December 16, 2009

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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 25, No. 350 ■ December 16, 2009 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents

Wednesday

Carousel Gardens unveiled

INSIDE

Shopping complex to be in area that burned By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer

5Show on the road Bearettes, Bears get IMAC victories at South-Doyle Sports, Page A9

GATLINBURG — Brownlee and Kelley Reagan, owners of Reagan Resort Properties, announced Tuesday their plans to open Carousel Gardens — originally Carousel Mall — in March 2010. Carousel Mall, located at the corner of the Parkway in Gatlinburg and Highway 321, opened in the mid 1960s and housed arts and crafts shops, a restaurant, the Polly Burgin Dress Shop and Jim Gray Gallery. A December 2007 fire damaged one business and destroyed the Jim

Gray Gallery, an art fixture in the community since the 1970s. At the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce’s Business During Hours Tuesday morning at the Carousel Mall, the Reagans announced their desire to “bring the heart of Gatlinburg home.” “We have listened to the artists, and we’re giving them what they want,” Brownlee said. Carousel Gardens will feature six new businesses that aim to inspire and reflect the early days of Gatlinburg. They include The Shops at Carousel Gardens, which will include a garden setting with

76 shops offering antiques, furnishings, crafts and accessories inspired by local traditions of the Smoky Mountains (with rental of booth space); Sweetpea’s Cafe & Antique Lounge — which is currently Desserts and More, located in The Village — offering the restaurant’s same menu with additional items, along with local artwork and antiques; Lulu’s Cookie Gallery, featuring homemade cookies, smoothies, coffee and more; Smoky Mountain Babies and Tots, the children’S shop currently located in The Village, featuring fine gifts, See GARDENS, Page A4

Hercutt sister vows to carry on

5Famed evangelist dies Oral Roberts succumbs to pneumonia at 91 NATION, Page A16

Auntie Belham’s owner killed Aug. 3

Local

Getting rid of a problem

By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer

Pigeon Forge hopes to eliminate bad wasterwater pump station Page A3 Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press

Weather

Church member volunteers Katie Sherrell and Hunter Dean collect bicycle helmets for family orders at The Gathering on Tuesday afternoon.

Blessed are The Lord’s Children

Today Sunny High: 48°

Hundreds come to The Gathering Church for Christmas festivities

Tonight Partly cloudy Low: 23° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries James Huskey, 74 Louise Gunby, 90 Jason Henry, 31 James Finchum Sr., 76 Ruby Manis, 90 Gregory McDaniel, 61 Kevin Chambers, 48 Tommy Webb, 54 DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . A1-A6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A2 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . A8-A10 Money . . . . . . . . . . . A11 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A15 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A15 Classifieds . . . . . A11-A14 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . A16

By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — The Lord’s Child, a nonprofit Christian humanitarian organization, has helped provide for area families in need since 2007. It’s a mission that began with a calling for Gene Wolfenbarger, pastor of The Gathering in Sevierville. “The Lord spoke to him and said, ‘I want you to serve the poor, and I’m going to teach you,’” said Paul Danis, The Lord’s Child public relations director. The organization has hosted three events that involve the distribution of clothes and toys, each year since its conception. “Christmas in Appalachia” was held at The Gathering on Tuesday. “We have one in the spring, one around ‘back-to-school time’ and one at Christmas,” See BLESSED, Page A5

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

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Gatlinburg’s Carousel Mall was struck by a fire in December 2007.

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A happy Hunter Tipton rides his new bike back to the car.

PIGEON FORGE — The sister of murder victim Dawn Shannon Hercutt is speaking out for the first time since Hercutt’s death. Hercutt’s sister, Penny, who asked The Mountain Press not to use her last name, said she wanted to make it clear that the business Dawn Shannon Hercutt started would continue despite her sister’s death and despite having shots fired into the office last month. Hercutt’s family referred to her by her middle name. “I am tired of sitting back and being quiet during this frustrating time, especially listening to others expressing their so-called interests and opinions concerning Shannon and her business,” Penny said in a written statement. “Even though certain people are trying to make it difficult to keep Shannon’s dream alive, it’s not going to happen. I want people to know Shannon would have wanted me and her Auntie Belham’s family to continue fighting, to keep her business running and to keep pushing to find out who killed her.” Shannon Hercutt had owned Auntie Belham’s Realty and Nightly Rentals for years; the business had moved to a new location just weeks before her death. Hercutt’s body was found Aug. 3 in her SUV, which See HERCUTT, Page A5

PF fourth-grade class comes through for The Santa Fund Only three days remain to make desperately needed donations to The Santa Fund. The latest donations include a gift from a fourthgrade class at Pigeon Forge Primary School, matched by a gift from the husband of the teacher. The students in Colette Mancke’s fourth-grade class had been reading “A Christmas Carol” in recent weeks and discussing the true meaning of Christmas and what individuals can do.

“The class voted to not have a gift exchange and to collect money instead for the Santa Fund,” Mancke said in a letter accompanying the contribution. “As an incentive for the students, I pledged to match their donations.” Her husband Tracy Mancke, who owns Tracy’s Woodworking, then matched those contributions of $62 with a like

donation of his own. The students in Colette Mancke’s class include Mohammed, Halle, Vasish, Makenzie, Ben, Janelle, Yeimi, Jacob, Dawson, Josue, Carlie, Isidro, Isabela, Nathan, Brianna and Michelle. “We are so grateful that Mrs. Mancke’s class got into the true spirit of this holiday season and chose The Santa Fund for their contributions,” Jana Thomasson, publisher of The Mountain Press and coordinator of the fund,

said. “Mrs. Mancke, her students and her husband have made a donation that is much needed and appreciated. The fund now stands at $8,479. Other donations: n $100: Charles and Brenda Pepper n $25: In honor of David and Theresa Parsons of Albany, Ore. n $25: Anonymous The fund now totals $#8,479. 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.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Editor’s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered. They are listed by date. To place an item phone 4280748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress. com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

Wednesday, Dec. 16 Christmas Music

Students of Sherry Marshall perform Christmas music at 4 p.m. in MountainBrook Village.

Beech Springs Play

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

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 at 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 692-3368.

Community Band

Smoky Mountain Community Band free Christmas concert, 7 p.m., Sevierville Civic Center.

Friday, Dec. 18 FCE

County Health Care Center.

Catlettsburg Game

Smoky Mountain Jam basketball team is hosting a benefit game for Catlettsburg Elementary, 4 p.m. at school. $10 adults, $5 children. 6807369.

Christmas Program

The Gathering’s “A Christmas Tale� 5 p.m. today and 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Sunday, 1250 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville. 868-5000.

Sunday, Dec. 20 Bethel Baptist

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

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

Beech Springs Play

Blood Drive

Boyds Creek Baptist Church Christmas program 11 a.m.

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.

Boyds Creek

Boyds Creek Baptist Church Christmas program 7 p.m. today and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20.

Christmas Music

Students of Sherry Marshall perform Christmas music, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Sevier

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

Boyds Creek

Kodak Baptist

“Purpose of Christmas� presentation at 6 p.m., Kodak Community Baptist. Food to follow. 591-7981.

Christmas Program

The Gathering’s “A Christmas Tale� 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1250 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville. 8685000.

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.

Church Meal

First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg “Meal for Many� 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free holiday supper, Santa and gifts. 4364685.

GateKeepers

GateKeepers men’s community Bible study, 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mountain Drive, Sevierville. 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), Chapman and Boyds Highway, Seymour n 1 p.m., Gatlinburg Inn, Gatlinburg

Tuesday, Dec. 22 Gatekeepers

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

Wednesday, Dec. 23 Grace Baptist Service

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

Medic Blood Drive

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

Boyds Creek Singing

Boyds Creek Baptist Church service in song, 7 p.m. with Boyds Creek Trio.

Thursday, Dec. 24 Seymour Service

Seymour United Methodist Church candlelight service 7 and 11 p.m., with Holy Communion. 573-9711 or www.seymourumc.org.

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St. Paul Episcopal Church

St. Paul Episcopal Church midnight Mass and carol service begins 10:30 p.m. with the singing of Christmas Carols, as well as anthems by the Chancel Choir and featured soloist, Vikki McCombie, followed by an Anglican High Mass and Homily beginning at 11:05 p.m., the Rev. A. Henry Swann celebrating, 1028 Boyd’s Creek Highway, Seymour.

Monday, Dec. 28 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), Chapman and Boyds Highway n 1 p.m., Gatlinburg Inn

Women’s Bible Study

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

Seymour Story Time

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

Tuesday, Jan. 5 NARFE

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

Alzheimer’s Support

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

Gatekeepers

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

GateKeepers

6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mt. Drive, Sevierville. (865) 310-7831.

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.

Wednesday, Jan. 6 Sevierville Story Time

GateKeepers men’s community Bible study,

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

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Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed within this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. u Toby Gene Barber, 35, of 278 Ingle Hollow Road, Sevierville, was charged with violation of probation and released. u Dawn Barrow, 27, of Dayton was charged Dec. 14 with violation of probation and was being held. u Thomas Blalock, 18, of 727 Curley Lane, Seymour, was charged with theft (general) and was released on bond. u Thomas William Booth, 24, of 3330 Whaley Road, Sevierville, was charged Dec. 14 with theft (general) and was released on bond. u Debbie Kaye Farmer, 49, of New Market was charged Dec. 14 wth gamnbling/possession of gambling device and was released on $5,000 bond. u Robert Michael Farmer, 53, of New Market was charged Dec. 14 with gambling/possession of gambling device and was released on $5,000 bond. u Paris Lee Green, 23, of Dandridge was charged Dec. 14 with public intoxication and was released. u William Dustin Hannifin, 26, of Gray was being held for violation of probation. u Jill Marie Jones, 30, of Powell was being held on a capias misdemeanor warant and violation of probation. u Lester Wayne Latham Sr., 52. of 1007 Little Alpine Road, Seymour, was being held on a capias felony warrant. u Kala J. Maples, 41, of 955 Kyker Ferry Road, Kodak, was charged Dec. 15 with driving with a revoked license, possession of drug paraphernalia and two capias misdemeanor warrants and was being held. u Cheryl Roxanne Terry, 48, of Lynchburg, Va., was being held for viiolation of probation. u Stanley Lucas Vail, 30, of 3810 Engleton Road Lot 1, Sevierville, was being held as a fugitive from justice.

Forge hopes to eliminate bad pump station By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer PIGEON FORGE — City officials Monday evening moved forward a project that could help eliminate a wastewater pumping station that has failed so many times this year that it neared forcing the city to put a moratorium on development in the area around it. City Commission members voted to approve entering into a deal with Norvell & Poe Engineers to evaluate what it will take to lay a new sewer line in the Kings Hills area. If a plan can be worked out and easements can be secured, the effort could mean removing the Kings Hills wastewater booster station, as well as four others including two privately owned pump stations. Those facilities, as their name implies, push sewage through pipes that run through areas where gravity alone can’t do the work. That’s generally because the topography doesn’t allow for it and, when the Kings Hills area was developed, the sewer

line that was installed didn’t flow downhill. However, in the years since officials have at least a few times discussed moving service for that area over into the Dry Fork area, a move that would allow the wastewater to run naturally downhill. That would mean the pump stations could be eliminated. That’s good news because the Kings Hills unit has been overtaxed, run past its maximum useful life and in need of replacement for years. In fact, this year’s it’s overflowed so many times that during a recent work session, City Manager Earlene Teaster told the commission that it and another in the city were nearing a level at which state rules mandate the city self-impose a moratorium on new development until something can be done to remedy the situation. Unfortunately, such equipment can only be patched up so many times and the Kings Hills station has nearly reached its limit for those fixes, Teaster said. The only real solution is to put in one more patch and either replace the machinery or find another way to

get the wastewater to the treatment plant. Fortunately, some Dry Forkarea property owners have informed city officials they’re willing to allow their land to be used to install a gravity line to serve the area, Teaster said. As part of the contract with the engineering firm, the city will evaluate if installing the alternate line is actually a workable solution and what it will take to make it a reality. If officials decide to move forward with the project, a Norvell & Poe spokesman at Monday’s City Commission meeting said the company would be willing to help with setting up the easement acquisitions that would be necessary at a cost of $5,500. The fee for the work the firm has been retained to do will cost $15,500, and includes determining the line’s alignment, mapping the area and preparing easement documents for the project. During the session, the group also voted to approve: n Ordinance 900, rezoning land owned by the city on Veterans

Boulevard across from the intersection with Goldrush Road from R-1 (low-density residential) to C-2 (tourist commercial) for the planned fire station n Acceptance of a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Assistance to Firefighters Station Construction Grant program in the amount of $2,045,072 with a local match not to exceed $547,500 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 at various contract amounts n A request from Dollywood to place banners in the median in celebration of the park’s 25th anniversary n A request from a property owner outside the city to hook onto the city’s water system. n dhodges@themountainpress.com

Sevierville again offering ‘Give a Tree/Take a Tree’ program From Submitted Reports The city of Sevierville Trees/Trails and Beautification Board will once again offer the “Give a Tree/Take a Tree� program this year. This program was started in the 1990s, but was discontinued for the last few years. The Beautification Board decided to offer the program again because of its recycling value.

A designated area will be established in the parking lot shared by the Community Center and police department, located at the Municipal Complex. Beginning Dec. 26, residents may drop off their live Christmas trees and

receive three tree saplings at the Community Center gym/pool office. The seedlings will be donated by the Trees/Trails and Beautification Board; funds to purchase the seedlings came from private donations.

The Community Center gym/office is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m on Saturdays and 1-6 p.m. on Sundays. The live Christmas trees will be mulched and reused for a required

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OBITUARIES

In Memoriam

James B. Huskey James B. Huskey, age 74, of Loudon, formerly of Sevierville, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2009, at Fort Sanders Loudon Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlie and Bessie Huskey; wife, Faye Huskey; and daughter, Patsy Ann Huskey. Survived by his wife, Nancy McNabb Huskey; children and spouses, Bobby Huskey of Virginia, Ronnie Huskey of Knoxville, Chris and Toni Huskey of Seymour, Donna Cloutier of Andersonville; grandchildren, Jennifer Huskey, Jeremy Huskey, Morgan Huskey, Evan Huskey, Joylene Huskey, Stephen Huskey, Julia Shultz, Josh Huskey, Corieanne Huskey, Robbie Myers, and Daniel Maples; six great-grandchildren; stepdaughter, Sandra Hoaglan; step-son, Michael McNabb; five step-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Jack Henson of Knoxville, Johnny Faye and Ronnie Stinnett of Dandridge, Louise and Ray Beck of Pigeon Forge. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home with funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Huskey Family. n www.clickfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

Louise Lawson Gunby Louise Lawson Gunby, age 90, of Sevierville, passed away Friday, December 11, 2009. She was born May 9, 1919. Mrs. Gunby was born in Knoxville and later moved South Florida. She spent her final years at Fort Sanders Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Newt Gunby, and parents, Harry Lawson and Ines Foster. Survivors: son, Bruce Johnson; granddaughter, Kelly Johnson; two great-grandsons; sister, Betty Scott. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday with funeral service to follow at 12 noon in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Hyder will officiate. Interment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

In Memoriam

Jason Wayne Henry Jason Wayne Henry, age 31 of Sevierville, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother Jeannie Myers, father Jerry Henry, grandparents Frank and Geneva Henry, Frank Campbell, aunts and uncles. Survivors: daughter, Chelsea; grandmother, Queenie Campbell; brother and sister-in-law, Jessie and Amanda Henry; sister, Tisha Henry Reed and husband Fredrick Reed, Jr.; nephews, Bryan, Gary and Ashton; nieces Alexis, Chelsea and Desiree; special friend, Marie Bird. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to benefit the family. Family and friends will meet 12 noon Friday at Alder Branch Cemetery for graveside service and interment. Rev. Ronnie Reagan will officiate. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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clothes and toys; Sounds of the Smokies, offering hand-crafted musical instruments and entertainment; and the Gatlinburg Heritage Museum, featuring a glimpse into the life of one family — Gatlinburg settlers Timothy Reagan and John Henegar Reagan, first postmaster general of the Confederacy — along with interactive exhibits that transport visitors back to the earliest days of the city.

James Ralph Finchum Sr. James Ralph Finchum Sr., 76 of Sevierville, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009. He was a member and Deacon of Boyd’s Creek Baptist Church and was the founder of Finchum & Sons Flooring Company. Survivors: wife of 55 years, Vita Blanche Murrell Finchum; sons and daughters-in-law, James Ralph Jr. and Kay Finchum, Larry and Bonnie Finchum; daughters and sonsin-law, Deborah and Steve Rodgers, Katherine “Kitten” and Luis Rivera; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Imogene Fain, Anna “Bonnie” Finchum; brothers, J. W., Hobart, Harold “Dink,” and Jerry Finchum. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Boyd’s Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 4041, Sevierville, TN 37864. The family received friends Monday, Dec. 14, at Boyd’s Creek Baptist Church. Funeral service followed with the Rev. Bill Stephens Jr. officiating. Interment was held at noon Tuesday in Boyd’s Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Ruby Manis Ruby Manis, 90 of Gatlinburg, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Fort Sanders Hospital. She was a member of the Glades Lebanon Baptist Church. Survivors: sons and daughtersin-law, Roy and Nancy Manis, Donald (Chig) and Peggy Manis, Jerry and Connie Manis, and son Larry Manis; grandchildren, Barbara and Russell Reagan, David and Tammy Manis, Donald Jr. and Michelle Manis, Lisha and Harold Robertson, Melody Manis and friend Mike Rawlings, Debra and Tommy Wear and children; six greatgrandchildren; two great-great

“This is something we’ve been dreaming of for years,” said Jami Lee Weathers, Carousel Gardens project manager. “We look forward to developing many new traditions.” Rachel Gibson, curator of the Gatlinburg Heritage Museum and co-owner of Lulu’s Cookie Gallery, told attendees they were looking for more artifacts for the museum. “We know those items — be it photos or a thimble — are out there,” she said. “They don’t have to donated. They can be sent to us on loan.”

Brownlee Reagan, a Gatlinburg native, has been involved in numerous areas of the community over the years, including serving as Sevier County commissioner, justice of the peace, Gatlinburg Mayor and ViceMayor, charter member and chairman of the board for Tennessee State Bank, Gatlinburg City Council member and Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce board member. For more infor visit www. Ellen Brown/The Mountain Press ShopsAtCarouselGardens. Brownlee Reagan com. makes the announcement about Carousel n ebrown@themountainpress.com Gardens.

grandchildren; sister-in-law, Irene Reagan; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Tuesday at Rawlings Funeral Home, the Revs. Wayne Ownby and Ricky Lamon officiating. Visitation was Tuesday at Rawlings Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Glades Cemetery.

Mr. Webb was formerly of Monticello, Ky., and was an Army veteran. He had been a carpenter for the past 20 years in Sevier County. Survivors: wife, Susan S. Webb; son and daughter-in-law James and Melissa Webb; daughter and son-in-law, Leandra and Jacob Wilkins; two grandchildren; mother, Sue Webb; brother and sister-in-law, David E. and Katy Webb; sister and brother-in-law, Audrey J. and Gerald Moore; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Teri Newman, 3629 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Funeral and burial will be in Monticello. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

Gibson Chambers; sons, Guy D. and Isaac G. Chambers of Hillsboro; stepson, Michael Kelley of Hillsboro; sisters, Kathleen (Bridget McCay) O’Connor of Fort Mitchell, Ky., Kristine (Kraig) Walker of Hillsboro; brother, Keith (Carol) Chambers of Hillsboro. Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery Gregory Blake in Hillsboro. Friends may call McDaniel on Wednesday from 5-8 Gregory Blake McDaniel, 61 of p.m. at the funeral home. Sevierville, died Saturday, Dec. Memorial may be made to 12, 2009. He retired from the Air the Guy and Isaac Chambers Education Fund, c/o Force as MSgt. and Merchants National Bank, P. served three tours O. Box 10, Hillsboro, Ohio in Vietnam. He was 435133. a member of Clan Donald Mid South and the ASPCA, and n www.turnerfuneralhomes.com was a supporter of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Survivors: wife, Dianna Tommy Lee Webb McDaniel; sons, David Tommy Lee Webb, 54 of McDaniel, Gregory McDaniel; daughter, Jennifer McDaniel Sevierville, died Sunday, Dec. Puckett and husband Eric; two 13, 2009. grandchildren; several special relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sevier County Humane Society, P.O. Box 976, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868. Family and friends will meet 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for graveside service and internment. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

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was at the bottom of a cliff off Walker Trail Road, near Upper Middle Creek Road. Her death was initially investigated by Tennessee Highway Patrol and was first reported to be the result of an accident. Authorities said it appeared she had lost control of her 2007 Cadillac Escalade and driven it off the cilff,

causing fatal injuries. On Aug. 14, the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office announced the case was being investigated as a homicide. While authorities have not released much additional information on the case, family members have said it appears she was killed in her home and that someone put her in her car and guided it off the cliff to make her death appear accidental. Her father, Ted Hercutt, has said that he had to push

authorities to perform an autopsy that ultimately revealed she didn’t die in the accident; other sources familiar with the incident have disputed that. Ted Hercutt also said people had called him and insinuated he was a suspect. In an interview with The Mountain Press on Tuesday, Hercutt’s sister Penny confirmed that Ted Hercutt was in Myrtle Beach, S.C., with her when the murder occurred. Her sister’s murder

wasn’t the end of the violence, either. On Nov. 20, someone fired several shots from a .20-caliber weapon into the store front. On Monday, District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn announced the state was offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party responsible for Hercutt’s death. Penny declined to comment on who she thought might have been responsible for the murder or

the shooting. She did offer her theory on a motive for what’s happened to her family: “It would be greed, and spitefulness, I guess.� She said she and other family members have remained quiet because they don’t want to cause problems in the investigation. She said they fully support the efforts of state and local investigators. Her cousin, John Madewell, is executor of Shannon Hercutt’s estate and has been answering

calls directed to her. “John has always been like a brother to me and to Shannon,� Penny said. Hercutt’s death wasn’t the only loss Penny suffered over the past year; they had lost their mother to cancer just a few months earlier. “It’s turned my life 180 degrees,� she said of the tragedies. “I don’t have my mother and I don’t have a sister.� n jfarrell@themountainpress.

Written statement released by sister of Shannon Hercutt This is the written statement issued Tuesday by the sister of the late Shannon Hercutt: “In response to the ongoing media questions concerning the tragic murder of my sister Shannon Hercutt, it has been a very upsetting and hard time during the past four months. I am tired of sitting back and being quiet during this frustrating time, especially listening to others expressing their so-called interests and opinions concerning Shannon and her business. “Even though certain

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nization is interested in also partnering with other area churches. “We had sent out postcards the last two years, letting people know about this,� he said. “This year, we didn’t have to. Everyone preregistered months ago — I guess it’s just a sign of the times.� Danis recalled seeing a little girl clutching a carton of milk earlier as if she was holding a doll. “She was saying, ‘Mommy, we’re getting to have milk tonight!’ She was so excited about that.� For more information on The Lord’s Child, visit www.thelordschild.com. n ebrown@themountainpress.com

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people are trying to make it difficult to keep Shannon’s dream alive, it’s not going to happen. I want people to know Shannon would have wanted me and her Auntie Belham’s family to continue fighting to keep her business running and to keep pushing to find who killed her. Just because I have been silent and her Auntie Belham’s family has also, it should not reflect negatively about the ongoing investigation in my sister’s murder case or reflect on her business. “Being silent doesn’t

mean everyone here at Auntie Belham’s does not support the investigation. Without any question, neither I nor anyone else at Auntie Belham’s wants to hinder anything that would affect this ongoing investigation. We only have one chance to prove who murdered Shannon. “This murder case will be solved and justice will be served. I can truly say one thing: She has and always will have a family at Auntie Belham’s Cabin Rentals. “We love you, Shannon, and we all miss you greatly.�

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Chamber plans yule open house

The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce will have its Christmas open house from 2-5 p.m. Thursday at 811 E. Parkway. Hot apple cider and other food will be served. Persons are asked to bring nonperishable food items for Sevier County Food Ministries.

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Libraries reveal holiday schedule

The Sevier County Public Library System, which includes the Main Library and Genealogy & History Center in downtown Sevierville, the Seymour branch and the Kodak branch, has announced its holiday schedule. All facilities will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1. All locations will be open regular hours on Dec. 28 and Jan. 2. For more information, call 774-6033.

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Wrapping for a Cure under way

Sevier County Relay For Life is wrapping gifts through Dec. 31 at Tanger Five Oaks. The Wrapping for a Cure store is located in the old Samsonite location, directly behind Old MacDonald Farm miniature golf. The store is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Bring any items you would like wrapped. They do not have to be purchased at the mall.

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Right to Life seeking videos

Sevier County Right To Life is holding a pro-life video contest open to all high school students in this county. The deadline to submit a video CD is Jan. 5. The videos will be shown at the Right to Life rally at Country Tonite Theater on Jan. 10. The top winners will be determined by audience applause at the rally. Prizes: first, $200; second, $150; third, $100. For more information contact Terry Aparicio at 654-7685 or e-mail to sevcrtl@bellsouth.net.

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School selling hams, turkeys

Catons Chapel School is selling smoked ham and turkeys for Christmas. They will be cooked by The Rib Shack, and all profits will go to the school. Orders will be taken at the school or at Rib Shack on Pittman Center Road. For info call 453-2132.

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An autopsy report shows a man who died after being stunned with a Taser at Erlanger hospital in Chattanooga died of natural causes. The autopsy report obtained from the Hamilton County Medical Examiner’s Office shows Edward Buckner died Nov. 27 of a pulmonary embolism, caused by blood clots.

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create a statewide recovery district for failing schools, the Democratic governor said. “With these changes in the law we are in a very strong position, we have a very strong application,” Bredesen said. “Without these changes, we are probably an also-ran in this competition.” Bredesen said the special session will begin on Jan. 12 to coincide with the scheduled start of the regular session. The changes would have to be approved by Jan. 19 to meet the application

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deadline for the federal money. Republican Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey of Blountville, who joined Bredesen at the news conference announcing the special session, said he supports the changes. “When a teacher is granted tenure, it’s something that you need to have some objective criterial you looked at and not simply the opinion of one or two people,” Ramsey said. Ramsey said the state has had education data available since enacting the cur-

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— Majority Leader Harry Reid in remarks after a closed-door meeting called to discuss last-minute trade-offs in the health care legislation in hopes of assuring Christmas-week passage of the bill to extend coverage to tens of millions.

“Politically, the bankers are an unpopular group these days. People believe that banks helped to create the desperate economic situation that we’re in and that they’ve gotten a lot of money and haven’t helped the economy in exchange.” — Democratic pollster Mark Mellman in a statment after President Barack Obama implored top bankers to help keep the fragile recovery from faltering by boosting lending to small businesses and getting behind an overhaul of financial regulation.

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Money, expectations cause most stress during the holidays By SHARMIAN McCOY Guest columnist This time of the year, we should be enjoying exciting community events, looking forward to extra time off from work and school, and planning for the holiday season. Unfortunately, if you are like me, December is half over, my tree is not up, presents are not bought and I am constantly reminded how many shopping days are left, and most of the functions I am going to be expected to attend are not yet scheduled or have been rearranged so many times I have forgotten where I am suppose to be on what day. Thankfully, I have a personal calendar that helps me keep up with those things; but during this season, it looks like I am an events coordinator due to all the festivities listed. I have come to understand thatI am an average person with an average family during this time of year. The two things that cause the most stress during the holidays — expectations — how can you balance all the family, work and community functions and events to accommodate several schedules, while making sure to include and be included in things as a family — and money — how are you now going to buy presents and extra groceries on an already stretchedto-the-penny budget? These are not unique stressors to anyone; however, with the increase in blended families, coupled with this year’s economic conditions that many in our community have recently lost their jobs, stress is almost unavoidable. Here are some tips to manage holiday stress: Set limits: Don’t be afraid to say no; and set a budget on how much you are able to spend (not what you think you need or want to spend). Make new traditions: New places, new dates, and/or new rules can still equal fun. Your functions may need to move location(s) and dates to accommodate our ever growing families; and who says that everyone there needs a gift? Why not start a new tradition with drawing names; setting a $5 limit; or even make a contest of who can bring the best gift of the night for the set amount (receipts are optional) Manage your time wisely: Combine events when possible. Why not have both sides come together for Christmas after they are finished watching your children’s community Christmas play/cantata? Everyone is already there, and the day is already focused on family and the holiday season. Also, think about making a list of what you need to buy and where to get it. Price matching is a great concept offered by some national chains that few people take advantage of, plus saves time and money. Make a plan: This is an easy thing to do but a harder thing to follow through. At least if you have some idea about how you would like things to be, when chaos comes, you will have something to fall back on. So when things go wrong and you are at your wits end with money, family, kids, work, crowds and all that is involved in the holiday season, take five minutes to breath and relax. We all have those little things in life that are free, healthy, and instant destressors. Read a book, take a walk, go on a hike, watch a movie, journal, paint, draw, cook, clean, take a soaking bath or hot shower, play with the kids, etc. Whatever it is, take time for yourself to decrease stress and concentrate on this holiday season as being a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with your family and friends and remember why we celebrate. Have a safe and happy holiday season. — Sharmian McCoy is clinical director of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center in Sevierville.

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Nice going Teen’s idea to help others leads to a school boutique Sometimes people just need to know what to do in order to assist others. The intrinsic goodness in people will usually come out if they can get a grasp of a problem and direction on how to tackle it. That’s what happened to Lindsey Layman, a 15-year-old student at Sevier County High School. Her mother, Pittman Center Elementary nurse Cristy Layman, mentioned that school’s clothes closet to her daughter, who then asked what it was. Told it was a place where students in need could get clothes to wear, Lindsey, amazed such conditions existed, set out to do something about it. Thus was born L’s Boutique, named for Lindsey, whose initials are L.L. Girls in grades five through eight in need of clothes will get a shopping trip to the clothes closet to pick out what

they want and need. Why those specific grades? As Cristy Layman rightfully points out, those are the ages when children usually become aware of what they wear and how it has an impact on their peer relationships. The Laymans set out to collect the clothes needed for the shoppers. They got jeans, shirts, jackets, jewelry, scarves and other items from people in the community. The Laymans sorted through the items to make sure they were stylish and appealing to children of that age. No Pittman Center students will donate clothes, so they can’t point to someone wearing their old garments and remark about it. That’s a good move as well. Don’t underestimate the pressure people of this age are feeling. No need to add to it by allowing the

possibility of someone making a crack about someone else’s wardrobe. The students at Pittman Center will get to go through the collected clothes and pick out what they want. There are enough clothes for now. But Lindsey isn’t satisfied with such an operation only at Pittman Center. She is eyeing a similar program at other schools, and even a clothes closet shopping event for boys as well. She also may do a similar experience in the spring. It’s easy to group all adolescents and label them as being a certain way or thinking a certain way. That’s unfair. There are countless caring, concerned young people in this community and across the country, kids with a sense of duty and a desire to help others. Lindsey Layman is one of them, and we’re sure glad to have her here.

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Editor: It’s no secret to anyone that times are tough and a lot of people are suffering. Far too many readers of The Mountain Press need help. And there is no more basic need than food. Now, thanks to both an upfront gift and the ongoing generosity of Walmart, more people in East Tennessee will be able to get the food they need. Second Harvest Food Bank supplies food to 18 counties across the area, including Sevier, Blount, Cocke and Jefferson. Caring people at many different organizations help distribute

the food, but most get the food from Second Harvest. Last year alone Second Harvest supplied enough food for 9.7 million meals. And this year the demand is growing by more than 15,000 meals a month. Trying to meet that demand is daunting, but the support of Walmart will help. All Walmart stores across East Tennessee will be donating food. What’s more, to help gather that food Walmart has given Second Harvest a refrigerated truck to make pickups at the stores, a gift worth at least $75,000. What’s more they also gave Second Harvest a cash grant of $40,000. We want to thank Walmart. Their support will mean a great deal. We also want to thank

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G-P boys drop first of season, girls dominate Lady Hornets

PREP HOOPS

By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer

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G-P senior McKinley Maples drives to the basket against visiting Carter Green Hornets on Tuesday night.

GATLINBURG — The Carter Green Hornets came to Gatlinburg-Pittman on Tuesday night and handed the high-flying Highlanders their first lost of the season, 66-58. “As a coach, of course I’m disappointed,” said G-P leader Raul Placeres. “But it’s early in the season, and I didn’t expect us to run the table. “Carter is a very good team with a very good player (in Lester Wilson), and they caught us on an off night shooting. “It was a good learning experience for the boys, and we’ll get back to work tomorrow.” Carter (6-2, 2-2) shot lights out early in the contest, jumping out in front 7-0 in the opening moments of the contest. G-P junior Jose Agosto, who led the Highlanders (8-1, 2-1) with 20 points and 12 rebounds on the night, finally got the Blue and Gold off the schneid with a pair of free throws with 5:35 in the first quarter to make it 7-2. But Carter’s offense, led by Wilson, was unstoppable early. Wilson drained 14 first-quarter points en route to a surprise 22-12 Green Hornet lead at the end of one. Wilson finished the night as the game’s high scorer with 28 points, including four shots from downtown despite not being known as a three-point threat. “We didn’t have an answer for (Wilson),” said Placeres. “It was his night, and he was pretty darn good.” Cobey Hitchcock/The Mountain Press G-P answered in the second quarter, however, G-P junior Emma Jagasia (34) fires off a outscoring the Green Hornets 23-7 in the period to runner Tuesday night against the visiting Carter Lady Green Hornets. See G-P, Page A10

Finally! Seymour boys break losing streak, Lady Eagles no match for Morristown West By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEYMOUR — The streak is over. The Seymour Eagles boys basketball team snapped a 17-game district basketball losing streak Tuesday night with an exciting 59-50 win over IMAC foe Morristown West. Using a balanced attack and a true team effort, the Eagles (2-6, 1-4 in District 2-AA) fought tooth and nail with the bigger, more athletic Trojans all night, as the teams battled through 19 lead changes or ties in a hectic back-and-forth affair. “We needed (the win),” coach Brian Jessie said following the game. “We really needed it. Our confidence was a little low. After (Tyler) Tilson got hurt we lost our confidence a little bit. Anything with kids can snowball, good or bad. “I think all the sudden we got some confidence and it snowballed, and they needed it. I’m really proud of them,” Jessie said. As the two teams traded buckets for the first two quarters, it seemed that the Eagles’ knew that a win was in sight. By the end of the half, the Blue and Gold were up 27-26. After fighting to a 36-36 tie midway through the third, the home team took over. Skyler Brown, Jordan Lee, Max Harrell and Nathan Casler all had big buckets in a 12-5 run that put the See SEYMOUR, Page A10

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Casie Cowan is fouled driving to the basket in the final quarter of play against Morristown West.

SEC HOOPS

UT wins 77-58 KNOXVILLE (AP) — Scotty Hopson scored 14 points to help No. 9 Tennessee pull away from Wyoming for a 77-58 victory Tuesday night. The Vols (8-1) struggled to slow down the normally highscoring Cowboys (5-5) in the first half, but Tennessee s defensive pressure and fast break offense wore Wyoming down in the second. Leading by one point at halftime, the Vols ran out to a 57-49 lead with 14:45 to go on a steal and layup by Hopson. The sophomore also punctuated Tennessee’s second-half surge with several fast break dunks. Melvin Goins put Tennessee up by double figures for the first time with a 3-pointer that made it 64-53, and the Vols cruised from there. Afam Muojeke led Wyoming with 15 points and seven rebounds. Wade Payne/AP Both teams boast pressure Tennessee’s Wayne Chism, top, shoots over defenses and fast-paced offensWyoming’s Adam Waddell (15) and A.J. Davis es that average more than 80 (51) during the first half Tuesday in Knoxville. points a game.

PF girls win, boys nipped

PIGEON FORGE — A Danielle Rauhuff 3-pointer with four seconds on the clock gave the Pigeon Forge Lady Tigers a 63-60 win over the Gibbs Lady Eagles Tuesday night, and put the Orange and Black in sole possession of first place in District 3-AA. The Lady Eagles (8-1, 4-0 in district) used great guard play to blow up the Gibbs’ press early and built a double-digit lead by the third quarter before the Lady Eagles fought back to tie the score late. “We relaxed and let them back in it,” coach Paul Reagan said. “We’re not good enough to relax.” But the Lady Tigers had the ball late with the score knotted, and it all came down to senior leadership, and Rauhuff took charge in a Pigeon Forge timeout with 19 seconds left. “She told Emily Hurst, Ashlynn Trotter and some other girls ‘we’re not going to lose this game,’” Reagan said. “And that’s exciting as a coach, to see her step up and take that leadership.” As the team worked the ball around to her with time expiring, the senior knew just what to do. She calmed knocked down her biggest shot so far this season to put the team up by three with just seconds remaining. Taylor Mills, Gibbs’ leading scorer, who had a game-high 29 on the night, fired up a prayer from halfcourt, but it wasn’t answered, and the PF girls had won. “We had a lot of the girls step up tonight and give us their best,” Reagan said. “It was definitely a team win. Now we’re in first See PIGEON FORGE, Page A10

SEC GRIDIRON

Eric Berry unanimous All-America selection KNOXVILLE — Tennessee junior defensive back Eric Berry was named first-team All-America by Sporting News and the Associated Press on Tuesday. The Fairburn, Ga., native’s postseason haul also includes the Jim Thorpe Award presented to the nation’s best defensive back and All-America honors from the AFCA, FWAA and Walter Camp Football Foundation. The NCAA recognizes those five organizations in determining its consensus and unanimous All-America honorees. Already a consensus selection, Berry’s recognition Tuesday makes him just the second player in program history to earn unanimous All-America honors twice in his career. Guard Chip Kell was a unanimous selection in 1969 and 1970. Berry finished the 2009 regular season second on the team and second among SEC defensive backs with 83 tackles, including six for lost yardage. He led the team in passes defensed with nine, posted two interceptions and returned two

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fumbles for 48 yards. He was also an All-SEC selection by both league coaches and the Associated Press. Berry was a unanimous All-America selection, a Jim Thorpe finalist and the SEC Defensive Player of the Year last season. Having already caught the eye of NFL teams, Berry could be playing his last collegiate game when the Vols take on Virginia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Dec. 31. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 â—† The Mountain Press RACING WITH RICH

Danica Patrick will not save the sport of NASCAR Ever since it was announced last week that Danica Patrick would drive on a limited basis for JR Motorsports in 2010 there have been some interesting headlines written on the subject. “Will Danica save NASCAR?� and “Danica could provide the shot in the arm NASCAR needs� have been at the top of columns regarding the female IndyCar driver’s entry into stock cars. Well, I can save everyone the suspense and address both of the above mentioned headlines and any others similar to them. No, she will not save NASCAR

and any shot in the arm she provides the sport will be one that is shortlived. My opinion has nothing to do with the fact that NASCAR’s newest ‘superstar’ is female nor is it any sort of prediction as to whether she will do well or not. It does not matter whether Ms. Patrick wins every race she enters or whether she

never even comes close to winning one race. Those who believe this type of high profile but lack of substance move will save NASCAR are completely missing the point. What will save NASCAR and what will provide the shot in the arm NASCAR needs is significantly improved on-track competition. One person, no matter who he or she happens to be, can provide that. Danica may well succeed or she may well fail. In the grand scheme of things neither outcome matters. What her arrival in the sport will do is provide a distraction

from some of the real issues that face modern day stock car racing. The folks in Daytona Beach who run this sport must be relishing in the sudden lack of concern over such issues as the much maligned Chase for the Championship, the soulless Car of Tomorrow, the poor attendance at this year’s races and the lackluster television ratings that have plagued the sport for the past couple of seasons. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Danica coming to NASCAR, but her announcement has diverted attention from

where it should be this off season. So, what will happen after the green flag drops on another season in 2010? Sure, there will be some initial interest in what she does in her maiden voyage into the world of big heavy stock cars. But after the novelty wears off and people come to realize that the product is no better than it was last year will they continue to watch just because a high profile female driver happens to be on the track. Once again the higherups who run the sport and their mainstream media apologists who

try to put a positive spin on even the worst of situations have proven that they do not get it. Instead of patting each other on the back for creating another shortlived media frenzy they should be hard at work behind closed doors addressing the real issues in this sport. After all, there is only so long they can continue to string along these big splash announcements until they finally come to the realization that nobody is listening anymore. Please contact me by going to my website at RacingWithRich.com.

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SCHS picks up big wins versus S-D By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier County Bears and Bearettes enjoyed impressive District 2-AAA wins Thursday night at SouthDoyle. The Bearettes (2-8, 2-3 in district) used the pinpoint outside shooting of senior Jaisa Moritz and overcame a late comeback attempt by the Lady Cherokees to pick up their second IMAC victory 58-49. The Bears (10-1, 5-0) continued their district dominance, avoiding a fourth quarter Cherokees rally thanks to great defense from junior Josh Johnson, whole stole his way to three easy layups late in the Purple's 58-45 win. For coach Stacy Marine's Bearettes squad, the road win was a welcome sight for the team as they pulled to within one game of .500 in the Inter-Mountain Athletic Conference. Sevier County was money from downtown in the game, and 3-pointers from Moritz and teammate Hailey Tackett had the Bearettes in their first lead early in the second quarter. A Moritz bomb to begin the period actually launched the squad on a 16-2, which put them up 30-18 at the midway point of the quarter. Seniors Amanda Parton and Amber Harris made key contributions to the run, scoring inside and keeping a big, athletic Lady

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Senior post Amber Harris goes for two Thursday night.

Cherokees bunch contained in the paint. But the homestanding South-Doyle team ran off four straight to end the half, getting the deficit back down to single-digits at 30-22. South-Doyle's Molly Thomas had a big third quarter for her team, as she scored eight of her teamhigh 13 to help the team work their way back into the game at 38-35. Teammate Erin Ketron bombed in a three on the Lady Cherokees' next trip down to knot the score and the Sevier County fans' stomachs. But Marine's girls were up to the challenge, as Carly Pippin, Parton, Moritz and

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While the Bears still led 40-37 at period's end, the home crowd was definitely fired up for their Cherokees, and their players were responding. Just moments into the fourth quarter Harris was fouled on a shot inside and went to the line to try and tie the score, much to the delight of the S-D faithful. But Harris would miss his charity toss, and that was as close as his team would ever get. Seemingly awoken by the close call, the Bears' defense pressure tightened, and held South-Doyle to only six more points for the remainder of the game. Jason Davis/The Mountain Press In the meantime, that SCHS freshman cheerleader Brittany Lister defensive pressure worked flips for the Bears during a break from play at wonders for the Bears' South-Doyle. scoring slump. Josh Johnson scored three layups off his own steals, and teammate Zac Carlson swiped another for two points. Zac Gonzalez and Austin Nave both hit 3-balls down the stretch as well, and the Bears stretched their lead back to Expires December 31, 2009 double-digits and the eventual 58-45 win.

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take a six-point, 35-29, Blueand-Gold lead into the halftime locker rooms. G-P senior Marquise Wall led the second-quarter effort, scoring seven of his eight points on the night in the period. “Marquise gave us a huge effort in the second quarter,� said Placeres. “He led that comeback.� Carter started the third quarter like the beginning of the game, however, and went on a 17-2 run en route to a 50-41 Green Hornet lead heading into the fourth quarter. “We just had a terrible third quarter,� said Placeres. “We just couldn’t hit a shot.� But the Highlanders managed cut into the Carter lead in the fourth quarter, trailing by just two points with less than three minutes in the contest. But the Green Hornets would not be denied the eight-point win down the stretch. G-P junior Morrease “Mo� Barber added 11 points and 13 boards in the loss. G-P next travels to Hancock

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team up 48-41. From there Garrett Hillard, who’d led the Eagles attack in the first half, closed out the game with seven of his gamehigh 19 points in crunch time to seal the victory for Seymour to break the 17-game district slide that extended back three seasons. Following the game Jessie praised his team’s effort, and the Hillard’s breakout scoring barrage. “I’m proud of all the guys,� Jessie said. “Skylar (Brown) had played so well there early (this season), people started packing the zone on us. I said ‘guys, you know what? We’ve got to have another scorer from the perimeter.’ (Hillard) accepted

GATLINBURG - The Gatlinburg-Pittman Lady Highlanders offense was Jekyll and Hyde on Tuesday night against visiting Carter Lady Green Hornets, but the homestanding Lady Blue-and-Gold squad weathered an in-game scoring slump to take a big 60-40 District 3-AA win. For the second consecutive home game, the Lady Highlanders (4-3, 1-2) started the affair hot, jumping to a 10-0 lead out of the gates en route to a 23-6 edge at the end of the first quarter. G-P junior Lacee Tinker and senior Leah Bryan led the scoring explosion with nine and seven first-quarter points respectively. “I thought the first four minutes of the first quarter was some of the best basketball we’ve played,� said G-P coach Mike Rader. But for the second consecutive home game, G-P struggled to find its offense after a good start, this time primarily due to early Lady Highlander foul trouble.

the challenge and got it going tonight. “I strung his minutes out quite a bit tonight, and I’m glad he fought through the fatigue. That shows a senior leader. I’m proud of him, I’m proud of all of them.� After the guard’s 19 points, Jordan Lee and Nathan Casler added eight each. Brown had seven points, followed by Sam Thomas with six, Alex Lambert and Harrell with four each and Logan Jenkins with three.

Lady Eagles fall SEYMOUR -- The Seymour Lady Eagles (7-4, 3-2) held Morristown West (10-0, 4-0) 13 points below their lowest total so far this season. And the Lady Trojans, perhaps the best girls’ team in the state, still won by 31

“We let them back into the game in the second quarter on what I thought were just foolish fouls,� said G-P coach Mike Rader. Reaching deep into their bench, the Lady Highlanders managed just five second-quarter points and clung to just a four-point edge, 28-24, by intermission. Carter kept making it a onepossession game in the third quarter, but unlike the last G-P home game, each time the Lady Green Hornets got close, someone on the G-P squad came through with some clutch points to keep the Lady Blue and Gold on top. Carter cut the G-P edge to 34-33 with 3:34 in the third, but Tinker drained a 10-footer that hit nothing but the bottom of the net to make it 36-33. When the Lady Green Hornets cut it to 38-36, junior Macy Shults sniped one from downtown to make it 41-36 G-P with 1:34 in the third. And by the time the Lady Highlanders weathered the Carter storm, G-P held a doubledigit 46-36 lead heading into the final frame. The Lady Green Hornets made one final push early in

the fourth quarter, cutting the G-P lead to 46-39 on three foul shots. But G-P freshman Karsen Sims responded with six straight Lady Highlander points on a pair of field goals and two from the charity stripe, giving the Blue and Gold a 52-39 lead with 5:01 in the game. Carter threw in the towel with 1:53 remaining and G-P on top 59-40. The Lady Hornets subbed in a court full of junior varsity players and allowed the Lady Highlanders to play clock ball for the eventual 20-point win. Tinker led G-P with 15 points, and Sims was the other Lady Highlander in double digits with 11. Bryan had nine points, juniors Mekenna Lewis and Morgan Dodgen had eight apiece, senior Beka Owens and Shults had three each, sophomore Sami John scored a deuce and freshman Emily Fisher added a charity shot in the winning effort. Carter’s Codie Kiestler led the Lady Green Hornets with 10 points in the loss. G-P next travels to Hancock County on Thursday.

points, 57-26. “They’re tremendous,� Seymour coach Andy Rines said. “I thought we just had to play out of our minds to have a chance, but if we’d made some layups and easy shots we would have kept this thing close. We had our opportunities to make it competitive, but we missed eight layups, and you can’t do that against anybody, particularly a team like that.� The Morristown West team was slowed by the Seymour defense early on, scoring just 26 in the first half, but they held the Lady Eagles to a meager ninespot on the scoreboard over the same period. “We felt really good about what we did defensively,� Rines said. “But offensively we were really bad. We gave away opportunities. They are a great basketball team, no question. They’re at a different level. They

have great players at every spot. All three of their seniors are college signees, and when you’ve got two Division 1 players on the court, you’re pretty dang good.� In the third quarter the Seymour offense came alive somewhat, scoring 12 points in the period, but again Morristown West was better, knocking down 19 to keep the lead big at 45-21. The fourth quarter was more of the same as the Lady Trojans cruised to the win. Shay Brown was the high scorer for Seymour with nine points. Casey Cowan, who scored all of her points in the third quarter, was next with six. Jordan Ballard added five. Taylor Hall and Allison Jones were the leaders for the Lady Trojans with 14 and 13 respectively.

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SCOREBOARD prep wrestling The 18th-annual Tennessee Prep Wrestling Poll Results from Monday. State Poll: School PR 1. Bradley Central 96 2. Father Ryan 90 3. Christian Bros. 85 4. Baylor 75 5. McCallie 67 6. Science Hill 54 7. Cleveland 53 8. Ravenwood 34 9. Hixson 23 10.Mont. Bell Acad. 22 11.Brentwood 10 12.Clarksville 7

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Others receiving votes: Blackman, Collierville, Cookeville, Independence, Mt. Juliet, Ooltewah, Seymour, Soddy Daisy, Tullahoma, Walker Valley. ——— This poll is primarily a measure of dual meet strength with some consideration to individual tournament strength. Votes are cast by a statewide panel of high school wrestling coaches and are based on a maximum Power Ranking (PR) of 100 percent.

elementary hoops Elementary basketball Results through Monday. Pi Beta Phi vs. Jones Cove From Monday. Boys’ game Pi Phi 71, Jones Cove 24 Leading scorers Pi Phi: Trevor Jain 10, Tanner Cox 8, Clay Leatherwood 8, Chad Ayers 8, Spencer Brien 7 Jones Cove: Ricky George 9 Girls’ game Pi Phi 35, Jones Cove 15 Leading scorers Pi Phi: Micki Werner 12, Marah Herrell 9, Macee Tinker 8 Jones Cove: Clarissa Crowley 10 Pi Beta Phi vs. Pittman Center From last Thursday. Boys’ game Pi Phi 54, Pittman Center 20 Leading scorers

Pi Phi: Spencer Brien 11, Trevor Jain 8, Cole Fuller 6, Raj Bhula 5, Tanner Cox 4, Clay Leatherwood 4, Chad Ayers 4, Ryan Garza 4, Austin Acor 3, Carlos Sweeney 3, Jordan Voyles 2 Pittman Center: Noah Clinton 11 Girls’ game Pi Phi 46, Pittman Center 20 Leading scorers Pi Phi: Cierra Northcote 7, Marah Herrell 7, Madison Thomas 6, Alicia Sumeriski 6, Hailey Coral 4, Macee Tinker 4, Micki Werner 4, Sydney Perry 4, Claire Ballentine 2, Courtney Malone 2 Pittman Center: Macki Paramore 8, Breanna Bradshaw 8, Anna Brackins 4

local bowling Pigeon Forge Bowling Center Monday Afternoon Ladies Results through Monday. High scratch game: Ernie James, 203 Zenaida Rodriquez, 183 Bobbie Hart, 180 Caroline Kent, 180 Barbara Patrick, 180 High scratch series: Ernie James, 510 Wilma McConville, 507 Bobbie Hart, 493

women’s hoops Women’s Top 8 Fared Tuesday 1. Connecticut (8-0) did not play. Next: vs. Iona, Sunday. 2. Stanford (7-0) vs. No. 7 Duke. Next: vs. No. 3 Tennessee, Saturday. 3. Tennessee (8-0) did not play. Next: vs. Louisville, Wednesday. 4. Notre Dame (9-0) did not play. Next: vs. Charlotte, Sunday. 5. LSU (7-0) vs. Houston Baptist. Next: at No. 20 Nebraska, Sunday. 6. Baylor (8-1) did not play. Next: vs. Oral Roberts, Wednesday. 7. Duke (7-1) at No. 2 Stanford. Next: vs. No. 24 James Madison, Friday. 8. Ohio State (11-1) beat Wright State 84-47. Next: vs. Alabama A&M, Saturday. 2nd location in the Gatlinburg Space Needle!

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place all by ourself, and we hope to keep it going.� Kelsey Brooks added 11 points in the win, followed by junior Ashley Wojnowski with nine and Emily Hurst with eight. Freshman Cassidy Martin added seven, Ashlyn Trotter had six and Sunni McAlister, Mindy Brackins and Kesha Hooker had two apiece.

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The boys’ contest was a broken record for the down-on-theirluck Tigers, as the team played their hearts out just to come up short in the closing minutes 89-87 over the favored Eagles. “Gibbs is a quality team, they’ve beat Austin-East twice, and they’ve beat Carter,� PF coach Jonathan Shultz said. “So we’ve shown we can play with anybody in the district besides maybe Fulton. But we’ve got to learn how to finish games, how to win. The guys played real hard, and that’s typical, we play

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LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE This is a notification of sale for personal property belonging to: Rose Vittatoe Unit G9 Anthony Huff Unit 60/62 Sherry French Unit 24 Helen Seaton Unit E9 Jared Press Unit S9 Scott Winter Unit G11 Powder Springs Mini Storage, 2229 Douglas Dam Rd, Sevierville, TN

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236 GENERAL

238 HOTEL/MOTEL

557 MISC. SALES

Fast paced cabin rental company in search of top notch customer service representatives. Drug test required. Please apply in person at 652 Wears Valley Rd., Pigeon Forge. TN.

Landmark Inn is accepting applications for full time front desk clerk. Must be dependable & customer service oriented. Apply in person at 401 Forks of the River Pkwy, Sev. M-F 8am-3pm.

For Sale Foosball Table $200, 6ft Air Hockey Game Table $200, Queen Log Bed w/mattresses $300, TShirt Press $100, Surround Sound w/speakers and DVD Player $125. 865-335-7228

500 MERCHANDISE

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573 BEDDING Quilts For Sale Reasonable Price. Full Size Leave a message 774-5931

CLARION INN & SUITES Looking for dependable, detailed and customer service oriented personnel. Now accepting applications for the following full time positions: •Front Desk •Breakfast/ Lobby Attendant Excellent wages, bonus and benefits! Please apply in person M - F, 9:30am - 3pm. 1100 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN

308 ELDERLY CARE

556 FIREWOOD

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

356 STORAGE BUILDINGS

557 MISC. SALES

10X10 or 10x20 SELF STORAGE Convenient Location! 411 South, left on Robert Henderson Rd., 1/4 mile on right at Riverwalk Apts. 429-2962

16 ft Genie Pro 1/3 HP model garage door with glass panes. Good condition. 2 remote door openers. $500. Call Jim 406-5470 Must pick up.

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 2, 2007, executed by Todd Carter and Lynn E. Carter, conveying certain real property therein described to Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Co., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee recorded on March 9, 2007 at Book/Instrument No. 2763, Page 774-795; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee For BCAP LLC Trust 2007-AA3 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Everett L. Hixson, Jr., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Everett L. Hixson, Jr., as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on J anuary 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the SEVIER County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the SEVIER Courthouse, located in Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. SIXTEEN (16) OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF ANY MUNICIPALITY, AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 44, IN BROTHERS COVE SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION TO SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF SAID SUBDIVISION OF RECORD IN LARGE MAP BOOK 5, PAGE 115, IN THE SEVIER COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE, SAID TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS SHOWN BY MAP AFORESAID, TO WHICH MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. THERE IS ALSO CONVEYED HEREWITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS ALONG A 40 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY KNOWN AS BROTHERS WAY AS SHOWN ON MAP OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET 30, PAGE 109, ALONG BRICE HOLLOW WAY AS SHOWN ON MAP OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET 33, PAGE 197, AND ALONG CARSONS RIDGE WAY AS SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN LARGE MAP BOOK 5, PAGE 115, ALL IN THE SEVIER COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO TODD CARTER AND WIFE, LYNN E. CARTER BY QUITCLAIM DEED DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 13, 2007, FROM LYNN ELIZABETH DESIGN, LLC, A MICHIGAN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, OF RECORD IN BOOK 2745, PAGE 779, IN THE SEVIER COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 3536 Carsons Ridge Way Sevierville, TN 37862 In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): Todd Carter and Lynn E. Carter OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular us or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2 new recliners $398 Cagles Furniture & Appliances 2364B Pittman Center Rd.

For Sale

A-1 pre-owned dryers, washers, ranges & refrigerators All with warranty. Cagles Furniture and Appliances

All new Happy JackÂŽ Kitty Kat Paste. The safe and effective way to treat worms in cats and kittens. Tuna flavored..SMITH HARDWARE BUILDING SUPPLY (658-5073). www.happyjackinc. com. All NEW Happy JackÂŽ XylecideÂŽ: AntiFungal shampoo for dogs & horses prevents ringworm and bacterial skin infections without steroids! SEVIER FARMERS COOP (453-7101). www.happyjackinc. com. Bouvier DeFlanders Fawn colored Christmas Pups weaned and shots. Male and Female. Call 865-908-4244

Ready for Christmas Miniature Dauhsands. 865-3356403

605 BUSINESS RENTALS

693 ROOMS FOR RENT

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Retail Shop Baskin Square Mall Street Level. Downtown Gatlinburg 865436-8788 Ask for Jim

DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE

NICE, CLEAN

453-0727

453-0727

581 PETS

238 HOTEL/MOTEL

589 FURNITURE

Retail shop in The Village shopping center downtown Gatlinburg. 865-4363995

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

Weekly Rentals Includes Phone, Color TV, Wkly Housekeeping Micr./Frig. Available

Spacious, Furn or Unfurn 2 story & Garage W/D, D/W, Balcony Weekly or Monthly

865-789-1427 605 BUSINESS RENTALS

OFFICE SPACE $650 month 5000 sf Warehouse

$1500 month

865-850-3874

Private Motel Room Great for 1 person! 1 bed, full size frig. microwave, cable TV $120 weekly $50 deposit 436-7745 Gatlinburg

Rooms for rent, weekly rates, furn., cable TV, same rent all year.

436-4471 or 621-2941

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated November 1, 2006 of record in Book 2658, page 316, in the Sevier County Register of Deeds Office, Michael McAdams and wife, Jaclynn Marts, conveyed in trust to T. Mike Estes, Trustee for Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA, certain real estate hereinafter described, to secure the payment of the principal sum of $118,150.00, evidenced by a certain Promissory Note, said instruments being incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, by instrument dated November 2, 2009 and recorded in Book 3445, page 113, in the Sevier County Register of Deeds Office, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA, the owner and holder of said indebtedness, appointed James E. Bondurant, Jr., Substitute Trustee; and WHEREAS, default has been made in said Deed of Trust referenced above and the owner and holder of the Note described above has declared the entire balance due and payable and has instructed the undersigned Substitute Trustee to foreclose said Deed of Trust in accordance with their terms and provisions. NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee under said instruments, I will on the 12th day of January, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the front door of the Sevier County Courthouse, facing Court Avenue, located in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, offer for sale and sell the property to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption and all statutory rights of redemption, homestead, dower and curtesy, all of which are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, property therein conveyed, which is more particularly described as follows: SITUATED in the Eighth (8th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lot 14 of the HILLSVIEW SUBDIVISION, as shown on plat of Ronnie L. Simms, Surveyor, Tennessee No. 683, dated July 22, 2003, of record in Large Map Book LM 5, page 34, to which plat reference is here made for a complete description. SUBJECT to any easements, right of ways, restrictions, setbacks and/or protective covenants noted on plat of record in Large Map Book 5, page 34, and Record Book 1792, page 89, of record in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. BEING the same property conveyed to Michael McAdams by deed from Jaclynn Marts, dated January 28, 2009 and recorded in Book 3283, page 121, in the Sevier County Register of Deeds Office. BEING also the same property conveyed to Michael McAdams and Jaclynn Marts by deed dated November 1, 2006 and recorded in Record Book 2658, page 314, in the Sevier County Register of Deeds Office. Said property is believed to be located on or about 2665 Colonel Drive, Kodak, Tennessee, 37764 in Sevier County, Tennessee, and being identified as CLT No: 017AB-014.00. The above-described parcel of property will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements and building setback lines, matters shown on the maps referenced above, and to any prior or superior liens, judgments or Deeds of Trust. The proceeds of the sale will be applied in accordance with the terms and provisions of the above-named Deed of Trust. Said sale is being made upon the request of Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, FLCA, owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, due to the failure of the maker to comply with all provisions of said Deed of Trust. Other parties interested as defined by Tennessee statutes and to whom the Substitute Trustee has given notice of the sale includes the following: MICHAEL MCADAMS AND JACLYNN MARTS Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of the bid at the public sale, then the Substitute Trustee shall have the option of accepting the second highest bid, or the next highest bid with which the buyer is able to comply. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time set forth above.

December 16, 23 and 30, 2009

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

Stanley

865-254-3844 Lic & Insured

McKinney Lawn Service Specializing in Landscaping, All Drain Work, Fall Clean-up, Leaf Removal, Bobcat Work, Mulching & Aeration. !LL ODD JOBS s YRS EXP 1UALITY 7ORK 'UARANTEED Senior Discount

654-9078

654-7033

1 or 2BR Apartment. Quiet neighborhood. No pets. Call 453-3177 or 850-1693. 1BR furnished City of Pigeon Forge. $550 mth. 865712-3026.

1BR Unfurnished No Washer/Dryer 710 West Main Street. 1 mile past Hardees on Right $400 a month. 548-1486 or 4532026

SPACIOUS

1100 sq. ft. 2BR/2BA $600 mth + $500 dep. 1 yr lease. No Pets. 428-0713 or 389-5780 FINCHUM PROPERTIES Leasing 1 & 2 BR apts Hardwood oors, plus many extras, 1 year lease, no pets. TVA energy efďŹ cient 865-453-8947 865-776-2614

BIG BROKER BOB’s REALTY 865-774-5919 SILO APARTMENTS in Sevierville Offers 1/2 BR Units Pet Friendly

PIGEON FORGE 2BD/2BA APARTMENT

New Center 3BR/2BA Garage, Pet Friendly

Sevierville 5BD/4.5BA Fully furnished, w/hot tub, washer, dryer, etc.

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

2BR 1.5BA Townhouse

2 weeks free. 2BR 1.5BA Spacious with balcony. Water incl. Garden Setting. $550 mth Shadowwood Apts. 429-6925

SEVIERVILLE RENTALS

Apartments, mobile homes and trailer lots for rent

453-2959

LEGALS

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on January 8, 2010 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, at the front door, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Equity Trust Company Custodian fbo Jeffrey A. McQueary, IRA to Sevier Title, Inc., Trustee, on February 16, 2005 at Volume 2184, Page 433conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register s Office. Owner of Debt: National City Bank The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Sixteenth (16th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit:Lot 88 of Hidden Mountain View Number One Subdivision, as the same appears of record in Map Book 11, Page 86 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which map specific reference is here made for a more particular description Street Address: 2308 Hidden Mountain Road Sevierville, TN 37876 Current Owner(s) of Property: Equity Trust Company, Custodian fbo Jeffrey A. McQueary IRA The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2308 Hidden Mountain Road, Sevierville, TN 37876, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee Law Office of Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP 6055 Primacy Parkway, Suite 410 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone 901-767-5566 Fax 901-767-8890 File No. 09-019322

December 16, 23 and 30, 2009

Tree Removal Stump Grinding Storm Clean up Leaf Removal

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Central H/A. All appliances + W/D. Very nice. Great location. PF City Limits. $650/mth + damage dep. No pets. 428-1951 Ask for Ron

LEGALS

1 & 2 BR avail. Some Pets OK. $400 UP WATER INCLUDED Murrell Meadows 1/8 mile from Walters State College Allensville Road Walk to lake Reasonable Rates

865-908-6789

Affordable Housing in Gatlinburg

December 9, 16 and 23, 2009

incl. water & sewer.

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Townhouse

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

Kellum Creek Townhomes 2 BR $645.00

Pigeon Forge 865-453-4905

JAMES E. BONDURANT, JR. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE CROLEY, DAVIDSON & HUIE, PLLC 1500 First Tennessee Plaza Knoxville, TN 37929 (865) 523-0209 (94737)

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

800-359-8913

$169.77+ Family Inns West

Everett L. Hixson, Jr., Substitute Trustee Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano, LLC One Park Place, Suite 380 6148 Lee Highway Chattanooga, TN 37421 WWW.RUBINLUBLIN.COM/PROPERTY-LISTINGS.PHP Tel: (888) 890-5309 Fax: (423) 296-1882

105 YARD & TREE SERVICES

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

608 RESORT RENTALS

693 ROOMS FOR RENT

601 TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT

428 Park Rd. near trolley stop CHEAP$100 weekly Includes All Utilities.

696 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

KELLY’S HOME IMPROVEMENT

Quality Work - Reasonable Prices

• Carpentry • Electrical • • Plumbing • Kitchens • • Bathrooms • Painting • Licensed & Insured

Call Ty 368-2361

C B Builders 4REE 3PECIALIST

Experienced local carpenter Does all types remodeling Additions & Repairs Licensed & Insured

Call Conley Whaley 428-2791 or 919-7340(cell)

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PAINT SPECIAL s %XPERIENCED 0AINTER 'IRLS s 3PECIAL X !VERAGE 2OOM LABOR s 2OOMS GET "ATHROOM &REE s 2EFERENCES !VAILABLE

865-201-8051 865-978-1406

Coplen Construction Home repairs, Remodeling Additions, Elect, Plumbing, Kitchen, Bath, Painting, Flooring Big or Small, we do it all Licensed & Insure

Call Carl 865-654-6691

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

1st class guaranteed work. Over 25 yrs. exp.

Phone Sam 865-453-6811

117 ELECTRICAL

Errand Runner: Let us help you with all your shopping needs, Dr. visits, etc and special request. Call Linda at LSL Enterprise Services

106 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Professional Painter for hire

113 MISC. SERVICES

865-908-4081 865-654-2095 111 HOME & OFFICE CLEANING

McKinney Cleaning Service Residential, Cabins, OfďŹ ce & Business 10 years exp Quality Work Guaranteed

654-9078

115 ROOFING SERVICES

118 EXCAVATING

Nicks Roofing

Excavating, Footers, Water Lines, Fill Lines, House Sites, Land Clearing, Tractor Work, Driveway Grading, Bushhogging, Long Reach Bushhog, Roadsides and Hillsides.

Call: 865-430-2599

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All types of roofing All New roofs Re-roofs Work Repairs Guaranteed Free Estimates

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CO-SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Notice is hereby given that default has been made in the payment of that certain indebtedness (the Indebtedness) due from John E. Appman and wife, Eleanor M. Appman (the Grantor) to Bank of Putnam County (the Lender), secured by a deed of trust executed on November 19, 1998, by John E. Appman and wife, Eleanor M. Appman to Jack Ray, Trustee, recorded in Trust Book 742, Page 143, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee, and Trust Book X, Series 6, Page 278, Register s Office, Fentress County, Tennessee; as modified by an Agreement to Extend Lien of Deed of Trust, of record in Book 3077, Page 139, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee, and Book 140, Page 605, Register s Office, Fentress County, Tennessee, (collectively, the Deed of Trust). The Lender, being the true and lawful owner and holder of the Indebtedness, has removed Jack Ray as Trustee and has appointed Ryan L. Russell and Leon Foster as Co-Substitute Trustees (either of whom may act in the place and stead of the original Trustee, Jack Ray), as evidenced by an Appointment of Co-Substitute Trustees of record in Book 3449, Page 736, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee, and Book 165, Page 900, Register s Office, Fentress County, Tennessee. The Lender has further exercised its option to declare the entire Indebtedness due and payable and has made demand for foreclosure pursuant to the Deed of Trust. THE SEVIER COUNTY PROPERTY DESCRIPTION The phrase Sevier County Property as used herein shall mean all of the Grantor s right, title and interest in and to the following described real property (together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed improvements and fixtures, all appurtenant easements and rights of way, and other appurtenances) described as follows: SITUATE in the Eleventh (11th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and within the City of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and being all of condominium Unit 8107 of Gatlinburg Summit Horizontal Property Regime as shown on plat of record in Map Book 24, at page 296 in the Sevier County, Tennessee Register of Deeds Office, to which plat reference is here made for a more particular description of the condominium unit. The property described herein above is conveyed together with an undivided interest in the common elements, vote, common surplus and liability, for common expenses and other assessments appurtenant thereto and as set out in the Master Deed of Gatlinburg Summit Horizontal Property Regime, and First and Second Amendments thereto. Said property is conveyed subject to the restrictions, covenants and conditions as set out in the Master Deed of Gatlinburg Summit Horizontal Property Regime dated June 13, 1984, and recorded in Warranty Deed Book 336, at page 511 in the said Register s Office and the First Amendment to the said Master Deed dated June 21, 1984 and recorded in Warranty Deed Book 337, at page 347 in the said Register s Office, and the Second Amendment to said Master Deed dated December 6, 1984 of record in Warranty Deed Book 344, at page 445 in the said Register s Office, and the Third Amendment to said Master Deed dated April 8, 1985 recorded in Warranty Deed Book 348, at page 618 in the said Register s Office, and to matters contained in instrument of record in Miscellaneous Book 144, Page 380 in the said Register s Office. BEING the same property conveyed to John E. Appman and wife, Eleanor M. Appman by deed from James D. Wise and wife, Julianne M. Wise, dated May 11, 1992, of record in Warranty Deed Book 475, Page 508, Sevier County, Tennessee, Register of Deeds Office. SUBJECT TO grant of Power Line and Telephone Easement to the City of Sevierville of record in Miscellaneous Book 8, page 535. SUBJECT TO grant of Transmission Line Easement to Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company of record in Warranty Deed Book 116, page 497. SUBJECT TO 30 foot right of way or easement for ingress and egress of record in Warranty Deed Book 171, page 256, and as shown on plats of record in Map Book 24, pages 125, 184, 206, 260, and 296. SUBJECT TO utility easements, sewer easements, access easements and building setback lines as shown on plats of record in Map Book 24, pages 125, 184, 206, 260, and 296. SUBJECT TO a Deed of Trust dated May 5, 1992, recorded in Trust Deed Book 443, page 174, made by John E. Appman and wife, Eleanor M. Appman to secure Bank of Putnam County. SUBJECT TO Deed of Trust dated March 9, 1996, recorded in Trust Deed Book 594, page 682, made by John E. Appman and wife, Eleanor M. Appman to secure Bank of Putnam County.

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The tax map identification number is believed to be Tax Map 125M, Group A, Ctl. Map 125M, Parcel 024.00, S.I. 175. The Sevier County Property legal description shall control in the event of any inconsistency among the legal description, address, or tax map identification number. The Sevier County Property is subject to a Notice of Federal Tax Lien in favor of the United States, of record in Book 3280, Page 190, Register s Office, Sevier County, Tennessee. Notice of the sale required by 26 U.S.C. Ă&#x; 7425 (b) to be given to the United States has been timely given, and the sale will be subject to the right of the United States to redeem such property, as provided in 26 U.S.C. Ă&#x; 7425 (d)(1). THE SEVIER COUNTY PROPERTY SALE Ryan L. Russell, Co-Substitute Trustee, acting under the authority vested in the Co-Substitute Trustee by the Deed of Trust, will be at the front door (Court Avenue entrance) of the Sevier County Courthouse (125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee) on January 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. (prevailing Eastern Time) to offer for cash sale to the highest and best bidder at public auction in bar of and free from all rights of redemption afforded by statute, equitable rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other rights waived by the Deed of Tr ust, the Sevier County Property (as defined herein). After all parties in attendance at the Sevier County Courthouse have made their bids for the Sevier County Property, the Co-Substitute Trustee shall adjourn the sale until January 7, 2010 at 11 :00 a.m. (prevailing Central Time) at which time Leon Foster, Co-Substitute Trustee, acting under the authority vested in the Co-Substitute Trustee by the Deed of Trust, will be at the front door (South Main Street entrance) of the Fentress County Courthouse (101 South Main Street, Courthouse Square, Jamestown, Fentress County, Tennessee) to restart the bidding and offer for cash sale to the highest and best bidder at public auction in bar of and free from all rights of redemption afforded by statute, equitable rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other rights waived by the Deed of Trust, the Sevier County Property (as defined herein). The Co-Substitute Trustee shall convey the Sevier County Property to the bidder with the highest and best bid of all bidders for the Sevier County Property present at the Sevier County Courthouse or the Fentress County Courthouse. The Sevier County Property is being sold AS IS WHERE IS without warranty or representation by the Co-Substitute Trustee. All rights and equity of redemption, afforded by statute or common law, homestead, dower and all other exemptions are expressly waived by the Debtor in the Deed of Trust and title is believed to be good, but the Co-Substitute Trustee will sell and convey the Sevier County Property only as Co-Substitute Trustee. Title to the Sevier County Property is to be conveyed subject to all prior liens, easements, covenants, conditions, encumbrances, and restrictions that may exist including, without limitation, any unpaid ad valorem taxes or other taxes. The current owner of the Sevier County Property is John E. Appman (Eleanor M. Appman is deceased). Subordinate Lienholders include the Gatlinburg Summit Horizontal Property Regime Council of Co-Owners, Inc. and the United States of America. The proceeds of the sale will be applied in accordance with the terms of the Deed of Trust. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication, upon announcement of said adjournment on the day and time and at the place set forth above, and to sell to the second highest bidder (at the second highest bidder s highest bid) in the event the highest bidder does not comply with the terms of the sale. THE FENTRESS COUNTY PROPERTY DESCRIPTION The phrase ĂŹFentress County PropertyĂŽ as used herein shall mean all of the Grantor s right, title and interest in and to the following described real property (together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed improvements and fixtures, all appurtenant easements and rights of way, and other appurtenances) described as follows: SITUATED in the First Civil District of Fentress County, Tennessee, about 2 1/2 miles Southeast of the Courthouse in Jamestown, Tennessee, on the North side of road leading from State Highway No. 52 to the Allardt-Stockton County road being commonly known as the Knight Place Road and beginning on a set stone located in the North right of way line of the said Knight Place Road being also the Southwest corner of the John E. Appman and Eleanor M. Appman home place tract of land; thence with said Knight Place Road North 86 degrees West 100 feet; thence North 2 degrees East 467 feet; thence South 86 degrees East to the West line of the Jonn and Eleanor Appman home place tract of land; thence in a Southerly direction with the Appman line to the point of beginning, containing 1 acre, more or less. BEING property conveyed to John Edward Appman by inheritance under the Last Will and Testament of Willie Allie Appman, of record in Will Book 4, Page 160, Register s Office, Fentress County, Tennessee. SUBJECT TO any reservations, including reservations of minerals or mineral rights which may be set out in former deeds of conveyances covering the above described property. SUBJECT TO a Deed of Trust from John E. Appman and wife, Eleanor M. Appman to Jack Ray, Trustee, dated June 25, 1991, of record in Trust Book Q-5, Page 569, Register s Office, Fentress County, Tennessee, securing Bank of Putnam County. SUBJECT TO a Deed of Trust from John E. Appman and wife, Eleanor M. Appman to Jack Ray, Trustee, dated October 21, 1994, of record in Trust Book D-6, Page 560, Register s Office, Fentress County, Tennessee, securing Bank of Putnam County. SUBJECT TO a Deed of Trust from John E. Appman and wife, Eleanor M. Appman to Jack Ray, Trustee, dated March 9,1996, of record in Trust Book J-6, page 122, Register s Office, Fentress County, Tennessee, securing Bank of Putnam County. The Fentress County Property address is believed to be 2020 Memory Garden Road, Jamestown, TN 38556. The tax map identification number is believed to be Tax Map 075, Parcel 071.03. The Fentress County Property legal description shall control in the event of any inconsistency among the legal description, address, or tax map identification number. The Fentress County Property is subject to Notices of Federal Tax Liens in favor of the United States, of record in Book 157, Page 856; Book 157, Page 857; and Book 159, Page 292, all in the Register s Office, Fentress County, Tennessee. Notice of the sale required by 26 U.S.C. Ă&#x; 7425 (b) to be given to the United States has been timely given, and the sale will be subject to the right of the United States to redeem such property, as provided in 26 U.S.C. Ă&#x; 7425 (d)(1). The Fentress County Property is also subject to a Notice of State Tax Lien in favor of the State of Tennessee, Department of Revenue, of record in Book 158, Page 209, Register s Office, Fentress County, Tennessee. Notice of the sale required by T.C.A. Ă&#x; 67-1-1433(b)(1) to be given to the State of Tennessee has been timely given, and the sale will be subject to the right of the State of Tennessee to redeem such property, as provided in T.C.A. Ă&#x; 67-1-1433(c)(1). THE FENTRESS COUNTY PROPERTY SALE Ryan L. Russell, Co-Substitute Trustee, acting under the authority vested in the Co-Substitute Trustee by the Deed of Trust, will be at the front door (Court Avenue entrance) of the Sevier County Courthouse (125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee) on January 6, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. (prevailing Eastern Time) to offer for cash sale to the highest and best bidder at public auction in bar of and free from all rights of redemption afforded by statute, equitable rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other rights waived by the Deed of Trust, the Fentress County Property (as defined herein). After all parties in attendance at the Sevier County Courthouse have made their bids for the Fentress County Property, the Co-Substitute Trustee shall adjourn the sale until January 7, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. (prevailing Central Time) at which time Leon Foster, Co-Substitute Trustee, acting under the authority vested in the Co-Substitute Trustee by the Deed of Trust, will be at the front door (South Main Street entrance) of the Fentress County Courthouse (101 South Main Street, Courthouse Square, Jamestown, Fentress County, Tennessee) to restart the bidding and offer for cash sale to the highest and best bidder at public auction in bar of and free from all rights of redemption afforded by statute, equitable rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other rights waived by the Deed of Trust, the Fentress County Property (as defined herein). The Co-Substitute Trustee shall convey the Fentress County Property to the bidder with the highest and best bid of all bidders for the Fentress County Property present at the Sevier County Courthouse or the Fentress County Courthouse. The Fentress County Property is being sold ĂŹAS IS WHERE ISĂŽ without warranty or representation by the Co-Substitute Trustee. All rights and equity of redemption, afforded by statute or common law, homestead, dower and all other exemptions are expressly waived by the Debtor in the Deed of Trust and title is believed to be good, but the Co-Substitute Trustee will sell and convey the Fentress County Property only as Co-Substitute Trustee. Title to the Fentress County Property is to be conveyed subject to all prior liens, easements, covenants, conditions, encumbrances, and restrictions that may exist including, without limitation, any unpaid ad valorem taxes or other taxes. The current owner of the Fentress County Property is John E. Appman. Subordinate Lienholders include the State of Tennessee and the United States of America. The proceeds of the sale will be applied in accordance with the terms of the Deed of Trust. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication, upon announcement of said adjournment on the day and time and at the place set forth above, and to sell to the second highest bidder (at the second highest bidder s highest bid) in the event the highest bidder does not comply with the terms of the sale. This Notice shall be published in The Mountain Press and The Fentress Courier on December 16, 2009; December 23, 2009; and December 30, 2009. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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Comics ◆ A15

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

Close to Home

Advice

Man was louse for way he broke up, but woman needs to accept it’s over

Zits

Blondie

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Dear Annie: I am a 49-year-old widow. I recently began dating the most wonderful gentleman. “Martin” and I fell in love in just eight weeks. Martin worked with a man who died four months ago. That widow has been having a rough time because her late husband killed himself, and after that she discovered he had been cheating on her. She lives in the same town where Martin works, and I am two hours away. We helped her move out of her house, and Martin said he’d be there whenever she needed him. She started calling him all the time. One night he had to work late, which he never does. I didn’t hear from him all day. By 11p.m., I figured he’d call me on his drive home, but he didn’t. The next morning, I texted and asked why he hadn’t called. He said he’d been on the phone with the other woman. Martin had transferred some home movies to CDs for her, and she was crying while watching them. This was the second time she had called him crying over those videos. I was a little hurt that Martin didn’t call me after speaking to her and told him so in a text message. I didn’t hear back. Three days later, I texted again and asked, “Can we talk, or is the relationship over?” He replied, “It’s over.” I am so distraught. He won’t communicate whatsoever. I don’t get it. I know he is not interested in this woman. Why doesn’t she call her girlfriends when she’s crying instead of a single guy in a newly established rela-

tionship? We were so in love. How can it be over so quickly after one little disagreement? What should I do? -Heartbroken Widow Dear Heartbroken: You may not want to believe it, but Martin is most definitely interested in this woman, and she’s a lot more conveniently located than you. She is after him, and that’s why she calls, crying and needy. He’s a louse for breaking it off the way he did, and you might have gotten more information had you called instead of texted, but he’s right about one thing: It’s over. Sorry. Dear Annie: I have two girlfriends who live in opposite directions from me. Whenever I invite one of them to my house, the other shows up unannounced. It’s as if they have radar or something. They talk to each other and ignore everyone else. When they leave, they say it’s been fun and we should talk again. What talk? I didn’t say a word. I am nothing more than a waitress in the restaurant, providing them with drinks. I feel like leaving a bill and asking for a tip. What do you suggest? -Without a Tip Dear Tip: There is no mystery why they both show up. When you invite one, she phones the other and tells her to come. Obviously, these two women cannot be apart from each other. Either invite both of them or

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Barney Google and Snuffy Smith

For Better Or Worse

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neither. Dear Annie: I wanted to respond to your reply to “Sleeping Alone in Florida,” whose boyfriend insists on staying with his parents when they visit, and she stays with hers. You said he was being selfish not to compromise. For three years before my husband and I married, we would visit his folks in Florida. Although his parents had prepared a bed for the two of us, I felt very uncomfortable sleeping in the same bed with him and told him so. Consequently, we slept in separate rooms in the same house until we were married. Maybe the boyfriend feels uncomfortable sleeping with her in either house out of respect for both sets of parents. -- C.D. Dear C.D.: We were bombarded with angry mail from readers who assumed the boyfriend was doing this out of respect -- a perfectly good reason, and if so, he ought to make it clear to his girlfriend. But even in separate bedrooms, the two of them should alternate where they stay, if possible. It’s good practice for when they marry. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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The Mountain Press ◆ Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Oral Roberts dies of complications of pneumonia

House votes to turn down the volume of noisy television ads By ANN SANNER Associated Press Writer

By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS Associated Press Writer TULSA, Okla. — Oral Roberts, the evangelist who rose from humble tent revivals to found a multimillion-dollar ministry and a university bearing his name, died Tuesday. He was 91. Roberts died of complications from pneumonia in Newport Beach, Calif., according to his spokesman, A. Larry Ross. The evangelist was hospitalized after a fall on Saturday. He had survived two heart attacks in the 1990s and a broken hip in 2006. Roberts was a pioneer on two fronts — he helped bring spirit-filled charismatic Christianity into the mainstream and took his trademark revivals to television, a new frontier for religion. Roberts overcame tuberculosis at age 17, and credited that triumph with leading him to become one of the country’s most famous ministers. He gave up a local pastorate in Enid in 1947 to enter an evangelistic ministry in Tulsa to pray for the healing of the whole person — the body, mind and spirit. The philosophy led many to call him a “faith healer,” a label he rejected with the comment: “God heals — I don’t.” By the 1960s and ’70s, he was reaching millions around the world through radio, television, publications and personal appearances. He remained on TV into the new century, co-hosting the program, “Miracles Now,” with son Richard. He published dozens of books and conducted hundreds of crusades. A famous photograph showed him working at a desk with a sign on it reading, “Make no little plans here.” He credited his oratorical skills to his faith, saying, “I become anointed with God’s word, and the spirit of the Lord builds up in me like a coiled spring. By the time I’m ready to go on, my mind is razor-sharp. I know exactly what I’m going to say and I’m feeling like a lion.” Unity of body, mind and spirit became the theme of Oral Roberts University. The campus is a Tulsa landmark, with its space-age buildings laden with gold paint, including a 200-foot prayer tower and a 60-foot bronze statue of praying hands. His ministry hit upon rocky times in the 1980s. There was controversy over his City of Faith medi-

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In this April 5, 1987 file photo, evangelist Oral Roberts gives a sermon to members of the Church on the Rock, in Rockwall, Texas.

cal center, a $250 million investment that eventually folded, and Roberts’ widely ridiculed proclamation that God would “call me home” if he failed to meet a fundraising goal of $8 million. A law school he founded also was shuttered. Semiretired in recent years and living in California, he returned to Tulsa, Okla., in October 2007 as scandal roiled Oral Roberts University. His son, Richard Roberts, who succeeded him as ORU president, faced allegations of spending university money on shopping sprees and other luxuries at a time the institution was more than $50 million in debt. Richard Roberts resigned as president in November 2007, marking the first time since Oral Roberts University was chartered in 1963 that a member of the Roberts family would not be at its helm. The rocky period for the evangelical school was eased by billionaire Oklahoma City businessman Mart Green donated $70 million and helped run the school in the interim, pledging to restore the public’s trust. By the fall of 2009, things were looking up, with officials saying tens of millions of dollars worth of debt had been paid off and enrollment was up slightly. That September, a frail-looking Oral Roberts attended the ceremony when the school’s new president, Mark Rutland, was formally inaugurated.

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WASHINGTON — The House on Tuesday voted to level off the abrupt spikes in volume felt by television viewers during commercial breaks. The bill — approved by a voice vote — is aimed at stopping TV ads from playing noticeably louder than programs. “It’s very frustrating,” said Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Va. “It’s an annoying experience, and something really should be done about it.” Irritated by loud commercials, Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., drafted the measure after discovering it was a common complaint with the Federal Communications Commission. Right now, the government doesn’t have much say in the volume of TV ads. It’s been getting grievances about commercial loudness for decades. Correcting sound levels has its complications. Managing the transition between programs and ads without spoiling the artistic intent of the producers poses technical challenges and may require TV broadcasters to purchase new equipment. To address the issue, an industry organization recently produced guidelines on how to process, measure and transmit audio in a uniform way. The bill requires the FCC to adopt those recommendations from the Advanced Television Systems Committee as regulations within a year and begin enforcing them a year later. Eshoo said the legislation would force the industry to comply with their own standards. “Volunteerism hasn’t worked for 50 years,” she said. Rep. Cliff Stearns, R-Fla., addressed critics who have asked why Congress has to get involved in the matter. “You can say, ’Well, that’s fine. Just turn it off,”’ Stearns said. “But it’s constantly an irritant when you have to do it. And we’ve got all the new bowl games coming up.” An identical measure has been introduced in the Senate. Some experts have said they are unsure whether viewers will notice much difference if the bills become law. Different volume levels can be part of storytelling. And some commercials may just seem noisy because they follow a quiet, intense scene.

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Excellent Care Provided by an Excellent Team. At FORT SANDERS SEVIER MEDICAL CENTER it is our goal to provide you with excellent care. From the moment you walk into our facility until you leave, we look forward to taking care of you. Excellent care, close to home is what Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center strives to provide to the residents of Sevier County. When the

services you need are available in an award-winning medical center in your own community, why travel anywhere else? Our surgical team consists of highly-trained specialists, practicing in our community. For more information about any surgeons who practice at Fort Sanders Sevier call 453.WELL.

JENNIFER ANDERSON, MD, OB/GYN

JOHN T. DAWSON, MD, Ophthalmology

JULIO C. GUERRA, MD, OB/GYN

JAMES D. JORDAN, MD, Orthopedics

JEFFREY S. KING, MD, General Surgery

JAMES M. KOERTEN, MD, OB/GYN

RICHARD L. LOVE, MD, OB/GYN

FRANCISCO MORENO, MD, Otolaryngology

DONALD H. PARNELL, JR., MD, General Surgery

GENE PRICE, MD, Ophthalmology

GROVER C. ROBINSON, IV, MD, Ophthalmology

MICHAEL ROTHWELL, MD, General Surgery

STEVEN M. SMITH, MD, Orthopedics

CHRISTIAN L. TRAYNELIS, MD, Urology

MICHAEL C. WEBB, DPM, Podiatry

1000-0583

www.fssevier.com

ALAN L. WHITON, MD, Orthopedics

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