The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 25, No. 351 ■ December 17, 2009 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents
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Economy cuts into Norton Creek
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By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer
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GATLINBURG — Parts of one of Sevier County’s most well-known high-end subdivisions are headed to the foreclosure auction block after its developers found themselves cutting their loses with the real estate market crash. Two parcels in the Norton Creek community, which is located off the Spur between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, valued at more than
$4.8 million are set to be sold to the highest bidder after the developers went into default on loans from Silly Creek Investments LLC. Robin Turner, one of the owners of Norton Creek and its main overseer, admits the real estate market crash blindsided the ritzy neighborhood, sending new home sales crashing just as things at Norton Creek were really taking off. Especially hard hit in the current recession have been sales of highend homes, further adding to the
woes at the local development. “It has not performed as well as we had hoped it would,” Turner concedes. “In the last two years that’s definitely a true statement. We’re having to protect what we can.” Turner is quick to point out the sale does not mean the end of Norton Creek, just something of a change in direction. The existing development is part of Phase 1 of the overall plan for the community, and Turner says work there will
continue as expected. However, Norton Creek LLC will lose control of property that was slated to be part of a future stage of construction. “We’re going to continue with our plans on Phase 1; we still have the same goals. We’re focusing on our current development,” Turner says. “We’re just having to protect what we can.” That means, he explains, regretSee Norton Creek, Page A4
Forge approves site plan
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Students from Mark Mundo’s and Sarah Mundo’s kindergarten classes at Sevierville Primary School visit the Sevierville Post Office to mail Christmas cards and learn a little bit about how the system works. At left, Sevierville postal employee Mark Fields explains the process of mailing the cards with the classes.
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Obituaries “Sy” Brent Chandler, 55 Louise Gunby, 90 Jason Wayne Henry, 31 James B. Huskey, 74 Lucy Latham Rogers Mildred Trentham, 79
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Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A2 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . A8-9 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A14 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A14 Classifieds . . . . . . A10-13 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 World . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5
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PIGEON FORGE — Planning Commission members Tuesday voted unanimously to override city staff’s opinion in approving an item in their monthly meeting, at the same time offering a ruling on a city ordinance that seems to contradict a previous board ruling. At the center of the debate is a rather simple site plan presented by Ross Ogle Jr., who wants to build a ticket sales and orientation facility for his zip line business on property he leases on the Parkway. The only problem is that part of the building encroaches on an adjacent lot Ogle also leases, making city staff believe it violates a city ordinance. That regulation stipulates that only one principal building may be located on any given lot. City staffers read that to mean that only one business may operate on a property, pointing to an April 2008 Planning Commission vote that follows that guideline. About two or three feet of the proposed 500square foot sales office would be built over the property line, encroaching on land filled by Fantasy Golf, another Ogle business. Though the ticket See Plan, Page A4
Dorseys provide big boost to Santa Fund
A $4,000 gift from Tommy and Denise Dorsey of Sevierville has boosted The Santa Fund. The drive now stands at $15,084. Tommy Dorsey said he and his wife made the contribution in memory of their fathers, Stanley Dorsey and Gordon “Bud” Ireland. The Dorseys also appreciate that The Santa Fund benefits senior citizens as well as children. “I understand children are the future, but Denise and I believe not enough attention and effort is given to our seniors,” Tommy Dorsey said in making the donation. He said he hopes Sevier County will step up in the final days of the drive to support The Santa Fund. Other new donations to the fund: n $1,000: The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies, by owners Susan Mills and Jerry Mayer n $250: Anonymous
n $250: Anonymous n $250: Anonymous n $250: Anonymous n $200: In honor
of Jesus Christ and 21 grandchildren, by John and Jo Lee n $50: Bob and Janet McMahan n $50: With thanks for our wonderful friends, by Russell and Patricia Brien n $50: In honor of Dillon and Austin Canova, by Leovijildo Mendoza n $50: In memory of Betty Collins, by John and Linda Collins n $50: In memory of our precious daughter, Honey, by Gregg and Tracy Price n $50: In memory of Sarah “Mom” Ogle, by Constable Bryan Lee Ogle n $50: In memory of Rev. Rex and Blanche Waters, by Larry Waters n $30: Anonymous n $25: Robert and Linda Rutherford The Santa Fund, coordinated by Jana Thomasson, publisher of The Mountain Press, pays for gifts for
Jana Thomasson, publisher of The Mountain Press, accepts a $4,000 donation to The Santa Fund from Tommy Dorsey. He and his wife Denise made the donation in memory of their late fathers. senior citizens who signed up through Douglas Cherokee and children who are members of the Boys & Girls clubs. The drive ends Friday, but donations made after that will still be gratefully accepted.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Free Skating
Free skating at Spin City skating rink, 6-10 p.m. today only, Pigeon Forge Parkway.
Friday, Dec. 18 FCE
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.
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 Nathan Richard Bineyard, 19, of 741 Asheville Highway in Kodak, was charged Dec. 16 with underage consumption of alcohol. He was being held in lieu of $250 bond. u Rachel Blair, 21, of 984 Goose Gap Road in Sevierville, was charged Dec. 16 with public intoxication and driving without a license. She was being held in lieu of $500 bond. u Robert Wayne Covington, 43, of 612 JG Way in Seymour, was charged Dec. 15 with public intoxication. He was being held in lieu of $250 bond. u Joshua Lynn Gibson, 26, of 1437 Sugar Loaf Mountain Road in Seymour, was charged Dec.15 with violation of probation. He was released on $3,500 bond. u Carlos Velasquez Hernandes, 23, of 3029 Jess Wilson #21 in Pigeon Forge, was charged Dec. 15 with DUI, driving without a license and financial responsibility law. He was released on $2,500 bond. u Lester Wayne Latham Sr., 52, of 1007 Little Alpine Road in Seymour, was charged Dec. 15 with a felony warrant from general sessions court. He was being held. u Nathan John Lee, 34, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was charged Dec. 15 with contempt of court. He was released on $1,000.03 bond. u Kala J. Maples, 41, of 955 Kyker Fairy Road in Kodak, was charged Dec. 15 with driving while revoked, possession of drug paraphernalia and two misdemeanor warrants from general sessions court. She was
Waldens Creek Singing Waldens Creek Baptist Church singing 7 p.m.
11:30 a.m., 1250 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville. 868-5000.
Communion. 573-9711 or www.seymourumc.org.
Blood Drive
Walnut Grove Program
St. Paul Episcopal Church midnight Mass and carol service 10:30 p.m.; Anglican high Mass and homily at 11:05 p.m., 1028 Boyds Creek Highway, Seymour.
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 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.
Beech Springs Play
“Christmas Shoes� 6:30 p.m., Beech Springs Baptist Church, 337 W. Mount Road, Kodak. 933-0692 or www.beechspringsbaptist.org.
Boyds Creek
Boyds Creek Baptist Church Christmas program 11 a.m.
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
Walnut Grove Baptist Church Christmas musical, “The King is Coming,� 7 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 21 Bariatric Support
Bariatric Surgery Support Group meets at 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. 436-4685.
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
Arrests being held. u Clifford Wayne McClendon, 46, of Charleston, Tenn., was charged Dec. 16 with theft of property worth $1,000 to $10,000 and a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held in lieu of $4,000 bond. u Angela Renee Mullins, 35, of Knoxville, was charged Dec. 15 with a circuit court warrant and violation of probation.
She was released. u Deborah Sue Smith, 43, of 3165 Autumn Oak Circle in Kodak, was charged Dec. 15 with theft of property worth $10,000 to $50,000. She was being held in lieu of $3,500 bond. u Donna Lynn Zsizeri, 35, of 3154 West Over Drive in Sevierville, was charged Dec. 15 with violation of probation. She was released on $3,000 bond.
St. Paul Episcopal
Sunday, Dec.27 27 Friday, Dec. Boyds Creek Singing
Boyds Creek Baptist Church service in song, 7 p.m. with Boyds Creek Trio.
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
GateKeepers
Alzheimer’s Support
Women’s Bible Study
Gatekeepers
GateKeepers men’s community Bible study, 6:30 p.m., 2445 Scenic Mt. Drive, Sevierville. (865) 310-7831. 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.
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Gatekeepers men’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m. 1328 Old Newport Highway, Sevierville. 908-0591.
Wednesday, Dec. 30 Blood Drive
Medic blood drive 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Pigeon Forge Care & Rehabilitation, 415 Cole Drive. Donors receive free T-shirt and cholesterol evaluation.
Thursday, Dec. 31 Blood Drive
Medic Blood Drives: n 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Food City, Sevierville n 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food City Seymour Donors receive free T-shirt and cholesterol evaluation.
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.
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St. Paul holding special service SEYMOUR — St. Paul Episcopal Church will be holding a special midnight Mass and carol service beginning at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24 to celebrate the nativity. There will be congregational singing of Christmas carols, as well as anthems by the Chancel Choir and featured soloist Vikki McCombie. The singing will be followed by an Anglican high Mass and homily beginning at 11:05 p.m., the Rev. A. Henry Swann celebrating. All are welcome to attend these services at the church, which is located at 1028 Boyds Creek Highway in Seymour. The church office phone number is 5771255, or visit www. StPaulEpiscopalChurch. org for more information.
THP on lookout for drunk drivers Submitted reports
Drunken driving is one of America’s deadliest crimes. Last year 327 people died in highway crashes in Tennessee involving a driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. As part of National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month, the Tennessee Highway Patrol will be stepping up its enforcement crackdown to find and remove impaired drivers from Tennessee roadways. Troopers will be conducting more than 100 sobriety and driver license checkpoints now
through the New Year’s holiday to get drunken drivers off the road. In Sevier County there will be a checkpoint the afternoon of Dec. 23 on State Road 338, and again the evening of Dec. 26 at the intersection of White School Road and Sugarloaf Road. “Ensuring the safety and general welfare of the public isn’t just a cliché, but a mission the Department of Safety takes seriously,” said Safety Commissioner Dave Mitchell. The holiday season is one of the deadliest and most dangerous times of the year due to an increase in impaired driv-
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crashes on Tennessee roadways. Alcohol was involved in nearly 29 percent of those crashes, and four of the seven motorists killed were not wearing safety restraints. The New Year’s holiday period begins at 6 p.m. Dec. 31 and will end at 11:59 p.m. Jan. 3. Last year 12 people were killed during the New Year’s holiday period, and 42 percent of the fatalities occurred in alcoholrelated crashes. During the past decade, research shows the number of drunken female drivers involved in fatal crashes has increased in 10 states, including Tennessee.
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Tai chi classes offered Submitted reports Arthritis affects 1.5 million Tennesseans and is the leading cause of disability in the United States. It is a chronic disease that targets the joints of the body. Common symptoms include joint pain, aching, stiffness and swelling. Though arthritis tends to be debilitating, it can be effectively managed through a variety of methods. There is growing evidence that low-impact, slow motion exercise is an essential tool in relieving arthritic pain and fatigue. On Jan. 21, Sevier County Extension will be offering an Arthritis Foundation tai chi program. The seven-session program is designed for people with arthritis to reduce pain and stiffness, help maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength, memory and balance. Individuals of all ages and mobility levels may benefit from the low-impact course. Classes will be held every Thursday, Jan. 21 through Feb. 25, with one additional class on Feb. 23. Each class will be from 6 to 7 p.m. and be held at the UT Extension Office near the Fairgrounds. The cost of the seven sessions is $40. The Harvard Medical School referred to tai chi as “medication in motion” because of its overall health benefits. For more information or to sign up for the program, contact Linda Hyder, Sevier County UT Extension, at 453-3695 or e-mail to lhyder@utk.edu. Registration is needed by Jan. 15.
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Obituaries In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Lucy Latham Rogers Lucy Latham Rogers, loving Mother and precious “Mumsi” passed away peacefully in her home on December 12th, 2009. Lucy was born in Sevierville, TN, graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Lincoln Memorial University and went on to earn her Master’s Degree from the Library School of Peabody College at Vanderbilt University. Lucy moved to Holly Hill in 1947 and married Lynn Rogers of Maryville, TN. She was an active and devoted member of the Union Congregational United Church of Christ serving in many capacities of leadership, fellowship and service. Lucy touched countless lives as a life long educator and librarian. Lucy loved to spend time with her family, was an avid gardener and she loved to travel and see the world. Lucy was preceded in death by her Mother Jane Rule Latham and Father Laban A. Latham, her husband Lynn, and her nine siblings, Henry Freeman Latham, Verlan H. Latham, Fred W. Latham, Earl B. Latham, Sam A. Latham, Ola L. Parsons, Euna L. Harris, Iva L. Latham and William (Bill) M. Latham. She is survived by her loving daughter Ginger Lynne Shelton and her husband Joe of Orlando, her beloved granddaughter April Lynne Shelton of Orlando, two sisters-in-law, Kate Dunaway and Olive Latham of Sevierville, TN, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Doris Phelps, 1524 Tarwater Rd., Sevierville, TN 37876. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Shiloh Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Ely officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2009, at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
James B. Huskey James B. Huskey, 74, of Loudon, formerly of Sevierville, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. Survivors: 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; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; step-daughter, 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.
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Louise Lawson Gunby Louise Lawson Gunby, 90, of Sevierville, died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. Mrs. Gunby was born in Knoxville and later moved South Florida. She spent her final years at Fort Sanders Nursing Home. Survivors: son, Bruce Johnson; granddaughter, Kelly Johnson; two great-grandsons; sister, Betty Scott. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. to noon Thursday with funeral service to follow at noon in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Hyder will officiate. Interment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
Mildred Fay Trentham
Mildred Fay Trentham, age 79, of Seymour, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Calvin L. Trentham, parents John and Edna Whaley, sisters Jean Whaley and Jewel Whaley, and brothers Jay Whaley, Bud Whaley, and Elmer Whaley. Survivors: daughter, Janice Trentham; son and daughter-in-law, Calvin and Louise Trentham Jr.; sister, Mary Trentham; grandchildren, Scott and Stacy Trentham, Patricia Trentham; great-grandchildren, Samantha Trentham, Jacob Trentham; sisters-in-law, Betty Trentham, Emma Trentham; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Nelson and Mable Trentham; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service at 7 p.m. Friday, December 18, in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Chaplain Phil Groos officiating. Interment 10 a.m. Saturday in Hatcher Cemetery in Wears Valley. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 18, at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
In Memoriam
Stewart “Sy” Brent Chandler
Stewart “Sy” Brent Chandler, age 55, of Sevierville passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Juanita Burden Chandler, sisters, Shirley Harris, Lois Branner, grandparents, Stewart Burden and Lee Tate, Charlie and Ada Chandler. Survivors: brothers, Richard and Mary Chandler, Charles and Gwendolyn Chandler; sister, Ruby and Dr. Henry Lindsey; brother-in-law, Walt Branner; aunt and uncle, Frank and Martha Bowden; several nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday in New Salem Cemetery with Elder Zack Flack officiating. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home Sevierville.
fully having to let the property in default go to ensure money is available for completing the first phase. That will result in a loss of more than 125 acres in auctions set for 10 and 11 a.m. Dec. 29, according to classified advertisements that ran in The Mountain Press this week. It seems likely, as is usually the case, the group holding the note will buy the property. If that’s the case, Turner believes the group could continue work there itself or sell it to a likeminded organization. “They have the same goals for the property we do,” Turner says. Though Turner maintains he’s optimistic about
Jason Wayne Henry, 31 of Sevierville, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2009. 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 and nieces. In lieu of flowers, donations
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show it says two buildings, rather than businesses. That also got a thumbs-up from the full board. On one of its lightest agendas ever, the Planning Commission also voted to approve a request from MF Billboards LLC to relocate and consolidate a billboard on the Parkway in front of the Belle Island site to the parking lot in front of Alf’s at 1965 Parkway. A planned unit development for Lots 1-5 of Brookstone Village wasn’t so lucky, though. The group last month rejected the proposal, with no one there to represent it because of a breakdown in communications between the planning staff and the developer. This time, though engineer David Hurst was at the meeting to defend the plan, the group once again voted unanimously to reject it on concerns about possible side effects of the proposal. The plan calls for locating five new 24-foot by 24-foot units on Brookstone Way in an area that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has identified as a wet weather conveyance area — in layman’s terms, a ditch that drains the development when it rains. The idea of filling that in to build the units has worried several planning officials. “The front of these cabins is going to be in that ditch,” Howell said. “I can understand their plight, but this lot is just not suitable for
any more development.” Beyond the drainage issues, city planning staff point out the construction would require cutting into a steep bank behind the properties that supports several other units. Though the developer plans to build a retaining wall, Taylor still worried the work could compromise the foundations of those structures. Hurst defended the plan, pointing out it has all the needed signatures, including from stormwater officials, and meets all city requirements. “We meet all the subdivision regulations and all the criteria the Planning Commission has set forth for this type of development,” Hurst said. “It’s not anything that’s going to be done haphazardly.” Hurst pointed out the plan calls for putting in underground detention basins to deal with the runoff issue, while a civil engineer has said nothing in the plan would cause problems for the existing structures. The group wasn’t convinced, though, and this time went with the staff’s recommendation in their denial. Also denied was a variance request before the Board of Zoning Appeals that would have allowed vehicles at a multi-family dwelling to back onto a public road, something that’s not allowed under city codes. The home at 428 Indian
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Nation/World Briefs 50 needles found in body of child
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — A 2-year-old Brazilian boy has as many as 50 metal sewing needles inside his body and a doctor treating the boy said Wednesday they were apparently stuck there one by one. Dr. Luiz Cesar Soltoski told The Associated Press that surgeons hope to remove most of the needles — some as long as 2 inches (5 centimeters)— but because some are stuck in his lungs, they have to wait until the child’s breathing improves. Some cannot be removed.
Executive pay info required
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators voted Wednesday to require companies to reveal more information about how they pay their top executives amid a public outcry over compensation. The Securities and Exchange Commission voted 4-to-1 to expand the disclosure requirements for public companies. Company policies that encouraged excessive risk-taking and rewarded executives for delivering short-term profits were blamed for fueling the financial crisis. The SEC also changed a formula that critics say allowed companies to understate how much their senior executives are paid.
Stewardess call alerted pilots
WASHINGTON (AP) — A single call from a flight attendant to the pilots of the Northwest Airlines plane that overshot Minneapolis catapulted the cockpit crew from complacency to chaos. Interviews with the flight crew and other documents released Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board indicate the pilots were completely unaware of their predicament until the moment the intercom rang. They were unaware that they had flown their Airbus A320 with 144 passenger more than 100 miles past their destination, that air traffic controllers and their airline’s dispatchers had been struggling to reach them for more than an hour, or that the military was at that moment readying fighter jets for an intercept mission.
Home building rises in November
WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy is weak enough to keep inflation in check but strong enough to increase the pace of home construction and raise hopes for a sustained recovery. That was the picture sketched Wednesday by government data showing an economy growing, however slowly. Higher energy prices sent overall consumer prices higher in November. But after stripping out volatile energy and food prices, inflation disappeared last month.
Electrolux eyes move to Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Swedish appliance maker Electrolux will move its North American headquarters from Georgia and consolidate hundreds of white-collar jobs in North Carolina’s largest city, the company and Gov. Beverly Perdue said Wednesday. The move would bring about 740 jobs to Charlotte. In return, the company could receive tax breaks and direct grants worth up to $26 million from the state, and could receive more from local governments.
Rock slide said factor in death
CHATTANOOGA (AP) — A county emergency official said the rock slide blocking U.S. Highway 64 is not just an inconvenience but is costing lives. Owen Hensley said at a meeting at Copper Hill that his brother died from a heart attack and was not able to use Highway 64 to get to the hospital
in Chattanooga. Hensley said the blocked highway in Polk County probably wasn’t a factor but it could be for someone else who has a medical emergency.
Academy: Religious tolerance improved AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — The Air Force Academy says religious tolerance has improved dramati-
cally since allegations five years ago that evangelical Christians harassed cadets who didn’t share their faith. Academy superintendent Michael Gould says the changes are the result of a topdown campaign to foster respect and accommodate even nonbelievers. A task force concluded in 2005 there was no overt discrimination by evangelicals but said the
academy didn’t accommodate the religious needs of some cadets and staff.
Study: Sea level rise accelerated
NEW YORK (AP) — Global warming in this century might raise sea levels more than expected in future centuries, says a study that looked at what happened at a time when
Neanderthals roamed Europe. Unless global warming is curbed or expensive measures are taken to hold back rising water, the projected sea level rise could submerge about one-third of Florida, southern Manhattan, much of Bangladesh and almost all the Netherlands, for example, researchers said.
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Community band schedules concert
The Smoky Mountain Community Band will have its first Christmas concert at the Sevierville Civic Center at 7 p.m. today. Admission is free. Refreshments will be provided. The community band was founded in 2007 by Betty Smelcer, the assistant band director of Sevier County High School. The band is open to new members. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the SCHS band room.
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The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce will have its Christmas open house from 2-5 p.m. today 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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Topless club owner loses lawsuit appeal An appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a defamation suit filed by a Memphis topless club owner and three female employees against a county official. The Circuit Court suit had been filed in 2007 by topless club owner Jerry Westlund and three employees, and was dismissed last year. The suit alleged defamation after County Commissioner Mike Ritz was quoted in The Commercial Appeal while outlining a sexually oriented business ordinance later adopted by the panel.
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Ex-GM workers can get training
State officials say workers displaced by the closure of the Spring Hill General Motors assembly plant are able to get job-training help. Former employees of the plant, as well as workers of suppliers that served the plant, can get training through the Tennessee Career Center in Columbia, near the GM plant. The Tennessean reported Wednesday that grants totaling $1 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will go to the South Central Tennessee Workforce Board, which provides services with the Columbia center.
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Convicted rapist taken to prison
A West Tennessee man who pleaded guilty to multiple sex counts has been taken from the jail in Dresden to a Nashville state prison to begin his 60-year sentence. Weakley County Sheriff Mike Wilson said two of his deputies took Bruce Tuck, 36, to the Charles Bass Correctional Complex Tuesday morning.
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Lawsuit claims hiring bias NASHVILLE (AP) — A LaVergne man is suing Wilson County, claiming officials regularly discriminate against blacks when hiring. The suit, which asks for class action status, was filed Friday in federal court in Nashville. It claims that when Karl Tartt, an African American, applied for a job with Wilson County as an animal control officer his application was thrown in the trash and his calls were ignored for a month. When someone finally spoke with him he was told there had not been any open position for six or seven months. This was despite the job
having been advertised within that period. The suit alleges such treatment is commonplace and that most jobs in Wilson County are never advertised but simply filled through word-ofmouth. Wilson County attorney Mike Jennings said on Tuesday he had not yet been served with the suit, although he has seen a copy of it. “I can tell you that Wilson County has an anti-discrimination policy and we do not believe any acts of discrimination in hiring have occurred,” he said. The suit states that a search of
public records found only 10 job openings were advertised in newspapers in the five-and-a-half-year period between 2003 to June 2, 2009. Nine of those positions were advertised exclusively within Wilson County. The suit further claims some of those 10 advertisements were not placed until after the jobs had been filled and others were placed only very shortly before that. Reports filed by the county show 145 people were hired between June 2004 and June 2007, the suit states, which means at least 135 positions were likely filled by word-of-mouth during that period.
Police arrested a man on charges of hitting a college professor after she discovered him seated at her office desk. Campus spokesman Chuck Cantrell said William Charles Moore II has been charged with simple assault and aggravated assault in the Tuesday incident at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Moore is not a student.
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On Dec. 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton, Ohio, conducted the first successful manpowered airplane flights, near Kitty Hawk, N.C., using their experimental craft, the Wright Flyer.
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quote roundup “It is deficit-neutral. It bends the cost curve. It covers 30 million Americans who don’t have health insurance, and it has extraordinary insurance reforms in there to make sure that we’re preventing abuse.” — President Barack Obama in a statement after Senate Democrats won tentative backing from one holdout and worked intensely to satisty another as they grappled with the last, lingering disputes blocking passage of health care legislation by Christmas.
“The North Koreans have a choice: continued and further isolation or benefits for returning to the sixparty talks and dismantling their nuclear weapons program.” — A senior State Department official in a statement after announcing that President Barack Obama has written a personal letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Il as part of an intense effort to draw the nation back to disarmament talks.
“In conservative Protestant culture, he’s second only to Billy Graham.” — Grant Wacker, a professor at Duke University’s divinity school in a statement after the death of Oral Roberts, who helped pioneer TV evangelism in the 1950s and used the power of the new medium to build a multimillion-dollar ministry and a university that bears his name.
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Government often pain in the neck I just got a free golf cart. Actually, it cost me $6,490 — but the dealer, Colin Riley of Tucson, Ariz., points out that there’s a $6,480 federal tax credit on such vehicles. Riley runs ads that say: “FREE ELECTRIC CAR … ! (freeelectriccar.com)” Some consumers probably assume it’s a car-dealer scam, but it’s not. It’s an Uncle Sam scam. The tax code is outrageously complex and damaging in many ways, but it is made especially complex and damaging when congressmen use it “creatively” to manipulate us into doing things they deem “socially constructive.” These are things that always bestow advantages on some politically connected manufacturers at the expense of others. After all, you were either planning to buy a golf cart or you weren’t. If you were, the policy is unnecessary. If you weren’t, you were induced to spend money on that product rather than something else. The unseen victim is whoever would have sold you the alternative product. Such manipulation is at the heart of the entire “green” strategy. The Wall Street Journal reports that business is busy taking advantage of the tax credit. “Is that about the coolest thing you’ve ever heard?” Roger Gaddis of Ada Electric Cars in Oklahoma said. I thought “free” golf carts were outrageous enough that the publicity would embarrass Congress into killing the tax credit. I thought the media would be all over it. But even though Riley has received thousands of calls for cars — and sold hundreds — he hasn’t seen much media attention. The Journal commented, “You can’t blame a guy for exploiting loopholes that Congress offers.” In Florida, Tony Colangelo also sells subsidized cars. He said the golf-cart credit is — good for politicians: “It’s all (about) going green. They want all those gas vehicles off the street. They’d rather have the electric than anything.” The golf-cart boom follows an IRS ruling that many golf carts qualify for the electriccar credit. A credit is better than a subsidy since you keep money the IRS would have taken. Still, it is an insidious form of manipulation used to benefit some forms of industry at the expense of others. Colangelo says: “I never, in my entire life, got anything back from the government, and I’ve always paid taxes. Why shouldn’t the people who worked hard for their money get something back?” Because government shouldn’t be in the business of taking money and giving it back! That just gives the venal cretins more power over our lives. After I drove the car onto my first show last week, viewers wrote in asking how they could get one. But others got the concept. Sirsickofit writes: “People, please stop asking for information on the golf carts. ... Stossel is trying to make a point!! If you purchase these carts you will be adding to the problems.” True. I’d like my taxes (and government spending) cut, too, but I don’t want a manipulative favor from government — I’ll give my cart to charity. The electric-vehicle subsidy is ludicrous not just because it is a form of industrial policy — which almost always picks losers — it’s also destructive because it creates more pollution, not less. That’s because much of the electricity needed for their operation comes from burning coal. As the National Research Council puts it (http://tinyurl.com/yegouhu): “Although they produce no emissions during operation, they rely on electricity powered largely by fossil fuels for their fuel and energy intensive battery manufacturing.” In addition, check out the complexity of the credit (http://tinyurl.com/ycsdkqu): “(1) $2,500, plus (2) $417 for each kilowatt hour of traction battery capacity in excess of 4 kilowatt hours. Section 30D(b)(1) limits the amount of the credit allowed for a vehicle to amounts ranging from $7,500 to $15,000, depending on the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle.” How many hours will accountants and tax lawyers waste over that? Congress makes life worse every time it meets, and green hysteria sucks so many good things from the country. Government is a meddling presumptuous pain in the neck. The sooner we get it to stop manipulating us through tax laws, the better. — John Stossel hosts a show on the Fox Business Channel and is the author of “Myth, Lies, and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel — Why Everything You Know is Wrong.” (C)2009 JFS Productions Inc.
Editorial
The doctor is in
Hospital campus taking shape and leading us into a bright health care future If you haven’t driven down Middle Creek Road lately and seen the new hospital campus, you really ought to squeeze it into your holiday schedule. It’s quite something to see. Doctors are already situated in the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Professional Building. Construction on the main hospital building and the Thompson Cancer Center continues. By spring we should have everything up and running throughout the new campus, although weather could still delay the expected completion date. When we talk about all of the assets Sevier County has, we sometimes forget about our health care system. Many specialists based in Knoxville keep office hours in Sevierville, saving a trip out of town for many seeking specialized care. With a new hospital campus about to open, you can expect many more specialists and general practice physicians to find a home in Sevier County. Having
a brand new facility is inviting to many doctors looking to relocate or expand their practices. The new campus also will be home to Sevier County Ambulance Service, which will move across the street into improved quarters. It’s important to remember that the new Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center, which will be named LeConte Medical Center when it officially opens, is not just a project of owner Covenant Health. This is a true collaborative effort involving local citizens, local government and one Dolly Parton. The land on which the new hospital is being built was a gift from the city of Sevierville and county government. The Thomas Foundation has been raising money to pay for items that won’t be included automatically with the new campus. And Parton performed a benefit concert in 2007 at Smokies Park that generated around $500,000, matching it with a personal gift of her own. She
also has been generous through the years donating items for the Thomas Ball auction. Many people and businesses in this community have made substantial contributions to the Thomas Foundation drive. Even if you haven’t forked over cash, you have helped make this new hospital possible simply by using our local doctors and medical center. Not everyone can write a check and make a contribution to a worthy cause, but everyone needs health care. As our county grows and our new hospital campus proceeds, we’ll have fewer reasons to drive out of town for medical care. That saves time and money, and still ensures you get quality medical care and attention. Drive down Middle Creek. Look to one side and see what we have now, then glance over at what is rising from the dirt of what once was a textile mill. Look at the future of health care in Sevier County.
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Chambers of Commerce thank sponsors of E.L.F. golf event
Editor: We would like to sincerely thank the sponsors of the recent second annual E.L.F. Mini Golf Tournament coordinated by the Sevierville and Gatlinburg Chambers of Commerce. The sole purpose of this event is to directly benefit students who attend high schools in Sevier County. This is done by raising funds for both dual enrollment scholarships and an “emergency fund” which will help deserving students in need. This year’s event raised $3,700, every penny of which will be used by our county’s students. This event would not be successful or even possible without the support of our sponsors, which included Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Mini Golf, The Thomas Group, Collier Restaurant Group, Dollywood, Mountain Rentals of
Public forum effort to represent the taxpayers of the City of Pigeon Forge. An article printed in the Nov. 27 issue of The Mountain Press seemed to imply that Mr. Robinson was out of line in wanting to discuss expenditures by the Department of Tourism. I am sure the Department of Tourism is managed by competent people, but as a taxpayer, I expect my elected representatives, at all levels, to be very judicious with taxpayer money. I would hope they carefully would scrutinize payments by all departments. Mr. Robinson appears to be challenging a practice that has plagued our community far too long — the abdication of responsibility to one or two people in city government. of the city budget, expenditures Pigeon Forge’s Robinson earns Discussion and contracts should be engaged in by all the commissioners. Once again I say, good for praise for stand on spending you, Commissioner Robinson. Editor: Kathleen L. Manscill This letter is in support of Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge City Commissioner Randal Robinson and his Gatlinburg, Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union, Food City, Sam’s Club, Hank’s Pizza and Oak Tree Lodge. We also genuinely appreciate the support of local businesses and student groups who joined us to play in the tournament. We hope that everyone will make plans now to join us for the 2010 E.L.F. Mini Golf Tournament next December. Vicki Simms Gatlinburg Chamber Brenda B. McCroskey Sevierville Chamber
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■ The Mountain Press ■ A8 ■ Thursday, December 17, 2009
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Woods voted top athlete of decade By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Even after a shocking sex scandal that tarnished Tiger Woods, it was tough to ignore what he achieved on the golf course. He won 64 times around the world, including 12 majors, and hoisted a trophy on every continent golf is played. He lost only one time with the lead going into the final round. His 56 PGA Tour victories in one incomparable decade were more than anyone except four of golf’s greatest players won in their careers. Woods was selected Wednesday as the Athlete of the Decade by members of The Associated Press in a vote that was more about 10 years of performance than nearly three weeks of salacious headlines. Just like so many of his victories, it wasn’t much of a contest. Woods received 56 of the 142 votes cast since last month by editors at U.S. newspapers that are members of the AP. More than half of the ballots were returned after the Nov. 27 car accident outside his Florida home that set off sensational tales of infidelity. Lance Armstrong, a cancer survivor who won the Tour de France six times this decade, finished second with 33 votes. He was followed by Roger Federer, who won more Grand Slam
singles titles than any other man, with 25 votes. Record-setting Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps came in fourth with 13 votes, followed by New England quarterback Tom Brady (6) and sprinter Usain Bolt (4). Five other athletes received one vote apiece. Woods, who has not been seen since the accident and has issued only three statements on his Web site, was not made available to comment about the award. Few other athletes have changed their sport quite like Woods. His influence has been so powerful that TV ratings spiked whenever he played, even more when he has been in contention. Prize money has quadrupled since he joined the PGA Tour because of his broad appeal. A new image emerged quickly in the days following his middle-of-the-night accident, when he ran his SUV over a fire hydrant and into a tree. He became the butt of late-night TV jokes, eventually confessed that he “let my family down” with “transgressions” and lost a major sponsorship from Accenture. Even so, AP members found his work on the golf course over the last 10 years without much of a blemish. Woods took an early lead in balloting, and continued to receive roughly the same percentage of votes throughout the process. “Despite the tsunami of negative publicity that will
Rob Carr/AP file
This is an Aug. 20, 2006, file photo showing Tiger Woods celebrating after winning 88th PGA Championship golf tournament at Medinah Country Club Sunday, in Medinah, Ill. likely tarnish his image, there’s no denying that Woods’ on-the-course accomplishments set a new standard of dominance within his sport while making golf more accessible to the masses,” wrote Stu Whitney, sports editor of the Sioux Falls (S.D.) Argus Leader. “The only proof needed are the television ratings when Tiger plays in a golf tournament, compared to those events when others
have to carry the load.” Woods tumbled from the pinnacle of his sport in just about three weeks. The 10 years that preceded that fall, however, represented perhaps the greatest decade in golf history. He won the career Grand Slam three times over, including one U.S. Open by a record 15 shots at Pebble Beach and another U.S. Open on a mangled leg in a playoff at Torrey Pines. He
twice won the British Open at St. Andrews, the home of golf, by a combined 13 shots. Woods won 56 times on the PGA Tour this decade, a rate of 30 percent that is unprecedented in golf. Nine of those victories were by at least eight shots. He was No. 1 in the world ranking for all but 32 weeks in the decade, that when he was revamping his swing. He did his best work in
the biggest events. Along with his 12 majors this decade — he has 14 overall, four short of the record held by Jack Nicklaus — Woods was runner-up in six other majors. He won 14 times out of 27 appearances in the World Golf Championships. Woods finished the decade with $81,547,410 in earnings from his PGA Tour events, an average of $482,529 per tournament.
NFL GRIDIRON
PREP HOOPS
Johnson says Ginn a no-show for race
Tigers take a trip
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — NFL rushing leader Chris Johnson says speedy Miami Dolphins receiver Ted Ginn Jr. became a noshow when they arranged a foot race during a pool party on Miami Beach. “We were going to race down Ocean Drive,” Johnson said Wednesday. “I walked down to the street, and he never showed up.” The subject arose during a conference call with South Florida media. Johnson and his Tennessee Titans play the Dolphins on Sunday. Johnson said the race was arranged at a party last offseason attended by Ginn, Dolphins teammate Joey Porter and other NFL
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Pigeon Forge Tigers boys’ basketball team headed out of school early Wednesday morning and hopped a 9 a.m. bus to catch a flight out of Knoxville for the final destination of Orlando, Fla., for four days filled with fun and games with weather forecasts in the mid-70s. The Tigers will be playing in the KSA Holiday Classic hoops tournament, but the trip most certainly won’t be all business for the Pigeon Forge bunch, who paid for the jaunt through many dedicated hours of fundraising efforts. The entire team arrived at its destination in Orlando at 2 p.m Wednesday, and the group hit the ground running. After checking into their accommodations and then organizing a trip to some Disney food complex, the team was on another bus at about 6 p.m. Wednesday to go to an Orlando Magics basketball game. “We’ve been kind of rushed, we really haven’t had time to relax, but it’s been fun and we’re having a good time,” said Tigers coach Jonathan Shultz. “The trip down here went well.” The Tigers will get some rest before tonight’s 5 p.m. contest against the Episcopal School of Acadiana Falcons out of Louisiana.
players. “Him and Joey Porter were talking about how he could beat me,” Johnson said. “When it came down to it, he was a no-show.” Johnson has rushed for 1,626 yards this season and could become the sixth player to reach the 2,000 milestone. He had a time of 4.24 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine last year and considers himself the league’s fastest player. So he’s faster than Ginn? “That’s not even a legitimate question,” Johnson said. Is he faster than Olympic champion Usain Bolt? “That’s a better question,” Johnson said. “I think I would beat him like
By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer
John Russell/AP
Titans RB Chris Johnson (28) runs for a TD on a 66-yard pass-play against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday in Nashville. Titans WR Nate Washington, right, looks on.
in the 50.” with Ginn. Johnson said he has “They say they want to,” never taken part in the sort he said, “but they end up of challenge race arranged backing out.”
NFL GRIDIRON
Bulluck named AFC defensive player of week By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE — Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck has been named the AFC defensive player of the week for picking off two passes and turning in 10 tackles. Bulluck’s two interceptions in last week’s 47-7 win over St. Louis was the second multi-interception game of his career. Bulluck also tied for the team-lead in tackles as the defense held the NFL’s second-leading
rusher Steven Jackson to a season-low 47 yards on 19 carries. It was the fifth time this season Bulluck has tied or led the team in tackles. This makes the second AFC defensive player of the week award for Bulluck in his career with Tennessee, his first since Week 3 of the 2007 season. The 10-year veteran will be a free agent after this season. He was Tennessee’s first-round choice in 2000.
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Tennessee Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck leaves the field carrying in his helmet the football that he returned 61 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002. Tennessee won, 23-15.
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GOLF 9:30 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, South African Open Championship, first round, at Western Cape, South Africa (same-day tape) NBA BASKETBALL 8:15 p.m. TNT — Orlando at Miami 10:30 p.m. TNT — Phoenix at Portland PREP BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — Findlay Prep (Nev.) vs. Northland (Ohio), at Westerville, Ohio 9 p.m. ESPN — Waukegan (Ill.) vs. Ames (Iowa), at Ames, Iowa WOMEN’S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tournament, semifinal, Minnesota vs. Texas, at Tampa, Fla. 9 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tournament, semifinal, Hawaii vs. Penn State, at Tampa, Fla.
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PA 234 306 211 271
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PA 217 287 323 273
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PA 217 218 244 315
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W L T 9 4 0 8 5 0 7 6 0 4 9 0
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PA 273 233 331 251
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x-clinched division y-clinched playoff spot ——— Thursday’s Games Cleveland 13, Pittsburgh 6 Sunday’s Games Houston 34, Seattle 7 Green Bay 21, Chicago 14 Baltimore 48, Detroit 3 New Orleans 26, Atlanta 23 Buffalo 16, Kansas City 10 Indianapolis 28, Denver 16 New England 20, Carolina 10 N.Y. Jets 26, Tampa Bay 3 Miami 14, Jacksonville 10 Minnesota 30, Cincinnati 10 Tennessee 47, St. Louis 7 Washington 34, Oakland 13 San Diego 20, Dallas 17 Philadelphia 46, N.Y. Giants 38 Monday’s Game San Francisco 24, Arizona 9 Thursday, Dec. 17 Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 8:20 p.m. Saturday’s Games Dallas at New Orleans, 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 Miami at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Arizona at Detroit, 1 p.m. Atlanta at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Houston at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Chicago at Baltimore, 1 p.m. New England at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 1 p.m. San Francisco at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Oakland at Denver, 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Seattle, 4:15 p.m. Green Bay at Pittsburgh, 4:15 p.m. Minnesota at Carolina, 8:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21 N.Y. Giants at Washington, 8:30 p.m. NFL Playoff Scenarios Week 15 AFC Indianapolis Clinched AFC South and homefield advantage throughout AFC playoffs. San Diego — Clinches AFC West with: 1) A Denver loss. 2) A win or tie and a Denver tie. — Clinches a first-round bye with: 1) A win, Denver loss or tie and a New England loss or tie. — Clinches a playoff spot with: 1) A win or tie. 2) A loss or tie by New England, Baltimore and Miami. 3) A loss or tie by New England, Baltimore and N.Y. Jets. 4) A loss or tie by Miami, Baltimore and N.Y. Jets. 5) A loss or tie by Miami, N.Y. Jets and Jacksonville. 6) A loss or tie by Miami, Baltimore and Jacksonville.
7) A loss or tie by N.Y. Jets, Baltimore and Jacksonville. Cincinnati — Clinches AFC North with: 1) A win. 2) A tie and a Baltimore loss or tie. 3) A Baltimore loss. — Clinches a playoff spot with: 1) A tie and losses by Miami, N.Y. Jets and Jacksonville. NFC New Orleans Clinched NFC South and a first-round bye. — Clinches homefield advantage throughout NFC playoffs with: 1) A win and a Minnesota loss or tie. 2) A tie and a Minnesota loss. Minnesota Clinched a playoff spot — Clinches NFC North with: 1) A win. 2) A tie and a Green Bay loss or tie. 3) Green Bay loss. — Clinches first-round bye with: 1) A win and a Philadelphia loss or tie. 2) A tie and a Green Bay loss or tie and a Philadelphia loss. Arizona — Clinches NFC West with: 1) A win and San Francisco loss or tie. 2) A tie and a San Francisco loss. Philadelphia — Clinches a playoff spot with: 1) A win or tie and N.Y. Giants loss or tie AFC Individual Leaders Week 14 Quarterbacks
Att Com Yds TD Int P. Rivers, SND 406 263 3583 22 7 P. Manning, IND 502 342 3905 29 14 Roethlisberg, PIT 400 273 3346 19 11 Schaub, HOU 473 324 3814 24 13 Brady, NWE 490 320 3830 23 11 V. Young, TEN 183 113 1383 7 3 Orton, DEN 410 258 2904 16 8 Flacco, BAL 426 270 3111 15 11 Garrard, JAC 412 250 2987 10 6 C. Palmer, CIN 390 237 2641 17 10
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Att Yds Avg LG TD Johnson, TEN 272 1626 5.98 91t 11 T. Jones, NYJ 263 1167 4.44 71t 11 Jones-Drew, JAC 251 1136 4.53 80t 14 Benson, CIN 257 1065 4.14 42 6 R. Rice, BAL 194 1041 5.37 59t 7 Williams, MIA 200 975 4.88 68t 10 Mendenhall, PIT 194 940 4.85 60 5 Moreno, DEN 205 837 4.08 36 5 F. Jackson, BUF 176 731 4.15 43 2 Addai, IND 197 729 3.70 21 9
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No Yds Avg LG TD Welker, NWE 105 1158 11.0 58 4 Wayne, IND 87 1078 12.4 39 9 Marshall, DEN 86 1008 11.7 75t 9 Dal. Clark, IND 82 902 11.0 80t 8 A.Johnson, HOU 81 1237 15.3 72t 8 H. Ward, PIT 76 943 12.4 52t 6 Gates, SND 71 1038 14.6 56 5 S. Holmes, PIT 70 1080 15.4 57 3 R. Moss, NWE 69 1074 15.6 71t 9 R. Rice, BAL 68 652 9.6 63 1
Punt Returners
No Yds Avg LG TD Cribbs, CLE 27 377 14.0 67t 1 Welker, NWE 24 312 13.0 69 0 Cosby, CIN 35 395 11.3 60 0 E. Royal, DEN 29 322 11.1 71t 1 Jac. Jones, HOU 36 397 11.0 62 0 Logan, PIT 24 203 8.5 25 0 Leonhard, NYJ 21 173 8.2 37 0 Sproles, SND 21 173 8.2 77t 1 B. Wade, KAN 20 156 7.8 18 0 Bess, MIA 25 194 7.8 22 0
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SCHS cross country runners who received awards at their banquet held Wednesday, Dec. 9, are, from left, Patrick Hanlon, Hannah Pelham, Taylor Woodard and Alex McCandless. Hanlon made the IMAC All-Conference team, Pelham made the All-Region squad and was a state qualifier and the SCHS girls’ MVP, Woodard received the academic award and McCandless was named to the All-Conference team, received the academic award and was the SCHS boys’ MVP.
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——— Tuesday’s Games Charlotte 94, New York 87 Cleveland 99, New Jersey 89 Miami 115, Toronto 95 L.A. Lakers 96, Chicago 87 Houston 107, Detroit 96 Phoenix 116, San Antonio 104 Portland 95, Sacramento 88 Wednesday’s Games Cleveland at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Memphis at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Indiana, 7 p.m. Toronto at Orlando, 7 p.m. Utah at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Dallas at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Detroit at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Houston at Denver, 9 p.m. Washington at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. San Antonio at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Orlando at Miami, 8 p.m. New York at Chicago, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Friday’s Games New Jersey at Toronto, 7 p.m. Utah at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Indiana at Memphis, 8 p.m.
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No Yds Avg LG TD C. Smith, TAM 31 902 29.1 83 0 Harvin, MIN 34 986 29.0 101t 2 Knox, CHI 30 865 28.8 102t 1 Roby, NOR 37 1000 27.0 97t 1 Weems, ATL 41 1072 26.1 62 0 Manning, CHI 21 520 24.8 44 0 Howling, ARI 41 1013 24.7 99t 1 Amendola, STL 52 1276 24.5 58 0 E. Hobbs, PHL 20 481 24.1 63 0 M. Robinson, SNF 17 402 23.6 40 0
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Att Yds Avg LG TD Jackson, STL 285 1279 4.49 58 4 Peterson, MIN 269 1200 4.46 64t 14 Williams, CAR 210 1104 5.26 77 7 R. Grant, GBY 247 1068 4.32 62t 7 M. Turner, ATL 177 864 4.88 58t 10 Gore, SNF 162 835 5.15 80t 7 Jacobs, NYG 202 782 3.87 31 5 Kev. Smith, DET 217 747 3.44 31 4 M. Barber, DAL 166 716 4.31 35 4 P. Thomas, NOR 135 713 5.28 34t 5
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No Yds De. Jackson, PHL 23 409 Crayton, DAL 28 380 Reynaud, MIN 20 224 Munnerlyn, CAR 21 223 C. Smith, TAM 23 232 Weems, ATL 20 198 Northcutt, DET 19 178 Amendola, STL 22 196 Burleson, SEA 30 254 Breaston, ARI 28 227
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DIANNE LIERMAN Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 3 day of DEC 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of DIANNE LIERMAN deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 3 day of December, 2009. (Signed) Maurice A. Lierman Executor Estate of DIANNE LIERMAN By:Barry W. Eubanks Attorney By: Joe Keener County Clerk
12/10/09 12/17/09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JANET M. MCFERRAN Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 3 day of DEC 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of JANET M. MCFER-
NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: APAC-Atlantic, Inc. PROJECT NO.: 98016-4284-04 CONTRACT NO.: CNG334 COUNTY: Sevier The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make final settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to file claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must file same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 01/29/10.
All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 3 day of December, 2009. (Signed) Kenneth A. Stewart Administrator Estate of JANET M. MCFERRAN By:R. Alexander Johnson Attorney By: Joe Keener County Clerk
12/10/09 12/17/09
LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ARTHUR CHARLES STEINWEG Late of Sevier County, Tennessee
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All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 16 day of November, 2009.
Estate of ARTHUR CHARLES STEINWEG By:none Attorney
NOTICE OF BID The City of Pigeon Forge is receiving bids on Electric Chasers for Winterfest lights. Specifications may be obtained from the Public Works Department in City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. All bids must be in sealed envelope with bidders name and address on outside and marked “Bid on Electric Chasers.” Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the bid most favorable to the City. This 15th day of December, 2009. Department of Public Works Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 12-17-09
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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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOAN ELIZABETH WHEELER Late of Sevier County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 3 day of DEC 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of JOAN ELIZABETH WHEELER deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 3 day of December, 2009. (Signed) Janet E. Wheeler Executor Estate of JOAN ELIZABETH WHEELER By:Melissa Moore Attorney
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Notice is Hereby Given that on the 16day of NOV 2009 Letters Testamentary, of Administration, in respect to the Estate of ARTHUR CHARLES STEINWEG deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the County Court Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court within four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise their claim will be forever barred.
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10X10 or 10x20 SELF STORAGE 236 GENERAL 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.
Convenient Location! 411 South, left on Robert Henderson Rd., 1/4 mile on right at Riverwalk Apts. 429-2962
589 FURNITURE
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2 new recliners $398 Cagles Furniture & Appliances 2364B Pittman Center Rd.
453-0727
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453-0727
Table w/Six Chairs $300. Queen size Bedroom Suite $200. 429-1301
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.
George Steck & Co. Grand Piano for sale. 865-9085259
500 MERCHANDISE
Ready for Christmas Miniature Dauhsands. 865-3356403
557 MISC. SALES
573 BEDDING Local cabin company taking applications for Reservationist, Assistant Manager, and Cleaners. Apply in person at: 333 Ski Mtn. Rd. Gatlinburg.
581 PETS
Quilts For Sale Reasonable Price. Full Size Leave a message 774-5931
601 TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT
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581 PETS Bouvier DeFlanders Fawn colored Christmas Pups weaned and shots. Male and Female. Call 865-908-4244
Quality Control Earn up to $100 per day. Evaluate retail stores. Training provided. No experience required. Call 877-696-8561.
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SHADY GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT BALANCE SHEET September 30, 2009 ASSETS Current Assets Capital Assets - Net Other Assets - Net
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3,272,154 12,341,525 18,036
Total Assets
$
15,631,715
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
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183,202 4,570,955 10,877,558
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2,878,324 2,569,641
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE AND SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Thomas Carl Frangipani and Crystal Faith Frangipani, husband and wife to Quality Title, Inc., Trustee, on June 1, 2005 at Volume 2271, Page 287conducted by Shapiro & Kirsch, LLP Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Sevier County Register s Office. Owner of Debt: Saxon Mortgage Services, Inc. The following real estate located in Sevier County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: Described property located in the Fourteenth (14th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 122 of River Meadows Subdivision, Phase 1, Unit 2, as shown of record in Map Book 35, Page 102 to which map specific reference is here made for a more particular description.THERE MAY BE A MANUFACTURED HOME LOCATED UPON THE ABOVEDESCRIBED PROPERTY WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO SAID PROPERTY.IN THE EVENT IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE MANUFACTURED HOME IS NOT PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE PROPERTY, IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER TO UNDERTAKE ANY AND ALL LEGAL STEPS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN TITLE TO SAID MANUFACTURED HOME. Street Address: 2216 Binginham Island Road Sevierville, TN 37876 Current Owner(s) of Property: Thomas Carl Frangipani and wife, Crystal Faith Frangipani The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2216 Binginham Island 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. 09-020301
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Default having been made in the terms and conditions of payments, pursuant to a certain Deed of Trust executed by Lorraine V. Ogle aka Lorraine V. Adams and Larry E. Ogle, to Jerry D. Kerley, Guaranteed Land Title Co., dated the 25th day of November, 2002, and being of record in Book 1579, page 444, Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, referred to herein as the deed of trust, which conveyed certain real property, appurtenances, estate, title and interest therein in trust to secure the indebtedness described therein, which indebtedness is now due and unpaid and has been declared in default by the lawful owner thereof, Household Financial Center, Inc. Appointment of Substitute Trustee having been duly executed by the holder of the note and beneficiary of said Deed of Trust, and appointing William Timothy Hill as Substitute Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, I, William Timothy Hill, Trustee, pursuant to the said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the owner and holder of said indebtedness so to do, by virtue of the authority and power vested in me by said deed of trust and appointing of Substitute Trustee will on the 7th day of January, 2010, at 12:00 noon, on the front door of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured, if the holder is the successful purchaser) the following described property located in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Situate in the Third (3rd) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being Lot 7 Thomas Acres as the same appears on a plat of record in Map Book 31, page 358 in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee to which reference is here made for a more particular description. Subject to restrictions, reservations and easements of record in Misc. Book 365, page 369, Large Map Book 2, page 137 and Map Book 31, page 358, all in said Register s Office. Subject to any and all applicable restrictions, easements and building setback lines as are shown in the record of the Register s Office. BEING the same property conveyed to Lorraine V. Adams, nka Lorraine V. Ogle, by deed recorded on 3/30/01 in Book 1205, page 340, in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee. This is improved property known as 3625 Audrey Jo Lane Sevierville, TN
If there is any discrepancy with the street address, the legal description will control. The sale is subject to liens, easements, encumbrances, property tax and other matters, if any, which are prior in right to the lien of the deed of trust subject of this foreclosure and declared to be in default by the lawful holder thereof. 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 will be deemed the successful bidder. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Other interested parties: Citifinancial, Inc. This 11 th day of December, 2009. William Timothy Hill Substitute Trustee December 17, 24 and 31 ,2009
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on December 27, 2006, by Szilard Abraham to TRSTE II Inc., Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 2701, Page 470, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deed of Trustâ&#x20AC;?); and WHEREAS, Wachovia Bank N.A., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owner and Holderâ&#x20AC;?), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, January 7, 2010, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: SITUATE in the Thirteenth (13th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee and being Lot 1231, Section B, Ridgeview Community, Fred Raymond Tract, of the Sky Harbor Subdivision, as the same appears on a plat of record in Map Book 16, Page 17, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee to which plat reference is hereby made, and being particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a set mag nail in the approximate centerline of the intersection of School House Gap Road and Elm Circle, common corner to Lts 1230 and1233; thence with the line of Lot 1233, S 77 deg 20 min 36 sec E 66.42 feet to a set mag nail, common corner to Lots 1233 and 12220; thence leaving Lot 1233 and with the line of Lot 1220, S 29 deg 48 min 23 sec E 88.08 feet to a set mag nail, common corner to Lot 1232; thence leaving Lot 1220 and with the line of Lot 1232, S 51 deg 15 min 50 sec W 168.53 feet to an existing iron pin, common corner to Lots 1232 and 1400; thence leaving Lot 1232 and with the line of Lot 1400, N 68 deg 57 min 23 sec W 74.96 feet to an existing iron pin; thence N 68 deg 57 min 23 sec W 23.26 feet to a set mag nail, common corner to Lots 1400 and 1230; thence leaving Lot 1400 and with the line of Lot 1230, N 35 deg. 24 min 00 sec E 197.72 feet to the point of BEGINNING. Containing 0.53 acres, more or less, according to survey of Timothy J. Howell, Tennessee RLS No. 2263, dated November 29, 2006. SUBJECT TO restrictions, reservations and easements of record in Misc. Book 33, Page 100, Misc. Book 34, Pages 175 and 274, Misc. Book 332, Page 578 and Map Book 16, Page 17, in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee. ALSO SUBJECT TO any and all applicable restrictions, easements and building setback lines as are shown in the records of the Register s Office. BEING the same property conveyed to Szilard Abraham, unmarried by Warranty Deed of Phillip M. Harris and wife, Linda M. Harris dated December 26, 2006, of record in Book 2701, Page 468, in the Register s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: School House Gap Road Sevierville, TN 37862 CURRENT OWNER(S): Szilard Abraham The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o RMW Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 5016.0926383TN Web Site: www.foreclosurehotline.net December 17, 24, 31, 2009
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE TENNESSEE, SEVIER COUNTY DEFAULT having been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided in certain Deed of Trust executed by Harold Allen and Pat Allen to J. Michael Winchester, Trustee dated January 29, 2002 in the amount of $91,000.00, and recorded in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee in Deed Book 1380, Page 371, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deed of Trustâ&#x20AC;?); and, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust having been last transferred to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee by assignment; and, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee, as the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owner and Holderâ&#x20AC;?), has appointed as Substitute Trustee the undersigned, Patrick A. Taggart, Laura A. Grifka, Sidney A. Gelernter, or J. Michael Dugan, any of whom may act, by instrument filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; therefore, NOTICE is hereby given that the entire amount of said indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and the undersigned as Substitute Trustee, or a duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested by the Appointment of Substitute Trustee, will on Thursday, January 14, 2010 commencing at 12:00 PM at the front steps of the Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville, Tennessee; sell to the highest bidder for cash, immediately at the close of sale, the following property to-wit: Being the property located at 4063 Locust Ridge Road, in the City of Sevierville, TN Zip Code: 37876. Sevier County, Tennessee. Situated in the 13th Civil District, Sevier County, Tennessee, and being on the North side of Locust Ridge Road and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the corner of Locust Ridge Road; thence with Locust Ridge Road South 69 deg. 30 min. West, 215.8 feet; thence North 0 deg. 47 min. West, 137.59 feet to a 6 inch pine; thence North 61 deg. 15 min. East, 54.7 feet to a white pine; thence South 58 deg. 3 min. East, 174.1 feet to the beginning corner containing 0.401 acres more or less by estimation. Being the same property conveyed to Harold Allen by deed from Robert Allen and wife, Pat Allen dated 8/30/72 filed for record on 12/02/72 in Book 226, Page 659, Registers Office for Sevier County. Map & Parcel No.: 87 005.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4063 Locust Ridge Road Sevierville, Tennessee 37876 CURRENT OWNER(S): Harold Allen SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: N/A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Internal Revenue Service This sale is also subject to the right of redemption by the I NTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF U.S. TREASURY, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in:Volume 2606, Page 116 Notice of the sale has been given to the Internal Revenue Service in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-ofway, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property; as well as any prior liens or encumbrances as well as priority created by a fixture filing; and/or any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities` right to redeem the property, as required by 26 U.S.C Ă&#x; 7425 and T.C.A. Ă&#x; 671-1433. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Deed of Trust. Substitute Trustee reserves the right to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Patrick A. Taggart, Laura A. Grifka, Sidney A. Gelernter, or J. Michael Dugan McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C. (404) 373-1612 www.mccurdycandler.com File No. 09-13170 /CONV December 17, 24 and 31, 2009
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on February 12, 2007, JSW Corporation, Inc., and Jeffrey S. Weaver executed a Promissory Note payable to Branch Banking and Trust Company in the original principal amount of $191,600.00, as modified by Note Modification Agreements dated February 11, 2008, September 15, 2008, and December 19, 2008 (hereinafter collectively the ĂŹNoteĂŽ) and WHEREAS, the Note is more fully described in and secured by the Tennessee Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, and Fixtures Filing dated February 12, 2007, of record in Book 2736, Page 558 in the Sevier County Register s Office, to which reference is here made (the ĂŹDeed of TrustĂŽ); and DANIEL J. MOORE has been appointed Substitute Trustee of the Deed of Trust by Appointment of record in Book 3454, Page 120, in the Sevier County Register s Office; and WHEREAS, default in said Deed of Trust has been made, and proper notification of the parties has previously occurred; and WHEREAS, BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, the owner and holder of said Note, has demanded the real property to be advertised and sold in satisfaction of said debt and any costs legally accruing in accordance with the terms and provisions of said Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, DANIEL J. MOORE, Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon me in said Deed of Trust, will on December 30, 2009 at 11:20 a.m., prevailing time, at the Court Avenue entrance on the front steps of the Sevier County Courthouse, will offer for sale to the highest and best bidder for cash, free of any right and/or equity of redemption, homestead, dower, curtesy or other state or federal exemption, all of which are expressly waived by grantor as provided in said Deed of Trust, certain real property more particularly described as follows: SITUATED in the Fourteenth Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lot 46, of Mountain Grove, as seen on plat of record in Large Map Book 7, page 116, of record in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular legal description. BEING the same property conveyed to JSW Corporation, a Tennessee corporation, by Warranty Deed from Fred M. Loveday, et al, dated February 12, 2007, and recorded in Book 2736, page 556, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The address of this property is believed to be Lot 46 of Mountain Grove Subdivision off Cresswell Road, in Seymour, Tennessee 37865. Sevier County taxes are paid up to and including the year 2008. CLT #024BA-046.00. 2009 - Due and payable in amount of $653.00. Others who may have an interest in the property being sold or other matters affecting title to the property include the following: 1. Covenants and restrictions recorded in Book 2589, page 75, and Book 2385, page 316, in the Office of the Sevier County Register of Deeds. 2. Matters depicted or disclosed on map recorded in Large Map Book 7, page 116, and in Large Map Book 6, page 173, In the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. 3. Judgment entered June 25, 2009, in the Chancery Court of Sevier County, Tennessee, in that case styled, Dustin Adam Brown and Jodi Brown, d/b/a Modern Crafted Stone, Plaintiff, v. Jeffrey Weaver, JSW Corporation, Inc., Logan Coykendall, Mignonne Coykendall, and Smartbank, Defendants, bearing Docket No. 09-3-101, and recorded in Book 3361 page 693 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with the law, upon announcement of said adjournment on the day and time and place of sale set forth above. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plan or plat; any unpaid taxes that exist as a lien against the property; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any matters of record not terminated by the foreclosure; any statutory rights of redemption not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; and any prior liens or encumbrances that may exist against the property. This sale is also subject to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Proceeds of this sale will first be applied to the discharge of the costs and charges of executing this Trust, including attorney s fees; next to all indebtedness owing to BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY; and next the balance, if any, shall be paid to those legally entitled thereto.
Daniel J. Moore DANIEL J. MOORE, Substitute Trustee WOOLF, McCLANE, BRIGHT, ALLEN & CARPENTER, PLLC Suite 900, 900 S. Gay Street P.O. Box 900 Knoxville, Tennessee 37901-0900 (865) 215-1000 December 3, 10 and 17, 2009
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on June 6, 2007, William Brad Henry executed a Promissory Note payable to Branch Banking and Trust Company in the original principal amount of $150,000.00, as modified by Note Modification Agreements dated July 18, 2008, January 21, 2009, and April 27, 2009 (hereinafter collectively the Note) and WHEREAS, the Note is more fully described in and secured by the Tennessee Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, and Fixtures Filing dated June 6, 2007, of record in Book 2839, Page 286, as extended by Deed of Trust Extension Agreement dated April 27, 2009, of record in Book 3332, Page 79, both in the Sevier County Register s Office, to which reference is here made (the Deed of Trust) and DANIEL J. MOORE has been appointed Substitute Trustee of the Deed of Trust by Appointment of record in Book 3454, Page 124, in the Sevier County Register s Office; and WHEREAS, default in said Deed of Trust has been made, and proper notification of the parties has previously occurred; and WHEREAS, BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, the owner and holder of said Note, has demanded the real property to be advertised and sold in satisfaction of said debt and any costs legally accruing in accordance with the terms and provisions of said Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, DANIEL J. MOORE, Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon me in said Deed of Trust, will on December 30, 2009, at 11:10 a.m., prevailing time, at the Court Avenue entrance on the front steps of the Sevier County Courthouse, will offer for sale to the highest and best bidder for cash, free of any right and/or equity of redemption, homestead, dower, curtesy or other state or federal exemption, all of which are expressly waived by grantor as provided in said Deed of Trust, certain real property more particularly described as follows: SITUATED in the Ninth Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lot 7R, of Trinity View Estates, as the same appears on a plat of record in Map Book P36, page 284, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular legal description. BEING the same property conveyed to William Brad Henry by Warranty Deed from Patricia E. Hutton, single, et al, dated June 6, 2007, and recorded in Book 2839, page 283, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The address of this property is believed to be Lot 7R of Trinity View Estates Trinity View Circle Seymour, Tennessee 37865 Sevier County taxes are paid up to and including the year 2008. CLT # 034OF-007.00. Taxes for the year 2009 are a lien and due and payable in the amount of $61.00. Others who may have an interest in the property being sold or other matters affecting title to the property include the following: 1.Covenants and restrictions recorded in Book 2632, page 274, in the office of the Sevier County Register of Deeds, but omitting any covenant or restriction based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin unless and only to the extent that said covenant (a) is exempt under Chapter 42, Section 3607 of the United States Code or (b) relates to handicap but does not discriminate against handicapped persons 2.Matters depicted or disclosed on map recorded in Map Book P36, page 284, and Large Map Book 5, page 156, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with the law, upon announcement of said adjournment on the day and time and place of sale set forth above. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plan or plat; any unpaid taxes that exist as a lien against the property; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any matters of record not terminated by the foreclosure; any statutory rights of redemption not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; and any prior liens or encumbrances that may exist against the property. This sale is also subject to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Proceeds of this sale will first be applied to the discharge of the costs and charges of executing this Trust, including attorney s fees; next to all indebtedness owing to BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY; and next the balance, if any, shall be paid to those legally entitled thereto. This is the 30th day of November, 2009. Publish in the Mountain Press December 3, December 10, and December 17, 2009.
Daniel J. Moore DANIEL J. MOORE, Substitute Trustee WOOLF, McCLANE, BRIGHT, ALLEN & CARPENTER, PLLC Suite 900, 900 S. Gay Street P.O. Box 900 Knoxville, Tennessee 37901-0900 (865) 215-1000
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed on June 11, 2007, by Carol Coleman to Larry A. Weissman, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book 2842, Page 176, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deed of Trustâ&#x20AC;?); and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owner and Holderâ&#x20AC;?), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in him, will on Thursday, January 7, 2010, commencing at 2:00 PM at the steps of the Main entrance of the Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, to wit: Situated in the Second (2nd) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee and being a portion of Lot 6 of Limberlost Subdivision, as the same appears on a plat of record in Map Book 18, Page 7, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin in the Northwestern right of way line of John s Branch Road, approximately 40 feet Southwest of the intersection of John s Branch Road and the Southwestern right of way line of Tanrac Trail, also a corner to Maples; thence from said POINT OF BEGINNING and with Maples, N 62 deg. 16 min. 00 sec. W 61.68 feet to an iron pin; thence S 76 deg. 20 min. 00 sec. W 135.55 feet to an iron pin; thence S 81 deg. 26 min. 21 sec. W 45.92 feet to an iron pin in the Southern right of way line of Tanrac Trail; thence with Tanrac Trail, ( 11 calls) and a curve to the left, A=21.47 B=N 59 deg. 20 min. 43 sec. E, C=21.40, R= 76.45 feet to a point; thence N 51 deg. 18 min 00 sec. E 41.60 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right, A=69.24, B=N 63 deg. 04 min. 32 sec. E, C = 68.71, R=160.53 feet to a point; thence N 75 deg. 38 min. 00 sec. E 27.31 feet to a point; thence N 64 deg. 39 mm. 18 sec. E 28.83 feet to a point; thence N 14 deg. 22 min. 00 sec. W 3.54 feet to a point; thence N 75 deg. 38 min 00 sec. E 41.32 feet to a point; thence S 14 deg. 22 min. 00 sec. E 9.22 feet to a point; thence N 75 deg. 36 min. 49 sec. E 14.78 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right, A=17.56, B= S 66 deg. 13 min. 06 sec. E, C=16.29, R=13.18 feet to a point; thence S 28 deg. 03 min. 00 sec. E 46.90 feet to a point, approximate intersection of John s Branch Road and Tanrac Trail; thence with a curve to the right, A=19.33, B=S 08 deg. 52 min. 30 sec. W, C=18.02, R=15.00 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the left, A=-30.28, B=S 49 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. W, C=30.23, R=145.71 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, according to survey by Timothy J. Wallace, RLS #1758, dated May 21, 2007, bearing Drawing #270143. Subject to easements, notations, setbacks, restrictions and right of ways as shown on the map of record in Map Book 18, Page 7, in the said Register s Office. Subject to restrictions of record in Misc. Book 35. Page 729, in the said Register s Office. Subject to that portion of property that lies within the bounds of John s Branch Road and Tanrac Trail. Being the same property conveyed to Carol Coleman, a single person by Warranty Deed from Wayne Ed Stout, et ux,et al, dated June 11 ,2007, of record in Book 2842, Page 173, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1005 Tanrac Trail Gatlinburg, TN 37738 CURRENT OWNER(S): Carol Coleman The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: Aqua Finance, Inc. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: N/A All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o LDWatts Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) File No.: 221.0932224TN Web Site: www.msplaw.com December 10, 17 and 24, 2009
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All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-6699777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on September 28, 2006, JSW Corporation Inc., and William Brad Henry (collectively the ĂŹBorrowersĂŽ) executed a Promissory Note payable to Branch Banking and Trust Company in the original principal amount of $680,000.00, as modified by Note Modification Agreements dated November 17, 2008, and January 27, 2009 (hereinafter collectively the ĂŹNoteĂŽ); and WHEREAS, the Note is more fully described in and secured by the Tennessee Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, and Fixtures Filing dated September 28, 2006, of record in Book 2632, Page 739, as extended by Deed of Trust Extension Agreement dated November 17, 2008, of record in Book 3223, Page 576, both in the Sevier County Register s Office, to which reference is here made (collectively the ĂŹDeed of TrustĂŽ); and DANIEL J. MOORE has been appointed Substitute Trustee of the Deed of Trust by Appointment of record in Book 3454, Page 122, in the Sevier County Register s Office; and WHEREAS, default in said Deed of Trust has been made, and proper notification of the parties has previously occurred; and WHEREAS, BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, the owner and holder of said Note, has demanded the real property to be advertised and sold in satisfaction of said debt and any costs legally accruing in accordance with the terms and provisions of said Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, DANIEL J. MOORE, Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon me in said Deed of Trust, will on December 30, 2009, at 11:15 a.m., prevailing time, at the Court Avenue entrance on the front steps of the Sevier County Courthouse, will offer for sale to the highest and best bidder for cash, free of any right and/or equity of redemption, homestead, dower, curtesy or other state or federal exemption, all of which are expressly waived by grantor as provided in said Deed of Trust, certain real property more particularly described as follows: SITUATED in the Ninth Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being all of Lots 54 and 55, of Sharp Farms III, as the same are shown on a map of record in Large Map Book 7, page 67, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which reference is here made for a more particular description. THERE IS SPECIFICALLY LESS AND EXCEPTED from the above property the following lots: (1) Lot 3, Sharp Valley Farms, conveyed to Allan S. Mink and wife, Kathy Lynn Mink, by Warranty Deed dated August 10, 2007, and recorded in Book 2887, page 395; (2) Lot 5, Sharp Valley Farms, conveyed to Charles Grizzle and wife, Melinda K. Grizzle, by Warranty Deed dated May 27, 2009, and recorded in Book 3350, page 820; (3) Lot 7, Sharp Valley Farms, conveyed to Berton Smith and wife, Joy Lynn Smith, by Warranty Deed dated August 2, 2007, and recorded in Book 2881, page 732; (4) Lot 10, Sharp Valley Farms, conveyed to Eugene Woody Stinson, by Warranty Deed dated May 2, 2007, and recorded in Book 2862, page 247; (5) Lot 13, Sharp Valley Farms, conveyed to Brian Morren and wife, Brandy Morren, by Warranty Deed dated August 3, 2007, and recorded in Book 2887, page 478; and (6) Lots 14 and 15, Sharp Valley Farms, conveyed to Dan Deremer and wife, Gladys Deremer, by Warranty Deed dated August 15, 2007, and recorded in Book 2890, page 701, all in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. BEING the same property conveyed to J S W Corporation, Inc., a Tennessee corporation, a Ĺź undivided interest, and William Brad Henry, a Ĺź undivided interest, by Warranty Deed from Don Ellis Sharp, Gary Lynn Sharp and Marilyn Sharp McCarrell, dated May 26, 2006, and recorded in Book 2538, page 781, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. For further reference, see Book 2811, page 605, and Book 2845, page 24, in said Register s Office. The address of this property is believed to be parts of Lots 54 and 55 of Sharp Farms III on North Knob Creek Road, Seymour, Tennessee 37865. Ad Valorem Real Property Taxes: County, and/or city paid up to and including the year 2006. CLT #057-090.18. 2007 - Past due and delinquent in amount of $622.15 (Nov. rate). CLT #057-090.19. 2007 - Past due and delinquent in amount of $581.12 (Nov. rate). CLT #057KA-005.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $1,227.00. CLT #057KA-0l.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $119.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and delinquent in amount of $119.00, plus penalties and interest. CLT #057K-002.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $124.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and delinquent in amount of $24.00, plus penalties and interest. CLT #058KA-004.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $112.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and delinquent in amount of $112.00, plus penalties and interest. CLT #057KA-006.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $124.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and delinquent in amount of $124.00, plus penalties and interest. CLT #057KA-008.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $122.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and delinquent in amount of $122.00, plus penalties and interest. CLT #057KA-009.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $124.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and delinquent in amount of $124.00, plus penalties and interest. CLT #057KA-011.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $132.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and delinquent in amount of $132.00, plus penalties and interest. CLT #057KA-016.00. 2009 Sevier County - Due and payable in amount of $125.00. 2008 Sevier County - Past due and payable in amount of $125.00, plus penalties and interest. Others who may have an interest in the property being sold or other matters affecting title to the property include the following: 1. Judgment entered June 25, 2009, in the Chancery Court of Sevier County, Tennessee, in that case styled, Dustin Adam Brown and Jodi Brown, d/b/a Modern Crafted Stone, Plaintiff, v. Jeffrey Weaver, JSW Corporation, Inc., Logan Coykendall, Mignonne Coykendall, and Smartbank, Defendants, bearing Docket No. 09-3-101, and recorded in Book 3361, page 693, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. 2. Covenants and restrictions recorded in Book 2859 page 61, Book 2537, page 691, and Book 2694, page 567, in the office of the Sevier County Register of Deeds 3. Conveyance of roads to Sevier County, Tennessee, by Right of Way Deed dated July 31, 2007, and recorded in Book 2900, page 790, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. 4. Matters depicted or disclosed on map recorded in Large Map Book 7, page 67, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. 5. Matters depicted or disclosed on map recorded in Book P37, page 233, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with the law, upon announcement of said adjournment on the day and time and place of sale set forth above. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plan or plat; any unpaid taxes that exist as a lien against the property; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any matters of record not terminated by the foreclosure; any statutory rights of redemption not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; and any prior liens or encumbrances that may exist against the property. This sale is also subject to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Proceeds of this sale will first be applied to the discharge of the costs and charges of executing this Trust, including attorney s fees; next to all indebtedness owing to BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY; and next the balance, if any, shall be paid to those legally entitled thereto.
Daniel J. Moore DANIEL J. MOORE, Substitute Trustee WOOLF, McCLANE, BRIGHT, ALLEN & CARPENTER, PLLC Suite 900, 900 S. Gay Street P.O. Box 900 Knoxville, Tennessee 37901-0900 (865) 215-1000
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on March 27, 2007, Roberto C. Meza and Tina K. Meza, of Sevier County, Tennessee, executed a Promissory Note payable to Branch Banking and Trust Company in the original principal amount of $150,000.00, as modified by Note Modification Agreements dated December 21, 2007, and January 12, 2009 (hereinafter collectively the Note). WHEREAS, the Note is secured by the Tennessee Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, and Fixtures Filing dated March 27, 2007, of record in Book 2782, Page 559 in the Sevier County Register s Office, to which reference is here made (the Deed of Trust). WHEREAS, DANIEL J. MOORE has been appointed Substitute Trustee of the Deed of Trust by Appointment of record in Book 3450, Page 229, in the Sevier County Register s Office; and WHEREAS, default in said Deed of Trust has been made, and proper notification of the parties has previously occurred; and WHEREAS, BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, the owner and holder of said Note, has demanded the real property to be advertised and sold in satisfaction of said debt and any costs legally accruing in accordance with the terms and provisions of said Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, DANIEL J. MOORE, Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon me in said Deed of Trust, will on December 30, 2009 at 11:05 a.m., prevailing time, at the Court Avenue entrance on the front steps of the Sevier County Courthouse, will offer for sale to the highest and best bidder for cash, free of any right and/or equity of redemption, homestead, dower, curtesy or other state or federal exemption, all of which are expressly waived by grantor as provided in said Deed of Trust, certain real property more particularly described as follows: SITUATE in the Ninth (9th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee and being all of TRACT 7R OF BURGIN CREEK SUBDIVISION as shown on the plat of record in Map Book P-37, Page 198 in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular legal description. SUBJECT TO the reservations, restrictions, easements, rights of way, setback lines, notes and other matters as shown on the plats of record in Map Book P-37, Page 198 and Map Book 35, Page 140, both in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. SUBJECT TO any and all easements and restrictions as are shown of record in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. BEING part of that property conveyed to Roberto Meza, Jr. and wife, Tina Meza, by Warranty Deed from Roberto Meza, a married person, dated March 27, 2007, and recorded in Book 2782, page 556, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. See also Quit Claim Deed from Roberto Meza to Roberto Meza, Jr. and wife, Tina Meza, dated June 11, 2008, and recorded in Book 3137, page 42, in the Register s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The address of this property is believed to be Tract 7R Of Burgin Creek SubdivisionW. Union Valley Road Seymour, Tennessee 37865
Sevier County taxes for CLT #023-026.03 are paid up to and including the year 2008. Taxes for the year 2009 are a lien and due and payable in the amount of $500.00. Sevier County taxes for CLT #023-026.04 are paid up to and including the year 2007. Taxes for the year 2008 are Past due and delinquent in amount of $228.00, plus penalties and interest. Taxes for the year 2009 are a lien and due and payable in the amount of $228.00. Others who may have an interest in the property being sold or other matters affecting title to the property include the following: 1.Matters depicted or disclosed on map recorded in Map Book 37, page 198, and Map Book 35, page 140, both in the Sevier County Register s Office. 2.Judgment against Roberto Meza, Sr., in favor of Shirley Thomas Drinnen, in the amount of $900.00, plus interest and costs, dated March 23, 2009, and recorded in Book 3316, page 377, in the Sevier County Register s Office. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with the law, upon announcement of said adjournment on the day and time and place of sale set forth above. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plan or plat; any unpaid taxes that exist as a lien against the property; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any matters of record not terminated by the foreclosure; any statutory rights of redemption not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; and any prior liens or encumbrances that may exist against the property. This sale is also subject to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Proceeds of this sale will first be applied to the discharge of the costs and charges of executing this Trust, including attorney s fees; next to all indebtedness owing to BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY; and next the balance, if any, shall be paid to those legally entitled thereto. This is the 30th day of November, 2009. Publish in the Mountain Press December 3, December 10, and December 17, 2009.
Daniel J. Moore DANIEL J. MOORE, Substitute Trustee WOOLF, McCLANE, BRIGHT, ALLEN & CARPENTER, PLLC Suite 900, 900 S. Gay Street P.O. Box 900 Knoxville, Tennessee 37901-0900 (865) 215-1000
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 1, 2006, executed by Shelley L. Palmer, conveying certain real property therein described to Tri State Land Title, A TN Limited Liability Company, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee recorded on December 11, 2006 at Book/Instrument No. 2685, Page 200-220; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP 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 14, 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: SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE FIFTH (5TH) CIVIL DISTRICT OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SEVIERVILLE AND BEING UNIT 412 OF THE VILLAS, A HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME, AS THE SAME IS SHOWN AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND DEFINED IN THE MASTER DEED OF THE ORCHARDS VILLAS CONDOMINIUMS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 1106, PAGE 606 AS AMENDED IN VOLUME 1152, PAGE 1 AND VOLUME 1248, PAGE 28, ALL IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MASTER DEED, AS AMENDED, SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HERE MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SHELLEY L. PALMER FROM GERIC SMITH, MARRIED AND GAYLON SMITH, UNMARRIED BY WARRANTY DEED DATED DECEMBER 1, 2006 OF RECORD IN BOOK 2685, PAGE 198 IN THE SEVIER COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 519 Orchard Valley Way Pigeon Forge, 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): Shelley L. Palmer OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MERS/BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular us or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Everett L. Hixson, Jr., Substitute Trustee Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano, LLC One Park Place, Suite 380 6148 Lee Highway Chattanooga, TN 37421 WWW.RUBINLUBLIN.COM/PROPERTY-LISTINGS.PHP Tel: (888) 890-5309 Fax: (423) 296-1882
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Dear Annie: My husband, “Kevin,” and I have been together 25 years. Our relationship is as wonderful today as on our first date. My mother-in-law, however, hates me. She says I wrecked her only son’s life because I can’t have children. This same woman called her son two days before our wedding and told him to “choose.” Kevin told her, “I’m going to spend the rest of my life with the woman I love. I have nothing more to say to you.” And he hung up. Now, all these years later, she still treats me like some stranger passing her on the street. When she calls, my husband goes into another room to talk to her, like everything has to be a big secret. Once, I answered his phone, and as soon as I said, “Hello,” she said, “Where is my son?” What do I do? This affects my husband, I’m sure. We moved across the country to get away from the drama, but it comes back every time she calls. — Troubled Dear Troubled: Mom continues to behave rudely because she gets away with it. Although your husband is supportive, he takes the path of least resistance when it comes to his mother. With some hard work, you could change this dynamic. Call her often just to chat. Ask about her activities, her friends, her family members. Be solicitous and cheery for 10 minutes, and then say how nice it was to talk to her and goodbye. Do it again within the week. If you keep at it, regardless of her response, she will get used to talking to you and may even look forward to your calls. Otherwise, be grateful you live so far
away. Dear Annie: I have a good friend who constantly corrects everyone for mispronouncing words or using them incorrectly. Her grammatical oversight sometimes causes embarrassment to the person she is correcting, as she does this out loud and in front of whoever is around. My friend may feel she is doing her part to rid the world of improper grammar, but it really hurts to be constantly judged. It makes us hesitant to speak freely for fear of reprimand. Should we say anything? Or remain — Timid in Connecticut Dear Timid: By all means, speak up. It is rude to correct the grammar of anyone who is not your child or your student. Take your friend aside and nicely explain that correcting an adult, especially in public, is condescending. Tell her it makes her friends reluctant to have a conversation with her, and because you know it is not her intent to insult people, you are certain she will make an effort to stop. Dear Annie: I am a 50ish, single (by choice) woman and am sick to death of the whiny wives who can’t fathom why their husbands stray. Here are a few suggestions for them to make sure he isn’t looking elsewhere: 1. Tell him out loud
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every day that you love him. 2. Respect him and his opinions — he is not always wrong. Be his partner, not his adversary. 3. If you’re lucky enough to be a stay-athome wife, clean the house once in a while. 4. Get a sitter and go out on a “date” with him at least once a month. 5. Do something special for him. Fix him his favorite meal. When you’re out shopping for yourself or the kids, buy him a little gift. 6. Update your hairstyle, lose those 10 pounds, and stop wearing sweats and old T-shirts. If you don’t care about your appearance, he certainly won’t, either. 7. On your list of priorities, he should be No. 1, before your children, your parents, your career, etc. If he’s not the most important person in your life, your marriage can’t be very important to you. Your kids will grow up and move away, and then what? If you’ve tried all these things and still feel your marriage is not working, run to the nearest qualified marriage counselor — together, if possible. — Thought You’d Like to Know 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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Intel faces antitrust lawsuit from FTC NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission sued Intel Corp. on Wednesday, looking to block tactics it says the world’s biggest chip maker has used to snuff out competition. The FTC said Intel, which makes the microprocessors that run personal computers, has shut rivals out of the market-
place. In the process, the FTC says Intel has deprived consumers of choice and stifled innovation in the chip industry. In a statement, the agency said it is asking for an order that would bar Intel from using “threats, bundled prices, or other offers to encourage exclusive deals, hamper competition, or unfairly manip-
ulate the prices of its” chips. Intel has faced similar charges for years and has denied any wrongdoing. The lawsuit comes after a recent $1.25 billion settlement with rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc. over similar claims. Intel, which is based in Santa Clara, Calif., is also appealing a record $1.45
Deceased rodents, starving snakes found in Texas raid ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A raid on an exotic animal delivery company in Texas found starving snakes, hundreds of reptiles packed in shipping crates and rodents that had killed and eaten each other, officials said. Dozens of people with the city of Arlington and animal welfare groups took inventory Tuesday of the animals — estimated at 20,000 — and removed them from the U.S. Global Exotics during the raid. The Arlington-based company, which advertises that it delivers exotic animals worldwide, did not respond to a telephone message seeking comment and it’s Web site was down on Wednesday. “Sometimes animals die, but the amount of animals dead far exceeded what you would normally see at any company like this,” said Jay Sabatucci, manager of animal services with the city of Arlington. “Animals were not fed, not fed properly, overcrowded and attacking each other. Some were in an environment not proper for them, such as snakes in a 72-degree room with a lamp over them, which is not enough heat and could cause them to die.” The company’s ware-
house held mostly reptiles and rodents and also spiders, sloths and hedgehogs, but it was unclear how many were dead, said Maura Davies, a spokeswoman with the SPCA of Texas. Veterinarians treated the most severely malnourished animals, she said. Hundreds of rodents were crammed in small containers covered with wire, and many had killed and eaten each other, Davies said. Other animals were kept in feeding troughs, and there were numerous stacked shipping containers still holding turtles and other rep-
tiles that had been sent to the company, Davies said. About 200 iguanas were in one small room, she said. A hearing will be held within 10 days to determine if the animals will be returned to the company or stay in the care of the animal welfare groups, Sabatucci said. The city is considering filing criminal charges against the owner, he said. The city was tipped off recently by federal officials who had executed a warrant for another violation and reported concerns about the animals’ conditions, Sabatucci said.
billion antitrust fine leveled by European regulators. In its complaint Wednesday, the FTC said Intel has used both threats and rewards to keep some of the biggest computer makers from buying other companies’ chips or marketing computers that carried them. The complaint names Dell Inc., Hewlett-
Packard Co., and IBM Corp. as Intel’s targets. The FTC also says Intel has secretly redesigned critical computer software to hinder the performance of other companies’ microprocessors, or CPUs. In addition, the agency said Intel is looking to extend its dominance into chips that are used to processes graphics, com-
monly known as GPUs. “Intel has engaged in a deliberate campaign to hamstring competitive threats to its monopoly,” said Richard A. Feinstein, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Competition. “It’s been running roughshod over the principles of fair play and the laws protecting competition on the merits.”
‘Glee’ cast gleeful over nominations LOS ANGELES (AP) — The mood on the set was appropriately gleeful. The musical-dramedy “Glee” got some serious Golden Globe love, with more nominations than any show. Among the Fox series’ four nominations: best television series — comedy or musical. On the Paramount Studios lot, where “Glee” is filmed, the show’s cast could be found Tuesday hugging and laughing after hearing the news. “Amazing,” said Corey Monteith, who plays football hunk Finn Hudson. “It is kind of like it is like Christmas morning.”
“The four best presents ever,” added actor Kevin McHale. Besides the nod to the series, “Glee” received nominations for Matthew Morrison and Lea Michele, two Broadway veterans who are TV newcomers. Veteran stage and screen actress Jane Lynch also earned a bid for best supporting actress in a series, miniseries or movie. “I slept through (the nominations announcement),” Lynch said. “But, I got up to six messages and went, ’Ah! I wonder if there is some good news for us?’ And there was.”
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U.S. white majority likely to end in 2050
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WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The estimated time when whites will no longer make up the majority of Americans has been pushed back eight years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to 2050 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; because the recession and stricter immigration policies have slowed the flow of foreigners into the U.S. Census Bureau projections released Wednesday update last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prediction that white children would become a minority in 2023 and the overall white population would follow in 2042. The earlier estimate did not take into account a drop in the number of people moving into the U.S. because of the economic crisis and the immigration policies imposed after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. The United States has 308 million people today; two-thirds are non-Hispanic whites. The total population should climb to 399 million by 2050, under the new projections, with whites making up 49.9 percent of the population. Blacks
will make up 12.2 percent, virtually unchanged from today. Hispanics, currently 15 percent of the population, will rise to 28 percent in 2050. Asians are expected to increase from 4.4 percent of the population to 6 percent. The projections are based on rates for births and deaths and a scenario in which immigration continues its more recent, slower pace of adding nearly 1 million new foreigners each year. The point when minority children become the majority is expected to have a similar delay of roughly eight years, moving from 2023 to 2031. The population 85 and older is projected to more than triple by 2050, to 18.6 million. The actual shift in demographics will be influenced by a host of factors that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be accurately forecast â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the pace of the economic recovery, cultural changes, natural or manmade disasters, as well as an overhaul of immigration law.
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