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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 25, No. 321 ■ November 17, 2009 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents

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Carter faces more charges

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Two more men come forward alleging improper sexual contact By STAN VOIT Editor

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SEVIERVILLE — Two more men have come forward alleging sex-related charges against Dr. Rodney Carter. The Sevierville physician, whose license to practice medicine has been suspended, was indicted by the Sevier County grand jury on two additional counts of rape and one new charge of sexual battery (the touching of private parts with the intent of sexual gratification). The new allegations were made public on Monday when grand jury action was reported by Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press the clerk’s office. Dr. Rodney Carter appears Carter was charged this time in court in Sevierville earlier on what is called a supersedthis year. ing indictment, Assistant District

Attorney Steve Hawkins said. This means charges have been added to what Carter was already charged with last March. He pleaded not guilty to those charges. Hawkins said two adult males came forward with new allegations after Carter was indicted in March. All of the charges Carter faces involve males and relate to incidents alleged to have occurred in Carter’s medical office. Carter’s attorney, Bryan Delius of Sevierville, wouldn’t comment on the new allegations when contacted Monday. “We haven’t had a chance to review the charges. He has not been arraigned,” Delius said. “All we know are the names (of the new alleged victims). We’ll inves-

tigate those as well.” Delius did say earlier this year that depositions taken in the case strengthen his defense of the doctor. Delius said the sworn testimony has produced “startling revelations ... that are beneficial to Dr. Carter.” Cater will remain free on the existing $200,000 bond, Hawkins said. “He won’t be rearrested,” Hawkins said. “He has made sufficient bond. At the appropriate time the court will arraign him on the new charges and we’ll start the process on those. We’ll ask that the bond remain the same.” Carter, who was a general physician at LeConte Family

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Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter has furry friends up for adoption LOcal, Page A2

State

Gloomy outlook State Legislature begins budget talks amid dismal outlook

By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

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basket filled with Thanksgiving staples – such as turkey and stuffing, It won’t be enough to support a family for the week on its own, but it will help meet some needs and bring some of the trappings of the holiday to those who might otherwise see it as merely another

SEVIERVILLE — As expected, state officials told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday there wasn’t a viable way of making Exit 407 serve the traffic that pours onto Highway 66 from Sevier County’s only interstate access. Now, the city is looking at what do for traffic in the short term, and at what it must do to get a new interstate ramp. Those options include building a new ramp where the interstate passes over Douglas Dam Road to the west or where it passes over Bryan Road to the east. Steve Allen, transportation director for the Tennessee Department of Transportation, said his department looked at four options for improving traffic flow at Exit 407. He addressed the board during a workshop Monday before its regular meeting. “You’ve done about all you can do at that interchange,” Allen said. “That’s the bottom line.” Any new interchange, he said, would have to connect to a state highway. That’s a

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Weather Today Mostly cloudy High: 63°

Tonight Mostly cloudy Low: 49° DETAILS, Page A6

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The activity is fast paced as volunteers pack food bags for clients already lined up.

Nonprofits gearing for holiday By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

Obituaries David Brackins, 64 Paul Gardner, 45 Charles Smith Jr., 56 Ernest Waller, 62 Naoma Keller, 82

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Index Local & State . A1-A4,A6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A2 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-10 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A14 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A14 Classifieds . . . . . A11-A13 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 World . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5

Corrections The Mountain Press is committed to accuracy. Please report factual errors by calling 428-0748 Ext. 214.

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SEVIERVILLE — With the holidays coming and Sevier County’s season of greatest need near, local nonprofits are gearing up for what promises to be one of the busiest times in years. Right now, folks at agencies such as the Salvation Army, Sevier County Food Ministries and Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries (SMARM) are scrambling to ensure they’re prepared for their next big test – Thanksgiving. All three organizations will be doing something special for the holiday and each expects to serve even more people than the hyper-inflated numbers they’ve seen since the start of the ongoing recession.

Need help? Want to help If you need help, agencies like the ones in this article can provide it. Rather than calling them directly, though, the easiest way to find your way to the right organization for your need is to call 211. If you want to help, contact the Salvation Army at 908-4010, Sevier County Food Ministries at 428-5182 or Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministry at 908-3153.

“Thanksgiving is our busiest week of the year,” Food Ministries Director Steve Streibig says. “In a typical year we would see 1,200 people in that week. This year, we’re seeing that many people on a normal week. We’re thinking we’re going to see 1,300 or 1,400 people next week. We’re preparing for a big number.” All those folks will be given a

Unusual zoning request nixed by commission

‘Charlotte’s Web’ at Sevierville Intermediate

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — Jesse Cook may have won Monday evening’s battle with neighbors who object to his plans to build 24 apartments on Sky Drive in Seymour, but it seems likely the war is far from over. On the agenda for the County Commission’s monthly session was a rezoning request from Sky Drive resident Mark D’Alessandro, who asked that Cook’s land be moved down in zoning from C-2 (general commercial) to R-1 (rural residential). After putting the issue off a month and debating it at length Monday, the commissioners finally voted on a motion to approve that request which failed, with 18 voting against and 5 voting for. Neighbors argue the site isn’t suitable for the apartSee ZONING, Page A5

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Members of the Sevierville Intermediate School drama club performed the play ‘Charlotte’s Web’ for their classmates on Friday.

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Agencies benefit from ‘Shopping for a Cause’ event

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.

Tuesday, Nov. 17 Old Harp Singing

Old Harp shape note singing 7 p.m., Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 1828 Middle Creek Road. 428-0874.

Toys For Tots

Toys for Tots sign-ups 5-9 p.m. today and Thursday; 9-5 Nov. 21, Belz Mall suite 46 (old KB Toys). Requires picture ID, proof of residency, birth certificate/ SS card for child. 429-9002 or e-mail to johnlinnert@ mcl1206.com.

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.

Hospital Sale

Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center volunteers sale 7 a.m.-4 p.m. in classrooms today and Wednesday, featuring boutique items, handbags. Proceeds benefit LeConte Medical Center.

Wednesday, Nov. 18 Sevierville Story Time

Preschool story time 10:30 a.m., Sevier County Main Library. 453-3532.

Thursday, Nov. 19 Amateur Radio

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

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

DAV

Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary

meet at 6 p.m. for potluck dinner and 7 p.m. for meeting at Senior Center.

Adoptable pets

Hot Meals

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

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer

DAR

Great Smokies Chapter DAR meets at 10:30 a.m. at Pigeon Forge Library. Loy Jones to speak on Benedict Arnold. 774-2236.

SEVIERVILLE — Several local direct sales consultants hosted “Christmas Shopping for a Cause� at the Sevierville Civic Center. “When I called the other sales consultants about doing this, they were all for it,� said Colleen Brackins, a consultant director for a company that sells embroidered handbags, stationery and other gifts. The direct sales companies that participated offer health and beauty products, jewelry, kitchen tools and other home products. Debbie Norris, director of the Women’s Care Center, was thrilled when approached about hosting the fundraiser. “I said, ‘Awesome!’ We need all the help we can get,� Norris said. “We’re having our 20th anniversary next year, but there are still so many people that don’t know about us.� This was the first year for the event. A portion of the consultants’ booth rent, tickets for gift basket drawings, $2 gift-wrapping and concessions benefitted Women’s Care Center and SafeSpace. At the entrance of the event were $1 “grab bags,� which also benefited the agencies.

ABWA

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

FCE

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

Sub Vets

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

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Good Age Group

Seymour United Methodist Church Good Age group meets at 11 a.m. for lunch trip to O’Charley’s. 5739711.

Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots sign-ups 5-9 p.m. today and Saturday, Belz Mall (old KB Toy store). Picture ID, proof of residency, birth certificate/social security card for each child. 429-9002 or e-mail to johnlinnert@ mcl1206.com.

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Jerome is a 5-year-old Shih Tzu. Furby is a long hair orange tiger neutered and declawed. Adoption fee is $100 and covers the first set of vaccinations, alter and microchip. The Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and Adoptions Options booth at the Great Smokies Flea Market is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday, Nov. 21

TOPS

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

Friday, Nov. 20 MOPS

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

Teen Driver Training

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.

Kids Night Out

Kids Night Out 6-10 p.m. at Pigeon Forge Community Center. $10 for center members, $15 for nonmembers. 429-7373.

Kodak Story Time

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

Cove Clothes Closet

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.

Gun Carry Permit

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

Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots sign-ups 5-9 p.m., Belz Mall (old KB Toy store). Picture ID, proof of residency, birth certificate/social security card for each child. 429-9002 or e-mail to johnlinnert@ mcl1206.com.

Kephart/Masa Programs Programs about the life and work of George Masa, photographer (10 a.m.),

and Horace Kephart, author (1 p.m.) in auditorium at Sugarlands Visitor Center.

Sunday, Nov. 22 Colonial Dames

John Ogle Colonial Dames XVII Century meets at 2 p.m. at Sevier County Library. Memorial service by chaplain Verna Finwick.

Sims Chapel Singing

Sims Chapel singing 6:30 p.m. with the Parton Family. 765-0678.

Gospel Sing

Waldens Creek United Methodist Church gospel music with Shultz family, 11 a.m. Lunch to follow. 453-4398 or 453-0579.

Nursing homes across the state, including Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home, will honor employees Friday on Nursing Home Caregiver Appreciation Day. It is a day set aside to celebrate the more than 37,600 nursing home employees who provide care to patients in Tennessee. These employees, including nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNA), dietitians, therapists, activity directors, social workers, housekeepers, maintenance workers and cooks, work with volunteers to provide care for patients. “This year’s Nursing Home Caregiver Appreciation Day theme is ‘You are the Magic,’ which truly recognizes all of the magic that goes into pro-

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home is a calling, said Terry Franklin, director of nursing at Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home. “Even though working in long-term care is challenging, it is great to have a job where you know you are making a difference,� she said. “To me, the magic is knowing that patients are receiving the best care possible and working toward their goals, whether it is to speak after a stroke or return home

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SEVIERVILLE— The Rel Maples Institute for Culinary Arts at Walters State Community College will operate a special bake shop to assist with Thanksgiving preparations. A variety of breads, rolls, cakes, pies and cookies will be available from 8:30 a.m to 6 p.m. Nov. 24 and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 25 in the demonstration kitchen of the Conner-Short Center. Red velvet, carrot and German chocolate cakes will be available, along with pumpkin and pecan pies, rolls and artisan breads. Students, under the supervision of chef instructors, will also offer complete turkey and ham dinners. A turkey dinner for four includes a 10-12pound oven-roasted turkey with gravy, cranberry salad and two side items for $45. A ham dinner includes an 8-9-pound spiral cut ham, cranberry salad, and two side items for $50. Turkey and ham dinners must be ordered by Friday. For more information, or to place an order, contact Jeri Haun at 774-5817 or e-mail to jlhaun@ws.edu.

Sunday, Nov. 23

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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

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Class members from The King’s Academy making a recent field trip to Baskin-Robbins in Pigeon Forge included, in front from left, Rachel Sharp, Eric Healy, Taylor Daft, Olivia Reagan, Nicholas Malm; middle row, Ella Knight, Kaitlyn Cook, Avery Parsons, Sarah Laboy, Hannah Wendling, Mandi Jo Thomasson, Kristen Dougherty, Gavin Hensley; back row, Robert Lakatosh, Jayden Dennis, Clay Branton, Skyler Burgess, Summer O’Fallon, Godiva Reagan, Ben Holley, Carson Koss and Holly Edwards. In photo at right, top, inside the freezer are Carson Koss, Ben Holley, Gavin Hensley, Clay Branton, Jayden Dennis, Sarah Laboy and Avery Parsons.

In photo at right, bottom, Mandi Jo Thomasson, Godiva Reagan, Kristen Dougherty and Holly Edwards enjoy the treats after their tour of Baskin-Robbins.

Suspect apprehended in Smokies elk poaching From Submitted Reports NATIONAL PARK — Charges are pending against a Granville County, N.C. man suspected of shooting a bull elk inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At around 10:30 a.m. Friday, park rangers found the carcass of bull Number 21 lying along the edge of one of the pastures in the Cataloochee area in Haywood County, N.C. The animal was believed to have been shot, and was taken to the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine for a necropsy. The necropsy report has not yet been received. An immediate investigation was initiated involving park rangers, and National Park Service (NPS) special Agent, and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. A vehicle description led them to a suspect from Granville County. An NPS special agent traveled to Granville County on Saturday, when he located the suspect at his home. The suspect reportedly confessed to the offence. The park is working with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to develop the case. The suspect’s name is not being released pending the filing of charges. Those convicted of poaching in a national park can face up to six months in jail and/or a fine of up to $5,000. Offenders can also be forced to forfeit the weapon and the vehicle used in the crime. “The suspect was quickly identified and a strong case developed because of the willingness of members of

the community to come forward and talk to rangers and state wildlife officers,” acting Chief Ranger Steve Kloster said. “The many visitors and volunteers who come to Cataloochee expressly to watch the elk constitute a very effective surveillance network which has undoubtedly prevented elk poaching from occur-

ring earlier.” “While the loss of one bull elk may not jeopardize the success of the park’s elk program, we do see this as a very serious theft of the public’s enjoyment of their national park. Thousands of visitors come to see these elk each year, and many of them know each animal by sight. Number

21 was one of the largest and most majestic breeding bulls in the herd, so he will certainly be missed.”

Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed within this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. u Amy Ann Adams, 37, of 3138 Nevils Way in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 15 with traffic violations, possession of drug paraphernalia and DUI. She was released on $3,500 bond. u Eddie Bird, 19, of Cherokee, N.C., was charged Nov. 15 with shoplifting. He was released. u Michael Jeffery Bisceglia, 24, of 2755 Red Rooster Way in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 15 with resisting arrest, vandalism and violation of implied consent law. He was released on $7,500 bond. u Joseph Alan Combs, 25, of 1520 Seagle Hollow Road in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 14 with theft of property wroth $500 to $1,000. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Ronnie Ray Cordel, 18, of 117 S. Rocky Flats Road in Cosby, was charged Nov. 15 with resisting arrest and possession of a schedule IV substance. He was being held in lieu of $10,000 bond. u Lawrence Victor Dossche, 20, of Rocky Face, Ga., was charged Nov. 15 with evading arrest and underage consumption of alcohol. He was released on $5,000 bond. u Walter Thomas Hardesty, 42, of 2628 Bethel Church Road in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 15 with four counts of wildlife violations and public intoxication. He was released on $5,000 bond. u Glendoris Elizabeth King, 38, of 1739 Bohanon Drive in Pigeon Forge, was charged Nov. 15 with general theft. She was being held. u Joey Lee King, 40, of 237 Henderson St. In Sevierville, was charged Nov. 14 with public intoxication. HE was released on $250 bond. u Rita Gene LeQuire, 31, of Cherokee, N.C., was charged Nov. 15 with general theft and possession of a schedule III substance. She was released on $2,500 bond. u Wesley Harvey Lonas Jr., 37, of 824 Clark St. in Seymour, was charged Nov. 16 with aggravated rape. He was being held. u Summer Dawn Lowe, 25, of 1520 Seagle Hollow Road

in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 14 with theft of property worth $500 to $1,000 and forgery. She was being held in lieu of $5,000 bond. u Miguel Angel Murillo, 23, of 604 Kings Branch Road in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 14 with driving on a suspended license and speeding. He was released on $1,500 bond. u Marin Negrea, 33, of 240 Riverwalk #1109 in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 15 with prohibited weapon, speeding, violation of implied consent law and DUI. He was released on $3,500 bond. u Johnny Gene Postoak, 32, of Cherokee, N.C., was charged Nov. 15 with shoplifting. HE was released on $1,500 bond. u Scott Rush Rawlings, 31, of 671 Ski Mountain Road in Gatlinburg, was charged Nov. 14 with theft of property worth $500 to 1,000. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Adam Lee Shular, 24, of 1649 S. Helton in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 15 with three misdemeanor warrants from general sessions court and two circuit court warrants. He was being held. u John Howard Siewert, 31, of 409 Coyote Peak Way in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 15 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held. u Dennis N. Smallin, 46, of 3006 Six Point Way in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 15 wit hindering a secured creditor. He was released on $1,000 bond. u Gregory Michael Surman, 18, of 1515 Bluebird Cove Lane in Sevierville, was charged Nov .15 with shoplifting. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Glenn Tucker Jr., 46, of Newport, was charged Nov. 15 with habitual motor vehicle offender, theft and violation of parole. He was being held. u Katherine Faye Tucker, 35, of Morristown, was charged Nov. 15 with vandalism worth $1,000 to $10,000. She was being held.

u Wakita Ward, 21, of Cherokee, N.C., was charged Nov. 15 with general theft. She was released on $1,500 bond. u Holly Ann White, 42, of 1528 Seagle Hollow Road in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 14 with theft of property wroth $500 to $1,000. She was released on $2,500 bond.

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In Memoriam

David Lynn Brackins

David Lynn Brackins, age 64 of Sevierville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2009. He retired from Sevier County Highway Department. He was a member of Henderson Chapel Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge. Preceded in death by his parents, Parlie and Charlie Brackins; brothers, Eugene, Woody, Dee; and twin brother, Doyle Brackins. Survivors: wife of 44 years, Cheri Allen Brackins; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jamie Brackins; grandson, Cooper Brackins; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Leah Brackins, Luther and Faye Brackins, and Ted and Mary Jane Brackins; sisters and brothers-inlaw, Erma and Hugh Smelcer, Josie and Jim Richardson, and Phyllis and David Suttles; brother-in-law, Jim Allen; sisters-in-law, Alma Brackins, Joyce Brackins; special nieces,Taylor and Madison Allen; several other nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Terri Newman, 3629 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Funeral service 7 p.m. Tuesday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Maples officiating Interment 10 a.m. Wednesday in Pigeon Forge Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

Paul M. Gardner

Paul M. Gardner, age 45 Sevierville, died Saturday, November 14, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Max and Lucille Gardner of Sevierville; children, Victor, Spencer, and Ashley Gardner, all of Sevierville; sister and brother-inlaw, Margaret and Timothy Rolen; niece, Sara Rolen; many loving relatives from North Carolina. Funeral service 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Barker officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Thursday in Alder Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

Ernest Lee Waller Ernest Lee Waller, 62, of Seymour, died at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Friday, Nov. 13. Ernie graduated from Bearden High School in 1964. After serving in the U.S. Army, Ernie returned home to Knoxville where he worked for White Stores and Food City for more than forty years. Survivors: wife, Lucille Waller; children, William Lee Waller and Ernest Andrew Waller; three grandchildren; father, William Clint Waller Sr.; brother William Clint Waller Jr. Graveside service was held Monday in Oak View Baptist Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Hutchinson officiating. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Naoma May Keller Naoma May Keller, 82 of Sevierville, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Sevierville. Survivors: husband, Lee Vern Keller; daughter and son-inlaw, Diane and Bill Patrick; daughter-in-law, Lori Keller; one grandson. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Sevierville “Park Road Project� 317 Parkway, Sevierville TN 37862. Honorary pallbearers, members of the Chuck Sexton Sunday School class. Funeral service 7 p.m. Tuesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Hyder officiating. Interment 10 a.m. Wednesday in Atchley’s Seymour Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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before a new interchange could be built. “If you started today, you’d be looking at seven or eight years at least,� Allen said. The state can offer some immediate aid, Allen said, in the form of safety funds that could be used to extend the ramp for eastbound traffic getting off the interstate. Because stopped cars can back up into the interstate, that ramp is eligible for funds that could be used to extend the exit lanes ferreter and put a barrier between those lanes and regular interstate traffic. Mayor Bryan Atchley said the city also needs to look into ways of improving traffic flow in the short term, while they consider their options with the interchange and with connecting the roads. “We’ve got to be somehow proactive,� he said. The board asked city personnel to collect more information on the proposals and present it at a workshop in January. Turley also spoke to the board about the proposals, outlining again his plans and bringing along a representative of a The Shopping Center Group, a retail real estate brokerage representing several stores interested in the Dumplin

Creek property. Bill Long said several major retail chains have committed to stores at the Dumplin Creek site, but they are waiting to see if the infrastructure is completed. Turley has talked about the possibility of an interstate exit at Bryan Road since purchasing the Dumplin Creek property. He had planned to connect pay for a road running from Highway 66 to Bryan Road be creating a special assessment district, which would have allowed him to obtain a bond and pay for it using what amounts to an additional tax on his property. However, he told the board last month that financing isn’t an option in the current bond market. He is asking the city to pay for the road, which he said would also serve as a connector to the proposed new interstate exit there. Atchley summed up the dilemma for the board. “Are we building a road to get out of town, or are we building a road into a development, or are they one and the same?� he asked. The city would be setting a precedent if it build a road just to serve a development in that way, he noted.

The board at least has the option of presenting a proposal to the state for adding the road to the projects in the Central Business Improvement District, he said, but if the state approves it will more than likely to so without approving any new founds for that project. “We’re going to have to make a conscious decision,� he said. “If we add a project, what do we remove?� Building it, however, could help the city repay the CBID funds much more quickly. The district runs from the 407 interchange to downtown Sevierville. The city gained $200 million in bonds, which it is using on projects including Veterans Boulevard and the Events Center. It repays the bonds using sales tax revenues from the district. So far, the city has made its interest payments using those funds — but eventually, its payments will balloon. Its long-term plans called for commercial development alongside the Events Center to help increase sales tax revenues, but that project has also stalled due to the recession.

Sunday, up 150 from last year’s 350. Much of that increase has been funded by a $5,000 contribution from Ripley’s, and the agency is also getting a deal from Food Lion. Of the total number, about 100 of the baskets will be distributed to folks living in what Caldwell calls transitional housing – weekly motel rentals in Gatlinburg that largely serve people with low incomes. Despite increasing the number to be distributed by nearly half – the number of children to be served by the angel tree program has increased by 175 – Caldwell says he’s certain the Army will be able to meet the demand for its services this holiday season.

“We could always use help, but I’m confident we’re going to be OK,� he says. “The money we make during this time of year with our red kettles carries us through the rest of the year, so that is a very important part of what we do.� With those two agencies offering folks the means to make their own Thanksgiving meals, SMARM and its partners at Sevierville United Methodist Church will present a prepared feast at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25. Though the church hosts weekly meals on Thursday evenings that draw about 60 people on average, Wellons says he’s expecting many more for this day-earlier event. “We’re definitely seeing

day of struggle. In the coming days, volunteers at the agency will be working to stock the items, which Streibig has secured at a discount thanks to the Sevierville Food Lion, into the baskets. “We’re not really concerned, even though we have a lot to do, because we have such great volunteers,� Streibig says. “Hopefully it will go smoothly.� Just down the road, the folks at the Salvation Army are preparing their own Thanksgiving baskets. According to Lt. Justin Caldwell, the group will distribute 500 of the baskets Thursday through

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Charles (Rick) K. Smith, Jr. age 56 of Sevierville died suddenly Sunday November 15, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles K. Smith, mother Dorothy Smith Jones. Survivors: wife of 17 years, Mary Alice Smith; son, Joshua Keith Wesley Smith; stepson, Otis Daniel Craig Darden; sisters, Debbie Trapp, Kathy Morrow, Teresa Smith, all of NC; mother-in-law, Julia Ann Smith; sistersin-law, Sheila Mellon, Debbie Howerton; several grandchildren. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie White officiating and eulogy by Keith Smith. Interment 10 a.m. Friday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

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accounts for about 70 percent of total economic activity, so wary shoppers are a worrisome sign for retailers entering the crucial holiday season. “U.S. consumers are no longer panicked, but they remain cautious,� said Mark Zandi, chief

requirement for any interstate exit. The possibility of having a new exit around mile marker 408 — at Bryan Road — has been discussed by city officials before. It’s also the route that would most easily serve developer John Turley’s Dumplin Creek project, as it would stretch from Highway 66 to Dumplin Creek Road. But Allen and city officials noted that the connector would have to be built to handle the traffic and to serve the public — not just to the development. The city and other local governments would have to pay for improvements to those connector roads, Allen said — those funds would not come from the state or federal level. One alternative would be improving Bryan Road south to Douglas Dam Road/Highway 139, and improving East Dumplin Valley Road from Bryan Road to Highway 66. Another would be to build the exit a mile west of 407, instead of east, and connecting it directly to Douglas Sam Road/ Highway 139. Whatever they decide, it will be at least seven years

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tations. Yet consumers are so squeezed by tight credit and rising unemployment that economists don’t expect to see significant spending until well after year’s end. Even optimists predict scant improvement over last year’s holiday season. Consumer spending

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on Middle Creek Road in Sevierville, is accused of digitally penetrating some of his alleged victims and improperly touching others. If convicted he faces eight to 12 years in prison on each rape charge and two years for each count of sexual battery. One of his alleged victims was 15

at the time. The others were of adult age. The state Board of Medical Examiners suspended Carter’s medical license after he was charged in March. The medical practice remains open with another physician handling patients. Carter’s trial is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 9. n svoit@themountainpress.com

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n jfarrell@themountainpress. com more need than usual and the hardships people are seeing are just amazing,� Wellons says. Unfortunately, the time of the year when need becomes most pronounced – with presents to buy and heat to pay for – is also the time when many more people find themselves lacking in Sevier County. With the tourist season over, many find themselves out of work as businesses cut back or shut down for the slow months. “They can’t find jobs because nobody’s hiring, and that will be even more true during the winter,� Wellons says. “It’s a tragic situation as we come close to the holidays.� n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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Obama prods China on global climate By JENNIFER LOVEN Associated Press

BEIJING — Aiming beyond mere rivalry, President Barack Obama declared Monday in his first visit to China that the U.S. and the Chinese carry a “burden of leadership� as he meets with President Hu Jintao to confront climate change, nuclear proliferation and other urgent global problems. Economic and trade tensions shadowed their talks. Obama is strongly suggesting that China, now a giant in economic impact as well as territory, must take a bigger role on such issues as global warming. He is also prodding the Chinese on freedom and Internet controls. “I will tell you, other countries around the world will be waiting for us,� Obama said in an American-style town-hall discussion with Chinese university students in Shanghai, where he spent a day before flying to China’s capital for a state visit with President Hu. As China moves haltingly toward greater global activity, Obama said, “That is the burden of leadership that both of our countries now carry.� The town hall meeting showed how difficult it is

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ments Cook has planned, nor for the C-2 district it and all the others in the Shooks Gap subdivision were given when the county implemented zoning in 2006. “This zoning issue is not an issue of changing another man’s zoning,� D’Alessandro told the commission Monday. “It is also not an issue of our neighborhood against one man. The issue is that the property in question was given the zoning of commercial by mistake, as were four other properties that surround it. “Those four properties were restored to residential to fix the mistake. We are now expecting you to do the right thing and continue to fix the rest of the mistake by restoring the property we are discussing to residential as well.� D’Alessandro, who was the first to address county leaders on the issue half a year ago, was just the first in a line of neighbors who expressed concerns about the plan. Those folks have also appeared before the Planning Commission both in support of the rezoning request and against Cook’s site plan. Of those who spoke, many expressed concerns about what the construction could mean for the neighborhood, with worries about increased traffic on narrow roads and the possibility of a landslide caused by Cook’s development among the chief complaints. “Because of this mistake, our community is in trouble,� Frank Sanjurjo said. “We feel you are all responsible, accountable and liable for this mistake. What we’re asking you to do is to admit to this mistake and protect our community. We’re just asking you to do the right thing.� The neighbors have banded together to form the Shooks Gap Community Association and have retained Knoxville attorney Steve Shope to represent them. Shope argued the property doesn’t meet the visibility and accessibility requirements for commercial zoning. “If you look at your own definition of a C-2 commercial district, this in no way meets that,� Shope said. “I think it fails from a legal point of view.� As it turns out, Shope may have given the com-

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for the governments to work together. The U.S. initially requested a larger venue and a live broadcast on a major network. In the end, Chinese officials put the event on the eastern fringes of the city. Only local Shanghai TV carried it live, though it was streamed on two popular Internet portals and on the White House’s Web site, which is not censored. Eager to achieve a successful summit, the two leaders were likely to avoid public spats on economic issues. With America’s budget deficit soaring to

missioners their best chance to approve the rezoning request, with county attorney Jerry McCarter pointing out the only way the request could get the thumbsup is if the county could prove the zoning does not meet the legal requirements. “It’s not exactly unprecedented, but you very rarely see it,� McCarter said of counties granting a person a rezoning on property he doesn’t own. “That doesn’t mean you can’t do it. The court will have to determine if it’s arbitrary or capricious, that is did you do it to make a bunch of people happy or was there a problem with it.� Both Cook and his son Chuck Cook stood to present the opposing viewpoint, with Jesse Cook continuing an argument he has used since the start of the debate. “That’s what I bought it for and that’s what I plan to use it for,� Jesse Cook said, pointing out he checked with county planning officials to ensure he’d be allowed to build the apartments before he purchased the land earlier this year. Chuck Cook, a Seymour-area Realtor, argued the properties were set aside for commercial and multi-family uses long before zoning was implemented. He pointed to deed restriction amendments signed in 1989 by several of the neighbors present Monday that allowed for commercial and multifamily uses, as well as several properties in the area already developed for such purposes. “Clearly this property is being used commercially. This has been

a yearly record of $1.42 trillion, China is the No. 1 lender to Washington and has expressed concern that the falling price of the dollar threatens the value of its U.S. holdings. In the U.S., American manufacturers blame China’s own low currency value for contributing to the loss of 5.6 million manufacturing jobs over the past decade. During that time, America’s trade gap with China has soared. Obama was greeted at Beijing’s airport by Vice President Xi Jinping, a red carpet lined by soldiers in

going on for decades,� Cook said. Commissioner Bill Oakes, who has worked with the neighbors throughout the fight and represents the area along with Commissioner Harold Pitner, made the doomed motion, which was seconded by Pitner. Oakes echoed D’Alessandro’s comments from earlier in the evening in his comments. “We’re not asking for a rezoning but that it be restored to the way it was originally intended,� Oakes said. Oakes has argued throughout the ordeal that the zoning maps he worked on in 2006 showed the area as residential, though that isn’t reflected in the maps the County Commission actually voted on in late 2006. Following the vote, neighbor Jenni Sanjurjo said she and the other neighbors have no problem with the commercial development on Chapman Highway Cook was pointing to, but they don’t want it encroaching in their community. She said the association will now come together to determine how to proceed. “We’re going to have a neighborhood meeting and decide what happens next,� she said. “We’ve got several options available to us.� Among those is filing a lawsuit against the county, which the neighbors have

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dress uniforms and a dusting of snow on the grass. He had brief talks and a private dinner with Hu on the graceful grounds of the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. In brief remarks before the initial talks, Hu noted Obama’s Shanghai meeting with students, calling the session “quite lively.� Obama smiled broadly throughout the welcoming remarks, then told Hu that “the world recognizes the importance of the U.S.-Chinese relationship� in tackling global problems.

threatened to do if Cook is allowed to proceed. As for the Cooks, they were satisfied with the outcome. “We won,� Jesse Cook said. “It’s time for them to let me go ahead.� “I’m pleased,� Chuck Cook said. “There’s a right way and a wrong way to control development in Sevier County. What some people tried to do here tonight is an example of the wrong way.� Jesse Cook vowed to

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Commodity food to be distributed

USDA commodity food will be distributed by Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority at the Sevier County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed noon to 1). Nov. 24. Proof of household income for the past 13 weeks must be presented or a “Statement of Support” form at the Neighborhood Center on Old Knoxville Highway. Food stamp cards may be used to verify income. If food is being picked up for someone else, a permission slip must be obtained at the Neighborhood Center. For more information, call 453-7131.

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The Gatlinburg City Commission will consider whether to accept the newly constructed Park Lane during its meeting at 6 p.m. today at City Hall. The commission also will consider the second reading of an ordinance to regulate certain forms of commercial solicitation as well as a lease agreement with Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women for the Ogle cabin.

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Bleak forecast for budget hearings NASHVILLE (AP) — Gov. Phil Bredesen kicked off budget hearings Monday for a state spending plan that the Democrat said he anticipates will be the toughest to assemble since he came into office in 2003. “This is not a couple weeks I’m looking forward to,” Bredesen said. “This next six months will be my most difficult time as governor.” While most agencies have been asked to present plans to cut 6 percent from their spending plans

for the budget year that begins July 1, the Bredesen administration has asked for them to prepare an additional 3 percent cut in case economic conditions persist. “That’s on top of an average of 12 percent they reduced in the current year,” said state Finance Commissioner Dave Goetz. “That’s the kind of magnitude of things we’re facing — it’s not simply trimming around the edges.” The Education Department was first to

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present its spending plan, though it’s in the unusual position among state agencies in that leaders of both parties want to spare school funding from the deep cuts that will be necessary in other areas. Bredesen said he wants to cover the projected $82 million in inflation and growth costs for K-12 education costs, but warned that cuts remain possible even there. Republican Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey has said other areas where he’d like to avoid further cuts

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Medic Regional Blood Center’s 22nd annual Battle of the Orange and Blue — a blood drive competition between Tennessee and Kentucky fans — runs through Friday. All donors will receive a coupon for a free pizza or buffet from Gatti’s Pizza, a coupon for a free pint of ice cream and a T-shirt. A bloodmobile will be at Walmart in Sevierville today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. SEVIERVILLE

H1N1 flu shots to be available

The Sevier County Health Department will offer H1N1l flu vaccine for free today from 4-7 p.m. by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 4531032. Appointments will be scheduled only for pregnant women; household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age; healthcare and emergency medical services personnel; all people from 6 months through 24 years of age; and persons 25-64.

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Cigarette thieves hit clerk with car

A man and woman who stole two cartons of cigarettes from an East Tennessee convenience store struck the store clerk with their car as she chased them in the parking lot. Police told The Daily Post-Athenian in Athens that the store clerk struck her head and was taken to a hospital Saturday. A police report shows a woman inside the store asked the price of two cartons of cigarettes and when the clerk returned with them, a man grabbed the cigarettes, valued at $100, and he and the woman ran outside. The clerk followed and was attempting to get the cigarettes when the driver put their blue car in reverse. The car door knocked the clerk to the pavement and she struck her head. Athens police say they hope to obtain surveillance video.

are in mental health and retardation services, where he said “we’ve cut about as much as we can cut.” “If there is a legitimate reason for government to exist it’s to help those that can’t help themselves,” said Ramsey of Blountville. Bredesen added that the Correction Department also can’t be expected to produce the same cuts as other agencies. “You’re obviously not going to let prisoners out on the streets and close prisons to do it,” he said.

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“Our contention all along was that Lou Dobbs — who has a long history of spreading lies and conspiracy theories about immigrants and Latinos — does not belong on the most trusted name in news. We are thrilled that Dobbs no longer has the legitimate platform from which to incite fear and hate.” — Roberto Lovato, co-founder of Presente.org, on Dobbs’ departure from CNN as an anchor.

“She has taken the music world by storm. She’s the biggest artist in music right now, by far. It’s hands down. She’s entertainer of the year in country music, no doubt, and I’m really proud of her.” — Brad Paisley after Taylor Swift won entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards.

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After being destroyed by fire in May 2007, the Sevier County solid waste compost and disposal facility on Ridge Road is nearly reconstructed and should be up and running by the new year. The facility is one of just 10 worldwide, using pyrolysis technology that takes the compost and the plastics out of the garbage and turns it into energy. Today’s highlight:

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It was announced that Kmart was acquiring Sears in a surprise $11 billion deal. n

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“Education is a private matter between the person and the world of knowledge and experience, and has little to do with school or college.” — Lillian Smith, American writer and social critic (1897-1966).

Celebrities in the news n Nicole Richie

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge says a pair of celebrity photographers must stay away from Nicole Richie and her infant children. L o s Angeles Superior Court Judge CarolBoas Goodson approved Richie’s p e t i Richie tion for a three-year restraining order against the paparazzi after a court hearing Monday. Goodson granted the orders against Eduardo Arrivabene and Ivon Emilio Melo Miguel, who agreed to stay 50 yards away from the television personality. Richie blames the men for causing a car crash in Beverly Hills last month and says she’s frightened for her and her infant children’s safety. Her two children with rocker Joel Madden weren’t in the car at the time of the crash.

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State fights illegal cigarettes By BOB COOPER Tennessee Attorney General You may have seen recent news reports about Tennessee’s effort to stop the illegal sale of cigarettes that are removed from the pack and sold individually as “loosies.” These single cigarette sales pose a health threat to young people because loosies are usually easier and cheaper to acquire, at a quarter each, than a full package of cigarettes which costs more than $5. My office warned retailers who allegedly sold these single cigarettes that they risk prosecution and potential fines of $1,000 per violation. This is part of a concerted effort to crack down on illegal tobacco sales and promotions targeting young people. In addition, as domestic cigarette production declines and U.S. imports of foreign made cigarettes increase significantly, the Attorney General’s office is taking action against foreign and out-of-state cigarette manufacturers who fail to comply with Tennessee law and deprive the state of revenue. Underage smoking and lost state revenue are significant problems, but they are only the tip of the iceberg of a global problem. The United States General Accounting Office reported to Congress that cigarette trafficking worldwide is a multibillion dollar criminal enterprise with some smugglers linked to terrorist groups. The report concluded that large profits in the illicit cigarette trade will attract increasing interest among organized crime and terrorist groups. The current enforcement initiative by the attorney general’s office began in 1998 when Tennessee and 51 other states and jurisdictions entered an historic agreement with the major tobacco companies. Known as the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA), this agreement settled a lawsuit to recover costs incurred by the states as a result of smoking-related illnesses. Also at issue were the manufacturers’ marketing practices and violations of consumer protection, antitrust, and other state laws. Since its creation, more than 50 tobacco companies have joined the MSA. To date, Tennessee has received over $1.6 billion in payments from the tobacco companies under this agreement. Tennessee is projected to receive up to $4.8 billion through the year 2025 and additional payments in perpetuity. The MSA places significant restrictions on tobacco advertising and marketing, and it provides funding for a foundation that addresses youth tobacco use. Cigarette manufacturers who choose not to participate in the MSA must comply with state law requiring payment into an escrow fund from which the state can seek payment for certain judgments or settlements it obtains against those manufacturers. This year, my office filed suit and obtained a $1.2 million judgment against a Brazilian cigarette manufacturer for failing to make required payments. There are other pending cases against cigarette manufacturers in Canada and Indonesia, a Native American tribe in Oklahoma, and a South Carolina cigarette wholesaler. The Internet poses another challenge to stopping illegal cigarette sales. My office sued two Internet cigarette vendors for selling cigarettes to Tennesseans in violation of state law. We also negotiated settlements in a number of cases resulting from illegal internet sales. The effort to crack down on illegal cigarette sales is a team effort. The General Assembly has strengthened laws to discourage sales to minors and ensure that the state is able to collect money owed from cigarette sales. The Departments of Health, Agriculture, and Commerce and Insurance are working with my office in the effort to stop the sale of single cigarettes. The office of the attorney general has a separate division dedicated to diligent enforcement of the MSA and related laws which works closely with the Department of Revenue. My office is participating in a new working group on youth tobacco prevention to improve coordination among different agencies, pursue smoking prevention initiatives, and raise awareness of the health risks associated with youth tobacco use. This group will promote the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout on November 19, 2009 which is aimed at getting smokers to quit. Hopefully, these efforts will help to discourage young people from using tobacco, help smokers quit, and take some of the profits out of the illicit cigarette trade. — To contact the attorney general call 715741-5860.

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Living room Gatlinburg should enforce codes, but it also must do more to create workforce housing Nobody knows for sure how many so-called “motel people” there are living in Gatlinburg, but it’s surely in the hundreds. These are people classified as homeless by the Census Bureau. They live from week to week in motel rooms. Some are single, some have children. Many have jobs in the city’s tourist industry. It’s easy to be critical of the owners of the motels where these people live. From what many of the residents as well as city officials say, the people who own and manage the motels where these people live deserve the criticism. But what role does the city of Gatlinburg have in this sad situation? City officials say they regularly visit these places to make sure they are in compliance, and that’s good. But an area that thrives on tourism needs to do more. In 2008, Priority: Gatlinburg was released. This was a study done by a contracted consulting firm to see what

the city needs to do in the coming years to keep its position as a tourist mecca and enhance what it has to offer for visitors and residents. The report, compiled with citizen input, put on paper the city’s vision for the next few decades. Among those priorities: improving workforce housing. Those who work in the service industry need affordable places to live so the businesses in the city have staff members to serve their customers. It’s an issue so critical that the report listed it among the five top priorities for the city to work on. Since that report came out, nothing has been done. City Manager Cindy Ogle admitted that in an interview with The Mountain Press for the Sunday stories done by reporter Jeff Farrell on the “motel people.” Ogle said the city has concentrated its housing focus on codes enforcement — also encouraged in the report — not creation of housing. The recommendation was to pursue some kind of government or subsi-

dized housing aimed at the employees in the city’s tourist industry. As Farrell’s stories clearly point out, those who work in the low-paying service industry jobs — the backbone of the tourist community — either have to live elsewhere or, as a last resort, end up as tenants in motels that are not marketing to tourists. Two or more people crammed into a motel room day after day is not the makings of a contented work force. City officials need to be diligent in their inspections of these properties to ensure they are in compliance with codes and safety issues. But the city has to do more. Why pay for a report such as Priority: Gatlinburg if you aren’t going to try to adopt the recommendations in that report? The superb package of stories in Sunday’s edition telling Gatlinburg’s dirty little secret about its housing problem should be the wake-up call officials need to pursue improving workforce housing.

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P u b l i c f or u m We should all condemn murder, no matter the pretext it occurs

them, to paraphrase Dr. Anthony Campolo, an evangelical Baptist minister and professor. He probably did not intend us to kill innocent women and children either, gently Editor: The Muslim major who murdered victims called “collateral damage” by our military. I am not a pacifist, although the Quakers, at Fort Hood was wrong, because God says “Do not kill (murder).” I dom’t know what he Mennonites and Amish may be right in this area. I am for self-defense, believing even was thinking, but it was evil. pacifist groups benefit from police protecChristians, Muslims, Jews, atheists — tion. people of all religions or no religion — have But I understand how Muslims unite when enough evil and crazy people in our midst. a Muslim majority country is invaded (or, Hopefully we will not be like Fox News, with Alexander the Great in Afghanistan, in which teaches that Republicans can do pre-Muslim days). no wrong, or like MSNBC, which teaches We have no legitimate business in Iraq Democrats can do no wrong. or Afghanistan. As horrible as Hussein was, We Christians should condemn the cruat least Christians had freedom of worship sades, etc.; Jews should condemn kickthere, unlike in Kuwait, which we defended ing Palestinians out of their homes, etc.; when he attacked. Whatever we were fightMuslims should condemn the conquest of ing for, it was not freedom of religion. Spain, etc. And when an individual does We supported the Shah of Iran, a dictaevil in the name of any religion, those in tor, so instead of promoting democracy we that group should be the first and loudest to helped unleash the forces of radical Islam oppose it. there. Charley Wilson, a congressman from Whatever Jesus meant when he said, “Love your enemies,” surely we can agree he Texas, was moved by the plight of the Afghan refugees after the Soviet invasion. He got did not mean travel across the world to kill Congress to arm them, and now they are

using our arms to fight us. What kind of improvement is that for them? Do “Vietnam” and “quagmire” come to mind? Do we Christians think Christ is honored by these antics? Like Americans who would unite against an invader, so do other countries. The American workers at the military/ industrial complexes may be honored by fat paychecks, but they will probably eat more and die faster and have less health. Criminals in power benefit in Afghanistan and Iraq. But they are “our criminals,” someone has observed. I am not convinced we should support criminals of any stripe. So whether criminals call themselves Christian or Muslim or atheists, I hope we do not support them. Instead, I hope we “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God,” as he requires us. May God help us to follow him with humility, so we can recognize justice and mercy and hold them in balance. None of us do that perfectly, but surely we can all oppose murder, no matter the pretext. Dr. Alden Marshall Presbyterian Minister

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Jamboree signals start to prep hoops season By JASON DAVIS and COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Staff

prayer from the top of the key went off the rim for SCHS, and with real games scheduled for tomorrow, the teams ended the game in a tie.

PIGEON FORGE — With football season in the rearview mirror, basketball fans were fired up Monday night to see their hoops stars kick-off the season in style at the Sevier County Basketball Jamboree. With the four county public high schools’ eight teams facing off for 12-minute periods, a slam dunk and 3-point contest, fans got their money’s worth.

Starting with the first 12-minute contest of the night, here are the results of the evening’s games:

PF Lady Tigers 17, SC Bearettes 13 Coach Paul Reagan’s Lady Tigers started the contest off right and cruised to an easy 17-13 win over Sevier County. Danielle Rauhuff opened the action with a 3-pointer from the right elbow to get PF out to a 3-0 lead and they never looked back. Following a Madison Pickel bucket for SCHS, the Lady Tigers’ Ashlynn Trotter banged in five straight points, and Cassidy Martin added two more to pump the lead to 11-2. From there Pigeon Forge’s starters mostly sat, while the Bearettes’ Jaisa Moritz (four points), Pickel and Emily Cross helped Sevier County spark a 9-4 run in the waning minutes to get their team back to within four points when the final buzzer sounded. The Bearettes will open season play tonight in a Hall of Fame game against South Greene at home. Pigeon Forge girls host the Knoxville Ambassadors tonight, while the boys face The King’s Academy.

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Pigeon Forge’s Caleb Ownby slashes to the basket for two points between Sevier County’s Kel McCarter (left) and Josh Johnson (right). The two teams tied 14-14 after 12 minutes of play. SC Bears 14, PF Tigers 14 The boys matchup between Sevier County and Pigeon Forge was a back-and-forth battle that saw the Tigers score the final three points before the buzzer to end the exhibition matchup in a 14-14 tie. Pigeon Forge sharpshooter Ben Cave started the game off with a 3-ball, which was promptly

answered on the other end with a Bentley Manning’s long distance bucket. The teams continued to trade baskets up to a 9-9 tie, and then Sevier County jumped into the driver’s seat with a 5-2 run. A Zac Gonzalez 3-pointer helped SCHS out to the 14-11 lead, and it looked like the Bears would ride the wave of momentum to the win. But the scrappy Pigeon Forge team

had other ideas. Tigers’ transfer Ryan Crowe hit a big bucket with just under a minute left to cut the lead to one point at 14-13, and Justin Carter came up with a huge steal to give his team a shot at the win. The SCHS defense fouled Carter, however, and the senior managed 1-of-2 from the line to knot the score with eight seconds left. A Dakota Cogdill

G-P Lady Highlanders 18, Seymour Lady Eagles 12 It was a case of opposite reactions. The Gatlinburg-Pittman Lady Highlanders have been in search of some offense this preseason, and it finally showed up for the Blue and Gold in the form of 18 points in 12 minutes of play against the Seymour Lady Eagles. For Seymour, it was 12 frustrating minutes playing out of typical Lady Eagle character. “I saw nothing good, and it was a very disappointing effort,” said Seymour coach Andy Rines. “I know it’s just a jamboree, but I expected us to be more focussed and to play harder than that. We didn’t, and G-P played much smarter and harder than we did.” With G-P offensive force Caroline Conner still missing due to injury, G-P coach Mike Rader was happy to see some of the shooters on his team finally loosen up the net a bit. The Lady Highlanders had three players drain treys, including Alisha Johnson, Macy Shults and Lacee Tinker. Tinker led the Blue and Gold with five points, Mekenna Lewis added four, freshman standout Karsen Sims had two and senior workhorse Leah Bryan added a charity shot. “We’re able to shoot some threes this year, and that makes a difference,” said Rader. Shae Brown led Seymour with six points, Jordan Ballard added four and Ashley McCarter sank a field goal in the losing effort. The Lady Eagles host William Blount 6:30 p.m. tonight for a Hall of Fame contest, while the Lady See JAMBOREE, Page A10

PREP BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Bears and Bearettes ready for move to 2-AAA IMAC Girls team faces challenges with injuries, lack of experience

Boys look for players to step up scoring slack, show leadership

By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

SEVIERVILLE — Last season the Sevier County Bearettes were quite possibly the most unlucky girls basketball team in all of East Tennessee. With three all-district caliber seniors the girls were looking for perhaps their best season at SCHS, but fate had other ideas. In the span of about 20 days, the team’s next three best players were all on the bench, nursing seasonending injuries. Known jokingly as ‘Snap, Crackle and Pop,’ impact freshmen Madison Pickel and Carly Pippin and junior enforcer Jean Wilburn were all out with torn ACLs, effectively taking the team’s legitimate postseason chances with them. “I’ve had to deal with injuries every year I’ve been here, and it’s just part

SEVIERVILLE — With the Sevier County Smoky Bears basketball team making a move to the IMAC conference this year, coach Ken Wright is looking players on his team to step up into leadership roles. Two of the top players from last year’s squad — county boys player of the year Kent Benjamin and three-year starting point guard Andrew Feezel. “We’re going to have to replace those two guys, and it’s not going to be easy,” coach Wright said. “I think we’re going to have to do it by committee.” Among the players looking to fill those players roles on the court and in the locker room are three returning starters that will bolster the team’s offensive attack. “We’ve got three guys

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Sevier County’s Jaisa Moritz battles for a rebound with PF’s Mindy Brackins.

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Sevier County’s Austin Nave scores two points against South-Doyle in a game last season.

Kiffin dismisses Richardson, Edwards from Volunteers KNOXVILLE — Two of three Tennessee freshmen football players charged last week in an attempted armed robbery have been dismissed from the team. “Clearly, their actions have no place in our program,” coach Lane Kiffin said Monday. Kiffin said wide receiver

Nu’Keese Richardson, 18, and defensive back Mike Edwards, 18, were permanently dismissed from the team, while former starting safety Janzen Jackson, 18, will continue to be barred from team activities while Kiffin awaits more information in his case. All three players were

out on bond but kept home Saturday when Tennessee traveled to play Mississippi. Three victims told police they were sitting in their parked vehicle about 2 a.m. last Thursday outside a convenience store near Tennessee’s campus when two males dressed in hooded jackets, one brandishing

a handgun, approached and demanded, “Give us everything you’ve got.” “The victims stated that they all presented their wallets to the suspects and showed them that they did not have money,” a police report said. “The victims stated that a third black male then approached and

told the other two black males, ’We’ve got to go.”’ The three freshmen were arrested shortly afterward with companion Marie Montmarquet, 22, also a UT student. She allegedly drove their getaway Toyota Prius in which police found a pellet gun and hooded jackets.

The victims identified Richardson and Edwards as the men who approached their vehicle, and Jackson as the one who told them to leave, the police report said. Kiffin said he hoped Richardson and Edwards “will learn from their terrible decision.”

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009 â—† The Mountain Press PREP BASKETBALL PREVIEW

New coach hopes to have Eagles in the IMAC fight By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

SEYMOUR ­â€” First-year Seymour boys basketball coach Brian Jessie brings a tradition of winning with him to the Eagles this season. The former coach of Union County High School turned around a struggling program in Maynardville and made them into a winner, taking them to backto-back 20-win seasons and four straight winning records. Now he’s facing a new challenge with a Blue and Gold squad that’s toiled for two-straight years in singledigit win totals. And, in an interview last week, Jessie said he thinks the talent’s in Seymour to get the thing turned around. The biggest issue to start working on is making them believers. “The kids are just dealing with getting a little confidence right now,â€? Jessie said. “They’ve got some talent there, we’ve just got to get them to believe in the themselves and learn the system. It will be an allyear process, and actually probably take two to three years. But with what we’ve got in right now we can be competitive.â€? Being competitive in the IMAC Conference while moving up from 2A to 3A could prove a challenge, but Jessie said the squad’s already been shown Eagle teams can compete with the big boys. “They’ve worked hard,â€? Jessie said. “If you don’t know Seymour kids, they have a reputation for being tough, hard-nosed kids. I think in football they showed they can hold their own. They moved up and showed they could stand

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of the game,� SCHS head coach Stacy Marine said. “You wish you’d have a little better luck than what we’ve had. My first year Jessica Tharpe broke her finger and missed six to seven weeks, and she was probably our best player. The second year Jean goes down with the wrist for eight weeks and she’s a starter. Last year we lost three. It’s one of those things, you have to have people step up and play for you that aren’t used to playing.� While the team still performed admirably behind stars Kendal Baxter, Lindsey Manning and Chelsey Haney, the nucleus of this year’s team was riding the pine thanks to the scalpel. Several other girls got meaningful minutes in their absence, most notably senior Jaisa Moritz, and juniors Hailey Tackett and Amanda Parton. And now, with the ACL girls rounding back into playing shape, those girls are going to have step up and lead, at least for the first few months of the season. “We’re young and inexperienced. We have seniors, they’ve just not had a lot of varsity minutes,� Marine said. Of the three players returning from injury, Madison Pickel, is the only one near 100 percent. “Madison’s got no problems injury-wise, but you’ve got to look she’s the same as a freshman at times — she missed out on everything last year, same as Carly,� Marine said. Still, Pickel will be expected to play big minutes for the Bearettes. Wilburn is still struggling to get back into basketball shape, and another injury has sidelined her for the past few days. “She’s trying to get in shape, she’s working hard,� Marine said. “She’s been battling a foot injury the last few days. She’s kind of dayto-day right now.� Sophomore Carly Pippin, who’s a dynamic player when healthy, still hasn’t

toe-to-toe. “We’re moving into a new conference and moving up. It’s a very exciting time for Seymour, and being a new coach at Seymour, too. “ Speaking of coaching, Jessie said he’ll direct the same furious style of play for the Eagles he did for Union’s Patriots. “The offense is predicated on how well we play defense. Defensively, we’re going to give you multiple looks ­­â€” we’re going to man-press you, we’re going to zonepress you. We’re going to pressure you,â€? Jessie said. “It’s a pressure offensively, too, we’re going to attack you. It’s all predicated defensively, we’re going to find out what you don’t do well. Offensively we like to push the ball, but it’s not a have-to thing. We’re not going to force it.â€? While Jessie probably won’t have the individual talent he had last year in his three-headed monster at Union County (Tyler Vittatoe, Jacob Muncey and Tyler Smith), he does have some players garnering attention. “We’ve got a lot of kids that do different things. Last year if you walked into the gym and watched us at Union County play, you’d pick up my big three pretty quick,â€? Jessie said. “This is not the case the (this year). “I really do believe, I’ve got a (junior) ­â€” Tyler Tilson — I think can be really good. He’s a player. He got hurt last year, but he’s healthy now. He’s playing really well. In a Grainger scrimmage the other week he had about 36 points and hit nine three-pointers. But he can get to the rack (too). He’s built. He’s about 6-foot, 205. “We’ve (also) got a couple of big players. We’ve got a returned to the lineup. “She’d gotten back and was playing some summer ball and trying to get back in the swing of things, and she hurt her other foot,â€? Marine said. “She’s got a stress fracture. She’s been in a boot the last week and half. She’s been out for a year basically.â€? Picking up the slack will be some seniors getting their first real shot at big varsity minutes. “We’ve got some seniors that it’s their time,â€? Marine said. “They get the first opportunity to prove to me that they need to be on the floor. Caitlin Clark, Jaisa Moritz, Amber Stinnett and Amber Harris.â€? For the time being the Bearettes starters will likely be seniors Moritz and Clark, along with juniors Tackett and Parton and sophomore Pickel. Harris, who’s an intriguing post player at 6-foot, could be a big contributor this year for the first time.

“They’ve got some talent there, we’ve just got to get them to believe in the themselves and learn the system. It will be an all-year process, and actually probably take two to three years. But with what we’ve got in right now we can be competitive.� First-year Seymour coach Brian Jessie

6-foot-6 junior post (Nathan Casler) that is coming along. He’s very athletic, he runs track. He’s just to got to build confidence. He’s a big thick kid, probably 215, 220. He’s really made improvement from the summer. When we got him in the summer we told him ‘son, you can be all-district,’ and he’s like ‘coach, I can’t be all-district,’ where now he’s believing that. He’s been practicing extremely hard.� Also Jessie will have returning all-county selection Skylar Brown. “He’s a 6-2, 210 junior. He’s real crafty, thick, strong. He’s a very good “She’s been doing decent. I’ve been pretty pleased with the effort that she’s given and how far she’s come,� Marine said. “She’s still got some distance to come to be effective, but I do think she could be a difference maker for us. Just because of her height and her rebounding ability. She’s not a dominant scorer by any means yet, but we’re hoping she’s going to bring some scoring to the table along with her defense and her rebounding. When Jean gets back healthy and gets in shape with those two in there we’d have some inside presence.� Aside from getting his players healthy, Marine’s biggest challenge at the beginning of the season will be getting his team to work COUPON REQUIRED

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Seymour’s Skylar Brown (right) is one of the Eagles’ top two returning scorers, along with teammate Garrett Hillard. passer in the post.� Additionally, the team returns senior Garrett Hillard. Hillard is among the top returning scorers for Seymour, along with Brown. Jessie calls him “a shooter.� At starting point guard, Jessie still isn’t clear who’ll be his floor general. Sophomore Logan Jenkins and junior Max

Harrell are battling for the top point guard spot. “I’d have to give it to Max right now,� Jessie said. “Logan’s suffering with a little tendinitis in his knees and he’s been out the last three or four days of practice. But they both bring toughness and quickness. They’re not real big, both about 5-6 or 5-7. I feel comfortable with either one of

them, and it’s kind of good that they’re sharing the load since they’re learning a new system.� Other players rounding out the roster for the varsity Eagles are Alex Lambert, Dylan Sise, Sam Thomas, Landon Williamson, Jordan Lee, Eric White and Wes White.

together and play the game the way he wants it to be played. “It’s going to take us some time to find chemistry and to gel,� the coach said. “When you’ve got young players that are thrown in there, and you’ve got some girls that haven’t played a lot of varsity minutes it’s going to take some time. Basketball’s a tournament sport, and you just hope by the time the tournament gets here you’re ready to go. We’re just young and inexperienced.

It’s going to be interesting. We’re going to have our ups and downs. It’s exciting, because you’ve got new faces, but we’ll just have to see what happens.� The Bearettes will play this season in the 2-AAA IMAC conference, a change from last year’s 4-AAA. “This year I think it’s just as tough of a district as the one we left,� Marine said. “Morristown West is loaded. They’re probably going to be ranked in the top three in the state if not No.1. And

you’ve got a Cocke County team that’s as good at basketball as they’ve ever been. They’ve got four seniors on there as good as any four in the district, except for maybe Morristown West.� Marine also said Jefferson County, Seymour and Morristown East could make noise in the district. The Bearettes will open play tonight at home against South Greene. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.

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Highlanders don’t open regular season play until Monday, Nov. 30, when they host Hancock. G-P Highlanders 17, Seymour Eagles 13 Both teams were pleased with there performance in a battle that wasn’t decided until 3.8 seconds remaining in the contest. Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders and Seymour Eagles battled to a 13-13 tie as time dwindled to the final buzzer. The scrappy Eagles squad led most of the way, but the Highlanders heated up late in the win. In the closing seconds, G-P junior Jose Agosto managed to work his way through the bodies flooding the post and hit a layup to take a 15-13 lead with just 3.8 seconds on the clock. G-P’s Jon McCroskey, who won the three-point shooting contest on a buzzer-beater just a few minutes earlier, stole the ensuing inbound pass and hit another Blue-andGold layup, again as the buzzer sounded. Despite coming up short, firstyear Seymour coach Brian Jessie liked what he saw from his deter-

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that started off an on last year — Austin Nave, a 6-2 forward, Josh Johnson, who’ll help out at the point, and Zac Carlson at the wing position,” Wright said. Nave plays big for 6-2 and has no problem stepping out to knock down a big 3-pointer. Johnson scores from all over and is most effective scoring on hustle-plays around the basket. Carlson’s a smart player who can knock down open mid-range looks and from outside. Another big factor for the Smoky Bears in 2009 will be the team’s biggest player — who showed flashes of possible inside dominance last season — senior Jordan Hendrickson. “Hendrickson has grown to 6-8, and I think he’s ready to step forward and really play well for us this year,” Wright said. Also looking for big minutes will be Bentley Manning.

The Mountain Press ◆ Tuesday, November 17, 2009 mined squad. “We competed,” said Jessie. “And that’s all you can ask from the boys. The jamboree is good to get those jitters out, and that’s the number one thing you want to do, and I think we did that.” The Eagles’ downfall in the scrimmage was at the free-throw line, where they missed seven of their 15 attempts, most of the misses coming in the second half of the quarter. In their second consecutive scrimmage action, the Highlanders opened slow. But for the second time in a row, the team came on late. “We still have a lot of work to do,” said G-P coach Raul Placeres. “But there was a good environment tonight, and the kids haven’t been used to playing in front of a lot of people. “It was a good crowd, and it was great that the community supported all the kids from all the teams this way. I know it means a lot to the players. “We were tight at the beginning, but that’s what was good about this jamboree. It was good to have 12 minutes of a learning experience. I’m happy, and I’m looking forward to a very good season.” G-P senior McKinley Maples and junior Morrease Barber — who

won the slam-dunk contest prior to the scrimmage against Seymour — led G-P with four points apiece. Marquise Wall added three, and McCroskey had the deuce at the buzzer. Seymour’s Skylar Brown led the Eagles with six points, Alex Lambert had four and Logan Jenkins and Tyler Tilson had three each, while Jordan Lee sank a charity shot. G-P opens the season 6:30 p.m. tonight when the Highlanders host the Knoxville Ambassadors for a Hall of Fame contest. Seymour hosts William Blount 8 p.m. tonight, also for a Hall of Fame game.

A sophomore who saw considerable playing time as a freshman, Manning has improved since the 2008-2009 season. “He’s grown a little bit and matured,” Wright said. “We’re looking for good things from Bentley.” Dakota Cogdill, last year’s 6th man, will likely fulfill that role again for the Bears, bringing the team some physical inside play. “He can help you inside and out,” the coach said. “He’s just one of those hard-nosed kids that’s going to give you everything he’s got. He does what he’s asked to do.” A pair of players that sat out last season also have come back into the fray this season for the Purple. “Jordan Whaley is back to help us out at the guard. He sat out last year, but he’s back for his senior year. That’s going to give us a little more depth at the point guard position. And Kel McCarter came form football and he’s back out to help us in the post position. He’s going to give us one of those tough kids in the middle.” Point guard Zac Gonzalez also

returns this year after missing most of last season with a bad high ankle sprain. “Zac got enough experience last year that he should be able to step in and give us some quality minutes at the point position,” Wright said. Zac’s younger brother John will also play some at guard. Then there’s the remainder of the Smoky Bears’ bench. “They’re a group of guys that are just hard workers that are going to add depth to our team — Nathan Hayes, Andrew Newton and MIchael Brett. Those are guys that are going to bring needed depth for us.” As for the team’s outlook on the season, Wright said he likes it. “I like our attitude, and I like the guys we have,” Wright said. “This year we’re going to feed off that winning mentality that football brought to us with that great season they had. You go a long way with those kind of things. Our program is built off feeder system. We like to develop them. Some years you’re not going to be as good as other years, when the tal-

she needed all seven of her shots to hold off her own Bearette teammate Madison Pickel and her six made shots. Seymour’s Shae Brown also put on the pressure with five made treys in the final round. Moritz said the key to her finalround score was to not think about it. “I was just shooting,” said Moritz. “And that was it.” Boys’ 3-point shootout Gatlinburg-Pittman’s Jon McCroskey and Sevier County’s Bentley Manning put on an entertaining 3-point shooting battle, but a buzzer-beater by McCroskey earned the Highlanders junior the title with a 6-5 championshipround win. But it was all in good pleasure, and even McCroskey admitted that the buzzer may have actually beat him on the final shot that counted anyway. “I was just focussed and trying to hit my shots, but it was fun, and I was just out there having fun,” said McCroskey. “I didn’t think I got that last shot off in time, but it dropped and they counted it, so I guess that’s all the matters ... right?”

Girls’ 3-point shootout SCHS senior guard Jaisa Moritz, who has just returned to action recently coming off a knee injury, went into the zone in the championship round of the 3-point shooting contest, hitting seven from downtown in 30 seconds. “I was excited, because I really wanted to win,” said Moritz. “I haven’t been shooting really well, because I’m just coming off a knee injury. God blessed me to win, and that was really good.” Moritz began the final round of the shootout with four straight makes from beyond the arc, and Slam Dunk contest

ent’s just not there. “Our job as coaches is to maximize potential and get these kids to play to the best of their ability,” Wright said. “It doesn’t always show up as wins, but in the long run you get a group of kids that play for the name on the front of the jersey. They’re playing for Sevier COunty High School and those are the kind of kids we want in our program.” Wright said he believes, in the long run, the move to the IMAC will be a positive one. “The big thing with the new conference is the demographics are more like what we get as far as kids go. We’re not going to face the size that we faced in the Knoxville region — the Farraguts and the Beardens and the Maryvilles — they all have the 6-9 (players), the 6-8s and we just haven’t been blessed with that. “On this side the demographics are more like our kids — (players) in the 6-3 to 6-4 range.” Still, Wright said this year’s IMAC conference schedule could prove more difficult than if the

Gatlinburg-Pittman’s 6-foot-5 junior Morrease “Mo” Barber slammed his way to a county dunk title Monday night with a little help from his friends. Barber converted his first of three slams in the opening round by taking a high bounce pass from G-P coach Raul Placeres and throwing it down with his right hand, drawing praise from the Blue-and-Gold contingent. The only other player in the competition to convert a successful slam was Seymour’s Jordan Lee, who threw one down with his right hand on his second firstround attempt. G-P’s McKinley Maples came close to converting a creative dunk on his final attempt, but failed to advance. Maples made an appearance in the finals by playing a role in Barber’s title win. Maples banked the ball off the backboard for Barber to snag with his right hand and slam home on his first and only championship attempt. Lee just missed converting his two-hand slam attempt, which secured the victory for Barber. “It was a good feeling,” said Barber. “McKinley gave me a good pass to work with. “But I would have been more excited about the dunk contest if McKinley could have got his in.”

team had kept facing the big Knoxville schools. “We’re coming in on one of those years where the district that we’re leaving graduated a bunch of players but this district we’re going into seems to be returning all their stars,” Wright said. “Morristown East, Morristown West, Cocke County and Jeff County, all the teams over there are suppose to be loaded for bear this year. I don’t know a lot about them, but before we play those first conference games I will. I’ll get film on them and study it and see what we need to do. I think we can be competitive game-in and gameout. I feel like when we take the court I think we can compete with anybody over there, and I know our kids feel the same way. We’re looking forward to it.” The team opens the season tonight at the Bears’ Den against the visiting South Greene Rebels. Tip-off for the girls game is set for 6 p.m. with the boys game to follow. mpsports@themountainpress.com

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Amazing Views of the Smokies Cabin & Chalet Rentals LLC is looking for a fulltime reservationist.. Must be willing to work Saturdays & Sundays. Starting pay is 10.00 hour plus benefits. Please send resume with past work history /contact info to personnel@rglassociates.com or fax to 912-265-5933

Days Inn Apple Valley in Sevierville Hiring for Experienced Front Desk Clerk. Apply in Person at 1841 Parkway.

Firewood for sale. All hardwood. $45 rick. 865-977-8903

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Sevierville non-profit seeking Victim’s Advocate (Bachelor’s preferred or Associate’s degree in related field + 2 years exp.). Appl. must possess credentials and educ. exp; plus interact effectively with the public, have exceptional phone, writing and organiz. skills, w/ attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. while maintaining strictest client confidentiality. Appl. must have impeccable references in related field, valid driver's license, clean driving record, & pass criminal background check & drug screen. FAX resume w/ ref to 865-774-8063. This agency is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, sex, handicapped, marital or veteran status.

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SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

SUMMER BAY RESORTS, a general partnership organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida (“Noteholder�), is the true and lawful owner and holder of a certain promissory note (the “Note�) in the original principal amount of $14,391.00, dated November, 13, 2006, made, executed and issued by SHARON KAY STITT, (the “Debtor�). Payment of the Note by Debtors is secured by conveyance of a Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust�) encumbering certain real property described therein (the “Trust Premises�) of record in Trust Book 2760, page 411, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which Deed of Trust specific reference is hereby made for incorporation herein. The Trust Premises are bounded and described as follows: Being an undivided interest in Time-Share Unit Number 410 in Time Share Week 29 in the GATLINBURG TOWN SQUARE CONDOMINIIUM IIB established by a Master Deed of record in Deed Book 603, page 124, et. seq., in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sevier County, Tennessee, and any amendments thereto, in said Register s Office, and as the same may be further amended from time to time, together with the interest in the Common Elements provided in said Master Deed with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereto appertaining, to have and to hold the said premises to Grantee, and Grantee s successors and assigns, forever. Said Unit is a Floating Use Unit. Debtors have defaulted in payment of the Note and Noteholder has made demand upon the undersigned in the capacity of Successor Trustee to foreclose the Deed of Trust. ACCORDINGLY, the undersigned, in the capacity of Successor Trustee under the Deed of Trust, will offer for sale the Trust Premises at public auction, and in bar of the statutory right and equity of redemption, and all other exemptions, the same having been fully surrendered and waived, to the highest and last bidder for cash in hand the public auction to be conducted promptly at 10:00 a.m. on December 8, 2009 at the front entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville, Tennessee, being the place presently fixed for such sale. The sale and conveyance of the Trust Premises will be made subject to all prior encumbrances, easements and restrictions of record and all property taxes due local governmental authorities, if any. The sale proceeds shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of the Deed of Trust. The sale may be adjourned after commencement thereof and reconvened at another time, there announced, without the necessity of re-advertising, and the Noteholder shall have the right to bid for the purchase of the Trust Premises at the sale. THIS 27th day of October, 2009

MICHAEL L. POWELL TRUSTEE

SUMMER BAY RESORTS, a general partnership organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida (“Noteholder�), is the true and lawful owner and holder of a certain promissory note (the “Note�) in the original principal amount of $6,743.86, dated November 27, 2006, made, executed and issued by KIRK D. RIVERS (the “Debtor�). Payment of the Note by Debtors is secured by conveyance of a Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust�) encumbering certain real property described therein (the “Trust Premises�) of record in Trust Book 2760, page 498, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which Deed of Trust specific reference is hereby made for incorporation herein. The Trust Premises are bounded and described as follows: Being an undivided interest in Time-Share Unit Number 418 in Time Share Week 13-O in the GATLINBURG TOWN SQUARE CONDOMINIIUM IIB established by a Master Deed of record in Deed Book 603, page 124, et. seq., in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sevier County, Tennessee, and any amendments thereto, in said Register s Office, and as the same may be further amended from time to time, together with the interest in the Common Elements provided in said Master Deed with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereto appertaining, to have and to hold the said premises to Grantee, and Grantee s successors and assigns, forever. Said Unit is a Floating Use Unit. Debtors have defaulted in payment of the Note and Noteholder has made demand upon the undersigned in the capacity of Successor Trustee to foreclose the Deed of Trust. ACCORDINGLY, the undersigned, in the capacity of Successor Trustee under the Deed of Trust, will offer for sale the Trust Premises at public auction, and in bar of the statutory right and equity of redemption, and all other exemptions, the same having been fully surrendered and waived, to the highest and last bidder for cash in hand the public auction to be conducted promptly at 10:00 a.m. on December 8, 2009 at the front entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville, Tennessee, being the place presently fixed for such sale. The sale and conveyance of the Trust Premises will be made subject to all prior encumbrances, easements and restrictions of record and all property taxes due local governmental authorities, if any. The sale proceeds shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of the Deed of Trust. The sale may be adjourned after commencement thereof and reconvened at another time, there announced, without the necessity of re-advertising, and the Noteholder shall have the right to bid for the purchase of the Trust Premises at the sale. THIS 27th day of October, 2009

MICHAEL L. POWELL TRUSTEE

November 10 th , 17 th and 24 th , 2009 November 10 th , 17 th and 24 th , 2009

SUMMER BAY RESORTS, a general partnership organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida (“Noteholder�), is the true and lawful owner and holder of a certain promissory note (the “Note�) in the original principal amount of $19,991.00, dated December 28, 2006, made, executed and issued by VIRGINIA MARTIN HODGE (the “Debtor�). Payment of the Note by Debtors is secured by conveyance of a Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust�) encumbering certain real property described therein (the “Trust Premises�) of record in Trust Book 2760, page 564, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which Deed of Trust specific reference is hereby made for incorporation herein. The Trust Premises are bounded and described as follows: Being an undivided interest in Time-Share Unit Number 412 in Time Share Week 31 in the GATLINBURG TOWN SQUARE CONDOMINIIUM IIB established by a Master Deed of record in Deed Book 603, page 124, et. seq., in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sevier County, Tennessee, and any amendments thereto, in said Register s Office, and as the same may be further amended from time to time, together with the interest in the Common Elements provided in said Master Deed with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereto appertaining, to have and to hold the said premises to Grantee, and Grantee s successors and assigns, forever. Said Unit is a Floating Use Unit. Debtors have defaulted in payment of the Note and Noteholder has made demand upon the undersigned in the capacity of Successor Trustee to foreclose the Deed of Trust. ACCORDINGLY, the undersigned, in the capacity of Successor Trustee under the Deed of Trust, will offer for sale the Trust Premises at public auction, and in bar of the statutory right and equity of redemption, and all other exemptions, the same having been fully surrendered and waived, to the highest and last bidder for cash in hand the public auction to be conducted promptly at 10:00 a.m. on December 8, 2009 at the front entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville, Tennessee, being the place presently fixed for such sale. The sale and conveyance of the Trust Premises will be made subject to all prior encumbrances, easements and restrictions of record and all property taxes due local governmental authorities, if any. The sale proceeds shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of the Deed of Trust. The sale may be adjourned after commencement thereof and reconvened at another time, there announced, without the necessity of re-advertising, and the Noteholder shall have the right to bid for the purchase of the Trust Premises at the sale. THIS 27th day of October, 2009

MICHAEL L. POWELL TRUSTEE

November 10 th , 17 th and 24 th , 2009

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CLOSE IN TO SEV 2BR/2BA, Stove, Fridge, D/W, Includes Mowing. $575 a mo. Lease, Ref. Req. 1st, Last and Damage. No Pets. Rebecca 621-6615 Douglas Lake 2BR private lot $550 mth $350 dep. No pets. 865-428-9963

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1BR home Gatlinburg. No pets. $400 mth. 453-8852.

3BR 2BA with basement. Great location near high school. No pets. $900 mth + sec. 368-6799

Nice 2BR/1BA house in walking distance downtown from Gatlinburg. 4365385 or 850-7256

New Homes for Rent. 3BR/2BA starting at $700 - $850 & $1000 per month. No pets. 865-850-3874

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE TENNESSEE, SEVIER COUNTY DEFAULT having been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided in certain Deed of Trust executed by Charles Edward Dayton and Wendy Worley Dayton to Arnold M. Weiss, Trustee dated September 28, 2006 in the amount of $111,600.00, and recorded in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee in Deed Book 2631, Page 609, (“Deed of Trustâ€?); and, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust having been last transferred to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. by assignment; and, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust (the “Owner and Holderâ€?), 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 10, 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: Situate in the Second (2nd) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and in the City of Gatlinburg, and being all of Unit 14 of Morning Mist Resort, a Planned Unit Development, as the same appears in the plat map of record in Large Map Book 3, at Page 190, in the Sevier County, Tennessee Register of Deed Office, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description; together with the undivided interests in and to the common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the Master Deed for Morning Mist Resort of record in Warranty Deed Book 615, at Page 206, in said Registers Office. Said property is improved with a planned unit development. Subject to easements, restrictions, reservations, setbacks, notations of record in Warranty Deed Book 615, at Page 206, Map Book 27, at Page 268; Large Map Book 1, at Page 155; and Large Map Book 3, at Page 190 in the said Registers Office. Subject to right-of-way of record in ROW Book 12, at Page 552, in the said Registers Office. Being the same property conveyed to Charles E. Dayton and wife, Wendy W. Dayton by deed of Danny Louis Armand, married, of record in Book 2631, at Page 607 in the said Registers Office. Map & Parcel No.: 117LH 00100P014 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 616 Morning Mist Way Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 CURRENT OWNER(S): Charles E. Dayton and Wendy W. Dayton SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rightsof-way, 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. 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. 09-25625 /FHLMC

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

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’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 30, 2007, by Deyvys Osorio and Mauricio H. Fernandez to Douglas S Yates, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 2831, Page 349, (“Deed of Trust�); and WHEREAS, HSBC Mortgage Corporation USA, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder�), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Situated in the Eleventh (11th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee and being all of Lot 954, Section K, Ridgefield Community, Tract 6, of the Sky Harbor Subdivision, as shown on a plat of record in Map Book 16, Page 32, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which map specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Subject to easements, notations, setbacks, restrictions and right of ways as shown on the map of record in Map Book 16, Page 32, in the Register s Office. Subject to restrictions of record in Misc. Book 33, Page 100; Misc. Book 34, Page 175 & 274; Misc. Book 332, Page 578, in the said Register s Office. Being the same property conveyed to Deyvys Osorio and husband, Mauricio H. Fernandez by Warranty Deed from Investment Resources, LLC, an Alabama Limited Liability Company, dated May 30, 2007, of record in Book 2831, page 347, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on December 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Judith J. Allsbrook, a/k/a Judith Allsbrook, a single woman to First American Title & Trust Company, Trustee, on August 22, 2003 at Book Vol. 1776, Page 590 and conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register s Office. Owner of Debt: OneWest Bank, FSB The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Third (3rd) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit : Lot 6 of Bativa Garden, as the same appears on a plat of record in Map Book 28, Page 327, in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is here made for a more particular description of said property. Street Address: 3203 Bativa Garden Court, Sevierville, TN 37876 Current Owner(s) of Property: Judith Allsbrook Other interested parties: Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union The street address of the above-described property is believed to be 3203 Bativa Garden Court Sevierville, TN 37876

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 905 Ridgefield Drive Sevierville, TN 37862 CURRENT OWNER(S): Deyvys Osorio and Mauricio H. Fernandez The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o SBS Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 546.0901412TN Web Site: www.msplaw.com

But such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. 09-021234 November 10, 17 and 24, 2009

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, S. Lynn Scott and wife, Sharon T. Scott, by Deed of Trust (the Deed of Trust) dated July 3, 2009, of record in Record Book 31, Page 852 in the Register s Office for Carter County, Tennessee at Elizabethton, Tennessee and also of record in Record Book 3384, Page 42 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, at Sevierville, Tennessee conveyed to Shirley G. Hughes, Trustee, the hereinafter described real property to secure the payment of a certain Promissory Note (the Note) described in the Deed of Trust, which Note was payable to Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank; WHEREAS, said Shirley G. Hughes, Trustee, is unable to act as Trustee under the Deed of Trust, and I have been appointed Substitute Trustee by the owner and holder of the Note. WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the Note; and WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Note has demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, Eric Reach, Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and conferred upon me by the Deed of Trust, will on December 14, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the front door of the Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville, Tennessee and on December 14, 2009 at 2:30 PM at the front door of the Carter County Courthouse in Elizabethton, Tennessee offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, and free from all legal, equitable and statutory rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which have been waived in the Deed of trust, certain real property located in Carter County, Tennessee, and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and described as follows: TRACT 1 SITUATE AND LYING in the 6th Civil District of Carter County, Tennessee. BEING all of Lot No. 4 of the Taylor Property Subdivision as shown by plat of record in Slide Cabinet B, Slide 114, Register s Office for Carter County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin in the northern right-of-way line of Field Rd., and corner to the southwest corner of Lot 5 of said Subdivision; thence with the northern right-of-way line of Field Road, South 52 degrees 39 minutes West, a distance of 116.75 feet to an iron pin, corner to Lot 2; thence with Lot 2 the following two calls: North 30 degrees 16 minutes West, a distance of 64.43 feet to an iron pin; thence continuing with Lot 2, North 35 degrees 08 minutes West, a distance of 182.54 feet to an iron pin which is a common corner to Lots 2 and 3; thence with the southern right-of-way line of Lot 3, North 51 degrees 52 minutes East, a distance of 110.59 feet to an iron pin which is the northeast corner to Lot 5; thence with the boundary of Lot 5, South 35 degrees 18 minutes East, a distance of 247.99 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 0.63 acre more or less. BEING the same property conveyed to S. Lynn Scott and wife, Sharon T. Scott by deed from Partricia Taylor Treadway et al, dated October 16, 1996, of record in Deed Book 425, Page 256, Register s Office for Carter County, Tennessee. TRACT II Situated in the Fifth (5th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee and being all of Lot 155 of Sherwood Forest, Phase 3, Unit 4 as shown on a plat of record in Large Map Book 5, Page 173, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which map specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Subject to easements, notations, setbacks, restrictions and right of ways as shown on the map of record in Large Map Book 5, Page 173, in the Register s Office. Subject to restrictions of record in Book 1322, Page 750, in the said Register s Office. Being a portion of the same property conveyed to Lynn Scott and wife, Sharon Scott by Quitclaim Deed from North Star Investments, a Tennessee General Partnership, dated November 30, 2006, of record in Book 2678, Page 765, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The address of the above-described properties are 1727 Field Road Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643 and Lot # 155 Sherwood Forest Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37683 Terms of Sale: Cash. A bidder s deposit of ten percent (10%) will be required within 3 hours of the time of sale. The entire amount of the successful bid must be paid in full, in cash within five (5) calendar days after sale. Purchaser shall pay all recording fees, examination of title settlement fees, and all costs of conveyance, including preparation of a Trustee s Deed. The Trustee shall apply the proceeds of the sale in accordance with the provisions set forth in the referenced Deed of Trust. The sale is subject to conditions, restrictions, rights-of-way easements and reservations contained in the Deeds forming the chain of title to this property. Any improvements on subject property will be sold in ĂŹas isĂŽ condition without warranty of any kind.Sale is made in bar of all homestead, dower, and curtsy, and in bar of the right of equity of redemption and the statutory right of redemption, all of which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust. It will be the responsibility of the successful bidder to obtain possession of the property at his expense. The successful bidder shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruction, etc. of the property occurring subsequent to the date of sale. This sale is subject to prior liens, judgments or unpaid taxes, if any. This sale is further subject to valid filed or unfilled (if any) mechanic s and materialmen s liens. There are no representations made by the Trustee as to the validity or enforceability of any memorandum of mechanic s or materialmen s liens or any suit to enforce same. The Trustee reserves the right: 1.To withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to the termination of the bidding; 2.To keep the bidding open for any length of time; 3.To reject all bids; 4.To postpone or set over the date of sale as hereinafter set forth; and 5.Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of the bid at public sale, then the Trustee shall have the option of accepting the second (2nd) highest bid, or the next highest bid with which the buyer is able to comply. In the event the Trustee deems it best for any reason at the time of sale to postpone or continue this sale from time to time, such notice or postponement or setting over will be in a manner deemed reasonable by the Trustee. Every lien or claimed lien of the United States with respect to which the provisions of 26 U.S.C. Ă&#x; 7425(b) require notice to be given to the United States in order for the sale of land thus advertised not to be subject to such lien of claim of the United States and every lien or claim of lien of the State of Tennessee with respect to which the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated Ă&#x; 67-1-1433(b)(1) require notice to be given to the State of Tennessee in order for the sale of land as advertised not to be subject to such lien or claim of lien of the State of Tennessee has been given to the United States or the State of Tennessee, respectively. Listing of known Subordinate Lienholders: Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank Eric Reach, Substitute Trustee 112 E. Myrtle Ave., Suite 500 Johnson City, Tennessee 37601 423-926-8300 November 10, 17 and 24, 2009

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SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE SUMMER BAY RESORTS, a general partnership organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida (“Noteholder�), is the true and lawful owner and holder of a certain promissory note (the “Note�) in the original principal amount of $17,990.00, dated December 28, 2006, made, executed and issued by TIMOTHY DANIEL HODGE (the “Debtor�). Payment of the Note by Debtors is secured by conveyance of a Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust�) encumbering certain real property described therein (the “Trust Premises�) of record in Trust Book 2760, page 561, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which Deed of Trust specific reference is hereby made for incorporation herein. The Trust Premises are bounded and described as follows: Being an undivided interest in Time-Share Unit Number 412 in Time Share Week 33 in the GATLINBURG TOWN SQUARE CONDOMINIIUM IIB established by a Master Deed of record in Deed Book 603, page 124, et. seq., in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sevier County, Tennessee, and any amendments thereto, in said Register s Office, and as the same may be further amended from time to time, together with the interest in the Common Elements provided in said Master Deed with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereto appertaining, to have and to hold the said premises to Grantee, and Grantee s successors and assigns, forever. Said Unit is a Floating Use Unit. Debtors have defaulted in payment of the Note and Noteholder has made demand upon the undersigned in the capacity of Successor Trustee to foreclose the Deed of Trust. ACCORDINGLY, the undersigned, in the capacity of Successor Trustee under the Deed of Trust, will offer for sale the Trust Premises at public auction, and in bar of the statutory right and equity of redemption, and all other exemptions, the same having been fully surrendered and waived, to the highest and last bidder for cash in hand the public auction to be conducted promptly at 10:00 a.m. on December 8, 2009 at the front entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville, Tennessee, being the place presently fixed for such sale. The sale and conveyance of the Trust Premises will be made subject to all prior encumbrances, easements and restrictions of record and all property taxes due local governmental authorities, if any. The sale proceeds shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of the Deed of Trust. The sale may be adjourned after commencement thereof and reconvened at another time, there announced, without the necessity of re-advertising, and the Noteholder shall have the right to bid for the purchase of the Trust Premises at the sale. THIS 27th day of October, 2009

MICHAEL L. POWELL TRUSTEE

TENNESSEE, SEVIER COUNTY DEFAULT having been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided in certain Deed of Trust executed by Daniel Houston Howell and Wendi Kay Parker and Mary E. Howell to Robert M. Wilson, Trustee dated June 9, 2006 in the amount of $168,000.00, and recorded in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee in Deed Book 2555, Page 607, (“Deed of Trustâ€?); and, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust having been last transferred to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. by assignment; and, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust (the “Owner and Holderâ€?), 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: and in Sevier County, Tennessee, being all of Lot No. 63, on the Plan of River Vista, Phase II, as shown on plat of record in Large Map Book 5, Page 157, in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Being the same property conveyed to Daniel Houston Howell and Wendi Kay Parker and Mary E. Howell, as joint tenants by Deed of record in Book 2170, Page 728 recorded 2/8/2005, Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Map & Parcel No.: 16IA63 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1975 River Vista Circle Sevierville, Tennessee 37876 CURRENT OWNER(S): Daniel Houston Howell and Wendi Kay Parker and Mary E. Howell SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: America`s Servicing Company 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, 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. 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. 09-17145 /CONV November 10, 17 and 24, 2009

November 10 th , 17 th , and 24 th , 2009 LEGALS LEGALS

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’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 October 28, 2008, by Nathan C. Hudgins and Rebecca L. Hudgins to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Books 3216, Page 356, (“Deed of Trust�); and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc, the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder�), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Situated in District No. Ten (10) of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point located in the Southern right-of-way line for Prospect Road, said beginning point being located approximately 1,050 feet from the intersection of Prospect Road with Every Road and further being a corner to Cox; thence with Cox, South 07 degrees 36 minutes 32 seconds East 254.03 feet to a point; thence continuing with Cox, South 08 degrees 27 minutes 06 seconds East 228.29 feet to a point; thence continuing with Cox, South 84 degrees 16 minutes 44 seconds West 294.65 feet to a point, being a common corner to Cox and Buttram; thence wit Buttram, North 08 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds West 467.13 feet to a point in the Southern right-of-way line for Prospect Road and further being corner to Buttram; thence with said right-of-way, North 81 degrees 20 minutes 01 second East 300.49 feet to the point of Beginning. Being the same property conveyed to Nathan C. Hudgins, married, by that deed of record Shapiro & dated October, 28 2008, in Book 3216, at page 354, of record in the Register of Deeds office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Address of 1053 Wye Drive, Seymour, Tennessee 37865. Parcel 38.01

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1053 Wye Drive Seymour, TN 37865

CURRENT OWNER(S): Nathan C. Hudgins and Rebecca L. Hudgins The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o LDWatts Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 221.0935604TN Web Site: www.msplaw.com

November 3, 10 and 17, 2009

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 1, 2006, executed by Joyce Whaley, conveying certain real property therein described to Jerry D. Kerley, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee recorded on December 4, 2006 at Book 2679, Page 53-71; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Bank of America, N.A. as successor by merger to Countrywide Bank, FSB who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Everett L. Hixson, Jr., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Everett L. Hixson, Jr., as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on D ecember 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the SEVIER County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the SEVIER Courthouse, located in 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: SITUATE IN THE SIXTEENTH (16TH) CIVIL DISTRICT OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING LOT 98R, OF BLACK BEAR RIDGE SUBDIVISION AS THE SAME APPEARS ON A PLAT OF RECORD IN LARGE MAP BOOK 7, PAGE 120 IN THE REGISTER S OFFICE FOR SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HERE MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD IN BOOK 1649, PAGE 596; BOOK 1785, PAGE 742; BOOK 1844, PAGE 217; BOOK 1844, PAGE 278; BOOK 1855, PAGE 609; AND LARGE MAP 7, PAGE 120, ALL IN 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 PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOYCE ANN WHALEY BY WARRANTY DEEDS OF RECORD IN BOOK 1446, PAGE 72; BOOK 1460, PAGE 136; BOOK 1571, PAGE 369; BOOK 2165, PAGE 19 AND BOOK 2216, PAGE 187 (DATED FEBRUARY 27, 1997) IN THE SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1715 High Rock Way Sevierville, TN 37862 In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): Joyce Whaley OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Atchley Funeral Home, Utility Capacity Corporation, Inc. and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; 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 to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded 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. 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 Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular us or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Everett L. Hixson, Jr., Substitute Trustee Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano, LLC One Park Place, Suite 380 6148 Lee Highway Chattanooga, TN 37421 WWW.RUBINLUBLIN.COM/PROPERTY-LISTINGS.PHP Tel: (888) 890-5309 Fax: (423) 296-1882 November 17, 2009

A14 ◆ Comics Family Circus

The Mountain Press ◆ Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Close to Home

Advice

Woman worried about neighbor’s interest in her domestic partner

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: How can a 62-year-old woman be so confused at this stage of life? My domestic partner and I have been together 12 years, and our relationship has recently become shaky. “Jack” is very outgoing. Men and women are attracted to him for his conversation and wit. One of our neighbors is almost 10 years younger than I am and is showing an interest in him. She often pops into our home for a visit -- but only to see Jack. She does not talk to me at all. Jack and I have always trusted each other, but I didn’t care for this budding friendship. A gut feeling told me to look at his e-mail, and I found one message where he invited her to our home, saying “we” love her company. I certainly don’t love it. I told Jack I read his e-mail and asked why he invited her. He said, “It was stupid.” Not the most reassuring answer. Do you think he wants to be involved with her? -Unsure and Worried Dear Unsure: We think he likes the attention, but it doesn’t mean things will go any further. Some men are highly susceptible to flattery, and women who flirt with them feed their ego. Talk to Jack and ask him to stop encouraging this woman. Then, instead of being insecure about his fidelity, use this as an impetus to kick some fresh life into your relationship. There’s no reason you can’t flirt with Jack and give him a little extra affection. All relationships benefit when one remembers how to

make the other person feel important. Dear Annie: A woman I know works at my former doctor’s clinic in a low-level position. A friend recently told me this woman repeats everything that is in the medical records. It’s true, because family and friends have commented about my “confidential” health issues, some of which date back 40 years. Even though I complained to my doctor about “Gossip Girl’s” breaches of confidentiality, she is still working in the clinic and still ruining lives by blabbing about everyone. Since then, I have changed clinics. But why would a clinic not protect the medical confidentiality of their patients? -- Cannot Take Back the Spoken Word Dear Cannot: Maybe the woman is well-connected or your complaints didn’t go far enough up the chain of command. But that clinic is leaving itself open to a lawsuit if the blabbermouth keeps leaking confidential medical information. Make sure the doctor knows exactly why you left. You also can file a complaint with your state licensing board. (You can find a list through the American Medical Association at ama-assn.org.) Dear Annie: “Depressed and

t o d ay ’ s p u z z l e

Garfield

Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

For Better Or Worse

Tina’s Groove

Overwhelmed” is in one of those Catch-22 situations -- depressed, isolated, struggling to maintain a career at a time when employers look for any excuse to fire someone older. She’s not making enough money to pay for top-notch mental health care, but too much to qualify for free care. She may also have some other conditions that are contributing to her depression. For instance, I found out late in life that I have adult ADHD. Once that was treated, my intermittent depression became far easier to deal with. Other medical conditions such as low thyroid or chronic fatigue can also contribute to depression. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective, and it can be administered in a group setting that significantly reduces the cost. She should also actively deal with her isolation by doing volunteer work and getting involved in community activities. She may have to drag herself to these things, but it’s well worth it. -- Been There, Done That, Got the T-shirt 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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