November 2, 2010

The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 306 ■ November 2, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents

Tuesday

INSIDE

Governor’s race tops ballot State, national offices also at stake as local voters go to polls

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

5Billy Ward resigns SCHS volleyball coach putting faith and family first sports, Page A8

It’s election day in Sevier County and that means local folks are weighing in on everything from who will be the state’s next governor to whether the state’s Constitution will be amended to specifically protect hunting and fishing as rights.

Local officials expect somewhere between 6,000 and 8,000 people to head to the polls today, a number that would put the tally somewhere on par with regular results. Though some thought this election, with a heated contest for the state’s top job, would draw record turnout here and across the state, the early voting numbers didn’t bear that out

either place.

“We did have lower numbers for early voting this year than we did in 2006, the last mid-term election,” Election Commission staffer Ed Kuncitis says. “We’re not really sure what to expect on (today), but we’re kind of planning to have somewhere around 15,000 ballots cast.”

If that expectation comes to

fruition, it would mean the total number of votes cast is slightly above average, though not a record.

Since the early balloting ended Thursday, poll workers have been scrambling to ensure everything is ready for today’s big vote.

They have secured the army of machines that will record the

McWherter compares Haslam to Sundquist

Blowing in the wind 5Caylor wins academic award

By ERIK SCHELZIG Associated Press

SCHS student could win $2,000 scholarship at TSBA convention

he was dismissed because of his complaints.

Whitaker was a games attendant at the park in 2007. He claims that while he worked there, another employee harassed him by making remarks such as, “Do rain dances, Tonto” and, “You must be a mad Indian because we took your land.”

According to the complaint, park officials didn’t take proper action on his complaints, began decreas-

DOVER (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter on the last day before the election likened Republican opponent Bill Haslam to an unpopular former governor who tried to impose a state income tax.

McWherter said at a campaign stop in Dover on Monday that Haslam’s refusal to lay out specifics about where he’d cut up to $1.5 billion out of the state budget may indicate that he “has a major plan to change the direction of this state but doesn’t want to tell anybody about it.”

McWherter said that would put Haslam in line with former Gov. Don Sundquist, who first rejected a state income tax but later championed an unsuccessful effort to impose one in Tennessee.

Sundquist succeeded McWherter’s father, Ned McWherter, as governor in 1995.

Haslam, who has been mayor of Knoxville since 2003, has ruled out a state income tax.

“Bill Haslam has made the tough calls as mayor,” spokesman David Smith said in an e-mail. “He’s

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See MCWHERTER, Page A4

local, Page A3

Nation

Democrats have a lot to lose Control of Congress at stake as citizens go to the polls across the U.S. Page A14

Weather

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Rodney Bixler guns his leaf blower and sends them to the curb. Bixler was clearing a yard in the Sevierville downtown area, thick with mature trees.

Today Partly cloudy High: 66°

Tonight Mostly cloudy Low: 42° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Joann Onspaugh, 83 Mary Weatherly, 95 Samuel Cooper, 74 Charlie Neely, 72 Linda Williams, 44 Becky Reagan, 89 Don Bryant, 78

See BALLOT, Page A4

Dollywood case appears trial-bound Discrimination, wrongful termination claimed by ex-employee Whitaker

By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — A legal showdown between Dollywood and a perennial political candidate appears headed to trial, barring a last-minute settlement or filing.

Carl “Two Feathers” Whitaker,

running this year for governor as a writein, sued the park in 2008 for discrimination and wrongful termination. The case has been winding its way through federal court ever Whitaker since.

At issue is whether the park took proper action when an employee allegedly made belittling remarks about Whitaker’s supposed Native American heritage, and whether

DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . A1-A6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A2 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . A8-A10 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A13 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A13 Classifieds . . . . . A11,A12 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . A14

Corrections The Mountain Press is committed to accuracy.

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

Activity creates hoop-la at SMS

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — It’s a sunny fall day after classes at Sevierville Middle School, the perfect time for practicing hula hoop.

Nine girls in grades 6-8 — along with SMS secretary Robbie Sims and her 7-year-old daughter — make their way out to the school’s courtyard Monday afternoon to work on their hooping techniques.

The Hoop Mood Teens, led by hula hoop teacher Amy Prue, have been meeting Monday, Tuesday and Friday afternoons for about a month at SMS. See HOOP-LA, Page A5

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The girls of the Sevierville Middle School Hula Hoop Club take the activity to the next level with tricks.

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Pair facing multiple charges after deputy thwarts burglary Staff Report SEVIERVILLE — A pair of Sevier County residents have been charged after a deputy possibly interrupted a potential burglary.

Officer D e v i n Smith was patrolling in the Richardson’s Walker C o v e / Henrytown a r e a a r o u n d 11:30 p.m.

Sunday when he observed a vehicle back into a driveway Barrett of a rental cabin with its lights off, Sheriff Ron Seals said.

When Smith pulled into the driveway, the vehicle sped away with its headlights still off.

Smith turned on his vehicle’s emergency equipment, but the suspects’ car would not stop.

Officers pursued the vehicle several miles, and it eventually was driven into a field on County Line Road off Newport Highway, where the male driver fled on foot.

A female passenger, identified as Angela Michelle Walker, 36, of 3895 Old Engletown Road, Sevierville, was taken into custody without incident.

After a short foot pursuit, David H. Barrett of 2180 Little Valley Road, Sevierville, was taken into custody.

During a search of the car a loaded .22-caliber handgun, a police baton, marijuana and morphine tablets were found under the seat, Seals said.

Officers went back to a location on Old Newport Highway where a Sevierville police officer saw something thrown from the car during the chase, and officers located three plastic bags which contained what appeared to be crack cocaine.

The suspects were transported to Sevier

County Jail where they were arraigned.

Barrett was charged with two counts of unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon, two counts of resisting arrest, two counts of possession of Schedule II narcotic, possession of a Schedule VI narcotic, reckless endangerment, evading arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He is being held under a $200,000 bond.

Walker was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and released on $,1000 bond.

A Dec. 10 hearing date has been set for him in General Sessions Court. “Both have a lengthy record involving illegal narcotics and theft,�

Seals said, “and they were probably preparing to break into the cabin to steal items to support their drug habit, but were interrupted by Officer Smith’s actions.�

The sheriff’s office was assisted by Sevierville and Pigeon Forge police and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

every Thursday. Kodak United Methodist Church.

Childcare provided.

TUESDAY, NOV. 2

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

Preschooler Program

Anna Porter Public Library party for preschoolers 10:30-11:30 a.m. 436-5588.

Alzheimer’s Support

Alzheimer’s Support group meet 6-7 p.m., MountainBrook Village, 700 Markhill Drive, Sevierville.

428-2445.

NARFE

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

Kindness Counts

Kindness Counts, previously Feral Cat Friends, meets at 7 p.m., IHOP in Sevierville. 654-2684.

Al-Anon Group

Al-Anon Family Group meets 11 a.m. Pigeon Forge UMC. 428-7617 or 680-6724.

Lutheran Women

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League meets at noon, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road.

429-6063.

Photographic Society

LeConte Photographic Society meets 6:30 p.m.

Sevierville Civic Center.

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Computer Classes

Anna Porter Public Library and Community Center provide free teentaught computer classes for adults, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesdays through Dec 7.

Registration 436-5588.

wednesDAY, NOV. 3 Conner Heights Revival

Revival at Conner Heights Baptist Church in Pigeon Forge through Nov. 5, 7 p.m. daily, Evangelist James Langston. 453-3403.

ThursDAY, NOV. 4 Salute to Veterans

Sevier County High School Salute to Veterans with performances 6:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Nov. 5.

Souper Bowl

Hot Meals

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.

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Salute to Veterans

Sevier County High School Salute to Veterans 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Rummage Sale

Community rummage and food sale for maintenance of Mattox Cemetery in Wears Valley, 9-4 today and Saturday. Items needed: baked goods, garden produce, biscuit sandwiches.

Volunteers needed. 6547005 or 453-2558.

JOY Club

Thursday movie at Anna Porter Public Library, “The Ghost Writer� (PG-13), 6 p.m. Free. 436-5588.

Just Older Youth Club meets at Pigeon Forge Community Center. Bring covered side dishes. Bingo 10:30 a.m.; lunch 11:30.

429-7373.

Right To Life

Angel Food

Library Movie

Sevier County Right to Life meets 5:30 p.m. at the Pigeon Forge Library. 9082689 or 335-7764.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. Pigeon Forge. 429-2508.

Conner Heights Revival

Revival at Conner Heights Baptist Church in Pigeon Forge through Nov. 5, 7 p.m. daily, Evangelist James Langston. 453-3403.

Crewettes Rummage Sale

Sevier County Crewettes rummage sale inside, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Friday, Rescue Squad, Dolly Parton Parkway.

Bible Study

Community study on “Returning to Bethlehem: The Book of Ruth� 10 a.m., United Methodist Church chapel, Pigeon Forge. 4360313.

Gatlinburg Garden Club Gatlinburg Garden Club meets 1 p.m., Community Center. Program: “Nature’s Jewelry Made from Roses� by Carolyn Mikles.

Refreshments served.

Abundant Life Service

Abundant Life Christian Church, 707 West Main Street, Sevierville, is beginning a Thursday worship service, 6:30 p.m., especially for people who cannot attend church on the weekend. Noel Kirk, 908-7727.

FRIDAY, NOV. 5

Angel Food orders: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. Pigeon Forge. 429-2508.

SATURDAY, NOV. 6 CROSS Benefit

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Souper Bowl benefit for United Way, 5-6:30 p.m. $20 includes soup and bowl. Tickets sold Holiday of Hope by staff or at the door.

Holiday of Hope beauty 436-5860. pageant benefitting Relay For Life Nov. 20 at Country Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery, meal Tonite. Registration due by today. Forms at The from 5-6 p.m. and 6:30 Mountain Press or e-mail to service then small groups, gcrutchfield@themountain-

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 Bobby Joe Allen, 32,

of 106 Jersey Drive in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 30 with theft. He was released. u Joshua John David Allison, 19, of 1454 Lin Creek Road in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 1 with theft. He was released on $500 bond. u Chase O’Brien Childress, 22, of 2940 Grassy Branch Loop in Gatlinburg, was charged Oct. 31 with public intoxication. He was released on $250 bond. u Christopher Elijah Chivers, 24, of 1110 Eight Point Lane in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 31 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court.

He was being held. u John Coker, 66, of Knoxville, was charged Oct. 30 with carrying a weapon while under the influence, violation of implied consent law and DUI. He was released. u Regina Gwen Collins, 36, of Alcoa, was charged Oct. 30 with theft of property worth $1,000 to $10,000 and violation of probation.

She was released on $2,500 bond. u Mickey Eugene Gunter, 42, of Dayton, was charged Oct. 31 with theft of property.

He was released on $1,500 bond. u Richard A. Hagen, 49, of 579 Caton St. in Seymour, was charged Oct. 30 with DUI and violation of implied consent law. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Joaquin Lopez, 39, of 3135 Fortenberry Road in Kodak, was

charged Oct. 30 with driving while revoked and speeding. He was being held. u Kevin Glenn Loveday, 30, of 2279 Archrock Road in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 30, with violation of probation.

He was being held. u Amon Allen Mays, 33, of Knoxville, was charged Oct. 31 with two counts of violation of probation. He was being released. u Justin Lynn McGill, 20, of 527 Perry Way in Gatlinburg, was charged Oct. 31 with theft of property. He was released on $1,000 bond. u Marianna Louann Morrell, 20, of 1455 Lynncreek Road in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 1 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court.

She was being held. u Aimee Jo Ogden, 35, of 2503 Grotto Lane in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 31 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court.

She was being held. u Roger Ogle, 47, of 1451 S. Delozier Road in Seymour, was charged Oct. 31 with domestic violence assault. He was released on $2,175 bond. u Steven C. Pierce, 28, of New Market was charged Nov. 1 with

driving on a suspended license and simple possession. He was being held. u James Danny Richey Jr., 27, of 1075 Indian Gap Road in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 31 with contempt of court.

He was being held. u Ryan S. Stevenson, 33, of Bessemer, Ala., was charged Oct. 31 with domestic violence assault. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Dalton Richard Tellinghuisen, 19, of 4125 Dockery Branch Road in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 31 with underage consumption of alcohol. He was released on $500 bond. u Kristy Renee Way, 37, of 434 Spicer Lane in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 31 with theft. She was released on $1,500 bond. u Angela Mae Whaley, 42, of 402 Granny Knob Way Lot 14 in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 31 with disorderly conduct. She was released. u Gary Wayne Winebarger, 33, of 754 N. Country Lane in Kodak, was charged Nov. 1 with two counts of domestic violence assault. He was being held in lieu of $5,000 bond.

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Seven-Mile Yard Sale

Seven-mile yard sale 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Flat Creek Village to Walgreens on Highway 411. Set-up fee $10. Donations for set-up go to participant’s choice of charity or to Salvation Army and Shriners. 4298400 or 548-5677.

Dinner/Auction

Great Smoky Mountains Shrine Club dinner/auction at Mountain Star Lodge 197 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville. Meal starts at 4 p.m., auction at 5 p.m.

654-7865, 933-6890 or 9337400.

Breakfast/Bible

Men’s breakfast/Bible study 8:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road in Sevierville.

429-6063.

Turkey Shoot

Turkey shoot 2 p.m., Caton’s Chapel Volunteer Fire Department; $3 shot; $10 round. 314-0985.

School Fall Festival

Pittman Center School Fall Festival 4-6 p.m.

Turkey dinner with trimmings, $4 children; $7

MOPS

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SCHS’s Caylor wins academic district award

Registration open for conference on farmland legacy Event Nov. 11-12 in Pigeon Forge

Becomes eligible to win $2,000 scholarship at TSBA convention

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — Sevier County High School student J.P. Caylor recently received the 2010 Tennessee School Boards Association East Tennessee Student Recognition Award — and is eligible to win the state award and a $2,000 scholarship.

Caylor is one of nine district award winners who will travel to the TSBA Annual Convention in Nashville on Nov. 13. He will be interviewed by a panel of judges, three members of the organization’s board of directors.

The next evening the statewide winner will be announced during the convention’s opening general session at the Renaissance Hotel.

The high school senior was required to write an essay on his vision of effective public schools in 2020 and his proposed funding mechanism to make his vision a reality.

“There needs to be increased student and parent involvement,” he said. “I think students are coddled in their earlier years. They get to high school and they’re shocked at the workload. They’re used to being just passed

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“There needs to be increased student and parent involvement.

I think students are coddled in their earlier years. They get to high school and they’re shocked at the workload. They’re used to being just passed along.”

— J.P. Caylor

along. Statistics show that those who are more involved and have more parent involvement are three years more mentally developed than their peers. Their IQ score is 40 points or higher, and their vocabulary is twice as large.”

Caylor, who was nominated for the TSBA award by SCHS Principal Toby Ward, was homeschooled from kindergarten through the eighth grade.

“I had a very good base of knowledge,” he said.

His mother, a former teacher, has a master’s degree in education from the University of Tennessee. His father is a trade and industrial teacher at the high school.

He already has a resume filled with

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SCHS student J.P. Caylor will be going to Nashville as one of the nine district winners eligible for the state award. honors and awards, including the 2009 National Presidential Service Award and the 2010 4-H Tennessee Engineering/Safety Science Project Level II state winner; activities including Smoky’s Closet, an organization he heads with two other students to help provide clothing for students in need; Students Helping Others, Interact Club, Student Government Association, National Honor Society, Smoky Mountain Youth Leadership, Sevier County Food Ministries, Toys for Tots and the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk; college courses (from Walters State Community College) including history, English and psychology; and even working

WSCC physical therapist class scores 100 percent on national licensure test Submitted Report Walters State Community College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Class of 2010 scored 100 percent on two difficult tasks.

All students passed the rigorous national licensure exam on the first attempt.

All of the students are now working as physical therapist assistants, giving the class a 100 percent placement rate.

The program’s graduates have posted a 100 percent pass rate three of the last four years. Physical therapist assistants provide a range of therapy and treatment to patients in a variety of situations under the direction of a physical therapist.

“On behalf of the Walters State community, I extend my congratulations to the students and faculty members for perfect performance on these two important measures, licensure testing and placement,” said Wade McCamey, president of Walters State.

Ann Lowdermilk, director of the program, said she was pleased all of this year’s students passed the test on the first try.

“Actually, this success begins with very talented students. The students who enter our program are committed and willing to spend long hours preparing and learning. I cannot say enough good things about our faculty,” Lowdermilk said.

She and fellow faculty members also praised the college’s clinical partners, which include hospitals, nursing homes and clinics throughout East Tennessee.

“The students really benefit from our clinical partners. Our program spends 25 percent of total class time in clinical settings. Those practicing physical therapists and PTAs contribute so much to the success of our students,” said Nancy Clark, assistant professor and academic

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WSCC’s Physical Therapist Assistant faculty celebrate the Class of 2010’s 100 percent pass rate and placement rate. From left are Marty Rucker, dean of health programs; Marissa Miller, assistant professor; Ann Lowdermilk (seated), program director; and Nancy Clark, academic clinical coordinator. coordinator of the course.

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PIGEON FORGE — Registration is now open for the Tennessee Farmland Legacy Conference, which will take place on Nov. 11-12 at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center.

Farmers, landowners and community leaders will have the opportunity to learn about protecting and growing farms for tomorrow’s families and communities.

The conference will include presentations on farm estate planning, profitability and timber management for landowners, along with planning techniques that protect farmland while enhancing economic growth for community leaders. Presenters will explain how communities and farmers can benefit from working together.

The closing event on Nov. 12 will recognize Tennessee Century Farms, that have been in the same family for

at least 100 years, and also participate in the Appalachian and Upper Cumberland Quilt Trails.

Blythe Semmer of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation in Washington, who also is a member of the McMahan Century Farm family of Sevier County, will speak at the luncheon, said Caneta Hankins, director of the Tennessee Century Farms Program at the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University.

“If your Century Farm is on one of these quilt trails and you have not received information or have not yet responded to information received, you still have time to make plans to attend the conference and/or the Century Farms luncheon,” Hankins said.

Call the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University at (615) 898-2947 or e-mail to chankins@mtsu.edu for details before Friday.

Register for the conference at www.farmlandlegacy.org or by calling (865) 974-0280.

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OBITUARIES

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In Memoriam

Joann Ruth Allinger Onspaugh Joann Ruth Allinger Onspaugh, age 83 of Sevierville, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2010.

Survivors include her sons Terrence Lee Onspaugh of Goose Creek, SC and Charles Edward Onspaugh, Jr. of Sevierville and daughter Pamela Ann McDaniel of Sevierville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Teri Newman, 3629 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.

The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m.

Wednesday with a memorial service beginning at 2 p.m. officiated by Rev. Ernie Coleman in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

Mary Ruth Weatherly

Mary Ruth Weatherly, 95, of Bayview Nursing Home in Beaufort, South Carolina, died October 31, 2010. She was born in Altamahaw, Alamance County, North Carolina to Dr. John Bruce Weatherly and Floy Siler England. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Dorothy Weatherly Sharp and Marjorie Weatherly Ostborg; and her brother, James Carlton England. She is survived by her sister Mattie “Matsie” Weatherly Anderson of New York and by many loving nieces and nephews.

She and her sisters attended Asheville Normal School while their mother taught elementary school in Cherokee. Later, she and her mother moved to Knoxville, where Mary was the head nurse on the maternity ward at St. Mary’s Hospital for many years. She was later a nurse at Baptist Hospital. For many years Mary lived in Knoxville on Fairmont Blvd., first with her mother and then, after her mother’s death, by herself. Prior to her move to South Carolina, Mary lived several years at Windsor Gardens Assisted Living. She then moved to Morningside of Beaufort and later to Bayview.

She was active in the Fountain City Presbyterian Church in Knoxville and a frequent visitor with family members at the First Presbyterian Church in Sevierville. Copeland Funeral Service in Beaufort and Rawlings Funeral Home in Sevierville are handling funeral arrangements. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 3 at 2 p.m. in the Shiloh Memorial Cemetery in Pigeon Forge with Ms. Pamela Kayon of First Presbyterian Church of Sevierville officiating.

Suggested memorials: the Shiloh Memorial Cemetery Association; or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75465.

In Memoriam

Charles Roy Neely Charles “Charlie” Roy Neely, age 72, of Seymour, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 1, 2010 after a long courageous battle with a spinal cord injury.

He loved U.T. sports and was a former deacon at Alcoa First Baptist. He was a SSGT in the 134th Air National Guard. He was loved by all and always tried to do the right thing.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carrie Neely.

Survivors: wife of 44 years, Pat Neely; special first cousin, Dr. E. Robert Neely and wife Pat of Kingsport; beloved brothers-in-law and sisters-inlaw, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews; many other extended family members.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff of Select Specialty Hospital and ICU at Fort Sanders Regional.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church Seymour, 11621 Chapman Highway, Seymour, Tennessee 37865.

Family and friends will meet 2 p.m. Wednesday in Atchley’s Seymour Memory Gardens for graveside service and interment with Pastor Bruce Yates officiating. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, Tennessee, 37865. (865)577-2807. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

Linda Gail Williams Mrs. Linda Gail Williams, age 44, of Newport, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County.

She was a loving mother and mamaw.

She was preceded in death, by her husband Don Williams, Jr., parents Stanley and Helen Hall, sister Nadine Cardwell and brother-in-law John Cardwell.

She is survived by her daughters and sonsin-law Naomi and Brandon Surber and Joy and William McCarter and daughter Brooke Hall, all of Cosby; daughter Kelly Cardwell of Sevierville; grandchildren Kannon Surber and Isabella Surber, Alexis McCarter and Isaiah McCarter, Tara Schoolcraft and Tessa Schoolcraft, all of Cosby, and Hayden Cardwell of Sevierville.

Additional survivors include a special nephew Jonathan Cardwell of Cosby, A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences to the Williams family may be sent to costnermaloyfuneralhome.com.

Emma Rebecca “Becky” Reagan

In Memoriam

Samuel Andrew Cooper Services for Samuel Andrew Cooper, 74, of Bolivar are 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 3 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Visitation is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The widower of Susie E. Cooper, he was an electrical contractor for Kelley Electric Company. He was born March 20, 1936 in Pigeon Forge to the late William Carl Cooper and Zella Davenport Cooper, grew up in Gatlinburg and lived in Bolivar for the last six years. He was a member of Bolivar Church of Christ.

Survivors are daughters, Andrea Cooper (Eddie) Henson of Bolivar, Cathy (Joel) Fulgham of Montgomery, IL; son, Carson (Pam) Cooper of Clearwater, FL; stepchildren, Terry Smelcher of Lewisville, Sherry Brummitt of Clinton, Michael Smelcher of Chattanooga; sister, Jane Crawford of Ellenton, FL; and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Cayden Henson.

Memorials may be directed to the March of Dimes or Freed-Hardeman University.

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adamantly against an income tax, and he’s ready to tackle the tough decisions that await the next governor.”

McWherter charged that Haslam’s refusal to agree to the package of cuts planned by current Gov. Phil Bredesen, a Democrat, should give voters pause.

“I represent continuity with Gov. Bredesen with the budget process,” McWherter said. “Bill Haslam represents the kind of wholesale kind of change we had when Don Sundquist succeeded Ned McWherter.

“He changed the direction of this state and we can’t afford to go down that path

again.”

McWherter’s charges echoed those made by former Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Wamp, who in the final days before the Aug. 5 primary ratcheted up his claims that Haslam would likely consider a state income tax to help cure the state’s financial woes.

Haslam’s father, Jim Haslam, was a board member of Citizens for Fair Taxes, a group formed in 1999 with a budget of $1.8 million to advocate for tax reform during the Sundquist administration. The group did not support any particular plan among the several proposed by lawmakers and Sundquist, although critics contended its ultimate goal was a statewide income tax.

Emma Rebecca “Becky” Reagan, 89 of Sevierville, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010 at Fort Sanders-Sevier Nursing Home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Newt Reagan; daughter, Wilda Louise Reagan; parents, James and Martha Trentham; and sister, Melfy McClure and Zella Wright.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will meet 10 a.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Cemetery for graveside service and interment with the Rev. Ronnie Allen officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Don F. Bryant Don F. Bryant, 78 of Verdunville, W.Va., died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010 at Pigeon Forge Care and Rehabilitation Center.

During his musical career he performed with Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Little Jimmy Dickens and sang on the Grand Ole Opry stage. He was the author of the song “My Rock.” Don retired from General Motors after 30 years. He was a member of 11 different GM service clubs. He entertained veterans who were members of the American Legion, AM-Vets, Eagles and the VFW. in May 2009, he was honored for his lifetime accomplishments into the Hall of Fame Wall at the Pigeon Forge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge.

Survivors: daughter, Dorsie (Johnny) Jarrells of Pigeon Forge; son, Larry Bryant of Pigeon Forge; four grandchildren; five great-grandsons; brothers, Lester (Dottie) Bryant of Ranger, W.Va. and Brady Bryant of Verdunville; sisters, Nola Tomblin Adkins and Narsie (Danrcll) Harvey of Verdunville; sister-in-law, Nona (Adams) Scalfwho; brotherin-law, Ralph (Betty) Adams of Delta, Ohio; nieces and nephews.

Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 at the Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services at Chapmanville, W. Va. with the Revs. Barney Goins, Arthur Hensley and Jimmy Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Adams Cemetery at the White Oak Fork of Harts, W. Va. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services at Chapmanville, W.Va.

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people’s opinions for the last time today — a new law mandates a change in the equipment to allow for more accountability — and distributed them to polling places across the county.

What’s on the ballot?

Voters across the county will see fairly similar ballots, though there will be some minor variations between certain areas.

Across the county, voters will weigh in on the race to succeed Gov. Phil Bredesen, the term-limited Democratic leader of the state for the last eight years. Topping the ballot are Democrat Mike McWherter, son of former Gov. Ned McWherter, and Republican Bill Haslam, the mayor of Knoxville. They’re joined on the ballot by 14 Independent candidates, including perennial candidate and local resident Carl Whitaker.

Polls have shown Haslam up by nearly 30 points, with the Pilot executive shoveling some of his own considerable wealth into his campaign. The folks at Five Thirty Eight, who use poll numbers and algorithms to predict who will win in political contests, give Haslam a 100 percent chance of taking the race.

Everyone who goes to the polls will also have the chance to voice their opinion on a proposed amendment to the Tennessee Constitution that would make hunting and fishing rights. At current both activities are governed and protected by law, though proponents of the change say they worry a shift in the political winds could see them threatened. Voters will be asked to choose “yes” to support the change or “no” to go against it.

Past those two questions the ballots diverge for different areas of the county.

In Pittman Center, voters will choose a mayor and two aldermen, with incumbents running for each of those seats.

While everyone in the county will vote on who will represent the area in Congress, there are two different races local folks will help decide. The Republican is also favored in both these races, with the Five Thirty Eight people also giving them 100 percent chances to be the victors.

In most of the county, ballots will feature a contest between Rep. Phil Roe, the Republican incumbent, and Democrat Michael Edward Clark. Independent candidate Kermit Steck is also seeking the seat.

Meanwhile, voters in the western part of the county covered by U.S. House District 2 will decide between Rep. John Duncan Jr., the Republican incumbent, and Democrat Dave Hancock.

Four Independents — D.H. “Andy” Andrew, H. James Headings, Joseph R. Leinweber Jr. and Greg Samples — are also vying for the post.

Moving down the ballot, the county will be similarly split as it helps decide races for the Tennessee House, with Republican State Rep. Richard Montgomery of Sevierville seeking re-election against Democratic challenger Gary Eichmann.

That contest is for the 12th District seat that covers the western and northern parts

When, where to vote Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today for the general election. Only those who were registered by Oct. 4 can vote and they must do so in the polling place prescribed for their district.

Those who are unsure where they should vote can find that information on their registration card or by calling the Election Commission at 453-6985.

1st District n Jones Cove Precinct — Jones Cove Elementary School, 4554 Jones Cove Road n Catons Chapel Precinct — Catons Chapel Elementary School, 3135 Catons Chapel Road 2nd District n Waldens Creek Precinct — Pigeon Forge Primary School, 1766 Waldens Creek Road n Wearwood Precinct — Wearwood Elementary School, 3150 Wearwood Drive 3rd District n Harrisburg Precinct — Sevier Vocational Center, 1150 Dolly Parton Parkway n New Center Precinct — New Center Elementary School, 2701 Old Newport Highway 4th District n Pigeon Forge Precinct — Pigeon Forge City Hall, 225 Pine Mountain Road 5th District n Sevierville Middle Precinct — Sevierville Middle School, 500 High Street n Senior Citizens Building Precinct — Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center, 1220 W. Main Street 6th District n Seymour Intermediate Precinct — Seymour Intermediate School, 212 N. Pitner Road 7th District: n Catlettsburg Precinct — Catlettsburg Elementary School, 1409 Catlettsburg Road n Voting Machine Warehouse Precinct — Voting Machine Warehouse, 1145 Dolly Parton Parkway 8th District n Kodak Precinct — Northview Elementary School, 3293 Douglas Dam Road n Underwood Precinct — Douglas Cherokee Headstart Building, 4125 Douglas Dam Road 9th District n Seymour Primary Precinct — Seymour Primary School, 717 Boyds Creek Highway 10th District n Boyds Creek Precinct — Boyds Creek Elementary School, 1729 Indian Warpath Road n Dupont Precinct — Dupont Community Center, 1720 Dupont Road n Whites Precinct — Whites Adult High School, 703 Whites School Road 11th District n Gatlinburg Precinct — Gatlinburg American Legion Building, 1222 E. Parkway n Pittman Center Precinct — Pittman Center City Hall, 2839 Webb Creek Road

of the county.

Meanwhile, folks from Seymour to Gatlinburg will choose between Republican Art Swann and Democrat Marvin Pratt for the 8th District position in the Tennessee House.

Those men are running to replace Rep. Joe McCord, R-Maryville, who opted not to seek re-election after 12 years in office. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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Discovery cleared for final launch Wednesday CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA has cleared space shuttle Discovery for its final flight.

Mission managers gathered at Kennedy Space Center on Monday morn-

ing for the traditional flight review. They voted unanimously to press toward a Wednesday afternoon liftoff.

“There’s still a certain amount of disbelief that it’s really her final

launch,” launch director Mike Leinbach said at a news conference. “It’s difficult to accept emotionally. But rationally, we all know it’s coming to an end, and we need to get on with it.”

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Employment Opportunity Commission in August, although in that charge he noted the last date of discrimination was June 27, 2007, and he met with the director of human resources July 3, 2007.

“By Whitaker’s own admission, no discriminatory behavior took place after he spoke to (the director) or after Dollywood disciplined (the employee),” Holifield wrote.

Whitaker received a positive evaluation after the complaint, but was not due a raise under company policy, according to the documents.

Records show his hours in the eight weeks after filing the complaint were higher than any other employees in his group.

Whitaker failed to show up for work Sept. 9, 2007, marking the third time he violated that policy, according to Holifield’s motion. That would normally result in termination of employment, but he was scheduled to work after that. He never returned to the job.

“Whitaker admitted

that the decision not to report to work was his,” according to Holifield.

Eventually, the EEOC ruled it couldn’t establish violations of civil rights statutes, so it issued a “right to sue” letter to Whitaker.

Holifield also argues that Whitaker failed to prove he is a Native American or a member of any protected class.

Whitaker has said he chose not to become a registered member of a federally recognized Native American tribe, but he claims his mother was a member of the Mohegan tribe and his father was part Cherokee.

He provided a copy of his mother’s birth certificate to back up that claim. Holifield noted, “His mother’s birth certificate indicates that she was born in Mohegan, W.Va., not that she was a member of the Mohegan Tribe.”

Whitaker, whom court records show never held a full-time job prior to working at Dollywood, is seeking $5 million.

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ing his hours, denied him an evaluation and raise, and terminated him “because of his unwillingness to endure the discrimination.”

The case appears set to go to trial in federal court in Knoxville after Judge Thomas Phillips denied a motion for summary judgment from Dollywood’s attorneys, saying the case involves several issues of fact that would have to be decided by a jury.

In the motion for summary judgment, Dollywood attorney Al Holifield notes the park transferred Whitaker to a new assignment after he gave the park a doctor’s note asking for a job that required less standing and movement. The only complaint Whitaker made to a manager about the harassment by a single employee came in a telephone call to a manager’s home. Whitaker made a written complaint about remarks the man allegedly made to customers, but not to him.

The documents state the employee who allegedly made the remarks was reprimanded with a three-day suspension from work and “notice of unsatisfactory performance,” and relocated to another area in the park.

Whitaker missed “a lot of work in July 2007,” according to court documents. He filed a complaint with the Equal

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Prue, who has lived in Sevier County for six years, started “hooping” four years ago.

“I saw it at a festival and thought, ‘I’m going to try that,’” she said. “I put it around my waist and it fell straight down.

It took me a day to learn to hoop waist and around six months to really jump into it (with other moves).”

Two years ago, Prue began teaching one-onone classes. Soon after, she began thinking about the positive impact the exercise could have on youth.

“It’s good for their selfesteem, their posture — and it gets them off the couch and away from the TV.” She laughs when she recalls approaching SMS Principal Jayson Nave about forming a hoop team at his school.

“I think he looked at me like I was a little crazy at first! But he said, ‘Let me look into it,’ and got back to me pretty quickly,” Prue said. “Once I got insurance (for the activity), we were good to go.”

Spots for the team were on a first-come, first-serve basis.

“We didn’t have tryouts.

If you don’t know how to hoop, you’ll learn.”

Prue hopes to have the group eventually perform during sports halftime shows, festivals and parades. She also hopes to form hoop teams at other schools in the area in the spring.

“According to Wikipedia, hooping for 30 minutes supposedly burns 1,200 calories. It’s a total core workout,” she said.

The girls begin practice with stretching to popular music, then follow with moves they’ve recently learned, like the “vortex.”

“They seem to be practicing at home, too,” Prue said. “I call it the hoop bug — once you start going, it’s hard to quit.”

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Amy Prue instructs the Hoop Mod Teens hoola hoop team at Sevierville Middle School on Monday afternoon.

Prue even made hula hoops specifically for each child.

“I’m glad we have this — it’s made me get out and exercise!” Sims said with a laugh. “It’s harder than it looks. I was in a hula hoop contest at The Smith Family Theater, and I lost.”

The group also welcomed Sims’ second-grade daughter at practices, and the two enjoy practicing together at home.

Prue teaches an adult hoop class from 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at Sevierville City Park. “Play time” is from 6-6:30 p.m.

“It seemed really fun,”

11-year-old Annie Ownby said of hearing about the new group. “My mom said I could do it if I really wanted to. I like learning new things.”

A good trick to remember, according to 13-yearold Alexa Holland, is to “move your hips in the direction the hoop is going.”

“I hula-hooped when I was a kid, but I wasn’t able to do all the cool things I’ve learned how to do now,” Julia Duckworth, 12, said.

For more information on hooping classes, visit www.hoopmood.com. n ebrown@themountainpress.com

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Veterans Day ceremony set

The city will have its annual Veterans Day event Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Ripley’s Aquarium plaza.

Brig. Gen. Robin B. Akin will be keynote speaker. Akin is the commander of 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) based at Fort Knox, Ky. Other activities will include recognition of veterans, patriotic music, a military flyover and a bald eagle presentation.

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Only one week remains to submit entry applications for The Mountain Press Relay For Life team’s second Holiday of Hope pageant benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Friday is the deadline to enter the Nov. 20 pageant to be held at Country Tonite Theater. The minimum entry fee is $25. Forms can be picked up at The Mountain Press, Country Tonite, Tennessee State Bank and Thomas Fashions and Photography. Forms can also be requested by calling 428-0748 ext. 215 or 262 or by e-mailing gcrutchfield@themountainpress. com.

An account has been set up at Tennessee State Bank to assist Clint and Elaine Carnely and their family after fire destroyed their restaurant and real estate business on Newport Highway.

The account was created by family friend Ray Flasher, whose name is on the account.

He says he will take his name off the account as soon as he receives the checks and debit card to be given to the Carnleys.

SEYMOUR

Students’ veterans program scheduled

Seymour High School will host its 17th annual Veterans Day program at 1:30 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, at 1:30 p.m. Friday and at 7 p.m.

Saturday.

Admission is free.

Refreshments will be served to the veterans in the library following each program.

For information, call Seymour High School at 577-7040 or e-mail to jeanburkhart@sevier.org.

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SCHS veterans program this week

Sevier County High School presents the 18th annual “Smoky Salutes” Veteran’s Program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Friday.

All performances will be in the gymnasium. All Veterans, guests, and community members are invited to the free program.

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Palin hacker seeks probation CHATTANOOGA (AP) — A former Tennessee college student convicted of hacking Sarah Palin’s e-mail in 2008 is seeking probation but federal prosecutors contend he should go to prison for trying to “derail a national election.”

Prosecutors in a court filing ahead of David Kernell’s Nov. 12 sentencing hearing in Knoxville recommend 18 months imprisonment “to reflect the seriousness of the defendant’s conduct, promote respect for the law and provide just punishment.”

Defense attorney Wade Davies disagreed, filing a motion that says probation is justified, partly because of the 22-year-old former University of Tennessee student’s youth. Part of the motion for probation is filed under seal. Documents say only that it includes protected health information from treatment Kernell received as a juvenile.

A jury in April convicted Kernell on charges that include unauthorized access to a protected computer and destroying records to impede a federal

investigation. The maximum possible penalty for destroying or concealing records to impede an investigation is 20 years, according to the government’s sentencing memorandum.

Applying sentencing guidelines to Kernell, however, the memorandum says the penalty ranges from 15 months to 21 months.

Davies said that instead of destroying evidence as prosecutors contend, Kernell helped preserve computer records and left an easy trail for them to follow.

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Jurors at the trial acquitted Kernell of wire fraud and deadlocked on an identity theft charge.

“The public humiliation, trial, and felony conviction are enough to deter any future violations of the law,” according to the defense motion.

The former Alaska governor and her daughter Bristol testified that the hacking, followed by Kernell’s online bragging and providing the password and Palin family telephone numbers to others, caused them emotional hardship.

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In addition to property damage, a tornado at the Chickamauga Dam and Lock in Chattanooga blew away an osprey nest that was about 300 feet above the water on a tower.

Tornadic winds Oct. 26 caused a multi-vehicle pileup, ripped off rooftops and splintered trees in the area hit by a storm that the National Weather Service says included an EF2 tornado with winds of about 115 miles per hour.

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— Republican Party National Chairman Michael Steele on the eve of Election Day

“It’s up to you to remember that this election is a choice between the policies that got us into this mess and the policies that are leading us out of this mess.”

— President Barack Obama

“There’s still a certain amount of disbelief that it’s really her final launch. It’s difficult to accept emotionally. But rationally, we all know it’s coming to an end, and we need to get on with it.”

— NASA launch director Mike Leinbach, as Discovery prepared for a Wednesday launch, the last flight in the shuttle program

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NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s new network is planning new series on two pairs of entertainers with complicated l i v e s : country m u s i c stars the Judds and actor Ryan O’Neal and his daughter, Winfrey Tatum.

T h e OWN network says both shows will appear sometime next year, along with a new makeover show starring Carson Kressley of “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” OWN will flicker to life at noon on New Year’s Day with Winfrey explaining in an hourlong special what her network is going to be about.

The long-estranged O’Neals attempt a reconciliation in their series.

In “The Judds,” mom Naomi and daughter Wynonna prepare for their first tour together in a decade. OWN says the Judds “continue to explore their complex relationship.”

Mountain Views

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

—United States Constitution, Amendment One

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commentary

Culture war not being abandoned 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.

Editorial

Make a difference

Voting remains a pure form of democracy that must be supported In 1894, a Del Norte, Calif., constable was seated by one vote. In 1882, a supervisor won his seat in that same county by the same margin. In 1948, President Truman carried Ohio and California by less than one vote per precinct. In 1960, one vote change in each United States precinct would have defeated John Kennedy.

How much more evidence do you need that one vote in an election can make a difference? If you still aren’t convinced, there are dozens of examples. People these days feel disenfranchised. They think politicians and office holders don’t listen to them any more, that what they say and feel

matters less than what influential contributors say and feel. If indeed people feel that way and don’t vote, their decision not to take part gives those who do seek influence even more of a say in what happens.

In many parts of the country we are ending a nasty, contentious, hatefilled campaign season. Some say they have never seen it as bad as this.

Fortunately, in Tennessee our elections are usually more civil, more mannerly than some of what we have seen nationwide. That’s been the case this year, even in the governor’s race.

Issues have been aired and differences noted, but it has rarely become person-

al or distasteful. For that we thank the candidates and their supporters.

There are some 50,000 registered voters in Sevier County. In most local elections we’re lucky to get one in four to come out and vote, even though we offer two weeks of early voting largely free of long waits and parking troubles. We have made elections as easy and convenient as possible. Yet most people ignore elections — a frightening development in a democracy.

If you didn’t vote early, vote today.

Candidates have worked hard to ask for your consideration. Don’t disappoint them. One vote can and sometimes does make a difference.

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Public forum Couple appreciates the support during recent benefit singing

Editor: With the utmost gratitude and appreciation, we wish to thank each and everyone for contributions made by individuals at the benefit singing held Oct. 16 at Conner Heights Baptist Church for Dott and Carolyn Ball, and after the benefit and for donations still coming in.

We wish to thank the singers, Ray Ball, The Locust Ridge, Destiny Band, Haney and Company, Sheriff Ron Seals and brother-law to the Allen Brothers. We also thank Ray Ball and Wayne McCarter for arranging and helping in the benefit and Phillip Ball for being emcee.

We wish to thank Pastor Hatcher and the church family for the support we received.

We know God works in mysterious ways.

God saw fit to intervene and got me help when a poisonous kidney was slowly taking my life. Prayers of God’s people were answered and I’m back home with my family getting better each day.

We know all things work together for good to those that love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

May God bless everyone.

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PREP FOOTBALL

Coaches: TSSAA playoffs still not right

By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — One year after the TSSAA’s playoff selection debacle of 2009, which saw the organization recall their initial football brackets to make some painful changes,

things still aren’t the way they should be — at least in two local coaches’ eyes.

Sevier County head coach Steve Brewer and Gatlinburg-Pittman head coach Benny Hammonds still don’t like the state high school athletic organization’s solution for

selecting teams for the football postseason — even though both of their teams are safely in the playoffs this year.

“I just think that you have a problem when teams that are seated higher in the bracket finished lower in their region,” Brewer said

Saturday, taking a break from watching film of his team’s first-round opponent, Farragut.

“For example, we play Farragut,” Brewer continued. “Farragut finished second in their (district).

They beat Bearden, yet Bearden is a fourth-seed

team and Farragut is the sixth. It’s all because Bearden has one more win (out of district) than Farragut. Farragut beat Bearden head-to-head and finished higher in the district,” Brewer said.

The main cause for that issue is that in seeding

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TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS

PREP VOLLEYBALL

Bray Day

Ward calls it quits: Successful Bearettes coach stepping down after 7 years

By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer SEVIERVILLE — Seven-year Sevier County High School Smoky Bearettes head volleyball coach Billy Ward has resigned his position with the team in order to spend more time with his family, the coach said Monday.

“I’ve got to put God and family first, and that’s what we’ve always asked of our players,” said Ward.

“With a young family, I just don’t think I can do the duties of a head coach any longer at this time.

Billy Ward “I’ve always talked a lot to the (volleyball) girls about putting their faith first, then family and then everything else just kind of falls into place.

“I feel like I’m putting my faith first and then family.”

Ward, who is a member of the First Baptist Church of Sevierville, said he’s been praying about this decision for some time, saying he needs to be there for his wife, Pam, his seven-year-old son, Thomas, and his four-year-old daughter, Gracie.

“I’ve thought about this for a couple of years ..., I’ve spent time in prayer, and the decision really came pretty easy,” said Ward. “My son is into three different things right now, my girl is starting to get into more things now, and I’m sort of planning a year ahead for when she gets more active and involved with after-school projects. It’s a time thing, and I just feel like I need to be there for my family at this point and time.

“My wife is a teacher (at Sevier County) also, and it’s tough for one to take care of two. It’s kind of like in basketball. We’re in man-to-man right now, and (Pam) needs a little help, and I’ve got to be there.

“With the demands of having two active children, it’s just takes time and effort to get them to the places where they need to be.”

At the moment, the heir-apparent See COACH WARD, Page A9

the quadrants, the TSSAA used overall records this year instead of last year’s use of district finish order to set the seeding.

“You had the same problem in the 5A upper East Tennesse bracket (this

Vols’ freshman signal-caller to start versus Memphis

By BETH RUCKER AP Sports Writer

Jason Davis/The Mountain Press

Tennessee freshman quarterback Tyler Bray talks to senior receiver Denarious Moore after the pair attempted to hook up on a bomb at the Orange and White game this spring. Bray will get his first start Saturday at Memphis.

KNOXVILLE (AP) — Tennessee freshman Tyler Bray will make his first start at quarterback when the Volunteers travel to Memphis on Saturday night.

Coach Derek Dooley says he feels starting Bray is the best thing for the team right now, but hasn’t ruled out playing junior Matt Simms against the Tigers.

Bray replaced Simms in the third quarter of Tennessee’s 38-24 loss to South Carolina on Saturday after Simms fumbled for a second time. Bray’s first pass attempt was intercepted

by Devin Taylor and returned 24 yards for a touchdown.

He finished the game 9-for15 for 159 yards and threw his first two career touchdown passes to tie the game at 24 points early in the fourth quarter.

The 6-foot-6, 210-pound Kingsburg, Calif., native had played in relief of Simms in three other games.

PREP SOCCER

Bearettes season ends with 4-0 loss to Bearden SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier County Bearettes magical 2010 season came to an end Saturday afternoon with a 4-0 loss to state power Bearden in the state sectionals.

The District 2-AAA champion and Region 1-AAA runner-up Bearettes played nearly stride for stride with the Lady Bulldogs for 60 minutes,

before Bearden’s depth and talent took over.

“We played 1-0 soccer with them for 60 minutes,’ SCHS coach Bobby Norwood said Monday. “We played really well, and to go out there and play one of the best teams in the state that close for that long — I’m really proud of our girls.”

The Bearettes finished the season 9-15-1 after starting a dreadful 3-13-1. But in those 13 losses the Bearettes played quality competition, which in turn steeled them for the postseason.

For six straight games the Bearettes ran roughshod over opponents and cruised through the district tournament with-

out allowing a single goal to be scored against them. Then the Bearettes won their region tournament opener over Sullivan Central, before losing in the region title game to Science Hill.

The loss to Science Hill put SCHS in the game with Bearden, who beat Knox Catholic for the Region 2-AAA crown.

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

Farragut Admirals standing in the way of Smoky Bears Purple run defense vs.

Farragut rushing attack could be story of game

By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — When it Sevier County faces Farragut this Friday, it might look like a Hollywood movie on the line of scrimmage.

Clash of the Titans comes to mind.

The Smoky Bears’ defensive front, which has been incredible

all season for the Purple and White, will likely see the biggest offensive line they’ve run into this season.

The Admirals Patrick Doucette (6-0, 270), Brett Dockery (6-4, 290) and Clint Callahan (6-2, 265) provide a big push for Farragut’s spread-option attack, clearing the way for a slew of ball-carriers.

Cody Rule, Farragut’s junior quarterback, leads the way with his feet.

The signal-caller led the team with 696 yards on just 92 attempts, good for a 7.6 clip and 13 touchdowns.

Behind Rule, the Admirals

have a bevvy of stout runners.

Senior backs Taino Perez and Montre Hudson, along with Jordan Freeman and Jacob Johnson, combined for over 1,300 yards on the year. Hudson lead the way with 460 yards on 69 carries.

When the Admirals do pass — and they don’t often — they do have some success.

Rule completed over 50 percent (40-of-79) of his passes for 547 yards on the year, tossing three TDs. The team’s leading receiver, the diminutive Braden Urevick, caught more passes (29) than the rest of the Admirals com-

bined (26).

Urevick’s catches went for 345 yards and two of Farragut’s three passing TDs. Defensively, junior lineback Brooks Harper looks to be the Admirals’ team leader in the 3-5 stack defense.

He piled up 97 tackles, including 11 for loss, on the season.

Taino Perez was the team’s leading pass defender, snagging four interceptions.

Sevier County quarterback Danny Chastain and his cadre of ball-catchers will likely look to exploit the Admirals defense, as they did much of the IMAC, this year.

Chastain and receivers combined for 19 scores over 10 games this year, which is 14 more than the Admirals allowed.

As coach Steve Brewer mentioned over the weekend, Farragut does have a strong kicking game.

Jonathan King, the team’s place kicker, put up outstanding statistics on the year, including 9-of-12 field goals. His long was 47 yards. King also converted on all 25 extra points he attempted.

The game will kick-off Friday at 7 p.m. at Burchfield Stadium. mpsports@themountainpress.com

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 â—† The Mountain Press NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Patriots waive Moss after disappointing effort versus Patriots

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Randy Moss’s reunion with the Minnesota Vikings lasted 25 days — and three disappointing losses.

Vikings players confirmed Monday that coach Brad Childress informed them during a team meeting that Moss had been let go, a few minutes after the NFL Network first reported the Vikings had waived the frustrated wide receiver less than a month after acquiring him in a trade with New England.

Childress and team officials didn’t immediately respond to messages seeking confirmation of the decision. About an hour before the news came out, Childress took 12 consecutive questions from reporters during his regular news conference about Moss, his effort, and his mindset in response to a rant by Moss following Sunday night’s loss to the Patriots.

Moss, who was fined $25,000 last week for failing to cooperate with the media and make himself regularly available for interviews, stepped to the

podium after the game but announced he wouldn’t take any questions. He repeatedly expressed admiration for coach Bill Belichick and his former team, the Patriots, and criticized the Vikings for not taking enough of his game-planning advice.

Moss, who cost the Vikings a third-round draft pick, had only one catch for 8 yards against the Patriots. In four games for the Vikings, he had 13 catches for 174 yards and two touchdowns.

Childress didn’t mention the move and said Moss

Randy Moss, in happier times with New England.

was staying back in the Boston area for a few days to spend time with family.

Asked whether he regret-

SEC FOOTBALL

Bama, LSU have little margin for error

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer No. 5 Alabama has climbed back into the national title race, now the challenge is staying there.

No other team faces three more ranked opponents in the stretch run, a hazardous road that begins Saturday at No. 12 LSU. Then come visits from No. 21 Mississippi State and No. 3 Auburn sandwiched around a Georgia State game that seems misplaced in that fairly elite company. “This team has a great opportunity in the last one-third of the season,�

Tide coach Nick Saban said Monday. “We need everyone’s best. We need their best attention to detail. We need their best energy and enthusiasm, the best focus on execution. “The focus doesn’t need to be on the finish line.�

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to the vacated position will be current three-year SCHS volleyball assistant coach Jill Kroll, who also is the head coach of the school’s softball team. “Coach Kroll, right now, has been the one identified to take the program from where it’s been and keep on going with it,� said Ward.

Although he believes it is the right decision, it was still a difficult one. “Anytime you’ve given a lot of time and effort into a program that’s up and coming, you hate to leave,� said Ward. “But I know the girls that are going to be here and the coach that’s going to take it over, and I know that they are going to continue on with the same expectations. That makes it a little bit easier. “I feel comfortable about the decision also, because I know I’m doing what I need to do for my family. At this point and time, it may sound selfish, but I’ve got to be a dad first before I’m a coach.

Ward, Kroll and reportedly SCHS athletic director Todd Loveday met last week to discuss Ward’s resignation, and although it won’t become official until a later date, Kroll is the odds-on favorite for to fill the role.

Loveday could not be immediately reached for com-

That’s a long way off, anyway — for both teams. Both LSU and Alabama, each 7-1 and 4-1 in the Southeastern Conference, are aiming toward the league title game in Atlanta. Unlike Alabama, LSU can’t get there without help.

Les Miles’ Tigers need to win out in the SEC against Alabama, Mississippi and No. 17 Arkansas then hope unbeaten Auburn — the only team to beat LSU — loses to Georgia or ’Bama. “All we can do is control our destiny,� LSU running back Stevan Ridley said. “We are not going to fold our tent. We have a great team coming here with one loss. We are focusing on them this week. We are trying to go 11-1, which is as close to perfect as we can get. If we just drop one game, that’s a pretty good season.�

Both teams are coming off an open date after the

Tide closed with one of its most impressive halves at Tennessee while LSU lost at Auburn in a game that was tied deep into the fourth quarter.

Alabama, the highest ranked one-loss team, had a fruitful weekend without even playing. Previously unbeaten Michigan State and Missouri lost to Iowa and Nebraska, respectively.

That cleared two potential hurdles between Alabama and a chance to play for a second straight SEC and national title, though plenty still remain. No. 1 Oregon did top Southern California. “Obviously we’re very pleased and happy with what happened Saturday,�

Tide quarterback Greg McElroy said. “I think I was screaming louder for Nebraska and USC and Iowa ... I was rooting for those teams as hard as ever.�

LSU doesn’t have quite so hard a road to Atlanta for the SEC championship — provided Georgia lends a hand. “We just have to keep our position in the West,� said Miles, who is 14-1 after a loss. “We want to finish as well as we can. We have ambition in the West. A lot will be decided at 2:30 Saturday. We look forward to big games and certainly Alabama is a big game.�

Winning just keeps both teams’ biggest ambitions alive. It guarantees little beyond that.

The Tide’s remaining SEC West opponents are a combined 23-3. LSU and the league’s top defense and Cam Newton-led Auburn and the No. 1 offense remain in the way, along with a rising Mississippi State team.

Alabama controls its own destiny in the SEC hunt, if not necessarily nationally.

ment.

Kroll said she’s ready to assume the role if it comes to fruition. “It’s a challenge, but I’ve learned a lot in the three years that I’ve helped coach Ward out,� said Kroll.

Although he’ll no longer be the head coach, Ward intends to continue with the program in an assistant’s role. “I hate saying goodbye, because that’s tough, but hopefully I’ll still be able to stay a part of it,� said Ward. “As of right now, unless they find another person in the system who’s ready to step in and help coach Kroll out. I told her, if need be, I would be more of a practicetype coach.�

The role reversal is something Kroll welcomes wholeheartedly. “Yes, definitely,� said Kroll. “Having (coach Ward) would be a good thing.�

Ward said the past seven years with the Bearettes volleyball program has been a blessing, although he credits others for the success the program has developed through the years. “It’s been nothing but a positive influence on me,� said Ward. “I feel like God put me here for a reason, and I’ve enjoyed every moment of it. It’s been a great challenge, and it’s been fun to see how hard these girls have worked, going from a team that was just learning and taking small steps, to

being in the middle of the pack in the tough old District 4-AAA ..., to this year when it all came together a little bit and we made it to the region tournament. We were a team that this year was sometimes the hunted, instead of being the hunter.

A lot of respect has been gained for this program just by how hard the girls have participated and played, and I think a lot of people have taken note of that. “It’s the players, parents, administration and the community. The progress of this program has been a combination of everybody’s effort and input into the program.

My role has been small, coaching and putting in a lineup. It’s everybody else out there that has made this program grow, and hopefully it will continue to grow.�

Ward also credits his predecessor, former Bearettes head volleyball coach Kelly Peterson, for providing the foundation for the Purpleand-White success. “In 2002 and ‘03, coach Kelly Peterson got the program back to playing volleyball as a true sport,� said Ward. “She changed the attitude of it being a more competitive sport, and she helped me out a lot my first couple of years, and she’s always been a supporter of our program since.�

Two players have gone to college for volleyball the past two seasons under Ward. “But I know there could

have been others if they had chosen to, but they went to school just to pursue academics,� said Ward.

Besides potentially being an assistant with the volleyball team next season, Ward will continue to coach the freshmen boys’ basketball team. He’s entering his fourth year in that role with the young team.

Ward also said he hasn’t ruled out a return to the head volleyball coach role one day years from now. “Hopefully, this is something I can come back to one day,� said Ward.

The Bearettes volleyball team will be celebrating their successful 22-9 season with a banquet at the Aquarium of the Smokies on Sunday, when Ward will perform his final duties as the head coach of the team. chitchcock@themountainpress.com

ted acquiring Moss, the coach said “not at present.�

Moss, who was traded away from Minnesota in 2005 after finding his share of trouble and frustrating the organization with his attitude, expressed eagerness to connect with quarterback Brett Favre when he arrived and talked about how much he still loved Vikings fans some 5 1/2 years after his departure.

While his presence opened the field for wide receiver Percy Harvin, who has blossomed into one

of the league’s most dangerous offensive players, Moss never materialized into the deep threat the Vikings sought when they traded for him. His longest catch was a 37-yarder, and he was only targeted twice against the Patriots. “I’m definitely down that we lost this game. I didn’t expect we’d lose this game,� Moss said. “I don’t know how many more times I’ll be in New England again. But I leave coach Belichick and those guys with a salute: ’I love you guys. I miss you. I’m out.�’

PLAYOFFS

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year),� Brewer said. “You have Sullivan South playing at Daniel Boone.

Sullivan South beat Daniel Boone and finished higher than Daniel Boone in their (district), but yet they’ve got to go on the road and play at Daniel Boone.�

The same thing happened to Brentwood in Middle Tennessee.

The Bruins beat Franklin head to head near the end of the regular season and finished 5-0 in District 11-A to capture the league’s title.

But when the brackets came out Saturday, the Bruins were an eight seed, the lowest possible, in their quadrant.

They’ll have to face state powerhouse Smyrna in the opening round of the playoffs on Friday.

In the meantime, their rival, Franklin, got a sixseed. “It seems like we’re trying to force a square peg into a round hole,� Brewer said. “We can’t make it as equitable as it was two years ago, when everything you did in the (district) determined where you were in the playoffs.

I think most coaches that I’ve talked to are more comfortable with that and think that it’s a better way to go through the playoff brackets than what we’re doing right now.�

Bernard Childress, executive director of the TSSAA, told the Tennessean over the weekend that they’ve heard the complaints. “We’ve heard that over and over: ‘Do we need to seed (district winners) before anyone else?’ That’s the No. 1 issue for

us right now that we’ve heard,� Childress told the Nashville newspaper.

Childress said the process will be evaluated again following this year’s postseason. “There’s no doubt we will revisit (the playoffs),� he said. “They asked that we let it play out this year, reconvene and look at how it played out, and if there are any adjustments we need to make, try to make them.�

Gatlinburg-Pittman coach Benny Hammonds agreed that changes need to be made, but he was a bit more blunt than his Purple and White clad coaching contemporary. “I’d give you an opinion of the TSSAA, but you can’t put enough cuss words in the paper,�

Hammonds said with a chuckle, but perhaps only half-joking.

The veteran Highlanders coach wasn’t as picky about the selection process as about the entire reclassification that went into effect last year, which combines 1A and 2A, 3A and 4A and 5A and 6A in the regular season before dividing them back out at playoff time. “We’re finally down into schools that are the same size instead of having to compete against 4A schools to see who gets to go to the playoffs,� Hammonds said Saturday. “That’s not fair at all. There’s not even anything of sound mind about that system. It’s not right for us to have to compete with the schools that are bigger than us to determine who goes to the playoffs, that’s just about as silly as you can get.� mpsports@themountainpress.com

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TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS FOOTBALL

Student says Vols DE Jacques Smith hit him on head at bar

By BETH RUCKER AP Sports Writer KNOXVILLE — A Tennessee student says Volunteers freshman defensive end Jacques Smith hit him on the head at a bar, causing him to fall and suffer a concussion.

Smith turned himself in to police Sunday and was

released on $2,000 bond after the student decided to press charges against him for assault.

According to the Knoxville Police Department on Monday, the victim told police he was kicked and punched while on the ground and received stitches on his finger after the alleged incident.

A Tennessee spokesman said Sunday there were no major injuries, and other Vols players stepped in to end the argument, which he said started because of a woman.

Coach Derek Dooley said Monday he plans handle Smith’s punishment internally and declined to comment further.

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A10 ◆ Sports

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SCOREBOARD t v s p o rt s Today

COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7 p.m.

ESPN2 — Middle Tenn. at Arkansas St. NHL HOCKEY 8 p.m.

VERSUS — San Jose at Minnesota SOCCER 3:30 p.m.

FSN — UEFA Champions League, Manchester United at Bursaspor 8 p.m.

FSN — UEFA Champions League, Inter Milan at Tottenham (same-day tape)

mlb ha rd ball Postseason Baseball Glance DIVISION SERIES American League Texas 3, Tampa Bay 2 Wednesday, Oct. 6 Texas 5, Tampa Bay 1 Thursday, Oct. 7 Texas 6, Tampa Bay 0 Saturday, Oct. 9 Tampa Bay 6, Texas 3 Sunday, Oct. 10 Tampa Bay 5, Texas 2 Tuesday, Oct. 12 Texas 5, Tampa Bay 1 New York 3, Minnesota 0 Wednesday, Oct. 6 New York 6, Minnesota 4 Thursday, Oct. 7 New York 5, Minnesota 2 Saturday, Oct. 9 New York 6, Minnesota 1 National League Philadelphia 3, Cincinnati 0 Wednesday, Oct. 6 Philadelphia 4, Cincinnati 0 Friday, Oct. 8 Philadelphia 7, Cincinnati 4 Sunday, Oct. 10 Philadelphia 2, Cincinnati 0 San Francisco 3, Atlanta 1 Thursday, Oct. 7 San Francisco 1, Atlanta 0 Friday, Oct. 8 Atlanta 5, San Francisco 4, 11

innings Sunday, Oct. 10 San Francisco 3, Atlanta 2 Monday, Oct. 11 San Francisco 3, Atlanta 2 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES American League Texas 4, New York 2 Friday, Oct. 15 New York 6, Texas 5 Saturday, Oct. 16 Texas 7, New York 2 Monday, Oct. 18 Texas 8, New York 0 Tuesday, Oct. 19 Texas 10, New York 3 Wednesday, Oct. 20 New York 7, Texas 2 Friday, Oct. 22 Texas 6, New York 1 National League San Francisco 4, Philadelphia 2 Saturday, Oct. 16 San Francisco 4, Philadelphia 3 Sunday, Oct. 17 Philadelphia 6, San Francisco 1 Tuesday, Oct. 19 San Francisco 3, Philadelphia 0 Wednesday, Oct. 20 San Francisco 6, Philadelphia 5 Thursday, Oct. 21 Philadelphia 4, San Francisco 2 Saturday, Oct. 23 San Francisco 3, Philadelphia 2 WORLD SERIES Wednesday, Oct. 27 San Francisco 11, Texas 7 Thursday, Oct. 28 San Francisco 9, Texas 0 Saturday, Oct. 30 Texas 4, San Francisco 2 Sunday, Oct. 31 San Francisco 4, Texas 0, San Francisco leads series 3-1 Monday, Nov. 1 San Francisco (Lincecum 16-10) at Texas (Lee 12-9), 7:57 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 3 Texas (Wilson 15-8) at San Francisco (Cain 13-11), if necessary, 7:57 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 4 Texas at San Francisco, if necessary, 7:57 p.m.

nfl g r i d i r o n

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

New England N.Y. Jets Miami Buffalo

W L T 6 1 0 5 2 0 4 3 0 0 7 0

Pct PF PA .857 205 154 .714 159 110 .571 133 149 .000 131 211

Houston Indianapolis Tennessee Jacksonville

W L T 4 2 0 4 2 0 5 3 0 4 4 0

Pct PF PA .667 153 167 .667 163 125 .625 224 150 .500 165 226

Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland Cincinnati

W L T 5 2 0 5 2 0 2 5 0 2 5 0

Pct PF PA .714 149 129 .714 147 102 .286 118 142 .286 146 163

South

North

West

W L T Pct PF PA Kansas City 5 2 0 .714 163 122 Oakland 4 4 0 .500 212 168 San Diego 3 5 0 .375 210 174 Denver 2 6 0 .250 154 223

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

N.Y. Giants Philadelphia Washington Dallas

W L T 5 2 0 4 3 0 4 4 0 1 6 0

Pct PF PA .714 175 153 .571 172 157 .500 155 170 .143 154 187

Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans Carolina

W L T 5 2 0 5 2 0 5 3 0 1 6 0

Pct PF PA .714 169 133 .714 136 163 .625 167 148 .143 85 150

Green Bay Chicago Minnesota Detroit

W L T 5 3 0 4 3 0 2 5 0 2 5 0

Pct PF PA .625 176 136 .571 126 114 .286 129 144 .286 183 165

W L T Seattle 4 3 0 St. Louis 4 4 0 Arizona 3 4 0 San Francisco 2 6 0

Pct PF PA .571 123 140 .500 140 141 .429 133 198 .250 137 178

South

North

West

——— Sunday’s Games San Francisco 24, Denver 16 Detroit 37, Washington 25 Kansas City 13, Buffalo 10, OT St. Louis 20, Carolina 10 Miami 22, Cincinnati 14

Jacksonville 35, Dallas 17 Green Bay 9, N.Y. Jets 0 San Diego 33, Tennessee 25 New England 28, Minnesota 18 Oakland 33, Seattle 3 Tampa Bay 38, Arizona 35 New Orleans 20, Pittsburgh 10 Open: N.Y. Giants, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, Baltimore, Cleveland Monday’s Game Houston at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 7 Chicago vs. Buffalo at Toronto, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Detroit, 1 p.m.

Miami at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

San Diego at Houston, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

New Orleans at Carolina, 1 p.m.

New England at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Arizona at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Oakland, 4:15 p.m.

Indianapolis at Philadelphia, 4:15 p.m.

Dallas at Green Bay, 8:20 p.m.

Open: Denver, Washington, St. Louis, Jacksonville, San Francisco, Tennessee Monday, Nov. 8 Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 8:30 p.m.

nba h o o p s EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Boston 2 1 .667 — New Jersey 2 1 .667 — Toronto 1 1 .500 1/2 New York 1 2 .333 1 Philadelphia 0 3 .000 2 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Atlanta 3 0 1.000 — Miami 3 1 .750 1/2 Orlando 1 1 .500 1 1/2 Washington 0 2 .000 2 1/2 Charlotte 0 3 .000 3 Central Division

W L Pct GB Indiana 2 1 .667 — Chicago 1 1 .500 1/2 Cleveland 1 2 .333 1

Milwaukee 1 2 .333 1 Detroit 0 3 .000 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB New Orleans 3 0 1.000 — Dallas 2 1 .667 1 Memphis 2 1 .667 1 San Antonio 1 1 .500 1 1/2 Houston 0 3 .000 3 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Portland 3 0 1.000 — Denver 2 1 .667 1 Okla. City 2 1 .667 1 Minnesota 1 2 .333 2 Utah 1 2 .333 2 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 3 0 1.000 — Golden State 2 1 .667 1 Sacramento 2 1 .667 1 Phoenix 1 2 .333 2 L.A. Clippers 0 3 .000 3 ——— Sunday’s Games Miami 101, New Jersey 78 Dallas 99, L.A. Clippers 83 Utah 120, Oklahoma City 99 L.A. Lakers 107, Golden State 83 Monday’s Games Portland at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Atlanta at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 7 p.m.

Boston at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Orlando at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Portland at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Detroit at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Boston, 8 p.m.

New Orleans at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

Dallas at Denver, 9 p.m.

Toronto at Utah, 9 p.m.

San Antonio at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

Memphis at Golden State,

10:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.

na s ca r NASCAR Sprint Cup Leaders Through Oct. 31 Points 1, Jimmie Johnson, 6,149.

2, Denny Hamlin, 6,135.

3, Kevin Harvick, 6,111.

4, Jeff Gordon, 5,942. 5, Kyle Busch, 5,919. 6, Carl Edwards, 5,902. 7, Tony Stewart, 5,832. 8, Matt Kenseth, 5,825. 9, Kurt Busch, 5,799. 10, Jeff Burton, 5,797.

11, Greg Biffle, 5,788. 12, Clint Bowyer, 5,782. 13, Jamie McMurray, 3,976.

14, Mark Martin, 3,937. 15, Ryan Newman, 3,883. 16, Juan Pablo Montoya, 3,866.

17, Joey Logano, 3,809. 18, David Reutimann, 3,772. 19, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 3,662. 20, Martin Truex Jr., 3,614.

Money 1, Jimmie Johnson, $6,652,947. 2, Jamie McMurray, $6,504,727. 3, Kurt Busch, $6,351,919. 4, Kevin Harvick, $6,250,656.

5, Kyle Busch, $5,919,143. 6, Jeff Gordon, $5,333,253. 7, Tony Stewart, $5,280,734. 8, Denny Hamlin, $5,211,128. 9, Matt Kenseth, $4,998,328. 10, Carl Edwards, $4,977,313.

11, Kasey Kahne, $4,891,416.

12, Jeff Burton, $4,846,480.

13, David Reutimann, $4,766,119. 14, Juan Pablo Montoya, $4,749,738. 15, Joey Logano, $4,660,861. 16, Greg Biffle, $4,570,762. 17, Ryan Newman, $4,547,752.

18, Clint Bowyer, $4,393,804.

19, A J Allmendinger, $4,351,244. 20, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $4,309,528.

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Kodak- 2 & 3 BDR, 2 BA Available Some w/ garages

$500-$750 Mo. + Dep.

NO PETS (865) 932-2613 Large 1BR. Water & appliances furnished. No pets. Ref. $450 + dep. 680-3078 Murrell Meadows 2BR/1BA, w/d hkps., new carpet. $455.00 mo. 865-429-4470

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A LARGE HOUSE IN SEYMOUR FOR RENT: 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, LR, Kitchen/Dining, 2 Dens, Laundry Room, Carport, Storage Bldg. NO PETS! NO SMOKING! References required. $850/mo. + $700 damage deposit required. Near Seymour schools off Boyd's Creek Hwy. 307 Perry Lane, Seymour.

(Corner lot) Call 865-577-3869 after 5:00 p.m. Anytime on weekends.

2 houses-4BR/3.5BA, 2000 sf.

New Center, $1100 + dep.

3BR/2BA, 1200 sf.,Sevierville, $850 + dep. 865-654-0222 2BD/1BA, kitchen, dining rm, living room, 1 car garage, near City Hall PF. No pets $900 mo.

1st & last. 654-9206 3/2 Log Cabin, Wears Valley on 1 acre, Very clean, HT, FP, WD, $1,045 Mo. 640-7803 Kodak 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage with un-finished basement. Approx. 1250 sq ft. $895.00 per mo 865-429-4470

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3BR/2BA located behind Sevier County High School Full basement, 2 car garage with opener. Great location. $900 mo + Dep. 865-748-2684 Belle Meadows 3BR/2BA, with 2 car garage Large lot $1,200 865-429-2962

2 BDR/ 2.5 BA

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NEW HOMES FOR RENT $650-$1,000 Monthly

W/D, stove, refrigerator, central Heat & Air, $700 MO. + Sec. Dep. Ref & Credit Check No Pets

865-850-3874

(865) 453-4028 or (865) 771-5043

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Storage, Indoor/ Outdoor 10X10 or 10X20 SELF STORAGE Convenient Location!

411 South, left on Robert Henderson Rd., 1/4 mile on right at Riverwalk Apts.

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

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STANLEY FENCING

Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Ornamental & Vinyl

All work guaranteed.

Licensed and insured.

865-254-3844

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We fix anything, no job too small!

Free Estimates Call: (865) 335-9007 or (865) 335-6630 1156

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Cabins Home Repair Cabin Pressure Washed Caulked, Sealed, Stained Tile & Hard-wood floors Carpentry Repairs All Work Guaranteed

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A&J’s Tree Experts Trees trimmed/cut/removed Firewood $60 Our price will not be beat Full insured. 14+ years exp.

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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Sheet Rock & Textured Repairs

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865-804-2246 1276

Roofing

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Cutting of trees, underbrush,

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

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Rooms for Rent Low Weekly Rates $110.00 plus tax

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3 Offices- 510 ($450), 846 ($550) & 1356 ($1000) sq. ft.

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OFFICE SPACE $650 - $900 month

865-850-3874 Nice Office with Warehouse Bay. Sevierville Reasonable Rent 453-6289 or 548-6838 Office/ Retail Space Available for Lease. Located 1338 Pkwy.

Sevierville. (865) 414-5959 Retail space for rent. $1200 mo. approx 900 sq ft. Next to very active retail shops on Dolly Parton Pkwy.

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6,000 sf. w/loading dock $2,700 or drive in door $2,700 avail now. Owner agent (865) 250-9209 or 908-5503

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2BD/1BA close to Interstate.

No Pets. $350-$400 month.

865-933-6300 3BD on private property. 3 mi from waterpark. $650 mo. Call 865-428-5204 3BR/2BA rent to own. Seymour. $650/mo. No pets.

865-765-7929 4 very nice homes, $400-$550.

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865-740-2525 ATTENTION: Low Income 2 & 3 Bedroom for rent.

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2BD/2BA Wears Valley w/2 FP, circular black top drive, hot tub & Jacuzzi. Jenn Aire grill.

Hdwd floors of 150 yr old tobacco barn oak. furn or unfurn. $950. annual. 239-595-5950 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.

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All-In-One Storage 326 Business Street Kodak, TN 37764 Notice of sale of unit contents For non payment.

Mandy Hertel B-6 Cindy Bentley A-11 Will be sold November 9, 2010 9:00 Am est.

NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to Section 66-31-105 Code Ann. Notice is hereby given that the contents of units listed below stored at Shaconage Mini-Storage located at 1719 Pittman Center Road, Sevierville, TN, phone 865-607-0198 will be sold at Public Auction on THURSDAY, November 11, 2010 a 10:00 A.M. unless below make payment prior sale. CASH ONLY OR BANK LETTER OF Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, CREDIT. TOTAL CONTENTS to form four ordinary words.

OF UNITS MUST BE REHCEPA MOVED THE DAY OF AUCTION OR PAY RENT FOR EXTENDING NEW CONŠ2010 Tribune Media Services, Inc. TRACT.All Rights Reserved.

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HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

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 Toll-free at 1-800-669-9777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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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.

(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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Comics ◆ A13

Tuesday, November 2, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

Close to Home

Advice

Man with dubious past spreading rumors after breakup with divorcee

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: I am an older divorced woman and belong to a squaredancing club. Shortly after I started, a single man joined and quickly became my dance partner. He was very smooth and a good dancer, and we also began dating.

Then he said there was something I needed to know about him, but he was reluctant to tell me. Instead, he gave me his ex-wife’s telephone number and told me to call her. It turns out he had molested his two sons the entire time they were growing up. But his ex said that was 20 years ago and he had been through counseling and wasn’t the same person anymore. I decided the moral thing to do was to give him the benefit of the doubt. We continued to date.

However, a few other things began to crop up, like chronic lying and manipulating people. He is also frequently unemployed. So I broke it off and also quit dancing with him. I was tempted to tell others about his history and problems, but didn’t want to be unfair to him. Now he is spreading rumors to make me look bad for dumping him.

A friend who lives in his neighborhood has cut down her contact with me, and I think that’s the reason. I don’t know how to address my concerns. I am a bit socially awkward, and if I ask my friend whether this man is spreading unkind rumors about me, I fear it will make me look paranoid. How should I handle this? -- Confused Dear Confused: Ask your friend why she seems to be avoiding you.

If she mentions anything about this man, feel free

to give her the whole story. Rest assured, his history will eventually come out. While we don’t recommend trashing his reputation in advance, you are entitled to set the record straight should anyone ask.

Dear Annie: After 20 years of marriage, my wife and I separated 10 months ago. It was her idea. Although she doesn’t seem to want a reconciliation, we also aren’t headed for divorce due to medical insurance coverage and other reasons.

I don’t know how to refer to myself when it comes up in conversation. I’m not divorced.

I’m not single. My wife sometimes calls me her “ex-husband,” although that is also inaccurate.

The word “estranged” seems, well, strange.

What exactly do I call a wife who isn’t living with me anymore? I’d like something simple that doesn’t require me to explain that we are permanently separated but not planning to divorce. -- Confused in California Dear Confused: This is not an uncommon arrangement these days, and some people call it “un-divorced.”

Technically, you are separated from your wife, and for all but the rudest people, that should be sufficient explanation. If any of our readers have a better word to describe the situation, let us know.

Dear Annie: I am writing about “Worried in

t o d ay ’ s p u z z l e

Garfield

Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

For Better Or Worse

Tina’s Groove

Arizona,” the 13-year-old girl who thinks she may have breast cancer.

In March of last year, my daughter called and told me that my 10-yearold granddaughter, Hannah, had been acting odd all evening. She said her breast had been itching all day and it was bothering her. My daughter did a little exam and felt a large lump.

When asked how long it had been there, Hannah said about a month. She thought it was a bone.

So the tests began, and the surgeries. The cancer had spread to her lymph nodes. After a mastectomy and chemo, she is doing well. She is the youngest breast cancer survivor in the U.S. on record. And please know that her cancer was environmental, not hereditary.

Breast cancer is not just for adults anymore.

Children have to learn to tell their parents when something is wrong, and parents need to listen. If our family can help one person, it will be worth it.

-- Beth Dear Beth: Please know your letter may have saved a life today.

Bless you.

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.

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A14 ◆ Nation/Elections

The Mountain Press ◆ Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Ballot measure fears unite Democrats, GOP in 3 states

By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer

Associated Press

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, center, poses with her Halloween “security guards,” from left, nephew Tate Hart, 6, Luka Hart, 4, and Jack Schroeder 6, on Sunday in Anchorage.

Democrats hope to limit losses as campaign closes Republicans poised to regain control of Congress

By CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democratic and Republican party leaders put on their best game faces Monday, making 11th hour arguments on the eve of midterm elections that seem certain to curb if not end Democratic control of Congress.

“We’re hoping now for a fresh start with the American people,” said GOP chairman Michael Steele. “If we don’t live up to those expectations, then we’ll have a problem in two years.”

His Democratic counterpart, Tim Kaine, said he believes Democrats will do better than some experts have contended, arguing that Republicans have been obstructionists who “can’t see beyond the end of their no.”

Kaine, Steele and other party leaders were asked once again on a slew of network morning news shows to give fresh assessments of their prospects on the eve of balloting that will culminate a volatile — and possibly transcendent — campaign season.

For his part, President Barack Obama had a relatively quiet day planned at the White House after returning Sunday from a two-day, four-state campaign swing.

Aides said he planned no more campaign travel before the election.

“It’s up to you to remember that this election is a choice between the policies that got us into this mess and the policies that are leading us out of this mess,” Obama told a crowd at Cleveland State University.

At stake is control of Congress, where Democrats now hold sway. History has shown that the party of the president in power often fares poorly in midterm elections, and this year isn’t expected to be an exception. A struggling economy and near double-digit unemployment haven’t helped Democratic chances.

Republicans are poised to take over the House; they need a net gain of 40 seats to do it. They’re also expected to take several Senate seats away from Democrats.

The GOP would need to sweep most of the closely contested races to gain 10 Senate seats for a majority.

Democrats are hoping that a lateinnings scramble in Alaska might help them head off chances of a GOP Senate takeover.

With GOP nominee Joe Miller stum-

bling, and incumbent Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski making a rare write-in effort after losing the primary to Miller, little-noticed Democrat Scott McAdams might find a way to sneak through to victory. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has poured more than $160,000 into the once-ignored race.

“We believe that Scott McAdams actually has a real chance of winning this race,” committee chairman Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., said Sunday.

Republican leaders said they had not abandoned Miller.

Steele, along with Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, conceded Monday, however, that recapturing the Senate would be a tough order, notwithstanding excitement about a comeback. Barbour said he thought it would be “a bit of a stretch.”

Said Kaine: “The Democrats have been doing the heavy lifting at the toughest time in the American economy since the 1930s.”

Steele said he believes the American people “are much more skeptical” of the Democrats than the Republicans, but added that “they also have some concerns about the direction that Republicans will then lead when we take control of the Congress in 2011.”

Kaine, who accompanied Obama back from the Cleveland outing, said he believes “he has a very good perspective about the need going forward to make some adjustments and corrections” after the election.

Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, chairman of the Senate GOP’s campaign efforts, said Republicans are “going to come back in a significant way.” With respect to the Senate, where Democrats now hold a majority, he said, “I think we don’t get the majority back but we come awfully close and we finish the job in 2012.”

Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, agreed that despite the expected close races, “the Democrats retain the majority in the Senate.”

He predicted that Sen. Harry Reid, the majority leader, will be re-elected. The embattled Reid faces a tough race in his home state of Nevada.

On Sunday, former president Bill Clinton, still a popular and energetic campaigner, stumped for Democrats in Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

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In a campaign season marked by partisan rancor, Democratic and Republican leaders in key states have found common cause trying to defeat ballot measures they say misuse direct democracy to legalize marijuana and gut government finances.

In California, virtually every politician — including the rivals in marquee races for governor and Senate — has urged defeat of Proposition 19, legalizing recreational marijuana use. Polls ahead of Tuesday’s vote suggest the measure is trailing but the outcome could be close.

In Colorado, there’s bipartisan dread over three measures to ban borrowing for public works, cut the income tax and slash school district property taxes.

The proposals would cost the state $2.1 billion in revenue and eliminate tens of thousands of jobs, opponents warn.

Similar fears are being voiced in Massachusetts, where a ballot measure would mark down the state sales tax from 6.25 to 3 percent. All three gubernatorial candidates oppose the measure, which would force the state to slash $2.5 billion in services, including aid to cities and towns, opponents say.

Tax- and budget-related ballot measures in several other states also could have sweeping fiscal impact.

In Washington state, voters have a

chance to repeal new taxes on candy, soda and bottled water adopted by the legislature last year — a move that would worsen the state’s budget gap by eliminating a projected $352 million in revenue over five years.

A related measure would reimpose a requirement for a two-thirds majority in the legislature to raise taxes. A third measure, by contrast, would boost revenues — imposing a state income tax on any income above $200,000, or $400,000 for couples.

Indiana voters will decide whether to entrench property tax limits into the state constitution; doing so would make it difficult for future legislatures to undo them. Legislative analysts say the caps — 1 percent of homes’ assessed values, 2 percent on farmland, 3 percent on business property — are likely to save homeowners $161 million next year, but they have forced municipalities statewide to cut jobs and services.

In all, 160 ballot measures in 37 states will be decided Tuesday. Many are routine or technical in nature, in contrast to California’s Prop 19 to legalize recreational marijuana use, which has attracted attention worldwide.

If passed, the measure would allow adults age 21 and older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and grow 25-square-foot pot gardens for personal use. It would authorize county and city governments to regulate and tax commercial cultivation and sales.

Today won’t end some races WASHINGTON (AP) — The campaign for some candidates won’t end with today’s election, and could be taken over by lawyers who already are preparing for possible recount battles.

The large number of too-close-to-call congressional races in states like Colorado, Nevada, Illinois and West Virginia has some observers predicting more contested elections and recounts this year. At the very least, a slow count of ballots

in states like Washington and Alaska is expected to keep many voters in suspense.

“I’m sure Democrats will say the same thing, but Republican campaigns are prepared for the reality that many of their races will not be decided on Election Day,” said Paul Lindsay, a National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman.

That fact has prompted both parties to place their best legal minds on alert,

and, in some cases, to mobilize days in advance in areas where reports have surfaced of pre-election problems.

Hundreds of lawyers are ready to pounce on any claims of voter fraud, machine malfunctions and polling place disruptions.

“We’re focused on making sure that doesn’t happen on Election Day,” said Deirdre Murphy, a Democratic Senate Campaign Committee spokeswoman said.