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Three seek votes in sheriff race By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer With two challengers taking on a Republican incumbent, the race for sheriff is one of the most contested of the remaining campaigns. Sheriff Ron Seals, a Republican, faces Democrat Kim Pierce and independent candidate Jerry Grubb.

Sevier County voters ment as a selected Seals to finish strength the uncompleted term while Pierce of Bruce Montgomery and Grubb after Montgomery’s say the death. He’s worked with department the sheriff’s department can use the most of his life, at 35 fresh peryears. spective they Grubb Pierce Seals Pierce is a former could proSevier County sheriff’s Service. vide. Not surprisingly, Seals deputy, while Grubb Grubb said he would has served as a Ranger presents his lifetime of bring new vision verwith the National Park work within the depart- sus “the same ole same

ole.” He said the department needs a significant overhaul, and he’d like to implement new hiring and personnel policies. Pierce also said she would like to make changes, including the addition of Civil Service protection for officers. Seals said he doesn’t believe there need to be any changes to See Sheriff, Page A4

One year later 5Eagles soar in 1st scrimmage Seymour’s Trevor Wallace breaks into the open field for a nice gain. sports, Page A8

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Community pulls together Wagon train brings family, neighbors together to help others

Hercutt family still looking for answers in woman’s death By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer It’s been a year without answers for the family of Shannon Hercutt, whose body was found in her SUV at the bottom of a ravine off Walker Trail Road Aug. 3, 2009. Authorities first believed Hercutt died when her 2007 Cadillac Escalade swerved off the road and went down the 125-foot embankment where she was found. A few days later, they announced they were investigat-

ing her death as a homicide; they found evidence she was murdered in her home and someone put her in the SUV and drove it off the cliff to cover up the crime. In the year since, Hercutt’s family has had to come to terms with her loss and the fact that law enforcement authorities so far can’t tell them who killed her and why. It’s caused a split in the family — Hercutt’s father, Ted Hercutt, and her sister, Penny Stephens, are at odds over it. That’s difficult for Stephens, who lost her mother the year before

Shannon died. “After the fact of her murder, there were things that happened between me and my dad and it’s caused a separation between me and my dad and that’s very sad to me,” Stephens said. “That’s not how I wanted it.” Ted Hercutt said he hadn’t talked to his daughter in a year. They were together on a vacation to Myrtle Beach when Shannon died, but the split started before her funeral and has continued ever since. Ted Hercutt was in what every-

one admits was a contentious dispute with Shannon over business at the time of her death. He’s said that he believed law enforcement considered him a suspect, although no law enforcement officer has called him a suspect or person of interest. One of the biggest splits between father and daughter has been their view of how law enforcement handled the investigation into Shannon’s death. Ted Hercutt maintains he had See Hercutt, Page A2

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Weather Today Sunny & hot High: 94°

Tonight Partly cloudy Low: 70° DETAILS, Page A6

Obituaries John R. Anders 62 Mary Jones, 79 Robert Rines, 64 Jerry Smith, 73 “Bobby” Webster, Sr. DETAILS, Page A4

Index Local & State . . . . . A1-6 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . A8-13 Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 World . . . . . . . . . . . . A14 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . B5 Classifieds . . . . . . B12-14 Comics . . . . . . . . . B8-11

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Penny Stephens, sister of Shannon Hercutt (pictured above), who was murdered Aug. 3 2009, visits her grave. Their mother Patricia, who died in November 2008, is buried next to Shannon.

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An artist’s rendering gives an idea of what the new Barnstormer ride will be like when it’s introduced in 2011 at Dollywood. The ride will be the centerpiece of a barnyard-themed area replacing the area currently housing the Dreamland Forest.

PIGEON FORGE — Dollywood is preparing for a barn raising, quickly followed by the arrival of their newest attraction in 2011 — the Barnstormer. The $5.5 million giant swing will be situated in a barnyardthemed area which will also include play area for younger guests. The Barnstormer pays homage to the daring aerialists and stunt pilots of the 1920s and is designed to give its riders an idea of what being a passenger in one of the planes would be like. “I remember my daddy and granddaddy talking about the old barnstormers that used to do all kinds of crazy stunts above the fields where they’d work crops,” See Dollywood, Page A4

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to insist on an autopsy for Shannon. Her death was first announced as the result of a traffic accident; he said the Tennessee highway patrolman who investigated the case ignored statements from medical personnel that her injuries were not consistent with an accident. Hercutt’s said that authorities didn’t begin to investigate until he told them the details of the wreck — Shannon not wearing a seat belt and having the window of the car down weren’t consistent with his daughter’s behavior. He said she always wore a seat belt and never would have driven with the window down because she didn’t like the wind to mess up her hair. Sheriff Ron Seals has said officers started the investigation before Hercutt’s claims, although Seals has said they could have started sooner if the initial THP investigation hadn’t called it an accident. They had ordered an autopsy, the sheriff said, and it confirmed Shannon’s injuries were inconsistent what would have happened in the wreck. Penny Stephens said she believes authorities are closing in on the killer. “The sheriff’s department and detectives have done a wonderful job of getting things to send off to forensics, and they’re on it and I know we’re going to get justice for Shannon,� Stephens said. She’s realizes it can take time to build the case. “Sadly to say, I’ve learned a lot about detective work and investigation work. It doesn’t happen overnight,� she said. Her father’s sentiments are the polar opposite of hers. Hercutt doesn’t believe the killer will be

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Ted Hercutt has been vocal on his thoughts of how the case has been handled.

caught, and he thinks investigators botched the investigation from the start. “I thought we would have better police than what we do,� he said. “Even if they do find out who killed her, they’ll never get a conviction.� He believes errors have been made throughout the investigation. He doesn’t believe officers have pursued leads and suspects the way they should — including himself as a possible suspect. In an interview last week he reiterated that he heard shortly after Shannon’s death that authorities thought he could be responsible. Authorities have never said publicly that Hercutt was a suspect or a person of interest. “I should have been under the heat lamp,� he said. “I’m the number one suspect, I’ve been hearing that ever since.� He said there are other potential suspects that authorities haven’t interrogated — at least not to the degree he thinks they should. He made it clear he’s not supporting Seals for re-election. District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn said his office has not given up on the case, and neither has the Sevier County

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The SUV Shannon Hercutt was found in on Aug. 3, 2009 pointed to several clues that what was first thought to be an accident was actually murder, including the fact she wasn’t wearing a seat belt and that the window was down. Those are two things her family said were inconsistent with Shannon’s habits. Sheriff’s Office. Detectives from the sheriff’s department work on the case daily, Dunn said. He confirmed they used grant money to send evidence for DNA testing. “We’re awaiting the results of that,� he said. He recently took the case to a Vidocq Society, a group that reviews unsolved crimes. The society includes experts like pathologists, criminologists and others who offer suggestions and a fresh perspective. In the meantime, Dunn said his office has not named a suspect or person of interest. While she didn’t name her father, Penny Stephens made it clear she didn’t believe her sister’s name should be used as an issue in the sheriff’s race. “It sickens me that my sister’s murder has kind of been used as a political issue by certain people,� she said. “It’s really just sad they think they have to use my sister’s murder

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for a political issue.� One of the few places where father and daughter agree is that Shannon loved Penny’s daughter, Shasta. Both said she was devoted to the girl and treated her like a daughter. Stephens said she and Shasta try to focus on the positive when they talk about Shannon. “We talk about her all the time, the funny things my sister would do,� she said. It’s been difficult, Stephens said, to keep trying to live a normal life. “It has been a very hard year,� she said. “It’s been a struggle to go on living your life somewhat normal, taking it one day at a time. “It doesn’t seem like it’s been a year. It seems like it was just yesterday, but I keep in touch with the sheriff’s department, with the detectives, and they keep me informed and I’m reassured that they will solve this case. I know in

my heart we will get justice for Shannon.� Stephens and a cousin has taken over management of her sister’s business: Auntie Belham’s Realty and Nightly

Rentals. “It is doing wonderful. We’re just so excited,� she said. “This economy is pretty bad for everybody, but for us it didn’t affect us at all. It’s doing great and I’ve got to give my cousin credit and the Auntie Belham’s staff credit. Her spirit is with us and she’s still driving us.� Hercutt said he’s also struggled since the murder. “It’s been very rough for us to not have a girl like that around you, even though we had some problems in the past,� he said. “It’s been rougher that nothing’s been done about it.� While they disagree about the investigation, both father and daughter say they want to see Shannon’s killer caught. It won’t bring closure, Stephens said, but it could bring a small measure of additional peace. “I just can’t imagine that it’s a year later and that (the murderer is) living life like nothing happened,� Stephens said. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center’s Sunset Music Series presents Y’uns at 7 p.m. Friday.

Y’uns set to perform in Townsend Submitted Report TOWNSEND — Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center’s Sunset Music Series presents Y’uns at 7 p.m. Friday. Y’uns is an acoustic band that blends jugband music with elements of folk, swing, country and blues. They play music by

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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 Brian Scott Duncan, 39, of 426 Ski Mountain Rd., Apt. 153, Gatlinburg, was charged July 31 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court and driving while revoked. He was being held. u Brandon Lee Faubion, 20, of Knoxville, was charged July 30 with DUI (second offense), driving while revoked and financial responsibility law. He was being held on $12,000 bond. u Bill Veron Gibson, Jr., 30, of Knoxville, was charged July 31 with possession of schedule II drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was being held on $2,500 bond. u Jose Grevis, 24, of Sevierville, was charged July 31 with public intoxication. He was being held. u Verda Lynn Hall, 42, of London, Ky., was charged July 30 with a felony warrant from general sessions court. She was being held. u Fred Jackson King, 54, of 604 Eastgate Rd., Sevierville, was charged July 30 with DUI, financial responsibility law and traffic violations. He was being held on $2,000 bond. u Larry Eugene Mickalls, 50, of 449 Virginia Ave., Sevierville, was charged

July 30 with public intoxication. He was being held on $500 bond. u Marco Antonia Murillo, 22, of 3105 Clintwood Way 65, Pigeon Forge, was charged July 31 with driving without a license. He was being held on $1,500 bond. u Thomas Ray Myatt, 24, of Wendell, N.C., was charged July 31 with public intoxication. He was being held on $250 bond. u Jeremy Scott Parson, 26, of 2926 Grassy Branch Loop, Sevierville, was charged July 31 with DUI. He was being held on $2,500 bond. u Alesha Michelle Peterson, 31, of Knoxville, was charged July 31 with possession of schedule II drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was being held on $2,500 bond. u Cody Randall Pratt, 24, of Strawberry Plains,

was charged July 30 with vandalism. He was released on $500 bond. u Jose Luis Rodriguez, 19, of 234 Sycamore Lane, Gatlinburg, was charged July 31 with violation of probation. He was being held on $1,000 bond. u Ann Grace Smith, 57, of Oak Ridge, was charged July 31 with general theft. She was being held. u Charles Edward Stroud, 37, of Mohawk, Tenn., was charged July 30 with three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and three counts of solicitation of a minor. He was released on $100,000 bond. u Benjamin Perry Way, 20, of Kingsport, was charged July 30 with underage driving while impaired and violation of implied consent law. He was released on $2,500 bond.

SEVIERVILLE — This week the contractor will continue the five-minute stoppages on Highway 66 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and again from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to pull electric and other overhead utility cable across the road from King Street to Catlettsburg. Comcast, Charter, and AT&T are working on site and may be pulling wire across 66 in this section as well. The work depends on good weather. Progress made last week includes paving on the new outside lanes between Allensville Road and Gist Creek; work on the retaining walls;

and installing storm drain and utilities north of Douglas Dam Road. What the contractor has placed through July 20: n 236,379 cubic yards of dirt moved on the site equaling around 23,638 truck loads n 88,980 ton of base stone n 19,283 tons of asphalt n 3,074 cubic yards of concrete n 19,402 feet of new storm drain pipe installed n 9,502 square feet of retaining walls constructed n 28,923 square feet of concrete sidewalk constructed For questions regarding the project, call MACTEC Engineering and Consulting Inc. at 429-4509.

SPD hosting free safety seminar for seniors The Sevierville Police Department will hold a free senior safety seminar at the Sevierville Civic Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The comprehensive seminar will cover numerous senior concerns, including: n Home safety and security. Topics include completing a home security review; helping emergency responders find your home; Med-Ray and Tel-A-Tend programs. n Neighborhood safety. How to establish a

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John R. Anders John R. Anders age 62 of Talbott, passed away July 29, 2010, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Julia Anders of Talbott; daughters, Lisa, Christy and husband Steve, and Ginger; three grandchildren, Sapphire, Gino, and Rocky; brothers, Carl, Dickie, and Ken Anders; four sisters, Nell, Patsy, Jackie, and Drucilla; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, in the chapel of Smith-Reagan Funeral Home in Rutledge with Rev. Troy Duncan officiating. The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Monday evening prior to services at the funeral home. Arrangements by Smith-Reagan Funeral Home of Rutledge, Tennessee.

Mary Etta Jones Mary Etta Jones, 79 of Pigeon Forge, died Thursday, July 29, 2010, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was born in Williamsburg, Ky., and moved to Tennessee 18 years ago. She was a member of Henderson Chapel Church. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Terry Oates, Donna and Steven Suftko, Debra and Bob Pelisek; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Linda Jones; sisters, Gail Harp, Lois Christensen, Naomi Hickey; brother, Danny Harp; eight grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; one great-greatgrandson. A memorial service will be held at Henderson Chapel Church at a later date under the direction of her good friend, Agnes Bradley. Cremation services provided by McCarty Funeral Directors and Cremation Services, 607 Wall Street, Sevierville, 774-2950.

Jerry Smith Jerry Smith, 73 of Kodak, died Friday, July 30, 2010. Jerry was a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Gladys; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Jan, Doug and Kay, Steve and Patty; 21 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Nadine., The family received friends Saturday with a funeral service beginning at 7 p.m. in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home

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the organizational structure of the office. The three candidates also have differing views on the most pressing need is for the department. For Seals, it’s a manpower issue. The population of Sevier County is growing, and despite the downturn in the economy, and Sevier County remains one of the most visited tourist locations in the nation. “Additional manpower is needed

with the Rev. Brandon Cate officiating. Interment 2 p.m Sunday in Middle Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Robert Rines Robert Rines, 64 of Newport, died Friday, July 30, 2010, at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Sarah Rines; daughters, Audrey Rines, Alisa Rines Mitchell; sons, Robbie Rines Mitchell, Ronald Kinzer; sisters, Virginia Rines, Anna Mae Woods and Betty Fisher; brother, Bill Rines;several grandchildren and greagrandchildren; stepchildren Carol, Terry, Connie, Ronnie and Vickie; special nieces and nephews; grandchildren; and adopted children, Anthony and Shawn Rines. Funeral service will be held 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at Manes Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Leon Large and Robert Williamson officiating. Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, in Allens Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends may sign the guest register on line at www.manesfuneralhome.com Manes Funeral Home in charge.

to better serve the citizens of Sevier County,” he said. The department can add personnel without increasing taxes by obtaining grant funding, he added. Grubbs said if he’s elected the department would “focus on law enforcement and commu-

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Robert Lee Webster, Sr.

Robert Lee “Bobby” Webster, Sr. of Gatlinburg, TN (formerly of Vidette, GA) passed away on July 29, 2010, at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest Lee and Thelma Sturdivant Webster of Vidette, and his brother James Webster of Florence, AZ. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn S. Webster of Gatlinburg and four sons, Robert L. “Lee” Webster, Jr. (Gail) of Vidette, GA, Ken Webster (Kristine) of Gatlinburg, TN, Barry Webster (Yoon-Sun) of Germantown, MD, Terry Parten (Tina) of Gatlinburg. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Whitney, Beau, Brandon, Ellie, Aimee, and Zach Webster, Melinda and Layne Parten, Chase Beazley, April and Daniel Hagood, and Nichole Arnold and two great grandchildren. He was known as “Big Daddy” by all who knew and loved him. Until he retired to the mountains he loved, Bobby was a cotton farmer in Georgia for over 40 years and was a longtime member of the Georgia and Tennessee Farm Bureau. He was a major advocate for cotton which included being President of Southern Cotton Growers Association, Secretary of the board for Cotton, Inc., Chairman of the Georgia Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, Chairman of the Southeastern Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, Chairman of the Georgia Cotton Commission, on the research advisory board for the College of Agriculture at UGA, served on the Producers Steering Committee of the National Cotton Council and was appointed by President Clinton to serve as a Director on the Federal Crop Insurance Corp. Board. As a local leader in Burke County, GA, he was also a founding Director of Edmund Burke Academy, a county commissioner, and a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. He was a lifelong Methodist and was a current member of First United Methodist Church in Gatlinburg. For all the people who knew him, his eternal optimism and big smile will always remain a wonderful tribute to the man he was. Receiving of Friends will be Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Gatlinburg. Rev. Jane Taylor and Rev. Eric Rieger will officiate. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 742 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, designated for Bread of Life Ministry or Van funds.

nity service and remove the good ole boy way of doing business.” Pierce said she would like to improve training for officers and especially corrections staff. She said she would rearrange the personnel in the department to put more officers on patrol. “The depart-

Dolly Parton said. “My new Barnstormer ride offers folks those same breathtaking moments, high in the sky above Dollywood. And I’ve recreated a critter-themed barnyard that reminds me of growing up on the farm here in the Smoky Mountains!” The ride features two pendulum arms with seating for 32 riders. Seated back to back, riders travel progressively higher on each swing of the Barnstormer’s massive arms, reaching a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour and 230 degrees of rotation. At its peak, the Barnstormer reaches 81 feet in the air, taking riders high above the barn’s rooftop and the area’s treetops. The one-acre project will be located in the area currently occupied by Dreamland Forrest and adjacent to the Mountain Slidewinder, one of park’s most popular rides which opened in 1987. The Barnstormer will rest amid a traditional red barn on the Owens Farm, a nod to Parton’s family’s rural upbringing. While the Barnstormer fills the air above the barn, children’s play areas dot the landscape around the barn. With a fun, barnyard theme, children can enjoy a 22-foot by 16-foot biplane play area as well as a pig pen water play area. Chapter 7 ,

The Barnstormer has a ride capacity of 450 passengers per hour, and a 45-inch minimum height requirement. It also includes a customdesigned ADA seat. The new area opens in March 2011 to usher in Dollywood’s 26th operating season. The number one ticketed attraction in Tennessee, Dollywood is an award-winning 150-acre family adventure park located in Pigeon Forge near the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Open nine months a year (late March to early January), Dollywood hosts four of the South’s largest festivals and offers more than 40 rides and attractions, including Thunderhead, twice named the world’s No. 1 wooden coaster, and Mystery Mine coaster, Theme Park Insider’s 2007 Best New Attraction. In addition to the 2009 Golden Ticket Award for Best Shows, Dollywood is the recipient of 15 Big E Awards in recognition of the park’s live entertainment which features country, bluegrass, gospel and Appalachian music. The Golden Tickets’ 2007 Publisher’s Pick for best theme park, Dollywood also is a two-time winner of the Golden Ticket Award for Best Christmas Event. In addition, a dozen crafters authentic to the East Tennessee region demonstrate daily. For more information, visit www.dollywood. com.

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Our family would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to everyone for all the prayers during the passing of our loved one. The many acts of kindness through flowers, food, phone calls, visits and cards has meant so much to us during this time. A special thank you to Carolyn Wear with UT Hospice and Adam and the staff at Atchley’s Funeral Home for helping us so nicely.

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Salazar keeps oil drill ban, for now By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press Writer ON THE GULF OF MEXICO — The helicopter passes over the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico — with surprisingly little oil visible on its surface — when out of the sea rises a skyscraper-like structure nearly 350 feet above the waves. The $600 million rig, nearly 100 miles off Louisiana’s coast, has a hull larger than a football field and can drill more than 5 miles beneath the ocean floor. But the gleaming new rig sits idle, shut down by the government’s freeze on drilling at 33 ocean wells. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar visited the colossal structure this past week while on a tour of three offshore oil rigs. It was his most extensive tour since the April 20 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon rig led to one of the largest environmental disasters in U.S. history and the unprecedented shutdown of offshore drilling. Salazar told The Associated Press, which

accompanied him on the trip, that he’s gathering information to decide whether to revise or even lift the ban, which is scheduled to last until Nov. 30. Business groups and Gulf Coast political leaders say the shutdown is crippling the oil and gas industry and costing thousands of jobs, even aboard rigs not operated by BP PLC, which is responsible for the Gulf disaster. The freeze “is like punishing the whole class� when a student does something wrong, oil executive John Breed told Salazar during a tour of the Noble Danny Adkins, one of the rigs Salazar visited Wednesday. Salazar told the AP he believes the industry-wide moratorium imposed after BP’s Gulf oil spill was the correct call. “I think we’re in the right direction,� he said, adding that the ultimate goal is to allow deepwater operations to resume safely. “We’re not there yet,� he said. “I’ve got a lot of questions about drilling safety,� Salazar said.

Paperwork nightmare: A struggle to fix new law By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — Tucked into the new health care law is a requirement that could become a paperwork nightmare for nearly 40 million businesses. They must file tax forms for every vendor that sells them more than $600 in goods. The goal is to prevent vendors from underreporting their income to the Internal Revenue Service. The government must think vendors are omitting a lot because the filing requirement is estimated to bring in $19 billion over the next decade. Business groups say it will swamp their members in paperwork, and Congress is listening. Democrats and Republicans want to repeal it, but getting them to work together on the issue is proving difficult in an election year.

The House rejected a bill Friday that would have repealed the provision. The two parties disagreed on how to make up the lost revenue. “This foolish policy hammers our business community when we should be supporting their job growth,� Sen. Mike Johanns of Nebraska said in the Republicans’ weekly radio and Internet address Saturday. “It’s only one example of how the administration’s promise to support small businesses really rings hollow.� Democrats blamed Republicans for Friday’s failure. “Despite all of their rhetoric about the need to eliminate this reporting requirement, Republicans walked away from small businesses when it mattered most,� said Rep. Sander Levin, D-Mich., chairman of the taxwriting House Ways and Means Committee.

Wildfire smolders in desert north of Los Angeles Some 1,300 firefighters were assigned to the fire near Palmdale, and the city of 139,000 was filled with thick smoke. Crews hoped to close the fire’s south flank near Portal Ridge, Rancho Vista and Ana Verde as temperatures rose into the 90s and dry winds whipped up again as predicted. “We’re getting a handle on it,� Padilla said. “As soon as we contain that south end we’ll be in better shape.�

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Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, second from right, looks at blowout preventer controls as he tours the Murphy Front Runner deep water oil drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana, Wednesday. Second left is Deputy Interior Secretary David Hayes, and partially visible at right is Director of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEM) Michael R. Bromwich.

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Legion creates motorcycle group

Riders 104 is a new group formed by American Legion Post 104 for veterans who enjoy motorcycles. If interested in finding out more, attend the Post 104 annual picnic on Tuesday at Douglas Dam Overlook picnic area. Legion members will be there starting at 1 p.m. with the meal served at 6. The ride planned from the Post to the picnic has been cancelled. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to Post 104 chaplain Clifford Negrete at 405-0776 by July 30, if possible. For more information visit http://www.amlgnp104tn. org, call 428-0704 or e-mail to fsholbert@charter.net. n

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Roe staffers to meet with citizens U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, whose district includes most of Sevier County, will send staff to hold office hours in Sevierville from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday and again Aug. 17 at the Sheriff’s Department.

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The Sevierville Police Department, as part of the National Night Out program, will be offering services to several area communities from 7-10 p.m. Tuesday. n Gateway: child fingerprinting, child car safety seat checks, and general safety information n Robert S. Howard and Eastgate: child fingerprinting and general safety information. For information, contact Sgt. Rebecca Cowan at 8681866 or e-mail to rcowan@ seviervilletn.org. n

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Fingerprinting, seat checks set

The Sevierville Police Department has scheduled a child car safety seat checkpoint and child fingerprinting event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Knoxville TVA Credit Union, 1037 Middle Creek Road. Officers will fingerprint children of all ages and provide parents with ID kit. Certified officers will be available to perform inspections of safety seats, demonstrate proper installation techniques and offer general assistance.

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Gatlinburg-Pittman Class of 2000 reunion is 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 at Calhoun’s Banquet Hall. Cost is $28 per person/ adults only. Registration deadline has been extended to Aug. 10. Send payment to Leanne David. For further information call 436-3729. Friday, Sept.10, meet at 6 p.m. and tour the school before the G-P home game.

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Wamp not happy with Haslam mailer By ERIK SCHELZIG Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE — Zach Wamp is denouncing rival Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Haslam’s latest mail piece, saying Haslam doctored his image and used what he calls Middle Eastern imagery. The mail piece features a fuzzy picture of Wamp with a backdrop of what appears to be a wall with crumbling yellow paint. The reverse side has text about Wamp’s congressional record written over an image of the U.S. Capitol. The Chattanooga congressman called the mailer “demonic” during a campaign stop in Arlington on

Friday. “They painted up my face, created a beard, used all this Middle Eastern looking imagery, and it’s awful,” he said in an interview with The Associated Press. “What kind of gutter politics is that?” Asked Saturday what part of the mailer he considers to be Middle Eastern, Wamp didn’t cite anything specific. “All of that, just the whole — I don’t know, I think it’s just ugly,” he said. “It’s like they painted you up to make you look like you’re from a foreign country.” Haslam laughed off the suggestion that the mailer contained Middle Eastern themes during a campaign

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A newly opened paintball course in Montana had to shut down after odor from disintegrated paintballs was luring possibly dangerous guests: bears. Big Sky Marketing Director Dax Schieffer says the resort tried to find an environmentally friendly paintball. It turned out the one selected contains a vegetable oil that can attract grizzly and black bears.

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World quote roundup “The level of devastation is so widespread, so large. It is quite possible that in many areas there is damage, deaths, which may not have been reported.” — Pakistani army spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas of flooding that killed more than 800

“Let me take him water-skiing out here and see if he comes up black.” Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser of BP Chief Executive Officer Bob Dudley of reports less oil on surface after oil spill

“I knew her since she was a baby so this is a big moment. She’s a lovely, lovely girl.” — Actress Mary Steenbergen of Chelsea Clinton, whose wedding she and husband Ted Danson were set to attend Saturday

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event at a Nashville restaurant. “I don’t think so,” he said. “I’m proud of the campaign we’ve run.” Haslam also denied that the photo was manipulated to create the appearance of facial hair. Wamp, Haslam and state Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey of Blountville are the main candidates seeking the GOP nomination on Thursday. Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen can’t run again because of term limits. Wamp on Saturday also dismissed Haslam as a “weak leader” who as governor would do the bidding of his father Jim and brother Jimmy, the founder and top executive of the family-owned Pilot Corp. chain of truck stops.

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Ailey hopes to be winner election day Not many people in Sevier County can match loyalty to the Republican Party of Rob Ailey. His grandfather was a Republican before it was cool to be one in the South. His uncle ran for public offices in the 1970s, and young Ailey often tagged along on campaign trips handing out literature. Ailey served three years as Sevier County Republican Party chairman, ran as a pledged delegate to Fred Thompson in 2008, and cast his first ever vote for Richard Nixon in 1972. Ailey, who has lived in Seymour almost all of his life, is on the ballot Thursday, but you may not be aware of it. He’s a candidate for the State Republican Executive Committee from Senate District 8. The executive committee, consisting of a man and woman from each senatorial district, is the governing body for the Tennessee Republican Party, sort of its board of directors. The committee oversees the policies that govern the party and works with local Republicans to increase GOP participation as well as candidates. For Ailey, running for the office comes with a heavy heart. He lost both parents within a five-month period. His mother died last October and his dad died in March of this year. They had been married 63 years, and Ailey says he is sure his father died in part from a broken heart. Both lived in Seymour. “After they got sick I began to pull away from a lot of things,” he said, including membership on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains. He was instrumental in getting a club opened in Seymour two years ago. “I had to clear my mind,” he said of his self-imposed sabbatical. Then, the idea of running for a seat on the Executive Committee came to him. He is sure his parents would have wanted him to go for it. It won’t be easy to get elected. The district includes all of Sevier and Blount counties, but most of the population are in Blount. He has one opponent: Chad Bowling of Maryville. Allen Bray, who is active in the Sevier County Republican Party, appears on the ballot but has withdrawn from the race. “One thing I feel has helped me is the fact he (Bowling) has not been involved in Republican politics. As far as I know this is his first real involvement in politics at all. Through the years I’ve been able to meet a lot of people in Blount County. I think that puts me on an even playing field.” Ailey is entering his last year as a public school educator. He will retire sometime in the upcoming school year from his post as counselor at Seymour High. His older brother Ric has already retired as a government and social studies teacher at Seymour. Ailey’s GOP credentials cannot be questioned, but he says he has never let his personal politics interfere with his teaching responsibilities, He has taught government and social studies as well, “but I don’t feel it is my place as an educator to try to sway students in a particular direction.” He is proud to note that among his Facebook page friends are a number of former students. “It makes me realize that somewhere along the line they paid attention to me when I told them to be involved and be concerned enough about the country to vote.” Ailey would take office in September if he wins. He won’t say publicly who he’s backing for governor, although he did support Bill Gibbons, the Memphis DA, until Gibbons dropped out of the race earlier this year. He says Executive Committee members shouldn’t show partisanship toward particular candidates until one emerges from the primary. Whomever wins the GOP gubernatorial primary on Thursday will have a solid friend and campaign worker in Rob Ailey. He just hopes his support will be from a position as committeeman. — Stan Voit is editor of The Mountain Press. His column appears each Sunday. He can be reached at 428-0748, ext. 217, or e-mail to svoit@themountainpress.com.

Editorial

Not feeling the pressure Shady Grove water system must work harder, faster to meet customers’ expectations When you live outside of a city served by a full-time fire department, you take certain chances. You enjoy the relative peace and quiet of rural areas, but you give up more accessible police and fire protection. Volunteer fire departments do the best they can and are served by dedicated individuals, but they can only do so much when they hold down their own paying jobs and are not always at the station when the trucks are needed. That’s a challenge in itself, but when rural residents are served by a water system that isn’t adequate to let firefighters do their job when they have to, that’s a different set of problems. A fire last week in Kodak is a good example. Volunteers in the Northview/Kodak department tried to fight a house fire on Woodrow Circle, but were hindered because the pressure through the hydrants wasn’t sufficient. They say if

they had had enough water pressure, they probably could have saved the house from being destroyed.

“You’ve taken the time to lay the line thinking you’ve got a viable water source, and you don’t,” Fire Chief John Satterfield said. Low pressure also allows more air to get into the truck’s pumps.

The Shady Grove water system serves this part of the county, and to its credit its manager acknowledges the problem. Mike Jones says the water system is doing all it can to improve water pressure. The water line in question was built before new state rules requiring a certain level of pressure in the lines. Woodrow Circle is at the end of the water line, and that adds to the pressure woes. That explanation is little comfort to the family that lost its home and the volunteer firefighters who are called out to battle blazes but are rendered

less than effective because of situations beyond their control. If you buy a home anywhere that is served by a water hydrant, you have an expectation that in case of a fire the firefighters will be able to tie into that hydrant and battle the blaze. That’s an assumption that doesn’t meet the test for many of Shady Grove’s customers. Those who choose to live outside of a municipality served by a full-time fire department give up some things while enjoying the features that drew them to the countryside. That said, they shouldn’t have to give up minimum water pressure from their water system that installs hydrants in the neighborhood. Shady Grove manager Mike Jones says the system is doing everything it can to improve the situation, Looks like it needs to work a lot harder on that.

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O t h e r v i e w s — T h e C o m m e r c i a l App e a l , M e m p h i s In the early days of the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act, Tennessee set modest, easy-toachieve goals for public school students to meet on standardized tests. Those days are over. Tennessee has joined more than 30 other states to make those tests more meaningful measures of student progress. It was the right decision, but there will be pain involved. It probably could be better described as anguish among conscientious students and engaged parents when the next set of scores on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program tests — given to students in grades 3-8 — are released in late September. Huge drops in scores are predicted as the questions get harder in an effort to match tests administered to students in the National

Assessment of Educational Progress. Gov. Phil Bredesen and other state and local education officials toured Tennessee recently to warn the public about what to expect and explain why expectations for Tennessee students are suddenly being matched with those of students across the nation. Bredesen made a persuasive case for the rapid change. Getting the bad news out of the way and shifting the focus to loftier goals seems not only more politically expeditious but potentially more effective. It will tend to catch the public’s attention more dramatically than gradually turning the screw and eliminate wasted time. ... There will, no doubt, be some pushback from students, teachers and parents. ...

Fortunately, officials will get help on the sales job from a coalition of business, community and education organizations that support public education reform. And Tennessee’s $500 million federal Race to the Top grant will be used to cover expenses from the improvement effort. Of course, average scores on standardized tests don’t turn around on short notice. It will take a few years before reform begins to show tangible results. In the meantime, families might want to stock up on tissues. Tears will flow among students who care. Putting public education in Tennessee on a par with states with long, established records of educational achievement, however, will be worth a good cry.

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SEVIER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

A Smoky Bear matriarch gets called to the Hall A fixture in the stands since the 1940s, Atchley bleeds Sevier County Purple By JASON DAVIS Sports Editor SEVIERVILLE -- For over 60 years Emma Atchley has been one of the Sevier County Smoky Bears’ biggest fans. Since she moved to Sevierville Emma Atchley with her late husband, Bill, in 1945, Atchley has had Purple in her veins. The couple attended literally hundreds of games over the years, regularly attending from 1947 up until today. Atchley also taught at SCHS for 30 years, from 1954 to 1994, teaching many of Sevier County’s most prominent citizens along the way. But when it comes to Atchley’s selection to the 2010 Sevier County High School Athletic Hall of Fame, it’s mostly her dedication to school’s sports programs that gets her in. See ATCHLEY, Page A9

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PF Tigers show some heart in 1st scrimmage By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer

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Trevor Wallace makes the most of a carry during a scrimmage with the Toppers at Seymour Friday. For more action shots, see page A13.

Seymour soars in 1st scrimmage By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer SEYMOUR — After just four days of work in pads, the Seymour Eagles football team played unexpectedly well in Friday’s home scrimmage against the Science Hill Hilltoppers and the Campbell County Cougars. “Yes, I was surprised,” said second-year Seymour head football coach Jim Moore. “I told our kids, ‘guys, you all did better than what I expected.’ “It was great, but the thing is we just have to keep getting better. We have to be that much better this coming Friday than we were this past Friday. “But it was just a good day. Everything didn’t go

well, and we did give up some plays, but for a first scrimmage ... we were really pleased with the boys.” The Eagles controlled the contest against Campbell County with three Seymour scores to none for the Cougars. Seymour also played right with the Hilltoppers and either won 3-2 or tied 2-2. “I can’t really remember if we scored three or two against Science Hill,” said Moore. “There was so much going on, and nobody was really keeping score.” Moore was keeping up with how both his defensive and offensive units were playing, however. “Our defense played pretty good,” the Seymour coach said. “We’ve got a lot of new guys out there

playing, and we saw a lot of different things going up against different types of offenses. And our boys responded well.” “And offensively, we moved the ball consistently, and we finished some drives off.” Rising senior QB Dustin Fain, who started eight games at the position for Seymour last year, is the entrenched Eagles starter for 2010. But there are also several up-and-coming sophomore QBs on the squad. Moore said he generally liked what he saw from the field general position on Friday. “All the quarterbacks played well,” said Moore. “Dustin has got the experience, but we also liked

what we saw from our three sophomores.” Hayden Brooks threw a 65-yard TD against Science Hill and had a nice scramble that netted over 30 yards. “And Troy Houk had a couple of nice passes and made a couple of nice runs,” said Moore. “And Corbin Ogle read the field well. “All of them did some nice things, and that’s very good to see. We’ve never been in a situation where we’ve had this many kids we feel comfortable with at quarterback.” Up next for Seymour is a 5:30 p.m. Friday scrimmage against Powell at Householder Field. chitchcock@themountainpress.com

PIGEON FORGE — The Pigeon Forge Tigers gridiron gang had some success in its first scrimmage action of the season Friday night against the visiting Claiborne County Bulldogs and the Oakdale Mustangs, winning both contests by 2-1 and 6-1 finals respectively. But despite the victories, there is still much work to be done for the Orange and Black this season, specifically at the receiver position. “It was a good scrimmage for us,” said fourth-year Pigeon Forge head football coach Lee Hammonds, while watching film of the scrimmage on Saturday evening. “Watching film, I think we’re ahead of where we were last year at this time. “But we’ve still got a lot of work to do and a lot of mistakes we’ve got to correct. “We had guys open in our passing game, and (rising sophomore and current No.1 QB) Cory Fox threw the ball well. We just had way too many dropped passes. “We feel like we’ve got a quarterback in place who’s throwing a good, catchable football. But we dropped too many balls, including two touchdown passes. “We’ve got to settle in on two or three or four receivers who are willing to work extra on their own, and who are willing to catch the football. We’re looking for receivers who are willing to come a little before practice or to stay after to put in some extra work. We’re looking for some receivers willing to set themselves apart from the other guys and show that they want to play.” Also, Hammonds announced a couple weeks ago that the quarterback position will be an open competition this preseason, primarily between Fox and fellow rising sophomore Shane Sharp, a transfer student from Alabama. Following the first scrimmage of the season, Fox still holds the edge for the starting job, although Sharp also did some nice things on Friday. “Shane played with the No.2s, and he threw a touchdown pass,” said Hammonds. “He threw the ball pretty decent, but his release has got to get quicker, and his timing has got to get better. “But his accuracy and his command of the offense has gotten better since spring, so that’s a plus.” Rising sophomore Caleb Black, who started nine games at quarterback last season for the Tigers, is relishing his new role as a slot receiver/running back. “Caleb did a good job,” said Hammonds. “He’s a little quicker than he was last year, and he’s just got really good vision and does a good job running the ball when he gets his hands on it.” Rising junior RB Chase Travis again figures to be the workhouse for the Orange-and-Black offense this season. He’s gained 20 pounds from last year and currently weighs in at 190, which is a suitable playing weight for him, although his conditioning isn’t quite where it needs to be yet. “Chase scored on a 70-yard run on the first play, and he score on a 30-yard sweep later on,” said Hammonds. “And he got some of those tough yards we need from him. “But we’ve got to get him in shape along with some of the other skill position guys, but it’s still early and we’ve got time to get our conditioning in. We’ve got four more See TIGERS, Page A10

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Atchley estimates that -- subtracting the games from 1951 to 1954, when Bill moved the family to Texas, where he attended divinity school -- she’s probably attended well over 500 games SCHS gridiron games. “I wanted to go because I taught the boys, and they were in my class,� Atchley said this week from her Sevierville home. “I expected them to do their work and I expected to back them.� And back them she did. Along with her husband and James and Julia Householder, Atchley attended away games as fervently as the home contests. Perhaps more impressive is the Atchley family’s record for producing Bear athletes. After their daughter Barbara Atchley played in the SCHS band, Emma and Bill had five sons that strapped on helmets for the Smoky Bears. Beginning in 1961 with Bill Jr., the Atchleys had at least one player on the Bears’ roster for 11-straight seasons. “For 11 years I had one or two boys on the football team, and of course I didn’t miss any games (over those years),� Atchley said. She quickly recalled several great memories from her years watching the teams. “Bill played all his games at the old field, and Bob (the Atchleys’ second son) all of his except for one year. Old Alumni Field, which was mud down in one end if it rained,� Atchley said. “One game I remember they didn’t call off (despite the storm), I guess it didn’t lightning, it was down at the old fairgrounds. We were standing over in one of the cattle barns and watching the ballgame and having to wade water up ankle-deep,� she said with a laugh. Other memories then came quicker and quicker. From the battles in the old KIL with teams like Central and old Young High, to proud defeats of powerful teams from Oak Ridge and Bristol, Atchley can tell the stories like they happened last Friday. She even remembers the tough times, after Bill’s QB glory years, when Bob took over the No. 10 jersey and quarterback position. “There was a period in there that we were having great success with coach Sweeney, and then we had the down side, when we had some troubles and difficulties, but I didn’t miss a game. It wasn’t win or lose (that was important), it was to be there to support the team. And we need to remember to realize that the team needs support, whether they’re winning or losing.� Though Bob’s teams didn’t fare as well as Bill’s had, his individual play did earn him one year with the Vanderbilt Commodores. Following in Bill and

Bob’s footsteps was current Sevierville mayor Bryan Atchley, who also played QB and wore the number 10. “Bob was outstanding, and Bryan had to follow his big brother, but he had a good senior year,� Atchley said, recalling one particular game. “It was that year that we knew we weren’t going to be in any playoffs or anything, but that team that was leading the conference (had to play us). And it snowed. My twins, Bruce and Brent, were freshmen and the freshmen had to go up and scrape the snow off so they could play,� Atchley said. “They got some lime down that had purple color in it so (the players) could see the lines. It was 22 degrees, and I was in the stands until the last whistle blew,� Atchley said with a giggle. Atchley’s two youngest boys, the twins, broke the family’s QB tradition as Brent played running back and Bruce played on the line for the Smoky Bears. “I got use to watching the quarterbacks,� Atchley said. “So (when the twins played) I had to get used to watching somebody besides just the quarterbacks.� In 1973 the twins graduated, ending the string of Atchley players at SCHS. “(Back then) we would have pep rallies before the game. The boys would come marching in and take their seat, and we’d cheer and all,� Atchley said. “In 1973 Bruce and Brent graduated, and that fall we were standing in the gym facing where the team would march in, and Mrs. (Julia) Householder and myself almost had tears because there wasn’t an Atchley in the ones that marched in. “But that did not change our support for the team. From then on they were my boys. And to this day, through the Jim Bateses and the Jason Laymans and all the ones that I had in class, I followed them since,� Atchley said. She didn’t limit herself to football, though it was her most-attended sport. “The first ballgame I remember going to was a basketball game,� Atchley said. “We’d moved into a little house out on High Street, which is still there, and of course the old high school was right across the street, where the middle school is now. “The gym was a white, barn-like building that was detached from the main building. So that was the first ballgame that I attended, and from there I got started with football.� Having grown up in the first half of the 20th century, well before Title IX, Atchley said there weren’t many opportunities for her to forge her own athletic

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When their children were still young Bill and Emma Atchley probably had no idea that Barbara (band), Bill, Bob, Bryan, Brent and Bruce would all be heavily involved with Smoky Bears athletics. In fact, from 1961 to 1973, the Atchleys always had at least one football player on the Bears’ roster.

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The Mountain Press â—† Sunday, August 1, 2010 SOUTHERN LEAGUE HARDBALL

Spencer’s blast propels Smokies to 5-4 win

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weeks to get them in shape.� Another encouraging sign in Friday’s scrimmage was shown from the defensive side of the ball. “Our defense played better,� said Hammonds. “We didn’t give up the big plays that we’ve been known to give up in the past. Obviously that helps out a lot. “And we were physical Friday night, but we’ve still got to get more physical, and I think they have the ability to do that.� The improvements shown by the Orange and Black this year are a direct result of a now-established offseason program at Pigeon Forge. “Our offseason program is showing up a little bit now,� said Hammonds. “We’re a little stronger and a little quicker than we’ve been before. “But we’re still breaking down little places here and there that could result in either making a big play or coming up short. “We’ve got to correct some things up front with our offensive line. But we’re ahead of where we were, and it’s still early. We have a little bit of time — four weeks — to get some of these things corrected before the season starts, and that’s a good thing.� The Tigers are not only building up for the present, but they’re also keeping an eye on the future at the same time. “Our young guys got a ton of work Friday night, a ton of work,� said Hammonds. Pigeon Forge next travels to Rockwood for a 6 p.m. scrimmage Thursday.

SEVIERVILLE — For the second consecutive night, the Tennessee Smokies homered their way past the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx. Matt Spencer’s seventh inning home run drove the Smokies to a 5-4 victory over the Diamond Jaxx in front of 5,112 fans at Smokies Park on Friday night. The win puts Tennessee at 62-41 overall, 20-14 in the season’s second half. Both starting pitchers were at the top of their game, not allowing a run through the first two frames. The Smokies jumped on West Tenn and starter Mauricio Robles (6-6) in the third inning. Jonathan Mota and Nate Samson led off the inning with back-to-back singles. Tony Campana then doubled to right-center, scoring Mota from second base. Spencer then reached base after being hit by a pitch, loading the bases. Samson scored on a passed ball, and Campana scored on a Russ Canzler sacrifice fly. Robinson Chirinos ended the Smokies rally by singling up the middle scoring Spencer, giving the Smokies a 4-0 lead. West Tenn came right back scoring three times in the top of the fourth inning off Smokies starter Jeremy Papelbon, closing the gap to 4-3. Reliever Jake Muyco entered the game in the fifth inning and held the Diamond Jaxx hitless for two innings. The Diamond Jaxx tacked on a run in the seventh inning. Leury Bonilla walked to start the inning and scored on a Matt Lawson single, tying the game at four. Tennessee came right back in the bottom of the frame on Spencer’s two-out solo home run, giving the Smokies all the breathing room they needed for the 5-4

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career as a student at Rhea Central High School in Dayton, Tenn. The extent of her athletic career in Dayton mainly involved her keeping the scorebook for her brothers’ baseball games. Once she went to CarsonNewman, where she met her future husband, things changed. Though there were no girls’ varsity sports at C-N, Atchley earned a letter and was president of the Letter Club, thanks to the love of athletics which propelled her into intramural sports, where she regularly participated. Following graduation, Atchley married Bill, who was in the Navy in 1943. Once he was discharged in 1945, the couple settled in Sevierville. Atchley was a stay-at-home mom for several years until she put her teaching certification to use by taking a job as a substitute teacher in 1956. After eight years of subbing, Atchley decided she’d like to go back to full-time teaching. “The last year I did substituting I lacked one or two days from working half the time,� Atchley said. “And at $6 a day I said if I spend that much time teaching, I’m going to draw my salary. I went to Jack Ogle and I said ‘Jack, I’m ready to go back to full-time teaching.� She taught Algebra, Algebra II and Geometry to most of

Sevierville for the next 30 years. Now Atchley is enjoying retirement -- and still attending Smoky Bears home football games. “It’s important that we support our sports. It would be no fun if those boys had to practice out there all week and go out and have a handful of people in the stands,� Atchley said sternly. “It takes the whole community to back our sports.� Two of Atchley’s 10 grandchildren are now involved with Bear athletics. Her grandson, Bryan, is the Bears head boys soccer coach and an assistant coach of the football team. Her youngest granddaughter, Kayla, will start her freshman year on the Bearettes soccer team this fall. “I just think that (sports) are a wonderful way to get out energy and to (learn to) give and take, win and lose, and learn that things don’t always go your way.� As for this season’s version of the Smoky Bears football team, Atchley, who should be as much an expert on the Purple and White as anyone,

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Tennessee’s Matt Spencer drives a shot against Carolina earlier this season. victory. Papelbon struck out four, allowing three runs on six hits in four innings pitched. The Smokies’ bullpen kept the Diamond Jaxx close all game. Muyco (4-2) earned the victory, going three innings and allowing just one run on one hit while striking out two.

sees good things in store. “I think they’re going to do well. They’ve got some good coaches out there, and that’s one thing the boys have been lucky. We’ve had lots of good coaching,� Atchley said. “I think the spirit is there and I think they’ll do well. Lots of these kids I see out there I was friends with their grandparents and taught their parents.� Atchley said she was pleased to find out she’d been selected for this year’s Hall of Fame class and even a little taken aback. “I felt honored and I thought -- why (would I be selected)?� Atchley wondered. “They said I’d been loyal and been a supporter. “I’d like to be representative of the people that support Sevier County High, and hope that I have been a good influence on somebody by showing them the importance of supporting the good things in our community. All I can say is thanks for the memories, and when you live as long as I have, you need them -- and I’ve got them.� mpsports@themountainpress.com

Luke Sommer and Marcos Mateo closed the door for the Smokies, tossing a combined two scoreless innings and allowing three hits and striking out one. Mateo picked up his third save of the season. From submitted reports

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The Matchpoint Volleyball Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 10 and 11, at Catlettsburg Elementary School. The camp is open to rising 6ththrough 8th-grade girls, and the cost is $90. For more information or to register, call Christie at 360-9333. There are only a few remaining spots left.

PF Boys’ and Girls’ Club golf tourney The Pigeon Forge Hospitality Association will hold a benefit golf tournament at River Islands Golf Club to help sponsor the Boys’ and Girls’ Club. The tournament is Thursday, Aug. 12, and there will be morning and afternoon flights available beginning with shotgun starts at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. respectively. The format will be a four-person scramble, and the cost is $125 per person or $400 per four-person team. There will be prizes for several accomplishments, including holes-in-one, closest to the pin, longest drive among many others. Also, event sponsors, corporate sponsors and promotional sponsors — along with other sponsorship opportunities — are being sought. For more information, call 286-2738, 850-3978, 8680525 or 453-3717. Or email golf@4lodging.com.

New Center football practice

New Center Rockets Football will hold the first practice for the fall season on Monday, August 2, at 6 p.m. at New Center School. For more information, call Tammy at 640-5344.

Sevierville Middle volleyball camp

There will be a volleyball camp August 2-4 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Sevierville Middle School for girls 11-15. The cost is $45. For additional information call Lacey Whitaker at 865-654-1294 or e-mail laceywhitaker@sevier.org.

SCHS cross country team practice

The Sevier County High School cross country team will begin practice, Wednesday, August 4, at 8:30 a.m. at the Sevierville City Park. Any SCHS student, male or female, interested in running competitively or to condition is urged to attend. You should have a current sports physical. Call coach Dan Hanlon at 453-4408 with any questions.

Sidewinders tryouts ahead

The Sevier County Sidewinders Baseball program will hold try-outs for their tournament-only baseball teams on Saturday, August 7, at at he New Center upper field behind New Center School. Try-outs will be for 9U, 10U, 11U, and 12U teams. 11U and 12U teams will tryout from 9-11 a.m., while the 9U and 10U teams will tryout from noon-2 p.m.. Please contact Mitch Rader at (865) 368-1837, Mike Henry at (865) 604-9367, or Billy Archer at (865) 441-5343 for more information. The try-outs are for competitive tournament/travel baseball teams playing approximately 40 to 60 games.

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Hoops and racing: Two-sport Tony Stewart? By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer LONG POND, Pa. — Smoke was on a hot streak at the free-throw line. Tony Stewart, the pole-sitter for Sunday’s Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway, got a chance to show his skills on the hardwood during a recent appeararnce at Syracuse University. He had teamed Wednesday with Orange coach Jim Boeheim for a shooting contest. The two-time Sprint Cup champion called the visit “really cool,� though he did admit to being a little rattled on the basketball court. “It’s pretty intimidating when you go to somebody else’s venue and you’re in their house and then get in a competition with them,� Stewart said this weekend. Stewart, who is from Columbus, Ind., banked some basketball credibility

for when he returns to his basketball-crazy home state. “I’m happy to say that we tied four out of five on the free-throw side, so I held my own as an Indiana kid,� Stewart said. “Hopefully now when I go back to Indiana, I won’t get thrown out for not being good at basketball.� Stewart has also had to deal this year with finding a new sponsor for Old Spice, which will not renew its deal after this season. He hasn’t been too involved on that front yet. “Keep in mind, every race team has a marketing staff and that marketing staff is who is out trying to get the leads on sponsors and once they get so far down the road with each sponsor, that’s when I get involved,� Stewart said. “Every major race team has a marketing staff that is out there beating those doors down before it gets to my level.�

——— ROUSH REAX: Jeff Burton hopes NASCAR team owner Jack Roush doesn’t stop flying. Roush is recovering from facial injuries sustained in a plane crash last week in Wisconsin. The aviation buff was at the controls of the business jet registered to Roush Fenway Racing when the plane crashed while attempting to land. “Obviously, he has a passion for racing, but I think when he is flying, he’s the driver,� said Burton, a driver for Richard Childress Racing who once raced for Roush. “I certainly hope he continues flying.� Roush had another close call eight years ago, when he crashed into a lake in Alabama and nearly drowned before being rescued by an ex-Marine who lived nearby. “It does make you think

Friday. “I’m doing very well. I hope to get back in the car next year.� He wasn’t at Pocono Raceway, where the Sprint Cup series stops Sunday for a 500-mile race, though he was impressed with the new solar energy system formally unveiled this weekend. The 25-acre installation across the street from the Pocono track may be the world’s largest solar-powered sports facility, providing enough energy for the track as well as 1,000 homes. Vickers said he hopes Pocono’s $16 million solar farm makes fans aware of the environmental initiatives in a sport that burns about 135,000 gallons of fuel per Sprint Cup series. “Most important is that yes, NASCAR is going to do a lot more things, such as what Pocono is doing on the solar farm, but a lot of times,

people forget what they’ve already done,� Vickers said. ——— TV DEAL: ARCA has extended its TV deal with the Speed channel for 2011. As with this season, 10 ARCA races will be televised by the cable network next year, either live or on sameday tape. Speed has shown ARCA races since 1997. It’s the earliest that two sides have been able to finalize an extension annoucement, ARCA president Ron Drager said Saturday. The 2010 schedule has 20 events running on 17 tracks. “It gives us some good news at a time when there’s not much good economic news going on out there,� Drager said. “We think it’s a significant amount for us to have 10 events televised on Speed. Above and beyond that, we’re always looking for exposure.�

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Vols’ Dooley won’t release Brown from scholarship KNOXVILLE (AP) — Tennessee coach Derek Dooley has decided not to grant running back Bryce Brown a release from his scholarship. Brown is expected to transfer to Kansas State, but without a release he is not eligible for a scholarship this season while he sits out under NCAA transfer rules. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports Dooley made the decision Friday night. Dooley says Brown does not meet the criteria he requires to grant a

about your vulnerability and what we do as far as flying,� Burton said. “We fly a lot and it is dangerous. Jack’s a very, very, very good pilot.� News of the accident also made Kyle Busch recall the fear of flying of his fiance, Samantha Sarcinella. Busch said he was thankful that Roush survived. “I don’t if this is his second or third time, but he’s made it through,� Busch said. “A couple of people this week were mentioning that he needs to go to Vegas and try his luck there because he has some pretty good luck.� —— SUN POWER: Brian Vickers says he’s doing well as he receives treatments for blood clots that have kept him off the track since May. He’s out for the season. “Everything is great,� Vickers told The Associated Press in a phone interview

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2 months later, where is Kyron Horman? By ANNE M. PETERSON Associated Press Writer

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Death toll in Pakistani floods surges past 800 NOWSHERA, Pakistan (AP) — The death toll in the massive flooding in Pakistan surged past 800 as floodwaters receded Saturday in the hard-hit northwest, an official said. The damage to roads, bridges and communications networks hindered rescuers, while the threat of disease loomed as some evacuees arrived in camps with fever, diarrhea and skin problems. Even for a country used to tragedy — especially deadly suicide attacks by Taliban militants — the scale of this past week’s flooding has been shocking. Monsoon rains come every year, but rarely with such fury. The devastation came in the wake of the worst-ever plane crash in Pakistan, which killed 152 people in Islamabad on Wednesday. In neighboring eastern Afghanistan, floods killed 64 people and injured 61 others in the past week, while destroying hundreds of homes and huge stretches of farmland, according to Matin Edrak, director of the

Afghan government’s disaster department. As rivers swelled in Pakistan’s northwest, people sought ever-shrinking high ground or grasped for trees and fences to avoid getting swept away. Buildings simply crumbled into the raging river in Kalam, a town in the northern part of the Swat Valley, Geo TV showed Saturday. Reports coming in from districts around the northwest, where such flooding has not been seen since 1929, showed at least 800 people had died, said Mian Iftikhar Hussain, the region’s information minister.

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room. While his teacher recorded him as absent, there was confusion about a doctor’s appointment and the hours passed. Nothing was considered amiss until the afternoon, when Kyron

didn’t get off his school bus. Authorities launched a search that would involve more than 500 people from 18 jurisdictions, some from outside the state, and the FBI. Days stretched into weeks with no sign of Kyron. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Department acknowledged it had become a criminal investigation, because it was simply not in Kyron’s nature to just wander away. “It’s like a portal opened up in the school and Kyron just vanished into it,” said Kyron’s biological mother, Desiree Young. At the end of June the investigation took an unexpected turn. Kaine Horman, Young and her current husband issued a statement saying they were cooperating with police.

Tax Notice March 2011 New Appraisals I am David DeArmond and I am a candidate for the 10th District Commission Seat B. I have been a resident and a business man in Sevier County for 30 years. I think the people in the 10th District are ready to make a change. I do not agree with county employees holding office. I think this is a conflict of interest. I do not think raising taxes is a good idea in these hard economic times. I am against raising taxes all together. This county takes in enough tax money they just need to spend it wisely. There are lots of areas in which cuts could be made. Mr. Keener (a county employee) is also up for re-election in Seat B, Four years ago he ran on a platform for no new tax increases. Upon being elected his first act of duty was to raise your taxes. Mr. Brenner is also running for Seat B, he is for more taxes and unnecessary spending. A few years ago he was on the side of incorporating Seymour, at taxpayers expense? If elected I will decline any salary and all insurance benefits offered from tax payers money that all the other commissioners currently receive. This is a major cost to taxpayers at an average of 2 hrs. per month they receive $380.00 which equals about $190.00 per hour. Over a four year period this equals $18,240.00 plus life and health insurance coverage for themselves and all of they’re dependents and we all know how expensive family coverage is. Where else can you get these kinda benefits for 2 hours worth of work a month. Wake up tax payers we need change!

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Mountain Life ■ The Mountain Press ■ B Section ■ Sunday, August 1, 2010

Goodbye Camry; hello something less practical? So, it’s time for me to look for a new car. My Toyota Camry, veteran of many news stories, home away from home — I ate in that car so often a friend once said “It’s like meals on wheels” — died an ignominious death when it threw a rod on the interstate. Specifically, in the words of the guy who called to give me the bad news, it threw a rod out the side of the engine. I actually have that written down. I’m in such a habit of taking notes during calls I do it even for calls like that one. When I got the Camry, many years ago, I was ready to be eminently practical. I wanted a car that got good mileage, not so much because I wanted to be green but because I had a long commute and I didn’t want to pay astronomical gas bills. I also needed a car I could use for driving people around. I don’t have kids, but at the time I still spent an awful lot of time driving around with a set of friends who have now scattered all over the southeast. And I was playing caregiver to my mom, who suffered cancer, and my dad, who was at the early stages of Alzheimer’s All of which were good reasons arguing for the solid, dependable Camry. A car’s a major investment, so like it or not it often winds up saying a lot about the owner. The Camry, when I got it, said I was concerned with substance over style. That’s what I told myself, anyway, as I looked longingly at the Mustang at the dealership across the street. The Camry, I said, proclaims “I’m practical and smart. I did my homework. I bought a car that will run a long time with few problems and that won’t eat up my wallet with insurance and gas payments.” The Mustang proclaimed “You’ll be seeing my tail lights a lot.” I wanted the Mustang. Practicality won out. Eventually, the Camry also proclaimed “People don’t seem to notice me in parking lots, my owner eats on the go a lot and doesn’t want to spring for new wheel covers.” I kinda felt like it talked too much. It isn’t that I regretted my choice. The car served its duty really well when I was hauling Mom or Dad to appointments. I could drive friends around, carry groceries to the house, get from Point A to Point B just fine. But I was always looking at those tail lights. So now I’m looking for a new car, and things have changed. I’m not ferrying anybody around. Most of the time I’m alone in the car. My commute is still kinda long, though I’m looking to change that. So, now the question is, do I go for substance? Or style? Or is it more possible, these days, to get a mix of the two on my budget? Mileage, after all, has improved on them. It’s not like I need a sedan anymore. That Mustang’s looking awfully tempting this time around. Whatever I get, I hope it’s ready for that “lived in” feeling. — Jeff Farrell is a reporter for The Mountain Press. Call 4280748, ext. 216, or e-mail to jfarrell@themountainpress.com.

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Community pulls together to help friends in need By GAIL CRUTCHFIELD Community Editor

Rhea described them as the core group that you could always count on for the benefits. But more show up for the events, where they Some of them are linked by enjoy good food and camaraderie. blood, some by marriage, some “We usually fix a pig in the simply by property lines. But all ground, all the women from the are bonded by a love of horses, churches bring a covered dish mules and wagons, as well as a and everybody just eats,” said desire to help their fellow man. They are members of the Webb Williams. “People just sit around at campMountain Saddle Club who gather at least once a year to hold a two- fires at night and cut up and joke, and then they go from campsite to day wagon train, and sometimes campsite just visiting neighbors,” turn it into a benefit to help a Gail Crutchfield/The Mountain Press Patty Hurst said. friend in need. Lori Spurgeon leads her team of mules, Johnny “It’s a family atmosphere,” said “We usually have one in and June, on a short wagon ride. Williams’ wife, Ava. October and, if someone is in Kennent Hurst, who grew up on need, we’ll have a benefit,” said Patty Hurst, spokeswoman for the the farm where the event is held, said it brings back memories. He event. Wagon Train said his family raised corn and On Friday, the group will hold n Who: Webb Mountain Saddle Club tobacco in the fields where the one of those extra wagon train wagon train sets up camp. They n What: Benefit for Leon Williams events, separate from their annual plowed that ground using horses October event. Proceeds will n Where: Hurst Hollow Road off of Henry Town Road benefit Leon Williams, one of the and plows. n When: Friday-Saturday Williams said almost all of founding members of the group n Friday events: Soup bean dinner and singing, 6:30 p.m. who recently went through medi- his neighbors have horses, even n Saturday events: 9 a.m. wagon train, 4 p.m. auction relative newcomers like Bill and cal challenges that will keep him Charlotte Abercrombie, who out of work for six months. moved from Michigan about six The wagons and horse trailers will begin moving in on Thursday years ago. “We call these people our Henry night at the Hurst family farm Town family even though they off of Henry Town Road at Hurst don’t all live on Henry Town Hollow Road. (Look for signs to Road,” said Bill Abercrombie. “But lead the way.) The festivities will we’re the outsiders and we don’t begin on Friday with the soup bean supper starting at 6:30 p.m. have any family here, and these people took us all in and made us followed by gospel singing. part of their family, so that’s what The horses will be saddled and other horses and mules hitched to we call them.” They are a family that looks out wagons on Saturday to start the for each other. wagon train at 9 a.m., with a live “I always said I’d rather be auction planned at 4 p.m. Williams said the events started a help than to need help,” said as a way for him and his friends to Williams, who needs the help this time. “But I said you never know ride horses and wagons. when you’ll need it yourself. It’s “Me and Garold Van (Rhea), good to have friends do it for you. Dwight (Breeden) and Bill (Williams) and them just decided They’ve helped a lot of people.” “We have amazing friends,” Ava to start us one to have a place to Williams said. ride,” he said of a few members For more information, or to of the group who started up the Gail Crutchfield/The Mountain Press donate items for the benefit, call wagon train. This will be the scene this weekend as dozens of “It’s grown from about 25 to 20 Patty Hurst at 806-4250 or 429wagons and riders on horseback converge on 1742 or Rhea at 774-9435. to about 300,” Williams said of the area around Henry Town Road for the Webb the participants. Mountain Saddle Club’s wagon train event. n gcrutchfield@themountainpress.com Along with the opportunity to ride horses and in wagons, the event has also become a homecoming of sorts, with covered dish supper and gospel music. The auction is one of the main fundraisers, with an ugly man contest bringing in some more money. Charlie Patrick currently owns the ugly man title; the winner is chosen not by looks but by the amount of money the contestant raises. “He competed against me, but I can’t imagine me losing,” said Garold Van Rhea. “I think he cheated, but everybody said he got it fair and square.” “I won it twice,” Charlie said with pride. The increased number of participants and the added activities such as the ugly man contest is just an example of how the wagon train event has grown over the Gail Crutchfield/The Mountain Press years. It’s also an example of how Leon Williams, seated in front left, and his wife Ava, in back, will be the recipicommitted the group is to helping ents of the Webb Mountain Saddle Club’s wagon train benefit next weekend. The their neighbors. family, which includes two small children, has suffered several setbacks in the Another example is how they last six to seven months, including one that will keep Leon out of work for six answer the call to help. A group months. After helping with similar benefits in the past, they are humbled to have of about 20 showed up to speak their friends offer assistance. about the event for this story.

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About 20 members of the Webb Mountain Saddle Club gave a small-scale demonstration of what next weekend’s wagon trail will look like when hundreds are expected to gather on Hurst Hollow Road at a benefit for the Leon Williams family.

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Submitted report MARYVILLE — Brothers Mike and Lee Davis have spent the last 10 years looking for the perfect home for their 1,800-pound Chandler & Price Letterpress and print shop. Now they’ve found it. The Davis brothers have donated their complete print shop, including the press, to Maryville College. It is housed in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Print Shop. “As we all grow older, we have assets we would like to see preserved but can’t take with us,â€? said Mike Davis, a Maryville resident. “The timing was right, and we’re glad to find a home for it where it will be appreciated.â€? The print shop includes “everything but the ink,â€? Mike Davis said. In addition to the Chandler & Price Letterpress, which was made in the early 1900s, the Davis brothers have donated a small letterpress, approximately 48 wooden drawers full of steel-faced type, furniture to hold the drawers, as well as paper for proofing. “The new Chandler & Price Letterpress will be a wonderful addition to the Maryville College Art Department,â€? said Adrienne Schwarte, assistant professor of art at Maryville College. â€œIt will provide an opportunity for students in all specialties of art to use it for creative production, but especially the graphic design students who study the subject of typography.â€? It took six men — and a medium-duty wrecker — to move the heavy letterpress, and several truckloads moved the rest of the equipment. Mike and Lee Davis said it was an easy decision to donate the print shop to the college, where their family has strong ties. Lee Davis, who now lives in Oregon, taught in the college’s English Department for six years. Their late mother, Connie, taught physical education, and their father, Carle, served as chairman of the Board of Directors. “My hope is for students to have an opportunity to work with a technology that has all but disappeared but also has the possibility of being an art form,â€? Lee Davis said. “It’s exciting to think that students will be able to work in a medium other than electronic.â€?

Wayne and Barbara Hammock of Wears Valley are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 7, 2010, at Lloyd’s Family Restaurant in Alabama. Barbara Jo Hand and Wayne Hammock were married Aug. 5, 1960, in Jefferson County, Ala. All friends and relatives are invited. The couple has three children: Michael Hammock of Maytown, Ala., Felicia Easterling of Hartselle, Ala., and Phillip Hammock of Sevierville. There are eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

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Brothers Mike and Lee Davis donated a complete print shop to Maryville College, including their 1,800-pound Chandler & Price Letterpress, a small letterpress, approximately 48 wooden drawers full of steel-faced type, furniture to hold the drawers and paper for proofing. The equipment is housed in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Print Shop.

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Mountains, streams 2 of God’s greatest gifts to us By ALTA RAPER Have you ever walked along a meandering stream and thought about where it came from and where it is going? Have you lain in your bed at night listening to its soothing sounds outside your bedroom window? Have you contemplated the wonder of that same stream flowing into a river bringing life and sustenance to all the fish, frogs, turtles, snakes, and flora finding their abode therein? Do you ever just sit and ponder the awesome beauty of its exciting journey; the ebb and flow that provides tranquility, serenity, peace and solace to each who draws near? The mountains and streams outside my front door are two of God’s greatest gifts and they bring me joy and make me happy. A stream of clear flowing water fascinates me. It intrigues me. I want to scoop it up and pour it out and play in it. I want to wade in it, sit in it, watch its endless journey and enjoy its coolness on a hot summer’s eve.

I like to listen to its sounds like a soft gentle purring, or a mighty rushing roar. I want to sleep with my windows wide open to hear the lilt of its timeless melody. And I am reminded of my Granddad Musgrove, many years ago. In my mind’s eye, I see a tired old man coming in from a hard day’s work in the fields, slightly stooped and quite dirty from grubbing and plowing. Dust settled into every line of his wrinkled face and onto his neck from the open collar of his faded old work shirt. Beads of sweat form little rivulets down his face as he hunkers down to take a seat on the smooth rock beside the small stream. Bending over, he pulls off his boots, sets them aside, and dips his tired aching feet into the cool water. Sitting there with eyes closed, resting ‌ a sigh escapes his lips, a prayer of thanksgiving to God for another good day. Slowly he lowers the galluses of his overalls, slips into the coolness of the stream and begins washing the grime from his body. Rising up, cleansed and

at peace, he makes his way along the moonlit path toward the back door of the old farm house, thinking only of the comfort of the feather bed just beyond the squeak of the old screen door. ‌ And I know “Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need. He lets me rest in the meadow grass and leads me beside the quiet streams. He restores my failing health. He helps me do what honors him the most Even when walking through the dark valley of death I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me, guarding, guiding all the way. You provide delicious food for me in the presence of my enemies. You have welcomed me as your guest; blessings overflow. Your goodness and unfailing kindness shall be with me all my life, and afterwards I will live with you forever in your home.â€? Psalm 23. The Living Bible — Alta Raper is pastor of Pittman Center Circuit of the United Methodist Church: Burnett Memorial UMC in Pittman Center, Webb’s Creek UMC just off 321 in Gatlinburg, and Shults

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sunday, aug. 1 Sunday Night Alive

Gatlinburg First UMC 6 p.m. fellowship of contemporary music and worship followed by a hot meal. 4364691.

Pilgrim’s Covenant

and Boyds Creek n 6:30 p.m., Gatlinburg Call 436-0313 for location

Sevierville (429-6063): n Ten Commandments sermon series, 7 p.m. n Ice cream social following 7 p.m. service. n Bible study: Walk Through the Bible.

tuesday, aug. 3 Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Ski Mountain Road. 436-6434 for location n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

wednesday, aug. 4 St. Paul Lutheran

Events at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road,

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Sugar Tree Road, Wears Valley. 428-4932, n 9 a.m. Wellington Place. 429-5131

Smoky Mountain Reflections August 2010

During my senior year in high school, I spent 3 hours a day at a vocational technical school learning how to repair damaged cars in “Auto Body and Fender Repair.� When we think of vocation, work is usually the first thing that comes to mind, however a fuller understanding of what vocation is from a biblical perspective can provide us with access to a fuller and more God-pleasing life. In a discussion on vocation, Luther provides some keen insights into vocation. When we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we ask God to give us this day our daily bread. And He does give us our daily bread. He does it by means of the farmer who planted and harvested the grain, the baker who made the flour into bread, the person who prepared our meal. We can today add the truck drivers who hauled the produce, the factory workers in the food processing plant, the warehouse men, the wholesale distributors, the stock boys, the lady at the checkout counter. Also playing their part are the bankers, futures investors, advertisers, lawyers, agricultural scientists, mechanical engineers, and every other person instrumental in enabling you to eat your morning bread. We are in essence called to our work. We don’t choose our vocations—God chooses us for them. He does this by placing a natural joy and desire in our hearts to do what he has called us to do. Because of this the Christian can understand the ordinary labors of life to be charged with meaning. Through our labor, no matter how humble, God is at work. So the value in the work you do is not in how much you get paid. It rests in the fact that you do it to the glory of God. But this still just discusses vocation in the context of work. We all as Christians are called by the Gospel to do our part in His church. We all have been called into faith. We are all called to a local congregation where we each have a part to play in the community of faith. The boards and committees, the Sunday School teachers, the trustees, the elders, the ushers, the altar guild, the choir members and the organist, the officers and the voters’ assembly—all are doing their part to serve one another and their fellow members in building together the complex, living organism that is the church, the bride of Christ. We are also called to be citizens. God provides for us through earthly government. God protects us through police officers, fire fighters and the members of the armed forces. God uses earthly authorities to administer the “first use of the law,� to restrain and punish evil in society. Christians should also obey the laws, pay their taxes and honor their governing officials. Patriotism and civic-mindedness are fitting responses to the blessings God has given to the citizens of every country. God is at work in every Christian in every God-pleasing thing we do. The biblical doctrine of vocation calls us all to do every task no matter how menial we may think it is. From the lowliest milk maid to the highest head of state, every activity should conform to the will of God and be done to His Glory. In this way our roles as children, parents, grandparents, parishioners, leaders, organizers, laborers, motivators, teachers, students, every relationship no matter how ordinary, every daily activity in which we engage is part of the whole of the vocation God has called us to. The way we spend every hour of our day, even resting to keep our bodies healthy and strong, becomes charged with the purpose of serving God and His will and glory. In the words of Gustaf Wingren: “Creation comprises the fact that we are given the gift of life and in this gift of life we are related to God. Creation is not merely an act of God in the past about which man may or may not know. It is an immediate relationship given in the present, an on-going activity of God. To live means to be related to God, to be dependent on him.� God is the Creator and He continues to create. God creates through man. God serves the neighbor through man and in this way preserves and sustains His creation. He is providing peace and prosperity all around us in spite of our sinful nature. God attends to our every need through mothers, fathers, teachers, doctors, waitresses and pastors. We as Christians cannot live a compartmentalized life—our vocation does not allow for it. Your church life, home life, work life, and recreational life are all one life inseparable and we should fulfill each role given us with everything we have. Giving proper attention to the activity at hand, we should work hard when we work, play hard when we play, worship with great reverence as best we can, and enjoy peace and quiet and sleep soundly when we rest. One of our weaknesses as a society is that we have it all mixed up. We play when we should rest, rest when we should worship, we worship our work, and work at our play. And in all these places and times, Christ should be evident in our every activity. It should be clear to all around us who we represent and we should represent Him well. We all function in some role in three places in our lives: in family, in church, and in our community. God designed us to have roles and function in these three places in our lives. We are spiritual, physical beings who need these three relationships to have fulfilling meaningful lives. We of course will all fall short in some or all of these roles and thank God for His forgivness, patience and guidance in this life, and we glory in the wonder of eternal life with Him. For a more complete study on vocation visit these websites; The Cranach institute: www.cranach. org/vocation.php. The web log of Professor John T. Pless: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2OssDj1WGo. And the LCMS website: www.lcms.org/pages/internal.asp?NavID=14403

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Flea Market Fellowship

Fellowship 8-9 a.m. inside Great Smokies Flea Market, W. Dumplin Valley Road. Speaker Judge Dwight Stokes.

monday, aug. 2 Prayer in Action

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community calendar Editor’s Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Items must be submitted at least five days in advance. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered. To place an item phone 4280748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress. com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

sunday, aug. 1 Sunday Night Alive

Gatlinburg First UMC 6 p.m. fellowship of contemporary music and worship followed by a hot meal. 436-4691.

Pilgrim’s Covenant

Pilgrim’s Covenant Church, 1308 Bluegrass Road, Sevierville, 10 a.m. worship; 7 p.m. youth group; 7 p.m. “Share Jesus Without Fear” series. 4292046.

Flea Market Fellowship

Fellowship 8-9 a.m. inside Great Smokies Flea Market, W. Dumplin Valley Road. Speaker Judge Dwight Stokes.

monday, aug. 2 Gold Wing Riders

Gold Wing Road Riders Assn. meets 6:30 p.m., Gatti’s Pizza, 1431 Parkway. 660-4400.

Prayer in Action

Concerned Women of

America Prayer in Action, 6-7 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC. 436-0313.

Hot 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 Study

Garlands of Grace Women’s Bible study: n 1 p.m. Gatlinburg Inn. 436-0313. n 1 p.m. Seymour Heights Christian Church, Chapman and Boyds Creek n 6:30 p.m., Gatlinburg Call 436-0313 for location

tuesday, aug. 3 Alzheimer’s Support Alzheimer’s support group meets 6 p.m. at MountainBrook Village, 428-2445 Ext. 107.

Kindness Counts

n 1 p.m. Ski Mountain Road. 436-6434 for location n 6:30 p.m. Pigeon Forge UMC

for couple. 428-7999.

American Legion

Kindness Counts

American Legion Post 104 dinner meeting, 6 p.m.; phone 908-4310; Web: www.amlgnp104tn.org

Kindness Counts will meet at 7 p.m. at pavilion 1, Pigeon Forge City Park.

Mothers Day Out

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

Mothers Day Out, First Baptist Gatlinburg, now enrolling for fall, Tuesdays and Thursdays for ages 1-4 beginning Aug. 17. 4364685.

Pirate Party

Anna Porter Public Library hosts Pirate Party 4-5 p.m.. 436-5588.

Woodmen Meeting

Woodmen of The World Lodge 101 membership meeting 6:30 p.m. at Shoney’s in Sevierville. 429-3227 or 453-3233.

Active Parenting

Scrapbook Club meets 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m., Whispering Winds on Snapp Road. 429-3721.

Parenting classes for parents with children ages 6-12 and 13-18 years. 5:307:30 p.m. Registration, 5 p.m. Family Resource Center, Aug. 3, 12, 19 and 26. Must attend all four sessions. $25 for one parent, $40 for couple. 4287999.

NARFE

1,2,3,4 Parents

Kindness Counts, formerly Feral Cat Friends, meets 7 p.m.. 654-2684.

Scrapbook Club

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

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study:

wednesday, aug. 4

1,2,3,4 Parents for parents of children birth-5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, 12, 19 and 26, Board of Education, 300 Cedar St., Room 17. Registration 5 p.m. Must attend all sessions. $25 one parent; $40

Farmers Market

n 9 a.m. UMC Pigeon Forge n 2 p.m. Blue Mountain Mist B&B, Pullen Road n 6:30 p.m. Sevierville UMC, Conference Room

participate as waiter or help with event, 9085789 or 654-3079. Silent auction items needed. Proceeds to Relay For Life.

Celebrity Waiters

Democratic Party

Celebrity waiters 6-10 p.m. at River Plantation Conference Center. To

Sevier County Democratic Party meets at 7 p.m. at courthouse.

St. Paul Lutheran

Events at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road, Sevierville (429-6063): n Ten Commandments sermon series, 7 p.m. n Ice cream social following 7 p.m. service. n Bible study: Walk Through the Bible.

Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 10 a.m. Sugar Tree Road, Wears Valley. 4284932, n 9 a.m. Wellington Place. 429-5131

Hospital Benefit

Volunteers at LeConte Medical Center hosting benefit book and gift sale 7 a.m.-3 p.m. in hospital classrooms.

thursday, aug. 5 Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study:

Smoky Mountain Resorts, The Sons of Confederate Veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederacy present:

Smoky Mountain Civil War & Relics Show August 28 - 29 Dealer set up - 12:00 Friday, August 27

Sevier County Constable Association Endorses

GEORGE W. LAWSON

Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. SPECIAL EXHIBIT!

The H.L. Hunley

Confederate submarine replica will be on display!

For Constable 5th District Seat A Republican Nominee George is qualified and state certified. We have not heard George’s opponent speak of any law enforcement experience or training. Jimmy Maples, Ronnie Sutton, Roy Von Campbell, Sam Ayers, Sammy Scott, Jack Gayon, Roger Floyd, Billy Seagle Paid for Sevier County Constable Association

Re-enactors will participate in historically-accurate portrayals of U.S. and Confederate military units. An encampment will show how soldiers lived and fought during the four-year conflict.

Approximately 100 tables of authentic Civil War-era muskets, rifles, pistols, photographs, uniforms, and other artifacts, relics and collectibles. Tickets at the door: $8 for both days, $4 ages 12 and under Hotel reservations can be made at (800) 523-3919 Those interested in participating as vendors should contact Smoky Mountain Resorts at (800) 223-6707 to qualify. Acccepting artifacts up to WWII. Security provided.

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upl and chronicles

Swinging bridges recalled By John B. Waters Jr. Until about 1900, most travel was by foot or horseback. Roads were so scarce and poor that even horse-drawn wagons were limited in where they could go, as most early roads were along creeks and rivers. You might cross a creek several times, often three or four times per mile, when traveling up into the mountain areas of Sevier County. (Remember that in Sevier County, when you are going up, you are traveling south.) If possible, the streams were forded on horseback or in wagons. On smaller streams, foot logs or other simple structures were used. Pedestrians needed better ways to cross the east and west prongs of the Little Pigeon River and some larger creeks. The swinging bridge was the solution, and there were many of them built in those early days. According to my calculation, the west prong of the Little Pigeon starts at the top on top of the Smoky Mountains near Newfound Gap, elevation 5,046 feet. It flows roughly 13 miles to get to Gatlinburg and about another 14 miles with a drop of 4,146 feet to get to Sevierville. The east prong of the Little Pigeon starts near Greenbrier Cove, where it is joined by the Middle Prong and several other streams. The Middle Prong originates near Mount Gyot, elevation 6,621 feet. This river winds through Pittman

The Robertson Swinging Bridge on Pittman Center Road. nel improvement project which carried all flood water inside the banks until 1994, when high water did rise slightly out of the banks. The City of Sevierville Submitted and TVA agreed not This old Swinging Bridge in Emert’s Cove to replace the bridges Center no longer exists. and do additional work in the project. was not difficult to Center and Richardson Regrettably,at least two build. It was a suspenCove, before picking of the bridges were not sion bridge with two up the East Fork at rebuilt. steel cables supporting Harrisburg and many There were two bridgthe wood deck. On each small streams along the es on the west prong. bank the two cables were One was the Marshall way. It flows about 20 miles anchored in the earth by Bridge located just to get to Sevierville after what was called a “dead downstream from the man.” dropping 5,721 feet. At Blalock Concrete Plant. It was helpful when Sevierville, first called The site was on the Old the bank was steep and Forks of the River, the Gatlinburg Road at what high. Otherwise, two two prongs meet. The was called the Dead Little Pigeon River joins high poles were needed Man’s Curve. at the waters’ edge to get the big French Broad in The second swinging the cables high enough five more miles. bridge on the west prong After flowing 27 more above the water at the was at the McMahan miles, the French Broad swag. The bridge did Indian Mound between swing, and a heavy man the Land Mark Inn and joins the Holston to or more than one person Shoney’s Restaurant. make the big Tennessee at a time could make the River. There was a bridge bridge buck and dive. In earlier times, on the east prong at the As a result of major pedestrians needed a end of Court Avenue floods, five swinging means to cross a lot of between the Carl Ownby bridges in the Sevierville Warehouse and the water, and the swingarea were destroyed in ing bridge became the the early 1960s. In 1967, answer in many places. TVA completed a chanThe swinging bridge

Attention Leaders! The mission of Leadership Sevier is to enhance the leadership in Sevier County; develop a greater sense of community and a means of communication among its leaders; and improve the quality of life. The LEADERSHIP SEVIER program is offering an opportunity for qualified and dedicated people to make a commitment to the growth, development, and betterment of Sevier County by participating in the 2011 program. To qualify one must have: 1. Sincere commitment to serve the community. 2. Past community activities. 3. Service on boards or commissions, key volunteer leadership positions, or public office. 4. Leadership within their own organization. 5. Active in community life, private business, professions, education, labor, religion, social and community services, government, media, health care, and the arts. Diversity, gender, race, and religion are important considerations. 6. Commitment to attend. If you can fulfill the six criteria, or you know someone who can, fill out the following nomination form and send it to: LEADERSHIP SEVIER, INC. 134 Court Avenue, Sevierville, TN 37862 Or fax it to: 865-908-3812

LEADERSHIP SEVIER NOMINATION Deadline: September 15, 2011 Name: Firm/Organization: Category: *Categories: Arts, Business, Community Services, Education, Government, Health Care, Labor, Media, Professions, Religion, Social Services, Volunteer (Please select a primary category if more than one applies.) Position: Business Address: Home Address: Business Phone: Home Phone: Fax: Civic Involvement: Reason for Nomination: Name of Nominator: Firm/Organization: Address: Phone: Date: Please Note: THE LEADERSHIP SEVIER 2011 program will extend from March, 2011, through December, 2011

BB&T Bank. This bridge went over to Love Addition and was used by many pedestrians coming to town. Upstream, just above the mouth of Middle Creek, a bridge crossed the river at the Murphy (now Crawford) Farm. It was known as the Reno Bridge. It came to the right bank at a cliff about 30 feet above the river. About a thousand feet upstream was a third swinging bridge where River Road currently ends at the Arthur Murphy home. The Spicer family owned the property on the right bank of the river.

Submitted

A remaining swinging bridge in Sevier County is located on Pittman Center Road just beyond Murphy’s Chapel United Methodist Church at the old Robertson home. — John B. Waters Jr. is a retired Sevierville attorney and a former TVA chairman of the board. The Upland Chronicles series celebrates the heritage and past of Sevier County. If you have suggestions for future topics, would like to submit a column or have comments, contact Carroll McMahan at 453-6411 or e-mail to cmcmahan@scoc. org; or Ron Rader at 6049161 or e-mail to ron@ ronraderproperties.com.

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ELECTION NOTICE AUGUST 5, 2010 SEVIER COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION AND STATE OF TENNESSEE DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION The Sevier County Election Commission will open and hold the Sevier County General Election and State of Tennessee Democratic and Republican Primary Election on Thursday, August 5, 2010 in all precincts in Sevier County. The Election Commission office is located in the Sevier County Courthouse in Suite 208-E. The hours for this election are from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The polling places for said election are as follows:

PRECINCT

POLLING PLACE

Jones Cove

Jones Cove Elem. School 4554 Jones Cove Road Sevierville, TN 37876

Wearwood

Wearwood Elem. School 3150 Wearwood Drive Sevierville, TN 37862

Waldens Creek

Pigeon Forge Primary School 1766 Waldens Creek Rd. Sevierville, TN 37862

New Center

New Center Elem. School 2701 Old Newport Hwy. Sevierville, TN 37876

Harrisburg

Sevier County Vocational Center 1150 Dolly Parton Parkway Sevierville, TN 37862

Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge City Hall 225 Pine Mountain Road Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Sevierville Middle

Sevierville Middle School 500 High Street Sevierville, TN 37862

Senior Citizens Building

Senior Citizens Building 1220 W. Main Street Sevierville, TN 37862

Seymour Intermediate

Seymour Intermediate School 212 N. Pitner Road Seymour, TN 37865

Voting Machine Warehouse

Voting Machine Warehouse 1145 Dolly Parton Pkwy. Sevierville, TN 37862

Catlettsburg

Catlettsburg Elem. School 1409 Catlettsburg Road Sevierville, TN 37876

Kodak

Northview Elem. School 3293 Douglas Dam Road Kodak, TN 37764

Underwood

Old Underwood School 4125 Douglas Dam Road Kodak, TN 37764

Seymour Primary

Seymour Primary School 717 Boyds Creek Hwy. Seymour, TN 37865

Boyds Creek

Boyds Creek Elem. School 1729 Indian Warpath Road Sevierville, TN 37876

Dupont

Dupont Community Center 1720 Dupont Road Seymour, TN 37865

Whites

Adult High School 703 Whites School Road Sevierville, TN 37876

Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg American Legion 1222 E. Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Pittman Center

Pittman Center City Hall 2839 Webb Creek Road Sevierville, TN 37876

Absentee Counting Board

Sevier County Courthouse 125 Court Avenue Sevierville, TN 37862

Caton’s Chapel

Caton’s Chapel Elem. School 3135 Caton’s Chapel Road Sevierville, TN 37876

J. B. Matthews, Chairman Darrell Whitchurch, Secretary Joe F. Newman, Vice Chairman Elizabeth Pierce, Member John Huff, Member Ronee’ Flynn, Administrator of Elections

www.seviercountyelection.com

COMICS

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June 9, 2009 Rob Fiore took periodic photos of the construction progress on the King Family Library, from the same angle. They make for an interesting timelapse look at the project. Aug. 26, 2009

The King Family Library project from early days to finish

Oct. 1, 2009

Jan. 9, 2010

April 18, 2010

May 8. 2010

PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION SAMPLE BALLOT SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE AUGUST 5, 2010 STATE OF TENNESSEE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY SAMPLE BALLOT

STATE OF TENNESSEE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY SAMPLE BALLOT

STATE OF TENNESSEE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY / GENERAL ELECTION SEVIER COUNTY AUGUST 45, 2010

STATE OF TENNESSEE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY / GENERAL ELECTION SEVIER COUNTY AUGUST 45, 2010

BILL HASLAM JOE KIRKPATRICK BASIL MARCEAUX, SR. RON RAMSEY

SCOTT A. HUGHES GEOFF KING

ART SWANN

ZACH WAMP

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MICHAEL EDWARD CLARK

BARBARA WAGNER

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RICHARD MONTGOMERY Write-In

DAVE HANCOCK Write-In

DAVID PHILIP ROE MAHMOOD (MICHAEL) SABRI

ROB AILEY

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CHAD BOWLING ALLEN G. BRAY

JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

DAN LAWSON

JOE McCULLEY

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MIKE McWHERTER

MARVIN PRATT Write-In

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GARY T. EICHMANN

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SUSAN MILLS Write-In

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GENERAL ELECTION SAMPLE BALLOT AUGUST 5, 2010 STATE OF TENNESSEE GENERAL ELECTION SEVIER COUNTY AUGUST 5, 2010

STATE OF TENNESSEE GENERAL ELECTION SEVIER COUNTY AUGUST 5, 2010

PHILLIP KING

LARRY WATERS

Republican Party Nominee

BILL OAKES

MARTY LOVEDAY

Republican Party Nominee

Republican Party Nominee

Republican Party Nominee

Write-In

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Write-In

BRADLEY K. LOWE

Independent Candidate

RANDY WILLIAMS

Write-In

HAROLD PITNER

JAMES A. TEMPLE, SR.

Republican Party Nominee

Republican Party Nominee

Republican Party Nominee

Write-In

Write-In

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WARREN N. HURST

Republican Party Nominee Write-In

RAY (TONY) PROFFITT

RONNIE W. ALLEN

Republican Party Nominee

Republican Party Nominee

FRED A. ATCHLEY

Republican Party Nominee

Write-In

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RONNIE R. WHALEY

JAMES FRANK PARTON

Republican Party Nominee

Write-In

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TOMMY RAY WATTS

Republican Party Nominee Write-In

Republican Party Nominee

TIM S. HURST

Republican Party Nominee

Write-In

BEN CLABO

Republican Party Nominee Write-In

GENE BYRD

CARROLL RAUHUFF

Republican Party Nominee

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Democratic Party Nominee

Republican Party Nominee

JERRY HARRELL Write-In

STATE OF TENNESSEE GENERAL ELECTION SEVIER COUNTY AUGUST 5, 2010

STATE OF TENNESSEE GENERAL ELECTION SEVIER COUNTY AUGUST 5, 2010

Republican Party Nominee

Republican Party Nominee

JIM R. KEENER

RONALD L. (HOSS) SEALS

Write-In

STEVEN J. BRENNER

KIM PIERCE

MIKE HILLARD

Independent Candidate

DAVID DeARMOND

KENT WOODS

Republican Party Nominee

SHERRY ROBERTSON HUSKEY Republican Party Nominee

Republican Party Nominee

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JERRY GRUBB

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JONAS A. SMELCER

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GARY A. COLE

RITA D. ELLISON

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DAVID NORTON, JR.

MIKE “FITZ” FITZGIBBONS

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CONNIE E. HOLT

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JUDY GODFREY

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RAY I. “CROW” OGLE

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MARK A. STRANGE

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JOE T. KEENER, II

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BRYAN DELIUS

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SCOTT WHALEY

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JETTIE B. CLABO

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BECKY W. BARNES

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STATE OF TENNESSEE GENERAL ELECTION SEVIER COUNTY AUGUST 5, 2010

STATE OF TENNESSEE GENERAL ELECTION SEVIER COUNTY AUGUST 5, 2010

DAVID L. HUFFAKER

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JIMMY C. MAPLES

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RONNIE R. SUTTON

SAMMY SCOTT

GEORGE W. LAWSON

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DONNIE DAY

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Shall SHARON GAIL LEE be retained or replaced in office as a Judge of the Tennessee Supreme Court?

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ROY VON CAMPBELL

JACK L. GALYON

REPLACE BILLY SEAGLE

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SAM AYERS

ROGER FLOYD

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Shall JOHN W. McCLARTY be retained or replaced in office as a Judge of the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Eastern Division?

RETAIN REPLACE

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