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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 135 ■ May 15, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 50 Cents

Saturday

County to apply to flood program

SCHS senior photos

The Mountain Press has received a disc with 182 photos of Sevier County High graduating seniors not included in Thursday’s high school graduation section. The additional photos will be published in Wednesday’s edition. The Mountain Press apologizes for the confusion and problems caused by not having all of the senior photos in the special section.

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

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5Local players earn honors Several Sevier County, Seymour players named All-District 2-AAA Sports, Page A8

SCPLS director K.C. Willliams, center, and her staff do the honors at the King Family Library grand opening Friday morning.

Worth the Wait Community welcomes King Family Library By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer

5Starting over at the Opry Opry House stripped to foundation as flood repairs begin State, Page A3

Weather Today Chance of showers High: 84°

Tonight Mostly cloudy Low: 63° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries Lillian Crow, 92 Robert Gamble Ruth Grubb, 81 Ralph Parrott, 58 Harry S. Phillips, Jr., 90 Harry Pierce, 77 Joan M. Thayer , 92 Grace Whaley DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . A3 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-11 Money . . . . . . . . . . . A12 Advice . . . . . . . . . . . A15 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . A15 Classifieds . . . . . . A12-14 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . A5

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

Local and state dignitaries joined the community Friday morning for the grand opening ceremony of the King Family Library — an event that was years in the making. “It was a challenging project, but good things come to those who wait,” Online said Sevier See video of County Mayor Friday’s cerLarry Waters, emonies at the who recog- new King Family nized Justice Library at The Gary Wade Mountain Press’ and Judge Rex Web site, www. Henry Ogle as themountaintwo vital par- press.com ticipants in the campaign. “Thank you, donors, for coming through for us,” Janet King, Sevier County Public Library System Board of Trustees chairman, told the crowd outside the 408 High St. location. “Every time I walk through this building, I see something new. It’s almost sacred to walk through it.”

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D.J., Liz and Danny King, lead donors of the King Family Library, celebrate at the building’s grand opening Friday morning. The three-story main library is 41,000 square feet and features a 4,000-square foot vaulted grand reading room, a formal conference room, a computer lab, a cafe, public meeting spaces, a catering kitchen, a children’s reading room and a

teen center. “I don’t know how anyone can pull up in the parking lot and not say, ‘Wow,’” said Tre Hargett, Secretary of State. “I’ve said it See Library, Page A2

SEVIERVILLE — After months of work on maps, ordinances and documentation, County Planner Jeff Ownby says his office is just days from submitting the county’s application to be part of the National Flood Insurance Program. Ownby made that announcement during the county Planning Commission’s monthly meeting Tuesday evening. That group and the County Commission voted last year to jump into the initiative, which is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In the time between that vote and now, the county’s planning staff has been working to get all the paperwork together needed for the lengthy application process. That work is nearly completed, with just a few details left to see to before the documentation goes into the mail in the coming days. “By the end of this week we will have submitted an application to be part of the National Flood Insurance Program,” Ownby said Tuesday. “We’re looking at, depending on how long they take to process that, in the next couple months being a participating member in the National Flood Insurance Program. We’re that close.” After the document is submitted, Ownby told the group it will have the shepherding of an official with the Local Planning Assistance Office, a state agency that helps communities with issues like this one. That could help it move more smoothly and quickly through the approval process. That’s good news to folks across the county who, in See Flood, Page A2

Bear cub captured after biting park visitor No serious injuries; officials urge caution around wildlife BY STAN VOIT Editor NATIONAL PARK — A man suffered a minor injury Wednesday when he was bitten by a black bear while hiking the Laurel Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In his effort to photograph the bear, the visitor, who was not identified, allowed it to approach within inches, a park spokeswoman said Friday, resulting in the bear biting the man’s foot and leaving a small puncture wound. The injury did not require medical attention. Park officials learned of the incident from other visitors on the trail, but later the victim also reported it. Wildlife biologists went to the trail to investigate. Other visitors had observed the bear on or near the trail during the day, spokeswoman Nancy Gray said. Biologists set out to capture the bear, but were unsuccessful that day and night. They returned on Thursday and were able to capture a 60-pound female bear, similar to the description provided by visitors.

Park officials will continue to observe and evaluate the Laurel Falls Trail to see if other bears frequent the area, Gray said. Once park biologists feel confident that they have the bear involved in the incident, they will have to euthanize it, Gray said. Park policy requires that a bear that contacts or injures a person must be put to death. “It is obvious that the bear sighted along the Laurel Falls Trail had become food-conditioned, most likely from visitors leaving food remains along the trail or even feeding the bear,” Gray said. “Food-conditioned bears may be bold in their attempts to get food. Visitors should keep their distance from bears at all times. Being too close may prompt threatening behavior from the bear and result in an injury.” Park regulations require that people stay at least 50 yards from bears. Gray said bears are especially active during spring looking for food. In addition, this spring bears came out of their dens a little hungrier since there was an inadequate crop of acorns in the fall. Many bears especially hungry for food are underweight and in poor body condition, especially yearlings, she said. “We have dealt with a higher number of bears so far this year. All visitors are advised to be more diligent in keeping their distance and adhere to the proper food storage and disposal regulations,” Gray said.

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A bear cub is removed from the National Park at the Laurel Falls Trail. The cub is suspected to have bitten a park visitor who was trying to take its picture.

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Up to 140 pairs of bald eagles known in Tennessee

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Gale Collette, a teacher at Trula Lawson, speaks with her students before the grand opening ceremony at the King Family Library Friday morning.

CHATTANOOGA (AP) — The bald eagle population is soaring in Tennessee after nearly disappearing 30 years ago. There are now between 130 and 140 nesting pairs of the raptors in Tennessee, according to a state bird expert. “It’s a miraculous recovery,� Scott Somershoe, state ornithologist, told the Chattanooga Times Free Press. “They were nearly extinct and now there’s nearly 10,000 nests (in the country).� The first nesting pair of bald eagles to be found in Tennessee in 22 years was discovered in 1983 at Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee’s northwestern corner. While eagle pairs have become common at Reelfoot and at Land Between the Lakes recreation area in Tennessee

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Allen Newton, director of Sevier County Economic Development, gets ready to cut a ribbon as other business leaders look on.

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before: You show me a city with a great library, and I’ll show you a great city.� Along with Waters, King and Hargett, dignitaries who participated in the grand opening included Ogle, SCPLS Foundation board member who was also master of ceremonies; K.C. Williams, SCPLS director; Don Reynolds, Nolichucky Regional Library director; U.S. Congressman Dr. Phil Roe; Sen. Doug Overbey; Sevierville Mayor Bryan Atchley; Danny, Liz and D.J. King; Trula Lawson Pre-K and Kindergarten

Class of 2010 (who entered the building first after the ceremony with books); and Randy Davis, pastor of First Baptist Church Sevierville. Music was also provided at the front of the building by the Sevier County High School Flute Ensemble, directed by Russell Ramsay. “This is going to be a great asset with our school being so close,� said Cindi Loveday, Sevierville Intermediate School assistant principal. “We’re hoping to team up with the library to do programs for our students.� “This is something for the whole county — it’s really wonderful,� said

Sevier County School Board member Charles Temple, who worked one summer at the location when it was still a lumber mill. “We’re all waiting to stake out a place in front of the fireplace with a book.� Library donor Danny King told the crowd that he was proud of the community and the SCPLS Foundation for “working so hard to make this a reality.� “I’m also proud of my mom and dad,� King said. “They were truly great parents, and they would certainly be proud of what’s being done here today.� n ebrown@themountainpress.com

Arrests

Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports at the Sevier County Jail. All people listed within this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. u Bryan Stephen Atchley, 19, of 1305 Park Road Apt. 2 in Sevierville, was charged May 14 with burglary. He was being held in lieu of $10,000 bond. u Bryan Michael Brahce, 25, of 1166 Ogle Hills Road in Gatlinburg, was charged May 14 with domestic violence assault. He was being held. u Neris Delcid, 27, of 327 McMahan Avenue in Sevierville, was charged May 14 with violation of a General Sessions Court probation and driving on a suspended license. He was being held. u Charles Fletcher III,

22, of 1035 Indian Gap Road Apt. 2 in Sevierville, was charged May 13 with a misdemeanor warrant from General Sessions Court. He was being held. u Alberto Perez Gomez, 21, of Jess Wilson Road #10 in Pigeon Forge, was charged May 13 with possession of Schedule IV drugs and public intoxication. He was being held in lieu of $500 bond. u Seth E. Newman, 18, of 3105 Clintwood Way Lot 97 in Pigeon Forge, was charged May 14 with burglary. He was being held in lieu of $7,500 bond. u Tralina Marie Noriega, 26, of 320 Hardin Lane Apt. A-3 in Sevierville, was charged May 14 with violation of a General Sessions Court probation. She was released on $3,500 bond. u Justin Nels Olson, 21,

of 921 Jamesena Miller Drive in Pigeon Forge, was charged May 14 with aggravated burglary and accessory after the fact. He was being held in lieu of $20,000 bond. u Ronald Eugene Stephens, 40, of 155 Vanderview Drive in Seymour, was charged May 13 with possession of Schedule IV drugs and driving on a suspended license. He was released on $4,000 bond. u Thomas Howard Whaley, 54, of 2498 Old Newport Highway in Sevierville, was charged May 14 with public intoxication. He was being held in lieu of $1,000 bond. u Brenda Ruth Whitesides, 45, of 1305 Park Road in Sevierville, was charged May 14 with a misdemeanor warrant from General Sessions Court. She was being held.

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the midst of the ongoing recession, were hit with new mortgage bills that in some cases were hundreds of dollars higher each month. Those folks learned the increase came as mortgage companies took a new look at flood maps as government regulators cracked down on them following the banking collapses of the last couple years. Those checks found that, in some cases, new maps now included some properties old ones didn’t, while ones that had been around for years apparently weren’t reviewed very closely and the homes didn’t have flood coverage. The banks ordered the properties to be insured, but since the county doesn’t participate in the federal program that underwrites the coverage, that meant policies purchased from companies in other areas, including England. It also meant skyrocketing mortgage bills, with annual flood insurance running in the thousands of dollars. Had it not been for those problems, which forced some local residents to worry they might be forced out of their homes, it seems unlikely the effort to enroll the county in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) would have passed. The County Commission has previously rejected the move, though several members of that board said during last year’s discussions on the matter they changed their votes because of calls from concerned constituents. The earlier thumbsdown for NFIP was based

and Kentucky, there are now four known nests in the Chattanooga area. “There’s a pair at Raccoon Mountain (pumped storage facility), a couple of nests near the Hiwassee Refuge, and there’s a nest near the Chester Frost and Booker T. Washington (state parks) area,� Somershoe said. Tennessee wildlife officials are considering following the federal government’s lead and removing the bald eagle from the endangered list. The birds were removed from the Department of the Interior’s Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants in June 2007. They are still protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

on concerns about the regulations the government requires on development in local flood-prone areas as a condition of participation. Supporters say the ordinances impose common sense rules, like prohibiting building on land that is frequently overrun with water, while opponents say they will take away a person’s right to use his or her property. Ownby promised as the process to prepare the application started that he would go over the rules and modify them to ensure they’re not too restrictive

and don’t impose prohibitions that aren’t practical locally. However, when the ordinance came before the County Commission last year, he conceded it looked pretty much identical to the boilerplate document provided by federal officials as a model for applicants. That’s because, he reasoned, there isn’t much wiggle room and the rules aren’t actually as restrictive as some had feared they might be. The ordinance passed the County Commission easily.

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Saturday, May 15 Classic Car Show

Chevy Classic car show and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Inn at Christmas Place.

Waldens Creek UMC

Revival at Waldens Creek United Methodist Church 7 p.m. today, 11 a.m. Sunday, with Ralph Alley of Fries, Va.

Motorcycle Benefit

Motorcycle ride to benefit Safe Harbor CAC begins at Harley-Davidson in Pigeon Forge. Registration 1 p.m.; ride 3 p.m. to Newport. Pre-registration $20; day of event $25. 429-7424 or 654-7693.

Free Health Fair

Free health fair 8-11 a.m., Eusebia Presbyterian Church, 1701 Burnett Station Road in Seymour. 982-6332 or www.eusebiachurch.org.

Angel Food

Angel Food pick-up: n 8-11 a.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church. 429-2508. n 8-10 a.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245. n 10 a.m. to noon, River of Life Outreach, Seymour. 679-6796. n 10:30 a.m. Kodak UMC, 2923 Bryan Road. 933-5996. Credit card and EBT orders may be submitted online at www.angelfoodministires. com. n 8:30-9:30 a.m. Basic Life Ministry, 139 Bruce Street or location to be announced. 286-9784.

Community Yard Sale

Wears Valley community yard sale 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Wears Valley Road. Maps provided by Wears Valley UMC and Rocky Top Country Store.

Church Yard Sale

Yard sale at Community First Church of God, Chapman Highway in Seymour, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with clothes giveaway. 7745983.

Jenkins Reunion

Jenkins reunion, Pleasant Hill Church pavilion. Bring covered dish. 428-0234.

Community Supper

Community supper at Roberts UMC, 5-6:30 p.m. 1810 Jayell Road, Sevierville. 453-2292.

Roberts Cemetery

Decoration at Roberts Cemetery. Donations accepted for cemetery upkeep. 453-2292.

Church Singing

Singing at Williamsburg Church of God, Upper Middle Creek Road, 7 p.m., with Bogart House of Prayer Singers, Trinity Singers and Ken and Jean Justus. To benefit Kimberley Holbrook Jenkins funeral expenses. 7742871.

Gun Carry Class

Gun carry permit class at Sevier Indoor Range 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 774-6111 to register.

Banner Baptist

Yard sale at Banner Baptist Church, Beech Branch Road off Spur, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Daughters of 1812

Thomas Ogle Chapter of U.S. Daughters of 1812 will meet and tour King Family Library, 2 p.m.

Car Wash

New Center Christian Academy car wash 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Long John Silvers in Sevierville. Proceeds fund a student trip.

Sunday, May 16 Choral Society Concert

Choral Society spring concert 4 p.m., Gatlinburg Presbyterian Church. Free.

Waldens Creek UMC

Revival at Waldens Creek United Methodist Church 11 a.m., with Ralph Alley of Fries, Va.

Pilgrim’s Covenant

Pilgrim’s Covenant Church trip to Smokemont. Patriot Park caravan leaving 8:30 a.m. Sugarland Visitor Center caravan leaving 9 a.m. 428-7684.

Owens Reunion

Owens reunion 11 a.m., American Legion, Chapman Highway. Bring food.

Dessert Theater

“First Church of Pete’s Garage� performed by the Edge, Pathways Church youth ministry, 6:30 p.m., 1126 Wagner Drive, Sevierville. $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under. Includes dessert.

Kirking of Tartans

First Presbyterian Church Sevierville Kirking of the Tartans service 10:45 a.m. Bring family tartan or colors for blessing. Refreshments to follow. 453-2971.

Opry House stripped to foundation By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE— The Grand Ole Opry House has been stripped to its concrete foundation as workers try to repair damage from flooding about two weeks ago. The stage, including a historic 6-foot circle of floorboards from the old Ryman Auditorium stage, has been removed along with pews that served as seats on the house floor. That Ryman wood is considered the heart of country music by some and its status as it sat under 4 feet of water was a big concern for country music stars and fans. Grand Ole Opry president Steve Buchanan said Thursday during a tour with reporters that a few coats of varnish helped the circle survive, though the rest of the stage was destroyed. “It’s going to need a little attention by a skilled craftsman, but we expect that it will be ready to go back in place pretty soon,� he said of the circle. The tour showed a building that was eerily empty and dark, but already in the midst of extensive repairs. All things touched by water that couldn’t be cleaned have been stripped and every single artifact, costume, instrument and piece of archival material that wasn’t rescued May 2 when the flood started to creep in has been shipped out for cleaning, repair or restoration. Key pieces taken to

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The Grand Ole Opry House is seen on Thursday in Nashville. The Opry House was heavily damaged from recent flooding. safety included the fiddle Roy Acuff played during his first Opry show, the shoes Minnie Pearl wore for more than 50 years of performances and the steamboat whistle founder George D. Hay blew to signal the start of shows. Many others were whisked away even as the water sloshed around the knees of employees. The Opry also housed the personal instruments, costumes and gear of performers and employees and those are getting attention as well. Workers have already removed all carpets, drywall up to the level of the flooding, wood trim damaged by the water and electrical and technical fixtures. Large, clear plastic tubes snake through hallways, carrying air into the muggy, odiferous build2nd location in the Gatlinburg Space Needle!

Huskey Grove UMC

Huskey Grove UMC homecoming 10 a.m.. Covered dish follows.

Walnut Grove

Walnut Grove Baptist Church cemetery decoration program 2 p.m. Donations needed for upkeep.

Monday, May 17

Trinity Revival

Revival at Trinity Baptist Church, Jayell Road, through May 21, 7 p.m. daily. Evangelist James Langston. 453-2509.

Tuesday, May 18 Republicans

Sevier County Republican Party meets at 6 p.m. at courthouse. 453-3882 or 368-3833.

Scrapbook Club

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ing. Glass in an entryway still carried the high-water mark from the flood and a dressing room vanity with light bulbs intact sat outside the building in huge piles of soon-to-be discarded furniture, desks, road cabinets and other items that came from both the Opry House and nearby offices. It’s taken a massive effort to get that far so quickly and dozens of workers are present at any time, carrying out various tasks. “There are times I’ve come in here and I definitely felt like it was a small army,� Buchanan said. There are little reminders everywhere of what the place once looked like. The Yamaha grand piano remains on stage in the wings, its snaggletooth keys covered in a

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Obituaries In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Robert Gamble

Harry S. Phillips, Jr.

Robert Earl Gamble, 113 Rocky Lane, Kingsport died May 13, 2010, at Fort Sanders Hospital, Knoxville, TN, from lung cancer. Robert was born June 17, 1952 in Kingsport to Robert Emmitt and Della Gamble. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was the Owner and Operator of Home and Office Pest Control. He had a personal relationship with the Lord and is now in his presence. Surviving are his sister and her husband, Shirley Gamble Whisnant and William Shaw Whisnant. Several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be Sunday, May 16, 2010, from 1 to 3 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow in the chapel at 3 p.m. with Pastor Wayne Baker officiating. Interment will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Junior Fuller, I. J. Sloan, Paul George, Buddy Depew, I. J. Horton, Leo Elam, Derrick Browder. Honorary pallbearers, Johnny Gordon and Lee Fletcher. In lieu of flowers Robert requested you make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to serve Robert Gamble’s family. Please visit www.eastlawnkingsport to leave a condolence to the family.

Harry S. Phillips, Jr., D.C., age 90 of Sevierville, (formerly of Fountain City, TN) passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Dr. Phillips graduated Summa Cum Laude from the National Chiropractic College in 1943. Dr. Phillips had a heartfelt concern for his patients and family which was evident by his strong family ties. He enjoyed reading, music and fishing, a member of First Baptist Church in Sevierville and was an ordained Deacon. Dr. Phillips was preceded in death by his father H. S. Phillips, Sr., D.D.S. and wife Estelle; sisters Helen Irene Phillips, Violette Rose Phillips, Athela June Phillips Warder and husband William H. Warder; brothers-in-law Ben Headrick and James W. Francis. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Mize Phillips; sons and daughter-in-law Harry S. Phillips, III, Kenneth L. Phillips and wife Leurise; sisters-in-law Norma Headrick, Wilma Noe and husband Dale, Vivian Abney; grandchildren and spouses Dean and Linda Perry, Randy Perry, Micky and Sandra Perry, Tina and Shawn Gonsalves, Jennifer Huckeba, Jeremy and Amelia Huckeba; great-grandchildren Levi Gonsalves, Brandon, Loren, and Hanse Christian Perry; brother Dr. Kenneth B. Phillips, D.C. ; sister Mary Carolyn Phillips Francis; thirteen nieces and nephews; special friends Euretha Maples, Judy D’orto, Dr. Mary Lou Chrostowoski, Charlie Kirby, and Nelson Browning. The family will receive friends 2-3 p.m. Sunday with funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. Sunday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Dr. Randy Davis and Rev. Curtis Wells will officiate. Family and friends will meet 11 a.m. Monday at Walnut Grove Cemetery for interment with Rev. Leonard Turner officiating. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

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In Memoriam

Ralph Edward Parrott

Ralph Edward Parrott, age 58 of Sevierville, passed away Friday, May 14, 2010. He was preceded in death by wife and love of his life Vera Elaine Parrott and father Odes Parrott and niece April Dunbar. Mr. Parrott was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Era. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Shane and Kimberly Parrott, Ian and Chastidyi Parrott; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Joseph Hannah; grandchildren, Brady James Parrott, Elijah McKinley Hannah, Joshua Jayland Hannah, Jessica Vera Hannah; mother, Edna Christine Parrott; brothers and sister-inlaw, Tommy and Donna Parrott, Leroy Parrott; sisters and brother-in-law, Sherly Parrott, Angie and Elmer King; special friends, Ruth Spurgeon, Billy Bowles, Dwight Scott, and Dalat 556 Signal Company Veterans; nieces and nephews, Terry and Tim Owens, Jennifer Fraley, Eric and Sammy Parrott, Ellen Kristen Galyon, Debra Ayers, Michael and Justin Newman, Stephanie Howard. Funeral service 5 p.m. Saturday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Ted McMahan officiating. Interment 2 p.m. Sunday in Howard’s View Cemetery. The family will receive friends 3-5 p.m. Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Ruth Treadway Grubb Ruth Treadway Grubb, age 81 of Sevierville passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010. She was retired from Cherokee Textile Mills and a member of First Baptist Church of Sevierville. She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel R. Grubb; father and mother James and Martha Treadway; brothers Ben and Howard Treadway and sister Mary Kirby Bates. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Sandy Grubb, Raymond and Connie Grubb; daughter and son-in-law, Rose Mary and Rick Sharp; grandchildren, Christy Grubb, Robyn Kralich, Jason Grubb, Josh Grubb and Justin Sharp; great-grandchildren, Tanner and Addy Kralich, Grady Elizabeth Judd; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Madge Treadway, Tom and Cathleen Treadway, Aaron and Vonita Treadway, Harold and Karen Treadway, Hugh and Mildred Treadway; sisters and brothers–in law, Margaret Harrison, Virginia and Willis Marsee, Jewel and Ken Edwards. Funeral service 6 p.m. Saturday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Davis officiating. Interment 2 p.m. Sunday in Shiloh Cemetery with Rev. Scott Carter officiating. The family will receive friends 4-6 p.m. Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.

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Lillian Guy Crow Lillian Guy Crow, age 92 of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, Tennessee. Ms. Crow enjoyed music and loved to play the organ. She was a member of First Christian Church of Atlanta and the Crusaders Sunday School Class. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Bobbie and John Murray; grandchildren Selina Crane and husband Don, Butch Murray and wife Suzanne, Chris Murray and wife Sheila; great-grandchildren Brad Shows, Brendan and Shannon Murray, Mallory and Rory Murray, special friends Alma and David O’Hara and Bea and Jim Givens, and many friends from church and Cooper Music. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lillian’s favorite charity, Feed the Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff and doctors of Wellington Place, Sevier County Health Care Center, and LeConte Medical Center. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2010, at First Christian Church, Atlanta with Pastor Rick Branaman officiating. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, Tennessee. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Harry Pierce Harry Pierce, 77 of Sevierville, died Thursday, May 13, 2010. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Survivors: wife of 55 years Bonnie M. Pierce; daughter and son-in-law Vicki and Rocky Don Ogle; sons and daughters-in-law Jeffery Allen and Sandy Pierce, Richard Kelly and Beverly Pierce; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters Jean Pierce and Irene Pierce; brothersin-law Bennie McCarter and wife LaVerne, Bobby Minnich; many nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside service and interment 10 a.m. Saturday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. Military honors provided. The family received friends Friday at Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel, Pigeon Forge. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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Obama pledges permit review, end to cozy oil links By ERICA WERNER Associated Press Writer

labored to accomplish an engineering feat a mile below the water surface. They were gingerly moving joysticks to guide deep-sea robots and thread a mile-long, 6-inch tube with a rubber stopper into the 21-inch pipe gushing oil from the ocean floor — a task one expert compared to stuffing a cork with a straw through it into a gushing soda bottle. It’s the latest scheme to stop the flow after all others have failed, more than three weeks since the oil rig explosion that killed 11 workers and set off the disastrous leak.

WASHINGTON — Declaring himself as angry as the rest of the nation, President Barack Obama assailed oil drillers and his own administration Friday as he ordered extra scrutiny of drilling permits to head off any repeat of the sickening oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Engineers worked desperately to stop the leak that’s belching out at least 210,000 gallons of crude a day. As Louisiana wildlife officials reported huge tar balls littering a beach, BP PLC technicians

Obama, whose comments until now have been measured, heatedly condemned a “ridiculous spectacle� of oil executives shifting blame in congressional hearings and denounced a “cozy relationship� between their companies and the federal government. “I will not tolerate more finger-pointing or irresponsibility,� Obama said in the White House Rose Garden, flanked by members of his Cabinet. “The system failed, and it failed badly. And for that, there is enough responsibility to go around. And all parties should

be willing to accept it,� the president said. Obama’s tone was a marked departure from the deliberate approach and mild chiding that had characterized his response since the huge rig went up in flames April 20 and later sank 5,000 feet to the ocean floor. Then came the leaking crude, the endangered wildlife, the livelihoods of fishermen at risk. The magnitude of the disaster has grown clearer by the day and with it the apparent need for a presidential response to choke off any comparison to the Bush administration’s bungled han-

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Boss: 1 of 3 arrested said he knew N.Y. bomb suspect BOSTON (AP) — Three Pakistani men arrested in the widening investigation of the Times Square bomb include a Boston-area cab driver, a gas station attendant and a computer programmer in Maine who told his boss that he knew the primary suspect, Faisal Shahzad, but hadn’t spoken to him in years. In Pakistan, authorities took into custody two other men on suspicion of helping to finance the failed plot. On Thursday, authorities following the money trail in the failed attack conducted raids in several places in the Northeast and arrested three men. The two men arrested in the Boston area were Pir Khan, 43, and Aftab Khan, a man in his 20s, law enforcement officials said. A third man, Mohamad Rahman, was arrested in Maine, according to one of the officials. The officials

spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. Authorities said the three supplied funds to Shahzad but may not have known how the money would be used. They were arrested on immigration violations, not criminal charges. All three are in the custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said agency spokeswoman Kelly Nantel. Pakistan also has at least two men in custody on suspicion of helping to finance the Times Square bombing attempt, a senior U.S. military official said. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press to discuss the sensitive issue of Pakistani cooperation in the probe. It is not clear whether the two are members of the Pakistani Taliban, which U.S. authorities say was behind the plot.

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Atlantis thundered away on its final voyage to orbit Friday, hoisting an experienced crew of six and a full shipment of space station gear. Atlantis sped through a perfectly clear afternoon sky, blazing a trail over the Atlantic before huge crowds eager to catch one of the few remaining shuttle launches. More than 40,000 guests — the biggest launch-day crowd in years — packed the Kennedy Space Center. The shuttle’s destination is the International Space Station, which was soaring over the South Pacific at the time of liftoff. The shuttle should catch up AP Photo/Chris O’Meara with the orbiting comSpace shuttle Atlantis lifts-off from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Fla. plex and its six residents Sunday morning. Friday. Atlantis’ 12-day mission will deliver a A piece of orbiting junk, Russian built storage and docking module to however, was threatening the International Space Station.

Parking attendants trained to watch for terrorists LAS VEGAS (AP) — Parking attendants and meter maids could be the nation’s latest line of defense against terrorist attacks. A new government program aims to train thousands of parking industry employees nationwide to watch for and report anything suspicious — abandoned cars, for example, or people hanging around garages, taking photographs or asking unusual questions. Organizers say parking attendants and enforcement officers are as important to thwarting attacks as the two Times Square street vendors who alerted police to a smoking SUV

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to come too close to the space station. If necessary, Mission Control will order up a maneuver so the station can dodge the debris the night before Atlantis’ arrival. The docking will not be delayed, even if the station has to move out of the way of the unidentified piece, NASA officials said. “Good luck, godspeed and have a little fun up there,� launch director Mike Leinbach told the astronauts just before liftoff. He said he was speaking on behalf of all those who have worked on Atlantis since construction began in 1980. “Like you said, there are thousands of folks out there who have taken care of this bird for a long time,� replied commander Kenneth Ham. “We’re going to take her on her 32nd flight, and if you don’t mind, we’ll take her out of the barn and make a few more laps around the planet.�

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Free health fair scheduled today

A free health fair will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. today at Eusabia Presbyterian Church, 1701 Burnett Station Road. It includes blood pressure checks, body mass index and blood tests and information on community health resources. A 10-hour fast is recommended but not required. For more information call 982-6332 or go to www.eusbiachurch.org.

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An evening aboard the Titanic as a fundraiser for United Way of Sevier County is scheduled for Thursday beginning at 6 p.m. Guests will experience a progressive wine and cheese tasting tour. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased from a United Way representative, online at www.uwosc.org, by calling 453-4261. They also can be bought at the event, if available. All proceeds will benefit United Way of Sevier County and its community partners.

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SafeSpace Thrift Store, located at 2839 Veterans Boulevard, will be holding a one-year anniversary celebration from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. There will be prizes, free secret items throughout the store, and special bargains. Proceeds from this store go to support victims of domestic violence.

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Another prayer event is planned at the courthouse Monday preceding the County Commission meeting. Persons are asked to gather outside at 6:30 p.m. to show our support for the Ten Commandments and Lord’s Prayer issues facing the county.

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UT gives Gore honorary degree By ERIK SCHELZIG Associated Press Writer KNOXVILLE — Former Vice President Al Gore on Friday received the University of Tennessee’s third ever honorary doctorate, drawing applause inside and some protesters outside as he renewed his calls for action against global warming. Gore, who shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, told graduating students in a 20-minute speech that addressing humans’ impact on climate is the “biggest item of unfinished business” on the

American agenda. About two dozen protesters across the street from the UT basketball arena, where the ceremony was held, waved signs decrying Gore’s anti-global warming stance. “Gore: phony science, phony degree,” one sign read. Some drivers honked horns in encouragement for the protesters, while one man in a Cadillac shouted obscenities at them, pulled a U-turn, and shouted again. There were no outbursts among the audience during the speech, although opinions there were split. “I thought everything Al Gore

was saying was true,” said Charles Trammell, 31, who earned his degree in political science. “There’s evidence every day that the earth can’t hold its seasons like it used to.” Brandon Sergeant, a political science major, said he would have preferred a different speaker for his graduation. “I’m a Republican and I don’t agree with that whole global warming thing,” said Sergeant, 25. The school’s previous honorary doctorates were given to former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker and singer Dolly Parton.

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Sevier County HIgh School is collecting books and sports equipment to send to Catlettsburg Elementary School. All books will be accepted (books not age-appropriate will be taken to McKay’s Used Books and CDs and traded for children’s books). Any extra sports equipment (new or used) is welcome. There will be dropoff boxes located around the parking lot during today’s campus yard sale. For information contact Nichole Indelicato at 8055401 or e-mail to nicholemarie@comcast.net. SEVIERVILLE

MountainBrook to hold health fair

MountainBrook Village, 700 Markhill Drive, will hold a health fair from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday. Medic will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors will include Paul Whaley of the Veterans Administration, Appalachian Training Center massage therapy, Everything Natural, Jigglin’ George, Microlight Laser Therapy, Walgreens, Reams Drug Store, Smoky Mountain Home Infusion, Home Instead Senior Care, LeConte Medical Center, Sevier Family Resource Center, Amedisys Home Health & Hospice, Girling Home Health, Caris Health Care and Lincare Medical Equipment.

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“History is a better guide than good intentions.” — Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

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National quote roundup “I will not tolerate more fingerpointing or irresponsibility. The system failed, and it failed badly. And for that, there is enough responsibility to go around. And all parties should be willing to accept it.” — President Barak Obama of oil spill in Gulf

“Like you said, there are thousands of folks out there who have taken care of this bird for a long time. And if you don’t mind, we’ll take her out of the barn and make a few more laps around the planet.” — Space shuttle Atlantis commander Kenneth Ham before the shuttle’s final liftoff Friday

“We’re loading the dice, as the scientists say. We’re dramatically increasing the odds of large downpours all coming in a short period of time.” — Former Vice President Al Gore of global warming during acceptance speech for University of Tennessee honorary doctorate

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Gospels clear about sanctity of human life Despite global warming, hell might be freezing over, because the very liberal Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is apparently encouraging the Catholic clergy to campaign for immigration reform from the pulpit during Sunday mass. Wow. Speaking at the Catholic Community Conference in Washington, Pelosi said: “Cardinals, the Archbishops, the Bishops come to me and say we want you to pass immigration reform. But I say I want you to speak about it from the pulpit. ... I want you to instruct ... the people (who) oppose immigration reform and are sitting in those pews ... that this is a manifestation of our living the Gospels.” Amen? For decades, liberal Americans have been hammering conservatives about the alleged “wall of separation” between church and state. Many on the left fervently believe that Thomas Jefferson and James Madison wanted no exposure of spirituality in the public arena and no political discourse disguised as religious instruction. If a church does that, it could lose its tax-exempt status. But now, apparently, everything has changed, and it’s “say amen, say hallelujah” to a new immigration law. Building on the speaker’s newfound strategy, I guess we can expect preachers to be commenting on government spending, drilling for oil and a value added tax, as well. I, for one, am looking forward to this. Father Smith’s mustard seed sermon is used up, and I can’t wait for the good padre to tackle cap and trade. But the most stunning thing about Pelosi’s point of view on political sermons is that it’s coming from Pelosi. Remember, she’s a Catholic who is stridently pro-choice. In fact, if the speaker lived in Rhode Island, she might have been told what Congressman Patrick Kennedy was told by the Archbishop: You can’t receive the sacraments until you obey church teaching on abortion. The group Americans United for Separation of Church and State says the speaker is “fundamentally misguided.” They put forth that the clergy should not be politicizing church services, at least not on the tax-free dime. But Pelosi does not seem to be swayed. Emboldened by Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles, who has made “humane” treatment for illegal immigrants his signature issue, the speaker is hell-bent on converting the Sunday faithful to her side, separation or no separation. Of course, the church-state issue has been greatly distorted in this country. The Constitution is crystal clear: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Therefore, cultural signs of spirituality such as crosses and stars of David are perfectly permissible in public places as long as authorities don’t force Americans to believe what they stand for. Also, there are plenty of issues that cross political and moral boundaries, such as abortion and, yes, how to treat illegal immigrants. Certainly, religious leaders have a right to address them in moral terms. So Pelosi is partially correct. Moral issues should be addressed by the clergy, and if they are relevant to current legislation, so be it. But you can’t cherry pick your issue, Madame Speaker, and the Gospels are quite clear about the sanctity of life. Are they not? — Veteran TV news anchor Bill O Reilly is host of the Fox News show “The O Reilly Factor” and author of the book “Who’s Looking Out For You? Distributed by Creators Syndicate. (C)2009 Bill O’Reilly.

As the iconic and much beloved Art Linkletter immortalized on his television show of the same name, “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” And so it was earlier this week, when a Master Gardener reported that a fourth-grader on a field trip to the Sevier County Fairgrounds innocently asked, “What kind of chicken lays an eggplant?” The question wasn’t dumb, just a bit naive, and it’s a good bet the adult was very patient in explaining that eggplants don’t come from chickens. The occasion was for fourth-grade students from Seymour Intermediate School going to the fairgrounds on an annual adventure and educational experience called “Farm Day.” During this outing, the kids got to sit on tractors, pet farm animals and hear from agricultural experts from the likes of Future Farmers of America, Master Gardeners, Farmers Cooperative, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and many more. They also got to go on a scavenger hunt. In an era when agricultural America seems to be shrinking by the day, Farm Day is indeed fertile ground for education.

Lady Highlanders show they’re more than athletes

In the world of athletics, it is often the bounce of a ball that determines whether a team is a winner. But the Gatlinburg-Pittman girls basketball and volleyball teams proved they’re winners off their respective courts as well as on. On Monday, the Lady Highlanders demonstrated that by presenting a $1,000 check to the Kim Rowden Memorial Fund. The fund honors a woman from Athens who died of breast cancer 25 years ago. Money was raised through the sale of small pink advertising banners that filled one side of the Blue and Gold’s gym during the recent seasons. Because of the Lady Highlanders’ donation, many women across East Tennessee who could not otherwise afford it, will be able to receive free mammograms. Some of the money may go to the next low-cost RAM (Rural Area Medical) clinic at Bristol Motor Speedway in October. Coach Mike Rader deserves credit for suggesting the cause after finding it on the Internet. The girls deserve credit for picking up the ball and running with it.

Smoky Bears district champs; regional title in their grasp?

The turnaround officially became complete Wednesday night when the Sevier County High School baseball team routed Jefferson County 13-6 behind a 10-run first inning that featured two long home runs by Zach Flynn. The win not only improved the Smoky Bears’ record to 30-8, but it gave them their first district championship in 42 years. That would be 1968, folks — when Lyndon Johnson was still president and the war in Vietnam raged. It also fulfilled a prophecy of sorts by Coach Lance Traywick. In 2006, when Traywick took over, he was informed the team had won only 12 games in the previous seven seasons. Traywick vowed to win 12 his first season. In Traywick’s five years, SCHS has won nearly 100 games, including a school-record 22 in 2009 — that was quickly broken this year. Traywick and his fence-banging Bears undoubtedly aren’t going to rest on their laurels. On Monday night, they begin regional play at home. Is a state championship possible for a program that has risen from the ashes? If attitude and desire count for anything, it is. Stay tuned.

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Jesus wore his religion often, as we are taught from the Bible

Editor: In response to the letter headlined, “Use Compassion, Understanding, Common Sense on Prayer Issue,” the message, in my opinion, reflects the idea, “Why don’t we just roll over and die.” I’m reminded of the old adage, If we don’t stand for something, we’ll fall for anything. The writer did not think Jesus would be insensitive to others for the sake or politics or wear his religion for all to see. A huge difference exists between the words and intent of “religion” and “Christianity,” but in this instance, we will assume that the words are compatible and interchangeable. “Jesus didn’t wear his religion for all to see,” the letter read. What? Jesus was scourged, beaten, mocked, reviled, crucified, stripped of his clothing and left naked before the world. Jesus was naked, beaten, bloodied. What is not understood? Jerusalem saw Jesus wearing his religion. The disciples and early Christians saw Jesus wearing his religion. Thousands of saints throughout the ages have seen Jesus wearing his religion. Artists, inspired men and women, have drawn, painted and sculpted Jesus wearing his religion. The Christians who gathered, praying and taking a stand around the courthouse a few weeks ago,

Public forum certainly saw Jesus wearing his religion. Jesus didn’t come into the world to play “patty-cake,” to play games, to be sensitive in the face of a sinful world; Christ came to divide us, his followers, his brothers and sisters in Christ, from the world. Jesus was not afraid to hurt someone’s feelings. Jesus was not afraid of division, Luke 12:49, “I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?” Luke 12:51, “Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division.” Jesus came to take a stand. And so must we, his followers. We’d best wear our religion, our Christianity, like an armor, “Ephesians 6:13-14, “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness.” Jesus stated in John 12:32, “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” Jesus states his reason for dying on the cross many times. I don’t think Jesus was concerned about insensitivity at this point. Christianity has no gray areas. One must take a stand. One must choose. Luke 11:23, “He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.”

Oops, let’s not hurt anyone’s feelings. Let’s not be insensitive to others. I don’t think so. We are all sinners in need of grace and must go, often, to the throne and seek His forgiveness. My intent is not to throw stones but, hopefully, to elucidate a very controversial issue. Linda Morton Norton Gatlinburg

Stealing flowers at cemetery proves culprits have no heart

Editor: People who steal flowers from graves have no heart. On decoration day May 9, 2010, at Oak Grove Cemetery, we had flowers stolen from my brother’s grave. While talking to other families, we know of flowers taken from five others’ graves, let alone the people we don’t know about. There has to be something done to catch these culprits. Whoever you are you have no heart for the deceased or for their families. I’ll never understand how someone could do this. Please leave flowers in the cemetery alone. God have mercy on you. Wayne Helton Sevierville

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Eagles are District 2-AAA champions By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer

SEVIERVILLE — Even a torrential downpour and lightning storm failed to stop the No.5-seeded Seymour Eagles soccer team from bringing home the District 2-AAA Tournament title Friday night with a 2-1 win over the SouthDoyle Cherokees at the SCHS Soccer Complex. The Eagles (11-5-4) defeated No.4 Jefferson County 3-0, No.1 Sevier County 1-0 in triple OT, and then the No.2 Cherokees by a goal on Friday night. “We knew coming in that this district is so even from top to bottom, we believed we could win the whole thing even as the No.5 seed,” said first-year Seymour coach Drew Payne. “I don’t know of another district in the state that the No.5

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Above, the Seymour Eagles boys’ soccer team poses with the District 2-AAA Tournament Championship plaque, following Friday night’s 2-1 win over the South-Doyle Cherokees. It was the first district title for the Eagles since 2001, coming after last year’s controversial TSSAA prep sports realignments moved Seymour up in class. Below, Seymour sophomore Robel Scott drives down the sideline as the crowd looks on.

seed would feel like they could win it. “It is a beautiful thing.” Both Seymour goals came off the foot of senior Jacob Lindsey in the first half, on assists by Corbin Marine and Austin Acree. “Jacob came to play tonight,” said Payne. “He did a great job for us.” S-D made it interesting with a goal with 7:56 in regulation to make it the eventual final. It was the only goal Seymour senior keeper Chris Ballard allowed during the Eagles title run. “Chris Ballard came through when it mattered for us,” said Payne. “He had an unbelievable tournament.” Friday’s win means the Eagles will host a first-round region tourney contest on Tuesday night against Science Hill. chitchcock@themountainpress.com

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SEVIERVILLE — The Inter-Mountain Athletic Conference announced its All-District team last week, and several local players earned conference honors. Sevier County’s Zach Flynn and Seymour’s Logan Sawyer were named to two of the district’s top awards, as Flynn shared the Player of the Year distinction with South-Doyle’s Matt Kirkland and Sawyer was tabbed as the Pitcher of the Year. Flynn had a marvelous offensive season for the Smoky Bears, bashing 15 home runs and batting a blistering .540 through Wednesday night’s district championship content. He’s also tallied 79 RBIs for the Bears in the team’s 37 games. Sawyer was the Eagles’ most consistent pitcher and started out the season with seven straight wins. Also making the AllDistrict team for the district champion Bears were senior shortstop Michael Farragut and senior center fielder, catcher and pitcher Charlie Fields. Farragut provided a spark at the top of the Bears’ lineup, batting over .400 for the season with an incredible .615 on-base percentage. He also drove in 32 runs despite hitting leadoff. Fields did it all for the Bears, playing both on the mound and behind the plate as well as playing a sterling center field for the Purple and White. Fields hit .440 on the year protecting Flynn in

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the lineup, including two home runs and 38 RBIs. Beyond Sawyer, Seymour’s players on the All-District team were seniors Keegan Newport, Brandon Timmerman and Cody Fox and sophomore Logan Jenkins. Newport led the Eagles in home runs, with teammate Timmerman on his heals. Both Timmerman and Newport were also stalwarts of the Eagles’ pitching staff. Cody Fox played an excellent shortstop during his senior season, often

making tough plays look routine. He and sophomore teammate Logan Jenkins, provided the punch at the top of the lineup for the Blue and Gold. Jenkins played a great center field for the Eagles, also spending a little time at second base. His left-handed bat in the leadoff spot often spelled early trouble for Seymour opponents, thanks to his high on-base percentage and penchant for stealing bases. mpsports@themountainpress.com

Titans not worried about CJ holding out By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE — Another week of Tennessee minicamps, and still no Chris Johnson. Not that his teammates are upset with the running back staying away from the team’s offseason program. They understand it’s the business side of football with Johnson trying to capitalize on his record-setting season. “With CJ, he’s the best back in the league,” fullback Ahmard Hall said. “He had a great season last year. He rushed for 2,006 yards, and he set a record. I mean he feels like he should be paid more ... and that’s between him and upstairs. I think he’ll get it done. We definitely have his back. He’s done nothing wrong. He’s doing what he and his agent talked about and they’ve discussed that upstairs.”

Johnson has wanted a big pay hike after becoming only the sixth man in NFL history to rush for at least 2,000 yards, and he also set the NFL record for yards from scrimmage. He finished the season with 11 straight 100-yard rushing games. That is why he’s staying away from the team’s offseason program, missing the Titans’ two minicamp sessions this week. He has been working out on his own in Orlando. Quarterback Kerry Collins said he doesn’t blame Johnson. “He’s not a huge guy. He needs to get it while he can, and he’s proven he can do it. Who knows? Running backs have maybe seven, eight, nine good years so you look at a guy like him, he’s not the biggest guy in the world. He needs to make it while he can. I don’t blame him one bit,” Collins said. Training camp doesn’t

start until late July, but that isn’t stopping questions already about whether Johnson will hold out to further pressure negotiations. Coach Jeff Fisher insisted Thursday he isn’t worried about Johnson and knows the running back will show up eventually. In the meantime, the Titans have Javon Ringer and two undrafted rookies in LeGarrette Blount and Stafon Johnson to take advantage of the extra workload starting Tuesday when minicamps resume. “These things work themselves out,” Fisher said of CJ. “I’m sure that he is working. I’m sure he is not planning on sitting out the season. I’m sure he is planning on coming in here very soon. When he comes in here, we will monitor and see where he is condition-wise. If we have to hold him out like we did Kenny (Britt), we will.”

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The Sevier Middle School golf team poses with their trophies after winning the county middle school golf championship at Bent Creek Golf Course earlier this month. Pictured are (back row, left to right) Chris Torres, coaches Richard Huskey and Dennis Beasley, Matthew McFalls, (front row, left to right) Benjamin Huskey, Will Mitchell and Spencer Cross.

Derek Stulz, left, and Diana Rutledge took first place this past Sunday at the Gatlinburg Round-Robin Tennis Tournament at Mynatt Park.

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Sports ◆ A11

Saturday, May 15, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press

professional hardball at a gl ance National League East Division

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San Francisco at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. Houston at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. American League East Division

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——— Thursday’s Games Baltimore 6, Seattle 5 Detroit 6, N.Y. Yankees 0 Texas 2, Oakland 1, 12 innings Kansas City 6, Cleveland 4 Friday’s Games Boston at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Cleveland at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Minnesota at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Seattle at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Saturday’s Games

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Jacksonville (Marlins) Montgomery (Rays) Mississippi (Braves) Mobile (D-backs) Birmingham (W. Sox)

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South Division W L 23 10 19 14 17 17 17 17 8 25

——— Thursday’s Games Jacksonville 2, Birmingham 1, 10 innings Montgomery 2, Huntsville 0 West Tenn 6, Mobile 4 Mississippi 11, Chattanooga 5 Carolina 5, Tennessee 3 Friday’s Games Birmingham at Jacksonville, 7:05 p.m. Huntsville at Montgomery, 8:05 p.m. Mobile at West Tenn, 8:05

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Stocks tumble as worries return NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled for a second day Friday after concerns grew that the deep spending cuts under Europe’s bailout plan would slow a global recovery. The Dow Jones industrial average ended down 163 points but closed well off its lows of the day. The Dow and other indexes posted big gains for the week after rocketing higher Monday on hopes that Europe’s emergency loan package would prevent a debt crisis in Greece from spreading. Enthusiasm about the plan wore off as the week went on. The drop in U.S. markets Friday followed a slide of more than 3 percent in European indexes. The euro dropped to a 19-month low

against the dollar and is close to its lowest level in four years as confidence in Europe’s ability to contain its fiscal problems wanes. Investors seeking safety piled into Treasurys and the dollar. Gold settled lower after hitting another record. Crude oil sank nearly 4 percent, and an indicator of stock market volatility jumped. Currency traders have been moving out of the euro throughout the week because of concerns that cost-cutting measures in countries like Greece, Spain and Portugal would slow economic activity on the continent and elsewhere. Now stock investors are also looking at those same problems. Shifting sentiment about

the problems in Europe whipsawed the market during the week. Major indexes posted their biggest gains in more than a year on Monday after the nearly $1 trillion rescue package from the European Union and International Monetary Fund raised hopes that debt-strapped EU countries wouldn’t be a drag on a global rebound. As the glow from the bailout package faded during the week, the euro fell sharply against the dollar. The higher dollar hit the prices for oil and other commodities, hurting major U.S. energy and materials companies. “The euro is leading the market down,� said Uri Landesman, president of Platinum Partners in New

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Comics ◆ A15

Saturday, May 15, 2010 ◆ The Mountain Press Family Circus

Close to Home

Advice

Try to forgive other woman, as well as brother for relationship

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Dear Annie: A year ago, my brother left his wife of 34 years when he became emotionally attached to a woman he met through his weekend activities. His wife actually transported the two of them to their kayaking adventures. She warned him that the friendship was not healthy for their marriage, but he didn’t listen. The divorce was devastating to the entire family. Even my brother admits he screwed up and it was entirely his fault. My ex-sister-in-law is still a member of our family. We celebrate all the holidays together. My brother is now with Miss Kayak, and we have limited contact because he refuses to attend any family function without his new partner. I have told him that I doubt I could ever accept her because I can’t respect someone who knowingly and actively pursued a married man. The funny thing is, I’m sure she and my brother are more compatible than he and his ex-wife. If he had divorced and later found this woman, it would not be an issue. I have forgiven him because he is my brother and he is remorseful. He is planning to marry Miss Kayak soon, and we won’t be invited to the wedding because he knows how we feel about her. Annie, I don’t want to spend the rest of my life without my brother. How do I get past this? I feel it would be a betrayal of my sisterin-law and my niece to accept his new wife. I know they would never come to a family function if she were there. Please help. — His Sister Dear Sister: We commend you for showing loyalty to your ex-sister-

in-law, but at this point, it will only estrange your brother. You cannot turn back the clock and make the divorce disappear, and you admit that your brother’s current relationship is more compatible than his marriage. And while he may not have behaved in an honorable way, he has expressed genuine regret and taken responsibility. If you can stop blaming the other woman, there is a chance you could forgive her, as well. Please try. You can see your ex-sister-in-law at other times, but we hope you will continue to have your niece at all family functions. She, too, needs to adjust to the new situation, and it will help to have your support and assistance while she finds her way. Dear Annie: My inlaws will be visiting us soon (at our expense), and we are quite excited since we only see them once a year. However, my stepmother-in-law invited her son, daughter-inlaw and three grandkids to stay with us, too. Even though our home is not quite big enough for nine people, we will make it work. But I don’t think we can afford to feed all of them for a week. My husband doesn’t understand why I am upset and says I should be more understanding. Am I out of line? — Annoyed Dear Annoyed: Hardly. Your in-laws

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should not have invited anyone else to join them, especially on your nickel. Put your husband in charge of feeding this crowd so he gets the point and, if necessary, can inform his parents that they will be responsible for feeding the grandchildren. At the very least, we hope they will treat you at least once while they are there. Dear Annie: There is support out there for “Married to a Woman,” the wife of a crossdresser. I belong to the nonprofit Straight Spouse Network (straightspouse. org), and we provide confidential, non-judgmental peer support in every state. My husband came out as gay after 21 years and three children. We were able to evolve into an open marriage, but many couples need to separate. I have been part of the network for 18 years, and it’s been enormously helpful. — Jane Dear Jane: We have recommended the Straight Spouse Network in the past and are happy to do so again. The address is P.O. Box 507, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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