august 18, 2010

The Mountain Press■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 230 ■ August 18, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents

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NASCAR invades SeviervilleTwo Camping World drivers appear at Volunteer Chevrolet

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Weather

TodayMostly cloudy

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5Vets get ducks in a RoeCongression tells Legion Post local VA hospital important to him

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Lew Stamm, 71Gearldene Dykes, 72Eula Sutton, 70Frances Hicks, 81Keith Biggs, 48Donald Sweitzer, 76Blanche Rhinehart, 89Margie Pancake, 87Margaret LesterOtis Nelson, 93

Obituaries

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5AmazingEleganceBall raises more than $158,000 for LeConte, medical agencies

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Stabbed man charged with assaultBy JeFF FaRReLL

Staff Writer

SEVIERVILLE — The man who allegedly drew a knife on a female co-worker and wound up getting stabbed himself is now facing an aggravated assault charge.

Jesus S. Fernandez, 27, of 1006

Alex Bales Road in Kodak, was charged with the crime after he was released Monday from The University of Tennessee Medical Center.

According to the criminal complaint, Fernandez and Jana Hinton were arguing when he drew a knife on Hinton, who “then took the knife away from

Jesus S. Fernandez at which time Fernandez did repeatedly attempt to attack (her) and was cut several times himself during the attack.”

Fernandez was being held at the Sevier County Jail Tuesday in lieu of $7,500 bond.

The Alex Bales Road address given for Fernandez is also the

address listed for Steve Woody Stables, which offers boarding and horseback riding. Calls to the business’s phone number went unanswered.

The cause of the confronta-tion has not been released by police.

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Confrontation occurred between co-workers at Kodak stables

Movin’ on up

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The Election Commission staff office at the courthouse resembles that closet you would rath-er no one sees when they visit.

Election Commission may get new home at old libraryBy DeReK HODgeS

Staff Writer

SEVIERVILLE — Lately it seems the County Commission’s Intergovernmental Committee would be better named the Construction and Musical Chairs Committee.

In just the last couple years it’s overseen moving the finance office downstairs in the courthouse, the assistant mayor upstairs and part of County Clerk Joe Keener’s staff across the hall, as well as super-vising renovation on the old post office.

The newest project may be relo-

cating the Election Commission staff from the courthouse to the now-empty library. It’s a move that, if made, would likely be some time in the future, with plenty of work to be done on the former library.

“We need it for sure,” Administrator of Elections Ronée Flynn says of the new space. “We’ve got six people, six desks, all the paperwork, registration print-ers and everything else it takes to run this office. We’re on top of each other.

“There’s only one place in this office where two people can be on the floor at once. The rest of it

there’s only room for one person to pass.”

Flynn isn’t exaggerating. The six staff members are crammed into space barely larger than an aver-age bedroom, sharing their tight space with filing cabinets and beige shelves that hold records for every voter.

At the front of the courthouse space are a pair of desks that limit movement by the counter where voters and candidates register. The women who sit at them barely have room to move in their chairs before they’re knocking into a shelf


You know it’s getting close when the Sevier County Fair signs start going up around major intersections. As the sign says the fair runs Labor Day week.

Just around the cornerKSB reaches out to students to helpkeep Sevier beautiful

By eLLeN BROWNStaff Writer

One of Keep Sevier Beautiful’s most important missions is to educate youth on taking care of the environment, KSB executive director Elizabeth Reed said.

“We tell second-graders that we’re kind of like their mom and dad,” she said. “When we visit them at the schools, we ask if they like to clean their rooms. Of course, they don’t — but then we ask them how they feel when it’s clean.

“I say, ‘I’m kind of like the mom of Sevier County, and I want you to picture the county as your room. I want you to get your room cleaned up — because we have 14 million people who are going to visit your room.’

“Their eyes get really big at that,” Reed said with a laugh.

Along with second grade, KSB visits fourth and sixth grades to talk about how they can help pro-tect Mother Earth.

“In second grade, we give them a coloring book, crayons and packet of seeds and use the clean-ing your room example,” she said. “In fourth and sixth grade, we give them items like reusable water bottles. It’s all about making choices: We have ‘Fred the Fish’ and talk about stormwater in fourth grade, and ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’ in

Electioncertified— or is it?

By DeReK HODgeSStaff Writer

SEVIERVILLE — Well, the numbers from the county’s Aug. 5 voting have been certified, but that doesn’t mean the election will be written in ink in the history books just yet.

That’s because there may be some candidates who want to question the outcome of the balloting and there remain at least two legal actions seeking to declare several men elected Aug. 5 ineligible to serve.

The Elect ion Commission voted unani-mously to certify the vote, with each member of the group affixing a signa-ture to five copies of each set of results. However, Administrator of Elections Ronée Flynn told them there may be some ques-tions ahead.

“We have had some of the normal phone calls from candidates about the results,” Flynn said. “Some of them are ask-ing about contesting the election and what it takes to do that, though.” What it takes, according to Tennessee law, is filing a petition with the secretary of state’s office within five days of the certification. Because that deadline falls on a Saturday based on the date of Monday’s meeting, Flynn said a staffer in the Nashville office recommended the group cut off contests by Friday, something that she said is supported by several court rulings.

Flynn wouldn’t elabo-rate on who was question-ing the results or on what grounds. However, a cou-ple candidates apparently were upset about a glitch poll workers encountered on election day.

“We know exactly what happened as far as the list,” Flynn told the group, saying the software used to create the rolls of voters poll workers checked on Aug. 5 somehow picked up names from the May early voting list, designat-ing those folks as early voters. “It was just a very strange thing. We’re look-ing into it and working on it. I want to get to the bot-tom of it and not have any issues in November.”

Flynn said those who voted prior to the Aug. 5 election were correctly denoted as having done so. However, somehow 1,000 of the 3,000 or so on the list of those who cast ballots early in May also ended up on that list.

That meant some

Some candidatesmay have questions

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By JEFF FARRELLStaff Writer

SEVIERVILLE —The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday to approve use of a $100,000 grant to work on improvements to the Interstate 40/Highway 66 interchange.

The city has the required $47 ,500 in matching funds set aside in the bud-get. The Tennessee Energy Efficiency and Conservation block

grant will be used to improve traffic flow at the interchange, offi-cials said.

Also Monday, the board:

n Voted on first read-ing to rezone property near Mount Road and

Winfield Dunn Parkway from low density resi-dential use to interme-diate commercial use.

n Abandoned a right of way for a portion of Middle Creek Road

n Agreed to extend water lines 4,113 feet

down Finchum Hollow Road

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GATLINBURG — LeConte Medical Center and other local health-related nonprofits will get a considerable shot in the arm thanks to proceeds from Saturday’s Evening of Elegance, including a record $90,000 paid for a barbecue at Dolly Parton’s Tennessee Mountain Home.

Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation Director Debbie Dowling, who organized the event, said she was astounded at the success of this year’s ball, which raised more than $158,000. She particularly mentioned the amount a handful of local folks paid for an auction item that includes a night’s stay at Parton’s home.

“It was beyond anything we ever dreamed of,” Dowling said. “There is so much work that goes into an event like this and to have it culminate in such a wonderful evening is really special.”

About 430 people attended the annual gathering at Mills Convention Center, filling one of the massive ballrooms. They dined, danced the night away and bid on a host of items offered in silent and live auctions.

Of course, the topper for the evening was Parton’s

Backwoods Barbie-Q II, a sequel to a similar offering from last year. The winning bidder was promised a tour of Parton’s home and a barbecue for 10 people on the grounds with live bluegrass music. Further, two people will be given a night’s stay at a guest house on the property, with Parton preparing them break-fast the following morning.

Last year it brought $75,000, a figure that astounded every-one involved, including Parton herself.

“I never in my wildest dreams imagined somebody paying $75,000 to eat supper with me,” she said.

Parton serves as the group’s honorary chairwoman.

With last year’s high bid, Dowling says organizers knew the gift could draw attention again, with last year’s winners promising to bid and another group vowing to outdo them. Still, they had no idea the tally would run up so high or as quickly as it did.

“We knew because of the great response last year and because the winners had a great time that there would be a great deal of interest in this, but I really didn’t even know if we could expect to match the $75,000 from last year,” Dowling said. “Never in my wildest dreams did I ever

think it would go for that. It’s almost like it happened in the blink of an eye. I heard them start the bidding and the next thing I knew, they were look-ing for $100,000.”

Fortunately for Sabrina Taylor, Tabitha Hall and Diane Blount — three of those who went in to bid on the item the last two years — no one dared tread into the six-figure range. A couple of members of the group, which includes several local residents, took to Facebook Monday to celebrate their victory, with one joking, “The countdown is on.”

Before their winning bids for a second sleep over at Parton’s, Taylor and Hall mistakenly called the first Backwoods Barbie-Q (the name’s a play on the “Backwoods Barbie” CD Parton released in 2008) a

“once in a lifetime experi-ence.”

“It was beyond incredible,” Hall said. “To see Dolly’s Tennessee Mountain Home through her eyes was beyond my expectations.”

“We pushed our plates back, sat on the lawn and swapped stories with one of the best storytellers in the world,” Taylor added. “The Backwoods Barbie-Q was a moment in time that we’ll never forget.”

When the bidding was completed, the women and some friends jumped up to celebrate their victory, receiv-ing a standing ovation from many in the audience and hugs from Covenant Health CEO Tony Spezia.

“Thank you so much,” Spezia told the group.

Spezia has reason to be

thankful. The foundation has raised money for LeConte Medical Center — formerly Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center and still part of the Covenant Health system — for nearly three decades.

That money has helped pay for things like construction of the new hospital, which opened earlier this year. Additionally, it’s used to fund any number of local charities that deal with health issues.

This year’s event was chaired by State Rep. Richard Montgomery and his wife Anna. Its theme of preceding generations watching out for those who come after them offered a touching way to

pay tribute to the late Grant Cantwell, a local resident who was a major supporter of the foundation. The cover of the program for the evening bore a picture of Cantwell’s hand holding that of his infant grandson. On Cantwell’s wrist is a hospital identifi-cation bracelet, the picture taken just a short time before he passed away.

“Grant was just a true blue friend of the foundation. He was as good a man as you could ever meet,” Dowling said. “We thought this would be an appropriate tribute to him.”

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Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters, left, and his wife Terri, second from left, Knoxville Mayor Mike Ragsdale and Allison Wagley were among the dapper revelers who turned out for Saturday evening’s Evening of Elegance benefiting the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation.

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 18Farmers Market

Farmers market 8-11:30 a.m., Sevier Farmers Co-Op, 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 453-7101.

St. Paul LutheranEvents at St. Paul Lutheran

Church, 1610 Pullen Road, Sevierville. 429-6063.

n Ten Commandments ser-mon series, 7 p.m.

n Ice cream social follow-ing 7 p.m. service

n Bible study in Exodus

Women’s Bible StudyGarlands of Grace wom-

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THURSDAY, AUG. 19Submarine Veterans

Smoky Mountain submarine vets meet at 6 p.m., Bass Pro Shops restaurant. www.SmokyMountainBase.com, 429-0465 or 692-3368.

Hot Meals Smoky Mountain Area

Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:30-6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Sevierville and Kodak United Methodist. 933-5996.

TOPSTOPS weight loss chapter

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

Alzheimer’s SupportAlzheimer’s Support Group

meets 3 p.m. Wellington Place. Sherry Woten, 774-2221.

Women’s Bible StudyGarlands of Grace wom-

en’s Bible study:n 9 a.m. UMC Pigeon Forgen 2 p.m. Blue Mountain

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

UMC, Conference Room

Radio ServiceSevier County Emergency

Radio Service, 7:30 p.m., EOC office on Bruce Street. 314-0899. www.freewebs.com/aresradio

Library TheaterAnna Porter Public Library

free showing of “The Lovely Bones” 6:30 p.m. 436-5588.

FRIDAY, AUG. 20MOPS

Mothers of Preschoolers through kindergarten and expectant mothers, 9:30-noon, first and third Friday. Childcare provided. Evergreen Church. 428-3001.

St. Paul Lutheran Women’s Friday Bible

study 10 a.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road, Sevierville. 429-6063.

Relay Concert Relay for Life a country/

gospel/bluegrass musical event with Dean Townsend and Phil Campbell, 8 p.m., Sevierville Civic Center. $10 at door, 13/under free. 453-0415, ext. 148.

Relay Cookout Wal-Mart Heroes and Team

Dress Barn will have Relay For Life burger/hot dog cookout starting at 10 a.m. at Wal-Mart today and Aug. 21-22. E-mail to [email protected].

SATURDAY, AUG. 21Farmers Markets

n 8-11:30 a.m., Sevier Farmers Co-Op, 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 453-7101.

n First Baptist Church on Chapman Highway, 7-11 a.m. 579-5433.

n Gatlinburg Farmers Market, 8:30-11 a.m., park-ing lot of Alamo Restaurant, Highway 321. 659-0690.

River Terrace Reunion Reunion of River Terrace

employees, noon, Mynatt Park in Gatlinburg. Bring family, friends and photos. Burgers/hot dogs provided; bring side dish. (423) 487-3445.

Angel FoodAngel Food pick-up:n 8-11 a.m., Gum Stand

Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 429-2508.

n 8-10 a.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 908-1245.

Carry Permit ClassHandgun carry permit class

8:30 a.m., Dandridge Police Department. To register (865) 397-8862 ext. 26, or 356-7423.

Daughters of 1812Thomas Ogle Chapter,

United States Daughters of 1812, meets 2 p.m. at King Family Library. Program by Laura Bales on Fort McHenry,

Scuba ClassScuba Class 10 a.m.-5

p.m., Gatlinburg Community Center. $100, includes equipment. 654-5373 to register.

Soccer BoostersSevier County High Soccer

Boosters Club banquet 6:30 p.m., River Plantation. $250 for two guests. 868-1598.

Banner Baptist SupperBanner Baptist Church, 209

Beech Branch Road off Spur, supper and auction 5 p.m. to benefit Youth Charities Fund. Adults $5, children 6-12 $2.50.

Roberts UMC SupperCommunity supper and fel-

lowship 5 p.m. followed by singing 6:30 p.m., Roberts UMC. 1810 Jayell Road, Sevierville. 453-2292.

SUNDAY, AUG. 22Laurel Branch

Laurel Branch Baptist Church homecoming service 10:30 a.m. following Sunday School at 9:30.

Chambers ReunionDescendants of Jake &

Elizabeth Chambers reunion 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 104, Sevierville. Bring covered dish. 661-5627.

Lawson ReunionThomas Houston Lawson

and Winnie Texanna Tuck Lawson reunion, 12:30 p.m., Metcalf Bottoms picnic area. Bring lunch. 774-7440.

Helton ReunionHelton reunion Waldens

Creek UMC. Lunch served 12:30 p.m. Preston Joslyn to give service.

Flea Market FellowshipFellowship 8-9 a.m. inside

Great Smokies Flea Market, W. Dumplin Valley Road. Speaker Krista Atchley.

Maples Branch BaptistMaples Branch Baptist

Church singing 6:30 p.m. with guest, Danny Pierce. Rocjy Ball, Pastor.

MONDAY, AUG. 23Hot Meals

Hot Meals For Hungry Hearts 5:30-6:30 p.m., Henderson Chapel Baptist Church, 407 Henderson Road, Pigeon Forge. Sponsored by SMARM.

Women’s Bible StudyGarlands of Grace

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436-0313.n 1 p.m. Seymour Heights

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TUESDAY, AUG. 24Women’s Bible Study

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Mothers Day OutMothers Day Out, First

Baptist Church, Gatlinburg, fall classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year for ages 1-4. 436-4685.


PIGEON FORGE — The location changed, but the sound remained the same as Stringtime in the Smokies settled into a new home at the Old Mill Square this weekend.

The annual event, sponsored by the Old Mill Square and local radio station WDVX, was held for years in neigh-boring Patriot Park. It’s now moved entirely to the Old Mill Square, where merchants hope it will stay for many years to come.

“This is a partnership between WDVX and the Old Mill Square,” said radio personality Freddy Smith. “We really appre-ciate them.”

Stringtime has always been a good draw for the square, and the blue-grass music goes hand-in-hand with the atmo-sphere they offer, said Marvelle Sewell, events coordinator.

“We decided we want-ed to keep having it,” she said.

The two-day event includes music, clog-ging, food and this year included a cornhole tournament that drew 15 teams. The proceeds benefited the radio sta-tion, but the winners weren’t going away

empty handed.“I think we’ll have

some happy winners,” Sewell said.

Joe Lunsford, of Knoxville, said he’d come up early for the

music, which was set to start at about 5 p.m. and go on into the evening. “I’m just glad they’re still having (Stringtime),” he said.

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In Memoriam

Lew Lee StammLew Lee Stamm, age 71 of Seymour TN, Fought

the Good Fight, Kept the Faith, and Finished His Course. His spirit departed this life Friday, August 13th, 2010 to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born in Cincinnati, OH on September 12, 1938. Member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. Preceeded in death by parents Lewis George and Daisy Price Stamm, first wife Wilma Blevins Stamm, son Anthony, daughters Charlene and Candace Clementine.

Survived by brothers Jim and Joe, son and daughter-in-law Charles and Sherry Stamm, daughter and son-in-law Susan and Kenneth Mears, son Lewis George Stamm III, daughter and son-in-law Charlotte and Greg Jones, son Michael Stamm, daughter Grace Stamm, step-children Fe’, Kate, C.J., Ben. Grandchildren Chris, Eric, Alison, Amber, Tiffany, Joshua, Matthew, Sammy, Ashley, Stephanie, Tim, Justin, Hope, Ryan. 15 great-grand-children.

He was a well respected local artist, illustrator, and designer who resided in Sevier County since 1968. Many of his art and design works can be seen at Dollywood, Dixie Stampede, The Christmas Place, and other local attractions. A memorial service will be held for family and friends at Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church, 4615 Asheville Highway, on Thursday August 19th at 7p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Road Ministries at 4100 Fulton Road, Corryton, TN 37721.

In Memoriam

Eula Rhea SuttonEula Rhea Sutton, age 70, of Sevierville,

departed this life and entered into eter-nity with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

She was a beloved and devoted daugh-ter, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church and was retired from Dan Rivers Textile Mills with 40 years of service.

Mrs. Sutton is preceded in death by her parents Austin and Reba Carr, husband Frank P. Sutton, twin sister Mary Faye Carr Sutton, brothers Johnny and Hugh Carr.

She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Joel and Karen Sutton, James and Michelle Sutton; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Bill Williams, Pauline and Carroll Shoemaker; grandchildren and spouses, Janice Hoffner and Ben, Billy Williams and Monika, Jodi Lamb and Chad, Amber Alfonso and James, Morgan Sutton, Paige Smelcer and Colby Robertson; great-grandchildren, Whitley and Kennedy Hoffner, Karlee and Katelyn Alfonso, Sophi Lamb, Dalton Shoemaker; brothers and sis-ters-in-law, Elmer and Evelyn Carr, Mayford and Cleta Carr; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue and Homer Ogle, Paulette and Fred Ogle, Dorothy Reagan, Vida Reagan; sister-in-law, Doris Carr; special nieces and great-nieces, Shirley and Megan Burchfiel, Linda and Lynsey Seaton; special friends, Dr. Thomas Prince, Evelyn Corum, Pat and Patty Shoemaker.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday with funeral service beginning at 7 p.m. in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Rev. Ed Parton will offici-ate. Family and friends will meet 10 a.m. Thursday in Walnut Grove Cemetery for interment. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

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In Memoriam

Frances Brown Hicks

Frances Brown Hicks, 81, a life-long resident of Cleveland, Tenn., passed away Monday, August 16 in Sevierville, Tennessee.

Frances retired from Magic Chef where she was employed for 36 years. She was a former member and Sunday School teacher at Unity Methodist Church and a current member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.

Much can be said about Frances. Most importantly, she achieved holiness in her life and was a living example of what Christ wants us to be. She was a great mother and wife, hard worker, and loyal and wonderful soul to friends and family alike. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Alvin Hicks.

She is survived by one son, Ron Hicks and his wife, Leigh of Sevierville; grandson, Ryan Hicks of Knoxville; granddaughter, Erin Hicks Lehmkuhl of Palm Beach, Florida; two great-grandchildren, Riley and Rylan Hicks of Knoxville. In addition, her favorite nieces and nephews, William (Sonny) Hicks, Becky Kennedy, Libby Eldridge, Lisa Patterson, Bill Green and David Green also survive,

A Remembrance of Life Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Cleveland with Pastor Robert L. Smith officiating. The body will be at the church for viewing one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 at the North Ocoee Chapel of Jim Rush Funeral Homes who is in charge of the arrangements.

The family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Mrs. Hicks memorial book may be signed at www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com.

In Memoriam

Gearldene Reagan Dykes

Gearldene “Tootsie” Reagan Dykes, age 72 of Seymour, passed away Monday, August 16, 2010. She was born February 27, 1938 and was baptized October 1970 in Gatlinburg, TN.

Gearldene was pre-ceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Belle Reagan, brother, Neil Wendell Reagan, sister, Billie Jean Gilbert

Survivors: husband, Roy Dykes, of over 52 years; children, Michael Dykes, Tammy Dykes and long time boy-friend Darrell Gross; grandchildren, Crystal and Eric Dykes; great-grandchildren, Malachi and Matthias; brother, Dale “Tiny” Reagan; spe-cial uncle and aunts Bill and Wilma Hicks, Lesal (Reagan) Thomas; several special nieces and neph-ews; special Grandpup “Taco.”

“I love all my family very much. I want to thank them for being the most caring, loving, kindest during my long illness. My hope is to live in a par-adise on earth someday, and to see all my family and friends, and brothers and sisters again.”

Funeral service 7 p.m. Wednesday in Atchley’s Seymour chapel with Brother Augustus Hughes officiating. Family and friends will meet 2 p.m. Thursday at Dripping Springs Cemetery for inter-ment. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Court. 577-2807


Keith Alan Biggs Keith Alan Biggs, 48 of Rockford,

Tenn., died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010. He was the co-founder of The Christmas Place, The Inn at Christmas Place, and The Partridge & Pear Restaurant in Pigeon Forge. He was a graduate of St. Andrews-Sewanee, and attended the University of Tennessee.

Survivors: wife, Carolyn “K-Kin” Fairbank Biggs; son, Miles Jordan Biggs; daughter, Stephanie Marie Biggs; mother, Marian Biggs; sis-ters, Kathy Rodriguez and hus-band Richard, and Karen Barnes and husband Toby; mother-in-law, Betty Fairbank Griggs; father-in-law, James H. Fairbank; sister-in-law, Susie Fairbank and husband Manuel Diaz Piferrer; several nieces and nephews.

The family received friends Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, with funeral service following at Atchley’s Seymour Chapel. Interment 10 a.m. Wednesday at Middle Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour.


Donald Eugene Schweitzer

Donald Eugene Schweitzer, 76 of Seymour, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010. He resided in Palatka, Fla., for 62 years. He retired from Georgia Pacific after 44 years of service and was an auctioneer before moving to Seymour in 2006. He attended First Baptist Church of Seymour.

Survivors: fourth wife Lola, her daugh-ters Janie P Mooney and hus-band Wayne, and Joan M. Harris and husband Ron, and her sons William W. Estep, James R. Estep; wife Helen, and Tony J. Estep and wife Christy, nine grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; first wife, Carolyn, her daughters Tammy and Teri Schweitzer, Donna Owens and husband Gary, Dawn Burley and husband James, and Tracy Estes and husband Christopher Jason, six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; second wife, Jackie; sister, Dolores and brother-in-law Edward Brooks.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society: c/o: Judy Stearley, 411 Ashley Avenue, Pigeon Forge,

TN 37863 Funeral service was held

Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, with Dr. Bruce Yates officiating. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2010 in West View Cemetery in Palatka with the Rev. Bill Williams officiating.


Blanche RhinehartBlanche (Granny) Rhinehart, 89

of Dandridge, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010.

Survivors: daughters, Wilma Jean Parrott and Betty (Ronald) Breeden; grandchildren, Scott (Ida) Parrott, Kevin (Michelle) Breeden and Kendra (Daniel) Carreno; five great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Wrinkle; sister-in-law, Agnes (R. B.) Newman; nieces and neph-ews.

Graveside funeral services, Wednesday evening, 6:30 p.m. at Shady Grove Cemetery, Dandridge. Family will receive friends, Wednesday afternoon 4 to 6 p.m. prior to services at Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge.

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Margie M. PancakeMargie M. Pancake, 87 of

Gatlinburg, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010,

Survivors: son, Gregory S. Pancake; grandchildren, Mary Grace Pancake Pruitt and husband Ben, Blair Pancake and husband Wade, Debbie Pancake, Brook Pancake, and Alexis Pancake; three great-grandchildren.

Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday at Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel in Pigeon Forge with the Rev. Bill Merritt officiat-ing. Interment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends noon-2 p.m. Wednesday at Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel, 220 Emert St., Pigeon Forge.


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Mom confesses to killing toddlers

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Investigators didn’t buy it when a woman said her two young sons drowned after her car plunged into a river. She ultimately confessed to killing the toddlers, they say — not by dumping them in the water but by suffocating them earlier with her own hands.

Broke, jobless and berated by her mother for her fail-ings, Shaquan Duley killed the boys, ages 2 years and 18 months, then strapped their bodies into their car seats before rolling the vehicle into the North Edisto River in a desperate cover-up attempt, authorities said Tuesday.

“She truly felt, ’If I don’t have these toddlers, I can be free,”’ Orangeburg County Sheriff Larry Williams said at a news conference. “I think she was fed up with her mother telling her she couldn’t take care of the chil-dren, or she wasn’t taking care of the children and just wanted to be free.”

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Margaret N. LesterMargaret N. Lester, of

Sevierville, died Aug. 2, 2010. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Sevierville.

Survivors: husband of 60 years Charles F. Lester; son, Charles Jr. and his wife Sharon; sister-in-law, Hazel Harper; brothers-in-law, Howard Edwards and Alton Edwards; extended families.

Gifts in memory of Margaret would be accepted by First Baptist Church, Sevierville, Outreach Ministries, 317 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862.

Burial was in Norfolk, Va. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, Sevierville Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Jerry Hyder officiat-ing. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.


Otis Lester Nelson Otis Lester Nelson, 93, born

Saturday, May 26, 1917 in Longsville, Beauregard Parish, La., and died Friday, July 23, 2010 at Pigeon Forge Care and Rehab Center, Pigeon Forge.

He enlisted in the World War II Army Air Force 462 AAF BU in Pinedale, Calif., where he served as First Lieutenant, Sig C

Air Corps on the 23rd of March 1943 to Feb. 12, 1946 where he was given his separation at base McClellan Field, Calif. He earned the American Defense Service Medal and American Theater Service Medal of World War II Victory Medal and he received a Lapel Button issued Sept. 2, 1945. He also served in the Korean War.

Survivors: son-in-law Roy Roger Webb; three great-grand-children: sister, Rosemary Joyce Bottaro; two nieces; a host of special friends.

A graveside service and inurn-ment were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug.14, at Middle Creek Cemetery with te Rev. Roy Gose officiating.

David Lawrence Sword Jr.

David Lawrence Sword Jr., 25 of Sevierville, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010.

Survivors: daughters, Kloe (5), Alyssa (3); mother, Tammy Buswell; siblings, Darcie McNutt, Donnie Sword and wife Skye, Desiree Sword, Carolann Clear, Matthew Howard; grandparents, Barbara DeFries, Thomas McNutt; aunts, Karrie Witty, Jodie McNutt; Uncles, Scott, Aron, Rob and Robert; fian-cée, Jessica McMahan.

The family will receive friends 1-4 p.m. Thursday with a funeral service begin-ning at 4 p.m. in the Chapel

of Atchley Funeral Home. Brother Paul Duncan will officiate. Donations may be made to benefit the family, c/o Atchley Funeral Home, 118 East Main St., Sevierville, TN 37862. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.


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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 inno-cent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

◆ Amy Ann Adams, 38, of 2724 Florence Drive in Pigeon Forge, was charged Aug. 17 with violation of probation. She was being held.

◆ Brandon Scott Holloway, 24, of Dandridge, was charged aug. 16 with viola-tion of probation. He was being held.

◆ Hector Noel Lago, 20, of 1255 Smithwood Drive in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 16 with underage con-sumption of alcohol. He was being held in lieu of $1,500 bond.

◆ Curtis Logan Lawson,

28, of Connelly St. Apt. 3 in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 16 with a misdemeanor warrant from general ses-sions court. He was being held.

◆ Eddie Lee Reed, 31, of 953 Goose Gap Road in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 16 with aggravated burglary. He was being held.

◆ Charles Thomas Stedding, 42, of 239 E. Dumplin Valley Road in Kodak, was charged Aug. 17 with violation of an order of protection, driving while revoked and violation of seat belt law. He was being held in lieu of $10,000 bond.

◆ Vickie Onneta Yazel, 44, of 1547 Shady Grove Road in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 16 with simple posses-sion. She was being held in lieu of $1,475 bond.

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SEVIERVILLE —It didn’t take long for a room full of veterans at American Legion Post 104 to remind Republican Congressman Phil Roe that the most important thing on the agenda for them is getting a clinic in Sevier County.

Roe was at the post Tuesday to talk about a number of issues, but when he opened the floor for comments or ideas, the clinic was the first thing that came up. It came up again later, as the veter-ans made it clear the issue is important to them.

They have to travel to Kingsport to visit a VA hos-pital, and to surrounding counties to visit a walk-in clinic. They’ve been prom-ised one for years, and the latest promise from the Department of Veterans Affairs called for it to open Jan. 1, 2012.

“I’m going to push hard on this,” he said. “This is a priority for me.”

Roe spent an hour with the veterans, giving them a rundown on the last two years in Washington and asking them for input on what they’d like to see done.

He said he believes the nation remains in the same recession that had started before President Barak Obama and the Democratic major-ity approved an eco-nomic stimulus package. Controlling spending, he said, was one of the top issues the next Congress will face. “We’ve got to stop spending money like we’re drunk in Washington,” he said.

Roe told the group he doesn’t believe that the health care debate is fin-ished, although Obama

has pushed through major health care legislation.

Immigration was among the top issues to come up, both with Roe and when he opened the floor.

He said he believes the United States has the duty and the capability to con-trol its border, making the comparison of the demili-tarized zone that separates North and South Korea.

The border must be secured, he said, before there’s a real benefit in stronger efforts to deport illegal immigrants. He also said that there need

to be more penalties for businesses that hire illegal immigrants.

Asked about the contro-versial Arizona state law that gives state and local officials more power to detain people suspected of being in the country ille-gally, Roe said he is “100 percent behind Arizona.” The Obama administra-tion has opposed the law, and a federal judge has blocked implementation while it’s under review.

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Ervin Douglas, left, shakes hands with Congressman Phil Roe as Don Lundstrom waits to speak to Roe. The congressman spent an hour visit-ing veterans at American Legion Post 104 in Sevierville.

Congressman visitsLegion Post 104

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Gist Creek Roadlane shifts set

Blalock & Sons has expedited its plan to shift southbound traffic from Gist Creek Road to Allensville Road.

The contractor will close the right southbound lane of Highway 66 from Douglas Dam Road to Allensville Road from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday. Crews must also close Gist Creek Road at 66 Thursday rom 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.; Gist Creek Road traf-fic will be detoured to Old Knoxville Highway.

Southbound traffic will be on the new outside lanes by 6 a.m. Friday.

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You can vote to help Great Smoky Mountains National Park win $100,000 through a partnership between the National Parks Foundation and Coca-Cola.

Online votes will determine which park in America wins the $100,000. The Smokies are second in the voting, with an Aug. 31 deadline.

To vote visit http://www.livepositively.com/#/americasparks.

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Benefit tonightfor theater owner

A benefit show for Don MacPherson, owner and performer at Sweet Fanny Adams Theater in down-town Gatlinburg, will be today at the theater. Doors open at 7 with the show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and available by calling the box office at 436-4039.

MacPherson is battling cancer a second time. The money raised will be used for expenses not covered by insurance.

Magician Terry Evanswood will join the regular cast of the theater for the benefit show.

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A 60-foot barge has become submerged in Tellico Lake and envi-ronmental officials are trying to contain fuel leaking from it.

The Daily Times of Maryville reported the barge is owned by Marine Designs of Lenoir City and is used to install residential boat ramps.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has put two 400-foot booms around the partly sunken barge to contain fuel that had leaked. The agency and the barge owner were formulating a plan to pump up to 125 gal-lons of fuel believed to be still in the barge’s tank.

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Local governmentslose $657,000-plus

A state comptroller report found outstanding cash shortages of more than half a million dollars in audits of local govern-ments for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

Most of the shortages were the result of employ-ee theft, but the more than $657,000 shortage doesn’t reflect total theft. In cases where stolen money was either written off or later repaid, that money was not counted as a shortage.

For instance, at the Bedford County Emergency Management Agency, an employee was convicted of embezzle-ment after $117,000 was discovered missing in fis-cal year 2008.

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Today is Wednesday, Aug. 18, the 230th day of 2010. There are 135 days left in the year.

■ Locally a year ago:The New Center Rockets

Little League football pro-gram is looking for more players and for future help with field construction. The 150 players and cheer-leaders had no true home field. The board sought out and received permission to build a field at New Center School. All that’s left is rais-ing the funds to make the field of dreams a reality.

■ today’s highlight:On Aug. 18, 1587, Virginia

Dare became the first child of English parents to be born on American soil, on what is now Roanoke Island in North Carolina.

■ on this date:In 1920, the 19th

Amendment to the Constitution, which guar-anteed the right of all American women to vote, was ratified as Tennessee became the 36th state to approve it.

■ ten years ago: Fresh from the

Democratic National Convention, Al Gore and Joseph Lieberman shoved off from the banks of the Mississippi on a riverboat cruise to stir excitement for their freshly launched White House campaign.

■ Five years ago: Cindy Sheehan, who’d

started an anti-war dem-onstration near President George W. Bush’s Texas ranch nearly two weeks earlier, left the camp after learning her mother had suffered a stroke, but told supporters the protest would go on.

■ thought for today: “The self-hatred that

destroys is the waste of unfulfilled promise.” — Moss Hart, American play-wright and director (1904-1961).

NASHVILLE (AP) — A recent study shows the dollar shortfall between Tennessee lottery revenue and the scholarship pro-grams it funds is much less than previously projected.

The Commercial Appeal reported that the study by the University of Tennessee Center for Business and Economic Research was presented earlier this week at the Lottery Scholarship Stabilization Task Force’s inaugural meeting.

The previous projections last year anticipated that the gap between revenue

and spending that started at $11 million in the 2008-09 school year would rise sharply to $110 million in 2013-14. The cumula-tive deficits threatened to consume the scholarship program’s $319 million in reserve funds by then.

The new projections indi-cate the shortfall will total nearly $17 million in the school year that starts this month, rise to $22 million next year and then decline to $19 million in 2013-2014, leaving a healthy $240 mil-lion in the reserve fund at mid-2014.

The earlier projections prompted the Legislature to create the 29-member task force to come up with a plan by next year to bring the scholarship program into fiscal bal-ance.

Legislators faced the unpopular choice of mak-ing it more difficult for students to qualify for the aid, reducing the amount of the grants, or both. Hope Scholarships now range up to $5,000 for an academic year.

“I think we don’t have to make dramatic changes

for fiscal purposes like we were going to be forced to before,” said Rep. Craig Fitzhugh, D-Ripley, a task force member and chairman of the House Finance Committee.

The new numbers relieve the pressure to make such draconian moves as cutting basic Hope Scholarships from $4,000 a year to $3,000 — one of 20 different cost-cutting options pre-sented — but there is still a need for some action to balance revenues with spending.

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We are told hourly that our national mood grows even sourer.

Referring to the meltdown of the flight attendant who, after allegedly enduring abuse from belligerent passengers, lost his temper and exited the aircraft by the emergency chute, Democratic pollster Peter D. Hart quipped: “I think it’s a ‘JetBlue’ election. Everyone is frustrated, and everyone is headed for the emer-gency exit.”

In dark times, the nation needs to be able to have a good laugh. No recent American leader under-stood that bet-ter than former President Ronald Reagan.

In 1987, when confidence in the presi-dent’s judgment, following the secret sending of arms to Iran, was slipping and the animosity between White House chief of staff Donald Regan and first lady Nancy Reagan was an open secret and there was press speculation about wheth-er the 76-year-old president still had the required energy and stamina to handle the demands of the office, Mr. Reagan had this to say to the Gridiron dinner: “1986 was the year of hostile takeover attempts, inside maneuverings, high-stakes intrigue — and that was just at the White House.”

He continued: “Nancy and Don Regan at one point tried to patch things up. They met privately over lunch, just the two of them and their food tasters.” Then, to critics of his less than dawn-to-dusk work schedule, Reagan had this to say: “It’s true hard work never killed any-body, but I figure, why take the chance?”

Humor, most especially self-depre-catory humor, where a political leader publicly kids his own perceived weak-nesses and errors, sends an emphatically positive message about that leader’s emotional security. The politician who can laugh easily at himself tells his audi-ence and the nation that “I’m really not that pompous or self-important. Even though I’m up here — in this office — on this elevated platform, I don’t consider myself any better than any of you sitting out there.”

And no, it is not just a matter of hir-ing better joke writers. As someone who earlier worked writing humor for many politicians from both parties, I can tes-tify that only a special handful are both comfortable and convincing poking fun at themselves. There was no gag writer present when Reagan, as a candidate, was asked by a political reporter to autograph a poster photo of him and his chimp co-star in “Bedtime for Bonzo.” Reagan wrote, “I’m the one with the watch.”

During the 1980 campaign, after Reagan incorrectly insisted that trees cause more pollution than automobiles, he arrived for a speech on a California college campus, where some wiseguy grad student had hung a sign on a tree: “Cut me down before I kill again.” To his credit, Reagan laughed heartily at the needle.

Once a political leader voluntarily lampoons his own liabilities, it becomes more difficult for adversaries or the press to continue to harp on them without sounding like scolds. John F. Kennedy was secure enough to answer a young child’s question on how JFK had become a naval hero in World War II this way: “It was involuntary. They sank my boat.” And facing charges that he was too young and too influenced by his willful mil-lionaire father, candidate Kennedy told a Washington dinner: “I have just received the following telegram from my gener-ous daddy. It says, ‘Dear Jack: Don’t buy a single vote more than is necessary. I’ll be damned if I’m going to pay for a land-slide.’”

In the late summer of 2010, Americans desperately need leaders who can help us laugh again. Leaders like Reagan and JFK and the late beloved Arizona Rep. Morris K. “Mo” Udall, who joked after he lost 14 presidential primaries in 1976 to Jimmy Carter, just 12 years after Sen. Barry Goldwater had been trounced by Lyndon Johnson, that “Arizona is the only state where mothers don’t tell their children they can grow up to be presi-dent.” It would be a welcome antidote to the bitter, ill-tempered sourness now afflicting our body politic.

— Mark Shields is a veteran political cam-paign manager and frequent television talk show commentator. Column distributed by Creators Syndicate. (C)2009 Mark Shields.

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New library’s great, but itneeds to be filled with booksEditor:

Reading The Mountain Press, you’d think Jesus Himself had returned with His flam-ing sword of righteousness to christen the new King Family Library. Umpteen articles, letters to the editor, editorials, info boxes, pullout quotes, etc. have been published on page after page, more or less proclaiming the new library the Greatest Library Ever Created by Man.

Don’t get me a wrong, it’s a real gold star for the community, sitting right next to the new Highway 66 bypass and Dollywood’s zipline on impressive recent Sevier County achievements. Judge Rex Henry Ogle was even quoted in a recent article as saying, “I don’t know how anyone can walk into this building and not be inspired.” He was talking about the polished glass and cherry staircase (maybe, I don’t know much about wood).

I am not inspired. Lost in the endless self-congratulatory cel-

ebration is the reason for the library: books. You know, why libraries have existed for how-ever long libraries have existed. Buildings are basically boxes. Strip away the sentimentality and consider a house — it’s a box, for your stuff.

A library is a box built to house books. I under-stand that’s changing, what with the Internet, e-readers, and the supposed age of non-reading about to descend on America. And I know Sevier County isn’t exactly a bastion of literacy. But, regardless, the book selection in the new library is paltry and pathetic.

All Sevierville did was take the selection from the old library and place it in a nicer, newer, shinier, more adjectives back-pat inducing box. To be redundant and temper the criticism: The building is great. The archi-tecture is clean and classy. The teen and chil-dren’s rooms are both functional and asceti-cally pleasing. It even smells fresh, which isn’t necessarily a compliment.

I like my libraries musty, smelling of nos-talgia and knowledge. You know how you get that smell? You fill a library with books — and

not just New York Times’ bestsellers and Oprah’s latest bookclub selection — meaning-ful books that change and enrich lives. Books that let the seekers among us, those looking for answers and commonality from brilliant voices throughout human history, hoping to expand our consciousness outward and real-ize the world is more than Sevier County.

They may be fewer and fewer every year, these seekers, but they still exist. And they deserve a good library, one focused on what libraries should be focused on — teaching, broadening, enlightening, defeating the lone-liness of the human condition.

My suggestion: send a knowledgeable employee to McKay’s in Knoxville with $200. Or even use the power of Amazon to find cheap books. That’d be a great start. Books are inexpensive; they’re much cheaper than new buildings.

So, yes, way to go Sevierville, the King fam-ily, all involved. You’ve built a beautiful box. But, please, fill that box with books.

Ben Bartley Sevierville

Sevier County’s theater community is more like a family. Yes, they com-pete for audience and ticket sales, but there is a bond among performers and theaters that is unmatched in most professions.

While the Parkway is dotted with all manner of performance venues, it wasn’t always that way. Until the mid to late 1970s, we had the mountains, we had the tourism attraction of down-town Gatlinburg.

Then, in 1977, we got Sweet Fanny Adams Theater.

This was the first and is the old-est continuing theater in all of Sevier County. It has remained under the ownership of Don and Pat MacPherson, who also were in front of the lights each night entertaining the audience in the intimate (165-

seat) theater. Their son Chris joined the show when he was about 10 and remains a key performer. Daughter Jennifer stays behind the scenes as theater manager.

Sweet Fanny Adams Theater in downtown Gatlinburg has developed a loyal repeat business over the years, because the MacPhersons always refine and improve the show, and because its format is so pleasing to the audience. The closeness of audience to perform-ers creates a bond, and the people have gotten to know the family over the years. And so it was with a heavy heart that it was learned a few weeks ago that Don MacPherson’s cancer had returned. Treatments are under way, and he has taken a leave from the show.

To show support for him and his

33 years of entertainment in Sevier County, co-workers and friends have organized a benefit show tonight to raise money to help the family pay for out-of-pocket expenses not covered by health insurance. The doors open at 7, with the show at 8. You’ll see the typical Sweet Fanny Adams show, as well as a guest performance by Pigeon Forge magician Terry Evanswood. Tickets — if any are left — are just $25 and available by calling the theater box office at 436-4039.

The benefit is a wonderful gesture, not put together by the MacPhersons but to their benefit. There is much affection for this first family of Sevier County theaters. Everyone wishes Don MacPherson the best as he battles his illness. To show your appreciation, attend the show.

U.S. needsleaders tohelp us laugh

How sweet it isBenefit show for theater owner Don MacPherson a wonderful gesture

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NASCAR’s Carmichael, Buescher visit SeviervilleNASCAR NATIONWIDE AND TRUCK SERIES

Carmichael is a motocross legend,

Buescher is on NASCAR’s Truck circuit


Former motocross champion and current NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Ricky Carmichael signs an autograph for an adoring motorcycle fan. Pictured to the left of Carmichael are local late model driver Blake Jones and NASCAR Nationwide Series driver James Buescher.

SEVIERVILLE — Area racing fans were treated to an appearance from a pair of up-and-coming NASCAR drivers at Volunteer Chevrolet on Tuesday after-noon.

Ricky Carmichael and James Buescher visited the dealership, a little slice of NASCAR to Sevier County’s rabid racing fans.

Sevierville late model racer Blake Jones joined the pair at Volunteer Chevrolet.

Carmichael, regarded by some as the best motocross racer ever, began racing cars full-time in 2008.

In 2009 he was signed by the Kevin Harvick All-Stars team to drive the Monster Energy-backed #4 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, where he enjoyed two top 10 finshes and won the year’s most popular driver award.

For the 2010 season Carmichael will com-pete on the asphalt ovals for Turner Motorsports. Through a multi-year deal backed by Monster Energy, Carmichael will compete in the entire Camping World Series as well as nine ARCA races.

Buescher, from Katy, Texas, has worked his way up through the ranks from the Bandolero Young Gun Series to the Nationwide Series to his current spot with Turner Motorsports on the Camping World Series.

In his first full-time rac-

ing in the truck series in 2009, Buescher, then 19, captured one top-five and three top-10 finishes.

After starting 2010 in the Nationwide Series, he’s returned to the Camping World Series, where he’s scored five top-six finishes and climbed more than 30 places in the points stand-ings.

Blake Jones, the local driver in attendance at the event, hopes to one day be racing at the level of

Carmichael and Buescher.Like Buescher, Jones

made an early mark in the Bandolero Young Guns Series.

Currently, Jones is rac-ing Limited Late Model and Late Model Stock classes around the region.

This past Saturday at Newport Speedway Jones had success in both races.

On the start of the 40 lap Limited race, Jones would quickly move up into third and would run there for the

first half of the race. Unfortunately for Jones,

while other teams bolted on new tires for the start of the race, he hadn’t, causing him to use up his tires quite a bit sooner than others.

As the caution came out on lap 31 with only nine laps remaining, Jones found himself still in the top five in fourth and was able to drive his car to its max capability to defend the position earn-ing another strong top five finish.

Then in the Late Model Stock feature low air pres-sure would hurt Jones as starting from the pole his car bottomed out hard in turns one and two causing him to fall all the way from first back into eighth.

Fighting tooth and nail, Jones worked his way back through the field and back into the top five in fourth.

As the top four ran together for the remainder of the race, which went all 75 laps without a caution,

earning Jones a top five fin-ish in his Late Model Stock debut at Newport.

In two weeks Jones will return to action as he will make a return trip to Lonesome Pine Raceway in Coeburn, Virginia on August 28 to continue his chase for the track cham-pionship in the Late Model Stock Car division, where he still holds a 20 point lead over veteran driver and former track champi-on, Wayne Hale.

CHATTANOOGA — The Tennessee Smokies saw their three-game winning streak come to an end on Monday night, falling 8-2 to the Chattanooga Lookouts in the finale of the five-game series at AT&T Field.

The Smokies still won the series over the Lookouts, taking three out of five games. Tennessee’s lead in the second half North Division standings is now at six games over the Huntsville Stars, with 19 games left in the season.

Over the past 20 games, the Smokies went 15-5.

Tennessee struck first with a run in the top of the fourth, as Matt Spencer scored Brandon Guyer on a sacrifice fly to give the Smokies a 1-0 advantage. Guyer tripled to get on base, extending his hitting streak to 17 games.

Aided by four walks, a wild pitch, and a two-run double by Eduardo Perez, the Lookouts scored seven runs against Tennessee start-er Rafael Dolis in the bottom of the fourth to build a 7-1 lead.

Dolis was lifted from the game prior to Perez’s double, but both runs were charged to him. In three and two-thirds innings, Dolis allowed

seven runs on five hits. He also walked four batters and struck out three, as he dropped to 3-3 in 2010.

The Smokies scratched a second run off Lookouts starter Alberto Bastardo in the top of the sixth to trim the lead to 7-2 on a Tony Thomas RBI single.

Bastardo took the vic-tory for Chattanooga, pitching six innings as he improved to 6-3 in 2010.

Against Tennessee’s Ryan Buchter, Lookouts catcher Matt Wallach hit his first home run of the season, a solo shot that put Chattanooga’s lead at 8-2.

The Smokies will wel-come in the Mississippi Braves for a five-game series at Smokies Park starting tonight at 7:15.

Chris Carpenter will start for Tennessee on the mound. Carpenter is 8-6 with a 3.20 ERA in 2010. Julio Teheran (2-1, 2.70 ERA) will pitch for the Braves. The game begins at 7:15 p.m., and fans can listen to the contest on the Smokies Radio Network.

From submitted reports

Smokies’ streak is stopped at 3 wins

SOUTHERN LEAGUE BASEBALL

AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS

Ten local kids compete at Jr. Olympics Over 22,000 children

came from all over the United States to partici-pate in this years AAU Jr. Olympics in Hampton, Va, July 31-Aug 8. Ten of those children reside here in Sevier County; and for five of them it was a family affair.

Elbert and Julie Smith had the privilege of watch-ing all three of their chil-dren compete with the Knoxville Track Club in the track and field por-tion of the 2010 AAU Jr. Olympics. Their oldest son, Josh Peak 15, ran in the 4 x 100 relay; which clocked a team record time of 44.9. Their son, Chase Smith 9,

started the week compet-ing in the 100m running 14.8. He then went on to jump a personal best of 13’3” in the long jump. Smith finished the week strong with the high jump event, where he jumped 4’ earning the silver medal. Seven year old daughter, Alyssa Smith was not going to be out done by her older brothers as she threw a personal best of 17’2 1/2” in the four pound shot put division.

Katherine Lenhart, 17, showed her strength in the discus where she threw 106’2”. She is the daugh-ter of Marvin and Kendra Lenhart.

Nine year old Luke Etherton, son of Charlie and Shawntal Etheron, competed in the six pound shot put division. Etherton threw a personal record of 21’9 1/2”.

Savannah Stair, 12, competed in three events at this years AAU Jr. Olympics. She began her week running the 3000m in 11 :58.76. Stair went on to set a personal record in the 1500m with a time of 5:12.77 followed by yet another personal record in the 4 x 800 with a time of 10:57.65. She is the daugh-ter of Alan and Debbie Stair.

Seven year old Jaden

Mathews, daughter of Joey and Kristin Mathews, began her AAU Jr. Olympic journey by competing in the 4 x 100 relay. Mathews then moved on to the long jump where she jumped 9’2 3/4”.

Camden Johnson 7, competed in the 4 pound shot put event. Johnson threw 16’11”. He is the son of P.J. and Keisha Burden.

Tom and Sandye Horne are the proud parents of two AAU Jr. Olympic med-alists: Chandler 12, and Thomas 8. This dynamic brother/sister duo made a big splash in the swim-

Pictured are nine of the 10 local Jr. Olympians. In the back row (left to right) are Katherine Lenhart, Josh Peak, Savannah Stair and Chandler Horne. In the front row are Luke Etherton, Chase Smith, Alyssa Smith, Jaden Mathews and Thomas Horne. Camden Johnson is not pictured.

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Vols want to eliminate UNC game KNOXVILLE (AP) — Tennessee wants to eliminate

a trip to North Carolina from its 2011 football sched-ule, even if it means paying a $750,000 buyout of a contract with the Tar Heels. The two schools have a contract to play in Chapel Hill, N.C., in 2011 and in Knoxville in 2012, but Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton requested several months ago that the series be pushed back to future seasons. Hamilton says he’s looking to break up the Vols’ schedule in the first half of the 2011 season, which also includes contests against Cincinnati, Florida, Georgia, LSU and Alabama. North Carolina senior associate athletic director Larry Gallo says the final outcome hasn’t been decided and the Tar Heels would prefer to play the series.

SEC FOOTBALL

Depleted Vols looking for worthy D linemenBy BETH RUCKERAP Sports Writer

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee coach Derek Dooley is looking for some tackles and ends to fill vacancies on his defensive line. But he’s finding the guys competing for the jobs aren’t very distinguishable from one another.

“You just shake them up and pull one out and throw another one in,” Dooley said.

Gone are tackles Dan Williams and Wes Brown. Sophomore tackle Marlon Walls and senior end Ben Martin recently suffered Achilles’ tendon injuries, and tackle John Brown couldn’t qualify academi-cally after transferring from a junior college.

“I think we get the point,” junior defensive end Malik Jackson said. “They expect more from us.”

The biggest problem is at tackle, where only sopho-more Montori Hughes has any significant experience. Hughes made 20 tackles in 13 games as a backup in 2009. The others are either undersized or inex-perienced.

Perhaps the only things that distinguishes the rest of the tackles are the twist-ed paths that has given each one a chance to com-pete for a starting role.

Junior Rae Sykes and sophomore Steven Fowlkes have moved from end to tackle, but at 270 pounds and 253 pounds respectively, both are a bit undersized for tack-les. Senior Victor Thomas spent the spring trying to bolster the depth on the

offensive line but is back at defensive tackle, where he sat for three seasons with very little opportu-nity to play.

Senior Minor Bowens was a member of the prac-tice squad last year while competing as a discus thrower for the track team and is now competing for a prime spot in the rota-tion. So is redshirt fresh-man Arthur Jeffery, who hasn’t played for the past two years because of an ACL injury.

So far none of them have impressed.

“We’ve got to go out there and compete to our highest potential,” Sykes said. “We’ve got to give more effort and more competitiveness. We need to work on taking on the double teams and having relentless effort.”

Defensive line coach Chuck Smith said he’s teaching the inexperienced tackles how to run right at the offensive coverage, how to turn their hips and change direction and how to use their hands and leverage to tackle. With a lot of work, they’ll be ready to play, he said.

“We’re working them and improving them everyday and we need to start taking some giant steps,” he said. “They’ve made some small steps, but I’m waiting for one of them to truly step out and take that giant step.”

The defensive end spot might hold up if no other players suffer injuries.

There’s senior Chris Walker, who is a pre-season second team all-Southeastern Conference

pick after having 43 tack-les, six sacks and two interceptions in 12 starts last season. Senior Gerald Williams had 15 tackles mostly as a backup last season.

Sophomore Willie Bohannon has plenty of experience as Walker’s backup, and Jackson is expected to contribute after recording 18 tackles

at Southern California last year.

Even with the experi-ence at end, Dooley has been clear that he expects more out of his entire defensive line.

“They need to be pro-ductive and disruptive, and take on blocks the right way, be in gaps the right way, play with great mental intensity,” he said.

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In this 2009 file photo, Tennessee running back Montario Hardesty (2) is stopped by defenders Willie Bohannon (86), Montori Hughes (93) and Nick Reveiz (56) during the first half of the spring Orange and White l game in Knoxville. Tennessee coach Derek Dooley is looking for some tackles and ends to fill vacancies on his defensive line.

Tennis round-robin event upcomingA tennis round robin event will be held 3 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 22, at the Don Watson Tennis Center in Mynatt Park in Gatlinburg. It will be a doubles format for players 16 and above. Players are asked to bring their favorite dessert or appetizer to share. Call G. Webb at 368-3433, or the Gatlinburg Tennis Office at 436-3389 to register for a guaranteed spot.

SCHS HOF dinner upcomingThe Sevier County High School Athletic Hall of

Fame Dinner will be held 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at SCHS. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and the induc-tion ceremony will be at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. For tickets or more information, contact Bob Barnes at 654-4337.

Time for Young to mature as NFL QBNASHVILLE (AP) — Vince Young finished a drill

tossing a football up into the air. A teammate batted it back down, so Young picked it up and tossed the ball over the fence to a waiting fan. He later autographed the ball in a session where he sent every fan home happy. In the span of 90 minutes, Young displayed what he calls his goofy self along with the maturity expected from a fifth-year NFL quarterback. The challenge for both Young and the Tennessee Titans is this: Which shows up this season? Young is coming off a year in which he revived his career, coming off the bench to post an 8-2 record and his best passer rating yet. Coach Jeff Fisher isn’t making it easy either. He notes the Titans have given Young his best supporting cast yet.

ming events this year.Chandler Horne compet-

ed in seven events and had four top 8 finishes. She medaled in the individual 100m long course free-style, coming in 4th. The silver medal was awarded to Horne in the 400m long course mixed relay divi-sion. She went on to take the bronze medal in the 200m long course mixed relay freestyle event. Her final medal came in the individual 200m long course freestyle, as she touched the wall in the 6th position.

Thomas Horne compet-ed and medaled in all of his events. In his first event, the 50m long course but-terfly, he not only came in first earning a gold medal;

he set a new National AAU Record with a time of 39.75. Horne went on to take silver in the 50m long course backstroke under record time with 40.94. He then swam the 50m long course freestyle in 35.15, which was under record time earning him yet another silver medal. The 50m long course breaststroke is where

Horne earned his bronze medal. Horne finished out his AAU Jr. Olympic jour-ney when he swam his way to a silver medal in the 200m long course mixed freestyle relay.

Getting to the AAU Jr. Olympics is no cake walk, and for these families it means hard work, sacri-fice, dedication, and deter-mination. However, these

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So much for coming in, minding your Ps and Qs and earning the respect of your fellow competi-tors.

At least that seems to be the motto of 20-year-old Joey Logano.

In just a year and a half of full time racing on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series he has had run-ins with Kevin Harvick and now Ryan Newman.

The Logano-Harvick feud has played out for quite some time. It reached a head earlier this season when Logano confronted Harvick on pit road after a race in Pocono.

Logano had been sent for a spin off Harvick’s bumper, this following a similar incident in a Nationwide Series race in Bristol.

The young driver want-ed to express his displea-sure with the veteran but the two never got close to each other as crewmen intervened.

The Pocono situa-tion will probably be best remembered for the somewhat unclear actions of Logano’s father as much as anything.

However, the incident did show that Logano seems to have little fear of making enemies among some of the sport’s big-ger players.

This past Sunday at the Michigan International Speedway, Logano again found himself in a post race confrontation with a more established NASCAR star.

After a lap 149 bump, the 39 car of Ryan Newman went for a long, smoky slide at the exit of turn four on the two mile track.

Immediately following the spin, Logano went on his team radio and began a tirade on the subject of Newman’s driving style.

“He races every-body too hard!” Logano exclaimed. “Other peo-ple say that. It’s not just me.”

Crew chief Greg Zipadelli reminded his driver that it was he who put himself in that posi-tion and instructed him to think about who he is racing against when on the track.

Logano went on with his accusation that

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At just 20-year-old, Joey Logano is already making some enemies in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series.

Newman races too hard and finally ended by call-ing his rival a foul name.

Later in the garage area the two faced off in what sounded more like a school yard spat than a fight with both accusing the other of causing the spin and resulting dam-age.

Not to necessarily take sides here but Logano might not want to say things like ‘He races me too hard’.

The perception fans and other drivers will get from that could very well be ‘When I’m on the track stay away from me’ since the object of the game is supposed to be to race each other rather than stay out of each other’s way.

That won’t really sit well with either fans or other drivers.

The days of drivers coming into the sport and paying their dues are over.

Sponsors and teams spending millions of dol-lars are not looking for

wallflowers. However, Logano could

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belt and two major foes already against him, that list could grow to be quite long if he keeps up at this pace.

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Thursday, Aug. 19GOLF9 a.m.TGC — European PGA Tour, Czech Open, first round, at Celadna, Czech Republic3 p.m.TGC — PGA Tour, Wyndham Championship, first round, at Greensboro, N.C.6:30 p.m.TGC — Champions Tour, JELD-WEN Tradition, first round, at Sunriver, Ore.MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL2:10 p.m.WGN — San Diego at Chicago CubsNFL FOOTBALL8 p.m.FOX — Preseason, New England at AtlantaTENNISNoonESPN2 — ATP, Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, round of 16, at Mason, Ohio7 p.m.ESPN2 — ATP, Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, round of 16, at Mason, Ohio

Friday, Aug. 20AUTO RACING10:30 a.m.SPEED — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, final practice for Food City 250, at Bristol, Tenn.NoonSPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Irwin Tools Night race, at Bristol, Tenn.2:30 p.m.SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, “Happy Hour Series,” final practice for Irwin Tools Night race, at Bristol, Tenn.4 p.m.SPEED — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, pole qualifying for Food City 250, at Bristol, Tenn.5:30 p.m.ESPN — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, pole qualifying for Irwin Tools Night Race, at Bristol, Tenn.8 p.m.ESPN — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, Food City 250, at Bristol, Tenn.GOLF9 a.m.TGC — European PGA Tour, Czech Open, second round, at Celadna, Czech Republic12:30 p.m.TGC — LPGA, Safeway Classic, first round, at North Plains, Ore.3 p.m.TGC — PGA Tour, Wyndham Championship, second round, at Greensboro, N.C.6:30 p.m.TGC — Champions Tour, JELD-WEN Tradition, second round, at Sunriver, Ore.LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL1 p.m.ESPN — World Series, open-

ing round, teams TBD, at Williamsport, Pa.3 p.m.ESPN — World Series, open-ing round, teams TBD, at Williamsport, Pa.6 p.m.ESPN2 — World Series, opening round, teams TBD, at Williamsport, Pa.8 p.m.ESPN2 — World Series, opening round, teams TBD, at Williamsport, Pa.NFL FOOTBALL8 p.m.FOX — Preseason, Philadelphia at CincinnatiTENNISNoonESPN2 — ATP, Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, quarterfinals, at Mason, Ohio10 p.m.ESPN2 — ATP, Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, quarterfinal, at Mason, Ohio (same-day tape)12 Mid.ESPN2 — WTA Tour, Rogers Cup, quarterfinal, at Montreal (same-day tape)

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West W L T Pct PF PAArizona 1 0 0 1.000 19 16San francisco 1 0 0 1.000 37 17Seattle 1 0 0 1.000 20 18St. louis 0 1 0 .000 7 28

———Thursday’s Gamesnew England 27, new orleans 24Baltimore 17, Carolina 12oakland 17, dallas 9Friday’s GamesWashington 42, Buffalo 17Philadelphia 28, Jacksonville 27Atlanta 20, Kansas City 10Saturday’s GamesMiami 10, Tampa Bay 7Pittsburgh 23, detroit 7Cleveland 27, green Bay 24Minnesota 28, St. louis 7Arizona 19, Houston 16San diego 25, Chicago 10Seattle 20, Tennessee 18Sunday’s GamesSan francisco 37, indianapolis 17Cincinnati 33, denver 24Monday’s Gamen.Y. giants 31, n.Y. Jets 16Thursday, Aug. 19indianapolis at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.new England at Atlanta, 8 p.m.Friday, Aug. 20Philadelphia at Cincinnati, 8 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 21Baltimore at Washington, 7 p.m.Pittsburgh at n.Y. giants, 7 p.m.Miami at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m.St. louis at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.n.Y. Jets at Carolina, 8 p.m.

Houston at new orleans, 8 p.m.oakland at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.dallas at San diego, 9 p.m.detroit at denver, 9 p.m.green Bay at Seattle, 10 p.m.Sunday, Aug. 22Minnesota at San francisco, 8 p.m.Monday, Aug. 23Arizona at Tennessee, 8 p.m.

National LeagueEast Division

W L Pct GBAtlanta 69 49 .585 —Philadelphia 66 51 .564 2 1/2new York 59 59 .500 10florida 57 60 .487 11 1/2Washington 51 67 .432 18

Central Division W L Pct GBCincinnati 67 51 .568 —St. louis 65 51 .560 1Milwaukee 55 64 .462 12 1/2Houston 51 66 .436 15 1/2Chicago 50 69 .420 17 1/2Pittsburgh 40 78 .339 27

West Division W L Pct GBSan diego 70 47 .598 —San francisco 67 52 .563 4Colorado 61 56 .521 9los Angeles 60 59 .504 11Arizona 47 72 .395 24

———Monday’s GamesPittsburgh 7, florida 1Atlanta 4, l.A. dodgers 3n.Y. Mets 3, Houston 1San diego 9, Chicago Cubs 5Tuesday’s Gamesflorida at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.San francisco at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.n.Y. Mets at Houston, 8:05 p.m.San diego at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m.Milwaukee at St. louis, 8:15 p.m.Cincinnati at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.Colorado at l.A. dodgers, 10:10 p.m.Wednesday’s GamesMilwaukee (ra.Wolf 9-9) at St. louis (Wainwright 17-6), 2:15 p.m.San diego (richard 10-5) at Chicago Cubs (Coleman 0-0), 2:20 p.m.florida (Jo.Johnson 10-5) at Pittsburgh (ohlendorf 1-9), 7:05 p.m.San francisco (M.Cain 9-9) at Philadelphia (Blanton 4-6), 7:05 p.m.Washington (l.Hernandez 8-8) at Atlanta (T.Hudson 14-5), 7:10 p.m.n.Y. Mets (dickey 8-5) at Houston (Myers 8-7), 8:05 p.m.Cincinnati (Volquez 3-1) at

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American LeagueEast Division

W L Pct GBnew York 72 46 .610 —Tampa Bay 72 46 .610 —Boston 67 52 .563 5 1/2Toronto 63 55 .534 9Baltimore 42 77 .353 30 1/2

Central Division W L Pct GBMinnesota 68 50 .576 —Chicago 65 53 .551 3detroit 58 60 .492 10Cleveland 49 69 .415 19Kansas City 49 69 .415 19

West Division W L Pct GBTexas 67 50 .573 —los Angeles 60 59 .504 8oakland 57 60 .487 10Seattle 46 73 .387 22

———Monday’s Gamesdetroit 3, n.Y. Yankees 1Baltimore 5, Seattle 4, 11 inningsTampa Bay 6, Texas 4Toronto 3, oakland 1Tuesday’s Gamesdetroit at n.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.Seattle at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.l.A. Angels at Boston, 7:10 p.m.Texas at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.Toronto at oakland, 10:05 p.m.Wednesday’s GamesTexas (d.Holland 2-1) at Tampa Bay (J.Shields 10-11), 1:10 p.m.Toronto (rzepczynski 1-1) at oakland (g.gonzalez 10-8), 3:35 p.m.detroit (Bonderman 6-8) at n.Y. Yankees (Moseley 2-2), 7:05 p.m.Seattle (Pauley 1-4) at Baltimore (guthrie 7-11), 7:05 p.m.l.A. Angels (Kazmir 8-10) at Boston (lackey 10-7), 7:10 p.m.Chicago White Sox (floyd 8-9) at Minnesota (liriano 11-7), 8:10 p.m.Cleveland (Carmona 11-10) at Kansas City (Chen 7-6), 8:10

Southern LeagueNorth Division

W L Pct. GBx-Tennessee (Cubs) 33 18 .647 —Huntsville (Brewers) 27 24 .529 6West Tenn (Mariners) 24 27 .471 9Carolina (reds) 23 28 .451 10Chattanooga (dodgers) 22 28 .440 10 1/2

South Division W L Pct. GBx-Jacksonville (Marlins) 30 21 .588 —Mobile (d-backs) 28 22 .560 1 1/2Montgomery (rays) 24 27 .471 6Mississippi (Braves) 23 28 .451 7Birmingham (W. Sox) 20 31 .392 10

x-clinched first half———

Monday’s GamesHuntsville 9, West Tenn 7Birmingham 2, Mobile 1, 1st gameCarolina 3, Jacksonville 2Mississippi 4, Montgomery 2Chattanooga 8, Tennessee 2Mobile 2, Birmingham 1, 2nd gameTuesday’s Gamesno games scheduledWednesday’s GamesHuntsville at Birmingham, 8:05 p.m.Jacksonville at West Tenn,

Arizona (r.lopez 5-11), 9:40 p.m.Colorado (Hammel 8-7) at l.A. dodgers (Kuroda 8-11), 10:10 p.m.Thursday’s GamesWashington at Atlanta, 1:05 p.m.San diego at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.florida at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.San francisco at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.n.Y. Mets at Houston, 8:05 p.m.Cincinnati at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.Colorado at l.A. dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

p.m.Thursday’s Gamesdetroit at n.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.Texas at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.l.A. Angels at Boston, 7:10 p.m.Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.Tampa Bay at oakland, 10:05 p.m.

8:05 p.m.Chattanooga at Montgomery, 8:05 p.m.Mobile at Carolina, 7:15 p.m.Mississippi at Tennessee, 7:15 p.m.

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Average Running PositionThrough Aug. 15 RACES POS. 1. Jeff gordon 23 8.835 2. Jimmie Johnson 23 9.704 3. Jeff Burton 23 10.274 4. Tony Stewart 23 12.510 5. Kyle Busch 23 12.514 6. Kevin Harvick 23 12.904 7. Kurt Busch 23 13.086 8. JP Montoya 23 13.284 9. Greg Biffle 23 13.54310. denny Hamlin 23 14.594

NASCAR Sprint Cup Laps in Top 15Through Aug. 15 PCT. LAPS 1. Jeff gordon 86.1 5553 2. Jeff Burton 82.7 5335 3. Jimmie Johnson 80.5 5195 4. Kyle Busch 71.1 4584 5. Kurt Busch 69.0 4450 6. Clint Bowyer 66.3 4280 7. Tony Stewart 65.4 4218 8. JP Montoya 64.9 4186 9. Carl Edwards 62.1 400510. Kevin Harvick 59.2 3818

NASCAR Sprint Cup Fastest LapsThrough Aug. 15nASCAr Sprint Cup fast-

NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver RatingThrough Aug. 15nASCAr Sprint Cup driver ratings with season points position, single-race high rat-ing and overall rating: SPP SRH OR 1. Jimmie Johnson 5 148.0 107.1 2. Jeff gordon 2 144.2 104.9 3. Jeff Burton 7 121.4 101.3 4. Kevin Harvick 1 141.0 97.7 5. Kurt Busch 10 147.8 96.5 6. Kyle Busch 8 140.6 95.5 7. JP Montoya 19 149.8 94.0 8. denny Hamlin 3 145.5 93.0 9. Tony Stewart 4 121.6 91.810. Clint Bowyer 12 119.7 89.6

NASCAR Sprint Cup Laps Led PercentageThrough Aug. 15 PCT. LAPS 1. Jimmie Johnson 13.8 893 2. Jeff gordon 12.6 811 3. Kurt Busch 12.5 807 4. Kyle Busch 10.8 695 5. denny Hamlin 9.2 593 6. JP Montoya 6.0 385 7. Jeff Burton 5.9 379 8. Kasey Kahne 4.6 294 9. Greg Biffle 4.0 25810. Jamie McMurray 3.6 233

est laps with points standing positions, percentage and total fastest laps: PSP % FL 1. Jimmie Johnson 5 11.0 602 2. Jeff gordon 2 8.8 482 3. Jeff Burton 7 6.8 371 4. denny Hamlin 3 6.4 348 5. JP Montoya 19 5.6 307 6. Kyle Busch 8 5.6 306 7. Kurt Busch 10 5.3 287 8. Kasey Kahne 16 5.1 280 9. Tony Stewart 4 4.0 21910. Kevin Harvick 1 3.7 203

The Mountain Press ◆ Wednesday, August 18, 2010A16 ◆ Comics

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Dear Annie: My wife of almost 30 years passed away several years ago, and after grieving for more than a year, I reluc-tantly tried online dating. Just when I was about to call it quits, I met a lovely widow who had had many lousy relationships after her husband died.

“Hannah” and I had instant chemistry. She knows I am not like the abusive men she dated before. We live six hours apart and are able to see each other for a few days every month. Her adult children and friends real-ly like me, and my adult children and friends think she is good for me.

We’ve been dating for two years. Hannah knows I would marry her in a heartbeat, but she won’t say “yes.” Her reasons are that I have a few more years before I can retire and leave my cur-rent home, and she has an elderly mother who is very dependent on her.

Hannah has gone back to school for a second degree, which will not be completed for another three years. In order to finish, she may have to move farther away. She’s perfectly content to see me less often. She has her family to keep her company, but I get very lonely. I told Hannah that I’d occasionally like to go out with another woman for coffee or lunch just to have an adult to talk with. She says that is wrong since we are in a committed relationship.

Am I being unreason-able to want some adult conversation from time to time, or should I sit at home alone every night watching TV while she has friends and rela-tives to entertain her? --

Quandary in Florida Dear Florida: Right

now, you and Hannah have a long-standing relationship without a commitment. Still, if all you want is adult com-pany, it might be a good idea to go out for coffee or lunch with some of the guys and leave the women alone. Otherwise, you risk losing Hannah, commitment or not. But we’ll be frank: If you are looking for marriage, you might need to look some-where else.

Dear Annie: I’m 14 years old and have a friend with a problem. “Mia” is a beautiful girl, but is insecure. When she feels depressed, she cuts herself. I’m the only person she has told. I made her promise me she wouldn’t do it again, and for a while, she didn’t. But a few days ago, I found new marks on her arm.

What do I do? Mia refuses to talk about it with anyone else. I sug-gested she see a psy-chiatrist and even offered to go with her, but she didn’t want to hear any-thing about it. How do I help her without losing her trust? -- Scared

Dear Scared: You sound like a good friend to Mia. It would be best if she could talk to her parents, a school coun-selor, a favorite teacher or an adult relative, but you can’t force her, so it’s helpful that you listen to her. Suggest she get some

exercise. It boosts endor-phin levels and can make her feel less stressed. You also can discuss the situation with your own parents. Information and additional suggestions are available through the teens’ section at kid-shealth.org. Please check it out.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Gargantuan Freak,” who was hurt when her hus-band’s best friend said she was “gargantuan” and her husband and in-laws agreed.

As a doctor, I can assure her that 150 pounds is a perfect weight for someone who is 5 feet 9 inches tall, and it’s likely the best friend was referring only to her height. If this comes up again, I recommend she smile and reply, “I prefer statuesque or goddess-like.” Her husband should be supportive by responding the same way.

I don’t know why she feels so unattractive. Many women would be delighted to be so tall and slender. -- M.D. in Montreal

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edi-tors 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 writ-ers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre-ators.com.

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or desk. Flynn herself sits at a nondescript particle board desk in a dimly lit back cor-ner.

While there is a down-stairs area where many of the records are stored, it’s little bigger than a large closet. Plus, its use requires staffers to run up and down a steep flight of stairs, something Flynn says each employee may to have to do 20 or 30 times a day.

As if all that weren’t enough, there’s the added complication of a return to paper ballots. Flynn is cer-tain they will need more

storage.“We just don’t know

what that’s going to mean, but I expect there is a lot more paperwork and other stuff coming with this,” Flynn says. “There’s no way we can continue to work around this.”

County leaders know that, though they’ve been a bit slow about doing some-thing. There isn’t much money in the budget for capital projects.

There may be some hope. The county has suddenly found itself with a glut of surplus buildings, from the old library to the former hospital on Middle Creek Road. Aware an empty building tends to age much

faster than one that’s being used, officials are seeking some quick action on reno-vating facilities.

While discussions have centered around renovat-ing the Voting Machine Warehouse on Dolly Parton Parkway to house the Election Commission, that plan never got a full backing from the County Commission. The cinder-block building doesn’t seem like the right place to put an office. With the change to paper ballots ahead, it’s possible there will be as much or more storage space needed.

Additionally, the traffic creates a dangerous chal-lenge at the warehouse for

entering or leaving Dolly Parton Parkway.

That may be why the library idea has become so attractive lately, especially to Allen Newton, executive director of the Sevier County Economic Development Council. He and the SCEDC have overseen a number of the recent construction projects, including those to build the Agricultural Extension office at the fair-grounds and to give the county a new library.

The council has now been tasked with deciding what will happen to the vacated hospital and library.

As for the library, Newton is already aware it will need a new roof and consider-

able remodeling before it is ready for a new occupant. However, he he said the cost will still be less than building a facility.

There are several offices in the running for the library space. Newton insists he’s still at least a few weeks away from making any kind of recommendation to the Intergovernmental Committee and the County Commission. The Eleciton Commission hopes it gets to move into the old library.

“We believe that would give us the opportunity to secure the vote the way we need to and give us the

room we need to store the stacks of records we have to keep,” says Flynn, who is pushing for the mapping office to go in the Election Commission’s current space in the courthouse.

As for Newton, he says he’s considering all the options.

“This is just one of the options we’re looking at and one of the options the County Commission will have,” he says. “There’s not been a decision on any of that. I expect we’ll be ready to make a recommendation fairly soon.”

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walked into their poll-ing places on election day and were told they voted early when they had not. However, Flynn said poll workers quickly called her and found a remedy for the situation. Further, the election staff provided each precinct with two other lists by which they could verify who actually did vote early.

No one was turned away, she told the group.

In addition to possible questions about that issue, the group is still waiting to hear the outcome of a lawsuit involving the fed-eral Hatch Act. That law mandates that no one who works for a government office funded by federal dollars may seek elected office. The suit insists several local candidates who are employed by the county are violating that regulation.

While the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, the body charged with interpreting

the Hatch Act, sent letters to all those named in the legal complaint informing them they are clear to run, the lawsuit remains.

The defendants — including County Mayor Larry Waters, a host of current or newly-elected county commissioners and the Tennessee Election Commission (TEC) — have denied the claims in the suit, filed by Knoxville attorney Herb Moncier on behalf of a local group. The

TEC also requested that the case be moved up to a state court from Sevier County Chancery Court, something it does anytime its procedures are ques-tioned.

That petition was granted, but the plaintiffs recently filed a response to that asking that the issue be moved back to the lower court. They argue the cur-rent judge may not be able to issue an appropriate ruling on the matter and

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essay contest with Sevier County 4-H in the spring, with saving bonds award-ed to the winners.

“We try to make real contact with them when they’re young, before they even get to high school.”

KSB was certified as an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful in July 2002. It is led by a 15-member board of directors with its daily operations being carried out by its execu-tive director.

It utilizes the KAB Behavior-Based System on litter prevention, with the focus on Prevention v. Pickup — that people must change their atti-tudes and practices in

order to generate a long-term, lasting solution.

“We’re professionals when it comes to litter education, waste reduc-tion, beautification and community greening,” Reed said.

KSB will hold its “Roads and Rivers” Cleanup Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at various locations in the county.

“There will be 10 dif-

ferent sites all over the county, including one on the (Gatlinburg) Spur, one at one of the schools and one in Wears Valley,” Reed said. “We usually have 350-400 volun-teers. We get in and get it done.”

For more information on KSB and “Roads and Rivers” Cleanup Day, call 774-6677.

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Jury deadlocks on all but 1 charge against BlagoCHICAGO (AP) — A

federal jury deadlocked Tuesday on all but one of 24 charges against for-mer Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, including the most explosive of all — that he tried to sell an appoint-ment to President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat. Blagojevich was convicted

on a single count of lying to federal agents, one of the least serious charges.

Prosecutors pledged to retry the case as soon as possible.

“This jury shows you that the government threw everything but the kitchen sink at me,” Blagojevich said later outside court.

“They could not prove I did anything wrong — except for one nebulous charge from five years ago.”

Blagojevich — known for his showmanlike, over-the-top personal-ity — showed no emotion as the verdict was read. Before jurors came in, he sat with his hands folded,

looking down and picking nervously at his finger-nails. He and his lawyer said they would appeal the conviction.

The verdict came on the 14th day of delibera-tions, ending an 11-week trial during which a foul-mouthed Blagojevich was heard on secret FBI

wiretap tapes saying the power to name a senator was “(expletive) golden” and that he wasn’t going to give up “for (expletive) nothing.”

The count on which Blagojevich was convicted included accusations that he lied to federal agents when he said he did not

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By DINESH RAMDEAssociated Press Writer

MILWAUKEE — For stu-dents entering college this fall, e-mail is too slow, phones have never had cords and the computers they played with as kids are now in museums.

The Class of 2014 thinks of Clint Eastwood more as a sensitive director than as Dirty Harry urging punks to “go ahead, make my day.” Few incoming freshmen know how to write in cursive or have ever worn a wrist-watch.

These are among the 75 items on this year’s Beloit College Mindset List. The compilation, released Tuesday, is assembled each year by two officials at this private school of about 1,400 students in Beloit, Wis.

The list is meant to remind teachers that cultural refer-ences familiar to them might draw blank stares from col-lege freshmen born mostly in 1992.

Of course, it can also have the unintended consequence of making people feel old.

Remember when Dr. Jack Kevorkian, Dan Quayle or Rodney King were in the news? These kids don’t.

Ever worry about a Russian missile strike on the U.S.? During these students’ lives, Russians and Americans have always been living together in outer space.

Being aware of the genera-tion gap helps professors craft lesson plans that are more meaningful, said Ron Nief, a former public affairs director at Beloit College and one of the list’s creators.

Nief and English professor Tom McBride have assem-bled the Mindset List for 13 years. They say it’s given them an unusual perspective on cultural shifts.

For example, as item No. 13 on the list says, “Parents and teachers feared that Beavis and Butt-head might be the voice of a lost generation.”

With far edgier content available today, such as “South Park” or online vid-eos that push the envelope, there’s something quaint about recalling the hand-wringing that the MTV car-toon prompted, Nief said.

“I think we do that with every generation — we look back and say, what were we getting so upset about?” he said. “A, kids outgrow it and B, in retrospect we realize it really wasn’t that bad.”

Another Mindset List item reflects a possible shift in Hollywood attitudes. Item

No. 12 notes: “Clint Eastwood is better known as a sensitive director than as Dirty Harry.”

A number of incoming freshmen said they partially agreed with the item, not-ing they were familiar with Eastwood’s work as an actor even if they hadn’t seen his films.

“I know he directed mov-ies but I also know he’s sup-posed to be sort of bad-ass,” said Aaron Ziontz, 18, from Seattle.

Jessica Peck, a 17-year-old from Portland, Ore., dis-agreed with two items on the list — one that says few stu-dents know how to write in cursive, and another that sug-gests this generation seldom if ever uses snail mail.

“Snail mail’s kind of fun. When I have time I like writ-ing letters to friends and fam-ily,” she said. “It’s just a bit more personal. And yes, I write in cursive.”

Peck did agree with the item pointing out that most teens have never used tele-phones with cords.

“Yes, I’ve used them but only at my grandparents’ house,” she said.

That’s the sort of com-ment that can make a person feel old. McBride jokes that he’s not immune from feeling ancient just because he compiles the items. But the 65-year-old said the lists can also reveal a larger truth about tolerance.

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