more of the community,” pastor Tony Sutton said of the added vendors and activities. Saturday’s festival, held on the church’s grounds, included a costume contest, games, talent show, crafts and gospel singing group. This was also the first year Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals, Constable Billy Seagle and County Commissioner Tommy McGaha were put in “jail.” “I got to arrest the sheriff,” 12-yearold Logan Breeden, dressed as Batman, said with a grin. “It was fun.”

Tammy Sutton and Lisa Simcox had been planning the festival for two months. “This was something our youth suggested,” Simcox said. “This year we’re trying to do more outreach (with the festival).” When Lydia Nelson contacted the church about selling her crafts at the event, it was happy to oblige. “The people are very nice and friendly here,” said Nelson, who brought handmade bags, dolls, Christmas stockings and other gifts to sell. Lorene Chance, who has a sister who is a member of the church, was also pleased at the opportunity to sell the various holiday decorations she crafted. See FESTIVAL, Page A4

Two injured in three-vehicle collision

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Two people were injured in a three-vehicle accident on Newport Highway Sunday morning at approximately 10 o’clock. One person was taken by LifeStar to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, the other to the local hospital by ambulance. Responding to the scene were Sevier County Volunteer Fire Department, Sevier County Volunteer Rescue, Sevier County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Highway Patrol.

A2 â—† Business

The Mountain Press â—† Monday, October 26, 2009

Sevier County Bank opens new Gatlinburg office From Submitted Reports GATLINBURG — With Monday’s grand opening of Sevier County Bank’s Gatlinburg office, the bank continues a year full of growth and expansion. Earlier this year, the bank opened a new building for its Seymour banking operations, and with the opening of the Gatlinburg office, Sevier County Bank now has seven locations across the county and plans for an eighth in Kodak. “This is another exciting day in the history of Sevier County Bank and yet another great accomplishment for the bank and our customers this year,� R.B. Summitt II, bank president, said at the ribbon cutting. “We hope to continue to expand our reach in Sevier County with the opening of this office while also making it more convenient for our

customers in Gatlinburg to bank with us.� A number of Sevier County and Gatlinburg officials were on hand for the ribbon cutting celebration and Business During Hours, including Gatlinburg Mayor Jerry Hays, City Manager Cindy Ogle, CityCommissioner Mike Helton and Vicki Simms, executive director of the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce. Ogle, Hays and Simms spoke to the crowd before Bill Black of Smoky Mountain Resort Ministries offered a blessing. Later in the program, the board of directors, staff of the Gatlinburg office and other officers were introduced. Longtime bank patron and Gatlinburg resident Irene Mize was also recognized. Her husband George served as director for the bank for 20 years and his father,

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Top, Sevier County Bank Chairman Ross Summitt cuts the ribbon at the Gatlinburg office grand opening. Also pictured are members of the Board of Directors and other local dignitaries. Above, Chris Plemons, branch manager of Sevier County Bank’s newest office in Gatlinburg, is pictured with long-time bank patron and Gatlinburg resident Irene Mize.

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Wanda Phillips named to agency From Submitted Reports SEVIERVILLE — Thompson-Carr Real Estate Co. has appointed Wanda Phillips to the staff. Phillips, a native Texan, began her real estate career in Murfreesboro in 1987. She resides in Sevier County. Phillips obtained her broker license in 1990 and is a member of the national and Great Smoky Mountains associations of Realtors. She’s also a member of the Graduate Realtor

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GATLINBURG — Lisa R. Hatcher has joined Century 21 A+ Realty Group as a sales associate. She will specialize in residential/second home property sales in the Sevier County area. “We are thrilled to have Lisa join our team,� said Deanna Dellinger. “It’s an exciting time to be with the Century 21 System as we increase our market presence in Sevier County.� Hatcher completed extensive training and licensing through Walters State Community College and has become an accredited buyers agent. Hatcher has worked in the real estate industry for the last three years as a realtor assistant and has chosen to further her career as a realtor. Century 21 A+ Realty Group is located at 239 E. Parkway in Gatlinburg.

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The Mountain Press â—† Monday, October 26, 2009

OBITUARIES

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Dwight Edward Green

Dwight Edward Green, age 48 of Sevierville, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Lee Ramsey Green, sister Clarabell Alice Bohanan, and niece Mary Ann Sawyer. Survivors: son: Michael Green; daughter: Felicia Melvin Green; father: Willard Green; brothers: Joe Green and wife Becky, Wendell Green and wife Betty; sister: Theresa Sinclair and husband Wesley; several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews including: Kathy, Rebecca, and Mary Green, Rickey Bohanan, Wesley and Corey Green, Melissa Derosia, Tina Broyhill, Kaitlyn, Alyssa, and Abby Bohanan; special friends: William Loveday, Junior Ownby, Tony Hawks, Len Ownby. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to benefit the family. Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Oldham’s Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Mae Kimbrough Summitt Mae Kimbrough Summitt, 92 of Sevierville, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. Mrs. Summitt was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sevierville where she belonged to the Emily Thomas Circle and was a member of the Manthano Club for more than 50 years. She was a former teacher at Madisonville High School and a former private pilot. Survivors: husband, Ross B. Summitt; sons, R. B. Summitt, II and Joe Jim Summitt; daughters, Mary K. Summitt, JoAnne Summitt Williams and husband

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Other money raised at the festival will benefit the church’s youth program. “I like playing the games and seeing Tony,� Colton Shaahan, 6, of attending the event. “He’s his (Sutton’s) shadow,� his 9-year-old sister, Kennedy, chimed in. Tammy and Tony’s 20-yearold daughter, Megan, and fellow church member Jamie Smith, 16, performed sign language to contemporary

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is shown on a map provided with the court filings. Holrob has countered, saying the map doesn’t constitute a contract that the area, which is set aside as a common area for the lessees, will always be dedicated to a golf course. They contend — though Chase denies it — they’ve secured the necessary permissions from the shop owners to proceed. Beyond that, they argue building a theater there could actually help drive business to the site, rather than keeping it away. The center has apparently struggled to draw enough customers to remain via-

Christian music group Casting Crowns’ “Lifesong� during the festivities. “We had seen a couple of other churches do it and we wanted to learn,� Smith said of what is called “black light drama,� with performers wearing black and bright white gloves during the interpretation. “We’ve been doing it for a year-and-a-half now.� The best part of the day? “Just everyone spending time together,� Simcox said. “We’ve shared a lot of laughs Submitted today.� Sheriff Ron Seals waits for Constable Billy Seagle to bail him out of jail at New Center n ebrown@themountainpress.com Baptist Church’s fall festival on Saturday. ble, with a fairly high turnover rate among its tenants, with the exception of the restaurants and a few retail strongholds. Also on the agenda for Tuesday’s session is: Special Event n Belz Factory Outlet World truckload sale Oct. 29-Nov. 1 and Nov. 12-Nov. 15 at 2655 Teaster Lane from Amanda Fox Subdivision n Resubdivision of Pine Haven Lots 4-7 into Lots 1-3 on Wears Valley Road and Easy Street Site Plan n Johnstone Supply on Charlottes Court n Dollywood’s Splash Country Slick Rock Racer on Dollywood Parks Boulevard Rezoning Request n City of Pigeon Forge

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Study: FDA fails to follow up on unproven drugs WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has allowed drugs for cancer and other diseases to stay on the market even when follow-up studies showed they didn’t save lives, say congressional investigators. And the agency has never pulled a drug off the market due to a lack of required follow-up about its actual benefits — even when such information is more than a decade overdue, according to a report due out Monday from the Government Accountability Office. When pressed about that policy, agency officials said they have no plans to get more aggressive. The GAO found that the FDA does little to track whether drugs approved based on preliminary results actually have lived up to their promise. In 1992, the FDA began granting “accelerated approval� to novel drugs based on so-called surrogate endpoints, or laboratory measures that suggest the drug will make real improvements in patient health. HIV drugs, for example, are cleared based on their virus-

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CHICAGO (AP) — At least one in five U.S. children aged 1 to 11 don’t get enough vitamin D and could be at risk for a variety of health problems including weak bones, the most recent national analysis suggests. By a looser measure, almost 90 percent of black children that age and 80 percent of Hispanic kids could be vitamin D deficient — “astounding numbers� that should serve as a call to action, said Dr. Jonathan Mansbach, lead author of the new analysis and a researcher at Harvard Medical School and Children’s Hospital in Boston. The findings add to mounting evidence about vitamin D deficiency in children, teens and adults, a concern because of recent studies suggesting the vitamin might help prevent serious diseases, including infections, diabetes and even some cancers. While hard evidence showing that low levels of vitamin D lead to disease or that high levels prevent it is lacking, it’s a burgeoning area of research. Exactly how much vitamin D children and adults should get, and defining when they are deficient, is under debate. Doctors use different definitions, and many are waiting for guidance expected in an Institute of Medicine report on vitamin D due next year. The institute is a government advisory group that sets dietary standards. The new analysis, released online Monday by the journal Pediatrics, is the first assessment of varying vitamin D levels in children aged 1 through 11. Previous studies in the journal this year found low levels were prevalent in U.S. teens, and also showed kids with low levels had higher blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and were more likely to be overweight. The new analysis uses data from a 2001-06 government health survey of nearly 3,000 children. They had blood tests measuring vitamin D levels. Using the American Academy of Pediatrics’ cutoff for healthy vitamin D levels, 6.4 million children — about 20 percent of kids that age — have blood levels that are too low. Applying a less strict, higher cutoff, two-thirds of children that age, including 90 percent of black kids and 80 percent of Hispanics, are deficient in vitamin D. A Pediatrics editorial says the strongest evidence about effects of vitamin D deficiency in kids involves rickets, a bone disease common a century ago but that continues to occur.

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The Mountain Press Relay For Life team will hold an informational meeting from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at the newspaper office, 119 Riverbend Drive, regarding the Nov. 21 Holiday of Hope Pageant. Persons may pick up or drop off registration forms and donations and get information about the pageant. For more information call 428-0748, ext. 215. n

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Garden club to host fundraiser

The Gatlinburg Garden Club will have its first scholarship benefit concert, “An Elegant Affair,” Thursday at the home of Wilma Maples. There will be music by the Nashville Suzuki Players, and pianist Peggy Smith and clarinetist John Celestin. After the concert, guests will have dessert to the sounds of dulcimer performer Tim Simek. Tickets and information can be obtained by calling 436-2164.

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Cookie contest part of Winterfest

Winterfest kickoff will include a cookie contest. Contestants may enter in several categories including some for children. Cookies and entry forms may be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce at 110 Gary Wade Blvd. on Nov. 2 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or on Nov. 3 from 1-3 p.m. To request an application and official rules, call 4536411 or e-mail to marketing@scoc.org. Contestants are encouraged to register in advance.

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Luncheon kicks off Winterfest

Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville are teaming up with the county to host a Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration luncheon at 11:30 a.m. today at Mills Auditorium. The speaker will be Steve Morse of the University of Tennessee Tourism Institute, with comments from Phyllis Qualls-Brooks, assistant state commissioner of tourism. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce, Gatlinburg Welcome Center on the Spur, Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism or the Sevier County Economic Development Office. For more info, call 453-6411.

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High school jersey going to outer space

When Barry Wilmore goes into space next month, he’ll be taking a Mt. Juliet High School football jersey with him. The astronaut who will pilot an 11-day mission on the space shuttle Atlantis to the International Space Station now lives in Houston, but he hasn’t forgotten his Tennessee roots. Wilmore was born in Murfreesboro and graduated in 1981 from Mt. Juliet High School. He got a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Tennessee Tech University. And he holds a second master’s degree from the University of Tennessee. Wilmore will carry No. 54, the jersey number he wore as a guard-linebacker, for the launch scheduled for Nov. 12.

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Study shows local taxes trend is up CHATTANOOGA (AP) — A study shows Tennessee’s average 9.4 cent tax on every $1 spent is the highest sales tax rate in America. Opponents of the sales tax say it’s most unfair to those least able to pay but others favor the sales tax over a state income tax. The author of the tax comparison study, Tax Foundation staff economist Kail Padgitt, said an increasing number of states are raising so-called “millionaire taxes” on income of the wealthiest

taxpayers and so-called “sin taxes” on cigarettes or beer. Padgitt told the Chattanooga Times Free Press the foundation is “definitely seeing more movement upward than downward in taxes on the state level, and the most popular seem to be to target particular types of tax groups.” The nonpartisan study group said the average 9.4 cents combined state and local sales taxes for every $1 spent by consumers in Tennessee is nearly 38

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Critics of Tennessee’s reliance upon consumer taxes say it is unfair to the poor and sends consumers to border states to shop. “Tennessee’s sales tax is regressive tax so those that can least afford it have to pay the most,” said Samantha Maples, a community organizer for Tennesseans for Fair Taxation, a pro-income tax group. “In addition to being unfair, the sales tax also hurts businesses along our borders and it is simply inadequate to fund our government.”

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study which said the number of Americans considered obese had soared from about one in eight in 1991 to nearly one in five in 1998. n

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The FCC gave its approval to Cingular Wireless LLC’s $41 billion acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services Inc. Israel’s parliament approved Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan for withdrawing from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank. n

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“Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.” — Benjamin Disraeli, British statesman (1804-1881).

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Paranormal Activity” has won a weekend battle of fright films over part six of the “Saw” franchise. Paramount’s upstart chiller “Paranormal Activity” went into nationwide release and took over the No. 1 spot with $22 million. That compares to just $14.8 million for the debut of “Saw VI,” a franchise that has been an annual Halloween fixture since 2004. It was the worst opening ever for Lionsgate’s “Saw” series, whose previous low was $18.3 million for the original movie. Subsequent installments of the “Saw” franchise all opened at $30 million or better.

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Association works to keep Park strong Have you ever wandered into one of the local welcome centers to pick up a book or a map on the Smoky Mountains? Maybe you wanted to go on a hike and wanted to see where a certain trail led to or how to get to a historical location. If you did, you were making your purchase to help the Great Smoky Mountains Association. The Great Smoky Mountains Association (GSMA) is a nonprofit organization that operates in and around the Park and has been doing so since 1953. Since its creation, GSMA has contributed over $20 million to the Park. A lot has transpired since those early days of the organization. Along with the ever-increasing tourist trade to the area came an increase in the operating budget as revenues grew. Gross sales for the first year were $3,341.27 for such items as postcards, books on flowers, birds and trees, and an Appalachian Trail Guide. Some of the highlights of the years from 195363: Started the sorghum molasses demonstration at Cades Cove and the milling Demonstration at Cable Mill Funded research in the park Funded photographic equipment and film processing expenses for the Park Developed an annual essay contest Published its first book, which is still in print today, entitled “Mountain Makins in the Smokies” (1957) Shirley McHan Boykin hired as business manager (1958) Began selling photographic film (1959) By 1963, gross sales had climbed to $89,271. Aid to the Park during the first decade totaled $24,742. The next 10 years were even busier than the previous 10 as each preceding decade will only add to the accomplishments of GSMA. I will not be able to list all the new additions to the park that GSMA has made possible, simply because they are numerous. 1964-73: Purchased the Walker Sisters’ historical furnishings Hired a part-time librarian Refurbished Mingus Mill and started demonstrations there. Gross sales for 1973 were $299,113. Aid to the Park in the second decade: $290,326. 1974-83: Assumed operation of Tremont Environmental Education Center; previously administered by Maryville College Purchased first computer for a backcountry reservation system Gross sales for 1983 were $503,205. Aid to the Park for the third decade was $1,019,501. 1984-93: Gross sales for 1993 were $1.8 million. Aid to the Park for the fourth decade was $2.5 million. 1994-2003: Gross sales for 2003 were $4.7 million. Aid to the Park was $1.25 million. 2005-Present: Gross sales for 2004 were $5 million. Aid to the Park was $1.26 million. The executive director of the GSMA is Terry Maddox. He has held this position since 1990. He oversees 75 employees; 36 of whom are fulltime. One of the biggest projects he has overseen was the expansion of Sugarlands Visitor Center in 1999. With the influx of tourists over the years, the old spaces just couldn’t contain the throngs of people who wanted to be a part of this great national park. For those of you who had never seen the old welcome center, you would have been amazed at how small the gift store was. With the new theater also came a brand new film that plays every day at Sugarlands. I asked Maddox what else is planned for the near future to enhance the experience for the visitors. He mentioned a new visitor center at Oconoluftee near Cherokee, with the GSMA taking on the role of general contractor. Like most of the buildings in the Park, it was constructed by the CCC in the 1930s and is outdated due to limited space. The other project is a new mini-visitor center at Clingmans Dome near the walkway on the paved path from the parking lot. Both of these projects will be finished in 2010. Members of GSMA — some 12,000 strong — can be proud of what the organization has accomplished with the donations and purchases made through the years. Your money has been put to good use by this very capable organization. With the celebration of the Park’s 75th anniversary this year, I wondered how things might go for the next 75. With projects like the two scheduled for next year, I think that has been answered. — Dan M. Smith is a Cincinnati native and Gatlinburg resident. He is the author of the forthcoming book “So Far from Forfar.” His son is serving in the Air Force. E-mail to danmakgow@ bellsouth.net.

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The bear facts

They may be cute and adorable, but feeding the wild beasts is dangerous They’re so cute and so cuddly. It seems as if they’re everywhere. Fuzzy little facsimiles can be found in gift shops and breakfast nooks across the county. Artists paint them, craftsmen sculpt them out of wood. Images of them adorn T-shirts, sweaters and jackets that promote the Great Smoky Mountains. Sevier County High School even honors them by having them as its mascot. We are, of course, talking about the bears that are so much a part of national park and the ambiance of our area. And as proud we are to have them we, and the millions of tourists who visit annually, forget how dangerous the burly beasts can be. They are born aggressive wild creatures and can be killers if a human crosses them the wrong way. A report in Sunday’s Mountain Press pointed out that between 1,500 and 1,600 live within the boundaries of the national park and there are mul-

titudes more in the areas surrounding it. Motorists traveling Newfound Gap Road or other areas such as Cades Cove often snarl traffic after stopping their cars to take pictures if one happens to come into sight. Nothing wrong with taking pictures, although it probably doesn’t sit too well with those more interesting in getting to their destination than waiting five minutes while some stranger gets a few snapshots for their scrapbooks and photo albums. The rub comes when the shutterbugs put down their cameras and think they’re doing the bears a favor by feeding them. Problem is, these well-meaning people don’t realize this isn’t the same thing as tossing slivers of bread to ducks at their local ponds. Smokies Supervisory Biologist Kim DeLozier says the chances of human encounters with bears in this area are high. The national park staff wants to keep the bears wild — for their safety

and for the humans with which they may make contact. Some residents don’t find the bears to be so comically cute and curious. They find them to be a downright nuisance. Hungry and unafraid of humans, they come into their neighborhoods foraging for food. One Gatlinburg resident sent a letter to the newspaper saying that a 3-year-old bear was recently found dead on her street, directly across from Dorchester Apartments. Seeing no blood, the reader fears the young bear may have been poisoned. Sad. Just through the likenesses of them that are sold in our stores, the bears enhance our economy. There’s no question that spotting one in the national park or other scenic areas they inhabit births memories that will last a lifetime. A photograph taken from a safe distance from the side of the road is a cherished memento. But please don’t feed the bears — for their sake and for yours.

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Public forum Faith built on integrity, accuracy of God essential

Editor: The deeper needs of human life cannot be supplied by education, philosophy, theology or by science. The time comes to everyone when the answers of all intellectualism and science fall flat. Only the answers of a robust faith can comfort, console and sustain. When and where the established scientist stops, the established man of believing begins. All the actual facts of the five senses are not sufficient; they will let you down in a crisis. Only the knowledge of God, His son and the Scriptures suffice, for Jesus Christ said, “Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.” A minister once said, “My church has the articles of faith, but most of us lack the faith the articles attest to. They lie resident in my intellect, but are not resident in my heart.”

If your life is not of God-dependence, it is of self-dependence, and that will fail you sooner or later. From the standpoint of successful endurance through life, hope is the prominent virtue. There are men in the underworld who have sunk lower than beasts and women who have sunk to life’s lowest degradation. Seldom has a man or woman sunk so utterly lost that there was not a spark of hope left. Their faith was shattered, their believing vain; yet even in the breast of the ragged, burnedout derelict there was the hopeful dream of emancipation. Of the three — faith, hope, love — hope is like the balancing rod or pole carried by the one walking the tightrope. Hope is in the center between faith and love and is the redemptive link between them. If faith is lost, love will be shattered; yet hope remains and “springs eternal in the human breast.” In our modern, animalistic and paganism

wilderness of actualism, materialism, superficial education, unethical competition and idolatry of senses worship, life becomes an enduring, unredemptive mess, a meaningless reflection, a living death. A work of hope on occasions is but waiting. For most people, our times have brought a warped and twisted faith, a faith read out of existence; people are nearly bankrupt in faith. Faith goes beyond our experience, logic and reason. The Scriptures keep hammering home to us the points of faith and believing as the absolutely essential and needful appropriations for life. No obstruction or limitation can stand against the invisible power and dynamic of a robust faith built on the integrity and accuracy of God’s Word in living reality. This faith is not a creed or article; it is living dynamically and virtuously. William A. Vuto Pigeon Forge

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, right, drops back to pass under pressure from St. Louis Rams defensive end Leonard Little, left, during the first quarter Sunday in St. Louis.

Manning, Colts stay on a roll ST. LOUIS (AP) — About the only thing missing from Peyton Manning’s day was a sixth straight 300-yard passing game. It wouldn’t have been appropriate for the Indianapolis Colts quarterback to try to tie the NFL record the way his unbeaten team was beating up on the woeful St. Louis Rams. Manning was 23 for 34 for 235 yards and three touchdown passes and the defense got its first score of the year on rookie Jacob Lacey’s 35-yard interception return in a 42-6 rout Sunday. Looking fresh coming off their bye, the Colts won their 15th straight regular-season

game and set a franchise record with their eighth straight road victory. There were plenty of cheers from a sellout crowd that included a healthy contingent of Indianapolis fans, many who lingered to salute players after the game. The Colts are 6-0 for the fourth time in five seasons. The Rams (0-7) lost their 17th straight regular-season game, wasting a season-best 134 yards on 23 carries by Steven Jackson. St. Louis’ highlight came on its opening drive, a 50-yard fleaflicker from Marc Bulger to Donnie Avery to the Colts 14, but the drive fiz-

zled and the Colts forced a short field goal. The Colts intercepted Bulger twice and Dwight Freeney ran his sack streak to seven straight games — three off the NFL record — by beating rookie Jason Smith. Safety Bob Sanders got out of his season debut unscathed. Indianapolis’ offense had plenty despite losing Reggie Wayne (groin) for a quarter and Donald Brown (shoulder) for most of the last three quarters. And without big numbers from Manning, who missed a chance to tie Steve Young, Kurt Warner and Rich Gannon for the longest string of 300-yard games in NFL history.

Manning wasn’t sacked and rarely touched. He did hit one milestone, passing Warren Moon for fourth on the career completion list. Wayne had seven catches for 83 yards with a 6-yard scoring reception on the opening drive, but seemed to lack burst after returning and had one catch for 7 yards the rest of the way. There’s been no suspense to the Colts’ last four games, won by a total of 138-42. That no doubt hurt Manning, who had 24 yards passing in the fourth quarter, although that total included an 8-yard scoring pass to Austin Collie.

Steelers 27, Vikings 17 PITTSBURGH (AP) — LaMarr Woodley returned Brett Favre’s fumble 77 yards for a touchdown and Keyaron Fox ran back an interception 82 yards for another score during the closing minutes, and the Pittsburgh Steelers turned three major defensive stands into a 27-17 victory on Sunday to hand the Minnesota Vikings their first loss. Two goal-line stands helped turned the anticipated quarterback showdown between Favre and Ben Roethlisberger into a defensive duel. And the Super Bowl champion Steelers (5-2) are tough to beat in any game that’s decided by defense. The Vikings (6-1) had a first down inside the Steelers 1 during the third quarter but settled for a field goal. Texans 24, 49ers 21 HOUSTON (AP) — Steve Slaton scored two touchdowns and the Texans built a big lead then held on for the win. The Texans led 21-0 at halftime then withstood a rally led by backup quarterback Alex Smith. Eugene Wilson’s interception on fourth down halted a last-gasp drive by the 49ers (3-3). San Francisco benched Shaun Hill after a terrible first half, and Smith threw three touchdowns to Vernon Davis to close the gap. Michael Crabtree started in his NFL debut and had five receptions for 56 yards. The Texans (4-3) won consecutive games for the first time this season. Patriots 35, Buccaneers 7 WEMBLEY, England (AP) — Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes and had more than 300 yards as the Patriots (5-2) beat the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium in the NFL’s third regular-season game at the iconic London venue. For the Bucs, who gave up a home game to play in London, the new surroundings didn’t help. They fell to 0-7 and saw their losing streak extended to 11 games overall. Packers 31, Browns 3 CLEVELAND (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, Ryan Grant rushed for 148 yards and Green Bay warmed up for Brett Favre’s first visit back to Lambeau Field next week with a laugher against the Cleveland Browns, who got over the flu but can’t shake other problems. It would have been understandable if the Packers (4-2) had overlooked an inferior opponent with their eyes on Favre’s hyped return to Wisconsin with the Minnesota Vikings. But Rodgers and his teammates took care of business against the Browns (1-6), who have scored just four offensive touchdowns and 72 points all season. Chargers 37, Chiefs 7 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Philip Rivers threw three touchdowns passes and LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 71 yards. Rivers was 18 for 30 for 268 yards and three TDs as the Chargers won their third in a row in Kansas City for the first time since 1981.

Bradford plans to enter draft after surgery ST. LOUIS (AP) — Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford will have season-ending shoulder surgery and expects to enter the NFL draft in April. The Oklahoma quarterback injured his right, throwing shoulder twice this season, most recently against Texas on Oct. 10. The school announced Sunday that Dr. James Andrews will perform the operation Wednesday in Birmingham, Ala. Bradford is expected to address reporters following the Sooners’ practice on Monday night in Norman, Okla. “I dreamed about coming to Oklahoma my whole life,” Bradford said Sunday in a statement. “That’s the reason I came back for this season. And I came back to play, not sit on the bench. That’s the reason I tried to play after the injury. I’m very disappointed that it didn’t work out differently. “Under these circumstances, and after talking to several people, this is the right thing for me to do at this point.” Bradford passed up the chance to be a first-round NFL draft pick this year — he was projected as high as No. 1 overall — to play another season with the Sooners, who he grew up following as a child in Oklahoma City. After he was hurt against the Longhorns, reaggravating a sprain of the AC joint in his shoulder, Bradford initially said he was going to wait until the end of the season to make a decision about his future. He then called a news conference for Wednesday on campus, then canceled it about two hours before it was scheduled to take place. He accompanied Oklahoma to its 35-13 road win at Kansas on Saturday. According to his statement, Bradford expects his recovery time to be four to six months. As of Sunday, the April 22 draft was about six months away. “I’ll be up to the challenge,” Bradford said in the statement. Bradford led the Sooners to the BCS championship game last season as a sophomore, setting school records with 4,720 yards passing and 50 touchdowns while throwing only eight interceptions. Oklahoma lost to Florida 24-14 in the championship game, and Bradford announced less than a week later that he intended to return for his junior year — along with classmates and fellow NFL prospects Gerald McCoy, Jermaine Gresham and Trent Williams — for another chance at the title. It ended up being the exact opposite of what he expected.

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A fan salutes Denny Hamlin (11) as he does a burnout in front of the stands after winning the Tums 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at the Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., on Sunday.

Hamlin dominates late to win at Martinsville By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Denny Hamlin turned a dominant car into a winner at Martinsville Speedway, passing Jimmie Johnson with 138 laps to go Sunday and holding off the Chase leader on a series of late restarts. Helped by a long green-flag run that established him as the dominant car, Hamlin pulled away after a restart with 52 laps to go, ending Johnson’s remarkable run of five trips to Victory Lane in the last six races at the shortest circuit in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series. Hamlin easily pulled away again on another restart with 12 laps to go, and again when a late crash by Scott Speed forced a two-lap sprint to the finish of the 501-lap event. “The last run or two at the end, the 11 had their stuff right,” Johnson said of Hamlin’s Joe Gibbs Racing team. “I was just a little too loose to do anything with them.”

Hamlin’s second career victory on the 0.526-mile oval kept the Virginia racer as the only driver besides Johnson to win on the paper clip-shaped track in the last seven races. Hamlin won the spring race last year, and was leading when Johnson nudged him aside with 15 laps to go earlier this year. But Hamlin needed no such tactics to avenge that defeat. He led three times for a race-high 206 laps, while Johnson led 164 circuits. Johnson, seeking his record fourth consecutive series title, held on for second and padded his lead in the series standings with four races to go. Mark Martin remained second in the standings, but his deficit went from 90 points to 118 when he finished eighth. Juan Pablo Montoya was third, followed by Kyle Busch, who passed Jeff Gordon on the final lap. Gordon, a fourtime series champion, remained third in points, 150 behind Johnson.

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen called for disciplinary action against the Southeastern Conference replay official who worked the Bulldogs’ 29-19 loss to Florida after a Gators touchdown that might have been a fumble was not overturned. The play Mullen disputed happened in the fourth quarter with Florida up 23-13. Gators linebacker Dustin Doe returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown, but replays showed Brandon McRae might have stripped the ball from the celebrating linebacker short of the goal line. If the call had been overturned, the Bulldogs would have been given the ball at the 20 with 8:25 left in the fourth quarter. Instead, it was Florida’s second touchdown in 33 seconds and it effectively sealed the win. Mullen said it was the second time a replay official has cost his team this season. He was referring to a penalty called against Mississippi State in a loss to Houston that looked as if the play would have been overturned had it been reviewed. Mullen said Sunday it’s understandable if a field official makes a mistake because of the speed of the game, but the replay official can take his time and should be held accountable.

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Crowded theaters build momentum for 3-D at home By RYAN NAKASHIMA AP Business Writer

LOS ANGELES — Fans scrambled to see 3-D movies such as “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs� in theaters this year and new 3-D televisions could soon have home viewers feeling as if they’re surrounded by a spaghetti hurricane on their couches. Next year major electronics manufacturers Sony Corp. and Panasonic Corp. plan to introduce 3-D-capable high-definition televisions for the mass market. You’ll still need to wear special glasses, though. Movie studios hope 3-D can help lift the sagging home video market the same way it has pushed up box office results. The initial price of such sets is expected to be high — perhaps 20 percent more than normal sets of the same size. But costs should come down in the coming years. Depending on prices, 3-D-ready TVs could be in 28 million to 46 million homes worldwide by 2013, predicts Alfred Poor, an analyst with GigaOM Pro. He estimates that next year, as many as 2.5 million sets worldwide will be sold with 3-D capability. “We’re raising a whole generation of kids who expect to see this effect for their movies at home,� Poor said. “I think people want 3-D. I just don’t think they’re going to want to pay a whole lot more for it.� To avoid the need for special screens, some manufacturers of TV sets are shunning the 3-D technology common in theaters in favor of what’s known as “active shutter.� That uses an infrared emitter on the TV to tell battery-powered glasses when to flicker the left and right lenses in conjunction with the images on the screen, which gives the perception of three dimensions. The sets themselves will require relatively minor upgrades from today’s models, but the glasses will cost more, raising the price of the overall package. There’s no question 3-D movies are popular. They generated more than $1 billion at box offices worldwide this year, and on a per-screen basis, 3-D showings typically bring in more than double the revenue of regular screenings when a movie is offered in both versions. For hits like Disney/ Pixar’s “Up� and 20th Century Fox’s “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs,� more than half of ticket revenues came from 3-D screens, despite accounting for far fewer showings, according to research firm Screen Digest. Those screenings tend to fill up, and mov-

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Halloween Carnival

Mountain National Bank silent auction to benefit Relay For Life through Oct. 30 at main office, Sevierville. 428-7990.

Gatlinburg Recreation Department free Halloween carnival at Community Center 5:30-8:30. Includes costume contest, food, games, bowling, dance and more. For preschool to eighth grade. 436-4990.

Wednesday, Oct. 28 Sevierville Story Time Preschool story time 10:30 a.m. Sevier County Main Library. 453-3532.

Friday, Oct. 30 Vampire Movie Night

Anna Porter Public Library, Gatlinburg, will hold Vampire Movie Night for teens at 5:30 p.m. 4365588.

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Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn, Gatlinburg

Holiday of Hope

Mountain Press Relay For Life team meeting 3:306:30 p.m. at newspaper office, 119 Riverbend Drive, regarding Nov. 21 Holiday of Hope Pageant. Pick up or drop off registration forms and donations, and get info. 4280748, ext. 215.

Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers men’s Bible study 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mountain Road, Sevierville. 310-7831.

Winterfest Lunch

Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Council hosts Winterfest luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Mills Auditorium. $25. Tickets at Welcome Center on Spur.

Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Sevierville.

Church of God

Sevier County Church of God Fall Festival 6-9 p.m. Includes games, talent show, cake walk, pumpkin painting, chili dinner and marshmallow roast. 4286794.

Halloween Carnival

Free Halloween carnival 5:30-8:30 p.m., Gatlinburg Community Center. Includes costume contest, food, games, bowling. Preschool to eighth grade. 436-4990.

S.I.T. Banquet

Reservations needed by today for Seniors In Touch free Thanksgiving banquet Nov. 10 at MountainBrook Village, Sevierville. RSVP to 428-2445, ext. 107.

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

Kodak Story Time

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

Senior Series

Senior Series, hosted by MountainBrook Village, 700 Markhill Drive, 6-7:30 p.m. Speakers Paul Whaley, veterans officer, and Ken Butler on Social Security disability. 428-2445.

Coat Drive

Students for Appalachian Relief sponsoring a coat drive at Sevier County High School football game, 7 p.m. All sizes needed. 6549318.

Women’s Bible Study

Pool Closing

Sevierville Community Center Pool to close at 3:30 p.m. for swim meet.

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Tuesday, Oct. 27 Women’s Bible Study

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Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers men’s Bible study, 1328 Old Newport Highway, Sevierville. 9080591.

Fall Harvest Festival

American Legion Post 104 Fall Harvest Festival 6:30 p.m. $10. Includes meal, music from 1950s.

Wears Valley Chamber

Wears Valley Chamber of Commerce organizational meeting at 7 p.m. at the Wears Valley Ranch dining hall. 384-9884.

Relay Benefit

Mountain National Bank silent auction to benefit Relay for Life through today at main office, Sevierville. 428-7990.

Saturday, Oct. 31 Trunk or Treat

Trunk or treat 6:30-8:30 p.m., Smoky Mountain Christian Church, 125 South Blvd. Includes candy, bounce house, free hot dogs.

Hoedown

Hallelujah Hoedown Halloween alternative 4:30-7:30 p.m., Henderson Chapel Baptist Church. Entertainment, games, food, booths. 453-0153.

Baptist Festival

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Hallelujah Party

Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. in Pigeon Forge, hosting Hallelujah Party 4-7 p.m. Food, face painting, games, pumpkin painting, and trunk or treat.

Church Yard Sale

Luretta, Murphy’s Chapel and Roberts UMC rummage/bake sale 7:30 a.m. at old Creswell’s Market on Dolly Parton Parkway. Concessions available. 4532292.

Sunday, Nov. 1 Silver Ring Thing

Silver Ring Thing, 5 p.m. Pathways Church in Sevierville. $5. Register at www.silverringthing.com. 428-6312.

Skate for Kids

Skate for Kids at Spin City in Pigeon Forge benefits Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center, 12:30-5:30 p.m. $8 per person or $20 for family of four. 774-1777.

Church of God Revival

Sevierville Church of God, 1018 Oak Street, revival today through Wednesday. Speaker, Evangelist Bobby Williams. Pastor, James McFalls.

Monday, Nov. 2 Women’s Bible Study

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Gatekeepers

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Photographic Society

LeConte Photographic Society meets at First Presbyterian in Sevierville. Meeting and competition 6:30 p.m. Program by Chad Carpenter of East Tennessee Photographic Society. Lecontephotographic.com.

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Injured American security contractors leave the site of a massive bomb attack at the headquarters of the Baghdad provincial administration in Baghdad on Sunday. Three American security contractors were injured in the blasts after a pair of powerful explosions rocked downtown Baghdad.

Twin suicide car bombs in Baghdad claim 136 BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Two powerful suicide car bombs blew up outside the Justice Ministry and city government offices in downtown Baghdad Sunday, killing at least 136 people in the worst attack in more than two years. Iraqi leaders said the attacks aimed to disrupt political progress in the months leading up to January’s crucial elections. While violence has dropped dramatically in the country since the height of the sectarian tensions, the latest bombings underscored the precarious nature of the security gains and the insurgency’s abilities to still pull off devastating attacks in the center of what is supposed to be one of Baghdad’s most secure areas. The street where the blasts occurred had just been reopened to vehicle traffic a few months ago when blast walls were repositioned to allow traffic closer to the government buildings. Such changes were touted by Iraq’s prime minister as a sign that safety was returning to the city. “The perpetrators of these treacherous and despicable acts are no longer hiding their objective but to the

contrary, they publicly declare that they are targeting the state ... and aiming at blocking the political process, halting it and destroying what we have achieved in the last six years,� President Jalal Talabani said. There have been no claims of responsibility so far, but massive car bombs have been the hallmark of the Sunni insurgents seeking to overthrow the country’s Shiite-dominated government. Black smoke billowed from the frantic scene, as emergency service vehicles sped to the area. Even civilian cars were being commandeered to transport the wounded to hospitals. “The walls collapsed and we had to run out,� said Yasmeen Afdhal, 24, an employee of the Baghdad provincial administration, which was targeted by one of the car bombs. “There are many wounded, and I saw them being taken away. They were pulling victims out of the rubble, and rushing them to ambulances.� At least 25 staff members of the Baghdad Provincial Council, which runs the city, were killed in the bombing, said council member Mohammed alRubaiey.

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14 ‹ Classifieds

LEGALS

LEGALS

INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sevier County, Sevier County Emergency Management Agency and the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office are soliciting sealed bids on the following: Digital Mobile Radio Unit Digital Portable Radio Unit Digital Repeater/Base 2010, ton, long-bed, crew-c ab 4x4 pickup truck SUV Mid-size sedan Ballistic Vests with Impac Plate Hazmat Suits Explosive Detection Canine Thermal Imaging Cameras Bids will be received at the Sevier County Mayors Office, 125 Court Ave., Suite 102E, Sevierville, TN, 37862 until 10 a.m., November 4, 2009, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Specifications and questions may be obtained from John Mathews at Sevier County Emergency Management Agency, (865) 453.4919. The Bidder’s name, address, bid opening time and the quotation "EMA/Sheriff" 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. 10-24-09, 10-25-09, 10-26-09

LEGALS County Clerk

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SAMUEL OLIVER LAMON Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 9 day of OCT 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of SAMUEL OLIVER LAMON 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 9 day of October, 2009. (Signed) Dorthy Ruth Lamon Executor Estate of SAMUEL OLIVER LAMON By:none Attorney By: Joe Keener

10/19/09 10/26/09

ON-THE-SPOT

SAVINGS

LEGALS 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 9 day of October, 2009. (Signed) Kayla Loposser Administrator Estate of TIMOTHY NEIL LOPOSSER

CLASSIFIEDS

428-0746 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of TIMOTHY NEIL LOPOSSER Late of Sevier County, Tennessee

Notice is Hereby Given that on the 9 day of OCT 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of TIMOTHY NEIL LOPOSSER 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

LEGALS

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on November 2, 2009 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Nanette R. Carlson, unmarried to Southern Title Insurance Corp., Trustee, on October 23, 2006 at Book Volume 2651, Page 502 and conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register s Office. Owner of Debt: OneWest Bank, FSB 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 Eighth (8th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 56, Harvest Meadows Subdivision, Phase II, as seen on plat of record at Large Map Book 5, Page 134, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is made for a more particular description of said property. Street Address: 645 Autumn Harvest Lane, Kodak, TN 37764 Current Owner(s) of Property: Nanette R. Carlson, a single individual having no spouse Other interested parties: IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., CitiMortgage, Inc., CitiMortgage, Inc. and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. The street address of the above described property is believed to be 645 Autumn Harvest Lane Kodak, TN 37764 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.

By: Joe Keener County Clerk

10/19/09 10/26/09

Pursuant to the ByLaws of the East Sevier County Utility District, The Board of Commissioners will conduct a meeting at the District Office at 1081 Cove Road, Sevierville, TN 37876 at 5:00 P.M. on Monday, November 2, 2009 to conduct any business brought before the board. 10/26/2009

RESIDENT UNKNOWN NOTICE CHANCERY COURT OF DeKALB COUNTY SMITHVILLE TENNESSEE

Property Clean Up Cutting of trees, underbrush & misc. Yard Work. FIREWOOD Free Delivery Call Joe 428-1584 or 850-7891

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

Yard Clean up

ANITA LUANNE CREEK and husband, BARNIE GENE CREEK, and CANDACE DANIELLE SMITH MEYER, petitioners

In this cause it appearing to me from a petition, which is sworn to, that Robert Charles Meyer, Jr.’s residence is unknown, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him. It is, therefore ordered by me that publication be made in the Mountain Press, a newspaper published in Sevier County, Tennessee, for four consecutive weeks as required by law, notifying said unknown resident response to file an answer with petitioners’ attorney, Sarah J. Cripps, whose address is 201 West Main Street, Smithville Tennessee 37166, within thirty (30) days from the last date of publication, exclusive of said last date of publication, or a judgment by default may be entered in the cause set for hearing ex parte as to Robert Charles Meyer, Jr. This 2nd day of October, 2009. DEBRA MALONE, CLERK & MASTER 10-12-09, 10-19-09, 10-26 -09, 11-02-09

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Hauling

Quality Work - Reasonable Prices

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• Carpentry • Electrical • • Plumbing • Kitchens • • Bathrooms • Painting • Licensed & Insured

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$ & "! $ "( &' # $ ! ! '% " ! ! # ! ! * $" % ! !& !

Experienced local carpenter Does all types remodeling Additions & Repairs Licensed & Insured

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This 9 day of October, 2009. (Signed) Charlotte Wear Executor Estate of EDWARD R. WEAR By:Richard T. Wallace Attorney By: Joe Keener County Clerk

10/19/09 10/26/09

Classifieds Corrections

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Deadlines

Edition Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Good News in the Smokies

ROBERT CHARLES MEYER, JR., respondent

KELLY’S HOME

Trees Cut & Removal & Trimmed

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

vs.

Leaves & weedeating Trash & Brush

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.

Unauthorized use of The Mountain Press tubes for circulars or any other advertisement authorizes a minimum $250 charge for which the advertiser will be billed.

Deadline Friday, 10 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Monday, 10 a.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.

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107 LOST & FOUND

http://www.themountainpress.com OR, www.adquest.com All line ads published in The Mountain Press are placed FREE on a searchable network of over 500 newspapers’ classifieds located at http://www.themountainpress.com. WANT TO KNOW WHEN A CLASSIFIED ITEM IS AVAILABLE? Go to http://www.adquest/request/ to register your request and we will notify you by e-mail when it becomes available in the Classifieds.

LARGE REWARD Heirloom Diamond Ring lost in Sev. Kroger or in parking lot. Call 8034542.

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

All Phases Kitchens, bath, decks, Windows, door, trim Sheetrock, painting Plumbing & electrical Vinyl & laminate ooring

ALL REPAIRS 24 HOUR 865-740-7102

Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning Fall Yard Clean-up Home Maintenance/ Cleaning

Don Ryan

865-908-9560 or 865-621-6559

600 Rentals

200 Employment

700 Real Estate

300 Services

800 Mobile Homes

400 Financial

900 Transportation

236 GENERAL

236 GENERAL Dependable/Non Smoking Babysitter needed 3-4 days a week for 10 month old. (English Mountain) 865654-5925/865-6545287

Help wanted. General farm labor, shop work & vending business. Must be mechanically inclined & have a valid drivers license. Call Ed 705-7063

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

605 BUSINESS RENTALS

Earthbound Trading Company is looking for a 1st Assistant to join our Gatlinburg team. If interested please apply in person at 625 Parkway. Laurel Crest, A Bluegreen Resort, Seeking Full-Time Front Desk Associate. Nights and Weekends a must. Please apply in person at: Laurel Crest Resort, 2628 Laurel Crest Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN The Salvation Army Bell-Ringing Applications are now being accepted. $7.50 per hr. Please come to 806 W. Main Street and complete application. 238 HOTEL/MOTEL CLARION INN & SUITES Looking for dependable, detailed and customer service oriented personnel. Now accepting applications for the following full time positions: •Front Desk •Inspector •Room Attendents Excellent wages, bonus and benefits! Please apply in person M - F, 9:30am - 3pm. 1100 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN

DOWNTOWN GATLINBURG 958 Parkway Retail Building 3680 Sq. Ft. Call 428-5161 356 STORAGE BUILDINGS

1ST MONTH FREE R&E STORAGE

Riverside Motor Lodge Gatlinburg now hiring experienced 311 Desk Clerk. Please apply in person. Riverstone Resort is seeking an Executive Housekeeper. Full Time Position. Competitive pay. Apply in person at 212 Dollywood Ln. Pigeon Forge, Left at Traffic Light #8.

Jay Ell Road 429-0948

10X10 or 10x20

Now hiring Professional Salesperson with high ethics and standards. Inhouse sales on fitness/medical equipment. Hourly plus commission. Avg earnings $500-$1500 per week. Email resume to resumesevier@gm ail.com or fax to 865-774-0408. Attn: Jeff.

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Construction

We do it all, Big or Small Start to Finish Quality Work 30 Years Experience Licensed / Insured

Comm, and Residential Glass repair, Showers, Doors, Insulated Glass

865-286-9611 24 Hour Emergency Service

1BR 1BA Duplex Apt off 416. $475 mth. $300 damage. 1 yr lease. No pets. 680-4290 or 428-1297

428 Park Rd. near trolley stop CHEAP$100 weekly Includes All Utilities. Cable, Laundry, Kitchens, Clean Rooms, NO PETS.

500 MERCHANDISE

800-359-8913

Affordable Housing in Gatlinburg Rooms for rent, weekly rates, furn., cable TV, same rent all year.

436-4471 or 621-2941

589 FURNITURE

For Sale

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

453-0727

Weekly Rentals Includes Phone, Color TV, Wkly Housekeeping Micr./Frig. Available $169.77+ Family Inns West

Pigeon Forge 865-453-4905 •

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

2BR 1.5BA Townhouse

601 TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT

Townhouse Spacious, Furn or Unfurn 2 story & Garage W/D, D/W, Balcony Weekly or Monthly

865-789-1427

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Central H/A. All appliances + W/D. Very nice. Great location. PF City Limits. $650/mth + damage dep. No pets. 428-1951 Ask for Ron

2BR/2BA

Apartments for Lease in Wears Valley Quiet and Easy Access. We also have some houses for rent. East Tennessee Realty Group

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Tri-County Glass and Door

610 DUPLEX FOR RENT

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE

Need Someone Reliable, Professional for Handy work you can use regularly? 865-692-7597 or visit

Coplen

Log Cabin for retail/ professional service for lease located on 321 S. Good traffic count. Has living quarters. Ask for Bonnie. 865908-6000.

693 ROOMS FOR RENT

Bear Creek Grill Now Hiring All Positions Apply in Person after 12 PM 1654 East Parkway Gatlinburg.

244 RETAIL

428-4244

SELF STORAGE Convenient Location! 411 South, left on Robert Henderson Rd., 1/4 mile on right at Riverwalk Apts. 429-2962

242 RESTAURANT

Papa Johns in Pigeon Forge is now hiring all positions. Ask for Mike 865-4287600.

1000 sq ft OfďŹ ce Space First month free $850/mo 1 yr lease Available Immediately Near Hospital

plus refundable cleaning deposit

Experienced GROUP SALES PERSON needed for Major Hotel and Restaurant in Pigeon Forge. Great potential and compensation. Fax resume to 865-4290159.

Now Hiring: Experienced Bartenders & Servers, Apply in person at: Blaine’s Grill & Bar light #8 Gatlinburg Mon-Fri 11:30am3pm

110 SPECIAL NOTICES

does not recommend or endorse any product, service or company. For more information and assistance regarding the investigation of FINANCING, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND WORK AT HOME OPPORTUNITIES, this newspaper urges its readers to contact the Better Business Bureau, 2633 Kingston Pike, Suite 2, Knoxville, TN 37919, Phone (865)692-1600.

100 Announcements

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105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

Notice is Hereby Given that on the 9 day of OCT 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of EDWARD R. WEAR deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee.

CASE NO. 2009S08

October 12, 19 and 26, 2009

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

Estate of EDWARD R. WEAR Late of Sevier County, Tennessee

110 SPECIAL NOTICES

500 Merchandise

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. 09-016302

By:none Attorney

LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Legals

115 ROOFING SERVICES

Nicks Roofing

All types of roofing All New roofs Re-roofs Work Repairs Guaranteed Free Estimates Call: 865-430-2599

Joe’s Handyman & Moving Service Local Christian Handyman

865-257-8311

CART away unwanted items in the Classifieds.

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2BR/1BA Like New ALL Appliances Special Fall Rates

453-6823

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS and TOWNHOMES Sevierville 428-5161

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

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

1 BR - $450.00 2 BR - $645.00 incl. water & sewer.

865-908-6789

2 BD / 1 BA Upstairs Apartment Downtown Sevierville $

550/month

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on September 4, 2003, by Gerald E. Kelley Sr and Patrica I. Kelley to Tommy R. Lynch, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 1788, Page 140, (“Deed of Trust�); and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder�), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, November 12, 2009, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: SITUATED in the 9th Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lt 46 of Eagle Trace Subdivision, as the same appears on a plat of record in the Sevier County, Tennessee, Register s Office, in Map Book 28, at pages 272 and 273, to which reference is here made for exact legal description. SUBJECT to restrictions of record in Misc. Book 255, at page 3, Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. BEING the same property conveyed to Gerald E. Kelley, Sr. and wife, Patricia I. Kelley by deed of J.P. Parks and wife, Susan Parks, dated December 9, 1996, of record in Deed Book 587, page 407, Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 236 Westmoreland Court Seymour, TN 37865 CURRENT OWNER(S): Estate of Gerald E Kelley Sr The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o LDWatts Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 221.0932906TN Web Site: www.msplaw.com

October 19, 26 and November 2, 2009

LEGALS

2BR/2BA

2BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse $ 580 Mo. Small Pets

Call 384-1054 Or 384-4054

New 900 sq ft Brick Apts. Pigeon Forge $625 Month. 865-388-9240 Light 6, PF, Duplex, 2BR/1BA, $575 mo. 1st/last/dep. 865-898-7925

FREE First Months Rent 2BR Apts Sevierville $600/mo. + Sec. Dep. water & sewer incl. W/D Hookup, Pet Policy

2BR/2BA located in New Center area. $$500/mo / & upp + $300 damage g dep. No Pets Call for appt. p pp 428-5157 BIG BROKER BOB’s REALTY 865-774-5919 SILO APARTMENTS in Sevierville

WHEREAS, Larry E. Rainey and Francine R. Rainey, husband and wife, delivered to T. Mike Estes, Trustee, a certain Deed of Trust dated March 7, 2007, found of record in Book 2764, page 247, Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to secure a certain indebtedness fully described therein; and WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the secured indebtedness and the beneficial interest under the Deed of Trust is Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA; WHEREAS, on September 8, 2009, the holder of the note securing the indebtedness, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA, executed an Appointment of Substitute Trustee, nominating and appointing A. KEITH LIVINGSTON as Substitute Trustee, instead of the said T. Mike Estes, same being found of record in Book 3418, page 552, Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee; WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness and the same has become due and payable, and the owner and holder of said indebtedness has instructed the said Trustee to foreclose said Deed of Trust and to advertise and sell the property herein described upon the terms and conditions set forth in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I will, on the 17th day of November, at 10:01 a.m., prevailing standard time, at the Courthouse door in Sevier County, Tennessee, sell at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder, and in bar of the equatable and statutory rights of redemption, and subject to any and all taxes and any and all assessments, any and all prior encumbrances, if any, the following described real estate as set forth in said Deed of Trust, to-wit: SITUATED in the 11 th Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee and being all of Lot 45 of the Silver Heights Subdivision, Block B, as shown on a plat of record in Map Book 6, page 96, in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which map specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description. SUBJECT to easements, notation, setbacks, restrictions and right of ways as shown on the map of record in Map Book 6, page 96, in the said Registers Office. SUBJECT to restrictions of record in Misc. Book 103, page 229, in the said Registers Office. BEING the same property conveyed to Larry E. Rainey and wife, Francine R. Rainey by Warranty Deed from Chad Greene and wife, Rebecca Greene, dated March 7, 2007, of record in Book 2764, page 245, in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The proceeds derived from the sale of said property will be applied toward the payment of the indebtedness, including interest and attorney s fees secured by said Deed of Trust, and the balance, if any, to be paid to the parties legally entitled. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor-Trustee s option at any time. 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. Dated this 20th day of October, 2009.

Pet Friendly

PIGEON FORGE 2BD/2BA APARTMENT

HOMES Pigeon Forge 4BD/3BA 1 block off parkway

New Center 3BR/2BA Garage, Pet Friendly

CALL PINE KNOB

865-933-0504

Kodak 2BR/2BA $465 C H/A & decks No Pets

865-368-6602

OPEN HOUSE

15 Homes to view

RENT NO MORE! RENTERS, LET YOUR RENT BE YOUR DOWN PAYMENT!

2BR 1.5BA Sev. Stove & refrigerator furn. NO PETS. CH/A Quiet 453-5079. 2BR apt. W/D hkup. 1 block from center of Gatlinburg. $800 mth utilities included. 453-4363 APTS. AVAILABLE 1BR/1BA to 2BR/2BA $415.00 &UP. Many styles to choose from. 865-429-2962 Available Nov. 1st. 1 bedroom apartment (one or two people) for rent in Gatlinburg TN, first mth rent of $525, last mth rent $525 and security deposit of $150 865436-5691 Conv. Downtown Gatlinburg 1BR $500 a mon. Low Sec Dep. 430-3271 CROSSCREEK 2BR/1.5BA $545 2BR/2BA Large Garden apartment $570.00 to $580.00 865-429-4470

429-2475

Offers 1/2 BR Units

Substitute Trustees Notice of Sale

654-7033

329-7807

NEWLY RENOVATED

Live On Lake! 1BR Apt. Elect./H2O incl. $150 wk + dep. 865-640-8097 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 New 2BR 1.5BA Walking distance to Gatlinburg. Jeff 865-850-0840. Nice, clean 1 BR. 10 miles East of Gat. (865) 228-7533 or (865) 430-9671. Spacious 1BR 900 sq ft. 1 mile off Dolly Parton Pkwy. 4536758 or 207-5700. Spacious 2BR/2BA Apt 1100 sq ft. Close to town & school. $700 mon. 9ft ceiling. Call 742-6176 697 CONDO RENTALS

865-453-0086 2BR 1BA mobile home on Indian Gap Cir. 933-5509 or 7552402 3BR 1.5BA Kodak area. $475 mth $475 dep. No pets. 382-4199. 50 plus. Immaculate 3BD/2BA, Carport quiet MH Pk. Conv. to 66 and I40 $650 a mo. 382-6133 Nice, Clean 2-3BR 2BA mobile homes. $495 & up Off I-40 between Exit 402 & 407 Kodak area. 865850-2047 Sevierville doublewide. 2BR $550 + deposit. No pets. 933-6544 699 HOME RENTALS $700 to $1000+. Wanda Galli Realty Exec. 680-5119 or 774-4307.

***3BR 2BA Seymour. Like new. $1100 mth. 5BR 3BA Sevierville. Has perfect in-law quarters $1200 mth. 548-5577 1BR Gatlinburg Trolley Rt. No Pets. $500 1st & Last.$500 Damage 453-8852

2 BDR in Gatlinburg, W/D Hook-ups, jacuzzi, pool access 1,150 Sq. Ft. in Chalet Village $650 Month (865) 850-2312 698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

3 BD / 2 BA 4 MILES FROM EXIT 407 $700/MONTH & DEPOSIT. NO PETS. 865-712-5238, 865-705-9096

New Rental Energy Eff. GeoThermal H/A, Gated, Pvt. On 2.8 Acres, Mt. View! 2BR/2BA plus Attic BR, fp, furnished. Ref Required. Credit Check. Courtyard Seperation.

Optional Connected In-Law Apt. (Extra Charge)

New Homes for Rent. 3BR/2BA starting at $700 - $850 & $1000 per month. No pets. 865-850-3874 2BR Furnished Home for Lease. $800 per month. Credit and Reference Check required. Call Bonnie 9086000 3BR 2.5BA 2 car garage, mtn & river views. $1000 mth 1st last & sec. 865932-2147 or 386689-4514

LEASE TO PURCHASE OPTION! was $189,900

Below Market Lease IF you have excellent credit, references and No pets. 3BR/2BA Brick Rancher, Cherokee Hills Seymour $800 a month. 503-320-8500

Cabin By Owner 2 Levels, 2 Kit, 3BA, 3BR, 2300 sq ft. Close in City of Pigeon Forge yet secluded. $245,900. 865-898-9591

16x72 2+2 Fltwd Price includes delivery & set up $10,900. 933-6544

Beautiful above average 16x80. $27,750. For info: 591-7177

FORECLOSURE SALE 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath house in Kodak area. Financing Available. Call 865-604-3565 for appointment.

Pigeon Forge. Nice. Newly remodeled. 3 B R 2 B A $159,900 obo. 385-9530

908 ATV SALES 2007 Red 450 Yamaha Rhino. Excellent shape with approx 60 hrs on engine. $5500. 865-9083785.

722 BUSINESS BUILDINGS 4 office rentals + large garage. S. Blvd Way $249,000. 933-6544

943 AUTOMOBILE SALES

Furnished House for Rent 1 blk from Pky Gatlinburg. Great location 865-274-2637 LOVELY CONTEMPORARY HOME, Pretty Setting, 2 or 3BR, loft w/ wet bar, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, garage, 1 mile off 66. $1200 mth References required. NO PETS. 1st, last & sec. Call Rebecca 865-621-6615 Two cabins for residential rental between Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge in Sky Harbor Development. Very nice & completely furnished. 1BR $600 mth, 2BR $700 mth 1 yr lease required. No subleasing. 423-2461500.

1997 HONDA Accord, 4 cyl., 5 sp. AC, 4 dr., looks & runs good. $3195. Call 865-607-6542.

2004 SATURN ION2, AT, 4cyl, AC, PW, PDL, cruise, keyless entry, new tires. 68,000 miles, nice car, $5995. Call 865-607-6542.

829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES

3BD/2BA With Land

945 TRUCK SALES

I will ďŹ nance!

1999 Chevy S-10 94K miles. Excellent shape. $4500. 865-908-3785

Only 3 left! Call Mickey (865) 453-0086

CLAYTON HOMES

Sacrifice. 2003 Sonoma. Ext. cab. Autoair, low mileage. $7300. 865-6045050.

1751 WinďŹ eld Dunn Pkwy Sevierville, TN 37862

HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE 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.

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME by Mike Argirion and Jeff Knurek

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

NICE, CLEAN IN KODAK

(865) 428-7747 Cell: 207-2719

Special + Deposit 1 Condo left 2BR/2BA with Pool Access Contact Kim 654-2850

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

654-6691

1st & last deposit water & sewer no charge and cantilever barn.

$99 move in

3BR/2BA + Bonus Room in Kodak $975/Mo + dep. 865-748-2684

829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES

OWNER FINANCE

In case of discrepancy between the address and the legal description, the legal description shall control.

NOW $174,900

OPEN HOUSE October 26, November 2 and 9, 2009

3BR 2BA Located in Gatlinburg. Close to pkwy. Available Now. $850 mth 727-776-1987.

710 HOMES FOR SALE

lease option, purchase. 3bd/2ba, all brick, ďŹ replace, w/tub plus ext 24x24 garage/ workshop, large lot, 100% of pmnts go toward purchase $1400 a month

$875 mo.

The subject property is believed to be located on: Silverbell Heights Lane (Lot 45, Silver Heights Subdivision, Block B) Gatlinburg, TN 37738

A. KEITH LIVINGSTON Substitute Trustee 114 South Main St. Greeneville, TN 37743

699 HOME RENTALS

$495/MO

1 & 2 BR avail. Some Pets OK. Water Incl. Fantastic locations Murrell Meadows 1/8 mile from Walters State College Allensville Road Walk to lake Reasonable Rates

(865) 654-6526

Apt for Lease in Wears Valley 1 Month Free Excellent Mountain Views.

698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

BEAUTIFUL 2-3 BEDROOM HOMES STARTING AT

Kellum Creek Townhomes

LEGALS

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696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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MOBIL 710 HOMES FOR SALE

1950 sq. ft. Brick, 3bd/2ba 2 covered porches gas ďŹ replace, great room, hickory cabinets, below bank payoff $195,000 ďŹ rm 932-2229

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696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MIOGES New Townhomes 2 BD/2 BA Excellent View FHA, USDA Approved $105,000 Call Kim Sheets (865) 387-7717 Realty Plus (865) 428-8155

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

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The Mountain Press ◆ Monday, October 26, 2009 Close to Home

Advice

‘Antisocial’ teen’s feelings are no different than many of her peers

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: I am very antisocial. I don’t go to parties as often as most teens, I hardly ever invite friends over, and the few friends I do have no longer attend the same school. I don’t belong to any clubs or do other extracurricular activities, including sports, which has greatly affected my health. I spend most of my days at the computer, watching TV or pacing back and forth in my backyard. My parents have noticed my lack of social skills. My older sister is the same way. They think they are to blame for not introducing sports and other social hobbies to me at an early age, but something tells me that’s not the case. I know I can make more friends if I try, but I don’t know how. So, Annie, please tell me. How does a 14-year-old who’s never had a circle of friends, never been a partygoer and never had her first kiss learn to be normal? -- Lonely for Life Dear Lonely: You are not as abnormal as you think. Many teens have difficulty with their social skills, even though you may not see it. Plus, it sounds as if there is a family history of social anxiety. The fact that you want to change is a good sign, and we have every confidence you can take charge of your life. First, make an effort to get out of the house more. Force yourself to sign up for at least one extracurricular activity at school. Make a vow to smile and say hello to as many classmates as possible. Invite a new friend to go with you to the mall or come to your house and watch a movie. Be interested in what others have to

say. All of these things require effort, and you will have to push yourself at first, but it will get easier over time. Dear Annie: I met my girlfriend three years ago and learned that her stepfather had sexually abused her when she was a young girl. Her mother knew about it, but never did anything to help her. We now live together and have a child. On several occasions, I have suggested she get counseling, but she either refuses or puts it off. The stepfather is still married to her mom. I can’t stand the fact that she doesn’t realize how this infuriates me. This man should be taken off the streets regardless of how long ago the abuse happened. What else can I do to get her to seek counseling? -- Concerned Dear Concerned: We know how upset you are, but please remember that this is not about you, and the constant pressure on your girlfriend undoubtedly makes her additionally uncomfortable and stressed. She may fear seeking counseling because she thinks it would necessitate arresting her stepfather, and she may not be ready to take that step. We urge you to call RAINN (rainn.org) at 1-800656-HOPE (1-800-6564673) and ask how you can best help her.

t o d ay ’ s p u z z l e

Garfield

Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

For Better Or Worse

Tina’s Groove

Dear Annie: When I was 18, I found out I had genital warts, and my world came out from under me. I thought only bad girls with poor hygiene got STDs. The response from my parents didn’t help. Mom called me names and said I was “dirty.” She insisted no one would ever want to touch me again. She phoned the doctor to ask if I was allowed to use the same toilet seats as the rest of the family. My father wouldn’t make eye contact for a week. It destroyed our relationship. Having HPV changed the way I looked at myself and others. Mom was wrong. I have been married for almost four years to a wonderful man. He knows he could contract HPV, but it doesn’t change his love for me. “Sad Mom” is doing the best thing for her daughter just by being there for her and not letting her beat herself up for the mistakes she has made. Someday someone will see the beautiful person she is. -- Mending Relationships 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.

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