The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 299 ■ October 26, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents
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Auditor: SCUD trips waste of money
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State officials — junket to Coasta Rica an ‘improper” expense’ By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer
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The annual audit of the books for Sevier County Utility District turned up no concerns about a trip to Costa Rica that state officials are now calling an “improper” expense. That information emerged Monday at the same time it was
announced the investigation into the trip by three top SCUD officials, first reported in The Mountain Press on Saturday, has expanded. State officials now say five area gas companies were in on a program that sent representatives from each on what it calls “exotic trips at the public’s expense,” though SCUD spent the most to send
28 folks on the junket. The operations in question include SCUD, Jefferson Cocke County Utility District, Hawkins County Gas Utility, Powell Clinch Utility District and Oak Ridge Utility District. All were part of an incentive program established by Spectra Energy, a sole source supplier of pipeline equipment, intended to reward area home
builders for installing gas appliances. A special audit found that four of the five utility companies paid approximately half of the total costs of the trip for employees and spouses or guests, as well as the home builders and their spouses or guests. SCUD Director Matt Ballard insisted last Friday See SCUD, Page A4
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that, the board will have to decide what actions to take. Bozarth made his opening statement Monday afternoon, before calling his first two witnesses to the stand. “This case is about a physician who has abused his authority,” Bozarth said. “He would touch (patients) inappropriately ... He would perform exams that were inappropriate.” Several of Carter’s former patients accused him last year of touching them inappropriately during medical exams at his office; the alleged incidents happened between 2005 and 2007. He eventually faced charges of rape and sexual battery; a jury acquitted him of all counts earlier this year. The Board of Medical Examiners suspended Carter’s license soon after the charges were filed. Now that the criminal proceedings are
A strong line of thunderstorms moved through Tennessee on Sunday night and Monday morning, causing some minor damage and leaving thousands of local residents in the dark. Sevier County Electric System (SCES) crews were kept scrambling at the start of the week as their lines fell victim to the tempest, which brought heavy rain, lightning and some strong gusts to the local area. “The outages trickled in throughout the morning,” SCES Director of Engineering and Operations Jeff Hedrick said early Monday afternoon. “We had quite a bit of trouble earlier.” Hedrick estimated a total of about 2,000 SCES customers were left without power at various times during the morning, including about 20 whose blackout lasted past lunch. Most were fixed quickly, though. “It was mainly downed trees that caused it, and then we did have some damage to some poles,” Hedrick said. “They were able to repair things and get everyone back up and running.” Though a flood advisory was issued for the area, there were no reports of serious incidents related to the heavy rains, local
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Dr. Rodney Carter, left, talks with his attorney Frank Scanlon on the first day of the hearing Monday.
Carter goes back to court Legal battle begins to determine doctor’s professional fate By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer
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Obituaries Gaveta Chaney, 93 Dennis Kappel, 73 Doris McMahan, 70 Loretta Conner, 92 Monte Bennett, 90 DETAILS, Page A4
Index Local & State . A1-A4,A6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A2 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . A9 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9 Classifieds . . . . . A10-A12 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . A5
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SEVIERVILLE — Dr. Rodney Carter started the legal battle Monday that will determine his professional standing. A Sevier County jury determined months ago that his alleged conduct during examinations was not criminal; now an administrative law judge will help determine whether the exams were appropriate under state medical guidelines. The hearing could eventually result in the reinstatement of Carter’s suspended medical license, or additional actions, up to permanent loss of the ability to practice medicine legally in Tennessee. Judge Steve Darnell will make findings of fact after hearing evidence presented by the state’s attorney, Shiva Bozarth, and defense attorney Frank Scanlon. Those findings could include whether Carter engaged in the practices he’s accused of, and whether his
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Dr. Robert Beam testifies.
methods violated rules of conduct for doctors in Tennessee. The Board of Medical Examiners will review Darnell’s findings at a meeting in Nashville and make its own ruling on whether Carter violated its rules of conduct. After
Local performer raising money for school arts
Pumpkin scramble
By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer
Comedy Barn. “I see a lot of higher education producing kids who Local performer Eric are experts (in certain Lambert is on a mis- fields) — just accountants, mathematicians, sion to engineers — but not fulstrengthly-developed people.” n the arts Lambert has been a in the performer for 25 years schools. and has worked at The “PerComedy Barn since forming 1995. arts is He has three children, imporone of whom often pert a n t Lambert forms in school profor our youth,” said Lambert, ductions at Sevierville a comedian at The See PERFORMER, Page A4
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The children politely jump in to claim a pumpkin during the pumpkin scramble during story hour at the Seymour Library Monday. The children, all costumed up, were treated to a Halloween story, pumpkins and, of course, treats.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Editor’s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Items must be submitted at least five days in advance. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered. To place an item phone 428-0748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress.com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.
tuesday, oct. 26 SCHS Class of ’60
SCHS Class of 1960 lunch at noon, Applebee’s in Sevierville. Meal also at 6 p.m. 363-3472.
Roaring Fork Festival
Campground.
thursday, oct. 28 Arthritis Exercise
Arthritis exercise classes 9:30-10:30 a.m. UT Extension Office Mondays Thursdays in October. 4533695.
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery free meal 5 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. Kodak United Methodist Church. 933-5996.
Women’s Bible Study
Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. UMC Pigeon Forge n 2 p.m. Blue Mountain Mist B&B, Pullen Road n 6:30 p.m. Sevierville UMC, Conference Room 850-4685.
PFMS Fall Festival
Pigeon Forge Middle School Fall Festival 5-8 p.m. Singing by Locust Ridge Band, grilling by Tennessee State Bank, carnival games, basket auction, 6 p.m., dunking booth.
Hot Meals
Women’s Bible Study
Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Ski Mountain Road. 436-6434 for location n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC
Lions Club
Sevierville Lions Club meets 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday at the King Family Library. 4537796.
Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:30-6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Sevierville and Kodak United Methodist Church in Kodak.
TOPS
TOPS weight loss chapter meets at 6 p.m., Parkway Church of God in Sevierville. 755-9517 or 429-3150.
Midway FCE
Al-Anon Family Group meets 11 a.m., Pigeon Forge UMC. 428-7617 or 680-6724.
Midway Family, Community and Education Club meets 1 p.m., Mountain National Bank, Kodak. Program on chocolate by county Agent Linda Hyder.
Library Book Club
LEPC Meeting
Al-Anon Group
Book group at Anna Porter Public Library meets at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Madeleine L’Engle’s “A Wrinkle in Time.� 4365588.
Riverbend Concert
WEDNESday, oct. 27 Church Hoedown
Henderson Chapel Baptist Church Hallelujah Hoedown 5-7:30 p.m. Games, food and music. Costume parade. 453-0152.
Sevierville Story Time
Preschool story time 10:30 a.m., King Family Library. Includes fall festival celebration; wear costumes. 365-1423.
Women’s Bible Study
Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Sugar Tree Road, Wears Valley. 4284932, n 9 a.m. Wellington Place. 429-5131
Turkey Shoot
Turkey shoot 2 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 18, Caton’s Chapel Volunteer Fire Department; $3 shot; $10 round. 314-0985
Covemont Baptist
Gospel singing 7 p.m., Covemont Baptist Church.
sunday, oct. 31 Walnut Grove Baptist
Walnut Grove Baptist Church singing 7 p.m., featuring Steadfast from Hamlin, W.Va. 617-5380.
Gists Creek Singing
Gists Creek Baptist Church singing at 6 p.m. with New Mountain Grass.
Christian Festival
“God’s Country,� a free Christian festival, will be from noon to 10 p.m. at The Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge. 13 bands, drama teams, games, costume judging contest, more. 680-1891.
Harvest Festival
First Assembly of God Harvest Festival 6-8:30 p.m. Trunk-or-treat, games, food, 1187 Ernest McMahan Road, Sevierville. 453-8036.
Boyds Creek Baptist
friday, oct. 29
Gateway Lighthouse
Gatlinburg Community Center Halloween Carnival 5:30-8:30 p.m. Costume contest, food, bowling, dance and taekwondo performances. Pre-school to eighth grade. 436-4990.
Revival 7 p.m., Gateway Lighthouse, 102 Red Bud Lane, Sevierville, with evangelists Keith and Marilyn Player, today through Friday. Homecoming service and dinner today.
Harvest Festival
Kodak Story Time
Preschool story time 11 a.m. Kodak Library. Party and jack-o-lantern craft. Wear costumes. 933-0078.
Harvest Festival 4-7 p.m. Pigeon Forge First Baptist Church. Includes trunk-ortreat, food, balloon art, inflatables. 453-4647.
Rummage Sale
Toy Run
Rummage sale at First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek, next to Dunn’s Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. today and Saturday. Includes furniture.
Fall Carnival
Fall Carnival, Abundant Life Christian Church, 707 W. Main (Chapman Highway) 4-7 p.m. Free. Hot dog meal $1.50.
Kenny Evans free concert 7 p.m., Riverbend
Trunk-or-treat, 4-7 p.m., Beech Springs Baptist Church, Kodak. Food, games, hayride, singing.
Boyds Creek Baptist Church service in song, 7 p.m. with singers Still Standing.
saturday, oct. 30
Riverbend Concert
Beech Springs Baptist
Sevier County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets 10 a.m. at E911 Building on Bruce Street.
Halloween Carnival
Clayton Inman free concert 7 p.m., Riverbend Campground.
Roaring Fork Baptist Church fall festival 3-7 p.m. Games, food, music. 680-5268.
Shiloh Riders East Tennessee Toy Run, Smokies Park. Gates open 9 a.m., ride leaves 1 p.m. $10 or new unwrapped toy.
monday, nov. 1 Adult Basketball
Play starts at 6 p.m. for adult 5-on-5 basketball at Roaring Fork Baptist. Teams or singles welcome. 850-7501.
ARREST REPORT Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed within this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. u Jose Angel Colindres, 28, of 621 Cherokee Orchard Road #5112 in Gatlinburg, was charged Oct. 24 with domestic violence assault. He was released on $2,155 bond. u Joshua Kane Farley, 31, of White Pine, was charged Oct. 23 with driving on a suspended license. He was released on $1,000 bond. u Christopher Ryan Golan, 24, of 3351 Mains Road Apt. 2 in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 25 with DUI, driving on a suspended license and violation of open container laws. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Hilda Ann Ireland, 23, of 226 Fawn View Drive in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 24 with leaving the scene of an accident, financial responsibility law
and driving while revoked. She was being held in lieu of $2,700 bond. u Derek Lynn King, 31, of 1758 Shiloh Church Road in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 23 with two counts of theft and driving while revoked. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Daniel Lee Ownby, 28, of 233 Lafollette Way in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 24 with driving on a suspended license. He was released on $1,800 bond. u Charles Scott Price, 39, of 448 Flat Creek Road in Sevierille, was charged Oct. 23 with aggravated assault. He was released on $1,800 bond. u David L. Price, 27, of 147 Mary Lee Drive Apt. 6 in Seymour, was charged Oct. 25 with public intoxication. He was being held. u Timothy K. Roberson,
47, of 4025 Forest Trail Drive in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 25 with felony filing a false report and leaving the scene of an accident. He was being held in lieu of $1,500 bond. u Diana Louise Shoemaker, 50, of 32054 Old Mill St. in Pigeon Forge, was charged Oct. 23 with domestic violence assault. She was released on $1,500 bond. u Charles Curtis Stiltner, 38, of 426 Ski Mountain Road in Gatlinburg, was charged Oct. 24 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Donald Duran Zierra, 26, of 300 Nichols St. in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 24 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held.
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Sixteen SCHS students are headed to All East Tennessee Choir in Oak Ridge on Nov. 18-20.
16 SCHS students headed to All East Tennessee Choir By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — Sixteen Sevier County High School students are preparing to compete in All East Tennessee Choir at Oak Ridge High School from Nov. 18 to 20. The competition is sponsored by the East Tennessee Vocal Association, which is dedicated to advancing the cause of music education in general and choral music in particular in public and private schools in the area. “This is a really big honor,� said Nathan Rhea, SCHS choral director. “There was stiff competition — over 500 students auditioned (in September at Knoxville’s Heritage High School).� Singers had to select two challenging classical pieces to perform in front of a panel of
judges. They were judged on musicality, tone, dynamics, pitch, rhythm and diction. “The top score is 300, and the highest score received was 272,� Rhea said. “Every one of our students received 180 and above.� The next big step for the young performers is All East Screening Auditions, where they’ll sing with an assigned group on Nov. 2 before being officially approved to perform at All East Tennessee Choir. “It’s a very grueling rehearsal schedule,� Rhea said. “They rehearse with their choir and then present a concert.� Rhea, a 2000 SCHS graduate, is in his second year as the school’s choral director. He graduated from CarsonNewman College with a degree in music education. “It’s a joy to be back home. I was a student of (former choral director) Peg Welch,
and I always told her I was going to take over when she retired,� he said. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s rewarding. No one knows the amount of time we put into this. We’ve had rehearsals that went past 9 p.m. Students preparing to compete are Camila Gallardo, Melissa Finazzo, Courtney Newland, Summer Mansfield, Emily Sestrich, Julia Chastain, Amber Moffett, Cody Leihgeber, Sarah Olford, Isaac Ball, Sherice Maples, Marley Blevins, Bailey Miles, Ali Bracey, Stephanie Huskey and Kelsey Wypych. The SCHS Choir will also deliver its annual Veterans Day performances, set for 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 and 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 5. n ebrown@themountainpress.com
Highway 66 sidewalk construction is postponed by rain on Monday Submitted Report Monday’s rain offset the night work scheduled for this week on Highway 66, affecting sidewalk construction plans. The sidewalk construction has been rescheduled for today, Wednesday and Thursday nights. The right southbound lane from Gist
Creek to Kroger will be closed between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. today, Wednesday and Thursday. The utility work over the Fred C. Atchley Bridge at Main Street has been postponed, as well. The northbound lane of traffic over the bridge will be shifted to the southbound inside left turn lane (which means that
the inside southbound left turn lane to East Main Street will be closed to southbound traffic). The lane shift will be in effect today and Wednesday between 9 a.m .and 3 p.m. Motorists headed north from Sevierville or Pigeon Forge sbhould use the bypass uptraflow) during these hours to avoid delays.
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PF planners treated to doughnut item on agenda Meeting, today 3 p.m., City Hall By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — Sorry doughnut lovers, it’s not all that exciting. On the agenda for the Pigeon Forge Planning Commission’s meeting at 3 p.m. today in City Hall is a revised site plan for the Krispy Kreme location at 3974 Parkway. The prospect of an expansion at the haven of sweet is enough to turn the neon “Hot doughnuts now” sign on in some people’s minds, but it turns out it’s a bit less drool-inducing than all that.
Assistant Planner Karl Kreis plays the part of buzz kill for everyone’s sweet tooth in this tale. “It looks like it’s probably just some extra storage or something like that,” Kreis says. “It’s a small addition they want to put on the back of the building, so it doesn’t look like they’re doing much.” Tommy Williams, manager of the local store, confirms it’s not exactly a thrilling construction project. “It is just some extra storage space,” he says. “We don’t have enough storage space to keep the inventory we need.” The store has seen its patronage grow year after year, with lines that stretch out the door at times, particularly in the middle of rod runs or when that much-
loved neon declaration is made. Because of that, the staff there have found themselves running out of some of the ingredients needed to make the tasty treats. That means someone has to make a big circle, though it’s not a massive doughnut. “Someone has to drive over to Knoxville to pick up supplies when we run out,” Williams explains. The move should help eliminate that problem which, doughnut lovers finally rejoice, could mean the store won’t run out of anyone’s favorite type of pastry, be it chocolate frosted with sprinkles or sour cream cake. Also on the agenda for the session is: Special Events n Titanic Museum Attraction
Winter Wonderland kick off Nov. 12-13, professional ice sculpture event Jan. 22 and W4S April 9-10 at 2134 Parkway n Holy Cross Church annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession/parade Dec. 12 at 144 Wears Valley Road n Heritage Carriage Rides and Pictures at Waldens Landing Thursdays through Saturdays in November, at MainStay Suites Nov. 15-19, at Black Bear Jamboree Nov. 15 and at Clarion Inn Nov. 25-28 Site Plans n Burke Printing, Lot 23R of Twin Bridges subdivisions No. 2 n Spirit of the Smokies and Tennessee Shindig revised site plan Planning Region Items
Subdivisions n Final re-subdivision of the Americana Community Lots 1R, 2R, 3R, 4R and 8R on Crestview Drive off Battle Hill Road Requests for Rezoning n From Will Morgan for an approximately 2.5-acre parcel on Wears Valley Road from R-1 (rural residential) to C-1 (rural commercial). The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a session following the Planning Commission’s. On the agenda for that meeting is an appeal from Forrest Lux at 2640 High Valley Drive of the staff’s decision of what constitutes a customary accessory building in a residential district. n dhodges@themountainpress.com
Seymour VFD support services honored nationally
Adoptable pets
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Bo is a 7-year-old yellow Labrador retriever. Two-year-old Jas is an orange and white domestic short hair. Adoption fee for cats and dogs is $100 and covers the first set of vaccinations, spay/ neuter and microchip. The Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. For lost pets, call the shelter at 453-7000.
Dandridge man faces multiple charges By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — A Dandridge man is facing aggravated robbery charges after an acquaintance said the man robbed him at knifepoint early Saturday morning. Alan Lee Serkosky, 26, also faces additional charges for speeding, failure to yield to police lights and siren and reckless driving. The incident started when the alleged victim, Jacob Moak, met
Serkosky at a local gas station. Moak told police Serkosky had agreed to give him a ride in his car, but when Moak got in the vehicle, Serkosky put a knife to his throat and demanded his money. Moak had a cut on his hand when police arrived at the scene and Serkoksy had driven away. Moak agreed to swear out a warrant against Serkosky for the robbery. When police tried to stop Serkosky, they also charged him
for the speeding and other crimes, according to police reports The officers also found a knife in the car, along with syringes and a spoon. Serkosky was charged with possession of an illegal weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia as well. He was being held Monday at the Sevier County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bond. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com
‘Heroes’ nominations close Friday Submitted Report Nominations are being accepted through Friday for Home Federal Bank’s new Hometown Heroes awards. The program honors everyday citizens who do extraordinary things. Little League coaches, senior citizen center workers, teachers, scout leaders, nonprofit volunteers and others who work to make East Tennessee a great place to live are all potential honorees. “We encourage our neighbors to take this
Nominations will be accepted online at http://www.facebook.com/homefederaltn and at all Home Federal Bank branch locations. Winners will be announced in November. opportunity to shine the spotlight on their Hometown Heroes, those people who give so freely of their time and talents for the benefit of others,” said Bank President Dale Keasling. “Helping these extraordinary citizens extend their good works
through underwriting charitable donations in their honor is a privilege.” Eight local residents will be honored in the first program and receive public recognition as well as a $2,500 donation to a local nonprofit in their name. A top winner will have an additional $10,000 non-
profit donation made. The eight Hometown Heroes honorees will represent the various parts of our community where they live, including Sevier County. Honorees will be recognized at a Home Federal branch location in their community. Nominations will be accepted online at http:// www.facebook.com/ homefederaltn and at all Home Federal Bank branch locations.
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SEYMOUR — The Seymour Volunteer Fire Department’s Support Services Division is the winner of the 2010 Fire Corps Programs’ National Award of Excellence. Sponsored by the International Fire Service Training Association and Fire Protection Publications, the Award annually honors a program whose achievements in the fire and emergency services and the community exemplify outstanding performance. The award will be presented on Nov. 8 in Greenbelt, Md. “The Seymour Support Services Division is an exemplary Fire Corps program that has truly made a positive impact on their department and community,” said Fire Corps Director Sarah Lee. “This program embodies Fire Corps’ mission and demonstrates how citizen volunteers can be active in their fire department and the emergency services.” The Seymour Support Services Division began in April 2007, with the support of Chief Chuck Godfrey, the Board of Directors and members. David Caulfield the support services coordinator and the program has three civilian volunteers. W hen the program began, the volunteers had little more than a canopy, a few chairs, two coolers for bottled water, and the desire to lend a hand to provide rehab services. Today, it has 12 members and its own vehicle that responds to all of the department’s structure fires and vehicle accidents involving entrapment. “Fire Corps Programs is a valuable opportunity for civilian volunteers to effectively and efficiently give back to their respective communities by providing emergency services with resources that might otherwise not have been available,” said Caulfield. “The dedication of our group of volunteers is like nothing I have ever experienced, directed, or seen.” A 1986 truck was donated to the program in 2008. Division volunteers implemented a design plan that transformed the vehicle’s interior, raising the funds for materials from private donations and grants. This past summer the Sheriff Ron Seals provided a 30-foot FEMA trailer. The division responds to requests for assistance from other agencies and assists when manpower is needed for events and/or incidents. In addition, members provide assistance with the departments with fundraising, public education, and even social functions. “This award is a great honor for these 13 dedicated and committed Civilian Volunteers,” Caulfield said, “as well as the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department and its membership.” There are a lot of deserving Fire Corps programs around the United States, who are serving their communities just as this group does each and every day.” To learn more, contact Caulfield at 437-6351 or e-mail to tn.firecorps@gmail.com.
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Tennessee man suspected of 2 bank robberies captured in Alabama NASHVILE (AP) — A man suspected in at least two Nashville bank robberies has been captured in Alabama. Robert Michael Durham of Brentwood was arrest-
ed without incident early Sunday at a hotel in Athens, Ala., according to a news release. A tip to Metro Nashville Police led to Durham’s arrest.
The 31-year-old Durham is suspected in the Tuesday robbery of a Region’s Bank office, minutes after an attempted robbery at a nearby Fifth Third Bank branch.
Police also suspect Durham in on Oct. 14 robbery of a US Bank branch. Authorities say Durham has previous convictions for selling cocaine, theft, vandalism and larceny.
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were Dr. Robert Beam and nurse practitioner Jennifer Ball, who first reported the allegations to authorities. Ball, who worked at Carter’s office before going to work for Beam, said an underage male patient at Beam’s office told her about an exam by Carter that had made him uncomfortable. The patient said Carter had urged him to stimulate himself sexually during an exam and that Carter tried to arouse the
patient himself. Carter’s defense in the past has been that the patients mistook ordinary procedures for sexual advances or touching, or were made uncomfortable by clinical exams. Beam said that when Ball told him about her conversation, he decided that he needed to contact authorities; the law calls for doctors to tell authorities when they suspect inappropriate contact with a child. He said it was the only time he’d
ever done so concerning a medical professional. Prompted by Bozarth, Beam said he questioned several practices mentioned by the victim, including genital exams without the use of gloves, as well as procedures Carter was allegedly using in diagnosing sexually transmitted diseases. The local proceedings should last until at least Wednesday.
overall operation of the utility.’” Dycus offered a harsh rebuke for the utilities in a letter his office released Monday but which was obtained by The Mountain Press last Friday. “I cannot imagine any circumstance where it would be appropriate for public officials to take exotic trips using public funds, even if the trip is business related,” Dycus said. “If the district claims it was necessary to network with builders and its own pipeline supplier, they could easily do it here in Tennessee and avoid such a blatant waste of public money.” Even Comptroller Justin Wilson weighed in on the matter in a similarly harsh tone. “I am certain that the ratepayers in these utility districts did not expect their money to finance lavish trips for district employees and their guests,” Wilson said. “This misuse of public funds would be unacceptable at any time, but it’s particularly troubling during an economic downturn when so many people are having trouble
making ends meet.” Indeed, in a total operations budget of $23.3 million, the expense for sending Ballard and two other staffers to Coast Rica would be relatively small. Though Dycus said the five utilities’ participation in the program, which he said may go back beyond 2005, is “unusual,” he wouldn’t comment further, saying he believes the report “speaks for itself.” The audit division is not an enforcement agency. “This matter has been referred to the local district attorney,” Dycus wrote in his letter outlining the concerns. District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn could not be reached Monday. According to Blake Fontenay, spokesman for the state’s Comptroller of the Treasury, builders received exotic trips based on the number of gas appliance installations they performed. Utility district employees and their guests were also invited to attend the trips — and many used public funds to pay some of their
expenses. There were apparently no organized events on the trip that required either employees’ attendance or participation, auditors say. Also, none of the gas utility employees who went on the trip took vacation leave. Dycus also wouldn’t offer much on what prompted the investigation, though he did confirm it was not a citizen complaint. While he’s confident the auditors turned up everything possible on the biennial trips, he cautions the work was not exhaustive. “We didn’t look at everything. We were simply looking into this issue,” Dycus said. Ballard insists there was nothing illegal or unethical about the trips, pointing out the SCUD board has approved participation in the Spectra program. “We disagree with the findings,” Ballard said last week. “It disturbs me we do not get a chance for an exit interview or a chance to respond to these concerns.”
ing out the dry conditions could lead to wildfires. The rough weather didn’t just limit its effects to some minor inconvenience for people who needed to dry their hair here Monday morning. Across the state there were reports the storms knocked down limbs and even whole trees, while they’re also blamed for starting a house fire near Nashville after lightning struck the building. Residents in Chattanooga were tussled
by winds in excess of 60 miles per hour, though thankfully a tornado warning in that area expired without the sighting of an actual funnel cloud. There were no indications of injuries or deaths related to the tumult. The weak front that moved through East Tennessee just before daybreak Monday may not be the last chance the county has for severe weather this week. Forecasters with the National Weather Service
are predicting another line of storms could move through the area Tuesday afternoon or evening, bringing more rain and some minor gusts. Additionally, there is a slight chance of rain through Wednesday night. Temperatures are expected to be moderate and seasonable for the rest of the week, with highs in the mid-70s and lows in the low-40s or upper-30s.
SIS, and hopefully other schools can be helped (later on).” Lambert said that the several theaters he approached about fundraising efforts showed great interest. He plans to explore the idea of a big fundraising event and visit more businesses in the community, seeking their assistance as well. “Right now, we’re looking at $5,000, but it could
be $50,000,” he said. The money raised will be presented to the Sevier County School Board with requests to be earmarked for school productions (for items such as costumes, set design and props). A member of The Gathering, Lambert has been active in working with The Lord’s Child, which aids poverty-stricken children, and other community activities.
“The arts are the basis for our economic community,” he said. “It gives our kids a reason to stay here. If we don’t have (talent) from our kids, we have to buy it from another town.” For more information on school arts fundraising efforts, contact Lambert at 429-9123 or at elambert@apca.com.
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finished, the board must decide what action to take against Carter. He is also facing civil lawsuits filed by alleged victims. Carter appeared relaxed as the hearing began, consulting often with Scanlon and speaking to family members and supporters in the courtroom during breaks. The first two witnesses
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in an interview with The Mountain Press that those who went on the trips, which included cruises to Hawaii in 2005 and the Mediterranean in 2007, paid for spouses or guests. The audit division’s investigation turned up $53,715 in expenses from all five utilities from the 2009 trip to Central America. It may be surprising to local residents that the audit of SCUD completed in February by Nashville CPA firm Work & Greer didn’t turn up anything questionable about the trips. Division of Municipal Audit Director Dennis Dycus said that’s not a shock. “The standard require the auditors discover anything that would have a ‘direct and mature effect on the overall operation of the utility,’” Dycus said. “The total cost of those trips, though they reach into the tens of thousands, probably would not have a ‘direct and mature effect on the
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emergency dispatchers said. Fortunately, the heaviest of the rain was fairly short-lived in Sevier County. Another boon to averting the flood threat, the area is in the middle of a minor drought, about half a foot in the hole in terms of precipitation for the year. Fire officials across the state just last week issued a warning point-
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Intermediate School. “I thought it was amazing how much Marvin West (drama club director and sponsor) was doing with how little he had,” Lambert said. “The program has done so much for our son. Right now, we’re working on invigorating the arts program at Chapter 7 •
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OBITUARIES In Memoriam
Dennis G. Kappel Dennis G. Kappel, age 73 of Seymour, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Sunday morning, October 24, 2010. He was a member of St. Joseph the Carpenter Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by: father, mother, brothers, sisters, son, father-in-law Deane, step-father, and his dog Brandy. Survivors: wife of 19 years plus, Carol; eight children; 20-plus grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law; sister-in-law; mother-inlaw, Betty; and dog Dutches. A memorial service will be held at St. Joseph the Carpenter Episcopal Church Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Robert P. Henley officiating. Cremation services provided by McCarty Funeral Directors and Cremation Services, 607 Wall Street, Sevierville, TN 774-2950.
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Gaveta Chaney Gaveta Chaney, 93 of Sevierville, passed away Monday, Oct. 25, 2010 at LeConte Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Chaney; parents, Oscar and Montana Denton; sister, Eldridge Denton; and brothers, Murphy and Floyd Denton. She is survived by sister, Velma (Joe) Samples of White Pine; special sister-in-law, Lillian Denton of Sevierville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Rawlings Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5:30 till 7:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Brewer and Rev, Ken Lambert will officiate. Graveside service will be held Thursday at Fox Cemetery at 11 a.m.
Doris McMahan Doris McMahan, 70 of Sevierville, died Friday Oct. 22, 2010. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sevierville where she provided dedicated and valuable service to God on the discipleship, planning, and evangelism committees. She was a Realtor in Sevier County for 25 years. She served as chaplain for 22 years and past president of the GSMAR. She served for 17 years on the GSMAR Ethics Committee. Survivors: husband, James R. “Bob” McMahan; sons, William E. “Bill” Becker and Sandi Norman, Dwayne R. Becker and Cassandra Kirkpatrick, Mark Becker and wife Rhonda, Eric Becker and wife Vivian, Tony McMahan and wife Liz; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; in-laws: Beaulah McMahan, Helen Henderson, Earl McMahan, Harold and Wilma Helton, Barbara McMahan and Alf Newman; many extended family members. Memorials may also be made to Saint Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Rd. Sevierville, TN 37862, (www.splctn.com) or the American Cancer Society, 871 North Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville Tn 37909. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Tuesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral with Pastor Robert M. Portier officiating. Interment will follow in Alder Branch Cemetery. The family received friends Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
Loretta Conner Loretta Conner, 92 of Seymour, died Saturday, Oct. 23 at Sevier County Health Care Center. She was a member of Boyds Creek Baptist Church. Survivors: nieces and nephews, friends and caretakers, Diane Weeks and Peggy Pendleton. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Boyds Creek Cemetery. Rev. Travis Weeks will officiate. Contributions may be made to Boyds Creek Baptist Church. Rawlings Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Monte Lawrence Bennett Monte Lawrence Bennett, 90 of Sevierville, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010. He was a member of the Kerbela Shriners in Knoxville, and for 66 years was a Mason in the Olney Lodge No. 140 in Olney, Illinois. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, John and Lynn Bennett, Carter and Vanesa Bennett; daughter, Nancy Diggs; grandchildren, Will Bennett, Holly Bennett and Ethan Diggs. Memorial service was held Monday at MountainBrook Village with the Rev. Miller officiating. Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
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Cholera outbreak stabilizing PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A cholera outbreak that has killed more than 250 people in rural Haiti is stabilizing, health officials said Monday, as aid groups and the government race to prevent it from spreading to the capital’s squalid camps of earthquake survivors. The outbreak was expected to continue spreading, but aid groups and the government said a drop in the death rate and the number of new cases suggested it could progress more gradually than feared. “The situation is beginning to stabilize. Since yesterday we have registered only six new deaths,” Health Ministry Director Gabriel Timothee said at a news conference. Officials said no cases have originated in the capital, Port-au-Prince, where authorities fear abysmal hygiene, poor sanitation and widespread poverty could rapidly spread the disease through the sprawling tent slums erected after the Jan. 12 earthquake. Five patients were diagnosed with cholera here over the weekend, but officials said they got sick outside the capital. As part of the effort to slow the spread of the disease, Timothee said the government has asked for garbage to be removed around the camps of homeless. If efforts to keep cholera out of the camps fail, “The worst case would be that we have hundreds of thousands of people getting sick at the same time,” said Claude Surena, president of the Haiti Medical Association. Cholera can cause vomiting and diarrhea so severe it can kill from dehydration in hours.
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‘Hiccup girl’ charged with murder in Florida By TAMARA LUSH Associated Press Writer
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A teenage girl who became famous after hiccuping uncontrollably for weeks has been charged with luring a man to a house where he was robbed and fatally shot. Jennifer Mee, 19, of St. Petersburg and two others are charged with first-degree murder in the death of Shannon Griffin, 22, on Saturday. Mee’s unusual condition landed her on NBC’s “Today Show” in 2007 and got her a hug from country star Keith Urban. But her life fell into disarray when the hiccups finally stopped five weeks after they started. She ran away from home twice and her family has sued a hiccup cure company for allegedly using her image for profit without permission. “I’ve said for a while now, her case of the hiccups wasn’t a case of the hiccups, it was a curse of the hiccups,” Mee’s mother, Rachel Robidoux, told the 93.3 WFLZ “MJ Morning Show” in Tampa on Monday. She said she did not know exactly what happened, but described the situation as a nightmare and said her daugh-
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Jennifer Mee, 19, of St. Petersburg, Fla., whose uncontrollable hiccups brought her worldwide attention in 2007, is charged in the killing of a 22-year-old man during a robbery.
ter had not lived with her in a year. Sgt. T.A. Skinner of the St. Petersburg Police Department said in a news release that Mee lured Griffin to a home where the others robbed him at gunpoint. Griffin struggled with the suspects and was shot several times, police said. Skinner said Mee and the others admitted their involvement. Police records show she lived in a three-story brick apartment building across from where Griffin was killed. Mee’s neighbors — who did not want to be identified — said the people who lived in her
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second-floor apartment were often loud. Mee’s hiccups — up to 50 a minute — gained her notoriety in 2007. She tried home remedies and consulted medical specialists, a hypnotist and an acupuncturist, until the hiccups finally stopped on their own. On her MySpace page, Mee describes herself as a “female version of a hustla” and adds that “her heart is still in Vermont,” where her father lives. She last logged into her page Sunday. She was being held without bond early Monday. Pinellas County jail records did not show whether she had an attorney. She is scheduled for a court appearance Monday afternoon at the Pinellas County Court in Clearwater.
Revenue department restructured
NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee Revenue Commissioner Charles Trost is restructuring the department amid an investigation by authorities of the former commissioner’s handling of sales tax collections. As part of the restructuring, Trost announced Monday that he’s making two department veterans assistant commissioners. He says they will be responsible for maintaining compliance and uniform tax policies. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and FBI are investigating how former state Revenue Commissioner Reagan Farr handled several probes of sales tax collections.
Phony officers rob 3 in Chattanooga CHATTANOOGA (AP) — Two men who impersonated police officers are being sought after a Chattanooga robbery. A city police spokeswoman says three robbery victims told officers they were approached early Sunday by two men who flashed a badge and said they were policemen. The robbers then demanded the victims’ wallets, cash and cell phones and fled on foot.
Rutherford deputy back on duty
MURFREESBORO (AP) — A Rutherford County sheriff’s deputy who shot and wounded a man who pointed a shotgun has returned to duty. A news release from Sheriff Robert F. Arnold said Deputy Will Lehew (LAY’-hew) resumed regular duties Saturday. Lehew was placed on routine administrative leave after the wounding of 45-yearold Roland Garrison on Oct. 12. Arnold said the TBI investigated the incident in which police said Garrison leveled a shotgun at four officers, who had gone to Garrison’s home on a report that a man with a gun was ranting. Garrison was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and was released the following day. He is charged with four counts of aggravated assault. Arnold said prosecutor William Whitesell advised he saw no reason Lehew couldn’t return to duty.
Uncle charged with child abuse
MEMPHIS(AP) — Two young boys have been injured in a Memphis apartment fire, and police say they have charged their uncle with child abuse because they had been left alone. According to WMC-TV, the children — ages 2 and 5 — were alone in an apartment about 2 a.m. Monday when the electricity failed because a power line was knocked down. The station quotes firefighters in reporting the boys lit a candle and caught curtains on fire. A spokeswoman at the Regional Medical Center says one has smoke inhalation and the other suffered a small burn on a shoulder. The Commercial Appeal in Memphis reports that police have arrested and charged their uncle, 25-year-old Christopher Niter, with two counts of aggravated child abuse of children under 6.
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A public meeting wil be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 30 in Meeting Room A of the Pigeon Forge City Hall Annex to receive comments and answer questions regarding the county’s storm water management program. For additional information on the meeting, contact David Carver, Sevier County Storm Water Management, at 429-4580.
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Annual Toy Run set for Sunday
The 19th annual East Tennessee Toy Run, sponsored by the Shiloh Riders Association, will be held Sunday. The ride will leave from Smokies Park at Exit 407 and proceed to Maryville, where there will be a costume contest, food, music and auction items. Gates at the stadium open at 9 a.m., and the ride leaves at 1. The entry fee is $10 per person or a new, unwrapped toy. For more information visit www.shilohriders. com.
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NASHVILLE (AP) — Thunderstorms rolling through Tennessee have blown down limbs and trees and sparked house fires. The Johnson City Press reported the Johnson City Power Board said 19 utility poles were down after a severe thunderstorm moved through the area at midmorning Monday.
Day classes at East Tennessee State University were canceled because power lines were down on campus and some buildings were without electricity. WTFM radio reported a tractor-trailer rig was blown over on Interstate 26, but the driver escaped injury. There was a report of a woman trapped in a house after a tree fell onto it in Telford. Firefighters responded to at least four fires during the storm. It wasn’t
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Early voting for the Nov. 2 election will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays through Thursday. Voting is held at the Voting Machine Warehouse on Dolly Parton Parkway.
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Those who live and work in Sevier County can visit Dollywood Nov. 6-14 and pay $5 admission. The net proceeds will be given to Sevier County Food Ministries. Persons must present a state or federal photo I.D. and verification of Sevier County residence or employment at any Dollywood ticket booth any one day. The park is closed Nov. 8-10. Children under 16 and living at home will be allowed admission with their parents. Parking fees must be paid.
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Breast surgeon luncheon speaker
Dr. J. Michael Rothwell, breast surgeon, will be the speaker from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday for “Fight Like a Woman,” a lunch-and-learn presentation at Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center. The cost is $5 for Covenant Passport members and $10 for others. This includes a box lunch. For more information, or to register, call 4539355. Pre-registration is required.
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nation quote roundup “We are looking intensively at the firms’ policies, procedures and internal controls related to foreclosures and seeking to determine whether systematic weaknesses are leading to improper foreclosures. We take violation of proper procedures very seriously.” — Fed Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, announcing federal banking regulators are examining whether mortgage companies cut corners on their own procedures when they moved to foreclose on people’s homes.
“My hope is that as we look forward, let’s say on education or on energy, some of the things that we haven’t yet finished, that we’re going to have a greater spirit of cooperation after this next election.” — President Barack Obama
“I have definitely had people talking about it more, checking more for signs of bedbugs — it’s on people’s minds and changing the way they live their lives. People are really taking it seriously, and there are people who are out of control about it.” — Lisa Tischler, a Manhattan psychologist who treats anxiety disorders, on the severe outbreak of bedbugs in New York City
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St. Joseph the Carpenter Episcopal Church added a pow-wow to its annual pig roast. This began with a friendship formed between the church’s pastor Rob Henley and Native American Ray Heird, also know as “Gray Hawk.” Native Americans, like the church, say they promote unity, family and love. Today’s highlight:
On Oct. 26, 1881, the “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” took place in Tombstone, Ariz., as Wyatt Earp, his two brothers and “Doc” Holliday confronted Ike Clanton’s gang. Three members of Clanton’s group were killed; Earp’s brothers and Holliday were wounded.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man in black will be bringing in some green when Johnny Cash’s guitars, costumes, handwritten lyrics and personal belongings go on the auction block. T h e embroidered blue Cash jumpsuit Cash wore to rehearse for his infamous performance at San Quentin State Prison is expected to fetch $3,000 to $5,000. Also up for sale are vintage guitars, a harmonica, Cash’s passport and briefcase, and pages and pages of handwritten lyrics, notes and poems.
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Republicans run from social issues Frank Cannon is something of a grouchy contrarian by profession. He’s a political consultant, and president of the American Principles Project (where I’m a board member). Bring up the subject of Dick Morris’ recent column — that social issues are irrelevant in this election year — and Cannon does something that sounds like a cross between a snort and hiccough. Call it a “harrumph.” “Every new face emerging this election cycle in the GOP is to the right of the GOP’s current establishment on social issues,” Cannon points out. Even Chris Christie, the budget-busting Republican governor of New Jersey, is both pro-life and promarriage. Let’s face it: The economic collapse is the most important issue of this election cycle. But then, an economic collapse generally is. But Morris’ claim that GOP voters don’t care about social issues anymore is startlingly unbuttressed by any relationship to the facts on the ground. Morris argues: “Along with this change has come a shift in what it takes to turn the litmus paper red enough to win Republican primaries. It used to be that abortion, gun control and gay marriage were the hot-button issues, and anyone straying from orthodoxy was targeted in the primary.” Dick, turn in your pundit card, man. Because the fact is, that in every GOP primary in which the socially moderate, fiscally conservative Republican you tout was on the ballot, he lost. Where’s Gov. Charlie Crist today? Lost in the primary and is losing in the general election, too. New Hampshire’s Bill Binnie was supposed to be the prototype of the new Morris-approved libertarian social moderate. When GOP voters found out he was pro-gay marriage, he sank to 12 percent of the vote, despite throwing millions of his own money into his campaign. Mike Castle got beaten by a witch. OK, not really, but he did get trounced by a pro-abstinence, pro-life, pro-marriage fiscal conservative. Every guy who fits Morris’ description of the new GOP was swamped by actual GOP primary voters. “Voters are having an across-theboard reaction in favor of objective standards,” Cannon points out. “They want to see a return to a set of values — both fiscally and socially — that they see as the strength of the country.” It’s no coincidence, in other words, that the same candidates who are talking about returning to fiscal responsibility are more to the right on social issues than the GOP establishment. Or Morris could ask the Democrats. In Ohio, Congressman Steve Driehaus, part of the Rep. Bart Stupak group who abandoned pro-life principles to vote for Obamacare, is suing Susan B. Anthony List to take down its billboards. Ask him if the social issues matter. “Think about Glenn Beck for a minute. Think about the hundreds of thousands of people who answered his call on the national mall on Aug. 28,” reflects Cannon. “The hard-headed political smart guys like to ridicule that strange Beckian fusion of civil religion and libertarian politics. But to recognize the religious component in Beck’s rally and messaging is to recognize the way in which religious values are infusing and animating the Tea Party electorate as a whole.” It’s not that Americans are abandoning the culture war; it is that they are recognizing the culture war is moving into the realm of the economic and legal system as well. “Who is publicly the face of the Dick Morris movement?” asks Cannon. “There are no winning candidates in GOP primaries who are touting their economic conservatism and social moderation. Such an animal does not even exist.” Which raises another question: Why are so many Republican pundits out there looking for unicorns? — 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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SCUD missile Gas utility wrong to permit luxury trips by top executives There is simply no good reason for the Sevier County Utility District to be spending thousands of dollars to send top officers on a luxury vacation to Costa Rica at ratepayers’ expense. No matter how agency director Matt Ballard wants to spin it or justify it, he can’t do so to the satisfaction of the people who matter: customers and the general public. State auditors have questioned the utility spending so much money — over $5,000 last year alone — to send three executives, including Ballard, on a trip to accompany builders being rewarded for installing gas appliances in their construction projects. The trips seem to be taken to all-inclusive resorts. Ballard says he always goes, along with his chief financial officer and his vice president over the rewards program. He says they go to make sure the builders are taken care of, as if these contractors were helpless children overwhelmed by such luxurous surroundings. Besides, resorts have people paid to assist guests. It seems clear that Ballard goes
along because he gets a free vacation to a luxury destination. Auditors agree. The audit letter says the gas company employees who went to Costa Rica “apparently were not required to earn their trip; they were selected by district management. There were virtually no organized events that required either district employees’ attendance or participation, District officials were not clear on how district employees’ participation in the trip increased the reward to builders for installing gas appliances or the incentive for builders to install gas appliances in future projects.” The letter says there have been prior luxury cruises to the Mediterranean and Hawaii. SCUD is not a private company. It is a public utility subject to rules and regulations and — fortunately — a state audit. Ballard has a responsibility, both legally and ethically, to run it in a way that protects the ratepayers and customers and uses resources wisely. If Ballard and his board think these trips are a wise and justified use of utility money, then they ought to rethink exactly what they are in their positions
to do. There are few things that anger Americans more than public officials using somebody else’s money to enrich their personal lives. The builders rewarded for using gas appliances with these luxury trips don’t need SCUD executives along to assist them. In fact, they don’t need the free trips at all. If installing gas appliances requires what amounts to a bribe to do so, then either natural gas isn’t what it’s cracked up to be, or we need better people at the utility to sell its benefits. The rewards program is merely the pretense for SCUD executives making the trip. Nobody really believes that. Ballard and his cohorts make the trips because they can do so without using their own money and because — until now — they could get away with it. A little sunshine, thanks to the state auditing department, goes a long way in spotlighting wrong behavior. This rewards program should be stopped immediately, and SCUD should make it clear to the public that such actions will not be repeated by the staff or tolerated by the governing board.
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A reasonable attack on obesity problem Americans generally and health scientists specifically are particularly concerned about the rising wave of obesity, and rightly so. It threatens the health of adults and children alike, and it is spurring health care costs dramatically upwards. Few, however, have stepped out boldly to take actions that might actually influence the sugar intake of obese people. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg may change that. Bloomberg filed a request with the federal government Oct. 6 for approval to bar his city’s 1.7 million food stamp recipients from using the stamps to buy sodas and other sugary drinks. Bloomberg may be accused of nannyism and intrusive government meddling in personal food choices, but his proposal is perfectly sensible.
The mayor is not picking just on food stamp recipients. His latest action is part of a broad public campaign to ban smoking in public places and to tamp down obesity and its myriad related and costly diseases, which have an enormous impact on public health care costs for the indigent and those on Medicaid. He’s also pressured schools to restrict the sales of sugary drinks and unhealthy foodstuffs and sponsored advertising to persuade the public to eat healthier. He also wants to impose an additional tax on the sale of sugary drinks. There’s good reason for his concern about the impact of obesity. For starters, obesity is more prevalent among poorer people, who generally live in neighborhoods where healthier shopping options are limited. Grocery store chains often avoid poor neighborhoods,
leaving residents to rely on small convenience stores that sell little produce, if any, and fewer healthy foods generally. ... It’s not clear that the Department of Agriculture will approve the mayor’s request. It turned down a similar request in 2004 from Minnesota Gov. Tim Palenty, who wanted to ban junk food (including sodas, candy and other sugary foods) from food stamp purchases. But the tide may be turning. Obesity has become so prevalent and so costly, and the health science regarding its negative effects so thoroughly dire, that preventing publicly supported contributions to obesity now seems patently wise public policy. It’s past time to take sodas and junk food off the food-stamp shopping list.
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Dooley compares Vols to Germans at Normandy Tennessee coach Derek Dooley on Monday compared his young, inexperienced team’s struggles to that of the German forces during the Allies’ invasion of Normandy during World War II. Dooley spent two minutes during his weekly media appearance describing the confusion caused by
the surprise landing of the Americans at Omaha Beach on D-Day and the Germans’ slow reaction in the absence of their leader, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. “Right now we’re like the Germans in World War II,” Dooley said. “Here comes the boats, they’re coming. You have the binoculars, and it’s
like, ‘Oh, my God, the invasion is coming.’” Tennessee (2-5, 0-4 Southeastern Conference) is playing with a depleted lineup because of injuries and attrition from back-toback coaching turnovers. The Vols have lost three straight games. Dooley compared
Tennessee’s inability to handle difficult game situations to how the Germans handled the D-Day invasion. “I don’t want the German people to get upset at me,” he said. “I’m not attacking them, but that’s what happened. You had one group, they weren’t worried about what the plan was and orders
and all that. When the war hits, things change. You’ve got to go. “You had the other group, and they go, ‘Wait a minute, they told us the invasion was way further north,’ where we had the empty tanks and we were hiding Patton out. ‘We weren’t ready for this, now what do we do?’ ‘We better
wait until Rommel tells us what to do.’” Dooley may not have intended to anger anyone, but comparisons drawn between sports and military battles or disasters usually offends someone. A UT spokesman did not immediately respond to a request seeking comment.
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Hammonds: G-P ‘fighting for our playoff lives’ By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer
Pictured are the Starz Futbol Club U16 Boys Division 2 squad. In the back row (left to right) are: Jeremiah Casazza, Mason Powell, Grant Gourley, Nicholas Kilbourne, Tyler Hounshell, Bryan Velasquez, Aldair Gomez, Carlos Aleman and coach Omar Lopez. In the front row are Gray Deanda, Austin Oglesby, Callie Deanda, Conner Sharp, Joseph Dodgen, Nelson Hernandez and Santos Castillo. LOCAL SOCCER
Starz shine in Kingsport tourney KINGSPORT — The Starz Futbol Club U16 Boys Division 2 team traveled to Kingsport, TN for the Appalachian Fall Festival October 16-17 for a two-day tournament. Facing stiff competition and a two-game-per-day schedule didn’t hold the team back as they brought back the first place trophy. The Starz team features players from five high schools (Sevier County, GatlinburgPittman, Seymour, Pigeon Forge and Heritage) under the leadership of coach Omar Lopez (a former soccer player at Seymour High School and King College). Tournament play began Saturday with a noon game versus a strong Bristol Virginia Fusion team. The Starz scored early and often, Nelson Hernandez, Joseph Dodgen and Bryan Velasquez teamed up for most of the scoring. Midfield play by Callie Deanda and Conner Sharp prevented the Fusion from penetrating into the offensive third for most of the first half. At halftime score stood at 5-1.
A defensive letdown allowed the Fusion to come back in the second half but the Starz ultimately prevailed with the defensive work of Tyler Hounshell, Grant Gourley, Jeremiah Casazza and Nicholas. The game’s final score was 6-5 Starz. The second Saturday game saw the Starz club going against perennial foes FC Alliance. A very difficult and grueling match saw the Starz again starting strong showing a 3-1 halftime lead. By the final whistle, the Starz were ahead 4-3. According to Starz Director of Coaching Tom Leonard, it’s always a good day when you can beat a West Knoxville team. The first match on a brisk, frosted field morning on Sunday began at 8 a.m. The temperature was cool, in the mid-30s, but the Starz though came out hot and ready for the faster than usual field. The game would turn out to be the pivotal match pitting Holston Valley Football Club, of Kingsport (ranked
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16th in the state), against the underdog Starz. The game started out physical and never changed. The Starz scored first on a header by Carlos Aleman, and scored again quickly off the foot of Nelson Hernandez. The score at half stood 2-0. The second half was equally exciting with the score tied going into the final five minutes. There were no defensive sags this game for the Starz, just good soccer, featuring the ball control and speed of Mason Powell and Santos Castillo up front. Midway through the second half the score was tied at 3-3. Clever and talented play by Austin Oglesby and Gray Deanda moved the ball past midfield and again Dodgen, Velasquez and Hernandez made it happen and the winning goal saw the back of the net with only five minutes to go. The tournament then came to the final game, where a victory against the United Strikers Club from Morristown would bring the title back to Sevier County.
The game turned out to be the easiest in the tournament for the Starz. A halftime score of 4-0 and a final score of 8-4 assured the Starz of their first place finish. Coach Omar Lopez praised the work of keeper Aldair Gomez. “Aldair stepped up for the team, made the saves we needed and helped us win,” Lopez said. “This team has worked together, practiced together, and now they have won together.” The victory moved the team up in the the overall state standings to 12th. The U16B Starz team has one more game this season, again traveling to Kingsport. Then the boys will be on to their respective high school soccer teams. The other Starz Futbol Club teams, (U14G, U14B, U12B and Academy, ages 6-8) will be finishing their respective seasons this weekend and next weekend. We will be forming teams for all age levels soon. Contact Jim Deanda, jdeanda@starzfc. com, for the spring schedule.
Bearettes, PF girls face region tonight SEVIERVILLE — The District 2-AAA champion Sevier County Bearettes will host Sullivan Central tonight at 7 p.m. for the first round of the Region 1-AAA tournament at the Sevier County Soccer Complex on River Bend Drive. Pigeon Forge, which finished second in the 3A/AA tournament, will travel to take on Christian Academy of Knoxville, the champs of District 4A/AA. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
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Twenty-four players competed in the Gatlinburg Round Robin Tournament held Oct. 17th at the Don Watson Tennis Center in Mynatt Park. Diana Rutledge of Pigeon Forge and James Spry of Greenville, South Carolina were the winners.
GATLINBURG — There is no lack of motivation this week for either team playing in Hammonds Bowl IV. Everyone knows that the Pigeon Forge Tigers football team (4-5 overall, 1-4 in District 3-AA) will be playing for its playoff life this Thursday night, but the Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders (6-3 overall, 2-3 in District 3-AA) also have something worth playing for. “I’m sure (Pigeon Forge) would like to end up with at least a 5-5 record and give themselves a shot for the playoffs,” said 39thyear G-P head football coach Benny Hammonds, father of fourth-year Pigeon Forge head football coach Lee Hammonds. “But we’re still fighting for our playoff lives too, because there’s no assurances there.” But playoffs aren’t the only concern when it comes to these two squads. “There’s a little added incentive for the players in this game to play hard and go at it hard, because they know the other players, and they live so close together in this inter-county rivalry,” said Hammonds. And being that this fourth edition of the Hammonds Bowl will be a special Thursday night game with a 7 p.m. televised kickoff doesn’t hurt this rivalry, either. “These kids have got the opportunity to be live all over East Tennessee and put their program on a pedestal so-to-speak in front of all the high school fans in East Tennessee, which there are a lot of,” said Hammonds. “Hopefully that gives them some extra incentive and motivation to play hard too.” And although the Tigers always seem to give a strong effort against G-P, regardless of records, the 2010 Pigeon Forge program seems to have drawn more respect from the Blue-and-Gold team. “Pigeon Forge seems like they’re stronger than they have been the past three or four years, so that adds some fire to the game for us,” said Hammonds. “They tend to play hard against us, but maybe the past two or three years we didn’t play as hard as maybe we should have physically. “We’re putting more emphasis (on being physical with them) this year, and hopefully we’re going to play up to our capabilities physically. We’re going to have to, because Pigeon Forge is strong and big, and they’re solid at every position. “If we leave the contact part of the game out, it could be a long night for
us. We’re going to have to take everything we’ve got down there and fly around and hit people.” Hitting aside, there’s no doubt Xs and Os will be a huge factor in determining the winner between the two programs that play the sport the same way in many respects. “It’s going to take an all-out good effort from us, and our execution has got to be well on both offense and defense,” said Hammonds. But the Highlanders have played well recently despite losing two of their past three games. G-P dropped one-possession decisions to Fulton and Austin-East before getting back on track in a big way with a 56-14 domination of Carter this past Friday. “We’ve kept our foots on the gas pedal the past three or four weeks, even though we didn’t come out on top against Fulton and Austin-East,” said Hammonds. “But I like the way that we’re playing ball right now as far as us giving effort. “Really, I’ve like the way we’ve played all year besides the Gibbs game (a surprising 52-14 loss). I still haven’t figured out what happened there. We just got down early and couldn’t recover, even though Gibbs has got a good team. “Every game this year, I’ve really enjoyed watching us play with the exception of the Gibbs game, and I know the fans and the (assistant) coaches have enjoyed watching the boys play. “And what makes it enjoyable is giving everything you’ve got and trying to beat people, even though we’ve lost three games.” Hammonds said his team got off to an unusual yet good start Monday on a short week of practice, even though they were forced to work on a wet field due to a heavy downpour just before practice. Because game night comes on Thursday this week, it takes a day out of normal preparation. So, instead of focusing strictly on offense Monday, the Blue and Gold starters put in time on both sides of the ball. “We’re kindly doing things a little different because it’s a three-day week,” said Hammonds. “We’ll hit both (sides of the ball) again on Tuesday. “But the main thing is that we prepare well and be in the right frame of mind to play well Thursday, because we’re going to need it. “I’m sure Pigeon Forge is going to throw everything that they’ve got at us, and I hope that we’re ready to do the same. “That will make for a good ball game.”
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Dear Annie: I have several siblings. One, “Emily,” divorced when her children were young. We tried to be supportive and helpful. We believed her horror stories about her ex-husband’s affairs and sexual perversions. At various times, Emily would also privately tell us nasty stories about our other siblings. To our shame, we believed a few of them. Ten years ago, our parents sold their home to Emily, making special provisions so she would be able to manage financially. Then, five years ago, our youngest sister died. Emily left abruptly after the viewing and did not attend the funeral. Shortly after, we each received nasty letters saying we had never been there for her, and that she’d sold the house and was sending us our share, as Dad had stipulated. She handled it disrespectfully, ignoring Dad’s wishes to give some money to the facility where our deceased sister had lived and, instead, gave it to her own children. We now realize that Emily told many lies about each of us. Not only has she alienated herself, but we suspect she has also alienated her children from her ex-husband’s family. Our dad died recently. Emily did not participate in the funeral plans. She came only to the viewing, bringing a new husband we had never met. She spoke a few harsh words and left. The rest of us are closer now as a family. Do we just accept that this whole situation is beyond our control and let it go? -- Grieving Sister Dear Grieving: It
sounds as if Emily is mentally ill. She appears to be a pathological liar and unwilling to admit it, which means she is not interested in getting help. There is nothing you can do to straighten her out. If you want to stay in touch, make it simple and somewhat impersonal -- a birthday card, Christmas card, notice of important family events, etc. So sorry. Dear Annie: My husband and I have been close friends with “Amanda and Jeremy” for many years. When they told us they were expecting, we were excited and happy for them, even though we have been struggling with infertility. For the past month, all they have talked about is the upcoming baby shower. We naturally assumed we would be invited, but just discovered the shower was last weekend. Should we tell them how hurt we are, let it go or consider them less close friends than we thought? Any advice would be great. -- Confused in the Midwest Dear Confused: There could be several reasons for your exclusion. Amanda and Jeremy may have thought you would be uncomfortable at a baby shower. It may have been for family only. Your invitation might have been lost. The person in charge of invitations could have accidentally excluded you. If you don’t speak up, you
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will stew over it forever and the friendship will not survive. Simply say, “I was surprised and a little hurt that we weren’t invited to the baby shower. I hope everything is OK.” Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Anxiously Awaiting,” whose risk of breast cancer worried her enough to have a bilateral mastectomy and her reconstruction has been difficult. She said her husband still could not look at her naked body. I want to address this to her: I, too, had a bilateral mastectomy and am not a candidate for reconstruction. But I am beautiful because I am alive. Your husband is the one who needs therapy if he cannot see how beautiful you are. Would he rather be going to a cemetery and leaving flowers? Tell him to grow up and act like a real man. Learn to love yourself. I wake up each day and thank God that I am alive, and so should you. You did what you had to in order to live out the rest of your life. I have nothing but scar tissue and lumps, but I am so beautiful. -- Beautiful and Boobless Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast. net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.
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Apartments available 2BD/1BA. Pigeon Forge/Sevierville. 429-3201 Available November 1st: 2 BDR/ 2 BA, 1,200 Sq. Ft, one level, 1 mile off Pkwy. $700 MO, $700 Dep. (865) 429-8293 Beautiful, newly redecorated 2BR/1BA. $550 & $400 dep. Sevierville. 865-712-0254. CROSSCREEK 2BR/1BA townhome $470.00 per month 2BR/1.5BA garden $545.00 per month 865-429-4470 Gatlinburg Dwntwn, 1BD/1BA walk to work. Appl furn, No pets. 1st+sec. 865-430-3271
Kodak- 2 & 3 BDR, 2 BA Available Some w/ garages
$500-$750 Mo. + Dep.
NO PETS (865) 932-2613
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SEVIERVILLE On The Little Pigeon River TVA Energy Efficient Attractive professional dÊcor Exclusive Screen Porch Room Abundant & Large Closets Washer/Dryer Hook-up’s Small Pet Welcome
1 BR/1BA – 784 Sq. Ft. Starts at $545 2 BR/2 BA – 1114 Sq. Ft. Starts at $675 Convenient location within one mile of restaurants, stores and banks.
Please Visit --- Open 7 Days PHONE: 429-4470 www.seviervilleapartments.com Nice Res Area Off Hwy 66 2BD/2BA $875, Free util & Laundry facility. Pets welcome. 1 yr lease, 1st & last. 865-742-2839 Seymour Area 2 Bedroom Duplex, 1.5 Bath, Central Heat & Air, W/D Hook-up, No Pets. Call 453-7842 Traditional townhouse 2br 1.5ba Smoke free & pet free. $525 mth + $525 dep. Call 865-428-5781
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Furnished Apartments/Houses
1BR/1BA Apt. Wood/tile floors. Grt closets util inc $600. Dandridge by Golf Crs. Close to I-40. No smkg. 865-382-1981 Great! 3/2 fully furn, tvs, FP's, lots of amenities. $995 mo. 1st, last, dep. 352-275-4889
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Homes for Rent
1 BDR in Cosby beside Park, very private, $350 mo. 1st & last. Call (423) 487-3505 1,250 Sq. Ft. 3/2 Log Cabin, Wears Valley on 1 acre, HT, FP, WD, $1,095 Mo. 640-7803 2BR Cabin. Furnished, W/D, water inc. $625. Some pets. 865-774-6796 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. 1 car garage on the river near Five Oaks Mall. No Pets. 1yr lease. $800/mo. Call Mark between 7:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. 865-453-5500. 3BD/2BA house. Appl inc. Close to hospital & schools. Sev. $800mo/$800dep. 931-215-4614.
New 3 BDR/2BA home, 2 car garage with opener, in upscale neighborhood with great location & view + storage. $900 Mo. + Dep. 865-368-6799 3BR/2BA Cabin in Gatlinburg. $800 mo + dep. No smoking, no pets. 865-310-5556
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Homes for Rent
Gatlinburg: walk to downtown, trolley. 3BR/1BA, remodeled, $800/mo., 1st/last mo, large yard. 865-661-0152.
2 BDR/ 2.5 BA
W/D, stove, refrigerator, central Heat & Air, $700 MO. + Sec. Dep. Ref & Credit Check No Pets (865) 453-4028 or (865) 771-5043
**NICE, CLEAN**
3 BR / 2 BA IN KODAK 5 MILES FROM I-40 $700 + DEPOSIT
NO PETS 865-712-5238
NEW HOMES FOR RENT $650-$1,000 Monthly
865-850-3874 0625
Condominiums for Rent
2BD/2BA 1700 sq ft. $950mo, 1 yr lease. Call for details. 865-406-7209
Garage/Estate Sales
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Condominiums for Rent
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2BR/2BA, furnished upscale condo. Walk to Gat. $875 mo 1 yr lease. 865-771-9600
Gatlinburg Rooms for Rent Furnished, all Utilities, cable, tax included $100 per week
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Rooms with Kitchens $120 per week
865-621-2941
3BR/3BA Executive Condos in Sevierville, 3100 sq. ft. swimming pool, pets welcome, loaded with all amenities.
Rooms for Rent
Call 865-428-5161
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Duplexes for Rent
Near the River! 2BR/1BA duplex New carpet/ vinyl $525.00 per mo. 865-429-2962
Rooms for Rent
Beautiful Creekside Rooms In Gatlinburg FOR RENT
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Rent by the week, month, or year. Furnished, plus elec., cable & w/ sewer included. Call for appt.
428 Park Rd.
near trolley stop
Includes All Utilities.
Free Wi-Fi, Cable, Laundry, Kitchens, Clean Rooms, NO PETS.
405-2116
Business Places/ Offices
3 Offices- 510 ($450), 846 ($550) & 1356 ($1000) sq. ft. S. Blvd. Way. (865) 933-6544
Gatlinburg/Dudley Creek
DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE
Roommate Wanted
One room for rent, nice clean house in quiet country setting.865-851-5326.
865-621-2941
865-429-2962
Rooms for Rent
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3BR/2BA Cent H/A, city util, $550 mo, $500 dep. No pets. 865-748-1520, 865-453-3441 3BR/2BA rent to own. Seymour. $650/mo. No pets. 865-765-7929 4 very nice homes, $400-$550. Kodak + Sevierville. No pets. 865-740-2525
3BR/2BA $500-$700/mth Boyds Creek Area No pets. 908-8629
2 & 3BR mobile homes for rent Must have refs. No Pets. Call for info
428-3096
Price's Camper Lot's For Low Income For Rent (865) 654-8702
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Nice Office with Warehouse Bay. Sevierville Reasonable Rent 453-6289 or 548-6838 Retail space for rent. $1200 mo. approx 900 sq ft. Next to very active retail shops on Dolly Parton Pkwy. 865-868-0449.
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Homes for Sale
Owner/Agent Moving Sale. Must Sell. 2800 SF Home in Pigeon Forge great subdivision. City water, paved road, 3 miles from Parkway, more information call Joe Acosta 865-428-6115 or 305-776-6206. Brokers Welcome extra 2% commission to seller agent. MLS #158561 Developer close out: Beautiful home sites. Utilities, paved road. 2 miles Chapman Hwy. 1.41 ac. $31,000.00. Call Joe Acosta: 865-428-6115 or 305-776-6206 www.pigeonforgelots.com Brokers Welcome extra 2% commission to seller agent. MLS #157373
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Condominiums for Sale
2 New condos for sale. Owner Financing Available. $189,000, 1,700sf Living, 2 car gar, Jacuzzi, Fpl, Hardwood, All Appl. 865-654-3667 or 865-429-5065
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Mobile Homes for Sale
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Good 4WD SUV - $3,500! Reliable Engine, Trans, 4WD, & A/C. Interior & Exterior are Excellent and ALL Buttons Work! 96' Ford Explorer Green 2-Door with 190K miles. Call Angelie (865) 258-1091 (after 10am).
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Pickup Trucks for Sale
1982 Ford F100, 6 cylinder, like new. $3,300. Call 561-662-5986 or 865-456-9312 1994 Ford F150 XLT ext. cab, too many new parts to list, good truck, $3,500. 865-429-2279.
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1966 Chevrolet Elcamino, All original $5,500 (865) 908-0584 or (865) 850-3846.
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3BD/2BA house. Appl inc. Close to hospital & schools. Sev. $117,500. Owner pays 2% closing. Must be approved. 931-215-4614. 4BR/3BA wrap around deck in PF. Hot tub. Range, refrig, micro, W/D. Bought new Jan 08. $190,000. 731-297-3875
Legals
WHEREAS, ZACK M. ZAKARIAN delivered to T. Mike Estes, Trustee, a certain Deed of Trust dated May 7, 2008, found of record in Book 3093, page 256, 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 August 27, 2010, 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 No. 3596, page 308, 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 19th day of November, 2010, 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 equitable 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: SITUATE, LYING AND BEING in the Sixteenth (16th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being Lot 14, Section 16H of Mountain States Development Corporations Shagbark Subdivision, as the same are shown by plat of record in Map Book 19, page 44, in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is here made for a more particular description. BEING the same property conveyed to Zack Zakarian by deed of David Zakarian and wife, Anna Zakarian dated 5-8-08, being of record in Book 3093, page 253, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. THIS CONVEYANCE is made subject to the restrictions, easements and building setbacks of record in Misc. Book 30, page 349, as modified and amended in Misc. Book 331, page 39, Misc. Book 331, page 45, and Volume 1014, page 173, as the same may be further modified, amended, or restated and Map Book 19, page 44, all in said Register’s Office. The proceeds derived from the sale of said property will be applied toward 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. If the herein described real estate is the owner-occupied residence of the referenced Debtor, then the 60-day notice of right to foreclosure required by T.C.A. §35-5-117 has been timely given by the lender. The sale of said property is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Dated this 13th day of October, 2010.
The subject property is believed to be located on: (Lot 14, Section 16H of Mountain States Development Corporations Shagbark Subdivision; Map 113-D-A, Parcel 17.00). In case of discrepancy between the address and the legal description, the legal description shall control.
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2005 Mustang GT Convertible, low miles, $17,500 OBO. Call 561-662-5986 or 865-456-9312
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429-2962
Asphalt/Concrete
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All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it il egal 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 wil 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 Tol -free at 1-800-669-9777, The Tol -free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
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STANLEY LANDSCAPING Aeration, Reseeding, Tree and Shrub Trimming, Stump Grinding and Leaf Removal All work guaranteed. Licensed & insured.
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Cutting of trees, underbrush, & misc. Yard Work Firewood - Free Delivery Call 428-1584 Joe or 850-7891
RDC Lawn Care and Maintenance Mowing, mulching, weed-eating, planting, pressure washing, clean gutters, fall leaf removal and much more.
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BUSHHOGGING-CLEARING, DUMPTRUCK GRADING, BACKHOE. LIC. & INS.
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