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The Mountain Press■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 280 ■ October 7, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents

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Optometrist Van Moore, O.D., has his office at 1133 Fox Meadows Drive in Sevierville. Gene Price is a Knoxville-based specialist who comes to Moore’s office in Sevierville. Moore does not have an office in Seymour. This informa-tion was incorrect in the recently Mountain Press Medical Directory. The Mountain Press regrets the errors and is glad to set the record straight.

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DETAILS, PAgE A6

5Last chance to see playPassion Play in Smokies winding down its season

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Deane Williams, 73William Lumpkins, 57Ernest McGill, 56Douglass Brennan, 53Roberta Furness, 64Ellen Englehardt, 61

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5Celebritiesin the newsMel Gibson’s ex opens up about abuse in People magazine

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By JEFF FARRELLStaff Writer

PIGEON FORGE — A local man was in jail for his birthday Wednesday after racking up two DUI charges within a few hours.

Teddy Keith Campbell, of 539 Rushbranch Road in Pigeon Forge, turned

43 Wednesday. He might not have been able to celebrate much, however, because he spent most of the day in the Sevier County Jail.

In the first incident, police said at least three callers had contacted dispatchers about his erratic driving. He allegedly struck another car in the parking lot out-side the Five Guys restaurant at about 5:34 p.m. Tuesday and drove away. Officers found him a short distance away; his car was damaged in the wreck.

Patrolman Aaron Clark gave him a field sobriety test. Campbell failed the test, and admitted to taking two Xanax pills a few

hours earlier.Campbell was taken to the Sevier County

Jail, where he was charged with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. He was released after posting $1,000 in bail.

Shortly after midnight Wednesday, Patrolman Brad Lowe, also of Pigeon Forge Police Department, responded to a all about a wreck at the intersection of Lost Branch Road and West Mill Creek Road and found Campbell behind the wheel of the vehicle..

“Mr. Campbell’s speech was slow and

By STAN VoITEditor

SEVIERVILLE — During the wed-ding ceremony the bride-to-be said “I do,” the groom said the same, the couple kissed, and then he left for home and she returned to her jail dorm.

Garry Gibson married Wanda Loretta Pittman this week in what some think was the first jail wed-ding of a female inmate in the new minimum security facility on Old Knoxville Highway.

Jail Capt. Don Parton wasn’t sure about that, but it’s for sure that Garry Gibson will have to wait until December to have a real honeymoon

with his new wife.“We were childhood sweethearts,”

he said of Pittman. “We got together after all these years. We talked about getting married, and when she got arrested she asked me to go ahead with it.”

Pittman is in jail until Dec. 26 for violation of probation, Gibson said. She failed to attend a scheduled meeting with her probation officer, he said. Gibson, for his part, says he has never been in trouble. Pittman’s difficulties obviously didn’t stop him for marrying her.

“I’ll miss her every day,” he said. “But I know I have to wait.”

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Garry Gibson and Wanda Pittman were mar-ried inside the Sevier County minimum secu-rity jail this week.

By DEREK HoDgESStaff Writer

PIGEON FORGE — It’s a technology that could save millions of dollars, pro-vide water in dry months for watering gardens and farms, and keep sewage odors out of the air. Not surprisingly, some Pigeon Forge leaders say its time

may well have come for the city.

The local officials are facing a dire situation that demands they build a new wastewater treatment plant in the near future or risk a moratorium on new development as the current facility reaches its capacity. They’re hop-ing a system being used in Murfreesboro and Franklin might save the city both from that restriction on building and millions of dollars on a demand from a state department.

The option they’re look-

ing at uses new technol-ogy, including germ-killing ultraviolet light, to treat sewage to a point where it, according to officials in Murfreesboro, “meets most federal and state water quality standards for potable (drinking) water.”

That end product, which is called repurified water, is even treated with chlorine, just like drinking water, but that doesn’t mean you’ll get a gulp of it if you order a glass of water at a restaurant in the Middle Tennessee city. Still, the

end product is put to good use.

According to the Murfreesboro Web site, the effluent is used on every-thing from private farms to a 400-acre plot the city bought for its dispersion to a public golf course. It’s also recycled in fountains, sprayed on gardens and can even be used to wash cars.

All that not only means the city’s drinking water isn’t wasted on those other activities, it also saved the

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Gatlinburg firefighter Amanda Ogle teaches a third-grade class about the importance of having an escape plan at home.

By ELLEN BRoWNStaff Writer

GATLINBURG — Members of the Gatlinburg Fire Department visited Pi Beta Phi Elementary School on Wednesday to give students a lesson in fire safety in honor of Fire Prevention Week.

“We come every year, and they get a five-day program,” said Amanda Ogle, Gatlinburg public education and fire safety officer. “All of the grades try on fire gear, and with each class we focus on different areas of fire safety — with the youngest, we cover the basic ‘Stop, Drop and Roll.’ It’s an hour-long presentation for each class.”

The presentation for third-graders included a “person-alized” smoke alarm, with Groucho Marx eyeglasses and a nose that could “smell the smoke.” Past topics for older grades have included “Watch what you heat,” which edu-cated students on cooking hazards, and the opportunity to learn how to operate fire extinguishers properly.

“We tell them that for anybody who doesn’t have a smoke alarm, the fire department will provide one and even install it. Smoke alarms are only good for 10 years,” Ogle said. “You should test it once a month, and when-ever you change the time on your clock (during daylight savings), you should change your battery on your smoke alarm.”

She noted that many children don’t wake up to the “beep, beep, beep” of smoke alarms because they are deeper sleepers than their parents. Because of this, fami-lies can purchase alarms that are specially programmed

Fire safety is elementary at Pi Beta Phi

Marital bondsWedding at Sevier jail may be first of its kind

PF leaders go west for sewage solutionsOfficials tour newwastewater plantin Murfreesboro

“We have a big decision before us and I think it was very beneficial to make that trip. I think everyone was very impressed with their system.

It is very clean technology.”— Pigeon Forge city Manager Earle Teaster

Unhappy birthday — two DUIsPigeon Forge man chargedtwice in less than 12 hours

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By DEREK HODGESStaff Writer

SEVIERVILLE — The county may get its first rules for commercial building and development on area hillsides in the com-ing months, with the County Commission set to have a work session on those two matters today at 7:30 p.m.

The group will take up two proposals, one from the county’s building inspections department and the other prepared by a special task force the commission created several years ago.

The first of those seems likely to carry the least potential for striking up contro-versy, with the county leaders set to con-sider implementing a commercial building code drafted by the International Code Council. That document has already been implemented in each of the four local municipalities and by the state, which has also passed a law that those counties with-out such regulations will fall under its inspections.

However, both County Mayor Larry Waters and Chief Building Inspector Chris Jenkins insist there’s no connection between that new state legislation and the county’s actions.

“This is something that has been in the works for several years,” Waters explains. “The state has said that all counties without a building code will have to fall under these new rules and they’ll have to pay for the inspections. Fortunately, we were ahead of the curve on this issue. There are a lot of counties out there that are really wondering what they’re going to do.”

Jenkins concurs, saying he was given the direction to work on a set of commercial building regulations two years ago when his department was formed. However, that directive came in a list of priorities that meant it couldn’t be accomplished until now.

“We were told to set up the depart-ment and to work on a residential build-ing code first,” Jenkins says. “The County Commission approved the residential rules late last year, so we started to move forward on the commercial code. This is the natural progression the department had to take.” To provide some continuity for builders, who otherwise might face several different sets of rules depending on where they’re doing construction, county officials have opted to approve the International Building Code as it was written. That document is used the world over for such development and is seen as the standard for the area.

If the rules are approved, those looking to build a new commercial enterprise in Sevier County will have to meet certain standards for structural soundness, handi-capped accessibility, and plumbing and electrical installations. In order to ensure that happens, they’ll have to submit build-ing plans to Jenkins and allow him or his staff to inspect the construction as it progresses.

If that process has been a “natural pro-gression,” the one that is finally set to bring new rules on hillside development before the commission likely has been something

less. The effort to draft those regulations is older than Jenkins’ department, initiated by the hiring of a New York engineering firm to propose such ordinances in late 2006.

A task force was formed shortly after that group released its report in May 2007 to look at the recommendations. Since then that group has passed a number of challenges, from heated debates over pro-posed regulations to losing its chairman with the passing of Rick Joyce to pushing its proposals to unanimous votes from each planning commission in the county.

That last move was made surprising-ly easily, something County Planner Jeff Ownby credits to regular work sessions that gave the Sevier County Planning Commission faith in both the process and the results. However, what will hap-pen when the County Commission — that group’s most recent work session with the Hillsides Taskforce drew only a handful of commissioners that dwindled to just three before it ended — considers them is any-one’s guess.

“I think you will have commissioners who have been involved with this pro-cess from the start who will be whole-heartedly in support of it. Then, you will have commissioners who, no matter what is proposed, will be of the mind that the county doesn’t need anymore regulations, so they’ll oppose it,” Ownby says. “It could be a real challenge to get that super major-ity of 17 votes that it will take to pass this.”

That more than half-plus-one tally is required because the proposal would change the county’s rules. Among other things, it would dictate how close together structures can be built on steeply-sloped land, how big lots in those areas must be and how much natural screening must be left around the property.

Like Ownby, Waters says he isn’t sure how the vote will go down when the matter comes up. Still, he believes there is a general feeling that there must be some action taken.

“I think the growth of the county has been a catalyst that has caused people to really look at how that building is happen-ing,” he says. “As our population has grown and as more houses have been built, you have a lot of these issues develop.”

Neither of the proposals will be voted on at during the commission’s work ses-sion, nor its Oct. 18 regular meeting, with public notice rules mandating that it not come before the group until its November gathering. That further delay is likely frus-trating to the members of the Hillsides Taskforce, which turned its work over to the county more than a year ago.

Since that time, the document has been tweaked, taken a backseat to efforts to enroll the county in the National Flood Insurance Program, bounced for three months between planning commissions and, most recently, been shelved while waiting for a new County Commission to be ready to consider it. At different points in the process, Ownby has made different forecasts for when it would finally be taken up by the commission, each of which has proven false, though he’s confident a deci-sion is imminent now.

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By JEFF FARRELLStaff Writer

Former district attorney general John Sellars is still in Pittsburgh, Pa., awaiting surgery that could save his life.

His family is hoping that his friends and other people in the community will come together Friday to enjoy a party in his honor and to maybe give a little money to help defray expenses as he continues the long wait.

Sellars has been in Pittsburgh for more than two years, awaiting multiple organ transplants. He has a rare disorder that impairs the function of his liver, and at some point he will need a transplant of a new liver, stomach, pancreas and small intestine — at the same time.

The process has been made more difficult because Sellars has a rare blood type; the organs must be a match for the transplant to have a chance of success. He’s also competing with patients who only need liver transplants, said his sister-in-law, Kerrie Sellars.

“I can’t really give you a reason he hasn’t gotten the organs,” she said. “It’s in God’s hands.”

Sellars is taking medica-tions that help to “maintain the status quo,” she said, but his health has declined some. He’s no longer able to work. He had surgery in March to replace a shunt; it was some-thing his doctor had been try-ing to avoid.

He’s still married to Lori, a woman he met after moving to Pittsburgh, and she works and helps to support him, Kerrie said.

“They’re very happy,” she said. “She’s very good to him.”

While it’s been a difficult wait, he’s remained in good spirits, she said. While he’s not able to make the trip down here — if he gets he call that organs are available, he needs to leave immedi-ately for the hospital — they wanted to have a party and fund raiser here for the many people who know him and still support him.

They will do that at the home she shares with his brother, Ronnie, at 1129 Douglas Dam Road in Dandridge.

The event will feature blue-grass music, food and more, she said.

People who want to make donations but can’t attend can write a check to The Johnnie Daryl Sellars Trust Fund at any Mountain National Bank location, or call 453-9792 for more information.

“It amazes me, the com-munity has just been so good and so good to the family,” Kerrie said. “I thank God for where we live.”

It’s something John appre-ciates, too, even if he can’t be here to see it, she added.

“He just reiterates that over and over again to tell everybody thank you.”

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Submitted Report

PIGEON FORGE — This weekend marks the last three days of the Passion Play in the Smokies’ 2010 season.

The show is being held at The Smoky Mountain Christian Village directly across Veterans Boulevard from Dollywood/Splash Country in a private, secluded setting. The production runs today through Saturday begin-ning at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are available at the gate beginning at 6:15 p.m. Suggested donation for admission has been reduced: For adults, the suggested donation is $12 (children 12 and under

free with a paying adult, otherwise $5). If bringing a canned food item for the Sevier County Food Ministries, suggested donation is $11.

A pre-show concert will be presented by Eye2Sky at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tonight, a pre-show concert featur-ing Passion Play soloists will be presented.

The Passion Play is an outdoor production and it is recommended that attendees dress warm-ly with temperatures expected to be in the mid-40s.

The play faithfully shares with audiences the timeless story of Jesus’ ministry, death, and resurrection, and

will bring new scenes, new sets, and new music to the new venue, as well as some familiar music and scenes from previ-ous years.

The Passion Play in the Smokies is a multisenso-ry feast. The show’s array of sets, authentically col-orful costumes, dramat-ic lighting, and sound design work together to bring to life the story of Christ. The production presents the talents of gifted singers, dancers, and actors, including Mark Pedro, who por-trays Jesus Christ.

For more information on schedules and tick-ets, call 640-8903 or visit: www.passionplay-inthesmokies.org.

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From left, Eye2Sky band member Micah Cooper, Mark Pedro as Jesus, and Amber Rice, angel appear in a scene from Passion Play.

Family of John Sellars hopes benefit will defray expenses

Commercial building, hillsidesto be discussed by Commission Workshop tonight at 7:30

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Editor’s Note: The com-munity calendar is printed as space permits. Items must be submitted at least five days in advance. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered. To place an item phone 428-0748, ext. 214, or e-mail to [email protected]. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

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Arthritis ExerciseArthritis exercise

classes 9:30-10:30 a.m., Extension office, Mondays & Thursdays in October. 453-3695.

Celebrate RecoveryCelebrate Recovery free

meal 5 p.m. and meeting at 6 p.m. Thursdays, Kodak United Methodist Church. http://crkodak.com or 933-5996.

Library Toddlers Anna Porter Public

Library toddler program for 2-3-year-olds, 10:30-11 a.m. 436-5588.

Blood DriveMedic blood drive 10

a.m.-6 p.m. Gatlinburg First Baptist. Bloodmobile.

Women’s Bible StudyGarlands of Grace wom-

en’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. UMC Pigeon

Forgen 2 p.m. Blue Mountain

Mist B&B, Pullen Road n 6:30 p.m. Sevierville

UMC, Conference Room 850-4685.

Hot Meals Smoky Mountain Area

Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:30-6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Sevierville and Kodak United Methodist Church in Kodak.

Right To Life Sevier County Right to

Life will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Pigeon Forge Library. 908-2689.

TOPSTOPS weight loss chap-

ter meets at 6 p.m., Parkway Church of God in Sevierville. 755-9517 or 429-3150.

Library MovieAnna Porter Public

Library free showing at 6:30 p.m. of “Shutter Island.” 436-5588.

Gatlinburg Garden ClubGatlinburg Garden

Club meets 1 p.m. at Community Center. Program by Lisa Stewart of Appalachian Black Bear Rescue.

American LegionThe American Legion

Post 202 near Gatlinburg Police Department and the Gatlinburg Post Office, potluck dinner and meet-ing 6:30 p.m. [email protected].

Lodging AssociationSevierville Lodging

Association meets at 9 a.m., River Plantation Conference Center, 1004 Parkway. 908-1309.

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Church Fall FestivalWears Valley United

Methodist Church fall festi-val today and Saturday 8-3. Includes crafts, pottery, antiques, baked goods and lunch. 429-4412.

Yard/Craft Sale American Legion Post

202 Gatlinburg indoor yard/craft sale 8-3 today and Saturday. Tables $15 per day or $20 for two days. Concessions avail-able. E-mail: americanle-

[email protected] or call 308-1211.

Tractor Show English Mountain Tractor

and Gas Engine Show and swap meet today and Saturday at Chip’s Antiques, 3950 Newport Highway. Free vendor space available. 254-8027.

Angel Food Angel Food orders:n 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Gum

Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 429-2508.

Autumn BarbecueSt. Joseph the Carpenter

Episcopal Church barbecue dinner 6-8 p.m. $8, Tickets available from church members or by calling 453-0943.

Northview FestivalNorthview Primary School

Fall Family Festival 6-9 p.m. Includes games, bounce house, giant slide, rock wall, dinner and con-cessions, book fair.

Kodak Story TimePreschool story time 11

a.m. Kodak Library. 933-0078.

Sellars BenefitJohn Sellars, former local

assistant district attorney, has been diagnosed with a need for multiple organ transplantation. A benefit to help with medical costs is 6 p.m. at the home of Ronnie and Kerrie Sellars 1129 Douglas Dam Rd. Dandridge. Live enter-tainment, food and fun, free of charge. Donations accepted now at all loca-tions of Mountain National Bank. 453-9792.

Ogles ChapelOgles Chapel Community

Church, Jayell Road, community yard sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today and Saturday.

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Rook TournamentRook tournament begins

at 8 a.m., Rocky Waters Motor Inn, 333 Parkway, Gatlinburg. 233-4569.

Kindness CountsYard sale, auction and

cookbook sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Store No. 19, Red Roof Mall, Pigeon Forge. 654-2684.

Church Craft ShowSmoky Mountain Christian

Church second annual craft show 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 125 South Blvd. Crafters want-ed. 453-6031.

Church Fall FestivalWears Valley United

Methodist Church fall festival 8-3. Includes rum-mage sale, crafts, pottery, antiques, baked goods and lunch. 429-4412.

Church RummageSeymour First Baptist

Church’s fall rummage sale 8 a.m. in gym. Donations of large items can be dropped off at church, or call 577-1954 for pick-up.

Free Shoes/ClothingFree shoes and cloth-

ing given to needy fami-lies and free car wash, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mountain View Baptist Church, Goose Gap Road.

Blood DriveMedic blood drive 8 a.m.-

1 p.m. Sevier Farmers Co-op, 321 W Main Street. Bloodmobile.

Yard SaleSevier County Right to

Life yard sale 9-3 next to Rustic Furniture, Wears Valley Road in Pigeon Forge. Donations of items accepted. 908-2689 or 908-1968 for drop-off places. Individual set-up fee $15.

Alzheimer’s BenefitFall Festival fund-

raiser for Alzheimer’s 11-2, Wellington Place, 1020 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville. Live music, antique cars, cake walk, concessions, jewelry sale, bake sale. Donations of jewelry needed. 774-2221.

Trinity Full GospelTrinity Full Gospel

Church, Thomas Cross Road, gospel sing 7 p.m. featuring Soul Seekers, Glory Land Travels, Danny Sizemore, Trinity Singers.

Editor’s Note: The follow-ing 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.

◆ Anthony Alva Baldwin, 23, of 213B Maryville Highway in Seymour, was charged Oct. 5 with viola-tion of probation. He was released.

◆ Erica Lynn Bentley, 34, of 929 Candy Tuft Road in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 5 with criminal tres-pass. She was being held.

◆ Frank Patrick Brownlee, 21, of 111 W. Holly Ridge in Gatlinburg, was charged Oct. 5 with a second count of viola-tion of probation. He was released on $2,500 bond.

◆ William Alan Buchanan, 49, of 916 Eslinger Court in Kodak, was charged Oct. 5 with violation of proba-tion. He was being held.

◆ Donald Anton Busha II, 29, of 1251 Old Newport Highway in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 6 with reck-less driving, violation of implied consent law and DUI. He was released on $5,000 bond.

◆ Teddy Keith Campbell, 42, of 539 Rushbranch Road in Pigeon Forge, was charged Oct. 5 with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. He was released on $1,000 bond.

◆ Teddy Keith Campbell, 43, of 539 Rushbranch Road in Pigeon Forge, was charged Oct. 6 with a sec-ond count of DUI. He was being held.

◆ Flores Castro, 29, of 1305 Ernest McMahan Ave. #3 in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 5 with van-dalism. He was released.

◆ John Dale Epperson, 19, of 451 W. Mill Creek Road Lot 19 in Pigeon Forge, was charged Oct. 5 with violation of probation. He was released.

◆ Trina Elaine Glanton,

37, of Newport, was charged Oct. 5 with viola-tion of probation. She was released.

◆ Jonathan Ray Lester, 34, of Adairsville, Ga., was charged Oct. 6 with pos-session of a schedule II substance. He was being held in lieu of $20,000 bond.

◆ Delaney Edward Marcum, 25, of 406 N. Rogers Road in Seymour, was charged Oct. 5 with driving on a suspended license, seat belt law and financial responsibility law. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond.

◆ Jami Lynn Martin, 25, of 1125 Jama Drive in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 5 with a misdemeanor warrant from general ses-sions court and violation of probation. He was being held.

◆ Robert Alexander Mason IV, 31, of 522 Ownby Drive in Gatlinburg, was charged Oct. 5 with fail-ure to appear and a cir-cuit court warrant. He was released on $10,000 bond.

◆ Joseph Richards Merrell, 26, of 2626 Fisherman St. in Kodak, was charged Oct. 6 with financial responsibility law, a second count of DUI and driving on a suspended license. He was being held in lieu of $7,500 bond.

◆ Willie Bill Napier, 35, of 896b McCampbell Way in Kodak, was charged Oct. 5 with violation of pre-trial release bond conditions. He was being held in lieu of $1,000 bond.

◆ Aaron Ray Nelson, 26, of 606 Cedar Road in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 6 with a misde-meanor warrant from general sessions court. He was being held.

◆ Martin W. Reinhofer, 47, of 2235 Cole Creek Road in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 6 with a second count of DUI and driving while revoked. He was being held.

◆ Matthew Stephen Rice, 30, of 2139 Highland Acres in Gatlinburg, was charged Oct. 5 with violation of probation. He was being held.

◆ Misty Rose Sanders, 33, of 547 Emerald Ave. in Kodak, was charged Oct. 5 with possession of a schedule II sub-stance and bringing contraband into jail. She was being held.

◆ Caleb Lance Trentham, 23, of 416 Rocky Top Way in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 5 with DUI. He was being held in lieu of $3,500 bond.

◆ Ronald Ray Whisnant, 38, of 1024 Little Alpine Road in Seymour, was charged Oct. 6 with simple pos-session and violation of open container laws. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond.

◆ Thomas Randall White, 26, of 139 Finey Way in Sevierville, was charged Oct. 5 with vio-lation of probation. He was released.

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Submitted Report

GATLINBURG — The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host its first round-robin tennis tourna-ment Tuesday at Mynatt Park.

The event will kick off with a tennis boot camp from 12:30-1 p.m. for new players.

All proceeds from the event benefit the foundation, which funds annual school donations, scholarships, programs like the Teacher Supply Closet, professional education opportunities and more.

Registration begins at noon, and the tournament will begin at 1. after a group lesson taught by G. Webb of the Tennis Corner.

The tournament will be a mixed dou-bles, round robin format with short sets. The cost to enter a team of two is $50, and court signs can be sponsored for $30. Those who need players for a team can call Webb at 368-3433. To enter a team or become a sponsor, call Erin Moran at the Gatlinburg Chamber at 436-4178.

Event brochures can be found at the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce.

Gatlinburg Chamber hostinground-robin tennis tourney

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slurred. His eyes were droopy, his body move-ments were very slow, and he had great diffi-culty with his balance when I had him exit his vehicle,” Lowe wrote.

Campbell subsequently failed his field sobriety tests, and was returned to the Sevier County Jail, where he was being held on a second charge of DUI. He was still being

held at the jail Wednesday afternoon.

Deputy Chief Larry McMahan, who oversees the jail, said that the jail require a minimum four-hour stay for people who are allegedly under the influence when they arrive at the jail.

“Usually what happens is they bring somebody in and they hold them a minimum of four hours.,” he said.

Campbell was brought in shortly after his arrest and was released at 10:30

p.m., after making bond.McMahan said he could

have been released to a bondsman or to someone else if another party paid the bail.

Jail staff can hold a person to stay in the jail for longer than the four-

hour minimum if they believe the person could be a danger to them-selves or others, but will typically release them to a bondsman or another person, he explained.

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roberta d. Furness Roberta D. Furness, 64

of Sevierville, formerly of Philadelphia, Pa. and Kent, Ohio, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 at UT Medical Center due to complications from Alzheimer ’s. She was of Catholic faith and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her most beloved father Dan Oberholtzer and mother Hazel (Harris), brother Montie Oberholtzer, and mother and father-in-law Stella and William J. Furness, Sr.

She is survived by her best friend, caretaker, and hus-band of 43 years William J. Furness, Jr.; daughter Patricia Couture of Sevierville; son Master Gunnery Sergeant William J. Furness USMC and wife Nanae of Okinawa, Japan; grandchildren MacKenna and Castle Couture, Thomas and Lisa Furness; sisters-in-law Jean Oberholtzer of Kent, OH,

Dorothy Kobierwoski, Catherine Stockage, Marie Landkamer (Jim), all of Philadelphia; and numerous nieces and neph-ews. She is also survived by her many friends and extend-ed family from The Incredible Christmas Place and Markhill Village.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her honor to Holy Cross Catholic Church, 144 Wears Valley Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home.

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in Memoriam

Deane (Ogle) Spicer Williams

Deane (Ogle) Spicer Williams, age 73 of Sevierville, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 12:45 p.m. from cancer while at home under the care of Caris Hospice.

She was born on November 30, 1936 in Sevierville, TN. She formerly resided in Detroit, MI in the late 50’s and early 60’s as well as Dandridge, TN for 20 years before returning to Sevierville in 2006. Mrs. Williams became a member of First Baptist Church, Sevierville as a youth. She was active as long as her health permitted including having served in WMU, Keeping in Touch, and Disaster Relief minis-tries. She made mission trips in the later years of her life. While married to Ned S. Williams she enjoyed membership at First United Methodist Church, Sevierville, where she served in the United Methodist Women’s Club. She was a graduate of SCHS and Knoxville Business School; she was employed as a book-keeper in Detroit, MI and as a secretary at Southern Casting Company in Sevierville.

She was a member of the Manthano Club where she served as president for six years.

She was a charter member of the Sevierville Garden Club and also served as president. She often received award ribbons for her floral dis-plays including placement in the recent October 1 competition. She was an avid gardener, cook and baker. Although she specialized in baked goods her love was cake decorating, catering and entertaining. She traveled extensively throughout Europe with her last trip being to the Holy Land. She was preceded in death by her husband Ned S. Williams, ex-husband Robert Spicer, mother Bergie M. (Whaley) Ogle, father John L. Ogle, brother Tommy Ogle, and twin brother Gene Ogle.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn Spicer Foreman and William A. Foreman of Atlanta; son and daughter-in-law, Robert J. Spicer and Samantha Cogdill Spicer of Sevierville; stepdaughters, Susan Arnold and husband JT of Sevierville, Marcy DeLozier of Knoxville; grand-children, Rachael Ann Spicer, Rebecca Jaine Spicer, both of Sevierville; step-grandchildren, Brandon S. and Nichole S. Foreman, Ryan C. and Lindsay C. Foreman, Amanda C. Foreman, all from the Atlanta area, Betsy (Arnold) and Jason Woods of Knoxville, Raellen (Arnold) and Greg Simpson of Knoxville, Laura (Arnold) and Mike Davis of Atlanta, Robert DeLozier of Knoxville, Ned and Claire DeLozier of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, Carroll and Vonda Ogle; sister, Irene Collier; nephews, Steve and Aundie Collier, Don Collier, Brent and Ashley Collier; nieces, Kay (Collier) and John Pittman, Amy (Ogle) Branch, Jama (Ogle) and Darrin Hall, Serena Gilbert; several cherished great-nephews and nieces and great-great-neices and nephews; numerous cherished and special friends.

Thank you to her caregivers Janice Rutherford and Caris Hospice for loving and caring for our mother and showing her your love. You have been invaluable to us.

Funeral service 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Sevierville with Rev. Jerry Hyder and Rev. Bruce Adams officiating. Interment will fol-low in Pigeon Forge Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Florist: Flowers By Melissa


in Memoriam

William H. Lumpkins

William H. (Tank) Lumpkins age 57 of Pigeon Forge, TN went to be with Jesus on Thursday September 30, 2010, unexpectedly.

He was a charter member of the Duffield Virginia Lions Club

Bill was born in Manchester, Tennessee and graduated from Church Hill High School in 1971. He was employed for several years in Motel/Hotel management and was currently employed by Pigeon Forge Fun Time Trolleys.

He loved football, playing his guitar, singing and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, William C. Lumpkins.

Survivors include his loving wife, Louise Lumpkins; mother, Margie Lumpkins; sons, Todd Lumpkins, Mike DeBord and wife, Leann, Darrell DeBord and wife, Jeannie; granddaughters, Macy Lumpkins, Sara DeBord; step-grandchildren, Emily, Carrie and Joseph; sister, Bonnie Christian and husband, Alan; brothers, Eddie Lumpkins and wife, Patricia, Tim Lumpkins and wife, Sheila, Randy Lumpkins and wife, Kris; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Church Hill with Rev. Donald Hardin, Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers donations made be made to American Diabetes Association 211 Center Park Drive-Suite 3010 Knoxville, TN. 37922 or to Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation P.O. Box 650309 Dallas TX 75265-0309.

Rawlings Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

in Memoriam

Douglass Eugene Brennan

Douglass (Doug) Eugene Brennan, age 53 of Gatlinburg, TN, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at his residence of a massive heart attack.

He was the son of Richard and Martha (Dick and Marty) Brennan. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Brennan and grandparents William and Anita Brennan of CA, and Richard and Mary Houser of Gatlinburg. Everybody was his brother.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his Loving wife Kaye Brennan; sons, Jacob of Pensacola, FL and Jonathan of Gulf Shores, AL; wonderful daughters-in-law, Elisabeth and Rachel; devoted sister-in-law Faye McKinney (Kaye’s twin) and husband Dave McKinney; grandchild Cruz; step-children B. J. Withrow and Leann; step-grandchildren Ciera, Lily, Schaeffer and Griffin.

Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.


in Memoriam

Ernest Dale McGillErnest Dale “Slowride” McGill, age 56, of

Gatlinburg, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010. He was preceded by his father Ernest Frank

McGill and grandson Skyler Storm Stinnett. Survivors include his mother, Jeannette McGill;

children, Susan Marie McGill-Armstrong and hus-band Terry R. Armstrong, Donald McGill, Kevin Loveday, Jordan Griffin, Brandon Stinnett, Naomi McGill and Amanda Floyd; sisters, Cookie McGill and Steve Phillips and Chasidy, Sissy McGill and Catman Teasley; brother, Scott McGill and wife Danielle; several grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to benefit the family to Atchley Funeral Home.

Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. David Carver officiating. Interment will follow in Oldham’s Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.


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The wedding took place in the jail’s chapel. The Rev. Benny Flynn, whom Gibson has known all his life, agreed to perform the ceremony. It was a short service, and soon after it was over Pittman — now Wanda Gibson — was sent back to her women’s dorm area in the jail.

The only people pres-ent for the wedding were the couple, the preacher and a jail officer.

When she is released she’ll come to live with Gibson in his home in Sevierville. He rents it from his wife’s brother, and it’s next to her elderly mother’s house. She’ll be close by to tend to her mom, who is 81.

“Wanda is loving, warm, caring and pays attention to everything and everybody,” Gibson said. She has kicked her addictions from years past, he said, and gotten her life straightened out.

“She shows me love every day,” said Gibson, who is on disability.

Until she’s released, he’ll visit her for the one hour a week that visitation is allowed. She buys phone calling cards from the jail commis-sary and will use them to call him as much as possible. Visitation often

is through a TV monitor rather than in person.

To purchase the license for the wedding Gibson had to get his wife to sign the paper,

have someone at the jail notarize it, then take it to the courthouse to buy the license.

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folks of Murfreesboro mil-lions of dollars, much like it could do here.

That’s because at the end of the last century, the city was told by officials at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) that it could no longer dump treated wastewater into the west fork of the Stones River, which runs through the city. Instead, TDEC was going to require that Murfreesboro install a 30-mile-long pipeline to transport the liquid to the Cumberland River.

The work would have kicked the tab up by mil-lions of dollars and been cost-prohibitive, leaving city leaders’ hands tied about how they would deal with the need to expand the wastewater plant from 8 million gallons a day capacity to 16 million. As they pondered solutions, they finally settled on the repurification system.

Officials in Pigeon Forge are facing a situation so similar that it could literally just be rewritten with only a few names changes. Playing the part of Murfreesboro is Pigeon Forge, a city that has seen booming popula-tion growth in recent years and needs to at least double the size of its wastewater treatment plant.

TDEC officials, getting wind of the plans to expand

the plant, demand that the city build a pipe to carry the treated water to the French Broad River, a 12-mile trip that will jack the price of the project up by millions of dollars. The only differ-ence here is that the West Fork Stones River has been replaced by the West Prong Little Pigeon River as the waterway that has been deemed no longer suitable to handle the effluent.

With the similarities, it seemed only natural that Pigeon Forge officials would turn to Murfreesboro for some guidance on their situation. That’s why all five members of the City Commission, City Manager Earlene Teaster and Public Works Director Mark Miller made the trip to Murfreesboro last week.

They toured the plant with Ron Blanton, who manages it for the city, and came away impressed with what they saw.

“We have a big decision before us and I think it was very beneficial to make that trip,” Teaster said this week. “I think everyone was very impressed with their system. It is very clean technology.”

That cleanliness was very important to the group because the word is some-thing of a synonym in the wastewater business for odorless. While the tech-nology currently used by Pigeon Forge and most other treatment systems can create some unpleasant smells, those who took the

trip to Murfreesboro were impressed by the lack of that problem there.

“I think that was a big consideration for the com-missioners because, no matter where you go in Pigeon Forge, you’re going to be right next to busi-nesses and attractions and houses,” Miller explained. “At Murfreesboro, right across the little creek from the plant there is a sub-division where there are $600,000 and $700,000 houses. Ron Blanton told us he’s never had a single complaint about the odor.”

Apparently much of the reduction in the smell can be traced to the fact the technology does some of the dirtiest work in con-tained areas, rather than out in the open. Still, it also relies on some of the old processes like allowing the wastewater to sit in huge outdoor vats for long peri-ods of time.

That the system produces water that can be dispersed through irrigation could be both benefit and com-plication in Pigeon Forge. For the summer months, there’s no question it would be an asset because the time of the year when there are more tourists in the area producing more wastewater coincides with the hottest, driest season.

However, in the winter there is a question about how the water could be used, with the state restrict-ing it being sprayed when the ground is frozen and

cannot absorb it as readily.And that’s far from the

only question yet to be answered as city leaders move forward with the proj-ect. For instance, they’re still not even sure where the facility will be constructed, with the options including leaving it in its current spot or moving it to a number of other properties being considered.

Additionally, work is still ongoing to determine how the huge bill will be paid.

“We are still working on different funding methods,” Teaster said. “We are look-ing at the municipal bond program and the state’s revolving loan fund, as well as some other sources.”

Still, there’s at least a glimmer of good news in the possibility that 12-mile pipeline to the French Broad might not be neces-sary.

“TDEC has told us they’re very well-pleased with the technology Murfreesboro is

using,” Teaster said. “They feel like this would be a great system for us to use

here.”

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with parents’ voices, strobe lights (for the hearing-impaired) or motion activators for beds.

The importance of a fire escape home plan, for which the fire department also provides assistance, is stressed to the students as well.

With the Kids Fire Safety House, a mobile camper-sized house, children get a hands-on opportunity to see haz-ards at home and learn what to do in case they see or smell smoke of if a smoke detector is activated.

Fire safety education isn’t just limited to one week each year, how-ever.

“We try and reinforce messages over and over again, as much as pos-sible, throughout the school year,” Ogle said.

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UT president listnarrowed to 15

KNOXVILLE (AP) — The University of Tennessee presidential search panel narrowed its list of 71 appli-cants to 15.

An e-mail statement Wednesday identifies them as Mercy Health Partners executive Jerry Askew; UT Institute of Agriculture chancellor Joe DiPietro; University of Florida dean Steve Dorman; Murray State University President Randy Dunn; Bank of Ripley executive and state Rep. Craig Fitzhugh and Johns Hopkins University dean Yash Gupta.

Others on the list are UT nuclear engineering professor Howard Hall; UT Martin instructor and researcher Rhonda Jones; Battelle Memorial Institute consultant Robert McGrath; West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission chancellor Brian Noland and former Wayne State University

President Jay Noren.Also, former U.S. Air

Force Academy superinten-dent Lt. Gen. John Regni; Inflexis LLC executive Thomas Starnes; University of Colorado-Denver chan-cellor emeritus Roy M. Wilson and UT College of Medicine interim dean J. Lacey Smith.

Man convicted in clerk slaying

KNOXVILLE (AP) — A jury has convicted a man of murder in the shooting of a store clerk at Knoxville Center Mall.

The Knoxville jury of eight women and four men Wednesday con-victed 44-year-old William Johnson after just an hour of deliberation. He was charged in the October 2008 shooting death of 29-year-old Reno Mens Wear clerk Ahmed Nahl.

Authorities said Johnson was upset at a tailoring job and demanded a refund. During the dispute, a

customer was forced to stay inside the business. Johnson was shot in the leg and arm in an exchange of gunfire with two Knoxville police officers.

Johnson also was con-victed of two counts of attempted murder.

Money topples from armored car

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Money doesn’t grow on trees, but it seemed to fall from the sky in Indianapolis.

Police say three bundles of money fell off the back of an armored car Wednesday near an intersection in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. A car hit one of the bundles and sent bills blowing into the breeze.

Witnesses tell The Indianapolis Star about 10 people stormed through traffic into the intersection to fill their arms with cash.

Two others stopped to help collect the money and guard it until police and

the armored car company arrived.

Tornadoes ragein North Arizona

BELLEMONT, Ariz. (AP) — Two tornadoes touched down in northern Arizona early Wednesday, derailing 28 cars of a parked freight train, blow-ing semis off the highway and smashing out the win-dows of dozens of homes.

The first tornado hit Bellemont — west of Flagstaff — around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday and the second touched down east of the small community a short time later.

Fifteen homes in Bellemont were so badly damaged that they were uninhabitable and the estimated 30 people who lived in them were evacu-ated. Authorities were setting up a shelter at midmorning Wednesday, said Coconino County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Gerry Blair

September sales are slightly up

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans kept spend-ing carefully last month, buying electronics and back-to-school clothes but holding back on luxuries.

Erratic weather and tepid economic news dampened sales, according to data released Wednesday by MasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse, which includes transactions in all forms including cash.

But pockets of growth during the five weeks between Aug. 29 and Oct. 2 point to a mod-estly more robust holiday season this year than last.

Clothing sales rose 3.8 percent, driven by children’s and family clothing, which includes teen retailers, as stores offered back-to-school discounts.

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■ oksana grigorievaLOS ANGELES (AP) —

Mel Gibson’s ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva says she feared for her life and thought the Academy Award win-ner might kill her dur-ing a fight earlier this year.

T h e 4 0 - y e a r -old musi-cian also tells People m a g a -zine in a story published Wednesday that she did not leak audio purportedly of Gibson in a series of rac-ist and misogynistic rants.

Grigorieva offers her account of a January argu-ment during which she claims Gibson hit and choked her.

“I’m a Republican so if I did anything, I’d do it, I guess, as a Republican. I’m totally being seri-ous because I can’t stand what’s happening to

the country. First time I am being serious about it. That doesn’t say I’m going to do it.”— Donald trump, mulling a bid for the presidency in

2012

“(Mel Gibson) would’ve killed himself many times if he wasn’t Catholic. .... He’s afraid of

hell.”— oksana grigorieva, former girlfriend of the actor

“This is really a case between Judge Camp and his wife. It’s not about Judge Camp being a

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Election panelto meet today

The Sevier County Election Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m. today at the Voting Machine Warehouse, 1145 Dolly Parton Parkway.

The panel will lock and seal the Election Day provisional bal-lot boxes, review voter registration forms and discuss any other items to come before it.

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Right To Life toconduct yard sale

Sevier County Right To Life yard sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Schroeder Log Home Supply on Wears Valley Road. Items may be donated to Right to Life or families may rent a space of their own for $15. For informa-tion contact Ursula Beckmann, 908-2689.

Items may be dropped off at the Republican headquarters on Bruce Street in Sevierville from 10 a.m. to noon today, or by 3 p.m. today or Friday at the pavilion across from Holy Cross Church in Pigeon Forge.

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Insurance officialto discuss Medicare

Kim Ward, a state health insurance repre-sentative, will be at the Sevier County Senior Center at 1 p.m. Friday to discuss changes to Medicare and give a Part D update.

She will be available to answer questions.

For more information call 453-8080.

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Sugarlands tohost concerts

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer two concerts of old-time mountain music at Sugarlands Visitor Center on two Saturdays in October.

On Saturday, Lost Mill String Band will perform from noon to 1 p.m. At 1:15 p.m., Sparky and Rhonda Rucker from Maryville will hit the stage.

On Oct. 23, the con-cert will feature Keith Watson and Ruth Barber of Boogertown Gap per-forming at 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.

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Hospital volunteersschedule fundraiser

Volunteers at LeConte Medical Center will hold Touch of Class, a ben-efit luncheon, fashion show and silent auction, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at RiverStone Resort & Spa.

Tickets are $25 and must be purchased prior to the fundraiser at LeConte Medical Center Gift Shop or LeConte Volunteer Thrift Shop (441 Parkway) or by calling 446-8400.

Proceeds will go to the volunteers’ pledge to the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation campaign for LeConte Medical Center. LeConte Medical Center opened in February.

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■ Today, Gatlinburg First Baptist Church, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

■ Saturday, Sevier Farmers Co-op, 321 W Main St., 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Today is Thursday, Oct. 7, the 280th day of 2010. There are 85 days left in the year.

■ Locally a year ago:President George W.

Bush speaks this evening at Sevierville Events Center at a conference put on by Phil Waldrep Ministries. Local folks including officials in local politics, are left off the list for an event that won’t be at all political. Bush will remark on his faith and how it affected his presidency.

■ today’s highlight:On Oct. 7, 1910, a major

wildfire devastated the northern Minnesota towns of Spooner and Baudette, charring at least 300,000 acres. Some 40 people are believed to have died.

■ on this date:In 1949, the Republic of

East Germany was formed.In 1991, University of

Oklahoma law professor Anita Hill publicly accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of mak-ing sexually inappropri-ate comments when she worked for him; Thomas denied Hill’s allegations.

■ ten years ago:

Vojislav Kostunica took the oath of office as Yugoslavia’s first popularly elected president, clos-ing the turbulent era of Slobodan Milosevic.

■ Five years ago: The Nobel Peace Prize

was awarded to the International Atomic Energy Agency and its chief, Mohamed ElBaradei.

■ thought for today: “If your contribution has

been vital there will always be somebody to pick up where you left off, and that will be your claim to immor-tality.” — Walter Gropius, German-American archi-tect (1883-1969).

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Military voters in Tennessee and Kentucky who are overseas during the Nov. 4 election can now get their ballots by e-mail and track their bal-lot online under new fed-eral voting requirements.

The Military and Overseas Empowerment Act that passed last year requires all states to pro-vide timely and electronic access to voter forms to help reduce the time it takes to get absentee bal-lots from military and overseas voters.

Both states have large military populations. Fort Knox is about 25 miles southwest of Louisville, and Fort Campbell straddles the Tennessee-Kentucky state line and currently has almost 20,000 soldiers serving in Afghanistan.

Election officials in both states say the changes are more convenient for troops who previously had to wait sometimes weeks to get ballots by mail while stationed overseas. Voters still have to return marked ballots by mail.

According to February 2009 report by the Overseas Vote Foundation, more than half of surveyed voters in 2008 who tried but could not vote were unable to because their ballots were late or did not arrive.

Mark Goins, the coor-dinator of elections in Tennessee, said he has heard local officials say they have gotten posi-tive responses from troops about the e-mail ballot option.

“They really did like the ease of doing it,”

he said.State primary elec-

tions that occurred later in the year made it difficult for some states to comply with the law’s requirements to make general election ballots available to military and overseas voters at least 45 days before the elec-tion. But both Kentucky and Tennessee have early primary elec-tions and both states were already meeting that requirement under state laws, election offi-cials said.

Troops can get e-mailed ballots

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It’s raining! I don’t like it! Why hasn’t Congress passed the Good Weather Act and the Everybody Happy Act?

Sound dumb? Why is it any dumber than a law called the

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which promised to cover more for less money?

When Obamacare was debated, we free-market advocates insisted that no matter what the president promised, the laws of econom-ics cannot be repealed. Our opponents in effect answered, “Yes, we can.”

Well, Obamacare has barely started taking effect, and the evidence is already rolling in. I hate to say we told them so, but ... we told them so. The laws of econom-ics have struck back.

Health insurers Wellpoint, Cigna, Aetna, Humana and CoventryOne will stop writ-ing policies for all children. Why? Because Obamacare requires that they insure already sick children for the same price as well chil-dren.

That sounds compassionate, but — in case Obamacare fanatics haven’t noticed — sick children need more medical care. Insurance is about risk, and already sick children are 100 percent certain to be sick when their coverage begins. So if the government mandates that insurance companies cover sick children at the lower well-children price, insurers will quit the market rather than sandbag their shareholders.

This is not callousness — it’s fiduciary responsibility. Insurance companies are not charities. So, thanks to the compassionate Congress and president, parents of sick chil-dren will be saved from expensive insurance — by being unable to obtain any insurance! That’s how government compassion works.

In 2014, the same rule will kick in for adults. You now know what to expect.

This is just the beginning of reality’s back-lash. President Obama promised that under his scheme no one will have to change medi-cal plans, but some 840,000 Americans are already left without coverage because their insurer, the Principal Financial Group, decided to leave the market.

“(T)he company’s decision reflected its assessment of its ability to compete in the environment created by the new law,” The New York Times reports (http://tinyurl.com/2c8fnqr). “Principal’s decision closely tracks moves by other insurers that have indi-cated in recent weeks that they plan to drop out of certain segments of the market ... .”

Last week’s bombshell was that McDonald’s may drop coverage for its 30,000 workers unless the Obama administration waives some rules. The central planners of the Obama administration decided in their infinite wisdom that all insurers should spend at least 80 per-cent to85 percent of their revenues on patient care, a mandate aimed at minimizing adminis-trative costs. It’s natural to assume that higher patient-care ratios are better for consumers, but there’s no proof of that. Health economist James C. Robinson explained years ago that “medical loss ratios” are just an accounting tool and were “never intended to measure quality or efficiency. ... More direct measures of quality are available.”

The Wall Street Journal reports: “Insurers say dozens of other employers could find them-selves in the same situation as McDonald’s. Aetna Inc. ... provides (similar) plans to Home Depot Inc., Disney Worldwide Services, CVS Caremark Corp., Staples Inc. and Blockbuster Inc., among others, according to an Aetna cli-ent list.”

McDonald’s may get a waiver, but I like the Cato Institute’s Michael Cannon’s take on that: “Sorry, but I don’t find it comfort-ing that Obamacare gives HHS the power to waive these regulations on a case-by-case basis. Power corrupts. We’ve already seen HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius use other powers granted her by Obamacare to threaten insurers who contradict the party line.”

In a letter to the trade group America’s Health Insurance Plans, Sebelius wrote there would be “zero tolerance” for companies that attribute “unjustified rate increases” to Obamacare. “Simply stated,” she wrote, “we will not stand idly by as insurers blame their premium hikes and increased profits on the requirement that they provide consumers with basic protections.”

In other words: “We have repealed the basic laws of economics. Insurance companies must now give people more but not charge them for it. If you do charge more, you must not tell your customers why. Shut up, obey, and don’t complain. We are your rulers.”

— 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.

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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establish-ment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;

or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peacably to assemble and to petition

the government for a redress of grievances.”—united States constitution, amendment one

Gatlinburg’s Parkway parkingenforcement dismays visitorsEditor:

While vacationing, we recently had the plea-sure of visiting Gatlinburg. It was early, about 8:30 a.m., and we were headed for the Pancake Pantry on the Parkway. There were a num-ber of vehicles parked on both sides of the street and we took an open space and likewise parked.

After a short wait, we were seated and ordered our breakfast. Before our food was delivered, the hostess announced that, if we

were parked on the Parkway and in order to avoid a ticket, we would have to move our vehicle as no parking was permitted after 9 a.m. We searched up and down the Parkway for signage to that effect, thinking we had missed it. Seeing none, and observ-ing a female police officer issuing a citation across the street from where we parked, we decided to move on.

Maybe this is knowledge held by the locals, but not shared with the visitors. In any event, in the midst of our meal we had to depart the restaurant, find remote parking several blocks away (a pay-to-park city facility), walk back to

the restaurant to resume our meal.Shame on all: The City for not having posted

the signage that would permit visitors to abide by the (unpublished) law, and the restaurant for not having asked before we were seated (they claimed it was not their fault). It was the City’s fault for not restoring signage removed when road work was being done (no sign of such work in progress when we visited).

We really would have enjoyed our day much more had we not been hassled by such an apparent lack of consideration for visitors.

Thomas and Kelly StumOrlando, Fla.

The idea of having electronic vot-ing for County Commission meet-ings is a good one, a chance for the commission to move into the 21st Century with a process of recording votes beyond merely raising hands or voicing yes or no.

Most votes taken by the commis-sion are unanimous, in favor of the motion. Sometimes the votes are divided, and whether it’s three or 13 voting against something, the public ought to be able to know quickly and accurately what the division in votes was. Unless a roll call vote is held, it may be hard to know for sure, and without a roll call vote the clerk may or may not record in the minutes exactly who voted in what way on a particular motion.

The minutes of a government meeting are the official record of that meeting. As such they ought to record specific votes when those votes are not unanimous. People have a right to know how each com-missioner voted on a more controver-sial measure. The electronic voting

process may answer those questions, as long as the clerk actually records the specific votes in the minutes of the meeting.

The new method of voting will be tested today during a practice meet-ing. It will be used for the first time at the commission’s Oct. 18 meeting. The results of any vote will be dis-played immediately, making things easier for the audience, the clerk taking the minutes and the public through reporting by the newspaper.

It’s not necessary for five-member governing bodies such as city coun-cils and school boards to have such an electronic voting system. It’s easy to know who voted for what motion, and most governing boards require a show of hands or voice vote anyway. As long as the minutes record how a split vote went down, the public is served and the need for an elaborate voting method like the one adopted by the C0unty Commission isn’t nec-essary.

County leaders have been debating the new system for a while.

“Hopefully it’s going to be a better system for us,” County Mayor Larry Waters says. “I think it’s going to be a positive not just for the commis-sion but also for the citizens of the county. It will provide that accurate record that folks can go back to when they want to know how a vote went.”

The $19,000 electronic voting system gives each commissioner a remote control that will allow them to register everything from their presence to their desire to address the board to their preferences on the issue at hand. Those votes will be tal-lied by the program and displayed on video screens.

County officials say the new equip-ment means commissioners won’t know how the others on the panel are voting until the end when it’s shown on the screen. That may lessen the influence some commissioners can have over others. Another good thing.

Attend today’s practice meeting or the Oct. 18 regular meeting to see the new system in action.

Basic lawsof economicsnow repealed

The ayes have itNew electronic voting by County Commission a positive step

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PREP GOLF

Local golfers finish up at state tourneyBy JASON DAVIS

Sports Editor

MANCHESTER, Tenn. — A tough front nine at WillowBrook Golf Club took Pigeon Forge senior golfer Chase McCown out of the running for the TSSAA A/AA State Golf Championship Wednesday, but a back nine filled with moxie from the two-time Sevier County boys champ got him back to a respectable 16th-place finish by day’s end.

“I don’t think the 82 (he shot today) was a goal, but I believe he was proud about how he came back,” PF golf coach Chad Owenby said fol-lowing the conclusion of the tournament. “(And) I’m proud of him for the way he battled and held the round together.”

McCown was 8-over at the turn but fought

through the last nine holes playing more like himself to end the round just 10-over with an 82.

Owenby said some bad luck and snowball-ing problems caused McCown’s difficulty in the early part of the round.

“He got off to a tough start. He got a bogie on the first hole, and the next hole he’s got about a 6-foot par putt down-

hill and he just (barely) missed it. It rolled past and he missed coming back up.”

McCown ended up with a seven on the par four.

“It snowballed on him a little bit,” Owenby said.

But, ever the com-petitor, McCown battled back, kept his composure and finished the round with a respectable score of 157 for the two-day tourney.

And, with a long time until next golf season,

Owenby expects the junior will be back bet-ter than ever as a senior in 2011.

“I expect him to just work hard and be an even better golfer than he is now,” Owenby said. “I think he can play with anybody.

“I think he’ll be a fine player next year, and I know he’s going to play four more years in col-lege.”

Alcoa junior Grant Daugherty won the tour-

nament with a two-day total of 144 par golf.

Pigeon Forge sopho-more girls’ golf ace Sunni McAllister finished up her first trip to the state in 48th place after two rough days in a row.

McAllister shot 108 both days for a combined 216, well off the amaz-ing pace of state cham-pion Sophia Schubert, a freshman from CAK that shot a 145 for the tourna-ment.

But coach Owenby said

McAllister’s experience at the tournament can help her game by leaps and bounds.

“I’m proud that she made it down here, it was a very good learn-ing experience for her,” Owenby said. “She’s got a lot of potential, so this is her first big tournament like this and this game’s pretty hard when you’re under pressure.

“She hit some very fine golf shots this week, but she hit some that aren’t her typical game. She played well at times and poor at times, and that’s just what happens under pressure.”

G a t l i n b u r g - P i t t m a n Highlanders senior Garrett Barnett shot a second-day 88, an improved score from his previous day’s 94, to fin-ish the tournament in 63rd place.

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Former Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss (81) throws a ball during a recent practice in Foxborough, Mass. New England traded the seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday, where Moss began his NFL career.

NFL GRIDIRON

Farve finally connects with MossBy JON KRAWCZYNSKI

AP Sports Writer

MINNEAPOLIS — When Randy Moss first came to Minnesota 12 years ago, he electrified a stagnant franchise and immediate-ly turned the Vikings into Super Bowl contenders.

Now the Vikings need him to do it again.

The New England Patriots traded the seven-time Pro Bowl receiver on Wednesday, giving Moss the exit he expected all along and sending him back to the place where he became a superstar.

“He is a tremendous com-petitor and was an integral member of the Vikings organization,” Vikings coach Brad Childress said in a statement. “Once again, ownership was completely supportive of our efforts to add a valuable football play-er to our team. I know the entire organization is thrilled to welcome him back to the Twin Cities.”

ESPN and Foxsports.com reported the Patriots will receive a third-round draft pick.

The Vikings play at the New York Jets on Monday night, and they are only 3-1/2 weeks away from an Oct. 31 game in Foxborough

against the Patriots.“In this business, there

are complex and often dif-ficult decisions, but it is my responsibility to make them based on what I feel is best for our football team, in both the short term and long term,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said in a state-ment. “I am grateful for the opportunity to have coached Randy Moss and aside from facing him as an opponent, I wish him the very best for the remainder of his Hall of Fame career.”

Moss will go from catch-ing passes from Tom Brady in New England to hauling in Brett Favre’s throws with the Vikings, who desperately needed a downfield threat after Pro Bowl receiver Sidney Rice had hip surgery in August.

The Vikings began the year with championship aspi-rations after reaching the NFC title game in January. But they have lost two of their first three and Favre’s passing game has struggled to get off the ground with Rice and Percy Harvin both struggling with injuries.

The Vikings failed to trade for disgruntled Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson earlier this season, and Favre has said he would like to see another big receiver added to

the roster. The Vikings and owner Zygi Wilf delivered in a big way Wednesday.

Favre openly campaigned for the Packers to acquire Moss when Oakland put him on the trade block in 2007. The Patriots ultimate-ly ended up parting with a fourth-round pick to pry Moss away, and Favre pri-vately fumed at the swing and miss by the Green Bay front office.

The Packers shipped Favre to the Jets in 2008 and he signed with the Vikings in 2009. Now, Favre and Moss have finally been united.

Moss was a first-round pick of the Vikings in 1998 and spent his first seven sea-sons in Minnesota, where he emerged as one of the most exciting playmakers in the league. He was traded to Oakland in 2005, where he languished for two years before being revitalized in New England.

Moss is in the final sea-son of a three-year, $27 mil-lion contract. He caught 574 passes for 9,142 yards and 90 touchdowns in his first stint with Minnesota, burst-ing onto the scene in 1998 by catching deep throws from Randall Cunningham and helping a record-breaking offense reach the NFC title game.

PREP GRIDIRON

PF Tigers not panickingBy COBEY HITCHCOCK

Sports Writer

PIGEON FORGE — It will be a battle of Orange-and-Black Tigers this Friday night when the Pigeon Forge gridiron gang looks to rebound from last week’s 27-24 heart-breaker at Knoxville Carter with a trip to Meigs County High School.

And it won’t be just the names and the uniforms of the teams that are similar.

“We had a heartbreaker (last week against Carter), but at the same time Meigs County had a heartbreaker last week when they got beat in double overtime by one of their rivals, Sweetwater,” said fourth-year Pigeon Forge head football coach Lee Hammonds. “So both teams are coming off disappointing losses, so it’s going to be the team that can regroup and get focused on Friday night.

“What you are going to see Friday night are two very similar football teams, two real similar offenses with a lot of the same plays, and two similar defenses with align-ments and a lot of the same responsibili-ties. We’ve got two teams with a lot of the same.”

Meigs County (2-5) holds a 2-1 lead in the all-time series between the two clubs, although Pigeon Forge (2-4) won last year’s battle by a 20-13 final.

The Tigers, already missing workhorse junior running back Chase Travis with a high ankle sprain, had more reason for concern when sophomore wildcat Kaleb Black suffered a knee injury in last week’s battle with Carter. But after a couple days of rest, the swelling went down and Black has been a full participant at practice this week.

“It took him a couple days to get over it, but by Monday he was ready to go again,” said Hammonds, following a sharp Wednesday practice. “It’s not hindering

him, he’s not limping, he’s not gimp on it and he’s been out there this week full speed. It’s just a strange kind of thing.”

With Travis out, the local Tigers will continue to rely on sophomore running back Patrick Barbieri, who led Pigeon Forge with 147 yards and two TDs on 26 carries last week at Carter.

“Patrick has run the ball well ... and the more he experience he gets, the better he gets,” said Hammonds. “He’s got good vision and sees the holes well.”

MLB HARDBALL

MLB playoffs begin with early gamesCruz, Molina homer to

support Lee against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cliff Lee pitched seven impressive innings and Nelson Cruz and Bengie Molina homered off David Price, leading the Texas Rangers to a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the opening game of the AL playoffs.

Lee matched a postseason best with 10 strikeouts Wednesday while allowing five hits — one after the second inning. During one dominating stretch, he retired 16 of 17 batters before giving up Ben Zobrist’s homer in the seventh. Lee improved to 5-0 in six career postseason starts. He went 4-0 with a 1.56 ERA in five starts for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2009, including 2-0 with a 2.81 ERA against the New York Yankees in the World Series.

The Rangers ace lost to the Rays three times during the regular season, however the AL East champions were no match for the left-hander this time. The Rangers stopped a nine-game postseason losing streak that began in 1996.

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Pigeon Forge fullback Michael Lombrana (30) drags several Green Hornets defenders for a big first-half gain last Friday night at Knoxville Carter. The Tigers lost a heartbreaker, 27-24.

Roy Halladay tosses 2nd-ever postseason no-hitter

By ROB MAADDIAP Sports Writer

PHILADELPHIA — Roy Halladay has thrown the second no-hit-ter in postseason history, leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in Game 1 of the NL division series on Wednesday.

Halladay, who threw a perfect game at Florida on May 29, domi-nated the Reds with a sharp fastball and a devastating slow curve in his postseason debut. The All-Star right-hander allowed one runner, walking Jay Bruce with two outs in the fifth, and struck out eight.

Don Larsen is the only pitcher to throw a postseason no-hitter. He threw a perfect game for the New York Yankees in the 1956 World Series against Brooklyn.

“I don’t think the 82 (he shot today)

was a goal, but I believe he was proud about how

he came back. I’m proud of him for

the way he battled and held the round

together.”

— Pigeon Forge coach Chad Owenby on junior golfer Chase McCown

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Dear Annie: I am a 25-year-old woman with two daughters. I became pregnant with my old-est when I was 20, but the relationship with her father fizzled. My current husband is a loving father and a good provider, but he comes from a troubled background, and we decided it was best to have only one more child. Both of my daughters had complications during delivery and almost died. We’re blessed to have them, but I felt a tubal ligation was the right thing to do.

People often ask me if I’m planning to have more children. When I politely respond, “No, I’ve had a tubal,” they frequently make negative comments, asking why I did that or why didn’t my husband get a vasectomy. I’m tired of explaining the pain of almost losing my daughters at birth, and quite frankly, I do not regret my choice. But I get so angry when peo-ple assume I did some-thing selfish. How do I deal with their remarks? -- Tired of Hearing It

Dear Tired: You are giving out way more information than nec-essary. It’s nobody’s business if you plan to have more children, if you’ve had a tubal, if your husband has had a vasectomy or any-thing else. When they ask if you are planning to have more children, plaster a big smile on your face and reply, “Why do you need to know?” If they are rude enough to persist, tell them that is a private matter between you and your husband.

Dear Annie: I’m a 23-year-old transsexual man, and my mother is

actively sabotaging my life and transition. I came out to her six years ago, and despite my trying to keep the lines of conver-sation open, she has been making every effort to stop me.

She has outed me to employers, which eventu-ally resulted in me losing my job. I’ve spent the past six months attempt-ing to find employment while living under her roof to save money. This results in argu-ing and tears at almost every turn. I know she loves me, but this has to change.

My savings account is dwindling, and I am at the end of my rope. It’s a little late to go back in the closet, and I will not de-transition just to make her happy. How can I make her realize that by trying to get her daughter back, she’s completely alienating her son and ruining my life?

I’m completely stuck, with nowhere else to go. Please print this so parents of transgendered people will understand that they can seriously impact their children’s lives in a negative way. I’m hoping my mother reads this, because noth-ing coming from me gets through to her. -- Carl, not Carol

Dear Carl: While your mother is not han-dling this well, please try to understand how upsetting and confusing your situation is for her.

PFLAG (pflag.org) has a transgender support group that can offer some pointers for talking to your mother and helping her accept your decision. In the meantime, look for any job and start saving your money. You need to find other lodging as soon as possible.

Dear Annie: This is in response to “California,” a breast cancer survivor who resented the con-stant expectation that she talk about her illness. I am a 6-year breast cancer survivor, and I wear this badge with honor. I vol-unteer with the American Cancer Society and am proud to be a “Reach To Recovery” volunteer who calls newly referred breast cancer patients to talk about my experience and to share hope.

But I understand how “California” wants to be seen as more than her illness, and I have a solu-tion for her. When people ask if my health is good, I smile and say, “Yes, thank you,” and then immediately turn the conversation onto them. I ask how they’ve been, showing genuine interest, and remark on how good, healthy or fit they appear. People love to talk about themselves. -- Vermont

Annie’s Mailbox is writ-ten by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to [email protected], or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. 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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FRESHMEN GRIDIRON

Smoky Bears freshmen win big over Eagles

The Sevier County High School Smoky Bears fresh-men and junior varsity gridiron teams split a pair of contest with county rival Seymour Eagles this week.

The Sevier County fresh-men team won big by a 34-18 final that wasn’t that close, but the Seymour junior varsity squad got some redemption by hang-ing a 12-0 shutout on the Smoky Bears team.

In freshmen action:Sevier County fullback

Logan Brett got the scor-ing started with a 10-yard tromp to paydirt that made it 7-0 following Dustin Sutton’s PAT kick, the lone score of the first quarter.

SCHS quarterback Luke Manning made it 14-0 Bears with a 49-yard aerial score to receiver Chris Allen in the second quarter.

Seymour cut it to 14-6 with running back Tanner Sise’s second-quarter run to the end zone, but Manning answered for the Bears with a 15-yard TD run of his own to make it 20-6, the score at intermis-sion.

Manning kept the points going in Sevier County’s favor with a 56-yard INT return to paydirt in the third quarter, making it 27-6 after another Sutton PAT kick.

Manning put up the final Sevier County points of the night with a five-yard strike to Allen early in the

fourth, making it 34-6 after Sutton’s kick.

Seymour answered with two fourth-quarter TD runs by running backs Jerrod Newberry and Larry Kennedy to make it the eventual final.

Sevier County’s Austin Sides intercepted a Seymour pass late in the

fourth to shut down anoth-er Eagles scoring drive.

In JV action:Seymour took the

12-point shutout win after running back Kevin Taylor scored on a four-yard dive in the second quarter and a 35-yard sweep in the third quarter for the game’s lone points.

Photo courtesy of Dave Lenox

Logan Brett (12), left, finds a huge hole for a good gain against the Seymour Eagles defense.

Cobey Hitchcock/The Mountain Press file

Seymour’s Madison Coker (8), right, puts a shot past SCHS’s Sydney Duncan (15) in a match at Sevier County on Sept. 14.

Lady Eagles fall to Jeff CountyJEFFERSON CITY — The

Seymour Lady Eagles volley-ball team traveled to District 2-AAA rival Jefferson County on Tuesday night and came away with a dis-appointing four-set loss to the Lady Patriots.

“Everyone from Jeff County was in a good mood as it was Senior Night for their team,” said Lady Eagles coach Ed Irvin, fol-lowing the loss. “Their team started out strong and took the first game 25-17, but we regrouped for a 25-19 win in the second set,”

But that wasn’t enough to stop the Jefferson County

momentum, and the Lady Pats took the final two sets by 25-23 and 25-21 finals to win the match in four games.

“We simply were out-played most of the evening,” said Irvin. “We have Sevier County coming to our gym (6 p.m. tonight), so I hope we are better prepared men-tally, or we will be in for a long evening.”

Seymour junior Nicole Warner led the Lady Eagles (25-13 overall, 5-4 in District 2-AAA) effort with 12 points and 10 digs, and sophomore Sarah Stoffle added 19 sets and four assists in the loss.

PREP VOLLEYBALL

Seymour JV answers with a 12-0 shutout of SCHS JV

GIRLS’ PREP SOCCER

King’s Academy Lady Lions drop 4-1 decision to Rhea CountyThe King’s Academy Lady

Lions soccer team was dealt a 4-1 loss by a tough Rhea County team on Tuesday night.

The Lady Lions (7-7) were outshot 19-10 on the night, and TKA goal keeper

Faith Bowling could not keep enough Rhea County balls out of the net all night despite making eight nice saves in the loss.

Rhea County jumped to a 1-0 lead by the end of the first half on a McKayla

Travis goal off an Ashley Sisk assist.

Rhea County went up 2-0 early in the second half on another Travis from Sisk connection.

Sisk made it 3-0 with an unassisted goal moments

later.TKA’s Kelsey Pratt cut

it to 3-1 with a goal off a Kelly Schmidt assist, but Rhea County answered with another Travis from Sisk score to make it the eventual final.

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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 August 29, 2006, by Richard M. Yake and Cindy L. Yake to Wesley D.Turner, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Sevier County, Tennessee, under Book No. 2613, Page 78-93, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee Signature Block to read: Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee Residential Funding Company, LLC Its Attorney in Fact; and WHEREAS, Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee by Residential Funding Company, LLC Attorney-In-Fact , the current owner and holder of said Deed of Trust, (the “Owner and Holder”), 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, October 28, 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, Lying and being in the Fifth (5th) Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee, and being Lot 2A of the Re-Subdivision of Lots 2 and 3 of the Lee Cardwell Subdivision as shown on the map of record in Map Book 5, Page 100, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin on the Northwestern line of the right of way known as Lee Cardwell Circle common corner to Lot 1, said iron pin located 478.01 feet from the intersection of Lee Cardwell Circle and Middle Creek Road; thence leaving Lee Cardwell Circle and with the line of Lot 1, North 66 deg. 35 min. 46 sec. West 203.65 feet to an iron pin, common corner to Lot 2; thence leaving Lot 1 and with the line of Lot 2, North 33 deg. 43 min. 43 sec. East 126.72 feet to an iron pin in the line of Lot 3; thence leaving Lot 2 and with the line of Lot 3, South 44 deg. 35 min. 56 sec. East 99.61 feet to an iron pin common corner to Lot 3 and Lot 5; thence leaving Lot 3 and with line of Lot 5, South 65 deg. 43 min. 25 sec. East 129.77 feet to an iron pin on the edge of Lee Cardwell Circle; thence leaving Lot 5 and with Lee Cardwell Circle South 49 deg. 08 min. 48 sec. West 94.79 feet to the point of Beginning, as shown on survey by Timothy J. Wallace, RLS No. 1758, PO Box 5278, Sevierville,, TN 37864, dated 05/16/1999, bearing Drawing No. 990153 Being the same property conveyed to Richard M. Yake and wife, Cindy L. Yake, by Warranty Deed from Donald E. McFalls and wife, Melissa A. McFalls, dated 12/10/2002, recorded 12/10/2002, in Book 1576, Page 747, in the Register’s Office for Sevier County, Tennessee. Together with a 10 foot utility easement over and across Lot 2, the approximate Southern boundary being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin at the right of way of Middle Creek Road a common corner to Lots 1 and 2 of the Lee Cardwell Subdivision, said point of Beginning being further located 175 feet, more or less, from the point of intersection of Middle Creek Road with Lee Cardwell Circle; thence from said Point of Beginning and being the approximate Southern boundary of a 10 foot utility easement South 66 deg. 36 min. 01 sec. East 76.24 feet to an iron pin being the approximate Southwestern corner of the above described property.

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. In addition, this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, TAX ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, pursuant to T.C.A. 67-1-1433(c)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Book 3398, Page 617; Book 3575, Page 206. Notice of the sale has been given to the State of Tennessee in accordance with T.C.A. 67-1-1433(b)(1). SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: J.S. Eledge and Iva Grace Eledge 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.

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1BD Furn Apartment, all Utilincl. $525mo + $200 dam dep.712-6166 or 712-67271BR Furnished Apt. No pets.Very nice. Refs. required.$150 wk + $400 dam. dep.Call: 428-2190Fall Special, Reduced: CreekPlace Eff. Studio w/util.$100-$145 weekly/monthly.Clean, Trolley Rt. 436-2115,865-567-9232.GATLINBURG- TWO, 2BDRApts- view, UTIL. INCLD, NoPets, Dep. 865-621-3015Walk to Parkway, Large 1 or 2Bedroom/1 Bath, Furn or Un-furn, Washer & Dryer, Only$200 Dep. Call 865-789-1427

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1 BDR in Cosby beside Park,very private, $350 Mo. $350Dep. Call (423) 487-35051100 Sq. Ft. House. 1 BR +loft. Beautiful view in PigeonF o r g e . $ 8 0 0 m o .865-696-69001BD/1BA log cabin. Long-termlease. $800 furn $500 unfurn.865-850-11032BR/1BA Kodak $600 mofirst, last and deposit.933-36573 BDR/ 2 BA Newer home,great location in Sevierville.Great room, large laundryroom, $850 Mo. 1st & lastmonth + $400 Damage Dep.202-93405BD/3BA handicap access.$1500 furn, $1000 unfurn,long-term lease. 865-850-1103

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3 BR 3 BA 2,000 sq. ft. w/at-tached oversized garage onone acre, Douglas Lake com-munity with boat launch $975mo. 865-776-4491.4BD/4BA Cabin for rent, Sevnear Conv Ctr. Game room,jac, hot tub. $1000 mo.865-940-1162, 865-382-1981

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865-428-5212Furnished 1-BR/1-BA cabinon Rocky Flats Road, SevierCounty, $500.00 per month,utilities not included. Firstand last month's rent in ad-vance. References required.Inquiries to 423-748-1420 or865-217-9619.

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Homes for Rent0620

2 BDR/ 2.5 BA W/D, stove, refrigerator, central

Heat & Air, $800 MO. + Sec. Dep. Ref & Credit Check

No Pets(865) 453-4028 or (865) 771-5043

**NICE, CLEAN**3 BR / 2 BA WITH

GARAGE INSEVIERVILLE CITY

$850/MO. +$850 DEPOSITNO PETS 865-712-5238

Large 1 BDR/1 BA in SeymourArea. Water & Sewer, $450Mo. $275 Dep. No pets. (865)654-2519

$650-$1,000Monthly

NEW HOMESFOR RENT

865-850-3874Sevierville-DW, 2BD/1BA. NoPets. Ref. $500 + dep.865-933-6544

Condominiums for Rent

0625

Gatlinburg Executive Condo

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$1400 per month(865)223-5677 or (865)850-7253

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Near the River!2BR/1BA duplexNew carpet/ vinyl$525.00 per mo.865-429-2962

Rooms for Rent0635

For RentBeautiful Creekside Rooms in Gatlinburg

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Includes All Utilities.Free Wi-Fi, Cable, Laundry,

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Gatlinburg Rooms for RentFurnished, all Utilities, cable, tax included $100 per week

Rooms with Kitchens $120 per week

865-621-2941

Rooms for RentLow Weekly Rates $110.00 plus tax

Greystone RentalsRed Carpet Inn

349 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN

Business Places/Offices

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Modern Commercial Space-Busy rd Pittman Center nearJayell 5 units Negotiable formore than 1. 525 + utilities.30x20 Call Bill 865-654-9001

Business Places/Offices

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GATLINBURG What a deal!!

Shop/Office/Apt Combo.Water included, Hwy. 321

(865) 621-3015

OFFICE SPACE$650 - $900 month

865-850-3874Nice Office with WarehouseBay. Sevierville ReasonableRent 453-6289 or 548-6838Restaurant For Lease PigeonForge 260 Seats (865)567-0933Retail space for rent. $1200mo. approx 900 sq ft. Next tovery active retail shops onD o l l y P a r t o n P k w y .865-868-0449.SHOPS FOR RENT. ELKSPLAZA 968 Parkway, Gatlin-burg. 865-436-7550.

Mobile Homes for Rent

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3BD on private property. 3 mifrom waterpark. $650 mo. Call865-428-52043BR on Upper Middle Creek.$500 mth $300 security dep.No pets. 453-26483BR/2BA No Smoking, Nop e t s . K o d a k a r e a .865-216-2939KODAK 2 Homes, 3+2 $500,2+1 $400. + dep. No pets. Ref.865-933-6544.

3BR/2BA$500-$700/mth

Boyds Creek AreaNo pets.

908-8629Price's Camper Lot's For

Low Income For Rent(865) 654-8702

Small mobile home. Private,shaded lot. Suitable for 1 per-son. Stove, Refrig, W/D. Rent$325. 1st, last & damage dep.($975) to move in. 428-4642

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Homes for Sale0710

2 New homes 3 BR 2 BA, dou-ble garage, one on large levellot in Grandview, $149,000.

On on nice lot Murphy Farmsclose in. $157,000. 654-6505

or 654-8184.2BR/2BA jacq tub, FP, stove,refrig, microwv, dshwshr nearschools & hospital. $98,900.865-984-0141 or 919-4023.Best Buy in Boyd's Creekarea. Need to sell quick. 2yrold brick rancher, full unfin-ished basement, 3BD/2BA, 2car gar, lots of extras, conven-ient & great location. Minutesfrom Sevierville Events Ctr,Seymour, Sevierville & S.Knoxville. Priced below marketat $215,000. Excellent financ-ing available to qualified buy-ers. 423-506-6978.

Condominiums for Sale

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2 New condos for sale. OwnerFinancing Available. $189,000,1,700sf Living, 2 car gar, Ja-cuzzi, Fpl, Hardwood, AllAppl. 865-654-3667 or865-429-5065

Mobile Homes for Sale

0741

CLAYTON IN SEVIERVILLE MOVING SALE

20 HOMES MUST GOMOVING TO ALCOA HWY

THE NEW CLAYTON SUPER HOME CENTER

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TRANSPORTATION

Cars for Sale0868

1966 Chevrolet Elcamino, Alloriginal $5,500 (865) 908-0584or (865) 850-3846.

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HUD PUBLISHER’S NOTICEAll 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 1-800-669-9777, The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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