November 9, 2009

The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 25, No. 322 ■ November 9, 2009 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents

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H1N1 fight gets a shot in the arm

INSIDE

500 take vaccination here on Saturday

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

5Patience pays off for Kiffin Crompton rewards coach for decision to stay with him SPORTS, Page A8

SEVIERVILLE — It was over in a mere instant and it will help prevent a potentially deadly virus, but Samuel Thompson just wasn’t ready for that shot.

“I don’t want a needle,” the 6-year-old told his parents as he pulled his arm out of the sleeve of his red, snowman pajamas.

As is often the case with these things, the fear of it was worse

than the actual shot itself. Before he even knew it was happening, Samuel had his vaccination against H1N1 2009 and was smiling about his plans to tell all his friends how easy it is.

Samuel and little brothers James were among 500 local folks who received the shot at the Sevier County Health Department on Saturday.

Parents John and Jill Thompson said they weighed the pros and cons of the matter and finally decided their boys needed the shot.

“We didn’t just rush out and get it. We wanted to wait to

see across the country if there were a lot of side effects,” John Thompson explained. “In the end, we figured there would be more risk from not getting it than from getting it.”

That decision to get the immunization got its own shot in the arm a month ago when James, who is not quite a year old, was diagnosed with H1N1.

“They told us that’s what he had,” Jill Thompson said. “It was scary, but fortunately he came through it well.”

That the couple still opted See SHOT, Page A4

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Obituaries

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Samuel Thompson looks to his mom for courage and gets a hand of support from his dad as he receives the H1N1 2009 vaccine Saturday.

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Local and state officials joined members of the Northview/Kodak Volunteer Fire Department in breaking ground for the agency’s third station Saturday morning.

A new day for Kodak, Northview

Donations help make dream of third fire station reality

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

“You’re really what it’s all about. You put your lives on the line every day to protect this KODAK — The future community.” just got a bit safer for residents of the northern part of Sevier County thanks to a groundbreaking for a third station for the Northview/ Kodak Volunteer Fire Department.

Local and state officials joined members of the department in digging golden shovels into the soil on a plot near the intersection of Douglas Dam and Tuckahoe roads Saturday morning, capping months of work to

— State Sen. Doug Overbey of Maryville, to a group of gathered firefighters.

get a new facility to serve the area.

“We have been really working on this for several months and this is just a great day,” department Board of Directors Chairman Gene Byrd.

“This is going to be very important for the people of this community. It will greatly improve our abil-

ity to do our job.”

Byrd is a charter member of the department and has watched it grow from 26 firefighters and one 1953 pumper truck in 1977 to the operation it is now, serving thousands of county residents with a budget of tens of thousands. Much of that money can be traced to

Byrd’s efforts as a county commissioner, with funding for the department increasing tenfold just in his first few years on that board.

For their part, county officials said they’re glad to be contributing to help make the new facility, which will include two truck bays along with meeting and office space, a reality.

“I don’t know what Sevier County would do without folks like you,” County Mayor Larry Waters said. “It’s invaluSee STATION, Page A4

Planners to consider request for apartments Meeting is Tuesday

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

SEVIERVILLE — A plan to put apartments, storage units and a warehouse on a lot on Douglas Dam Road will top the agenda for the Sevier County Planning Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the courthouse.

The group is set to consider a request from Charles Atchley Sr. to use property he owns with frontage on both Douglas Dam Road and Interstate 40 for the development.

Allowing that will require the planners to approve a rezoning request for the property, which is currently designated for agricultural use. Atchley has asked that it be moved to C-2 (general commercial) zoning.

See PLANNERS, Page A4

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR

Cummins up to something funny at Comedy Barn Veteran emcee/musician/singer literally has performing in his blood

Elben White, 91 Verna Dinkins, 71

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . A1-A4,A6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A3 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . A8-A10 Business . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A17 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A17 Classifieds . . . . . A14-A16 Nation . . . . . A5,A10,A11 Ellen Brown/The Mountain Press

Clyde Foley Cummins, emcee/musician/singer at The Comedy Barn, gets ready for a show on Thursday night at the theater.

Corrections The Mountain Press is committed to accuracy.

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

PIGEON FORGE — Even though Clyde Foley Cummins is in his eighth season as emcee and performer at The Comedy Barn, every show is new to him.

“I laugh at something different in every show, and I genuinely find it funny,” the Berea, Ky., native said.

“One of the pleasures of coming to work is getting to laugh.”

Cummins was born into show business: His grandfather was Red Foley (“Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy”), who remains one of the biggest-selling country artists of all time. He and Cummins’ mother, Betty Foley, were the first father-daughter act in country music.

Cummins’ aunt, Shirley Foley, married singer/actor Pat Boone, and their daughter, Debby Boone (“You Light Up My Life”), was also a successful singer.

Cummins, who studied music education at Kansas University, can play more than a dozen instruments

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The Mountain Press â—† Monday, November 9, 2009

Rankin, Fuentes among 151 statewide to pass Uniform CPA exam

Two local businesses earn grants for training

Submitted reports

From Submitted Reports SEVIERVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commission has awarded $25,000 to Collier Restaurant Group and $16,000 to Johnson Matthey Inc. The grant will provide training to 43 employees at Collier Restaurant Group in Microsoft SharePoint 2007 and Office 2007 and will provide training to 41 employees at Johnson Matthey in Kaizen Event, Qualified Electrician Course and computer upgrades. “Job training to upgrade the skills of Tennessee’s workers is one of the best things we can do for our economy,� said Gov. Phil Bredesen. “Now more than ever, it is important to continue training our workforce to keep employees and companies competitive.� “I commend Gov. Bredesen and Commissioner Neeley for awarding these grants in Sevier County,� said State Sen. Doug Overbey, R-Maryville. “The incumbent worker grants are a good tool to keep employers and workers up to date on the latest skills training,� said State Rep. Richard Montgomery, R-Sevierville.

Walters State Community College played a key role in awarding the grant to Collier and Johnson Matthey.

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development administers the program.

The business may use public, private or its own inhouse training provider based on the nature of the training.

The Tennessee State Board of Accountancy recently announced that 151 candidates passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination.

Among these successful candidates are Robert M. Rankin of Dandridge and Mark H. Fuentes of Seymour.

The examination is delivered in a computer-based format eight months of the year at test centers throughout the United States.

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Jim VanderSteeg, executive vice president of hospital operations for Covenant Health, with Ellen Wilhoit, president and CAO, Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center.

Healthcare executive group honors Fort Sanders’ Wilhoit From Submitted Reports Ellen Wilhoit, president and CAO of Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center, has earned the Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Award from the American College of Healthcare Executives.

She was honored for her support and commitment to ACHE and health care in Tennessee.

The award was presented at the Tennessee Hospital Association annual meeting in Nashville.

A registered nurse and licensed nursing home administrator, Wilhoit is

a fellow in the ACHE and serves on the regent’s Advisory Council. She has served as chairwoman of the Knoxville Area Hospital Council, been a board member of the East Tennessee Healthcare Executive Association, and a member of the Tennessee Organization of Nurse Executives.

She also serves on the East Tennessee State University Nursing Advisory Council, Walters State Community College Nursing Advisory Council and Sevier County Board of Health.

Prior to her current

position, Wilhoit served as the vice president of women’s services at Fort Sanders Health System (Covenant Health) and director of nursing at Fort Sanders Sevier.

WSEV’s morning show featuring Steve Hartford and Jay Adams was also recognized in the Community Service Awards category.

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Stowers Machinery temporarily closes its location in Sevierville From Submitted Reports SEVIERVILLE — Stowers Machinery has temporarily closed its Veterans Boulevard operations in Sevierville and consolidated them with the West Knoxville location.

Wes Stowers, chairman of Stowers Machinery, said it’s a temporary action based on current economic conditions.

He said they they plan to reopen the Sevierville store when economic conditions improve.

Stowers said the company “maintains a

strong financial position to weather the storm,� and has no plans to consolidate any other locations.

Stowers said the company will be celebrating its 50th year in business in November 2010.

He said the business team assigned to Sevier County includes Greg Simpson (machine sales), Bryan Chamberlain (compact equipment sales), David Beal (product support sales), Matt Kirkpatrick (power systems sales), and Jack Tucker (rental sales representative.

In closing Mr. Stowers said he would like to thank their many customers in Sevier County for their business and Stowers Machinery will keep working hard to earn it.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Editor’s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered.

They are listed by date. To place an item phone 4280748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress. com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

Monday, Nov. 9 Women’s Bible Study

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

Gatekeepers

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

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 2 to 6 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245. n 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Kodak UMC, 2923 Bryan Road. 933-5996.

Cancer Support Group

Smoky Mountain Cancer Support Group meets at Senior Center. Supper 6 p.m., program 6:45. David Russell to discuss Biblical approach to counseling.

428-5834 or 654-9280.

DAR

DAR Spencer Clack chapter meets at 7 p.m., Sevier County Library. Program: “An American Indian Bride,” presented by state chaplain.

Seymour Story Time

Preschool story time 11 a.m. Seymour Library, with Puppet Lady. 573-0728.

Youth BLAAST

Youth BLAAST 6-8 p.m. at Gum Stand Baptist Church. Dennis Maples speaker. Music, drama and food provided. 453-0152.

Tuesday, Nov. 10 S.I.T.

Seniors In Touch (S.I.T.) meets 6-7:30 p.m. at MountainBrook Village, 700 Markhill Drive, Sevierville.

428-2445.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Fox Trot B&B, Wiley Oakley, Gatlinburg, 436-3033 n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers men’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m. 1328 Old Newport Highway, Sevierville. 908-0591.

Pool Closing

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

S.I.T. Banquet

Seniors In Touch free Thanksgiving banquet 6 p.m. at MountainBrook Village, 700 Markhill Drive, Sevierville. RSVP to 4282445, ext. 107.

Woodmen Dinner

Woodmen of The World Lodge 101 Thanksgiving meal 6:30 p.m. at Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church, Goose Gap Road. Members asked to bring covered dish. 4293227 or 453-3233.

Young Life Fundraiser

Smoky Mountain Young Life annual fundraising banquet 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Family Life Center in Sevierville. 365-0907.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508.

Wednesday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day

Gatlinburg Veterans Day event 11 a.m. on Ripley’s Aquarium plaza.

Sevierville Garden Club

Garden Cub meets at noon at Garden Villa clubhouse. Board meeting 11 a.m. Bring dish using an herb. 609-8079 for directions.

Sevierville Story Time

Anna Porter Public Library, Gatlinburg, will host a free program on Horace Kephart and show the Great Smoky Mountains segment of Ken Burns documentary at 7 p.m.

436-5588.

the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245. n 10 a.m. to noon, River of Life Outreach, 110 Simmons Road. 679-6796. n 8 to 9:30 a.m., Glades Lebanon Baptist Church, 820 E. Highlands Drive, Gatlinburg. 659-3443. n 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Kodak UMC, 2923 Bryan Road. 933-5996. n 9:30 to 11 a.m., The Father’s House, 139 Bruce Street. 286-9784.

Christmas Assistance

Crafts and Collectibles

No preschool story time at Sevierville Library due to Veterans Day. 453-3532.

Thursday, Nov. 12 Kephart Program

East Tennessee Toy Run applications taken 6-8 p.m. today; and 9-3 Nov. 14, Sevierville Community Center. Distribution Dec. 12. Requires Social Security card, ID for each child, proof of public assistance.

Teen Christmas

Applications for Teen Christmas assistance for ages 13-17 taken 6-8 p.m. today; and 9-3 Nov. 14, Sevierville Community Center. Distribution Dec. 12. Requires Social Security card, ID for each child, proof of public assistance.

Hot Meals

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

Seymour Play

Seymour High School theater version of “To Kill a Mockingbird” 7 p.m. in auditorium. Adults $5, students $3. 577-7040.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 9 a.m. UMC Pigeon Forge n 2 p.m. Blue Mountain Mist B&B, Pullen Road, Sevierville n 6:30 p.m. Seymour UMC, Chapman Highway, back entrance n 6:30 p.m. Sevierville UMC, Conference Room, Sevierville

Friday, Nov. 13 Kodak Story Time

Preschool Story TIme 11 a.m. Kodak Library, featuring Puppet Lady. 933-0078.

Saturday, Nov. 14 Angel Food

Angel Food pickup: n 8-11 a.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 8 to 10 a.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of

American Legion Post 104 “Crafts and Collectibles Sale and Eats.” $20 per table to people who want to sell their “Crafts and Collectibles.” $10 if you bring your own able for outside. The Post will sell pancakes, sausage and coffee early, then hot dogs, etc.

Contact Jim Miller at 4287821 or Connie Thompson at 429-5329 to reserve table space.

Cove Clothes Closet

Cove Clothes Closet, 3238 Pittman Center Road at Old Richardson Cove Church, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturdays only. Free clothing. 453-4526.

Christmas Assistance

auction, Adults $7; children $4. 436-4515.

Cemetery Walk

Free walk through Forks of the Little Pigeon Cemetery Park 1-2 p.m., sponsored by Spencer Clack DAR. Includes dramatizations by reenactors. Overflow parking at Mountain National Bank.

908-7988.

Shady Grove Dinner

Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Dandridge annual turkey dinner 4-7 p.m. $7 adults, children ages 6 and under free. Take-outs available.

1675 Harold Patterson Road, off Highway 139.

Monday, Nov. 16 Women’s Bible Study

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

Gatekeepers

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

Greenways Workshop

East Tennessee Toy Run applications taken 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sevierville Community Center. Distribution Dec. 12. Requires Social Security card, ID for each child, proof of public assistance.

City of Gatlinburg hosts public workshop to discuss Greenways Trail System master plan, 5 p.m. in City Hall. 436-4990.

Teen Christmas

Old Harp Singing

Applications for Teen Christmas assistance for ages 13-17 taken 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sevierville Community Center. Distribution Dec. 12. Requires Social Security card, ID for each child, proof of public assistance.

Providence Baptist

Providence Baptist Church, Sevierville, bean supper and auction 4-6:30 p.m.

Proceeds to local missions.

Spaghetti Dinner

French Broad Lodge No. 588 spaghetti dinner, 4-8 p.m. lodge on Douglas Dam Road in Kodak. $6 adults, $4 children under 12.

Turkey Shoot

Turkey shoot 2 p.m., weather permitting, behind Catons Chapel Fire Department, 3109 Pittman Center Road.

Pittman Center Festival

Pittman Center School Fall Festival 4-8 p.m.; turkey dinner 4-6 p.m. Games,

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Tuesday, Nov. 17 Old Harp shape note singing 7 p.m., Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 1828 Middle Creek Road.

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Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Fox Trot B&B, Wiley Oakley, Gatlinburg, 436-3033 n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers men’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m. 1328

Old Newport Highway, Sevierville. 908-0591.

Women’s Association meets at Holiday Inn, Pigeon Forge. Networking 6 p.m., dinner meeting to follow. www.abwasevier.org.

Thursday, Nov. 19 Amateur Radio

Sevier County Emergency Radio Services meet at 7:30 p.m. at Emergency Operations Center, Bruce Street, Sevierville. E-mail to n4jtq@live.com or 4292422.

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Women’s Bible Study

Smoky Mountain Sub Vets meets at 6 p.m,, Islamorada Restaurant. www.SmokyMountainBase. com or 429-0465 or 6923368.

Midway Family Community and Education Club meets at 1 p.m. at Mountain National Bank, Kodak.

Sub Vets

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 9 a.m. UMC Pigeon Forge n 2 p.m. Blue Mountain Mist B&B, Pullen Road, Sevierville n 6:30 p.m. Seymour UMC, Chapman Highway, back entrance n 6:30 p.m. Sevierville UMC, Conference Room, Sevierville

Friday, Nov. 20 MOPS

Mothers Of Preschoolers meets 9:30 to noon, Evergreen Church. 4283001.

DAV

Teen Driver Training

Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary meet 6 p.m. for potluck dinner and 7 p.m. for meeting at Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center.

Sevierville Police Department collision avoidance training for drivers aged 16-20, today and Saturday, Sevierville Events Center. 868-1866 or e-mail to rcowan@seviervilletn. org.

Hot Meals

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

DAR

Saturday, Nov. 21 Cove Clothes Closet

Great Smokies Chapter DAR meets 10:30 a.m. at Pigeon Forge Library.

Guest speaker, Loy Jones.

Program entitled “Benedict Arnold.” 774-2236.

ABWA

Cove Clothes Closet, 3238 Pittman Center Road at old Richardson Cove Church, open 9-3 Saturdays. Free clothing. 453-4526.

Turkey Shoot

Turkey Shoot 2 p.m. weather permitting, behind Catons Chapel Fire Department, 3109 Pittman Center Road.

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Elben Reece White Elben Reece White, 91 of Sevierville, died November 6, 2009. He was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. A very hard working man, Mr. White retired from ALCOA South Plant after 38 years of service.

He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Sevierville and the CAB Sunday School class for 47 years until his health began to decline.

He is survived by his loving wife of 71 and one half years: Jean White; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Bill Rogers; son, David White; several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; brother, Jake White; sister, Bernice Fowler; sisters-in-law, Ernestine White, Aileen White, and Martha Guy; brother-in-law, Jimmy Turner; many special nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Sevierville Building Fund, 317 Parkway, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862 or to the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Peggy Sharp, 939 Alder Branch Road, Sevierville, Tennessee 37876.

Funeral service was Sunday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Davis and Rev. W.A. Galyon officiating. Interment 1 p.m.

Monday in Providence Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Hyder officiating.

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able the service you give us and you do it all as volunteers. It is certainly a vital service for the community.”

State Sen. Doug Overbey, R-Maryville, and State Rep. Richard Montgomery, R-Sevierville, echoed Waters’ appreciation for the firefighters.

“You’re really what it’s all about,” Overbey told the group of firefighters gathered. “You put your lives on the line every day to protect this community.”

The construction effort is expected to cost just more $100,000. While a considerable sum, the amount could have been

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ships. He and wife Kat, along with their three 3From Page A1 children, Tory, Taylor and Kelsi (now ages 22, 19 and 17, respec— including the trumtively) even had their pet, fiddle, banjo, own show called “Clyde saxophone, harmonica, Foley Cummins Family piano and mandolin. He and Friends.” went on to perform at In 1997, he and his various corporate events family moved to the and casinos in Branson, Smoky Mountains to Mo., and Las Vegas, open Country Tonite. as well as on cruise

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to have the boys vaccinated despite the relative ease with which James dispatched the virus — he had a fever spike and coughed a lot, his parents said — is something of a rarity. Health officials nationally are reporting folks letting their guards down against the virus, believing it has been overhyped in the face of its fairly light effects.

That’s reason for people such as health department Director Jana Chambers to be concerned. Chambers worries people might forego the vaccine and simple habits to avoid the flu — like regular hand washing and getting plenty of sleep — as fear about its effects dies down. That, however, ignores the very real threat the virus may

change into something more dangerous.

“The concerns is always that the virus could mutate,” Chambers said.

“There is no way to predict that and no way to control it. If it does, the fear is it could turn into something like the pandemic flu of 1918 that killed so many people.”

That’s why the health department offered the free shots Saturday and will continue to do so when it has enough of a supply to hold a clinic, Chambers said. With more than half the population expected to seek the vaccination, its manufacturers and local health officials are being kept busy.

Though the clinic started at 8 a.m., fairly early for a Saturday morning, folks started lining up for their chance at the shot before that. A line snaked its way through the office’s lobby and

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The big jump isn’t entirely unusual given the property’s proximity to the interstate. State law dictates that all land adjacent to that thoroughfare is fit not only for commercial development but also for industrial uses.

Atchley’s request also appeared on the commission’s agenda for its October meeting but was pulled off at the last minute.

Also on the slate for Tuesday’s session is a rezoning request from Richard Carter for property at 363 Thorngrove Pike. Carter wants that land, which is landlocked by a larger parcel he owns, rezoned from A-1 (agricultural) to R-2 (high-density residential) for a subdivision he plans to build on the two lots.

Finally, the agenda also includes review of a concept plat for the Morano property on Which-AWay Road. That plan calls for subdividing the land, which includes an existing house, into a total of five lots.

Though it’s set to come up, the plan may not get its chance before the commission this month.

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something back to the community,” Huffaker said. “I’m just glad I have this opportunity. I want to leave this old world knowing I did something to help the community. And, I believe this is something that would make my dad super proud.”

Beyond just viewing the contribution as something of a tribute to his late father, who once farmed the land along Douglas Dam Road, Huffaker believes it will provide an important service to folks who live in the area.

“It’s about as north as you can get in Sevier County and we need something like this up here,” he said.

Chief John Satterfield agreed, pointing out the

station will likely be supplied with a pumper truck that can provide water to fires in the remote northern parts of the county. He said Saturday was an important day and a somewhat unexpected step forward for the department.

“We built Station 2 in 2002 and I never thought I’d live to see a Station 3. Of course, I never thought I’d see a ladder truck, either,” Satterfield joked as he stood in the shadow of that very piece of equipment.

“Times are changing drastically and we just appreciate so much the support of the county officials that makes all this possible.”

“I was really excited to move here,” said Cummins, who lives in Kodak. “It’s a lot like Branson, but better. The opportunity to live and work in the mountains is something most people just dream about.”

Along with working as an emcee/musician/ singer at The Comedy Barn, he has also been

the host of Black Bear Jamboree, another theater owned by FeeHedrick Entertainment. “(Fee-Hedrick) is a great company to work for,” he said. “They provide a really good atmosphere.”

When he’s not performing, Cummins enjoys recording voiceovers, sailboating and

Probe nets 25 arrests that are drug related

OAK RIDGE (AP) — Police in Oak Ridge have rounded up a number of alleged drug dealers after a nearly yearlong undercover operation.

The Oak Ridger reports that a local grand jury returned 80 indictments against 49 people as a result of the investigation.

The newspaper reports that by late Friday night, Oak Ridge police and Anderson County sheriff’s deputies had arrested 25 people for the alleged sale of narcotics.

Most of those charged allegedly sold drugs to an undercover police officer.

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He describes The Comedy Barn’s production as a “high-energy family show.”

“Everyone is looking for good, funny stuff,” he said. “We tell people to leave their cares outside, because laughter really is the best medicine.” n ebrown@themountainpress.com

hall throughout the day as nurses administered the shots to as many as 100 people per hour.

“We have seen a crowd, but the response has been about what I expected,” Chambers said. “We do want to encourage people to get immunized and to do those things for healthy living that we know can help prevent the spread of both H1N1 and the seasonal flu.”

Donna Williams, who was among the first people in the door Saturday, is taking that advice. She says she’s being very careful in her daily life to limit her exposure and decided to get shot because she is part of a group the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

considers high-risk thanks to a weakened immune system.

“I’ve heard that (H1N1) killed some people and people are at risk like me who have compromised immune systems,” Williams said. “I figured it’s better to be safe than sorry.”

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Verna Mae Dinkins, age 71 of Seymour, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009.

She was a member of Union Valley Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eulas Dinkins; parents James Justus and Juanita Steel Justus Webb; brother, Caleb Justus; and infant brothers.

Survived by: sons and daughters-in-law: James Dinkins, Ray and Judy Dinkins, Mark Dinkins and fiancé Darlene, and Brian Dinkins; daughter and aon-inlaw: Rosalee and George Webb; grandchildren: Sarah Oliver and husband Craig, Kristin Brown and husband Matthew; greatgrandchildren: Serena and Shayla Oliver, Avalyn and Alison Brown; brother and sister-inlaw: Johnny Justus and wife Joyce, special caregiver for Mrs. Dinkins Funeral dervice 7 PM Tuesday in Atchley’s Seymour Chapel with Rev. Ed Cloud and Rev. W.A. Galyon officiating.

Interment noon Wednesday in Dupont Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865 (577-2807).

prohibitive had it not been for contributions such as the donation of $12,000 in plumbing services, as well as the offer of free excavation of 10-12 feet of dirt from the property by Commissioner Kenneth Whaley.

“We really appreciate the people who have stepped up and been so generous to make this happen,” Byrd said.

Among those is David Huffaker, who owns the property the station will be located on and has leased it to the county for $1 per year for 99 years. Huffaker said he views his generous terms as his way of serving the community his family has lived in since it started.

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Killings remain unsolved as sniper execution nears

By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press Writer McLEAN, Va. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; It galled her to do it, but Sarah Dillon was desperate for answers, so she wrote letters to convicted snipers John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo: If you murdered my son, please confess, she wrote.

She got no reply. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been waiting for answers for seven years,â&#x20AC;? said Dillon, who took to wearing a button that said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billy Gene Dillon is a very important personâ&#x20AC;? as a reminder that his killing remains unsolved.

Sarah Dillon is not the only personwithunansweredquestions about the killing spree initiated by Muhammad and Malvo seven years ago, which culminated with 13 shoot-

ings and 10 deaths over a three-week span that terrorized the Washington region.

A s V i r g i n i a Muhammad prepares to execute Muhammad on Tuesday, authorities are unable to answer perhaps the most basic question about the killings: How many people did he and Malvo shoot and kill?

The killing spree in the Washington area in October 2002 is well documented. Beginning on Oct. 2, Muhammad and Malvo shot 13 people at random with a high-powered rifle, firing from the trunk of a modified, beat-up Chevy Caprice. Ten

were killed before authorities finally tracked down the pair at a Maryland rest stop.

But the sniper shootings started before Muhammad and Malvo reached the Beltway, with a number of victims killed or wounded as the duo drove across the country.

Investigators have clearly linked them to some of these prelude shootings, though they have never stood trial for them. Others fall into a gray area â&#x20AC;&#x201D; police have suspicions, perhaps, but no proof.

The question became even murkier in 2006, when Malvo reportedly confessed to four additional shootings, including two killings, that had not been linked to him.

If Malvoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reported confessions are accepted as true, it would mean he and

Muhammad are responsible for 27 shootings resulting in 17 deaths in 10 states (Maryland,Virginia,Alabama, Washington, Georgia, Texas, California, Florida, Arizona and Louisiana) plus the District of Columbia.

But Malvo would only talk to police in jurisdictions that promised not to prosecute him, a deal some agencies werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t willing to make.

So in Clearwater, Fla., the golf course shooting of Albert Michalczyk on May 18, 2002, officially remains unsolved, though Michalczyk took Malvoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reported confession in 2006 as confirmation of something he long suspected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My wife immediately thought it was these guys,â&#x20AC;?

Michalczyk said at the time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We put two and two together, but we never came up with

Obama: Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turn to step up Health care bill still has a rocky road ahead of it

By ERICA WERNER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; President Barack Obama said Sunday it was time for the Senate to â&#x20AC;&#x153;take the batonâ&#x20AC;? on health care reform after the House passed its plan for overhauling the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For years weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been told that this couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be done,â&#x20AC;?

Obama said in a brief statement from the Rose Garden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But last night the House proved different.â&#x20AC;?

The Democraticcontrolled House on Saturday narrowly passed the far-reaching legislation, 220-215, but the road ahead in the Senate promises to be rocky. The president said the House vote took courage for many lawmakers because of the heated and often misleading rhetoric that accompanied debate over how the change the system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now it falls on the United States Senate to take the baton and bring this effort to the finish line on behalf of the American people, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m absolutely confident that they will,â&#x20AC;? Obama said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m equally convinced that on the day that we gather here at the White House and I sign comprehensive health insurance reform legislation into law, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to join their House colleagues and say this was their finest moment in public service.â&#x20AC;?

Republican lawmakers have vowed to do all they can to stop the Democratic plan, which they contend will cost jobs, raise insurance rates and lead to huge tax increases. The Senate has yet to schedule debate on its version of health care reform. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The House bill is dead on arrival in the Senate,â&#x20AC;?

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Sunday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a bill written by liberals for liberals.â&#x20AC;? A Democratic colleague, Sen. Jack Reed

of Rhode Island, predicted an overhaul would pass the Senate because â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essentialâ&#x20AC;? to the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic success and peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will take time,â&#x20AC;? he added.

House Republicans were nearly unanimous in opposing the plan that would expand coverage to tens of millions of Americans and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry.

A triumphant House Speaker Nancy Pelosi compared the legislation to the passage of Social Security in 1935 and Medicare 30 years later.

Republicans detailed their objections across hours of debate on the 1,990-page, $1.2 trillion legislation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to have a complete government takeover of our health care system faster than you can say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;this is making me sick,â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Rep. Candice Miller, R-Mich.

In the run-up to a final vote, conservatives from the two political parties joined forces to impose tough new restrictions on abortion coverage in insurance policies to be sold to many individuals and small groups.

The legislation would require most Americans to carry insurance and provide

federal subsidies to those who otherwise could not afford it. Large companies would have to offer coverage to their employees. Both consumers and companies would be slapped with penalties if they defied the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mandates.

Insurance industry practices such as denying coverage because of medical conditions would be banned, and insurers would no longer be able to charge higher premiums on the basis of gender or medical history. The industry would also lose its exemption from federal antitrust restrictions on price fixing and market allocation.

At its core, the measure would create a federally regulated marketplace where consumers could shop for coverage. In the billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most controversial provision, the government would sell insurance, although the Congressional Budget Office forecasts that premiums for it would be more expensive than for policies sold by private companies.

Graham said he thinks the government option â&#x20AC;&#x153;will destroy private health care. Nobody in this country in the insurance business can compete with a government-sponsored plan, where the govern-

ment writes the benefits and politicians will never raise the premiums.â&#x20AC;?

Sen. Joe Lieberman, an independent from Connecticut, said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;if the public option plan is in there, as a matter of conscience, I will not allow this bill to come to a final vote because I believe the debt can break America and send us into a recession thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worse than the one weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fighting our way out of today.â&#x20AC;?

The House bill drew the votes of 219 Democrats and Rep. Joseph Cao, a first-term Republican who holds an overwhelmingly Democratic seat in New Orleans. Opposed were 176 Republicans and 39 Democrats.

From the Senate, Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada issued a statement saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We realize the strong will for reform that exists, and we are energized that we stand closer than ever to reforming our broken health insurance system.â&#x20AC;?

four. Now, we are coming up with four.â&#x20AC;?

Police from Tucson, Ariz., consider the golf course killing of Jerry Taylor solved based on their interview with Malvo, which they obtained only after agreeing not to prosecute him.

The victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Cheryll Witz, decided that knowing the truth was more important than seeing Malvo face criminal charges, given the fact that he was already serving life in prison. At one point, Malvo even called Witz on the telephone and apologized.

Back in Texas though, Sarah Dillon still doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who shot and killed her son, Billy Gene Dillon, 37, in May 2002 outside a rural Denton County home about 40 miles north of Dallas. Local

authorities submitted bullet fragments in 2002 from their investigation of Dillonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death to the task force that investigated the sniper shootings, but tests were inconclusive.

At the time, they had little reason to suspect the snipers except for the fact that Dillon had apparently been shot at a distance by a highpowered rifle, just like the victims of the D.C. sniper spree. Police agencies from across the country took similar actions, to see if unsolved killings could be connected to Muhammad and Malvo.

The FBI, part of the sniper task force that helped eventually catch Muhammad and Malvo, declined to comment on how many people the snipers shot and killed.

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Christmas Child gifts are sought

Karen Hall is Sevier County coordinator for Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse that brings the holiday to children throughout the world with a gift-filled shoe box.

Bring gifts to the conference center at River Plantation RV Park, 1004 Parkway, during collection week Nov. 16-23.

Collection hours: 1-5 p.m. Nov. 15; 8-6 Nov. 16-20; 10-4 Nov. 21; and 1-5 p.m. Nov. 22.

Contact Hall at 9829968 or 851-2922, or e-mail to occseviercounty@yahoo.com.

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Spur/bypass work to affect traffic

Motorists can expect single lane closures on the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge Spur and on the Gatlinburg bypass through mid-January.

No work will be allowed from noon Fridays to Monday mornings, on holidays, or the week between Christmas and New Year’s.

A contractor will use single lane closures along the Spur to allow workers to clear the brush along the shoulders of the road and to cut back overhanging branches. On the twoway Gatlinburg Bypass, flaggers will control traffic flow around onelane closures.

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Pet vaccination clinic scheduled

The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley will hold a low-cost pet vaccination, testing and microchip clinic on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the society’s Fix-A-Pet Clinic, 10421 Chapman Highway. No appointment is necessary.

Rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats will cost $12.

For information visit www.humanesocietytennessee.com or call 579-6738.

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Veterans eat free at 5 restaurants

Active duty soldiers and veterans who done at any of five Sevier County restaurants owned by Bruce Johnson will eat for free on Veterans Day. The only requirement is military identification.

Restaurants taking part: Alamo Steakhouse in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, and Mama’s Farmhouse in Pigeon Forge.

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Storytelling to be held at event

Smoky Mountain storytellers will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 21. at Holiday Inn, 3230 Parkway.

Admission is $5; maximum $20 per family.

Call 429-1783 or 4297350 for information or visit www.smokymountaintellers.org or mypigeonforge.com.

Hosts are Charlie and Jeanette Stevens of Powell. They’ll be joined by Millie Sieber, Maryville; Owen Duncan, Decatur; Janice BrooksHeadrick, English Mountain; Susan Fulbright, Kodak; Lovella Richardson, Knoxville; and Robert “Redhawk” Eldridge, Knoxville.

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HIV-AIDS program has waiting list CHATTANOOGA (AP) — Tennessee’s assistance program for people with HIV and AIDS has a waiting list for the first time since it started in the early 1990s.

Health officials said that the drug- and insurance-assistance program has reached its capacity because of increased costs for many living with the disease and an increase in the number of people with HIV or AIDS. The state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program provides funding to help

low-income people with HIV and AIDS receive medical services and costly drugs.

In the face of the recession, more people with HIV or AIDS are losing their jobs and health insurance, said Dr. Carolyn Wester, the state’s medical director for HIV-AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.

Wester said the program fortunately has “had a chance to plan.”

She said most people will have access to pharmaceutical companies’ programs and hope-

fully federal assistance.

Pregnant women and infants who have not yet enrolled will be allowed temporary emergency enrollment, she said. The program is not cutting services for enrollees.

Tennessee is now among nine states with a waiting list for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. The others are Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.

The AIDS drug assistance is part of the Ryan White program,

authorized in 1990, that provides HIV-related health services. In June, enrollment in the state’s drug-assistance program hit 3,367, compared to 2,706 last year. Federal and state funding for the program in 2009 totals $25.3 million and has only slightly increased since 2005, Wester said.

“Our No. 1 goal is to continue to provide access to high-quality HIV-related services and medications to as many individuals in Tennessee as possible,” Wester said.

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— Col. John Rossi on Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who is accused killing 13 and injuring 23 during a shooting spree last week at Fort Hood, Texas

“Now it falls on the United States Senate to take the baton and bring this effort to the finish line on behalf of the American people, and I’m absolutely confident that they will. I’m equally convinced that on the day that we gather here at the White House and I sign comprehensive health insurance reform legislation into law, they’ll be able to join their House colleagues and say this was their finest moment in public service.”

— President Barack Obama after the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the health care reform bill on Saturday

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“Christmas Carol”

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jim Carrey’s Scrooge collected holiday donations from movie fans with his new take on “A Christmas Carol,” which took in $31 million to open as the weekend’s top movie.

The Disney animated version of the Charles Dickens classic knocked the King of Pop out of the No. 1 spot as “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” slipped to second place with $14 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Sony’s “This Is It,” presenting rehearsal performances Jackson shot before his death last June, raised its domestic total to $57.9 million. Worldwide, “This Is It” has taken in $186.5 million.

Featuring Carrey as Ebenezer Scrooge and also as the three holiday ghosts that show Scrooge the error of his miserly ways, “A Christmas Carol” came in on the low end of Disney’s expectations for opening weekend.

On the other end of the spectrum, Lionsgate’s acclaimed drama “Precious: Based on the Novel ’Push’ by Sapphire” had a spectacular start, pulling in $1.8 million in just 18 theaters.

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commentary

Dancing water could inspire move to peace Last weekend I took a trip to our state capital to have fun and see some of the sites — and pick up my son who was attending a conference sponsored by the Air Force.

In attendance were some 4,000 Air Force personnel. This was the biggest gathering of my son’s branch of military service I had ever seen. One general had been in a meeting with President Obama that morning in Washington.

They were a great looking bunch of men and women and all looked proud to have been selected to represent their segment of the Air Force. My son came with another sergeant and his captain to join this great throng of defenders of America.

This four-day meeting took place at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel — the only hotel outside of Las Vegas large enough to hold them all. This hotel was impressive not only in size, but in amenities and the way they had it decorated. We got lost on several occassions, as we made our way through the maze of indoor greenery and waterfalls.

I do appreciate Uncle Sam putting these fantastic military people up for several nights. I could not afford the $300 room price. The Country Inn & Suites across the street did just fine for me.

One of the main streets in front of the Gaylord is called McGavick Road.

Lt. Col. Randall McGavock, a prominate attorney in Nashville in the 1800s, had joined the Confederacy and even outfitted his own unit to fight against Northern aggression when it reached Tennessee. They had their own green and gold flag with an Irish harp in the center and Irish slogans affixed.

I hope Nashvillians also know their history and appreciate one of their own. They have a rich history I would explore if I lived there.

This hotel had many shopping venue: 25 boutiques, fashion stores and retail shops. Godiva chocolate always goes down well with me.

One of our dinners in the hotel was at Findley’s Irish Pub. I can never pass up a good Irish pub. When we finally found a place to sit, we were, as expected, surrounded by Air Force personnel with a few foreign service people thrown in. My son had worked with them on occasion.

Do you know what current televison game show host got his start in Nashville? Pat Sajak started as an announcer in June 1975 and worked his way up to his current job on “Wheel of Fortune.” He’s pictured on the wall along with other famous people associated with radio station WLS there at the Gaylord. They have an actual radio broadcasting set there that you can watch as you walk by.

One of the most peaceful and pleasant things to do at the Gaylord is to go to the dancing water spouts and light show, in the Delta Room with its high glass ceilings. The water shoots up from ground level in 50 different geysers, with one really big one in the center that shoots about 85 feet. The ceiling is around 200 feet.

Everyone was mesmerized with this simple entertainment. Everyone there was one with the water and music and had not a care in the world. Whoever synchronized the music with the dancing water did a fantastic job because they knew what relaxed people.

This was therapy to those watching.

The lights were dimmed low and the mood was set.

Ironically, most of the guests were there to dicuss how to be more efficient in making war; in killing and destroying property. If only the ones who seek to do harm to others would just sit there and watch the dancing water for 20 minutes — how peaceful we all could live.

I know I’m living in a dream world.

Remember, though, Jesus said, “Suffer not the little children to come to me.”

He used a simple example of the most innocent as a way to understand him; no hard or extreme oration about the law or some ritual.

Maybe I’m not as far off as I thought.

— Dan M. Smith is a Cincinnati native and Gatlinburg resident. He is the author of the forthcoming book “So Far from Forfar.” His son is serving in the Air Force. E-mail to danmakgow@bellsouth. net.

Editorial

One, two, three, hike Legislators’ automatic pay hikes are wrong and illtimed While private businesses struggle to survive the recession and hang on to what they have, governments always seem to have the money to do the things they want to do, at least as it affects the people who work in the government. Locally, most of the people who work in government got pay raises this year despite a number of privately owned businesses having to lay off workers of freeze salaries.

State government, facing a shortfall in revenue that likely will mean layoffs of state employees, must find the money to give legislators a $14-a-day hike in their compensation. It helps when such raises come automatically, without the lawmakers having to take a public stand.

The 8.1 percent increase took effect when the federal government’s new

fiscal year started. Expense payments automatically increased Oct. 1 from $171 to $185. Lawmakers get the money for food and lodging while away from their home districts on official business.

Members of the General Assembly are paid $19,009 a year. They also receive a $1,000-a-month home office allowance.

The legislators’ per diem is set according to what the federal reimbursement rate is for the Nashville area, and those rates went up in October, said Connie Ridley, director of the Legislative Office of Administration. House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Turner of Nashville says the Legislature may need to look at increasing the salary and lowering per diem “to bal-

ance it out.”

Ben Cunningham of Tennessee Tax Revolt, a watchdog group, said legislators should be required to take votes on raising their expenses instead of having them go up automatically. He’s right, especially in times like these.

It looks bad when lawmakers and other government workers at all levels are getting raises while so many workers in the private sector — you know, the sector that generates most of the taxes that pay for government — are losing jobs, at risk of losing jobs and have seen their pay frozen or even lowered during the recession.

Getting your pay increased automatically is a nice perk of the job. But when you are working for the people whose taxes pay that salary, it looks greedy.

Political view

OT H ER VIEW S : T H E TENNE S S EAN

Economy growth is good news; now it must be sustained Tennesseans, like all Americans, enjoy hearing good news. And there certainly was some optimism last week as it was announced that the U.S. economy grew over the past three months for the first time in more than a year.

The growth was fueled in part by the federal stimulus program, including the cash for clunkers program and an $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers.

The gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter, compared with a decline at an annual rate of 6.4 percent two quarters ago, Christina Romer, chairwoman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, said in a news release.

This growth is an encouraging sign that the U.S. economy is moving in the right direction, Romer said. But we still have a

long road to travel until the economy is fully recovered. ...

Perhaps no one understands that better than ... the 15 million people across the country who are unemployed. In Tennessee, James Neeley, the commissioner of labor and work-force development, reported that the state’s unemployment rate for September was 10.5 percent, down 0.2 percentage point from August.

Such statistics give little reason for optimism to those people who cannot find a job.

That picture was brought home more clearly in Chattanooga last week as more than 5,000 people applied for 1,200 production jobs at Volkswagen’s new assembly plant.

Volkswagen officials reportedly have said they eventually expect applicants to total in the tens of thousands. Hiring will not start until next year.

There’s no doubt that those who are out of a job are going through some rough times.

But as President Barack Obama said Thursday, word that the economy has grown for the first time since the spring of 2008 is indeed “welcome news.”

And as Jan Hatzius, chief United States economist at Goldman Sachs, was quoted in The New York Times as saying, “The big picture perspective is that things have improved.”

That’s reason for optimism, but the key is ... finding ways to sustain the growth. And the answer to that cannot be solely government stimulus programs. More jobs are needed in the private sector, and consumers must have confidence to spend, as well as save. Only then will more people in Tennessee and elsewhere have reason to be optimistic about our economy’s future.

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Colts, Peyton survive — again

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Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton throws to a receiver during the first half of the Vols’ 56-28 victory over Memphis in Knoxville on Saturday night.

Patience pays off for Kiffin Vols’ Crompton rewards coach for sticking with him

By BETH RUCKER Associated Press KNOXVILLE — After Tennessee suffered its third loss of the season in early October, there was hardly a person in Neyland Stadium dressed in orange who didn’t want to bench quarterback Jonathan Crompton.

Volunteers coach Lane Kiffin was not among them.

“There was never a doubt in my mind he gave us the best chance to win,” Kiffin said after a 56-28 win over Memphis on Saturday night.

Turns out the coach’s instinct was correct.

Since that 26-22 loss to Auburn on Oct. 3, Crompton has rewarded Kiffin’s faith in him by twice setting career highs in passing, turning into the Southeastern

Conference’s leader in passing touchdowns with 21 and leading the Vols to their current 5-4 record.

Now there’s little doubt in fans’ minds that Crompton will give the Vols a good chance at going undefeated in November and lead them back to a bowl game.

“That’s how you know he’s building a championship program, saying, ’I’m not going to be shaky on somebody. We’re going to stick with him, and we’re going to win games,”’ Crompton said of Kiffin’s pledge of confidence.

The redshirt senior, who after the Auburn game led the nation with eight interceptions and had only nine touchdowns, set one career high with 310 yards passing against Georgia and another with his 331 yards against the Tigers (2-7).

Crompton made the effort against Memphis look easy. With a 10-yard pass to Denarius Moore, he broke the 310-yard mark on the first drive of the second quarter. He tied his career high of five touchdown passes on the next play with a 16-yard connection to Moore to make it 49-7 with 12:38 left in the third quarter.

Crompton had completed 21 of 27 passes with no interceptions — his second turnover-free game in a row — and had run for a TD in addition to throwing for five by the time Kiffin replaced him with backup Nick Stephens halfway through the third quarter.

Stephens, the junior whom fans wanted to replace Crompton, finished 5-for-9 with a touchdown and an interception in a quarter and a half of mop-up duty. The pair split starting duties during

Tennessee’s miserable 2008 season with neither emerging as a clear leader.

The odds have been stacked against Crompton through much of his career. Though he was ranked one of the top quarterback prospects in 2005, he was forced to wait his turn behind Erik Ainge.

He’s studied under four different offensive coordinators and was pegged the original starter during last year’s 5-7 season which turned out to be the Vols’ worst offensive season under then-coach Phillip Fulmer.

The Waynesville, N.C., native has said he received death threats because of the 2008 performance, and he seemed on the verge of another bad season after shaky, interception-prone losses to UCLA and Auburn.

Johnson wrecks on third lap at Texas; Kurt Busch wins FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jimmie Johnson’s drive to history took a hard hit against the wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta.

Kurt Busch won at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, taking over the lead with 2 1/2 laps left when his younger brother’s car suddenly slowed down on the backstretch after leading 232 laps.

Johnson, the series points leader trying to become the first Sprint Cup driver to win four consecutive season championships, wrecked on the third lap.

His crew needed more than an hour to repair and basically rebuild his No. 48 Chevrolet, but he returned Associated Press to finish 38th. His points lead with two races left was cut from 184 to 73 ahead of Hendrick teammate Mark Crew members repair Jimmie Johnson’s car after Johnson wrecked in the opening laps of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Texas Martin, who finished fourth.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Colts have no problems with close games — as long as they keep winning them.

Peyton Manning delivered another milestone performance, Joseph Addai produced a second straight winning score, and the Colts found another unconventional way to win when Houston’s Kris Brown missed a 42-yard field goal as time expired, keeping Indy’s winning streak intact 20-17.

“I think that’s the mark of a great football team,” center Jeff Saturday said, referring to the close calls. “We’ve won eight games so far, and we’re ahead in our division, which is really our main focus and goal.”

The implications of Sunday’s victory are monumental.

Indy is the fourth team in league history with 17 straight regular-season wins.

New England did it twice — winning a record 21 straight from 2006-08 and 18 in a row from 2003-04. Chicago won 17 straight from 193334.

Next week, the Patriots come to town with a chance to prevent Indy from matching its original record.

There were plenty of accolades to go around for the Colts on Sunday, too.

Jim Caldwell became the NFL’s first rookie coach to start 8-0 since Potsy Clark in 1930.

Manning, the three-time MVP, tied Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton for fourth in career victories (125) and became the first player in league history to throw for 40,000 yards in one decade.

Tight end Dallas Clark caught 14 passes, the third-highest single-game total by an NFL tight end, and with eight receptions, Reggie Wayne moved past Hall of Famer Raymond Berry and into second on the Colts’ career reception list.

A week after rallying the Colts with a fourth-quarter TD pass, Addai caught a touchdown pass, then ran 2 yards for the winning score with 7:11 to go.

The biggest impact: Indy holds a commanding 3 1/2game lead in the AFC South over second-place Houston (5-4) and is 3-0 against its division rivals. The Texans (5-4) dropped to 1-14 all time against the Colts, including 0-8 in Indianapolis.

But this loss was easily the most frustrating of the series.

After shrugging off the Colts early run and fighting back to take the lead, the Texans had two chances to win it or force overtime.

Both failed. Matt Schaub, under pressure from Gary Brackett, was intercepted by Clint Session in Colts territory with 2:13 to go.

NFL ROUNDUP Bucs 32, Packers 28 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Josh Freeman passed for 205 yards and three touchdowns Sunday, including a 7-yard throw to Sammie Stroughter on fourth-and-4, leading the previously winless Bucs to a 38-28 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

In his first pro start, the 17th pick in the draft out of Kansas State completed 14 of 31 passes with just one interception. A critical second pick was wiped out by a Green Bay penalty during the go-ahead drive.

Patriots 27, Dolphins 17 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady and Randy Moss connected on two highlight-reel plays. Moss set up the Patriots’ first touchdown with a one-handed, 36-yard grab at the Dolphins 1-yard line, then scored on a 71-yard play after catching the ball about 10 yards beyond the line of scrimmage.

Miami’s two touchdowns came on possessions on which it used the wildcat most extensively — after gain-

ing just 36 yards on 21 wildcat plays in its previous two games. But New England’s quick-strike ability took back the momentum.

Bengals 17, Ravens 7 CINCINNATI (AP) — With Cedric Benson topping 100 yards again, the Bengals got ahead early and ground one out. Cincinnati scored on its first three possessions, then spent the rest of its time chasing Baltimore’s Joe Flacco around the field.

The Bengals (6-2) can take control of the division by winning next Sunday at Pittsburgh; the Steelers (5-2) play Denver on Monday night.

Cardinals 41, Bears 21 CHICAGO (AP) — One week after throwing five interceptions, Kurt Warner tied a career high by throwing five touchdown passes. Larry Fitzgerald added 123 yards receiving and two touchdowns.

Falcons 31, Redskins 17 ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Turner ran for a

season-high 166 yards, breaking away from former Falcons CB DeAngelo Hall on a 58-yard touchdown that finished off Washington early in the fourth quarter.

Hall, who made two Pro Bowls playing for the Falcons from 2004-07, yapped away all week about how Atlanta treated him unfairly before a trade to Oakland. He didn’t even make it through one season with the Raiders and landed in Washington.

Jaguars 24, Chiefs 21 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — David Garrard threw for 264 yards, including a 61-yard touchdown to Mike Sims-Walker.

The Jaguars (4-4), up and down all season, responded in similar fashion following losses to Arizona and Seattle earlier this season. The latest turnaround after a defeat came after coach Jack Del Rio ripped his team’s defensive effort in a 30-13 loss at the Titans, calling it “insulting, ugly and embarrassing.”

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A soldier reads a Bible during church service at the First Air Calvary Division Memorial Chapel at Fort Hood, Texas, on Sunday.

Prayers said for shooting suspect

FORT HOOD, Texas â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mourners were asked to pray for the man authorities say went on a shooting spree at Fort Hood and his family, and an Army chaplain exhorted his congregation on Sunday to draw together even if the gunmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motives may never be fully known. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lord, all those around us search for motive, search for meaning, search for something, someone to blame.

That is so frustrating,â&#x20AC;? Col. Frank Jackson told a group of about 120 people gathered at the postâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chapel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today, we pause to hear from you. So Lord, as we pray together, we focus on things we know.â&#x20AC;?

Worshippers hugged each other and raised their hands in prayer during the service, in which Jackson asked the congregation to pray for the 13 dead and 29 wounded that Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is accused of shooting. The chaplain also urged the crowd to pray for Hasan and his family â&#x20AC;&#x153;as they find themselves in a position that no person ever desires to be.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Lord, teach us to love and pray for those who rise up against us and pray for those who do us harm. We pray for Maj. Hasan. Asking that you do the work that only you can do in his life,â&#x20AC;?

Jackson said.

Across the sprawling post and in neighboring Killeen, soldiers, their relatives and members of the community struggled to make sense of the shootings. Candles burned Saturday night outside the apartment complex where Hasan lived. Small white crosses, one for each of the dead, dotted a lawn at a Killeen church on Sunday.

At least 16 victims remained hospitalized with gunshot wounds, and seven were in intensive care.

Even as the community took time to mourn the victims at worship services on and off the post, Col. John Rossi acknowledged that the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest military installation was moving forward with its usual business of soldiering. The processing center where Hasan allegedly opened fire on Thursday remains a crime scene, but the activities that went on there were relocated, with the goal of reopening the center as soon as Sunday.

Fort Hood is â&#x20AC;&#x153;continuing to prepare for the mission at hand,â&#x20AC;? Rossi said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of routine activity still happening. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hear cannon fire and artillery fire.

Soldiers in units are still trying to execute the missions we have been tasked with.â&#x20AC;?

But the specter of the shooting lingers on the post.

Rossi acknowledged that psychic wounds could be deep. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The piece that most are troubled with right now is the location of where it happened and how it could happen,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that problems sometimes take a while to manifest themselves in an individual and might come up in a later time period.â&#x20AC;?

Military criminal investigators continue to refer to Hasan as the only suspect in the shootings but wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say when charges would be filed. Hasan, who was shot by civilian police to end the rampage, was in critical but stable condition at an Army hospital in San Antonio.

He was breathing on his own after being taken off a ventilator on Saturday, but officials wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say whether Hasan can communicate.

A government official speaking on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to discuss the case said an initial review of Hasanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s computer use has found no evidence of links to terror groups or anyone who might have helped plan or push him toward the attack. The review of Hasanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s computer is continuing, the official said.

Army investigators on Sunday were searching for additional evidence to put together a comprehensive bullet trajectory analysis.

Investigators were â&#x20AC;&#x153;seeking any military or civilian per-

sonnel who may have left the scene ... with gunshot damage such as damaged privately owned vehicles,â&#x20AC;? Fort Hood spokesman Chris Haug said in a statement.

Hasan likely would face military justice rather than federal criminal charges if investigators determine the violence was the work of just one person.

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At 40, Big Bird, Sesame Street as big as ever

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Big Bird is leaving Sesame Street!

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what he decides on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;? season opener. A rapping real-estate agent pitches him on migrating to a new habitat (â&#x20AC;&#x153;habitat,â&#x20AC;? the episodeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Word on the Streetâ&#x20AC;?). After sizing up a beach and a swamp for his new habitat, Big Bird chooses a rain forest.

But then he comes to his senses with a musical number. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Street is my habitat!â&#x20AC;? he sings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Street is my home!â&#x20AC;?

Indeed, Big Bird â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that towering, yellow-feathered 6-year-old â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has been calling Sesame Street home for four decades, ever since the show premiered on Nov. 10, 1969.

Now, as it marks its 40th anniversary on Tuesday on PBS (check local listings), he remains an essential member of the flock.

He is still brought to life

by Caroll Spinney, who also plays trash-can denizen Oscar the Grouch.

Hand-picked by Muppet-meister Jim Henson, Spinney was 35 when â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;? began. He turns 76 the day after Christmas. In his dressing room at Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, where the show is taped, he was pondering an existential question not long ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know when you were born, how old would you think you are?â&#x20AC;? he mused. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can apply that to Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longevity: It seems like years, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d NEVER guess 40!â&#x20AC;?

Maybe thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because the self-renewing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;? is forever young.

A realm of sunny days where everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A-OK, the series starts its new season with episode 4187, which features the letter H and, naturally, the number 40. With it and the 25 new hours that follow, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;? will continue to explore its chosen habitat â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and experiment with how it does the job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We think of every year as experimental,â&#x20AC;? says Carol-Lynn Parente, the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive producer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and this new season is just part of that continuing evolution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was always designed to emulate the TV-viewing environment,â&#x20AC;? she notes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back in 1969, it had a magazine format that emulated what was then on television.â&#x20AC;?

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Big Bird is seen during the taping of an episode of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;? in New York in 2008. of its audience 40 years later, each new episode has been reformatted as an hourlong block composed of modular programming parts.

Murray Monster, a lively orange Muppet, hosts each episodeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four segments. These include Abby Cadabby in the new â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flying Fairy School,â&#x20AC;? which marks the first time a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;? character has been transformed into CGI animation.

The program is also kicking off â&#x20AC;&#x153;My World Is Green & Growing,â&#x20AC;? a two-year science initiative designed to increase positive attitudes toward nature and the environment.

With that in mind, First Lady Michelle Obama visits Sesame Street to plant vegetable seeds with Elmo and several young fleshand-blood gardeners.

Then Big Bird steps up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wow, did I just hear right?â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first lady eats seeds? I love seeds!â&#x20AC;?

Not exactly, says Mrs. Obama, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do eat what grows from these seeds.â&#x20AC;?

Big Bird absorbs this information with the thoughtfulness of any curious 6-year-old, which is what he is.

But that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t how he was originally hatched. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the first few shows, he was just a silly, goofy guy,â&#x20AC;? recalls Spinney. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then one day I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Big Bird should be a kid.

Forget the fact that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eight feet tall.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And real children accepted him.â&#x20AC;?

Indeed, Big Bird fast became a signature figure on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Street.â&#x20AC;?

Early on, he appeared solo on the cover of Time magazine, which dubbed his show â&#x20AC;&#x153;TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gift to Children.â&#x20AC;?

But even if he has never grown older, he has never stood still. Spinney continues to refine the performance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I study tapes to see how to get new expressions out of his face,â&#x20AC;? Spinney says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see something good that I did, and I take note to make sure I do it again.â&#x20AC;?

Spinney is one of but a few charter members of the show still on the Street. Among them: Bob McGrath (Bob) and Loretta Long (Susan), as well as camera man Frankie Biondo.

They and so many others pioneered a strategy for channeling television to help underprivileged youngsters. Cradled by a nonprofit organization (now called Sesame Workshop), the mission continues, its mandate expanded to reach middle-income kids, too.

Just as in the formulation of the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original game plan, research continues to play a major role. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is the model that â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; has always been based on: The education and research department works handin-hand with producers,â&#x20AC;? says Rosemarie Truglio, who heads up Sesame Workshopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research effort.

One notable study reconnected with adolescents who had participated in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;? research as preschoolers.

It found that teens who watched â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;? in preschool had higher grades and spent more time reading for pleasure than other teens who had missed the show as children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel so passionately about getting â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the hands of as many kids as possible because we know it works,â&#x20AC;? says Carol-Lynn Parente. These days, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

not only available on PBS, but also on cableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sprout network, online and video podcasts.

Last season, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;? averaged more than 5 million viewers each week, and beyond that, logged 135 million impressions through media sources other than PBS between January and September.

And the show goes on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;? is currently midway through production of its 41st season, and one recent afternoon was shooting a scene on a rare rainy day. In Studio J, the diminutive Muppets Elmo and Rosita are having a problem sharing an

umbrella with Big Bird. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fit under the umbrella if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m holding it,â&#x20AC;? Rosita worries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, sure I can,â&#x20AC;? says Big Bird. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just make myself short.â&#x20AC;? And down Spinney sinks into a Big Bird crouch. Good knees!

With no sign of slowing down, Spinney says he aims to keep at it as Big Bird and Oscar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I still have the job, and I have contracts for the future in hand,â&#x20AC;? he says with a smile, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m delighted.â&#x20AC;?

After 40 years and counting (plus spelling and other explorations), on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;? everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A-OK.

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Notice is Hereby Given that on the 27 day of OCT 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of MILDRED LOUISE KILPATRICK deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.

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Cable, Laundry, Kitchens, Clean Rooms, NO PETS.

800-359-8913

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Scooter Store Power Chair & lift. $2500 OBO. 932-1113 589 FURNITURE

For Sale

A-1 pre-owned dryers, washers, ranges & refrigerators All with warranty.

Cagles Furniture and Appliances

453-0727

1 & 2 BR Apt. From $395. Water/Sewer Inc. Patio Mtn Views. 908-2062 1BR Apt. near Gat. W/D, DW, water, private ent. $160 wk./$575/mo.,$575 dep. 556-1929.

1BR Water & appl furn.

No pets. Lease. $385 mth Refs 680-3078.

2BR/2BA

Apartments for Lease in Wears Valley Quiet and Easy Access.

We also have some houses for rent.

East Tennessee Realty Group

(865) 329-7807 Glenn Meadows, Glenn Vista & now Ruth Villas 605 BUSINESS RENTALS 1400 sq ft office/warehouse in Sevierville $700 mth.

256-4809 or 6546042.

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

Hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, plus many extras, 1 year lease, no pets, TVA energy efďŹ cient.

865-453-8947 865-776-2614 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS and TOWNHOMES Sevierville 428-5161

1 & 2 BR avail.

Some Pets OK. $400 UP WATER INCLUDED Murrell Meadows 1/8 mile from Walters State College Allensville Road Walk to lake Reasonable Rates

654-7033 BIG BROKER BOBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s REALTY 865-774-5919 SILO APARTMENTS in Sevierville Offers 1/2 BR Units Pet Friendly

PIGEON FORGE 2BD/2BA APARTMENT

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

New Center 3BR/2BA Garage, Pet Friendly

2 BR APT. in Pigeon Forge area. $550/mo, $275 damage dep. up front. No pets! 865573- 6859 or 3895229

428-4244 610 DUPLEX FOR RENT

1BR 1BA Duplex Apt off 416. $475 mth. $300 damage.

1 yr lease. No pets.

680-4290 or 428-1297

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Affordable Housing in Gatlinburg

557 MISC. SALES

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Pigeon Forge Duplex 3BR 2BA 1 level Double carport. $750 mth.

No pets.1yr lease.

932-2613

2 & 3 BR Duplex for rent.

1 year lease.

No Pets 428-6598 2BR 1BA Pigeon Forge $650 mth, $650 damage.

865-654-0222.

2BR 2BA duplex on South Flat Creek in Sevierville.

No Pets.

4535337

Kellum Creek Townhomes 2 BR $645.00 incl. water & sewer.

865-908-6789

2BR/2BA

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

329-7807

NEWLY RENOVATED

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

Call 384-1054 Or 384-4054

New 900 sq ft Brick Apts.

Pigeon Forge $625 Month.

865-388-9240 SPACIOUS

1100 sq. ft.

2BR/2BA $600 mth + $500 dep.

1 yr lease. No Pets.

428-0713 or 389-5780

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

2BR 1.5BA Sev. Stove & refrigerator furn.

NO PETS. CH/A Quiet 453-5079.

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On Saturday, Sunday and holidays you may dial 428-0748 extensions 239 & 231. If complaints are received between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., papers will be delivered the same day. Newspapers from calls received after 10:00 a.m. will be delivered with the next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paper.

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A Great Location. 1 block off Pkwy, near Walmart. 2BR 2BA, carport, patio.

Nonsmoking environment, no pets please. $535 mth, year lease. 4535396

Apts for rent 2 & 4BR. Cosby. 777-2378.

Clean 2BR apt water furnished, Cable available. No Pets. $400 a month $300 deposit. Call 453-1420

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Furnished 1BR apt.

Pond,creek. Wears Valley. 228-8414.

LEGALS Gatlinburg 2BR/1.5BA Wd. Fire place.

Quiet & safe neighborhood. Kit appliances , w/d connections. No Pets $600 Mo. $400 deposit. 1 yr lease 865-654-3615.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE TENNESSEE, SEVIER COUNTY DEFAULT having been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided in certain Deed of Trust executed by Timothy Zeller to Dwight B. Grizzell, Trustee dated December 20, 2005 in the amount of $132,000.00, and recorded in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee in Deed Book 2427, Page 626, Re-recorded on 02/13/2007 in Deed Book 2436 Page 305, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deed of Trustâ&#x20AC;?); and, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust having been last transferred to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment; and, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owner and Holderâ&#x20AC;?), has appointed as Substitute Trustee the undersigned, Patrick A. Taggart, Laura A. Grifka, Sidney A. Gelernter, or J. Michael Dugan, any of whom may act, by instrument filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; therefore, NOTICE is hereby given that the entire amount of said indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and the undersigned as Substitute Trustee, or a duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested by the Appointment of Substitute Trustee, will on Thursday, December 3, 2009 commencing at 12:00 PM at the front steps of the Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville, Tennessee; sell to the highest bidder for cash, immediately at the close of sale, the following property to-wit: Situated in the Fourth (4th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and without the corporate limits of any municipality in the State of Tennessee, and being known and designated as all of Lot 23, Shields Mountain Estates, an unrecorded Subdivision and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning on a new iron pin in the North right of way line of Mountain Boulevard (25.80 feet from centerline), said iron pin located in the curve that is the Southwestern intersection of Mountain Boulevard and Spring Drive, said iron pin also being located S 58 deg. 09 min. 27 sec. W 134.90 feet from the centerline intersection of Mountain Boulevard and Spring Drive; thence from said beginning point around a curve to the right; R= 21.73; A=50.57 feet; CH= S 20 deg. 42 min. 57 sec. E 39.91 feet to a new iron pin in the Northwest right of way line of Spring Drive (25.43 feet from centerline); thence along the Northwest right of way line of Spring Drive, S 45 deg. 58 min. 49 sec. W 118.62 feet to a new iron pin; thence around a curve to the right; R=65.99 feet; A=42.44 feet; CH= S 64 deg. 21 min. 11 sec. W 41.71 feet to a new iron pin; thence continuing around a curve to the right; R=139.12 feet A=50.96 feet; CH= N 86 deg. 43 min. 48 sec. W 50.68 feet to an iron pin; thence continuing with the North right of way line of Spring Drive, N 76 deg. 14 min. 09 sec.

W 73.01 feet to found iron pin, corner to Jones; thence along the line of Jones, N 34 deg. 49 min. 48 sec. W 134.01 feet to a found iron pin, corner to Jones (Lot 24); thence along the line of Lot 24, N 54 deg. 18 min. 28 sec. E 130.05 feet to a found pin in the Southwestern right of way of Mountain Boulevard; thence along the Southwestern right of way of Mountain Boulevard, S 48 deg. 13 min. 30 sec. E 38.22 feet to a new iron pin; thence around a curve to the left: R=155.35 feet; A=106.18 feet; CH=S 67 deg. 48 min. 22 sec. E 104.13 feet to a new iron pin; thence continuing along the South right of way line of Mountain Boulevard, S 87 deg. 23 min. 00 sec. E 76.33 feet to the point of beginning as shown by survey of Eddy R. Garrett, RLS 1544, dated February 8, 2005, Drawing No. 05-021.

Subject to restrictions of record in Misc. Book 45, Page 67, in the said Registers Office.

Being the same property conveyed to Timothy M. Zeller, a single person

by Warranty Deed from Alan A. Thompson, a single person, dated April 15, 2005, of record in Book 2224, Page 110, in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.

Map & Parcel No.: 085 011.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2125 Spring Drive Sevierville, Tennessee 37876 CURRENT OWNER(S): Timothy M. Zeller SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Shields Mountain Owners Association All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-ofway, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property; as well as any prior liens or encumbrances as well as priority created by a fixture filing; and/or any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities` right to redeem the property, as required by 26 U.S.C Ă&#x; 7425 and T.C.A. Ă&#x; 671-1433.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Deed of Trust.

Substitute Trustee reserves the right to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Live On Lake! 1BR Apt. Elect./H2O incl. $150 wk + dep. 865-640-8097 LEGALS

Murrell Meadows 1BR/1BA $415.00 2BR/1BA $455.00 865-429-2962

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE AND MANUFACTURED HOME WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on May 7, 2002, by MAE DEAN HUSKEY, single, to Kevin T. Clayton, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, at Book 1446, Page 221, and as corrected at Book 1451, Page 341 (ĂŹDeed of TrustĂŽ); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. WHEREAS, the Grantors executed and delivered to Beneficiary a Security Agreement granting a security interest in the hereafter described manufactured home to the Beneficiary; WHEREAS, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust appointed Anthony R. Steele as Successor Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in the Deed of Trust and that the Successor Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him will on December 3, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. local time, at the front steps of the Courthouse in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, proceed to offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or on such terms as may be announced at the sale, the following described real property and manufactured home, as the case may be: SITUATE in the Fourth (4th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee and being all of LOT 12 of Newman Town Estates as the same appears in plat map of record in Large Map 3, Page 116 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description.

SUBJECT to restrictions, conditions, easements, map notations and all other issues of record in Volume Book 1236, Page 463; Large Map 3, page 116; ROW Book 5, Page 332; Deed Book 92, Page 239 both in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.

BEING the same property conveyed to Mae Dean Huskey, single, by General Warranty Deed from Homer R. Barnes, Jr. et al, dated May 5, 2002, and recorded May 10, 2002, in Book 1446, Page 219, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.

Property Address: 1317 Old Jayell Road Sevierville, Sevier County, TN Tax Map Identification No.: 073K-B-073J-012.00 (However, the property description shall control in the event of any inconsistencies between the description and address or tax identification number).

Personal Property to be sold pursuant to T.C.A. Ă&#x;47-9-604 includes one (1) 2002 Clayton Tradition Manufactured Home bearing Vehicle Identification/Serial Number CAP013235TNAB and all other property of any kind of the Grantors attached thereto together with any and all accessories, parts, additions, accessions, and substitutions now in existence or after-acquired and otherwise available for sale with all proceeds or replacements thereof. This sale of personal property shall be conducted as a public sale pursuant to the aforesaid Security Agreement and the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in the State of Tennessee at the time, place, date, and terms described herein. All sales of Property, both real and personal, are â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? without representation or warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or of any kind, except as to title and authority to convey.

The sale of the described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes, any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances, if any, as well as any other priority as may appear in the public records or as may be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property.

All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee. Title to any personal property shall be transferred by Bill of Sale or Certificate of Title, as the case may require.

The right is preserved 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.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT THE DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED AS A RESULT WILL BE USED FOR THAT EXPRESS PURPOSE ONLY. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. This the 4th day of November, 2009.

Patrick A. Taggart, Laura A. Grifka, Sidney A. Gelernter, or J. Michael Dugan McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C. (404) 373-1612 www.mccurdycandler.com File No. 09-22383 /FHLMC

Anthony R. Steele, Successor Trustee Winchester, Sellers, Foster & Steele, P.C. P.O. Box 2428 Knoxville, TN 37901 (865) 637-1980

November 9 , 16 and 23, 2009

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

2BR 2BA Gated community, parking garage, on river, unfurnished $800.

Furnished $950. 6 mth minimum lease + damage dep.

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2BR 2BA P.F. Fully furnished condo 7th floor. Spectacular view. 30 ft private balcony. $1200 mth. 1st & last mth 425-9226988 Gatlinburg Beautiful 2BR 2BA Furnished Condo with Fireplace, Overlooks stocked trout stream and has heated pool. Walk to downtown Gatlinburg, includes water, cable, Flat screen TV. Immediate occupancy, Minimum 1 Year lease $875 mth.

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2BR 1BA on private lot in Seymour. $450 mth includes city water. 1 block from Chapman Hwy. 654-1391

2BR 2BA Doublewide $600 mth. No pets.

548-1956 5481671

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

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

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

October 26, November 2 and 9, 2009

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WHEREAS, Larry E. Rainey and Francine R. Rainey, husband and wife, delivered to T. Mike Estes, Trustee, a certain Deed of Trust dated March 7, 2007, found of record in Book 2764, page 247, Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to secure a certain indebtedness fully described therein; and WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the secured indebtedness and the beneficial interest under the Deed of Trust is Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA; WHEREAS, on September 8, 2009, the holder of the note securing the indebtedness, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA, executed an Appointment of Substitute Trustee, nominating and appointing A. KEITH LIVINGSTON as Substitute Trustee, instead of the said T. Mike Estes, same being found of record in Book 3418, page 552, Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee; WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness and the same has become due and payable, and the owner and holder of said indebtedness has instructed the said Trustee to foreclose said Deed of Trust and to advertise and sell the property herein described upon the terms and conditions set forth in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I will, on the 17th day of November, at 10:01 a.m., prevailing standard time, at the Courthouse door in Sevier County, Tennessee, sell at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder, and in bar of the equatable and statutory rights of redemption, and subject to any and all taxes and any and all assessments, any and all prior encumbrances, if any, the following described real estate as set forth in said Deed of Trust, to-wit: SITUATED in the 11 th Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee and being all of Lot 45 of the Silver Heights Subdivision, Block B, as shown on a plat of record in Map Book 6, page 96, in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which map specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description.

SUBJECT to easements, notation, setbacks, restrictions and right of ways as shown on the map of record in Map Book 6, page 96, in the said Registers Office.

SUBJECT to restrictions of record in Misc. Book 103, page 229, in the said Registers Office.

BEING the same property conveyed to Larry E. Rainey and wife, Francine R. Rainey by Warranty Deed from Chad Greene and wife, Rebecca Greene, dated March 7, 2007, of record in Book 2764, page 245, in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.

The proceeds derived from the sale of said property will be applied toward the payment of the indebtedness, including interest and attorney s fees secured by said Deed of Trust, and the balance, if any, to be paid to the parties legally entitled.

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor-Trustee s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Dated this 20th day of October, 2009.

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Seymour area. 2BR 1BA. Water & sewer furnished. $500 mth $275 damage.

No pets. 654-2519.

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

3BR/2BA starting at $700 - $850 & $1000 per month.

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3BR 2BA with basement.

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No pets. $900 mth + sec.

368-6799

Kodak/Sevierville 2+2 $550 + dep. No pets. 933-6544.

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428-2372

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on May 18, 2006, by Joesph Luneke and Margaret M Luneke to Robert M. Wilson, Jr, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 2535, Page 528, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deed of Trustâ&#x20AC;?); and WHEREAS, BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING,LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, the current owner and holder of saidDeed of Trust, (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owner and Holderâ&#x20AC;?), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, December 3, 2009, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;?

Situate in the Fifth (5th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and within the corporate limits of the City of Pigeon Forge, and being all of Lot 49 of Brookstone Village, Phase 2, as the same appears in the plat map of record in Large Map Book 3, at Page 78, in the Sevier County, Tennessee Register of Deeds Office, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description.

Subject to easements, restrictions, reservations, setbacks, notations of record in Map Book 27, at Page 190; Large Map Book 3, at Page 78; Misc. Book 292, at Page 689; Misc. Book 360, at Page 118, Book 1175, at Page 657; Book 1056, at Page 277 and utility easement of record in Book 1370, at Page 515, all in the said Register s Office.

Also subject to any and all applicable restrictions, easements and building setback lines as are shown in the records of the said Register s Office.

Being the same property conveyed to Joseph Luneke and wife, Margaret M. Luneke from William F. Claiborne, Jr., Marsha C. Wilson, Kathy C. Lipps, and Carol C. Cowart by deed dated 05/18/06 of record in Book 2535, at Page 526, in ;the said Register s Office.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3501 Sand Ridge Way Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 CURRENT OWNER(S): Joesph Luneke and Margaret M Luneke The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: Countrywide Bank, N.A. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o PP Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 432.0935985TN Web Site: www.msplaw.com November 9, 16 and 23, 2009

HUD PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-6699777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

943 AUTOMOBILE SALES

Mobile Homes in Park Own Your Home! $150.00 + lot rent Sevierville 865-654-3118

1997 HONDA Accord, 4 cyl., 5 sp. AC, 4 dr., looks & runs good. $3000. Call 865-607-6542.

2004 SATURN ION2, AT, 4cyl, AC, PW, PDL, cruise, keyless entry, new tires. 68,000 miles, nice car, $5495.

Call 865-607-6542.

3BD/2BA With Land I will ďŹ nance!

Utility trailer 5x10 + 4 ft gate 2000 lb axle 15 inch tires.

Used once. Like new. $550. 4369479 after 6pm

Only 3 left!

Call Mickey (865) 453-0086

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945 TRUCK SALES 1994 F-250 4x4 XLT Diesel. Auto, extra cab, 8 ft bed. $3850. 654-8291

1751 WinďŹ eld Dunn Pkwy Sevierville, TN 37862

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AUCTIONEER COMMENTS: We are selling under Court Order and commissioned by the Matthews Estate to liquidate this older frame home.

Conveniently located on Chapman Highway. Good starter home, ďŹ xer upper or ofďŹ ce. Super Views, Offered in 2 Tracts or as a Whole. Property has own private well, and shared paved driveway. Property currently zoned residential. Appx. 1236 sq. ft. Home with 3 Bedrooms & 1 Bath.

Appx. 2.636 Acres on Chapman Hwy. Just minutes from Sevierville DIRECTIONS: From Sevierville- take US 411-441 (Chapman Highway) West toward Seymour approximately 3 miles from Sevierville City Limits. See sign on right.

TERMS: 10% Deposit day of sale, balance due at closing within 21 days. A 10% Buyers Premium will be added to each successful bid.

Maps available onsite.

/0%. (/53% 45%3 ./6 s PM NOTICE: Under 42 U.S. c 4582 (d) the purchaser of a single family residence has a maximum of ten (10) days to conduct a risk assessment or inspection of the property for the presence of lead-based paint hazards. November 8, 2009 begins this ten (10) day period.

710 HOMES FOR SALE

1950 sq. ft. Brick, 3bd/2ba 2 covered porches gas ďŹ replace, great room, hickory cabinets, below bank payoff $195,000 ďŹ rm 932-2229 FORECLOSURE SALE 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath house in Kodak area.

Financing Available.

Call 865-604-3565 for appointment.

711 CONDOS FOR SALE 2BR/1.5BA on Village Dr. in Gatlinburg.

Furnished. $830 a month with 1st month deposit. Ref req. 276-780-0591

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720 LAKE & RESORT PROPERTY Campsites near Douglas Lake. All hookups. $275 mth 382-7781 or 9335894.

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

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Kodak 3+2 $500 2BR $400. No pets.

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LEADERS IN REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS SINCE 1953

Comics ◆ A17

Monday, November 9, 2009 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

Close to Home

Advice

Fiance of pregnant dancer upset she wants to continue in that field

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: I am currently engaged to an exotic dancer, and we recently found out she is pregnant. Times are tough right now, and this is the problem: I was laid off but receive unemployment while I search for a new job. My fiancee recently told me she wants to dance more and in different venues to gain the much-needed money.

I cannot stand her job.

It makes me ill. But she is a loving woman, and I want to stick by her side.

Next year, we are hoping to move to a state with more opportunities for work, but right now, this is a great challenge. I am stumped about what I should do. -- Dancer’s King Dear King: Pregnancy usually creates its own limitations for dancing, particularly the exotic kind. Your girlfriend should first check with her obstetrician to make sure what she does will not affect the baby. Then you must discuss with her whether she is willing to stop dancing as her pregnancy progresses and after the baby is born.

If money is an issue, she can look for jobs in less-upsetting fields.

Otherwise, this problem will be a continuing source of conflict.

Dear Annie: When my ex-husband died three years ago, we found a copy of his mother’s will, which stated that her entire estate would go to him, and if he died before her, to our son.

In August, however, we discovered there was another will leaving everything to my son’s aunt, who was appointed executrix. She had power of attorney for many

years, and now we can’t find any information on what should have gone to my son.

My son and I are on disability and can’t afford a lawyer. Legal Aid does not handle estates. My son’s grandparents loved him very much, and as he is the only grandchild, I know his grandmother would not have done this willingly. Where can we go for help?

-- Heartbroken in Apalachin, N.Y. Dear Heartbroken: A little legwork will allow you to get some information. If Grandma left everything to your ex-husband, once she died, he was entitled to leave it to whomever he chose. If your ex died before Grandma, the money should have gone to your son. If you believe there were two competing wills, you can go to the court in the city where your mother-inlaw lived and research to see if there was a probate proceeding. That will tell you which will was accepted by the court. At that point, you will need legal assistance to take it further, but you may be able to find a lawyer who will take your case on a contingency basis.

Dear Annie: Thank you for printing the letter from “Concerned Aunt,” whose nephew is an ex-offender looking for work.

The United States locks up a larger percent of its population than any other country 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

the world. Most will be released at some point.

Too many employers will not hire them, and landlords will not rent to them. We must find ways of incorporating ex-offenders into society because we cannot afford to continue returning them to prison.

Warehousing so many people in prisons squanders our tax dollars and ruins salvageable lives and families.

The respected Pew Research Center for the States says more than one in every 100 people in the U.S. is behind bars.

Many of their friends and families are among your readers. I hope you will often answer questions concerning incarceration issues. -- Palmdale, Calif.

Dear Palmdale: We believe it is incredibly shortsighted to make it so difficult for ex-offenders to get jobs.

It only encourages recidivism, which hurts all of us. Every state should provide help so those who have served their time can become productive and self-supporting citizens. And we admire and congratulate those companies willing to hire them.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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The Mountain Press ◆ Monday, November 9, 2009