December 13, 2009

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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 25, No. 347 ■ December 13, 2009 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ $1.25

Sunday

Divisive property on agenda

INSIDE

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

5Staying an Eagle Seymour’s Timmerman chooses Carson-Newman for baseball future Sports, Page A8

PIGEON FORGE — It appears some Pigeon Forge property owners are set to move forward with a disputed plan to put a subdivision in a subdivision in the Battle Hill area. Among the items on the City Commission’s meeting set for 5:30 p.m. Monday in City Hall is a request form Frank and Terry Aparicio that they be allowed to tie four lots they own on to the city’s water system. Because the property is outside the city lim-

its, the commission must first approve the move. Neighbors in the Americana Community came to several meetings of the Pigeon Forge Planning Commission earlier this year to protest the Aparicios’ plan to split the property they own there into four lots. They worried about the impact such a move would have on the area and their own properties. Further, the Aparicios asked that they be allowed to put a culde-sac in to serve the new sites, an idea the neighbors especially disliked as they said that road’s

intersection with Crestview Drive would not allow a safe sight distance for turning cars. The fight broke down into a few months of heated debate in front of the Planning Commission, with lawyers and property rights questions lurking around throughout. Finally, the neighbors, believing they were near a workable compromise with the couple, agreed not to continue their protests in front of the board if one was not reached within a month. That time came and went, and it seems nothing changed. The

Aparicios submitted their plan and it was approved by the commission, though the neighbors still intimated they might file a lawsuit to stop the move. As for the current request, it seems likely to get the requested approval, with the Aparicios having already secured the necessary paperwork and signatures to move it forward. “It’s usually no problem,” City Manager Earlene Teaster said of such petitions. “They have already been approved by the See Property, Page A4

WSCC to award first nursing class from Sevier

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By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer

Family’s decorations celebrate the season Mountain Life, Page B1

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Weather Today Rain likely Jeff Farrell/The Mountain Press

High: 49°

Volunteers Brenda Russell, Mariah Linnert and Olivia Kudis gather presents for Toys for Tots.

Tonight Cloudy Low: 38°

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Obituaries Marvin R. Franklin, 89 Dillard A. Mynatt, 78, Gale P. Roberts, 65 Brenda Taylor, 67 Thomas Whorley, 70

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Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A2 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-11 Classifieds . . . . . . . . 7-8B Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 World . . . . . . . . . . . . A12

Toys for Tots comes through for thousands By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — The sluggish economy means less jobs and less money for many Sevier County families, but thanks to Toys for Tots, it won’t mean an empty space under the Christmas tree for thouJeff Farrell/The Mountain Press sands of local kids. Volunteers from Toys for Tots help a family The charity was distributing toys at Belz Factory Outlet Mall Saturday, and that meant there were a lot pick out presents as they give out gifts at Belz Factory Outlet Mall in Pigeon Forge Saturday. of smiling faces — for children, and for parents. Children were allowed to choose one present of their own, in addition to getting gift bags. See Tots, Page A4

Area teens not left out in the cold By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

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

SEVIERVILLE — Thanks to a local organization, some students at local schools will have one more warm outfit to wear this year. That might seem like a small thing, but for families that are scraping by it’s a major help. And for kids used to getting hand me downs, it’s a Christmas present to cherish. That’s the thinking behind Sevier County’s Teen Christmas, which provides clothes and other materials for Jeff Farrell/The Mountain Press teenaged students in Santa helps a family pick out a new bicycle for a child during the Shiloh Sevier County schools. Riders Toy Run event at the Sevierville Community Center. Sevier County’s Teen Christmas also held its event Saturday at the community See Teens, Page A4 center, handing out clothes and other items for local teens.

On Thursday evening, the first group of nursing students at the Walters State Community College Sevierville Campus will graduate. “These are highly motivated individuals,” Donna McGaha, WSCC assistant professor of nursing, said of the 14 students. “They are all local (Sevier County) residents, and they were so excited not to have to drive to the Morristown Campus to obtain their degree.” The nursing students will participate in a pinning ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday in the WSCC Morristown Campus’ gymnasium. Students in the nursing program can take prerequisite classes either part-time or full-time. Once they are accepted See WSCC, Page A3

Last week of Santa Fund

As we enter the final week of The Santa Fund drive, please remember the people who will benefit from your donations as you consider making a contribution. T h e Santa Fund money — 100 percent of it — goes to help senior citizens who signed up through Douglas Cherokee, and children who are members of the Boys & Girls Club branches. The fund is coordinated by Jana Thomasson, publisher of The Mountain Press. 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 Friday. Call 4280746, ext. 217, with questions.

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

Sunday, Dec. 13 SCHS Choir

Sevier County High School Concert Choir performs Christmas and gospel selections, 6 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church.

Choral Society Concert Sevier County Choral Society holiday concert 4 p.m., Gatlinburg Presbyterian Church, 237 Reagan Drive. Free. 4290252 or 800-987-7771.

Oak City Music

Music Ministry of Oak City Baptist Church in Seymour presents “Hope Has Hands� 4-7 p.m., off Boyd’s Creek Highway.

Monday, Dec. 14 Prayer In Action

Prayer In Action meets 6 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC for prayer for U.S. and government. Nondenominational.

GateKeepers

GateKeepers men’s community Bible study, 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mt. Drive, Sevierville. (865) 310-7831.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church (enter last door on right side), Seymour n 1 p.m., Gatlinburg Inn

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 Tina Louise Baker, 27, of 826 Marty Way in Kodak, was charged Dec. 12 with possession of a schedule II substance, possession of a schedule IV substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication. She was being held. u Julia Ruth Ball, 23, of 3262 Byrds Creek Road in Sevierville, was charged Dec. 12 with domestic violence assault. She was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Nick Burky Burkhart, 31, of Knoxville, was charged Dec. 11 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Timothy Gene Hatmaker, 45, of 307 Kate Byrd #21 in Kodak, was charged Dec. 11 with sale of oxycodone. He was being held in lieu of $30,000 bond. u Kerrie Brady Henley, 34, of Dixon, Tenn., was charged Dec. 11 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. She was being held. u Eric D. Hurtado, 20, of Morristown, was charged Dec.. 12 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 2-7 p.m., Eusebia Presbyterian Church, 1701 Burnette Station Road, Seymour.

Highlanders

Gatlinburg Highlanders Youth Athletic Association coach and board elections and board meeting, 5:30 p.m. Mills Park.

Tuesday, Dec. 15 Gatekeepers

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

Old Harp Singing

Old Harp shape note singing, 7 p.m., Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 1828 Middle Creek Road., Pigeon Forge. 4280874, www.oldharp.org.

Optimist Dinner

Northview Optimist Club Christmas dinner 6:30 p.m. at clubhouse, with visiting clubs Chilhowee and Angel Tree.

Community Choir

Community choir for 2010 Martin Luther King Jr. celebration organization meeting and rehearsal 6-8 p.m., Walters State Community College, Sevierville.

Thursday, Dec. 17 Women’s Bible Study

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

TOPS

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

Hot Meals

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

ABWA

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

Submarine Veterans

Smoky Mountain sub vets meet 6 p.m., at Islamorada Restaurant. www.SmokyMountainBase. com, 429-0465 or 6923368.

Beech Springs Play

Program, “Christmas Shoes,� 7 p.m. today and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, Beech Springs Baptist Church, 337 W. Mount Road., Kodak. 933-0692 or www.beechspringsbaptist. org

Community Supper

Sevierville First United Methodist Church community supper 5:30-6:30 p.m. Open to all. 453-5754.

Friday, Dec. 18 FCE

Midway Family, Community and Education Club meets 9 a.m. at Mountain National Bank Kodak Branch to fill Christmas stockings for Douglas Dam Headstart children.

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center.

Saturday, Dec. 19 Turkey Shoot

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

Sunday, Dec. 20 Bethel Baptist

Bethel Baptist Church adult choir presents “Hark! the Angels Sing� during morning worship. Children’s program 6 p.m.

Beech Springs Play

Program, “Christmas Shoes,� 6:30 p.m., Beech Springs Baptist Church, 337 W. Mount Road, Kodak. 933-0692 or www. beechspringsbaptist.org

Monday, Dec. 21 Bariatric Support

Bariatric Surgery Support Group meets 7 p.m. at Echota Resort Clubhouse on Highway 66. 453-6841 or 712-3287.

Prayer In Action

Prayer In Action meets 6 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC for a time of prayer for U.S. and government. Nondenominational.

GateKeepers

GateKeepers men’s community Bible study, 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mt. Drive, Sevierville. 3107831.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church (enter last door on right side), Chapman and Boyds Highway, Seymour n 1 p.m., Gatlinburg Inn, Gatlinburg

u Abundio Rodrigues Martinez, 32, of 1035 County Way in Sevierville, was charged Dec. 11 with aggravated assault. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Geoffrey Edward McGarr, 20, of Maryville, was charged Dec. 11 with assault. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Christopher Michael Staggs, 28, of 1018 Center St. in Seymour, was charged Dec. 11 with theft of property, possession of a schedule VI substance and criminal impersonation. He was being held in lieu of $15,000 bond. u Amanda Ambrosia Thuney, 22, of 1020 Nelson

Gatekeepers

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

GateKeepers

GateKeepers men’s community Bible study, 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mt. Drive, Sevierville. (865) 310-7831.

Wednesday, Dec. 23 Grace Baptist Service

Grace Baptist Church, 2539 Newport Highway, candlelight service 7 p.m. 453-0522.

Women’s Bible Study

Medic Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bass Pro Shops. Donors receive free T-shirt and a cholesterol evaluation.

Family Way in Kodak, was charged Dec. 11 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. She was being held. u Tyler Mark Vandergriff, 21, of 417 Hayes Drive in Sevierville, was charged Dec. 12 with violation of probation. He was being held in lieu of $1,000 bond.

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church (enter last door on right side), Chapman and Boyds Highway, Seymour n 1 p.m., Gatlinburg Inn, Gatlinburg

Monday, Dec. 28

Tuesday, Jan. 5

Prayer In Action

Prayer In Action meets 6 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC for a time of prayer for the United States and its government. Nondenominational.

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GateKeepers

Alzheimer’s Support

National Association Retired Federal Employees meets at 6 p.m., Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge. 4534174.

GateKeepers men’s community Bible study, 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mt. Drive, Sevierville. (865) 310-7831.

Women’s Bible Study

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

Gatekeepers

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church (enter last door on right side), Chapman and Boyds Highway, Seymour n 1 p.m., Gatlinburg Inn, Gatlinburg

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

Video Contest

Sevier County Right To Life video contest open to high school students in Sevier County. Entries due today. 654-7685 or e-mail to sevcrtl@bellsouth.net.

Tuesday, Dec. 29 Gatekeepers

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

Monday, Jan. 4 Prayer In Action

Prayer In Action meets

Arrests held. u Dina Marie Ketcham, 23, of 401 E. second in Seymour, was charged Dec. 11 with general theft. She was being held in lieu of $2,000 bond. u Kevin Scott Klein, 47, of 800 Eastgate Homes Apt. 1213 in Sevierville, was charged Dec. 11 with theft of property worth $1,000 to $10,000 and two circuit court warrants. He was being held. u Elvin Rolando Lopez, 32, of 801 W. Main St. Apt. 29 in Sevierville, was charged Dec. 12 with DUI, driving without a license and financial responsibility law. He was being held.

6 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC for a time of prayer for the United States and its government. Nondenominational.

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Store to support food ministry By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

GATLINBURG — One local church is turning to recycling to help provide food for hungry Sevier County residents, but they’re hoping to do better than turning in aluminum cans for coins. Gatlinburg World Outreach Center on Birds Creek Road will open a thrift store of sorts for the first time on Monday, with proceeds from the sales of the secondhand items set to help buy food for the ministry’s growing food distribution for families in need. According to the Rev. Donnie Jester, the program will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day except Wednesdays and Sundays, when it will be closed. Those looking for deals on everything from furniture to electronics will have the chance to browse a wide selection in the 7,500-square-foot warehouse the church operates its weekly grocery dispersal out of. “I think what’s going to really set us apart is the prices,� Jester says. “I intend to move this stuff and give

people a good deal. Once they start visiting this place and see the deals they can get, they’ll be talking about it to their friends.� The idea for the sale sprang from the church’s constant efforts to find money to support the food distribution. Though Jester says he can get enough groceries to fill a cart for a family of four for only $8.40 thanks to the church’s deals with groups like the Second Harvest Food Bank, there are still plenty of bills to be paid. “We’ve got to keep the lights on and buy all the food. We get it at a discount but we’re feeding 8,000 people each year now and that’s a lot,� Jester says. “We’re trying to take this to another level. We just wanted to find a way to raise money besides always having to ask people for donations.� Recycled Treasures is what sprang from those discussions. Jester is hopeful it will facilitate continued growth for the ministry. “We started this in 1999 in a closet, and now we have a warehouse with three offices, walk-in freezers and a forklift,� he says. “It seems like the need is increasing daily.�

That’s certainly been the case this year, as the recession has driven more people to seek help at the Saturday food distributions. Jester says many folks hold out as long as they can, fearing they’re giving something up by coming for the help. Ministry volunteers — and everyone who works with the program is a volunteer — work to make them feel comfortable, knowing it’s a higher calling, not pity, that leads them to help. “We’re servants and this is what we’ve been led to do,� Jester says. “When you see the need, you can’t help but want to do something. We’re hoping we’ll be able to increase what we do with this Recycled Treasures. I think we’re going to be able to help win the war on hunger in our county.� Those who have treasures they’re willing to let the church recycle can drop them off at the warehouse at 3420 Birds Creek Road. For more information on the sale or the food distribution, call the ministry at 4288621. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

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into the school’s nursing program, they must be invested full-time for four semesters. “The Sevierville and Morristown students will be graduating together,� McGaha said. “We videostream every one of our classes; it’s all live and interactive on both campuses. We’re very lucky to have this system.� The graduates will take a national licensing exam after receiving their pins. Becoming part of the nursing program was a total career change for Anne McCarter, 46, of Sevierville. “I had always wanted to be a nurse,� said McCarter, who had previously worked for the city of Gatlinburg. “Walters State helped me reach my goal. I had gotten married and had a house full of kids, and the first two years I went to school at night. It’s a great program that really prepares you, and you

really feel like they want you to succeed.� McCarter said she enjoys the challenge of working in the Intensive Care Unit at Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center, as well as spending time with the patients and families. Nick Webb, 21, knew that he wanted a career in helping people when he graduated from Sevier County High School in 1996. “I looked at nursing and thought, ‘OK, that’s something I would be interested in.’ I ended up getting my acceptance letter to the nursing program on Christmas Eve. That was a great Christmas present!� Webb will work in the Emergency Room at Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center after his graduation. He hopes to continue his education in the nursing field, obtaining a bachelor’s degree and possibly a master’s degree. “This is a stepping stone,� he said. “Walters State has truly been amazing.�

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Sexton named Officer of the Year From Submitted Reports The Shikar–Safari Club International has honored Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer David Sexton as its Tennessee Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Sexton, who serves as a wildlife officer in Sevier County, was presented the award by Jim Maddox, a representative of ShikarSafari Club International. The award presentation was made at the December meeting of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission in Nashville. The annual award from the conservation-based organization honors the officer whose efforts during the year show outstanding performance and achievement among TWRA law enforcement personnel. Sexton was chosen for his dedication, professional-

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ism, effectiveness, and demeanor with the public and his fellow workers, officials said. He has served in Sevier County for 17 years. In addition to his law enforcement duties, Sexton is involved in outreach programs. Sexton has helped certify more than 500 students in the Sevier County school system through the hunter education program. He also organized and taught three other classes. He is also active in boating education and has certified numerous young boaters. Other public outreach programs included a Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) event, two popular church wildlife events, an outdoor gun show, free fishing day events and several summer camp wildlife programs. Along with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department, Sexton coordinated a clean-up day

on Douglas Lake. The project helped promote Tennessee’s anti-litter campaign which helped several miles of the lake’s shoreline to become litter free. Sexton’s efforts to combat poaching and boating violations have been evident. His more than 500 hunting and fishing contacts resulted in 68 fish and game citations. Sharing a section of Douglas Lake with two other counties, he performed more than 300 safety checks, issuing 35 citations. Shikar-Safari Club International was founded in 1952 for the purpose of advancing knowledge concerning wildlife of the world, independently and in cooperation with zoological societies, universities and museums.

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Planning Commission. They will be required to pay a $1,000 tap-on fee.� Also on the agenda for Monday’s session is: n A public hearing on a rezoning request for a parcel on Veterans Boulevard across from the Gold Rush Road intersection n Ordinance 900, the actual vote on that request, which would move land owned by the city from R-1 (low-density residential) to C-2

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have enough to get by, much less for the holi3From Page A1 days.� As families came in, volunteers in the back Julia Moles was there would fill bags with gifts to get presents for her based on the ages of the three children. She’s got children. a job — she’s a server at They also had some a local restaurant — but more presents outside, to she needed the help this give the kids a chance to year, she said. pick out one gift them“Especially with the selves. economy the way it is this Days like Saturday are year, it really helps to the culmination of a lot of have this to fall back on,� work for the volunteers. she said as she waited for “We’ve been collecting volunteers to bring her since November,� said toys. Brenda Russell. “I went “Right now, business to Campbell County and is not where it should be. got a trailer full.� This is always a slow time In addition to collecting of year, but this year it toys and raising money, seems like it’s worse.� they have to divide up Another mother, who the presents according to declined to giver her age and gender, and set name, said she wasn’t up bags for families that working because she apply in advance. can’t afford to pay for a But it’s worth it, she babysitter. Having Toys said, when they get to for Tots means she can give out the presents. One keep her budget focused boy Saturday was pretty on necessities without shy, she said, but as they giving up presents for her looked for a present for kids. his sister he finally con“It helps a lot,� she fessed he really wanted a said. “With the economy stuffed animal. She made the way it is, you barely

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It’s the only local charity that focuses on helping older students, ages 13 to 18. Saturday morning, volunteers were at the Sevierville Community Center to give out the outfits. “We do hygiene materials and we do clothes and whatever we can put in,� organizer Kim Loveday said. “We want to make sure they still come to school and they’re clean,� she explained. “It’s just a really big help for them, and for their esteem.� They had a line stretching through the door of the gym at one point, she said. “This is such a nice thing they do for the community,� said one parent, who declined to give her name. Several families were at the community center to pick up more than one set of gifts, as the Shiloh Riders Toy Run also was handing out presents at

the Dry Fork Gravity Sewer Line to replace the Kings Hills booster station n An agreement with the Facility Planning Group for advice on the design, development, construction and marketing of the events center and related facilities n Purchasing chemicals for the Water Treatment PLant n A request from Dollywood to place banners in the median in celebration of the park’s 25th anniversary.

the same time. The riders gave out presents here and in other areas; Saturday they were also giving bicycles to many of the children “All the money we raised ends up helping kids,� said organizer Jill

sure he left with one. “His face just lit up,� she said, “That’s the fun of it.� Coordinator John Linnert said they expected to give out bags for upwards of 2,500 children by the end of the day. “We’ve done probably 2,000 already,� he said shortly after noon. “It’s been a mad house, but everybody showed up on time so it’s running smoothly.� The slow economy has been a problem for some local charities, which have reported that donations are down. Linnert said that wasn’t the case for his organization. “People still came through when we needed them,� he said. Toys for Tots is an outreach of the local Marine Corps League. The local league serves families in Sevier, Jefferson, Campbell, Cocke, Grainger and Hamblen counties. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

Miscichoski, who took a break from “elf� duties to talk about the event. “We had a very successful toy run this year, so we could help a lot of kids.� n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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Obituaries Marvin R. Franklin

Dillard A. Mynatt

Marvin R. Franklin, 89 of Sevierville, formerly of Maryville and South Knoxville, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009. Marvin served in the Army during World War II and was wounded on the beach at Normandy on D-Day. He was a mechanic for Ford Motor Company, a beekeeper, and guitarist. He played guitar in the Church of God in Alcoa, Knoxville and Florida for many years. He retired as an electrician at the University of Tennessee Hospital. He finished out his working years as a stone mason and built many stone walls and walkways in the gardens of his close friends. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Ron and B. J. Franklin of Sevierville; daughter, Carolyn Inez Sharp of Knoxville; seven grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren. Family and friends met Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, in Magnolia Cemetery in Maryville for graveside service and interment officiated by Pat Corn. Military honors provided by American Legion Post 104.

Dillard A. Mynatt, 78, of Gatlinburg, died Dec. 9, 2009. Survivors: wife, Frances, of Gatlinburg; sons, Michael Mynatt of Knoxville, and Dr. Daniel Mynatt and daughterin-law Marcy; two grandsons; Dr. Mynatt’s ministry included pastorates at Mount Harmony Baptist Church of Knoxville, the First Baptist Church of Madisonville, First Baptist Church of Forest City, N C., and First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge, where he retired and was later named Pastor Emeritus. A memorial service was held Dec. 12 at First Baptist Church, Gatlinburg where Dillard served twice as interim pastor. Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery, Rock Hill, S. C. later in the week. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Mynatt Minster/ Spouse Retreat, in care of B.C. Bowling, Treasurer, 4113 Crestfield Road, Knoxville, TN 37921, or the Alumni Scholarship Fund of the Central High School class of 1950, P.O. Box 5544, Knoxville, TN 37928.

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Senate GOP denied on filibuster attempt WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled Senate on Saturday cleared away a Republican filibuster of a huge end-of-year spending bill that rewards most federal agencies with generous budget boosts. The $1.1 trillion measure combines much of the year’s unfinished budget work — only a $626 billion Pentagon spending measure would remain — into a 1,000-plus-page spending bill that would give the Education Department, the State Department, the Department of Health and Human Services and others increases far exceeding inflation. The 60-34 vote met the minimum threshold to end the GOP filibuster. A final vote was set for Sunday afternoon to send the measure to President Barack Obama. Democrats held the vote open for an hour to accommodate Independent Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, an Orthodox Jew who walked more than three miles to the Capitol to vote on the Sabbath after attending services at his synagogue in the city’s Georgetown neighbor Lieberman wore a black wool overcoat and brilliant orange scarf — as well as a wide grin — as he provided the crucial 60th vote. The measure combines $447 billion in operating budgets with about $650 billion in mandatory payments for federal benefit programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. It wraps together six individual spending bills and also contains more than 5,000 back-home projects sought by lawmakers in both parties. The measure provides spending increases averaging about 10 percent to programs under immediate control of Congress, blending increases for veterans’ programs, NASA and the FBI with a pay raise for federal workers and help for car dealers.

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duty by gunfire increased 24 percent from 2008, according to preliminary statistics compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a national nonprofit organization that tracks officer-related deaths. As of Saturday, 47 police officers have died nationwide this year after being shot while on duty, up from 38 for the same time in 2008, which was the lowest number of gunfire deaths since 1956, according to the data.

Poor being turned away from free cancer screenings $150 Off Your First ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — As the economy falters and more people go without health insurance, low-income women in at least 20 states are being turned away or put on long waiting lists for free cancer screenings, according to the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network. In the unofficial survey of programs for July 2008 through April 2009, the organization found that state budget strains are forcing some programs to reject people who would otherwise qualify for free mammograms and Pap smears. Just how many are turned away isn’t known; in some cases, the women are screened through other programs or referred to different providers. “I cried and I panicked,� said Erin LaBarge, 47. This would have been her third straight year receiving a free mammogram through the screening program in St. Lawrence County. But

the Norwood, N.Y., resident was told she couldn’t get her free mammogram this year because there isn’t enough money and she’s not old enough. New York used to screen women of all ages, but this year the budget crunch has forced them to focus on those considered at highest risk and exclude women under 50. “It’s a scary thought. It really is,� said LaBarge, who fears she’s at a higher risk because her grandmother died of breast cancer. The Cancer Society doesn’t have an estimate for what percentage of breast cancer diagnoses come from mammogram screenings, but says women have a 98 percent survival rate when breast cancer is caught early, during stage I. That shrinks to about 84 percent during stages II and III, and just 27 percent at stage IV — when cancer has reached its most advanced point. “I already know there

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Choral Society concert today

The Sevier County Choral Society will be in concert at 4 p.m. today at Gatlinburg Presbyterian Church, 237 Reagan Drive. Admission is free. For more information call 429-0252.

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Country Tonite to host benefit

Tennessee Helping Hearts wll host a benefit show at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Country Tonite to support the 278th Army National Guard and cancer victim Joe Ledbetter. Tickets can be purchased at the theater or by calling 453-2003.

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Community meal Tuesday at church

First United Methodist Church will host this month’s community supper from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The menu will include roast pork loin, mashed potatoes, and and desserts. The Christmas meal is open to everyone. For more information, call the church at 453-5754.

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Hank’s Pizza to benefit agency

The newly opened Hank’s Pizza, 741 Dolly Parton Parkway across from Food City, will donate all of the proceeds from pizza sales to Sevier County Food Ministries during a two-hour period on Monday. Sales from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. will go to the local agency.

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Sevier County Right to Life will have its fifth annual march/rally on Jan. 10. It will start at the Pigeon Forge Community Center at 2 p.m. and end at Country Tonite, where the program will be held from 3-5 p.m. The program includes a youth play, interpretative dances, music by Kirk Tally and others, and speaker Marc Newman For more information contact Terry Aparicio at 654-7685 or e-mail to sevcrtl@bellsouth.net. SEVIERVILLE

Relay For Life wrapping gifts

Sevier County Relay For Life is wrapping gifts through Dec. 31 at Tanger Five Oaks in the old Samsonite location, behind Old MacDonald Farm miniature golf. The store is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11-7 Sunday. Items do not have to be purchased at Tanger.

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Obesity rates go from bad to worse NASHVILLE (AP) — An analysis of diabetes and obesity on the county level in Tennessee shows that conditions go from bad to worse. Williamson County has the lowest rates, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention breakdown. But even there 8.8 percent of the adults have been diagnosed with diabetes and almost a quarter of the population is obese. The state’s highest rates were found in Hardeman County in southwest Tennessee, where 13.1 percent of people have diabetes and 37.5 percent are obese. The new breakdown on

a county level will let counties compare similarities and differences, Dr. Roger Cone, director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Obesity and Metabolism told The Tennessean. “Like why do two counties have similar risk factors, but different obesity and diabetes rates?” Cone said. “Could it be that one school district has a more rigorous physical education program?” Some changes are on the way to improve the health of Tennesseans. Starting in March, fast-food chains in Nashville will be required to list calorie contents. It’s a change being considered on the federal level.

“The goal is to have the calorie information available at the point of decision-making for consumers so they can make an informed purchasing decision,” said Tracy Buck, a registered dietitian for the Metro Nashville Health Department. “Many times people think what they are choosing is the better choice, and it may not be.” Buck knows what problems contribute to Davidson County’s 30 percent obesity rate: lack of access to healthy food in some areas, neighborhoods without sidewalks, and lots of fast-food restaurants. But she said she’s interested in seeing how Nashville compares to other cities of the same size.

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NASHVILLE (AP) — A new Christmas tree is in place at the state Capitol after strong winds on Tuesday snapped and toppled the original. Department of General Services spokeswoman Lola Potter told The Tennessean the new tree was donated by David and Sandra Petersen of Fairview. The Peterson’s offer was one of dozens received after the tree fell. Sandra Peterson said they planted the Norway Spruce about 25 years ago but it was beginning to interfere with their satellite TV reception.

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quote roundup “After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.” — Tiger Woods in a posting on his Web site in which he acknowledges that he has been unfaithful to his wife, Elin Nordegren.

“I woke up this morning crying, and that’s not easy for a grown man to admit. The fate of my country rests in your hands.” — Ian Fry, representative of the tiny Pacific island of Tuvalu, appealing to President Barack Obama and delegates of the climate conference in Copenhagen to reach an agreement that would legally bind all nations to commitments to control carbon emissions.

“This came after many unsuccessful efforts at reconciliation, yet I am still dedicated to keeping the process that lies ahead peaceful for our family.” — Jenny Sanford in a statement released in filing for divorce from her husband, South Carolina Gov. Mark Stanford, after his affair with an Argentine mistress.

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Letters to Santa always entertaining One of my favorite childhood photos is pasted in a scrapbook. It’s me sitting on Santa’s lap. I must be 2 or 3 and, of course, have no memory of it. A second favorite photo hangs on the wall. It’s my brother and me in front of a Christmas tree. I guess I’m 4 and he would be 7. He has his hands on my shoulders. I don’t remember it, but it’s a blackand-white image that always makes me pause when I pass it. For all of the religious significance of Christmas, it remains a special time for everyone, no matter what they believe. Even deeply believing Christians would have to confess that much of the joy of the season is exchanging gifts, being with family, having your kids visit Santa and looking at all the decorations. Each year at this time we at the paper type hundreds of letters to Santa Claus prepared by children throughout Sevier County. Many come from classes in our public schools. Typing them up is one of those chores that you dislike while you’re doing it, but are happy about when you finish. Lynn Brownell does most of the typing, but others in the newsroom chip in. I always grab a few classes myself, because reading and typing the letters is a good way to see how effective marketing is by the big toy and electronics companies. What children are asking for is a gauge of what will be the big selling items at Christmas. I can tell you that lots of kids in Sevier County are big into game systems. Many want Wii, PlayStation, Nintendo or I-Pod. Or more than one of them. They ask for specific games. Many as young as first grade want cell phones and BlackBerrys. I was surprised how many girls asked for Easy Bake ovens. Talk about a toy that has survived generations. Not one kid wanted a Slinky or Hula-Hoop. Many children ask Santa to bring specific items to their siblings and parents. I like that. Here are some of my favorite excerpts from this year’s Santa letters, all of which you can read in a special supplement to The Mountain Press next Thursday: n My dad’s name is Rod and I would like you to bring him a big pillow that helps his leg. Would you please bring things to people who don’t have things like toys and clothes? n Can I have a special box with shiny special things in it. n My name is Patrick and I’m 2. I would like race cars and anything else that makes noise for Christmas. n If you can’t bring me a Tommy gun, give me a mustasche. n My sister would like a baby doll so she can stop playing with my baby doll. n I don’t have a chimblie so just come on in. n I want a doll and $1,000. Thank you. n Someone bust into my mother’s car and got her wedding ring, so bring her more rings and stuff. Get my sister a new bike because hers is flat. n My mom just really wants a new bed because her other bed is getting ruined. n I wish for a tow truck city, a pile of 10 million dollars, and every rescue truck in the world. n How are you and Mrs. Claus? Has any of the Raindeer died? n I’m going to leave out cookies and milk. Sorry if my dad takes them. n I will leave you a piece of steak and a candy cane. n I want a baby doll. I want it to have a pacifier and be able to move its eyes. n I would like a cowboy for Christmas. I am the sheriff. I have a black hat and boots. I need the cowboy to play with the other stuff. n I am going to hide the milk and cookies in a giant box downstairs and it is not a trap I promise because I would not trap you Santa. Santa, the reason I am leaving milk and cookies downstairs is because my dad eats all the cookies and drinks all the milk. And then there was this: n The best thing my family wants is to let Jesus have an awesome birthday. — Stan Voit is editor of The Mountain Press. His column appears each Sunday. He can be reached at 428-0748, ext. 217, or e-mail to svoit@themountainpress.com.

Editorial

Judges as candidates It’s time for all state judges to be appointed, not elected There is no procedure for selecting judges that totally removes any hint of politics. It is for certain that electing them statewide is so political that it can become a corrupting process that keeps good people from running and allows special interests too much say about who wins. Tennessee, thankfully, has a system for choosing appellate judges that allows them to be appointed and then placed on a ballot for an up or down vote when their terms are up. It keeps good lawyers from having to ask interest groups for money to pay for a statewide campaign, thus tainting their ability to be impartial. If we think candidates for Congress, the legislature and president are influenced by who gives them campaign money, the same must be true of people running for judgeships. There is a move nationwide to stop the practice of having state elections for judges. Former Supreme Court

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and several state Supreme Court justices are planning a nationwide push during next year’s state legislative sessions to end the practice of electing judges. Nevada has a proposal before voters on the 2010 ballot. The legal system is tainted by judges who have to ask for campaign donations to run a statewide race. We require them to do that, then ask them to set aside their feelings about the groups and individuals that paid for their successful campaign in order to render fair and impartial rulings. That’s asking a lot of human beings, especially those who want to run for re-election and have to go back to the same people to pay for that campaign as well. “It doesn’t support the fundamental principle of judges acting fairly and impartially,” Ohio Chief Justice Tom Moyer told The Associated Press. Thirty-three states elect judges statewide. State commissions made

up mostly of non-lawyers should pick judges, proponents of abolishing elections say. As in Tennessee, governors would appoint judges the commissions select, and voters would decide in future elections whether the judges keep their jobs. “A voter goes into the voting booth on Election Day, and they have a long list of races to vote for,” O’Connor told the AP. “When they come to the judges, they don’t typically know any of them. How are they supposed to decide?” Federal judges and U.S. Supreme Court justices are appointed. The founding fathers thought that would ensure as much fairness in the court system as possible. Now it’s time to do the same thing at the state level. Our legal system is too important to be left to politicians who have to ask for money to pay for expensive campaigns. It’s time to move away from that, as Tennessee has done.

Political view

Tiger Woods should turn to Savior to help in his ordeal

Editor: In spite of the glorious thanks we have in our hearts this time of the year when we celebrate the magnificent birth of Jesus, I’m personally saddened by the present Tiger Woods saga. Despite his incredible talent and meteoric elevation in our society as almost a god, these stories help us to realize that he is also simply a sinner in need of a savior — just like the rest of us. However, isn’t that what the Christmas story is really all about, or have we forgotten in our frantic world of materialism and

Public forum earthly success? As this drama unfolds, only time will tell how much of this young icon’s standing will recover in our status obsessed society. It seems that human nature loves to build gigantic monuments to our heroes and then tear them down when they fail us. I heard a reporter say that Tiger Woods has fallen from grace. If one is talking about the grace one receives from this fallen world, this statement is sadly true. However, from heaven’s perspective, this fall came as no surprise because falling is what sinners do naturally. That’s why the Savior was born: to catch and then restore the fallen which includes us all. For this reason, even in the midst of all the human chatter, we can be assured that the

Lord in His still small voice is whispering, “I love you, Tiger. I forgive you, Tiger. I’ll help you and your wife through this, Tiger. If you turn to Me, I’ll even turn this tragedy into a wonderful triumph, because where sin abounds, My grace abounds much more. That’s why I have come, because this world, including even you, needs a savior. No matter what you’ve ever done, or what you ever do, My love for you will never change.” In the midst of all our wonderful celebration this Christmas season, I encourage you to please pray for Tiger and his family because ”but for the grace of God go I.” Bruce Vyverberg Sevierville

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Smoky Bears’ Heatherly starts for East All-Stars BOX SCORE

West pulls out another close win 16-13

WEST 9 0 7 0 EAST 3 3 7 0

Scoring Summary: 1st quarter 8:10 EAST - John Long 27 yd field goal, 13-46 6:50, WEST 0 - EAST 3 5:57 WEST - Willie Matthews 12 yd run (Nick Pollard kick), 5-69 2:13, WEST 7 - EAST 3 4:53 WEST - TEAM safety, , WEST 9 - EAST 3 2nd quarter 14:30 EAST - John Long 39 yd field goal, 13-34 5:15, WEST 9 - EAST 6 3rd quarter 5:28 EAST - Keon Williams 1 yd run (John Long kick), 2-2 0:39, WEST 9 - EAST 13 2:09 WEST - Tony Jefferson 25 yd run (Nick Pollard kick), 7-80 3:19, WEST 16 - EAST 13

By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor JEFFERSON CITY — The East All-Stars fell to 2-1 all-time against the best from the West 16-13 Saturday afternoon at Carson-Newman, but that had little impact on the spirits of Sevier County High School offensive lineman Ross Heatherly. The 6-3, 285-pound senior got to start for the East squad, and he got to try out a new position at the same time. Sensing a surplus of guards on the team, Heatherly volunteered to play center — a position where the East group was woefully thin. “They kind of just said the first night that they didn’t really have a set position for anybody,” Heatherly said following the game. “I just told them I could play center. “I’ll be honest with you, I’ve never even played center in a game before,” Heatherly said, laughing. “I just wanted to start that bad —I said I would do it. I mean Wednesday, I couldn’t even snap the ball, but after Thursday’s practice I was starting.” A tough few days of practice got Heatherly prepared, and he said that actually helped him improve his game overall. “Practices were hard, because it was just best against best, full-speed the whole time. But seriously, it helped me so much. It made me really a better football player. It was a good experience, and I made a lot of good friends,”

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Sevier County High School offensive lineman Ross Heatherly (right) started his first ever game at center Saturday in the Toyota East-West All-Star game. In the photo above he blocks Brighton defensive lineman Terrel Zachery, protecting Soddy Daisy QB Scott Parrott. Heatherly said. Despite his team losing the game, the SCHS senior said he was pleased with his performance in the contest. “I just came out confident, and I felt I had a great game,” Heatherly said. “I played better than I though I would, to tell you the truth. “Our defensive line on our team was so good, and I went against them every day this week. When I went out there today it made things a lot easier. “I do what (Sevier County offensive line) coach Bill Galloway taught me to do — I give the credit to him.

“We had a lot of great players. You couldn’t ask for anything more. We just made some mistakes that we couldn’t come back from.” Currently Heatherly is unsure where he’ll continue his college career. He committed to Murray State earlier this year, but head coach Matt Griffin was fired Nov. 16, so Heatherly’s future is now in limbo, although he’s been told that the Racers will likely honor his offer and commitment. Still, Heatherly is keeping his options open. “After this game, I’m look-

WEST 12 35-159 99 14-9-2 49-258 0-0 1--3 5-81 0-0 4-30.5 1-1 3-26 27:02 5 of 10 0 of 1 1-1 1-4

EAST 17 39-57 202 34-19-0 73-259 0-0 2--9 2-50 2-34 2-34.0 4-2 4-25 32:58 8 of 18 2 of 3 3-5 2-14

RUSHING: West-Tony Jefferson 6-81; Willie Matthews 9-40; Jeremy Coffey 8-22; Alex Heckman 5-18; B. Arrington 2-5; TEAM 1-minus 2; Bo Wallace 4-minus 5. East-JaRon Toney 5-27; Keon Williams 9-25; Terrance Martin 7-13; DeAndre Purty 4-10; Darian Stone 5-10; Dorian Cozart 4-2; Scott Parrott 4-minus 1; TEAM 1-minus 29. PASSING: West-Bo Wallace 8-12-2-94; Alex Heckman 1-20-5. East-Scott Parrott 19-31-0-202; Darian Stone 0-2-0-0; TEAM 0-1-0-0.

ing for some more (offers),” he said. “MTSU has been talking to me really heavily, and I think they’re going to offer.” In addition, CarsonNewman head coach Ken Sparks paid Heatherly a sideline visit post-game Saturday. “Coach Sparks came up

to me after the game and said that they were going to come to my school Monday and find out a way to get me to Carson-Newman,” Heatherly said. “It’s close to home, but at the same time, I’d like to go to a bigger school.” mpsports@themountainpress.com

RECEIVING: West-A. Martindale 6-91; Bryant Belew 1-8; B. Arrington 1-0; Perry Horkins 1-0. East-Josh Wilson 10-81; JaRon Toney 4-50; Channing Gordon 2-37; Tevin McDermott 2-24; Dorian Cozart 1-10. INT: West-None. East-Tyler Williamson 2-34. FUMBLES: West-Tony Jefferson 1-1. East-Scott Parrott 2-2; TEAM 1-0; Dorian Cozart 1-0.

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Eagles’ senior hurler inks with Carson-Newman By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor

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Brandon Timmerman (seated, center) signed to play baseball with Carson-Newman. Pictured with him are (seated) his father Tim Timmerman, his mother Beth Timmerman, (standing left to right) SHS principal Greg Clark, athletic director Gary Householder, Seymour baseball coach Scott Norman, his stepfather Scott McCormick and SHS assistant Chase Fellin.

SEYMOUR — Seymour High School pitcher Brandon Timmerman has had some ups and downs in his career in the Eagles’ Blue and Gold. Highs like pitching a shutout against arch rival South Doyle in his first start on the mound his sophomore year have been tempered by injuries — baseball related or not — that have limited his role on the hill for the Eagles. But last week the senior had the best performance

of his high school career, and he didn’t even have to pick up a baseball. All it took was a pen. Timmerman signed to pitch with the CarsonNewman Eagles, fulfilling a long-time dream of facing down batters at the next level. Seymour coach Scott Norman, a big fan of Timmerman, said with his now-healthy arm the hurler can really go places with C-N. “I’m really excited about Brandon being able to See TIMMERMAN, Page A10

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Nine local players make 3-AA All-District Team By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer KNOXVILLE — Nine local gridiron studs were named to the District 3-AA All-District 1st Team this week, seven of them from Gatlinburg-Pittman and a pair from Pigeon Forge. This season, the district coaches decided to name 15 players to the Offensive Team and 13 players to the

Defensive Team at a high noon Thursday meeting in Knoxville. G-P offensive lineman Elijah Casey, wide receiver Ron Durbin and tight end Ryan Taylor were the Blue-and-Gold offensive members. G-P defensive lineman Billy Huskey, linebackers Caleb Brien and Hunter Douglas, and defensive back Colin Meier were the Highlanders

appointed to the defensive side of the ball. Pigeon Forge’s two 1st Team members both came on the offensive side, including running back Chase Travis and offensive lineman Seth Munasque. As a sophomore, Travis set a new school rushing record for the Orange and Black, accumulating 1,407 rushing yards on just 222 attempts for a 6.34-yard

average and 15 trips to paydirt. “Chase was our workhorse,” said Pigeon Forge football coach Lee Hammonds. “We design a lot of things around him, and we definitely tried to get the ball into his hands as much as we could.” But with out big men up front, especially the standout lineman Munasque, even talented runners

aren’t going to be able to accomplish the things Travis did in his second varsity season. “Our right side (of the offensive line) did a good job too, and not taking anything away from them,” said Hammonds. “But when it was crunch time, we ran to our left side behind Seth.” As for GatlinburgPittman, Durbin caught

40 passes this season for 560 yards, and Taylor had 20 catches for 202 yards to go along with impressive defensive numbers including 33 tackles, four tackles for loss and five interceptions all after missing the final four games of the season due to a calf injury. The Highlanders don’t keep offensive numbers for See ALL-DISTRICT, Page A9

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Dr. Russell Ramsey (center) and the Sevier County band provided entertainment at the Toyota East-West All-Star game at Carson-Newman on Saturday.

District 3-AA prep football All-District Team Honors announced Thursday. Offensive Player of the Year: Andy Hibbett, Gibbs Defensive Player of the Year: Devante Hawkins, A-E Specialist of the Year: Sheldon Wade, A-E kick returner Player of the Year: Dwayne Troutman, Carter Coach of the Year: Kwayu Graham, A-E Offensive 1st Team: Ben Winters, QB, Fulton Chase Travis, RB, Pigeon Forge Curtis King, RB, A-E Demetreus Thomas, RB, Fulton Elijah Casey, OL, G-P Michael Cason, OL, Fulton Malcom Clark, OL, A-E Brenton Bates, OL, Gibbs Seth Munasque, OL, Pigeon Forge Aaron Miller, OL, Fulton Ron Durbin, WR, G-P Tramond Robertson, WR, A-E Micah Pritchford, WR, Fulton Michael Hickman, Athlete, Union Ryan Taylor, TE, G-P Defensive 1st Team: Billy Huskey, DL, G-P Ravon Farris, DL, A-E Quintez Vinson, DL, Fulton Jonathan Outen, DL, Union Jordan Tuggle, LB, Gibbs Caleb Brien, LB, G-P Hunter Douglas, LB, G-P Jar Collum, LB, A-E Justin Treadway, DB, Gibbs Colin Meier, DB, G-P Bart Satterfield, DB, Fulton David Rucker, DB, A-E John Stiles, DB, Carter Honorable Mention: Joe Wilhite, Carter Lamont Boyd, A-E Chris Ledford, G-P Bo Keck, Carter Spencer Keck, Union Rodney Porter, Pigeon Forge Davante Sales, A-E Ben Moyers, Union Andrea Howard, Carter Chris Legg, Gibbs Paul Riffey, Gibbs Oscar Aleman, Pigeon Forge Shane Ball, Pigeon Forge Marco Golliday, Fulton Steven Allen, Fulton Antonio Garfield, Fulton Hakeem Gray, Fulton Michael Lombrana, Pigeon Forge Coty Young, Pigeon Forge Paul Howard, G-P Jeremy Hibbard, G-P Dillon Reagan, G-P D.J. Ball, G-P Tye Marshall, G-P

Kiffin says recruitment investigation a compliment KNOXVILLE (AP) — Tennessee football coach Lane Kiffin said he takes investigations of the school’s recruiting practices as a compliment. Kiffin said the strength of Tennessee’s recruiting class, ranked by most analysts near the top nationally, has caused the unusual amount of interest in the Volunteers’ methods, which are under investigation by the NCAA and the Southeastern Conference. “I think when it comes to recruiting, we’re at the highest level, and I think that people really want to know what we’re doing,� Kiffin said after practice Saturday. “They want to know how are we able to get interest from so many great players, and sign so many great players, so I think you have a lot of people coming at us.� Kiffin confirmed a report in Friday’s New York Times that SEC officials are questioning Tennessee about an October recruiting trip to St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in which Kiffin was accompanied by recruiting intern Steve Rubio, a St. Thomas Aquinas graduate and former Vols assistant coach. Kiffin said Rubio acts as a personal assistant on some off-campus recruiting trips,

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but he did not think Rubio did any recruiting at the school, which would be a violation of NCAA rules. “I know that he (Rubio) went in there and saw some of his old teachers and saw some of his coaches. I don’t know that he did (recruit) at all,� Kiffin said. “I never want to say never, but I will pretty much say that he did not while I was with him. And I don’t think he could have, because they were practicing during the time that he went inside, anyway.� Mike Hamilton, the school’s athletic director, said Tennessee took the SEC’s review, like all recruiting ethics questions, “very seriously.� Kiffin said he assumed another SEC program

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a chance to play at an excellent baseball school,� Norman said. “And also to play for an excellent baseball coach in Tom Griffin. It’s a great opportunity for him. They’re real excited about him. Coach Griffin called me twice, and he said he thinks the sky’s the limit (for Timmerman).� Norman said his pitcher has the potential to get his fastball into the 90s in the future, something college and pro scouts love. “He’s probably going to add 4-5 miles-per-hour on his fastball because he’s still got a thin frame,� Norman said. The Carson-Newman coaching staff noticed Timmerman in a fall league hosted at the school this year. “I pitched a couple of times over there and they liked what I showed,� the senior said. Norman said the coaches liked other things beyond Timmerman’s live arm — Griffin was extremely impressed with his maturity as a pitcher and the way he quickly forged trust with his catchers. “I’ve known him since he was in the sixth grade at Seymour Middle School,� Norman continued. “He’s just an excellent competitor. He’s never been an

NW Missouri wins D2 title, 30-23 over Grand Valley FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Northwest Missouri State running back LaRon Council says he’ll never forget the feeling of losing a national championship game. Now, he has something to take the place of that bad memory. Council rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns to lead Northwest Missouri to the NCAA Division II championship with a 30-23 win over Grand Valley State on Saturday. The Bearcats (14-1) won their first title since 1998 and ended a string of four consecutive losses in the national championship game. Council scored twice within the first 18 minutes of the game to stake the Bearcats to a 21-0 lead and then made an 18-yard catch to set up the clinching touchdown in the fourth quarter. “I told my teammates I would do all I could not to let them down,� Council said, “and make sure we didn’t have that feeling I had last year� after the Bearcats lost to Minnesota-Duluth. “I felt we would win the last four years,� said junior quarterback Blake Bolles, who rushed for one touchdown and threw for another. “We didn’t talk too much about the national championship during the season. Today we willed ourselves to win this game.�

Northwest Missouri coach Mel Tjeerdsma said his team “came a long way� to win the championship. “We worked so hard for this,� he said. “This was our goal.� Bolles threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Jake Soy on fourth-and-4 with 10 minutes remaining to take the momentum away from Grand Valley, which had gotten within 23-20. Tjeerdsma said Bolles changed plays at the line of scrimmage and threw a per-

fect pass to Soy on a fade pattern. The Lakers (13-2) scored the first three touchdowns of the second half, but Ryan Jones returned a blocked extra point kick for two points and the Bearcats took a 23-20 lead instead of being tied at 21-all. Grand Valley quarterback Brad Iciek passed for 290 yards and led his team’s comeback in the second half with touchdown passes to Andrew Lorman and Ryan Bass.

“Last year he threw seven innings. He had a football injury, and he never came around from it. But he threw a lot in the summer and fall, and right now he’s going to be one of top dogs. He’s got a really live arm, he’s gotten very mentally tough, and he’s throwing faster this year.�

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ounce of a problem off the field, and with CarsonNewman being a very structured program, very disciplined, he’ll fit right in. He’ll go up there and be himself — work hard in the weight room and be a leader on and off the field.� While he’s signed with Carson-Newman, it’s those attributes that have Norman excited for the local Eagles’ 2010 season. “Last year he threw seven innings. He had a football injury, and he never came around from it,� Norman said. “But he threw a lot in the summer and fall, and right now he’s going to be one of top dogs. He’s got a really live arm, he’s gotten very mentally tough, and he’s throwing faster this year. “He’s already gotten his (college) taken care of, now he can turn his ears back and focus on us being a championship team.� Following college, Timmerman hopes to continue his baseball career. But if that doesn’t

work out, he’ll fall back on some other skills practiced at Seymour High School. This football season he served with Fort Sanders’ athletic trainer Josh Gallimore, who takes care of the Eagles’ football team. While Timmerman had been an All-County player with the football team previously, following an injury in his junior season, he decided to concentrate on baseball. Helping out with the trainer allowed him to stay close to the football team, while getting a first-hand look at a career in athletic training. “That’s something I’d really like to do, because that’s something that would keep me close to the sports I love — baseball and football,� Timmerman said. “That’s exactly what I’d want to do, and if that doesn’t happen, I’d like to be a high school history teacher and baseball coach.� mpsports@themountainpress.com

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Ross Heatherly (above) eyes a defender to block in Saturday’s East-West All-Star game at Carson-Newman. At left, East receiver Josh Wilson nearly had a touchdown on this deflected pass in the second quarter of the game. The West won the contest 16-13, and moved into a lead in the games’ head-to-head history 2-1 over the East.

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There have been a couple of minor protests over the past week, but Saturday’s was by far the largest. Police said they rounded up 968 in a preventive action against a group of youth activists at the tail end of the demonstration. Officers in riot gear moved in when some of the activists, masking their faces, threw cobblestones through the windows of the former stock exchange and Foreign Ministry buildings. A police officer received minor injuries when he was hit by a rock thrown from the group and one protester was injured by fireworks, police spokesman Flemming Steen Munch said. Earlier, police said they had detained 19 people, mainly for breaking Denmark’s strict laws against carrying pocket knives or wearing masks during demonstrations. Inside the Bella Center, the European Union, Japan and Australia joined the U.S. in criticiz-

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A list of thoughts on holiday lists Christmas, perhaps more than any other time of year, is a season of lists. It may not seem like it at first, but when you really get down to it, it is. Santa has probably the most famous list. He checks his twice. Must be pretty important to him. Of course, there are lists for the chore — or joy, however you look at it — of buying presents. We make them for others so they know what to get us and make lists of the things we need to buy others. There are two lists we could eliminate by just buying ourselves what we want, but that isn’t nearly as fun. I had a list of things I needed to do in decorating the house for the season, and I’ve checked off most of the things on it. I’m pleased with that, but it seems likely I’m not going to make it through the rest of those items. Some people have given up on the work altogether, arguing the effort of putting decorations up and taking them down again in just a few weeks hardly seems worth it. Personally, I’ll never get to that point because I enjoy decorating. However, I have a similar philosophy when it comes to making the bed. The list of my Christmas obligations seems to be growing by the day. There’s the office Christmas party, the newsroom lunch, meals with social groups, at least four family gatherings, times to see friends — it goes on. I’ve also got my Christmas card list to run down and — let’s be fully honest — I haven’t even started making that list, much less marking things off it. Speaking of Christmas cards, I’ve never understood why some people start sending theirs out so far in advance. I mean, they’re called Christmas cards, right? If your birthday is in March, I wouldn’t send you a card in February. Christmas also means grocery lists. I’m not sure why we bother with those, since there’s always plenty of free food around during the holidays. That goes back to the list of parties and other get-togethers, though. There are the lists of Christmas traditions — those things that have to be part of the season or it doesn’t feel like the holidays. For me, it’s the Charlie Brown Christmas special, having a real tree and a candlelight service on Christmas Eve. Some people keep an elf doll on their shelves, while others hide a pickle in the branches of their evergreens (it’s a real thing, look it up). Even more leave cookies out uncovered all night long for a man so rotund he clearly doesn’t need any more sugar, and some kill a tree to celebrate a holiday about new life. I support many of those, but I guess you can get people to do any crazy thing if you call it a tradition. Some us here at The Press and a few others are making a list of our favorite Christmas memories to share with you in a Mountain Life section next week at the request of Community News Editor Gail Crutchfield. I’m getting my story together, but doing so has gotten me into something of a sentimental mood. It occurs to me that the most important Christmas list of all is one we don’t write and have no control over. It’s the one that tells how many Christmases, or just years for that matter, we have in this life. I hope at some point this season, whether you celebrate Christmas or another holiday or just surviving through another year, you’ll find you have a reason to make a list, however short or long, of reasons you have to be grateful for making it to another holiday season. Merry Christmas! — Derek Hodges is a reporter for The Mountain Press. Call 428-0748, ext. 218 or e-mail to dhodges@themountainpress.com.

Fit for a King Family decorations celebrate the season By GAIL CRUTCHFIELD Community Editor

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The tree in the living room is topped off with a floral arrangement.

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The master bedroom Christmas tree is filled with red bows and flowers.

It’s an annual tradition for many people, not just the family who takes the time to put up the decorations that hundreds, if not thousands, of people enjoy each year. Take a short ride down Maples Branch Road from Pittman Center Road and you’ll see them there on the right. A series of displays bookend either side of the gates leading to the home of Danny and Liz King of Sevierville. Candy canes line the brick walkway leading to the entrance. There are inflatable decorations mixed in with wooden cabins displaying animated workshops featuring mice cooking up a meal and Santa Claus and his elves making toys. Wooden cutouts show carolers and an old white church, lighted signs declare Happy Birthday Jesus and Merry Christmas from the Kings as well as a nativity scene. The boxwood shrubs are covered in blinking and solid lights. Electric candles sit atop the brick pedestals off of the gate. Snowflake-shaped lights are anchored in the ground. The fence is lined with large candy canes made from PVC pipes and dryer vent hoses painted white and striped in red, white and green. Two large wreaths hang on either door of the wrought iron gates. All of this is set to the soundtrack of Christmas music piped out for all to hear as they slowly pass by in their cars, windows rolled down and cameras at the ready to capture the scene. Liz King said her husband’s parents began the tradition in 1962 — almost 50 years ago. “Danny’s parents did this as a Christmas gift for kids,” she said. “A gift for the whole community.” The family has continued the tradition for three generations. There have been times, Liz King said, when they’ve dressed up as elves and Santa Claus and given out candy to the children who come by. Though not seen by quite as many folks, the Kings also decorate the interior of their home, leaving few areas untouched by Christmas cheer. Liz King said she changes things up from year to year. “I do a little bit something different each year,” she said. The foyer of the King home is the first thing you see when you walk in the door. A staircase arches on the right, and a grand piano holds See decorations, Page B5

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A nativity scene outside the gates of the King home.

The Mountain Press would like to compile a series of short stories about our readers’ favorite Christmas memories. They will be published in the Christmas day paper in the Mountain Life section. The stories don’t have to be very long and if you have picture to go along with the story, they would be welcome as well. The stories may be edited for space, grammar and so on. You can send the stories to us by mail, e-mail or hand deliver them to our office. The mailing address is P.O. Box 4810, Sevierville, TN 37864. The e-mail address to send the stories is editor@ themountainpress. The Mountain Press office is located at 119 Riverbend Dr., Sevierville, off of Newport Highway and next to TRW. The deadline to send stories to us is Dec. 18. The number of stories used will be determined by the space available.

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Pigeon Forge Rotarians get ready to hand out dictionaries to third- and fourth-graders at Pigeon Forge Primary. Seated from left are Simon Bradbury, Leon Downey, Paul Seghal, David Wear, Kevin Fitzgerald, Tim Kellar, Abe Mohammad; second row, Angie McCarter, Ken Myers, Sue Carr, Fred Frische, Betty Robertson, Mary Brown, Melinda Stinson, Laurie Taylor, Brenda Tweed, Jacob Howell, John Wilbanks; back row, Jerry Hanson, and Gary Perkins.

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Rotary Club members throughout the county fanned out to Sevier County schools recently to hand out over 2,000 dictionaries to all third- and fourth-graders. The dictionary project was adopted as a service project by these Rotary clubs: Pigeon Forge, Sevierville

Noonday, Sevierville Sunrise, Gatlinburg and Seymour. The club agreed last year to make this a yearly project for the clubs. The goal of the dictionary project is to help children improve their reading ability and to make tough reading assignments and difficult books easier and more fun. The personal contact from

the Rotarians is an essential part of the project. By members personally handing a dictionary to each student with their name typed in it, they feel it tells the student that adults care about their success in school. Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service and help to build good-

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DeBoard Arthur and Beulah DeBoard of Sevierville are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. Beulah Mae Hubbard and Arthur DeBoard were married Dec. 12, 1939, in Centerburg, Ohio. The Rev. Warren H. Sando officiated at the ceremony. The DeBaords are both retired. Their children are Darwin DeBoard of Mesquite, Texas, Barbara West of Gatlinburg, and Ruth Ann Stafford of Tavares, Fla. There are 14 grandchildren, 25 greatgrandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

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Loretta Sue Sinard and Craig Edward Parton are now married.

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Heather Lyn Baker and Matthew Shane Huskey are now husband and wife.

Sinard/Parton Loretta Sue Sinard of Morristown, Tenn., and Craig Edward Parton of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., were united in marriage Nov. 24, 2009, in a small ceremony at Riverstone Resort in Pigeon Forge, with the Rev. Greg Grant officiating. The bride is the daughter of Susie Crews of Mohawk, Tenn., and Forrest Brotherton of Morristown, and the granddaughter of Anna Ricker of Mohawk. The groom is the son of Vivian Parton of Sevierville, Tenn., and Eddie Parton of Pigeon

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Heather Lyn Baker and Matthew Shane Huskey were married June 13, 2009, at First United Methodist Church of Sevierville. Michael Hodges officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Amanda Barton and Bryan Walker. Parents of the bride are Kenny and Linda Baker of Sevierville. The groom’s parents are Doran and Mary Huskey of Sevierville. The bride chose Kindall Hickman of Sevierville as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Lindsay Proffitt of Sevierville, Jesse Schwall of Alabama, Jennifer Darnell of Seymour and Ashley Carr of Seymour. Flower girl was Kynedi Hickman, daughter of Steven and Kindall Hickman. Ringbearer was Sladen

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Hickman, son of Steven and Kindall Hickman. The groom chose Doran Huskey Jr. as best man. Groomsmen were Doran Huskey of Sevierville, Thomas King of Sevierville, Steward Detherage of Sevierville and Steven Hickman of Sevierville. Ushers were Joe Ailey of Sevierville and Richard Polhemus of Sevierville. Reception was held at the Conner-Short Building, Walters State Community College, Sevierville. The bride is a 2001 graduate of Carson-Newman College. She is employed by Sevier County School System. The groom is a 2006 graduate of CarsonNewman College. He is employed by Sevier County Property Assessor’s Office. The couple resides in Sevier County.

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â– Announcements may include a photograph of the bride/bride-elect or the wedding/anniversary couple. Color photos can be submitted, but the should be of professional quality. Photos will not be printed in color. If we judge a photo to be of questionable quality or content, we will not print. â– After publication, photos can be picked up at The Mountain Press front office or be returned be mail is a self-addressed, stamped envelope of appropriate size is provided. Please do not submit originals because the paper can not guarantee return. Photos should be labeled. â– Studio photographs of the woman or couple should be from the waist up, not full length; 5x7 is preferred. No photo credit will be published. â– The announcement is subject to editing based on style, forms and space. Only information requested on the forms will be printed. â– Wedding and engagement photos may be mailed to The Mountain Press, P.O. Box 4810, Sevierville, TN 37864-4810 or dropped by the newspaper offices at 119 Riverbend Drive in Sevierville. Announcements and jpeg photos also can be e-mailed to editor@themountainpress.com. Be sure to include a phone number with e-mailed items.

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Being a bridgebuilder can make difference in your life By ARNE WALKER We recently returned from a mini-seminary class reunion retreat held at the time of the International Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, N.M. When we gather, we each lead a time of guided spiritual conversation. My evening centered on “Focus of the Heart.” I began by calling attention to a cafe poster we saw in Moriarity, N.M. It said, “God: I asked my Son to build me a bridge.” Then it pictured a hammer, nails and lumber. This called to mind the famous Bethel Bible Series picture where the cross is the bridge over a chasm. The message is obvious. The cross is the bridge over the chasm of all that separates us from God and the people He gives us as a gift. This has been the focus of my heart or as I sometimes refer to it as the integrating principle of my life — to be a bridgebuilder in Jesus’ name. This is at the heart of my ministry to youth removed from their homes by the juvenile court. This was the motivation to be involved in hosting 34 International

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Exchangees. This energized my youth ministry involvement as we shared retreat experiences in which we learned together as we hiked over 26,000 miles, shared wilderness canoe trips in Canada which spanned 20 years, experienced trailrides in the Badlands of North and South Dakota, spent a week five different years working with the developmentally challenged, hiked several years in the Colorado Rockies, and did volunteer service among the Native Americans in Montana. For eight years I brought youth to our Global Mission Event to broaden their vision of what it means in part to go into all of the world and preach the Gospel. This fueled the challenge to find a meaningful way to be active in the Civil Rights era of the ’60s. Our 20-year partnership with a black congregation in the ghetto in Chicago provided meaningful bridgebuilding as well as a host of sad and funny and inspirational stories. We served a congregation that went from rural to ex-urban and God used my rural and urban backgrounds to minister in times of conflict to build bridges of under-

standing. We committed ourselves in Gatlinburg to a bridgebuilding ministry with our Cherokee friends through Living Waters Lutheran Church. How about you? What is the focus of your heart? What is the integrating principle of your life? What generates energy and enthusiasm when you are fully involved in a pursuit? Our Fall Smoky Mountain Rescue Ministry banquet in 2009 had Bill Williams as our speaker. He highlighted that his position at WBIRTV allowed him to be a bridgebuilder between DCS children and adoptive families. His Monday’s Child took 20 minutes to set in motion and in the 29 years of its existence has placed 1,000 children in permanent homes. Jesus was the Master Bridgebuilder. There are no lacks of chasms to be bridged. Be still and allow the still small voice of God to give you a vision, a dream, and a calling to be a bridgebuilder in Jesus’ name. — The Rev. Arne Walker is a semi-retired pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America who resides in Gatlinburg.

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Smoky Mountain Reflections December 2009 Smoky Mountain Bible Institute Lesson #5 We have been digging very deeply into the historic, linguistic evidence of biblical truth over the past six months. As we have explored much of how we got what is the Holy Bible, I would like to summarize this aspect of our study with some observations on what exists in physical evidence in the form of the ancient written word. First, in the world of ancient documents, Scripture stands above all others. Full Old Testament canons exist, with some books only a few hundred years from the original. In regard to the New Testament, we have full copies less than 300 years from the originals. When you compare this to Josephus’ “Jewish Antiquities”(earliest copy 1300 years from the original), Tacitas’ “Augustus to Nero” (earliest copy 800 years from the original), or Julius Caesar’s “GallicWars” (earliest copy 900 years from the original)—you can see that in comparison to ancient texts of a similar period, we have many more copies much closer to the original than all others. These surpass the number of copies by hundreds of thousands, and they get closer to the original date by hundreds and in many cases, over a thousand years. So in the realm of linguistic studies, and in studies of the ancient written word, God’s Word has no peer in authenticity and sheer volume. As mentioned earlier, there are almost 25,000 ancient texts, some as old as 2250 years. So let’s take a quick look at some examples of these early texts. Of the thousands of Greek texts, one of the oldest full copies of the New Testament is “Codex Sinaiticus,” given this name because it was found in Saint Catherine’s Monastery, at the foot of Mount Sinai. This text is dated to around 350 AD. Let’s look at some of the ancient fragments that our papyrologist brought to class today. There is a collection of 15 New Testament books discovered by a Mr. Chester Beatty, and this papyrus collection is dated to around 200 AD. There are 5 verses from John 18 discovered by Mr. John Ryland that date from 125 AD. One of the oldest fragments we have is a Qumran fragment designated 7Q5. This fragment is from what appears to be Mark 6:52-53. (It is hard to tell as it is such a small fragment.) This little piece of papyrus was discovered in 1955 and was in a jar that was sealed in 68 AD, only decades after Christ walked the earth. As we come to the end of our study of God’s Word from the perspective of the study of ancient languages, let us briefly remind ourselves why we can be so sure that God’s Word is a clearly defined set of writings, divine in origin and universal in their authority, by consulting the text itself for assurance: 2 Timothy 3:16 “All Scripture is God-breathed…” and we can be sure that He who is omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent can and will give us His Word, without flaw or error. But do not take my word for it; take His word: Proverbs 30:5-6 “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.” Next month we will examine some claims of (alleged) contradiction in scripture and our attitude toward God’s Word. We have addressed language and how we got God’s Word but the realms of history, archeology, and most of the sciences still lay before us to be examined. This may take a while…. Thanks for attending S.M.B.I., class dismissed J

In Christ, Pastor Robert Portier Saint Paul Lutheran Church Sevierville, TN 865-429-6023

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decor is centered around gingerbread and peppermint. The main living room is next, with a large tree topped with a floral arrangement rather than a star, and bedecked with ribbons striped in shades of green and red. The decorating continues through the house, to the master bedroom, office, and children’s bedrooms, each with their own themes. “Everybody enjoys it,� Liz King said. “The kids, they actually enjoy having the decorations,� she said of her children, D.J. and Lindsey, even though they are grown. Inside and out, Liz King said the decorations are traditions for many people in the area. “Generations of people still come by,� she said. n gcrutchfield@themountainpress.com

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United Way to end campaign From Submitted Reports PIGEON FORGE — United Way of Sevier County will officially end the 2009 campaign on Dec. 18. The drive has raised approximately $314,000, just over 62 percent of the $500,000 goal. The organization was originally set to end its campaign efforts on Dec. 4. Due to the significant amount of money still needing to be raised at that point, representatives chose to extend the campaign to allow donors a little longer to send in their pledges. “I urge my fellow residents — if individuals have not already made their yearly donation or if they are a first-time donor — to consid-

er giving to help our fellow citizens in the coming year,� said Elaina DeLozier, marketing and resource development director. “The 2009 campaign will soon come to an end, but there is still time to send in your contribution and make a difference in our community.� Dollars raised during the annual campaign are given to community partners who serve the needs of our citizens in the areas of education, health, income and basic needs. To find a complete listing of Community Partners visit www.uwosc. org. “We have a little more than $180,000 to be raised in order to meet the needs of our community partners in

the coming year. This may seem unobtainable at first, but if we all gave just a little of what we have we can meet this goal. As donors, when we give to the United Way we may not directly know who we are helping with each dollar given, but we do know that each dollar given means the world to so many in our community who are facing tough times,� said DeLozier. Individuals wishing to contribute can call 453-4261, fax a pledge to 428-8086, or pledge online at www.uwosc. org. Individuals wishing to make a contribution can pay now or make a pledge to pay by Dec. 31, 2010.

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555 GARAGE & YARD SALES Divorce Settlement Furniture Sale Today-Dec.18 Open House will be the 13th. House auctioned off Dec. 19 10:30am Everything must go. Patio, King BR Suit, Big Oak Unit, Desk, Kitchen Table, Island, T.V’s, Bookcase, Sewing Machine. Too much to mention. By appt. only 865980-0070 556 FIREWOOD Firewood for sale. All hardwood. $45 rick. 865-977-8903 557 MISC. SALES Scooter Hover round Like new Must sale. $250 7741935. 581 PETS 12 wk old Chihuahua puppies. 1 male 1 female $150. 2865550.

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865-850-3874 Professional office space for rent or lease. 1400 sq ft. For more information call Joanna 865-774-8885 or 1800-586-1494. EOE M/F/H Retail Shop Baskin Square Mall Street Level. Downtown Gatlinburg 865436-8788 Ask for Jim

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Don’t Get Stuck in Tourist Traffic! 2 BR Duplex Apartment Unit(s) with garage for $600$635 in the Boyds Creek-Sevierville/ Seymour area. No pets/No smoking. $600 deposit required. 865-3320448 any nite from 5pm-9pm all day Sunday. 1 mth rent free.

1 or 2BR Apartment. Quiet neighborhood. No pets. Call 453-3177 or 850-1693.

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

Large 1BR apt 4536758 or 207-5700.

3BR 2BA D/wide Avail soon. $650 mth 865-429-8542.

Seymour 2BR 1000sf w/Appls. W/D conn 388-8385 or 4293639

Spacious 1BR/1BA, Exc. Cond. Ch/A. W/D Conn., D/W Vaulted Ceiling, Front porch, Rear patio, Lawn, Trash and City Water Inc. $495 a mon. 7050387

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696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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RV Sites starting from $285 & up on Indian Camp Creek Monthly or Yearly rentals. Util. & wi-fi bathhouse & laundromat Furn Near the Park off Hwy 321. 850-2487

German Shepherd puppies AKC Reg. Vet checked 1st shots $250. 865436-0449

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3BR 2BA Gat. $825 mth. W/D hkup. Kit appl. 865-3862512

1BR furnished City of Pigeon Forge. $550 mth. 865712-3026.

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

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3BR 1.5BA $750 mth 2BR 1BA $600 mth 3BR 1BA $700 mth 3BR 2BA house $1100 mth. 9244761 922 Burden Hill Rd (Triplex) 3 minutes to downtown Sevierville. Clean 1BR 1BA, city view, $450. 865-2865070 Affordable Family Housing 1, 2, & 3 BR apts. Appliances, W/D hkup, playground & laundry room. River Park Apartments. Old Knoxville Hwy, Sevierville 865428-1373. Income limits apply. Section 8, Elderly & mobility impaired encouraged to apply. EHO/Handicap Accessible. Apartment for rent 2 Bedroom Large Utility Room Satellite & cable TV, Washer & Dryer, Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher. Pigeon Forge. One block off Teaster Lane. 865-8092525 Available Now. Studio apartment walking distance to downtown. for rent in Gatlinburg TN, first mth rent of $525, last mth rent $525 and security deposit of $150 865436-5691 CROSSCREEK 2BR/1.5BA $545 2BR/2BA Large Garden apartment $570.00 to $580.00 865-429-4470 For Rent: 2BR $550. 1st & Last mo., w/d conn. New construction, downtown Sevierville & Riverwalk. Call Phyllis 455-5821. Furn 1 BR apt for rent. Near downtown Gat. Util incl. $650 865-803-1746. Furnished, utilities. $135 wk. 1st, last & dep. 865-3109545. Gatlinburg 2BR 2BA w/washer & dryer hook up $695/mo 865-654-8368

Kodak 2BR $575 mth + security deposit Call Barbara 865368-5338 Mountain View Townhome apartment for rent 2BR 1.5BA. Newly remodeled with hardwood flooring & new carpet. Located in Gatlinburg. 1st mth rent & security deposit required. For more information call 865-868-0449 Mon-Fri 8:30am5:30pm or 865356-3015 after hours & weekends

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RIVERWALK 1BR/1BA TO 2BR/2BA $545.00 to $695.00 865-429-2962

2BR/2BA in PF. Includes refrigerator, stove, dishwasher. W/D connection. Private deck. $650/mo. Call 654-9437 or 654-3456. For rent 2BR 2BA condo. Furnished. Includes water, cable, local phone, pool, wi-fi. $895 mth + dep. No pets. 865-9081342. Gatlinburg Beautiful 2BR 2BA Furnished Condo with Fireplace, Overlooks stocked trout stream and has heated pool. Walk to downtown Gatlinburg, includes water, cable, Flat screen TV. Immediate occupancy, Minimum 1 Year lease $875 mth. 865-771-9600 698 MOBILE HOME RENTALS

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865-453-0086 3BR/2BA rent to own. Seymour. $695/mo No pets. 865-7657929. CLOSE IN TO SEV 2BR/2BA, Stove, Fridge, D/W, Includes Mowing. $575 a mo Fresh paint. Lease, Ref. Req. 1st, Last and Damage. No Pets. Rebecca 621-6615 For Rent or Sale. 2 mobile homes with 2 lots. English Mtn. 1st, last, dep. $350 mth or $40,000 for both. 774-2913 Kodak 3BR 2BA $500 mth + dep. No pets. Refs. 9336544. Sevierville Doublewide 2BR $500 mth + deposit. No pets. Ref. 933-6544

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3 BD / 2 BA 4 MILES FROM EXIT 407 $700/MONTH & DEPOSIT. NO PETS. 865-712-5238, 865-705-9096 Gatlinburg Glades 3BR 2BA fireplace, jaccuzi. No pets. $900 mth 4284073 Hwy 321 Pittman Center area. 1BR cabin on creek fully furnished Utilities included. $225 wk 850-2487. New Log Home 2/2 + Loft. 1 acre Bluff Mtn. $975 a mth. 453-0447

3BR 1BA Close to Walmart in Newport. $700 mth + $500 dep. 6969993 3BR 2BA All Appliances & Lake Access Call Frank (865) 919-3433

722 BUSINESS BUILDINGS 2866 sq ft warehouse for rent. Call 4532837 or 310-8801.

4 office rentals + large garage. S. Blvd Way $249,000. 933-6544 724 REAL ESTATE WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES. Behind on payment or no equity. Call 253-1164

One Bedroom Cabin Furnished. Very nice residential rental between Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. $600 mth, 1 year lease. No sub leasing. 423-246-1500. Overlooking AppleBarn 3BR 2BA Jac, fp, 2 car gar, W/D, tv’s. Fully furnished. No smoking or pets. 1st, last & damage. ***865-755-5325*** Seymour Hinkle Sub 3BR 2BA $975 mth. + dep. 6801032 Small 1BR House furn. No pets. $385 a mth Refs 6803078.

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2003 2BR 2BA Walk in closets. Lot payment is $100 mth. City water & sewer. Must see. For appointment call 908-7312 or 5895173. 28x80 5BR $34,900. Very nice. 9336544

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

2BR/2BA in Sevier Co. Private country setting. No pets. $625 mth + dep. 908-0026 3BDR 2BA ranch style house on cul-desac, CH/A, city water & sewer, Sevierville area. Good neighborhood, pets negotiable. $725/mo, plus depoisit & last mo. rent, call 453-1201 M-F for application

Commercial or Residential Small House in Sevierville on North Parkway. Ideal for small business. 8502487.

941 SUV SALES For Sale 2007 Chevy Suburban Tahoe fully loaded in excellent condition. $23,500 OBO. Contact David at 456-7929 944 VAN SALES 1999 Toyota Sienna XLE 224,500 miles KBB value $5500. Asking $4200. 865-366-5733. 945 TRUCK SALES For Sale-Red 1962 in very good condition Chevy 10 short bed side-step pick up. Loan amount from bank $10,000-Asking $6500 FIRM 865765-7113.

710 HOMES FOR SALE NEW 3BR/2BA behind SCHS. Large lot. $136,000. 6546505 or 654-8184. 718 LAND FOR SALE For Sale 5 Acres Close to New Convention Center $75,000 865-429-2279

Must Sale. 2003 GMC Sonoma Low Mileage $5975. Lots of extras. 604-5050

950 MOTORCYCLE SALES For Sale- 2002 Honda Shadow Motorcycle. Less than 6,100 miles. Loaded. Will sell for $3500. (Garaged) Call 865-765-7113.

3BR house in Gatlinburg $850 mth. 865-850-2690 Gatlinburg 3BR 2BA $1000 mth. Gatlinburg 2BR 2BA $850 mth Furnished in Cosby 1BR on creek $700 mth. All have appliances & W/D, fp, hot tub, whirlpool tubs. 423-487-5020 or 865-719-7000.

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Thanksgiving ruined by roving marauder By JO JONES Guest columnist

day. Next morning, as I prepared to have my coffee and watch the Macy’s I think I got it — the parade, I glanced out the ultimate Thanksgiving kitchen door and saw an tale. open door of the fridge, I decided to turn my with contents strewn on laundry room into a the floor of the carport. “green room” for the The pumpkin pie was sake of plants I had on the back deck. I thought more than half gone with (teeth? paw?) imprints. they wouldn’t survive The turkey carcass was the cold winter. In order to make room torn open and about half gone. for the rack I was to Woe is me! Gracious, put in the laundry room what if that was to for plants and lights, be the main event for etc., I’d have to move guests coming to my some stuff out, such as home for a feast today? all my props, etc., I use Not trusting the now at events, and a small bent door to close on the apartment size refrigrefrigerator. and having erator I keep extras in no space whatsoever in (beer, sodas,leftovers). the refrigerator in the Thinking I wouldn’t house, I decided to turn have dinner leftovers on the one in the camper from Thanksgiving, I — now closed for the impulsively bought a winter and covered with 12-pound turkey at 40 a tarp. cents a pound from I was to leave in a few Walmart. What a deal. minutes for dinner in I’d just put it in cold water in the sink (partial Knoxville and could not figure any other way thaw) and then out in the fridge I had set up in to leave the destroyed the corner of my carport. 12-pound turkey carAdd to that the pump- cass until I returned. I sure couldn’t take a kin pie I just baked, extra beer and Sunny-D, chance on the marauders returning in the evening wine coolers and six for a second shot at pilnice deviled eggs I’d laging my larde. I’m not be taking to dinner in that generous, even if it Knoxville the next day. is Thanksgiving and we I resisted temptation should give to the poor. to cut myself a piece of Well, the final chapter the pie as an evening snack and retired for the on this story is that upon

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the advice of loved ones I’ll have to toss the carcass and hope the scavengers at the dump will find it in their frenzied hunt for food. I’ll simply enjoy the wonderful containers of turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, etc., I brought home from my trip to the big city. So you see, we all have blessings to enjoy, even if they are disguised just a bit. So, how was your Thanksgiving? Bet you can’t top mine. — Jo Jones is a retired artist who lives in Sevierville.

Oconaluftee event Saturday From Submitted Reports On Dec. 19, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host a Holiday Homecoming at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center and the Mountain Farm Museum. Park staff and volunteers will provide historical demonstrations and holiday music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hot cider and cookies will be served. The visitor center will be decorated for the holiday season and will include an exhibit on Christmas in the mountains past. The Davis/Queen farmhouse at Mountain Farm Museum will be open for visitors to walk through. Demonstrations will include woodworking, making cornshuck dolls and handmade brooms. Visitors may also have

an opportunity to make beeswax candles. Local musicians will be on hand to provide traditional holiday music as well as old-time tunes. Local author George Ellison will discuss and sign copies of Horace Kephart’s “lost” novel, “Smoky Mountain Magic,” which is now in print 80 years after its completion, said Park Ranger Lynda Doucette.

Ellison has special insight into the life and writings of Kephart, and penned the introduction to the newly released novel. The Oconaluftee Visitor Center and Mountain Farm Museum are located on Newfound Gap Road (U.S. Highway 441), two miles north of Cherokee, N.C. For more information call the visitor center at (828) 4971904.

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The Mountain Press â—† Sunday, December 13, 2009

The secrets to life found at cemetery Well, this past week I was looking down into the holler toward Webb’s Creek thinking about how the three secrets of life can be found up the hill on Porter’s Creek Trail. To find the secrets of life simply drive to the Greenbrier entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and follow the road that dead ends at the trail head for Porter’s Creek Trail. Hike for about 15 minutes until you cross a log bridge. Keep on hiking and keep an eye out for a cemetery on the right side of the trail. If you notice the remains of an old Model T about 30 yards to the right in the forest, you’ve gone 115 steps too far. No longer will you have to waste money on selfhelp books, expensive therapy or Guidepost magazine subscriptions. With Oprah retiring and Dr. Phil keeping very busy, the timing is perfect to take matters into your own hands. Walk into that cemetery and find the three secrets of life that are hand chiseled into stone markers by pioneers of long ago. Find a gravestone with a birth date and discover Secret No. 1. Almost everyone has a birthday and being born is one of the first requirements of life. A birth date is such an important event that friends and relatives will throw parties, make cakes, sing songs and hand over many gifts to honor the day of your arrival. There is an entire industry surrounding birthdays that includes hats, party blowers, Chuck E. Cheese, cardboard cards and candles. The fact that you were born is something that should never be taken for granted. It all started when two strange people hundreds of years ago in some faraway land fell in love and had a little baby that would someday be known as your ancestor. That baby grew up and fell in love with someone and they had another baby. It took a lot of loving and babies over hundreds and even thousands of years to deliver unique you to the world. Having a birth date is even better than winning the lottery. The second secret of life can be found to the right of the birth date chiseled on the gravestone. That would be the month, day and year the person died. Each of us will someday be officially certified with such an important date. In fact, a good insurance guy

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