November 26, 2009

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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 25, No. 330 ■ November 26, 2009 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ $1.25

Thursday

Businessman charged with sexual battery

Thanksgiving feast at Catlettsburg

INSIDE

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

5And the winner is... Donny Osmond takes Dancing with the Stars title Nation, Page A11

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Above, Catlettsburg kindergarten student Zak Zabel schools Preston Wagner and Grady Branton in the fine art of face stuffing during their Thanksgiving party at the school Tuesday. Below left, Emily Farley, aka Light of Morning, enjoys the meal with a few pilgrim friends. Below right, Olivia Hodges forgoes the napkin when cleaning up after buttered corn.

5Celebrities in the news Lou Dobbs considers running for Senate from New Jersey Page A6

Weather Today Partly Cloudy High: 52°

Tonight Partly Cloudy Low: 31° DETAILS, Page A6

PIGEON FORGE — Prominent Pigeon Forge businessman Kenneth M. Seaton was charged Tuesday with sexual battery after several women at an accounting office he owns alleged a string of inappropriate, sexually charged encounters with their boss. The arrest of Seaton, 72, comes just under two months after he was found guilty of disorderly conduct in relation to a Feb. 25 incident at another of his local businesses. He met a $50,000 bond Seaton and was released. There was no answer Wednesday at a phone number The Mountain Press has for Seaton. The new charges stem from incidents alleged to have taken place at KMS Accounting (Seaton’s full name is Kenneth Marshall Seaton). The business is located on Tammy King Road in Pigeon Forge. Five women, several of whom are employed there, have come forward alleging separate incidents, three of them on the same day, in which Seaton is accused of making unwanted sexual advances toward them. The Mountain Press typically does not name victims of alleged sexrelated incidents. According to warrants filed in the case, the incidents started on Oct. 22 when Seaton — who owns several local businesses including the Grand Resort Hotel, Americana Inn and Alf’s restaurant — allegedly hugged a woman, then put his hands on her as she attempted to pull away from him. The next date mentioned is Nov. 14, when three KMS employees say they were approached by Seaton. Those incidents include one in which Seaton is alleged to have straddled a woman sitting See seaton, Page A4

Obituaries Daniel Reagan, 56 Ann Gillespie, 87

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Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A2 Nation . . . . . . . . . . A4-11 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-10 Classifieds . . . . . . . B8-11 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . B12 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . B12

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

Marines hunker down to find toys for Sevier tots

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving

(partial list) Gatlinburg n Alamo Steakhouse n Atrium Pancakes n Bear Creek Grill n Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que n Best Italian n Blaine’s n Brass Grill n Hard Rock Café n Howard’s Restaurant n Legends by Max n Lineberger’s n Park Grill n Park Vista n Peddler Restaurant n Shoney’s n Smoky’s

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — Marines are known for being able to do anything, being the “first to fight for right and freedom” from “the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli.” Still, some local bearers of the globe and anchor emblem have come up against one of their toughest fights right here in East Tennessee. The local Marine Corps League detachment has been called on to bring Christmas to as many as 7,000 local children. Their enemy in this battle is the recession, which has left more local families in need of holiday help than at any other time in recent memory. “There’s just a lot of need. It’s everywhere,” says Michelle Long, one of the organizers of the local Toys for Tots effort, a nationwide program of the Marine Corps League that provides playthings for children who might otherwise go without. “Last year, we served 5,000 kids in the six counties we’re in — 3,000 of those in Sevier County alone. I think we’re probably looking at 6,000 to 7,000 this year.” In addition to Seiver, the other area counties being served by the local Marine Corps League are Jefferson, Cocke, Hamblen, Campbell and Grainger. The group is in the middle of holding sign-ups for those who want its help, with three days down last week and three more to go next week. In the

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Toys for Tots coordinator John Linnert bags and organizes gifts at the sin-up center in the Belz Outlet Mall.

few hours they’ve already spent working with local folks in need, they’ve seen an incredible cry for help. “We had a huge turnout,” Long says. “The need this year is going to be greater, probably, than anything we’ve seen. We just keep seeing more and more. I expect it’s going to continue like that for our next three sign-up days.” See toys, Page A4

Pigeon Forge n Alamo n Atlanta Bread Company n Bennett’s n Buddy’s n Calhoun’s n Corky’s n Cracker Barrel n Crusty Joe’s Pizza n Flapjacks n Golden Corral n Holiday Inn n La Carreta Mexican Restaurant n Mama’s Farmhouse n Old Mill n Ruby Tuesday n Shoney’s n TGI Friday’s n Thai Thani, Oishi n Tony Romas n Wood Grill Buffet Sevierville n Applewood n Buddy’s n Diner n IHOP n Islamorada n Shoney’s Attractions n Dollywood closed n Ripley’s attractions open

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community calendar Editor’s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered. They are listed by date. To place an item phone 428-0748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@ themountainpress.com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

thursday, nov. 26 Community Centers

n Sevierville Community Center closed today and Friday for Thanksgiving. 4535441. n Pigeon Forge Community Center closed today and Friday for Thanksgiving. 4297373 n Gatlinburg Community Center closed for Thanksgiving, open Friday. 436-4990.

friday, nov. 27 Mission Auction

Shiloh Baptist Church in Seymour mission auction includes hot dog supper at 5 p.m. and auction at 6.

saturday, nov. 28 Cove Clothes Closet

Cove Clothes Closet, 3238 Pittman Center Road at Old Richardson Cove Church, open 9-3. Free clothing. 4534526.

Turkey Shoot

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

sunday, nov. 29 Henderson Chapel

Pure Faith Ministries Puppets will lead a youth service at 10:30 a.m. at Henderson Chapel Baptist Church.

Boyds Creek Singing

Botds Creek Baptist Church monthly singing 7 p.m. with Ray Ball.

Gospel Concert

Sharon Tarwater will be in concert at 10:30 a.m. at First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road.

Walnut Grove

Walnut Grove Baptist Church singing at 7 p.m.

monday, nov. 30 Blood Drives

Medic blood drives 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Food City in Sevierville; 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in gym at Seymour High School.

Seymour Story Time

Preschool story time at Seymour Library 11 a.m. 573-0728.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 2-5 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10-2 and 4-7, First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245.

tuesday, dec. 1

School; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in library of Pigeon Forge High School.

at First United Methodist Church in Sevierville.

Alzheimer’s Support

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

Alzheimer’s Support group meets 6-7 p.m. at MountainBrook Village, 700 Markhill Drive, Sevierville. 428-2445.

Gatekeepers

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

Pool Closing

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

NARFE

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

TOPS

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

Angel Food

Northview Optimist Club meets 7 p.m.. Speaker Russ Partington, scoutmaster of Troop 582.

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10-2 and 4-7, First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 908-1245.

Angel Food

Right To Life

Optimist Club

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10-2 and 4-7, First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 908-1245.

Kindness Counts

Kindness counts meets 7 p.m. at Sevierville IHOP. April Stone, 654-2684.

Toys For Tots

Toys for Tots sign ups 1-5 p.m. Belz Mall (old KB Toy Store). Picture ID, proof of residency, birth certificate or social security card for each child. 429-9002 or e-mail johnlinnert@mc11206. com

Bite of Sevier County

Annual Bite of Sevier County and auction to benefit Toys for Tots. 5:30-9 p.m. First United Methodist Sevierville.

wednesday, dec. 2 Sevierville Story Time

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

thursday, dec. 3 Democrats

Sevier County Democrats meet 7 p.m., third floor of courthouse. Visit sevierdemocrats.com or call 617-2145.

Right to Life meets at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road, Sevierville. Potluck dinner to follow. 908-1968 or 9082689. Directions, 809-0713.

friday, dec. 4 Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10-2 and 4-7, First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 908-1245. n 5 to 6 p.m., Glades Lebanon Baptist Church, 820 E. Highlands Drive, Gatlinburg. 659-3443 n 3 to 6 p.m. River Of Life Outreach, 110 Simmons Road, Seymour. 679-6796.

JOY Club

Just Older Youth Club meeting at Community Center, with ornament exchange. Bring covered side dishes. Bingo at 10:30, lunch 11:30. 429-7373.

Kodak Story Time

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

Craft Fair

Holiday Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday, MountainBrook Village, 700 Markhill Drive, Sevierville.

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 or social security card for each child. 429-9002 or e-mail johnlinnert@ mc11206.com

Hot Meals

Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Turkey Shoot

Angel Food

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

saturday, dec. 5 Christmas Parade

Photographic Society

Toys for Tots sign ups 9-5, Belz Mall (old KB Toy Store). Picture ID, proof of residency, birth certificate or social security card for each child. 429-9002 or e-mail johnlinnert@mc11206.com

LeConte Photographic Society meets 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Sevierville. Competitions, critiques and program. LeContePhotographic.com.

Mammography

Angel Food orders: n 2-5 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508 n 10-2 and 4-7, First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 908-1245.

UT Medical Center mobile mammography screenings 9-4, Roaring Fork Baptist Church, Gatlinburg. Insurance filed. For information/appointment, 305-9753.

Angel Food

Angel Food orders: n 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge. 429-2508. n 10-2 and 4-7, First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 908-1245. n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. River Of Life Outreach, 110 Simmons Road, Seymour. 679-6796.

Santa’s Workshop

Santa’s Workshop at Pathways Church, 1126 Wagner Drive, Sevierville, 8-11 a.m. Includes pancake breakfast, pictures with Santa, crafts.

Church Auction/Dinner

Hills Creek Baptist Church in Gatlinburg benefit auction, dinner and singing 4-7 p.m. Proceeds go to youth group. 654-6826.

sunday, dec. 6 “Night in Araby�

“Night in Araby� stage musical, 3 p.m. at Gatlinburg Elks Lodge to benefit Christmas Basket Fund for families in need. $10. 436-7550.

Spaghetti Dinner

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monday, dec. 7 Gold Wing Road Riders Association meets 6:30 p.m. at IHOP Sevierville. 6604400.

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Angel Food orders: n noon to 1 p.m. River Of Life Outreach, 110 Simmons Road, Seymour. 679-6796.

Sevierville Christmas Parade 11 a.m. on Forks of the River Parkway and Court Avenue. 738-4378.

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The Nutcracker Sweet

Give you home a face-lift for Christmas with decorations from McMahan’s

Medic blood drives 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gatlinburg-Pittman High

Smoky Mountain Cancer Support Group annual Christmas luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Damon’s. 428-5834 or 654-9280.

The Great Smoky Mountain Dance Theatre in conjunction with the City of Gatlinburg, Presents

McMahan’s Greenhouse

Blood Drives

Cancer Support Group

Pool Closing

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

Angel Food

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

wednesday, dec. 9 Dinner/Auction

Seymour United Methodist Church annual Gifts for the Christ Child dinner, silent auction. 573-9711.

thursday, dec. 10 Women’s Bible Study

Angel Food

Prayer In Action

Prayer In Action, Concerned Women of America, meets at 6 p.m., Pigeon Forge UMC. 4360313.

tuesday, dec. 8 S.I.T.

Seniors In Touch (S.I.T.) meets 5 to 6 p.m., MountainBrook Village, 700 Markhill Drive, Sevierville. 428-2445.

Gatekeepers

study, 6:30 p.m. 1328 Old Newport Highway, Sevierville. 908-0591.

Gatekeepers men’s Bible

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

TOPS

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

saturday, dec. 12 Turkey Shoot

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

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For the 12th consecutive year, Jackson Mountain Homes Inc. hand delivered pecan pies Thanksgiving week to Gatlinburg’s Fire Department, Street Department, Department of Tourism, Police Department, Chamber of Commerce, Department of Sanitation and Water Department. The purpose was to thank the workers for the services performed by them for the Gatlinburg community. Jackson Mountain Homes co-owner A.J. Bland delivers pies to the Street Department.

WSCC plans two holiday concerts SEVIERVILLE ­— Walters State Community College plans two holiday musical events in Sevierville on the Conner-Short Center on the Sevier County campus. The Professional Entertainment Program presents “Welcome to the Holidays,” at 8 p.m. on Dec. 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 4. This

concert features a blend of contemporary music, including Elvis’ version of “Frosty the Snowman” and Tina Turner’s take on “Jingle Bells. Other favorites include “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Christmas Time is Here,” and “Winter Wonderland.” Santa will

make a special appearance at each show. The cast of 23 includes many performers from area theaters. Tickets are $10. Reservations may be made by contacting Jeri Haun at 774-5817. The Professional Entertainment Program

will also present “Miss Kenya,” a traditional African Christmas Mass, at 3 p.m. on Dec. 13. This music is accompanied by Conga drums and horns. The college’s choir will be joined by the Sevier County High School Concert Choir for this performance. Admission is free.

Police offer tips for happier holidays From Submitted Reports The Sevierville Police Department investigates many car break-ins and purse snatchings. Often these crimes of opportunity could have been prevented by sound security practices and will help you — instead of the bad guys — have a happier, holiday. With the holidays approaching, the number of purse snatchings and vehicle break-ins increases. The following information from the police may help reduce your risk. How does complacency affect crime? The three elements needed to commit a crime are desire, ability, and opportunity. Complacency creates opportunity and ability. What steps can I take to prevent becoming a victim? Purses are often stolen from shopping carts at stores or from dressing rooms and other areas. Never leave a purse unattended. When using a shopping cart, be sure all pockets and openings are closed, zipped and fastened. If the cart has an infant seat belt or strap, use it to secure the purse. When walking with a purse, use the strap to wrap the purse around the shoulder or otherwise hold the purse firmly in front of the body. Avoid people who seem suspicious or who may be watching you. Remove visible items from your vehicle. Someone may be watching as you put a wallet, purse or cell phone under your seat. Take these with you. Lock your vehicle and

take your keys. Lock the trunk to block access into the car. Close all windows, vents and sunroofs. Park safely. At home, park in the garage. Lock the car and all garage doors. When parking outside, use a welllit area. Install an alarm and use it. Criminals will choose the easiest target. If they have two cars to choose from — one with an alarm and one without — they will burglarize the one without. Install lighting controls. Install motion sensors or photocell lights on the exterior of the garage. Remove stereo faceplates. Keep a record of the audio component serial numbers so these may be reported to police. Employers often have policies that prevent employees from bringing their purses

or bags into the workplace. If so, request an area be dedicated for personal property storage. After parking, take a moment to look around your car and assess your surroundings for vulnerabilities. What items are most commonly stolen from vehicles? Purses, wallets, briefcases, packages, mail, medications, computers, cell phones, CD players, gym bags, cash, jewelry and vehicle parts. When shopping, store packages and bags inside your trunk. Thieves often target mall parking lots. How can a vehicle break-in lead to a home burglary? If a garage door opener or a house key is inside the vehicle, a thief can then gain easy access to the home.

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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 John Joseph Bailey, 38, of 1163 Pine Mountain Road in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 24 with a warrant from Circuit Court. He was released on $500 bond. u William Zachary Bailey, 20, of 405 Loraine Street in Pigeon Forge, was charged Nov. 24 with a felony warrant from General Sessions Court. He was being held. u Spencer Earl Brannon, 37, of Morristown, was charged Nov. 25 with a misdemeanor warrant from General Sessions Court. He was being held. u Rachel Lisa Centers, 33, of Cleveland, was charged Nov. 24 with theft of property $500$1,000, theft of property and driving while license revoked. She was being held in lieu of $3,250 bond. u Brenda Faye Conley, 52, of Charleston, was charged Nov. 24 with theft of property $500$1,000. She was being held in lieu of $3,500 bond. u Roth Lee Jenkins, 29, of Newport, was charged Nov. 24 with criminal trespassing. He was released on $1,500 bond. u Jason Lee Lowe, 29, of 936 Wear Way Drive in Pigeon Forge, was charged Nov. 24 with a misdemeanor warrant from General Sessions Court. He was being held. u David Joseph Myers, 30, of 752 Gists Creek Road in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 24 with a misdemeanor warrant from General Sessions Court. He was being

held. u Anthony James Radill, 24, of 1209 Jackie Drive in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 24 with a misdemeanor warrant from General Sessions Court. He was being held. u Kenneth Marshall Seaton, 72, of 200 View Drive in Pigeon Forge, was charged Nov. 24 with sexual battery. He was released on $50,000 bond. u Sabastian Sipes, 18, of 143 Popular Lane in Gatlinburg, was charged Nov. 24 with simple possession and contempt of court. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Steven Nuno Vitorino, 30, of 602 West Main Street in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 24 with violation of a General Sessions Court probation. He was being held in lieu of $2,000 bond. u Richard Lee Watts, 38, of Parrotsville, was charged Nov. 24 with criminal trespassing. He was released on $1,500 bond. u David Wade Whaley, 23, of 1948 Allensville Ridge Road in Sevierville, was charged Nov. 25 with aggravated burglary. He was being held in lieu of $7,500 bond. u Kristy Lynn Williams, 27, of Strawberry Plains, was charged Nov. 25 with a misdemeanor warrant from General Sessions Court, general theft and vandalism. She was being held.

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Thanksgiving travel no holiday

o bi t uari e s In Memoriam

Americans search for cheap trips

Daniel Jack Reagan Daniel Jack Reagan, age 56, of Gatlinburg, passed away Monday, November 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by his brother, Sam Reagan, Grandparents, Lewis and Ina Reagan. Survivors: Daughters, Melissa Ballew, and Brandy Reagan; Parents, Jane and Jack Reagan; Brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Kathy Reagan; Nieces, Kaitlin, Brittany and Charli Reagan; Nephew, Dillon Reagan. Funeral service 7 p.m. Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Carr officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Saturday in Laurel Grove Cemetery with military honors provided by American Legion Post 104. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press Writer CHICAGO — Millions of Americans got an early jump on their Thanksgiving travel Wednesday, with many opting to drive or take trains and buses instead of shelling out more money for flights amid a sour economy still hitting household budgets hard. At a Greyhound station in Louisville, Ky., 18-yearold Cathy Smith waited patiently to catch a bus to Tennessee. Smith has flown home in the past, but her grandparents — who paid for her bus ticket — ruled that out this year. “It was the price of the ticket,� she said. Many Americans are forgoing air travel for Thanksgiving and opting for cheaper alternatives because of economic pressures. Others are staying home completely — partly to avoid traffic and airport lines, partly to save a buck.

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In Memoriam

Ann Catherine Gillespie Ann Catherine Gillespie, age 87 of Pigeon Forge, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Lester H. Gillespie. Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Carol Ann and Ralph Jackson; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Linda Gillespie; grandchildren, Will Bradley, Amy, Emily and Matt Gillespie; great-grandson, William Bradley; sister, Martha Clendenen; brother and sister-in-law, James and Pearl Bane; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet 1 PM Friday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens for graveside service and interment. Cathy Hutton officiating. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

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Fortunately, in this year of booming need, the group has been granted use of the former KB Toys location in the Belz Outlet Mall to do its registrations and distributions. That’s where Marines will be stationed from 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, 5-9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, working to get as many children in need on their rolls as they can. Those coming to sign up must provide a form of identification with a picture, proof of residency, and a birth certificate or Social Security card for each child they want to sign up. Of course, in meeting record demand comes the need to draw record support. The Marines are hop-

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Atlantis leaves space station, headed home By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Shuttle Atlantis undocked from the International Space Station early Wednesday and headed home with one astronaut eager to hold his newborn daughter for the first time and another who’s been away from her young son since the summer. Before signing off from Mission Control, flight director Mike Sarafin wished the seven crew members a happy Thanksgiving and a good landing on Friday. “We’ll do our best to stay sharp until the round things stop rolling,� replied commander Charles Hobaugh. The shuttle departed as the spacecraft soared nearly 220 miles above the Pacific, just northeast of New Guinea. Over the past week, the astronauts stockpiled the outpost and performed maintenance that should keep it running for another five to 10 years. Astronaut Nicole Stott, on her way home after three months in orbit, said goodbye to the five colleagues she left behind on the space station. “It was a real pleasure working with you guys,� she radioed. “I was blessed with a wonderful crew, and I look forward to seeing you guys on the ground real soon.� “We’ll miss you,� said fellow American astronaut Jeffrey Williams, who’s just two months into a sixmonth mission. A Belgian on board who will be leaving the space station next week in a Russian capsule told Stott to take care. “Have a safe trip home,� Frank De Winne said. Wednesday was the 89th day in space for Stott, a

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47-year-old engineer. She flew to the space station at the end of August. She said she can’t wait to see her husband and 7-year-old son, and to have a pizza. Spaceman Randolph Bresnik is also eager to get back. His wife gave birth to their second child, Abigail Mae Bresnik, on Saturday in Houston — shortly after his first spacewalk. A few hours after the undocking, the shuttle astronauts pulled out a 100foot, laser-tipped inspection boom and conducted one final survey of the wings and nose of their ship. They needed to make sure the vulnerable thermal shielding was not damaged by micrometeorites over the past week. The astronauts interrupted the routine surveillance to look at a clogged nozzle, part of the shuttle’s waste water removal system. Only about half of the collected urine and condensation could be dumped overboard earlier in the day, and Mission Control wanted to see if ice might be blocking the nozzle. Nothing unusual was spotted.

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in a chair and thrust himself toward her; another in which he is said to have grabbed a woman and again thrust himself at her; and a final warrant states he pushed his face into an employee’s chest while she was on the phone, forcing her shirt and bra down. The final allegation involves a female employee from a financial business that Seaton does not own, who was apparently at the accounting office to pick up a check. As the woman was leaving the office, the warrant states, Seaton grabbed her in a hug and kissed her on the neck. She backed away from Seaton and was at the door when Seaton stuck his hand out and grabbed her crotch, the warrant says. In each case, the women claim Seaton’s sexual

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Travelers wait in line at security at Denver International Airport during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel season in Denver Thanksgiving travel plummeted 25 percent between 2007 and 2008, and many of those habits seem to be sticking this year. The number of people traveling is likely to inch up only by about 1.4 percent, according to an AAA prediction based on

a survey of 1,300 households. About 38 million domestic travelers are expected to go somewhere this holiday — a far cry from the roughly 58 million who made holiday journeys in 2005 when the economy was better.

Traveling for Thanksgiving at any cost was too much for Julie Bennink, 26, who works in public relations in Chicago. Unexpected bills meant she couldn’t afford paying what would have been at least $400 for a rental car and gas to drive the three hours to Grand Rapids, Mich., for dinner with her family. “My mom was not really thrilled with me when I told her,� said Bennink, whose plan B was to take a 15-minute city bus ride to a friend’s house. Most people have calculated that travel by car often makes the most financial sense, said Alan Pisarski, a leading transportation analyst. About 33 million people are expected to travel by car this Thanksgiving, according to AAA. John and Janet Lawson of Elizabethtown, Ky., opted to drive 350 miles to Dearborn Heights, Mich., to make dinner for one of her sisters rather than spend the holiday with her other siblings in Minnesota. “It affected us as far as the distance we would travel,� Janet Lawson said at a service plaza along Interstate 75 in southwest Ohio. “We didn’t want to do any flying.�

If you need help: Sign ups will be held from 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, 5-9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the former KB Toys location in the Belz Outlet Mall on Teaster Lane in Pigeon Forge. Parents must provide a form of identification with a picture, proof of residency, and a birth certificate or Social Security card for each child they want to sign up. Distribution will be Dec. 12 in the same location.

If you want to help: The group is taking donations of both money and toys that will help brighten Christmas for thousands of local children. Boxes have been set up for dropping off new toys around the county. For more information about helping out, call Marine Corps League Detachment 1206 at 429-9002 or visit www.mcl1206.com.

ing local folks will pitch in with monetary donations and contributions of toys at a number of local collection spots. “Actually, we need more resources for us to be able to meet the need,� Long says. “People have been very generous, but we’re hoping they’ll continue to help out.� Boxes have been set up

throughout the community for those who want to contribute new toys to the effort. The group also has deals with distributors that allow them to buy items for half or a third the retail price, Long says. The Marines will also host the annual Bite of Sevier County on Tuesday at First United Methodist Church

in Sevierville. The event will offer menu items from a host of local restaurants, as well as an auction and other activities from 5:30-9 p.m. For information on that event, and donating to or signing up for the program, call 429-9002 or e-mail johnlinnert@mcl1206.com.

advances were unwelcome and that they made that known to him. According to the booking sheet prepared by officials at the Sevier County Jail, Seaton was required to provide a DNA sample to law enforcement. In February, Seaton was charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication after an altercation at Alf’s, an eatery he owns in Pigeon Forge. In that incident, employees at the bar were fighting with Seaton because he had either just fired them all or they had quit. The manager called police to break up the feud, leading to the charges against the businessman. After a trial Seaton was convicted of disorderly conduct, with the public intoxication charges dropped; he was sentenced to 30 days in jail, though

that was dropped to only two. He was fined $50 by the judge. Seaton has vowed

to appeal that verdict.

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Toyota replacing some 4M gas pedals that could jam By KEN THOMAS Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will replace accelerator pedals on about 4 million recalled vehicles in the United States because the pedals can get stuck in the floor mats, another blow to the reputation of the world’s largest automaker. Toyota said dealers will offer to shorten the length of the gas pedals by about 3/4 inch beginning in January, as a stopgap measure while the company develops replacement pedals for their vehicles. New pedals will be installed by dealers on a rolling basis beginning in April, and some vehicles will have brake override systems installed as a precaution. Toyota announced the massive recall in late September and told owners to remove the driver’s side floor mats to keep the

gas pedal from becoming jammed. Popular vehicles such as the Toyota Camry, the top-selling passenger car in America, and the Toyota Prius, the best-selling gas-electric hybrid, are among those getting fixed. The recall also included the luxury Lexus ES350, the vehicle in a fiery fatal accident in California that focused public attention on the danger. “The safety of our owners and the public is our utmost concern and Toyota has and will continue to thoroughly investigate and take appropriate measures to address any defect trends that are identified,� the Japanese automaker said in a statement. Toyota spokesman Irv Miller said the company was “very, very confident that we have addressed this issue� with the new fix. Toyota has found “no reason to believe that there is a problem with the electronic control sys-

Why do we dream of a White Christmas? By NICHOLAS GERANIOS Associated Press Writer SPOKANE, Wash. — Bing Crosby didn’t have to dream of a white Christmas — he could bank on it. The crooner was from Spokane, a city that is among the most likely to have a white Christmas each year. According to weather experts, Spokane has a white Christmas about 70 percent of the time. In the United States, only a few high-latitude cities beat those odds: Duluth, Minn. (97 percent) Anchorage, Alaska, (90 percent), Marquette, Mich., (90 percent) and Concord, N.H. (87 percent). Crosby’s song tapped into a primal need for many living in the northern latitudes, where the notion of a white Christmas takes on mythic proportions. But why is snow important to a holiday celebrating the birth of a man in the arid climate of the Middle East? “I think that it’s simply because of the picture-perfect image of snow on Christmas that is constantly put into our heads through Christmas advertising and images of Santa Claus at the North Pole,� said Karin Bumbaco, assistant state climatologist for Washington. “I think Americans prefer a white Christmas just because it’s drilled into our heads,� said Bumbaco, whose cynical view is perhaps the result of working in Seattle, which has a white Christmas just 8 percent of the time. The federal Western Regional Climate Center in Reno, Nev., gets flooded with calls this time of year, with people asking if their town will get a white Christmas, said Jim Ashby, a climatologist at the center. “They do care,� Ashby said Snow on Dec. 25 is so desirable that there are Web sites devoted to the odds of your city having snow that day. And in the United Kingdom, it is possible to bet on whether there will be a white Christmas in places like London or Glasgow. The National Climatic Data Center studies the chances of a white Christmas in various U.S. cities. For the period 1988-2005, the agency found that the probability of having an inch of snow on the ground on Dec. 25 ranged from 100 percent in Fairbanks, Alaska, to 1 percent in Phoenix. The snow-happy can head to the Rockies, the Cascades and the Sierra Nevada mountains in the West, the Upper Midwest, and northern New England, according to the National Weather Service. But they probably won’t need to shovel in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Ore., and Charlotte, where there’s a 1 percent chance of snow on Christmas Day.

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tems,� he said. Toyota officials said the floor mats are only sold in the U.S. and the recall would be limited to North America. Toyota declined to provide a cost estimate for the fix, but analysts said it would be extremely expensive because of the extensive repairs involved and the manufacturing of new pedals. Toyota also said it would provide newly designed replacement floor mats for the driver and front-passenger side. The recall represents the latest blemish for Toyota, which developed a sterling reputation for quality in the U.S. by selling reliable family vehicles but faced challenges as it rapidly expanded. While recalls do not always indicate diminished reliability, Toyota executives have expressed concern about large numbers of recalls and pushed for improved quality controls. In a separate action,

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The accelerator pedal, right, in a 2010 Toyota Camry is seen on the show room floor of Bobby Rahal Toyota in Mechanicsburg, Pa., on Wednesday. Toyota announced Tuesday that it would recall 110,000 Tundra trucks from the 2000-03 model years to address excessive rust on the vehicle’s frame.

“Their reputation has taken a hit because the actual quality has taken a hit,� said Aaron Bragman, an automotive analyst for the consulting firm IHS

Global Insight. “That’s absolutely critical for Toyota to get that fixed because that’s the central pillar that they’ve built their business on.�

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GATLINBURG

Elks fundraiser scheduled Dec. 6

The fifth annual “Night in Araby” fundraising event will be at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Gatlinburg Elks Lodge. The show benefits the Christmas Basket Fund which is one of the community service programs Elks undertake each year. The show incorporates Middle Eastern, Broadway and contemporary music and choreography. For more information call 436-7550. n

GATLINBURG

City offices to be closed today

Gatlinburg city offices, including City Hall, will be closed today and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Community Center will be closed Thursday and reopen Friday on its normal schedule. The Sanitation Department will run its normal schedule both days. n

SEVIER COUNTY

Libraries to be doing inventory

The Sevier County Public Library System, including the Main Library and History Center, the Seymour branch and the Kodak branch, will be closing on a staggered schedule the week of Nov. 30 for inventory. The dates each branch will be closed: Nov. 30, Seymour; Dec. 1, Kodak; Dec. 2-4, main library. For further information, call 774-6033. n

PIGEON FORGE

City to observe holiday schedule

All Pigeon Forge city offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. The trash collection schedule will also be altered, with no commercial or residential pick-up on Thursday. For businesses, trucks will run on Wednesday and Friday, while homeowners who usually have collection on Thursday should have their carts out by 6 a.m. Friday. For questions call 429-7312. n

SEVIERVILLE

Trooper to have checkpoint here State troopers will have a sobriety checkpoint from 1-3 a.m. Saturday on Middle Creek Road. The purpose is to detect persons driving under the influence of intoxicants. n

SEVIERVILLE

Firefighters to undergo training

The Sevierville Fire Department will be conducting training exercises starting Monday at the abandoned office building on the north side Dolly Parton Parkway, near Veterans Boulevard. The training is scheduled to continue for two weeks. The purpose is to conduct firefighter rescue scenarios, forcible entries and roof ventilation drills. Firefighting vehicles will be involved in the drills, possibly including the use of emergency equipment, lights and sirens.

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Park visits are down in October GATLINBURG — Visits to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park were down 4.1 percent in October, compared with the year before. National Park Service spokesman Bob Miller said traffic into the park remains ahead by 4.3 percent for 2009 to date. The drop last month came during the prime season for viewing fall foliage in the half-million-acre park on the Tennessee-North Carolina border. Officials said much of

the decline was attributable to the closing of the Cosby campground for repaving. Entrances at Gatlinburg were up 4.4 percent, down 1.3 percent at Townsend and unchanged at Cherokee, N.C. However, there was a combined 21.2 percent decline at the 13 outlying entrances to the park.

Zach Wamp says he will join fellow Republican Bill Gibbons in releasing his tax returns and other personal financial details. Wamp, a congressman from Chattanooga, said in a release Wednesday that he challenges all gubernatorial candidates to follow suit and be “fully open and transparent” about potential conof interest. Wamp to release flicts Gibbons, who is disfinancial details trict attorney general in NASHVILLE (AP) — Shelby County, released Gubernatorial candidate five years of financial

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information last week. Among the other major candidates seeking the GOP nomination are Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and state Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey of Blountville. Halsam’s campaign manager has said the candidate will also release what he called “pertinent information” about his finances, but has not said when. A Ramsey spokesman says he will make financial records public “over the course of this campaign.”

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This day in history Today is Thursday, Nov. 26, the 330th day of 2009. There are 35 days left in the year. This is Thanksgiving Day. n

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The downturn of the credit market has forced painful cuts in the time share industry, including hundreds of local jobs over the last few weeks. Bluegreen Corporation is cutting 110 jobs from its local work force, including 97 sales representatives. Diamond Resort cut its entire marketing division of more than 30 people and Westgate Resorts has laid off 200 employees in the last 45 days.

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National quote roundup “I feel very confident that when the American people hear a clear rationale for what we’re doing there and how we intend to achieve our goals, that they will be supportive.” — President Barack Obama speaking at a White House news conference after announcing he was ready to spell out war plans virtually sure to include tens of thousands more U.S. troops to Afghanistan.

“To speak about dereliction of duty, absence without leave, abandoning one’s post are terms that ordinarily are reserved for those who are in uniform and who are not civilian citizens of our state and nation. It may constitute something. But it doesn’t constitute dereliction of duty because those are military terms.” — Rep. Walt McLeod, D-Prosperity in a statement as a panel began debating whether South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s failure to inform his staff of his whereabouts and put anyone in charge rise to the high standard of impeachment.

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commentary

Misdirection key to selling health reform When you knowingly pay someone to lie to you, we call the deceiver an illusionist or a magician. When you unwittingly pay someone to do the same thing, I call him a politician. President Obama insists that health care “reform” not “add a dime” to the budget deficit, which daily grows to ever more frightening levels (http://tinyurl.com/yglr8sj). So the House-passed bill and the one the Senate now deliberates both claim to cost less than $900 billion. Somehow “$900 billion over 10 years” has been decreed to be a magical figure that will not increase the deficit. It’s amazing how precise government gets when estimating the cost of 10 years of subsidized medical care. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s bill was scored not at $850 billion, but $849 billion. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her bill would cost $871 billion. How do they do that? The key to magic is misdirection, fooling the audience into looking in the wrong direction. I happily suspend disbelief when a magician says he’ll saw a woman in half. That’s entertainment. But when Harry Reid says he’ll give 30 million additional people health coverage while cutting the deficit, improving health care and reducing its cost, it’s not entertaining. It’s incredible. The politicians have a hat full of tricks to make their schemes look cheaper than they are. The new revenues will pour in during Year One, but health care spending won’t begin until Year Three or Four. To this the Cato Institute’s Michael Tanner asks, “Wouldn’t it be great if you could count a whole month’s income, but only two weeks’ expenditures in your household budget?” (http://tinyurl.com/y86yos8) To be deficit-reducers, the health care bills depend on a $200 billion cut in Medicare. Current law requires cuts in payments to doctors, but let’s get real: Those cuts will never happen. The idea that Congress will “save $200 billion” by reducing payments for groups as influential as doctors and retirees is laughable. Since 2003, Congress has suspended those “required” cuts each year. Our pandering congressmen rarely cut. They just spend. Even as the deficit grows, they vomit up our money onto new pet “green” projects, bailouts for irresponsible industries, gifts for special interests and guarantees to everyone. Originally, this year’s suspension, “the doc fix,” was included in the health care bills, but when it clearly pushed the cost of “reform” over Obama’s limit and threatened to hike the deficit, the politicians moved the “doc fix” to a separate bill and pretended it was unrelated to their health care work. Megan McArdle of The Atlantic reports that Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin asked the Congressional Budget Office what the total price would be if the “doc fix” and House health care overhaul were passed together. “The answer, according to the CBO, is that together they’d increase the deficit by $89 billion over 10 years.” McArdle explains why the “doc fix” should be included: “They’re passing a bill that increases the deficit by $200 billion in order to pass another bill that hopefully reduces it, but by substantially less than $200 billion. That means that passage of this bill is going to increase the deficit.” From the start, Obama has promised to pay for half the “reform” cost by cutting Medicare by half a trillion over 10 years. But, Tanner asks, “how likely is it that those cuts will take place? After all, this is an administration that will pay seniors $250 to make up for the fact that they didn’t get a Social Security cost-of-living increase this year (because the cost of living didn’t increase). And Congress is in the process of repealing a scheduled increase in Medicare premiums.” Older people vote in great numbers. AARP is the most powerful lobby on Capitol Hill. Like the cut in doctor’s pay, the other cuts will never happen. I will chew on razor blades when Congress cuts Medicare to keep the deficit from growing. Medicare is already $37 trillion in the hole. Yet the Democrats proudly cite Medicare when they demand support for the health care overhaul. If a business pulled the accounting tricks the politicians get away with, the owners would be in prison. — John Stossel hosts a show on the Fox Business Channel and is the author of “Myth, Lies, and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel — Why Everything You Know is Wrong.” (C)2009 JFS Productions Inc.

Editorial

Be truly thankful Amid our problems, a national day of thanksgiving appreciated It may be harder to feel thankful this year. There is so much to worry about. We have a struggling economy, wars overseas, our own soldiers from Sevier County about to be deployed to Iraq, a nation divided over its leaders, 10 percent unemployment, and merchants worried about the Christmas shopping season. Yet somehow we manage, at Thanksgiving, to remember our blessings, to realize we live in a great country with opportunities and fulfillment available to all. The Thanksgiving story has been embellished over the centuries, but at its core is a belief in others and a genuine human desire to be grateful for what we have, even as we struggle. What we recognize as the first Thanksgiving feast was celebrated in 1621 by the pilgrims of the Plymouth colony along with about 90

Wampanoag Indians. The Pilgrims had suffered through a winter in which nearly half of them died. Without the help of the Indians, all would have died. After the first harvest, Gov. William Bradford proclaimed a day of thanksgiving and prayer to God. The food, which was eaten outdoors, included corn, geese, turkeys, ducks, eel, clams, leeks, plums, cod, bass, barley, venison and corn bread. The feast lasted three days in late autumn. In 1623, a period of drought was answered with a proclamation of prayer and fasting. This was changed to another thanksgiving celebration when rains came during the prayers. Later that year, Gov. Bradford proclaimed Nov. 29 as a time for pilgrims to gather and “listen to ye pastor and render thanksgiving to ye Almighty God for all His blessings.” In 1789, George Washington pro-

claimed a National Thanksgiving Day on the last Thursday in November, in honor of the new Constitution. Thomas Jefferson, the third president, later discontinued it, calling it “a kingly practice.” In 1863, Sarah Josepha Hale, the author of the poem “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” is said to have convinced Abraham Lincoln to proclaim Thanksgiving a national holiday. For the date she chose the last Thursday in November because of Washington’s proclamation. In 1941, it was officially changed to the fourth Thursday in November. Let us be truly thankful today for what we can celebrate and cherish — family, health, togetherness, love, peace, understanding, compassion. A national day of thanksgiving is a wonderful gift — more than a holiday, more than a day off. Rejoice in what it means. Happy Thanksgiving.

Political view

Public forum Tourist money would also pay for road into Dumplin Creek project

Editor: Some local residents have expressed opposition to the City of Sevierville using “our” tax money to help construct the main road for the Dumplin Creek development. People don’t seem to understand that the money the City would spend to build the road wouldn’t just come from the local residents. The Central Business Improvement District funds consist of borrowed money that is repaid with sales tax revenue. The majority of those tax revenues will come not from local residents, but from visitors frequenting the stores, hotels, etc. in Sevierville. Therefore, it’s not really “our” money. Also, the road that is being proposed is part of a long-term traffic fix for the disastrous 407 exit, which is the lifeline for the entire

county. So the next time you talk to a visitor in Sevierville, ask them how they would feel about the City spending some of “their” money to improve the traffic at the 407 exit, plus help bring some convenient shopping to the whole area. You most likely will hear a different tune. Charles Atchley Kodak

Lawyers governed by rules on use of client’s money

Editor: In a letter published in your Friday, Nov. 20 paper, the writer was concerned about what happened to interest on funds deposited in a lawyer’s trust account and whether such interest might go “to Russia for nuke (sic) bombs or Hare Krishna.”

Rule 1.15 of the Tennessee Supreme Court provides that lawyers deposit all funds belonging to clients or third persons in a separate account known as an “Interest on Lawyer’s Trust Account” (“IOLTA”) in an FDIC Member Depository Institution. Rule 43 provides that interest earned from such accounts shall be paid to the Tennessee Bar Foundation to be distributed to provide legal assistance to the poor, to provide student loans, grants and/or scholarships to deserving law students, to improve the administration of justice and for such other programs for the benefit of the public as are specifically approved by the Tennessee Supreme Court. All lawyers must certify yearly that they are in compliance with these rules, and failure to comply may result in the suspension of a lawyer’s license to practice. I hope this information has been helpful. Lanning Wynn Sevierville

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Bearettes battle, fall to Elizabethton 50-45 SCHS ladies search for winning ways By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer GREENEVILLE — The Sevier County High School Bearettes hardcourt team kept battling back, but the Purple and White ladies could never quite get over the hump. The SCHS ladies (0-1) traveled to Hal Henard Elementary School on Tuesday night to take on a tough Elizabethton Lady Cyclones (2-1) squad, and although they made several valiant attempts at victory, the Bearettes finished the night disappointed 50-45 losers in their first official action of the season. “We had opportunities at the end to win it,” said Sevier County girls’ basketball coach Stacy Marine, following the loss. “But we just didn’t take advantage of it. “We had too many turnovers and didn’t take care of the basketball. We missed too many easy looks. Elizabethton made more plays than we did. It was just one of those games.” Although Tuesday’s loss was the first official game of the season for the Bearettes, Sevier County played in a couple of TSSAA Hall of Fame games See BEARETTES, Page A9

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Above, Sevier County’s Hailey Tackett drives to the basket in the third quarter Tuesday night against Elizabethton. Left, Bearettes’ Jean Wilburn moves to the hoop and draws a foul against the Lady Cyclones at Hal Henard Elementary School in Greeneville for the Landair Transport, Inc., Tip-Off Classic basketball tournament.

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MLB HARDBALL

Want drama in NFL? Check Titans’ historic rebound

TKA Lions fall 57-44 to North Greene GREENEVILLE — The King’s Academy Lions basketball squad traveled to South Greene High School on Tuesday to take on the North Greene Huskies, and although the Purple, Gold and White team held a slim 26-23 halftime edge, the Lions faded down the stretch en route to a 57-44 loss after being outscored 34-18 in the second half. Cyrille “Double-Double” Sandjon led the Lions with 17 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and a pair of steals. TKA’s David Kirkpatrick added 13 points, eight boards and a steal. Dane Hoffmeister and Arden Beeler scored six points apiece and Jordan Smith added two from the charity stripe in the losing effort. The Lions played Providence Academy on Wednesday afternoon at South Greene, but due to an early holiday deadline, the results could not be immediately reported.

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer

The 29-year-old Pujols said he felt nerves before the announcement, even though he led the majors in several key offensive categories, including home runs with 47. His slugging percentage of .658 was also the best in baseball, and his on-base percentage of .443 was a point behind AL MVP Joe Mauer’s, enabling him to carry the Cardinals’ offense all year, even before they traded for slugger Matt Holliday in July. “It’s hard to argue with Albert’s numbers,” Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said. “He’s been spectacular.” Florida’s Hanley Ramirez, the NL batting champion, was second with 233 points, followed by Philadelphia’s Ryan Howard (217) and Milwaukee’s Prince Fielder (203), who tied Howard for the big league lead in RBIs at 141. “Was I nervous about this day? Yes, I was. You can’t wait,” Pujols said. “Watching Joe Mauer get his award, I

NASHVILLE — The Titans certainly know how to make things exciting, whether it’s Chris Johnson running wild, Vince Young reviving his career or finding ways to win in the fourth quarter. After winning four straight after an 0-6 start, the team isn’t ready to write this season off. “We’re playing real good and we have a lot of confidence going with this team right now, and we are just going to keep playing and keep taking it one by one,” linebacker Keith Bulluck said. “We got four, and right now we are going for five.” Want drama football-style? Well, the Titans are providing must-see action. No other NFL team has opened a season with six straight losses, then bounced back with three consecutive victories, let alone four, according to STATS. Even owner Bud Adams has gotten into the act, with his obscene hand gestures earning him a $250,000 slap on the wrist and his full-page ad to the Buffalo Bills as an apology. “I believe we are walking around with a chip on our shoulders, and we know that we can beat every team that we lost to in the beginning of the season,” rookie receiver Kenny Britt said. “So we just wanted to turn it around and just work hard. And the coaches believed in us. With the coaches believing in us, we believe in ourselves.” Coach Jeff Fisher insisted Tuesday that’s just what has led to the Titans’ turnaround. “We’re a team that’s gotten better, that’s won a few games and probably a team that people aren’t looking forward to playing based on the way we’re playing right now,” Fisher said. This is the same team that hit rock bottom Oct. 18 with a 59-0 snowy loss in New England and the NFL’s worst loss since 1976. That loss prompted Adams to push Young off the bench and into a starting role, and the 2006 Offensive Rookie of the Year simply picked up where he left off — by winning. Young has won all four starts this season, giving him eight straight victories and a career record of 22-11 as a starter. Only Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger and Philip Rivers have better winning percentages among quarterbacks drafted since 2000.

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Colts can clinch AFC South title By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts aren’t even thinking playoffs even though they can wrap up the division title this weekend. The scenario is simple enough: Win the early game Sunday at Houston, see Jacksonville lose the late game at San Francisco, and the Colts are AFC South champs for the sixth time in seven years. No, the Colts aren’t the only team that can clinch its division this weekend. Unbeaten New Orleans can win the NFC South, too, if Atlanta does not beat Tampa Bay at home and the Saints win Monday night against New England. But for the Colts (10-0), a division title has always been the No. 1 goal, and to wrap it up this early would be a major achievement as they try to challenge New England’s NFL record 21-game regular-season winning streak.

In this July 3 file photo, St. Louis Cardinals’ Albert Pujols reacts after hitting a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds reliever David Weathers in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati. Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the baseball first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.

Pujols repeats as MVP By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols matched Stan Musial and did him one better, too. Stan the Man never won any of his three MVP awards unanimously. Pujols received all 32 first-place votes in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Tuesday, taking the NL prize for the second straight year and third overall. Musial, also a St. Louis Cardinals star, won three times in the 1940s. Seven others have won exactly three MVPs and only Barry Bonds has more, with seven. “Wow, I’m in the same place as Stan Musial,” Pujols said. “It’s pretty special to be on the same list with those guys.” Pujols, who also won in 2005, became the first player to repeat since Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. He was the first unanimous MVP since Bonds in 2002.

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) points down the field as he rushes for a first down against the Houston Texans during the third quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Houston. The Titans beat the Texans 20-17.

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Young hasn’t thrown enough passes to be ranked among the AFC’s leading passers yet. He hasn’t even thrown 90 passes this season, but he’s averaging 4.2 yards per carry with the Titans taking full advantage of his legs. He has been sacked just once, with one interception and one fumble lost in this stretch. Fisher said Young’s tough to defend with his threat to throw or run, and the quarterback is working through his options at receiver first. “Just be patient. If it’s there,

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was thinking ’Is that going to be me tomorrow having a press conference?�’ Last year, Pujols won a much closer race and had 18 first-place votes to finish ahead of Howard despite the Cardinals’ fourth-place finish. This year, the Cardinals won the NL Central. Last week, a pair of Pujols’ teammates fell just short in voting for the NL Cy Young Award. Chris Carpenter came in second to Giants ace Tim Lincecum despite a league-best ERA of 2.24, and Adam Wainwright was third despite leading the league with 19 wins and receiving the most first-place votes. Pujols, however, ran away from the competition. Even a late power drop-off didn’t hurt him. Pujols didn’t homer in his final 89 at-bats, counting the postseason, after connecting twice on Sept. 9. He had surgery last month to shave a bone spur and remove bone chips from his right elbow after fearing there was a “95 percent� chance he’d need ligament replacement, which would have sidelined him the first half of next season. Pujols has played with a partially torn elbow ligament since 2003 and said the elbow bothered him intermittently the last five months of the season. But he refused to use that as an

over the past five games. Jim Brown back in 1958 is the only other NFL player to manage that. Now, Johnson’s boast that the Titans would win out after the 0-6 start doesn’t seem so outlandish. “I’m glad that people are actually starting to talk about it again,� tight end Alge Crumpler said. Whether the Titans can match their 2008 start by finishing this season with 10 straight wins remains to be seen. Four of their next five are at home, but three of their final six opponents have winning records, including Sunday’s visitor Arizona (7-3).

excuse, noting he was still driving the ball at the end — just not out of the park. “I struggled for 15 games without a homer but wow, you guys were going crazy,� Pujols told reporters. “If you want to point at the elbow you can do that. “I wasn’t expecting myself to be hot for six months. I struggled towards the end and if I can struggle again next year like that, then I’ll take that every year.� He scoffed at the notion his participation in two home run derbies, at the AllStar Game and for Shaquille O’Neal’s reality show, hurt him in the second half. “Come on guys, I take almost 40,000 swings a year including my offseason,� Pujols said. “I’m not a machine, but I build myself for that.� Roy Campanella and Mike Schmidt also won three NL MVPs apiece. Pujols has been voted among the top 10 in all nine of his big league seasons, finishing second in 2002, 2003 and 2006; third in 2004; fourth in 2001; and ninth in 2007. Pujols is the only player to hit 30 homers in his first nine seasons, has never hit below .314 and has tremen-

dous range at first base, setting a major league record with 185 assists this year. Five players have won three AL MVPs: Jimmie Foxx, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle and Alex Rodriguez. In addition to Pujols and Bonds, unanimous NL winners were Orlando Cepeda (1967), Schmidt (1980), Jeff Bagwell (1994) and Ken Caminiti (1996). Unanimous AL winners have been Hank Greenberg (1935), Al Rosen (1953), Mantle (1956), Frank Robinson (1966), Denny McLain (1968), Reggie Jackson (1973), Jose Canseco (1988), Frank Thomas (1993) and Ken Griffey Jr. (1997). Pujols will receive a $200,000 bonus for winning the award. He’s signed for next season at $16 million, the Cardinals hold a $16 million option for 2011, and both sides agree there’s no hurry on a new contract. “We don’t want to drag this into the 11th hour, but nothing’s imminent,� Mozeliak said. Pujols reiterated he’d like to retire with the Cardinals. “This is where I want to be and I don’t hide that,� Pujols said. “They don’t have to deal with me right now.�

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Sevier County’s Carly Pippin drives through Elizabethton traffic for a fourth-quarter floater Tuesday night in Greeneville.

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recently and also lost both of those. Marine doesn’t like the early season habit of staying close but not finding a way to pull out a W. “We’ve got to learn how to win, but we’ve not been able to figure it out yet,� said Marine. “We’ve got to find a way to get over the hump. “I don’t know what it is, but we just don’t believe we can beat somebody right now. We fight and stay in the game, but that’s about all we’ve been able to do.� The Bearettes had trouble hanging with Elizabethton from the opening tip Tuesday night, falling behind 10-4 at the end of one, 23-18 by halftime and by 10 points, 28-18, by the 6:13 mark of the third period. But that’s when the Purple and White showed some heart and got back into the game. Sevier County’s Amber Harris started the Bearette rally with a layup, Madison Pickel followed with a steal

and a seven-foot bank shot and Hailey Tackett then drew a foul and nailed both from the charity stripe to cut it to 28-26 with 2:12 in the third. SCHS’s Carly Pippin made it a one-point game moments later when she drained a trey with 1:21 in the third to cut the Elizabethton edge to 30-29. It was the same story the rest of the game. Jaisa Moritz, the county three-point champ, sniped a trey with 6:38 in the fourth to cut it to 35-34. Pippin cut it to 37-36 on a field goal with 5:31 remaining. And Moritz drained an NBAlength trey with 2:16 remaining to cut the Lady Cyclone lead to 45-43.

But the Bearettes could never obtain that elusive lead, primarily because the Lady Cyclones offense stepped up each time their advantage was threatened. Pippin led Sevier County with 12 points, Tackett added 11 points with six rebounds, Moritz scored eight, Joslin Connaster had seven, Harris came through with six ticks and Jean Wilburn hit a charity shot in the losing effort. The Bearettes played Grainger on Wednesday afternoon, again at Hal Henard Elementary, but due to an early holiday deadline, the results could not immediately be reported. chitchcock@themountainpress.com

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m. ESPN — Texas at Texas A&M GOLF 10:30 p.m. TGC — International Federation of PGA Tours, Mission Hills World Cup, second round, at Shenzhen, China MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon ESPN2 — Old Spice Classic, first round, Creighton vs. Michigan, at Orlando, Fla. 2 p.m. ESPN2 — Old Spice Classic, first round, Marquette vs. Xavier, at Orlando, Fla. 4:30 p.m. ESPN2 — 76 Classic, first round, Texas A&M vs. Clemson, at Anaheim, Calif. 6:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Old Spice Classic, first round, Alabama vs. Baylor, at Orlando, Fla. 8:30 p.m. ESPN2 — 76 Classic, first round, Minnesota vs. Butler, at Anaheim, Calif. 10:30 p.m. ESPN2 — 76 Classic, first round, Portland vs. UCLA, at Anaheim, Calif. NBA BASKETBALL 8:15 p.m. TNT — Orlando at Atlanta 10:30 p.m. TNT — Chicago at Utah NFL FOOTBALL 12:30 p.m. FOX — Green Bay at Detroit 4 p.m. CBS — Oakland at Dallas

nfl g r idi r o n AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T New England 7 3 0 Miami 5 5 0 N.Y. Jets 4 6 0 Buffalo 3 7 0

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Indianapolis Jacksonville Houston Tennessee

W L T 10 0 0 6 4 0 5 5 0 4 6 0

Pct PF PA 1.000 269 157 .600 199 235 .500 232 208 .400 209 272

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland

W L T 7 3 0 6 4 0 5 5 0 1 9 0

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PF PA 290 164 242 244 213 189 155 228

PF PA 215 167 231 184 237 171 115 263

W L T Pct PF PA San Diego 7 3 0 .700 269 205 Denver 6 4 0 .600 170 183 Kansas City 3 7 0 .300 169 239 Oakland 3 7 0 .300 108 234

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Dallas Philadelphia N.Y. Giants Washington

W L T 7 3 0 6 4 0 6 4 0 3 7 0

Pct .700 .600 .600 .300

New Orleans Atlanta Carolina Tampa Bay

W L T 10 0 0 5 5 0 4 6 0 1 9 0

Pct PF PA 1.000 369 204 .500 252 228 .400 193 239 .100 164 294

Minnesota Green Bay Chicago Detroit

W L T 9 1 0 6 4 0 4 6 0 2 8 0

Pct .900 .600 .400 .200

PF PA 306 193 262 203 206 225 181 301

W L T Arizona 7 3 0 San Francisco 4 6 0 Seattle 3 7 0 St. Louis 1 9 0

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PF PA 250 197 208 210 196 233 113 270

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PF PA 231 175 266 204 266 235 146 178

——— Thursday’s Games Miami 24, Carolina 17 Sunday’s Games Detroit 38, Cleveland 37 N.Y. Giants 34, Atlanta 31, OT Dallas 7, Washington 6 Green Bay 30, San Francisco 24 Indianapolis 17, Baltimore 15 Kansas City 27, Pittsburgh 24, OT New Orleans 38, Tampa Bay 7 Jacksonville 18, Buffalo 15 Minnesota 35, Seattle 9 Arizona 21, St. Louis 13 New England 31, N.Y. Jets 14 San Diego 32, Denver 3 Oakland 20, Cincinnati 17 Philadelphia 24, Chicago 20 Monday’s Game Tennessee 20, Houston 17 Thursday, Nov. 26 Green Bay at Detroit, 12:30 p.m. Oakland at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Denver, 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29 Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Carolina at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Seattle at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Houston, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia,

1 p.m. Kansas City at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Jacksonville at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Arizona at Tennessee, 4:15 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 4:15 p.m. Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 8:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 New England at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m.

AFC Individual Leaders Week 11 Quarterbacks

Att Com Yds TD Int P. Manning, IND 388 271 3171 21 9 Brady, NWE 393 261 3049 20 6 Schaub, HOU 365 245 2958 19 9 P. Rivers, SND 321 203 2621 17 6 Roethlis., PIT 344 237 2867 17 10 Flacco, BAL 335 219 2455 12 8 Orton, DEN 316 196 2202 11 5 C. Palmer, CIN 312 192 2217 14 8 Garrard, JAC 322 199 2303 8 6 Cassel, KAN 289 159 1720 12 6

Rushers

Att Yds Avg LG TD Johnson, TEN 199 1242 6.24 91t 8 Jones-Drew, JAC 194 926 4.77 80t 13 T. Jones, NYJ 191 884 4.63 71t 8 Benson, CIN 205 859 4.19 28t 6 R. Rice, BAL 148 733 4.95 50 6 Mendenhall, PIT 134 689 5.14 39 4 Williams, MIA 127 677 5.33 68t 8 Ro. Brown, MIA 147 648 4.41 45 8 Moreno, DEN 142 600 4.23 36 2 F. Jackson, BUF 129 528 4.09 43 0

Receivers

No Yds Avg LG TD Welker, NWE 79 854 10.8 48 4 Wayne, IND 76 968 12.7 39 8 Dal. Clark, IND 65 771 11.9 80t 4 R. Moss, NWE 63 925 14.7 71t 8 H. Ward, PIT 63 798 12.7 52t 5 Johnson, HOU 58 878 15.1 72t 5 R. Rice, BAL 56 515 9.2 63 1 H. Miller, PIT 54 492 9.1 41 5 Gates, SND 52 709 13.6 37 2 B. Marshall, DEN 52 628 12.1 75t 6

Punt Returners

Cribbs, CLE Welker, NWE E. Royal, DEN Jac. Jones, HOU Cosby, CIN Sproles, SND Logan, PIT Leonhard, NYJ B. Wade, KAN Bess, MIA

No Yds Avg LG TD 24 316 13.2 67t 1 15 195 13.0 69 0 18 208 11.6 71t 1 29 333 11.5 62 0 25 286 11.4 60 0 17 156 9.2 77t 1 20 181 9.1 25 0 21 173 8.2 37 0 17 136 8.0 18 0 18 139 7.7 22 0

Kickoff Returners

No Yds Avg LG TD Ginn Jr., MIA 25 761 30.4 101t 2 Webb, BAL 21 589 28.0 95t 1 Jac. Jones, HOU 20 550 27.5 95t 1 F. Jackson, BUF 20 531 26.6 71 0 Cribbs, CLE 37 977 26.4 98t 1 Witherspoon, JAC 18 469 26.1 42 0 Logan, PIT 36 932 25.9 56 0 Charles, KAN 31 796 25.7 97t 1 Sproles, SND 38 948 24.9 66 0 Mi. Thomas, JAC 15 369 24.6 42 0

NFC Individual Leaders Week 11 Quarterbacks

Att Com Yds TD Int Favre, MIN 310 216 2482 21 3 Brees, NOR 320 218 2746 22 9 Rodgers, GBY 341 221 2788 19 5 McNabb, PHL 250 154 1929 14 5 Warner, ARI 372 251 2718 20 11 Manning, NYG 314 190 2454 18 9 Romo, DAL 330 198 2624 15 7 Campbell, WAS 291 192 2126 10 9 Hasselbeck, SEA 281 169 1853 11 7 Ale. Smith, SNF 155 95 1035 9 7

Rushers

Att Yds Avg LG TD S. Jackson, STL 215 1031 4.80 58 3 A. Peterson, MIN 205 999 4.87 64t 11 Williams, CAR 181 982 5.43 77 7 M. Turner, ATL 165 831 5.04 58t 10 R. Grant, GBY 189 829 4.39 37 5 Jacobs, NYG 163 656 4.02 31 3 Gore, SNF 112 610 5.45 80t 6 P. Thomas, NOR 105 584 5.56 34t 5 M. Barber, DAL 123 572 4.65 35 4 Kev. Smith, DET 162 560 3.46 31 3

Receivers

No Yds Avg LG TD Fitzgerald, ARI 71 792 11.2 27 9 St. Smith, NYG 65 798 12.3 51 5 Houshmand., SEA 54 618 11.4 53 3 Witten, DAL 54 481 8.9 22 1 D. Hester, CHI 52 614 11.8 42 3 T. Gonzalez, ATL 52 583 11.2 27 5 R. White, ATL 51 713 14.0 90t 6 Burleson, SEA 51 662 13.0 44t 3 Boldin, ARI 51 612 12.0 44 2 Ve. Davis, SNF 51 601 11.8 40 8

Punt Returners

No Yds Avg LG TD De. Jackson, PHL 20 297 14.9 85t 1 Crayton, DAL 24 344 14.3 82t 2 Reynaud, MIN 14 162 11.6 36 0 T. Williams, GBY 13 135 10.4 45 0 C. Smith, TAM 22 211 9.6 20 0 Weems, ATL 17 160 9.4 24 0 D. Hester, CHI 20 185 9.3 33 0 Munnerlyn, CAR 19 173 9.1 34 0 Northcutt, DET 16 143 8.9 43 0 Amendola, STL 14 122 8.7 14 0

Kickoff Returners

No Yds Avg LG TD Harvin, MIN 31 924 29.8 101t 2 C. Smith, TAM 29 859 29.6 83 0 Roby, NOR 25 721 28.8 97t 1 Knox, CHI 25 699 28.0 102t 1 Weems, ATL 30 802 26.7 62 0 D. Manning, CHI 13 322 24.8 43 0 Hixon, NYG 28 684 24.4 68 0 Amendola, STL 37 900 24.3 58 0 E. Hobbs, PHL 20 481 24.1 63 0 Aa. Brown, DET 24 573 23.9 87 0

Scoring Touchdowns

TD Rush Rec Ret Pts A. Peterson, MIN 11 11 0 0 66 M. Turner, ATL 10 10 0 0 60 Fitzgerald, ARI 9 0 9 0 54 Ve. Davis, SNF 8 0 8 0 48 Gore, SNF 8 6 2 0 48 Williams, CAR 7 7 0 0 44 Austin, DAL 7 0 7 0 42 De. Jackson, PHL 7 1 5 1 42 Shiancoe, MIN 7 0 7 0 42 R. Bush, NOR 6 5 1 0 36

Kicking

Scoring Touchdowns

TD Rush Rec Ret Pts Jones-Drew, JAC 13 13 0 0 78 Addai, IND 10 7 3 0 60 Williams, MIA 10 8 2 0 60 Johnson, TEN 9 8 1 0 56 R. Moss, NWE 8 0 8 0 50 Ro. Brown, MIA 8 8 0 0 48 T. Jones, NYJ 8 8 0 0 48 Wayne, IND 8 0 8 0 48 V. Jackson, SND 7 0 7 0 42 McGahee, BAL 7 5 2 0 42

PAT FG LG Pts Tynes, NYG 29-29 21-26 49 92 Akers, PHL 28-29 20-23 52 88 Longwell, MIN 37-37 15-16 52 82 Carney, NOR 45-47 12-15 46 81 Crosby, GBY 26-27 18-23 52 80 Mare, SEA 19-19 17-19 47 70 Gould, CHI 20-20 16-19 52 68 Folk, DAL 25-25 14-19 51 67 Rackers, ARI 31-31 11-12 45 64 J. Elam, ATL 30-31 10-16 50 60

NFL Playoff Scenarios Week 12 AFC South Division Indianapolis clinches AFC South division title with: 1) A win and a Jacksonville loss. NFC South Division New Orleans clinches NFC South division title with: 1) A win, plus an Atlanta loss or tie. 2) A tie and an Atlanta loss. NFL Injury Report NEW YORK (AP) — The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT - Definitely will not play; DNP - Did not practice; LIMITED - Limited participation in practice; FULL - Full participation in practice): THURSDAY GREEN BAY PACKERS at DETROIT LIONS — PACKERS: OUT: CB Al Harris (knee), LB Aaron Kampman (knee). DNP: G Allen Barbre (ankle), RB Ahman Green (groin), C Scott Wells (knee). LIMITED: T Chad Clifton (knee), CB Charles Woodson (hip). FULL: LB Brandon Chillar (hand), RB Ryan Grant (neck), DE Cullen Jenkins (ankle), DE Johnny Jolly (back), RB John Kuhn (hand), G Josh Sitton (back). LIONS: DNP: WR Calvin Johnson (hand, knee), S Kalvin Pearson (hamstring), S Ko Simpson (knee), LB Ernie Sims (hamstring), QB Matthew Stafford (knee, left shoulder), DE Dewayne White (toe). LIMITED: DT Joe Cohen (ankle), S Louis Delmas (ankle), LB Jordon Dizon (neck), LB Zack Follett (neck), DT Grady Jackson (knee), T Daniel Loper (back), RB Kevin Smith (hip). OAKLAND RAIDERS at DALLAS COWBOYS — RAIDERS: Practice not complete. COWBOYS: DNP: T Marc Colombo (ankle), S Ken Hamlin (ankle). LIMITED: QB Tony Romo (back), TE Jason Witten (foot). FULL: RB Marion Barber (thumb), LB Keith Brooking (ankle), K David Buehler (right toe), CB Mike Jenkins (elbow, hand), S Gerald Sensabaugh (thumb), LB DeMarcus Ware (foot). NEW YORK GIANTS at DENVER BRONCOS — GIANTS: OUT: LB Antonio Pierce (neck). DNP: RB Ahmad Bradshaw (ankles, foot). FULL: QB Eli Manning (foot). BRONCOS: Practice not complete.

NFL Calendar Jan. 9-10, 2010 — Wild card playoffs. Jan. 16-17 — Divisional playoffs. Jan. 24 — Conference championships. Jan. 31 — Pro Bowl, Miami. Feb. 7 — Super Bowl, Miami. Feb. 24-March 2 — NFL combine, Indianapolis. March 5 — Free agency begins. March 21-24 — Annual owners meeting, Orlando, Fla. April 22-24 — NFL draft.

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SOUTH Tuskegee (8-2) at Alabama St. (3-6), 4 p.m. SOUTHWEST Texas (11-0) at Texas A&M (6-5), 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 EAST Pittsburgh (9-1) at West Virginia (7-3), 7 p.m. SOUTH Rutgers (7-3) at Louisville (4-7), 11 a.m. Alabama (11-0) at Auburn (7-4), 2:30 p.m. MIDWEST Temple (9-2) at Ohio (8-3), 11 a.m. Illinois (3-7) at Cincinnati (10-0), Noon N. Illinois (7-4) at Cent. Michigan (9-2), 1 p.m. E. Michigan (0-11) at Akron (2-9), 2 p.m. Toledo (5-6) at Bowling Green (6-5), 2 p.m. Buffalo (4-7) at Kent St. (5-6), 2 p.m. SOUTHWEST Memphis (2-9) at Tulsa (4-7), 3:30 p.m. FAR WEST Wyoming (5-6) at Colorado St. (3-8), 2 p.m. Nebraska (8-3) at Colorado (3-8), 3:30 p.m. Nevada (8-3) at Boise St. (11-0), 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 EAST Syracuse (4-7) at Connecticut (5-5), Noon SOUTH Wake Forest (4-7) at Duke (5-6), Noon North Carolina (8-3) at N.C. State (4-7), Noon Clemson (8-3) at South Carolina (6-5), Noon Mississippi (8-3) at Mississippi St. (4-7), 12:21 p.m.

Southern Miss. (7-4) at East Carolina (7-4), 1:30 p.m. UCF (7-4) at UAB (5-6), 1:30 p.m. Southern U. (6-3) vs. Grambling St. (5-4) at New Orleans, 2 p.m. Florida St. (6-5) at Florida (11-0), 3:30 p.m. Boston College (7-4) at Maryland (2-9), 3:30 p.m. Miami (8-3) at South Florida (7-3), 3:30 p.m. Virginia Tech (8-3) at Virginia (3-8), 3:30 p.m. W. Kentucky (0-9) at Florida Atlantic (3-7), 4 p.m. Middle Tennessee (8-3) at LouisianaMonroe (6-5), 4:15 p.m. Tennessee (6-5) at Kentucky (7-4), 7 p.m. Arkansas (7-4) at LSU (8-3), 7 p.m. Troy (8-3) at Louisiana-Lafayette (6-5), 7 p.m. Georgia (6-5) at Georgia Tech (10-1), 8 p.m. MIDWEST Missouri (7-4) vs. Kansas (5-6) at Kansas City, Mo., 3:30 p.m. SOUTHWEST Oklahoma St. (9-2) at Oklahoma (6-5), 12:30 p.m. New Mexico (1-10) at TCU (11-0), 1 p.m. North Dakota (5-5) at Cent. Arkansas (5-6), 2 p.m. Ark.-Pine Bluff (5-4) vs. Texas Southern (4-4) at Dallas, 2:15 p.m. North Texas (1-9) at Arkansas St. (2-8), 3 p.m. Tulane (3-8) at SMU (6-5), 3 p.m. Marshall (6-5) at UTEP (3-8), 3 p.m. Texas Tech (7-4) at Baylor (4-7), 6 p.m. Rice (2-9) at Houston (9-2), 8 p.m. FAR WEST Arizona (6-4) at Arizona St. (4-7), 3:30 p.m. Utah (9-2) at BYU (9-2), 5 p.m. Utah St. (3-8) at Idaho (7-4), 5 p.m. Washington St. (1-10) at Washington (3-7), 6:30 p.m. New Mexico St. (3-8) at San Jose St. (1-9), 8 p.m. Notre Dame (6-5) at Stanford (7-4), 8 p.m. San Diego St. (4-7) at UNLV (4-7), 9 p.m. UCLA (6-5) at Southern Cal (7-3), 10 p.m. Navy (8-3) at Hawaii (5-6), 10:30 p.m. FCS PLAYOFFS First Round S. Carolina St. (10-1) at Appalachian St. (9-2), Noon Holy Cross (9-2) at Villanova (10-1), Noon Elon (9-2) at Richmond (10-1), 1 p.m. Weber St. (7-4) at William & Mary (9-2), 1 p.m. E. Illinois (8-3) at S. Illinois (10-1), 2 p.m. S. Dakota St. (8-3) at Montana (11-0), 2 p.m. New Hampshire (9-2) at McNeese St. (9-2), 3 p.m. E. Washington (8-3) at Stephen F. Austin (9-2), 3 p.m.

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Donny dances his way to title NEW YORK (AP) — Donny Osmond was declared the new champion of “Dancing With Stars� on Tuesday night, taking home the show’s mirror ball trophy in the season finale of the ABC contest reality program. Osmond, the former teen pop star of the singing Osmond family, said the show has been a highlight in a career of ups and downs. “I did it!� Osmond exclaimed. He promptly rushed to the audience and plucked out his wife, Debbie, whom he carried across the stage. Helping push Osmond over the top was the tango he performed Tuesday with his professional dancing partner, Kym Johnson. Judge Carrie Ann Inaba hailed it as “artistry in motion.� It earned the top score of the final performances. Three celebrities made it to the finale of the show’s ninth season — Osmond, Mya and Kelly Osbourne, the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne. The show picks a winner with a combination of judges’ scores and viewer votes. Mya entered as the favorite, having won the highest scores on Monday’s show. Dancing with Dmitry Chaplin, she performed a jive. “I’m just so happy to have made it to the finals,� Mya said after the loss. The 30-year-old singer is

Salvation Army’s iconic kettles now credit ready Being tested in 30 cities By KRISTEN WYATT Associated Press Writer

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Donny Osmond, right, and Kym Johnson perform during “Dancing with the Stars� in Los Angeles on Monday. most famous for collaborating on the Grammy-winning hit “Lady Marmalade� from the soundtrack of 2001’s “Moulin Rouge!� Osbourne was the first of the three eliminated. With her famous family — Ozzy, Sharon and Jack — looking on, Osbourne and professional partner Louis Van Amstel danced to a cover of Ray LaMontagne’s “Trouble.� The 25-yearold was clearly moved and began crying after her last dance. She thanked the audience and said she had “grown so much� during the show. Co-host Samantha Harris said Osbourne had become “a swan.� The finale culminated a season of good ratings for “Dancing With the Stars,� which consistently ranked as one of the most-watched shows of the fall. The contestant who

grabbed the most headlines, former Congressman Tom DeLay, had to withdraw in the third week of competition because of stress fractures in both feet. A healed DeLay returned Tuesday night to dance the Texas two-step routine he had hoped to perform. All former contestants returned, including former Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin, who performed a dance-off to the theme of “Monday Night Football� with another NFL receiving great, Jerry Rice, who was a contestant on the second season of “Dancing With the Stars.� The judges declared Rice the winner. Pop singer Aaron Carter, voted off this season, performed a dance to the theme of “The Muppet Show.� Animal took the drums, while Miss Piggy lurked backstage.

As we do each year, we wanted to take a moment to give thanks to everyone who helped make 2009 a great year for us. Of course we must start by thanking all of our employees, whose names are listed to the right, for all of their hard work this past year. Without their dedication we would not have been able to celebrate the Alamo winning Best Overall Restaurant (yay!) and Bennett’s winning Best Ribs (yippie!). Thanks to all the local customers who voted for us and recommended us to out-of-town guests. It is with a heavy heart that we enter yet another holiday season with so many of our troops overseas, fighting multiple enemies in hostile places. These brave men and women give up so much when they join our armed services, as do the families they leave behind. We hope those families whose loved ones are serving overseas, and those families whose loved one made the ultimate sacrifice, can find peace and joy this holiday season. Oh, and it will be the Packers by a lot, the Cowboys by even more and the Giants by just a few.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — There could be less jingle in the Salvation’s Army’s hallmark red kettles this season. The charity is testing kettles that take debit and credit cards. The growth of so-called “plastic kettles� comes as fewer shoppers carry cash. Bell ringers who stand outside stores during the holiday season say that more and more shoppers are shaking their heads and smiling as they pass by, apologizing for not having spare change or cash to drop in the red kettles. Last year Salvation Army tested the credit machines in two cities, Dallas and Colorado Springs. This year the plastic kettles will be tested in 30 cities. In Colorado Springs, fundraising last year went up $64,000 from the year before, an 11 percent increase. About $5,000 of the increase was from donors using credit or debit cards at the kettles. “It used to be people would spend their money at the store counters, walk out and drop their change in the kettles. They don’t shop that way anymore,� said Major Don Gilger, coordinator of the Salvation Army of El Paso County. “We all realize that people are carrying less cash than they did 10 years ago.� The kettles that take credit don’t look any dif-

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ferent. But next to the metal red kettles are wireless card readers that resemble do-ityourself readers at gas stations. The machines print two receipts, one for the donor and one to drop in the kettle. Salvation Army pays credit-processing fees same as any retailer. But the plastic kettles take some getting used to. In Colorado Springs, volunteer bell ringer Dave Flack wasn’t sure what to make of his first day ringing bells next to a credit machine. The 61-year-old keeps a three-ring-notebook full of Christmas carols handy to sing to shoppers outside the grocery store where he volunteers, but he needed to borrow a pen from the Salvation Army manager who showed him how to take donations using the machine. Flack said he’d be willing to give it a shot. “I’ve been doing this five years, and I hear people say they’d like to help but don’t have any cash. I don’t know if they’ll use this or not,� Flack said. “But the need is great, so whatever it takes, we’ll try it.� Shoppers looked at the plastic kettle with interest. No one used it right away, but they liked the idea.

“This is great. I’ve never seen that before,� said shopper Sara Trumbley, whose two small children dropped coins in the kettle. “A lot of times I’ll walk by and think, ’I have no cash, that stinks.’ People are going to be excited to see this.� The charity says its red kettles brought in more than $130 million nationwide last year, an increase of 17 percent from 2007. Salvation Army officials aren’t sure how much of the increase came from credit or debit donations. Anecdotal evidence indicates people who stop to make credit or debit donations make larger gifts, at least a few dollars. Major George Hood, spokesman for the Arlington, Va.based charity, said that the donation sizes are similar to online donations, which average about $75. Denver-area bell ringers getting ready to try the new machines said the plastic kettles could make it safer to volunteer. The charity insists that red kettle thefts are rare, but volunteer bell ringers say robberies happen and that volunteers would be safer standing next to kettles with less cash.

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Holiday of Hope winners The Mountain Press’ first Holiday of Hope pageant was a great success, raising about $7,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. There were 70 contestants in 10 different age divisions. Here and on Page B2 are those winners, plus the Ambassador of Hope winners.

Toddler Princess Holiday of Hope

Baby Miss Holiday of Hope

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First place and prettiest eyes, Rhealee Elizabeth Victoria Eldridge; best personality, Miracle Grayce Finchum; best smile, Audrey Leshe Canupp; second place, Ashley Margeson Brooks; third place, prettiest hair and best dressed, Adison Hodges. Not pictured, photogenic, Danyka McGrath.

Tiny Miss Holiday of Hope

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Best personality, Kylie Weaver; second place and photogenic, Mackenize Grace Troutman; first place, best smile and prettiest hair, Isabella Grace Nichols; third place, prettiest eyes and best dressed, Chiannah Antigonne Rose Ruckart.

Little Prince Holiday of Hope Amanda Williams/AC Photography

In front: second place and photogenic, Hunter Wells; first place, Gracie Renee Preston; third place and best personality, Aubrey Carrie Ann Daniels; survivor Audrey Knepp; in back: prettiest hair, Caitlyn Mackenzie Woodard; prettiest eyes, Alexis Danielle Truax; best dressed Hero Bella Lawson; best smile, Kimberly Mackenzie Sims.

Little Miss Holiday of Hope

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First place, photogenic and best dressed, Mason Kooper Hendricks; second place and prettiest eyes, Grayson Burrage; third place and prettiest hair, Jaxon Dewayne Allen; best personality and best smile, Levi Christopher Metzger.

Petite Miss Holiday of Hope

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First place, photogenic, prettiest eyes, best smile and prettiest hair, Trista Ogle; second place, best personality and best dressed, Alexia Brunson; third place, Brittney Sizemore.

Young Miss Holiday of Hope

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In front: third place and photogenic, Halle Kate Hensley; second place, Ally Rain Williams; first place, best smile and best personality, Cassandra Bartlett; in back: prettiest eyes, Elise Morgan Justice; prettiest hair, Marley LeSaiBeth Venner; best dressed, Paiton LeeAnn Whaley.

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In front: first place, photogenic and prettiest hair, Hunter Suggs; second place, Aliyah Rose Moody; third place and prettiest eyes, Kalei Brooke Greene; best smile and survivor, Cassidy Roe; in back: best dressed, Sidney Wallace; best personality, Rachel Maples.

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Junior Miss Holiday of Hope

Miss Holiday of Hope

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Best smile, Hannah Kate McClure; first place, Victoria Kelly; prettiest eyes, Brittany Greene; second place, photogenic, prettiest hair, Chelsea Cudak; best personality, Morgan Kate Hendricks; third place, best dressed, Mika Rae Douglas.

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First place and prettiest eyes, Summer Hope Blalock; second place and best smile, Caitlyn Paige Andrews; third place, prettiest hair and best dressed, Kandra McCarter; photogenic and best personality, Mindy Fouse.

Holiday of Hope Survivors

Ambassadors of Hope

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First place and prettiest eyes, Janette Layman Ballard; second place and best dressed, Fay Francis; third place and photogenic, Chrystal Cooper; best personality, Carlene Maples; prettiest hair, Patricia Webb; best smile, Yolanda Gould.

Sevier County Right to Life seeks members for youth board From Submitted Reports Sevier County Right to Life announces the formation of a youth board. This board is geared toward persons from ninth grade through college age. The purpose, like the parent chapter, is to promote the sanctity of life, from conception to natural death. They accomplish this by promoting a pro-life message through events and programs. For the past three years, teens and college students have participated in Right to Life activities at the county fair and the annual Rally for Life in January. This newly formed group includes Lizette Aparicio, Taylor Thornton, Megan Valle, Carolina Moralejoo, Mathew Rediker, Araina Hansen, Caleb Stoffle, Danielle Whaley, Lauren Jenkins, Alan Armenta, Corey Asthofsvet, Alex Sabido and Zach Roach. They represent Sevierville, Seymour, Gatlinburg, Pittman Center and Pigeon Forge. Adult coordinator

Sharon West said, “We are so excited to see the enthusiasm of the Youth Board and their pride and commitment to being the voice of those who have no voice.� Their first project is an original skit to be performed at the Jan. 10 Rally for Life to be held at Country Tonite Theater. They are also involved in a video contest being sponsored by Sevier County Right to Life, open to any high school student in Sevier County. It must be an original production, with a pro-life message. There will be cash prizes awarded, and the winning videos will be shown at the rally. For more information, contact president

Lizette Aparicio at 6547681. The group plans to meet monthly to discuss events. The next regular meeting of the Sevier County Right to Life and the Youth Board will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. This will be a Christmas social potluck at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Pullen Road in Sevierville. Those who attend are asked to bring a baby item, such as bottles, diapers, bibs, food and lotions. These items will be divided between the Women’s Care Center and Smoky Mountain Alliance for the Unborn. For additional information call Sara Kane, 908-1968, or Ursula Beckmann, 908-2689.

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Glitzi Glamour Girls giving back Humane Society wrapping gifts From Submitted Reports

SEYMOUR — The Glitzi Glamour Gals group has completed its fourth annual auction at Seymour First Baptist Church. The gym was decorated in live greenery, lighted alpine trees and a sitting area with a fireplace lighted by electric logs. A meal was prepared by Linda Sunday and her staff. Craig Hodge entertained with songs. Joe Fannon was auctioneer with assistance from Lexie Hodges and Emily Fain. Auction donations from local merchants, restaurants and theaters along with contributions from the members of the Glitzi Glamour Gals generated $2,951. The group voted to

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The Glitzi Glamour Gals’ fourth annual auction at Seymour First Baptist Church brought in $3,000 to be donated to local organizations and individuals. From left are Fran Luft, Wendy Bereth, Peggy Melton, Bonnie Solomon, Marilyn McCarrell, Carolyn Dodson, Jo Pratt, Fran Harper, Donna Coyner and Diane Ward. take $49 from the treasury to round out the donation to $3,000. At a meeting at the home of one of the Glitzi Glamour Gals, a vote was taken to distribute the money to the following organizations: Cross

Ministries, Sevier County Food Ministries, Boyds Creek Elementary School, New Center Elementary School, and two families with serious medical problems. The Glitzi Glamour Gals will begin planning for

their fifth annual auction for charity at the January meeting. Those living in the Seymour area interested in joining the Glitzi Glamour Gals should contact Jo Pratt at 573-5410 or Fran Harper at 898-7933. The group meets monthly.

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The Shrek balloon floats down Central Park West during a recent Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. For the first time in its more than 80-year history, the parade route is bypassing Broadway.

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Balloons float down Broadway during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York. Participants will be using a new route. It’s one that uses the city’s streets and avenues and includes turns around five different corners.

New parade route means no cutting corners NEW YORK (AP) — It won’t be just the balloons, marching bands and floats on display in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The laws of physics will also be on parade. For the first time in its more than 80-year history, the parade route is bypassing Broadway, which cuts a diagonal slice through Manhattan, as it makes its way south from the Upper West Side to the finish at Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square. Instead, participants will use a new route — one that traverses the grid of the city’s streets and avenues, includes turns around five corners, and is slightly longer than in previous years. The demands of the new route will challenge the marching bands and handlers of the parade’s signature balloons, for whom precision is key, said Brian Schwartz, physics professor at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. “There really is a lot of science” to it, he said. “If they’re taking a new route, they’re going to have to be really careful in the turning of the corners,” he said. The new 2.65-mile route came about because parts of Broadway have been closed to vehicular traffic, making it off limits to floats this year. Macy’s giant balloons, featuring Buzz Lightyear,

Spider-Man, and Ronald McDonald this year, among others, measure several stories tall and wide and are filled with thousands of cubic feet of helium. Each balloon is tethered to several human handlers — the number depends on the size and shape of the balloon — who are responsible for guiding it down the route on foot. The physics involved with moving a balloon down a straight path are different from what’s needed for a corner, Schwartz said. “If you’re doing a turn, then the people on the inside of the turn have to walk slower than the people on the outside of the turn,” he said. “It has to be very well-coordinated.” The handlers also have to know when to start their turning motion and how wide a turn to take, he said, likening it to trying to turn a car into a narrow parking space. If the driver turns too sharply or too widely, the car won’t fit into the space properly.

Wind could also be an issue, Schwartz said, with changes in the direction of the route meaning changes in how the wind hits the balloons and what handlers have to do to compensate. “The tension on the ropes will be changing, and people have to adjust for that in real time,” he said. The effect of the wind on the balloons is something that Macy’s is mindful of, and city guidelines are in place to ground the balloons if the winds are too high. The protocols were established after 45-mph winds drove a Cat in the Hat balloon into a metal pole during the 1997 parade and left a woman in a coma for almost a month before she recovered. The balloons were lowered to a maximum of 17 feet on a stormy Thanksgiving Day 2006. A route with corners in it is not for the faint of heart, said Judith

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Matt, president of a Massachusetts nonprofit called Spirit of Springfield, which holds a big balloon parade the weekend after Thanksgiving. “All they have to do is have some wind when you go around one of those corners,” she said. The Springfield parade changed its route more than a decade ago to one that is almost perfectly straight to avoid issues like hills, turns or trees. It’s not just the balloons. The Macy’s marching bands, 10 from around the country, will have to make the turns while maintaining the precision of their marching lines. “When you’re in an event, you kind of live for it, you want to execute those turns so they are precise and crisp,” said Robert Jacobs, executive director of the Jersey Surf, a drum and bugle corps based in Mount Holly, N.J. Marchers will have to closely follow the path of

the person in front of them to avoid having their band lines disrupted, and will have to time their steps carefully, since the person on the inside of the turn is taking smaller steps than the person on the outside. “If you have to run to keep up, you’re doing something wrong,” said Jacobs, whose group has marched in its share of parades but is not taking part in the Macy’s event. “Corners can be the enemy of a marching band but also a source of inspiration,” he said. Orlando Veras, a spokesman for the Macy’s parade,

said organizers are confident the additional corners will not pose problems. Parade officials walk the route every year to assess potential problems. Veras also pointed out that previous routes included one turn at the end, and that marchers and balloon handlers had to make a turn at the beginning to get from staging areas on side streets onto the main parade route. If anything, the concern is timing, he said. The nationally televised event has a three-hour window, which now has to cover a longer parade route.

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Truck program turns out to aid smuggling By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press Writer

other participating companies. The most common contraband is marijuana, officials say. LAREDO, Texas — A In a 24-hour period in U.S. program that offers April, customs officers in trusted trucking comLaredo found three tons of panies speedy passage marijuana in trucks carryacross American borders ing auto parts across two has begun attracting just the sort of customers who different bridges. Five days place a premium on avoid- after that, agents in El Paso, Texas, found more ing inspections: Mexican than four tons of maridrug smugglers. juana in a tractor-trailer Most trucks enrolled in AP Photo/Eric Gay hauling auto parts. the program pause at the A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure In July, the director border for just 20 seconds Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of before entering the United of the program became States. And nine out of 10 alarmed by the number of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. of them do so without any- large drug seizures along one looking at their cargo. the border and issued a security bulletin asking was killed by drug gangs in the factory that is sending license plate number and advocacy group, said he But among the small participating companies July 2008. The slaying of the goods, its location, the the woman who tracks his does not fear being targetfraction of trucks that to redouble their efforts Gerardo Medrano Ibarra is truck’s route and other trucks’ whereabouts by ed by drug smugglers. are inspected, authorities unsolved. matters. computer. “They dedicate themhave found multiple loads against smuggling. Stephen Flynn, Roberto Ramirez de la Required cable locks on “I have learned good selves to their thing, and of contraband, including senior fellow for Parra, then chief of opera- the trailer doors are also things from the U.S. like we do ours,â€? he said. eight tons of marijuana tions for Mexico’s customs checked, but smugglers this, and we understand Daniel B. Hastings Jr., seized during one week in Counterterrorism and National Security Studies agency, told El Norte have been known to cut it benefits companies and owner of a customs house April. at the Council on Foreign newspaper that exporters them and carefully glue the U.S. too,â€? Varela said. with offices at five ports of Some experts now Relations, said truckers last year became worried them back together or take Nearby Varela is building entry on the Texas-Mexico question whether the do not feel safe rejecting that organized crime was the trailer doors off at the a new yard for his trucks. border, thinks the customs program makes sense at bribes, no matter what targeting U.S.-certified hinges without disturbing It is larger, modern and program works. He cited a time when drug trafagreements their compacompanies. the locks. will include 128 mounted cases where a Mexican fickers are willing to do In the past, smugglers Mexican trucking comsecurity cameras, as well trucking company trackalmost anything to smug- nies have made with the U.S. government. created their own fly-bypany owner Leonardo as an infirmary for giving ing a truck noticed an gle their shipments into “The basic vulnerability night businesses for smug- Varela Resendez joined drug tests to drivers. unscheduled stop en route the U.S. the program because he Varela, the local delegate to the bridge and phoned The trusted-shipper sys- for a truck driver remains gling, he said. Now they for the national trucking to alert U.S. customs. tem “just tells the bad guys the ’plata-or-plomo’ dilem- use major trucking corpo- did not want to lose clima,â€? Flynn said, using rations. ents. who to target,â€? said Dave In Laredo, the borAt first glance, McIntyre, former director Spanish shorthand for taking a bribe or a bullet. der’s busiest crossing, Autotransportes Varela of the Integrative Center John Chaffin, a trade nearly 700 trucks a day Davila, a family trucking for Homeland Security at lawyer near San Diego, pass through the lane at business with 54 tractorTexas A&M University. said he had worked with the World Trade Bridge trailers in Reynosa, The program works ""1 #OUNTRY #OOKIN one Mexican trucking reserved for trucks that are Mexico, seemed the sort like this: Participating .EWPORT (WY MI PAST 3EVIER #O (IGH company that wanted to certified by the trustedof low-tech operation companies agree to adopt join the program, but then carrier program, each one smugglers would target. certain security mea ,)6% pulled out. 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Bio-fuel movement may threaten forests PARK FALLS, Wis. (AP) — Forests are a treasure trove of limbs and bark that can be made into alternative fuels and some worry the increasing trend of using that logging debris will make those materials too scarce, harming the woodlands. For centuries, forests have provided lumber to build cities, pulp for paper mills and a refuge for hunters, fishers and hikers. A flurry of new, green ventures is fueling demand for trees and the debris leftover when they are harvested, which is called waste wood or woody biomass. “There simply is nowhere near enough waste wood for all of these biomass projects that are popping up all over the place,� said Marvin Roberson, a forest policy specialist with the Sierra Club in Michigan. Waste wood has become a sought-after commodity, prompting concerns that the demand might overwhelm supply and damage the ecosystem. But government officials say there’s plenty available and they point to guidelines that are aimed at maintaining tree debris to give the soil nutrients. Many biomass projects are tied to the forests that extend across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and part of Ontario. Among them is Flambeau River Papers, a mill in Park Falls, Wis., that emerged from bankruptcy three years ago and is pinning its hopes for profitability on generating its own heat with woody biomass. In another Wisconsin town 50 miles away, a power company is switching from burning coal to producing combustible gas from logging leftovers. And in Michigan’s neighboring Upper Peninsula, a plant under development

called Frontier Renewable Resources will convert timber into 40 million gallons of cellulosic ethanol a year. Researchers led by University of Minnesota forest expert Dennis Becker reported this summer that many would-be investors are uneasy about supplies of waste wood. They fear environmental reviews and litigation could make some public woodlands unreliable sources, particularly in the West, where most forest lands are under federal ownership and logging often raises legal tussles, the report said. Another problem with woody biomass is that much of the supply is in protected areas, or so far from markets that removing and transporting it would be too expensive, Becker said. He led a separate study that found a realistic estimate of biomass available in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin was 4.1 million tons a year. Annual demand soon could reach 5.7 million tons, it said. “A lot of folks believe there’s a significant amount of woody biomass that can be used for renewable energy,� Becker said. “In reality, not everything that’s physically available is economically feasible or environmentally sustainable.� State and federal officials say there’s enough material left over from harvesting the nation’s forests to help reduce dependence on foreign oil, curb greenhouse gases and build a green economy. A federal report says about 368 million tons of biomass could be removed sustainably from U.S. forests each year. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in August promised to spend $57 million on 30 projects

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An official at Flambeau River Papers LLC in Park Falls, Wisc., holding a pellet made with wood waste and a small amount of plastic binder. Operators burn the pellets instead of coal to reduce air emissions. supporting development of biofuels from trees. “Emerging markets for carbon and sustainable bioenergy will provide landowners with expanded economic incentives to maintain and restore forests,� Vilsack said. Some schools, hospitals and utilities in the Great Lakes region already use biomass for heat and electricity. Michigan Biomass, a group representing six wood-fired power plants, fears the growing interest will make fuel costlier and more scarce. Closure of lumber and paper mills that were reliable suppliers of biomass has worsened the problem, director Gary Melow said. “In the past four or five years, where we’ve seen a dramatic decline in for-

est products manufacturing and in waste wood availability, we’ve started to experience significant shortages,� Melow said. “We’ve even had power plants that ran out of fuel.� Roberson, with the Sierra Club in Michigan, said biomass projects will end up using waste wood and logs suitable for paper or other products. “We advocate getting the best economic return for industrial use of the Midwest’s forests, and there is no lower return than throwing it in the furnace,� Roberson said. “There are fewer jobs per cord, per acre, from biomass than any other use.� A biomass shortage could bring pressure on forest managers to culti-

vate plantations of fastgrowing species such as willows and aspen at the expense of pines and hardwoods native to the region, Roberson said. That’s also a concern in the southeastern part of the country, which will have to rely heavily on biomass to meet alternative energy goals because it has less potential for wind

power, said Jimmie Powell, energy specialist for The Nature Conservancy. Roberson said biomass incineration, although an alternative to greenhouse gas sources like oil and coal, still pollutes the air. Removing too much woody debris, instead of letting it decay and nourish soils, can damage the health of the forest, he said.

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SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Whereas, by Deed of Trust dated March 1, 2006, and recorded at Book 2478, Page 641 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, Mountain Getaway Retreats, LLC, conveyed the hereinafter described property to Jerry D. Kerley, Trustee, to secure the payment of the debts of Mountain Getaway Retreats, LLC owing to Appalachian Community Bank. On October 22, 2009, Walter N. Winchester of Knoxville, Tennessee, was appointed as Successor Trustee by the Beneficiary, Appalachian Community Bank. Default has been made in the payment of said indebtedness, the entire balance has been declared due and payable in full and the owner and holder of said Note has directed me, the undersigned Successor Trustee, to foreclose said Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by said Deed of Trust, at 10:00 a.m. local time on the 3rd day of December, 2009, at the east door on Court Avenue of the Courthouse in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, I will sell the following described Real Estate AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the last, highest and best bidder FOR CASH (on such terms as announced at sale), free from all equitable rights of redemption, statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions and redemptive rights of every kind, all of which were expressly waived and surrendered by the terms of said Deed of Trust, subject, however, to such prior encumbrances, easement, leases, objections, restrictions, out-conveyances, ad valorem property taxes (current and delinquent) and any tax liens that may appear of record, the following described real estate (the ìReal Estateî): SITUATE in the Sixteenth (16th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being Tract 29, Section One, of Walden s Ridge Development, as the same is shown by plat of record in Map Book 22, Page 74 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. SUBJECT to restrictions, reservations and easements as set forth in Misc. Book 58, Page 596, and Map Book 22, Page 74 in the said Register s Office. ALSO SUBJECT to any and all restrictions, easements and building setback lines as are shown in the records of the said Register s Office. BEING the same property conveyed to Getaway Retreats, LLC by Warranty Deed of Timothy James McNeff and wife, Carolyn Virginia McNeff of record in Book 2478, Page 639 in the said Register s Office. Said real estate has street addresses of Tract 29 – Walden s Ridge Development, Sevierville, Tennessee. In the event of a discrepancy between the street address and the property description, the property description shall control. The Real Estate will be sold AS IS WHERE IS with no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, and including warranty for a particular purpose. The Successor Trustee may sell the above described Real Estate together as a whole or in lots, parcels, or tracts, as announced at the sale, and no such successive sales shall exhaust the power of sale. The aforesaid sale may be postponed to a later date by oral announcement at the time and place of the published sale or cancelled without further written notice or publication. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to take or accept the next highest, or best bid, at such sale should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the terms of sale for any reason. In such event, the Successor Trustee shall also reserve the right to reopen the bidding or republish and sell said Real Estate at the option of the undersigned. The Beneficiary may bid on said Real Estate and the Successor Trustee reserves the right to conduct the sale by or through his agents or attorneys acting in his place or stead, including the use of an auctioneer. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None Witness my hand this the 3rd day of November, 2009. Walter N. Winchester, Successor Trustee Winchester, Sellers, Foster & Steele Suite 1000, First Tennessee Plaza 800 South Gay Street Knoxville, Tennessee 37929 Phone: (865) 637_1980

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Sale at public auction will be on December 7, 2009 at 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Roberta Lang Leake and Jim D. Leake, wife and husband as community property to United General Title Insurance Company, Trustee, on June 12, 2007 at Book Volume 2846, Page 748conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register s Office. Owner of Debt: Citimortgage, Inc. 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 Fourth (4th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit:Lot 44, Revised, of Eagle Crest Subdivision, and being more particularly described as follows:BEGINNING at a point in the western edge of Eagle Crest Way and in the line of Lot 43; thence with the line ofLot 43, North 77 degrees 59 minutes 19 seconds West 88.73 feet to a point in the line of Lot 53; thence leaving the line of Lot 43 and with the line of Lot 53, North 15 degrees 58 minutes 12 seconds East 71.58 feet to a point in the line of Lot 52; thence leaving the line of Lot 53 and with the line of Lot 52, North 15 degrees 58 minutes 12 seconds East 18.82 feet to a point in the line of Lot 45; thence leaving the line of Lot 52 and with the line of Lot 45, South 89 degrees 49 minutes 08 seconds East 86.06 feet to a point in the edge of Eagle Crest Way; thence leaving the line of Lot 45 and with the edge of Eagle Crest Way, South 12 degrees 52 minutes 41 seconds West 105.78 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO CONVEYED AND SUBJECT TO the rights of others is the use of all roads leading from the county road to the above described property and a road maintenance fee as shown by Affidavit of record in Miscellaneous Book 192, Page 564, in the said Register s Office.ALSO CONVEYED is an easement over and across the remaining property not conveyed herein but shown on plat of record in Map Book 29, Page 18, for purposes of septic field line only until such time as the central sewer system for Eagle Crest Subdivision is completed and Lot 44R is corrected thereto, at which time this easement is terminated and reverts back to the Grantor herein. Street Address: 2868 Eagle Crest Way Sevierville, TN 37862 Current Owner(s) of Property: Roberta Lang Leake and husband, Jim D. Leake The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2868 Eagle Crest Way, Sevierville, TN 37862, 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. 09-014560

STATE OF TENNESSEE, SEVIER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a P ower of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed on March 11, 2002 by RANDY & (WIFE) VICKI TAYLOR to BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, Lender and BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee(s), which was recorded on March 26, 2002, in Book 1417, at Page 708, Sevier County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, Branch Banking and Trust Company, (the ìOwner and Holderî), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds 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 as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on December 10, 2009, at 1 2:00PM at the usual and customary location at 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: SITUATE in the Sixth (6th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of lot 71 inThe Homestead in Wears Valley Unit 4, Phase I, as shown on Plat of record in Map Book 33, page 69, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee, said lot being more particularly bounded and described as shown on the above-referenced plat, and to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Subject to Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for The Homestead in Wears Valley Subdivision, of record in Book 1316, page 183, in the Sevier County Register s Office. Restrictions of record in Book 1132, page 761 and Book 1239, page 512 and in Book 1352, page 110, in said Register s Office. Parcel ID Number: 1 22E-A-056.00 Said property is commonly known as Lot 71 The Homestead in Wears Valley Unit 4, Sevierville, TN 37862. Current Owner(s): Randy L. Taylor and wife Vicki R. Taylor. Other Interested Party(ies): none known . The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee M.Todd Jackson, TN BPR 23455 Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 5431 Oleander Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PH: 888-251-0331 FX: (910) 392-8597 File No.: 09-12390

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STATE OF TENNESSEE, SEVIER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed on October 8, 2003 by Margaret G Lovell by Jack D. Bean, Attorney-in-Fact to BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, Lender and BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee(s), which was recorded on January 2, 2004, in Book 1869, at Page 32, Sevier County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, Branch Banking and Trust Company, (the ìOwner and Holderî), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds 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 as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on December 17, 2009, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at 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: SITUATE, LYING AND BEING in the Eleventh (11 th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee and within the City of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and being ALL OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT 5205 OF THE GATLINBURG SUMMIT HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME, as shown on a Plat of record in Map Book 24, page 296, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. THE GATLINBURG SUMMIT is a Horizontal Property Regime established pursuant to Tennessee Code, Annotated, 66-27-101, et seq, and as same bay be amended by the Legislature. TOGETHER WITH, AND SUBJECT TO, an undivided interest in the common elements, vote, common surplus, and a liability for the common expenses and other assessments appurtenant thereto and as set forth and delineated in the Master Deed of Gatlinburg Summit Horizontal Property Regime recorded in Book 336, page 511, Book 337, page 347, Book 334, page 445, Book 348, page 618, and all of the foregoing may from time to time be amended, modified, or corrected, all of record in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. SUBJECT TO, restrictions, easements, conditions, map notations, and all other issues of record in Book 336, page 511, Book 337, page 347, Book 334, page 445, Book 348, page 618, BEING the same property conveyed to Margaret G. Lovell, Single by General Warranty Deed from Ricky Alan Davis, Single, dated September 3, 2002, recorded September 4, 2002 in Book 1514, page 103 in the Sevier County Register s Office. Parcel ID Number: 125M-A-024.00C-109

STATE OF TENNESSEE, SEVIER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed on November 26, 2003 by REX L. ALLEN AND WIFE, EMILY D. ALLEN to BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, Lender and BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee(s), which was recorded on December 2, 2003, in Book 1850, at Page 615, as modified in Book 2814, page 124, Sevier County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, Branch Banking and Trust Company, (the ìOwner and Holderî), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds 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 as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on December 3, 2009, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at 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: SITUATE in the Thirteenth (13th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee and being all of Lot 8, Section B, Block G, a/k/a Lot 8BG and Lot 9, Section B, Block G, a/k/a Lot 9BG and Lot 10, Section B, Block G, a/k/a Lot 10BG of Fox Run Subdivision as shown on plat of record in Map Book 23, page 3, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Subject to easements, rights of way, setback lines, reservations, notations and all other matters shown on plats of record in Map Book 23, page 3 and Map Book 17, page 12, in said Register s Office. Subject to Right of Way Deed of Record in Deed Book 306, page 243, in said Register s Office which conveys the joint use of all rights of way to all roads shown on previously referenced plat of record in Map Book 23, page 3, in said Register s Office. Subject to terms of conditions of Well Use and Maintenance Agreement dated December 12, 2000, of record in Volume Book 1149, page 713, in said Register s Office. Subject to Declaration of Restrictive Covenants-Fox Run of record in Miscellaneous Book 34, page 377, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee as well as all restrictions contained in Deed Book 228, page 927, in said Register s Office. BEING the same property conveyed to Rex. L. Allen and wife, Emily D. Allen by Warranty Deed from Alpha Log Cabins Sales and Rentals, Inc. dated November 26, 2003, of record in Volume Book 1850, page 613, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 095C-E-003.00; 095C-E-004.00; 095C-E-005.00

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Said property is commonly known as 1260 Ski View Drive, Unit 5205 Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Current Owner(s): The Heirs of Margaret G. Lovell. Other Interested Party(ies): Branch Banking and Trust Company, Gatlinburg Summit Horizontal property Regime Council of Co-Owners, Inc., Jack Bean. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee M.Todd Jackson, TN BPR 23455 Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 5431 Oleander Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PH: 888-251-0331 FX: (910) 392-8597 File No.: 09-22939

Said property is commonly known as Lot 8BG, 9BG, and 10BG of Fox Run, Section B, Block G, Sevierville, TN 37876 Current Owner(s): Rex L. Allen and wife, Emily D. Allen. Other Interested Party(ies): none known. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Todd Jackson, TN BPR 23455 Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 5431 Oleander Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PH: 888-251-0331 FX: (910) 392-8597 File No.: 09-21609

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 27, 2006, executed by Heather D. Bell and Michael L. Bell, conveying certain real property therein described to ReconTrust Company, N.A, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee recorded on April 17, 2006 at Book/Instrument No. 2508, Page 579-591; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, As Trustee On Behalf Of The SASCO 2006-BC3 Trust Fund 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: SITUATED IN THE 14TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING ALL OF LOT 91 RIVER VISTA, PHASE II AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN LARGE MAP BOOK 5, AT PAGE 157, SEVIER COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HERE MADE FOR EXACT LEGAL DESCRIPTION. THE LOTS IN THIS SUBDIVISION ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS OF RECORD IN BOOK 1791, AT PAGE 472, DEED BOOK 2008, PAGE 720, AND ALL MATTERS OF SURVEY AND NOTATIONS APPEARING ON THE SUDIVISSON PLAT OF RECORD IN LARGE MAP BOOK 5,AT PAGE 39 AND LARGE MAP BOOK 5, PAGE 157, ALL IN SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE. ALL LOTS FRONTING ON THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER ARE SUBJECT TO THE FLOWAGE AND FLOOD PLAIN OF SAID RIVER. BEING,THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO HEATHER D. BELL AND WIFE, MICHAEL L. BELL BY DEED FROM BILLY D. NEELY AND WIFE, JOYCE A. NEELY RECORDED 01/27/2005 IN DEED BOOK 2163 PAGE 411, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE. TAX ID # 16IA/91 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1710 Tahoe Trail Sevierville, TN 37876 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): Heather D. Bell and Michael L. Bell OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 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 19, 26 and December 3, 2009

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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 Marta L. Driesslein and Ronald J. Driesslein to Arnold M. Weiss, Trustee dated August 18, 2003 in the amount of $114,000.00, and recorded in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee in Deed Book 1776, Page 519, (“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: Situate in the Fifteenth (15th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Tract 4 of Judson Caughron Lands being more particularly described as follows: Beginning on a point in Lane Hollow Road, a corner to Tract 1 and 3; thence with the center of the Road North 2 deg. West 44 feet; thence North 23 deg. West 400 feet; thence North 4 deg. West 131.5 feet to a corner to Marshall Parton; thence North 10 deg. 30 min. East 307 feet with Parton line to a stake corner to Joe Flynn Heirs, thence with Flynn line South 88 deg. East 396 feet to a stake; thence South 55 deg. East 330 feet to a post oak; thence North 65 deg. East 561 feet to a black walnut; thence South 57 deg. East 208 feet to a stake corner to Tract 1; thence South 45 deg. 15 min. West 178.5 feet to an elm; thence South 41 deg. West 123.3 feet to a mulberry; thence South 56 deg. 30 min. West 472 feet to an elm; thence South 52 deg. West 206.5 feet to an elm; thence South 64 deg. West 209 feet to a persimmon; thence South 76 deg. 15 min. West 103.7 feet to a stake; thence North 77 deg. West 184 feet to the beginning. Subject to a right of way for a Wagon Road from said land down the hollow where the Road is now to the public Road as stated in Warranty Deed Book 132, Page 409, in said Registers Office. Being the same property conveyed to Ronald J. Driesslein and wife, Marta L. Driesslein by deed dated December 21, 1994 of record in Warranty Deed Book 535, Page 535, in the Registers Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Map & Parcel No.: 039-121.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 515 Lane Hollow Road Sevierville, Tennessee 37876 CURRENT OWNER(S): Ronald J. Driesslein and Marta L. Driesslein SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: Key Bank N.A., American General Financial Services OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Judson Caughron Jr. and Anna F. Caughron 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; 67-1-1433. 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. Ad Run Dates: 11/12/2009, 11/19/2009, and 11/26/2009 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. 09-12178 /FHLMC November 12, 19 and 26, 2009 .

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, SEVIER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed on March 28, 2007 by Sal A D Allura and Tammy D Allura Husband and Wife to Branch Banking and Trust Company, Lender and BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee(s), which was recorded on May 9, 2007, in Book 2816, at Page 55, Sevier County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, Branch Banking and Trust Company, (the ĂŹOwner and HolderĂŽ), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds 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 as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on December 10, 2009, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at 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: SITUATE IN THE 6TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING ALL OF LOT 65 IN THE HOMESTEAD IN WEARS VALLEY UNIT 3, PHASE I, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 32, PAGE 347, REGISTER S OFFICE, SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SAID LOT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS SHOWN ON THE ABOVE-REFERENCED PLAT AND TO WHICH PLAT SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY, SETBACK LINES, RESERVATIONS, NOTATIONS, AND ALL OTHER MATTERS SHOWN ON PLATS OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 32, PAGE 347, BOTH IN SAID REGISTER S OFFICE. SUBJECT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE HOMESTEAD IN WEARS VALLEY SUBDIVISION OF RECORD IN VOLUME BOOK 1316, PAGE 183, REGISTER S OFFICE FOR SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SEE ALSO RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD IN VOLUME BOOK 1139, PAGE 761 AND VOLOUME BOOK 1239, PAGE 512, SAID REGISTER S OFFICE. LOTS 42-70 HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR A STANDARD INDIVIDUAL SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM SERVING A MAXIMUM OF 3 BEDROOMS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SAL ANTHONY D ALLURA AND WIFE, TAMMY LYNN D ALLURA BY QUITCLAIM DEED FROM SAL & TAMMY D ALLURA FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, STATE OF OHIO CERTIFICATE NUMBER 1601708 DATED MARCH 9, 2007 AND RECORDED MARCH 15, 2007 IN VOLUME BOOK 2770, PAGE 29, IN THE REGISTER S OFFICE FOR SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SEE ALSO QUITCLAIM DEEDS OF RECORD IN VOLUME BOOK 2480, PAGE 440 AND VOLUME BOOK 2424, PAGE 310 AND WARRANTY DEED OF RECORD IN VOLUME BOOK 2007, PAGE 724, REGISTER S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY. Parcel ID Number: 122E-A-050.00

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, SEVIER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed on October 12, 2001 by JENNIFER C. WEBB, a single person to BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, Lender and BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee(s), which was recorded on October 17, 2001, in Book 1313, at Page 384, Sevier County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, Branch Banking and Trust Company, (the ĂŹOwner and HolderĂŽ), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds 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 as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on December 10, 2009, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at 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:

TRACT 1 Situate in the Third (3rd) civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee lying on the waters of Flat Creek and being more particularly bounded and described as follows to wit: BEGINNING on a stake, a corner to the Cemetery and the County Line Road; thence with the western right-of-way line of County Line Road, North 61 deg. West 50 ft. to a stake in the right-of way line of County Line Road; thence with the new line of property owned by Dockery, South 38 deg. 45 min. West 100 ft. to a stake; thence South 61 deg. 30 min. East 50 ft. to a stake in the line of Dockery and a corner to the Cemetery; thence with the line of the Cemetery, North 40 deg. 00 min. East 100 ft. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TRACT II Situate in the Third (3rd) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee lying on the Headwaters of Flat Creek and bounded on the North by a property now or formerly owned by Swanger on the East by the Cemetery on the South and West by Dockery, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows to wit. BEGINNING on a post, a corner of property now or formerly owned by Swanger and by Dockery in the old line; thence running a new line South 38 deg. 45 min. West 100 ft. to a stake; thence South 60 1/2 deg. 00 min. East 50 ft. to a stake in the old line of the Cemetery; thence with the old line of the Cemetery, North 40 deg. 00 min. East 100 ft to a post; thence North 60 1/2 deg. 00 min. West 50 ft. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING the same property conveyed to Jennifer Chambers Webb by Quitclaim Deed from Branch Banking and Trust Company of record in Book 3252, page 339, Register s office, Sevier County, Tennessee. See also prior deeds of record in Book 3217, page 491 and Book 1303, page 593, Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 032-032.00

Said property is commonly known as Lot 65, The Homestead in Wears Valley Unit 3, Phase I , Sevierville, TN 37862

Said property is commonly known as 579 County Line Road Dandridge, TN 37725

Current Owner(s): Sal Anthony D Allur and wife, Tammy Lynn D Allura Other Interested Party(ies): none known . The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Current Owner(s): Jennifer Chambers Webb. Other Interested Party(ies): none known. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, SEVIER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed on April 17, 2006 by Terry C Dykes and Wife, Lisa M. Dykes to Branch Banking and Trust Company, Lender and BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee(s), which was recorded on June 30, 2006, in Book 2564, at Page 672, Sevier County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, Branch Banking and Trust Company, (the ĂŹOwner and HolderĂŽ), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds 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 as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on December 10, 2009, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at 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: TRACT I:

SITUATE IN THE 10TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A STAKE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF DUPONT SPRINGS ROAD AND A CORNER TO VESSER (VESTER); THENCE NORTH 74 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST 227.5 FEET TO A PINE STUMP; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST 65.5 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 24 DEGREES 20 MINUTES EAST 342 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE LINE OF VESSER (VESTER); THENCE SOUTH 17 DEGREES 45 MINUTES EAST 425 FEET TO THE BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1 ACRE MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO TERRY CARL DYKES AND WIFE, LISA MARIE DYKES BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED DATED 3/29/1996 FILED FOR RECORD IN BOOK D567, PAGE 730, REGISTER S OFFICE FOR SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE. TRACT II: SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE 10TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING A 1.10 ACRE TRACT, MORE OR LESS, BEING BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY BERRY, ON THE EAST BY GOSSETT AND GOSSETT WAY AND ON THE SOUTH AND WEST BY DYKES AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED AT AN IRON PIN AT A SMALL WHITE OAK AT THE RIGHT OF WAY OF GOSSETT WAY A COMMON CORNER TO DYKES, SAID POINT OF BEGINNING BEING FURTHER LOCATED 0.05 MILES, MORE OR LESS, FROM THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF GOSSETT WAY WITH LITTLE ALPINE ROAD, THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING AND BEING THE NEW DIVISION LINE WITH THE REMAINING PROPERTY OF DYKES, SOUTH 84 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST 180.11 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT A 10 INCH MAPLE; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 125.36 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT A 4 INCH HICKORY IN THE LINE OF BERRY; THENCE LEAVING THE LINE OF DYKES AND WITH THE LINE OF BERRY, NORTH 38 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 112.40 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT A SMALL WHITE OAK,; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST 84.09 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT A 12 INCH RED OAK; THENCE NORTH 73 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST 61.46 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT A SMALL WHITE OAK; THENCE NORTH 68 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST 79.85 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT A LARGE OAK IN THE LINE OF GOSSETT; THENCE LEAVING THE LINE OF BERRY AND WITH THE LINE OF GOSSETT, SOUTH 12 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 27.28 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT A 12 INCH RED OAK AT THE RIGHT OF WAY OF GOSSETT WAY; THENCE LEAVING THE LINE OF GOSSETT AND WITH THE RIGHT OF WAY OF GOSSETT WAY, SOUTH 20 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST 71.53 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT A 12 INCH MAPLE; THENCE SOUTH 03 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST 169.34 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 1.10 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN BY THE SURVEY OF JAMES F. HATCHER, JR., RLS, NO. 149, 807 MIZE LANE, SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE 37862, DATED NOVEMBER 21, 1995. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO TERRY CARL DYKES AND WIFE, LISA MARIE DYKES BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM CARL M. DYKES AND WIFE, MARY RUTH DYKES DATED DECEMBER 28, 1995 AND RECORDED DECEMBER 29, 1995 IN BOOK D561, PAGE 536, IN THE REGISTER S OFFICE FOR SEVIER COUNTY, TN. Parcel ID Number: 069-127.00 (Tract I) and 069-120.01(Tract II) Said property is commonly known as 1152 Little Alpine Road (Tract I) and 1.10 acres, more or less on Little Alpine Road (Tract II) Seymour, TN 37865 Current Owner(s): Lisa Marie Dykes and wife, Terry Carl DykesOther Interested Party(ies): none known. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee M.Todd Jackson, TN BPR 23455 Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 5431 Oleander Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PH: 888-251-0331 FX: (910) 392-8597 File No.: 09-22690 November 19, 26 and December 3, 2009

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Seymour Hinkle Sub 3BR 2BA $975 mth. + dep. 6801032 HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE AND MANUFACTURED HOME WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on March 10, 2004, by JAMES R. FORD and wife, TAMMY J. FORD, to Kevin T. Clayton, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, at Book 1928, Page 52, as corrected and re-recorded at Book 1934, Page 708 (ĂŹDeed of TrustĂŽ); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. WHEREAS, the Grantors executed and delivered to Beneficiary a Security Agreement granting a security interest in the hereafter described manufactured home to the Beneficiary; WHEREAS, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust appointed Anthony R. Steele as Successor Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in the Deed of Trust and that the Successor Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him will on December 18, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. local time, at the front steps of the Courthouse in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, proceed to offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or on such terms as may be announced at the sale, the following described real property and manufactured home, as the case may be: SITUATE in the Tenth (10th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lot 23B of Whaley Bolt Farm, as the same appears in plat map of record in Map Book 25, page 106, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot 23B: Starting at the intersection of the Southern Right of way of Bates Gibson Road and the Northeastern right of way of Dudley Drive thence along the Northeastern right of way of Dudley Drive 3525 feet, more or less, to the point of BEGINNING; thence South 88 deg. 14 min. 00 sec. East 125.00 feet to an iron rod new; thence South 17 deg. 05 min. 46 sec. West 51.84 feet to an iron rod new; thence South 17 deg. 05 min. 46 sec. West 140.83 feet to an iron rod new; thence South 85 deg. 45 min. 12 sec. West 127.23 feet to an iron rod new; thence North 16 deg. 31 min. 35 sec. East 51.71 feet to an iron rod new, and being the point of BEGINNING and containing 0.5478 acres, more or less, according to the survey of Ronnie L. Sims, RLS No. 683, whose address is 1221 East Ridge Road, Sevierville, TN 37862, Drawing Number 04-050. The metes and bounds description is included due to inaccuracies and/or discrepancies on the recorded plat of record, and shall be controlling. This conveyance is made subject to a right of way deed of record in ROW Book 6, Page 208, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. BEING the same property conveyed to James R. Ford and wife, Tammy J. Ford by Warranty Deed of record in Deed Book 1928, Page 50, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Property Address 1056 Dudley Drive Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee Tax Map Identification No.: 070L-A-007.00 (However, the property description shall control in the event of any inconsistencies between the description and address or tax identification number). Personal Property to be sold pursuant to T.C.A. Ă&#x;47-9-604 includes one (1) 2004 Clayton Espirit Manufactured Home bearing Vehicle Identification/Serial Number CWP013398TN and all other property of any kind of the Grantors attached thereto together with any and all accessories, parts, additions, accessions, and substitutions now in existence or after-acquired and otherwise available for sale with all proceeds or replacements thereof. This sale of personal property shall be conducted as a public sale pursuant to the aforesaid Security Agreement and the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in the State of Tennessee at the time, place, date, and terms described herein. All sales of Property, both real and personal, are “AS ISâ€? and “WHERE ISâ€? without representation or warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or of any kind, except as to title and authority to convey. The sale of the described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes, any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances, if any, as well as any other priority as may appear in the public records or as may be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee. Title to any personal property shall be transferred by Bill of Sale or Certificate of Title, as the case may require. KNOWN INTERESTED PARTIES: Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union P.O. Box 15994, Knoxville, TN 37901 (Book 3078, page 484) The right is preserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT THE DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED AS A RESULT WILL BE USED FOR THAT EXPRESS PURPOSE ONLY. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. This the 23rd day of November, 2009. Anthony R. Steele, Successor Trustee Winchester, Sellers, Foster & Steele, P.C. P.O. Box 2428 Knoxville, TN 37901 (865) 637-1980 November 26, December 3 and 10, 2009

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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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME by Mike Argirion and Jeff Knurek

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

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ONSIE

VESSUR

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

A: A

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The Mountain Press ◆ Thursday, November 26, 2009 Close to Home

Advice

Food for thought from Annie’s Mailbox about Thanksgiving

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For Better Or Worse

Tina’s Groove

Dear Readers: Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. We hope you are fortunate enough to be spending the holiday with loving family and friends. We also hope you have remembered those who are alone today and would love to be part of your family on this occasion. If you weren’t able to accommodate extra guests this year, please mark a reminder on your calendar for next year to share your bounty with those who will appreciate it. For those readers who are spending the day volunteering at shelters and soup kitchens, bless you for your kind hearts and generosity of spirit. Please take a moment to think of something you are thankful for, no matter how small. If you need some suggestions, read on: Be Thankful (Author Unknown) Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary, because it means you’ve made a difference. It’s easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they can become your blessings. Dear Readers: Here’s one more, on the lighter side. We wish we knew the author so we could give proper credit: May your stuffing be tasty, May your turkey be plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize, May your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs! Dear Annie: For years, I drank too much. One drink led to another and then to another until I became a different person — not very likeable. It created a lot of arguments, and I said many things that were unkind

t o d ay ’ s p u z z l e

to say the least. Finally, I got tired of me and decided to quit. I went to two AA meetings and have not had a drink for almost 16 months. The love and understanding from the AA members was like a magic potion. I never thought I could do it. I envisioned myself dying an old drunk. Life is so much better now. I can watch TV, read books and stay up late if I want, rather than passing out. I would like to say to my ex-wives, friends and others that I am sorry for the way I was. For any readers who can acknowledge that they have a drinking problem, know that you can quit, too, and believe me, you will like your new life. Now, if I could just quit smoking — Homosassa, Fla. Dear Homosassa: We have every confidence that you can do whatever you set your mind to doing. Congratulations on your newfound sobriety. You have a lot to be grateful for today. 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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