The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 25, No. 337 ■ December 3, 2009 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents
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Ex-Forge leader Worsham dies at 90 By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer
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PIGEON FORGE — Former Pigeon Forge Mayor George Worsham, a man credited with helping to shape the city through his leadership during the 1970s, died Tuesday at the age of 90, leaving behind what City Manager Earlene Teaster calls “a Worsham huge hole.” Worsham served as a city commissioner from 1971 to 1979, including a stint from 1974 to 1975 as mayor. Teaster, who served with Worsham as a clerk for the city three decades ago, offered praise for him and sadness at his passing. “George was a very fine person and it’s a real loss to the city of Pigeon Forge and a sad time for those of us who knew him,” Teaster said. “He just absolutely loved Pigeon Forge, and a lot of really good things happened for the city, things that really shaped Pigeon Forge into what it is today, during his time in office.” Worsham began his service to the city 10 years after it was incorporated. During his tenure, Teaster said, Pigeon Forge implemented its gross receipts tax that has become a crucial source of income for the city, expanded the wastewater treatment facility, built a new welcome center, got a new post office and purchased the land for Patriot Park, among other things. “We did a lot of things under his leadership that
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Meredith Baxter reveals on national television she’s a late-in-life lesbian. CELEBRITIES, Page A6
Pigeon Forge street department workers chain saw a large cedar tree that is hanging on phone and cable lines on McMahan Road. The tree had already snapped the electric line.
Gusts of up to 80 mph sweep through county By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer
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Tennessee execution State puts 1980 killer of three to death early Wednesday morning Page A5
Weather Today Partly Cloudy High: 46°
Tonight Partly Cloudy Low: 31° DETAILS, Page A6
Obituaries George Worsham, 90 Larry Hamrick, 69 Carol White, 66, Rebecca Mahon, 57 Roberta Shultz, 55 Wilma Gibson, 62
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Index Local & State . . . . A1-A6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A3 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 Classifieds . . . . . . . A9-12 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A13 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A13
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December entered with a roar this week as a cold front moving through the area brought wind gusts up to 80 miles per hour and brought trees down all across Sevier County. Emergency officials and crews with Sevier County Electric System were kept busy Wednesday responding to calls about trees down in roads and on power lines. At the peak, a few thousand folks were without power and traffic lights were off on a portion of the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, electric system Secretary/ Treasurer Allen Robins said. “Right now we have 91 outages affecting 1,833 of our 54,000 customers, but the number has been higher than that today,” Robins said early Wednesday afternoon. “The hardest-hit areas
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A downed tree across Harrisburg Road awaits crews that were stretched to the limit. No power lines were affected and drivers could use alternate roads to get where they needed to go. are Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Wears Valley. We’re mostly seeing lines down and trees on the lines.” Crews also responded
to an incident in which a building’s awning was torn off and landed on power lines behind the James Manor Hotel, shutting off electric flow
Bite of Sevier offers tasty Toys for Tots fare By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — Just in case any residents had already made a full recovery from Thanksgiving, the local Marine Corps League detachment offered its annual Ruby Fox Bite of Sevier County on Tuesday evening, drawing a huge crowd to try dishes from 10 area eateries. The popular event serves as the last fundraiser of the year for the Sevier County Toys for Tots, which this year will likely brighten Christmas for 7,000 East Tennessee children. With the program seeing record demand, Tuesday’s gathering and the money it raised are more important than ever. “It’s critical that we do well here tonight,” Toys for Tots coordinator John Linnert said. “There are a lot of children in Sevier County who would have to go without this Christmas without the generosity of Amanda Williams/AC Photography people like the ones who are here tonight. We will make sure that every kid who needs it in this county Attendees of the annual Bite of Sevier County load their plates with offerings from 10 local has a toy under the tree.” eateries during the Tuesday evening event, a See TOTS, Page A5 fundraiser for Toys for Tots.
Shelter’s Champagne Auction set for Saturday By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer
The Sevier County Humane Society is gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of the year, its Champagne Auction, set for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sevierville Civic Center. “This allows us to continue to serve our homeless animals and the citizens of Sevier County,” said Humane Society board member Cheri Hagmeier. “It’s an afternoon of festivities and fun. There’s See AUCTION, Page A5
Santa Fund gifts are meaningful to givers, receivers The true joy of Christmas is in giving, not receiving, That’s why gifts to The Santa Fund are so meaningful. The Santa Fund provides a happier Christmas to seniors and children, who have signed up through local agencies. The fund is coordinated by Jana Thomasson, publisher of
The Mountain Press. The latest contributions: n $50: R i c h a r d Keveson n $30: Pauline Davis Contributions can be made
in two ways: n Mail to The Mountain Press, P.O. Box 4810, Sevierville 37864 n In person at our offices, Riverbend Drive across from TRW in Sevierville, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. All contributions will
be acknowledged in The Mountain Press, unless the donor wishes to remain anonymous. Donations also can be made in memory or honor of other people. The deadline for donations is Dec. 18. Call 428-0756, ext. 217, with questions.
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Man charged in connection with vehicle deaths in park From Submitted Reports ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A Cincinnati man has been charged in connection with the deaths of two people in an Aug. 19 vehicle accident in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Clyde L. Grubbs, 74, of Cincinnati faces two criminal counts in connection with a motor vehicle accident that occurred in Swain County, N.C., and claimed the lives of two South Carolina motorcyclists. Grubbs was charged on
Nov. 3 in U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. He is charged with death by vehicle, a Class I misdemeanor, and driving left of center. If convicted, he faces up to six months in jail for the first and more serious charge.
Grubbs is scheduled to make his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Asheville on Dec. 14. According to the charges contained in the federal bill of information, two persons were fatally injured when their motorcycle was hit by
a vehicle driven by Grubbs. According to official documents, Grubbs was traveling southbound on Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 411) driving an Oldsmobile Bravado mid-sized SUV when he allegedly crossed the centerline and sideswiped a
2008 Mercury Milan sedan, then continued on to hit a Harley-Davidson motorcycle head-on. The driver of the Mercury, a 41-year-old man from Waynesville, N.C., was treated and released from Swain County Hospital.
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The Sevier County Choral Society presents two Christmas concerts in the Sevier County area. Pictured is the group during a performance last year at Gatlinburg Presbyterian Church. Director is David Wright, far right front.
Choral Society sets two holiday concerts From Submitted Reports The Sevier County Choral Society will present two concerts featuring holiday music. The schedule: n 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, First United Methodist Church, 214 Cedar St., Sevierville n 4 p.m. Dec. 13, Gatlinburg Presbyterian Church, 237 Reagan Drive Admission is free. A donation box for contributions will be at the door.
Music will include Vivaldi’s “Gloria� as well as familiar carols and popular holiday music, including “I Wish You Christmas� and “Look to the Day� by John Rutter, “Four Christmas Carols� arranged by Tenna Chinn, “Four English Carols� arranged by John Emert, “Joy to the World� by David T. Clydesdale, “Gesu Bambino� by Pietro Yon, and “Finale for Christmas� arranged by Phillip Kern. The Choral Society sponsors
a scholarship program for high school students who participate with the group. Scholarship money is $500 per calendar year of participation. Patrons of the Sevier Choral Society receive recognition in the concert program. Donation categories range from $24 and under to Sustaining Patron for $1,000. For information about advertising and patron sponsorships, contact David Wright, 429-0252.
tion and learned that the crime scene and report A Sevier County man did not match. Further has been charged with investigation determine making false reports in that Moore had made the story up and caused the connecinjury to himself, Sheriff tion with Ron Seals said. a stabbing Moore was charged that was with filing a false report, reported and his bond was set at on Nov. $3,500. Additional charg20 es are pending into anothAllan er alleged false report Dwaine Moore filed several weeks Moore, 27, Moore prior to this incident. of 2366 Webb Road, Sevierville, had gone to Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center with a laceration to the chest and told authorities he had been stabbed while walking in his neighborhood. Sheriff’s detectives “I can unlock great conducted an investigainformation with my finger�
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Sevierville man held after burglary charges Submitted Report A Sevier County man has been arrested in connection with a home burglary on Old Newport Highway. Officers responded to a 911 call from a resident on Old Newport Highway who confronted a suspect who allegedly had just
burglarized his home. Officers arrived and arrested Bobby Joe Parton, 46, of 3104 Old Newport Parton Highway, Sevierville. Detectives found that
Parton forced open a side door and entered the residence, Sheriff Ron Seals said. The home owner, who was working outside, discovered the burglary and located the subject as he was exiting the front door. The home owner detained the suspect and called 911 until officers
arrived, Seals said. Parton was charged with aggravated burglary, theft of items worth over $500 and vandalism over $500. He is being held at the Sevier County Jail without bond. A hearing has been set in Sevier County General Sessions Court.
Reports of nuisance bear sightings up locally By BOB MAYES Managing Editor SEVIERVILLE — Sevierville police spokesman Bob Stahlke says the number of calls about nuisance bears is higher than usual this year, but an officer responding to an unusual one Wednesday found nothing. Animal control officer Dave Clinton responded to a call that came in around 12:30 p.m. from the Denton Road area saying a very young cub was in a tree, Stahlke said. However, by the time Clinton and a representative from the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency arrived, the cub had left and there was no sign of his mother. Several sightings of a mother bear and a cub had been reported in the area, including one on Tuesday night in which the caller said she thought the mother might have been shot. “The caller ... said she heard gunshots in the area where she saw the mother and her cub,� Stahlke said. “We have no evidence the
mother was shot, although it is unusual to see a cub without its mother.� Stahlke said it appears that this mother and cub are not the same family as the mother and three cubs that have been spotted several times in the vicinity of the Pigeon ForgeGatlinburg Airport. “We think there is more
than one group, but we aren’t positive,� he said. He reminded anyone who spots a bear in a residential area to follow the standard advice offered by law authorities. “Our advice is to leave them alone,� Stahlke said. “Keep your distance. Do not feed them under any circumstances because
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thursday, dec. 3 Democrats
Sevier County Democrats meet 7 p.m., third floor of courthouse. Visit sevierdemocrats.com or call 617-2145.
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. at First United Methodist Church in Sevierville.
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TOPS weight loss chapter meets at 6 p.m., Parkway Church of God in Sevierville. 755-9517 or 429-3150.
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Brothers Jacob and Jonathon are 10-week-old Labrador retriever and hound mixes. Kitty Kat is a 3-month-old orange tiger mix. Adoption fee for cat and dogs is $100 and covers their first set of vaccinations given at the shelter, spay/neuter and microchip. The Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Adoptions Options booth at the Great Smokies Flea Market is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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
arrests 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 Linda Faye Blevins, 43, of 1255 Smithwood, Sevierville, was charged Dec. 1 with assault and was being held. u Juan Carlos Estrada, 19, of Louisville was being held on a capias misdemeanor warrant. u Rex Hubert Hale Jr., 35, of 1116 Powder Springs, Sevierville, was charged with letting dogs roam at large and was released on bond. u Travis Wayne Hopson, 31, of Powell was being held on a capias misdemeanor warrant. u Patrick L. Howell, 23, of 1208 Green Court, Seymour, was charged Dec. 2 with domestic violence assault and was being held. u Douglas Leroy Latham, 46, of Knoxville was being held for violation of probation. u Ronnie Joe Lundy, 54, of 1012 Old Sevierville Pike, Seymour, was charged Dec. 2 with public intoxication and was being held. u Michael Lynn Maples, 34, of 480 Allen Road, Sevierville, was charged Dec. 1 with theft of property valued at $1,000 to $10,000 and violation of probation and was being held without bond. u Pablo Yovany Munguia, 22, of 3105 Clintwood Way No. 32, Pigeon Forge, was charged Dec. 2 with simple possession, violation of the financial respon-
Angel Food orders: n 10-2, 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. n 8:30-3:30, Kodak UMC, 2923 Bryan Road. 9335996. Credit card and EBT orders at www.angelfoodministires.com.
Right To Life
Right to Life meets at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road, Sevierville. Potluck dinner to follow. 908-1968 or 908-2689. Directions, 809-0713.
Baseball Boosters
Sevier County High Baseball Boosters pancake supper 5-7 p.m. at Flapjack’s in Sevierville. Adults $5, children 10 and under, $3.50. Tickets available at door or by calling 776-3728.
Miracle Crusade
Trinity Full Gospel Church on Thomas Cross Road hosts “A Miracle Crusade� at 7 p.m. through Saturday featuring music. Rev. Robert Shaffer, Thursday; Rev. Barbra Lay, Friday; Bishop Curtis Manning, Saturday. 453-8889.
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Angel Food orders: n 10-3, 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.
Glenmore Mansion opens Christmas season Saturday
sibility law and driving without a license and was released on bond. u Jose Adan Orellana, 32, of 621 Cherokee Orchard No. 510, Gatlinburg, was charged Dec. 2 with domestic violence assault and was being held. u Francisco Estrada Partida, 39, of 428 Keegan Drive Apt. 38, Pigeon Forge, was charged Dec. 2 with DUI and was being held. u Ronald Alberton Rodriguez, 28, of 420 Stewart Lane, Gatlinburg, was charged Dec. 2 with driving on a suspended license and was released. u Glenn Edward Shaulis, 39, of 1210 Pine Oak Drive No. 11, Sevierville, was being held on a capias misdemeanor warrant. u Jeremy Brad Smelcer, 27, of Knoxville was charged with violation of probation and released. u Carl Bryan Sukala, 52, of 3645 Little Blvd., Sevierville, was being held on a capias misdemeanor warrant.
Submitted Reports JEFFERSON CITY — Glenmore Victorian Mansion will open for the Christmas season on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Am authentic Victorian Christmas will be on display at Glenmore, a state historic site. The dates and times for Christmas at Glenmore: Dec. 5 and 12, 1-5 p.m.; Dec. 6 and 13, 1-6 p.m. Candlelight tours will be given on Dec. 5 and 12 from 7-9 p.m. Tours are available on the hour during all open times. Glenmore’s traditional hot winter drink, wassail, and sweets will be served after the tours
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n 5-6 p.m., Glades Lebanon Baptist Church, 820 E. Highlands Drive, Gatlinburg. 659-3443 n 3-6 p.m. River Of Life Outreach, 110 Simmons Road, Seymour. 679-6796.
Support Group annual Christmas luncheon, 11:30-1, Damon’s. 4285834 or 654-9280.
Turkey Shoot
Solid Rock Singing
Solid Rock Baptist Church benefit singing 7 p.m., C. P. Howard Road off Jones Cove Road. (865) 389-1142.
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.
Turkey Shoot 2 p.m., weather permitting, behind Catons Chapel Fire Department, 3109 Pittman Center Road.
Toy Drive
Sevier County Students for Appalachian Relief having a toy drive. Bring new unwrapped toy to entrance of SCHS basketball games that begin at 6 p.m.
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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.
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In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Larry James Hamrick
George A. Worsham
George A. Worsham, age 90 of Pigeon Forge, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Born October 26, 1919, in Bartow County, GA, he moved his family to Sevier County in 1949. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge. Mr. Worsham served as city commissioner for his beloved Pigeon Forge from 1971-1979 and as mayor from 1974-1975. He was a charter member of the Pigeon Forge Lions Club and was owner of the Vacation Lodge Motel for 45 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 3710 Quartermaster Trucking Company in the European Theater. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years Helen D. Worsham, daughter Babs, great-granddaughter Laura Helen Loy, parents Samuel and Kindness Worsham, sisters Polly Wyatt, Ethel Hayes, and Charlotte Gable, and brothers John and R.E. Worsham. He is survived by his: daughters and sons-inlaw: Peggy and Mike Palmer and Georgette and Ronnie McCroskey; grandchildren: Alan and Nichole Loy, David and Emily Loy, Tammy and Jeff Brewster, Michael and Kat Palmer, Tonya and Joe Keener, Travis and Cynthia McCroskey; greatgrandchildren: Dawson and Dylan Loy, Ella and Autumn Loy, Cory Brewster, Ali, Maddie, and June Palmer, Caleb and Wil Keener, Spencer, Shelby, and Sylas McCroskey; brothers: Doug and Crotell Worsham; sister: Mojean Johnson; and a host of much loved nephews and nieces. Special thanks to the staff at Wellington Place and personal caregivers, Connie, Thursia, Laurie, and Amy. Funeral service 3 p.m. Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens with military honors presented by American Legion Post 104. Serving as pallbearers will be Alan Loy, Michael Palmer, David Loy, Travis McCroskey, Mike Palmer, and Ronnie McCroskey. Honorary Pall Bearers will be members of the Goodwill Sunday school class. Family and friends may call at their convenience after noon on Thursday. The family will receive friends 1-3 p.m. Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
In Memoriam
Rebecca Ann Mahon
Rebecca Ann Mahon, age 57, of Sevierville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 24, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Christine Thomas. Survivors: husband, Gary Williams; daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth Thomas, Jessica Tweed and husband Steven; grandchildren, Kimberly Tweed and Christa Thomas; special friends, Darlene Davis, Tristan Mason, Bobby Lee Goode and family, Louise Thomas and family; cats, Baby and Maggie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Atchley Funeral Home, 118 East Main Street, Sevierville, Tennessee, 37862. Graveside service was held Wednesday in Eden Cemetery. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
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Carol “Pooh� White
Carol “Pooh� White, age 66 of Seymour, passed away Wednesday, December 02, 2009. Survivors: husband, Charles White; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Bradley McGinnis; grandchildren, Quinton, Patrick, Jillian, Austin, Branden, Rachel and Josh. The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Friday with memorial service to follow at 7 p.m. in the East chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Pastor Troy Duncan will officiate. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
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Roberta Jean Shultz Roberta Jean Shultz, 55, originally of Greenville, S.C., resided in Sevierville, and died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009. She was a member of the Church of God. Survivors: husband, Gene Shultz; son, Robert Bell and special friend Lisa Black; step-sons and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Jennifer Shultz, Mark Shultz; daughter, Gena Shultz and fiancĂŠ Cory Justice; five grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, twin brother Robby and Evelyn Rogers of Easley, S.C.; sisters and brothers-inlaw, Joyce and Larry Kunselman of Anderson, S.C., Janice and Phil Nichols of Greenville, S.C., Elaine and David Mosely of Lavonia, Ga., and Cindy Rogers of Walhalla, S.C.; cousins, numerous family members and friends. Funeral service 7 p.m. Thursday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Colson officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Friday at Shultz Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
Wilma Jean Gibson Wilma Jean Gibson, 62 of Knoxville, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009. Survivors: brothers and sisters-in-law, Albert and Peanut Gibson and Ralph and Donna Gibson, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral service 7 p.m. Thursday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Hamilton officiating. Family and friends will meet 2 p.m. Friday in Pleasant Hill Cemetery for graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
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have just been vital for helping the city become the sort of tourist destination that it is,� Teaster said. Worsham was also a driving force behind the creation of the city’s first volunteer fire department and a charter member of the Pigeon Forge Lions Club. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of First Baptist Church up until his death. Beyond just his civic leadership, Worsham was also known locally for being a successful entrepreneur. He dedicated half his life to running the Vacation
Lodge Motel, which he owned for 45 years. “George was a very smart, very fine businessman,� Teaster said. Still, it’s Worsham’s leadership both behind the commission desk and in front of it that Teaster believes will be missed most. “He was just an outstanding citizen. He served Pigeon Forge well,� she said. “He’s really going to be missed here.� Worsham’s family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, with services following at 3 p.m. in the funeral home’s West Chapel. n dhodges@themountainpress.com
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and that he refused a final meal. Johnson, his relatives and those of the victims had declined requests for interviews about the slayings. The execution came after federal courts, including the Supreme Court, denied a series of lastminute legal efforts to halt the execution. Gov. Phil Bredesen denied clemency for Johnson last week. Johnson was a 23-yearold kitchen worker at Vanderbilt Hospital when the July 5, 1980, slayings occurred. His father turned him in two days after the shooting, and he was identified at trial by Bob Bell Sr. Jim Sledge, a retired homicide detective for the Metro Nashville Police Department, said the most troubling aspect of the case was “the fact that a 12-year-old boy was killed, and Bob Sr. watched his only child executed in front of him.” Sledge said two men
were shot in a taxi. Charles House, 35, and driver James Moore, 41, “were in the wrong place at the wrong time,” he said. In 1987, Johnson was one of two death row inmates convicted in the 1985 beating death of fellow prisoner Laron Williams at the old Tennessee Penitentiary. Williams was on death row for the slayings of a Memphis policeman and a Roman Catholic priest. Johnson became the sixth person put to death in Tennessee since 2000. There were no executions between 1961 and 1999. The last person executed in Tennessee was Steve Henley in February. A bar now occupies the former site of Bob Bell’s Market. On the establishment’s front window, printed in gold, is a Johnny Cash lyric to inform patrons that guns are banned inside: “Don’t take your guns to town, son. Leave your guns at home.”
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NASHVILLE — A man who spent 28 years on death row for killing three people while robbing a Nashville convenience store was executed early Wednesday after telling relatives who witnessed his death to “trust in the Lord.” Cecil C. Johnson Jr., 53, was pronounced dead at 1:34 a.m. at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville. Those killed in the July 1980 shootings were the market owner’s 12-yearold son, Bobby Bell Jr., and two men sitting in a cab outside, Charles House, 35, and driver James Moore, 41. Johnson’s wife, two brothers and adult daughter watched from behind a window as Johnson lay strapped to a gurney with medical tubes taped to his skin. He mouthed “I love you,” then told them in
his final statement to be strong and “trust in the Lord.” The prison warden directed the lethal injection to begin at 1:21 a.m. Johnson’s daughter, Deangala, 30, turned away and covered hear ears as her father took two deep breaths, fell asleep and began to snore. She tried to leave the witness room, but was told by prison guards that she couldn’t until the warden announced the time of death. The victims’ families witnessed Johnson’s death from another room, said state Department of Corrections spokeswoman Dorinda Carter. Among them was the market’s owner, Bob Bell Sr., who was wounded in the shootings. Carter said Johnson spent his final hours in a cell next to the execution chamber with a phone and television. She said he met with family, attorneys and his spiritual adviser
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A Fort Drum soldier was arrested at a hotel in southern Ohio early Wednesday on a warrant charging him in the stabbing deaths of two fellow servicemen at an apartment near the military post in northern New York. The bodies of Waide James, 20, and Diego Valbuena, 23, each with multiple stab wounds, were found Tuesday morning in an apartment complex housing mostly military families in Evans Mills near the post’s main entrance. Fort Drum is the 10th Mountain Division’s home base. A warrant was issued charging Joshua Hunter, 20, with two counts of second-degree murder.
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something for everybody; the merchants have been very generous.” Hagmeier said one of the highlights of the event is the art, which includes framed and unframed pieces. Local artists who have contributed include Randall Ogle, Paul Stewart, Paul Murray, Robert Tino, Deborah Cain, G. Webb, Jim Gray, Ken Jenkins,
Vern Hippensteal and Cliff Dwellers Gallery. Items up for auction also include an antique Persian Hamadan Rug, passes to various local theaters, gift certificates to restaurants and hotels, a Florida getaway, Christmas decorations, gift baskets, golf club memberships and plenty of goodies for pets (including vaccination and grooming certificates — and even clothes). Humane Society board members will prepare a
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — An Army psychiatrist was charged Wednesday with 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder in the deadly mass shooting at Fort Hood that also injured more than two dozen soldiers and two civilian police officers, military officials said. Maj. Nidal Hasan has already been charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder after the Nov. 5 shooting in a building at the Texas base where soldiers must go before being deployed. Witnesses said he jumped on a desk and shouted “Allahu Akbar!” — Arabic for “God is great!” Army officials have said he was armed with two pistols, one a semiautomatic capable of firing up to 20
rounds without reloading. The additional charges come less than 24 hours after Hasan’s civilian attorney was notified that the Army plans to evaluate Hasan to test his competency to stand trial as well as his mental state at the time of the shooting. John Galligan, Hasan’s attorney, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Army officials had not returned his calls so he did not know when or where the “mental responsibility” exam would take place. Galligan said he had filed an objection to the evaluation pointing out that Hasan was still in intensive care at a San Antonio military hospital recovering from gunshot wounds that left him paralyzed.
variety of food, Hagmeier added. “We put on a great spread,” she said. “No one will go home hungry!” Tickets are a $5 donation to the Sevier County Humane Society and Animal Shelter and are available at the animal shelter and at the door of the event. Hagmeier is hopeful for a good turnout, especially since the number of homeless animals has increased this year due to the poor
economy. “It’s a cooperative effort,” she said. “The people who come out make it fun — you can’t sit down without someone telling you they have the best dog or the best cat.” The preview of the auction will begin at 1 p.m. and the auction will start at 2 p.m. For more information, call the Sevier County Humane Society at 453-7000.
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About 150 tickets were sold for the event, raising thousands of dollars. On top of that, live and silent auctions brought in even more with offerings such as a Fender guitar, a Gatlinburg vacation and a golf package. “Of course, the real attraction for everybody is the food,” event organizer and Marine Corps League Detachment 1206 Commandant Sam Hassen said. “They get to taste the best dishes from these very good restaurants. People love that.” Both Hassen and Linnert said this year’s Bite of Sevier County was better than the last, with a bigger turnout and great culinary offerings. “We’ve got more people and the food is just spectacular,” Linnert said. “We’ve had a really good evening.” That’s a good thing for local families in need because all the proceeds from the event go to the Toys for Tots effort, which provides new presents for children who might otherwise not get anything this Christmas. Organizers expect to see a record number of folks participate this year, a suspicion they had bolstered Tuesday after the largest sign-up date they’ve had so far this year. Two more opportunities
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Once again The Mountain Press has been asked by Santa Claus to handle all letters to him this Christmas season. There are several ways to get the letters to us: n Drop them by our offices, Riverbend Drive in Sevierville, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. n E-mail them to santa@themountainpress.com or editor@ themountainpress.com n Mail them to The Mountain Press, P.O. Box 4810, Sevierville 37984 n Fax them to 4534913 The deadline is 5 p.m. Dec. 9.
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Recording artist Donny Richmond of Pigeon Forge will perform a free Christmas Concert at Henderson Chapel Baptist Church, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Henderson Chapel is located off the Parkway on Henderson Chapel Road. All visitors will receive a free signed CD from Richmond. For more information call 223-9517 or 774-3400.
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Walters State Community College presents “Welcome to the Holidays,” at 8 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Friday in the Conner-Short building. The cast of 23 includes many performers from area theaters. Tickets are $10. Reservations may be made by contacting Jeri Haun at 774-5817.
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The Pigeon Forge Public library is collecting hygiene items for the Family Resource Center. For every item brought in, past due fines will be removed from one’s account. For more information, call 429-7490.
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The Seymour Branch of Sevier County Public Library System is using video game nights to provide literacy concepts. The December events: n Family Video Game Night: Dec 3 from 4-7 p.m. n Teen Video Game Night: Dec. 7 from 4-7 p.m. n Senior Video Game Night: Dec. 21 from 2–5 p.m. For more information e-mail to tkrug@sevierlibrary.org or call 577-7511.
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Animal abuse could become felony NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee Rep. Janis Sontany is considering legislation that would make abuse of any confined animal a felony. The Nashville Democrat recently visited the Tennessee State Fairgrounds and viewed 82 nearly starved horses and two mules that had been moved there last week after being found in squalid conditions on a Cannon County farm. Sontany told The Tennessean that farm animals were not includ-
ed when a measure that addressed dog and cat abuse passed the Legislature because of objections from farming community representatives. However, she said such treatment of horses — or any confined animal — should be a felony as it is when a dog or cat is abused. “We no longer should give anyone a pass if they hold back food and water,” Sontany said. Cannon County Sheriff Billy Nichols said the two
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men from whose farm the animals were removed face misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Cannon County Detective Charlie Wilder said about 40 horses were found inside a barn on the farm with urine and manure that sank past his boot. He said “one dead horse was lying among the live ones.” Other horses had been confined outside in an area with not enough grass for grazing. “What do you think the out-
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“I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves. I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect. I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone.” — Golfer Tiger Woods on his Web sites, after a magazine published a story about an alleged affair with a Los Angeles cocktail waitress
“Some people are saying, were you living a lie? And, you know, the truth is, not at all. This has only been in the past seven years.” — Actress Meredith Baxter, 62, in revealing that she has become a late-in-life lesbian
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Insuring mortgages a mistake The Federal Housing Administration announced this week that it wants tougher rules on mortgage lenders. It’s about time. Maybe FHA got spooked by the recent New York Times story titled “Easy Loans to Wealthier Areas,” which said: “In its efforts to prop up a shattered housing market, the government is greatly extending its traditional support of real estate, including guaranteeing the mortgages of middle-class and even upper-class buyers against default” (http://tinyurl.com/y8lbeod). The Times explained that San Francisco, one of the priciest real estate markets in the country, had no government-insured mortgages two years ago, but now “the government is guaranteeing an average of six mortgages a week here. ... The Federal Housing Administration is underwriting loans at quadruple the rate of three years ago even as its reserves to cover defaults are dwindling.” And some of those loans are surely questionable. The Times explains that 27-year-old Mike Rowland and his friends were able to buy a two-unit apartment building for almost a million dollars. “They had only a little cash to bring to the table but, with the federal government insuring the transaction, a large down payment was not necessary.” “It was kind of crazy we could get this big a loan,” Rowland said. Yes, it was crazy. Such policies do not end well. Young Rowland gets that. Even the Times does: “With government finances already under great strain, the policy expansions are creating new risks for American taxpayers.” But our leaders plunge ahead, with your money. Has the administration forgotten that today’s financial mess was precipitated in part by government’s moves to encourage mortgage lending to unqualified or at best unproven borrowers? In the 1990s, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, concerned that blacks and Hispanics were “underserved,” issued guidelines to banks stating: “Policies regarding applicants with no credit history or problem credit history should be reviewed. Lack of credit history should not be seen as a negative factor ...” (http://tinyurl. com/d3aa28). Soon, the lower standards spilled into the prime-mortgage market. The risk to lenders seemed small because government-sponsored Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac happily bought the dubious loans. An entire financial edifice was built on these securitized mortgages and derivatives based on them. Then the good times ended. Interest rates rose. Home prices flattened and then declined. Then those AAA mortgage-backed securities became “toxic.” After all that, it’s crazy that government still subsidizes housing rather than letting the market work. The economy will recover from recession only when it is allowed to discover the real value of assets like houses. But the government refuses to allow this to happen. FHA has been blowing air into another bubble, while other agencies do everything they can to boost prices. This includes leaning on and bribing banks to ease mortgage terms for people in default. The Obama administration announced that it would increase that pressure because “the banks are not doing a good enough job,” said Michael S. Barr, assistant treasury secretary for financial institutions, (http://tinyurl.com/yl7nabj). Some Democrats want to go further. They demand that the government compel mediation over defaulted mortgages or empower judges to change the terms. The know-it-alls in Washington “help” Americans by hurting them. Why won’t the government let housing prices seek their own level? After a Washington-inflated bubble, that would seem to be the wise thing to do. Sure, some people get hurt when prices fall, but others — prospective home-buyers — are helped. By artificially raising prices, the RealtorConstruction-Banking-Big Government Complex cheats honest low-income people who would otherwise have been able to afford a first home without begging the government for help. Home ownership, all else equal, is a good thing. But when government lumbers into the market and subsidizes folly, that’s a very bad thing. — 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
Slow going Rock slide making things congested for over-the-mountain route Those motorists looking to find a way around the Interstate 40 rock slide are finding Newfound Gap Road to their liking. Maybe it’s road maps or GPS or simply a hunch, but they think taking U.S. 411 over the mountain is a quicker route than the one recommended, which involves using I-81 and I-26. The problem is that the detour drivers are making things congested for the folks who just like to drive Newfound Gap Road for the scenery and possible snow. It could be a difficult winter for that two-lane road. Park officials are doing all they can to handle the extra traffic, but short of stationing rangers at each end to advise and screen motorists, there isn’t a lot they can do. The concern, of course, is what will happen when U.S. 411 is shut down due to snow, while the interstates remain open. That sometimes happens in the winter when snow can fall at higher altitudes and not in the valley. Imagine the frustration of a family
on its way to spend Christmas with relatives and getting to the edge of the park only to discover 441 is closed because of snow. We’re a family newspaper so we can’t print some of the language that will rock the inside of those cars. Making thousands of drivers educate themselves on the best detours and the risks of certain routes is impossible. At some point drivers have to take responsibility for their own plans and learn the inherent problems with each one. Anyone who tried to make their way through the park on Thanksgiving weekend found traffic at a crawl and backed up from Gatlinburg to Pigeon Forge. Travel up and over the mountain on 441 is slow enough as it is without throwing in thousands more vehicles into the mix. If you are expecting company this Christmas season, now is the time to talk to those friends and relatives and explain the detour issues. If you are heading out, take time to learn
the routes. Just because I-81 and I-26 seem like longer ways to reach your destination doesn’t make them slower. And don’t forget about 25/70 through Newport, which can save time as well. Yet even that route carries delays as drivers try to make their way through downtown Newport and through its aggravating traffic signal system. Until the rock slide is cleared and traffic can move again along Interstate 40, we’re just going to have to make the best of this situation. Hey, it wasn’t that long ago that two-lane highways were the norm for most of America. President Eisenhower had the idea of an interstate system of travel, unimpeded by traffic lights or intersections. We owe him thanks for that. When one shuts down, we all feel it. Patience, dear drivers, patience. It’s a wonderful gift that has escaped the mindset of too many Americans. Better rediscover it if you plan to travel this holiday season.
Political view
Public forum Annual Gists Creek fundraiser earns thank you for supporters
Editor: What a wonderfully amazing area we live in. The youth from Gists Creek Baptist Church held their annual bake sale fundraiser in Wears Valley recently and what a remarkable turnout we had. They successfully raised over $1,600 to benefit the needy children at Winfield Elementary School in north Tennessee. We began our day around 6 a.m. and finished approximately 12 hours later, and the kids faithfully worked all day to support their mission cause. I am so proud of these compassionate and loving children; they clearly show God’s love through their efforts. I need to thank my mother, Ruth Dodd, and aunt, Betty Ball, who baked three days straight to provide us with over 42 cakes and other items to sell. Also my church family who baked many items as well. I again owe a gratitude of thanks to the two markets that allowed us to use their property to set up our sales: Exxon and BP stations. I want to send a tremendous thank you to the locals who search us out each year to help out. Your generosity is always overwhelming and so very graciously accepted.
But first and foremost, I thank God above for touching hearts and always meeting the needs at hand. I am nothing, but with my Lord who strengthens me, I can conquer all obstacles. With the economy this past year, we were truly challenged to meet our goals, but God saw fit that we surpassed. He always does. Whether you baked, donated, spread the word or prayed, I thank you, each and everyone. We could not have done it without your love. Ila Douglass Youth Director Gists Creek Baptist Church
Holistic perspective needed in considering health care bill
Editor: An open letter to Congressman Phil Roe: I am writing in response to your guest column that was published in The Mountain Press and also circulated via e-mail. I understand your concern about protecting the rights of unborn babies. But in these days when Congress is considering major reforms to comprehensive health care for all of our citizens, surely you and other U.S. representatives, with responsibilities to improve
the conditions of all of us, need to be addressing broader questions than just preventing tax money from funding abortions. What about the lives of children who are born? We should ask: “Born, but how shall they live?” It is shocking to realize that the United States is only 40th in the rankings based on infant mortality rates — i.e. that a greater percentage of babies and young children under the age of 5 die here than in 39 other countries. How many of the born babies live in families who currently do not have affordable health insurance? Surely anyone who considers themselves to be “pro-life” should not only be against abortions, but should more holistically promote the health and quality of life for children and their families. In other words, you (and all of us) need to do whatever can be done to assure that children not only live to celebrate their fifth birthday, but live healthy and productive lives beyond that. We urge you to support comprehensive health care reform that includes the promotion of and support for preventative health measures (healthy lifestyles). Surely a more holistic perspective is needed as you and others consider the historic legislation in front of you. Jim Rugh Sevierville
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G-P’s Schofield signs with Tennessee Wesleyan By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor
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Gatlinburg-Pittman senior Lindsey Schofield signs with Tennessee Wesleyan College on Wednesday. Accompanying Scholfield are her club soccer coaches Frank Cravens (far left) and Tom Leonard (far right, who’s also her father), her new coach Naomi Clarke and her mother Laura Leonard.
GATLINBURG — One year after transferring from Sevier County High School to Gatlinburg-Pittman, senior Lindsey Schofield will be donning yet another soccer uniform, this time for the Tennessee Wesleyan Lady Bulldogs. The 2009 G-P Offensive MVP signed with coach Naomi Clarke’s Lady Bulldog squad Wednesday afternoon. “She’s been interested in the program for while,” coach Clarke said at G-P. The coach, a former international player for her native New Zealand, said in Schofield’s visits to Wesleyan, she quickly made an impression. “I like the way she plays, I like her attitude on the field, work ethic, pace. She’s got skill, she can finish. (She’s got) good vision, she plays the field well, and I really need attacking play-
ers.” For Schofield, the decision to sign with the Lady Bulldogs was easy. “I talked to coach Clarke and I just liked her so much,” Schofield said. “She was so friendly and so accommodating to me, and the girls I roomed with (on visits) I really clicked with, and I like the school, everything about it.” Schofield’s club team coach, who happens to be her dad, Tom Leonard, said he thinks she’ll succeed at the next level. “She’s really strong in her play of the ball, and she really understands the game well — all the positions, not just her position,” Leonard said. “I think she’ll play outside mid for them, and I think she’ll do really well. They’ve got some good outside mids, but I think she can step in and contribute. I think she’ll do pretty good.” mpsports@themountainpress.com
RACING WITH RICH
New Gatlinburg swim team participates in Pilot meet The Gatlinburg Rapids recently competed at the University of Tennessee in the Pilot Invitational Swim Meet. Seven athletes participated and swam lifetime personal bests in one or more of their events. Also, among the results were 10 newly achieved Southeastern Championship qualifying swims, as well as four Age Group Sectional times. Team members participating in the meet were Robby Land, Cierra Northcote, Grant Soehn, Lindsey Meyers, Heidi Lawson, Kelsie Meyers and Garrett Soehn. The Gatlinburg Rapids will be competing at upcoming meets throughout the state. The newly formed, competitive USA Swim Team is supported by the Gatlinburg Aquatic Team Booster Club and coached by Sherry Jochen and Joseph Clay. Practices are held at the Gatlinburg Community Center. Coach Jochen, a lifetime member of the American Swim Coaches Association, has coached competitive swimmers to reach their goals at the local, national, and international level. For more information on how to join the Gatlinburg Rapids, please visit our website at gatlinburgswimming.com or call
SPORTS TODAY Basketball
Regular season n Pigeon Forge hosts SCHS, 6:30 p.m. Wrestling
Regular season n SCHS at ChuckeyDoak Bowling
Regular season n Pigeon Forge vs. Seymour at Pigeon Forge Community Center n G-P vs. SCHS at Sevierville Community Center
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Scott Sexton poses with his trophy and Miss 411 Motor Speedway after his recent win. RACING WITH RICH
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Pictured left to right are team members Hedi Lawson, Grant Soehn, Robby Land, Lindsey Myers, Cierra Northcote, Garrett Soehn and Kelsie Myers. Coach Jochen at 4364990. The swim team is for athletes at all levels of ability. Along with instilling the values of sports-
manship and teamwork, swimming offers numerous health and wellness benefits. From submitted reports
SPORTS BRIEFS SCHS Baseball pancake supper
The Sevier County High School baseball team will be hosting a pancake supper Thursday, Dec. 3, at the the Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin location at 1016 Parkway in Sevierville from 5-7 p.m. Adults are $5 and children 10 and under are $3.50 for all you can eat pancakes. Tickets may be purchased on arrival. Proceeds benefit SCHS Baseball Boosters.
New Center, Pi Beta Phi split hoops
The Pi Beta Phi Mountaineers and New Center Rockets met up on the basketball court Tuesday night, with both teams going home with a win. The New Center boys won the 48-32 over Pi Beta. Luke Manning led the way with 14 points, followed by Tyler Hounshell with 12, Brandon Laws with nine, Bailey Fields with eight and Chris Allen with five. Clay Leatherwood led Pi Beta with 10. Also scoring for the Mountaineers were Trevor Jain (7), Tanner Cox (6), Will King (4), Skyler Gibbons (3) and Chad Ayers (2). Pi Beta Phi got their win in girls’ action, winning 56-18 over the Lady Rockets. Micki Werner had 14 points for Pi Beta, while Sydney Perry had 10, Macee Tinker scored nine, Cierra Northcote eight, Courtney Malone had six, Marah Herrell had six, and Alicia Sumeriski four. New Center was led by Christina Garcia with six points.
Scott Sexton racing back to dirt track prominence From 1988 to 2002 Pigeon Forge’s Scott Sexton ran roughshod over many of the tracks and competitors of east Tennessee. In that time frame he scored over 200 late model feature wins on the region’s dirt. Unfortunately, for personal reasons surrounding the illness and subsequent death of his father, Sexton’s racing career came to a sudden stop. Sexton and Son Racing was forced to close its doors after providing the cars to propel their driver to the vast majority of his victories. Since 2002, Sexton has only driven sporadically. In that time he has served as a driver coach for other rising stars while having to sit back and hope for another opportunity to prove he could still get the job done himself. “I feel like I could still have five or even ten good years left in me,” the 43year-old Sexton declared. That chance has come in recent months. Sexton has taken on the role of advising young Seymour, Tenn., driver Ryan King. Along with that, a second car was provided by Ryan’s dad and team
that he is back in full force Sexton and the Valley Boys Racing team made their mark at the Cleveland (Tenn.) Speedway over the course of a four week span. owner Brian King for During that time Sexton to drive in a few Sexton scored two 2nd races at the end of the place finishes and one 2009 season. 3rd place run. In one of “It’s a DWB chassis we the races he was running were going to get ready well within the top-5 only for Ryan to drive next to suffer a mechanical year,” said Brian King. issue that put him out of Once given the opporthe race. Aside from the tunity, Sexton roared top finishes the 52 car back with a vengeance. was fast qualifier twice in He won the O’Reilly’s that span. Those results National Steelhead came against some of the Championship at the 411 best competition in this Motor Speedway, beating region. out a field of over 40 cars. For now, Brian King “We pulled in there plans to field two cars in with an open trailer and 2010, one for Sexton and only one spare tire and one for Ryan King, with beat all those guys who the 411 Motor Speedway came in with those high serving as their home dollar rigs,” Sexton said. track. Based on recent “It’s great to see Scott results, it looks as if this get back to his winning team will be a force to be ways and back on track reckoned with. in life,” said 411 Motor Note: On January Speedway promoter 2, 2010, you have an Chris Corum. “He’s been opportunity to ride with through some tough Scott, Jimmy Owens, times recently, but he Mark Douglas or Vic Hill proved at the season around the Volunteer finale that he hasn’t lost Speedway for only $50. that burning desire to Call 865-978-1752 for win races.” information. To further confirm
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Estate of DAVID L. BRACKINS Late of Sevier County, Tennessee
Estate of BILLY CECIL HURST Late of Sevier County, Tennessee
Estate of MARK AARON KOVACH Late of Sevier County, Tennessee
Estate of LOLA B. RIGGS Late of Sevier County, Tennessee
Notice is Hereby Given that on the 25 day of NOV 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of DAVID L. BRACKINS deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee.
Notice is Hereby Given that on the 25 day of NOV 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of BILLY CECIL HURST deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee.
Notice is Hereby Given that on the 25 day of NOV 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of MARK AARON KOVACH deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee.
All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.
All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.
All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.
All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.
All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.
All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.
This 25 day of November, 2009.
This 25 day of November, 2009.
This 25 day of November, 2009.
Estate of DAVID L. BRACKINS By:none Attorney By: Joe Keener County Clerk
12/03/09 12/10/09
(Signed) Tammy Hurst Glenda Hurst Lynda Hurst Co-Administrators Estate of BILLY CECIL HURST By:none Attorney
(Signed) Erica K. Manning Administrator Estate of MARK AARON KOVACH By:none Attorney
Notice is Hereby Given that on the 25 day of NOV 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of LOLA B. RIGGS deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.
LEGALS Multi Family Indoor Garage Sale. Dec 4th Friday Only 7AM-3PM. At Mountain Star Lodge in Sevierville. 1309 Dolly Parton Pkwy PURSUANT TO DEFAULT Notice to the Public that the contents stored in Unit #1 at Downtown Self-Storage at 218 Bruce Street, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862 will be sold pursuant to Tennessee Warehouseman Lien Statutes and Common Law Rights to satisfy the debt for nonpayment of rental. This sale will occur on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 10:30 am at Downtown Self-Storage, 218 Bruce Street, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862. 1. Julian Tylec of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Contents of 1 vault of personal items will be sold. Downtown Self-Storage reserved the right to reject any and all bids. 12-03-09 10-04-09
By: Joe Keener County Clerk
12/03/09 12/10/09
In obedience to a decree of the Chancery Court at Sevierville, made in the case of Jackie Reagan, et al vs. Velma Loveday, et al, case #08-3-097,
I will on: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, AT 1:30 P.M.IN THE CHANCERY COURTROOM, 1st FLOOR, ROOM 110-W, SEVIER CO. COURTHOUSE, 125 Court Ave., SEVIERVILLE, TN. sell to the highest and best bidder: 7.82 acres, more or less, on Reagan Hollow Rd. Pigeon Forge, TN. (Take a right on Ogle Dr. then left on Tinker Hollow Rd. Take a right on Reagan Hollow Rd. Property is at end of Reagan Hollow Rd. Mobile home on property will be moved within 30 days from date of sale. Map and survey of the property is available at Clerk & Master’s Office). This property is known as the Otha & Vergie Reagan property. Said sale will be for CASH and in bar of the equity of redemption. Terms of the sale will be 10% down on the day of the sale with the remainder due at closing. For further information, call Clerk & Master’s Office- (865) 453-4654.
This the 13th day of November, 2009. Carolyn P. McMahan, Special Commissioner 11-19-09 11-26-09 12-03-09
Estate of ZELMA LOUISE B. IVEY Late of Sevier County, Tennessee
Estate of TOBY JOE MERRITT Late of Sevier County, Tennessee
Notice is Hereby Given that on the 25 day of NOV 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of ZELMA LOUISE B. IVEY deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee.
Notice is Hereby Given that on the 25 day of NOV 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of TOBY JOE MERRITT deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee.
All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.
All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.
All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.
All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.
This 25 day of November, 2009.
This 25 day of November, 2009.
(Signed) Barbara J. Ivey Administrator
(Signed) Lorrie Ann Merritt Administrator
Estate of ZELMA LOUISE B. IVEY
Estate of TOBY JOE MERRITT
By:none Attorney
By:Charles S. Sexton Attorney
By: Joe Keener County Clerk
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By: Joe Keener County Clerk
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RUTH CLARK WALKER Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 25 day of NOV 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of RUTH CLARK WALKER deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 25 day of November, 2009. (Signed) Patricia W. Price Frances G. Haggard Co-Administrators Estate of RUTH CLARK WALKER By:Jeffery R. Murrell Attorney By: Joe Keener County Clerk
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Community Yard Sale at Keenland Farms off Boyds Creek Rd from Hodges Bend Rd. December 4th & 5th from 8am-2pm.
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10X10 or 10x20 SELF STORAGE Convenient Location! 411 South, left on Robert Henderson Rd., 1/4 mile on right at Riverwalk Apts. 429-2962
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581 PETS 3 mth old male Miniature Doberman Pincher. $100. All shots. 335-2707
For sale: Toy poodle 6 months old silver male. 774-5265
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2 new recliners $398 Cagles Furniture & Appliances 2364B Pittman Center Rd.
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A-1 pre-owned dryers, washers, ranges & refrigerators All with warranty. Cagles Furniture and Appliances
107 LOST & FOUND FOUND: 11/20 in parking lot of Reel Theater. Female Tan Lab Hound, mixed 1-2 yrs. old. Recently had pups. Call 428-5556.
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236 GENERAL APPLIANCE REPAIR TECHNICIAN. Experience a must. Call 865-429-1138. Local cabin company taking applications for Reservationist, Assistant Manager, and Cleaners. Apply in person at: 333 Ski Mtn. Rd. Gatlinburg. Smoky Mountain Resorts is taking applications for Night Assistant Manager. Positions are paid weekly and offer health and dental insurance and paid vacation. Monthly and yearly bonuses available. Apply in person at Country Inn & Suites 204 Sharon Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN or fax resume to 865453-2564 attention Brian Lippi. 238 HOTEL/MOTEL Experienced GROUP SALES PERSON needed for Major Hotel and Restaurant in Pigeon Forge. Great potential and compensation. Fax resume to 865-4290159. 242 RESTAURANT Cracker Barrel now hiring Retail & Cashiers. Apply in person 2285 Parkway, Pigeon Forge. 865908-4459 245 SALES
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Mgr/Closer Exp. Required - 6 figures Closers- $60,000+ Fronters- $30,000+ Big Money$$$ Call now leave mess. 706-865-0979
247 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Requires good exp. in general interior repair and various skills such as electrical, plumbing, etc. Full time, year round with full benefits. Drug free workplace. Tree Tops Resort 865436-6559
House Divorce Settlement Act. Sat. Dec. 19 Remains must be out & sold no later then Dec 3. Open House will be the 6th & 13th. Everything must go. Patio & Pool stuff. King BR Suit, Big Oak Unit, Office Depot Exec. Desk, Kitchen Table, Roll around Oak Island. 53’ and 27’ T.V.s, Bookcase Wall Unit. Sewing Machine & more. By appt. only 865980-0070 Moving Sale. Antiques, wardrobe trunk, fireplace mantel, dressers, oak wooden door new, water fountain, tools, lots misc. Christmas gift items, Ponch swing, Infant/adult clothes, twin bed frame, good stuff. 3316 Mr. Marshall Dr #6 light Pine Mtn Rd left Progress Hills down 1st st on right. Follow signs. Dec 4-5 9-3 M u l t i - F a m i l y Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale – Dec 5th, 8am to 4pm at 238 Porterfield Gap Rd, Seymour. Items for “normal people”: Lots of clothing including casual, professional, and jeans women sizes 8-14 some petites, men’s jeans (34, 36, 38). Desk/hutch, unfinished spinet desk, handmade poker table top, housewares, decor, handbags/purses, lots of books, vacuum cleaners, boom box, stereo w/CD changer. Beanie Baby’s (orig condition), Furbys NIB. Weider PRO 3550 3-station home gym (like new $400 OBO). Items for “gadget lovers”: Computer monitors (15”, 17”, 21”) and many misc parts. OLD working notebooks. Linksys RTP-300 digital converter boxes for home phones (NIB with service). Free video phone and WiFi phone demos – XMas is coming! ABSOLUTELY NO EARLY BIRDS, but we will have free coffee all day.
Central H/A. All appliances + W/D. Very nice. Great location. PF City Limits. $650/mth + damage dep. No pets. 428-1951 Ask for Ron
Firewood for sale. All hardwood. $45 rick. 865-977-8903
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NICE, CLEAN 1 BR / 1 BA IN SEVIERVILLE $380.00 + DEPOSIT NO PETS 865-712-5238 2BR/1BA Apt In Sev. All Appl. W/Dry Small Pets First month Free $300 Dep./$550 mo.
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Pigeon Forge Duplex 3BR 2BA 1 level Double carport. $750 mth. No pets.1yr lease. 932-2613
1 & 2 BR avail. Some Pets OK. $400 UP WATER INCLUDED Murrell Meadows 1/8 mile from Walters State College Allensville Road Walk to lake Reasonable Rates
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Walking Gatlinburg distance to town. Clean rooms. Good environment. 436-4387 696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT *WEARS VALLEY 1BR/1BA $525/mo. + Dep. Walk-in closet All kit appl + W/D conn Some Pets OK. 865-654-6507
BIG BROKER BOB’s REALTY 865-774-5919 SILO APARTMENTS in Sevierville Offers 1/2 BR Units Pet Friendly
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10 Classifieds NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated 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
The Mountain Press Thursday, December 03, 2009 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 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 Said property is commonly known as 1260 Ski View Drive, Unit 5205 Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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.
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.
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
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
November 19, 26 and December 3, 2009
November 26, December 3 and 10, 2009
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 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 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:
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
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
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 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 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
Said property is commonly known as 579 County Line Road Dandridge, TN 37725
Said property is commonly known as Lot 65, The Homestead in Wears Valley Unit 3, Phase I , Sevierville, TN 37862
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.
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.
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.: 08-14213
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.: 09-22632
November 19, 26 and December 3, 2009
November 19, 26 and
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
December 3, 2009
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on February 12, 2007, JSW Corporation, Inc., and Jeffrey S. Weaver executed a Promissory Note payable to Branch Banking and Trust Company in the original principal amount of $191,600.00, as modified by Note Modification Agreements dated February 11, 2008, September 15, 2008, and December 19, 2008 (hereinafter collectively the ìNoteî) and WHEREAS, the Note is more fully described in and secured by the Tennessee Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, and Fixtures Filing dated February 12, 2007, of record in Book 2736, Page 558 in the Sevier County Register s Office, to which reference is here made (the ìDeed of Trustî); and DANIEL J. MOORE has been appointed Substitute Trustee of the Deed of Trust by Appointment of record in Book 3454, Page 120, in the Sevier County Register s Office; and WHEREAS, default in said Deed of Trust has been made, and proper notification of the parties has previously occurred; and WHEREAS, BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, the owner and holder of said Note, has demanded the real property to be advertised and sold in satisfaction of said debt and any costs legally accruing in accordance with the terms and provisions of said Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, DANIEL J. MOORE, Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon me in said Deed of Trust, will on December 30, 2009 at 11:20 a.m., prevailing time, at the Court Avenue entrance on the front steps of the Sevier County Courthouse, will offer for sale to the highest and best bidder for cash, free of any right and/or equity of redemption, homestead, dower, curtesy or other state or federal exemption, all of which are expressly waived by grantor as provided in said Deed of Trust, certain real property more particularly described as follows: SITUATED in the Fourteenth Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lot 46, of Mountain Grove, as seen on plat of record in Large Map Book 7, page 116, of record in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular legal description. BEING the same property conveyed to JSW Corporation, a Tennessee corporation, by Warranty Deed from Fred M. Loveday, et al, dated February 12, 2007, and recorded in Book 2736, page 556, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The address of this property is believed to be Lot 46 of Mountain Grove Subdivision off Cresswell Road, in Seymour, Tennessee 37865. Sevier County taxes are paid up to and including the year 2008. CLT #024BA-046.00. 2009 - Due and payable in amount of $653.00. Others who may have an interest in the property being sold or other matters affecting title to the property include the following: 1. Covenants and restrictions recorded in Book 2589, page 75, and Book 2385, page 316, in the Office of the Sevier County Register of Deeds. 2. Matters depicted or disclosed on map recorded in Large Map Book 7, page 116, and in Large Map Book 6, page 173, In the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. 3. Judgment entered June 25, 2009, in the Chancery Court of Sevier County, Tennessee, in that case styled, Dustin Adam Brown and Jodi Brown, d/b/a Modern Crafted Stone, Plaintiff, v. Jeffrey Weaver, JSW Corporation, Inc., Logan Coykendall, Mignonne Coykendall, and Smartbank, Defendants, bearing Docket No. 09-3-101, and recorded in Book 3361 page 693 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with the law, upon announcement of said adjournment on the day and time and place of sale set forth above. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plan or plat; any unpaid taxes that exist as a lien against the property; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any matters of record not terminated by the foreclosure; any statutory rights of redemption not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; and any prior liens or encumbrances that may exist against the property. This sale is also subject to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Proceeds of this sale will first be applied to the discharge of the costs and charges of executing this Trust, including attorney s fees; next to all indebtedness owing to BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY; and next the balance, if any, shall be paid to those legally entitled thereto.
Daniel J. Moore DANIEL J. MOORE, Substitute Trustee WOOLF, McCLANE, BRIGHT, ALLEN & CARPENTER, PLLC Suite 900, 900 S. Gay Street P.O. Box 900 Knoxville, Tennessee 37901-0900 (865) 215-1000 December 3, 10 and 17, 2009
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 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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SUCCESSOR TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE AND MANUFACTURED HOME WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? without representation or warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or of any kind, except as to title and authority to convey. The sale of the described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes, any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances, if any, as well as any other priority as may appear in the public records or as may be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee. Title to any personal property shall be transferred by Bill of Sale or Certificate of Title, as the case may require. 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
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on March 27, 2007, Roberto C. Meza and Tina K. Meza, of Sevier County, Tennessee, executed a Promissory Note payable to Branch Banking and Trust Company in the original principal amount of $150,000.00, as modified by Note Modification Agreements dated December 21, 2007, and January 12, 2009 (hereinafter collectively the Note). WHEREAS, the Note is secured by the Tennessee Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, and Fixtures Filing dated March 27, 2007, of record in Book 2782, Page 559 in the Sevier County Register s Office, to which reference is here made (the Deed of Trust). WHEREAS, DANIEL J. MOORE has been appointed Substitute Trustee of the Deed of Trust by Appointment of record in Book 3450, Page 229, in the Sevier County Register s Office; and WHEREAS, default in said Deed of Trust has been made, and proper notification of the parties has previously occurred; and WHEREAS, BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, the owner and holder of said Note, has demanded the real property to be advertised and sold in satisfaction of said debt and any costs legally accruing in accordance with the terms and provisions of said Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, DANIEL J. MOORE, Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon me in said Deed of Trust, will on December 30, 2009 at 11:05 a.m., prevailing time, at the Court Avenue entrance on the front steps of the Sevier County Courthouse, will offer for sale to the highest and best bidder for cash, free of any right and/or equity of redemption, homestead, dower, curtesy or other state or federal exemption, all of which are expressly waived by grantor as provided in said Deed of Trust, certain real property more particularly described as follows: SITUATE in the Ninth (9th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee and being all of TRACT 7R OF BURGIN CREEK SUBDIVISION as shown on the plat of record in Map Book P-37, Page 198 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular legal description. SUBJECT TO the reservations, restrictions, easements, rights of way, setback lines, notes and other matters as shown on the plats of record in Map Book P-37, Page 198 and Map Book 35, Page 140, both in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. SUBJECT TO any and all easements and restrictions as are shown of record in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. BEING part of that property conveyed to Roberto Meza, Jr. and wife, Tina Meza, by Warranty Deed from Roberto Meza, a married person, dated March 27, 2007, and recorded in Book 2782, page 556, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. See also Quit Claim Deed from Roberto Meza to Roberto Meza, Jr. and wife, Tina Meza, dated June 11, 2008, and recorded in Book 3137, page 42, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on June 6, 2007, William Brad Henry executed a Promissory Note payable to Branch Banking and Trust Company in the original principal amount of $150,000.00, as modified by Note Modification Agreements dated July 18, 2008, January 21, 2009, and April 27, 2009 (hereinafter collectively the Note) and WHEREAS, the Note is more fully described in and secured by the Tennessee Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, and Fixtures Filing dated June 6, 2007, of record in Book 2839, Page 286, as extended by Deed of Trust Extension Agreement dated April 27, 2009, of record in Book 3332, Page 79, both in the Sevier County Register s Office, to which reference is here made (the Deed of Trust) and DANIEL J. MOORE has been appointed Substitute Trustee of the Deed of Trust by Appointment of record in Book 3454, Page 124, in the Sevier County Register s Office; and WHEREAS, default in said Deed of Trust has been made, and proper notification of the parties has previously occurred; and WHEREAS, BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, the owner and holder of said Note, has demanded the real property to be advertised and sold in satisfaction of said debt and any costs legally accruing in accordance with the terms and provisions of said Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, DANIEL J. MOORE, Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon me in said Deed of Trust, will on December 30, 2009, at 11:10 a.m., prevailing time, at the Court Avenue entrance on the front steps of the Sevier County Courthouse, will offer for sale to the highest and best bidder for cash, free of any right and/or equity of redemption, homestead, dower, curtesy or other state or federal exemption, all of which are expressly waived by grantor as provided in said Deed of Trust, certain real property more particularly described as follows: SITUATED in the Ninth Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lot 7R, of Trinity View Estates, as the same appears on a plat of record in Map Book P36, page 284, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular legal description. BEING the same property conveyed to William Brad Henry by Warranty Deed from Patricia E. Hutton, single, et al, dated June 6, 2007, and recorded in Book 2839, page 283, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The address of this property is believed to be Lot 7R of Trinity View Estates Trinity View Circle Seymour, Tennessee 37865
The address of this property is believed to be Tract 7R Of Burgin Creek SubdivisionW. Union Valley Road Seymour, Tennessee 37865
Sevier County taxes for CLT #023-026.03 are paid up to and including the year 2008. Taxes for the year 2009 are a lien and due and payable in the amount of $500.00. Sevier County taxes for CLT #023-026.04 are paid up to and including the year 2007. Taxes for the year 2008 are Past due and delinquent in amount of $228.00, plus penalties and interest. Taxes for the year 2009 are a lien and due and payable in the amount of $228.00. Others who may have an interest in the property being sold or other matters affecting title to the property include the following: 1.Matters depicted or disclosed on map recorded in Map Book 37, page 198, and Map Book 35, page 140, both in the Sevier County Register s Office. 2.Judgment against Roberto Meza, Sr., in favor of Shirley Thomas Drinnen, in the amount of $900.00, plus interest and costs, dated March 23, 2009, and recorded in Book 3316, page 377, in the Sevier County Register s Office. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with the law, upon announcement of said adjournment on the day and time and place of sale set forth above. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plan or plat; any unpaid taxes that exist as a lien against the property; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any matters of record not terminated by the foreclosure; any statutory rights of redemption not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; and any prior liens or encumbrances that may exist against the property. This sale is also subject to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Proceeds of this sale will first be applied to the discharge of the costs and charges of executing this Trust, including attorney s fees; next to all indebtedness owing to BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY; and next the balance, if any, shall be paid to those legally entitled thereto. This is the 30th day of November, 2009. Publish in the Mountain Press December 3, December 10, and December 17, 2009.
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Sevier County taxes are paid up to and including the year 2008. CLT # 034OF-007.00. Taxes for the year 2009 are a lien and due and payable in the amount of $61.00. Others who may have an interest in the property being sold or other matters affecting title to the property include the following: 1.Covenants and restrictions recorded in Book 2632, page 274, in the office of the Sevier County Register of Deeds, but omitting any covenant or restriction based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin unless and only to the extent that said covenant (a) is exempt under Chapter 42, Section 3607 of the United States Code or (b) relates to handicap but does not discriminate against handicapped persons 2.Matters depicted or disclosed on map recorded in Map Book P36, page 284, and Large Map Book 5, page 156, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with the law, upon announcement of said adjournment on the day and time and place of sale set forth above. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plan or plat; any unpaid taxes that exist as a lien against the property; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any matters of record not terminated by the foreclosure; any statutory rights of redemption not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; and any prior liens or encumbrances that may exist against the property. This sale is also subject to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Proceeds of this sale will first be applied to the discharge of the costs and charges of executing this Trust, including attorney s fees; next to all indebtedness owing to BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY; and next the balance, if any, shall be paid to those legally entitled thereto. This is the 30th day of November, 2009. Publish in the Mountain Press December 3, December 10, and December 17, 2009.
Daniel J. Moore DANIEL J. MOORE, Substitute Trustee WOOLF, McCLANE, BRIGHT, ALLEN & CARPENTER, PLLC Suite 900, 900 S. Gay Street P.O. Box 900 Knoxville, Tennessee 37901-0900 (865) 215-1000
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1st & last deposit water & sewer no charge and cantilever barn.
(865) 428-7747 Cell: 207-2719 Optional Connected In-Law Apt. (Extra Charge)
OWNER FINANCE lease option, purchase. 3bd/2ba, all brick, ďŹ replace, w/tub plus ext 24x24 garage/ workshop, large lot, 100% of pmnts go toward purchase $1400 a month
2BR 1BA home on Douglas Lake in gated community. $800 mth $400 dep 865-474-0185
654-6691 NICE, CLEAN IN KODAK
3 BD / 2 BA 4 MILES FROM EXIT 407 $700/MONTH & DEPOSIT. NO PETS. 865-712-5238, 865-705-9096
3BR 2BA in Red Bud Subdivision. Appliances included. $750 & up + deposit. 428-5212
3BR 2BA house Central H/A, $800 a month + deposit. No Pets. 2334 Scenic Mtn Dr. 865-654-2901.
4BR/1.5BA, $1000/mo + deposit. 1444 Twin Oaks Rd. 423-967-6544.
Available Jan. 1st. 3BR/1BA house in downtown PF. 2 car garage. $1100/ mo. + deposit. 865-254-0000.
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699 HOME RENTALS 3BR/2BA Appliances 865-774-2319 Between Gat & Pig. F. 1BR 1.5 BA Log Cabin Fully Furn King bed + hide-abed, W/D, 2 porches, jacuzzi, electric, water & satellite paid. No Pets. $250 Wk. 1st, last & Dep. 436-4710 or 865292-9162 Boyds Creek area 3BR 2BA full unfinished basement 1454 sq ft. All appliances. $950 mth + deposit. 931-215-4614.
717 FARMS FOR SALE Small 2.7 acre farm for sale. New Center area. For info 6547654. 722 BUSINESS BUILDINGS 908 ATV SALES
4 office rentals + large garage. S. Blvd Way $249,000. 933-6544
2007 Kaw. Brute Force 650. Low miles. No damage. Lots of extras. $5500 OBO. 654-6247
Office for rent used now as beauty shop. Avail Nov. 15th. 933-6544
943 AUTOMOBILE SALES
1997 HONDA Accord, 4 cyl., 5 sp. AC, 4 dr., looks & runs good. $3000. Call 865-607-6542.
Nice 2BR/1BA house in walking distance downtown from Gatlinburg. 4365385 or 850-7256 One Bedroom Cabin Furnished. Very nice residential rental between Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. $600 mth, 1 year lease. No sub leasing. 423-246-1500. Renters Wanted New Home $440 mth 423-608-8146 Seymour Hinkle Sub 3BR 2BA $975 mth. + dep. 6801032
96 Mustang GT 4.6 ltr V8 auto custom paint and wheels New exhaust $2500 680-4292 We buy junk cars. Cash at pick up. 865-385-2280
829 MANUFACTURED HOME SALES
945 TRUCK SALES
16x72 2+2 Fltwd Price includes delivery & set up $10,900. 933-6544
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab, 4 door, 360/4wd, lift kit and new tires $7500 680-4292
28x80 5BR $34,900. Very nice. 9336544
Must Sale. 2003 GMC Sonoma Low Mileage $5975. Lots of extras. 604-5050
HUD PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE
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:
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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Sevierville Doublewide 2BR $500 mth + deposit. No pets. Ref. 933-6544
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WHEREAS, on September 28, 2006, JSW Corporation Inc., and William Brad Henry (collectively the ĂŹBorrowersĂŽ) executed a Promissory Note payable to Branch Banking and Trust Company in the original principal amount of $680,000.00, as modified by Note Modification Agreements dated November 17, 2008, and January 27, 2009 (hereinafter collectively the ĂŹNoteĂŽ); and WHEREAS, the Note is more fully described in and secured by the Tennessee Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, and Fixtures Filing dated September 28, 2006, of record in Book 2632, Page 739, as extended by Deed of Trust Extension Agreement dated November 17, 2008, of record in Book 3223, Page 576, both in the Sevier County Register s Office, to which reference is here made (collectively the ĂŹDeed of TrustĂŽ); and DANIEL J. MOORE has been appointed Substitute Trustee of the Deed of Trust by Appointment of record in Book 3454, Page 122, in the Sevier County Register s Office; and WHEREAS, default in said Deed of Trust has been made, and proper notification of the parties has previously occurred; and WHEREAS, BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, the owner and holder of said Note, has demanded the real property to be advertised and sold in satisfaction of said debt and any costs legally accruing in accordance with the terms and provisions of said Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, DANIEL J. MOORE, Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon me in said Deed of Trust, will on December 30, 2009, at 11:15 a.m., prevailing time, at the Court Avenue entrance on the front steps of the Sevier County Courthouse, will offer for sale to the highest and best bidder for cash, free of any right and/or equity of redemption, homestead, dower, curtesy or other state or federal exemption, all of which are expressly waived by grantor as provided in said Deed of Trust, certain real property more particularly described as follows: SITUATED in the Ninth Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lots 54 and 55, of Sharp Farms III, as the same are shown on a map of record in Large Map Book 7, page 67, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is here made for a more particular description. THERE IS SPECIFICALLY LESS AND EXCEPTED from the above property the following lots: (1) Lot 3, Sharp Valley Farms, conveyed to Allan S. Mink and wife, Kathy Lynn Mink, by Warranty Deed dated August 10, 2007, and recorded in Book 2887, page 395; (2) Lot 5, Sharp Valley Farms, conveyed to Charles Grizzle and wife, Melinda K. Grizzle, by Warranty Deed dated May 27, 2009, and recorded in Book 3350, page 820; (3) Lot 7, Sharp Valley Farms, conveyed to Berton Smith and wife, Joy Lynn Smith, by Warranty Deed dated August 2, 2007, and recorded in Book 2881, page 732; (4) Lot 10, Sharp Valley Farms, conveyed to Eugene Woody Stinson, by Warranty Deed dated May 2, 2007, and recorded in Book 2862, page 247; (5) Lot 13, Sharp Valley Farms, conveyed to Brian Morren and wife, Brandy Morren, by Warranty Deed dated August 3, 2007, and recorded in Book 2887, page 478; and (6) Lots 14 and 15, Sharp Valley Farms, conveyed to Dan Deremer and wife, Gladys Deremer, by Warranty Deed dated August 15, 2007, and recorded in Book 2890, page 701, all in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. BEING the same property conveyed to J S W Corporation, Inc., a Tennessee corporation, a Ĺź undivided interest, and William Brad Henry, a Ĺź undivided interest, by Warranty Deed from Don Ellis Sharp, Gary Lynn Sharp and Marilyn Sharp McCarrell, dated May 26, 2006, and recorded in Book 2538, page 781, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. For further reference, see Book 2811, page 605, and Book 2845, page 24, in said Register s Office. The address of this property is believed to be parts of Lots 54 and 55 of Sharp Farms III on North Knob Creek Road, Seymour, Tennessee 37865. Ad Valorem Real Property Taxes: County, and/or city paid up to and including the year 2006. CLT #057-090.18. 2007 - Past due and delinquent in amount of $622.15 (Nov. rate). CLT #057-090.19. 2007 - Past due and delinquent in amount of $581.12 (Nov. rate). CLT #057KA-005.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $1,227.00. CLT #057KA-0l.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $119.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and delinquent in amount of $119.00, plus penalties and interest. CLT #057K-002.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $124.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and delinquent in amount of $24.00, plus penalties and interest. CLT #058KA-004.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $112.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and delinquent in amount of $112.00, plus penalties and interest. CLT #057KA-006.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $124.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and delinquent in amount of $124.00, plus penalties and interest. CLT #057KA-008.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $122.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and delinquent in amount of $122.00, plus penalties and interest. CLT #057KA-009.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $124.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and delinquent in amount of $124.00, plus penalties and interest. CLT #057KA-011.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $132.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and delinquent in amount of $132.00, plus penalties and interest. CLT #057KA-016.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $125.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and payable in amount of $125.00, plus penalties and interest. Others who may have an interest in the property being sold or other matters affecting title to the property include the following: 1. Judgment entered June 25, 2009, in the Chancery Court of Sevier County, Tennessee, in that case styled, Dustin Adam Brown and Jodi Brown, d/b/a Modern Crafted Stone, Plaintiff, v. Jeffrey Weaver, JSW Corporation, Inc., Logan Coykendall, Mignonne Coykendall, and Smartbank, Defendants, bearing Docket No. 09-3-101, and recorded in Book 3361, page 693, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. 2. Covenants and restrictions recorded in Book 2859 page 61, Book 2537, page 691, and Book 2694, page 567, in the office of the Sevier County Register of Deeds 3. Conveyance of roads to Sevier County, Tennessee, by Right of Way Deed dated July 31, 2007, and recorded in Book 2900, page 790, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. 4. Matters depicted or disclosed on map recorded in Large Map Book 7, page 67, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. 5. Matters depicted or disclosed on map recorded in Book P37, page 233, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with the law, upon announcement of said adjournment on the day and time and place of sale set forth above. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plan or plat; any unpaid taxes that exist as a lien against the property; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any matters of record not terminated by the foreclosure; any statutory rights of redemption not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; and any prior liens or encumbrances that may exist against the property. This sale is also subject to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Proceeds of this sale will first be applied to the discharge of the costs and charges of executing this Trust, including attorney s fees; next to all indebtedness owing to BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY; and next the balance, if any, shall be paid to those legally entitled thereto.
3BR/2BA Dble Wide, CH/A, All Appl, No Pets, Off the Spur, Private Lot, Garage/Workshop. $600/mo. 1st, Last + Deposit. 407620-4617 Credit Report Req.
699 HOME RENTALS
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
710 HOMES FOR SALE 3BR 2BA 1838 sq ft home in Shields Mtn community. Full finished basement. Lease purchase available. Call Clayton Inman Colonial Real Estate. 865-712-0403 or 865-453-3333
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Thursday, December 3, 2009 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus
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Group member shows no empathy toward friend with breast cancer
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Dear Annie: I get together once or twice a year with a group of girlfriends I’ve known since high school. We are at our wits’ end with one I will call Miss Motor Mouth. We are in our 60s, with families. Miss Motor Mouth has never been married or even been in a relationship. She is very self-centered and talks incessantly about her former job (she’s been retired for three years) and the people she worked with, whom we’ve never met. She loves to flaunt the obscene amounts she spends on purses, clothing and wine, and how many millions her brother is worth. It is impossible to discuss anything with the others without her interrupting. One of the girls has terminal breast cancer. Miss Motor Mouth has absolutely no empathy for this friend because she chose to treat her cancer holistically. We are at the point where, after 43 years, we are thinking of not inviting her to the next gathering because we can no longer tolerate her incessant blather. Would it be better to tell her how annoying she is? She seems oblivious to our feelings. What else can we do? -- Singed Ears Dear Singed: If you are prepared to cut her out of these gatherings, you may as well tell her why. Don’t gang up on her. One of you should meet her for coffee and explain that she seems to be monopolizing the conversations, and that you are upset by her apparent lack of respect for the woman with breast cancer. Say that you are sure
she isn’t intentionally alienating her friends, and ask if she could try to be more sensitive. If she cannot or will not, you don’t have to keep inviting her. Dear Annie: I want to ask my parents and in-laws to give smaller Christmas gifts to our two boys (ages 2 and 5 months) and instead make a contribution to their college funds. My husband does not feel this is appropriate. While we do not need the contribution, it would certainly be appreciated. We are already overloaded with toys and know that both sets of grandparents will go overboard on gifts by several hundred dollars. I know my in-laws will be insulted if we donate any of their toys to charity, so I can’t comfortably go that route. Is it a bad idea to ask them to buy fewer gifts? Can I ask them to limit their spending? Can I ask my parents to donate to the college fund, even though they have already contributed? Or do I just suck it up like usual? -Louisville Lass Dear Louisville: By all means, ask the grandparents to limit the gifts. If they ask what the children want, it’s fine to suggest they contribute to their college funds. But in the end, you cannot control how they choose to indulge the grandchildren. We still think donating them is a good idea, and you also can
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put some gifts away and allow the kids to unwrap them individually at later dates. Dear Annie: I was pleased by your response to “Ditched in Montreal,” whose friend kept canceling plans at the last minute. You suggested she might suffer from an anxiety disorder. Unless you’ve experienced a panic attack, it’s difficult to understand how debilitating it is. I would describe it as an uncontrollable surge of adrenaline that makes you feel as though you’ll die if you don’t get somewhere safe. As someone who has had this condition for eight years, I can attest to how hard it can be to attend public gatherings. The only place that felt safe was my home. It took medication and regular contact with my doctor to get my anxiety under control. It also helped immensely to have understanding friends and family. Montreal’s friend likely accepts invitations because she would like to go, but becomes more and more anxious as the event grows closer. I hope Montreal makes the effort to help. -- Better Now Dear Better: We do, too. Thanks for the backup. 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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